Eric M Conrad Petitioner V Township Of Fife Lake 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 

_____________________________, 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v

MTT Docket No. 

 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

________________________________________________ 

________________________________________________ 

________________________________________________ 

________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________ 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

_________________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

August 17, 2026

Appearance

Michael Tyska

Michael Tyska, Petitioner's Authorized Representative

26-001303

Eric M. Conrad

Township of Fife Lake

Fife Lake Township Supervisor

supervisor@fifelaketwp.com

Lisa (Leedy) Radtke, M.Ed, CEcD

Michael Tyska

Digitally signed by Michael Tyska 

DN: cn=Michael Tyska, o=Fairwind Property Tax Consulting, ou, 

email=mike@fairwindptc.com, c=US 

Date: 2026.08.17 17:08:34 -04'00'

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® 

Outlook 

Eric M Conrad v Township of Fife Lake - MTT 26-001303 

From Mike Tyska <mike@fairwindptc.com> 

Date Mon 8/17/2026 5:37 PM 

To 

supervisor@fifelaketwp.com <supervisor@fifelaketwp.com> 

[1] 

2 attachments (77 KB) 

Appearance - MTT 26-001303.pdf; Proof of Service - MTT 26-001303.pdf; 

Lisa, 

Please see the attached Appearance and Proof of Service for Michigan Tax Tribunal Docket #26-001303. 

According to the Order Granting Dawn Kuhns' Motion to Withdraw as Respondent's Representative, you are the 

current contact for the referenced Docket. 

Please forward me the new Assessor's contact information when available. 

| would like to discuss a potential 

stipulation. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. 

Mike Tyska 

616-648-4300 

Fairwind Property Tax Consulting

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Fo. 4 Outlook 

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Re: Eric M Conrad v Township of Fife Lake - MTT 26-001303 

From TWP Supervisor <fltsupervisor@gmail.com> 

Date Mon 8/17/2026 5:22 PM 

To 

 mike@fairwindptc.com <mike@fairwindptc.com> 

This email is not longer monitored for regular township business. Please update your address book 

with: supervisor@fifelaketwp.com 

in order to reach the Supervisor at Fife Lake Township. 

Lisa (Leedy) Radtke, M.Ed, CEcD 

Fife Lake Township 

Supervisor 

Office: 231.879.3963 

Cell: 231.632.5752 

Web: www.fifelaketwp.com 

Email: supervisor@fifelaketwp.com 

Schedule an appointment with me: 

https://calendly.com/lisaleedy.

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Outlook 

Eric M Conrad v Township of Fife Lake - MTT 26-001303 

From Mike Tyska <mike@fairwindptc.com> 

Date Mon 8/17/2026 5:22 PM 

To 

fltsupervisor@gmail.com <fltsupervisor@gmail.com> 

[1] 

2 attachments (76 KB) 

Appearance - MTT 26-001303.pdf; Proof of Service - MTT 26-001303.pdf; 

Fife Lake Township Supervisor, 

Please see the attached Appearance and Proof of Service for Michigan Tax Tribunal Docket #26-001303. 

According to the Order Granting Dawn Kuhns' Motion to Withdraw as Respondent's Representative, you are the 

current contact for the referenced Docket. 

Please forward me the new Assessor's contact information when available. 

| would like to discuss a potential 

stipulation. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. 

Mike Tyska 

616-648-4300 

Fairwind Property Tax Consulting

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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: 26-001303

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: Proof of Service - MTT 26-001303

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Eric M. Conrad

26-001303

Township of Fife Lake

August 17, 2026

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Date: 2026.08.17 16:50:38 -04'00'

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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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001303

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Appearance

Attachment File Name: Appearance - MTT 26-001303

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 

Eric M Conrad, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001303 

 

Fife Lake Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER GRANTING DAWN KUHNS’ MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS RESPONDENT’S 

REPRESENTATIVE 

 

ORDER UPDATING DOCKET 

 

On July 31, 2026, Dawn Kuhns filed a motion requesting that the Tribunal permit her to 

withdraw as Respondent’s representative in the above-captioned case. In the motion, 

Ms. Kuhns states that she is “no longer the assessor or representative for MTT cases 

for Fife Lake Township.” 

 

Neither Petitioner nor Respondent filed a response to the motion. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that “an attorney or 

authorized representative may withdraw from a contested case or be substituted for by 

stipulation or order of the tribunal.”1 In this case, Ms. Kuhns has shown good cause to 

grant her request as she is no longer the assessor of record for Respondent. Further, 

Ms. Kuhns provided proof of service demonstrating that she has advised her client and 

Petitioner of her intent to withdraw as representative, and such withdrawal has not been 

opposed by either party. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Ms. Kuhns’ Motion to Withdraw as Representative is GRANTED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the docket shall be updated to reflect Respondent’s 

contact information as: fltsupervisor@gmail.com. 

 

 

Entered: August 17, 2026 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm 

kac/sb 

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 TTR 229(4).

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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 

Eric M Conrad, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001303 

 

Fife Lake Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER GRANTING DAWN KUHNS’ MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS RESPONDENT’S 

REPRESENTATIVE 

 

ORDER UPDATING DOCKET 

 

On July 31, 2026, Dawn Kuhns filed a motion requesting that the Tribunal permit her to 

withdraw as Respondent’s representative in the above-captioned case. In the motion, 

Ms. Kuhns states that she is “no longer the assessor or representative for MTT cases 

for Fife Lake Township.” 

 

Neither Petitioner nor Respondent filed a response to the motion. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that “an attorney or 

authorized representative may withdraw from a contested case or be substituted for by 

stipulation or order of the tribunal.”1 In this case, Ms. Kuhns has shown good cause to 

grant her request as she is no longer the assessor of record for Respondent. Further, 

Ms. Kuhns provided proof of service demonstrating that she has advised her client and 

Petitioner of her intent to withdraw as representative, and such withdrawal has not been 

opposed by either party. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Ms. Kuhns’ Motion to Withdraw as Representative is GRANTED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the docket shall be updated to reflect Respondent’s 

contact information as: fltsupervisor@gmail.com. 

 

 

Entered: August 17, 2026 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm 

kac/sb 

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 TTR 229(4).

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

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DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Eric Conrad 

2 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 26-001303 

Fife Lake Township 

, 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 

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withdraw as attorney or authorized 

representative on behalf of Fife Lake Township 

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represent, if they are unrepresented, or the name of the individual who will be representing the 

party. 

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1. Full name (first, middle initial, last) 

unrepresented - Township will have someone in place by September 1, 2026 

2. Address 

3. Telephone No. 

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Attorney/Representative signature 

Dawn M Kuhns 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion to Withdraw on the unrepresented party 

and on the opposing party or their representative. 

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Coun UK 

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Date 

Signature 

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

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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

Eric M Conrad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001303

Township Of Fife Lake,

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.

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.

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MTT Docket No. 26-001303

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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: 

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

Eric M Conrad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001303

Township Of Fife Lake,

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

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RECEIVED 

JUN 26 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001303 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

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

1} 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Dawn 

Kuhns 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

PO Box 87 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Fife Lake 

MI 

149633 

Telephone Number: 2 3 1 -4 0 O- 1 8 2 7 

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

assessordawn@gmail.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attacha 

separate sheet if necessary, 

[] Yes 

O No 

[%] Not Applicable 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? 

Yes 

a No

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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 

The Township found the information to be correct regarding the property and felt the 

assessment was reflective of the vaue. 

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)? WM Yes 

[No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [6 March 

[] suly 

[1] December 

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

[I] No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [J ves 

Mio 

if yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

[J Yes 

Wino 

If so, what is the issue date? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE 

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? 

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the muttipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Number 

5 804-034-034-05 

Classification of Properly: 

~~ Real 

Personal [1 (check one) 

Agricultural 

1 

Commercial 

1 

Industrial IJ 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover [1 

Developmental [1 

Utility [J (check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON L. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Eric M Conrad 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.26-001303 

Fifel. ake Township 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Dawn Kuhns 

states that on 6-23-2026 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Eric M Conrad 

9650 E Elliott rd 

Fife Lake MI 49633 

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[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

Dawn Kuhns 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy}

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RECEIVED 

APR 27 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON L. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other 

Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. 

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

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in 

default, 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Eric 

M 

Conrad 

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

9650 East Elitiott Rd 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

Fife Lake 

Mi 

49633 

Telephone Number 248-943-85 14 

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

conraderic3@aol.com 

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

First Name 

Mm.L 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

Zip Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Prope rty Information use the muttipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

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

appealing? 

J Yes* 

No** 

**If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Property Address (No., Street) 

9650 East Elliott Rd 

City or Town 

County 

State 

Zip Code 

Fife Lake 

Grand Traverse 

Mi 

49633

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check 

all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[O Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

I am requesting a further review of my properties assessed and taxable value based 

upon the area’s recent sales of comparable homes as well as the history of my own 

home. 

| believe that the State has significantly overvalued my property. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [7] Yes 

[MH] No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: 4 March 

[] July 

[] December 

If No, please check the applicable reason{s}: 

a Not required to attend 

O Appealing a purported Clericat Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

[I] Appealing within 36 days of State Tax Commission Order 

[] Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

[J other 

if you checked “other” above, explain:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

Parcel Number: 04-034-034-05 

Classification of Property: 

Real] 

Personal i4 (check one) 

Agricultural [1 

Commercial (J 

Industrial) 

Residential @ 

 Timber-Cutover [J 

Developmental 3 Utility 

[J (check one) 

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

by the Board of Review: 

176,300 

176,300 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

225,000 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

value by .5) 

112,500 

assessed value) 

142,500 

Fee Information 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this patition for all tax years at 

Issue? 

Yes 

[J No 

if you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

if the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 60% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all {ax years at 

issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. 

If you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute 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 $1,000.00 

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

the State Equalized Value or Taxabte Vatue 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 the property Is NOT residential property (see MCL 206.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee Is: 

$100,000.00

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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

Eric M Conrad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001303

Township Of Fife Lake,

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: May 23, 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

Eric M Conrad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001303

Township Of Fife Lake,

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: May 23, 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 

APR 27 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON L. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other 

Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. 

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

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in 

default, 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Eric 

M 

Conrad 

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

9650 East Elitiott Rd 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

Fife Lake 

Mi 

49633 

Telephone Number 248-943-85 14 

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

conraderic3@aol.com 

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

First Name 

Mm.L 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

Zip Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Prope rty Information use the muttipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

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

appealing? 

J Yes* 

No** 

**If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Property Address (No., Street) 

9650 East Elliott Rd 

City or Town 

County 

State 

Zip Code 

Fife Lake 

Grand Traverse 

Mi 

49633

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check 

all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[O Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

I am requesting a further review of my properties assessed and taxable value based 

upon the area’s recent sales of comparable homes as well as the history of my own 

home. 

| believe that the State has significantly overvalued my property. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [7] Yes 

[MH] No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: 4 March 

[] July 

[] December 

If No, please check the applicable reason{s}: 

a Not required to attend 

O Appealing a purported Clericat Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

[I] Appealing within 36 days of State Tax Commission Order 

[] Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

[J other 

if you checked “other” above, explain:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

Parcel Number: 04-034-034-05 

Classification of Property: 

Real] 

Personal i4 (check one) 

Agricultural [1 

Commercial (J 

Industrial) 

Residential @ 

 Timber-Cutover [J 

Developmental 3 Utility 

[J (check one) 

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

by the Board of Review: 

176,300 

176,300 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

225,000 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

value by .5) 

112,500 

assessed value) 

142,500 

Fee Information 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this patition for all tax years at 

Issue? 

Yes 

[J No 

if you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

if the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 60% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all {ax years at 

issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. 

If you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute 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 $1,000.00 

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

the State Equalized Value or Taxabte Vatue 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 the property Is NOT residential property (see MCL 206.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee Is: 

$100,000.00

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