George D VanElst Petitioner V Township Of Argentine 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

George D VanElst, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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: September 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

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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

George D VanElst, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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: September 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

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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,

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AUG 11 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 

George D VanElst 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892 

Argentine Township 

Respondent(s) 

REQUEST FOR INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE 

1. 

1am requesting an informal settlement conference be scheduled and held to discuss this 

case. 

2. 

A hearing has not yet been scheduled in this case. 

3. 

Name of Requestor: George D VanElst 

Requestor's Phone Number; 

616-262-6071 

Requestor's Email (if any): gdvanelst@gmail.com 

4. 

The requester is the: 

[A Taxpayer 

[ILocal Unit of Government 

[_] Authorized Representative of 

Le Dlr, Tl 

RequestérSignature 

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Date

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PROOF OF SERVICE 

| certify that on this date 08/08/2026 

, 

| served a copy of this request on 

Dennis Judson, Assessor, Argentine Township 

(the opposing party if not represented or their 

representative) by: 

[Personal Delivery [#4 First Class Mail [_] Registered or Certified Mail or 

["] Other Designated Delivery Service (UPS, FedEx) 

%-0-202L 

a DUS 

Date 

Signatute” 

*A copy of this request must also be filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. 

Mailing Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

Overnight Carrier Address (UPS, FedEx, DHL Deliveries): 

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

E-Filing: htips://eFiling.apps.lara.state.mi.us

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August 8, 2026 

To Whom 

It May Concern; 

Re: MMT Docket No. 26-000892 

George D. VanElst vs. Argentine Township 

Please find attached evidence 

| wish to submit in regard to above 

mentioned case. 

Sincerely, 

dhl 

George D. VanElst

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Residential Full 

15420 MURRAY Road, Argentine Twp 48418-9049 

MIS# 

219031960 

Area 

08101 

- Argentine Twp 

Short Sale: 

No 

LP: 

$429,999 

Plype. 

Residential 

DOM 

N/A/A 

frans Type: 

Sale 

op 

$429,999 

Status 

ERTS/FS 

op: 

$429,999 

Location Information 

Garane; 

Yes 

Lot Information 

County: 

Genesee 

Tot Grg Sp: 2,0 

Acreage: 

0.46 

Township: 

Argentine Twp 

Grg Sz: 

2 Car 

Lot Dim: 

128x206x80x206 

Mailing City: 

Byron 

Grg Dim: 

Rd Front Ft: 

128 

Side of Str 

Grg Feat: 

Attached 

School Dist: 

Byron 

Location: 

S of Silver Lake RoadW of Bird 

Directions: 

South of Silver lake road and West of Bird Road, home is on the west side of Murray Road 

Sauare Footaoe 

Layout 

Contact Information 

Saft Source: 

Plans 

Beds: 

3 

Name; 

RACHEL SIMMONS 

Est Fin Aby Gr: 1,187 

Baths! 

2.1 

Phone: 

810-471-0808 

Est Fin Lower: 

800 

Rooms: 

7 

Est Tot Lower: 

858 

Arch St 

Ranch 

Est Tot Fin: 

1,987 

Arch Lvl: 

1 Story 

Price/Sart: 

$362.26 

Site Desc: 

Irregular 

Waterfront Information 

General Information 

Wtrfrnt Name: 

McKane Lake 

Year Built: 

1995 

Water Facilities: Lake Front 

Year Remod: 2016 

Water Features: 

All Sports Lake 

Water Frt Feet: 80 

List Type/Level Of Service: Exclusive Right to Sell/Full Service 

Arrange Appointments, Accept/Present Offers, Advise on Offers, Assist with Counteroffers, 

Listing Date: 

04/15/2019 

Activation Date: 

Srvcs Offered: 

Negotiate for Seller 

pending Date: 

04/19/2019 

Off Mkt Date: 

04/19/2019 

BMK Date: 

Contingency Date: 

Land DWP: 

Land Int Rate: 

% 

Land Payment: 

Land Cntrt Term: 

( 

Protect Period: 

120 

Restrictions: 

Exclusions: 

Possession: 

Close Plus 3-5 Days 

Terms Offered: 

Cash, Conventional 

MLS Source: 

REALCOMP 

Originating MLS# 

219031960 

Usting Exemptions: 

Includes: 

Foundation: 

Basement 

Fndtn Material: Block 

Basement: 

Walk-Out Access 

Exterior: 

Stone, Vinyl 

Cnstrct Feat: 

Fireplc Fuel: 

Gas, Natural 

Fireplace Loc: 

Family Room, Living Room 

Porch Type: 

Deck 

Roof Material: 

Asphalt 

Out Buildings: 

Pole Barn 

Fencing: 

Appliances: 

Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer 

Interior Feat: 

Water Softener (owned) 

Heat & Fuel: 

Propane, Forced Air, Other 

Cooling: 

Central Air 

Wer Htr Fuel: 

LP Gas/Propane 

Road: 

Paved 

Water Source: 

Well (Existing) 

Sewer: 

Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary) 

Room 

Level 

Dimen 

Elooring 

Room 

Level 

Dimen 

Elooring 

Bath - Full 

Lower 

6x4 

Ceramic 

Bath - Full 

First/Entry 

10 x 10 

Ceramic 

Bath - Lav 

First/Entry 

10 x 10 

Ceramic 

Bedroom 

Lower 

13x11 

Vinyl 

Bedroom 

Lower 

12x11 

Vinyl 

Bedroom - Primary 

First/Entry 

16 x 14 

Wood 

Dining Room 

First/Entry 

13 x 10 

Wood 

Family Room 

Lower 

18x15 

Vinyl 

Kitchen 

First/Entry 12x18 

Wood 

Living Room 

First/Entry 28 x 13 

Wood 

Property 1D: 

0128551016 

Subdivision: 

~~ PINE WOOD LAKE ESTATES 

Ownership: 

Standard (Private) 

Occupant: 

Tex Summer: 

$1,264 

Tax Winter: 

$2,256 

Homestead: 

Yes 

Oth/Sp Asmnt: 

SEV: 

Taxable Value: 

Existing Lease: 

Home Warranty: 

No 

Legal Desc: 

LOT 16 PINE WOOD LAKE ESTATES (83) FR 0100040027 

List Office: 

RE/MAX Platinum-Fenton 

List Office Ph:(810) 629-5800 

List Agent: 

RACHEL SIMMONS 

|) 

810) 629-5800 

Listing Exemptions: 

Access: Appointment/LockBox 

ront Door

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To Whom It May Concern, 

In June of 2019 

| represented George and Sandra Van Elst in the purchase of a home at 15420 

Murray Rd in Argentine Township. 

The home included a walkout lower level basement. This lower level included two bedrooms, a 

full bathroom, a small laundry room and a living/den area with a gas fireplace. This area was dry 

walled, trimmed, painted, vinyl floored through out and completely finished prior to the purchase 

by the Van Elst's. 

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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

George D VanElst,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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: August 25, 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

George D VanElst,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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: August 25, 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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RECEIVED 

AUG 2 4 2026 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIR 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

HEHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

George D. Van Elst 

s 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No, 26-000892 

Argentine Township 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 

1. 

T'wish to withdraw my appeal in the above-captioned docket. 

2. 

Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: 

Petitioner no longer wishes to pursue appeal 

3. 

Task this Tribunal to grant my request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above-captioned 

docket. 

Please select one of the following: 

1 am filing this Motion to Withdraw before Respondent filed an Answer or a responsive motion with 

the Tribunal. 

x _ Tam filing this Motion to Withdraw after Respondent has filed an Answer or Responsive Motion with 

the Tribunal. I attached to this Motion Respondent’s written consent to withdraw my petition, or I shall 

grant Respondent the opportunity to object to this withdrawal. 

Party/Represpntative (sign here) 

George 

D, 

Via Els

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

George D. Van Elst 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

\% 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892 

Argentine Township 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

George D. Van Elst 

states that on 8/18/2026 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the motion to withdraw appeal 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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

Dennis A. Judson, Assessor 

Argentine Township 

9048 Silver Lake Rd 

Linden, Ml 48451 

Cop Yor Shr 

[Signature of,pérson who is serving/mailing copy] 

George D. Van Elst

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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

George D VanElst,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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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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

George D VanElst,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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

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MTT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26000892 TT 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP 

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

9048 SILVER LAKE RD 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

LINDEN 

Mi 

48451 

Telephony Number: 810 735 5050 

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

assessor@argentinetownship.com 

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

1 

First Name: 

ML: 

Last Name: 

DENNIS 

A 

JUDSON 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

9048 SILVER LAKE RD 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

LINDEN 

MI 

48451 

Telephone Number: 810 735 5050 

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

assessor@argentinetownship.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. Attach a 

separate sheet if necessary. 

[ves 

[J No 

BA NotApplicable 

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

Ml ves 

[No

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The value of an existing finished basement that was not previously assessed to the 

property was added for the 2026 assessment. The March Board of review affirmed that 

assessment put forth by the assessing department is the correct valuation. 

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)? [7] Yes 

O No 

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

[J suly 

[J December 

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

Od 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? O Yes 

[%] No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

ves 

Bno 

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 multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Numberseyes 01 

28 551 016 

Classification of Property: 

Real 4 

Personal (J (check one) 

Agricultural [J 

Commercial 

J 

Industrial [J 

Residential @ 

 Timber-Cutover 

J 

Developmental (I 

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: 

233,100 

213,377 

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

466,200 

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

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

value by .5) 233,100 

assessed value) 213 377 

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MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

VANELST, GEORGE D 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

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MTT Docket No. 26 000892 

ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP 

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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

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000892

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

Township Of Argentine (GENESEE)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

 

Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Dennis

M.I. 

Last Name

Judson

Firm Name (if any)

Argentine Township

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

9048 Silver Lake Rd

City or Town

Linden

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48451

Telephone Number

8107355050

E-mail Address

assessor@argentinetownship.com

 

 

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings.

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

N/A 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more?

Yes

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

The value of an existing finished basement that was not previously assessed as finished, was added to the 2026 assessment. The March Board of Review affirmed 

that assessment put forth by the assessing department is the correct valuation

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

If yes, please cite the Board’s authority?

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

No

If yes, please explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

No

If yes, when was it issued?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE:

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

25-01-28-551-016

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

23100

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

213377

What do you believe is the fair market value?

4656200

What do you believe is the taxable value?

213377

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Dennis Judson

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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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

George D VanElst,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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 12, 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

Page 2

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

George D VanElst,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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 12, 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

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

George D VanElst,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000892

Township Of Argentine,

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 12, 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. 0.6 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. 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) 278, 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 

ME 

Last Name/Company Name 

George 

D 

VanElst 

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

15420 Murray Rd 

A 

oo 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Byron 

Mi 

48418 

Telephone Number 6162629071 

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

gdvanelst@gmail.com 

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

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name {if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

2iP Code 

Telephone Number 

Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emaif) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information *use the multipte parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

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

appealing? 

0 Yes* 

[Hm No** 

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

Property Address (No., Street) 

15420 Murray Rd 

City or Town 

County G 

State 

ZIP Code 

Byron 

enesee 

Ml 

48418

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ay 

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 ai that apply) 

[J True Cash and Taxable Value 

{71 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The Taxable Value of the subject property increased by over 20% for the 2026 tax year, 

exceeding the limit set by MCL 211.27a (Proposal A). The Board of Review denied my 

protest, alleging a 'material renovation’ of the basement. However, the basement was in 

its current finished state at the time 

| purchased the property seven years ago. No 

physical additions or new improvements have been made during my ownership. Per 

Michigan law, an assessor cannot 'un-cap' the taxable value to account for previously 

omitted property that existed at the time of last transfer of ownership. 

| have included, with this application, a copy of the realtors 2019 original listing and 

highlighted the areas that indicated that the basement was finished. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Wives 

LlNo 

if Yes, check which BOR you attended: 

March 

[ue] July 

[] December 

if No, please check the applicable reason(s): 

0 Not required to attend 

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

4d Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

0 Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

0 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: 01 -28-551 -01 6 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal {J (check one) 

Agricultural [J 

Commercial J 

Industrial 0 

Residential i] 

Timber-Cutover 3 

 Devefopmental J 

Utility 

[J (check one) 

Assessed Value (also kriown as State Equalized Value) established 

| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

by the Board of Review: 233100 

213377 

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

465000 

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

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

value by 8) 

232500 

assessed value} 

181335 

Fee Information 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 60% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue? 

ves 

[1 No 

Ifyou 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 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for ali tax 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 parcet 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 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 the property is NOT 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 

$250.00 

* Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. 

If the property is 

NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $400,000.01 or greater the 

appeat does not qualify for Smatl Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. 

Signature “required 

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THIS 

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Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property

Page 5

03/14/2026

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