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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
03/02/06
5:30PM
ATTENDANCE: Randy Mackie, Greg Borgman, Chris Carter, Jon Rolewicz,
Ed Simmons, Nick Kroes
ABSENT: Kirk Kolberg
EXCUSED:
STAFF: Henry Faltinowski, Carmen Smith, Don LaBrenz, Jim Hoppus,
Ken Murar, Mark Kincaid, Major Metcalf
GUESTS: Marlene Bouchard (1751 McIllwraith), James Foster (914 W.
Grand), and William R. Sininger (914 W. Grand)
Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Jon
Rolewicz to approve the February 2006 minutes.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE APPEAL CASES:
2346 Wickham, Mike Bernhardt, 2259 S. Hilltop Dr., Muskegon, MI 49441 – Was
removed from agenda.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING REVIEW CASES:
EN-060003-914 W. GRAND – Nina Foster, 1938 Maryland Dr., Muskegon, MI
49441
James Foster son of Nina Foster was present to represent case.
Mark Kincaid stated that a permit had been issued and timeline submitted and an
agreement of monthly inspections to be conducted. Ed Simmons asked if property
was to become a rental. Mr. Foster said the home was sold on land contract but
owner defaulted and plans are to now to sell structure once renovations are
completed.
Staff Recommendation: Table case until June 2006 meeting.
Motion made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Chris Carter to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE APPEAL CASES:
1845 Kinsey, Sean Mullally, 850 Victor, N. Muskegon, MI 49445
Mark Kincaid stated Mr. Mullally was unable to attend meeting but submitted a letter to
present his case, which was distributed to all board members. Mark Kincaid passed
out a memo in response to Mr. Mullally. Ed Simmons asked about item # 13 if boards
were missing. Don LaBrenz said that Roxi Wever, Housing Inspector says they are
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but Mr. Mullally claims that’s not the case and boards have been repaired so he
recommends having a inspector look at it to see if it has actually occurred.
Nick Kroes asked about item #14, which sounds like Mr. Mullally has replaced ceiling
panels. Don LaBrenz stated there is still some exposed Styrofoam. Mark Kincaid said
according to code they can’t use Styrofoam because it’s flammable so it can’t be
negligible it has to be totally removed. Ed Simmons asked had final inspections
occurred yet. Don LaBrenz said when the memo was prepared he wasn’t aware the
furnace issue had been resolved and that a mechanical inspection had been
conducted 03/02/06, but other items in question had not been inspected.
Staff Recommendation: Items #5 & #6 repair completed pending inspection of work.
Table items #8, #9 until April 2006 meeting to allow building inspector to inspect items
in question, items #12 & #13 be referred back to the housing inspector to confirm that
items have been resolved and item #14 to be denied.
A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Jon Rolewicz to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
DANGEROUS BUILDING REVIEW CASES:
EN-050110 – 500 Amity, Roger/Tracy Verway, 7089 E. Farr Rd, Nunica, MI 49448
No one was present to represent case.
Mark Kincaid said case came before board in December 2005 and the couple said
they were going to repair and there has been no contact and no permits issued.
Staff Recommendation: Declare the building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building.
Motion made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Jon Rolewicz to accept staff
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recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
EN-060002- 585 Catherine – Gary Link, 4050 Harbor Point Dr., Muskegon, MI
49441
No one was present to represent case.
Mark Kincaid stated structure is in bad shape and passed pictures around to board.
Staff Recommendation: Declare the building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building.
Motion made by Nick Kroes and seconded by Randy Mackie to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
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EN-060004- 1986 Continental St – Calvin Lee, 1986 Continental, Muskegon, MI
49442
No one was present represent case.
Mark Kincaid said the structure is in bad shape and appears to be vacant.
Staff Recommendation: Declare the building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building.
Motion made by Nick Kroes and seconded by Randy Mackie to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
EN-060005 – 1271 8th Street – Citicorp Trust Bank, 1111 Northpoint Dr., Ste 4,
Coppell, TX 75019
No one was present to represent case.
Mark Kincaid stated dangerous building inspection was conducted 01/06 and there
has been no contact with owner.
Staff Recommendation: Declare the building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building.
Motion made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Jon Rolewicz to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
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Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
EN-050119-1751 McIllwraith – John W. Phillips, 307 E. H Street, Tehachapi, CA
93561
Marlene Bouchard, realtor was present to represent case.
Ms. Bouchard stated owner lives in California and contractor has been lined up and
timeline submitted to complete project by July 1, 2006. Ms Bouchard stated she’s not
sure if the owner will rehab to sell or rent and that she would have the broken windows
boarded up.
Staff Recommendation: Table until April 2006 to allow owner time to secure permits
and meet with Inspections.
Motion made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Chris Carter to accept staff
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mark Kincaid reported that the housing inspector has contacted the owner of 431
Orchard and they are working to get repairs done. Mark Kincaid also mentioned that
444 Orchard has been boarded but is State owned. Chris Carter asked what is the
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procedure for the State of Michigan owned structures. Mark Kincaid stated that
unfortunately if the CNS Department can’t rehab it the structure is usually demolished.
Mr. Kincaid said there were two houses on Merrill that didn’t fit the profile to rehab so
they were trying to work out a deal with the State to transfer over to the City and they
would be demolished and could be rebuilt. Chris Carter stated it seems as if we let
the State slide in responsibility. Mark Kincaid stated we don’t let them slide but the
City doesn’t have power over them. We send same information/notices like we do to
any other homeowner. Mr. Kincaid mentioned that we can demolish without buying
the property but the cost is on the City and we don’t get any reimbursement from the
State. Ed Simmons asked if the City acquires property what’s the history of houses
being built on empty lots. Don LaBrenz stated there have been a number of houses
built, he stated what happens is the City acquires property, then demolish the
structures and the Planning Department tries to market the property to sell or CNS
acquires for their home program. Chris Carter asked if there had been any
investigation of recourse from the State. Mark Kincaid stated that State owned
properties are treated like any other property on the dangerous building list. Don
LaBrenz added consideration is given whether it’s more beneficial to leave the building
sitting in hopes someone steps up to the plate or tears them down. Mr. LaBrenz
added 95% of the time State own properties once in the system and condemned will
be demolished because no one steps up to the plate. Greg Borgman asked if possible
to acquire State owned homes at lowest possible cost and move homes. Don
LaBrenz stated when the States hands off property to the City or to whomever, they
want all back taxes paid for the minimum bid and if there are 2 or 3 years worth of
taxes it may add up to be more than what the property is worth. Chris Carter stated
he thinks there should be a way to make the State more responsible. Nick Kroes
asked about 1608 Elwood which has been boarded; he wanted to know when that
property would come before board. Don LaBrenz stated there has been a problem
locating the owner but would be looked into. Greg Borgman asked about 1121 Third
where windows have been broken out.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: 6:05 PM
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Muskegon, MI 49443
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