Record Finder / 25-001656-TT
Michigan

The Huntington National Bank, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Pennfield, Respondent

Petitioner
The Huntington National Bank
Respondent
Township Of Pennfield

Case overview

Docket number
25-001656-TT
Status
Disposed
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Calhoun
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
9Refund IssuedPET109/08/2025($400.00)Download
8Order of DismissalNot recordedNot recorded09/05/2025Not recordedDownload
7Refund RequestPETNot recorded09/03/2025Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
6Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received.PETNot recorded09/03/2025Not recordedDownload
5Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded08/12/2025Not recordedDownload
4Petition has been verifiedPET207/18/2025Not recordedDownload
3Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded07/18/2025Not recordedDownload
2A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/29/2025Not recordedDownload
1ET Case Info SheetNot recordedNot recorded05/29/2025$400.00Download

Documents

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL REFUND REQUEST 

Payee Name: ______________________________________________________________ 

Payee Address: ____________________________________________________________ 

MTT Docket No: _______________________Amount of Refund Requested: $___________ 

Reason for Refund: 

Filing/Motion Fee Overpaid 

Duplicate Docket 

Other _____________________________________________________________ 

 __________________________________________________________________ 

Payment Information: 

Docket Lookup Line # of Payment: ______________________________________________ 

Date of Payment: ___________________________________________________________ 

Check #:___________________________________________________________________ 

Validation/Confirmation #:_____________________________________________________ 

Requestor’s Signature:_______________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________ 

For Tribunal Use Only: 

Granted: 

Denied: 

Prepared by:____________________________ 

Date: 

 

Authorized by:___________________________ 

Date: 

 

Audited/Entered by:_______________________ 

Date: 

 

Refund Denied by:________________________ 

Date: 

________________

Sara Young

9/5/2025

Credit Card Confirmation Number: 25052923492711

x

Computation of Refund Amount: 

Amount paid: 

$_400.00

_____________________ 

 

Amount Due: 

 

$_0.00_________________ 

 

Amount Refunded: $__400.00

____________________ 

 

September 5, 2025

September 8, 2025

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Idle Timeout: 14 

Refund Results 

Print 

Payment Information 

Application: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal - 8023112272 

Confirmation Number: 

25052923492711 

Original Payment Amount: 

400.00 USD 

Refund Information 

Refund Status: 

Payment was cancelled successfully. 

Result Message: 

Refund Confirmation Number: 

25090842905357 

Refund Date: 

09/08/2025 

Refund Amount: 

400.00 USD 

Note:

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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

The Huntington National Bank, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-001656

Township Of Pennfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw the Petition prior to Respondent filing an 

answer or first responsive motion. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: September 5, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

The Huntington National Bank, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-001656

Township Of Pennfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw the Petition prior to Respondent filing an 

answer or first responsive motion. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: September 5, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY

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MTT Docket No.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL REFUND REQUEST 

Payee Name: ______________________________________________________________ 

Payee Address: ____________________________________________________________ 

MTT Docket No: _______________________Amount of Refund Requested: $___________ 

Reason for Refund: 

Filing/Motion Fee Overpaid 

Duplicate Docket 

Other _____________________________________________________________ 

 __________________________________________________________________ 

Payment Information: 

Docket Lookup Line # of Payment: ______________________________________________ 

Date of Payment: ___________________________________________________________ 

Check #:___________________________________________________________________ 

Validation/Confirmation #:_____________________________________________________ 

Requestor’s Signature:_______________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________ 

For Tribunal Use Only: 

Computation of Refund Amount: 

Amount paid: 

$______________________ 

 

Granted: 

Amount Due: 

 

$______________________ 

 

Denied: 

Amount Refunded: $______________________ 

 

Prepared by:____________________________ 

Date: 

 

Authorized by:___________________________ 

Date: 

 

Audited/Entered by:_______________________ 

Date: 

 

Refund Denied by:________________________ 

Date: 

________________

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL REFUND REQUEST 

Payee Name: ______________________________________________________________ 

Payee Address: ____________________________________________________________ 

MTT Docket No: _______________________Amount of Refund Requested: $___________ 

Reason for Refund: 

Filing/Motion Fee Overpaid 

Duplicate Docket 

Other _____________________________________________________________ 

 __________________________________________________________________ 

Payment Information: 

Docket Lookup Line # of Payment: ______________________________________________ 

Date of Payment: ___________________________________________________________ 

Check #:___________________________________________________________________ 

Validation/Confirmation #:_____________________________________________________ 

Requestor’s Signature:_______________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________ 

For Tribunal Use Only: 

Computation of Refund Amount: 

Amount paid: 

$______________________ 

 

Granted: 

Amount Due: 

 

$______________________ 

 

Denied: 

Amount Refunded: $______________________ 

 

Prepared by:____________________________ 

Date: 

 

Authorized by:___________________________ 

Date: 

 

Audited/Entered by:_______________________ 

Date: 

 

Refund Denied by:________________________ 

Date: 

________________

400.00

Sara Young

9/5/2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

The Huntington National Bank, 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001656-TT 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No(s). 13-18-300-100-00 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v 

 

Township of Pennfield, 

 

 

Respondent. 

______________________________/ 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 596-3260, ext. 2404 

(917) 488-7825 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

amorse@dmainc.com 

 

______________________________/ 

 

MOTION TO WITHDRAW 

 

1. Petitioner filed this appeal regarding PIN: 13-18-300-100-00 on May 29, 2025. 

2. Petitioner has filed this appeal in error as it is a duplicate of the 2025 tax year that 

was automatically added to Small Claims Docket No. 24-001963 for the same 

property, PIN: 13-18-300-100-00. 

3. The parties in Docket No. 24-001963 entered into a stipulation for both the 2024 and 

2025 tax years, and a Consent Judgment was issued on July 17, 2025. 

4. No answer has been filed in this Docket as of September 3, 2025.

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Petitioner requests this honorable Tribunal dismiss the above-captioned docket as it is a 

duplicate of Docket No. 24-001963. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: September 3, 2025 

 

by: 

___________________________________ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petitioner’s Representative

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

The Huntington National Bank. 

Petitioner, 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-001656-TT 

Pennfield Township 

, 

Respondent. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 12th day of 

August 2025 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same 

in an envelope properly addressed to each via USPS first class thereon: 

Kimberly A. Hinkley 

Pennfield School District 

Calhoun County Clerk 

School Board Secretary 

315 W Green Street 

8587 Pennfield Road 

Marshall, MI 49068 

Battle Creek, MI 49017 

Michigan State Treasurer 

Calhoun County Equalization Director 

Department of Treasury 

315 W Green Street 

Treasury Building 

Marshall, MI 49068 

430 West Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

Micke, ((@ ih) 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Authorized Agent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

The Huntington National Bank. 

Petitioner, 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-001656-TT 

Pennfield Township 

, 

Respondent. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 12%" day of 

August 2025 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same 

in an envelope properly addressed to each via certified mail thereon: 

Daniel Currie 

Kevin Leiter 

Pennfield Township Assessor 

Pennfield Township Supervisor 

20260 Capital Avenue N.E. 

20260 Capital Avenue N.E. 

Battle Creek, MI 

49017 

Battle Creek, MI 49017 

Kathy Case 

Pennfield Township Clerk 

20260 Capital Avenue N.E. 

Battle Creek, MI 49017 

Mics (0 re) 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Authorized Agent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

The Huntington National Bank 

, 

MTT Docket No. 25-001656 

 -TT 

Petitioner, 

v 

Pennfield Township 

5 

Respondent. 

/ 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 689-6467-ofc 

(917) 488-7825-mobile 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

amorse@dmainc.com 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No.: 13-18-300-100-00 

2. 

The property identified above is real 

i 

3. 

Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 

4. 

Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the 

subject of this appeal.

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MTT Docket No. 25-001656 

TT 

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52 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 

The assessment(s) at issue were not protested to Respondent’s March, July, or December 

Board of Review as a protest was not required. 

The property or properties at issue are in Calhoun 

County. 

The property or properties’ address is: 

1295 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 

The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: Pennfield Township 

Petitioners legal residence or principal office address is: 

5555 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43231 

This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable 

values and uniformity. 

The tax year at issue is: 2025. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 2025 Board 

of Review are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

Assessed 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$557,600 

$278,800 

$258,987 

Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2025 are no more than the following: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$300,000 

$150,000 

$150,000 

The values in contention for tax year 2025 are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$257,600 

$128,800 

$108,987

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MTT Docket No. 25-001656 

~~ -TT 

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16. The 2025 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and 

collected are invalid because: 

(a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount 

permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

(b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher 

percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and 

applicable statutes; 

(c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and 

(d) The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. 

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case 

and enter an order reducing the 2025 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct 

Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and 

costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under 

the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Mic (0 vo) 

Dated: May 29 , 2025 

By: 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Petitioner's Representative

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

The Huntington National Bank 

R 

MTT Docket No. 25- 

Petitioner, 

v 

Pennfield Township 

R 

Respondent. 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 689-6467-ofc 

(917) 488-7825-mobile 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

amorse@dmainc.com 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No.: 13-18-300-100-00 

2. 

The property identified above is real 

. 

3. 

Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 

4. 

Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the 

subject of this appeal.

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MTT Docket No. 25- 

-TT 

Page 2 of 3 

S. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 

The assessment(s) at issue were not protested to Respondent’s March, July, or December 

Board of Review as a protest was not required. 

The property or properties at issue are in Calhoun 

County. 

The property or properties’ address is: 

1295 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 

The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: Pennfield Township 

Petitioners legal residence or principal office address is: 

5555 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43231 

This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable 

values and uniformity. 

The tax year at issue is: 2025. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 2025 Board 

of Review are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

Assessed 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$557,600 

$278,800 

$258,987 

Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2025 are no more than the following: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$300,000 

$150,000 

$150,000 

The values in contention for tax year 2025 are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$257,600 

$128,800 

$108,987

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MTT Docket No. 2-___BBB___-TT 

Page 3 of 3 

 The 202assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and

collected are invalid because:

D The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount

permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes;

E The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher

percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and

applicable statutes;

F The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and

G The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case 

and enter an order reducing the 202true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct 

Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and 

costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under 

the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Dated: May ___, 202

By: 

______________________________ 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Petitioner’s Representative 

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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

The Huntington National Bank, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-001656

Township Of Pennfield, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: __Tribunal Clerk________

Entered: July 18, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

The Huntington National Bank 

R 

MTT Docket No. 25- 

Petitioner, 

v 

Pennfield Township 

R 

Respondent. 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 689-6467-ofc 

(917) 488-7825-mobile 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

amorse@dmainc.com 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No.: 13-18-300-100-00 

2. 

The property identified above is real 

. 

3. 

Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 

4. 

Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the 

subject of this appeal.

Page 2

MTT Docket No. 25- 

-TT 

Page 2 of 3 

S. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 

The assessment(s) at issue were not protested to Respondent’s March, July, or December 

Board of Review as a protest was not required. 

The property or properties at issue are in Calhoun 

County. 

The property or properties’ address is: 

1295 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 

The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: Pennfield Township 

Petitioners legal residence or principal office address is: 

5555 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43231 

This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable 

values and uniformity. 

The tax year at issue is: 2025. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 2025 Board 

of Review are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

Assessed 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$557,600 

$278,800 

$258,987 

Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2025 are no more than the following: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$300,000 

$150,000 

$150,000 

The values in contention for tax year 2025 are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$257,600 

$128,800 

$108,987

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MTT Docket No. 2-___BBB___-TT 

Page 3 of 3 

 The 202assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and

collected are invalid because:

D The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount

permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes;

E The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher

percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and

applicable statutes;

F The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and

G The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case 

and enter an order reducing the 202true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct 

Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and 

costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under 

the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Dated: May ___, 202

By: 

______________________________ 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Petitioner’s Representative 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: Organization

First Name/Company Name

M.I.

Last Name

The Huntington National Bank

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

5555 Cleveland Ave.

City or Town

Columbus

State

Ohio

ZIP Code

43231

Telephone Number

917-488-7825

Fax Number

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

msilvey@dmainc.com

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Michelle (Mikki)

M.I.

M

Last Name

Silvey

Firm Name (if any)

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

9229 Delegates Row, Ste 375

City or Town

Indianapolis

State

Indiana

ZIP Code

46240

Telephone Number

317-596-3260

Fax Number

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

msilvey@dmainc.com

Section 5: Issue

Please designate one: 

Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below

Section 6: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you 

appealing?1

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

1295 Capital Ave NE

Battle Creek

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Pennfield (CALHOUN)

County

Calhoun

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

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Section 7: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

13-18-300-100-00

Classification of Property: Real 

Commercial

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

278800

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

258987

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

300000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

150000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Section 9: Assessment Information

Type of Tax Assessment(s):

Assessment Number(s):

Check all that is being appealed: 

Check what action prompted this appeal:

If “other,” please explain:

Section 10: Special Assessment Information

Type of Special Assessment:

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

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

If No, please explain:

Section 11: Classification Information

Parcel Number:

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest 

State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey

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