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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
08/07/08
5:30PM
ATTENDANCE: Randy Mackie, Kirk Kolberg, Greg Borgman, Ed Simmons, Nick
Kroes
ABSENT: Chris Carter, Jon Rolewicz
EXCUSED:
STAFF: Mark Kincaid, Jim Hoppus, Carmen Smith, Don LaBrenz, Ken
Murar
GUESTS: Paul Spoelman(1035 Pine St.), Maria Galindo(769 Washington),
Rance Reynolds(640 Catawba)
Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Nick Kroes
to approve the June 2008 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-070054 – 253 Isabella – (Garage) –Theotis Tucker, 3360 Highland St,
Muskegon, MI 49444 was removed from agenda, final inspection was conducted.
EN-080066 – 640 Catawba – Rance Reynolds ET Al, 612 Catawba, Muskegon, MI
49442
Mr. Rance Reynolds was present to represent case.
Mr. Reynolds stated he was in a bad accident and has been residing at father’s house
at 612 Ada. He said home at 640 Catawba was vandalized, windows broken and he
submitted police report for file. Mr. Reynolds said his intention was to fix up property
but with injuries due to accidents he has not been able to make repairs. He said he
has an interested party that plans to purchase home. Greg Borgman explained that
house would go before City Commission in October so there was still time if Mr.
Reynolds wanted to sell home but status of condemnation should be disclosed to
buyer.
Staff Recommendation: Declare structure dangerous, substandard and a public
nuisance.
Motion 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
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
DANGEREROUS BUILDING NEW CASES:
EN-080073- 1035 Pine St – Dessie Spoelman, 1536 Ridge, Muskegon, MI 49441
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Mr. Paul Spoelman was present to represent case.
Mr. Spoelman was at meeting representing his mother who now has possession of
home. He said their desire was to donate home to Heritage Association who have
expressed interest in moving structure to a new location.
Motion made by Nick Kroes to table case until October 2008 and was seconded by
Randy Mackie.
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-080112- 769 Washington – Francisco Galindo, 1182 Washington, Muskegon,
MI 49441
Maria Galindo sister to owner was present to represent case.
Ms Galindo stated house was vandalized and windows were broken, wants time to
repair to code. She said initially interior inspection was scheduled but she cancelled
and met with Don LaBrenz. Nick Kroes asked how much time is needed for repairs.
Ms Galindo said approximately 3 months for exterior and would have interior
inspection done. Ed Simmons asked if house was presently occupied which Ms
Galindo said house was vacant at this time. Ken Murar said electric was turned off in
early June due to meter being pulled off home. Nick Kroes asked if Ms Galindo would
be opposed to having a interior inspection, she answered it would not be at problem to
schedule an interior inspection. Mark Kincaid said staff would not be opposed to
giving Ms Galindo more time but wanted to make the board aware of 2 other
properties that Ms Galindo was associated with one going back for taxes and the other
demolished so recommended timeline be kept short to insure progress. It was
recommended by staff that an interior inspection be conducted immediately so the all
repairs could be assessed.
Motion made by Ed Simmons to declare structure dangerous, substandard and a
public nuisance and was seconded by Nick Kroes.
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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-080101- 2125 Bluffton – JC Development, 1396 Pine, Muskegon, MI 49442
No one was present to represent case.
Staff Recommendation: Declare structure dangerous, substandard and a public
nuisance.
A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Kurt Kolberg 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.
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OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: 5:50 PM
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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