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Commission tables request for tax-payment plan, agrees to freeze penalties during review
Summary
A grandson requested a payment plan for his grandparents' delinquent property taxes (staff cited a balance of $11,499.48). The commission tabled the request to allow the county attorney to draft options and agreed to hold penalties (interest remains) while the matter is reviewed.
Tanner Bessinger asked the commission for a monthly-payment plan to address his grandparents’ delinquent property taxes for parcel 03-097-0004, saying the family could pay $200 per month. County staff stated the outstanding balance was $11,499.48 as of the 10th of the month.
Commissioners discussed program eligibility, whether the property could qualify for state deferral programs, implications if ownership changes, and whether penalties or interest should accrue while staff develops options. Commissioner Perry moved to table the request to the next meeting and to hold penalties until the review is complete; Commissioner Vincent seconded and the motion carried. County staff left interest in place but agreed to halt the assessment of additional penalties while the county attorney develops a recommended approach.
The commission asked the family to review finances and return with a refined payment proposal; staff will consult the county attorney and report options at the next meeting.
