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informed appellant's representative of their earlier ruling and decision. Minutes to be noted as such. No further corrections and/or notations were discussed. Mr. Takai moved to accept the minutes for September 11, 12, 25 and 26 as written with the additions as noted for September 25 and 26. Seconded by Mr. D'Amico. A call for discussion was made. Motion passed by a vote of 3:0. TAX APPEAL CASE HEARINGS Note: Prior to the start of the case hearings, Deputy Corporation Counsel, Craig Masuda, advised all Appellants and the Department of the appointment of Board Members as private citizens and volunteers from the community, the procedure the Board would be following for the rendering of their decision, and the Appellants' further right to appeal to the Tax Appeal Court located in Honolulu within 30 days from the date of the decision letter that the appellant will be receiving via certified mail. For each appeal case, the appraiser submitted a packet of information to the Board, unless there had been a prior settlement with the Appellant or withdrawal. If the Appellant was not present, any information sent in by the Appellant was presented to the Board along with the appraisers' packet. CASE #19130 — MINCE, ALBERT WILLIAM TMK 3-2-002-118-0000 Present were appellant Albert Mince and County appraiser Keita Jo. Property located in Ninole approximately 20 miles North of Hilo. Appeal on land value. Appellant presented his case. County presented their case and recommended sustaining the land value at $95,800. A call for questions was made. Mr. D'Amico moved to reduce the land value of $95,800 by 25% to $71,800. Seconded by Mr. Takai. A call for discussion was made. Motion passed by a vote of 3:0. CASE #19122 — MATSUDA, SUEMI I, TRUST TMK 2-2-044-095-0000 Present were appellant's representative, Karen Yamasato, daughter and Trustee of the Suemi Matsuda Trust, and County appraiser Dori Ayap. 2