25-003754.pdf
Amy R Wohlers, Petitioner V Township Of Quincy, Respondent · 25-003754-TT
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| | | | | | | | | hE Roe to AT-00378R RECEIVED NOV 17 2025 QUINCY TOWNSHIP MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MEETING MINUTES September 3, 2025 1 Guests Present: Stephanie Studer, Amy and Chad McNess, James Tanner, Teddy Sinclair, D.and G Converse, Barb Rockhold, Barb Swallow and Wava Gant. Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Supervisor Barve Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Barve Roli Call: Cindy Harleton Jim Harmon, Marilyn Ostrander, Tim Brockway and Kurt Barve. A quorum was established. It was moved by Trustee Harmon fo approve the agenda with one addition, Clerk Harleton supported. Motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Harmon to open the first Public Hearing for Pleasant Ridge Drive, supported by Trustee Ostrander. Motion carried. The residents of Pleasant Ridge obtained 51% + of the signatures needed to bring this to the Board.. Resident Olmstead spoke that the seal coat needs to be done every three years, a heavy coating will be put down this month and another coat in the Spring for the total cost of $5750.00. Resident Wohers had concerns with how the whole matter was handled; Explained where her property was, upset that she wasn't contacted when everyone else on the road was, how email was worded (falsified), was there more than one bid, what is the cost, how much will be added to my taxes, who is signing the contract, is there a way to prorate usage of the road, are we paying for the neighbors driveway(we were for having it paved), what falls in the “road maintenance”. Please look up Special Assessment District. it was moved by Clerk Harleton to close the Public Meeting, supported by Treasurer Brockway. Motion carried. It was moved by Clerk Harleton to open the second Public Hearing for Pleasant Ridge Drive, supported by Trustee Harmon. Motion carried. Assessor Ewers explained how a special assessment works. Public statute 188 A54. The road determines what the special assessment is for. The Board assumes when brought to them that the members of the road have talked it over, contractor, how to pay, etc. There are no HOAs in our Township. The township board decides on how long they have to pay it back and if there is interest if paid over time. it was moved by Trustee Harmon to have three years to pay with the interest waived at a cost of $89.00 per year, supported by Trustee Ostrander. Roll call vote was used with all in the affirmative. Motion carried. it was moved by Clerk Harleton to close the Public Hearing, supported by Trustee Harmon. Motion carried.
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FATT Dolla Do. SY -00 ITY Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Brockway reported the hours the board office is open to pay taxes as September 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and September 15, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. About half of the taxes are paid right now. Legal Report: none JPC Report: none ZBA Report: none Zoning Report: Zoning Manager Craig reported that they are planning on setting up a JPC meeting for ordinances, battery storage and will be meeting with ITC and Frontier Fiber Optics. Twelve requests were reported for various items, five violations and five permits were issued. ZM Craig reported he receives about fifteen phone calls daily. Cemetery Report: Sexton Stephenson reported everything is going well. Assessor's Report: Assessor Ewers reported that the new cost manual update was entered on August 24, 2025. Have attended all but 2 hours of required classes. The last class on August 12,2025 was in regard to the PAG60 Assessment Audit that will be conducted between May 1 and September 1, 2026. Of the 15 items on the Audit, only 3 directly pertain to Assessing. The other 12 are policies and procedures of the Township in regard to how the assessing is conducted and information distributed. 1 will be making the Township Board a copy of the review possess for next month so that we can go through what is to be expected and will be preparing updated policies that will need to be approved. Data entry and splits are caught up. Reached out to several taxpayers that had pending items and they are working on those as well. Been coordinating with folks on Pleasant and Prospect Point in regards to special assessments. | have been continuing to print deeds weekly and pick up paperwork at Equalization and Branch Country Abstract twice a month. Commissioner's Report: Commissioner McClellan reported the Veterans Affairs Officer Nick Easterling sold the 2016 Ford Transit Van. He received an appraisal from Cole Ford in Coldwater in the amount of $12,000.00 to purchase the vehicle. The Veteran's Affairs Board was in favor of selling the van. Two appointments were made to the Workforce Development Board. The first is a reappointment of Randall Hazelbaker, as recommended by Michigan Works, for a two-year 10/01/2025-09/30/2027. The second was for a partial term expiring 09/20/2926. The recommendation was for Dennis Adair, BISD Superintendent, to fill the position vacated by Kris Jenkins. Todd Krus of Frontier Communications provided a 3rd quarter update. They are working in the Coldwater/Quincy areas. There were 1000 connections completed in July. They expect another 1000 completed by the end of August. September totals will be included in the October report. It was noted that they have 39% of customer subscriptions for what has been completed. As of 7/30/2025, 2457 are completely connected of which 938 are grant funded. They have a completion date of the Probate courtroom of 9/5 and will begin the District and
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PUTT Qotek Wo, JT-0OIITH Old Business: Discussion was held regarding a 30 day trial with the Village of Quincy Police Department. _ lt was moved by Clerk Harleton to the agreement for 30 days of coverage and the Township will cover $5250.00 of the police academy cost, supported by Trustee Ostrander, Roll call vote taken and all in the affirmative. Motion carried. New Business: After a lengthy discussion it was decided to pave the cemetery. It was moved by Trustee Harmon to accept the bid from Belson Asphalt with the 4 inch option in the amount of $133,876.00, supported by Clerk Harleton. Rofl call vote was taken and all were in the affirmative. Motion carried. Headstone Repair: It was moved by Trustee Ostrander to accept the bid from Pattons for repairing 13 stones in the amount of $2410.00, supported by Trustee Harmon. Roll call vote was taken, all were in the affirmative. Motion carried. Part time cemetery employee: This was tabled until the October meeting. Pay off the Fire Truck: After discussion it was moved by Trustee Harmon to pay the remaining balance, from the fire millage fund, of $162,248.83 on the fire truck to save interest, supported by Clerk Harleton. Roll call vote was taken, ali were in the affirmative. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Harleton Quincy Township Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Brey R Loar ; MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL © Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _2.5- 0031s Qounaniy cr Otay ) Réspondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Dean R Voces states that on WDovenaln er 1 dod The/she [Nam of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] WOM Ls ey served a copy of the 2 (4 ce Wepclyar. relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Camda. SMortediey Ousens, Ns sethin Olaf rey RUNG. [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Dera BLOG ‘ery . [Print/typ& name of person serving/mailing copy]
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11/5/25, 1:38 PM Mail - Amy Wohlers - Outlook &® Outlook MTT dole No | AT -GOJ 5H, From Amy Kosmerick <amy_kosmerick@yahoo.com> Date Wed 11/5/2025 1:36 PM To Amy Wohlers <Amy.Wohlers@insightcoldwater.org> Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Cindy Harleton <qtwpclerk@gmail.com> Date: November 5, 2025 at 1:09:24 PM EST To: Amy Kosmerick <AMY_KOSMERICK@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Amy, | did receive your email with the attachment. The address is 11 N Main, Quincy Cindy On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 1:05PM Amy Kosmerick <amy_kosmerick@yahoo.com> wrote: Good Afternoon Cindy- Sending this to you. Please reply back that you have received this. Also- what is a good mailing address as | can/will also mail this form. Thank you for your assistance, Amy Wohlers Begin forwarded message:
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