Buffalo County Board of Equalization accepts 2024 exempt-property list, reviews valuation figures

The Buffalo County Board of Equalization met April 9, 2024, and accepted the county's list of exempt properties for 2024 after a review showing no changes from the prior year. Chairman Dawn Cable called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m., with Commissioners Donita Loudner and Rex Zastrow participating by phone.

Lee Sinkie, the county's Director of Equalization, reviewed the Board of Valuation and Property Classifications and presented a comparison of 2024 Ag A land values with those from 2023 to provide context for the board's equalization responsibilities. The minutes record Sinkie's review but do not list specific dollar amounts or value changes in the record.

On formal action, Commissioner Rex Zastrow moved to accept the list of exempt properties for 2024; Commissioner Donita Loudner seconded the motion. The motion "carried by all voting Ayes," officially adopting the exempt list for the year. The minutes do not record individual roll-call votes beyond that tally.

The board set its next meeting for April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. At the outset of the minutes, the record notes that Deputy States Attorney Steve Fox administered, and the commissioners signed, the Oath of Offices for Cable, Loudner and Zastrow at the April 2 regular meeting. The session concluded after routine business when Zastrow moved to adjourn and Loudner seconded; the motion carried by all voting Ayes.

Votes at a glance: - Motion to accept 2024 exempt properties list: Mover—Rex Zastrow; Second—Donita Loudner; Outcome—approved (all voting Ayes). - Motion to adjourn: Mover—Rex Zastrow; Second—Donita Loudner; Outcome—approved (all voting Ayes).

Next steps: The board will reconvene April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. for further Board of Equalization business.