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Mr. Harano called for further discussion. Mr. Harano restated the motion to sustain the building value at $493,900 as the land value is not under appeal. Motion passed by a vote of 4:0. PRESENT VIA TELEPHONE Mr. Jimmy Again and Ms. Lisa McNamara both filed separate complaints and requested to be called. Both were called at 9:51am and placed on speaker. COMPLAINT HEARINGS Board members asked if either individual on the phone wanted to state their complaints. Both responded no, they submitted what they wanted the Board to review and were there if the Board has any questions. Complaints received: a. TMK 1-2-009-009-0000, Etc. | Malama, David Kapalauhulu b. TMK 1-2-009-006-0000, Etc. | McNamarra, Markham Robert c. TMK 1-2-009-031-0000 | Again, James d. TMK 8-9-002-007-0000 | Lee, Jackie Ms. Blancett-Maddock asked Mr. Again if he filed an appeal. He stated no because he was surprised by the low percentage of people that won their appeals as well as speaking with a local realtor who indicated she was not aware of anyone winning their appeals. He stated he did not want to lose the $50 but knowing what he does now, he wished he had appealed. Mr. Harano to Mr. Again - part of the appeal process in any type of appeal whether it’s Real Property Tax or other appeals you make, the burden of proof is on the taxpayer. That should be understood and that is the standard. You have the burden of proof like anyone else appealing. It’s not the county wins 95% of the time but it’s more the burden of proof has not been met. In response, Mr. Again stated the surprise of it all is he is 70 and trying to live off $700 per month. No way to budget for this surprise, putting off medical concerns in order to pay the County. I hear what you are saying but it was such a shock. Mr. Harano stated due to the pandemic, Hawaii has become a very desirable place to live and you can ask residents that live here on a full time basis, they are just as much astonished at the increase in the assessed values. Yes, it is a function of market price, but I don’t know what else to say unless there is a different methodology used. Until that time comes, we are at this point where the County is using what they need to do in order to determine what the assessed value is. Mr. Again stated Bill 156 that Sue Lee Loy is proposing will be too late for myself and the other people. Limit in the assessment on raising it should have been put in earlier, but it wasn’t. Mr. Harano stated he cannot speak to the proposed bill at this time. Mr. Again said it’s a great idea but is a little too late and understood what the Boards limitations are. Mr. Harano asked Ms. Mcnamarra if she had any questions or comments at this time. She stated she did not, but she filed an appeal however it was filed late. Stated her son didn’t realize