Record Finder / 25-002556-TT
Michigan

Cynthia L Erbes, Michael G Erbes, Petitioners V Mecosta County Drain Commissioner, Respondent

Petitioner
Cynthia L Erbes, Michael G Erbes
Respondent
Mecosta County Drain Commissioner

Case overview

Docket number
25-002556-TT
Status
Disposed
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Mecosta
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
12Order of DismissalNot recordedNot recorded08/04/2025Not recordedDownload
11No Action TakenNot recorded708/04/2025Not recordedNot recorded
10Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded08/01/2025Not recordedDownload
9Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received.Not recordedNot recorded08/01/2025$0.00Download
8Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded07/24/2025Not recordedDownload
7Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received.Not recordedNot recorded07/24/2025Not recordedDownload
6Petition has been verifiedPET107/24/2025Not recordedDownload
5Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded07/18/2025Not recordedDownload
4Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received.Not recordedNot recorded07/18/2025Not recordedDownload
3AppearanceRESPNot recorded06/27/2025Not recordedDownload
2Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded06/27/2025Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/23/2025$100.00Download

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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

Cynthia L Erbes,Michael G Erbes, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002556

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 4, 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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 2

Cynthia L Erbes

13655 205th Avenue

Big Rapids , MI 49307

Page 3

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

Cynthia L Erbes,Michael G Erbes, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002556

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 4, 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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 4

Michael G Erbes

13655 205th Avenue

Big Rapids , MI 49307

Page 5

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

Cynthia L Erbes,Michael G Erbes, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002556

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 4, 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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 6

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

Cynthia L Erbes,Michael G Erbes, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002556

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 4, 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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CYNTHIA L. & MICHAEL G. ERBES, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN 

COMMISSIONER, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 25-002556 

 

PARCEL NO. 54-05-027-008-001 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

In pro per 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

(231) 598-7832 

 

Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

4151 Okemos Road 

Okemos, Michigan 48864 

(517) 381-0100 

Rbower@fsbrlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Jamy A. Staffeld states that on August 1, 2025 she served a copy of (Revised) Joint Motion 

to Withdraw Appeal and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

 

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and 

 

belief. 

 

/s/ Jamy A Staffeld 

 

Jamy A. Staffeld

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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 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 

1. Petitioner wishes to withdraw its appeal in the above-captioned docket.

2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because:

3. Respondent has no objection to Petitioner’s request to withdraw the appeal.

4. The parties ask this Tribunal to grant Petitioner’s request to withdraw the appeal and

dismiss the above-captioned docket.

_____________________________________ 

___________________________________ 

Petitioner/Representative (sign here) 

 

Date 

_____________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

_________________________________________ 

___________________________________ 

Respondent/Representative (sign here) 

Date 

_________________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes

25-002556-TT

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner

Tax Tribunal is without jurisdiction to hear the appeal.

Cymthia L. Erbes & Michael G. Erbes (with permission)

08/01/2025

Cynthia L. Erbes & Michael G. Erbes 

08/01/2025

Ross K. Bower II (P70574)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CYNTHIA L. & MICHAEL G. ERBES, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN 

COMMISSIONER, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 25-002556 

 

PARCEL NO. 54-05-027-008-001 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

In pro per 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

(231) 598-7832 

 

Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

4151 Okemos Road 

Okemos, Michigan 48864 

(517) 381-0100 

Rbower@fsbrlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Jamy A. Staffeld states that on July 24, 2025 she served a copy of (Revised) Joint Motion 

to Withdraw Appeal and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

 

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and 

 

belief. 

 

/s/ Jamy A Staffeld 

 

Jamy A. Staffeld

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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 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 

1. Petitioner wishes to withdraw its appeal in the above-captioned docket.

2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because:

3. Respondent has no objection to Petitioner’s request to withdraw the appeal.

4. The parties ask this Tribunal to grant Petitioner’s request to withdraw the appeal and

dismiss the above-captioned docket.

_____________________________________ 

___________________________________ 

Petitioner/Representative (sign here) 

 

Date 

_____________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

_________________________________________ 

___________________________________ 

Respondent/Representative (sign here) 

Date 

_________________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes

25-002556-TT

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner

Tax Tribunal is without jurisdiction to hear the appeal.

 for Cynthia & Michael Erbes

07/24/2025

Ross K. Bower II For Cynthia & Michael Erbes with permission

07/24/2025

Ross K. Bower II (P70574)

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RECEIVED 

MAY 2 9 2025 

| 

“ICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

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STATE 

OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

mM. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Cynthia A fi chaes 

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Erbes 

Méiling Address (Nd, Street, P(O, Box or Rural Route) 

13655 05 Avenue 

City or Town 

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Big 

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(30) 

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

Section 2: Petilioner’s Atterneyihuthorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

[State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcels are you | [] vest 

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appealing? 

If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

/ 

#1 no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If muitiple, list first property's address] 

13655 R05 4 yeque, 

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Rapids, 

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Parcel Identification Number(s): 

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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 

| do not agree my property will gain value from the special assessment. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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[I] No 

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05-13-25 

If No, explain: 

Fee Information: 

A fee af $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CYNTHIA L. & MICHAEL G. ERBES, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN 

COMMISSIONER, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 25-002556 

 

PARCEL NO. 54-05-027-008-001 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

In pro per 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

(231) 598-7832 

 

Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

4151 Okemos Road 

Okemos, Michigan 48864 

(517) 381-0100 

Rbower@fsbrlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Jamy A. Staffeld states that on July 18, 2025 she served a copy of Joint Motion to Withdraw 

Appeal and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

 

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and 

 

belief. 

 

/s/ Jamy A Staffeld 

 

Jamy A. Staffeld

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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 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 

1. Petitioner wishes to withdraw its appeal in the above-captioned docket.

2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because:

3. Respondent has no objection to Petitioner’s request to withdraw the appeal.

4. The parties ask this Tribunal to grant Petitioner’s request to withdraw the appeal and

dismiss the above-captioned docket.

_____________________________________ 

___________________________________ 

Petitioner/Representative (sign here) 

 

Date 

_____________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

_________________________________________ 

___________________________________ 

Respondent/Representative (sign here) 

Date 

_________________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes

25-002556-TT

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner

Tax Tribunal is without jurisdiction to hear the appeal.

07/18/2025

For Cynthia & Michael Erbes with permission

07/18/2025

Ross K. Bower II (P70574)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CYNTHIA L. & MICHAEL G. ERBES, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN 

COMMISSIONER, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 25-002556 

 

PARCEL NO. 54-05-027-008-001 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

In pro per 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

(231) 598-7832 

 

Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

4151 Okemos Road 

Okemos, Michigan 48864 

(517) 381-0100 

Rbower@fsbrlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

APPEARANCE 

 

FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC, hereby enters its Appearance on behalf 

of Respondent, MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER, in the above-entitled matter. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: June 27, 2025 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

 

 

By: __________________________________ 

 Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 

 4151 Okemos Road 

 Okemos, MI 48864 

 (517) 381-0100

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CYNTHIA L. & MICHAEL G. ERBES, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN 

COMMISSIONER, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 25-002556 

 

PARCEL NO. 54-05-027-008-001 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

In pro per 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

(231) 598-7832 

 

Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

4151 Okemos Road 

Okemos, Michigan 48864 

(517) 381-0100 

Rbower@fsbrlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Jamy A. Staffeld states that on June 27, 2025 she served a copy of Appearance and this 

Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: 

 

Cynthia L. & Michael G. Erbes 

13655 205th Avenue 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

 

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and 

 

belief. 

 

/s/ Jamy A Staffeld 

 

Jamy A. Staffeld

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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

Cynthia L Erbes,Michael G Erbes,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002556

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner,

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: June 27, 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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 2

Cynthia L Erbes

13655 205th Avenue

Big Rapids , MI 49307

Page 3

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

Cynthia L Erbes,Michael G Erbes,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002556

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner,

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: June 27, 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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 4

Michael G Erbes

13655 205th Avenue

Big Rapids , MI 49307

Page 5

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

Cynthia L Erbes,Michael G Erbes,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002556

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner,

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: June 27, 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.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

MAY 2 9 2025 

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“ICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

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STATE 

OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

mM. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Cynthia A fi chaes 

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Erbes 

Méiling Address (Nd, Street, P(O, Box or Rural Route) 

13655 05 Avenue 

City or Town 

State 

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528~ 7939 

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

Section 2: Petilioner’s Atterneyihuthorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

[State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcels are you | [] vest 

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appealing? 

If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

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#1 no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If muitiple, list first property's address] 

13655 R05 4 yeque, 

HB; 2 

Rapids, 

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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 

| do not agree my property will gain value from the special assessment. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Dict you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? BK, ves 

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05-13-25 

If No, explain: 

Fee Information: 

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