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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
03/03/05
5:30PM
ATTENDANCE: Randy Mackie, Greg Borgman, Nick Kroes, Jon Rolewicz,
Ed Simmons, John Warner
ABSENT:
EXCUSED: Clara Shepherd
STAFF: Henry Faltinowski, Laura Hichue, Don LaBrenz, Anthony
Kleibecker, Kevin Stier, Major Metcalf
GUESTS: Maria Morales/Francisco Galindo (775 Washington)
Students from Muskegon High School
Meeting minutes: Correction noted on spelling of name from Mark Pascone to
Mark Tascone (565 Adams) a motion was made by John Warner and seconded
by Jon Rolewicz to approve the February minutes. The motion passed
unanimously.
DANGEROUS BUILDING REVIEW CASES:
EN– 030115 – 775 Washington –Annette Homoley, 11385 E. Sherman,
Ravenna, MI 49451.
Maria Morales/Francisco Galindo was present to represent this case.
Anthony Kleibecker reviewed case and passed out photos.
Francisco Galindo stated they had a land contract with Annette Homoley which
he didn’t have a copy present. Mr. Galindo showed pictures of new windows and
stated house had been gutted out and he wanted extension to complete repairs.
Anthony Kleibecker asked if house was purchased 08/10/04 and was he aware
permits expired 08/17/04 and if any work had been done since the permit
expired? Mr. Galindo stated nothing had been done but the windows and doors.
Don LaBrenz stated that once Ms. Homoley sold the house that permits pulled by
her were of no value to Mr. Galindo. Don stated he drove by the house and
noticed bedroom windows were wrong and he said if HBA grants an extension
it’s really important that Mr. Galindo get in contact with the Inspections
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Department to schedule a walk thru so he’s aware of everything necessary that
needs to be done to complete this project. Henry Faltinowski stated if he plans to
take this on he needs to get a full list of repairs and information on proper way to
do things as he mentioned the bedroom window was the wrong size and its
required by code that a egress window be installed and he mentioned framing
was done wrong. Anthony Kleibecker stated that the Inspection Department
needs to see copy of Land Contract for file and progress will be reported to board
at the next HBA meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Table for 30 days to allow Inspections to walk through
and work out schedule for repairs.
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
Clara Sheperd
Ed Simmons
John Warner
Motion carried.
DANGEROUS BUILDING NEW CASES:
EN-040054 – 1123 Chestnut – Long Lam, 6801 Gettysburg, Hudsonville, MI
49426
No one was present to represent this case.
Anthony Kleibecker reviewed case stating dangerous building inspection
conducted 05/06/04. Permit issued 07/07/04 but expired 11/07/04. There has
been no owner contact since that time.
Staff Recommendation: Declare this building substandard, a public nuisance,
and dangerous building.
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A motion was made by Jon Rolewicz 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
Clara Sheperd
Ed Simmons
John Warner
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Anthony Kleibecker informed the board that the two housing inspectors, Pete
Vanderlaan and Roxie Wever had been recalled to their positions and were up
and running full time. Nick Kroes reported 1530 Hoyt, the porch roof falling in.
Anthony Kleibecker stated that 1530 Hoyt was awarded to Franklin Contractor to
be demolished.
NEW BUSINESS:
Greg Borgman expressed appreciation for commissioner Kevin Davis attendance
at the last HBA meeting and noted Nick Kroes comment that the HBA have not
be given any other options or authority but to condemn homes if not rehabbed by
property owners in response to Mr. Davis question why do the HBA demo
everything. Greg Borgman would like some members to be on an Ad HOC
committee to explore ways to come up with a method to keep buildings from
decaying such as levying fines or penalties and come up with a document to
present to commission for their adoption. Anthony Kleibecker said he would ask
John Schrier to attend April’s meeting to discuss these issues. Nick Kroes asked
about 143 W. Southern regarding “no occupancy” sticker scraped off. Anthony
Kleibecker said the homeowner had been cited. Greg Borgman inquired about
the Gooden property at 523 W. Webster. Anthony Kleibecker said he would
check with John Schrier regarding dates for consent judgement. Greg Borgman
asked about Scott Sieradzki’s property. Anthony Kleibecker said meeting is
scheduled for 03/28/05 with both Sieradzki’s and one is a pretrial for Scott
Sieradzki regarding 557 W. Clay.
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ADJOURNMENT: 6:20 P.M.
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.
Gail Kundinger, City Clerk
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
(616) 724-6705 or TDD (616) 724-6773
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