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Pewaukee Board of Review declines late-filing waiver for property owners
Summary
At its July 23 session the City of Pewaukee Board of Review denied requests to waive the 48-hour filing deadline for late objections, finding the board was not satisfied that the circumstances met the statute's good-cause standard. Property owners were advised of appeal options.
The City of Pewaukee Board of Review on July 23 declined to accept late-filed objections from property owners who asked the board to waive the statutory 48‑hour notice requirement.
Gary and Sue Rhodes of Springdale Estates told the board they were out of state caring for a hospitalized relative and did not receive their assessment notice in time; they asked for extra time to meet with the assessor to discuss their assessment. The Rhodeses described a family medical emergency and said they returned on July 17 and then attempted to file.
Board attorney Martel told members that state law generally requires a notice of intent to object at least 48 hours before the first Board of Review meeting but allows the board to grant an exception for good cause. Martel said, “it's completely up to you guys whether or not you think that meets that good cause standard.”
Assessor staff told the board the assessor's office had been in contact with the property owners and that notices were mailed to addresses of record on June 16; the office had contacted roughly 400 owners or their agents during the open-book period. The assessor also described how staff can meet with owners and, if both sides agree, the board can later accept a stipulation to amend an assessment.
After discussion a board member moved that the board was not satisfied that good cause had been shown and that the waiver be denied. The motion carried. Members told the owners they retained the right to seek relief in circuit court or to pursue the matter at the next year’s Board of Review.
The board’s decision did not change any assessed values; the board instead left open the standard administrative and judicial remedies property owners may pursue.
