Alva Review-Courier -

The job of the Woods County Equalization Board is to review challenges to the county assessor's valuation of property, which determines its taxable value. Most Woods County oil field assets are valued using a contract firm with expertise in that area: Total Assessment Solutions.

Joe Shirley, Chris Olson and Bob Seivert met Thursday morning to handle an agenda with four challenges. Three did not show up: Sandridge Exploration, Sandridge Midstream, and BCE MACH LLC. The only remaining challenge was by DCP/Midstream LP/DCP Operating.

They were represented with a written affidavit by attorney Scot...