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Jeffrey Kovacik Petitioner V Township Of Harrison Respondent

Petitioner
Jeffrey Kovacik
Respondent
Township Of Harrison

Case overview

Docket number
26-000850-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Macomb
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
10Notice of No ActionNot recordedNot recorded09/23/2026Not recordedDownload
9Notice of FilingNot recordedNot recorded09/23/2026Not recordedDownload
8Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded09/02/2026Not recordedDownload
7Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.RESPNot recorded09/18/2026Not recordedDownload
6A response to motion was filed.RESPNot recorded09/18/2026Not recordedDownload
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5Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.PETNot recorded09/02/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Motion for Default was received.PETNot recorded09/02/2026$0.00Download
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3Petition has been verifiedPET108/01/2026Not recordedDownload
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2Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded08/01/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/11/2026$100.00Download
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Documents

Notice_of_No_Action_-_General.2026-09-23_09-04-41.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

Jeffrey Kovacik, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000850

Township Of Harrison,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and 

finds that:

Petitioner has filed a Motion for Default with no filing fee. You were, however, required 

to pay a fee for the filing of the motion. 

If you want the Tribunal to take action on the motion, you are required to pay the $25.00 

filing fee due and submit documentation indicating that the opposing party has been 

notified of that payment within 14 days.

If the required filing fee is not paid and/or the required notice is not submitted within 14 

days, you will be required to refile the motion with the full filing fee. The refiled motion 

will be considered filed as of the date of the refiling. Unfortunately, the payment may 

not be made via e-filing; the fee, paid by check or money order, must be sent by mail or 

designated delivery service.

Entered: September 23, 2026

By: Tribunal Clerk

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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MTT Docket No. 26-000850

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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

Jeffrey Kovacik, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000850

Township Of Harrison,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and 

finds that:

Petitioner has filed a Motion for Default with no filing fee. You were, however, required 

to pay a fee for the filing of the motion. 

If

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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

Jeffrey Kovacik,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000850

Township Of Harrison,

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

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MTT

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RECEIVED 

SEP 02 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000850-TT 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule {TTR} 281, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., resolution 

confirming the special assessment roi) with this answer. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in defauit. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact information 

Unit of Government: 

Charter Township of Harrison 

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

First Name 

["EN 

Last Name 

Rosemary 

Davis 

rene 

®™ irk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti, PLC 

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

19500 Hall Rd #100 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

Clinton Twp 

M 

we 

Telephone Number (586) 41 2-4900 

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

rdavis@kirkhuthlaw.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

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

separate sheet if necessary. 

[v4] Yes 

(ml) No 

Oa 

Not Applicable 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

17-12-22-103-021; 17-12-22-103-020 

Classification of Property: 

Real] 

Personal [1 (check one) 

Agricultural [3 

Commercial 

[J] 

Industriai[l}] 

Residential 

[J] 

 Timber-Cutover [1 

Developmental 

[J 

Utility 

[J (check one)

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

Please see attached answer. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? [¥4] Yes 

[Ine 

What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

April 13, 2026 (Ultimately Confirmed on May 26, 2026) 

How many years is the special assessment being levied? 

What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied 

(per parcel)? 

10 

$10,500.37 

What is the basis for the special assessment? Identify the applicable statutory provision. 

Public Act 188 of 1954, MCL 41.721 et seq. 

Signature *required 

Respondent or

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STATE OF

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POS of Resp to Mot for Default 9.18.26.pdfRead complete document text →
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Loy, 

bes 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

Jeffrey Kovacik 

i 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000850-TT 

Township of Harrison 

’ 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Carol Wilson 

states that on September 18, 2026 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Response to Pet. Motion for Default 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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

Jeffrey Kovacik 

38886 Pardee St. 

Harrison Township, MI 48045 

Cont Wh 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

Carol Wilson

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KIRK , HUTH , LANGE & BADALAMENTI , P . L . C . 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

JEFFREY KOVACIK, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

-vs- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No: 26-000850-TT 

 

TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON, 

 

 

Respondent. 

_____________________________________________________________________/ 

JEFFREY KOVACIK 

Petitioner 

38886 Pardee Street 

Harrison Township, MI 48045 

(616) 401-1833 

kovakservices@gmail.com 

 

KIRK, HUTH, LANGE & BADALAMENTI, PLC 

ROBERT S. HUTH, JR. (P42531) 

ROSEMARY DAVIS (P47336) 

Attorneys for Respondent 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 100 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

(586) 412-4900 

rdavis@kirkhuthlaw.com 

_____________________________________________________________________/ 

 

RESPONDENT, TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON’S, RESPONSE TO PETITIONER, 

JEFFREY KOVACIK’S MOTION FOR DEFAULT 

 

NOW COMES, the Township of Harrison (“Respondent”), by and through its attorneys, 

KIRK, HUTH, LANGE & BADALAMENTI, PLC, and for its Response to Petitioner’s Motion 

for Default, states as follows: 

I. 

DEFAULT IS UNWARRANTED BECAUSE RESPONDENT MAILED ITS 

ANSWER ON AUGUST 27, 2026, CURING ANY POTENTIAL DEFICIENCY 

 

Petitioner requests to hold Respondent in default for allegedly failing to file a timely 

answer. Under TTR 281(1) (R 792.10281), an answer must be filed within 28 days after the 

Tribunal serves the Notice of Docket Number on the respondent. TTR 205(1) (R 792.10205) 

excludes the first day when calculating that period and includes the last day unless it falls on a

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KIRK , HUTH , LANGE & BADALAMENTI , P . L . C . 

Saturday, Sunday, or state legal holiday, in which case the deadline continues through the next 

day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or state legal holiday. 

 

For mailed submissions, TTR 225(5) (R 792.10225) provides that the filing date is the 

date shown by the United States Postal Service postmark. If the envelope does not bear a legible 

postmark, the submission is considered filed when received. Importantly, an untimely answer 

does not automatically result in default. TTR 281(1) (R 792.10281) provides that an untimely 

answer “may result” in the respondent being held in default. Moreover, TTR 281(1) cites TTR 

237 (R 792.10237) concerning defaults. Per TTR 237(1), a party held in default must cure the 

default as directed by the

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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: 26-000850

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Response to Motion

Attachment File Name: Response to Petit Mot for Default

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: POS of Resp to Mot for Default 9.18.26

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

Petitioner: Jeffrey Kovacik

V.

Respondent: Charter Township of Harrison

MTT Docket No: 26-000850-TT

PROOF OF SERVICE

I, Jeffrey Kovacik, certify that on September 2, 2026, I served a copy of the Motion for

Default upon the Respondent's representative in this matter by:

[X] First-Class Mail, by placing the document in a sealed envelope with first-class postage

fully prepaid and depositing it in a United States post office mailbox addressed to:

Charter Township of Harrison

Attn: Township Clerk/ Legal Counsel

38151 L'Anse Creuse St.

Harrison Township, MI 48045

[] Electronic Service (Email), by transmitting the document digitally to the following verified

email address of the Respondent: [Insert Township Clerk or Attorney Email Address if

serving via email]

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I declare under the penalties of perjury that the statements above are true to the best of my

information, knowledge, and belief.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeffrey Kovacik

38886 Pardee St., Harrison Twp., MI. 48045

616-401-1833

kovakservices@gmail.com

Date: September 2, 2026

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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: 26-000850

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: Michigan Tax Tribunal Proof of Service Doc. 26-000850-TT (1)

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Michigan Tax Tribunal/ Small Claims Division

Petitioner: Jeffrey Kovacik

V.

Respondent: Charter Township of Harrison

MTT Docket no. 26-000850-TT

MOTION FOR DEFAULT

Now comes the Petitioner, Jeffrey Kovacik, and requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal

enter an Order of Default against the Respondent, Charter Township of Harrison, pursuant

to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 792.10247, for the following reasons:

The Petitioner timely filed a Small Claims Petition challenging the Special Assessment

District (SAD No. 231) on 08/01/2026

The Respondent, Charter Township of Harrison, was properly served with a copy of the

Petition.

Pursuant to Tribunal rules, the Respondent was required to file and serve a formal Answer

to the Petition within 28 days of being served.

As of the date of this filing, more than 28 days have elapsed since service was completed,

and the Respondent has failed to file an Answer or otherwise defend this action.

Wherefore, the Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal find the

Respondent in default, enter an Order of Default against the Charter Township of Harrison,

and schedule a default hearing to grant the relief requested in the Petition.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeffrey Kovacik

38886 Pardee St., Harrison Twp., MI. 48045

616-401-1833

kovakservices@gmail.com

Date: September 2, 2026

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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: 26-000850

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Motion for Default

Attachment File Name: Michigan Tax Tribunal Motion for Default Docket 26-000850-TT

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BY 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

TO THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 

Parcels 12-15-377-001 through 12-15-377-010, 12-15-377-015 through 12-15-377-017, 12-15-377-032, 12-15-377-034, 12-15- 

377-036 through 12-15-377-038, 12-15-377-20 through 12-15-377-031, 12-15-378-001 through 12-15-378-016, 12-15-378- 

019 through 12-15-378-023, 12-15-378-026 through 12-15-378-037, 12-15-378-041 through 12-15-378-045, 12-22-103-035, 

12-22-103-001 through 12-22-103-003, 12-22-103-006 through 12-22-103-016, 12-22-103-36, 12-22-103-019 through 12-22- 

103-021, 12-22-103-034, 12-22-103-024 through 

12-22-103-033, 12-22-126-001 through 12-22-126-003, 12-22-126-006 

through 12-22-126-029, 12-22-126-031 and 12-22-126-032, 12-22-176-005, 12-22-176-009 and 12-22-176-010 of the St. Clair 

Haven Subdivision, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plats, 

Macomb County Records. 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Harrison has tentatively declared its intention to 

make the following described improvement: 

The proposed project consists of removing an average of 2 to 3-feet of organic sediment from lake canals that measures 

4,860 linear feet long. Lots that host dredging equipment or pipeline access to sediment bag location at Aune Park will not 

be charged for the cost of work. Lots that host sediment bags will not be charged for the cost of the work. 

Estimated total project cost to residents is $1,333,547.03 or the cost per lot $10,179.75 per lot (131) and annual estimated payment 

$1,318.32. 

Final assessed cost is based on actual construction and miscellaneous costs. An estimation of assessed cost will be available at the 

first public hearing. 

and has tentatively designated the special assessment district against which the cost of said improvement is to be assessed, as 

consisting of all the lots and parcels of land set forth above. 

Plans and estimates of cost have been prepared and are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board shall meet on, Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Rosso Hall, 38255 

L’Anse Creuse, Harrison Township, MI 48045 for the purpose of determining the necessity of the project, and for hearing of 

objections to the petition, to the

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Charter Township of Harrison 

Township Clerk’s Office and Board of Trustees 

 

38151 L'Anse Creuse 

Harrison Township, MI 48045 

 

 

Formal Letter of Protest II 

RE: Written objection to proposed Huron Pointe canal dredging Special Assessment District 

(SAD). 

Hearing Date: April 13th, 2026 

 

04/13/2026 

 

Property Owner(s): Jeffrey J. Kovacik & Cindy L. Kovacik 

Property Owner(s) Address: 38886 Pardee Street Harrison Twp., MI. 48045 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 17-12-22-103-020 & 17-12-22-103-021 

Dear City Clerk Adam Wit and Township Board of Trustees, 

 

As the record owners of the properties listed above, we are writing to formally lodge a written 

protest of objection to the proposed Huron Pointe S.A.D. canal dredging project. 

 

We object to this assessment based on the following concerns and invalidity of the project: 

 

1. Note: The below Procedural Errors regarding an Invalid Petition was submitted during the 

first meeting in March. I am leaving this section in our letter of protest as we do not 

believe the board should have proceeded with township hearings without resorting back 

to the point of error in the procedure which would have been redoing the petition which 

did not have 51% of the lot votes at the time of the meeting. Instead, the board dropped 

(3) properties off the project and later informed me that (2) properties had combined lots 

and (3) properties, (in question of both owners having did not sign the petition) were a 

matter of a death of one of the owners. So, on the fly, it was determined the board could 

change the number of properties, the amount of property footage and the overall scope 

of the project. Following the prior errors, we are submitting new errors in the petition 

procedure that once again should result in the board tabling or not moving forward with 

this project until the errors are corrected.

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Prior errors from March 9th meeting: Procedural Errors / Invalid Petition: 

 

After reviewing the petition that was circulated to property owners, we are submitting an 

analysis of the petition, coupled with property canal frontage information which shows 

that the petition did not meet the criteria of achieving 51% of both property owners 

affected nor the 51% of canal frontage outlined and necessary to proceed with this S.A.D. 

approval. 

In addition, we are questioning the methods of the Township and the protocol

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Charter Township of Harrison 

Township Clerk’s Office and Board of Trustees 

 

38151 L'Anse Creuse 

Harrison Township, MI 48045 

 

 

Formal Letter of Protest 

RE: Written objection to proposed Huron Pointe canal dredging Special Assessment District 

(SAD). 

Hearing Date: March 9th, 2026 

 

03/06/2026 

 

Property Owner(s): Jeffrey J. Kovacik & Cindy L. Kovacik 

Property Owner(s) Address: 38886 Pardee Street Harrison Twp., MI. 48045 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 17-12-22-103-020 & 17-12-22-103-021 

Dear City Clerk Adam Wit and Township Board of Trustees, 

 

As the record owners of the properties listed above, we are writing to formally lodge a written 

protest of objection to the proposed Huron Pointe S.A.D. canal dredging project. 

 

We object to this assessment based on the following concerns and invalidity of the project: 

 

1. Procedural Errors / Invalid Petition: Aȅer reviewing the petition that was circulated to 

property owners, we are submitting an analysis of the petition, coupled with property 

canal frontage information which shows that the petition did not meet the criteria of 

achieving 51% of both property owners affected nor the 51% of canal frontage outlined 

and necessary to proceed with this S.A.D. approval. 

In addition, we are questioning the methods of the Township and the protocol that 

surrounds petitions for Special Assessment District projects. Nowhere in our research 

have we been able to find the length of time allotted to the parties conducting these 

petitions to complete the process. Our research has shown many surrounding Townships 

and Cities which typically allow a maximum of 30 days to complete said process. This 

particular petition has been circulating from October of 2025 through February of 2026. 

This in our opinion seems excessive and has created a concerning consequence as a 

result. We personally experienced and talked with other neighbors that had experienced 

the same, of petitioners that harassed and attempted to coerce property owners into 

signing the petition. On a personal level we were contacted via phone and in-person, 

more than half a dozen times asking us to sign. Despite our answer consistently being

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“No”. We were also told that if we did not sign the petition, it was likely that our vacant lot, 

that was proposed in the project, to be utilized for equipment storage and would not be 

assessed the project

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Dredge Project Property List

Parcel ID #

Property Owner(s)

Address

Postal code

Lot Size

Canal Frontage

Signed Petition

Notes

12-15-377-001

RAPP, KEVIN

Vacant Lot

48045

Single +

60'

Yes

12-15-377-002

MULDER, KENNETH

39488 E. ARCHER

48045

Single +

75'

Yes

12-15-377-003

MARSACK, KEN & 

JANICE

39482 ARCHER 

48045

Single +

75'

No

12-15-377-004

MARSACK, KEN & 

JANICE

Vacant Lot

48045

Single +

75'

No

12-15-377-005

KING. MATTHEW

39468 E. ARCHER 

48045

Dbl. 

108'

Yes

12-15-377-006

CLEMENS. 

CHRISTOFFER

39456 E. ARCHER

48045

Dbl. +

129'

No

12-15-377-007

VAN LUVEN. 

CHARLES

39450 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single +

78'

No

12-15-377-008

SALO. JEFF

39442 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

12-15-377-009

TANCES. ROXANNE

39438 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

12-15-377-010

NEIDELMAN. 

MICHAEL & SHEILA

39432 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-015

STIEBER. RICHARD 

& JEANNE

39380 E. ARCHER

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

12-15-377-016

DRELLICK. PETER 

& SUE

39364 E. ARCHER

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

 

12-15-377-017

RUMOHR. DAVID W 

& LESLIE-DALE

39352 ARCHER

48045

Dbl. 

99'

Yes*/ invalid

Does not have signature from all 

owners. Township Clerk later 

responded owner's spouse was 

deceased and they had proof of 

obituary. (No proof or timeframe of 

when this happened provided.)

12-15-377-032

WINKLER. MARK 

W.

39426 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-034

PAPSDORF. JOHN 

F.

39400 ARCHER E

48045

Dbl. 

99'

Yes

12-15-377-036

WINKLER. MARK & 

CARRIE

Vacant Lot

48045

Single 

42'

No

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Parcel ID #

Property Owner(s)

Address

Postal code

Lot Size

Canal Frontage

Signed Petition

Notes

12-15-377-037

HINEBAUGH. 

FREDERICK &

WIGGINS-

HINEBAUGH. 

SUZANNE

39406 E.ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-038

ELLISON. GEORGE 

& HEATHER

39340 E. ARCHER

48045

Single *

42'

No

Has adjacent vacant lot next door that 

is not listed in procject 12-15-377-

019. Township Clerk later responded 

the two lots were combined as one 

after petition. According to application 

to combine lots issued by the 

township, no combination of lots can 

be assessed as such until the 

following tax year. (No proof or 

timeframe of when this happened 

provided.)

12-15-377-020

 BECKETT. GENE A 

& SUSAN A

39316 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-021

SMIGIEL. JOHN G

39300 E. ARCHER

48045

Single +

75'

Yes

12-15-377-022

BOUTIN. DEREK

39282 E. ARCHER

48045

Single +

75'

Yes

12-15-377-023

BOZIMOWSKI. 

KAREN

39280 E. ARCHER

48045

Single

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ARCHER& 

LAKESHORE AND PARDEE CANALS

PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

FOR

ACCUMULATED

SEDIMENT

AND

AQUATIC

WEEDS

A PETITION

TO REMOVE

AN AVERAGE

OF 2 TO 3- FEET OF ORGANIC

SEDIMENT

FROM

LAKE CANALS

THAT MEASURES

4, 860 LINEAR FEET LONG IN THE DISTRICT.

TO THE

CHARTER

TOWNSHIP

OF HARRISON

BOARD

OF TRUSTEES, 

MACOMB

COUNTY,

MICHIGAN:

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the undersigned, 

being

record

owners

of at least fifty- one

percent(

51%)

of the total frontage on the

canals

in the

special

assessment

district

hereinafter

described, 

respectfully

petition

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Board, pursuant

to Act 188, Public Acts of Michigan

1954, as amended, to conduct canal improvements

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Theres a second owner on name on the properties we are petitioning. My wife 

Cindy L. Kovacik is the second owner. 

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Both owner’s of the properties agree the following and are providing signatures as 

verification: 

(1) If 

a document is required to be signed by these rules, the document must be 

signed by the filing party or, if the party is represented by an attorney or authorized 

representative, by the party or the party’s attorney or authorized representative. 

(2) The signature of a party, attorney, or authorized representative constitutes 

certification by the signer that all of the following apply: 

(a) The signer has read the document. 

(b) That to the best of the signer’s knowledge, information, and belief formed after 

reasonable inquiry, the document is well grounded in fact and is warranted by 

existing law or a good-faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of 

existing law. 

(c) The document is not interposed for any improper purpose, such as to harass or 

to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation. 

Signatures 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Individual 

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Jeffrey

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Kovacik

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

38886 Pardee Street

City or Town

Harrison Township

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48045

Telephone Number

(616)401-1833

E-mail Address

kovakservices@gmail.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

2

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.

 Yes

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

38886 Pardee Street

Harrison Twp.

Michigan

48045

Parcel Identification Number(s):

17-12-22-103-021 & 17-12-22-103-020

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Harrison (MACOMB)

County 

Macomb

 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. a copy of the resolution confirming the 

special assessment roll) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

RE: Written Reason for Appeal to proposed Huron Pointe canal dredging Special Assessment District (SAD). 

Hearing Date: April 13th, 2026

Property Owner(s): Jeffrey J. Kovacik & Cindy L. Kovacik 

Property Owner(s) Address: 38886 Pardee Street Harrison Twp., MI. 48045

Parcel Identification Number(s): 17-12-22-103-020 & 17-12-22-103-021

We object to this assessment based on the following concerns and invalidity of the project:

1.

Note: The below Procedural Errors regarding an Invalid Petition was submitted during the first meeting in March. I am leaving this section in our 

appeal as we do not believe the board should have proceeded with township hearings without resorting back to the point of error in the procedure which would 

have been redoing the petition which did not have 51% of the lot votes at the time of the meeting.

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STATE

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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

Jeffrey Kovacik,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000850

Township Of Harrison,

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: August 1, 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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Jeffrey Kovacik

38886 Pardee Street

Harrison Township , MI 48045

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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

Jeffrey Kovacik,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000850

Township Of Harrison,

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

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BY 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

TO THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 

Parcels 12-15-377-001 through 12-15-377-010, 12-15-377-015 through 12-15-377-017, 12-15-377-032, 12-15-377-034, 12-15- 

377-036 through 12-15-377-038, 12-15-377-20 through 12-15-377-031, 12-15-378-001 through 12-15-378-016, 12-15-378- 

019 through 12-15-378-023, 12-15-378-026 through 12-15-378-037, 12-15-378-041 through 12-15-378-045, 12-22-103-035, 

12-22-103-001 through 12-22-103-003, 12-22-103-006 through 12-22-103-016, 12-22-103-36, 12-22-103-019 through 12-22- 

103-021, 12-22-103-034, 12-22-103-024 through 

12-22-103-033, 12-22-126-001 through 12-22-126-003, 12-22-126-006 

through 12-22-126-029, 12-22-126-031 and 12-22-126-032, 12-22-176-005, 12-22-176-009 and 12-22-176-010 of the St. Clair 

Haven Subdivision, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plats, 

Macomb County Records. 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Harrison has tentatively declared its intention to 

make the following described improvement: 

The proposed project consists of removing an average of 2 to 3-feet of organic sediment from lake canals that measures 

4,860 linear feet long. Lots that host dredging equipment or pipeline access to sediment bag location at Aune Park will not 

be charged for the cost of work. Lots that host sediment bags will not be charged for the cost of the work. 

Estimated total project cost to residents is $1,333,547.03 or the cost per lot $10,179.75 per lot (131) and annual estimated payment 

$1,318.32. 

Final assessed cost is based on actual construction and miscellaneous costs. An estimation of assessed cost will be available at the 

first public hearing. 

and has tentatively designated the special assessment district against which the cost of said improvement is to be assessed, as 

consisting of all the lots and parcels of land set forth above. 

Plans and estimates of cost have been prepared and are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board shall meet on, Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Rosso Hall, 38255 

L’Anse Creuse, Harrison Township, MI 48045 for the purpose of determining the necessity of the project, and for hearing of 

objections to the petition, to the

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Charter Township of Harrison 

Township Clerk’s Office and Board of Trustees 

 

38151 L'Anse Creuse 

Harrison Township, MI 48045 

 

 

Formal Letter of Protest II 

RE: Written objection to proposed Huron Pointe canal dredging Special Assessment District 

(SAD). 

Hearing Date: April 13th, 2026 

 

04/13/2026 

 

Property Owner(s): Jeffrey J. Kovacik & Cindy L. Kovacik 

Property Owner(s) Address: 38886 Pardee Street Harrison Twp., MI. 48045 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 17-12-22-103-020 & 17-12-22-103-021 

Dear City Clerk Adam Wit and Township Board of Trustees, 

 

As the record owners of the properties listed above, we are writing to formally lodge a written 

protest of objection to the proposed Huron Pointe S.A.D. canal dredging project. 

 

We object to this assessment based on the following concerns and invalidity of the project: 

 

1. Note: The below Procedural Errors regarding an Invalid Petition was submitted during the 

first meeting in March. I am leaving this section in our letter of protest as we do not 

believe the board should have proceeded with township hearings without resorting back 

to the point of error in the procedure which would have been redoing the petition which 

did not have 51% of the lot votes at the time of the meeting. Instead, the board dropped 

(3) properties off the project and later informed me that (2) properties had combined lots 

and (3) properties, (in question of both owners having did not sign the petition) were a 

matter of a death of one of the owners. So, on the fly, it was determined the board could 

change the number of properties, the amount of property footage and the overall scope 

of the project. Following the prior errors, we are submitting new errors in the petition 

procedure that once again should result in the board tabling or not moving forward with 

this project until the errors are corrected.

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Prior errors from March 9th meeting: Procedural Errors / Invalid Petition: 

 

After reviewing the petition that was circulated to property owners, we are submitting an 

analysis of the petition, coupled with property canal frontage information which shows 

that the petition did not meet the criteria of achieving 51% of both property owners 

affected nor the 51% of canal frontage outlined and necessary to proceed with this S.A.D. 

approval. 

In addition, we are questioning the methods of the Township and the protocol

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Charter Township of Harrison 

Township Clerk’s Office and Board of Trustees 

 

38151 L'Anse Creuse 

Harrison Township, MI 48045 

 

 

Formal Letter of Protest 

RE: Written objection to proposed Huron Pointe canal dredging Special Assessment District 

(SAD). 

Hearing Date: March 9th, 2026 

 

03/06/2026 

 

Property Owner(s): Jeffrey J. Kovacik & Cindy L. Kovacik 

Property Owner(s) Address: 38886 Pardee Street Harrison Twp., MI. 48045 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 17-12-22-103-020 & 17-12-22-103-021 

Dear City Clerk Adam Wit and Township Board of Trustees, 

 

As the record owners of the properties listed above, we are writing to formally lodge a written 

protest of objection to the proposed Huron Pointe S.A.D. canal dredging project. 

 

We object to this assessment based on the following concerns and invalidity of the project: 

 

1. Procedural Errors / Invalid Petition: Aȅer reviewing the petition that was circulated to 

property owners, we are submitting an analysis of the petition, coupled with property 

canal frontage information which shows that the petition did not meet the criteria of 

achieving 51% of both property owners affected nor the 51% of canal frontage outlined 

and necessary to proceed with this S.A.D. approval. 

In addition, we are questioning the methods of the Township and the protocol that 

surrounds petitions for Special Assessment District projects. Nowhere in our research 

have we been able to find the length of time allotted to the parties conducting these 

petitions to complete the process. Our research has shown many surrounding Townships 

and Cities which typically allow a maximum of 30 days to complete said process. This 

particular petition has been circulating from October of 2025 through February of 2026. 

This in our opinion seems excessive and has created a concerning consequence as a 

result. We personally experienced and talked with other neighbors that had experienced 

the same, of petitioners that harassed and attempted to coerce property owners into 

signing the petition. On a personal level we were contacted via phone and in-person, 

more than half a dozen times asking us to sign. Despite our answer consistently being

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“No”. We were also told that if we did not sign the petition, it was likely that our vacant lot, 

that was proposed in the project, to be utilized for equipment storage and would not be 

assessed the project

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Dredge Project Property List

Parcel ID #

Property Owner(s)

Address

Postal code

Lot Size

Canal Frontage

Signed Petition

Notes

12-15-377-001

RAPP, KEVIN

Vacant Lot

48045

Single +

60'

Yes

12-15-377-002

MULDER, KENNETH

39488 E. ARCHER

48045

Single +

75'

Yes

12-15-377-003

MARSACK, KEN & 

JANICE

39482 ARCHER 

48045

Single +

75'

No

12-15-377-004

MARSACK, KEN & 

JANICE

Vacant Lot

48045

Single +

75'

No

12-15-377-005

KING. MATTHEW

39468 E. ARCHER 

48045

Dbl. 

108'

Yes

12-15-377-006

CLEMENS. 

CHRISTOFFER

39456 E. ARCHER

48045

Dbl. +

129'

No

12-15-377-007

VAN LUVEN. 

CHARLES

39450 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single +

78'

No

12-15-377-008

SALO. JEFF

39442 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

12-15-377-009

TANCES. ROXANNE

39438 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

12-15-377-010

NEIDELMAN. 

MICHAEL & SHEILA

39432 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-015

STIEBER. RICHARD 

& JEANNE

39380 E. ARCHER

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

12-15-377-016

DRELLICK. PETER 

& SUE

39364 E. ARCHER

48045

Single 

42'

Yes

 

12-15-377-017

RUMOHR. DAVID W 

& LESLIE-DALE

39352 ARCHER

48045

Dbl. 

99'

Yes*/ invalid

Does not have signature from all 

owners. Township Clerk later 

responded owner's spouse was 

deceased and they had proof of 

obituary. (No proof or timeframe of 

when this happened provided.)

12-15-377-032

WINKLER. MARK 

W.

39426 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-034

PAPSDORF. JOHN 

F.

39400 ARCHER E

48045

Dbl. 

99'

Yes

12-15-377-036

WINKLER. MARK & 

CARRIE

Vacant Lot

48045

Single 

42'

No

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Parcel ID #

Property Owner(s)

Address

Postal code

Lot Size

Canal Frontage

Signed Petition

Notes

12-15-377-037

HINEBAUGH. 

FREDERICK &

WIGGINS-

HINEBAUGH. 

SUZANNE

39406 E.ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-038

ELLISON. GEORGE 

& HEATHER

39340 E. ARCHER

48045

Single *

42'

No

Has adjacent vacant lot next door that 

is not listed in procject 12-15-377-

019. Township Clerk later responded 

the two lots were combined as one 

after petition. According to application 

to combine lots issued by the 

township, no combination of lots can 

be assessed as such until the 

following tax year. (No proof or 

timeframe of when this happened 

provided.)

12-15-377-020

 BECKETT. GENE A 

& SUSAN A

39316 E. ARCHER 

48045

Single 

42'

No

12-15-377-021

SMIGIEL. JOHN G

39300 E. ARCHER

48045

Single +

75'

Yes

12-15-377-022

BOUTIN. DEREK

39282 E. ARCHER

48045

Single +

75'

Yes

12-15-377-023

BOZIMOWSKI. 

KAREN

39280 E. ARCHER

48045

Single

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PARCEL

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ARCHER& 

LAKESHORE AND PARDEE CANALS

PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

FOR

ACCUMULATED

SEDIMENT

AND

AQUATIC

WEEDS

A PETITION

TO REMOVE

AN AVERAGE

OF 2 TO 3- FEET OF ORGANIC

SEDIMENT

FROM

LAKE CANALS

THAT MEASURES

4, 860 LINEAR FEET LONG IN THE DISTRICT.

TO THE

CHARTER

TOWNSHIP

OF HARRISON

BOARD

OF TRUSTEES, 

MACOMB

COUNTY,

MICHIGAN:

We,

the undersigned, 

being

record

owners

of at least fifty- one

percent(

51%)

of the total frontage on the

canals

in the

special

assessment

district

hereinafter

described, 

respectfully

petition

your

Honorable

Board, pursuant

to Act 188, Public Acts of Michigan

1954, as amended, to conduct canal improvements

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Theres a second owner on name on the properties we are petitioning. My wife 

Cindy L. Kovacik is the second owner. 

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Both owner’s of the properties agree the following and are providing signatures as 

verification: 

(1) If 

a document is required to be signed by these rules, the document must be 

signed by the filing party or, if the party is represented by an attorney or authorized 

representative, by the party or the party’s attorney or authorized representative. 

(2) The signature of a party, attorney, or authorized representative constitutes 

certification by the signer that all of the following apply: 

(a) The signer has read the document. 

(b) That to the best of the signer’s knowledge, information, and belief formed after 

reasonable inquiry, the document is well grounded in fact and is warranted by 

existing law or a good-faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of 

existing law. 

(c) The document is not interposed for any improper purpose, such as to harass or 

to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation. 

Signatures 

—~EFEREY fo Vid Cui 

= 

) 

Date 

_¢ s/h fez < 

CindY Fount £ 

(o. Ee 

Date_OS/It{ 

300. 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Individual 

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Jeffrey

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Kovacik

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

38886 Pardee Street

City or Town

Harrison Township

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48045

Telephone Number

(616)401-1833

E-mail Address

kovakservices@gmail.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

2

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.

 Yes

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

38886 Pardee Street

Harrison Twp.

Michigan

48045

Parcel Identification Number(s):

17-12-22-103-021 & 17-12-22-103-020

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Harrison (MACOMB)

County 

Macomb

 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. a copy of the resolution confirming the 

special assessment roll) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

RE: Written Reason for Appeal to proposed Huron Pointe canal dredging Special Assessment District (SAD). 

Hearing Date: April 13th, 2026

Property Owner(s): Jeffrey J. Kovacik & Cindy L. Kovacik 

Property Owner(s) Address: 38886 Pardee Street Harrison Twp., MI. 48045

Parcel Identification Number(s): 17-12-22-103-020 & 17-12-22-103-021

We object to this assessment based on the following concerns and invalidity of the project:

1.

Note: The below Procedural Errors regarding an Invalid Petition was submitted during the first meeting in March. I am leaving this section in our 

appeal as we do not believe the board should have proceeded with township hearings without resorting back to the point of error in the procedure which would 

have been redoing the petition which did not have 51% of the lot votes at the time of the meeting.

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STATE

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