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CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITIZENS CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 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, August
1 5 , 1991.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman George Cowan, Mrs. Borner, Mr.
Lange, Mrs. Cucanich, Mr. Christian and Mr. Munson. Also,
present were Charlane Runge, Code Enforcement/Safety Director,
Beverly A. Kinney, Code Enforcement Officer and Tonya Elliott,
Secretary. Mrs. Strong was excused.
Chairman George Cowan introduced Mr. Munson as the new member to
the board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Cucanich made a motion to approve the minutes of July 18,
1991. Seconded by Mr. Christian. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mr. Munson did not vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CASE #91-CC-087 - Ronnie Hobbs - Weeds in excess of two (2) feet,
plywood and other items against side of house. Sections 10-43 &
717. Ms. Kinney reported that the grass had been cut, but the
other items had not been removed. Ms. Kinney recommended that a
work order be sent to the City Clerks Office requesting Public
Works to remove the items and a lien be placed on the property.
Ms. Kinney also recommended a Twenty-fiv~ Dollar ($25.00) fine
for the violation.
Mr. Lange made a motion to fine Ronnie Hobbs Twenty-five
($25.00) for the violation and the cost to have Public Works
remove the items and place a lien with the County of Volusia for
the fine and Public Works charge. Seconded by Mr. Christian.
Motion CARRIED 6-0.
CASE #91-CC-089 - John Keller - Inoperable V. W. Bus. Section
10-66. Ms. Kinney reported the tires were flat on the vehicle
and it has not moved in over 30 days. Mr. Keller stated he had
put air in the tires and that the V. W. Bus needs a battery. Ms.
Kinney recommended a fine of Twenty-five Dollars for the
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violation and either remove the vehicle or put it in operating
condition. There was a brief discussion between the Board and
Mr. Keller.
Mrs. Borner made a motion to fine
for the violation and either have
removed from the property in
Cucanich. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Keller Twenty-five (525.00)
the V. W. Bus operating or
Ten (10) days. Seconded by Ms.
Code Enforcement Officer, Charlane Runge reported
cases withdrawn and signed in compliance:
Case #91-CC-097
Case #91-CC-098
Case #91-CC-100
Case #91-CC-102
Case #91-CC-103
Case #91-CC-104
Case #91-CC-105
Case #91-CC-106
Case #91-CC-109
Case #91-CC-110
the following
W & R Developers
Floyd Hartung
William & Delores Gena III
Lawrence Prugar III
Geil C/O Rossiter
Pawlak Construction
Stephen Ricks
Michael Vecchi
Charles Wood
Robert Cousins
Code Enforcement Officer, Charlane Runge requested the following
cases be held over until the meeting of September 19, 1991,
pending further investigation:
Case #91-CC-107
Case #91-CC-119
Servair Heating & A C
Lutes C/O Lutes
Code Enforcement Officer, Beverly A. Kinney reported the
following cases withdrawn and signed in compliance:
Case #91-CC-111
Case #91-CC-112
Case #91-CC-114
Case #91-CC-115
Case #91-CC-118
Ralph Dibenedetto
~~en Stei n
Jenell Harrington
Arthur Shafer
Charles Clark
Code Enforcement Officer, Beverly A. Kinney requested the
following cases be held over until the meeting of September 19,
1991, pending notification:
Case #91-CC-113
Case #91-CC-116
Greg Cunningham
Kopec Associates
Mr. Christian made a motion to accept case numbers 91-CC-097, 91-
CC-098, 91-CC-100, 91-CC-102 thru 91-CC-106, 91-CC-109 thru 91-
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CC-112, 91-CC-114, 91-CC-115 and 91-CC-118 as in compliance
and case numbers 91-CC-107, 91-CC-113 , 91-CC-116 and 91-CC-119
to be continued to next scheduled meeting. Seconded by Mrs.
Cucanich. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
CASE #91-CC-099 - M & J Roberts Discarded building material,
trash bags, saw horses, refrigerator with no door and other
trash. Grass/Weeds in excess of two (2) feet. Sections 717 &
10-43. Ms. Runge passed photos to the board dated July 13, 1991
and reported there has been no change since the citation was
issued. Ms. Runge recommended a Fifty Dollar ($50.00) fine for
the violation and Fifty Dollars ($50.00) a day until in
compliance.
Mrs. Cucanich made a motion to fine M & J
Dollars ($100.00) for the violation and Fifty
day until in compliance upon receipt of
Conclusions of Law and Order. Seconded by Mr.
CARRIED 6-0.
Roberts One Hundred
Dollars ($50.00) a
Findings of Facts
Christian. Motion
CASE #91-CC-I0l - Thomas Foster - Discarded truck topper, auto
parts, generator and building material by garage. Section 717.
Ms. Runge reported that Mr. Foster was in the process of putting
up a fence and recommended a flat fine of Twenty-five Dollars
($25.00) for the violation. Mr. Foster stated that Polly Foster
was the property owner and not him.
Mr. Christian made a
meeting of September
Seconded by Mr. Munson.
NO.
motion to hold case #91-CC-101 until the
19, 1991 for further investigation.
Motion CARRIED 5-1. Mrs. Cucanich voted
CASE #91-CC-I08 United Co. Finance Corp. - Grass/Weeds in
excess of two (2) feet. Discarded cardboard box, old furniture
and building material in front yard. Section 10-43 & 717. Ms.
Runge reported the discarded items had been removed, however the
grass had not been cut. Ms. Runge recommended a fine of Twenty-
five Dollars for the violation and Twenty-Five Dollars a day
until the grass is cut.
Mrs. Cucanich made a motion to fine United Co. Finance Corp.
Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for the violation and Twenty-five
($25.00) a day until in compliance upon receipt of Findings of
Fact Conclusions of Law and Order. Seconded by Mrs. Borner.
Motion CARRIED 6-0.
Chairman George Cowan recognized case #91-CC-I06 Michael Vecchi-
large pile of doors and building material at rear of property.
Mr. Vecchi stated he leases the property that was cited and
requested that the tenant be notified. Code Enforcement officer
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Char lane Runge explained that the property owner is responsible
and therefore legally must be notified.
CASE #91-CC-117 - Edward J. Sahey - Discarded tires, wooden spool
and other various items. Section 717. Ms. Kinney reported that
'no contact has been made with the owner since the citation was
issued. Ms. Kinney stated the tires had been removed and passed
photos to the board. There was a brief discussion with the
board.
Mrs. Borner made a motion to fine Edward J. Sahey Fifty Dollars
($50.00) for the violation and Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) a day
until in compliance upon receipt of Findings of Fact Conclusions
of Law and Order. Seconded by Mr. Lange. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Mrs. Cucanich requested a letter
Attorney inviting her presence at
Board meetings. Mrs. Cucanich also
having an alternate board member.
be sent to the new City
the Citizens Code Enforcement
requested the possibility of
Code Enforcement Officer Beverly A. Kinney requested work orders
be sent to the City Clerks office for the following addresses:
229 Hubbell Street
Discarded carpet at right-of-way.
Vacant lot North of
312 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Weeds in excess of tow (2) feet.
409 Alice Street
Weeds in excess of two (2) feet.
1722 Edgewater Drive
Weeds in excess of two (2) feet
and discarded television frame.
2315 Guava Drive
Weeds in excess of two (2) feet.
vacant lot between
W Knapp & W Yelka Terr.
Weeds in excess of two (2) feet.
North West Corner of
442 & Royal Palm Dr.
Weeds in excess of two (2) feet
and dead vegetation.
2753 Fern Palm Dr.
Weeds in excess of two (2) feet
and discarded pallets in driveway.
Chairman George
Pine Tree Drive.
Cowan recognized
Mrs. Anderson
Mrs. William Anderson of 1730
stated she had been cited for
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branches in the right-of-way and requested information on the
proper way of disposing such items. Code Enforcement Officer
Beverly A. Kinney explained the procedures for a special trash
pick up from Public Works.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COMMENTS:
None at this time.
AD30URNMENT:
There being no further
motion was made and
at 8:04 P. M.
business to come
accepted to adjourn.
before the board, a
The meeting adjourned
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tonya L. Elliott, Secretary
Citizens Code Enforcement Board