Summary
The Leelanau Township Assessor, Barry Wauldron, submitted his June 2025 Activity Report to the Board, covering database updates, tribunal appeals, the PA 660 audit, and preparations for annual fieldwork. No votes or board decisions are recorded in this document.
Other Business
The assessing database has been rolled over, with a new 2026 database created and all property transfers, deeds, PRE applications, and other first-quarter 2025 record submissions entered. Two small claims appeals with the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) have been resolved and dismissed, while one new small claim has been filed and is awaiting a township response. Four full tribunal hearings are scheduled for November and December. For the PA 660 Audit, all requested township records and a copy of the database have been provided to Reason Consulting, the auditor, for evaluation. Goals and parcel lists for the 2025 annual appraisal inspections are being prepared, with notices to be sent to property owners two weeks before inspections begin.
Action Items
- Assessor to respond to the newly filed small claims appeal with the MTT.
- Four full tribunal hearings to occur in November and December.
- A meeting between the township and auditor Reason Consulting is expected in July to review PA 660 Audit findings; a report of findings will then be presented to the Board at the next regular meeting.
- Notices for 2025 annual appraisal inspections to be mailed to property owners two weeks prior to the start of inspections.