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07-10-2008 CITY OF EDGEWATER CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Thursday July 10, 2008 2:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Linda Johnson called the regular meeting of the Citizen Code Enforcement Board to order at 2:05 PM in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Members present: Linda Johnson, Alice Haldeman, Glenn Barnhill, Ben Delnigro, Ed Corn and Ben Wagner. Also present were Code Officer Mike McGrath, Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell and Board Secretary Shontella Jackson. Absent were: Larry Leaf and Glenn Storch was absence and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes for the regular meeting of May 8, 2008 were presented to the Board for approval.MOTION by Glenn Barnhill, SECOND by Ben Wagner to adopt the minutes of Regular Citizen Code Enforcement Board on May 8, 2008 as written. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES: Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell and Code Officer Mike McGrath were sworn in. CASES IN COMPLIANCE: None. NEW BUSINESS: Case #2008-CE-4046, 2425 Travelers Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Kevin J. Downing. Violation of Section 21-35.04 – Neglected premises. City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 1 of 11 Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented the case summary to the Board. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented staff’s recommendation to find Kevin J. Downing in violation of Section 21-35.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16 2008. No one was present to testify. MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Kevin J. Downing in violation of Section 21-35.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the work is not completed violation exists past July 11, 2008 also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-5014, 707 Flagler Ave., Edgewater, Florida; Joseph S. McAllister. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented the case summary to the Board. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented staff’s recommendation to find Joseph S. McAllister in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds Joseph S. McAllister in violation of Section 21- 56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-5017, 2331 Vista Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Michael & Carrie B. Laub. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented the case summary to the Board. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented staff’s recommendation to find Michael & Carrie B. Laub in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 2 of 11 $50.00 per day each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by City Staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property. No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Ben Wagner that the Board finds Michael & Carrie B. Laub in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exits past July 11, 2008 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a board order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting the grass by City Staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 also for a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101210 (Repeat); 435 Palmetto St., Edgewater, Florida; Cecil Brown. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find Cecil Brown in repeat violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and an additional fine of $100.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by City Staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property. No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion. MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Cecil Brown in repeat violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and an additional fine of $250.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by City Staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101219 (A); 2714 Yule Tree Dr., Edgewater, Florida; James R. & Kristen Vanhoey. Violation of Section 21-35.04 – Neglected premises. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find James R. & City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 3 of 11 Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21-35.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager to direct City staff to clean up the property if not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property. No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds James R. & Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21-35.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager to direct City Staff to clean up the property if not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101219 (B), 2714 Yule Tree Dr., Edgewater, FL. James R. & Kristen Vanhoey. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find James R. & Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by City staff if not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property. No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds James R. & Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21- 56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager to approve the cutting of the grass by City staff if not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 4 of 11 Case #2008-CE-101219 (C), 2714 Yule Tree Dr., Edgewater, FL. James R. & Kristen Vanhoey. Violation of Section 21-34.04 – Inoperable vehicle. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find James R. & Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21-34.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds James R. & Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21-34.04 of the Land Development Code waiving the citation.MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Case #2008-CE-101219 (D), 2714 Yule Tree Dr., Edgewater, FL. James R. & Kristen Vanhoey. Violation of Section 21-34.06 – Trailers. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find James R. & Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21-34.06 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008 also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. The Board had a brief discussion. MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Ben Delnigro that the Board finds James R. & Kristen Vanhoey in violation of Section 21-34.06 of the Land Development Code waiving the citation.MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Case #2008-CE-101151, 140 Oak Ridge Ave., Edgewater, FL. Brenda Galdaez. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find Brenda Galdaez in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by City if not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property. No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Brenda Galdaez in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by City staff if not corrected City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 5 of 11 by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY Case #2008-CE-101130, 1204 Sabal Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Lynne Karin Kvistad. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find Lynne Karin Kvistad in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Ben Delnigro that the Board finds Lynne Karin Kvistad in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b)of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101139 (A), 2345 Fern Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; David K. & Rebeca Hamlin. Violation of Section 21-35.04 – Neglected premise. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find David K. & Rebeca Hamlin in violation of Section 21-35.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the removal of the debris by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds David K. & Rebeca Hamlin in violation of Section 21-35.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the removal of City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 6 of 11 debris by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101139 (B), 2345 Fern Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; David K. & Rebeca Hamlin. Violation of Section 21-34.06 – Watercraft. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find David K. & Rebeca Hamlin in violation of Section 21-34.06 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Ben Wagner that the Board finds David K. & Rebeca Hamlin in violation of Section 21-34.06 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101199 (Repeat), 2009 Mango Tree Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Doris Whitt. Violation of Section 21-34.04 – Inoperable vehicle. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find Doris Whitt in repeat violation of Section 21-34.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ben Delnigro that the Board finds Doris Whitt in repeat violation of Section 21-34.04 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101214, 3129 Sabal Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Lyle E. & Marcy J. Cole. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find Lyle E. & Marcy J. Cole in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 7 of 11 lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Ben Delnigro that the Board finds Lyle E. & Marcy J. Cole in violation of Section 21- 56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101142, 2028 Needle Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Francisco & Bonnie Santana. Violation of Section 19-32 – Connect to sewer. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find Francisco & Bonnie Santana in violation of Section 19-32 of the Code of Ordinances assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board agreed to dismiss this case.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-101233, 2618 Kumquat Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Robert & Linda Powell. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff’s recommendation to find Robert & Linda Powell in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Ben Wagner that the Board finds Robert & Linda Powell in violation of Section 21- 56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 8 of 11 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-5051, 1615 Umbrella Tree Dr., Edgewater, Florida; John P. Treffiletti. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented the case summary to the Board. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented staff’s recommendation to find John P. Treffiletti in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Ben Wagner that the Board finds John P. Treffiletti in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-5048, 2309 Lime Tree Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Errol J. & Elizabeth F. Medeiros. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented the case summary to the Board. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented staff’s recommendation to find Errol J. & Elizabeth F. Medeiros in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Glenn Barnhill, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Errol J. & Elizabeth F. Medeiros in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 9 of 11 the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Case #2008-CE-5037, 607 Sea Gull Ct., Edgewater, Florida; Frederick C. Klein. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented the case summary to the Board. Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell presented staff’s recommendation to find Frederick C. Klein in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008.It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Frederick C. Klein in violation of Section 21-56.03 of the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exist past July 11, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by July 16, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by city staff if the violation is not corrected by July 11, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. OLD BUSINESS/CONTINUED: None. CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT: Acting Code Supervisor Robin Bell stated that staff will be obtaining new “posting” signs. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. BOARD DISCUSSION: None. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Linda Johnson adjourned the meeting at 4:03 pm. City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 10 of 11 Next Meeting scheduled for August 14, 2008 at 2 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by, Shontella Jackson Board Coordinator City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Board Minutes July 10, 2008 Page 11 of 11