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CITY OF EDGEW A TER
CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULARMEETING
May 17, 2001
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tony Fowler called to order a regular meeting of the Citizen Code
Enforcement Board at 5:31 p.m., Thursday, May 17,2001, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present were, Chairman Tony Fowler, Linda Johnson, Ben DelNigro, George
Ann Keller, Bobbie McGuire, and Susan Hammond. Also present were Lieutenant
Joseph McEver, Code Enforcement Officers Beverly Kinney-Johnson and Mike
McGrath, Police Chief Administrative Secretary JoAnn Richard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the regular meeting of March 15, 2001, were presented to the Board for
approval. There being no corrections or changes, Ms. Johnson moved to approve the
minutes as presented, second by Ms. Keller. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
Chairman Fowler requested any witnesses to be heard by the Board to stand and be sworn
in. Ms. Richard swore in Code Enforcement Officer Beverly Kinney-Johnson.
CASES IN COMPLIANCE
Chairman Fowler asked Code Enforcement Officer Kinney-Johnson if there were any
cases in compliance at this time. She stated none.
NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case #2001-CE-02125 - Hall's Holiday Square Owner's Association, Inc. Refuse and
Dumpsters, Section 21-34.08. Code Enforcement Officer Beverly Kinney-Johnson
reported she spoke to Mr. Clark Alderman, Secretary-Treasurer for the Association. He
sent a letter pointing out the fact that they were being singled out, because many
businesses do not have enclosures. Ms. Johnson stated that she has placed this case on
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hold until further notice, and to insure this problem does not recur, every business with
dumpster(s) that are not enclosed will be notified of Section 21-34.08 by mail. She will
also be putting the information in the News and Observer, and in the Edgewater
Shorelines newsletter. Code Enforcement will allow a reasonable amount of time for
compliance. Any business using dumpsters that have not been enclosed in the time
allotted will become a Code Enforcement case.
Mr. McGuire asked how many businesses in the City were using dumpsters. She stated
that there was approximately 25-30.
Chairman Fowler asked Ms. Johnson if the Board should drop this case, and start over
since there were at least 25-30 more cases. Ms. Johnson suggested that since the
paperwork was already in progress they should continue the case.
Ms. Keller asked if the Board tabled this case would Holiday Square Owner's
Association be considered a repeat violator? The Board decided it would not.
Chairman Fowler asked if any other business had been notified since 30-45 days have
gone by? Ms. Johnson again stated that she would be notifying all businesses by way of
mail.
Ms. Johnson moved to dismiss the case and start over, second by Mr. De/Nigro. Motion
CARRIED 6-0.
Ms. Keller inquired about the new Land Development Code, and where they could obtain
copies. Ms. Johnson said she would inquire about getting copies, but that some sections
were on hold and it wasn't completed yet. Ms. Johnson stated that when businesses are
notified of a non-compliance issue, copies of that particular ordinance were attached to
the complaint.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS None at this time.
LIEN REDUCTION REQUEST None at this time.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
New Board Member Applications. Code Enforcement Officer Beverly Kinney-Johnson
explained that applicant Steven Lenhart no longer desires to serve on the Board. Ms. Joy
Brindley was present for an interview.
Chairman Fowler asked if there were any questions of Ms. Brindley.
Ms. Hammond asked if she was employed. Ms. Brindley stated she was employed at
Bert Fish Memorial as a Nurse Manager position for 26 years.
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Ms. Keller asked if Ms. Brindley would have any problems getting to the meeting? She
explained that she prepares the scheduling in her Department at the hospital.
Chairman Fowler inquired as to her being a "clogging instructor". She stated she use to
teach a group, but no longer is an instructor. She enjoys clogging, and it is her
entertainment in the evenings.
Ms. Johnson asked Ms. Brindley if she had ever served on a jury. Ms. Brindley said she
served once a long time ago, but she would have no problem judging a Code case
involving a neighbor.
Chairman Fowler explained it is all about understanding the law.
Mr. McGuire moved that the Board would recommend to the City Council to accept Ms.
Brindley as a Code Enforcement Board Member, second by Ms. Keller. Motion
CARRIED 6-0.
CODE ENFORCMENT COMMENTS:
Ms. Keller expressed her concern for the water restriction in the City.
There was brief discussion regarding if the City was using the same restrictions as the
County. Ms. Johnson explained that she didn't have anything to do with water, but
offered her the number to the Utility Department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and
accepted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6: 11 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
JoAnn Richard
Police Chief s Administrative Secretary