Posted on 09/16/2003 8:38:36 AM PDT by Sir Gawain
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MI: Possible Armed Standoff in the Making
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By The Sierra Times
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| Alanson, MI - "I've had enough. I'm going to fight!" Charlevoix County Businessman, Lyle Barkley, has been ordered to remove two manufactured homes from a 4-acre parcel in Bay Township by September 18. Barkley says he will not comply with the illegal and unconstitutional order of the court but will defend his property with arms if necessary. Barkley, 55, owns B&B Excavating in Boyne City. He is presently bulldozing fortifications around his property in preparation for the standoff he promises will come if officials attempt to remove the homes from his land. His cause has drawn the attention of Rick Stanley, leader of an organization called Mutual Defense Pact 2d American Revolution Militia who offers to send more than 600 armed defenders to Barkley's aid once the standoff has begun. Barkley contacted Norm Olson, a well-know Michigan Militia figure for help up until Stanley's organization arrives. Olson has urged citizens throughout Michigan to become aware of what is taking place and to speak out in an attempt to forestall or stop armed conflict. "Lyle Barkley is unlikely to run. He's preparing to defend. I admire his spirit," Olson said in a news release Thursday, but added, "This situation stinks of crooked politics, corruption, and favors. Barkley was given permission. He acted accorded to the permits, and then, when his homes were on the property, the permits were withdrawn and the homes 'red-tagged.' Something about this isn't right." Background: Lyle Barkley received authorization to place two 12x60 manufactured homes (mobile homes) on 4 acres in Bay Township. Permits were granted by the County. Once on the property, Barley began a building project to join the two homes via an enclosed walkway. It was then that former township supervisor, "Bud" Chipman filed a complaint to stop further construction and have the homes removed. (Chipman was recalled from his position. Reason unknown). County Court Judge May found in favor of Chipman's complaint and issued an order to Barkley to remove the homes by September 18th. Barkley's decision: To bulldoze revetments and redoubts for defenders. More as this develops... |
Background: Lyle Barkley received authorization to place two 12x60 manufactured homes (mobile homes) on 4 acres in Bay Township. Permits were granted by the County. Once on the property, Barley began a building project to join the two homes via an enclosed walkway. It was then that former township supervisor, "Bud" Chipman filed a complaint to stop further construction and have the homes removed. (Chipman was recalled from his position. Reason unknown).
County Court Judge May found in favor of Chipman's complaint and issued an order to Barkley to remove the homes by September 18th.
I hate it when reporters print the sensational details of a case but fail to report the facts.
My questions are- What did the law say about trailer houses? What did the permit allow? And what justification was given for rescinding the permits?
Details are important.
Unless you're Rick Stanley. :o)
Good source ...
If logic, reason, and common sense are your guides, certainly!
Yes, if he was a lawyer.
But he is an excavator. His bulldozers are free.
Sure if he's got a few years and a couple Grand to waste.
New Ski slopes ping?
1. Was the permits granted and adhered to, then the complainted happened?
2. Is this simply the end of a pissing contest between the township from an outside political battle? That isn't all that uncommon in local politics.
3. Is this a good ole boys thing where the super and judge have their campaigns backed by a developer or the like?
Barkely may very well have a case here(something happened to cause the former township super to be recalled...someone was PO'ed). I may not care for his PR tactics with his stupid ass silver coin comment, but he may be in the right with the building thing. That said, the proper response is going to appeals court and getting a good lawyer(who can speak for him too) that specializes in this, not calling Norm Olson and sounding like a kook.
What he should do is get a lawyer, or start a recall petition.
Also for background info. Charlevoix County is a mix of big money by the lakes(a lot of retirement and summer homes, etc) and longtime rural residents there.
Very interesting.
Looks like good 'ol boy politics.
Naw... this guy's just a kook- he buys into the patent land nonsense being sold by hucksters on the internet.
Normal people hire a zoning lawyer to fix these things.
Where did you come by that knowledge? It isn't in the article.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/982897/posts
LOL! "I'll send 600 guys, but you've got to start shooting first."
That's our Rick -- always good for a chortle.
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