Record Finder / 25-003711-TT
Michigan
James W Goebel, Petitioner V Township Of Orion, Respondent
- Petitioner
- James W Goebel
- Respondent
- Township Of Orion
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003711-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 11/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/06/2025 | $100.00 | Download |
Documents
Order_of_Dismissal.2025-11-03_11-16-10.0000.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 James W Goebel, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003711 Township Of Orion, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not protest the special assessment at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll, as required by MCL 205.735a. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 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.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003711 Page 2 of 6 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 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:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: November 3, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 James W Goebel, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003711 Township Of Orion, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not protest the special assessment at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll, as required by MCL 205.735a. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 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.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003711 Page 4 of 6 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 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
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RECEIVED SEP 10 2025 grmon, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS GOVERNOR LANSING MARI ON | BROWN DEA IOI v PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I Last Name/Company Name James w Goebel Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1077 Ridgeview Circle | City or Town State ZiP Code oo | Lake Orion, MI 8362 Telephone Number 734-347-6037 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jameswgoebel@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name [wi I Last Name No attorney | Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) i state 21P Code I City or Town Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Subject Property information oo How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcels are you Yes* [J] No™ [J] NA appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels 1 0 5 **f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property's address] 1077 Ridgeview, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Parcel Identification Number(s): . oo lot #17
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN. DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal When they built this sub in 1989, they installed a sewer system for alt to take pe fab run-off water and snow. Phase | paid the bills and were reimbursed by phase OO when il was built When the new builder and developer died, new owners developed Phase Ill. Alt 3 phases used the same sewer system that drains to run-off 1 or run-off 2. Phase 3 contended they did use our sewer system and so | copied maps for all 3 phases. It showed in fact that it provides a system for all of us. They agreed and paid all their back dues. All 3 phases have copies. The map in the paper appeared to show all of our 216 lots paying, so | went to the Orion Twp offices and asked if it applied to all of us. She said yes. | missed the hearing meeting because of another appointment. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roli? [MR] Yes No if Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? August 18, 2025. "| had another obligation that same night. Fee Information: A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 7 Signature Requires 9) NN f7 ) « ya), mel Attorney/Authorized eo FT or AA f 1 ; ist a od
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— — oS - RAS hd METROPLEX #1 48 James Goebel 1677 Ridgeview Cir, 6SEP2025 PM4 L T7775 p ve 7 of Lisencin, $2 / y. ’ rs ay Tak 4 [Key fii HO po 30832 — # Lan/smq, ME 48709 4BSNS-TTIRI2 eR TE TE AR FR LER A ET
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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 James W Goebel, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003711 Township Of Orion, 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: November 3, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 James W Goebel, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003711 Township Of Orion, 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: November 3, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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RECEIVED SEP 10 2025 grmon, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS GOVERNOR LANSING MARI ON | BROWN DEA IOI v PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I Last Name/Company Name James w Goebel Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1077 Ridgeview Circle | City or Town State ZiP Code oo | Lake Orion, MI 8362 Telephone Number 734-347-6037 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jameswgoebel@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name [wi I Last Name No attorney | Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) i state 21P Code I City or Town Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Subject Property information oo How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcels are you Yes* [J] No™ [J] NA appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels 1 0 5 **f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property's address] 1077 Ridgeview, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Parcel Identification Number(s): . oo lot #17
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN. DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal When they built this sub in 1989, they installed a sewer system for alt to take pe fab run-off water and snow. Phase | paid the bills and were reimbursed by phase OO when il was built When the new builder and developer died, new owners developed Phase Ill. Alt 3 phases used the same sewer system that drains to run-off 1 or run-off 2. Phase 3 contended they did use our sewer system and so | copied maps for all 3 phases. It showed in fact that it provides a system for all of us. They agreed and paid all their back dues. All 3 phases have copies. The map in the paper appeared to show all of our 216 lots paying, so | went to the Orion Twp offices and asked if it applied to all of us. She said yes. | missed the hearing meeting because of another appointment. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roli? [MR] Yes No if Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? August 18, 2025. "| had another obligation that same night. Fee Information: A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 7 Signature Requires 9) NN f7 ) « ya), mel Attorney/Authorized eo FT or AA f 1 ; ist a od
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— — oS - RAS hd METROPLEX #1 48 James Goebel 1677 Ridgeview Cir, 6SEP2025 PM4 L T7775 p ve 7 of Lisencin, $2 / y. ’ rs ay Tak 4 [Key fii HO po 30832 — # Lan/smq, ME 48709 4BSNS-TTIRI2 eR TE TE AR FR LER A ET
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