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Treasurer warns of large tax protests; potential refunds could top $341,000; hires approved
Summary
Treasurer Tiffany reported Merit and Scout have about 240 wells and have paid taxes under protest; she estimated potential refunds at about $341,978 and asked to remove a signer from a county account and to hire two replacements, motions the commissioners approved.
Treasurer Tiffany told commissioners that Merit and Scout have roughly 240 wells and that they paid taxes under protest. Tiffany estimated potential refunds at approximately $341,978 and said she will provide a more precise figure at the next meeting.
Tiffany asked the board to remove Brenda Villa from a county checking account because Villa resigned; the board approved the removal on a motion by JW Finn, seconded by Jim Tucker. Tiffany also requested two hires to replace Madi Batterton: Arcelia Martinez at $15/hour (to provide translation services) and Cierra Rhodes at $14/hour; commissioners approved those hires by motion.
Tiffany noted the tax sale is scheduled for April 20, with bidder registration April 6–17, and that the protest could affect budget planning for multiple county funds. The treasurer said she will return to a future meeting with refined refund estimates.
