Wade A Miller, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Napoleon, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Wade A Miller
- Respondent
- Township Of Napoleon
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002365-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Jackson
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Consent Judgment | Not recorded | 16 | 09/04/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 18 | Granted | RESP | 16 | 09/04/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 17 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 08/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 16 | A Stipulation has been received. | RESP | Not recorded | 08/26/2025 | $50.00 | Download |
| 15 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 14 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Denied | RESP | 8 | 08/12/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Order Denying Motion | Not recorded | 8 | 08/12/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Order Setting Aside P Default | Not recorded | 7 | 08/12/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 08/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | A Stipulation has been received. | RESP | Not recorded | 08/11/2025 | $50.00 | Download |
| 7 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/17/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Appearance | RESP | Not recorded | 07/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Appearance | RESP | Not recorded | 07/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/24/2025 | $400.00 | 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 Wade A Miller, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Napoleon Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Joshua M. Wease ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 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 parties’ Stipulation. Therefore, IT IS 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 true cash and taxable values as provided in this Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the 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, 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, 2013, through June 30, 2016, at the rate of 4.25%, (ii) after June 30, 2016, through December 31, 2016, at the rate of 4.40%, (iii) after December 31, 2016, through June 30, 2017, at the rate of 4.50%, (iv) after June 30, 1 See MCL 211.27a. 2 See MCL 205.755.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Page 2 of 2 2017, through December 31, 2017, at the rate of 4.70%, (v) after December 31, 2017, through June 30, 2018, at the rate of 5.15%, (vi) after June 30, 2018, through December 31, 2018, at the rate of 5.41%, (vii) after December 31, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at the rate of 5.9%, (viii) after June 30, 2019, through December 31, 2019, at the rate of 6.39%, (ix) after December 31, 2019, through June 30, 2020, at the rate of 6.40%, (x) after June 30 2020, through December 31, 2020, at the rate of 5.63%, (xi) after December 31, 2020, through
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 1. The subject property is located in Jackson County. 2. Property Parcel No: 000-14-19-326-003-03. 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $423,800 $402,969 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $206,200 $103,100 $103,100
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment 2 5. List separately 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.: Refunds shall be made payable to Petitioner named herein, and sent to Wade A, Miller, 1603 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202. Respondent agrees to pay interest on the refund in accordance with MCL 205.737, at the statutory interest rate established by the Michigan Department of Treasury. WADE A. MILLER FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES, PLC Petitioner Attorneys for Respondent By: ____________________________ By: _________ ____ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower, II (P70574) Samantha Reetz (P86523) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100 rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com Dated: Monday August 11, 2025 Dated: August 11, 2025
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on August 26, 2025 she served a copy of Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment, and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Wade A. Miller 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 1. The subject property is located in Jackson County. 2. Property Parcel No: 000-14-19-326-003-03. 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $423,800 $402,969 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $206,200 $103,100 $103,100
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment 2 5. List separately 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.: Refunds shall be made payable to Petitioner named herein, and sent to Wade A, Miller, 1603 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202. Respondent agrees to pay interest on the refund in accordance with MCL 205.737, at the statutory interest rate established by the Michigan Department of Treasury. WADE A. MILLER FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES, PLC Petitioner Attorneys for Respondent By: ____________________________ By: _________ ____ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower, II (P70574) Samantha Reetz (P86523) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100 rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com Dated: Monday August 11, 2025 Dated: August 11, 2025
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ ANSWER TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION Respondent, NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, by and through its counsel, FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC, hereby answers Petitioner’s Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition, states as follows: 1. Property Parcel No: 000-14-19-326-003-03 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 2. The property identified above is X real personal.
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2 ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) ANSWER: N/A (only one parcel of real property is under appeal) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) ANSWER: N/A (no personal property is under appeal) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): ANSWER: N/A 6. The property identified above is classified as 201 (COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED) ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s X March July December Board of Review. ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the above paragraph and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): ANSWER: N/A 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach
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3 additional page if necessary): ANSWER: N/A 10. The property
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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 - Respondent MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002365 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Napoleon (JACKSON) Local Unit of Government/First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Ross M.I. K Last Name Bower Firm Name (if any) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4151 Okemos Road City or Town Okemos State Michigan ZIP Code 48864 Telephone Number 517-381-0100 Fax Number 517-381-5051 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jstaffeld@fsbrlaw.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Ross K. Bower II /s/
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 1. The subject property is located in Jackson County. 2. Property Parcel No: 000-14-19-326-003-03. 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $423,800 $402,969 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $206,200 $103,100 $103,100
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment 2 5. List separately 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.: Refunds shall be made payable to Petitioner named herein, and sent to Wade A, Miller, 1603 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202. Respondent agrees to pay interest on the refund in accordance with MCL 205.737, at the statutory interest rate established by the Michigan Department of Treasury. WADE A. MILLER FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES, PLC Petitioner Attorneys for Respondent By: ____________________________ By: _________ ____ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower, II (P70574) Samantha Reetz (P86523) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100 rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com Dated: Monday August 11, 2025 Dated: August 11, 2025
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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 Wade A Miller, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Napoleon Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Jason C. Grinnell ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT OF PETITIONER ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The docket reflects Petitioner was held in default on July 17, 2025, for failing to serve all of the parties-in-interest with its petition as required by TTR 227(6). On July 30, 2025, Petitioner filed a proof of service showing all parties were properly served with the petition, and therefore the Tribunal finds good cause to set aside the default entered against Petitioner. On August 11, 2025, Respondent filed a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment (the stipulation). The Tribunal has reviewed the stipulation and finds denial is appropriate because TTR 253 requires Respondent to file an answer prior to entry of a consent judgment. Accordingly, the parties’ joint stipulation must be denied. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the July 17, 2025 default entered against Petitioner is SET ASIDE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must file an answer as required by TTR 253, prior to the entry of any future consent judgment. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation is required for any future settlement. However, if the new stipulation is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this order, and Respondent cures the defect outlined above, no additional filing fee is required. By _______________________________ Entered: August 12, 2025 jcg
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Page 2 of 2 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 Wade A Miller, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Napoleon Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Jason C. Grinnell ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT OF PETITIONER ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The docket reflects Petitioner was held in default on July 17, 2025, for failing to serve all of the parties-in-interest with its petition as required by TTR 227(6). On July 30, 2025, Petitioner filed a proof of service showing all parties were properly served with the petition, and therefore the Tribunal finds good cause to set aside the default entered against Petitioner. On August 11, 2025, Respondent filed a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment (the stipulation). The Tribunal has reviewed the stipulation and finds denial is appropriate because TTR 253 requires Respondent to file an answer prior to entry of a consent judgment. Accordingly, the parties’ joint stipulation must be denied. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the July 17, 2025 default entered against Petitioner is SET ASIDE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must file an answer as required by TTR 253, prior to the entry of any future consent judgment. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation is required for any future settlement. However, if the new stipulation is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this order, and Respondent cures the defect outlined above, no additional filing fee is required. By _______________________________ Entered: August 12, 2025 jcg
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Page 2 of 2 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 eau eh MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ren B STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Wade A. Miller MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Napoleon Township n Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Wade A. Miller states that on July 30, 2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): Susan L. German Napeleon Township, 6755 Brooklyn Rd., Napoleon, MI 49261 2. -Gity-Glerk-or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): Dan Wymer Napoleon Township, 6755 Brooklyn Rd., Napoleon, MI 49261 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Joseph VanHassel Jackson County, 120 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): Cierra Sowle Jackson County, 120 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): James Callahan Napoleon Township School Board, 200 West St., Napoleon, MI 49261 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail):
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on August 11, 2025 she served a copy of Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment, and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Wade A. Miller 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 1. The subject property is located in Jackson County. 2. Property Parcel No: 000-14-19-326-003-03. 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $423,800 $402,969 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $206,200 $103,100 $103,100
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment 2 5. List separately 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.: Refunds shall be made payable to Petitioner named herein, and sent to Wade A, Miller, 1603 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202. Respondent agrees to pay interest on the refund in accordance with MCL 205.737, at the statutory interest rate established by the Michigan Department of Treasury. WADE A. MILLER FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES, PLC Petitioner Attorneys for Respondent By: ____________________________ By: _________ ____ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower, II (P70574) Samantha Reetz (P86523) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100 rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com Dated: Monday August 11, 2025 Dated: August 11, 2025
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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 Wade A Miller, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Township Of Napoleon, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The proof of service indicates that Petitioner has failed to serve all required parties-in- interest. See TTR 22. Specifically, Petitioner failed to serve the certified assessor or board of assessors of the unit of government that established the assessment being appealed, the city clerk , the township supervisor or clerk , the county equalization director for any county affected, the county clerk for any county affected, the secretary of the local school board, the treasurer of the state of Michigan. As such, Petitioner must submit a revised proof of service within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 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: July 17, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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MTT Docket No. 25-002365 Page 2 of 6 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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RECEIVED Jub 11 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Wales Miller MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) M MTT Docket No.25-002365 Township of Napoleon Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Wade A. Miller states thaton _July S1A, 2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): Susan L. German, Assessor , Napoleon Towns hip 6755 Brooklyn Road, Napoleon, MI 49261 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail):
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ APPEARANCE FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC, hereby enters its Appearance on behalf of Respondent, NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, in the above-entitled matter. Dated: July 16, 2025 Respectfully submitted, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent By: __________________________________ Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on July 16, 2025 she served a copy of Appearance, and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Wade A. Miller 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ APPEARANCE FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC, hereby enters its Appearance on behalf of Respondent, NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, in the above-entitled matter. Dated: July 14, 2025 Respectfully submitted, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent By: __________________________________ Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MILLER, WADE A., Petitioner, v NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 25-002365 PARCEL NO. 000-14-19-326-003-03 ______________________________________/ Wade A. Miller In pro per 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 499-9528 Wam11miller@yahoo.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Samantha R. Reetz (P86523) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com sreetz@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on July 14, 2025 she served a copy of Appearance, and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Wade A. Miller 1603 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld
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pe HCTUGAN TAX TRIBUNAL EN STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Wade A. Miller , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. Township of Napoleon Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 000-14-19-326-003-03 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as 201 (COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED) ra If the assessme
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): The property or properties at issue are located in Jackson County. The property or properties’ address is: 3385 Miles Road Jackson, MI 49201 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Assessor and Board of Review of Napoleon Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 1603 Lansing Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value
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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 Wade A Miller, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002365 Township Of Napoleon, 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: June 10, 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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pe HCTUGAN TAX TRIBUNAL EN STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Wade A. Miller , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. Township of Napoleon Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 000-14-19-326-003-03 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as 201 (COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED) ra If the assessme
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): The property or properties at issue are located in Jackson County. The property or properties’ address is: 3385 Miles Road Jackson, MI 49201 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Assessor and Board of Review of Napoleon Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 1603 Lansing Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value
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