2013 Summer Newsletter

Florida Chapter of IAAO

Summer 2013

Staying Appraised

2013 FCIAAO ANNUAL CONFERENCE

To another successful conference...

The 2013 Florida Chapter IAAO Annual Conference was held on May 1—May 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, FL. The conference had a total of 190 attendees and the one day seminar “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” had 44 regis- trants. The annual meeting and dinner banquet was a fun time, with some great speeches including a fond farewell to Ron Anderson, who has retired and headed West (see page 8). Thomson Reuters generously provided an opening recep- tion event with excellent networking opportunities and a chance to meet colleagues from all over the State of Florida. Enjoy perusing some photos from this year’s event on pages 6 and 7. We hope you have the opportunity to attend our next an- nual conference to be held in Fort Lauderdale. As more in- formation becomes available, we will include it in future newsletters and on our website.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President’s Message ......... 2 Bylaw Changes ................... 3 Chapter Submission ........ 4 Past President’s Message 5 Conference Pictures ........ 6 Tribute Article ................... 8 Member Spotlight ............. 9 County Spotlight ............... 10 Legislative Update ............ 11 Peanut Gallery .................. 14 Annual Business Mtg ...... 15 Career opportunities............. 19

2013-2014 FCIAAO

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

EXECUTIVE BOARD

PRESIDENT Neil “Nick” Nikkinen, AAS, CFE Director of Real Property Assessment Putnam County

It is my sincere honor and privilege to write to you as the 2013-2014 President of the Florida Chapter of IAAO. As I mentioned at the Chapter’s annual meeting in Sarasota on May 2, it’s interest- ing to me to see how some things have changed and some haven’t, since I first came on the Chapter’s Executive Board in 2001.

VICE PRESIDENT Alice Weinberg Community Service Director Seminole County

Neil “Nick” Nikkinen, AAS, CFE

2 ND VICE PRESIDENT Todd Finlayson, CFE

In 2001 the average price of a loaf of bread was $.90, now it’s $2.00 a 122% increase. In 2001 the avaverage price of a gallon of gas was $1.40 (oh, the good ole’ days) now it’s $3.40 a 143% in- crease. In 2001 the average price of a single family home was $132,000, now it’s….about the same! Go figure! What a value roller coaster we’ve been on! It appears after sev- eral years of riding that coaster downill, most of us are at or near the bottom and some of us have actually started to work our way up the other side. What has remained constant is the Florida Chapter of the Inter- national Association of Assessing Officers. In 2001 the annual conference, which was held in October at the time was $75, now it’s $85 a 13% increase. In 2001 a similar seminar to “Dirty Deeds” held just before the annual conference was $85 and its still $85!! Through the ongoing support of our property appraisers and prudent financial management, by this board and those that pre- ceded us, the chapter remains the best educational value avail- able in the state. I am eager to work with you and this great board to chart a course for the chapter that is grounded in the vision of our founding members that seeks to provide relevant and affordable education for property appraisers and staff, and to promote the professional development of our members. Part of this course will involve reenergizing and empowering the chapter committees; increasing the depth of membership partici- pation; ensuring the chapter’s position as a leader in education; and continuing to leverage technology to keep the overall cost of membership and education to a minimum. Stay tuned to the

Director of TPP St. Lucie County

TREASURER Doug Will, AAS, CFE

Chief Deputy Leon County

SECRETARY Brian Loughrey, CFE Administrative Director Sarasota County

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Katie Casey, CFE Training & Development Coord. Orange County DIRECTOR Justin Edwards, CFE Office Operations Supervisor Putnam County DIRECTOR Tracy Drake, CAE, RES, AAS, CFE Assistant Property Appraiser Clay County

DIRECTOR Marsha Coleman, CFE Director of Tax Rolls Citrus County

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Lainie Claudio, CFE Assistant Property Appraiser Marion County

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website and subsequent newsletters for updates. To help us “stay the course”, your execu- tive board met via the web on June 6, and will meet in person Saturday August 2 in Miami for a full day of planning and strat- egy meetings to ensure the continued suc- cess and viability of the chapter. Every Executive Board meeting is open to regu- lar voting members, but in case you can’t make it, please send me your thoughts and observations on how we can improve. Best wishes to each of your offices on a successful Preliminary Roll submission.

Sincerely,

Neil “Nick” Nikkinen, AAS, CFE FCIAAO President

PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES

PLEASE NOTE : A ballot will be emailed to you to vote on these proposed changes.

( Underlined items are additions) Section 1.4 Memberships

There are three types of memberships available in The Chapter ; REGULAR, SUBSCRIBING and AS- SOCIATE. No membership shall be restrictive on the basis of race, creed, gender or country of national origin, provided however, Subscribing and Associate members will be NON-VOTING members. All chapter members shall be subject to the same code of conduct and ethics as IAAO members.

Section 2.1 Chapter Officers Only members in good standing of IAAO may hold chapter office or serve on the governing body. The governing officers of The Chapter shall be elected by Regular Members in good standing with The Chapter and shall be composed of the following positions: Section 3.1 Nominations and Election of Chapter Officers A Nominating Committee, consisting of at least three but no more than five Regular Members of The Chapter in good standing, shall be selected by the President and confirmed by the Executive Commit- tee. This committee shall nominate at least one candidate for each office to be filled. These nominees shall be Regular Members in good standing with The Chapter , and members of IAAO.

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IAAO AWARDS SUBMISSIONS

OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARD AND ZANGERLE AWARD FCIAAO is honored to be nominated this year for the Outstanding Chapter of the Year award. The Executive Board of the Florida Chapter of IAAO submitted an online catalog highlighting all as- pects which we think makes our chapter outstanding. This submission was made with the same new software and format that we use to create our quarterly newsletters. Through the years, the FCIAAO has won the Outstanding Chapter of the Year award 15 times, with an unmatched run of seven victo- ries from 1995 through 2001! You can view our submission at the following link: 2013 FCIAAO Out- standing Chapter of the Year Award Submission. We hope you will see that it illustrates the FCIAAO’s commitment to offering educational opportunities in appraisal and to promoting the professional de- velopment of our members. In addition to the “Outstanding Chapter of the Year” nomination, your Florida Chapter has been nomi- nated for IAAO’s Zangerle Award . The award was named in honor of IAAO’s third President John A. Zangerle and is presented for outstanding periodical publications of an assessor’s association or IAAO Chapter, or other similar organization. Although the Property Appraiser’s Association of Florida (PAAF) won the Zangerle award in 1992, the Florida Chapter has been nominated several times but has never won. Maybe this will be the year! All Award recipients will be recognized at the IAAO’s 79 th Annual International Conference on Assess- ment Administration held this year in Grand Rapids Michigan on August 27, 2013. For more informa- tion on IAAO Awards and past Chapter, Jurisdictional and Individual award winners please visit the Awards page on our website.

FCIAAO Awards Display

COMING SOON!

FCIAAO Forms and Documents Repository

Do you have a particular form or letter that your office has created that you are particularly proud of? We are working on putting together a repository for all of the various forms and documents that our offices use. In order to do this we will need your help! Please send your form, document or letter to Justin Edwards at justin.edwards@putnam-fl.com . Please be patient as it will take us some time to get all the forms together and put them out on our site.

Thanks!

FCIAAO Executive Board

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PAST PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It has been a pleasure to serve as your FCIAAO President this past year and I thank each member for allowing me such an opportunity and the board members for their support during this past year. Being involved with the chapter, getting the chance to network with such a wonderful group of professionals and seeing the commitment of the chapter’s members illuminates why we are the strongest chapter of IAAO.

Lainie Claudio, CFE

We had a fantastic Seminar and 26 th Annual Conference in Sarasota, which provided ex- ceptional meetings and great discussion. I want to thank each steering committee member and the board mem- bers for their contributions to this important part of our mission. As members of the Florida Chapter, you are also resources for each other through the networking and sharing you do at our conferences. Thank you for con- tinuing to share your expertise with your fellow Florida Chapter members. Our goal is to continue to make the Florida Chapter of IAAO a valuable resource for you, and we can only con- tinue our mission with committed volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the chapter’s website for descriptions of the various committees. Being a part of any of the committees is a great networking opportunity and a great way to serve your chapter.

I know the mission of this chapter will continue under the leadership of President Neil “Nick” Nikkinen and the entire FCIAAO board and many great things await the chapter in the future.

I look forward to seeing you and to networking with you at our chapter meetings.

Article Contributor: Lainie Claudio, CFE - FCIAAO Past President

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2013 FCIAAO ANNUAL CONFERENCE

You can view a slide show of all of the pic- tures from the conference by going to the FCIAAO youtube.com account and click- ing on the 2013 Annual Conference video.

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A Special Thanks to:

Property Appraisers in Attendance

New Members

Catherine McAleer Kellie Moumouris Maria Sciortino James Sheehan Andrew Paul Williams

Hon. Ed Crapo Alachua County Hon. Pam Dubov Pinellas County Hon. John Emerson Hernando County Hon. Bill Furst Sarasota County Hon. Bert Hartsfield Leon County Hon. Bob Henriquez Hillsborough County Hon. David Johnson Seminole County Hon. Sharon Outland St Johns County Hon. Scott Russell Monroe County Hon. Rick Singh Orange County Hon. Villie M. Smith Marion County

Yulissa Arce Ricky Coulter Kathryn Edgeworth Claudia Gentile

Christine Hasala

First Time Attendees

Yulissa Arce

Tiffany Dayton Honorable Bob Henriquez Brian Mills Honorable Scott Russell Honorable Rick Singh

Hon. Roger Suggs Clay County Hon. Ken Wilkinson Lee County

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A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO A GOOD FRIEND

On Thursday May 2, 2013 at the annual business meeting, we bid a fond farewell to our good friend and Past President Ron “Huggie Bear” Anderson on the eve of his retirement and the beginning of his new life in Arizona.

For those of you who don’t know Ron, he was the 2001 FCIAAO President and the person who first recruited several current and former board mem- bers, including me. Therefore, it seemed only fit- ting that he install me as President at what is likely his last conference. Ron has been in the real estate and appraisal in- dustry for over 44 years, most recently serving as the Deputy for Appraisals for the Honorable Pam Dubov, the Pinellas County Property Appraiser.

Ron garnered the nickname “Huggie Bear” several years ago for the BIG and frequent bear hugs he gave his friends.

Pinellas County shared with me a tradition that Ron enjoyed during the Property Appraiser’s an- nual ice cream social. Ron would walk around the room with a can of whipped cream and ask if some- one wanted any on their ice cream. If they did, he would reply “say when” while squirting the whipped cream into their bowl. As the sundae grew higher and fuller, the (usually) new and un- suspecting employee would shout “Stop! That’s enough! No more!” to which Ron would innocently reply, “But you didn’t say when!” He loved that people would fall for this every year, redefining the term “thy cup runneth over” for the Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s family.

Family is what Ron has become to many of us, and it is with a full and appreciate heart that we wish Ron and his family Godspeed and blessings in their new life in Arizona.

Thanks for the memories “Huggie Bear”!

Article Contributor: Neil “Nick” Nikkinen, FCIAAO President

“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him.” - Sidney Greenberg

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: YULISSA ARCE ORANGE COUNTY

What do you do for the PA? I am the Outreach Coordinator; my job is to dissemi- nate useful information to the public such as the programs and resources we offer. We do this in several ways, holding seminars and information, attending community events, and using media.

Yulissa Arce

How long have you been employed with the PA? I am new to my position here at OCPA, so I’ve only been here for 2 months.

What do you like most about your job? I love working with the community and educating them on issues and resources that can be beneficial to them.

What do you find challenging about your job? Learning the vast information in a short amount of time. We do so much here at OCPA from GIS, TPP, to Real Estate & Commercial, there is an abundance of knowledge to learn!

What was your first job? I was a retail sales agent at Skechers USA.

Where were you born? I was born in Plainfield, NJ.

Where was your best vacation ever? Puerto Rico! I love the warm Caribbean waters, white sandy beaches, fun & exotic atmosphere Puerto Rico has to offer. Plus the food is to die for!

What do you plan to do when you retire? I think I will always be working on something so I rarely think about retirement. But if I were to I’d love to have a nice country house with lots of land to grow a magnifi- cent garden.

What are your hobbies? I love to read and see movies. I’ve just recently started playing kickball in a for- mal league and so far I am having a blast!

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COUNTY SPOTLIGHT: COLUMBIA COUNTY

The site of Lake City was a Seminole village named Alpata Telophka or Hvlpvtv Tvlofv , meaning "Alligator Village". By 1830, a Euro-American town called Alligator was established, adjacent to the Seminole town. The city was incorporated and changed to its current name in 1859. The name was changed because the mayor's wife, who had recently moved to the town, refused to hang her lace curtains in a town named Alligator. Local bodies of water in- clude Lake DeSoto, Lake Isabella, Alligator Lake, Lake Hamburg, Gwen Lake, Lake Harper and Watertown Lake. The American Civil War Battle of Olustee took place near Lake City in Febru- ary 1864. It was the only major battle in Florida during the war. Union casual- ties were 1,861 men killed, wounded or missing; Confederate casualties were 946 killed, wounded or missing.

Hon. J. Doyle Crews, CFA

Southern Business & Development magazine has ranked Lake City | Columbia County number eight Best Small Market since 2000.

By the early 20th century, Lake City had become an important railroad junction, served by the Sea- board Air Line, Atlantic Coast Line, Georgia Southern Line, and the Florida Railroad Line. Florida Agricultural College, one of the four schools that formed the University of Florida, was origi- nally located in Lake City before consolidation to Gainesville in 1905.

By 1950, the population of Lake City was 7,467 people and forestry (turpentine, lumber, and pulp- wood) had become a mainstay of the local economy.

In 1958, the Columbia Amateur Radio Society was formed. This was a group of amateur radio opera- tors that enjoyed the ability to communicate all over the world. Amateur radio is a hobby that attracts a wide range of people interested in all facets of radio communications. Involvement in amateur radio allows people to practice their public speaking skills as well as the advancement of one's knowledge of radio theory, electronics, and emergency management. This radio club still exists today. Lake City's Centennial was celebrated in 1959 with parades, fireworks and a 58-page book document- ing one hundred years of progress, “A Century in the Sun”. The citizens of the town dressed in period attire, complete with whiskers. A good-natured clash arose between the men with additional facial hair and the women who did not like it.

Lake City and Columbia County, Florida are known as "The Gateway to Florida" because Interstate 75 runs through them, carrying a large percentage of Florida's tourist and commercial traffic. Lake City is one of the most northernmost sizable town/city in Florida on Interstate 75 and the location where I- 10 and I-75 intersect. Interstate 10 is the southernmost east- west major interstate highway and traverses the country from Jacksonville, Florida to Santa Monica, California. US 41 and US 90 (the US Highway versions of I-75 and I-10) have inter- sected in Lake City since 1927, long before the Interstate High- ways were built. Interstate traffic also passed though Lake City during that time. The city relies on travelers for a considerable part of its economy.

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Agricultural products of the area include tobacco, corn, peanuts, cotton, melons, timber and pulp- wood. Lake City is the location of the Osceola National Forest's administrative offices. The Lake City Gateway Airport is a local center of business. The airport is classified as a General Aviation facility, but two on-site operations are somewhat unique. TIMCO is an aircraft modifica- tion and rehabilitation operation for large (B-727, 737) civilian and military aircraft. The United States Forest Service uses C-130 transport aircraft

2012 Tax Roll At-A-Glance

Real Property Parcels

36,150

Tangible Accounts

2,418

Just (Market) Value

$4,096,041,360

Taxable Value

$2,212,323,151

Highest taxable value (TPP+RP)

$91,325,438

Target Corp. Distribution Center

in support of its forest fire-fighting operations in the southeast US.

Since 2000, four companies have begun large operations in Lake City: Hunter Panels, New Millen- nium and United States Cold Storage. [10] Target built their first company-owned and third-party- operated perishable food distribution center in Lake City during 2008. [11]

Hon. J. Doyle Crews was first elected in 1984 | Number of Employees: 17 | Website: www.columbia.floridapa.com

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE HB 247 relating to Paper Reduction (by Rep. Nelson)

Permits the clerk of a value adjustment board to electronically notify the tax- payer and property appraiser of the board’s decision in certain hearings if electronic means is selected by the taxpayer; Provides that certain ad valorem communications may be sent by e-mail in- stead of by regular mail if the intended recipient consents to receive such communications electronically, the recipient is notified that the e-mail ad- dress will become a public record, and the recipient’s e-mail address is veri- fied. Effective date: October 1, 2013

Hon. Roger A. Suggs, CFA, AAS, CCF

HB 267 relating to Real Property Liens and Conveyances (by Rep. Wood)

The bill removes the requirement to include the space for a social security number on a warranty deed. The bill further requires that a lien against real property must be recorded in the official records of a county in order to be valid. This bill only applies to liens entered by a governmental or quasi- governmental entity for services, fines, or penalties, and does not affect liens for taxes, non-ad valorem or special assessments, or utilities. The effective date of this bill is October 1, 2013. HB 277 relating to Assessment of Residential & Nonhomestead Real Property (Rep. Rehwinkle Vasilinda) This bill provides for partial implementation of the 2008 constitutional amendment. Specifically, the bill defines “renewable energy source device” and provides that a property appraiser may not consider the increase in the just value attributed to the installation of a renewable energy source device when

determining the assessed value of real property used for residential pur- poses. The bill specifies that the provision applies to new and existing resi-

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dential real property. Specifically, the provision applies to installations made on or after January 1, 2013. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2013, and applies to assessments beginning January 1, 2014.

SB 342 relating to Rental of Homestead Property (by Sen. Thrasher)

The bill amends s. 196.061, Florida Statutes, to allow the rental of homestead property for up to 30 days per calendar year without the property being considered abandoned or affecting the homestead status of the property. If the property is rented for more than 30 days for two consecutive years, the property is considered abandoned as a homestead. It provides an effective date of July 1, 2013.

CS/SB 354 relating to Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions (by Sen. Thrasher)

The bill substantially amends section 196.199, Florida Statutes, to revise the definition of “property of the United States” for the purposes of an exemption from ad valorem taxation. The exemption applies if the leasehold interest and improvements are acquired or constructed and used to provide housing pursuant to the MHPI. Any leasehold interest or improvement is to be construed as owned by the United States without the necessity of an exemption application being filed or approved by the prop- erty appraiser. The bill provides that the changes made by the bill do not apply to a transient public lodging establish- ment as that term is defined in s. 509.013, F.S. Also, exemption applies only to those residential units occupied by active duty military personnel or their dependents. The exemption equals those units used by active duty military or their dependents divided by the total residential units on the property. This bill applies retroactively to January 1, 2007.

“If the property is rented for more than 30 days for two consecutive years, the property is considered abandoned as a homestead.” - SB 342

CS/CS/SB 556 relating to Clerks of the Court (by Sen. Ring)

If the petitioner (VAB) requests a copy of the property record card on the petition, the property ap- praiser must provide the copy, not the clerk of the Value Adjustment Board. The property appraiser is exempt from this requirement if the property appraiser makes property record cards available online.

HB 903 related to Adverse Possession (by Rep. Daniel Davis)

This bill adds a number of requirements related to adverse possession without color of title.

 Changes the term “occupant” to “possessor”.

 Possessor must pay all outstanding taxes and liens levied against the property by the state, county, and municipality within 1 year after entering into possession.  Changed the time period for filing a return with the property appraiser by the adverse posses- sor from within 1 year after possession to within 30 days after the payment of all outstanding taxes and liens by the adverse possessor.  The adverse possession form will be changed to include dates of payments by the possessor of all outstanding taxes and liens.

 A person occupying or attempting to occupy a residential structure by claim of adverse posses-

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sion prior to making a return with the property appraiser, commits trespass under s. 810.08, F.S.  A person occupying or attempting to occupy a residential structure by claim of adverse posses- sion and offers the property for lease to another commits theft under s. 812.014, F.S. Effective date of July 1, 2013.

HB 1193 relating to Taxation of Property (by Rep. Beshears)

The bill eliminates three specific statutory guidelines under which agricultural land can be reclassified as nonagricultural for property taxation purposes. The bill also amends several statutory provisions to remove the authority of the value adjustment board to review all property classified by the property appraiser upon its own motion. The effective date of this bill is January 1, 2013.

SB 1830 relating to Ad Valorem Taxation (Senate Appropriations)

 Accommodates the use of commercial mail delivery service by taxpayers,

 Authorizes the use of electronic mail by property appraisers and value adjustment boards,

 Requires notices related to tax roll certification to be provided on websites,

 Provides long-term lessees the ability to retain homestead limitations in certain instances,

 Conforms appeal and penalty provisions,

 Provides for an automatic renewal for “granny flat” assessment reductions,

 Deletes a statutory requirement related to homestead that has been ruled unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court,  Clarifies the ability of local governments to provide property tax exemptions for persons 65 and older, up to $50,000.  Repeals the ability for limited liability partnerships to qualify for the affordable housing prop- erty tax exemption,  Exempts property used for educational purposes when the entities that own the property and the educational institution are commonly owned by the identical natural persons.  Amends the calculation of payments required by Martin County to St. Lucie County related to the county boundary line change passed in 2012.

 Effective date of this bill is July 1, 2013.

Article Contributor: Hon. Roger A. Suggs, CFA, AAS, CCF

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FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY

Just a few years ago my wife started collecting sea glass. I had never paid much at- tention to the glass that washes up on the beach. Now I actively look for it and when I finally find a piece I am a happy seeker. The colors of the glass are magnifi- cent and it has been smoothed by years and years of washing in the sand and surf. If you are fortunate enough to find an orange or red piece, you have found a real treasure.

Bruce Strenth, CFE

Do you have a collection? Many people have collections. Some people collect coins, some collect stamps. I remember some years ago people collected “beanie babies”. Those were some serious col- lectors; often traveling long distances to get a baby that they did not have. I can even recall a time when people collected pet rocks. When Jimmy Carter was president, his brother Billy often made the news. He even had a beer named after him. It was called “Billy Beer”. After many years someone of- fered a six pack of Billy Beer for $5000 in the classifieds. In the same newspaper someone offered to pay $5000 for a six pack of Billy Beer. I often wondered why that buyer and that seller did not get to- gether and make each other happy. What do you think? Of all the collections in the world, I think the greatest-- is the collection of friends and colleagues you acquire during your lifetime. I have met and spent time with a great group of people over the years through the Florida Chapter IAAO. Some of those people have retired or moved on, but there are new people taking their places. So there are opportunities to make new friends. I have learned a lot about our profession and about people through my association with FCIAAO. We have opportunities every year to spend quality time with our peers. We listen to presentations by experts and almost experts. More importantly we have time to network with others in our profession. Many solutions have been found residing in someone else’s head. So, if you are a collector or if you are not, you can collect a lot of knowledge, wisdom and professional expertise by attending the programs provided by Florida Chapter. You will find information concern- ing upcoming opportunities at www.fciaao.org and in future issues of this newsletter.

Article Contributor : Bruce Strenth, CFE, Tangible Personal Property, Highlands County

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ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE IAAO MAY 2, 2013 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HYATT REGENCY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA

Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Claudio at 7:50PM.

President Claudio recognized the President of IAAO, Rob Turner and his wife, Donna. President Turner made a few comments from the podium.

Past IAAO President, Honorable Ed Crapo, Alachua County, was recognized by President Claudio.

President Claudio asked that all past presidents of the Florida Chapter who were present stand and be recognized.

All Florida Property Appraisers present were asked to stand and be recognized by President Claudio. She thanked them for their support of the Florida Chapter:

Hon. Bert Hartsfield, Leon County Hon. Bill Furst, Sarasota County

Hon. Bob Henriquez, Hillsborough County Hon. David Johnson, Seminole County Hon. Ed Crapo, Alachua County Hon. John Emerson, Hernando County Hon. Ken Wilkinson, Lee County Hon. Pam Dubov, Pinellas County Hon. Rick Singh, Orange County Hon. Roger Suggs, Clay County Hon. Scott Russell, Monroe County Hon. Sharon Outland, St. John County Hon. Villie Smith, Marion County

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The Executive Board, along with committee members, work together to plan the annual conference content. President Claudio thanked them for their work in helping to plan the conference education tracks and asked the committee members to stand and be recognized. The committees are:

Exemptions Steering Committee Presentation Research Committee Professional Development Committee TPP Steering Committee

IAAO State Representatives are responsible for promoting the mission and goals of IAAO within their state. President Claudio recognized IAAO State Representatives for Florida:

Sheila Crapo, Immediate Past President FCIAAO, Alachua County Dorothy Jacks, Past President FCIAAO and Past IAAO Executive Board Member, Palm Beach County Lainie Claudio, President FCIAAO, Marion County

President Claudio recognized the FCIAAO members that serve on an IAAO committee:

Honorable Ed Crapo, Alachua County serves as Super Chair Sheila Crapo, Immediate Past President, Alachua County serves on the Communications Committee Tracy Drake, Director, Clay County serves on the Councils & Sections Committee Colleen Keene, Alachua County serves on Conference Content Committee Bill Wadsworth, Affiliate member, chairs the Certificate of Excellence of Assessment Administration Special Committee Alice Weinburg, 2 nd VP, Seminole County serves on the Certificate of Excellence of Assessment Ad- ministration Special Committee. Lainie Claudio, President, Marion County, serves on the Membership Services Committee. Minutes The minutes from the 25th Annual Business Meeting had been published in the Summer Newsletter edition, June 2012. A motion to accept the minutes was made by the Honorable Roger Suggs, sec- onded by Meghan Hill. The motion carried by voice vote. Financial Report 2 nd VP Alice Weinberg reported that the accounting records were reviewed and found to be in good order. The financial records are maintained by Treasurer Doug Will. The Chapter’s total income for 2012: $70,289.95 All first-time conference attendees were asked to stand and be recognized.

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The Chapter’s total expenses for 2012: $93,832.38 Total cash in bank at the end of 2012: $56,029.96 Total of Chapter liabilities: $0.00 A motion to accept the Financial Report was made by Fred Jefson, seconded by Ron Anderson and carried by a voice vote.

President Claudio then recognized the past leadership of IAAO: Honorable Ken Wilkinson, Lee County Dorothy Jacks, Palm Beach County Honorable Ed Crapo, Alachua County

Tony Hodge Award recipients were announced. These are members in good standing who have earned a designation within the past year. Each received a check from the Chapter for $250. President Claudio awarded the first award to Tracy Drake (CAE) and then Tracy awarded the remaining awards to the following members:

Amber Ackley, RES, Palm Beach County David Adomatis, PPS, Palm Beach County Tom Albanese, RES, Palm Beach County Brian Overfield, RES, Palm Beach County

President Claudio asked Dorothy Jacks, Past President to come forward and speak. Mrs. Jacks spoke about FCIAAO funding a portion of the Spanish language translation of the glossary for IAAO.

Recognition was given to those Property Appraisers who support the Executive Committee by allowing their employees to serve:

Villie Smith, Marion County Tim Parker, Putnam County David Johnson, Seminole County Ken Pruitt, Saint Lucie County Bert Hartsfield, Leon County Rick Singh, Orange County Bill Furst, Sarasota County Roger Suggs, Clay County

Presentation of recognition gifts were made to the Board of Directors:

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VP, Nick Nikkinen 2 nd VP, Alice Weinberg Secretary, Todd Finlayson

Treasurer, Doug Will Director, Katie Casey Director, Justin Edwards Director, Tracy Drake Immediate Past President, Sheila Crapo

Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Past President Sheila Crapo announced the nominations as presented by the Nominating Committee (Sheila Crapo, Nick Nikkinen and Lainie Claudio) for the 2013-2014 nominees for the Board of Directors as follows:

President, Nick Nikkinen, Putnam County Vice President, Alice Weinberg, Seminole County Second VP, Todd Finlayson, Saint Lucie County Treasurer, Doug Will, Leon County Secretary, Brian Loughrey, Sarasota County Director, Katie Casey, Orange County Director, Justin Edwards, Putnam County Director, Tracy Drake, Clay County Director, Marsha Coleman, Citrus County

There being no nominations from the floor a motion was made by Hon. Ken Wilkinson to accept the slate of officers as presented. Motion was seconded by Sherry Sherouse and passed by voice vote.

The new Board was sworn in by Ron Anderson President Nick Nikkinen made some brief remarks and presented a gift to outgoing President Claudio. President Nikkinen conducted the drawings for door prizes.

Adjournment There being no further business, a motion was made by Hon. Villie Smith to adjourn the business meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Anderson and passed by a voice vote.

Transcribed by Todd Finlayson, Saint Lucie County, Secretary

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Orange County

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Santa Rosa County

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Mission Statement

“To offer relevant educational opportunities in ad valorem appraisal and administration,

and to promote professional development of our members.”

A publication by the Florida Chapter of International Association of Assessing Officers