1.

Call to Order

  Hinson called meeting to order at 2:17 p.m. 

Appoint Legal Counsel

·         Board shall make a motion to appoint Attorney Larry White as the VAB attorney

  Shorter/ Johnson 3-0

2.

Nominations and Election of Chairman to Value Adjustment Board (VAB)

(Must be a County Commissioner)

  Shorter motion for Hinson to be Chairman/ Johnson 3-0

3.

Rules of Uniform Procedure-Instructions from VAB Attorney

4.

Rule Chapter 12-D-9; FAC

·         Chair to announce that the Uniform Rules of Procedure are readily available on the Clerk’s Website.

·         Announce that any and all forms needed to participate in the hearing can be found at the Clerk’s website.

  Chair read above. 

5.

Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law

·         VAB meetings are subject to the Florida Sunshine Law.

·         Copy of the Book is in the room.

·         A copy of the book may be obtained from First Amendment Foundation at 336 E. College Avenue, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL  32301 or by calling 850-222-3518.

·         The book is available for review in the Clerk’s Office, Office of the County Administrator as well as the public library.

  Chair read above.

6.

Discussion of Local Administrative Issues

·         VAB Training, if not completed, is available on the Department of Revenue website.

  Chair read above. 

7.

Adoption and Ratification of the Filing Fee of $50.00

  Johnson/ Shorter 3-0

8.

Discussion and Direction of Late Filed Petitions

·         The Clerk received 3 late petitions from the same representative. The property appraiser stated the petitions had insufficient information and they filed late. 

·         The Clerk received one petition that was filed late and had no filing fee attached. There was no good cause letter attached explaining why they filed late.

·         Board to decide to accept or deny late petitions

  Johnson motion to deny late petitions/ Shorter 3-0

UPCOMING HEARING DATE

October 6, 2025 9:00 a.m.

October 7, 2025 9:00 a.m.

·         Excluding the late petitions, the Clerk has received 20 petitions with 5 already withdrawn.

  Chair read above. 

MOTION TO RECESS

Chair must have a motion to recess

  Johnson/ Shorter 3-0