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6 <br /> • Stage 2 — hearing with Orange County Board of Equalization and Review (third party <br /> members) <br /> • Stage 3 — North Carolina Property Tax Commission <br /> • Stage 4 —Appeal courts <br /> Community Outreach <br /> • 2017 Revaluation Partner Program <br /> o Review of information on website <br /> o Learn and Share revaluation video series (772 total views as of 2/7/17) <br /> o 10-question interactive, educational quiz on website <br /> • 51 quizzes taken, average score 93 <br /> o Certificate of Achievement <br /> • Summary Description Mailing with 2016 listing forms <br /> o Partnering with the community to gather the most accurate data possible <br /> • Sales Bank/Appeals Process on website <br /> o Win-win appeals process <br /> o Sample adjustment grid <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if the Tax office anticipates what feedback may be <br /> received. <br /> Dwane Brinson said in a revaluation, the general rule is to expect up to 10% in appeals. <br /> He said he does not think this percentage will be reached, as the data is strong and <br /> communication has been clear. He said many corrections have been made, which should <br /> help limit appeals. <br /> Chair Dorosin said he appreciates all the effort put into the revaluation, and this <br /> process was designed to accurately reflect the value of a property. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs spoke about the previous revaluation in 2009, which was not as <br /> rigorous as the current one, and noted there were so few property sales due to the recession. <br /> He said this process made it clear that additional staff were needed earlier in the process. He <br /> said in the last revaluation, the appeals process was advertised so that it was clear to the <br /> public. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested that Dwane Brinson invite Realtor Joe Phelps in to <br /> talk about the revaluation, since he is always negative about it. <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> NONE <br /> 6. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner McKee <br /> to approve the Consent Agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br />