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CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITIZENS CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 1991
COMMUNITY CENTER, CITY HALL
7:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman George Cowan called to order the regular meeting of the
Citizens Code Enforcement Board at 7:00 P.M., Thursday September
19, 1991.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman George Cowan, Mrs. Cucanich, Mrs.
Borner, Mrs. Strong, Mr. Christian, Mr. Munson and Mr. Bennington.
Also present were Char lane Runge, Code Enforcement/Safety Director,
Beverly A. Kinney, Code Enforcement Officer, Tonya Elliott,
Secretary, Krista Storey, City Attorney and Mark P. Karet, Director
of Planning and Zoning.
Chairman George Cowan introduced Mr. Bennington as the new member
to the board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Cucanich made a motion to approve the minutes of August 15,
1991. Seconded by Mr. Christian. Motion CARRIED 6-1. Mrs. Strong
voted no since she was excused from the meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CASE #91-CC-101 - Thomas Foster - Discarded truck topper, auto
parts, generator and building material by garage, Section 717.
Ms. Runge stated a fence had been put up, therefore she was signing
the case in compliance. Ms. Runge reported that this case had been
held over from the meeting of August 15, 1991 because Mr. Foster
had stated he did not own the property, but upon further
investigation it was determined that Mr. Foster was the owner. Ms.
Runge recommended a fine of One hundred dollars ($100.00) for the
violation. Mr. Foster stated the Judge took the property away from
him upon his divorce. Chairman George Cowan requested the case be
held over for further investigation. Mr. Karet stated the property
ownership had been investigated and the board needed to decide the
case. Ms. Storey stated it was not legally relevant who was the
property owner, but who was the violator.
Mrs. Strong made a motion to fine Thomas foster One hundred dollars
($100.00) for the violation. Seconded by Mrs. Borner. Motion
CARRIED 7-0.
CASE #91-CC-107 - Servair Heating & AC - Large pile of propane
tanks, building material, metal parts, large air conditioners and
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ice machines rear of business, section 717.
this case had come in compliance.
Ms. Runge reported
Mrs. Strong
compliance.
made a motion to accept
Seconded by Mrs. Cucanich.
case #91-CC-107 as
Motion CARRIED 7-0.
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CASE #91-CC-113 - Greg Cunningham - No number on house, section
15-1(b). Ms. Kinney reported there has been no contacted with the
violator since the citation was issued. Ms. Kinney recommended a
Twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine for the violation.
Mr. Bennington made a motion to fine Greg Cunningham Twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) a day until in compliance. Seconded by Mrs.
Strong. Motion CARRIED 7-0.
CASE #91-CC-116 - Kopec Assoc. - Fence in need of repair, section
200.00. Code Enforcement Officer Beverly Kinney passed photos to
the board dated September 19, 1991. Ms. Kinney stated the fence
needed to be repaired or taken down. Mr. Bennington stated section
200.00 was a definition. Mr. Karet withdrew the case at this time
and said the citation would be re-issued.
Mr. Kopec requested the board move along to Case #91-CC-130.
Chairman George Cowan stated that case would be heard under New
Business.
CASE #91-CC-119 - Lutes C/O Lutes - Pool with no fence, Section 7-
325. Ms. Runge reported a fence permit had been issued and this
case was now in compliance.
NEW BUSINESS:
Code Enforcement Officer Charlane Runge reported the following
cases withdrawn and signed in compliance:
Case #91-CC-128
Case #91-CC-129
T. L Jones
Paul & Bessie Beachey
Code Enforcement Officer Beverly A. Kinney reported the following
cases withdrawn and signed in compliance:
Case #91-CC-120
Case #91-CC-121
Case #91-CC-122
Case #91-CC-124
Case #91-CC-125
Case #91-CC-131
Case #91-CC-132
Case #91-CC-136
Case #91-CC-137
Sides Cars & Trucks
Elwood & Francis Sides III
Elwood Sides
Ed Fuller
Virsan, Inc.
Thomas Ellis
Hart Land & Cattle Co.
Jones Electric Construction
Mary M. Karty
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Mr. Bennington made a motion to accept case numbers 91-CC-120 thru
91-CC-122, 91-CC-124, 91-CC-125, 91-CC-128, 91-CC-129, 91-CC-131,
91-CC-132, 91-CC-136 and 91-CC-137 as in compliance. Seconded by
Mr. Munson. Motion CARRIED 7-0.
Code Enforcement Officer Char lane Runge requested the following
cases be held over until the meeting of October 17, 1991 pending
proper notification:
Case #91-CC-123
Case #91-CC-126
David Wray
Nancy J. Verduzco
Code Enforcement Officer Beverly A. Kinney requested the following
cases be held over until the meeting of October 17, 1991 pending
proper notification:
Case #91-CC-133
Case #91-CC-134
Case #91-CC-135
Case #91-CC-138
Larry Yarchuck
Nancy Ridner
Donald Williams
Don Taylor
Mrs. Strong made a motion to continue cases 91-CC-123, 91-CC-126,
91-CC-133 thru 91-CC-135 and 91-CC-138 until the meeting of October
17, 1991.
CASE #91-CC-130 Joseph Kopec Sign located in visibility
triangle, Chapter 3. Mr. Karet stated this case was being
withdrawn at this time and the citation would be re-issued.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Mrs. Storey briefly discussed her back ground and functions as the
attroney for the board. Ms. Storey recommended a special workshop
be held to discuss Code Enforcement procedures. Mr. Karet asked
the to board set a date prior to the October 17, 1991 meeting. The
board tentatively sei October 3, 1991 for the special meeting.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFER COMMENTS:
None at this time.
ADJOUNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion
was made and accepted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:50
P. M.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tonya L. Elliott, Secretary
Citizens Code Enforcement Board