Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 26 15 to authorize continuous five‑year reappraisal cycle

The chair introduced Resolution No. 26 15 authorizing a continuous five‑year reappraisal cycle for Bedford County and summarized its key elements. As read into the record, the chair said, "whereas the county legislative body of Bedford County understands by approving such a 5 year plan, reappraisal cycle, a sales ratio study will be conducted during the 2nd and 4th years of the review cycle And essentially assess properties and the commercial slash industrial tangible personal property will be equalized by the sales ratio adopted by the state board of equalization." A motion to approve the resolution was moved and seconded and the board approved it by voice vote.

The resolution was presented by the property assessor's office and was previously reviewed by the rules committee; the chair noted the assessor has discussed the matter in committee meetings. The action directs continuation of the five‑year cycle and the transcript records no further amendments or conditions attached to the approval.