List of Ilitch/Malik affiliates updated to include these 29 additional entities

TVT has added the following to the comprehensive list of companies and affiliates maintained by and for Detroit's Ilitch family (Mike & Marian Ilitch) and Michael J. Malik, Sr., their casino and real estate partner:

Ballpark Operations Management, Inc.
Blue Water Equities, L.L.C.
Caesar Fund Inc.
CB Property Holdings, Inc. (Charlotte Beach Real Estate)
Christopher P. Ilitch Revocable Trust
Detroit Tigers Latin American Operations, Inc.
Downriver Properties & Land Development, Inc. (Ronald Ilitch)
J.R. Michigan LLC (Johnny Rockets)
Lakeland Tigers Food Service, Inc.
LC/CS Westland Inc. (Little Caesars/Chicken Shack)
Michael Ilitch Trust
Michael J. Malik, Sr. Revocable Living Trust
M & M Realty Holdings, LLC
M & M Realty Holdings II, LLC
MLC Financial Corporation
MM Holdings, LLC
MM Annuity I, LLC
MM Annuity II, LLC
MM Family Mineral Ventures, LLC (Malik Family)
MMI Holdings LLC
MRS Holding Company, LLC
Northern Michigan Food Services Company
Olympia Building Corp.
PKC, L.L.C.
Ren Cen 4 Theaters, Inc.
Seven I's Inc. (est. 1978)
Seven I's Realty Holdings, LLC (est. 2007)
Tres Vite, Inc.
TS Ventures (Twist & Shout Gourmet Pretzels)

It is worth noting that Seven I's Inc., established in 1978, is the only Ilitch affiliate that TVT is aware of which includes Mike and Marian Ilitch and each of their seven children in executive and board capacities.

Mike serves as Seven I's President and Marian as its Secretary/Treasurer. Each of the Ilitch's seven children is both a Vice President and Director of Seven I's: Denise D. Ilitch, Ronald Tyrus Ilitch, Michael C. Ilitch, Jr., Lisa M. Ilitch Murray, Atanas Ilitch (born Thomas Ilitch), Christopher Paul Ilitch (CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.) and Carole M. Ilitch Trepeck. (See: Report of Officers and Directors).

TVT wishes to express its regards and thanks to all those who forwarded tips and details that contributed to this update.

See: Comprehensive Compiled List of Affiliates

Stupak testified land claims are a cloud over Charlotte Beach property; Tribe's backers picking up devalued property

At a hearing on Capitol Hill before the House of Representatives Committee on Resources held 6.24.04 to consider HR 831; a bill to approve the settlement of land claims alleged by the Bay Mills Indian Community over property (110 acres) in the Charlotte Beach subdivision east of Barbeau, Michigan; Rep. Bart Stupak testified as follows,

"I first became involved in this land issue at the request of the property owners, not the tribes. With a "cloud" on their title the Charlotte Beach property owners have been sued, have a difficult time trying to secure real estate loans, and have experienced lost real estate sales as well as significantly lower property values."

The Bay Mills Indian scheme is being encouraged and financed by Michael J. Malik, Sr. and several enterprising lawyers who originally recognized the potential of land claims as leverage for an off-reservation casino. In essence they're responsible for the "cloud" that Rep. Stupak acknowledges.

So, it's rather ironic that Malik's primary business attorney, William Serwer ("Bill") filed documents forming several entities including CB Property Investments, LLC; and that since 2002, CB Property Investments has acquired several parcels in the Charlotte Beach subdivision.

If what Rep. Stupak suggests is true, it seems rather curious that the primary attorney for the casino syndicator financing, stiring up, the "cloud" may now be picking up property in the area at discounted rates or under other artificial circumstances favorable to the buyer.

See also:

• Where in the world is "Charlotte Beach?"
• The Bay Mills Land Claims Case Was a Scam from the Start
• Was it a law firm that first proposed Charlotte Beach land claims idea?
• Michigan Courts tossed out Bay Mills tribe's land claims to Charlotte Beach subdivision
• Seven attempts by tribe's backers to win congressional approval for off-reservation casino using IGRA loophole

DISCOVERY: Historic Plat Maps for Charlotte Beach subdivision on Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Land records in Chippewa County, Michigan aren't easy to come by; however, these links in the chart connect to historic plat maps for the Charlotte Beach subdivision located east of the Barbeau, Bruce Township, Michigan on the U.P.; these documents are on file with the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes.

An entity, CB Property Investments, LLC, formed by an attorney for Michael J. Malik, Sr. the casino syndicator bankrolling the Bay Mills Indian Community's plans for an off-reservation casino, has acquired at least two parcels in the Charlotte Beach subdivision which are believed to be Lots 25 & 72. (Partial List of Charlotte Beach Property Ownersby parcel).

Subdivision Name	Card Number	County	Section	Township	Range
CHARLOTTE BEACH	22526	CHIPPEWA	7	45N	02E
CHARLOTTE BEACH 1	29082	CHIPPEWA	7	45N	02E
CHARLOTTE BEACH 2	29272	CHIPPEWA	7	45N	02E
CHARLOTTE BEACH 3	29568	CHIPPEWA	7	45N	02E

The Charlotte Beach subdivision of Michigan is not a well recognized “place.” You’ll be hard pressed to find the subdivision on any map, or a list of place names in Michigan. The only references to Charlotte Beach are either in Florida or documentation generally associated with land claims settlement proposals by two of Michigan’s Indian Tribes: the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; or on the several tract maps filed in the early part of the 20th Century (noted in the chart above).

Formal legal documents describe the 110 acres of “Charlotte Beach” as:

“Government Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Section 7, T45N, R2E, and Lot 1 of Section 18, T45N, R2E, Chippewa County, State of Michigan.”

Located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula approximately 15 miles south of Sault Ste Marie, in the small north eastern community of Barbeau, Bruce Township* (ZIP code 49710), the 110-acre area referred to as “Charlotte Beach” is a sliver of property that lies along the St. Mary’s River; approximately two football fields deep, bordered by S. Scenic Drive on the west and the waterfront of the West Neebish Channel on the east; beginning at the mouth of the Charlotte River on the north (E. 13 Mile Road), it extends south approximately 1.25 miles toward the Barbeau Oak Ridge Park Ferry Crossing (E. 15 Mile Road/Cork Town Road.).

* Not to be confused with Bruce Township in Macomb County, Michigan.

You may also want to review these posts or click on the "labels" below for related details:

• Why would attorney for Tribe's Port Huron casino developer be acquiring property up north in Charlotte Beach?
• Was it a law firm that first proposed Charlotte Beach land claims idea?
• Senators told Attorney proposed exploiting Charlotte Beach land claim not tribe
• Tribesman recognized Bush administrations opposition to off-reservation gaming
• Is the Bay Mills Tribe using Charlotte Beach land claims solely to leverage developer's off-reservation casino plans?
• Tribe hoped language slipped into 2004 Transportation Bill would grant approvals for Port Huron casino
• UPDATED: Tribal leader admits lobbyists were trying to sneak casino plans through Congress without alerting opposition
• Gaming Tribe seeks to diversify while developer still pushing off-reservation casino

Why would attorney for Tribe's Port Huron casino developer be acquiring property up north in Charlotte Beach?

The Bay Mills Indian Community attempts to exploit a land claim over 200 acres in a remote subdivision east of Barbeau on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Although not designated as such on maps today, the subdivision is known as “Charlotte Beach.” In exchange for dropping its claims on the Charlotte Beach subdivision lands, the tribe wants the right to develop an off-reservation casino in Port Huron, more than 300 miles from its reservation lands.

It has been reported that the looming land claims have negatively affected the property values and financing options of those private individuals who hold title on the property today making it a buyers market in Charlotte Beach.

Detroit casino syndicators headed up by Michael J. Malik, Sr., have been bankrolling and managing the drive for a Bay Mills off-reservation casino for a decade or more.

In 2002, an attorney who handles most of Malik’s personal business deals exclusively, William Serwer, formed CB Property Investments, LLC. Presumably “CB” is an abbreviation for “Charlotte Beach” because as it turns out CB Investment Properties, LLC, owns at least two parcels in the Charlotte Beach subdivision:

• Parcel #0023250260000


• Parcel #0023250730000

Both are noted at this address: 3915 S 1 Cottage Rd., Barbeau, MI 49710. It’s unclear when the group represented by Malik’s attorney acquired the properties.

In 2004 Malik’s attorney also set up MJM Charlotte Beach, LLC. Presumably “MJM” stands for Michael J. Malik. Serwer has set up numerous “MJM” entities over the years to represent Malik’s financial interests in other related ventures and real estate deals.

Why would Malik or his attorney wish to acquire property in Charlotte Beach on the eastern shores of the Upper Peninsula? The Bay Mills Tribe has said they aren’t interested in taking the land away from those who live there now.

Is it simply a case of buying depressed properties confident that their value will increase when a deal is finally struck? In which case aren’t they helping to drive prices down by perpetuating claims others contend have already been tossed out in court?

Is there some hidden natural resource? Perhaps they believe at some point the government will be forced to acquire the lands from private property owners?

These questions and more deserve answers.

At the very least such investments should be red flags for everyone involved from Charlotte Beach to Capitol Hill.

These entities are believed to be controlled or affiliated with Michael J. Malik, Sr. and related to the Bay Mills Indian Tribe, Charlotte Beach subdivision and/or proposed Port Huron Casino and Resort on the site of the current Thomas Edison Inn:

CB Property Investments, LLC
CB Property Holdings, Inc.
MJM Charlotte Beach, LLC
MJM Bay Mills, LLC
MJM Blue Water Investors, LLC
MJM Blue Water, L.L.C.
Blue Water Resorts, L.L.C.
Blue Water Resorts Manager, Inc.

You may also want to review these posts or click on the "labels" below for related details:

• Michigan Courts tossed out Bay Mills tribe's land claims to Charlotte Beach subdivision
• Why would attorney for Tribe's Port Huron casino developer be acquiring property up north in Charlotte Beach?
• Was it a law firm that first proposed Charlotte Beach land claims idea?
• Senators told Attorney proposed exploiting Charlotte Beach land claim not tribe
• Tribesman recognized Bush administrations opposition to off-reservation gaming
• Is the Bay Mills Tribe using Charlotte Beach land claims solely to leverage developer's off-reservation casino plans?
• Tribe hoped language slipped into 2004 Transportation Bill would grant approvals for Port Huron casino
• UPDATED: Tribal leader admits lobbyists were trying to sneak casino plans through Congress without alerting opposition
• Gaming Tribe seeks to diversify while developer still pushing off-reservation casino