24-003981.pdf
Aaron Shields, Petitioner V Township Of Chesterfield, Respondent · 24-003981-TT
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RECEIVED
NOV 12 2024
MICHIG~w TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003981
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule {TTR) 278(4), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. the special
assessment confirmation roll) with this Small Claims Answer if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in
default.
Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information
Unit of Government:
Township of Chesterfield
Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Ml.
Last Name
Kerry
L
Beauvais
Firm Name (if any)
Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
47275 Sugarbush Rd
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Chesterfield
MI
48047
Telephone Number
Fax Number
(586) 649-6452
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
kbeauvais@chesterfieldtwp.org
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Parcel identification Number(s):
15-09-27-279-002
If muitipie parcels are being appealed are they contiguous or adjoining?
Yes
[INo
[na
Taxing Authority (Clty or Township)
County
Chesterfield Twp
MacombPage 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal The special assessment is a properly approved and confirmed paving SAD as allowed by Act 188 of 1954. The cost of the SAD was also spread to each of the parcels according to the benefit received. The benefit is defined as an increase in value to the parcel in proportion to the increase in value of the entire special assessment district. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? [wi] Yes O No What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 9/24/24 How many years is the special assessment being levied? What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied (per parcel)? 10 years $10,495.08 ($98.78/FF per parcel) What is the basis for the special assessment? Identify the applicable statutory provision. Resident initiated application MCL 41.721 thru 41.738 Signature required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 2. 1 act. Kerry L. Beauvais SF
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si STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR TL ANGING DIRECTOR PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT APPEAL Follow these instructions for filing the small claims answer. For any questions that are not answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal's website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. Mail the completed form to: = Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: The “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information: Respondent must be represented by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the petition. Respondent's attorney or authorized representative must provide all information requested in Section 2 of the Answer Form. Only the attorney or authorized representative will receive notices and documents from the Tribunal. IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent or the attorney or authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. A request by Respondent or Respondent's attorney or authorized representative to opt out of electronic service once an email address is provided must be made in writing. Section 3: Subject Property Information: Use the Multiple Parcel Form for additional parcels, if necessary. o Parcel Identification Number(s): The parcel number(s) being appealed must be listed. o Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed,
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: Provide the basis of Respondent's answer to the appeal and any necessary explanation (i.e., “set forth the facts upon which you rely in defense of this matter”). Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues: + Did Petitioner protest the assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll: Indicate whether Petitioner protested (either in person or in writing) at the hearing to confirm the special assessment roll. * What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll: Indicate the date the hearing was held. * How many years is the special assessment being levied: List the number of years for which the special assessment is to be levied. * What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied: Indicate the total value of the special assessment levied. * What is the basis for the special assessment: Indicate under what authority the special assessment was levied and cite the applicable statutory provision. Signature: A signature by Respondent's attorney or authorized representative is required. REMINDERS: Pursuant to TTR 279, Respondent shall provide the Tribunal a copy of the resolution confirming the special assessment roll with the answer. You must submit the original, signed completed answer form to the Tribunal. You should also keep a copy for yourself. The Tribunal will issue a Notice of Filing after an answer is filed and indicate the case is ready for the scheduling of a hearing. The Tribunal will send a notice of hearing to the parties no less than 45 days in advance of the hearing. To check the status of your appeal, visit our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib and click on the “Docket Search” option.
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7 deme CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP —— EST. 1842 —— RECEIVED MAY 03 CHESTERFIELD TWP, ASSESSING DEPT. Chesterfield Charter Township APPLICATION TO PETITION FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT In accordance with P.A. 188 of 1954, or P.A 139 of 1972 as amended Dopp Ll elle, S26. 33. 339%, heme Salt Prver De blve tosh: Ech, dou, Olecied. od WM deo | 15-07-27-218-023 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INFORMATION Type of Improvement N Paving [] Water ] Sanitary or Storm Sewer i Private Road Maintenance ] Street Lighting [] Other Location of Improvement (Please give a detailed description of the affected subdivision, streets and/or properties to be included in the district) alt vec Doe APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
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9/12/2024 Parcel No. 08-27-277-001 Chesterfield Townhip Assessing Department 2024 Salt River Dr. Paving PAVING AND DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS Front Foot Method Final S.A.D. # P-163 Construction Cost Estimate Zoning Homesites Total Frontage (AFF Feet) Ave, Homesite Frontage (Feet) Number of Units Font Foot Benefit Name & Address Howard D. Harry 48735 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 Zone RI-A $286,358.11 R1-A 37.00 2899.03 78.35 37.00 * 98.78 $ Assessment 5,191.73 Signed In Favor 52.56 09-27-277-002 Eric D. & Ashley Tatro 48741 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 52.56 5,191.73 52.56 09-27-277-003 Michael C. Forrester 48747 Sait River Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48047 RI-A 52.40 5,175.93 52.4 09-27-277-604 Andrew Kerbrat 48753 Sait River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 52.70 5,205.56 52.7 09-27-277-005 Frank & Barbara Hubbard-Life Est: 48759 Salt River Dr Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 78.90 7,793.52 09-27-277-006 mj © WIELINGA, DAVID & AIMEE 48771 Salt River Dr. 35431 27 MILE ROAD LENOX, MI 48048 RI-A 88.60 8,751.66 09-27-277-007 Ryan & Catherine Kelley 48779 Salt River Dr, mfa 48778 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 RI-A 60.00 5,926.63 60 09-27-277-008 Daniel Mazur Jr, 48787 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 80.00 7,902.18 80 09-27-277-009 Thomas & Amy Alyssa Bunch 48795 Salt River Dr, R1-A 91.60 9,047.99 91.6
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12 09-27-277-014 Lardon Holdings, LLC Salt River Dr. m/a 48818 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 19.90 1,965.67 19.9 13 09-27-277-015 Lawrence J. & Ruth A. Mavis Salt River Dr, m/a 33562 MELDRUM CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047 19.90 1,965.67 14 09-27-277-016 John E. Sudderth 48833 Salt River Dr. my/a 33110 Silverieaf Ct. Chesterfield, MI 48047 50.00 4,938.86 15 09-27-277-017 Joan Fiore 48837 Salt River Dr. mfa 2411 Vinewood St. Detroit, MI 48216 R1-A 25.00 2,469.43 16 09-27-277-018 Joseph L. Janis 48841 Salt River Dr. m/a 48855 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 30.00 2,963.32 30 17 09-27-277-019 Joseph L. Janis 48843 Salt River Dr. m/a 48855 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 25.00 2,469.43 25 18 09-27-277-020 Joseph L. Janis 48855 Sait River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 100.00 9,877.72 100 19 09-27-277-021 Harbor Man, LLC 48859 Salt River Dr. m/fa 44783 Morley Dr. & Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 RI-A 25.00 2,469.43 20 09-27-277-041 Harbor Man, LLC 48865 Salt River Dr. m/fa 44783 Morley Dr. 5 Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 95.00 9,383.84 21 09-27-277-042 Salt Man, LLC 48879 Salt River Dr. mja 44783 Morley Dr. & Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 105.00 10,371.61 22 09-27-277-043 Salt Man, LLC 48885 Salt River Dr. m/a 44783 Morley Dr. Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 R1-A 80.05 7,907.12 23 09-27-277-046 Melvin L. Mathias-Trust 48875 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 RI-A 50.00 4,938.86 50 24 09-27-277-047 Timothy Zarzycki 48807 Salt River Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48047 Ri-A 114.00 11,260.60 114 11,854.25
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28 09-27-278-019 Jamie L. Hugo & Larry & Donna Szlachta 48824 Sait River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 50.00 $ 4,938.86 50 29 09-27-278-020 Lawrence & Donna Szlachta 48818 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 100.00 $ 9,877.72 100 30 09-27-278-021 Michael T. Ohlert 48800 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 Ri-A 100.00 $ 9,877.72 100 31 09-27-278-022 Patrick & Jeannie Dolan 48790 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 100.00 $ 9,877.72 100 32 09-27-278-023 Ryan & Catherine Kelley 48778 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 114.30 $ 11,290.24 1143 33 09-27-278-024 Ralph Jr, & Christina Daley 48762 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 114.32 $ 11,292.21 114.32 34 09-27-279-002 Nicole & Aaron Shields 48884 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 106.25 $ 10,495.08 Aaron Shields @ TWP board mtg formally objected on 9/24/24 35 09-27-279-012 Sharon K. Chontos & Kimberly K. Fowler 48896 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 106.25 $ 10,495.08 36 09-27-279-014 Nancy Houlihan 48872 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 106.25 $ 10,495.08 106.25 37 09-27-401-005 The Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees approved the Final Rofl on September 24, 2024, 26-Sep-24 Timothy J. Bratta 48747 Paint Lakeview Dr. m/fa 48763 Point Lakeview «Dr. Chesterfield, ML 48047 total frontage 246.8 2,899.03 $ 24,378.22 $ 286,358.11 Percentage in Favor 246.8 2069.08 71.37%
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3/4/2024 Chesterfield Townhip REC EIVED Assessing Department . MAR 14 2024 2024 Salt River Dr. Paving PAVING AND DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS TW Front Foot Method Preliminary S.A.D. # CSSeE eT Construction Cost Estimate $300,436.58 Zoning R1-A Homesites 37.00 % Total Forage (Feet) 2899.03 4 \ 21 ' Ave. Homesite Frontage (Feet) 78.35 Number of Units 37.00 * Font Foot: Benefit 103.63 Signed arcel No. Name deiress Zone Frontage Assessment In Favor ~ 1 09-27-277-001 Howard D, Harry R1-A 52.56 $ 5,446.98 era, f hrs Ze 48735 Salt River Dr. h Chesterfield, MI_<18047 2 09-27-277-002 Eric D. & Ashley Tare R1-A 52.56 $ 5,446.98 48741 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 18047 3 09-27-277-003 Michael C. Forrester R1-A 52.40 $s 5,430.39 48747 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI_<18047 4 09-27-277-004 Andrew Kerbrat R1-A 52.70 $ 5,461.48 48753 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 28047 5 09-27-277-005 Frank & Barbara Hubbard-Life Esta R1-A 78.90 $ 8,176.68 48759 Salt River Dr Chesterfield, MI_48047 6 09-27-277-006 Richard A. Zlotek R1-A 88.60 $ 9,181.93 48771 Salt River Dr. m/a 2734 Klam Rd Lapeer, MI 48446 _ 7 09-27-277-007 Ryan & Catherine Kelley R1-A 60.00 1 6,218.01 —Y INS 48779 Salt River Dr. 00. m/a 48778 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI_48047 8 09-27-277-008 Caniel Mazur Jr. R1-A 80.00 $ 8,290.68 yz 7 48787 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI_48047
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m/a 48818 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 REVCIVELW MAR 14 2024 CHESTERFIELD TWP. ASSESSING DEPT. 12 09-27-277-014 Lardon Holdings, LLC Salt River Dr. m/a 48818 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 19.90 s 2,062.31 13 09-27-277-015 Lawrence J. & Ruth A. Mavis Salt River Dr. m/a 50414 Anders St. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 19.90 2,062.31 14 09-27-277-016 John E. Sudderth 48833 Salt River Dr. m/a 33110 Silverleaf Ct. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 50.00 5,181.67 15 09-27-277-017 Joan Fiore 48837 Salt River Dr. m/a 2411 Vinewood St. Detroit, MI 48216 25.00 2,590.84 16 09-27-277-018 Joseph L. Janis 48841 Salt River Dr. m/a 48855 Salt River Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 30.00 3,109.00 Cove ph hon 17 09-27-277-019 Joseph L. Janis 48843 Salt River Dr. m/a 48855 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 25.00 2,590.84 ) od A 18 09-27-277-020 Joseph L. Janis 48855 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 100.00 10,363.35 pu 19 09-27-277-021 Harbor Man, LLC 48859 Salt River Dr. m/a 44783 Morley Dr. Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 R1-A 25.00 2,590.84 20 09-27-277-041 Harbor Man, LLC 48865 Salt River Dr. m/a 44783 Morley Dr. Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 R1-A 95.00 9,845.18 21 09-27-277-042 Salt Man, LLC 48879 Salt River Dr. m/a 44783 Morley Dr. Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 R1-A 105.00 10,881.52 2 09-27-277-043 Salt Man, LLC 48885 Salt River Dr, m/a 44783 Morley Dr. Clinton Twp., MI 48036-1357 80.05 8,295.86 23 09-27-277-046 Melvin L. Mathias-Trust 48875 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 50.00 5,181.67 hn Hh ATH i
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27 George & Salina Mavis 48832 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 09-27-278-018 RI-A 70.70 s 7,326.89 28 09-27-278-019 Jamie L, Hugo & Larry & Donna Szlachta 48824 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 50.00 $ 5,181.67 29 09-27-278-020 Lawrence & Donna Szlachta 48818 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI_48047 R1-A 100.00 $ 10,363.35 30 09-27-278-021 Michael T. Ohlert 48800 Salt River Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 100.00 $ 10,363.35 31 09-27-278-022 Patrick & Jeannie Dolan 48790 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI_48047 100.00 $ 10,363.35 32 09-27-278-023 Ryan & Catherine Kelley 48778 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 114.30 $ 11,845.31 33 09-27-278-024 Ralph Jr. & Christina Daley 48762 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 R1-A 114.32 $ 11,847.38 34 09-27-279-002 Nicole & Aaron Shields 48884 Salt River Or, Chesterfield, MI 48047 106.25 $11,011.06 35 09-27-279-012 Sharon K. Chontos & Kimberly K. Fowler 48896 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, M1_48047 R1-A 106.25 5 11,011.06 36 09-27-279-014 Nancy Houlihan 48872 Salt River Dr. Chesterfield, MI_48047 R1-A 106.25 Ss 11,011.06 y Mey De Lh 37 09-27-401-005 Timothy J. Bratta 48747 Point Lakeview Dr. m/a 48763 Point Lakeview 1 Dr. Chesterfield, MI 48047 This preliminary special assessment roll is subject to review and revision by the Assessing department of Chesterfield Township, and may be adjusted at any time prior to the Township Board's final approval of the special assessment district, 04-Mar-24 total frontage 246.8 2,899.03 $ 25,576.74 $ 300,436.58 Percentage in Favor Dp Bale yan Britta 0.00 0.00% RECEIVED
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CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP y i ) p BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHESTERFIELD Resolution No. 2024-19 TOWNSHIP SALT RIVER DRIVE PAVING SAD RESOLUTION NO. 5 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Chesterfield, County of Macomb, Michigan held in the Township municipal offices in Chesterfield Township on September 24, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. PRESENT: Supervisor Kersten, Clerk Berry, Trustee Anderson, Trustee DeMuynck, Trustee Joseph and Trustee Vosburg ABSENT: Treasurer Elliott The following preamble and resolution were offered by Supervisor Kersten and supported by Trustee Vosburg. WHEREAS, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Chesterfield, Macomb County, Michigan, after due and legal notice, has reviewed a special assessment roll prepared for the purpose of defraying the cost of certain road improvements described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the Township Board deems said special assessment roll to be fair and equitable as reported to it by the Supervisor.
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1. Said special assessment roll shall be designated “Special Assessment Roll No. P-163" and the district against which it is spread be designated “Special Assessment District No. P-163". 2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. P-163 in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty- Six Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty-One and 11/100 ($286,381.11) Dollars prepared and reported to the Township Board by the Supervisor is hereby confirmed. Said Special Assessment Roll shall be paid in ten (10) equal annual installments, the first annual payment to be due on December 1, 2024, and the following payments to be due on December 1 of each and every year thereafter. Said installments of the Special Assessment Roll shall bear interest from and after December 1, 2024 at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum to be payable annually on each installment due date. 3. The assessments made on said Special Assessment Roll are hereby ordered and directed to be collected, and the Township Clerk shall deliver said Special Assessment Roll to the Township Treasurer requesting the Treasurer to collect the assessments therein in accordance with the directions of the Township Board with respect thereto, and the Treasurer is directed to collect the amounts assessed as the same become due. MEMBER AYES: Supervisor Kersten, Clerk Berry, Trustee Anderson, Trustee DeMuynck, Trustee Joseph and Trustee Vosburg MEMBER NAYS: None
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EXHIBIT "A" THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS ARE DESCRIBED AS: 1,575 lineal feet of pavement rehabilitation with 3” HMA mill and cap.
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CERTIFICATE OF CLERK | hereby certify that the attached constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Chesterfield, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on September 24, 2024 and that public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting notice by publication or posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeting. Desi ie Cindy Berry Chesterfield Township Clerk
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