1/10/14 - The Barnstormer Entertainment Complex in Green Oak Township is facing foreclosure. Back taxes for real and personal property are owed from 2010 through 2012, which must be paid in order to avoid foreclosure. Technically, the 2013 taxes are not late as they are not due until February 28th. The building remains closed due to local court orders issued as part of ongoing litigation between Green Oak Township and Owner Rob Cortis. He was ordered to remove certain sections of the building that were constructed without permits, and others violating fire and building codes, as well as municipal ordinances. If he failed to do so, an order already authorizes the township to tear off those sections but it has not elected to do so. Green Oak Supervisor Mark St. Charles says there's no point in doing that right now since the building is closed and therefore, not posing a public safety threat, which has always been their main concern. St. Charles says Cortis has been in contact with architects and itâs his understanding that a set of plans might be coming in. Cortis has long maintained that he wants to address any violations and intends to pay his taxes. Approximately $54,000 is owed by the end of March to avoid foreclosure. Cortis tells WHMI he is in the process of creating workable plans to ultimately re-open and is also still exploring possible joint business ventures. (JM)
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