04-03-2019104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate
1:00 PM Council ChambersWednesday, April 3, 2019
We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PURPOSE/PROCESS OPENING STATEMENT
Special Magistrate James Stokes gave a brief introduction and stated the purpose/process opening
statment.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Magistrate James Stokes approved the minutes of the March 6, 2019 meeting.
4. SWEARING IN OF WITNESS(ES)
Sworn in were James Shorter of 2403 Orange Tree Dr. Edgewater, FL; John Piazza of 2330 Orange
Tree Dr. Edgewater, FL; City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Kevin Pogany and City of
Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood.
5. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS*
None
6. COMPLIANCE
a. Cases in compliance before hearing
i.Case #19-114606
Citation #6175 (Hazelwood)
Rodger & Sharon Lowe-3308 Needle Palm Dr
Section 10-84 Parking in City Right of Way
ii.Case #19-114592
Citation #6185 (Hazelwood)
Bruce G Sovereign-3216 Lime Tree Dr
Section 10-84 Parking Right of Way
Special Magistrate James Stokes read the above cases into the record and concluded after reviewing
the cases the properties are now in compliance and the citations have been paid. Special Magistrate
James Stokes finds the above properties in violation of stated Sections.
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b. Cases administratively closed
None
7. REQUEST FOR TABLING/CONTINUANCE
None
8. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING
None
9. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
a.Case #19-114601 REPEAT
Citation #6174 (Hazelwood)
US Bank Assoc TR-3307 Pine Tree Dr
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
b.Case #19-114576
Citation #6182 (Hazelwood)
Michael J Brown-508 Sea Gull Ct
Section 10-98 Property Maintenance
c.Case #19-114599
Citation #6184 (Hazelwood)
Tiffany L Grabbit-2317 Kumquat Dr
Section 10-83 Neglected Premises
d.Case #19-114605a
Citation #6186 (Hazelwood)
Louis J Bishop TR-1431 Victory Palm Dr
Section 10-107 Disposal-Rubbish/Garbage
e.Case #19-114605b
Citation #6186 (Hazelwood)
Louis J Bishop TR-1431 Victory Palm Dr
Section 10-80 Outdoor Storage
f.Case #19-114605c
Citation #6186 (Hazelwood)
Louis J Bishop TR-1431 Victory Palm Dr
Section 10-106 Accumulation-Rubbish/Garbage
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g.Case #19-114575
Citation #5076 (Hazelwood)
Scott D & Judy M Cisco-102 E Ocean Ave
Section 21-36.02 General Regulations-Shed
Special Magistrate James Stokes read the above cases into the record and concluded after reviewing
the cases that no one was present for the read cases. Pursuant to Section 10-348 and 10-345
subparagraph C 11 of the Code of Ordinance and the statement that appears on the respective
citation issued that failure to appear at the hearing means the alleged violator has waived any right
to contest the violations and that an order can be made for the maximum applicable penalties that
include but are not limited to administrative costs, fines, daily fines and liens. Special Magistrate
James Stokes finds the above properties in violation of said Sections and orders the Staff
Recommendations.
h.Case #19-114617
Citation #6006 (Pogany)
Julie Kaat-2403 Orange Tree Dr
Section 7-1 Incorporation of Florida Building Code
City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Kevin Pogany presented the case. James Shorter and
John Piazza were present and John Piazza testified on behalf of the deceased home owner Julie Kaat.
Special Magistrate James Stokes finds the property in violation of Section 7-1 Incorporation of
Florida Building Code and orders the Staff Recommendation.
10. ADJOURN
Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any
matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and
will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or
provide such record.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any
of these proceedings should contact City Clerk/Paralegal Robin L. Matusick, 104 N. Riverside Drive,
Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400 x 1101, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you
are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1-800-955-8771
One or more members of City Council or other advisory boards may be present.
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