Housing Board of Appeals Minutes 03-01-2007

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                                  CITY OF MUSKEGON
                          MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
                                  MEETING MINUTES
                                        03/1/07
                                        5:30PM



ATTENDANCE:                 Randy Mackie, Jon Rolewicz, Greg Borgman,
                            Ed Simmons, Chris Carter, Nick Kroes, Kirk Kolberg

ABSENT:


EXCUSED:

STAFF:                      Mark Kincaid, Jim Hoppus, Carmen Smith, Don LaBrenz, Ken
                            Murar, Henry Faltinowski,Scott Vanderwier

GUESTS:                     Troy Haltom-Century 21 Lumbertown (1885 McIllwraith)


Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Chris Carter and seconded by Jon Rolewicz
to approve the February 2007 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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Election of Officers

Motion made by Randy Mackie for office of chairman, Greg Borgman and vice-
chairman Jon Rolewicz to remain the same and seconded by Chris Carter.

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 REVIEW CASES:

EN-060030- 2409 Crozier –Carl/Louie Hadix, 2217 Jerome Ave., Muskegon, MI
49442

EN-040065 – 790 Terrace – Promised Land Assoc, 3315 Real Street, Houston, TX
77087


DANGEROUS BUILDING NEW CASES:

EN-070007-1885 McIIlwraith St – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, 8250 Jones
Branch Dr., Mailstop A61, McLean, VA 22102


A letter was submitted to board for review regarding 790 Terrace from contractor.
Mark Kincaid stated building permit expires today and there has been no activity in the
building. Chris Carter asked about the contractor that submitted timeline for 790
Terrace. Mark Kincaid stated contractor is a residential builder from Whitehall and
there is some concern about his experience in stabilizing the building for the attention
that this building requires.

No one was present to represent above cases.

Staff Recommendation: Declare the buildings substandard, a public nuisance, and a
dangerous building.


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Motion made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Jon Rolewicz 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.

Mr. Troy Haltom from Century 21 Lumbertown arrived late to represent 1885
McIllwraith and stated he just received notice about meeting yesterday. He said
property is in foreclosure and in the redemption period. Greg Borgman stated home
has been condemned by board and concerns would have to be addressed before the
City Commission.

OLD BUSINESS:


NEW BUSINESS:



ADJOURNMENT:                         5:45 PM




                                            CITY OF MUSKEGON

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THE CITY COMMISSION AND ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES OR SUBCOMMITTEES.

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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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