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Michigan
Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner V Township Of Beaver, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Matthew Grzegorczyk
- Respondent
- Township Of Beaver
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002840-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Bay
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Order Granting Adjournment | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 18 | Motion to Adjourn was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/20/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 17 | Notice of Hearing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/19/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 16 | A hearing has been scheduled | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/19/2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 15 | Order Granting Adjournment | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/19/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 14 | Motion to Adjourn was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/15/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Notice of Hearing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | A hearing has been scheduled | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/15/2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 11 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/06/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Appearance | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Order Vacating | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/28/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
Adjournment_Grant.2026-10-21_11-39-11.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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ADJOURN The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that a hearing is scheduled to commence on December 28, 2026, a Motion to Adjourn that hearing has been filed, and Petitioner and Respondent has shown good cause to grant the adjournment. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Motion to Adjourn is GRANTED. The hearing will be rescheduled in the normal course of scheduling. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 21, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ADJOURN The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that a hearing is scheduled to commence on December 28, 2026, a Motion to Adjourn that hearing has been filed, and Petitioner and Respondent has shown good cause to grant the adjournment. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Motion to Adjourn is GRANTED. The hearing will be rescheduled in the normal course of scheduling. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 21, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION MATTHEW GRZEGORCZYK MTT Docket No. 25-002840-TT Petitioner, v BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Respondent. SHINNERS & COOK, P.C. By: Andrew J. Balzer (P82952) Attorneys for Petitioner 5195 Hampton Place Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-5000 abalzer@shinnerscook.com POZNAK DYER KANAR SCHEFSKY THOMPSON PLC By: Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Attorneys for Respondent 143 McDonald Street Midland, MI 48640 989-832-1770 athompson@midlandmilawyers.com STIPULATED MOTION TO ADJOURN HEARING NOW COMES Petitioner, Matthew Grzegorczyk, by and through his undersigned counsel, Andrew J. Balzer of Shinners & Cook, P.C., and hereby requests the Tribunal to Adjourn the Hearing scheduled in this matter for December 28, 2026, and as grounds therefor, states as follows: 1. The Tribunal issued a Notice of Telephone Hearing in this matter for November 16, 2026, at 1:45 p.m. 2. The Parties stipulated to a Motion to Adjourn said November 16, 2026, Hearing in an effort to allow the Parties to continue to pursue an amicable resolution of the matter. See Docket #14. 3. The Tribunal granted the stipulated Motion to Adjourn the November 16, 2026, Hearing. See Docket #15.
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2 4. As part of its normal course of scheduling, the Tribunal rescheduled the Hearing for this matter for December 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. See Docket #17. 5. Petitioner’s counsel has a pre-existing conflict with the Hearing scheduled for December 28, 2026, namely that Petitioner’s counsel will be out of the country on vacation. 6. Petitioner requests, and Respondent stipulates, that this Tribunal enter an Order Adjourning the Hearing scheduled for December 28, 2026, given Petitioner’s counsel’s conflict. 7. This is the second requested adjournment, and the granting of the requested adjournment will not unduly delay the resolution of this appeal. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Tribunal to enter an Order Adjourning the Hearing in this matter. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Andrew J. Balzer____________ Andrew J. Balzer (P82952) Shinners & Cook, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner 5195 Hampton Place Saginaw, Michigan 48604 989.799.5000 abalzer@shinnerscook.com APPROVED: /s/ Andrew C. Thompson October 20, 2026__________ Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Date Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson, PLC Attorneys for Respondent 143 McDonald Street Midland, Michigan 48640 989.831.1770 athompson@midlandmilawyers.com
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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: 25-002840 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Motion to Adjourn Attachment File Name: Second Stipulation To Adjourn Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are generally 30 minutes in length. HEARING DATE: December 28, 2026 HEARING TIME: 8:30 AM Eastern Time JOIN BY PHONE: 1-248-509-0316 ACCESS CODE: 888752493 This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a party or parties in default. This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন। .ﻫﺬﺍ ﻫﻮ ﻭﺛﻴﻘﺔ ﻗﺎﻧﻮﻧﻴﺔ ﻫﺎﻣﺔ ﻳﺮﺟﻰ ﻟﺪﻳﻚ ﺷﺨﺺ ﺗﺘﺮﺟﻢ ﺍﻟﻮﺛﻴﻘﺔ Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang dokumento.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Page 2 of 4 HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the Tribunal. REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative. WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness testimony. DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to both
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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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ADJOURN The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that a hearing is scheduled to commence on November 16, 2026, a Motion to Adjourn that hearing has been filed, and Petitioner and Respondent has shown good cause to grant the adjournment. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Motion to Adjourn is GRANTED. The hearing will be rescheduled in the normal course of scheduling. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 19, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ADJOURN The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that a hearing is scheduled to commence on November 16, 2026, a Motion to Adjourn that hearing has been filed, and Petitioner and Respondent has shown good cause to grant the adjournment. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Motion to Adjourn is GRANTED. The hearing will be rescheduled in the normal course of scheduling. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 19, 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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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION MATTHEW GRZEGORCZYK MTT Docket No. 25-002840-TT Petitioner, v BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Respondent. SHINNERS & COOK, P.C. By: Andrew J. Balzer (P82952) Attorneys for Petitioner 5195 Hampton Place Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-5000 abalzer@shinnerscook.com POZNAK DYER KANAR SCHEFSKY THOMPSON PLC By: Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Attorneys for Respondent 143 McDonald Street Midland, MI 48640 989-832-1770 athompson@midlandmilawyers.com STIPULATED MOTION TO ADJOURN HEARING NOW COMES Respondent, Township of Beaver, by and through its undersigned counsel, Andrew C. Thompson of Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC, and hereby requests the Tribunal to Adjourn the Hearing scheduled in this matter for November 16, 2026, and as grounds therefor, states as follows: 1. The Tribunal issued a Notice of Telephone Hearing in this matter for November 16, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. 2. Respondent requests that the Tribunal adjourn and reschedule the Hearing in this matter, and Petitioner, through counsel, stipulates to the same. 3. The requested adjournment would allow the Parties to continue settlement discussions. The Parties stipulate to this adjournment and ask the Tribunal to work with them to facilitate a possible resolution on the merits.
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2 4. The Parties, through counsel, have been in communication and are engaging in discussions, including potential settlement discussions. 5. As the requested adjournment will allow the Parties to prepare necessary evidence and could lead to an amicable resolution of the above captioned appeal, there is good cause to grant the adjournment. 6. This is the first requested adjournment and the granting of the requested adjournment will not unduly delay the resolution of this appeal. WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests this Honorable Tribunal to enter an Order Adjourning the Hearing in this matter. Date: October 15, 2026 Respectfully submitted, _/s/ Andrew C. Thompson___________________ Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC Attorney for Respondent 143 McDonald Street Midland, Michigan 48640 989.832.1770 APPROVED: /s/ Andrew J. Balzer October 15, 2026 Andrew J. Balzer (P82952) Date Shinners & Cook, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 5195 Hampton Place Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-5000 abalzer@shinnerscook.com
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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: 25-002840 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Motion to Adjourn Attachment File Name: Stipulation To Adjourn Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are generally 30 minutes in length. HEARING DATE: November 16, 2026 HEARING TIME: 1:45 PM Eastern Time JOIN BY PHONE: 1-248-509-0316 ACCESS CODE: 78158180 This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a party or parties in default. This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন। .ﻫﺬﺍ ﻫﻮ ﻭﺛﻴﻘﺔ ﻗﺎﻧﻮﻧﻴﺔ ﻫﺎﻣﺔ ﻳﺮﺟﻰ ﻟﺪﻳﻚ ﺷﺨﺺ ﺗﺘﺮﺟﻢ ﺍﻟﻮﺛﻴﻘﺔ Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang dokumento.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Page 2 of 4 HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the Tribunal. REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative. WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness testimony. DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to both
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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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, 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. Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by
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MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Page 2 of 8 submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. Alternate
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION MATTHEW GRZEGORCZYK, . MOAHR Docket No. 25-002840-TT Petitioner Vv. TOWNSHIP OF BEAVER, Respondent Shinners & Cook, P.C. Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC By: Andrew Balzer By: Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Attorneys for Petitioner Matthew Grzegorcyk Attorneys for Respondent Beaver Township 5195 Hampton Place 143 McDonald St. Saginaw, MI 48604 Midland, MI 48640 989-799-5000 989-832-1770 abalzer(@shinnerscook.com ihatonsiiodlie db PROOF OF SERVICE The Undersigned certifies that the Appearance of Andrew C. Thompson on behalf of Respondent, Beaver Township, Property Tax Appeal Answer Form, and this Proof of Service were served upon counsel of record by regular mail and by e-mail at the addresses disclosed on the pleadings on the date indicated below. Dated: October 6, 2025 PozNAK DYER KANAR SCHEFSKY THOMPSON, PLC = # Ye Fa | By: Audion C. Jhompson P67984 Attoreys for-Respondent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION MATTHEW GRZEGORCZYK, MOAHR Docket No. 25-002840-TT Petitioner v. TOWNSHIP OF BEAVER, Respondent Shinners & Cook, P.C. By: Andrew Balzer Attorneys for Petitioner Matthew Grzegorcyk 5195 Hampton Place Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-5000 abalzer@shinnerscook.com Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC By: Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Attorneys for Respondent Beaver Township 143 McDonald St. Midland, MI 48640 989-832-1770 athompson@pdkg.com APPEARANCE TO: THE CLERK OF THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL and MR. BALZER, NOW COMES ANDREW C. THOMPSON of POZNAK DYER KANAR SCHEFSKY THOMPSON PLC, Attorneys at Law, and on this date enters his appearance on behalf of the above-named Respondent Beaver Township, in the above-entitled matter. Dated: October 3, 2025 /s/ Andrew C. Thompson ANDREW C. THOMPSON (P67984) POZNAK DYER KANAR SCHEFSKY THOMPSON PLC Attorney for Respondent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002840 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Beaver (BAY) First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Andrew M.I. C. Last Name Thompson Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 143 McDonald Street City or Town Midland State Michigan ZIP Code 48640 Telephone Number 989-832-1770 Fax Number 989-832-6988 E-mail Address athompson@pdkg.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. N/A Section 4: Explain Your Answer to 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. Board of Review Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, 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 The subject property is accurately and lawfully assessed at no more than 50% of its True Cash Value as fo the applicable date of value. Respondent's assessment of the subject property was conducted lawfully pursuant to the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Petitioner's characterization of the assessment is contrary to law and refuted by documentary evidence. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN
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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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. ORDER VACATING DEFAULT ORDER The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the Tribunal entered an order on September 9, 2025, holding Petitioner in default. The Tribunal erred in the entry of that order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Default is VACATED. By _________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: September 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 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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. ORDER VACATING DEFAULT ORDER The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the Tribunal entered an order on September 9, 2025, holding Petitioner in default. The Tribunal erred in the entry of that order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Default is VACATED. By _________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: September 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 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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: September 9, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Page 2 of 4 A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of
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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 VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Matthew M.I. Last Name/Company Name Grzegorczyk Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1194 9 Mile Road City or Town Kawkawlin State Michigan ZIP Code 48631 Telephone Number 9895299203 Fax Number E-mail Address abalzer@shinnerscook.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Andrew M.I. Last Name Balzer Firm Name (if any) Shinners & Cook, P.C. Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5195 Hampton Place City or Town Saginaw State Michigan ZIP Code 48604 Telephone Number 989-799-5000 Fax Number E-mail Address abalzer@shinnerscook.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 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. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 1194 9 Mile Road
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Kawkawlin Michigan 48631 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Beaver (BAY) County Bay Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Petitioner alleges three separate issues. First, Respondent Beaver Township, based its assessment on the incorrect square footage amount. Respondent stated the home was 2,958 square feet when it is actually 2,400 square feet. Second, Respondent valued Petitioner's porch at $47,248. The porch adds some value to the property as a super adequate feature, but does not add the full cost of the improvement. Lastly, Petitioner's comparable neighbor's property, whose house was completed the same year as Petitioner's house, has a Taxable Value of $145,783 compared to Petitioner's Taxable Value of $234,872 for 2025. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional,
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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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, 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: September 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 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 Matthew Grzegorczyk, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002840 Township Of Beaver, 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: September 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MATTHEW GRZEGORCZYK, Petitioner, MOAHR Docket No.: 25-002840 Parcel No. 09-020-014-200-095-12 \ BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Respondent. SHINNERS & COOK, P.C. BY: THOMAS A. BASIL, JR. (P45120) ANDREW J. BALZER (P82952) Attorneys for Petitioner 5195 Hampton Place Saginaw, Michigan 48604-9576 Telephone: (989) 799-5000 abalzer@shinnerscook.com PROOF OF SERVICE I, PAMELA SUE SCHLAGEL, declare that I am employed in the County of Saginaw, State of Michigan; I am over the age of 18 and not a party to the within action; my business address is 5195 Hampton Place, Saginaw, Michigan, 48604, and that the following facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief: On July 28, 2025, the foregoing document(s) described as Property Tax Appeal Petition was served upon: Attn: Joan Fackler Via Certified Mail Beaver Township Assessor 1850 S Garfield Rd Auburn, MI 48611 Attn: Nick Tomezak Via Certified Mail Beaver Township Supervisor 1850 S Garfield Rd Auburn, MI 48611 Attn: Rachael A, Eubanks Via First Class Mail Michigan State Treasurer Michigan Department of Treasury Lansing, MI 48922
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Attn: Katie Zanotti Via First Class Mail Bay County Clerk Bay County Building 515 Center Ave., Suite 101 Bay City, M1 48708 Attn: Keegan Bengel Via First Class Mail Bay County Equalization Director Bay County Building 515 Center Ave., Suite 212 Bay City, MI 48708 Attn: Carrie Sepeda Via First Class Mail School Board of Education Secretary Bay City Public Schools 601 Blend St. Bay City, MI 48706 DY \ Dated: July 28, 2025 As o. Hos Setaa PAMELA SUE SCHLAGEL
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number 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 First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes* No** *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. **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] Taxing Authority (City or Township) County Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Matthew Grzegorczyk 1194 9 Mile Road Kawkawlin MI 48631 (989) 529-9203 abalzer@shinnerscook.com Andrew Balzer Saginaw MI 48604 (989) 799-5000 abalzer@shinnerscook.com 1194 9 Mile Road, Kawkawlin, Michigan 48631 Beaver Township Bay Shinners & Cook, P.C. 5195 Hampton Place 1
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Poverty Exemption Taxable Value Only (calculation) Disabled Veterans Exemption Uncapping of Taxable Value Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Classification Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: March July December If No, check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section
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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 VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Matthew M.I. Last Name/Company Name Grzegorczyk Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1194 9 Mile Road City or Town Kawkawlin State Michigan ZIP Code 48631 Telephone Number 9895299203 Fax Number E-mail Address abalzer@shinnerscook.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Andrew M.I. Last Name Balzer Firm Name (if any) Shinners & Cook, P.C. Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5195 Hampton Place City or Town Saginaw State Michigan ZIP Code 48604 Telephone Number 989-799-5000 Fax Number E-mail Address abalzer@shinnerscook.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 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. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 1194 9 Mile Road
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Kawkawlin Michigan 48631 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Beaver (BAY) County Bay Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Petitioner alleges three separate issues. First, Respondent Beaver Township, based its assessment on the incorrect square footage amount. Respondent stated the home was 2,958 square feet when it is actually 2,400 square feet. Second, Respondent valued Petitioner's porch at $47,248. The porch adds some value to the property as a super adequate feature, but does not add the full cost of the improvement. Lastly, Petitioner's comparable neighbor's property, whose house was completed the same year as Petitioner's house, has a Taxable Value of $145,783 compared to Petitioner's Taxable Value of $234,872 for 2025. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional,
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