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CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 17, 1996
COMMUNITY CENTER
5:30 P.M
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Anthony Fowler called to order the regular meeting of the Citizen Code Enforcement
Board at 5:32 p.m., Thursday, October 17,1996.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Anthony Fowler, George Cowan, Maureen Bomer, and Joan
Strong. Also present were Beverly Kinney-Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer; Krista A. Storey,
City Attorney; Mark P. Karet, Director of Community Development; and Liz McBride, Board
Coordinator. Frank Roberts, Dennis Vincenzi, and Donald Schmidt were recorded absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Strong moved to accept the minutes of September 19, 1996, seconded by Mrs Bomer. Motion
CARRIED 4-0.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Chairman Fowler requested Beverly Kinney-Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer, and anyone else
with statements or comments pertaining to any of the cases, stand and be sworn in. Mrs. Johnson
was sworn in at this time.
CASES IN COMPLIANCE/CONTINUED/WITHDRA WN:
* 96-CE-0537, A Storage King, Inc., in compliance
* 96-CE-0479, William & Maria C. Cutrone, withdrawn
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #96-CE-0357 - Jimmy D. Owens, Trustee. Weeds in excess of twelve (12") inches
on property, repeat violation of Section 10-91. Code Enforcement Officer Beverly Kinney-Johnson
reported the violation was first observed on July 2, 1996. She stated the Violator was found in
violation for grass and weeds April 7, 1992, and on September 10, 1992, the Board found the
Violator to be a repeat violator. Ms. Johnson said since the notice of hearing was returned on
September 16, 1996 "unclaimed", the property and City Hall were posted. A photograph was
presented to the Board for review. Ms. Johnson reinspected the property October, 17, 1996, and
found no corrective action had been taken, and recommended the Violator be imposed a $50.00 fine
for every day the violation continued past October 25, 1996.
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Citizen Code Enforcement Board
Minutes - October 17, 1996
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Mrs. Strong, after hearing the testimony presented and the recommendation of staff, moved in
reference to Case Number 96-CE-03 5 7 that a violation of Section 10-91 of the Edgewater Code of
Ordinances has occurred and the alleged Violator has committed the violation. After considering the
gravity of the violation, and the previous violations committed by the Violator, further moved that
a repeat violation is found to have occurred and the Violator be given until October 15, 1996 to
correct the violation and that a fine of $1 00.00 be imposed for each day the violation continues past
that date, seconded by Mrs. Bomer. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
2. Case #96-CE-0455 - Halifax Court Condominium Association, Inc. Uncontained trash
on property, Section 717.03. Dumpster enclosure in disrepair, Section 706.00. Code Enforcement
Officer Beverly Kinney-Johnson reported she first observed the violations August 8, 1996, and were
to be corrected August 30, 1996. Upon inspection of the property on August 30, 1996, she found
no corrective action had been taken. Since the notice of hearing was returned on September 25, 1996
"unclaimed", she said the property and City Hall were posted. Photographs were presented to the
Board for review. After reinspecting the property on October 17, 1996, Ms. Johnson found no
corrective had taken place. Ms. Johnson then recommended a fine of$50.00 for each violation be
imposed for every day the violations continued past November 1, 1996.
Mr. Cowan, after hearing the testimony presented and the recommendations of staff, moved in
reference to Case Number 96-CE-0455 that a violation of Sections 717.03 and 706.00 of the
Edgewater Zoning Ordinance does exist and the alleged Violator has committed the violations. After
considering the gravity of the violations, and any actions taken by the Violator to correct the
violation, and any previous violations committed by the Violator, further moved that the Violator be
given until November 1, 1996 to correct the violation and that a fine of$50.00 be imposed for each
day the violations continue past that date. Motion FAILED for lack of a second.
Mr. Cowan, after hearing the testimony presented and the recommendations of staff, moved in
reference to Case Number 96-CE-0455 that a violation of Sections 717.03 and 706.00 of the
Edgewater Zoning of Ordinance does exist and the alleged Violator has committed the violations.
After considering the gravity of the violations, and any actions taken by the Violator to correct the
violation, and any previous violations committed by the Violator, further moved that the Violator be
given until November 1,1996 to correct the violation and that a fine of$50.00 for each violation be
imposed for each day the violations continue past that date. Motion CARRIED 3-1. Chairman
Fowler voted no.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Chairman Fowler asked the Board to consider canceling the December regular meeting due to the
holidays. Mrs. Strong moved to cancel the December meeting, seconded by Mrs. Bomer. Motion
CARRIED 4-0.
Mrs. Bomer said she wanted to thank the City for the fantastic job that was done after the tornado.
All agreed.
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Citizen Code Enforcement Board
Minutes - October 17,1996
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CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMENTS:
None at this time.
ADJOUR.~MENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and accepted to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth 1. McBride, Board Coordinator
Citizen Code Enforcement Board
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