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Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner V Township Of Sherman, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association
- Respondent
- Township Of Sherman
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003065-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Saint Joseph
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Order Vacating | Not recorded | 5 | 10/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Response to Order | PET | 5 | 10/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/31/2025 | $150.00 | Download |
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SC-Notice_of_Filing_of_Answer.2025-10-09_14-00-15.0000.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by
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MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Page 2 of 6 submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. Alternate 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. 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: October 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v 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 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, Respondent. ORDER VACATING DEFAULT ORDER The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the Tribunal entered an order on October 3, 2025, holding Petitioner in default. The Tribunal erred in the entry of that order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Default is VACATED. By _________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: October 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, Respondent. ORDER VACATING DEFAULT ORDER The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the Tribunal entered an order on October 3, 2025, holding Petitioner in default. The Tribunal erred in the entry of that order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Default is VACATED. By _________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: October 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, Respondent. ORDER VACATING DEFAULT ORDER The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the Tribunal entered an order on October 3, 2025, holding Petitioner in default. The Tribunal erred in the entry of that order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Default is VACATED. By _________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: October 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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Michigan Department of Treasury 618 (Rev 11-12) Petition to Board of Review L-4035 This form is issued under the authority of P A 206 of 1893. as amended Filing is voluntary however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT | Owner's Name (Please Print or Type} [Petitioner's Name at Other thar Qwner Please Print or Type) | Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association (TBPOA | Devin Schwartz . = | Township or City | County | Sherman Township St. Joseph The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of the following described property: [Property Identified (Parcel code required Property address & legal description optional) 75014 260 043 00 — LOT 43 THUNDERBIRD BEACH SEC 34 T7S R10W Protested tem |x Assessed Value Tentative Taxable Value x Classification | Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption 1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT (Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) [sessed Amount | Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value | Tentative Taxable Value Year | $13,200 50 | 89.588 | 2025 | 2. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION (Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance with Section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on that property's status as a homeowner’ s principal residence or qualified agricultural property ) [Classification of property on this year's assessment oll 401 (Residential-Improved); requesting 402 (Residential-Vacant) [Classification should be (check one of the following) | Agricultural Industrial | Timber Cutover |__ Utility (Personal Property Only) . Commercial x Residential Developmental | 3. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY (If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property. the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES ) [Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exempton | Percent qualfied agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full | denied) | exemption requested) i | | 4. REASON FOR PROTEST [state reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and’er classification and/or qualified agricultural propery exemption This parcel is owned as a real estate common area, the use of which TBPOA governing documents dictate be | reserved in whole as an appurtenance to the separately owned lots within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision. We | | believe that not only does the current assessment not reflect these easements. but that the value of this parcel is ! | already encompassed within the assessment of each lot within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision, or should be. CERTIFICATION . _ ‘Sanature | Date De. Sh omens [Address [Phone Number | 25942 Hiawatha Dr Sturgis, MI 43091 | (289)883-8292 www.michigan.gov/treasury
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Form 813 Page 2 FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number i in the Board of Review minutes. I Petition Number | Tparcet Code 1. ASSESSED VALUE Disposition by Board of Review The Boar d of Review must state the reason for its action below, 1 Denied Assessed Value Changed From _ to | | - EE " [Record of vote - Boara of three member committee of board Mt ) Chairperson’ x Yes | No Ht Member: Wi Yes = No [ATI Member: X Yes |_| No itfals — tials bin — [Reason for beard action BN B Initials i TE LAC Rie 2 Fase ERT Cam sme eds oRke sel DEN UC TIC br = ude Ce DLC Piz CT ES jl If you disagree with the dediSionBrthe Eh didr alah tearing Fiabe ndondsb Vaioe. You 2D, ida that bai) ) ik a ae with the | Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O Box 30232. Lansing. Mi 48909 Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be appealed by May 31 Agricultural Real. Residential Real, Timber-Cutover Real and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax Tribunal Let or a form approved by the Michigan Tax i= J | Tribunal Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www michigan govitaxtrib cf #4 deol pes (JY De SALE p50 Cl 2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE LARD HB ILS . © Disposition by Board of Review The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. Denied ~~ Tentative Taxable Value Changed From to | Record of vote - Board or three member committee of board oo Chairperson: Yes No Member. Yes No Member: Yes | | No Initials Initials Initials [Reason for board action If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value. you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** ST. JOSEPH County: TOWNSHIP OF SHERMAN Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 75 014 260 044 00 10,002C 12,600 0 12,600 2022 10,502C 12,600 0 12,600 2023 11,027C 12,600M 12,600 0 12,600 2024 11,368C 16,900M 16,900 0 16,900 2025 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value FRONTAGE 60.00 220.00 1.0456 1.0389 520 100 33,892 60 Actual Front Feet, 0.30 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 33,892 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 4560.4560 MINNEWAUKAN LAKE CC 05/21/2021 INSPECTED Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Public Improvements Vacant X Improved The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Sherman, County of St Joseph, Michigan Comments/Influences LOT 44 THUNDERBIRD BEACH SEC 34 T7S R10W. Tax Description THUNDERBIRD BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN 67676 THUNDERBIRD DR STURGIS MI 49091 Owner's Name/Address 067882 THUNDERBIRD DR Property Address 2025 Est TCV 33,892 MAP #: 44A P.R.E. 0% School: STURGIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: WR WA Class: RESIDENTIAL-VACAN Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 10/03/2025
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** ST. JOSEPH County: TOWNSHIP OF SHERMAN Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 75 014 260 043 00 9,300S 9,300 0 9,300 2022 9,300S 9,300 0 9,300 2023 9,300S 9,300M 9,300 0 9,300 2024 9,588C 13,200M 13,200 700 12,500 2025 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value Wood Frame 25.51 96 55 1,347 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 1,347 * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value FRONTAGE 42.00 210.00 1.1230 1.0197 520 100 25,009 42 Actual Front Feet, 0.20 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 25,009 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 4560.4560 MINNEWAUKAN LAKE CC 05/21/2021 INSPECTED Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Sherman, County of St Joseph, Michigan 5/21/2021: [2021-05-21] Buildings taken down. OWNER HAS QUESTIONED THE VALUE FOR YEARS STATEING THIS IS NOT A BUILDABLE LOT. HAS PROTESTED THIS AT MTT. I REQUESTED A ZONING REVIEW FOR THE 2005 APPEAL TO MTT. THEY ISSUED PERMIT# 06-043010002 THIS IS A BUILDABLE LOT. 1/12/06 DH Comments/Influences LOT 43 THUNDERBIRD BEACH SEC 34 T7S R10W. Tax Description THUNDERBIRD BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 67676 THUNDERBIRD DR STURGIS MI 49091 Owner's Name/Address 067860 THUNDERBIRD DR Property Address 2025 Est TCV 26,356 TCV/TFA: 0.00 MAP #: 44A P.R.E. 0% School: STURGIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: WR WA Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO 0.0 DEED 1960/851 09-FAMILY QC 05/21/2019 1 GAY MICHAEL B & BENNIE S GAY MARJORIE & MICHAEL B 0.0 DEED 2020006970 15-LADY BIRD QC 10/22/2020 1 GAY MARJORIE - LIFE ESTAT GAY MICHAEL B & BENNIE S 0.0 DEED 2021002196 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 12/28/2020 15,800 THUNDERBIRD DRIVE RESIDEN GAY MARJORIE PEARL 100.0 DEED 2021009039 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 09/03/2021 16,000 THUNDERBIRD BEACH PROPERT THUNDERBIRD DRIVE RESIDEN Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 10/03/2025
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Class: CD Effec. Age: 15 Floor Area: 0 Total Base New : 0 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 0 X 1.196 Estimated T.C.V: 0 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family RANCH Cls CD Blt 0 (11) Heating System: Forced Air w/ Ducts Ground Area = 0 SF Floor Area = 0 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=85/100/100/100/85 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost Other Additions/Adjustments Totals: 0 0 Notes: ECF (4560 MINNEWAUKAN) 1.196 => TCV: 0 Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: Car Capacity: Class: Exterior: Brick Ven.: Stone Ven.: Common Wall: Foundation: Finished ?: Auto. Doors: Mech. Doors: Area: % Good: Storage Area: No Conc. Floor: (17) Garage Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Ga (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 1 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. X Ex. No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 0 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling X Elec. Steam Oil Coal Gas Wood X (11) Heating/Cooling Joists: Unsupported Len: Cntr.Sup: (10) Floor Support Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF Walkout Doors (A) (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (8) Basement Basement: 0 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (7) Excavation Drywall X (6) Ceilings Kitchen: Linoleum Other: Carpeted Other: (5) Floors H.C. X Solid Doors Small Ord X Lg Size of Closets Min Ord X Ex Trim & Decoration Plaster Wood T&G Drywall Paneled X (4) Interior Eavestrough Insulation Front Overhang Other Overhang 0 0 (3) Roof (cont.) *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on Parcel Number: 75 014 260 043 00 Chimney: Brick Asphalt Shingle X Gambrel Mansard Shed Gable Hip Flat X (3) Roof Wood Sash Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens X X X Large Avg. Small X Many Avg. Few X (2) Windows Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl Brick Insulation X X (1) Exterior Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Bedrooms Room List Condition:
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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. 25-003065 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Sherman (SAINT JOSEPH) First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Dale M.I. Last Name Hutson Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 60450 Farrand Rd. City or Town Colon State Michigan ZIP Code 49040 Telephone Number 269-432-2834 Fax Number E-mail Address dalehutson@chartermi.net Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. Yes 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 These parcels are not assessed on other parcels. Leave Petitioner to their proofs to display how these two parcels are described and how the value is added to the other parcels. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 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: 75 014 260 043 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 13200 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 9588 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 26400 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 13200 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Parcel Identification Number: 75 014 260 044 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 16900 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 11368 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 33800 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 16900 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/ Dale Hutson
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR
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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 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to submit the correct multiple parcel petition form for the issue being appealed. As such, Petitioner must submit an amended multiple parcel petition form within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on Small Claims petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Furthermore, Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: October 3, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Page 2 of 4 By: Tribunal Clerk i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to submit the correct multiple parcel petition form for the issue being appealed. As such, Petitioner must submit an amended multiple parcel petition form within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on Small Claims petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Furthermore, Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: October 3, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Page 4 of 4 By: Tribunal Clerk ii “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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Organization First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association (TBPOA) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 67676 Thunderbird Drive City or Town Sturgis State Michigan ZIP Code 49091 Telephone Number (269) 883-8292 Fax Number E-mail Address tbpoasturgis@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Devin M.I. B.M. Last Name Schwartz Firm Name (if any) Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association (TBPOA) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 25942 Hiawatha Dr City or Town Sturgis State Michigan ZIP Code 49091 Telephone Number 269-883-8292 Fax Number E-mail Address schwartzy18510@hotmail.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 2 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 67882 Thunderbird Drive
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Sturgis Michigan 49091 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Sherman (SAINT JOSEPH) County Saint Joseph Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation), Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a principal residence or qualified agricultural exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal This parcel is owned as a real estate common area, the use of which TBPOA governing documents dictate be reserved in whole as an appurtenance to the separately owned lots within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision. We believe that not only does the current assessment of taxable value not reflect these easements, but that the value of this parcel is already encompassed within the assessment of each lot within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision, or should be. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 75 014 260 044 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 16900 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 11368 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 0 Parcel Identification Number: 75 014 260 043 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 13200 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 9588 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 0 Section 8: Classification Information *Only 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: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Fee Information Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Devin Schwartz Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these
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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 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, 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: October 3, 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 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, 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: October 3, 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 Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003065 Township Of Sherman, 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: October 3, 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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Michigan Department of Treasury 618 (Rev 11-12) Petition to Board of Review L-4035 This form is issued under the authority of P.A 206 of 1893, as amended Fiing is voluntary however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Trbunal or the State Tax Commission uniess you first protest to the Board of Review TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) B [Pettioners Name af Other than Owner Please Print or Type) ] | Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association (TBPOA | Devin Schwartz Township or City : County Sherman Township : | St. Joseph i | The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of the following described property: | Property Identified (Parcel code required Property address & legal description optional) 75 014 260 044 00 — LOT 44 THUNDERBIRD BEACH SEC 34 T7S R10W. Protested Item |x Assessed Value | Tentative Taxable Value | Classification | | Qualified Agricultural p Exempt 1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT FopeRy Exprtption (Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) [Assess Amount © $16,900 bea [owners Estimate of True Cash Value | Tentative Taxable Value Year | Iso 811.368 225 2. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION (Complete this section for a request to change the classification The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance with Section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property ) | Classification of property on this year's assessment roll | Lhe Dd | i - a -. — EE — I vel - 1 Classification should be (check one of the following) ' Agricultural Industrial | Timber Cutover | Utility (Personal Property Only) | | Commercial Residential Developmental 3. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY (If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property. the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNERS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES ) [Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exemption | Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested oy owner (Enter 100 if ful | denied) exemption requested) | 4. REASON FOR PROTEST | state reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and’or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption This parcel is owned as a real estate common area, the use of which TBPOA governing documents dictate be reserved in whole as an appurtenance to the separately owned lots within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision. We | believe that not only does the current assessment not reflect these easements. but that the value of this parcel is | already encompassed within the assessment of each lot within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision, or should be. CERTIFICATION Signature A | Ln [pate - ] Dewees _ Address [prone Number |_25942 Hiawatha Dr Sturgis, MI49091 | (269)883-6292 : i i. | www.michigan.gov/treasury
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Organization First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association (TBPOA) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 67676 Thunderbird Drive City or Town Sturgis State Michigan ZIP Code 49091 Telephone Number (269) 883-8292 Fax Number E-mail Address tbpoasturgis@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Devin M.I. B.M. Last Name Schwartz Firm Name (if any) Thunderbird Beach Property Owners Association (TBPOA) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 25942 Hiawatha Dr City or Town Sturgis State Michigan ZIP Code 49091 Telephone Number 269-883-8292 Fax Number E-mail Address schwartzy18510@hotmail.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 2 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 67882 Thunderbird Drive
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Sturgis Michigan 49091 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Sherman (SAINT JOSEPH) County Saint Joseph Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation), Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a principal residence or qualified agricultural exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal This parcel is owned as a real estate common area, the use of which TBPOA governing documents dictate be reserved in whole as an appurtenance to the separately owned lots within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision. We believe that not only does the current assessment of taxable value not reflect these easements, but that the value of this parcel is already encompassed within the assessment of each lot within the Thunderbird Beach subdivision, or should be. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 75 014 260 044 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 16900 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 11368 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 0 Parcel Identification Number: 75 014 260 043 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 13200 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 9588 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 0 Section 8: Classification Information *Only 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: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Fee Information Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Devin Schwartz Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these
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