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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday, June 13, 2013
2:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ben Wagner called the regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to
order at 2:04 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Ben Wagner, Ed Corn, Glenn Barnhill, Gail Anderson, Alice
Haldeman and Sherry Lester. Also present were Code Officer Mike McGrath, Code
Officer Dan Koehler, and Board Coordinator Shontella Jackson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the special meeting of May 9, 2013 were presented to the Board for
approval. The regular meeting minutes were not included in the packet therefore they
will be mailed with the July l la' agenda. MOTION by Ed Corn. SECOND by Alice
Haldeman to adopt the minutes of Special Citizen Code Enforcement Board on
May 9. 2013 as written. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Code Officer Mike McGrath and Code Officer Dan Koehler were sworn in.
NEW BUSINESS:
Code Officer Mike McGrath stated the following case will not be heard: Case #2013-
CE-107297, Citation 93216 (McGrath) Mary Carro Revoke Living Trust—Parcel
98402-18-00-0040, Violation of Section—7-1 (Florida Building Code).
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Chairman Ben Wagner stated he would like to pull item as Case # 2013-CE 107373
(Repeat) Citation# 3122 (Koehler) David W. Brown—2831 Unity Tree Dr. Violation of
Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance from the agenda to be heard separately.
Chairman Ben Wagner read the following cases:
a. Case 92013-CE-107288 (Repeat)
Citation 92144 (McGrath)
Keith S. & Regina A. Watson— 1524 Travelers Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-113 (Inoperable vehicle)
b. Case#2013-CE-107318 (Repeat)
Citation 92145 (McGrath)
Patricia Allen— 1862 Juniper Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
c. Case # 2013-CE-107273
Citation# 3119 (Koehler)
Howland S. & Frances D. Davis—2809 Pine Tree Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
e. Case 92013-CE-107268
Citation 93217 (McGrath)
Bank of NY Mellon Trust Co. Tr. —203 Eaton Rd.
Violation of Section— 10-4 (Nuisance generally)
f. Case 92013-CE-107254 (Repeat)
Citation 93235 (McGrath)
Shawn D. & Dana L. Nolet—2618 Needle Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
g. Case 92013-CE-107261 (Repeat)
Citation 93236 (McGrath)
Kenneth A. Dreisbach Est. c/o Pam Dreisbach—2816 Sabal Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
h. Case 92013-CE-107263 (Repeat)
Citation 93237 (McGrath)
James Green—238 Old County Rd.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
i. Case 92013-CE-107162
Citation 93238 (McGrath)
Stephen W. & Deborah J. Dausch—2524 Umbrella Tree Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
k. Case 92013-CE-107335 (Repeat)
Citation# 3240 (McGrath)
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Dale D. Wisniewski—2825 Needle Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
1. Case 92013-CE-107332 (Repeat)
Citation 93242 (McGrath)
John Joseph& Deborah J. Kelly— 1723 Willow Oak Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
m. Case 92013-CE-107334
Citation 93243 (McGrath)
Howard M. Shames—2942 India Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
n. Case 92013-CE-107336 (Repeat)
Citation 93244 (McGrath)
Efren& Eve Vazquez—451 Palmetto St.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
o. Case 92013-CE-107178 (Repeat)
Citation 93256 (McGrath)
Katsur Equity Partners LLC—Parcel 97433-13-10-0052 (S. Riverside Dr.)
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
p. Case 92013-CE-107283 (Repeat)
Citation 93257 (McGrath)
GMAC Mortgage LLC— 1416 Victory Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
q. Case 92013-CE-107244
Citation 93258 (McGrath)
Alan J. & Hollie J. Adams—415 Northstar Ln.
Violation of Section— 10-198 (Vacant structure and land)
r. Case 92013-CE-107313 (Repeat)
Citation 93259 (McGrath)
Olga Rizvan—3223 Umbrella Tree Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property maintenance)
s. Case# 2013-CE-107314
Citation#3259 (McGrath) Correction 93246
Joseph S. Kessinger—3021 Needle Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance)
t. Case # 2013-CE-107388 (Repeat)
Citation# 3249 (McGrath)
Christine A Byrne—32 Kingfisher Ln.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance)
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U. Case # 2013-CE-107321 (A)
Citation# 3248 (McGrath)
Billy D. & Pamela A. Walborn—2357 Fern Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance)
V. Case # 2013-CE-107321 (B)
Citation# 3248 (McGrath)
Billy D. & Pamela A. Walborn—2357 Fern Palm Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-83 (Neglected Premises)
w. Case# 2013-CE-107110
Citation# 3250 (McGrath)
Lawrence Gross— 1907 Juniper Dr
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance)
X. Case# 2013-CE-107289
Citation# 3301 (McGrath)
Roger Kinnaird— 1905 Orange Tree Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance)
y. Case# 2013-CE-107372
Citation# 3277 (Koehler)
Warren C. Turner—504 Topside Cir.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance)
z. Case# 2013-CE-107370
Citation# 3278 (Koehler)
Gina L. Shepard—2721 Evergreen Dr.
Violation of Section— 10-98 (Property Maintenance)
After Chairman Ben Wagner read the following cases Mr. Corn requested to pull item
( i) Case 92013-CE-107331 (Repeat) Citation 93239 (McGrath) Daren E. & Kari M.
Hammond— 1429 Queen Palm Dr. Violation of Section— 10-215 (Pool enclosures).
Ms. Haldeman also noted that items (r) & (s) had the same citation numbers. Officer
McGrath researched the citation numbers and stated the correct citation number for item
(s) is 3246.
Chairman Ben Wagner 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 Ed Corn. SECOND by Alice
Haldeman h findings n staff recommendation, MOTION ARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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Case 9 2013-CE 107373 (Repeat) Citation 9 3122 (Koehler) David W. Brown–2831
Unity Tree Dr. Violation of Section– 10-98 (Property Maintenance .
Code Officer Dan Koehler presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer Dan
Koehler presented staff's recommendation to find David W. Brown 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 per violation that continues to exist past June 14,
2013 and for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied by June 19, 2013. 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 June 14, 2013 and
that a lien is placed on the property. Code Officer Dan Koehler testified that the lawn in
the front and rear was not in compliance. No one was present for this case. Mr. Wagner
asked if they could cut the rear yard. Officer McGrath stated this is an old case with
approximately $1600.00 in fines outstanding and to get access to the rear of the property
has been a problem due to lose animals and access. MOTION by Alice Haldeman.
SECOND by Gail Anderson that the Board finds David W. Brown in repeat
violation of Section 10-98 of the Code of Ordinances assessing the citation fine of
150.00 and additional fine of 5100.00 per day for each day the violation exists past
June 14. 2013 and that a lien is placed on the property of not satisfied by June 19.
2013. 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
June 14. 2013 and that a lien is placed on the property. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
Case 92013-CE-107331 (Repeat) Citation 93239 (McGrath) Daren E. & Kari M.
Hammond– 1429 Queen Palm Dr. Violation of Section– 10-215 (Pool enclosures).
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Code Officer
Mike McGrath presented staff's recommendation to find Daren E. & Kari M. Hammond
in repeat violation of Section 10-215 of the Code of Ordinances assessing a citation fine
of$300.00 and a cost of$150.00 for Leisure Service securing the pool and for a lien to
be placed on the property if not satisfied by June 19, 2013. No one was present for this
case. Officer McGrath stated the pool has been secured by city staff and this is a
continuous problem due to the landscape company not securing the property. Mr. Corn
suggested draining the pool or placing signage on the fence for the landscapers.
MOTION by Ed Corn. SECOND by Glenn Barnhill that the Board finds Daren E-
& Kari M. Hammond in repeat violation of Section 10-215 of the Code of
Ordinances assessing the citation fine of 5300.00 and a cost of$150.00 for Leisure
Service to secure the pool also for a lien is placed on the property if not satisfied by
June 19. 2013. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None.
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
Due to the absent of Code Supervisor Jeff Lariscy there is no compliance report this
month.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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None.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Ben Wagner adjourned the meeting at
Next Meeting scheduled for July 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Shontella Jackson
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