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BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING NOTICE AND AGENDA APRIL 18, 2018 CITY HALL 10 N. DIVISION STREET COMMISSION CHAMBERS 3RD FLOOR – ROOM 301 BATTLE CREEK MI 49014 Call to Order: 1:00pm Roll Call for Board Members: Stan Chubinski, Eric Blair, Robert Whitfield, John Sims Jr Staff Members Present: Marcie Gillette, Community Service Director; Todd Nowicki, Senior Code Officer; Eric Morris, Senior Code Office; Yolanda Johnson, Senior Code Officer; Lisa Silkworth, Secretary Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: none Approval of Minutes: Mr. Chubinski made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the March 21, 2018 meeting, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Approved New Business: 1. 71 Latta Issue#EN18-00910 Code Officer: Todd Nowicki Property owner, Willie Croskey, present. Todd Nowicki, Senior Code Officer, stated the violations were exterior in nature and work has not been started. Mr. Croskey stated he had been taking care of a sick relative and just needed more time. Mr. Croskey asked for an extension to August. Mr. Sims made a motion to grant an extension to June 19, 2018, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted. All Yes 2. 109-115 S 23rd St Issue#EN17-11505 Code Officer: Eric Morris Property owner, Mary Lou Ramon, present. Eric Morris, Senior Code Officer, stated the violations were Housing Board of Appeals April 18, 2018 Page 2 of 3 exterior. Mr. Morris noted the roof issues had been corrected. Mr. Morris stated the exterior painting had not been corrected. Ms. Ramon stated she plans on painting the house but needs more time to let the wood dry out. Ms. Ramon is seeking a ninety day extension. Mr. Sims made a motion to grant an extension to July 17, 2018, seconded by Mr. Chubinski. Extension granted. Whitfield – No, Sims – Yes, Blair – Yes, Chubinski – Yes 3. 331 Briarhill Issue#EN18-01132 Code Officer: Yolanda Johnson Property owner, Monica Frazier, present. Yolanda Johnson, Senior Code Officer, stated the violations were noted during a rental complaint. Ms. Johnson has spoken with the owners and noted there has been progress made. Ms. Frazier, formerly Ms. Vincent, stated she had to wait for the eviction process and they are now in the building and making repairs. Mr. Chubinski made a motion to grant an extension to June 19, 2018, seconded by Mr. Sims. Extension Granted. All Yes Public Comments: Ms. Frazier asked about the paint program. Mr. Frazier asked how the Board members are appointed. Board and Staff Members Comments: Mr. Chubinski noted he may miss the next meeting. Mr. Whitfield asked if the board was at full membership. Adjournment: 1:25pm Housing Board of Appeals April 18, 2018 Page 3 of 3 The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon reasonable notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following: Vicki Houser, City Clerk 10 N. Division Street Battle Creek, Michigan 49014 (269) 966-3348/Voice/TDD /lms