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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
05/07/09
5:30PM
ATTENDANCE: Randy Mackie, Ed Simmons, Nick Kroes, Greg Borgman, Jon
Rolewicz
ABSENT: Chris Carter
EXCUSED: Kirk Kolberg
STAFF: Laura Hichue, Jim Hoppus, Don LaBrenz, Ken Murar, Henry
Faltinowski, Mark Kincaid
GUESTS: Emma Blain (935 S. Getty)
Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Jon
Rolewicz to approve the April 2009 minutes.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING REVIEW CASES
EN-070210- 935 S. Getty – Emma Blain – 754 Allen Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442
Emma Blain was present to represent case.
Ms Blain stated since the last meeting that she had finished the electrical and
plumbing and work left to complete is roofing and siding. Henry Faltinowski stated
that a partial inspection was done on the roof. Mark Kincaid said there are still
outstanding mechanical issues, building issues that have not been completed and
timelines have been extended. Greg Borgman explained condemnation process. Jim
Hoppus went thru list of mechanical violations that were still outstanding. Ms Blain
said hood suppression inspection is scheduled for this month. Randy Mackie stated
that if property is condemned today as long as progress is made that case would not
be taken to commission. Ms Blain says she’s doing the best she can and has
continually worked on the property and plans to finish siding and other half of roof
before weather turns cold again and wants to get back in hopefully this summer.
Staff Recommendation: Declare building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building.
Motion made by Randy Mackie to accept staff recommendation seconded by Jon
Rolewicz.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman(late)
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING REVIEW CASES
EN-090062 – 337 Catawba – Lucy Marcilius Jones – c/o 1297 Spring St.,
Muskegon, MI 49442
No one was present to represent case.
Staff Recommendation: Declare building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building.
A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Ed Simmons to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
EN-090056 – 362 E. Forest – Clell Palmer – P.O. Box 4086, Muskegon, MI 49444
No one was present to represent case.
Staff Recommendation: Declare building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building.
A motion was made by Ed Simmons and seconded by Randy Mackie to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
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Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
EN-090048 – 529 Mulder St – ALC Holdings, 2616 South Loop W. #110, Houston,
TX 77009
No one present to represent case.
Jon Rolewicz made a motion to declare building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building and was seconded by Ed Simmons.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nick Kroes asked about status of 143 W Southern. Mark Kincaid stated there was a
consent judgement with owner to pull permits by May 29th. Greg Borgman asked
about 238 Houston. Henry Faltinowski stated property was written up as dangerous
building. Greg Borgman asked about house across from Webster House. Mark
Kincaid they would have housing inspectors look at it.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: 5:47 PM
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CITY OF MUSKEGON
AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT POLICY FOR ACCESS TO OPEN MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COMMISSION AND ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES OR SUBCOMMITTEES.
The City of Muskegon will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services,
such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being
considered at the meeting, upon twenty-four hours notice to the City of Muskegon.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City
of Muskegon by writing or calling the following.
Ann Becker, City Clerk
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
(231) 724-6705 or TDD (231) 724-6773
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