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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
02/05/09
5:30PM
ATTENDANCE: Randy Mackie, Ed Simmons, Nick Kroes, Kirk Kolberg (late),
Chris Carter(late), Greg Borgman
ABSENT:
EXCUSED: Jon Rolewicz
STAFF: Carmen Smith, Jim Hoppus, Don LaBrenz, Ken Murar, Henry
Faltinowski, Anthony Kleibecker
GUESTS:
Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Nick Kroes
to approve the January 2009 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(late)
Motion carried.
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Motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Ed Simmons for election of
chair and vice chairman officers to remain the same.
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(late)
Motion carried.
DANGEROUS BUILDING NEW CASES
EN-070210 – 911 W. Hackley (Shed Only) – Wells Fargo Bank, 701 Corporate
Center Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
No one was present to represent case.
Chief Kleibecker reviewed case stating inspection was conducted 11/20/08 and Notice
& Order sent shortly afterwards, no compliance. Pictures reviewed by the board.
Motion made by Nick Kroes to declare building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building and forward to city commission for their concurrence and
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(late)
Motion carried.
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EN-080277 – 1692 Hoyt St – Mark Anderson, 1692 Hoyt St., Muskegon, MI 49442
No one was present to represent case.
Chief Kleibecker stated case is where a elderly woman was rescued and inspection
was conducted that day. No compliance to Notice & Order. Pictures were reviewed by
the board.
Motion made by Randy Mackie to declare building substandard, a public nuisance,
and dangerous building and forward to city commission for their concurrence and
seconded by Ed Simmons.
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(late)
Motion carried.
EN-080278 – 1451 Leahy – Evelyn L. McMillian – 525 Houston Ave., Muskegon,
MI 49440
No one present to represent case.
Chief Kleibecker reviewed case stating inspection conducted 11/14/07 after fire
reported at residence. Chief Kleibecker asked why there was a delay in writing as
dangerous building. Don LaBrenz reported that first case was processed for fire then
after no response from owner it was then wrote up as a dangerous building.
Staff Recommendation: Declare building substandard, a public nuisance, and
dangerous building and forward to city commission for their concurrence.
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Motion made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Chris Carter 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.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ed Simmons asked about case at 60 E. Walton if there had been contact with owner.
Greg Borgman asked about residence at 238 Houston. Henry Faltinowski said he
would take a look when snow is off the roof. Jim Hoppus had question about the
ownership of 1692 Hoyt, Chief Kleibecker stated home was owned by the son of the
woman involved.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: 5:45 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.
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Ann Becker, City Clerk
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
(231) 724-6705 or TDD (231) 724-6773
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