Sotir Sema, Petitioner V City Of St. Clair Shores, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Sotir Sema
- Respondent
- City Of St. Clair Shores
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002615-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Macomb
- Judge
- Stone, Chloe
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Consent Judgment | Not recorded | 11 | 03/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 14 | Granted | RESP | 11 | 03/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Denied | PET | 10 | 03/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Order Denying Motion | Not recorded | 10 | 03/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | A Stipulation has been received. | RESP | Not recorded | 03/26/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| 10 | Motion to Adjourn was received. | PET | Not recorded | 03/19/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| 9 | Notice of Hearing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | A hearing has been scheduled | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/02/2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 7 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/02/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/28/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
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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 Sotir Sema, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City of St. Clair Shores, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO ADJOURN ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT CONSENT JUDGMENT On March 26, 2026, the parties filed a Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the Stipulation. On March 19, 2026, Petitioner filed a Motion to Adjourn, requesting that the hearing in the case be adjourned due to Petitioner’s illness. Because the parties’ Stipulation is being entered, a hearing is no longer necessary. Given this, Petitioner’s motion will be denied as moot. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Adjourn is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all attachments, terms and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise indicated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be corrected to reflect the property’s taxable values within 20 days of entry of this Consent Judgment.2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, 1 See MCL 211.27a. 2 See MCL 205.755.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002615 Page 2 of 2 separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (ii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (iii) after December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (iv) after June 30, 2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (v) after December 31, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (vi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (vii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the rate of 9.47%, (viii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate of 8.66%, and (ix) after December 31, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at a rate of 8.48%. This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: March 27, 2026 sb 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Sotir Sema , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \% MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City of St. Clair Shores , Respondent(s) STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT (EXEMPTION) 1. The subject property is in Macomb County. 2. Property Parcel No: 09-14-34-207-010 . (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The property identified above shall be granted an exemption under MCL 211.7u for the 2025 tax year(s); the amount of the exemption is 100 %. 4. The property's taxable value (TV), as confirmed by the Board of Review, for the tax year(s) at issue: Tax year Taxable Value 2025 88,622 5. The TV for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year Taxable Value 2025 0 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-002615 Page 2 of 2 6. List any special terms or conditions being proposed by the parties that would affect the execution of this Consent Judgment including, but not limited to, the joint payment of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Seder Secce 2 — Printed Name: Sa7TIR SEMA Date: _ Mer cl 24 Soil Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: M_o ome Bus — Printed Name: Melissa Listenbee Date: 3-26-26
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RECEIVEL MAR 2 4 2026 En, pig , Gl J MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAI STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR , Spt Sema. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 2.5 — OO26 15 Assessm9 Dofalment ely ic. shores, Respdndent(s) MOTION TO ADJOURN 1. [wish this Tribunal to adjourn the hearing scheduled for Mass 5,026 tyme 10,00 BY 2. Good cause exists to grant the adjournment because: Recens Clern.s We or tenSt10v2 fled Ln tle aw weeds. pal $Oinssr Hecover go Lin lid 1% dy 3. lask this Tribunal to grant my request to adjourn. Party/Representative (sign here) SorTIRr SEMA [Print/type name of person signing] I certify that on this date | served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. — March 19 [2026 Serr Sewd
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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 Sotir Sema, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City of St. Clair Shores, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO ADJOURN ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT CONSENT JUDGMENT On March 26, 2026, the parties filed a Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the Stipulation. On March 19, 2026, Petitioner filed a Motion to Adjourn, requesting that the hearing in the case be adjourned due to Petitioner’s illness. Because the parties’ Stipulation is being entered, a hearing is no longer necessary. Given this, Petitioner’s motion will be denied as moot. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Adjourn is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all attachments, terms and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise indicated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be corrected to reflect the property’s taxable values within 20 days of entry of this Consent Judgment.2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, 1 See MCL 211.27a. 2 See MCL 205.755.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002615 Page 2 of 2 separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (ii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (iii) after December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (iv) after June 30, 2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (v) after December 31, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (vi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (vii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the rate of 9.47%, (viii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate of 8.66%, and (ix) after December 31, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at a rate of 8.48%. This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: March 27, 2026 sb 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Sotir Sema , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \% MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City of St. Clair Shores , Respondent(s) STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT (EXEMPTION) 1. The subject property is in Macomb County. 2. Property Parcel No: 09-14-34-207-010 . (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The property identified above shall be granted an exemption under MCL 211.7u for the 2025 tax year(s); the amount of the exemption is 100 %. 4. The property's taxable value (TV), as confirmed by the Board of Review, for the tax year(s) at issue: Tax year Taxable Value 2025 88,622 5. The TV for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year Taxable Value 2025 0 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-002615 Page 2 of 2 6. List any special terms or conditions being proposed by the parties that would affect the execution of this Consent Judgment including, but not limited to, the joint payment of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Seder Secce 2 — Printed Name: Sa7TIR SEMA Date: _ Mer cl 24 Soil Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: M_o ome Bus — Printed Name: Melissa Listenbee Date: 3-26-26
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RECEIVEL MAR 2 4 2026 En, pig , Gl J MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAI STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR , Spt Sema. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 2.5 — OO26 15 Assessm9 Dofalment ely ic. shores, Respdndent(s) MOTION TO ADJOURN 1. [wish this Tribunal to adjourn the hearing scheduled for Mass 5,026 tyme 10,00 BY 2. Good cause exists to grant the adjournment because: Recens Clern.s We or tenSt10v2 fled Ln tle aw weeds. pal $Oinssr Hecover go Lin lid 1% dy 3. lask this Tribunal to grant my request to adjourn. Party/Representative (sign here) SorTIRr SEMA [Print/type name of person signing] I certify that on this date | served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. — March 19 [2026 Serr Sewd
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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 Sotir Sema, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 25-002615 City Of St. Clair Shores, 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: May 5, 2026 HEARING TIME: 10:00 AM EST JOIN BY PHONE: 1-248-509-0316 ACCESS CODE: 168899778 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। .ةقيثولا مجرتت صخش كيدل ىجري ةماه ةينوناق ةقيثو وه اذه Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang dokumento.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002615 Page 2 of 13 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 assessments are
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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 Sotir Sema, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City Of St. Clair Shores, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal settlement conference process.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002615 Page 2 of 9 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. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 2, 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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Sotir Sema 22620 Liberty Saint Clair Shores , MI 48080
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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 Sotir Sema, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City Of St. Clair Shores, 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 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 Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE ___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________ [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] _________________________________________ [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] Sotir Sema 25-002615 City of St. Clair Shores Melissa Listenbee 7-14-25 answer 7021 0350 0000 4217 9263 Sotir Sema 22620 Liberty St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 Melissa Listenbee
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http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html 07/14/2025 12:16 PM BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 27600 Jefferson Circle Drive City of St. Clair Shores Assessing Department “Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 2025 100.0000 2025 88,622 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 88,622 2025 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 2025 169,800 169,800 2025 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE Board of Review Comments: They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 5009-14-34-207-010 The Board has completed their review of parcel number Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary to compute your assessment and taxable value. 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS ST CLAIR SHORES MI 48080 22620 LIBERTY SEMA, GONE/SOTIR/ CALA, ALKETA FRESARDS LAKE SUBDIVISION (L3, P189) LOT 65 22620 LIBERTY 5009-14-34-207-010 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: FROM 2025
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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. 25-002615 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of St. Clair Shores (MACOMB) First Name Melissa M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Listenbee Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 27600 Jefferson City or Town St Clair Shores State Michigan ZIP Code 48081 Telephone Number 586-447-3353 Fax Number 586-445-5245 E-mail Address listenbeem@scsmi.net Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Melissa M.I. Last Name Listenbee Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 27600 Jefferson City or Town St Clair Shores State Michigan ZIP Code 48081 Telephone Number 586-447-3353 Fax Number 586-445-5245 E-mail Address listenbeem@scsmi.net 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 Determination unable to be made based off information provided. 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)? If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? *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? 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? Yes If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 3-18-25 IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? Yes If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR March Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denied: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 09-14-34-207-010 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 169,800 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 88,622 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 339,600 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 169,800 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/
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RECEIVED
JUN 09 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
DIRECTOR
LANSING
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.
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, 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
First Name
| DTI RR
M.1.
EY
Name
Ie yr
EW
treet, P.O. Fa a Rural Route)
(BER
or
NT
et a
M7
“080
Telephone Nymber
[586 )23( £672
E-mail Address (do nofenter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Adtorniey{Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou
| [] vest
[1] No**
appealing?
*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.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP)
[If multiple, list first property's address]Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (chock all that apply) [J True Cash and Taxable Value pA Poverty Exemption [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption O Uncapping of Taxable Value [O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [J Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal We wre depced He + XEMPTION. 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: a March O July Oa December If No, check the applicable reason(s): [J Not required to attend 0 Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner O Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) O Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information «use the muitiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel dentification Number:
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established hy the BOR:
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
What do you believe Is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value)?
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value,
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information «ony the mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this Issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
{check one)
a
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property's classification?
Real
Personal
(check one}
Oo
Agricultural
CommercialPage 4
STATE
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Sotir Sema, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City Of St. Clair Shores, 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: July 7, 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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Sotir Sema 22620 Liberty Saint Clair Shores , MI 48080
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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 Sotir Sema, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002615 City Of St. Clair Shores, 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: July 7, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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RECEIVED
JUN 09 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
DIRECTOR
LANSING
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.
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, 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
First Name
| DTI RR
M.1.
EY
Name
Ie yr
EW
treet, P.O. Fa a Rural Route)
(BER
or
NT
et a
M7
“080
Telephone Nymber
[586 )23( £672
E-mail Address (do nofenter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Adtorniey{Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou
| [] vest
[1] No**
appealing?
*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.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP)
[If multiple, list first property's address]Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (chock all that apply) [J True Cash and Taxable Value pA Poverty Exemption [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption O Uncapping of Taxable Value [O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [J Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal We wre depced He + XEMPTION. 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: a March O July Oa December If No, check the applicable reason(s): [J Not required to attend 0 Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner O Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) O Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information «use the muitiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel dentification Number:
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established hy the BOR:
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
What do you believe Is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value)?
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value,
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information «ony the mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this Issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
{check one)
a
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property's classification?
Real
Personal
(check one}
Oo
Agricultural
CommercialPage 4
STATE
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