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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
09/01/11
5:45 PM
ATTENDANCE: Randy Mackie, William Krick, Greg Borgman, Chris Carter
ABSENT: Jon Rolewicz, Kirk Kolberg
EXCUSED: Ed Simmons
STAFF: Carmen Smith, Jim Hoppus, Don LaBrenz II, Ken Murar, Hope Mitchell
GUESTS: David Wotli (1642 Dyson), Stanley Sieradzki(557 W. Clay)
Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by William Krick to
approve the August 2011 minutes.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
William Krick
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE APPEAL
1642 DYSON – DAVID/SANDRA WOTLI-1724 BEIDLER ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49441
Mr. Wotli was present to represent case.
Mr. Wotli stated Ken Murar on 7/29/11 showed up for inspection but only took pictures of the
electrical box and left. He said he received notice showing violations uncorrected. He said
the man that did all the work is present and can testify that work was completed prior to
inspection date. Mr. Wotli said he was wondering if inspector had vendetta against him
because of previous appeal. Ken Murar stated he did show up to do inspection and tenant
informed him she was not informed of inspection and not ready. Mr. Murar stated he asked
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tenant if he could take picture of electrical panel because of questioned item on appeal. The
tenant agreed to allow Mr. Murar to take picture which he did and left. Mr. Murar stated usually
when inspector is denied access there is a $50.00 charge but since tenant had allowed him to
take picture he waived the fee and since no inspection was done the report states items were
still uncorrected. Dave Wotli said he could not verify information stated by Mr. Murar because
tenant could not be present but told him a different story. Ken Murar stated there is no charge
and it has been rescheduled. Chris Carter said it sounds like there has been a
misunderstanding so no reason for animosity.
Motion made by Randy Mackie to table case until October meeting and was seconded by
Chris Carter.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
William Krick
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
1174 Wood – Karen Aubry – 15928 Hunsaker Ave. #8, Paramount, CA 90723
No one was present to represent property.
Hope Mitchell, Code Coordinator stated property was originally inspected by Craig Porter 09-
29-10 when the fence was wrote up. Upon further investigation Hope Mitchell said she
realized that the appeal should have been submitted 20 days after inspection which in this
case has exceeded time limit and the owner has had more than enough time to repair the
fence. She stated owner was asking for a date next year to repair. Chris Carter asked if
property was one that the City had rebuilt.
Randy Mackie made motion to deny appeal and was seconded by William Krick.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
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Jon Rolewicz
William Krick
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
DANGEROUS BUILDING NEW CASES
EN-110049 – 557 W. CLAY – STANLEY SIERADZKI – 1074 KAMPENGA, MUSKEGON, MI
Stanley Sieradzki was present to represent property.
Mr. Sieradzki stated he has had a lot of experience with inspectors and wanted to ask that
case to be tabled for 30 – 90 days. He said he was in process of getting demolition bids and
already has 2 and if it came to demolishing he would prefer to do himself. Greg Borgman
asked about homeless person if someone was living there presently which Mr. Sieradzki said
no. There was discussion about timeline of when case would go before commissioned if
declared by housing board of appeals. Mr. Sieradzki said he was entertaining the idea of
repairing or at least preserving back half. Greg Borgman suggested Mr. Sieradzki keep in
touch with Inspections and work out a plan. William Krick asked if house was secured so that
no one can enter which Mr. Sieradzki answered yes.
Chris Carter made a motion to declare the structure substandard, dangerous and a public
nuisance with a delay sending to Commission until December 2011and was seconded by
Randy Mackie.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: NAYES: EXCUSED: ABSENT: ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
William Krick
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
Kirk Kolberg
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
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Greg Borgman asked about staffing of departments upon the departure of Public Safety
Director, Anthony Kleibecker. Don Labrenz updated board on interim staffing of departments.
Chris Carter discussed search for right candidate.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:10 PM
CITY OF MUSKEGON
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THE CITY COMMISSION AND ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES OR SUBCOMMITTEES.
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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.
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Muskegon, MI 49443
(231) 724-6705 or TDD (231) 724-6773
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