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Eyde Ironpoint LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Meridian Respondent

Petitioner
Eyde Ironpoint LLC
Respondent
Township Of Meridian

Case overview

Docket number
26-001660-TT
Status
Answer Due
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Ingham
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
7Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded10/02/2026Not recordedDownload
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6Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded09/21/2026Not recordedDownload
5AppearanceNot recordedNot recorded09/21/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded09/05/2026Not recordedDownload
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3Petition has been verifiedPET108/21/2026Not recordedDownload
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2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/21/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/28/2026$400.00Download
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Documents

2026.10.02 Answer Affirm Def & POS 26-001660.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

EYDE IRONPOINT, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 26-001660 

 

PARCEL NO. 33-02-02-29-105-004 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

Matheson Law Firm 

Attorneys for Petitioner 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

(517) 993-6699 

michael@mathesonlawfirm.com 

 

Mark K. Clouse (P38513) 

Co-Counsel for Petitioner 

300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 

Lansing, MI 48933 

(517) 512 6834 

clouse@eyde.com 

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 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

ANSWER TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 33-02-02-29-105-004 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 

 

2. 

The property identified above is _X_ real ____ personal. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 

 

3. 

The property identified above is classified as Commercial-Improved. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 

 

4. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was

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made to Respondent's March ___July ___December Board of Review. 

 

ANSWER: N/A 

 

5. 

The property at issue is located in Ingham County. The property address 

is: 4440 Hagadorn Rd. Okemos. MI 48864. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 

 

6. 

The assessment at issue was established by the (applicable local 

governmental unit): Meridian Township. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 

7. 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 300 S 

Washington Sq. Suite 400. Lansing. MI 48933. 

ANSWER: Respondent states that it is without sufficient knowledge or 

information upon which to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations, which 

are therefore denied, leaving Petitioner to its proofs. 

8. 

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

 

XX 

the property or properties' true cash and taxable values 

 

 the property or properties' taxable value only 

 

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

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? 

Yes _x_ No 

 

uniformity of the property or properties' assessment 

 

 

 

the property or the properties' exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL 

 

 

ANSWER: Respondent states that the legal conclusions require no answer, and 

to the extent that an answer may be required, neither admits nor denies the 

allegations contained in the above paragraph and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

9. 

The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits that Petitioner purports to contest the subject 

property’s true cash and taxable value for the 2026 tax year. 

 

10. 

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

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Board of Review are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,843,000 

$921,500 

$901,603 

 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 

 

11. 

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

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,500,000 

$750,000 

$750,000 

 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits only that Petitioner purports to make the indicated 

contentions of value but denies that Petitioner’s contentions have merit and asserts 

that the Petition should be dismissed, incorporating its additional answers and 

affirmative defenses. 

 

12. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$343,000 

$171,500 

$151,603 

 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits only that Petitioner purports to make the indicated 

contentions of value but denies that Petitioner’s contentions have merit and asserts 

that the Petition should be dismissed, incorporating its additional answers and 

affirmative defenses. 

 

13. 

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

Determine the correct true cash value and lawfully assess the property in accordance 

with Michigan law. Petitioner further requests its costs, interest and reasonable attorney 

fees. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent denies that Petitioner’s contentions of value have merit and 

requests that the Tribunal deny Petitioner’s requests. 

 

14. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested 

(attach additional page if necessary): 

 

The assessment by Respondent of the subject project is arbitrary and discriminatory, 

based on the wrong principles, and otherwise unlawful as being contrary to the General 

Property Tax Act and

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001660

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

Township Of Meridian (INGHAM)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Ross

M.I.

K

Last Name

Bower II

Firm Name (if any)

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC

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

4151 Okemos Road

City or Town

Okemos

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48864

Telephone Number

517-381-0100

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

rbower@fsbrlaw.com

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Ross K. Bower II

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

EYDE IRONPOINT, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 26-001660 

 

PARCEL NO. 33-02-02-29-105-004 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

Matheson Law Firm 

Attorneys for Petitioner 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

(517) 993-6699 

michael@mathesonlawfirm.com 

 

Mark K. Clouse (P38513) 

Co-Counsel for Petitioner 

300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 

Lansing, MI 48933 

(517) 512 6834 

clouse@eyde.com 

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 September 21, 2026 she served a copy of Appearance and 

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

 

 

Michael F. Matheson 

Matheson Law Firm 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

 

Mark K. Clouse 

300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 

Lansing, MI 48933 

 

 

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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

EYDE IRONPOINT, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, 

 

 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET No. 26-001660 

 

PARCEL NO. 33-02-02-29-105-004 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

Matheson Law Firm 

Attorneys for Petitioner 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

(517) 993-6699 

michael@mathesonlawfirm.com 

 

Mark K. Clouse (P38513) 

Co-Counsel for Petitioner 

300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 

Lansing, MI 48933 

(517) 512 6834 

clouse@eyde.com 

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, MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, in the above-entitled matter. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: September 21, 2026 

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

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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: 26-001660

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Appearance

Attachment File Name: Appearance 26-001660

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: Proof of Service 26-001660

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

_______________________________________________ 

 

EYDE IRONPOINT, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001660 

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, 

 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

______________________________/ 

 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

Matheson Law Firm 

Attorneys for Petitioner 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

(517) 993-6699 

 

Mark K. Clouse (P38513) 

Co-Counsel for Petitioner 

300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 

Lansing, MI 48933 

(517) 512 6834 

clouse@eyde.com 

 

______________________________/ 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE – ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

I declare that on the 4th day of September 2026, I served a copy of the Entire 

Tribunal Property Tax Petition, with docket number, upon: 

 

Angela Demas, Clerk 

Meridian Township 

5151 Marsh Road 

Okemos, MI 48864 

 

Ashley Winstead, Assessor 

Meridian Township 

5151 Marsh Road 

Okemos, MI 48864 

by depositing same in a United States Mail receptacle, certified mail, return receipt 

requested, with postage fully prepaid thereon and addressed to the same as above, and 

upon:

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Shulawn Doxie 

Secretary of School Board 

Okemos Public Schools 

4406 Okemos Road 

Okemos, MI 48864 

 

Rosemary Anger, Director 

Ingham County Equalization 

P.O. Box 319, Courthouse 

Mason, MI 48854 

 

State Treasurer 

Michigan Department of Treasury 

430 W Allegan St. 

Lansing, MI 48922 

 

 

Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk 

341 S Jefferson St 

Mason, MI 48854 

 

by depositing same in a United States Mail receptacle, with postage fully prepaid thereon 

and addressed to the same as above. 

 

 

 

/s/ Michael F. Matheson 

 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997)

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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: 26-001660

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: 260904 POS Petition

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

_______________________________________________ 

 

EYDE IRONPOINT, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-_______ 

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, 

 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

______________________________/ 

 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

Matheson Law Firm 

Attorneys for Petitioner 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

(517) 993-6699 

 

Mark K. Clouse (P38513) 

Co-Counsel for Petitioner 

300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 

Lansing, MI 48933 

(517) 512 6834 

clouse@eyde.com 

 

______________________________/ 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 33-02-02-29-105-004. 

 

2. 

The property identified above is X real __ personal. 

 

3. 

The property identified above is classified as Commercial-Improved. 

 

4. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s 

 March 

 July 

 December Board of Review. 

 

5. 

The property at issue is located in Ingham County. The property address is: 4440 

Hagadorn Rd, Okemos, MI 48864.

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MTT Docket No. 26-______ 

Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition 

Page 2 of 3 

 

 

 

 

6. 

The assessment at issue was established by the (applicable local governmental 

unit): Meridian Township. 

 

7. 

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 300 S Washington Sq, 

Suite 400, Lansing, MI 48933. 

 

8. 

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

XX the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

___ 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

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

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

___ 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

___ 

the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL ______ 

 

9. 

The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. 

 

10. 

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

of Review are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,843,000 

$921,500 

$901,603 

 

11. 

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

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,500,000 

$750,000 

$750,000 

 

12. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$343,000 

$171,500 

$151,603 

 

13. 

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

Determine the correct true cash value and lawfully assess the property in 

accordance with Michigan law. Petitioner further requests its costs, interest and 

reasonable attorney fees.

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MTT Docket No. 26-______ 

Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition 

Page 3 of 3 

 

 

 

 

14. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief 

requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

The assessment by Respondent of the subject project is arbitrary and 

discriminatory, based on the wrong principles, and otherwise unlawful as being 

contrary to the General Property Tax Act and Tax Tribunal Act for the following 

reasons: 

 

a. 

Respondent has failed to identify the nature of the property being assessed; 

 

b. 

The subject property is assessed in an amount greater than 50% of its true 

cash value; 

 

c. 

Respondent did not assess the subject property taking into account the 

accepted methods of determining true cash value; 

 

d. 

The subject property is subject to restrictions, and said restrictions severely 

restrict the market value of the project. However, the restrictions were not 

taken into account by Respondent in making the assessment, even though 

Respondent was clearly required to do so, pursuant to Michigan law; and 

 

e. 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or taxable value, and 

the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, discriminate against 

Petitioner and deny Petitioner its constitutional rights to uniformity, equal 

protection and due process of law. 

 

Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

 

/s/ Michael F. Matheson 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

 

Address: 

Matheson Law Firm 

 

 

 

 

 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

 

 

Email Address: michael@mathesonlawfirm.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Number: (517) 993-6699 

Date: May 23, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Eyde Ironpoint, LLC

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

300 S Washington Sq

Suite 400

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48933

Telephone Number

5179936699

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

michael@mathesonlawfirm.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Michael

M.I.

Last Name

Matheson

Firm Name (if any)

Matheson Law Firm

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

200 Woodland Pass

Suite F

City or Town

East Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

5179936699

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

michael@mathesonlawfirm.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

4440 Hagadorn Rd

Okemos

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48864

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) 

County

Ingham

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

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

N/A

 

 

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

33-02-02-29-105-004

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

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

921500

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

901603

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

1500000

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

750000

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

750000

Fee Information

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

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

appealed.

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

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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

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

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

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

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Michael Matheson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052887162558

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

Eyde Ironpoint LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001660

Township Of Meridian, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

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

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

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

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

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

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

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

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

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

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

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

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

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

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

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

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

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 21, 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

Eyde Ironpoint LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001660

Township Of Meridian, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

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

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

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

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

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

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

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

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

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

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

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

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

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

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

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

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

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 21, 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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

_______________________________________________ 

 

EYDE IRONPOINT, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-_______ 

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, 

 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

______________________________/ 

 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

Matheson Law Firm 

Attorneys for Petitioner 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

(517) 993-6699 

 

Mark K. Clouse (P38513) 

Co-Counsel for Petitioner 

300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 

Lansing, MI 48933 

(517) 512 6834 

clouse@eyde.com 

 

______________________________/ 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 33-02-02-29-105-004. 

 

2. 

The property identified above is X real __ personal. 

 

3. 

The property identified above is classified as Commercial-Improved. 

 

4. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s 

 March 

 July 

 December Board of Review. 

 

5. 

The property at issue is located in Ingham County. The property address is: 4440 

Hagadorn Rd, Okemos, MI 48864.

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MTT Docket No. 26-______ 

Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition 

Page 2 of 3 

 

 

 

 

6. 

The assessment at issue was established by the (applicable local governmental 

unit): Meridian Township. 

 

7. 

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 300 S Washington Sq, 

Suite 400, Lansing, MI 48933. 

 

8. 

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

XX the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

___ 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

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

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

___ 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

___ 

the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL ______ 

 

9. 

The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. 

 

10. 

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

of Review are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,843,000 

$921,500 

$901,603 

 

11. 

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

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,500,000 

$750,000 

$750,000 

 

12. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$343,000 

$171,500 

$151,603 

 

13. 

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

Determine the correct true cash value and lawfully assess the property in 

accordance with Michigan law. Petitioner further requests its costs, interest and 

reasonable attorney fees.

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MTT Docket No. 26-______ 

Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition 

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14. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief 

requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

The assessment by Respondent of the subject project is arbitrary and 

discriminatory, based on the wrong principles, and otherwise unlawful as being 

contrary to the General Property Tax Act and Tax Tribunal Act for the following 

reasons: 

 

a. 

Respondent has failed to identify the nature of the property being assessed; 

 

b. 

The subject property is assessed in an amount greater than 50% of its true 

cash value; 

 

c. 

Respondent did not assess the subject property taking into account the 

accepted methods of determining true cash value; 

 

d. 

The subject property is subject to restrictions, and said restrictions severely 

restrict the market value of the project. However, the restrictions were not 

taken into account by Respondent in making the assessment, even though 

Respondent was clearly required to do so, pursuant to Michigan law; and 

 

e. 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or taxable value, and 

the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, discriminate against 

Petitioner and deny Petitioner its constitutional rights to uniformity, equal 

protection and due process of law. 

 

Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

 

/s/ Michael F. Matheson 

 

Michael F. Matheson (P52997) 

 

Address: 

Matheson Law Firm 

 

 

 

 

 

200 Woodland Pass, Suite F 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

 

 

Email Address: michael@mathesonlawfirm.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Number: (517) 993-6699 

Date: May 23, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Eyde Ironpoint, LLC

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

300 S Washington Sq

Suite 400

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48933

Telephone Number

5179936699

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

michael@mathesonlawfirm.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Michael

M.I.

Last Name

Matheson

Firm Name (if any)

Matheson Law Firm

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

200 Woodland Pass

Suite F

City or Town

East Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

5179936699

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

michael@mathesonlawfirm.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

4440 Hagadorn Rd

Okemos

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48864

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) 

County

Ingham

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

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

N/A

 

 

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

33-02-02-29-105-004

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

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

921500

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

901603

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

1500000

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

750000

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

750000

Fee Information

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

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

appealed.

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

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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

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

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

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

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Michael Matheson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052887162558

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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