Joseph R Trolz, Petitioner V Township Of Leoni, 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

Joseph R Trolz, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-004088

Township Of Leoni,

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, however, as required by MCL 205.735a. 

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:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: April 11, 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

Joseph R Trolz, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-004088

Township Of Leoni,

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, however, as required by MCL 205.735a. 

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:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: April 11, 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

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MTT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

RECEIVED 

JAN 

1 4 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

EAST 

MTT DOCKET NO. 200088 

default. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279(4), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. the special 

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

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government: 

Township of Leoni 

First Name 

Guy 

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

I. 

M.L 

Last Name 

T 

Conti 

Firm Name (if any) ContiLegal 

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

28475 Greenfield Rd Ste 113 #7372 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Southfield 

Mi 

48076 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

888-489-3232 

734-418-1465 

gconti@contilegal.com 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

000-09-25-101-001-00, 000-09-24-300-002-00 

Myes 

Ono 

[Ona 

If multiple parcels are being appealed are they contiguous or adjoining? 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

Township of Leoni 

County 

Jackson

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

Petitioner's appeal is premature.- 

It was filed on or about 10/06/2024 but the roll was 

approved on 11/12/2024. See MCL 211.746, "any person having an interest in the 

real property may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax 

tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that 

special assessment was protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming 

1 

the roll." 

] 

Moreover, no protest was made at the hearing held on 11/12/2024. 

Section §: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roli? [_] Yes 

[No 

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

11/12/2024 

How many years Is the special assessment being levied? 

What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied 

{per parcel)? 

5, 

5 

$2259.75 

: 

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

3 

MCL 41.721 et seq. 

i 

; 

Signature _+gequired 

Vy] 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

. 

. 

IsiGuy T Conti 

Muu TOA

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Goose Lake Aquatic Weed Control 

Special Assessment District 

TOWNSHIP OF LEONI 

COUNTY OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN 

Ata regular meeting of the Township Board of the 

Township of Leoni, held in the Township 

Hall, 913 Fifth St., Michigan Center, Michigan, on the 12th day of November, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. 

PRESENT: 

Members: 

ABSENT: 

Members: 

The following resolution was offered by Member Clerk Norris and supported by Member 

Trustee Kunde 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 

CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; LIEN; 

PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

WHEREAS, the Township Board, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 

1954, as amended (“Act 188”), has resolved its intent to make public improvements consisting of the 

eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants in Goose Lake (the “Improvements”); and 

WHEREAS, after notice duly given by publication on September 17, 2024, and October 22, 

2024, in the Exponent and by first class mail on or before September 15, 2024, pursuant to Act 188, 

the Township Board held a public hearing to consider a proposed special assessment roll for the 

Goose Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District (the “District” and objections thereto for 

said Improvements, on November 12, 2024 at the Township Hall in the Township; and 

WHEREAS, after hearing all persons interested therein, giving due consideration to all 

written objections to said special assessment roll filed with the Township Clerk, and after reviewing

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“No Revisions” 

; and 

WHEREAS, the Township Board has deemed said special assessment roll, as so amended, to 

be fair, just, and equitable, and that each of the assessments contained therein is relative to the 

benefits to be derived by the parcel of land assessed. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 

L 

The special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor and reported to the 

Township Board, in the amount of $92,649.56 for the five-year term of the District, a copy of which 

roll is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby confirmed and shall be known and designated for the 

District as Special Assessment Roll No, 

1 (the “Roll”). 

2, 

The Township Clerk shall endorse on the Roll the date of this meeting as the date of 

confirmation of said Roll. 

3. 

The Roll shall be divided into annual installments, the first of which installments shall 

be billed on the winter tax bill on or around December 1, 2024, and due and payable on or before 

February 14,2025, and all subsequent installments shall be billed on or around December | and due 

and payable on or before February 14 of each year thereafter; provided, however, that in accordance 

with that certain resolution adopted on September 10, 2024, by the Township Board, the amount to 

be assessed to each parcel shall be subject to a periodic redetermination and adjustment by resolution 

of the Township Board on or before September 30 based upon (1) the approximate or actual cost of 

the Improvements for that year, and (2) the amount of unexpended funds, including surplus special 

assessments from the previous year. 

If there are surplus special assessment collections during the 

term of the District, the Township Board may determine to use the surplus funds to pay the cost of

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assessing properties within the

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ther

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© 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

Le reVED 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-004088 

default. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279(4), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. the special 

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

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government: 

Township of Leoni 

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

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name 

Guy 

T 

Conti 

Firm Name (if any) 

. 

"ContiLegal 

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

28475 Greenfield Rd Ste 113 #7372 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Southfield 

Mi 

48076 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

888-489-3232 

734-418-1465 

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

geonti@contilegal.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

000-09-25-101-001-00, 000-09-24-300-002-00 

If multiple parcels are being appealed are they contiguous or adjoining? 

Byes 

[Ino 

[Nm 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

Township of Leoni 

Jackson

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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 

Petitioner's appeal is premature. 

It was filed on or about 10/06/2024 but the roll was 

approved on 10/12/2024. See MCL 211.746, "any person having an interest in the real 

property may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax tribunal 

within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special 

assessment was protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the roll.” 

Moreover, no protest was made at the hearing held on 10/12/2024. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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

[Wj] No 

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

10/12/2024 

How many years is the special assessment being levied? 

What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied 

(per parcel)? 

5 

$2259.75 

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

MCL 41.721 et seq. 

Signature *required 

Nd 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

P 

€ 

. 

/siGuy T Conti 

Hu TOL

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Goose Lake Aquatic Weed Control 

Special Assessment District 

TOWNSHIP OF LEONI 

COUNTY OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN 

Ata 

regular meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Leoni, held in the Township 

Hall, 913 Fifth St., Michigan Center, Michigan, on the 12th day of November, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. 

PRESENT: 

Members: 

ABSENT: 

Members: 

The following resolution was offered by Member Clerk Norris and supported by Member 

Trustee 

| (inch 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 

CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; LIEN; 

PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

WHEREAS, the Township Board, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 

1954, as amended (“Act 188”), has resolved its intent to make public improvements consisting of the 

eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants in Goose Lake (the “Improvements”); and 

WHEREAS, after notice duly given by publication on September 17, 2024, and October 22, 

2024, in the Exponent and by first class mail on or before September 15, 2024, pursuant to Act 1 88, 

the Township Board held a public hearing to consider a proposed special assessment roll for the 

Goose Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District (the “District”) and objections thereto for 

said Improvements, on November 12, 2024 at the Township Hall in the Township; and 

WHEREAS, after hearing all persons interested therein, giving due consideration to all 

written objections to said special assessment roll filed with the Township Clerk, and after reviewing

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“No Revisions” 

; and 

WHEREAS, the Township Board has deemed said special assessment roll, as so amended, to 

be fair, just, and equitable, and that each of the assessments contained therein is relative to the 

benefits to be derived by the parcel of land assessed. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 

1. 

The special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor and reported to the 

Township Board, in the amount of $92,649.56 for the five-year term of the District, a copy of which 

roll is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby confirmed and shall be known and designated for the 

District as Special Assessment Roll No. 

1 (the “Roll”). 

2. 

The Township Clerk shall endorse on the Roll the date of this meeting as the date of 

confirmation of said Roll. 

3. 

The Roll shall be divided into annual installments, the first of which installments shall 

be billed on the winter tax bill on or around December 1, 2024, and due and payable on or before 

February 14,2025, and all subsequent installments shall be billed on or around December | and due 

and payable on or before February 14 of each year thereafter; provided, however, that in accordance 

with that certain resolution adopted on September 10, 2024, by the Township Board, the amount to 

be assessed to each parcel shall be subject to a periodic redetermination and adjustment by resolution 

of the Township Board on or before September 30 based upon (1) the approximate or actual cost of 

the Improvements for that year, and (2) the amount of unexpended funds, including surplus special 

assessments from the previous year. 

If there are surplus special assessment collections during the

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assessing properties within the District for a future installment in years following or (b) constitute a 

waiver of the Township's right to levy future

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thereto and

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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

Joseph R Trolz,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-004088

Township Of Leoni,

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.

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.

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If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: January 9, 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 provide 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

Joseph R Trolz,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-004088

Township Of Leoni,

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.

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

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Brandon M. Biggs, Esquire 

Shareholder 

BBiggs@BiggsGunst.com 

3830 Packard Road, Suite 240 

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 

Telephone: 734-263-2320 

Facsimile: 734-263-2323 

www.BiggsGunst.com 

ATTORNEYS 

AT 

LAW 

October 31, 2024 

RECEIVED 

VIA: 

USPS First Class Mail 

NOV 07 2024 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

MICHIG 

PO Box 30232 

GAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Re: 

Joseph R. Trolz, Property Tax Appeal Petition Form Special Assessment 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

Enclosed please find the original completed Property Tax Appeal Petition Form Special 

Assessment and supporting documentation completed and signed by Joseph Trolz for his parcels 

as well as a copy. Please file the original and return a stamped “filed” copy in the enclosed self- 

addressed envelope. Also enclosed please find Check No. 0660 in the amount of $100.00 for the 

filing fee. 

Should you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate our 

office. You prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

BIGGS, &GUNST P.C. 

/ 

randon M. Biggs 

Enclosures 

CC: Joseph Trolz w/ enclosures

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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 PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

First Name 0S Ep H 

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Mailing Address (No., Street,'P.0. Box or Rural Route) 

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City or Town 

State 

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ZIP Code 

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s17- 937-79 ©9 

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

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

Erodes 

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Address (N6{} Street, P.O. Boxgr 

Rural Route) 

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Telephone Number 

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JY- 03-2370 

SU - 63-03 

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

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"Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

if 

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

parcels are you 

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appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

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A 

**If 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] 

2881 N. Prtge. 

Re JAckso~ Pi. 7920 \

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

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Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment rol? Yes 

OJ No 

If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

Fuesday 

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IfNo, explain: 

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Fee Information: 

A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 

Signature 

*required 

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Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized on 

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RE 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

MULTIPLE PARCEL ATTACHMENT TO PETITION FORM 

VALUATION APPEAL 

Petitioner's Contact Information: 

First Name/Company Name 

Va 

Last Name 

JO3£0l 

Troll 2. 

Valuation Information: 

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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

Joseph R Trolz,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-004088

Township Of Leoni,

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 279. 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 13, 2024

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 provide 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

Joseph R Trolz,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-004088

Township Of Leoni,

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 279. 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 13, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Brandon M. Biggs, Esquire 

Shareholder 

BBiggs@BiggsGunst.com 

3830 Packard Road, Suite 240 

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 

Telephone: 734-263-2320 

Facsimile: 734-263-2323 

www.BiggsGunst.com 

ATTORNEYS 

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LAW 

October 31, 2024 

RECEIVED 

VIA: 

USPS First Class Mail 

NOV 07 2024 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

MICHIG 

PO Box 30232 

GAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Re: 

Joseph R. Trolz, Property Tax Appeal Petition Form Special Assessment 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

Enclosed please find the original completed Property Tax Appeal Petition Form Special 

Assessment and supporting documentation completed and signed by Joseph Trolz for his parcels 

as well as a copy. Please file the original and return a stamped “filed” copy in the enclosed self- 

addressed envelope. Also enclosed please find Check No. 0660 in the amount of $100.00 for the 

filing fee. 

Should you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate our 

office. You prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

BIGGS, &GUNST P.C. 

/ 

randon M. Biggs 

Enclosures 

CC: Joseph Trolz w/ enclosures

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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 PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

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Mailing Address (No., Street,'P.0. Box or Rural Route) 

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

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

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

2881 N. Prtge. 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

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Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment rol? Yes 

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If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

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Fee Information: 

A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

MULTIPLE PARCEL ATTACHMENT TO PETITION FORM 

VALUATION APPEAL 

Petitioner's Contact Information: 

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Valuation Information: 

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Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 

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

Divide the fair market value by 2 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 

If your contention of Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value here. 

Valuation Information: 

Parcel Number: O06 ~O9- 2H 

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Classification of Property: 

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Residential 

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