Notice Board

Notice of Amended Schedule of Public Board Meetings in 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Michigan Building Authority will conduct a regular meeting on the below-listed dates, commencing at 8:30am (unless otherwise noted).  The following meetings shall occur in-person at the Oshtemo Township Hall located at 7275 W MAIN ST, KALAMAZOO MI 49009.  Unless otherwise noticed, there will be no remote / hybrid component available to the public.

The meetings will take place in either the Public Meeting Room, or the North Conference Room; signage shall be posted on the day of the meeting directing the public to the appropriate space.

The public can contact members of the SMBA Board to provide public comments or ask questions prior to the start of a public meeting by contacting the Board Secretary via email at kgibson@swmiba.org, or by phone at 269-585-4154.

Meeting Dates:
Amended Dates Appear in Italics.

  • August 24, 2023
  • September 15, 2023
  • September 28, 2023
  • October 13, 2023
  • October 26, 2023
  • November 16, 2023
  • December 14, 2023
  • December 15, 2023

Agenda & Packet Information:

The agenda and board packet will be posted online at https://swmiba.org/boards/board-of-directors/
at least two hours prior to the start of each meeting.  Hard copies will be made available to members of the public upon request.

The Southwest Michigan Building Authority will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon request and with reasonable notice.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Authority.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

Southwest Michigan Building Authority Offices
Located within the Oshtemo Charter Township Hall
7275 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-585-4150

Date of Posting: 24-AUG-2023

Notice of a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on June 6, 2023

Click here to view the meeting page.

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ON JUNE 6, 2023

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board of Directors will conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, commencing at 8:30AM, and being held in the Public Meeting Room at the Oshtemo Township Hall, to consider the following agenda items, and if all members are present, any other business which might lawfully come before the Board at a regular meeting:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
  3. Consent Agenda
    1. Meeting Minutes – April 27, 2023 Regular Meeting
    1. April 2023 Financial Reports
  4. Closed Session to Consider Written Opinion of Legal Counsel
  5. Consideration of Amended Request to Increase Credit Spending Limit for Office Manager
  6. Discussion Regarding Health Insurance Options
  7. Discussion Regarding Conflict Resolution Process
  8. Board Chair’s Report
  9. Other Business
  10. SeberTans FY 2022 Financial Audit Presentation – Ben Walker
  11. Adjournment

The Southwest Michigan Building Authority will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Southwest Michigan Building Authority.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Southwest Michigan Building Authority by writing or calling the Authority.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 585-4150

Date of Posting: 5/23/2023

Notice of Cancelation of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Scheduled for May 25, 2023

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 25, 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board of Directors meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, May 25, 2023, has been CANCELED due to anticipated lack of attendance.  Public notice will be given once a new date has been selected.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 585-4150

Notice of Regular Board Meeting on March 2, 2023

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 2, 2023

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board will conduct a regular meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, commencing at 9:00 a.m. in-person in the Public Meeting Room at the Oshtemo Township Hall.

            The Southwest Michigan Building Authority will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Southwest Michigan Building Authority.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Southwest Michigan Building Authority by writing or calling the Authority.

                                                            KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY

                                                            SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

                                                            Southwest Michigan Building Authority

                                                            7275 West Main Street

                                                            Kalamazoo, MI 49009

                                                            (269) 585-4150

Notice of Cancelation of the February 23, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN


NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 2023 REGULAR BOARD MEETING


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2023, has been CANCELED due to inclement weather.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 585-4150

Notice of Change to the Time of the February 23, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF CHANGE TO THE TIME OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 2023 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board meeting which was scheduled for 8:30AM on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Oshtemo Meeting Hall in the Public Meeting Room has been rescheduled for 11:30AM on the same date and the same location.

                                                            KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY

                                                            SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

                                                            Southwest Michigan Building Authority

                                                            7275 West Main Street

                                                            Kalamazoo, MI 49009

                                                            (269) 585-4150

Date & Time of Posting: 22-FEB-2023 at 1:30pm

Notice of Cancelation of the December 15, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF THE DECEMBER 15 2022 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2022, has been CANCELED due to lack quorum and agenda items.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269) 585-4150

Notice of Public Board Meetings in 2023

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS IN 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Michigan Building Authority will conduct a regular meeting on the 4th Thursday of every month commencing at 8:30am (unless otherwise noted with an “*” below). The following meetings shall occur in-person at the Oshtemo Township Hall located at 7275 W MAIN ST, KALAMAZOO MI 49009. Unless otherwise noticed, there will be no remote / hybrid component available to the public.
The meetings will take place in either the Public Meeting Room, or the North Conference Room; signage shall be posted on the day of the meeting directing the public to the appropriate space.
The public can contact members of the SMBA Board to provide public comments or ask questions prior to the start of a public meeting by contacting the Board Secretary via email at kgibson@swmiba.org, or by phone at 269-585-4154.


Meeting Dates:

  • * January 19, 2023
  • February 23, 2023
  • March 23, 2023
  • April 27, 2023
  • May 25, 2023
  • June 22, 2023
  • July 27, 2023
  • August 24, 2023
  • September 28, 2023
  • October 26, 2023
  • * November 16, 2023
  • * December 14, 2023

Agenda & Packet Information:
The agenda and board packet will be posted online at https://swmiba.org/board-information/ at least two hours prior to the start of each meeting. Hard copies will be made available to members of the public upon request.

The Southwest Michigan Building Authority will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon request and with reasonable notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Authority.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY
Southwest Michigan Building Authority Offices
Located within the Oshtemo Charter Township Hall
7275 W Main St Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-585-4150
Date of Posting: 2022-11-17

Notice of SMBA Board Special Meeting to Consider a Personnel Evaluation

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF A SMBA BOARD SPECIAL MEETING TO CONSIDER A PERSONNEL EVALUATION

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board will conduct a special meeting on Monday, July 18th, 2022, commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the North Conference Room at the Oshtemo Township Hall to consider a personnel evaluation, and if all members are present, any other business which might lawfully come before the Board at a regular meeting.   

            The Southwest Michigan Building Authority will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Southwest Michigan Building Authority.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Southwest Michigan Building Authority by writing or calling the Authority.

                                                            KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY

                                                            SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

                                                            Southwest Michigan Building Authority

                                                            7275 West Main Street

                                                            Kalamazoo, MI 49009

                                                            (269) 585-4150

Notice of a Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of June 23, 2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regular meeting of the Southwest Michigan Building Authority which was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022, has been RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, June 28, 2022, starting at 8:30 AM, located in the North Conference Room at the Oshtemo Township Hall, 7275 W Main St, Kalamazoo MI 49009.

Notice of Cancelation of the June 23, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF CANCELATION FO THE JUNE 23, 2022 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022, has been CANCELED at the request of the board chairperson.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

Public Notice of a Special Board Meeting to be held June 9th, 2022

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF A SMBA BOARD SPECIAL MEETING CONCERNING STAFFING NEEDS

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Board will conduct a special meeting on Thursday, June 9th, 2022, commencing at 3:00 p.m. in-person at the Oshtemo Township Hall in the North Conference Room to discuss the staffing needs of the Authority, and if all members are present, any other business which might lawfully come before the Board at a regular meeting.   

            The Southwest Michigan Building Authority will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Southwest Michigan Building Authority.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Southwest Michigan Building Authority by writing or calling the Authority.

KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 585-4150

Memo to Area Contractors Re: New Well & Septic Reporting Requirements to Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy

To: Area Contractors
From: SMBA Staff on Behalf of Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Community Services Environmental Health Division
Date: 3/15/2022
Re: New Well & Septic Reporting Requirements to Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy

The Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Community Services – Environmental Health Division (“HCS-EHD”) oversees the approval and inspection of private septic and well installations and alterations.  The HCS-EHD is seeking to better coordinate with building departments in their jurisdiction to ensure that septic and well installations are inspected and approved prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or demolition permit.

Effective immediately, contractors will be required to submit copies of the septic and/or well inspection approvals from the HCS-EHD before a certificate of occupancy will be granted.  This does not apply to projects which connect to public water and/or public sewer.

Additional information can be found by contacting the Environmental Health Division:

Website:          https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/

Phone:             269-373-5210

Address:          3110 E ALCOTT ST

                        KALAMAZOO MI 49001

View Memo as PDF

Memo to Area Contractors Re: Code Source / Robert “Bob” Bush

MEMORANDUM

To: Area Contractors
From: Southwest Michigan Building Authority Staff
Date: March 9, 2022
Re: Code Source / Robert “Bob” Bush

We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Robert Bush, founder of Code Source P.C., who performed a number of plan reviews for Southwest Michigan Building Authority.  He will be deeply missed by our staff members and the code community at large.

The Authority is currently evaluating our options for plan review services going forward, and we ask simply for patience as we work to reconcile all the implications of this loss.

If you were working with Code Source on a review and have not already been contacted by our office, please get in touch as soon as possible so that we can investigate the status of the review.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Obituary: https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/grandrapids/name/robert-bush-obituary?id=33598177

[CODE UPDATE] 2018 Michigan Plumbing Code

The 2018 Michigan Plumbing Code has been adopted by the State of Michigan effective September 15, 2021. The Michigan Plumbing Code applies to non-residential occupancies. Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.

To view a list of codes currently in effect, click here.

To purchase a copy of the 2018 Michigan Plumbing Code from the International Code Council website, click here.

To purchase a copy of the 2018 Michigan Plumbing Code through SMBA to leverage our members-only discounted pricing, please click here to contact us regarding your request.

Notice of Amended 2021 Holiday Schedule

As approved by the SMBA Board of Directors at the October 28th regular meeting, the 2021 Holiday Schedule is hereby amended as follows:

SMBA offices shall be closed to the public from Monday, December 20, 2021 through Friday, December 24, 2021. SMBA offices will re-open on Monday, December 27th, 2021.

Public Notice of Regular Board Meetings to be held in 2022

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY (SMBA)
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOARD MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN 2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Michigan Building Authority will conduct a regular meeting on the 4th Thursday of every month commencing at 8:30am (unless otherwise noted with an “*” below).
Pending any changes to applicable Michigan law pertaining to virtual meeting attendance by Board members relating to COVID-19, the following meetings shall occur in-person at the Oshtemo Township Hall located at 7275 W MAIN ST,
KALAMAZOO MI 49009. Unless otherwise noticed, there will be no remote / hybrid component available to the public.

The meetings will take place in either the Public Meeting Room, or the North Conference Room; signage shall be posted on the day of the meeting directing the public to the appropriate space.

The public can contact members of the SMBA Board to provide public comments or ask questions prior to the start of a public meeting by contacting the Board Secretary via email at kgibson@swmiba.org, or by phone at 269-585-4154.

Meeting Dates:

  • January 27, 2022
  • February 24, 2022
  • March 24, 2022
  • April 28, 2022
  • May 26, 2022
  • June 23, 2022
  • July 28, 2022
  • August 25, 2022
  • September 22, 2022
  • October 27, 2022
  • *November 17, 2022
  • *December 15, 2022

Agenda & Packet Information:
The agenda and board packet will be posted online at https://swmiba.org/board-information/ at least two hours prior to the start of each meeting. Hard copies will be made available to members of the public upon request.

The Southwest Michigan Building Authority will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as
signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to
individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon request and with reasonable notice. Individuals with disabilities
requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Authority.


KYLE GIBSON, BOARD SECRETARY
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BUILDING AUTHORITY

Southwest Michigan Building Authority Offices
Located within the Oshtemo Charter Township Hall
7275 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-585-4150

Date of Posting: 2021-10-28

New Requirement & Application Forms

In order to obtain compliance with MCL 125.1510(2), SMBA is requiring written proof of authorization to obtain a permit on behalf of a property owner.  This can be a signed contract for work, a power of attorney, or a letter of authorization.

To facilitate this change, SMBA is releasing updated revisions for our application forms.  The updated forms can be found on the applications & forms page.

We will be allowing some flexibility for a couple of weeks as a transition period, but after that time we will be rejecting incomplete applications.  Please contact our office via phone, email, or our contact form with any questions.  Thank you!

[SOLD] Truck for Sale!

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES

SMBA is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of a 2001 Chevrolet S10.  Click here for the print information packet.

Vehicle Information:
2001 Chevrolet S10 Base / LS / ZR2, Extended Cab 2D, 4.3L V6 CPI
VIN: 1GCCT19W918202887
Odometer (as of 8/27): 099522

Bidding Information:
Reserve Price: $2,000
Bids Accepted Between: Sep. 1, 2020 and close of business on Sep. 30, 2020
Bids Opened: Oct. 1 @ 9am
Due to COVID, we are unable to allow interested parties to observe the bids being opened in person, but we have provided a Zoom meeting link (below) for those who are interested.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91566024599?pwd=RDFJRitTMHVScm1DbVV4aEU4anNPdz09
Zoom Passcode: truck
Zoom Call-in Number: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Bids must be in a sealed envelope and marked “Bid to be opened October 1st, 2020 for 2001 Chevrolet S10.”
Your bid must include your full legal name, address (including street, city, state, and zip code), the amount of your bid, and your preferred contact information (phone, email, etc.).
Sealed Bid Example Letter

Sale Terms:
Payment: Cash or Cashier’s Check only.  No personal checks will be accepted.
Time: Sale must be finalized by close of business on Oct. 5, or the sale will be awarded to the next highest bid.
THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS AND WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

Disclosures:
SMBA is aware of the following service required for the vehicle:
– The fuel pump needs to be replaced.
– New tires will be needed in the near future (your discretion).
– Vehicle will be de-lettered & interior detailed by the end of the bidding period.

The vehicle will be available for in-person inspection by appointment only between the hours of 1pm and 2pm on the following dates: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25. To schedule an appointment, please contact Kyle at 269-585-4154.

Pictures:

SMBA Drop Box!

SMBA has finally installed our own drop box, separate from Oshtemo Township’s.
The new drop box is located in the same area as the Oshtemo one, and can be used for applications, payments, etc.
It will be checked multiple times throughout the day.

Commercial Building Plans

Effective March 1st, 2018, SMBA will begin actively enforcing its existing requirement to provide three hard copies of plans with COMMERCIAL BUILDING applications.  Recently, we have only been receiving two copies.  If three copies are not provided, we will be charging for the cost of plan duplication.  The rates, which are available on our fee schedule, are as follows:

Electronic Copies
18×24 $6 per Page
24×36 $7 per Page
36×48 $9 per Page

Jerry Reitenour
SMBA Building Official

Code Changes for 2017

Any applications received on or after the following Effective Dates will follow the the new 2015 Codes.

Any applications that are received prior to the Effective Dates will continue to follow the 2009 Codes.

CODE                                                                                                                     EFFECTIVE DATE

2015 Michigan Building Code                                                                               April 20, 2017

2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code                                                                     April 20, 2017

2015 Michigan Mechanical Code (including int’l fuel gas code)                       April 12, 2017

2015 Michigan Plumbing Code                                                                              April 20, 2017

2015 Int’l Property Maintenance Code                                                                April 20, 2017

2017 Dates Office Closed

  • New Years – Monday, January 2
  • Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 16
  • President’s Day – Monday February 20
  • Memorial Day – Monday, May 29
  • Floating Holiday – Monday, July 3
  • Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4
  • Labor Day – Monday, September 4
  • Veterans Day – Friday, November 10
  • Thanksgiving – Thursday and Friday, November 23 & 24
  • Christmas – Friday and Monday, December 22 & 25
  • New Years Day – Monday, January 1, 2018