09-08-2011 City of
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday, September 8, 2011
2:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Linda Johnson called the regular meeting of the Code Enforcement
Board to order at 2:02 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Linda Johnson, Ed Corn, Glenn Barnhill, Gail Anderson, Alice
Haldeman and Sherry Lester. Also present were Capt. Jeff Lariscy, Code Officer
Mike McGrath and Board Coordinator Shontella Jackson.
Ben Wagner notified the Board Coordinator that he would be late for today's
meeting. Mr. Wagner arrived at 2:22 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the regular meeting of August 25, 2011 were presented to the
Board for approval. MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill to
adopt the minutes of Regular Citizen Code Enforcement Board on
August 25, 2011 with the following revision:
Page 2, Mr. Fisher states he met with City Manger Tracey Barlow and
Councilman Ted Cooper and where were under the impression that they
had to come before the Board to resolve this matter.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Code Officer Mike McGrath and Capt. Jeff Lariscy were sworn in.
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CASE(S) IN COMPLIANCE:
Case #2011 -CE- 104468, 2104 Willow Oak Dr., Edgewater, FL; Kimberly M.
Roberts
NEW BUSINESS:
Case #2011 -CE- 104630, 1928 Kumquat Dr., Edgewater Florida; Bernice F. Lee,
Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary for Volunteer Don
Bennington to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's
recommendation to find Bernice F. Lee in violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code
of Ordinance and accessing the citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of
$50.00 per day each day the violations exists past September 9, 2011 also for a
lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is
also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City
Manager approve the cutting of the grass if the violation is not corrected by
September 9, 2011 and that a lien is placed on the property. No one was
present for this case. MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Sherry
Lester that the Board finds Bernice F. Lee in violation of Section 10 -98
of the Land Development Code assessing the citation fine of $75.00
and an additional fine of $50.00 per day each day the violation exists
• ast Se • tember 9 2011 and that a lien is • laced on the • ro • e if not
satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the
cutting of the grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9,
2011 and that a lien is placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED 4 -3.
Case #2011 -CE- 104698, Repeat, 1862 Juniper Dr., Edgewater Florida; Patricia
Allen, Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Patricia Allen in
repeat violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation
fine of $150.00 and an additional fine of $100.00 per day for each day the
violation exists past September 9, 2011 also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approved the cutting of
the grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and that a lien is
placed on the property. Officer McGrath states the property is vacant. No one
was present for this case. The Board had a brief discussion. MOTION by
Sherry Lester, SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board finds Patricia
Alien in repeat violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance
assessing the citation fine of $150.00 and an additional fine of $100.00
per day for each day the violation exists past September 9, 2011 also
for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by September 14,
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2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order
requesting the City Manager approved the cutting of the grass if the
violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and that a lien is
Placed on the Property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104647 (A), 305 Linda St., Edgewater Florida; Stacie Goodwin,
Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Stacie Goodwin in
violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation fine of
$75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists
past September 9, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass if the
violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and that a lien is placed on the
property. Officer McGrath states the property is vacant. No one was present for
this case. MOTION by Gail Anderson, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that
the Board finds Stacie Goodwin in violation of Section 10 -98 of the
Code of Ordinance assessing the citation fine of $75.00 and an
additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation exists past
September 9, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the
cutting of the grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9,
2011 and that a lien is placed on the property. MQTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104647 (B), 305 Linda St., Edgewater Florida; Stacie Goodwin,
Violation of Section 10 -83 (Neglected premises).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Stacie Goodwin in
violation of Section 10 -83 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation fine of
$75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 for each day the violation exists past
September 9, 2011 also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order
requesting the City Manager approve the removal of the debris if the violation is
not corrected by September 9, 2011 and a lien is placed on the property. Code
Officer Mike McGrath states the property is vacant. No one was present for this
case. The Board had a brief discussion. MOTION by Gail Anderson,
SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds Stacie Goodwin in
violation of Section 10 -83 of the Code of Ordinance accessing the
citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 for each day the
violation exists past September 9, 2011 also for a lien to be placed on
the property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also
recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City
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Manager approve the removal of the debris if the violation is not
corrected by September 9, 2011 and a lien is placed on the property.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104672 (A), 209 Azalea Dr., Edgewater Florida; Donald E. Jr. &
Diana Chapman, Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance). Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer
Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Donald E. Jr. & Diana
Chapman in violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a
citation fine of $75.00 and for an additional fine of $50.00 each day the violation
exists past September 9, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass if the
violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the
property. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Glenn Barnhill,
SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Donald E. Jr. & Diana
Chapman in violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance
continuing the citation fine of citation fine of $75.00 and for an
additional fine of $50.00 each day the violation exists past September
9, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the
grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and that a
lien be placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104672 (B), 209 Azalea Dr., Edgewater Florida; Donald E. Jr. &
Diana Chapman, Violation of Section 10 -83 (Neglected premises).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Donald E. Jr. &
Diana Chapman in violation of Section 10 -83 of the Code of Ordinance assessing
a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day for each day
the violation exists past September 9, 2011 also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the removal of
the debris if the violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and that a lien is
placed on the property. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Glenn
Barnhill, SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board finds Donald E. Jr. &
Diana Chapman in violation of Section 10 -83 of the Code of Ordinance
continuing the citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00
per day for each day the violation exists past September 9, 2011 also
for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by September 14,
2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order
requesting the City Manager approve the removal of the debris if the
violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and that a lien is
placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Case #2011 -CE- 104668, 1929 Kumquat Dr., Edgewater Florida; Carl & Teresa
Vasile, Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Carl & Teresa
Vasile in violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance continuing the
citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 each day the violation
exists past September 9, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass if the
violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and a lien is placed on the
property. No one was present for this case. Mr. Wagner arrived during the
meeting at 2:22 p.m. MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Sherry Lester that
the Board finds Carl & Teresa Vasile in violation of Section 10 -98 of the
Code of Ordinance continuing the citation fine of $75.00 and an
additional fine of $50.00 each day the violation exists past September
9, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the
grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and a lien
is placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104729 (Repeat), 2904 Mango Tree Dr., Edgewater Florida;
Julius Jr. & Victoria Piskor, Violation of Section 21 -36.10 (Swimming pools).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Julius Jr. &
Victoria Piskor in repeat violation of Section 21 -36.10 of the Code of Ordinance
assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and an additional fine of $165.00 for the city
to secure the pool on August 22, 2011 and an additional cost of $165.00 for the
city to secure the pool on September 8, 2011 also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. Code Officer Mike McGrath
states the property is vacant. No one was present for this case. MOTION by
Ben Wagner, SECOND by Alice Haldeman that the Board finds Julius Jr.
& Victoria Piskor in repeat violation of Section 21 -36.10 of the Code of
Ordinance assessing the citation fine of $150.00 and an additional fine
of $165.00 for the city to secure the pool on August 22, 2011 and an
additional cost of $165.00 for the city to secure the pool on September
8, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
September 14, 2011. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104678, 2725 Yule Tree Dr., Edgewater Florida; Christina T.
Simmons, Violation of Section 10 -183 (Cost of emergency repairs).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Christina T.
Simmons in violation of Section 10 -183 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a
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citation fine of $75.00 and the incurred cost of $1,714.90 for the removal of the
hazardous chemicals also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied
by September 14, 2011. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Alice
Haldeman, SECOND by Sherry Lester that the Board finds Christina T.
Simmons in violation of Section 10 -183 of the Code of Ordinance
continuing the citation fine of $75.00 and the incurred cost of
$1,714.90 for the removal of the hazardous chemicals also for a lien to
be placed on the property if not satisfied b Se ' tember 14 2011.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104752, (Repeat) 2726 Kumquat Dr., Edgewater Florida; William
& Mary Ann Page Jackson, Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find William & Mary
Ann Page Jackson in repeat violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance
assessing a citation fine of $150.00 and an additional fine of $100.00 each day
the violation exists past September 9, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of
the grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and for a lien be
placed on the property. No one was present for this case. MOTION by
Sherry Lester, SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board finds William &
Mary Ann Page Jackson in repeat violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code
of Ordinance continuing the citation fine of $150.00 and an additional
fine of $100.00 each day the violation exists past September 9, 2011;
al so fora lien to be placed on the proper if not satis
September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Ord requesti the City Manag appr the cutting of the
grass if the violation is not corrected b Se . tember 9 2011 and for a
lien be placed on the nronerty. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104685, 2824 Pine Tree Dr., Edgewater, FL; Collis Hood;
Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Collis Hood in
violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation fine of
$75.00 and for a lien to be place on the property if not satisfied by September
14, 2011. Code Officer Mike McGrath stated the property had been maintained.
No one was present for this case. MOTION by Gail Anderson, SECOND by
Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds Collis Hood in violation of Section
10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and
fora lien to be place on the pr operty if not satisfied by Septe mber 14
2011. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Case #2011 -CE- 104742, 3231 Unity Tree Dr., Edgewater Florida; Timothy &
Michelle Lane, Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Timothy &
Michelle Lane in violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a
citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 each day the violation
exists past September 9, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass if the
violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and for a lien be placed on the
property. Code Office Mike McGrath stated the property is vacant and the
certified mail was returned unclaimed. No one was present for this case.
MOTION by Glenn Barnhill, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds
Timothy & Michelle Lane in violation of Section 10 -98 of the Code of
Ordinance continuing the citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine
of $50.00 each day the violation exists past September 9, 2011; also
for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by September 14,
2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order
requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass if the
violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and for a lien be placed
• n the property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011 -CE- 104535 (A), 2718 India Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida; Laura
Wadsworth, Violation of Section 10 -98 (Property maintenance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary for Volunteer Don
Bennington to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's
recommendation to find Laura Wadsworth in violation of Section 10 -98 of the
Code of Ordinance assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of
$50.00 each day the violation exists past September 9, 2011 and for a lien to be
placed on the property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also
recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager
approve the cutting of the grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9,
2011 and for a lien be placed on the property. Code Office Mike McGrath stated
the property is occupied and the certified mail was returned unclaimed. No one
was present for this case. MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Ben Wagner
that the Board finds Laura Wadsworth in violation of Section 10 -98 of
the Code of Ordinance continuing the citation fine of $75.00 and an
additional fine of $50.00 each day the violation exists past September
9, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not sati by
September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a
B Order requesting the Ci Manager approve the cutting of th
grass if the violation is not corrected by September 9, 2011 and for a
lien be placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Case #2011 -CE- 104535 (B), 2718 India Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida; Laura
Wadsworth, Violation of Section 10 -42 (Nuisance).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary for Volunteer Don
Bennington to the Board. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's
recommendation to find Laura Wadsworth in violation of Section 10 -42 of the
Code of Ordinance assessing a citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of
$50.00 each day the violation exists past September 9, 2011 and for a lien to be
placed on the property if not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also
recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager
approve the removal of the debris if the violation is not corrected by September
9, 2011 and for a lien be placed on the property. Code Office Mike McGrath
stated the property is occupied and the certified mail was returned unclaimed.
Code Office Mike McGrath presented a photography label Exhibit A for the Board
to view. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND
by Gail Anderson that the Board finds Laura Wadsworth in violation of
Section 10 -42 of the Code of Ordinance continuing the citation fine of
$75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 each day the violation exists
ast September 9 2011• also for a lien to bejlaced on the property if
not satisfied by September 14, 2011. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the
removal of the debris if the violation is not corrected by September 9,
2011 and for a lien be placed on the property. I TION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The special meeting scheduled for September 22, 2011 has been cancelled.
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Linda Johnson adjourned the meeting at 3:01 p.m.
Next Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Shontella Jackson
Board Coordinator
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