Board of Equalization Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM Assembly Chambers

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When: April 14, 2026 12:00 PM Alaska
Topic: Board of Equalization

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1.Call to Order / Roll Call

2.Board of Equalization Hearings

  1. A.Borough Contract Assessors Appraisal Company of Alaska -  Martins Onskulis

    The Borough's Contract Assessors, Appraisal Company of Alaska, will provide information to the Board of Equalization regarding the property valuation process for Petersburg.
    This year 28 appeals were filed from 24 appellants. 16 appeals have been resolved and withdrawn. 

    BOE Guidelines are attached to this agenda item.

3.Appeals

  1. A.Kowalske, Thomas - Parcel 01-031-596: Appeal #2026-04

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Thomas Kowalske appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  2. B.Moyer, Cynthia - Parcel 03-244-180: Appeal #2026-08

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Cynthia Moyer appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  3. C.Wright, Andy - Parcel 01-031-566: Appeal #2026-14

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Andy Wright appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  4. D.Vandervest, Shannon- Parcel 02-131-010: Appeal #2026-15

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Shannon Vandervest appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  5. E.Hinde, Ben - Parcel 01-006-224: Appeal #2026-17

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Ben Hinde appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  6. F.Murgas, John - Parcel 02-082-135: Appeal #2026-21

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant John Murgas appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  7. G.Murgas, John - Parcel 02-082-130: Appeal #2026-22

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant John Murgas appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  8. H.Murgas, John - Parcel 02-082-125: Appeal #2026-23

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant John Murgas appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  9. I.Tyson, Jackie or Heimdahl, Dennis - Parcel 02-082-070: Appeal #2026-24

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Jackie Tyson or Dennis Heimdahl appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  10. J.Tyson, Jackie or Heimdahl, Dennis - Parcel 02-082-075: Appeal #2026-25

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Jackie Tyson or Dennis Heimdahl appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  11. K.Tyson, Jackie or Heimdahl, Dennis - Parcel 02-082-200: Appeal #2026-26

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Jackie Tyson or Dennis Heimdahl appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

  12. L.Susort, Martin - Parcel 01-031-235: Appeal #2026-27

    Appeal Hearing Process (A-D are provided 5 minutes each to speak):

    A. Appellant Martin Susort appeal paperwork is attached, pages # - #. 
    B. Assessor Onskulis’ appeal write up is attached, pages # – #.
    C. Appellant rebuttal
    D.  Assessor rebuttal
    E.  Questions from the Board of Equalization
    F.  Board of Equalization’s Decision – Must be based on facts presented at the BOE and a reason given.  The Appellant bears the burden of proof based on salient facts.

4.Adjourn