08-15-2002
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CITYOFEDGEWATER
CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 15, 2002
5:30 p.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fowler called to order a regular meeting of the Citizen Code Enforcement Board at 5:30
p.m., Thursday, August 15,2002, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were, Chairman Anthony Fowler, Vice Chairman George Ann Keller, Ms. Joy
Brindley, Ms. Linda Johnson, and Mr. Glenn Barnhill. Mr. Russell Baugher and Mr. Bobbie
McGuire were absent. Also present were Captain Jill Danigel, Code Compliance Officer Angela
DeSue, and Recording Secretary Lisa R. Miller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for the regular meeting of July 18, 2002, were presented to the Board for approval.
There being no corrections or changes, Ms. Keller moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ms.
Brindley seconded Motion CARRIED 5-0.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES: There were no witnesses to be sworn in.
CASES IN COMPLIANCE:
NEW BUSINESSIPUBLIC HEARINGS:
No cases for the hoard's consideration at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Captain Danigel stated she spoke to the City Manager's office
regarding the status of the bylaw updates and was assured that we would have them by the next
meeting.
There was discussion regarding board attendance. Chairman Fowler stated that Mr. McGuire had
turned in his resignation. It was noted that Mr. Baugher had missed three consecutive meetings.
Chairman Fowler stated a letter needed to be sent to Mr. Baugher that due to his absences he is no
longer a member of the board. Chairman Fowler noted there were two openings on the board and we
should get the applications from the City Clerk's office for the next meeting.
LIEN REDUCTION REOUESTS There were none at this time.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: A Mrs. Harris was present at the meeting and had asked how the code
enforcement process works and Captain Danigel went over the process for her. Mrs. Harris voiced
several concerns. Captain Danigel informed her that there are only specific things that are addressed
in the Land Development Code and some of her concerns needed to be addressed to other
departments in the City. Captain Danigel stated if Mrs. Harris contacted her, she would help her
locate the appropriate department for each of her concerns.
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August 15,2002 - Minutes
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Ms. Keller asked that the Board be infonned how much the actual payment ended up being for Case
#93-CE-0474 that was heard at the previous meeting.
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Ms. Johnson stated she received a call from Mr. Sid Nowell and he had stated that he was very
interested in serving the Board. Captain Danigel stated she would pass that infonnation on to the City
Attorney's office. Captain Danigel stated that in the interim Attorney Scott Cookson would still
serve the board.
CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMENTS: Captain Danigel gave the board a brief run down on
some of the complaints the Code Compliance Officers had been working on. Captain Danigel gave
the board an update on the Ad Hoc Committee meeting. She stated they would meet one more time
to go over the suggested changes and then it was her understanding they would meet with Council,
the Code Enforcement Board, and Planning and Zoning Board.
PUBUC COMMENTS: Mrs. Harris asked about untagged vehicles. Captain Danigel explained
that they were no longer addressed in the Land Development Code. Mrs. Harris expressed concerns
regarding the increase costs in variances, and city growth. Captain Danigel explained the powers of
the Code Board and stated some of her concerns would best be addressed at council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was
made and accepted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Lisa R. Miller, Recording Secretary