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GraphiteXpress LLC, Petitioner V Township Of Keene, Respondent · 24-003613-TT
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SARANAC, MI EST. 1842 BEES September 11, 2024 Newell, Danny L & Kimberly J Graphite Express LLC 1018 Pinckney Rd Saranac MI 48881 RE: LETTER OF INTENT Dear Mr. & Mrs. Newell, At a regular Keene Twp. board meeting, September 10, 2024 a motion was made and approved to waive all interest and penalties on any outstanding delinquent personal property taxes if paid by Oct 7, 2024. Our records indicate that your business located in Keene Twp. has balances due for parcel 34-070-900- 000-080-00, TAX YEARS 2019-2023. We have sent prior past due notices and a courtesy phone call in an attempt to collect this balance. At this time, we have not received payment in full, (The partial payment received will be applied to 2019 today and is not reflected below) Original Bills enclosed, If there is no response received this time, it is our intent to file an Affidavit and Small Claim for each respective tax year for the amounts due plus court costs. We demand payment be received by Oct 7, 2024 to avoid these small claim filing(s) in 64A District Court. - - You can make Payment by mailing to Keene Twp. Treasurer, PO Box 40, Saranac Mi 48881 or in person at 8505 Potters Rd, Saranac MI 48881 (drop box on building marked Taxes). We thank you for your prompt response in this matter. Respectfully, Taylor Lewis Keene Twp. Treasurer 616-642-9809 P. 0. BOX 24 - 8505 POTTERS ROAD SARANAC, MI 48881
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October 3, 2024 Current and Incoming Keene Township Board: We (GraphiteXpress) are responding to the Sept 11 Letter of Intent and Sept 10 board vote by the 3 present members (Bob, Corey, Tami) to temporarily waive interest and penalties on personal property tax past dues and then proceed to small claims court if not paid in full by Oct 7. This vote occured without board members having an opportunity to hear from us directly about this issue. Therefore, it is unclear if you all know the full story of GraphiteXpress’s past dues, It’s as much about the township not following the law as it is about aresident’s failure to pay a tax, but yet township failure has been ignored. It is absolutely fair to say that IF the township had followed legal statutory requirements, the collection process would have ensued in Feb 2018 and GraphiteXpress would’ve only had to pay the 2017 winter tax past due ($800) and then learned of the new personal property exemption form to end all further taxes, but instead, the tax past dues accrued to nearly $20,000. Although it took until May ‘24 for the township to notify for past dues originating in 2017, we have in the 4 short months of being aware, taken action to pay one year of past dues, stayed current on Summer ‘24 taxes, all while trying to navigate the slowest times our business has experienced in 25 years, assumption that no further tax was due after having paid it for over 15 years. Starting in 2017, our life necessitated that everything be on auto-pay, auto-deposit, and escrow. Those who handle their affairs this way don’t need to be as vigilent about the mail. It’s not against the law to function that way, nor is it a problem if municipalities follow the law. Our standard tax notices didn’t need to be scrutinized because we knew that our taxes were paid automatically. We relied on the fact that if taxes were going past due, we'd be notified. Our assumption was that “no late in a distinctive looking mailing, but that notice never came. Imagine our surprise to learn that the county doesn’t handle those taxes. Keene was responsible, but never sent a single notice made one phone call, or sent one email in over 7 years. How can this happen? It’s negligent. The letter of intent implies that we never replied to previous collection attempts. That is inaccurate. In carly July, we sent a letter of response and parital payment towards past dues after receiving the June 10 past due notices from Treasurer Taylor Lewis (attached). At that time, we agreed to postpone further work until her return in August. We have been under the impression since then that Supervisor Bob Schafer was allowing the treasurer and GraphiteXpress to work towards a plan, which got delayed by Taylors medical leave, GraphiteXpress has been available and willing to work towards a solution since early July, but no follow-up ensued,
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We were pleased to learn of Christine’s request to waive interest and penalties on this matter. Unfortunately, the board’s stipulation to insist on payment in full for all past dues by Oct 7 isn’t a workable solution for us. We’ve been hoping that the township would begin to make meaningful concessions such as Christine suggested, but tying it to a full payoff by Oct 7 and a legal threat completely defeats cooperative negotiations and suggests ill-intent. We have always been willing and agreeable to work with the treasurer, and believe Christine will do a good job for all of us. On Sept 18, Christine also took it upon herself to personally contact us to inform of a “time sensitive mailing” that we had no idea was even happening. The certified letter process can take nearly a month to be completed and notices aren’t consistently delivered. The fact that you voted on Sept 10 and then insisted on full payment by Oct 7 is hardly appropriate. Why the rush? We are the most affected, by far, of only two small businesses with past dues that are involved in this situation. In a small community like ours, it is reasonable to expect to be treated with respect and consideration, especially when there was gross error by the township. Instead of being given the benefit of the doubt, or being afforded a reasonable common sense approach, this issue was used to shame us in the community, misrepresent the situation to influence the outcome of the supervisor election, and threaten us legally. This has been handled in a way that is suggestive of a personal agenda or vendetta, especially given that the township has likely spent more in legal fees already than the tax collection would even benefit the township. As a very first initial Dan & Kim Newell Graphite Xpress
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; eal yay Received Vhs Lele 7 2017 — 2023 SARANAC, MI June 10, 2024 Graphite Express LLC 1018 Pinckney Rd Saranac M| 48881 Re: NOTICE DELINQUENT TAXES AND PAYMENT REQUEST Dear Mr. & Mrs. Newell, Keene Twp. had a recent change in the elected Supervisor and Treasurer, We received our latest audit back from our It has come to my attention that the2o1e summer and winter personal property taxes for your business on on these taxes, please submit copies of your receipts for such. If not, please see attached past due Invoice,
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Please make a prompt effort to take care of these amounts by July 31, 2024 to avoid any further interest in the amount of 1% per month. We thank you for your prompt response and care in this matter. The payment can be made in person by appointment, the Treasurer's drop box at township hall, or by USPS received by the deadline. If you have any further questions or concerns, | can be reached M-F between 09:00 AM — 03:00 PM at 616-323- 2073 Thank you, Taylor Lewis Keene Twp. Treasurer 616-642-9809 P. 0. BOX 24 - 8505 POTTERS ROAD SARANAC, MI 48881
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July 3, 2024 Taylor Lewis, Keene Township Treasurer 8505 Potters Road Saranac, MI 48881 RE: Delinquent Personal Property Tax Dear Treasurer Taylor Lewis: 1 am formally responding to your personal property deliquent notices for years 2019 through 2023 sent to GraphiteXpress on June 10, 2024, nearly 30 days after Supervisor Bob Schafer sent a legal my attorney is still waiting for Jim Doezema to reply with confirmation that there is no township resolution or ordinance, at this point in time, that would prevent us from moving forward to formulate a This situation is particularly unfortunate because the personal property of Graphitexpress LLC does not exceed $80,000 in value which means it is actually exempt from taxation as of 2017, the year my enclosed an $800 payment towards my 2019 past dues, as | would've owed that amount even ip ha board members suggested. Given that the only requirement for exemption was a form to check a box, sign and mail to the assessor, it supports that I was simply unaware. The collection effort initiated by Supervisor Bob Schafer was not within his statutory duty and makes me question his motives for such aggressive actions given my criticisms of him and my candidacy for supervisor. His threats to confiscate our business property required I hire an attorney. A legal battle is expensive and uncertain for both parties. I sincerely hope that yo i Kim Newell President, GraphiteXpress, LLC
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OSTER SWIFT : SECT a : : ids | Detroit ; Holland FOSVER SWHT COLLINS & SMITH PCIEATTORKEYS Lansing : Southfield ‘Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids Lansing Seber ’ 1700 E. Belding NE Suite 200 3 Washingron Square 28411 Northwestern Highway ~ Suite 500 L; Ad tory prises o Southfield MJ 38034 Grand Rapids MI 49525 Halland fig Street — Suite 1400 151 Central Avenue - Suite 260 Detroit MJ 48226 Holland M? 49423 wi R. Meagher Thomas R. TecMast Leslie A. Abdoo Erica EL Huddas Benjamin C Dilley riod Hlrel Miglock Frederick D Dilfey Julie L.. Hamlec Jennifer L. Montesic Nicholas J Stock, If Richard B Faster Scott A, Chermich David R. Russel) Michael C, Zahn Brvan Cermak Keith T. Brown 190.1996 Paul J Aillentach Joel C_ Famar Mark T Koerner Mikhail Murshak Mallory E Reader Theodore W, Swify Dirk H, Beckwith Laura J. Genavich Warren H. Keueger, [11 Kevin J Roragen Benjamin M. Williams 1028-2000 Brian) Renaud Karl W Buttera, Jr Taylor A Gan Counney G. Agnus Brandon W. Waddell John L Colling Lynwood P. VandenBosch Mindi M Johnson Rachel G. Olney Rachael Kuilema Klsin Reed K. Powers 1026-2001 Lawrence Karolewicz Ray H. Litileson, I} Thomas K. Dillon Michael R. Kiuck Dina 0 Kushat James B. Doezema Jack L Van Coevering Rober A. Humor Gabriella C. Lawrence Danielle N' Romano Webb A Smith - Retires Anne M Seurvnck Anna K_ Gibson Jacquelyn A Dupler Kelly Reed Lucas Lindsey M Mead Michael Homies Nicholas M Oertel Dota A Bramley Pauls K. Manis Destiny R_Sykes Charles A. Janssen Scott H, Hogan Alicia W Birach Imes F Andenen, v James R, Nea! Nathan § Wood Charles I: Barbier Benjamin J. Price Adam A. Fadly Saal Cunningham Michael G Oliva Samantha L Diamond Scot: 1. Mandel Michael R. Blum Michael J Liddane Michsel A Cassar Michael H Rhodes McKenna §, Rivers Michact D. Sanders Jonathan J. David Ryan E. Lamb Hilary J. McDaniel Stafford Jeffrey S Theuer Melanie A. Asad Brent A. Tis Andrew C Vredenburg Clifford L Hammond Alexander § Rusk Amanda J Demovshek Brian G Goodenough Julie T_Fershiman Matihaw §. Fedor Steven ). Tjapkes Brandon M. H. Schumschey Mau G Hrehec Todd W. Hoppe Andres Badaluceo Daniel §, Zick Alina M, Netson Deanna Swisher Jennifer B Van Regenmoney Stefania Gismondi Benjamin R Judd Anthony M_ Dalimonte Writer's Direct Phone: 616.726 2205 Fax: 616.726.2299 Reply To: Grand Rapids Email; JDoezemagifosterswint com May 15. 2024 First Class Mail and Certified Mail/Returned Received Requested Graphitexpress, LLC 1018 Pinckney Road Saranac, MI 4888] Re: Keene Township Dear Sir/Madam: This firm represents Keene T ownship, The taxes for years 2019 through 2023, however, i administrative fees and interest. The amount ow amin et Pe ed for each year, assuming payment is made on or before 2019 Summer bil] together with administration fees and interest $ 95037 2019 Winter bil] together with administration fees and interest $ 2,145.09 2020 Summer bill together with administration fees and interest $ 886.67 2020 Winter bij] together with administration fees and interest $ 1,996.14 2021 Summer bill together with administration fees and interest $ 381277 fosterswift.com
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FOSTER SWIFT Graphitexpress, LLC May 15,2024 Page 2 2021 Winter bill together with administration fees and interest $ 1,825.68 2022 Summer bill together with administration fees and interest $ 776.98 2022 Winter bill together with administration fees and interest $ 1.740.66 2023 Summer bill together with administration fees and interest $ 850.11 2023 Winter together with administration fees and interest $ 1.52048 Total $13,504.95 If the total amount is not paid, interest accumulates at the rate of 1% per month. If payment is not received by June 14, 2024. we have been directed to file suit to collect the taxes owed. together with all allowable interest. costs and fees and. if not paid after judgment, to seize and sell the subject property. For your information, the amount owed for years 2017 and 2018 are as follows: 2017 Winter bill together with administration fees and interest $ 1.31535 2018 Summer bill together with administration fees and interest $ 947.49 2018 Winter bill together with administration fees and interest $ 2144.59 As set forth above, the statute of limitations has expired for legal collection of the 2017-2018 taxes. You could, however. voluntarily make such payments. Sincerely, FOSTER SWIFT COLLINS & SMITH PC =< James B. Doezema JBD:cmk cc: Taylor Lewis and Robert Schafer, Keene Township 75389:00005:200539930-1
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Mort Code Pay this tax to: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 7938 HAWLEY HWY SARANAC, MI 48881 1€16) 642-6885 Bill § 00966 PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK YOu. This tax is due by: 09/16/2019 09/16/2019 After additional interest and fees apply 2019 Summer Taz for Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 Make Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TAXPAYER NOTE: Are your name & mailing address correct? If not, please make corrections below. Thank You. Property Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD To: UEWELL, DAIRY L & FIMBERLY * GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC MI 48881 detach along Perforation TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 964.33 Amount Remitted: bottom portion. 2019 Summer MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER TAXES ARE PAYABLE AT M? HOME 2938 HAWLEY HWY (BY APPOINTMENT) OR BY MALL, QUESTIONS rALI (61 €42- 6885, OM 9-17-19 A 1g INTEREST PER MONTH WILL BE ADDED TO ANY UNPAID BALANCE. TAY. WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO ADD'L 3% PENALTY OM 2-15-20. TAXES WILL BE PAYA PAYMENT INFORMATION This tax is due by: 09/16/2019 TOWHSHIP OF KEENE KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 2938 HAWLEY Hwy SARANAC, MI 4888] (616) 642-6885 Pay by mail to: Prop 4: 34-070~900-000-080-00 Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD Legal Description: PERSOUL CROLERTY, war School: 34120 TAR, CONIA CoM, uy OPERATING FISCAL YEARS bill will be used for governmental for the following fiscal year(s): The taxes on operations County: Twn/Cty: School: State: - Does NOT affect when Lhe tax is due or its amount PROPERTY INFORMATION a COMMERCIAL PERSONA . Taxable Value: 55,000 OMM ERSON Property Assessed hi . State Equalized value: 55,000 Class: 251 HMEWELL, DANMY L & KIMBERLY J 1018 PINCKNEY Bp Homestead .: 100.0000 SARANAC, MI 48881 Mort Cade: SARANAC Taxes are based upon Taxable Value. 1 mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Amounts with no millage are either Special Assessments or other charges added to this bill, DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT STATE TAZ 5.00000 330.00 COUNTY OPER 4.62650 254.45 Total Tax 10.62650 584.45 Administration ree 5.84 Interest; 374.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 964.33
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EHH Mort Code Bill ¥ 00969 PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK You, | | This tax is due by: 02/14/2020 | Pay this tax to: i. TOWNSHIP OF KEENE After 02/14/2020 additional interest and fees apply KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 2938 HAWLEY HWY SARANAC, MI 48881 (616) 642-6835 2019 winter Tax for Prop #: 34-070-500-000-080-00 take Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TAXPAYER NOTE: Are Your name & mailing address corract? If not, please make corrections balow. Thank You. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 2,178.31 y Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD REOpeIT Nady 0 Amount Remitted: To: MEWELL, DAUNIY L & KIMBERLY J GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC MI 48881 SUMMER TAXES OWING the bottom portion. TOWNSHIP OF KEENE 2019 Winter Bill #: 00969 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER TAXES ARE PAYABLE TO: KEENE TWP. TREASURER. PLEASE PAYMENT INFORMATION PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (NO CASH PLEASE). This tax is due by: 02/14/2020 TAXES ARE PAYABLE AT MY HOME, 2938 HAWLEY HAY (BY : ; P 1, y Jf APPOINTMENT) OR BY MAIL. QUESTIONS - CALL (616) oY by Ral). te KARA. ALBESE, ERERSURER 642-6885 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: KEENETOWHSHP, ORG 2938 HAWLEY Holy FOR MORE INFO. IF YOUR TAXES ARE ESCROWED WITH A SARANAC, MI 48881 MORTGAGE CO, PLEASE FOPHARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE (616) 642-6885 TO THEM FOR PAYMENT. SUMMER TAXES OWING PROPERTY INFORMATION TAX DETAIL COMMERCIAL PERSONA Taxable Value: 55,000 Property Assessed To: him WV, . - NEWELL, DANNY L & KIMBERLY 4 State Equalized dlue; is vied Class: 251 1018 PINCKNEY RD Homestead +: : SARANAC, MI 48881 Mort Code: SARANAC Taxes are based upon Taxable Value, Prop #: 34-070-300-000-080-00 School: 34120 1 mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKMEY RD Amounts with no millage are either Special Legal Description: Assessments cr other charges added to this bill. PERSONAL PROPERTY, KFLif Twp, frilja « « MICHIGAL oR DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT LIBRARY OPERATE 1.23080 67.69 SENIOR CITIZEN 0.49810 27.39 COUNTY ROADS 0.99870 54.92 TWP OPER 0.67410 37.07 TWP VOTED 0.48560 26.70 SARANAC OPER 6.00000 330.00 SARANAC DEBT 9.00000 495.00 ICISD OPER 0.13130 7.22 ICISD SPEC EDUC 4.73770 260.57 ICISD VOC EDUC 0.99810 54.89 OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bill will be used for governmental operations for the following fiscal year(s): Total Tax 24.75440 1,361.45 d v . Sounry: = Administration Fee 13.61 wn/Cty: = School} 3 Interest: 803.25 State: N TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 2,178.31 Does NOT affect when the tax is due or its amount
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od Bill # 00969 Hort Code PLEASE RETURH THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK YOU. This tax is due by: 09/14/2020 Po ir a 2 iki 1 interest and fees apply TOWNSHIP OF KEENE After 09/14/2020 additional in EAPA ALBERT, TREASURER 2938 HAWLEY HAY 2020 Summer Tax for Prop K: 34-070-500-000-080-00 SARANAC, MI 48881 (616) 642-6885 Make Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TAXPAYER NOTE: Are your name & mailing address correct? If not, please make corrections below. Thank You. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 910.47 i NEY RD Property Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY R Amount Remit ted: To: NEWELL, DAMNY L & KIMBERLY J GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKMEY RD SARANAC MI 48881 Pl along perforation. TOWNSHIP OF KEENE 2020 Summer Bill #: 00969 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER PAYMENT INFORMATION This tax is due by: 09/14/2020 TAXES ARE PAYABLE AT MY HOME 2938 HAWLEY HWY (BY APPOINTMENT) OR BY MAIL. QUESTIONS CALL (616) 642- TO ER OAL is KARA ALBERT, “Fone nen 6885. 2938 HAWLEY Huy SARANAC, MI 48881 ON 9-15-20 A 1: INTEREST PER MONTH WILL BE ADDED (616) 642-6885 TO ANY UNPAID BALANCE. TAX WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO ADD'L 3% PENALTY OM 2-17-21. TAXES WILL BE PAYA PROPERTY INFORMATION TAX DETAIL OUMERCIAL PERSONA i Taxable Value: 56,000 COMMERCIAL P| N Feoberty Assessed To: State Equalized Value: 56, 000 Class: 251 + DANNY L & KIMBERLY J i 0000 1018 RLNCENEY Bp Homestead +: 100.000 8. MAC, ‘MI 48881 Mort Code: SARANAC Taxes are based upon Taxable Value, Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 School: 34120 1 mll equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY Rp Amounts with no millage are either Special Legal Description: Assessments or other charges added to this bill, PERSONAL PROPERTY, KEEWE TP, [ows COUNTY, MICHIGAN DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT STATE TAX 6.00000 336.00 COUNTY OPER 4.62650 259.08 OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bill will be used for governmental operations for the following fiscal year(s): Total Tax 10.62650 595.08 fountys = Administration Fee 5.95 Wn/Cty: - School: _ Interest: 309.44 State: ws TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 910.47 Does NOT affect when the tax jis due or its amount
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Mort Code
Pay
this
tax
to:
TOWNSHIP
OF KEENE
KAPA ALBERT,
TREASUBER
2938
HAWLEY
HWY
SAPANAC,
MI
488u1
(616)
642-6885
Bill
¥
00972
PLEASE RETURN
THIS
PORTION WITH
PAYMENT.
THANK
YOu.
02/16/2021
additional
interest
and
fees
apply
This
tax
is
due
by:
After
02/16/2021
$Hio id 4
Winter
Tax
for
Prop
#:
34-070-900-000-080-00
TAXPAYER NOTE:
Are your name
& mailing address correct?
If
not,
please make corrections below.
Thank You.
Property Addr:
1018
PINCKNEY
RD
To:
NEWELL,
DANNY
L
§&
KIMBERLY
J
GRAPHITE
EXPRESS
LLC
1018
PINCKNEY
RD
SARAUAC
MI
48881
Please detach along
TOWNSHIP OF KEENE
Make Check
Payable
To:
TOWNSHIP OF KEENE
TOTAL AMOUNT
DUE:
1,441.66
Amount
Pemitted:
SUMMER TAXES OWING
-
Keep the bottom portion,
2020
Winter
Bill
#:
00972
MESSAGE
TO TAXPAYER
TAXES ARE
PAYABLE
TO:
KEENE TWP.
TREASURER.
PLEASE
PAY
BY CHECK
OR MONEY ORDER
{NO CASH
PLEASE).
TAXES ARE
PAYABLE AT iY
HOME,
2938
HAWLEY
Huy
(BY
APPOINTMENT)
OR
BY
MATL.
QUESTIONS
- CALL
(616)
642-6885
OR VISIT oup WEBSITE:
KEENETOWNSHIP.ORG
FOR MORE
INFO.
IF YQUR TAXES
ABE ESCROWED WITH
A
MORTGAGE CO,
PLEASE FORWARD
A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE
TO THEM
FOR PAYMENT.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
This
tax
is
due
by:
02/16/2021
Pay
by mail
to:
TOWNSHIP
OF KEEHE
KARA ALBERT,
TREASURER
2938
HAWLEY
HWY
SARANAC,
MI
4888}
{616)
642-6885
SUMMER TAXES OHING
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Property Assessed
To:
NEWELL,
DANNY
L
&
KIMBERLY
J
1018
PINCKNEY
RD
SARANAC,
MI
48881
SARANAC
Prop
#:
34-070-900-000-080-00
School:
34120
Prop Addr:
1018
PINCKNEY
RD
Legal
Description:
FERCOUAL PROPERTY.
KEENE uP,
Tolith rounty,
OPERATING FISCAL YEARS
The
taxes
on
bill
will
be
used
for governmental
operations
for
the
following
fiscal
year(s):
County:
=
Twn/Cty:
=
School :
=
State:
-
Does
NOT affect
when
the
tax
is
due
or
its
amount
TAX DETAIL
Taxable value:
56,000
COMMERCIAL PERSONA
State Equalized value:
56,000
Class: 251
Homestead
%:
100.0000
Mort Code:
Tazes
are based
upon Taxable
Value,
1 mill equals
$1.00 per $1000
of Taxable Value.
Amounts
with
no millage
are either Special
Assessments
or
other charges
added
to
this
bill.
DESCRIPTION
MILLAGE
AMOUNT
LIBRARY OPERATE
1.23080
68.92
SENIOR CITIZEN
0.49810
27.89
COUNTY ROADS
0.99870
55.92
TWP
OPER
0.67410
37.74
TWP VOTED
0.48560
27.19
SARANAC OPER
6.00000
336.00
SARANAC
DEBT
9.00000
504.00
ICISD OPER
0.13130
7.35
ICISD SPEC EDUC
4.73770
265.31
ICISD voc
EDUC
0.99810
55.89
Total Tax
24.75440
1,386.21
Administration
Fee
13.86
Interest:
41.59
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
1,441.66Page 13
dort Code | Bill § 00978 PLEASE RETURM THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK YOU. Pay this tax to: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE KARA ALBERT, TRERSUPEP 2938 HAWLEY HWY This tax is due by: 09/14/2021 After 09/14/2021 additional interest and fees apply 20 N 21 Summer Tax for Prop k: 34-070-900-000-080-00 SAPANAC, MI 43881 (616) 642-6885 TAXPAYER NOTE: Are your name & mailing address correct? If not, please make corrections below. Thank You. Property Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD NEWELL, DANNY L KIMBERLY J GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKHEY RD SARANAC MI 48881 To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE Make Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TOTAL AMCUNT DUE: 836.50 Amount Remitted: - Keep the bottom portion Bill #: 2021 Summer 60918 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER TAYES ARE PAYABLE AT MY HOME APPOINTMENT) OR BY MAIL. QUESTIONS CALL (616) g42- 2938 HAWLEY HWY (BY PAYMENT INFORMATION This tax is due by: 09/14/2021 Pay by mail to: TUWNSHIP OF KEENE Property Assessed To: HEWELL, DAMNY L & KIMBERLY J 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARAMAC, MI 48881 SARANAC COMMUNITY S$ Prop #: 34-070-900-000-089-00 School: 34120 Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD Legal Description: FURSOUAL PROPERTY, KEiur Tu, OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bill will be used for governmental operations for the following fiscal year(s): County: Twn/Cty: School: State: Does NOT affect when the tax is due or its amount KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 6885. 2938 HAWLEY Rwy SARANAC, MI 48881 OM 9-15-21 A 1% INTEREST PER MONTH WILL BE ADDED (616) 642-6885 TO ANY UNPAID BALANCE. TAX WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO ADD'L 3% PEWALTY ON 2-15-22. TAXES WILL BE PAYA PROPERTY INFORMATION TAX DETAIL Taxable Value: 56,000 COMMERCIAL PERSONA State Equalized value: Homestead 4: 56,000 100.0000 Class: 251 Mort Code: Taxes are based upon Taxable Value. 1 mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Amounts with no millage are either Special Assessments or other charges added to this bill. DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT STATE TAX 6.00000 336.00 COUNTY OPER 4.59410 257.28 Total Tax 10.59410 593.26 Administration Fee 5.93 Interest: 237.31 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 836.50
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Mort Code Bill ¥ 00981 PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK YOU. Pay this tax to: This tax is due by: 02/14/2022 TOWNSHIP OF KEEME After 02/14/2022 additional interest and fees apply KARA ALBERT, TREASURER £938 HAWLEY Huy 2021 winter Tax for Prop #: 34-070-500-000-080-00 SARANAC, MI 48881 1616) 642-6885 TAXPAYER NOTE: Are YOUr name & mailing address correct? If not, please make corrections below. Thank You. Property Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD To: NEWELL, DANHY L ¢ KIMBERLY J GRAPHITE EZAPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC MI 48881 Please detach along perfo. TOWNSHIP OF KEENE Make Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 1,438.41 Amount Remitted: SUMMER TAXES OWING 2021 Winter Bill #: 00981 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER TAXES ARE PAYABLE TO: KEENE TWP. TREASURER. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (NO CASH PLEASE) , TAXES ARE PAYABLE AT My HOME, 2938 HAWLEY Hwy (BY APPOINTMENT) OR BY MAIL. QUESTIONS - CALL (616) 642-6885 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: KEENETOWNSHIP , ORG FOR MORE INFO. IF YOUR TAXES ARE ESCROWED WITH A PAYMENT INFORMATION This tax is due by: 02/14/2022 TOWNSHIP OF KEENE KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 2938 HAWLEY HWY Pay by mail to: NEVBLL, DANNY L & KIMBERLY J 8 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC Ch 18881 State Equalized value: SARANAC, MI 488§1 MORTGAGE CO, PLEASE FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE (616) 642-6885 TO THEM FOR PAYMENT. SUMMER TAXES OWING PROPERTY INFORMATION TAX DETAIL Y BEREER Property Assessed To: Taxable Value: 56,000 COMMERCIAL Pp. 56,000 100.0000 Class: 251 Homestead Mort Code: SARANAC COMMUNITY Ss Prop #: 34-070-900-000-0£0-00 School: 34120 Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD Legal Description; PERSONAL PROPERTY, KEENE Tue, TONI% CounTy, HICHIGAN Taxes are based upon Taxable Value. 1 mill equals $1,00 per $1000 of Tazable Value. Amounts with no millage are either Special Assessments or other charges added to this bill. DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT LIBRARY OPERATE 1.22210 68.43 SENIOR CITIZEN 0.49460 27.69 COUNTY ROADS 0.99170 55.53 TWP OPER 0.66600 37.29 TWP VOTED 0.47970 26.86 SARANAC OPER 6.00000 336.00 SARANAC DEBT 9.00000 504.00 ICISD OPER 0.13080 7.32 ICISD SPEC EDUC 4.721%0 264.42 ICISD voc Epuc 0.99210 55.55 OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bill will be used for governmental operations for the following fiscal year(s): Total Tax 24.69890 1,383.09 . , J County: = Administration Fee 13.83 SH H = Sanecy a Interest: 41.49 Skate: _ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 1,438.41 Does NOT affect when the tax is due or its amount
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Bill # 00985 Mort Code . PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK YOU. This tax is due by: 09/14/2022 Pay this tax to: ditional interest and fees apply TOWNSHIP OF KEENE After 09/14/2022 aq KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 2938 HAWLEY Huy 2022 Summer Tax for Prop K: 34-070-900-000-080-00 SARRUAC, MI 48881 (616) €42-6885 take Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TAXPAYER NOTE: Are Your name & mailing address correct? If not, please make corrections below. Thank You. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 801.84 Property Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD NORE REEEEd: To: NEWELL, DANY L & KIMBERLY J GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC I 48881 bottom portion. TOWNSHIP OF KEENE 2022 Summer Bill : 00985 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER PAYMENT INFORMATION This tax is due by: 09/14/2022 TAXES ARE PAYABLE AT MY HOME 2938 HAWLEY HwY (BY f c Pay by mail to: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE APPOINTMENT) OR BY MAIL. QUESTIONS CALL (616) 642- % Ry KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 6885, 2938 HAWLEY Huy SARANAC, MI 48881 Ol 9-15-22 a ) INTEREST PER MONTH WILL BE ADDED (616) 642-6885 TO AMY UNPAID BALANCE. TAX WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO ADD'L 3% PENALTY ON 2-15-23. TavEs WILL BE PAYA PROPERTY INFORMATION TAX DETAIL p . Taxable Value: 58,800 COMMERCIAL PERSONA roperty Assessed To: 5 A 4 \ State Equalized Value: 58, 800 Class: 251 HEWELL, DANNY L & KIMBERLY 018 PINCKNEY £0 Homestead %: 100.0000 ARANAC, “MT 48881 Mort Code: ShiAliae COMMUNITY 5 Tazes are based upon Taxable Value, Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 School: 34120 L mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD Amounts with no millage are either Special Legal description: Assessments or other charges added to this bill. PERSONAL TROPESTY, KEEUE we, fiz TERITE, Rickiean DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT STATE TAX 6.00000 352.80 COUNTY OPER 4.57110 268.78 OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bill will pe used for governmental PBsrarions for the following fiscal year(s): Total Tax 10.57110 621.58 County: = Administration Fee 6.21 Twn/Cty - : School: = Interest: 174,05 State TOTAL AMOUNT DUR 801.84 Does NOT affect when the tax jg due or its amount
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Bill 4 00988 Mort Code PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK YOU. This tax is due by: 02/14/2023 Pay this tax to: TOWNSHIP OF KEEME After 62/14/2023 additional interest and fees apply FARA ALBERT, TREASURER 2938 HAWLEY Huy 2022 winter Tax for Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 SARANAC, MI 48881 1616) 642-6885 Make Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TAXPAYER NOTE: Are Your name & mailing address correct? If not, please make corractions below. Thank You. TOTAL AMOUNT LUE: 1,508.57 Property Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD Amount Remitted: To: NEWELL, DANNY L & KIMBERLY J SUMMER TAXES OWING GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARAMAC MI 46881 detach along perforation TOWNSHIP OF KEENE 2022 Winter Bill ¥: 00988 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER PAYMENT INFORMATION TAXES ARE PAYABLE TO: KEEUE TWP. TREASURER. PLEASE a . PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (NO CASH PLEASE). This tas is due by: 02/14/2023 TRUES ARE PAYABLE AT MY HOME, 2938 HAWLEY HWY (By i ron ” . APPOINTMENT) OR BY MAIL. QUESTIONS - CALL (616) Fay by mail to: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE KARA ALBERT, TREASURER 642-6885 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: KEENETOWNSHIP, ORG 2938 HAWLEY Hwy FOR MORE INFO. IF YOUR TAXES ARE ESCROWED WITH A SARANAC, MI 48881 MORTGAGE CO, PLEASE FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE (616) 642-6885 TO THEM FOR PAYMENT. SUMMER TAXES OWING PROPERTY INFORMATION TAX DETAIL 6 Hoss Taxable Value: 58,800 COMMERCIAL PERSONA Foperty Assessed To: State Equalized Value: 58,800 Class: 251 NEWELL, DANNY L § KIMBERLY 3 wh 1018 FElichNEY RD Homestead . . SARANAC, M1" 18581 Mort Code: . SARALAC COUBONTTY s Taxes are based upon Taxable Value. Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 School: 34124 1 mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable value. Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD Amounts with no millage are either Special Legal Description: Assessments or other charges added to this bill, PERSONAL PROPERTY, KEENE TE, 1 UIA CWT, BA DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT LIBRARY OPERATE 1.21590 71.49 SENIOR CITIZEN 0.49210 28.93 COUNTY ROADS 0.98670 58.01 TWP OPER 0.66350 39.01 TWP VOTED 0.49810 29.28 SARANAC OPER 6.00000 352.80 SARANAC DEBT 9.00000 529.20 ICISD OPER 0.13000 7.64 ICISD SPEC EDUC 4.59610 276.13 ICISD voe Epuc 0.98750 58.06 OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bil vill be used for governmental operations for the following fiscal year(s): Total Tax 24.66990 1,450.55 ounty: - Administration Fee 14.50 Senos - Interest: 43.52 SEES TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 1,508.57 Does HOT affect when the tax jg due or its amount
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Wort Code A . Bill # 00990 PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THAMK YOU. Pay this tax to: This tax is due by: 09/14/2023 TOWNSHIP OF KEENE After 09/14/2023 additional interest and fees apply TAYLOR LEWIS, TREASUREP P.O. BOX 24 2023 Summer Tax for Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 SARANAC, MI 48881 i616: 642-9808 TAXPAYER NOTE: Are Your name & mailing address correct? if not, please make corrections below. Thank You. Property Addr: 1018 PINCKMEY RD To: MEWELL, DANNY L & KIMBERLY J GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC MT 48881 TOWNSHIP OF KEENE detach along perforation. Make Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 682.57 Amount Remxtted: Keep the bott 2023 Summer Bill ¥: 00990 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER TANES SHOULD BE MAILED TO FEENE TOWHSHIP HALL P.O. BOX 24 SARANAC, MI 48881 OR CAN BE DROPPED OFF IN THE DROPBOYX LOCATED AT THE KEEME TOWNSHIP HALL. OFFICE HOURS: 9-14-23 FROM BAM-4PM AT THE TOVINSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 8505 POTTERS ROAD SARANAC, MI 48881. ON 9-15-23 a 1 INTEREST PER MONTH WILL BE ADDED T PAYMENT INFORMATION This taz is due by: 09/14/2023 Pay by mail to: TOWNSHIP OF KEEME TAYLOR LEWIS, TREASURER P.O. BOX 24 SARANAC, MI 48881 (616) 642-9809 PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Assessed To: NEWELL, DANNY [, & KIMBERLY J 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARAWAC, MI 48881 SARANAC COMMUNITY S Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 School: 34120 Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKMEY PD Legal Description: PERSONAL PROPERTY, KEENE Tm, 1-nis CUNT, MICKIGARN OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bill will be used for governmental operations for the following fiscal year(s): County: Twn/Cty: School : State: Does NOT affect when the tax is due or jts amount TAX DETAIL Taxable Value: 58,700 COMMERCIAL PERSONA State Equalized value: 58,700 Class: 251 Homestead 100.0000 Hort Code: Taxes are based upon Taxable value. 1 mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Amcunts with no millage are either Special Assessments or other charges added to this bill, DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT © STATE TAX 6.00000 352.20 COUNTY OPER 4.57110 268.32 Total Tax 10.57110 620.52 Administration Fee 6.20 Interest: 55.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 682.57
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Bill ¥ 00996 Mort Code PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT, THANK YOU. This tax is due by: 02/14/2024 Pay this tax to: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE After 02/14/2024 additional interest and fees apply TAYLOR LEWIS, TREASURER P.0. BOZ 24 2023 Winter Tax for Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 SARANAC, MI 48881 1616) 642-9809 Make Check Payable To: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TAXPAYER NOTE: Are Your name & mailing address correct? Ir not, please make corractions below. Thank You. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 1,506.00 Property Addr: 1018 PINCKMEY RD Amount Remitted: To: MEWELL, DANNY L & KIMBERLY J SUMMER TAXES OWING GRAPHITE EXPRESS LLC 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC MI 46x51 TOWNSHIP OF KEENE K ottom portion 2023 Winter Bill #: 00596 MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER TAXES SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE KEENE TOWNSHIP HALL PO BOX 24 SARAMAC, MI 4888) OR CAM BE DROPPED OFF IN THE DROPBOX LOCATED AT THE KEENE TOWNSHIP HALL: 8505 POTTERS RD SARAMAC, MI 48881. T WILL BE COLLECTING TAXES AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL OM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 FROM 9AM-4PM. I WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL FROM 9AM-5PM. *+*RECEIPTS AVAILABLE UPGN REQUEST. PLEASE NOTE ON Tay BILL*+* PAYMENT INFORMATION This tax is due by: 02/14/2024 Bay by mail tu: TOWNSHIP OF KEENE TAYLOR LEWIS, TREASURER P.O. BOX 24 SARANAC, MI 48881 (616) 642-9809 SUMMER TAXES OWING PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Assessed To: NEWELL, DANNY L & KIMBERLY J 1018 PINCKNEY RD SARANAC, "MI 4£881 SARANAC COMMUNITY Ss Prop #: 34-070-900-000-080-00 School: 34120 Prop Addr: 1018 PINCKNEY RD Legal Description PERSONAL PROPERTY, KEENE © TOMA COUT. wont an OPERATING FISCAL YEARS The taxes on bill will be used for governmental operations for the following fiscal year(s) County: - Twn/Cty: - School: - State: = Does NOT affect when the tax is due or its amount TAX DETAIL Taxable Value: 58,700 COMMERCIAL PERSONA State Equalized Value: 58,700 Class: 251 Homestead %: 100.0000 Mort Code: Taxes are based upon Taxable Value. 1 mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Amounts with no millage are either Special Assessments or other charges added to this bill. DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT LIBRARY OPERATE 1.21590 71.37 SENIOR CITIZEW 0.49210 25.88 COUNTY ROADS 0.98670 57.91 TWP OPER 0.66350 38.94 TWP VOTED 0.49810 29.23 SARANAC OPER 6.00000 352.20 SARANAC DEBT 9.00000 528,30 ICISD OPER 0.13000 7.63 ICISD SPEC EDUC 4.69610 275.66 ICISD voc EDUC 0.98750 57.96 Total Tax 24.66990 1,448.08 Administration ree 14.48 Interest: 43.44 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 1,506.00
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CONTENTIONS AND REFUND SOUGHT: It is the contention of GraphiteXpress LLC that personal property tax bills be eliminated in entirety with all penalties and interest for tax bills/years 2020 - 2024 for parcel #34-070-900-000-080-00. We are proposing paying the 2019 summer and winter as payment in full on this issue. That amount is over double the amount that the township would have collected had the Statutory process for collections been followed starting in Feb 2018 for the past due 2017 winter tax. No past due notification or collection activity happened until May 2024 for any of the below tax bills. If even one past due notice had been sent, GraphiteXpress would have known to file the new exemption form with the assessor, eliminating every one of these taxes. GraphiteXpress was unaware of the required form with the new law change eliminating these taxes. 2017 Winter - uncollectible too old 2018 Summer and Winter - uncollectible too old 2019 Summer and Winter - paid in full 2020 Summer and Winter - unpaid 2021 Summer and Winter - unpaid 2022 Summer and Winter - unpaid 2023 Summer and Winter - unpaid 2024 Summer - paid in full - requesting a refund - $625.69 (No penalties/interest) 2024 Winter - not yet billed