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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
October 6, 2016
Board Co-Chair, R. Mackie called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
ATTENDANCE: B. Arthur, W. Krick, R. Mackie, E. Simmons, & B. Turnquist
ABSENT: G. Borgman, excused; K. Kolberg, excused; J. Lewis, excused.
STAFF: H. Mitchell; K. Briggs, SAFEBuilt; S. Ferguson
OTHERS: L. Walker, 1536 Park St; P. Gawkowski, 800 Ellis Rd.
MINUTES:
A motion to approve the regular meeting minutes from September 1, 2016 was made by
E. Simmons, supported by W. Krick; unanimously supported.
OLD BUSINESS:
EN157069 – 1451 Park St. – Antwan Bruce, 1520 6th St, Muskegon, MI 49441. L. Walker provided an
update on progress and timeframe. He stated that they should be calling for final inspection between
November 10th to the 15th. Since the permits had expired: K. Briggs advised him to see permit techs to get
the expired permits updated. K. Briggs recommended tabling the case to the December meeting agenda and
if the project finals before the December meeting the owner would not need to return to the board.
A motion to table this case to the December 1, 2016 meeting unless all items are completed by November
10, 2016; was made by E. Simmons, supported by B. Arthur; unanimously approved.
EN1605341 – 2020 Lakeshore – Gawkowski Properties Lakeshore LLC, 800 Ellis Rd, Ste 111, Muskegon,
MI 49440. H. Mitchell provided the board members with updated information (timeline, estimates and
recent pictures of the property). B. Turnquist complimented on the painting of the building. He did ask
about the entrance as it didn’t look pleasing. Discussion ensued amongst the board, staff and the owner
regarding the status of the loan approval process and progression of submitted timeline. B. Arthur expressed
concerns with timeline, building not being painted as outlined discussed at the prior meeting. Due to funding
approvals with the bank; the members discussed how long to give the owner in hopes that the funding will
be available for the necessary repairs.
A motion to table this case to the January 2017 meeting; was made by W. Krick, supported by E. Simmons;
unanimously approved.
OTHER BUSINESS: BOARD UP AND DB INFO
H. Mitchell provided board members with an update on board up and demolitions. There had been some
hindrances with utility provider DTE Energy with cutting and capping of gas lines for remaining
demolitions. She also provided update to the board for the County’s recent grant for demolitions.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:56 pm.
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