Board of Review
Regular MeetingMauston, WI · May 21, 2024
Minutes
BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES
May 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call- The Mauston Board of Review met on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in the
Council Chambers of Mauston City Hall. Chair Daren Haugh called the meeting to order at 5:03
pm. Members present were Barb Hoilien, Donna McGinley (arrived at 5:05 pm), Rick Noe, Leanna
Hagen (arrived at 5:06 pm) Jim Allaby, Courtney Ferguson, Mayor Darryl Teske (arrived at 5:20
pm), and Administrator Daren Haugh. Also Present were Assessor Tony Robley and Deputy Clerk
Nicole Lyddy.
2. Appointment of Chair- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Allaby to appoint Haugh as Chair.
Motion carried.
3. Appointment of Vice-Chair- Motion made by Allaby, Seconded by Ferguson to appoint Rick Noe
as Vice-Chair. Motion carried.
4. Clerk's Report- Haugh confirmed the appropriate Board of Review and Open Meetings Notices
which were as follows: Long Combined Notice - Published 4/11/24 (Open Book, and Board of
Review) and Combined Short Notice - Published 4/18/24 & 4/25/24. He also confirmed that Open
Book was held on May 1, 2024, from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm. The training for the Board of Review was
completed by Haugh and Ferguson. Haugh verified our Confidentiality of Income and Expense
Information Ordinance Per State Statute 70.47(7)(af). Romley stated that there were no new laws
relating to the Board of Review however personnel property taxes will no longer be collected.
5. City Assessor- Tony Robley of Associated Appraisals, presented the tax roll information. The
city's current level of assessment is 94.05%. He stated that with the increase in Equalized Value,
the city may fall out of compliance by 2024. However, there is a chance that the Equalized Value
could rebound and in 2025 comply again.
6. Review of Assessment Roll and Perform Statutory Duties- The Board performed the required
duties as applicable. Haugh confirmed with Robley that the Open Book changes are incorporated
into the assessment roll.
7. Allow Taxpayers to Examine Assessment Data- No taxpayers appeared.
8. Consideration of Requests (During First Two Hours)- Motion made by Haugh, Seconded by
Noe to recess until 7:00 pm or until a taxpayer shows up. Motion carried at 5:28 pm.
Motion made by Haugh and Seconded by Hagen to resume. Motion carried at 6:59 pm.
9. Adjourn- Motion made by Haugh and Seconded by Noe to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:00 pm.
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Chair Date
Agenda
BOARD OF REVIEW AGENDA
May 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Appointment of Chair
3. Appointment of Vice-Chair
4. Clerk's Report
a. Confirmation of appropriate BOR and Open Meetings Notices
Long Combined Notice - Published 4/11/24 (Open Book, and Board of Review)
Combined Short Notice - Published 4/18/24 & 4/25/24
b. Date of Open Book- May 1, 2024
c. Verify Training Requirements Have Been Met- Haugh and Ferguson have taken the
required training
d. Verify Confidentiality of Income and Expense Information Ordinance Per State Statute
70.47(7)(af)
e. Discussion and action relating to any new laws about BOR
5. Filing and Summary of Annual Assessment Report by Assessor's Office
6. The Board Receives the Assessment Roll and Any Sworn Statements From the Clerk
7. Review of Assessment Roll and Perform Statutory Duties
a. Examine the Roll
b. Correct Description and/or Calculation Errors
c. Add Omitted Property
d. Eliminate Double Assessed Property
8. Discussion and Action to Certify All Corrections of Error Under State Stat. 70.43
9. Discussion and Action Verifying with Assessor That Open Book changes are Included in the
Assessment Roll
10. Allow Taxpayers to Examine Assessment Data
11. Consideration of Requests (During First Two Hours)
a. Waivers of Required 48-Hour Notice of Intent to File an Objection When There Is Good
Cause
b. Requests for Waiver of the BOR Hearing, Allowing The Property Owner an Appeal
Directly to the Circuit Court
c. Request to Testify by Telephone or Submit Sworn Written Statement
d. Subpoena Requests
e. Act on Any Other legally Allowed or Required BOR Matters
12. Hear Objections
a. Consider Timely Receipt of Objection Form
b. Swearing in of Citizen and Assessor
c. Testimony by Citizen
d. Testimony by Assessor
e. Decision on Objection to Assessment
13. Discussion and possible action relating to scheduling additional BOR date/s
14. Adjourn
NOTICE:
It is possible that action will be taken on any of the items on the agenda and that the agenda may be
discussed in any order. It is also possible that a quorum of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any
governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred
to above in this notice.
Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals
through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact City
Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy (608) 747-2706.
Any member of the public wishing to join the meeting telephonically should call City Hall by 4pm the day
of the meeting. Staff will be happy to provide instructions on joining the meeting by phone. City Hall main
number: 608-847-6676
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