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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday, May 12, 2011
2:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Linda Johnson called the regular meeting of the Code Compliance
Board to order at 2:11 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Linda Johnson, Glenn Barnhill, Ben Wagner, Sherry Lester,
Gail Anderson, and Alice Haldeman. Also present were Fire Marshal Jeff Lariscy,
Code Officer Mike McGrath, and Board Coordinator Shontella Jackson.
Absent and excused: Ed Corn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the regular meeting of April 14, 2011 were presented to the
Board for approval. MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Gail
Anderson to adopt the minutes of the Regular Code Compliance Board
meeting on April 14, 2011, as written. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Roger M. Inskip of 218 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL; Code Officer Mike
McGrath and Fire Marshal Jeff Lariscy were sworn in.
CASE(S) IN COMPLIANCE:
None.
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The Board approved an amendment to the agenda to move Case #2011-CE-103946
A & B up on the agenda to item #1 and 2. The Board members had no objections
to the agenda amendment.
NEW BUSINESS:
Case #2011-CE-103946, (A) 218 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater Florida; Roger &
Mary Inskip, Violation of Section 11-2 (Business Tax).
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented staff's recommendation to find Roger & Mary
Inskip in violation of Section 11-2 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation
fine of $150.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
June 1, 2011. Mr. Roger Inskip stated he owns the property and has made
improvements to the property. Mr. Inskip stated he was not aware that the
property owner would be liable for their tenants and requested the Board to
waive the lien on the property. Mr. Inskip stated he understood he was
responsible for garbage, signage but not license issues for his tenants. The
Board had a brief discussion. MOTION by Sherry Lester, SECOND by Gail
Anderson that the Board finds Roger & Mary Inskip in violation of
Section 11-2 of the Code of Ordinance assessing the citation fine of
$150.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
une 1. 2011. MOTION CARRIED 4-2,
Case #2011-CE-103946, (B) 218 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater Florida; Roger &
Mary Inskip, Violation of Section 11-9 (Certificate of use).
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented staff's recommendation to find Roger & Mary
Inskip in violation of Section 11-9 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation
fine of $150.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by May
18, 2011. Mr. Inskip was presented and asked the Board to waive the liens on
the property. The Board had a brief discussion. MOTION by Ben Wagner,
SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds Roger & Mary Inskip in
violation of Section 11-9 of the Code of Ordinance waiving the citation
fine of $150.00. MOTION CARRIED 5-1,
Case #2011-CE-104071, 2310 Yule Tree Dr., Edgewater Florida; Bayview Loan
Servicing LLC, Violation of Section 10-4 (Nuisance generally).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Bayview Loan
Servicing LLC in violation of Section 10-4 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a
citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied
by May 18, 2011. No one was present for this case. Officer McGrath stated that
the property is vacant and the fence has been secured. The Board had a brief
discussion. MOTION by Glenn Barnhill, SECOND by Sherry Lester that
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the Board finds Bayview Loan Servicing LLC in violation of Section 10-4
of the Code of Ordinance assessing the citation fine of $75.00 and for a
lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by May 18, 2011.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104122, (Repeat) 129 Otter Dr., Edgewater Florida; John &
Caren Stogsdill, 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 John & Caren
Stogsdill 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 May 13, 2011 also for a lien to be placed on the property
if not satisfied by June 1, 2011. Officer McGrath states the property has been
maintained. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Alice Hal•eman,
SECOND by Ben Wagner that the Board finds John &Caren Stogsdill in
repeat violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinance assessing
the citation fine of $150.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property
if not satisfied by June 1, 2011,_MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011-CE-104195, (Repeat) 2318 Date Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida; Eddie
& Nicole Pickett, 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 Eddie & Nicole
Pickett 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 May 13, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by June 1, 2011. 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 May 13, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the
property. Officer McGrath states the property is vacant and certified mail was
unclaimed. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Gail Anderson,
SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds Eddie & Nicole Pickett
in repeat violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinance
continuing the citation fine of$150.00 and for an additional fine of
$100.00 each day the violation exists past May 13, 2011; also for a lien
to be placed on the property if not satisfied by June 1, 2011. 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 May 13, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the
property if not satisfied by June 1, 2011. NOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104167, 1725 Willow Oak Dr., Edgewater Florida; Jim &
Kimberley Scott, Violation of Section 10-4 (Nuisance generally).
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Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Jim & Kimberley
Scott in violation of Section 10-4 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
May 13, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by June
1, 2011. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting
the City Manager approve the removal of the tree by city staff if the violation is
not corrected by May 13, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the property. Officer
McGrath states the property is vacant. No one was present for this case.
MOTION by Ed Corn, SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board finds Jim
& Kimberley Scott in violation of Section 10-4 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 May 13, 2011 and for a lien to be
placed on the property if not satisfied by June 1, 2011. It is also
recommended that the Board issue a Board Order requesting the City
Manager approve the removal of the tree by city staff if the violation is
not corrected by May 13, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the
proy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2011-CE-103910, 1008 Flying M Ct., Edgewater Florida; Richard
Wiederhold, Violation of Section 10-81 (Storage).
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented staff's recommendation to find Richard
Wiederhold in violation of Section 10-81 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a
citation fine of $75.00 and an additional fine of $50.00 per day the violation
exists past May 13, 2011 and for a lien to be place on the property if not
satisfied by June 1, 2011. Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy stated someone took care
of the other violations such as drainage, erosion and tree issues. The aircraft is
the only violation open at this time and Mr. Wiederhold owns the property and
aircraft. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Sherry Lester,
SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board finds Richard Wiederhold in
violation of Section 10-81of the Code of Ordinance continuing the
citation fine of$75.00 and an additional fine of$50.00 each day the
violation exists past May 13, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by June 1, 2011. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104175, 505 16th St., Edgewater Florida; Eileen Dalton, 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 Eileen Dalton 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 May
13, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by June 1,
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2011. 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 June 1, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the property. Officer
McGrath states the property is vacant and the certified mail was returned
unclaimed. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Ben Wagner,
SECOND by Alice Haldeman that the Board finds Eileen Dalton 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 May 13, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by June 2, 2011. 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 May
13, 2011 also for a lien be placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104159, 2823 Queen Palm Dr., Edgewater Florida; James &
Fernanda Ehrhardt, 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 James &
Fernanda Ehrhardt 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 May 13, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if
not satisfied by June 1, 2011. 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 June 1, 2011 and for a lien be placed
on the property. Officer McGrath states the property is vacant. No one was
present for this case. MOTION by Glenn Barnhill, SECOND by Sherry
Lester that the Board finds James & Fernanda Ehrhardt 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 May 13, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by June 1, 2011. 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 June 1, 2011 and
for a lien be placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104060, 2330 Juniper Dr., Edgewater Florida; William & Dolores
Geno, Violation of Section 10-4 (Nuisance generally).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find William & Dolores
Geno in violation of Section 10-4 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
May 13, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by June
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2, 2011. Officer McGrath states the property is vacant and the property has been
maintained. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Gail Anderson,
SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds William & Dolores Geno
in violation of Section 10-4 of the Code of Ordinance continuing the
citation fine of$75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by June 2, 2011. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104090, 515 Wildwood Dr., Edgewater Florida; Kevin Gruman &
Kelly Barrett, 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 Kevin Gruman &
Kelly Barrett 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 May 13, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not
satisfied by June 1, 2011. 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 June 1, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the
property. Officer McGrath states the property is vacant. No one was present for
this case. MOTION by Alice Haldeman, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that
the Board finds Kevin Gruman & Kelly Barrett 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 May 13,
2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by
June 1, 2011. 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 May 13, 2011 and that a
lien is placed on the Drooertv`MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104030, 301 W. Park Ave., Edgewater Florida; National Propane
LP, Violation of Section 10-4 (Nuisance generally).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find National Propane
LP in violation of Section 10-4 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a citation fine
of $75.00 and an additional fine of $100.00 each day the violation exists past
May 13, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by June
2, 2011. Officer McGrath states the property is has been vacant for two years.
No one was present for this case. MOTION by Sherry Lester, SECOND by
Ben Wagner that the Board finds National Propane LP in violation of
Section 10-4 of the Code of Ordinance continuing the citation fine of
$75.00 and an additional fine of$100.00 each day the violation exists
past May 13, 2011; also for a lien to be placed on the property if not
atisfied by June 2. 2011. JVIOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
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Case #2011-CE-104187, 1858 Juniper Dr., Edgewater Florida; Patricia Cogliano,
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 Cogliano
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 May
18, 2011 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by June 2,
2011. 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 June 2, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the property. Code
Officer McGrath states the certified mail was returned unclaimed and the
property is vacant. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Glenn
Barnhill, SECOND by Sherry Lester that the Board finds Patricia
Cogliano 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 May 13, 2011; also for a lien to be
placed on the property if not satisfied by June 2, 2011. 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 June 2, 2011 and that a lien be placed on the
property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
Case #2011-CE-104232, 108 E. Pine Bluff Dr., Edgewater Florida; Warren &
Beatrice Alty, Violation of Section 10-40 (Littering public right of way).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Warren &
Beatrice Alty in violation of Section 10-40 of the Code of Ordinance assessing a
citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied
by May 18, 2011. Officer McGrath states the debris has been removed from the
right of way. No one was present for this case. MOTION by Alice
Haldeman, SECOND by Ben Wagner that the Board finds Warren &
Beatrice Alty in violation of Section 10-40 of the Code of Ordinance
continuing the citation fine of $75.00 and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by May 18, 2011. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY,
OTHER BUSINESS:
None at this time.
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy gave a brief compliance report. Supervisor Lariscy
states that the Code Enforcement Division currently has three volunteers, with
our newest volunteer Faye Caddell performing the administrative duties. In
comparison, the Code Enforcement Division stats for April 2010 of 25 notices of
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violation and 10 citations compared to April 2011 with 81 notices of violation and
11 citations were issued. Supervisor Lariscy states that the next step will be
issuing courtesy notices for occupied dwellings on a case by case scenario.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Mr. Wagner announced that he would not be available for next month meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Linda Johnson adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
Next Meeting scheduled for June 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Shontella Jackson
Board Coordinator
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