25-003441.pdf
Ann Fraser, Petitioner V Township Of White Lake, Respondent · 25-003441-TT
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ANN FRASER RECEIVER 3305 Edgemere Ave. Cm West Bloomfield, MI 48324 OCT 117 2025 (248) 409-8865 - IGAN TAX TRIBUNAL October 6, 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa St. Lansing, MI 48933 Re: MTT Docket No. 25-003441 Appeal of Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment Parcel ID #s Y-12-35-378-018 garage/ Y-12-35-378-019 house (paid this bill) Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed please find the following documents relative to the above docket number matter: 1. Copy of September 25, 2025 Notice of Docket Number 25-003441 and Order of Default 2. Multiple Parcel Attachment to Petition form Non-Property Tax Appeal & Special Assessment bill dated 8/4/2025 3. Copy of my July 20, 2025 Property Tax Appeal Petition Form Special Assessment previously submitted to your office (I am attaching the Tax Appeal Petition Form Non- Property Tax in case that is the form which I should have submitted since there is no form entitled “multiple parcel petition form” as your 9/25/25 Order of Default indicates I failed to submit and need to submit — I am also attaching the list of the Small Claims Division Forms per your www.michigan.gov/taxtrib website indicating that there is no form entitled “multiple parcel petition.”). Would you please let me know if I am to submit any other documents. Thank you. Sincerely yours (De tae Ann Fraser
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| | ANN FRASER 3305 Edgemere Ave. ‘West Bloomfield, MI 48324 | Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa St. Lansing, MI 48933 f
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Ann Fraser, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003441 Township Of White Lake, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib, Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal's website. By: __ Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 25, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives.
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: STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Ann Fraser, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003441 Township Of White Lake, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that; Petitioner failed to submit a multiple parcel petition form. As such, Petitioner must submit a multiple parcel petition form within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on Small Claims petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.! Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By: (alien Pd . Nag Entered: September 25, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE | certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003441 Page 2 of 7 A submission through the tribunal's e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, ora holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a." TTR 225(5)
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MTT 0260 (5/11) State of Michigan DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS Michigan Administrative Hearing System Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 3 Ultpnaiibipy
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
MULTIPLE PARCEL ATTACHMENT TO PETITION FORM
NON-PROPERTY TAX APPEAL
MTT DOCKET NO, 25-003441
(MYT will provide Docket No. after filing)
Petitioner’s Contact Information:
First Name/Company Name
M.A.
Last Name
ANN
P
FRASER
Assessment Information
Type of Tax Being Assessed:
Assessment Number(s):
Round Lake Sanifary Sewer Assessment
Y-12-35-378-018
Check all that are being appealed:
Tax
Interest
Penalty
[ma] Refund of taxes paid in the amount of $_____
Check what action prompted this appeal: (Check one)
Final Assessment (Final Bill for Taxes Due)
[J
Notice of Intent to Assess {Bill for Taxes Due}
[Il] Letter Denying or Adjusting Refund
[J other
If “other,” expla:
| own 2 adjoining-contiguous lots & received 2 assess. bills
List the Amounts being levied:
List the refund sought, if any:
Tex
$14,343.14
Interest
Penalty
List your Contentions:
ta
$14,343.14
interest
PenaltyPage 8
TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE 7525 HIGHLAND ROAD WHITE LAKE MI 48383 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: ROUND LAKE SW SEWER DUE DATE: 08/04/2025 DESCRIPTION........ SANITARY SEWER PARCEL NUMBER.....: Y -12-35-378-018 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BILL 2025 BENEFIT UNITS...... 1.00 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT PAYOFF AMOUNT $14,343.14 On June 17, 2025, the Township Board-of the Charter Township of White Lake-confirmed-a-special- assessment roll with respect to the above-referenced special assessment district. Pursuant to such special assessment roll, the amount assessed against your property located at the above-referenced parcel is $14,343.14 The assessment, or any installment of the assessment, may be paid in full on or before August 4, 2025 without interest. Assessments not so paid on or before this date are payable in fifteen (15) approximately equal annual installments, The first installment shall be due on February 14, 2026 as part of the annual winter tax bill in each of the years 2025 through 2039. Assessments paid in installments will bear interest from August 4, 2025 in anticipation of the collection of such assessments. The owner of or any person having an interest in the real property described herein may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days of the date of the confirmation of the rol! if that special assessment was protested at the confirmation hearing held for this special assessment roll. Anthony L. Noble, Clerk MiPMC Charter Township of White Lake PLEASE REMIT BOTTOM PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: ROUND LAKE SW SEWER PAYOFF AMOUNT $14,343.14 DESCRIPTION......: SANITARY SEWER PARCEL NUMBER... Y-12-35-378-018 i fi FTE § i li J REAR RUE
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GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
LANSING
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact information
First Name
M.E
Last Name/Company Name
ANN
P
FRASER
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
3305 Edgemere Ave
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
West Bloomfield
MI
48324
Telephone Number 248-409-8865
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized
i
Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Md.
Last Name
Firm Name {if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephons Number
Emalt Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcels are you
Yeos*
Nor
[J NA
appealing?
Hf yes, use a multiple parcel form for Information regarding any contiguous parcels,
1
**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defauited.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP)
{if multiple, list first properly’s address]
1376 Caprice Drive, White Lake, MI! 483896
Parcel Identification Number(s):
Y-12-35-378-018 (garage) [Y-12-35-378-019 (house) is adjoining & contiguous to the other lot]Page 10
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I recently inherited this property from my mother on 5/27/24. | am retired & the house is occupied by my brother, who is also retired; we both have limited income. | sent a letter to White Lake Twp opposing the passage of the sanitary sewer roll before their 6/17/25 meeting, but it passed anyway. | received 2 bills of $14,343.14 each for the sewer assessment covering each lot. White Lake Twp told me that the 2 lots were not combined, though they are adjoining-contiguous lots, & hence the 2 bills. The 2 lots have always been a single residence with the house & garage being on both lots. Please combine the lots & eliminate the 2nd assessment on parcel ID # Y-12-35-378-018. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roli? Yes [mn] No If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? June 17, 2025 If No, explain: Fee Information: Afee of $1 00.00 ts required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. Sig nature *Required —— prosentatlye’s Signature: Ist py 72 N v7 \'4
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that you have filed an appeal letter with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. You were required, however, to file a petition to initiate an appeal with the Tribunal, and you may be required to pay a fee for the filing of that petition." Because you did not file a petition with the required filing fee, if any, your appeal is not properly pending. If you want to initiate an appeal, you must submit a petition with the appropriate filing fee by the statutory deadline for the filing of that petition. If the petition with appropriate filing fee is submitted after that date, it will be considered untimely. You may file a petition using the Tribunal's e-filing system or by printing and mailing a completed petition form. For a speedier process, we encourage you to file your petition and other documentation through the Tribunal’s e-filing system, available on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.govitaxtrib. The e-filing system is the most efficient way to submit filings with the Tribunal. To participate, you must register and create an account, using a valid email address. You must use the correct petition form for the issue being appealed (i.e., Valuation or Poverty Appeal, Denial of Principal Residence/Qualified Agricultural Exemption Appeal, etc.).? Filing fees for Entire Tribunal petitions are governed by TTR 223, and Small Claims petitions are governed by TTR 269.3 The rules and a summary of the fees and a filing fee calculator can be found on the Tribunal's website. For the reasons stated above, your filing is being returned to you. If you wish to file an appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal, please include with your original filing, the appropriate petition, and any applicable filing fees, By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: July 14, 2025
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TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE 7525 HIGHLAND ROAD WHITE LAKE MI 48383 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: ROUND LAKE SW SEWER DUE DATE: 08/04/2025 DESCRIPTION. ....... SANITARY SEWER PARCEL NUMBER.....: Y -12-35-378-019 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BILL 2025 BENEFIT UNITS...... 1.00 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT PAYOFF AMOUNT $14,343.14 On June 17, 2025, the Township Board of the Charter Township of White Lake-confirmed-a-special assessment roll with respect to the above-referenced special assessment district. Pursuant to such special assessment roll, the amount assessed against your property located at the above-referenced parcel is $14,343.14 The assessment, or any installment of the assessment, may be paid in full on or before August 4, 2025 without interest. Assessments not so paid on or before this date are payable in fifteen (15) approximately equal annual installments. The first installment shall be due on February 14, 2026 as part of the annual winter tax bill in each of the years 2025 through 2039. Assessments paid in installments will bear interest from August 4, 2025 in anticipation of the collection of such assessments. The owner of or any person having an interest in the real property described herein may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan AxTibunab whi 30. days of the date of the confirmation of the roll If that special assesstient was protasted at the confirmation hearing held for this special assessment roll, TTT ] i Js |? Anthony L. Noble, Clerk MiPMC 59 157% Man head Charter Township of White Lake 17 160 ory lot | 6 2 » / [1b ppc | PLEASE REMIT BOTTOM PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT =o = ; ; ES 5; Tix zg g PE NES 4 o) [oo I 3 10 [ar Raney] fen) add = = 1 oF = Tr Ss S88 @ = [EEC EE eh 2 2 ges o~ POLS i © > » (57 | vr [=43 [== ll a x [I
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V -12-35-377-014 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-382-031 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-377-015 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-402-003 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-377-016 $14,343.14 ’ .Y -12-35-402-004 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-377-017 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-402-005 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-010 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-402-006 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-015 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-402-007 $14,343.14 [Y-12-35-378-018 | $14,343.14 Y -12-35-402-008 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-019 / $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-001 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-020 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-002 $14.343.14 Y -12-35-378-021 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-003 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-023 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-004 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-028 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-005 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-037 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-006 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-03 1 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-010 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-032 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-451-011 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-033 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-452-003 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-034 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-453-002 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-035 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-454-003 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-378-036 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-454-020 $14,343.14 Y ~12-35-379-024 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-454-021 $14,343.14 | Y -12-35-379-025 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-454-022 $14,343.14 Y «12-35-379-026 $14,343.14 Y -12-35-455-001 $28,686.28 In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by attending the meeting scheduled for 17th day of June 2025, al 6307p. m. oT IT Wiiting by Tiling a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 7525 Persons needing assistance or aid to attend the meeting should contact the White Lake Clerk’s Office by writing or calling 248-698-3300 ext. 7 at least 5 days prior to the meeting. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN by order of the Township Board. Anthony L Noble, Clerk Charter Township of White Lake
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ANNE FRASER 3305 EDGEMERE AVE . WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48324 7] 9 ¢ [20 Rs pum—— RG STYET £ Ee af LAL > gad $ soo, TE (One. flrs A Nef toed £7 Z2ef DOLLARS BE. J MICHIGAN UNITED CREDIT UNION-— FOR Yel 2-35 378-0IF Appeal Pica A pe) w 237 2L,77 495912 A00000L00% + _ Trane Cone Ann P. Fraser 3305 Edgemere Ave. W. Bloomfield, Mi 48324 "4FOREVER-USA FOREVERUSA Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa St. Lansing, MI 48933
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
NON-PROPERTY TAX
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. notice of action
taken hy the Michigan Department of Treasury) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you
mav be held in default,
Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information
First Name
Ml.
Last Name/Company Name
ANN
P.
FRASER
Mailing Address {No., Strest, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
3305 EDGEMERE AVE
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Mi
48324
Telephone Number 248-409-8865
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
MI.
Last Name
Firm Namo (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Strest, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZiP Code
Telephone Number
Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email)
Section 3: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
| own 2 adjoining-contiguous lots & received 2 assessment bills for sanitary sewer. The 2
lots have always been a single residence with the house and garage being on both lots.
Please combine the lots and eliminate the 2nd assessment on parcel ID
#Y-12-358-378-018 garage lot (I previously paid the special assessment on parcel ID
#Y-12-35-378-019 house lot.Page 16
SraTs oF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN. DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Assessment Information
Type of Tak Hing Ancanud;
AsoaoEmant Numbar(a):
Sanitary Sewer Assessment
Y-12-35-378-018
Chagall ail tht are being appsalad:
A Tan
[
I eanistty
1 Ratu of tases paid inthe amount of 8
‘Ghagk what aolion prompiad this appeal: (oho ony
{Z} Fins) Assgosevent (Final BUI for Taxes Dun}
Nottow of Intant iv Absess [Bi for Taos Dee}
Latter Dangling of Adjusting Refund
1 other
athe,” capixin:
List tha Amviounts baing levied:
List ihe refund nought, Hany:
om
$1434.34
federal
Porally
List your Goitantiono:
me
$14,343.14
Inerant
Panally
Fee Information
A Rad of $100.80 3 requires for tha fillag of a Non-Propesty Tay Appest,
Signature ruqurea
Ni Aris ee
Representative’ Signatur:Page 17
10/6125, 1:40 PM Small Claims SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION FORMS Petition Forms Petition for Classification Appeal (Michigan Department of Treasury only) Petition for Denial of Principal Residence Exemption Petition for Denial of Exemption for Qualified Agricultural Petition for Non-Property Tax Petition for Poverty Exemption Petition for Appeal of Special Assessment Petition for Valuation Appeal Petition for Veterans Exemption Petition for all Other Exemptions Multiple Parcel Attachment to Petition Form Multiple Parcel Attachment to Petition for Denial of Principal Residence Exemption Multiple Parcel Attachment to Petition of Exemption for Qualified Agricultura Multiple Parcel Attachment to Petition for Non-Property. Tax Proof of Service Form Answer Forms Answer for Classification Appeal Answer for Denial of Principal Residence Exemption Answer for Denial of Exemption for Qualified Agricultural Answer for Non-Property Tax Answer for Poverty Exemption Answer for Appeal of Special Assessment Answer for Valuation Appeal Answer for Veterans Exemption Answer for all Other Exemptions Multiple Parcel Attachment to Answer Form Multiple Parcel Attachment to Answer for Denial of Principle Residence Exemption Multiple Parcel Attachment to Answer for Denial of Exemption for Qualified Agricultural Multiple Parcel Attachment to Answer for Non-Property Tax
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10/Gi28, 1:40 PM Motion to Set Aside Default Form Motion to Withdraw Appeal Form Joint Motion to Withdraw Appeal Form Proof of Service Form Refund Request Form Request for Foreign Language Interpreter Request for informal Settlement Conference Request for in Person Hearing Request for Redaction- Nonparty. Request for Redaction-Party Request Telephonic Hearing Form Request to Hear on File Form Response to Default Form Response to Motion to Withdraw Appeal Stipulation Check List Stipulation for. Disabled Veterans Exemption Stipulation for Exemption Stipulation for MCL211.53a Stipulation for Non-Property Cases St Stipulation for Non-Property (Multiple Assessments) Stipulation for Principal Residence Exemption Stipulation for Property Assessment Small Claims Stipulation for Property Assessment (Multiple Parcel attachment) Stipulation for Qualified Agricultural Exemption Stipulation for Special Assessment Stipulation for Uncapping Subpoena Request Form Telephone Number Notification Form
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ANN FRASER dgemere Ave. 305 Edg West Bloo mfield, MI 48324 PLACE OF TH 9589 07 Mich 611 W Lansi