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County staff report $54,000 in March fines, 1% assessment multiplier and propose aerial imagery
Summary
Staff reported $54,000 in March fine intake, said the property‑assessment multiplier is 1%, and proposed purchasing aerial imagery at $125 per square mile to improve structural detail; officials also noted the animal pound remains for sale with no bids.
At the April 9 meeting, Hancock County staff reported March fine intake of $54,000 and that the final property‑assessment multiplier is 1%.
Michael McVey told the committee he has filled a vacancy in his office and that the new employee will begin next Tuesday. McVey also proposed using aerial imagery to obtain better structural detail for records; he said the imagery could be obtained at $125 per square mile and that the public regularly uses the views. He did not identify a vendor or recommended procurement steps in the minutes.
Committee member Steve Lucie asked whether the county could tax solar farms. McVey responded that such properties are assessed by the state and the county lacks zoning authority over them; the minutes do not cite a statute or state rule.
Alex Blythe asked about the status of the animal pound sale; Harry Douglas said no bids had been received and the property remains listed for purchase. The minutes do not record reserve prices, listing agent or next steps.
