Sharon M Wietecha, Petitioner V Township Of Hamburg, Respondent

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RECEIVED 

JAN 2 1 2026 

01/20/24 

Pils 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Sorat ingens 

: 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

N 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379 

Township of Hamburg 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

1. 

| wish this Tribunal to reconsider reopening my case 

= 

2. 

Good cause exists to grant reconsideration because: 

My computer was hacked late September and 

i lost a lot of information that was not 

recently saved. I'm still trying to retrieve as much as 

| can remember, this was very 

upsetting to me and my main focus. 

| apologize for missing the hearing it was not 

intentional as this is a very serious concern to me. 

| would really appreciate you 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to grant my request for reconsideration. 

Parfy/Representative (sign Le 

Sharon M Wietecha 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

1-16-2026 

3 lh ttm

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Ms. Sharon M. Wietecha 

PO Box 745 

Lakeland, M1 48143

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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 

Sharon M Wietecha, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379 

 

Hamburg Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Marcus L. Abood 

 

ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

 

On January 17, 2026, Petitioner filed a motion requesting that the Tribunal reconsider 

the Order of Dismissal entered in this case on January 8, 2026. In the motion, 

Petitioner states that their computer was hacked in late September and they lost a lot of 

information that was not recently saved. Petitioner is still trying to retrieve as much as 

they can remember; this was very upsetting to them and their main focus. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Petitioner failed 

to demonstrate a palpable error relative to the Order of Dismissal that misled the 

Tribunal and the parties and that would have resulted in a different disposition if the 

error was corrected.1 Dismissal was proper due to Petitioner’s failure to appear at the 

December 11, 2025 hearing and the default order that was subsequently entered on 

December 12, 2025. The hearing notice and default order were properly sent to 

Petitioner at their email address of record and Petitioner does not contend that it did not 

receive the hearing notice. It appears that Petitioner received the dismissal order given 

the timely filing of the instant motion requesting reconsideration of that order, which was 

sent to the same email address. Unfortunately, personal issues and disruptions do not 

constitute good cause for failing to properly prosecute an appeal or otherwise establish 

palpable error in the entry of the default and dismissal orders. Thus, there are no 

grounds for granting reconsideration or reinstating the case. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion for Reconsideration is DENIED. 

 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

APPEAL RIGHTS 

 

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a claim of appeal with 

the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final 

decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry 

 

1 See MCR 2.119(F)(3). A palpable error is one that is “easily perceptible, plain, obvious, readily visible, 

noticeable, patent, distinct, or manifest.” Luckow v Luckow, 291 Mich App 417, 426 (2011) (quotation 

marks and citation omitted).

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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. 

 

 

 

Entered: January 23, 2026 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

ejg/am 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

JAN 2 1 2026 

01/20/24 

Pils 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Sorat ingens 

: 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

N 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379 

Township of Hamburg 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

1. 

| wish this Tribunal to reconsider reopening my case 

= 

2. 

Good cause exists to grant reconsideration because: 

My computer was hacked late September and 

i lost a lot of information that was not 

recently saved. I'm still trying to retrieve as much as 

| can remember, this was very 

upsetting to me and my main focus. 

| apologize for missing the hearing it was not 

intentional as this is a very serious concern to me. 

| would really appreciate you 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to grant my request for reconsideration. 

Parfy/Representative (sign Le 

Sharon M Wietecha 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

1-16-2026 

3 lh ttm

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Ms. Sharon M. Wietecha 

PO Box 745 

Lakeland, M1 48143

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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

Sharon M Wietecha, 

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.24-003379

Township Of Hamburg,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in the above-captioned case and finds that 

Petitioner was placed in default on December 12, 2025, for failing to appear at a duly-

scheduled hearing. Even though Petitioner failed to comply with the order, the Tribunal 

must consider Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury1 prior to the dismissal of this case. In Grimm, 

the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal must consider 

before imposing the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are:

(1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of 

refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the 

opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) 

the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) 

attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better 

serve the interests of justice.2 

Petitioner’s failure to appear at the hearing and failure to comply with the Order of 

Default has established a history of deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful 

consideration to the factors involved and considering all options in determining what 

sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser 

sanction would not be appropriate. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case.

1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

2 Id. at 149.

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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 

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: January 8, 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.,

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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

Sharon M Wietecha,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 24-003379

Township Of Hamburg,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that Petitioner failed to appear 

for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for December 11, 2025. Thus, this case is 

subject to dismissal or a default hearing.1 Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of a 

default hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default and 

ordering an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the proceeding is 

appropriate.2 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the absent party is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall submit information and 

documentation as directed above. The response must be filed with the Tribunal and 

served on the opposing party or the opposing party’s authorized representative within 

14 days of entry of this order.3 

Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of this case or the scheduling of 

a default hearing, as provided by TTR 237.

By______________________________

Entered: December 12, 2025

 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

1 See TTR 247 & TTR 275.

2 See TTR 231 and See Grimm v Department of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

3 “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. 

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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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

Sharon M Wietecha,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 24-003379

Township Of Hamburg,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that Petitioner failed to appear 

for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for December 11, 2025. Thus, this case is 

subject to dismissal or a default hearing.4 Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of a 

default hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default and 

ordering an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the proceeding is 

appropriate.5 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the absent party is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall submit information and 

documentation as directed above. The response must be filed with the Tribunal and 

served on the opposing party or the opposing party’s authorized representative within 

14 days of entry of this order.6 

Failure

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November 20, 2025 

 

Re: 

Sharon M Wietecha v Hamburg Township 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379 

 

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam: 

 

 

This letter, and the documentation that follow, serve as Respondent’s evidence submission 

relative to the above noted small claims appeal. 

 

The Property at Issue 

 

The sole tax parcel at issue in this case, 15-28-201-044, contains a single family residence 

located at 10122 Margaret Drive, Hamburg Township (“Subject Property”). 1 The property is 

located at the end of a residential cul-de-sac and, on the eastern side of the property, has frontage 

on Bass Lake.2 The Subject Property and multiple other parcels in the area also have frontage on 

an L-shaped canal that feeds into Bass Lake.3 The subject’s frontage is on the south side of the 

parcel.4 Using Livingston County GIS the Subject Property appears to have roughly 115 feet of 

frontage on Bass Lake and 253 feet of frontage on the canal for a total frontage of 368.5 

 

The Special Assessment District 

 

On or around February 2024, Hamburg Township received a voter signed Petition 

requesting that the Township establish a “canal dredging special assessment district” to dredge the 

 

1 This is the tax parcel shown on the docket. The full tax parcel ID per BS&A is 4715-28-201-044. 

2 See aerial attached as exhibit 1. 

3 Id. 

4 Id. 

5 Square footage measured using GIS measurement tool and the record card attached as exhibit 5. 

HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

Attorneys at Law 

Laura M. Hallahan 

Seth A. O’Loughlin 

Kelsea M. Melcher 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 

phone (248) 731-3089 ◊ fax (248) 731-3086 

soloughlin@hallahanlaw.com 

direct: (248) 731-3090

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L-shaped canal between Margaret Drive and Kress Road.6 The proposed district would include a 

total of sixteen lots and contain every single parcel that had land frontage on the canal.7 Of the 

4.88 acres in the proposed district the owners of 4.18 acres, or 85.60% of the total, signed the 

petition requesting the Township enact the Special Assessment District (“SAD”).8 

A timeline of the SAD establishment is as follows: 

• On March 5, 2024 the Township adopted a resolution to proceed with the project and 

prepare an estimate of costs.9 A second resolution was adopted to schedule the first public 

hearing on the SAD for April 2, 2025 and send notice to all parcels in the proposed 

district;10 

• The cost estimate indicated that the total amount for dredging would be $113,810 or 

$7,113.12 per parcel.11 

• On March 20, 2024 notice was sent to all parcels in the proposed SAD as to a public hearing 

on the matter to occur on April 2, 2024;12 

• On March 26, 2024 Petitioner filed a letter protest regarding the proposed SAD;13 

• A hearing was held on April 2, 2024 and, at its April 16, 2024 meeting, the Township 

approved the SAD petition, estimate, the proposed roll, and directed that notice be issued 

of a second public hearing to hear additional protests, if any, and vote on the matter.14 

 

6 Exhibit 2 at pages 1-7. 

7 Id. at 7. 

8 Id. at 8. 

9 Id. at 14-16. 

10 Id. at 22-25. 

11 Id. at 20. 

12 Id. at 9. 

13 Id. at 26. 

14 Id. at 35-44.

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• On April 24, 2024 notice was sent to all parcels in the proposed SAD alerting them of a 

May 7, 2024 public hearing where the SAD would be voted on;15 

• Petitioner appeared and submitted a written protest at the May 7, 2024 hearing. Following 

public comment, the Township approved the SAD on the same day in the total of $113,810 

or $7,133.12 per parcel.16 

In short, the Township approved a dredging special assessment under the Township Public 

Improvement Act, MCL 41.721 et seq. Dredging is specifically identified as a permissible SAD 

purpose by MCL 41.722(1)(n)(“ The construction, improvement, and maintenance of a lake, pond, 

river, stream, lagoon, or other body of water or of an improvement to the body of water. This 

subdivision includes, but is not limited to, dredging.”) All statutory steps were followed and the 

SAD was legally established. 

The valuation component 

 

As to the issue of value, “a special assessment will be declared invalid only when the party 

challenging the assessment demonstrates that there is a substantial or unreasonable 

disproportionality between the amount assessed 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

Sharon M Wietecha,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 24-003379

Township Of Hamburg, 

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 11, 2025 

HEARING TIME:

9:45 AM EST

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

857254294 

 

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.

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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 the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year

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OCT 46 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379 

Re: Margaret Dr Area Canal Dredging Project 

Sharon Wietecha 

Petitioner

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October 18, 2024 

Re: Margaret Dr. Area Canal Dredging Project 

Explaination for the Reason for this Appeal 

As a homeowner, 

| have been a part of the Campbell Subdivision Association 

since 1977. 

Over the past several years our Association has had many meeting in reference 

to dredging the canal. This has been an ongoing problem for homeowners on 

the canal not being able to access the lake by boat because of the muck build 

up over time, 

The sole purpose of this project as it was explained to us, was to benefit the 

canal owners by doing the dredging. 

| was personally told at one of our 

meetings that 

| did not need to be involved because 

| am considered lakefront 

property, although 

| have property on the canal 

| do not need the canal to 

access the lake. My dock/boat are positioned in front of my house on the lake. 

| 

have not signed any petitions or agreements to this project. 

Taking all this into consideration, the non usage of the canal to access the lake, 

and the financial burden it would have on me as a retired single homeowner, I'm 

requesting to withdraw my name from this Special Assessment. 

‘More 

Sharon Wietecha 

Parcel# 15-28-201-044

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

517-749-0002 

First Name 

Ml 

Last NamelGompany Name 

Sharon 

M 

Wietecha 

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

P.O. Box 745 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lakeland 

MI 

[48143 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless 

swtecha@charter.net 

you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

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

First Name 

ME 

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 

If you are appealing more than one 

parcels are you 

vest 

[J no» 

[1] wa 

appealing? 

1 

“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-adjolning parcel or you will be defaulted. 

parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

Property Address (No., Street, City, 

10122 Margaret Dr 

ST, ZIP) 

Df multiple, list first property’s address) 

MARLON |, BROWN, DPA

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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 

The sole purpose of dredging the canal is so that those who live on the canal have 

access to the lake. 

I'm considered lake front property. Although 

| have property on the canal 

| do not use or 

need access of the canal to get onto the lake. 

My dock is on the lake and 

| have a paddleboat and a small fishing boat. The part of the 

canal that is being dredge is 18' from my seawall, and the problem isn't so much the 

canal but beyond the canal opening which go into the lake. 

Taking this into consideration, the non usage of the canal to access the lake and the 

financial burden it would have on me as a retired single person homeowner, I'm 

requesting to withdraw my name/property from this special Assessment. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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

Yes 

|] No 

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

March 19, 2024 

April 2, 2024 

May 7, 2024 

If No, explain; 

Fee Information: 

A fee of $100,00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal, 

Signature “required 

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Re: Margaret Dr Area ~ Canal Dredging Special Assessment District 

Dear Hamburg Township, 

I'm submitting this letter to the Township Board so that

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OCT 45 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379 

Re: Margaret Dr Area Canal Dredging Project 

Sharon Wietecha 

Petitioner

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October 18, 2024 

Re: Margaret Dr. Area Canal Dredging Project 

Explaination for the Reason for this Appeal 

As a homeowner, 

| have been a part of the Campbell Subdivision Association 

since 1977. 

Over the past several years our Association has had many meeting in reference 

to dredging the canal. This has been an ongoing problem for homeowners on 

the canal not being able to access the lake by boat because of the muck build 

up over time. 

The sole purpose of this project as it was explained to us, was to benefit the 

canal owners by doing the dredging. 

| was personally told at one of our 

meetings that 

| did not need to be involved because 

| am considered lakefront 

property, although 

| have property on the canal 

| do not need the canal to 

access the lake. My dock/boat are positioned in front of my house on the lake. 

| 

have not signed any petitions or agreements to this project. 

Taking all this into consideration, the non usage of the canal to access the lake, 

and the financial burden 

it would have on me as a retired single homeowner, I'm 

requesting to withdraw my name from this Special Assessment. 

More 

Sharon Wietecha 

Parcel# 15-28-201-044

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

— 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1; Petitioner's Contact Information 

517-749-0002 

First Name 

M.1, 

Last Name/Company Name 

Sharon 

M 

 IWietecha 

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

P.O. Box 745 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lakeland 

48143 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mall Address (do not enter unless 

switecha@charter.net 

you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

First Name 

Section 2; Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

M.f 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

2IP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Numbar 

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

Section 3: Subject Property information 

How many 

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

parceis are you | [7] yggr 

[7 Now 

NIA 

appealing? 

i 

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

*f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, 

10122 Margaret Dr 

ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, fist first property's address)

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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 

The sole purpose of dredging the canal is so that those who live on the canal have 

access to the lake. 

I'm considered lake front property. Although 

| have property on the canal 

| do not use or 

need access of the canal to get onto the lake. 

My dock is on the lake and 

| have a paddleboat and a small fishing boat. The part of the 

canal that is being dredge is 18' from my seawall, and the problem isn't so much the 

canal but beyond the canal opening which go into the lake. 

Taking this into consideration, the non usage of the canal to access the lake and the 

financial burden it would have on me as a retired single person homeowner, I'm 

requesting to withdraw my name/property from this special Assessment. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional issues 

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

[#4 

Yes 

[mm] No 

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

March 19, 2024 

April 2, 2024 

May 7, 2024 

If No, explain; 

Fee Information: 

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

Signature required 

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March 26, 2024 

Re: Margaret Dr Area - Canal Dredging Special Assessment District 

Dear Hamburg Township, 

I'm submitting this fetter to the Township Board so that

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RECEIVED 

OCT 102024 

HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

Attorneys at Law 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Laura M. Hallahan 

1750 5. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

soloughlin@hallahanlaw.com 

Seth A. O'Loughlin 

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 

direct: (248) 731-3090 

Kelsea M. Melcher 

phone (248) 731-3089 0 fax (248) 731-3086 

October 7, 2024 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

Re: 

Sharon Wietecha v Hamburg Township 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379 

Dear Sir/Madam: 

Enclosed please find Respondent’s Answer to Small Claims Petition and Proof of Service 

thereof relative to the above captioned appeal. 

: 

Very truly yours, 

/s/ Seth A. O'Loughlin 

Seth A. O’Loughlin 

SAO 

Enclosure

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PROOF OF MAILING 

On the date below 

I sent by first-class mail 

a copy of the foregoing and Respondent’s 

Answer to Petition to: 

Sharon Wietecha 

PO Box 745 

Lakeland, MI 48143 

I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge and 

belief. 

/s/ Seth A. O’Loughlin 

Dated: 

October 7, 2024 

Seth A. O'Loughlin

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24003379 

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 

default. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government: 

Hamburg Township 

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

1 

First Name 

[ZEN 

Last Name 

Laura 

M 

Hallahan 

Firm Name (if any) 

. 

"Hallahan & Associates, PC 

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

1750 S. Telegraph, Ste 202 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

Bloomfield Hilss 

MI 

48302 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

248-731-3090 

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

MTT@hallahantaw.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel identification Number(s): 

15-28-201-044 

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

ves 

[Jno 

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Taxing Authority {City or Township) 

County 

Hamburg Township 

Livingston

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The special assessment district was lawfully established and the amount allocated to the 

parcel at issue is appropriate and correct. 

While Petitioner did not appear at the special assessment hearing in person a letter 

appeal was filed on April 3, 2024. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner protest the speclal assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 4 Yes 

J No 

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

May 7, 2024 

How many years is the special assessment being levied? 

What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied 

{per parcel)? 

10 

$7,113.12 (plus interest) 

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

MCL 41.721 et seq. 

Signature 

*required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Seth A. O'Loughlin 

Isl

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Resolution #5 — Margaret Drive Area Canal Dredging Project 

TOWNSHIP OF HAMBURG 

At a special meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Hamburg, Livingston 

County, Michigan (the “Township™) held at the Hamburg Township Hall Meeting Room on 

Tuesday. May 7%, 2024, beginning at 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time, there were: 

PRESENT: 

Hohl, Dolan, Menzies, Hahn, Hughes. Michniewicz 

ABSENT: 

Negri 

The following preamble and resolution were offered by 

Hoh! 

and seconded 

by 

Hughes 

. 

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 

FOR THE MARGARET DRIVE AREA CANAL DREDGING PROJECT 

WHEREAS, the Township Board of Trustees (the “Township Board”) has determined 

that it is desirable to act favorably upon the request of the property owners to finance the 

completion of certain waterway improvements within the Township as described in Exhibit A 

(the “Project”);

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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

Sharon M Wietecha,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379

Township Of Hamburg,

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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MTT Docket No. 24-003379

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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: October 14, 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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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

Sharon M Wietecha,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379

Township Of Hamburg,

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

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MTT

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

RECEIVED 

MAY 80 2024 wh 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Sharon 

M 

Wietecha 

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

P.O. Box 745 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lakeland 

MI 

48143 

Telephone Number 

517-749-0002 

Fax Number 

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

swtecha@charter.net 

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 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[] No™ 

[] NA 

appealing? 

1 

*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]

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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 

The sole purpose of dredging the canal is so that those who live on the canal have 

access to the lake. 

I'm considered lake front property. Although 

| have property on the canal 

| do not use or 

need access of the canal to get onto the lake. 

My dock is on the lake and 

| have a paddleboat and a small fishing boat. The part of the 

canal that is being dredge is 18' from my seawall, and the problem isn't so much the 

canal but beyond the canal opening which go into the lake. 

Taking this into consideration, the non usage of the canal to access the lake and the 

financial burden 

it would have on me as a retired single person homeowner, I'm 

requesting to withdraw my name/property from this special Assessment. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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

Yes 

[ml] No 

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

March 19, 2024 

April 2, 2024 

May 7, 2024 

If No, explain: 

Fee Information: 

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

Signature “required 

Petitio| 

T,Attorney/Authorized rh 

ea 

At 

” 

ill 

WES 

on J (AL 

=/24/.

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March 26, 2024 

Re: Margaret Dr Area - Canal Dredging Special Assessment District 

Dear Hamburg Township, 

I'm submitting this letter to the Township Board so that 

| may submit my 

appeal to the MTT with my right to remove my support from this project. 

| attended all the meetings and my undestanding of dredging the canal 

was the sole purpose for those who live on the canal to have access to the 

lake. 

| do not live on the canal, 

| live on the lake as my property is considered 

lakefront, although 

| do have some property that runs along the canal. 

| do not 

have a need of the canal to get onto the lake by boat or use the canal for 

docking my boat. 

At our last association meeting it was pointed out to me that my property 

was determined lakefront and that 

| would not be comsidered to be part of the 

canal dredging process, so therefore, taking this all into consideration, 

| would 

like to remove myself from this project. 

Sincerely, 

7) (/. Sr / 

“ 

Sharon Wietecha 

Parcel # 15-28-201-044

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April 3, 2024 

Re: Margaret Dr Area - Canal Dredging Special Assessment District 

Dear Hamburg Township, MTT 

I'm submitting this letter to MTT with my right to remove my support 

from this project. 

| attended all the meetings and my undestanding of dredging the canal 

was the sole purpose for those who live on the canal to have access to the 

lake. 

| do not live on the canal, 

| live on the lake as my property is considered 

lakefront,

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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

Sharon M Wietecha,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379

Township Of Hamburg,

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: September 9, 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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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

Sharon M Wietecha,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003379

Township Of Hamburg,

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: September 9, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

RECEIVED 

MAY 80 2024 wh 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Sharon 

M 

Wietecha 

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

P.O. Box 745 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lakeland 

MI 

48143 

Telephone Number 

517-749-0002 

Fax Number 

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

swtecha@charter.net 

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 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[] No™ 

[] NA 

appealing? 

1 

*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]

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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 

The sole purpose of dredging the canal is so that those who live on the canal have 

access to the lake. 

I'm considered lake front property. Although 

| have property on the canal 

| do not use or 

need access of the canal to get onto the lake. 

My dock is on the lake and 

| have a paddleboat and a small fishing boat. The part of the 

canal that is being dredge is 18' from my seawall, and the problem isn't so much the 

canal but beyond the canal opening which go into the lake. 

Taking this into consideration, the non usage of the canal to access the lake and the 

financial burden 

it would have on me as a retired single person homeowner, I'm 

requesting to withdraw my name/property from this special Assessment. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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

Yes 

[ml] No 

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

March 19, 2024 

April 2, 2024 

May 7, 2024 

If No, explain: 

Fee Information: 

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

Signature “required 

Petitio| 

T,Attorney/Authorized rh 

ea 

At 

” 

ill 

WES 

on J (AL 

=/24/.

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March 26, 2024 

Re: Margaret Dr Area - Canal Dredging Special Assessment District 

Dear Hamburg Township, 

I'm submitting this letter to the Township Board so that 

| may submit my 

appeal to the MTT with my right to remove my support from this project. 

| attended all the meetings and my undestanding of dredging the canal 

was the sole purpose for those who live on the canal to have access to the 

lake. 

| do not live on the canal, 

| live on the lake as my property is considered 

lakefront, although 

| do have some property that runs along the canal. 

| do not 

have a need of the canal to get onto the lake by boat or use the canal for 

docking my boat. 

At our last association meeting it was pointed out to me that my property 

was determined lakefront and that 

| would not be comsidered to be part of the 

canal dredging process, so therefore, taking this all into consideration, 

| would 

like to remove myself from this project. 

Sincerely, 

7) (/. Sr / 

“ 

Sharon Wietecha 

Parcel # 15-28-201-044

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April 3, 2024 

Re: Margaret Dr Area - Canal Dredging Special Assessment District 

Dear Hamburg Township, MTT 

I'm submitting this letter to MTT with my right to remove my support 

from this project. 

| attended all the meetings and my undestanding of dredging the canal 

was the sole purpose for those who live on the canal to have access to the 

lake. 

| do not live on the canal, 

| live on the lake as my property is considered 

lakefront,

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