08-14-2008
CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday August 14, 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 2:03 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Linda Johnson, Alice Haldeman, Glenn Barnhill, Ed Corn, Larry
Leaf and Ben Wagner. Also present were Code Officer Mike McGrath, Code
Supervisor & Acting Recording Secretary Angela DeSue, Code Officer Robin Bell
and Attorney Ty Harris.
Absent were: Ben Delnigro and Recording Secretary Shontella Jackson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the regular meeting of July 10, 2008 were presented to the
Board for approval.MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Ben Wagner
to adopt the minutes of Regular Citizen Code Enforcement Board on
July 10, 2008 as written. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Code Office Robin Bell, Code Officer Mike McGrath and Code Supervisor Angela
DeSue were sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Lisa Bloomer.
CASES IN COMPLIANCE:
None.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Case #2008-CE-6021, 2106 Victory Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Stella & James
Logan. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Stella &
James Logan 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 exists past August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed
on the property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15, 2008 and
that a lien is placed on the property.Mr. Wagner requested that the staff make
contact with the City Manager to get some guidance on the city's budget for
property maintenance expense. No one was present to testify.MOTION by
Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Stella & James
Logan 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 work is not completed violation exists past August
15, 2008 also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
August 20, 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 August 15, 2008 and that a
lien is placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-5046, Parcel #8402-01-14-7820, Edgewater, Florida; William G.
Evans Jr. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find William G.
Evans Jr. 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the clearing of
the lot (required 20 feet) by City staff if the violation is not corrected by August
15, 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 William G. Evans Jr. 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the
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property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008. It is also recommended
that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager
approve the clearing of the lot (required 20 feet) by city staff if the
violation is not corrected by August 15, 2008 and a lien to be placed on
the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-5045, Parcel #8402-01-12-5860, Edgewater, Florida; Rudolf
Schutter. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Rudolf
Schutter 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 each
day the violation exists past August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the clearing of
the lot (required 20 feet) by City staff if the violation is not corrected by August
15, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property. No one was present to
testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Larry Leaf, SECOND
by Ben Wagner that the Board finds Rudolf Schutter 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 August 15, 2008 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008. It is also recommended
that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager
approve the clearing of the lot (required 20 feet) by City staff if the
violation is not corrected by August 15, 2008 and that a lien is placed
on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-6002; Parcel #8402-01-13-6440, Edgewater, Florida; Alice C.
Dixson & Monica M. Dixson. Violation of Section 21-56.03 – Property
maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Alice C.
Dixson & Monica M. Dixson 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 August 15, 2008; also for a
lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.It is also
recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager
approve the clearing of the lot (required 20 feet) by City staff if the violation is
not corrected by August 15, 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 Larry Leaf that the Board finds Alice C. Dixson &
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Monica M. Dixson 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 August 15,
2008 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
August 20, 2008. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board
Order requesting the City Manager approve the clearing of the lot
(required 20 feet) by City staff if the violation is not corrected by
August 15, 2008 and that a lien is placed on the property.MOTION
CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101292; 2120 Queen Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Clarke &
Cindy Glatt. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Clarke &
Cindy Glatt in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code
and continue the citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008. No one was present to testify. The
Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Glenn
Barnhill that the Board finds Clarke & Cindy Glatt in violation of Section
21-56.03 (b) 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
August 20, 2008.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101246, 3206 Juniper Dr., Edgewater, FL. Nancy Scott.
Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Nancy Scott
in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code continuing the
citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied
by August 20, 2008. No one was present to testify. The Board had a brief
discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Larry Leaf that the Board
finds Nancy Scott in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land
Development Code and waive the citation fine of $75.00.MOTION
CARRIES 5-1.
Case #2008-CE-101283, 3004 India Palm Dr., Edgewater, FL. Lorilee &
Robert D. McMasters. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property
maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Lorilee &
Robert D. McMasters in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land
Development Code assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed
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on the property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008. No one was present to
testify. The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by
Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds Lorilee & Robert D. McMasters in
violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code
waiving the citation fine of $75.00.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101357 (Repeat), 3324 Woodland Dr., Edgewater, FL.
Kristine M. & Roger W. Smith. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) –
Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Kristine M. &
Roger W. Smith 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 exists past August 15, 2008 also for a
lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by August 20, 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
August 15, 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 Kristine M. & Roger W. Smith
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 exists past August 15, 2008
also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by August 20,
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 August 15, 2008 and that a lien
is placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-7031, 120 Richport Lane, Edgewater, FL. Roger &
Maria Wild. Violation of Section 15-2 – Obstructing street or sidewalk.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Roger &
Maria Wild in violation of Section 15-2 of the Code of Ordinances by admission of
commission an additional fine of $100.00 for the physical removal of the
hazardous debris by city staff and for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by August 20, 2008. No one was present to testify. The Board had a
brief discussion.MOTION by Glenn Barnhill, SECOND by Larry Leaf that
the Board finds Roger & Maria Wild in violation of Section 15-2 of the
Code of Ordinances by admission of commission an additional fine of
$100.00 for the physical removal of the hazardous debris by city staff
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and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by August 20,
2008.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY
Case #2008-CE-101248 (A), 2825 Needle Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Dale
Wisniewski. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Dale
Wisniewski 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15, 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 Dale Wisniewski 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.
MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101248 (B), 2825 Needle Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Dale
Wisniewski. Violation of Section 21-34.04 – Inoperable vehicle.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Dale
Wisniewski in violation of Section 21-34.04 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.No one was present to testify.
The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by
Ben Wagner that the Board finds Dale Wisniewski in violation of
Section 21-34.04 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.MOTION CARRIED
UNAMIOUSLY.
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Case #2008-CE-101248 (C), 2825 Needle Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Dale
Wisniewski. Violation of Section 21-34.06 – Watercraft.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Dale
Wisniewski 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.No one was present to testify.
The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by
Ben Wagner that the Board finds Dale Wisniewski 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.MOTION CARRIED
UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101312 (A), 3012 Travelers Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida;
Nancee Michaux Est. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Nancee
Michaux Est. in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the Land Development Code
continuing the citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property
if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.No one was present to testify. The Board
had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Larry Leaf that
the Board finds Nancee Michaux Est. in violation of Section 21-56.03
(b) of the Land Development Code continuing the citation fine of
$75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
August 20, 2008.MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101312 (B), 3012 Travelers Palm Dr., Edgewater, Florida;
Nancee Michaux Est. Violation of Section 21-35.04 – Neglected premise.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Nancee
Michaux Est. 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15, 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 Larry Leaf that
the Board finds Nancee Michaux Est. in violation of Section 21-35.04 of
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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
August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15,
2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED
UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101307 (A), 2826 Mango Tree Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Gerald
Rittenhouse. Violation of Section 21-35.04 – Neglected premise.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Gerald
Rittenhouse 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 August 15, 2008 and for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 satisfied by August 15, 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 Glenn
Barnhill that the Board finds Gerald Rittenhouse 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.
MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-101307 (B), 2826 Mango Tree Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Gerald
Rittenhouse. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) – Property maintenance.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to find Gerald
Rittenhouse 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15, 2008 and
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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 Glenn
Barnhill that the Board finds Gerald Rittenhouse 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 August 15, 2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.
MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-7104 (Repeat), Parcel #8402-01-08-0690, Edgewater, Florida;
Jane Church. Violation of Section 21-33.01 – Purpose.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to finds Jane
Church in repeat violation of Section 21-33.01 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.No one was present to testify.
The Board had a brief discussion.MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by
Larry Leaf that the Board finds Jane Church in repeat violation of
Section 21-33.01 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 2008.MOTION CARRIED
UNAMIOUSLY.
Case #2008-CE-7105 (Repeat), Parcel #8402-01-08-0690, Edgewater, Florida;
Jane Church. Violation of Section 21-35.04 – Neglected premise.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue presented staff’s recommendation to finds Jane
Church in repeat violation of Section 21-35.04 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 August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by August 20, 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 the violation is not corrected by August 15, 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 Larry Leaf that
the Board finds Jane Church in repeat violation of Section 21-35.04 of
the Land Development Code assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and an
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additional fine of $100.00 per day for each day the violation exist past
August 15, 2008; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by August 20, 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 the violation is not corrected by August 15,
2008 and a lien to be placed on the property.MOTION CARRIED
UNAMIOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS/CONTINUED:
None.
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Linda Johnson adjourned the meeting at 3:28 pm.
Next Meeting scheduled for September 11, 2008 at 2 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Shontella Jackson
Board Coordinator
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