519 Main Street LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of St Joseph Respondent

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL- ENTIRE TRIBUNAL 

519 Main Street LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket No: 26-001234 

v. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

City of St Joseph, 

Respondent 

1, Barry Conybeare, state that on 

a 252026,1 personally served a true and complete 

copy of the following documents in the above-captioned matter: 

Property Tax Appeal Petition with Exhibits 

Notice of Docket Number 

The foregoing documents were served upon the following governmental official as required by 

Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure: 

Jreab 

Jasen Sutton, City Assessor 

City of St. Joseph 

700 Broad Street 

St. Joseph, MI 49085 

[Sszl, 

Barry Conybeare 

Acknowledgement of Receipt: 

I acknowledge that I received a copy of the Property Tax Appeal Petition with Exhibits and 

Notice of Docket ay Sh above, 

Signature: Co 

(Jen 

ttop, City Assessor 

ole 

Date Received: 9 (30| 902

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001234

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Response to Order

Attachment File Name: POS-Sutton

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL- ENTIRE TRIBUNAL 

519 Main Street LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket No: 26-001234 

Vv. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

City of St Joseph, 

Respondent 

I, Barry Conybeare, state that one ot 2, 2026, 1 personally served a true and complete 

copy of the following documents in the above-captioned matter: 

Property Tax Appeal Petition with Exhibits 

Notice of Docket Number 

The foregoing documents were served upon the following governmental official as required by 

Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure: 

Emily Hackworth, City Manager 

City of St. Joseph 

700 Broad Street 

St. Joseph, MI 49085 

Ss 2, _ 

Barry Conybeare 

Acknowledgement of Receipt: 

I acknowledge that I received a copy of the Property Tax Appeal Petition with Exhibits and 

Notice of Docket Number identified above. 

Signature: E— 

wol——m 

Emily Hackworth, City Manager 

Date Received: 

[2 1 / 3 v/ &¢

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL- ENTIRE TRIBUNAL 

519 Main Street LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket No: 26-001234 

v. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

City of St Joseph, 

Respondent 

I, Barry Conybeare, state that on 

» 2026, I personally served a true and complete 

copy of the following documents in the above-captioned matter: 

Property Tax Appeal Petition with Exhibits 

Notice of Docket Number 

The foregoing documents were served upon the following governmental official as required by 

Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure: 

Jreob 

~Jasen Sutton, City Assessor 

City of St. Joseph 

700 Broad Street 

St. Joseph, MI 49085 

[Ss 

Barry Conybeare 

Acknowledgement of Receipt: 

I acknowledge that I received a copy of the Property Tax Appeal Petition with Exhibits and 

Notice of Docket YS above. 

Signature: Cleo 

(Fn 

ttop, City Assessor 

ol +b 

Date Received: ql 30] AWD

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001234

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Response to Order

Attachment File Name: POS-Sutton

Document Type: Response to Order

Attachment File Name: POS-Hackworth

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

519 Main Street LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001234

City Of St Joseph,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. See TTR 227. The 

Tribunal finds that placing Petitioner in default, rather than dismissal of this case, may 

effectuate the efficient administration of this appeal. As such, Petitioner must submit 

the proof of service within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and 

information on Entire Tribunal 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.1 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 29, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

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, or a 

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 Docket No. 26-001234

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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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

519 Main Street LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001234

City Of St Joseph,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on July 30, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing 

the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 4, 2026

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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

MTT Docket No. 26-001234 

AUG 10 2026 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

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. 

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

AUG 1 0 2026 

MICHIGAN Tax TRIBUNAL, 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

— 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

519 Main Street LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001234 

City Of St Joseph, 

Respondent. 

ORDER OF DEFAUL 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: 

Petitioner did not pay the full required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 223. As 

such, the appeal is not properly pending. See TTR 225. 

Petitioner must pay the 

additional fee amount required for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of 

this order. Tribunal rules and information on filing fees can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm 

Entered: July 30, 2026 

“A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by

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Cathy Vossler 

From: 

Barry Conybeare 

Sent: 

Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:52 PM 

To: 

Cathy Vossler 

Subject: 

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Subject: Payment Confirmation 

Thank you for your recent payment to Michigan Tax Tribunal. 

If you have questions please contact 

the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Payment Application: Michigan Tax Tribunal 

Payment Status: Payment completed successfully. 

Confirmation Number: 26052186440864 

Payment Date: 05/21/2026 

Billing Address: Conybeare Law Office, P.C. 

519 Main Street 

Saint Joseph, MI 49085 

2699830561 

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Card Number: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

519 Main Street LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001234

City Of St Joseph,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not pay the full required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 223. As 

such, the appeal is not properly pending. See TTR 225. Petitioner must pay the 

additional fee amount required for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of 

this order. Tribunal rules and information on filing fees can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing.

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.1 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 30, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

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, or a 

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 Docket No. 26-001234

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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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

519 Main Street, LLC 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 

City of St. Joseph 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 76-0340-0243-03-1 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

2. 

The property identified above is 

X 

real ___ personal. 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? __ Yes No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- 

contiguous parcel.) 

4, 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? ___ Yes ___ No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial

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MTT Docket No. 

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10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the 

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the 

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

The property or properties at issue are located in Berrien 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

519 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): 

City of St. Joseph 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

519 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

X 

the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes No 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

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MTT Docket No. 

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15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,600,000 

800,000 

620,337 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,100,000 

550,000 

550,000 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

See Answers 

16 & 17 above 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

Reduction of True Cash Value to $1,100,000 and SEV/Taxable Value to $550,000.

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MTT Docket No. 

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Signature of SEegone 

1S/'s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Barry Conybeare, authorized representative for 519 Main Street, LLC 

Email Address: barry@conybearelaw.com 

Mailing Address: 

519 Main-Street, St. 

Joseph, MI-49085 

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Telephone Number: 269.983.0561 

Date: May 21, 2026

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This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec. 211.34c, as amended. 

L-4400 

CITY OF 8 

Xt. Josep. 

700 Broad Street - St. Joseph, MI 49085-1276 

Ph: 269-983-4731 

+ 

Fx: 269-985-0347 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable 

Valuation, and Property Classification 

THIS

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Individual 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Barry

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Conybeare

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

519 MAIN ST

City or Town

Saint Joseph

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49085

Telephone Number

2694876987

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

barry@conybearelaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

519 Main St

Saint Joseph

Michigan

49085

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of St Joseph (BERRIEN) 

County

Berrien

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

76-0340-0243-03-1

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

800000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

620337

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1600000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

1100000

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

550000

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Barry Conybeare

Payment Information

Amount: 250

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052186440864

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

519 Main Street LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001234

City Of St Joseph, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 30, 2026

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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

519 Main Street, LLC 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 

City of St. Joseph 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 76-0340-0243-03-1 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

2. 

The property identified above is 

X 

real ___ personal. 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? __ Yes No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- 

contiguous parcel.) 

4, 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? ___ Yes ___ No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial

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MTT Docket No. 

Page 2 of 4 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the 

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the 

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

The property or properties at issue are located in Berrien 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

519 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): 

City of St. Joseph 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

519 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

X 

the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes No 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

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MTT Docket No. 

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15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,600,000 

800,000 

620,337 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,100,000 

550,000 

550,000 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

See Answers 

16 & 17 above 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

Reduction of True Cash Value to $1,100,000 and SEV/Taxable Value to $550,000.

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Signature of SEegone 

1S/'s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Barry Conybeare, authorized representative for 519 Main Street, LLC 

Email Address: barry@conybearelaw.com 

Mailing Address: 

519 Main-Street, St. 

Joseph, MI-49085 

+H 

HH 

Telephone Number: 269.983.0561 

Date: May 21, 2026

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This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec. 211.34c, as amended. 

L-4400 

CITY OF 8 

Xt. Josep. 

700 Broad Street - St. Joseph, MI 49085-1276 

Ph: 269-983-4731 

+ 

Fx: 269-985-0347 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable 

Valuation, and Property Classification 

THIS

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Individual 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Barry

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Conybeare

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

519 MAIN ST

City or Town

Saint Joseph

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49085

Telephone Number

2694876987

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

barry@conybearelaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

519 Main St

Saint Joseph

Michigan

49085

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of St Joseph (BERRIEN) 

County

Berrien

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

76-0340-0243-03-1

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

800000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

620337

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1600000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

1100000

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

550000

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Barry Conybeare

Payment Information

Amount: 250

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052186440864

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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