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DocuSign Envelope ID:B2DOC3EF-E687-4AA6-93CF-D16200518BC6 <br /> 2021 Tax Board of Review Annual Report <br /> important refresher course for board members and an educational benefit for newer <br /> ones. <br /> 18. The Board is aware that the Real Property Tax Division's Short-Term Vacation Rentals <br /> (STVR) ordinance differs and/or conflicts with how other county departments' STVR <br /> ordinances are written. The public would have a clearer understanding how STVRs <br /> worked if a singular ordinance was written that applied to multiple departments where it <br /> could be regulated and enforced collectively. <br /> Legisiative Matters <br /> 1. The Board continues to strongly recommend that the Hawaii County Code be amended <br /> to change the $50.00 appeal fee to be non-refundable due to the postage costs (USPS <br /> Certified Mail) and time it takes to process an appeal. The appeal fee would only be <br /> refunded in instances of a county error. <br /> 2. The Board appreciates Councilman Aaron Chung's commitment in presenting the <br /> recommendation of repealing the Non-Speculative Residential Use Program to County <br /> Council. Thank you to County Council for their time in reviewing the request with a <br /> favorable outcome. <br /> 3. The Board recommends a review of the Non-Dedicated and Dedicated Agricultural Use <br /> Programs. A final report dated September 20, 2019, was submitted to the Hawaii County <br /> Council by the Agricultural Committee which recognized these programs needed to be <br /> updated. See attached report as Exhibit "B", pgs. 7-9. The Board agrees agricultural <br /> activities should be encouraged, however there needs to be clear clarification on what <br /> qualifies for the non-dedicated agricultural preferential value to discourage abuse of the <br /> system. <br /> Close <br /> Chairperson's Comments <br /> After four years on the Board, two as Chairperson, the Real Property Tax Division <br /> (administrators, appraisers, and staff) have consistently proved their competency and their <br /> continued display of professionalism. Every encounter with staff at RPT whether it be <br /> conversational or at a hearing/meeting has been pleasant and each time I have found them to <br /> be resourceful. At hearings when cases can sometimes be intense, the appraisers remained <br /> steadfast and thorough in presenting their case. Every hearing was well organized, and each <br /> board member was well supported and treated with respect. Credit and kudos to the <br /> administrators of RPT; their office runs like a well-oiled machine! <br /> I thoroughly enjoyed serving on the Tax Board of Review alongside my fellow board members. It <br /> has been a very educational experience for me. Proudly terming off, Michael Hughes. <br /> Hawaii Counh,is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer 5 <br />