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CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thu~da~ November 12, 2009
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 2:00 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Linda Johnson, Alice Haldeman, Glenn Barnhill, Ben Wagner,
Ed Corn, Gail Anderson and Sherry Lester. Also present were Code Officers
Robin Bell and Mike McGrath, Code Supervisor Angela Desue, City Attorney Ty
Harris and Board Coordinator Tabitha Russell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the regular meeting of October 8, 2009 were presented to the
Board for approval.
MOTION bv Ben Waaner SECOND bv Gail Anderson to adoDt the
minutes of the Reaular Citizen Code Enforcement Board meetina on
October 8. 2009. as written. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL y~
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Code Officers Robin Bell and Mike McGrath, Code Supervisor Angela Desue,
Kathy Addison-City of Edgewater, Richard Eddy 407 Sea Hawk Ct., Edward Akam
1901 Juniper Dr., Darwin Rathbun 131 Highland Avenue, Steve Hayden 2529
Travelers Palm Dr.
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CASES IN COMPLIANCE:
Case# 2009-CE-7063 (A & B)
James Bierwagon - 1322 Queen Palm Dr.
There was a consensus among the Board to move Cases # 2009-CE-1009,
#2009-CE-9074 (A & B), #2009-CE-8054 (A & B) and #2009-CE-1027 to the
beginning of the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
Case #2009-CE-1009. 3330 Orange Tree Dr.. Edgewater Florida; Richard and
Veronica Eddy. Violation of Sections 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Richard and
Veronica Eddy in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinances assessing
a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day
the violation exists past November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by November 18, 2009. It was 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 November 13, 2009
and that a lien is placed on the property. This case was worked and managed by
Code Officer Robin Bell. There was a brief discussion between the Board and Mr.
Eddy regarding the violation and the foreclosure of his previous residence.
MOTION bv Ed Corn. SECOND bv SherrY Lester that the Board finds
Richard and Veronica Eddy in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of
Ordinances and and assesses the citation fine of $75.00. an additional
fine of $50.00 oer day for each day the violation exists oast November
13. 2009. and for a lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not satisfied by
November 18, 2009. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order reouestino the City Manaoer aoorove the cuttino of the
orass bv City staff if the violation is not corrected bv November
13,2009 and that a lien is olaced on the oropertv.
MOTION CARRIED 5-2.
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Case #2009-CE-9074 (A & B), 2529 Travelers Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida; John
and Angel Capo. Repeat Violation of Section 10-121 (A) and Section 10-113 (B)
(Watercraftrrrailers and Inoperable Vehicles).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find John and
Angel Capo in repeat violation of Section 10-121(A) and 10-113(B) of the Code
of Ordinances assessing a citation fine of $150.00 for each violation and for a
lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by November 18, 2009. This
case was worked and managed by Code Supervisor Mike McGrath. There was
discussion between the Board and the tenant, Steve Hayden regarding the
citations.
MOTION bv Ben Waaner. SECOND by Sherry Lester that the Board finds
John and Anael Caoo in reoeat violation of Sections 10-121 and 10-113
of the Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $150.00 for
each violation and for a lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not satisfied
bv November 18, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 4-3
Case #2009-CE-8054 ( A & B), 132 Highland Ave., Edgewater Florida :Darwin
and Joann Rathbun & Darwin Rathbun II; Violation of Section 10-81 (A) & 10-80
(B): (Vehicle Sales, Storage on Vacant Lots & Outdoor Storage).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Darwin and
Joann Rathbun & Darwin Rathbun II in violation of Section 10-81(A) and 10-
80(B) of the Code of Ordinances assessing a citation fine of $75.00 for each
violation and an additional fine of $50.00 per day per violation each day the
violations exist past November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by November 18, 2009. This case was worked and
managed by Code Supervisor Mike McGrath. There was discussion between Mr.
Rathbun and the Board regarding the violation. There was a brief discussion
between the Board and Kathy Addison regarding the fence permit for the
property.Mr. Rathbun submitted paperwork labeled Exhibit A to the board for
review.
MOTION bv Ed Corn. SECOND bv Sherry Lester that the Board finds
Darwin and Joann Rathbun & Darwin Rathbun II in violation of Section
10-81 of the Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of
$75.00. an additional fine of $50.00 oer day for each day the violation
exists oast November 13. 2009. and for a lien to be olaced on the
orooerty if not satisfied bv November 18. 2009. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMIOUSL Y.
MOTION bv Ed Corn. SECOND bv Sherry Lester that the Board finds
Darwin and Joann Rathbun & Darwin Rathbun II in violation of Section
10-80 of the Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of
$75.00. an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation
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exists past November 16. 2009, and for a lien to be olaced on the
orooerty if not satisfied bv November 18. 2009. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMIOUSL Y.
CONTINUED CASES:
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Case #2009-CE-l027, 1901 Juniper Dr. Edgewater Florida; Edward Akam.
Violation of Section 21-36.09 (Canopies !Temporary Carports).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Edward Akam
in violation of Section 21-36.09 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 pasts November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by November 18, 2009. This case was worked and
managed by Code Officer Mike McGrath. There was a brief discussion between
Mr. Akam and the Board in regards to the violation.
MOTION bv Ben Waaner. SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board
finds Edward Akam in violation of Section 21-36.09 of the Land
Development Code and assesses the citation fine of $75.00. an
additional fine of $50.00 oer dav for each dav the violation exists oast
November 13, 2009. and for a lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not
satisfied by November 18, 2009. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
Mr. Corn dismissed himself from the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Case #2009-CE-9035, 2523 Sabal Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida; Delores C. Inniss
Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Delores C.
Inniss in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinances assessing a citation
fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation
exists pasts November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by November 18, 2009. It was 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 November 13, 2009 and that a lien is
placed on the property. This case was worked and managed by Code Supervisor
Angela Desue. No one was present to testify.
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MOTION bv Gail Anderson. SECOND bv Glenn Barnhill that the Board
finds Delores C. Inniss in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of
Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00. an additional fine
Qfj50.00 oer day for each day the violation exists oast November 13,
2009. and for a lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not satisfied by
November 18. 2009. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order reouestino the City Manaoer aoorove the cuttino of the
orass bv City staff if the violation is not corrected bv November
13,2009 and that a lien is olaced on the orooerty.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-9034, 919 Lake Ave., Edgewater Florida: John and Candice
Garrett. Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find John and
Candice Garrett in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinances assessing
a citation fine of $75.00, and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day
the violation exists past November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by November 18, 2009. It was 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 November 13, 2009
and that a lien is placed on the property. This case was worked and managed by
Code Supervisor Angela Desue. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Alice Haldeman. SECOND bv SherrY Lester that the Board
finds John and Candice Garrett in violation of Section 10-98 of the
Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00, an
additional fine of $50.00 oer day for each day the violation exists past
November 13, 2009. and for a lien to be olaced on the oroperty if not
satisfied bv November 18. 2009. It is also recommended that the Board
issue a Board Order reouestino the City Manaoer aoprove the cuttino of
the orass bv City staff if the violation is not corrected bv November
13,2009 and that a lien is olaced on the orooerty.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-9040, 1916 Fern Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida: Teresa and Carl
Vasile. Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Teresa and
Carl Vasile in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinances assessing a
citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day each day the
violation exists past November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by November 18, 2009. It is also recommended that the
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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 November 13/ 2009 and
that a lien is placed on the property. This case was worked and managed by
Code Supervisor Angela Desue. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Glenn Barnhill. SECOND bv SherrY Lester that the Board
finds Teresa and Carl Vasile in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of
Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00, an additional fine
of $50.00 oer dav each day the violation exists oast November 13,
2009 and for a lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not satisfied by
November 18, 2009. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order reouestino the City Manaoer approve the cuttino of the
orass bv City staff if the violation is not corrected bv November
13,2009 and that a lien is olaced on the orooertv. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-9069, 3023 Silver Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida; John R II and
Linda E. Strasser. Repeat Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find John R II
and Linda E. Strasser in repeat violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of
Ordinances assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and an additional fine of $100.00
per day each day the violation exists past November 13, 2009 and for a lien to
be placed on the property if not satisfied by November 18/ 2009. It was 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
November 13/ 2009 and that a lien is placed on the property. This case was
worked and managed by Code Officer Robin Bell. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Alice Haldeman. SECOND bv Glenn Barnhill that the Board
finds John R. II and Linda E. Strasser in reoeat violation of Section 10-
98 of the Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $150.00,
an additional fine of $100.00 oer dav for each dav the violation exists
oast November 13. 2009 and for a lien to be olaced on the orooertv if
not satisfied bv November 18. 2009. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order reouestino the City Manaoer aoorove the
cuttino of the orass bv City staff if the violation is not corrected by
November 13. 2009 and that a lien is olaced on the orooertv. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-9055, 3039 Juniper Dr., Edgewater Florida; Scott M. and
Maryanne H. Weiss. Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Scott M. and
Maryanne H. Weiss in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinances
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assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if
not satisfied by November 18, 2009. This case was worked and managed by
Code Officer Robin Bell. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Sherry Lester. SECOND bv Gail Anderson that the Board
finds Scott M. and Maryanne H. Weiss in violation of Section 10-98 of
the Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00 and for
a lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not satisfied bv November 18,
2009.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-1002, 3409 Juniper Dr. ; Edgewater Florida; Jeremiah Winifred.
Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Jeremiah
Winifred in violation of Section 10-98 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 November 18, 2009. This case was worked and managed by Code Officer
Robin Bell. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Ben Waoner. SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board
finds Jeremiah Winifred in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of
Ordinances and assesses a fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be olaced on
the orooerty if not satisfied bv November 18. 2009. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-9082. 2703 Silver Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida;
Dave and Connie Feldman. Violation of Sections 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Dave and
Connie Feldman in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinances
assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for
each day the violation exists past November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed
on the property if not satisfied by November 18, 2009. It was 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 November 13,
2009 and that a lien is placed on the property. This case was worked and
managed by Code Officer Robin Bell. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Glenn Barnhill. SECOND bv SherrY Lester that the Board
finds Dave and Connie Feldman in violation of Section 10-98 of the
Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00 and an
additional fine of $50.00 per day for each dav the violation exists past
November 13, 2009 and for a lien to be placed on the orooerty if not
satisfied bv November 18. 2009. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board order reouestino the City Manaoer aoorove the
cuttino of the orass bv City staff if the violation is not corrected by
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November 13, 2009 and that a lien is placed on the orooertv. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
Case #2009-CE-1029, 3226 Juniper Dr., Edgewater Florida; Peter A. and
Christine M. Griswold. Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Peter A. and
Christine M. Griswold in violation of Section 10-98 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 November 18, 2009. This case was worked and managed by
Code Officer Robin Bell. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Gail Anderson. SECOND bv Ben Waaner that the Board
finds Peter A. and Christine M. Griswold in violation of Section 10-98 of
the Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00 and for
a lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not satisfied bv November 18,
2009. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-1012, 505 Flagler Ave., Edgewater Florida; Roy M. and Wendy
S. Munzo. Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Roy M. and
Wendy S. Munzo in violation of Section 10-98 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 November 18, 2009. This case was worked and managed by
Code Officer Robin Bell. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Glenn Barnhill. SECOND bv Gail Anderson that the Board
finds Rov M. and Wendy S. Munzo in violation of Section 10-98 of the
Code of Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00 and for a
lien to be olaced on the orooerty if not satisfied bv November 18, 2009.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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Case #2009-CE-9003, 3218 Kumquat Dr., Edgewater Florida; Dianna Carey
Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Dianna Carey
in violation of Section 10-98 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
November 18, 2009. This case was worked and managed by Code Officer Mike
McGrath. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv SherrY Lester SECOND bv Glenn Barnhill that the Board
finds Dianna Carey in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of
Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be
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placed on the DroDerty if not satisfied bv November 18. 2009. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
Case #2009-CE-9030, 306 Wildwood Dr., Edgewater Florida; Medford Dreggors
Violation of Section 10-98 (Property Maintenance).
Code Supervisor Angela Desue presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Angela Desue presented staff's recommendation to find Medford
Dreggors in violation of Section 10-98 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 November 18, 2009. This case was worked and managed by Code Officer
Mike McGrath. No one was present to testify.
MOTION bv Alice Haldeman SECOND bv Ben Waaner that the Board
finds Medford Dreaaors in violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of
Ordinances and assesses the citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be
placed on the DroDerty if not satisfied bv November 18, 2009. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMIOUSL Y.
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CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
Code Supervisor Desue stated for the record that Case # 2009-CE-9011; Bradley
Stewart; 500 Pullman Rd. in violation of Section 19-41 (General Discharge
Prohibition) and Section 19-45 (Specific Pollutant Limitations) of the City's Code
of Ordinances has been postponed due to the City's attorney negotiating a
Stipulation Agreement with Mr. Stewart.
A letter from the City Manager advising the Board that other designated city
employees can write Notice of Violations and Citations was distributed to the
Board members.
Code Supervisor Desue also informed the Board that their By-Laws had been
amended and the Board will need to review them so that they can discuss and/or
vote on them at the December 10, 2009 meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
There was a brief discussion amongst the Board regarding foreclosed properties
found in violation. Mrs. Johnson would like to see more information provided to
the Board regarding the status of the foreclosure and current ownership.
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ADJOURNMENT
ChairDerson Linda Johnson adjourned the meetina at 4:06 Dm.
Next Meeting scheduled for December 10, 2009 at 2 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Tabitha Russell
Board Coordinator
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