10/26/12 - The owner of Barnstormer entertainment complex in Green Oak Township plans to appeal a local judgeâs decision that could lead to demolition of the facility. Green Oak Townshipâs fire department and building officials identified numerous code violations years ago and the facility was closed to the public in March. A lengthy legal battle ensued and a court-ordered plan for phased improvements to the building was submitted by Owner Rob Cortis but rejected as incomplete. Livingston County Circuit Court Judge David Reader went on to grant summary disposition in favor of the township this past August, affirming the townshipâs ability to bring the facility up to code or demolish any unsafe portions, including tearing down the entire building. Cortis confirmed that he plans to appeal the ruling and will continue working with the township but referred any further comment to his attorney. Meanwhile, Green Oak Supervisor Mark St. Charles says they understand Cortis has appealed but have not received any official notification yet. He tells WHMI they intend to let the legal process play out before taking any action with the building. If it is demolished or any unsafe portions brought up to code, St. Charles says the costs would be incurred by the township. However, he says those would be assessed back to the property owner or placed on the tax roll. (JM)
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