# Board of Equalization and Review: Meeting May 16, 2025

**Body:** Buncombe County Government — Board of Equalization and Review
**Date:** May 16, 2025 1:03 PM EDT (2025-05-16T13:03:06-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815

## Summary

**Meeting Overview**
On May 16, 2025, the Buncombe County Board of Equalization and Review convened to address the close of the annual property tax appeal period and to establish procedural guidelines for upcoming hearings. The meeting focused on finalizing the status of pending appeals, drafting board bylaws, and defining the structure for future consent agendas.

**Key Decisions**
The Board took three formal votes during the session. First, the Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 11, 2025 meeting; the motion was made by Dr. Glenda Weinert and seconded by Phil Blake. Second, the Board unanimously voted to officially adjourn the formal 2025 appeal period, effective as of 1:00 PM on May 16, 2025. Finally, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

**Discussion Highlights**
Clerk to the Board Eric Cregger provided a status update on appeals, reporting that there were no pending residential property appeals. He noted that while 120 individuals had filed appeals, all were resolved between the appellants and staff. Regarding commercial properties, Cregger stated that 20 "Notice of Values" documents were recently sent, and the Board anticipates a handful of appeals from these properties. Additionally, there are six pending Business Personal Property appeals—four related to penalties and two related to values—which are likely to come before the Board.

The Board discussed scheduling future hearings, tentatively agreeing to hold sessions on the first and third Mondays of each month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with the first hearing set for June 16, 2025, pending confirmation of member availability. Interim County Attorney Curt Euler presented drafted bylaws and rules of procedure, noting that additional procedures for running hearings would be included. The Board discussed the requirement for a second to a motion, with the proposal to remove this requirement to be determined and included in the final bylaws. Euler advised that while board members may email suggestions, no deliberation or discussion should occur via email due to open meeting laws; such discussions must take place at the next meeting.

The Board also reviewed the implementation of a consent agenda to streamline routine approvals, which would include meeting minutes, late exemptions, and corrections to appeals agreed upon by staff. Euler explained that the Board retains the ability to remove items from the consent agenda for further discussion, a process to be outlined in the bylaws, and advised that staff should ideally not place controversial items on the consent agenda.

**Follow-ups**
Board members were asked to review the draft bylaws and rules of procedure and provide feedback before the next meeting. Staff will prepare a consent agenda for the next meeting, including late consent applications and property value change spreadsheets. The Board will confirm the hearing schedule for June 16, 2025, and subsequent dates.

**Impact**
These decisions establish the procedural framework for the Board’s quasi-judicial role in resolving property tax disputes. By formally ending the appeal period and setting a regular hearing schedule, the Board creates a predictable timeline for taxpayers to resolve remaining commercial and business personal property disputes. The development of bylaws and the adoption of a consent agenda process aim to ensure consistency, transparency, and efficiency in the Board’s decision-making, providing taxpayers with clearer information regarding property value changes.

## Agenda

- [Approval of Meeting Minutes from 4.11.2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815/item/23564)
- [Officially Adjourn the Formal Appeal Period for 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815/item/23565)
- [Discuss Appeals and Hearing Schedule](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815/item/23566)
- [Discuss Bylaws](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815/item/23567)
- [Discuss Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815/item/23568)
- [Call to Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815/item/25005)
- [Adjourn](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815/item/25006)

## Votes

- Dr. Glenda Weiner motioned for the 4.1.2025 meeting minutes to be approved.  Phil Blake Seconded Motion. Motion passed unanimously. — Passed

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFFf00kj7tM
- Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/356/segments

## Documents

- [minutes_2025-05-16.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815?document=15167)
- [agenda_2025-05-16.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/815?document=15168)

## Sources

- [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFFf00kj7tM)