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Christopher J Sodman, Petitioner V Township Of Greenbush, Respondent · 25-002244-TT

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RECEIVED 

JUL 15 2025 

’ 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON [. BROWN, DPA 

~~ 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-002244 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MAL 

Last Name 

Greenbush Township 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

1883 E. French Road 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

St. Johns 

M 

_— 

Telephone Number (51 7) 204-3752 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

Mm.) 

First Name 

Last Name 

Beth 

Botke 

Firm Name (if any} 

Mailing Address {No., Street, P.0. Box or Rural Route) 

PO Box 90 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Cade 

Bath 

Mi 

48808 

Telephone Number (5 1 7) 2? 04-2 7 52 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email} 

b.bassessing@gmail.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

Yes 

Oa No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[m] ves 

[J No 

Not Applicable

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 

As the Greenbush Township Assessor 

| understand that 

| deal with Statute, Laws and 

Regulasticns consitently every day in my job. 

| work diligently to help assist with 

educating others to understand Laws and Instruction. 

| mail Courtesy State Tax 

Commission Affidavit of Disabled Veterans Exemption Forms with Assessment Notices. 

The Treasurer sends out a Tax Bill in July and December to those that are still on the 

Ad Valorem Tax Roll and if we have not received the completed affidavit and proper 

benefits letter there is still time for those that qualify to still contact us and properly file 

their paperwork. 

The first ime Greenbush Township was notified by the Petitioner of thie incident was in 

March of 2025 after he received a Deliquent Tax Bill from the Clinton County Treasurer. 

At that time Greenbush Towmship Assessor or Greenbush Township did not have the 

athority to grant a 2024 exemption. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

|F PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [0] Yes 

[MANo 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: Od March 

0 July 

[a] Dacember 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 

Yes 

[Hl] No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer, 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [1] Yes 

[] No 

if yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the resuit of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [0] Yes 

No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

a Yes 

No 

if so, what is the issue date?

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

. 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at 

a BOR? | Yes 

[Ir] No 

if Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 0 March 

[I] July 

0 December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner's Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? [Hi] Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [} March 

[] July 

[} December 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

iF PETITIONER |S APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additionat, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

090-010-200-025-00 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricuitural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Rese! 

Timber-Cutever 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check one) 

r% 

Current Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

$116,500.00 

Current Taxable Value as astablished by the BOR: 

$97,121.00 

What do you believe Is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value}? 

$233,000.00 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here, This is your contention of Assessed Value, 

$116,500.00 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Parcel Number: 

090-010-200-025~00 

Jurisdiction: 

GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP 

County: 

CLINTON 

Printed on 

06/27/2025 

Grantor 

Grantee 

Sale 

Sale 

Inst. 

Terms 

of Sale 

Liber 

Verified 

Prcnt. 

Price 

Date 

Type 

& 

Page 

By 

Trans. 

MOON, 

MAYNARD 

D LIVING 

TR 

[SODMAN, 

CHRISTOPHER 

J 

137,000] 

06/15/2016 

{WD 

03-ARM'S LENGTH 

4242099 

DEED 

100.0 

MOON, 

MAYNARD LIVING TRUS 

{MOON, 

MAYNARD 

D 

1} 

10/17/2013 

|PTA 

09-FAMILY 

5207658 

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

0.0 

MOON, 

MAYNARD 

D 

MOON, 

MAYNARD 

D LIVING 

TR 

0} 

10/17/2013 

|WD 

09-FAMILY 

5208004 

DEED 

0.0 

Property Address 

Class: 

RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO 

|Zoning: 

A~2 

Building Permit (s) 

Date 

Number 

Status 

1060 

E MAPLE RAPIDS 

RD 

School: 

ST JOHNS 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

P.R.E. 

100% 06/15/2016 

Owner's Name/Address 

MAD 

¥: 

SODMAN, 

CHRISTOPHER 

J 

502 

Vv 

232, 

601 

© 

128.53 

1060 

E MAPLE RAPIDS 

RD 

4 

Est 

TC 

32, 

TCV/TFA: 

128. 

: 

SAINT JOHNS MI 48879 

X 

[Improved 

[ 

[Vacant 

Land Value Estimates 

for Land Table 001.RURAL RESIDENTIAL 

Public 

* 

Factors 

* 

- 

Improvements 

Description 

Frontage 

Depth 

Front 

Depth 

Rate 

%Adj. 

Reason 

Value 

n 

— 

Dirt Road 

RURAL RESI HOMESITE 

1.00 Acres 

28000 

100 

28,000 

Tax Description 

Gravel Road 

RURAL RESI RES LAND 

2.00 Acres 

2800 

100 

5,600 

COM 

15 RDS 

E 

OF NW COR OF SEC 

10 

T8N R2W, 

|v 

|paved Road 

3.00 Total Acres 

Total Est. 

Land Value 

33,600 

TH 

E 

15 

RDS, 

S 

32 

RPS, 

W 

15 

RDS, 

N 

32 

RDS 

Storm Sewer 

TO BEG. 

Sidewalk 

Comments/Influences 

Water 

Sewer 

X 

|Electric 

Gas 

Curb 

Street Lights 

Standard Utilities 

Underground Utils. 

Topography 

of 

Site 

Level 

X 

[Rolling 

Low 

High 

Landscaped 

Swamp 

Wooded 

Pond 

Waterfront 

Ravine 

Wetland 

_ 

. 

Flood Plain 

Year 

Land 

Building 

Assessed 

Board 

of| 

Tribunal/ 

Taxable 

Value 

Value 

Value 

Review 

Other 

Value 

Who 

When 

What 

[2024 

16,800 

99,700 

116,500 

97,121C 

i 

so 

B 

2023 

15,600 

91,100 

106,700 

0A 

0 

The Equalizer. 

Copyright 

(c} 

1999 

- 2009. 

Licensed To: 

Township 

of Greenbush, 

County 

2022 

14,800 

99,500 

114,300 

oo 

0 

of Clinton, 

Michigan 

2021 

13,500 

94,500 

108,000 

oM 

[4] 

*#** 

Information herein deemed reliable but 

not guaranteed***

lof 1 

Residential Building 

Parcel Number: 

090-010-200-025-00 

Printed 

on 

06/27/2025 

Building Type 

(3) 

Roof 

{(cont.) 

(11) 

Heating/Cooling 

(15) 

Built-ins 

(15) 

Fireplaces 

(16) 

Porches/Decks 

(17) 

Garage 

X 

|Single 

Family 

Eavestrough 

X 

|Gas 

0il 

Elec. 

Appliance Allow. 

Interior 

1 

Story 

|Area|{Type 

Year Built: 

Mobile Home 

Insulation 

Wood 

Coal 

Steam 

Cook 

Top 

Interior 

2 

Story 

Car Capacity: 

Town Home 

0|Front Overhang 

- 

Dishwasher 

2nd/Same 

Stack 

a ore 

ted Wood 

Class: 

C 

Duplex 

0|Other Overhang 

Forced Air 

w/o Ducts 

Garbage Disposal 

Two Sided 

reate 

oo 

Exterior: 

Siding 

A-Frame 

Forced Mr us Ducts 

Bath Heater 

1 

|Exterior 

1 Story 

Brick Ven.: 

0 

{4} 

Interior 

. 

Vent 

Fan 

Exterior 

2 

Story 

Stone Ven.: 

0 

X 

Wood 

Frame 

Electric Baseboard 

Hot 

Tub 

Prefab 

1 

Story 

Common Wall: 

1/2 

Wal 

Drywall 

Plaster 

Elec. 

Ceil. 

Radiant 

Unvented Hood 

Prefab 

2 

Story 

Foundation: 

42 

Inch 

Building Style: 

Paneled 

Wood T&G 

Radiant 

{in-floor) 

Vented Hood 

Heat Circulator 

Finished 

2: 

Yes 

Electric Wall Heat 

2 

STORY 

i 

1 

Intercom 

Raised Hearth 

Auto. 

Doors: 

2 

T 

& 

Di 

t 

Yr 

Built 

IR 

doled 

rim 

ccoration 

Space Heater 

Jacuzzi 

Tub 

Wood Stove 

Mech. 

Doors: 

0 

Tree 

Remo ele 

[Ex 

[® [ord 

Jin 

Wall/Floox Furnace 

Jacuzzi repl.Tub 

Direct~Vented Ga 

Area: 

297 

Condition: 

Good 

np 

. 

Microwave 

Eff 

° 

Age: 

29 

Storage Area: 

0 

[ts 

[¥ 

ord 

[Small 

No Heating/Cooling 

Standard Range 

Floor Arca: Taiz 

No Conc. 

Floor: 

0 

- 

1, 

Room List 

Doors| 

|Solid|X H.C. 

Central Air 

Self Clean Range |, ;.) Base New 

: 291,687 

E.C.F. 

[Bomnt Garage: 

] 

Wood Furnace 

Sauna 

Total 

Depr 

C 

207,109 

X 

0.910 

Basement 

(5) 

Floors 

- 

Trash Compactor 

ota. 

Depr 

Los 

4 

N 

T 

T Area: 

1st Floor 

{12) 

Electric 

Central Vacuum 

Estimated T.C.V: 

188,469 

arpos 

rea: 

2nd Floor 

Kitchen: 

0Janps Service 

Security System 

Roof: 

Other: 

Bedrooms 

Other: 

No./Qual. 

of Fixtures 

{1) 

Exterior 

[Ex 

[Xora 

1 

Min 

X 

Wood/Shingle 

(6) 

Ceilings 

No. 

of Elec. 

Outiets 

Aluminum/Vinyl 

Brick 

[pany 

[ X [ave. 

[ 

[Few 

{13} 

Plumbing 

Insulation 

(2) 

Windows 

{7) 

Excavation 

2 

[3 Fixture Bath 

Average Fixture(s) 

¥ 

5 

Many 

Large 

Basement: 

351 

S.F. 

2 Fixture Bath 

ia 

Pry 

X 

|avg. 

X 

|avg. 

Crawl: 

0 

S.F. 

Softener, 

Auto 

Cas 

TUS 

Few 

small 

| Slab: 

648 

S.F. 

Softener, Manual 

EZ] 

Height 

to Joists: 

0.0 

Solar Water Heat 

Wood Sash 

No Plumbing 

1 

Story/Bsmt 

_ 

eval Sash 

(8) 

Basement 

Extra Toilet 

3610 

a 

inyl 

Sas 

Extra Sink 

© 

Double Hung 

Conc. 

Block 

Separate 

Shower 

3 

2 Stones 

Horiz. 

Slide 

Poured Conc. 

Ceramic Tile 

Floor 

: 

Casement 

Stone 

Ceramic Tile Wains 

8 

1 Sonos 

Double Glass 

Treated Wood 

Ceramic 

Tub Alcove 

+ Gage 

.0 

53 

Patio Doors 

Concrete Floor 

Vent 

Fan 

=e 

“0 

Pres 

Storms 

& Screens 

{9) 

Basement 

Finish 

- 

- 

L 

= 

{14) 

Water/Sewer 

ROO 

i 

3) 

Recreation 

SF 

Public Water 

X 

[Gable 

Gambrel 

Living 

SF 

public Sewer 

Hip 

Mansard 

Walkout Doors 

(B) 

Water Well 

Flat 

Shed 

No Floor 

SE 

1000 Gal Septic 

L 

Walkout Doors 

{A) 

2000 Gal Septic 

X 

{Asphalt Shingle 

(10) 

Floor Support 

id 

— 

Lump 

Sum 

Items: 

— 

- 

- 

Joists: 

Chimney: 

Brick 

Unsupported Len: 

Cntr. 

Sup: 

Sketch 

by Apex Media™ 

*** 

Information herein deemed reliable 

but not guaranteed**=*

Agricultural Improvement Card 

1 

of 

1 

Parcel Number: 

090-010-200~025-00 

Printed on 

06/27/2025 

Building Type 

Farm Utility Buildings 

Year Built 

Class/Construction 

D,Pole 

Quality/Exterior 

Average 

# 

of Walls, 

Perimeter 

4 

Wall, 

144 

Height 

10 

Heating System 

No Heating/Cooling 

Length/Width/Area 

45 

x 

27 

= 1215 

Cost New 

$ 

19,695 

Phy./Func./Econ. 

%Good 

[55/100/100 

55.0 

Depreciated Cost 

$ 

10,832 

+ Unit-In-Place Items 

$0 

Description, 

Size 

X 

Rate 

X 

%Good 

= Cost 

Itemized 

-> 

Unit-In-Place 

~> 

Items 

~> 

E.C.F. 

Xx 

1.000 

% Good 

55 

RB 

Est. 

True Cash Value 

$ 

10,832 

Comments: 

Total Estimated True Cash Value 

of Agricultural 

Improvements 

/ This 

Card: 

10832 

/ Bll Cards: 

10832 

*** 

Information herein deemed reliable 

but 

not guaranteed***

06/27/2025 

Valuation 

02:44 

PM 

Report 

DB: 

2024 Greenbush Township 

090-010~200-025-00 

Property Class: 

401 

Map 

#: 

2024 

Est. 

T.C.V. 

GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP 

SODMAN, 

CHRISTOPHER 

J 

1060 

E MAPLE RAPIDS 

RD 

’ 

Land Value Estimates 

for Land Table (0C1.RURAL RESIDENTIAL 

* 

Factors 

* 

Description 

Frontage 

Depth 

Front 

Depth 

Rate 

%Adj. 

Reason 

Value 

RURAL RESI 

HOMESITE 

1.00 Acres 

28000 

100 

28,000 

RURAL RESI 

RES LAND 

2.00 Acres 

2800 

100 

5,600 

3.00 Total Acres 

Total 

Est. 

Land value 

= 

33,600 

Cost Est. 

for Res. 

Bldg: 

1 

Single Family 

2 

STORY 

Cls 

C 

10 

Blt 

1966 

(11) 

Heating 

System: 

Forced Heat 

& 

Cool 

Ground Area 

= 

1164 

SF 

Floor Area 

= 1812 

SF. 

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. 

% Good=71/100/100/100/71 

Building Areas 

Stories 

Exterior 

Foundation 

Size 

Cost New 

Depr. 

Cost 

2 Story 

Siding 

Slab 

648 

1 Story 

Siding 

Basement 

351 

1 Story 

Siding 

Blt-in Gar. 

165 

Total: 

246,547 

175,061 

Other Additions/Adjustments 

Exterior 

Brick Veneer 

26 

450 

319 

Plumbing 

3 

Fixture Bath 

1 

4,678 

3,321 

Water/Sewer 

1000 

Gal septic 

1 

4,899 

3,478 

Water Well, 

100 

Feet 

1 

5,849 

4,153 

Deck 

Treated Wood 

90 

2,440 

1,732 

Garages 

Class: 

C Exterior: 

Siding 

Foundation: 

42 

Inch 

(Finished) 

Base Cost 

297 

19,266 

13,679 

Common Wall: 

1/2 Wall 

1 

-1,352 

-960 

Door Opener 

2 

1,101 

782 

Built-Ins 

Vented Hood 

1 

575 

408 

Fireplaces 

Exterior 

1 

Story 

1 

6,559 

4,657 

Porches 

CPP 

24 

675 

479

06/27/2025 

Valuation Report 

02:44 

PM 

DB: 

2024 

Greenbush Township 

Parcel Number: 

090-010-200-025-00 

Page: 

2 

ECF 

(RURAL RESIDENTIAL) 

1.000 

=> 

TCV 

of Bldg: 

1 

= 

10,832 

Total Estimated True 

Cash Value 

of Agricultural Buildings 

= 

10,832 

2024 

Est. 

T.C.V. 

090-010-200-025-00 

= 

232,901 

Est. 

TCV/Total 

Floor Area 

= 128.53, 

Most recent 

sale 06/15/2016 

for 137,000 

2023 Assessed 

MBOR 

Base 

for 

Cap 

C.P.I. 

106,700 

106,700 

92,497 

5.00 

2024 

New 

Eg. 

Adjustment 

Additions 

Tax Adjustment 

Losses 

0 

9,800 

[4 

4,624 

0 

2024 Assessed 

MBOR 

Capped 

—>Taxable<~ 

PRE/MBT 

116,500 

116,500 

97,121 

97,121 

97,121

06/27/2025 

Valuation Report 

02:44 

PM 

H 

f 

DB: 

2024 Greenbush Township 

Parcel 

Number: 

090-010-200-025-00, 

Residential Building 

1 

5 

Deck 

® 

yp POs 

78 

1 Story/Bsmt 

a 

B10 sf 

= 

a 

2 SloryiCS 

~ 

348.0 sf 

1 StoryiOB 

2 Garage 

185.0 sf 

= ME 

120 

154 

2728 

aiff 

[Xd 

Sketch by Apex Medina™ 

*** 

Information herein deemed reliable 

but 

not guaranteed***

freer 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BIL" 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued undar the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (¢) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a mode] assessmant notice to ba used by the local assessor. 

FROM: GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

BETH BOTKE (517) 204-3752 

. 

-040-200-025- 

PO BOX 90 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

090-010-200-025-00 

BATH, MI 48808 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1060 E MAPLE RAPIDS RD 

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION 

SODMAN, CHRISTOPHER J 

% Exempt 

As "Homeowners Principal Residence: 

100.00% 

1060 E MAPLE RAPIDS RD 

% Exempt 

As "Qualified Agricultural Property”: 

00% 

SAINT JOHNS MI 48879 

% Exempt 

As "MBT Industrial Personal”: 

00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": 

00% 

Exempt 

As "Qualified Forest Property™ 

0 Yes 

[X] 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property": 

1 Yes 

X 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

COM 15 RDS E OF NW COR OF SEC 10 T8N R2W, TH E 15 RDS, § 32 RDS, W 15 RDS, N 32 RDS TO BEG. 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 

401 

Residential 

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the 2024 

CURRENT TENTATIVE 

CHANGE FROM 

year by approximately: 

$2594 

PRIOR AON 

AMOUNT YEAR: 

5,0 

RR 

Ena 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

4] 

97,121 

97,121 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

Q 

116,500 

116,500 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

0 

116,500 

116,500 

5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in2023 

WAS NOT 

6. Assessor Change Reason: 

Market Adjustment 

The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031 

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: 

Name: 

Phone: 

Email Address: 

BETH M BOTKE 

(517) 204-3752 

B.BASSESSING@GMAIL.COM 

 review will meet at the following dates and times:

Guidance regarding Form 1019, 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

Not less than 14 days before the first meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the property owner. 

Property taxes are calculated based on the Taxable Value (Line 1). State Equalized Vaiue is the Assessed Value muitiplied by the 

Equalization Factor, if any. State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value. 

The Taxable Value number entered in the “Change from Prior Year to Current Year” Column, does not indicate a change in your taxes. 

The change in your tax bill is estimated above Line 1. 

State Equalized Value is the Assessed Value multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any. State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of 

market value, 

{IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2024, your 2025 Taxable Value will be the same as your 2025 State 

Equalized Value. 

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2024, your 2025 Taxable Value is calculated by multiplying your 

2024 Taxable Value by 1.031 (Inflation Rate Multiplier for the current year). Physical changes in your property may also increase or 

decrease your Taxable Value. Your 2025 Taxable Value cannot be higher than your 2025 State Equalized Value. 

The Taxable Value, the Assessed Value, the State Equalized Value, the Property Classification, or the Transfer of Ownership may 

be appealed by filing a protest with the Local Board of Review. Protests are made to the Board of Review by completing a Board 

of Review Petition Form. A Petition Form may be obtained directly from the local unit or from the Michigan Department of 

Treasury's website at www.michigan.govitaxes. Click on the “Property Taxes” box, select “Forms and Instructions,” then click 

on “Board of Review” to obtain a “Petition to the Board of Review,” Form 618 (L-4035). 

The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for "qualified agricultural properties” may be appealed to the local Board of 

Review. The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for a “homeowner's principal residence” may be appealed to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal by the filing of a petition within 35 days of issuance of this notice. The petition must be a form approved by the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/ taxtrib. 

Filing a protest with the Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeal valuation and exemption disputes to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal and classification appeals to the State Tax Commission. Properties classified Commercial Real, industrial Real or 

Developmental Real may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31. 

Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, or Utility Personal Property may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31 

if a personal property statement was filed with the local unit prior to the 

commencement of the Board of Review as provided by MCL 211.19, except as otherwise provided by MCL 211.9m, 211.9n and 211.90. 

The petition must be a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

To claim a PRE, complete the “Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit” (Form 2368) and file it with your township or city of the year of the 

claim. A valid affidavit filed on or before June 1 allows an owner to receive a PRE on the current year summer and winter tax levy and 

subsequent tax levies so long as it remains the owner's principal residence. A valid affidavit filed after June 1 and on or before November 

1 allows an owner to receive a PRE on the current winter tax levy and subsequent tax levies so long as it remains the owner's principal 

residence.

GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP 

Lee Thelen, Supervisor 

Beth M. Botke, Assessor 

3077 W. Hyde Road 

Po Box 90 

St. Johns, Mi 48879 

Bath, MI 48808 

(989) 640-0516 

(517) 204-3752 

Christopher J Sodman, 

Petitioner 

\ 

Greenbush Township 

Respondent 

State of Michigan 

Certificate of Service 

County of Clinton 

MTT Docket No: 25-002244 

On the below date 

| mailed a copy of the Property Tax Appeal Answer Form 

Valuation / Exemption / Classification Appeal Form, 2024 Record Card, and 

Valuation Report in support of the Greenbush Township 2024 Assessed and 

Taxable Values, plus proof of service, via first class mail. 

To: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa Street 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

By placing said document(s) into envelopes plainly addressed as stated above, and by having 

said envelopes delivered via United States mail with the postage fully prepaid. 

| declare the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. 

ooo

GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP 

Lee Thelen, Supervisor 

Beth M. Botke, Assessor 

3077 W. Hyde Road 

Po Box 90 

St. Johns, Mi 48879 

Bath, M1 48808 

(989) 640-0516 

(517) 204-3752 

Christopher J Sodman, 

Petitioner 

\% 

Greenbush Township 

Respondent 

State of Michigan 

Certificate of Service 

County of Clinton 

MTT Docket No: 25-002244 

On the below date 

| mailed a copy of the Property Tax Appeal Answer Form 

Valuation / Exemption / Classification Appeal Form, 2024 Record Card, and 

Valuation Report in support of the Greenbush Township 2024 Assessed and 

Taxable Values, plus proof of service, via first class mail. 

To: 

Christopher J. Sodman 

1060 E Maple Rapids Road 

St. Johns, M1 48879 

By placing said document(s} into envelopes plainly addressed as stated above, and by having 

said envelopes delivered via United States mail with the postage fully prepaid. 

| declare the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.

Greenbush Township 

Beth Botke Assessor 

PO Box 90 

Bath, MI 48808 

er bt 4 

ADDITIONAL DUNGE - USA 

ADDITIONAL NUNEE- HRA 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa Street 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909

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