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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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 2:00 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Linda Johnson, Ed Corn, Glenn Barnhill, Gail Anderson, Ben
Wagner, Alice Haldeman and Sherry Lester. Also present were Code Officer Mike
McGrath, Code Officer Dan Koehler, Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy, Board Attorney
Corey Brown and Board Coordinator Shontella Jackson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the regular meeting of January 10, 2013 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 January 10, 2013 as written.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Steve Holmes of Holmes Auto Works 423 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL; Code
Officer Mike McGrath, Code Officer Dan Koehler and Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy
were sworn in.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy stated the following case will not be hear and is in
compliance: Case #2013-CE-106731 (Repeat), 2924 Vista Palm Dr., Edgewater,
Florida; Tanya Maria Sievert, Violation of Section 10-98 (Property maintenance)
The Board approved an amendment to the agenda to move Case #2013-CE-105761 on
the agenda to item#1. The Board members had no objections to the agenda amendment.
Case#2013-CE-106879, 423 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, Florida; Anthony Lagano,
Violation of Section 12-67 (c) (Service charges)
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented the case summary to the Board. Code
Supervisor Jeff Lariscy presented staff's recommendation to find Anthony Lagano
tenant Holmes Auto Works in violation of Section 12-67 of the Code of Ordinances.
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy stated that there were numerous false alarm calls to the
above address. Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy stated we received a letter from Mr.
Holmes requesting a hearing for the violation.
Steve Holmes owner of Holmes Auto Works stated that the initial alarm occurred after a
mini storm in the area. Mr. Holmes stated he notified the alarm company. They came
out and made some adjustments to the system. Mr. Holmes also stated that bike week
caused the alarms to sound due to the noise/vibration of the bikes. Mr. Holmes stated
his reason for asking for a waiver of fees is due to an act of nature. Since October 30`"
no alarm problems have occurred and the issues have been resolved.
MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Ed Corn that the Board finds Steve
Holmes dba Holmes Auto Works in violation of Section 12-67 of the Code of
1 cram' • . MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Chairperson Linda Johnson read the following cases:
a. Case #2013-CE-106791(A&B)
Citation#3012 (McGrath)
Joseph Tavares—3405 Woodland Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-83 (Neglected premises)
Violation of Section— 10-209 (Defacement of property)
b. Case#2012-CE-105761
Citation#2685 (McGrath)
P C Capital LLC —N. US Hwy 1
Violation of Section— 10-4 (Nuisance generally)
c. Case #2013-CE-106745 (Repeat)
Citation#2191 (McGrath)
The Housemen LLC —2214 Pine Tree Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
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d. Case #2013-CE-106769 (Repeat)
Citation#2151 (Koehler)
Efren & Eve Vazquez—451 Palmetto St.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
e. Case #2013-CE-106782 (Repeat)
Citation#2193 (McGrath)
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. —24 Silver Cir.
Violation of Section— 10-215 (Pool enclosures)
f. Case #2013-CE-106794 (Repeat)
Citation#2194 (McGrath)
Brian & Lynda Dame—3328 Woodland Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
g. Case #2013-CE-106797 (Repeat)
Citation#2195 (McGrath)
Nancy Jo, Ernest L., John & Clifton Baker Jr. — 1525 Monroe Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-83 (Neglected premises)
h. Case #2013-CE-106799 (Repeat)
Citation #2196 (McGrath)
Rhoda P. Bows Est. —219 Meadow Lakes Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
i. Case #2013-CE-106776 (A)
Citation# 2152 (Koehler)
Christopher P. & Cathleen D. Anderson—2118 Royal Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-121 (Watercraft storage)
j. Case #2013-CE-106776 (B)
Citation#2152 (Koehler)
Christopher P. & Cathleen D. Anderson—2118 Royal Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-83 (Neglected premises)
k. Case #2013-CE-106831 (Repeat)
Citation#2687 (McGrath)
Steve Vanstaalduinen—2629 Travelers Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
1. Case #2013-CE-106829 (Repeat)
Citation#2691 (McGrath)
Kevin J. Senn—2704 Kumquat Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
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m. Case #2013-CE-106828 (Repeat)
Citation#2690 (McGrath)
Joseph M. Sr. Tr. & Kathleen P. Bonanza—2614 Kumquat Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
n. Case #2013-CE-106827 (Repeat)
Citation#2688 (McGrath)
Justin & Christina Labombard— 120 W. Ocean Ave.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
o. Case #2013-CE-106760
Citation#3078 (Koehler)
Toby Anne Sutherin—3045 Pine Tree Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-80 (Outdoor storage)
Chairperson Linda Johnson concluded with it appears after reviewing these cases no one
was present for any of the cases mentioned above. Pursuant to Section 10-348 and 10-
345 subparagraph C of the Code of Ordinance and the statement that appears on the
respected citation issued that failure to appear at this hearing the alleged violator has
waived any right to contest the violation and that an order can be made against for the
maximum applicable penalties that include but not limited to administrative costs, fines,
daily fines and liens however we have the benefit of the staff recommendations, motion
and actions to be taken by the Board. MOTION by Sherry Lester, SECOND by Gail
Anderson to accept the findings and staff recommendation. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None.
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy states the Code Enforcement Division has worked 107
code cases for the month of January. Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy announced to the
Board that Code Officer Dan Koehler is the new code officer and we will be having
coverage seven days a week.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Chairwoman Linda Johnson thanked Mr. Brown for his services on the Code Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Linda Johnson adjourned the meeting at 2:55 p.m.
Next Meeting scheduled for March 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
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Shontella Jackson
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