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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
04/07/11
5:30PM
ATTENDANCE: Randy Mackie, William Krick, Greg Borgman, Ed Simmons
ABSENT: Chris Carter, Jon Rolewicz
EXCUSED: Kirk Kolberg
STAFF: Carmen Smith, Jim Hoppus, Anthony Kleibecker, Don LaBrenz II
GUESTS: Tenants of 500 W. Western
Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by William Krick to
approve the March 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.
DANGEROUS BUILDING REVIEW CASES
EN-100199 – 1170 ALLEN(GARAGE) – KENNETH JORDAN/SANDRA JENKINS – 1277
ISABELLA, MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Case was removed from agenda. Owners obtained permit to repair structure 04/04/11.
DANGEROUS BUILDING NEW CASES
EN-110018 – 657 Allen(Garage) – Janet Young – 657 Allen Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442
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No one was present to represent property.
Anthony Kleibecker reviewed case stating there has been neither compliance nor contact with
owner. He said he drove by structure Tuesday and observed that it’s leaning in bad condition
the case was brought to the attention of Inspections by neighborhood police officer.
Staff Recommendation: Declare the structure substandard, dangerous and a public nuisance.
Randy Mackie made motion to accept staff recommendation and was seconded by Ed
Simmons.
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.
EN-100212 – 500 W. WESTERN – COMMERCIAL BLDG. – DAVID E. FARHAT, 3461
WHISPERING WOODS DR., MUSKEGON, MI 49444
The owner of property was not present but tenants of the commercial building were in
attendance to observe meeting.
Anthony Kleibecker reviewed case stating it is a commercial building and on southeast side of
exterior the brick is bubbling out and posing a threat to pedestrian traffic. The extent of
damage has not been ascertained. He stated Don LaBrenz II, had spoken with the owner a
few times and did postpone from putting case on the agenda last month. He stated the event
season is upon us and there is a concern for safety. Jeff Vanderstelt, tenant stated his
concerns and wanting to know the process so as not to have the doors locked on tenants.
Anthony Kleibecker stated this meeting is first step to bring pressure on the building owner to
address repairs. The bank has also expressed interest in building. Greg Borgman stated he
had advised Mr. Farhat that it would be in best interest to attend meeting. Don Labrenz also
stated he had advised owner that written correspondence could be submitted if he couldn’t
attend but no written statement had been received. William Krick asked tenant if any damage
had been seen inside building. Mr. Vanderstelt stated he had not seen anything inside his
section of the building but it was obvious damage outside.
Staff Recommendation: Declare the structure substandard, dangerous and a public nuisance.
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Randy Mackie made a motion to accept staff recommendation and was seconded by William
Krick.
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:
Jim Hoppus said it was brought to his attention that bricks were falling from General Plumbing
structure on Ottawa St. Anthony Kleibecker stated he would contact Fire Marshall to look into
matter.
ADJOURNMENT: 5:46 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.
Ann Becker, City Clerk
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
(231) 724-6705 or TDD (231) 724-6773
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