David Peerboom, Ashton Peerboom, Petitioners V Township Of Sparta, Respondent

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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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw the Petition and Respondent has not filed an 

objection to the requested withdrawal. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 13, 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

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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw the Petition and Respondent has not filed an 

objection to the requested withdrawal. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 13, 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

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 ·

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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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL

TAKE NOTICE that Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw (Motion) in the above-

captioned appeal. Because the motion was not filed jointly (i.e. signed by both parties 

or representatives), Respondent has seven days from the service of the motion to file a 

response. Respondent may respond by agreeing to (i.e. concurrence) the withdrawal of 

the case or by objecting to the motion. If Respondent does not timely submit a 

concurrence or objection to the request, it will be deemed to be a concurrence and the 

request will be granted, unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. If the request is 

granted, the case will be dismissed. If a request is not granted or the Tribunal has not 

notified you that it has been granted, you are required to attend the hearing. 

For your convenience, you may use the Tribunal’s form “Response to Motion to 

Withdraw Appeal” located on the Tribunal’s website. To access the form, please go to 

our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib and go to either the “Entire Tribunal” or “Small 

Claims” page, depending on the division in which the case is pending. To submit the 

response, please fill out the form and file it with the Tribunal by e-mail or e-filing.1

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 2, 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

1 Though you may file the response by hard copy (i.e. mail), filing by e-mail or e-filing will facilitate the 

efficient administration of justice.

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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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL

TAKE NOTICE that Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw (Motion) in the above-

captioned appeal. Because the motion was not filed jointly (i.e. signed by both parties 

or representatives), Respondent has seven days from the service of the motion to file a 

response. Respondent may respond by agreeing to (i.e. concurrence) the withdrawal of 

the case or by objecting to the motion. If Respondent does not timely submit a 

concurrence or objection to the request, it will be deemed to be a concurrence and the 

request will be granted, unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. If the request is 

granted, the case will be dismissed. If a request is not granted or the Tribunal has not 

notified you that it has been granted, you are required to attend the hearing. 

For your convenience, you may use the Tribunal’s form “Response to Motion to 

Withdraw Appeal” located on the Tribunal’s website. To access the form, please go to 

our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib and go to either the “Entire Tribunal” or “Small 

Claims” page, depending on the division in which the case is pending. To submit the 

response, please fill out the form and file it with the Tribunal by e-mail or e-filing.2

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 2, 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

2 Though you may file the response by hard copy (i.e. mail), filing by e-mail or e-filing will facilitate the 

efficient administration of justice.

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FROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS 

Lansing, MI 48909 

RE: 

Property Tax Consultants for David & Ashton Peerboom 

Parcel # 41-05-01-100-038 v. Sparta Township 

Docket # 25-003508 

Dear Clerk, 

This letter is to serve as our Motion to Withdraw in the above-referenced matter. 

Enclosed is our check in the amount of $50 to cover the motion. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Very truly yours, 

Jon 

Alylsworth 

gént for David & Ashton Peerboom 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Property Tax Consultants for: Peerboom David & Ashton 

Petitioner 

Docket Number 25-003508 

Parcel # 41-05-01-100-038 

Vv 

Motion to Withdraw 

Sparta Township 

Respondent 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Jon Aylsworth, deposes and says that on September 28, 2026 he served a copy of the 

Motion to Withdraw relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

Assessor, Sparta Township 

Via USPS dated September 28, 2026. 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-003508 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

ML: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

Clifford 

A 

Turner 

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

County: 

160 E Division St E 

Kent 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Sparta 

MI 

149345 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

616-887-8863 

616-887-3823 

E-mail Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

assessor@spartatownship.org 

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

First Name: 

Ml: 

Last Name: 

Clifford 

A 

Turner 

Firm Name (if 

any): 

. 

"Sparta Township 

Address {No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route): 

160 E Division St E 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Sparta 

Mi 

49345 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

616-887-8863 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email): 

assessor@spartatownship.org 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

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

4 Yes 

O No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another, 

] Yes 

[W] No 

4 

Not 

Applicable

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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 

Based on a formal appraisal by respondent the assessed and taxable values are 

reasonable and just. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 4 Yes 

[No 

tf yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [fl March 

[J duly 

[J] December 

{f no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? [I] Yes 

[| 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? [I] Yes 

fm] No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

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

[] No 

if yes, explain 

is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

Oa Yes 

wi] No 

If so, what is the Issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at 

a BOR? a Yes 

4 No 

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

[] July 

[] 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 ataBOR? [] Yes 

[No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: (H] March 

O July 

Oa 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 IS 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 additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

41-05-01-100-038 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

i 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

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

725,700 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

699,748 

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

1,451,400 

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

725,700 

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

rr 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON [. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

A 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO PROPERTY 

VALUATION/EXEMPTION/CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing a 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, Ml 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: 

If the respondent is a unit of 

government, the “Respondent” is not the assessor, the Respondent is the unit of 

government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). If the Respondent is 

not a unit of government, the Respondent is the party or parties (i.e., owners, taxpayers) 

filing the answer to the petition. Provide the name, address and daytime phone number 

for the respondent. If there is more than one Respondent, use an additional sheet of 

paper to provide the name, address and daytime phone number for each Respondent. 

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

Information: 

If Respondent is a unit of government, Respondent must be represented 

by an attorney or authorized representative to file an answer to the petition. If 

Respondent is not a unit of government (i.e., taxpayer), Respondent does not have to 

be represented by an

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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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed 

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax 

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or 

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes 

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its 

publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order 

under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the 

Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order 

will be published.

The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from 

all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and 

their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or 

screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A 

party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may 

request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be 

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 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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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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and

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RECEIVED 

AUG 04 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes, 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact information 

First Name 

M.). 

Last Name/Company Name 

David & Ashton 

Peerboom 

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

13156 Gladden Fields Ct NW 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Kent City 

Mi 

49330 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

} 

First Name 

MI 

Last Name 

Jack 

Aylsworth 

Firm Name (if any} Property Tax Consultants 

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

861 Pinecrest Ave SE 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Grand Rapids 

Mi 

49506 

Telephone Number 269-366-0300 

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

Jack@skylinepropertytax.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcels areyou | [7] yes* 

No** 

appealing? 

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

1 

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

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

[If multiple, list first property’s address} 

13156 Gladden Fields Ct NW

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check 

alt that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calcutation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[3 uncapping of Taxable Value 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[7 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Market approach to value supports a lower value. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2025 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [4 Yes 

[J] No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [8 March 

[| duly 

[[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[I] Not required to attend 

[I] Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

[} Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

Appealing within 36 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

41-05-01-100-038 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one} 

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

$725,000 

Current Taxable Value as established hy the BOR: 

$699,748 

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

$1,000,000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here. This is your contentlon of Assessed Value, 

$500,000 

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunaf* 

Parcel {dentification Number: 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

bat 

Personal 

{check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check ons) 

What do you believe is the property's classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

O 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

If improved property, how Is the property currently being used? 

if improved property, for what use was the property designed?

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes 

Od 

No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? 

O Yes 

No 

If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. 

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$125.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

$200.00 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

If your property is NOT residential property

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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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

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: October 7, 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

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

David Peerboom,Ashton Peerboom,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003508

Township Of Sparta,

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: October 7, 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 

AUG 04 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes, 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact information 

First Name 

M.). 

Last Name/Company Name 

David & Ashton 

Peerboom 

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

13156 Gladden Fields Ct NW 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Kent City 

Mi 

49330 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

} 

First Name 

MI 

Last Name 

Jack 

Aylsworth 

Firm Name (if any} Property Tax Consultants 

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

861 Pinecrest Ave SE 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Grand Rapids 

Mi 

49506 

Telephone Number 269-366-0300 

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

Jack@skylinepropertytax.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcels areyou | [7] yes* 

No** 

appealing? 

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

1 

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

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

[If multiple, list first property’s address} 

13156 Gladden Fields Ct NW

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check 

alt that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calcutation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[3 uncapping of Taxable Value 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[7 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Market approach to value supports a lower value. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2025 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [4 Yes 

[J] No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [8 March 

[| duly 

[[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[I] Not required to attend 

[I] Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

[} Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

Appealing within 36 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

41-05-01-100-038 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one} 

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

$725,000 

Current Taxable Value as established hy the BOR: 

$699,748 

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

$1,000,000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here. This is your contentlon of Assessed Value, 

$500,000 

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunaf* 

Parcel {dentification Number: 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

bat 

Personal 

{check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check ons) 

What do you believe is the property's classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

O 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

If improved property, how Is the property currently being used? 

if improved property, for what use was the property designed?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes 

Od 

No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? 

O Yes 

No 

If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. 

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$125.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

$200.00 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

If your property is NOT residential property

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