09-18-2003
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday, September 18, 2003
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chairperson George Ann Keller called to order the regular meeting of the
Citizen Code Enforcement Board at 5:32 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present were: Co-Chairperson George Ann Keller, Linda Johnson, Joy
Brindley, Ben Delnigro, Glenn Barnhill and Ed Corn. Also present were: City
Manager Ken Hooper, Captain Jill Danigel, Code Compliance Officer Angela
DeSue and Board Secretary Shontella Jackson.
Absent were: Chairman Anthony Fowler notified the City Clerk of his resignation.
A copy of the letter of resignation was presented to all the Board Members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the regular meeting of August 28, 2003 were presented to the
Board for approval. There being no corrections or changes a motion was made
for approval. MOTION by Ed Corn, SECONDED by Linda Johnson to
aDDrOye the minutes of the Auqust 28, 2003 meetinq. MOnON
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Co-Chairman George Ann Keller requested that anyone with statements or
comments pertaining to any of the cases, stand and be sworn in. Mr. Kenneth
Schultz was sworn in for testimony. Code Compliance Officer Angela DeSue and
Captain Jill Danigel were sworn in for testimony as well.
NEW BUSINESS:
Case # 2003-CE-5040, 3100 block of India Palm Dr.. Edaewater, Florida 32141:
Kenneth and Peaav Schultz. Violation of Otv Ordinance ChaDter 21 Section
36.03 - Outdoor storape and disDlav: commercial/industrial.
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Capt. Jill Danigel presented the Board with a case summary. Code Compliance
Officer Angela DeSue gave a brief timelinefbackground on the Schultz case. The
only issue brought forth on this case is that it does not comply with the outdoor
storage ordinance. Photos were shown to the Board to provide insight of
violation on the property.
Mr. Schultz took the stand to present his case. He asked the Board for four
month to obtain financing to do the building but he has no other place to go. He
presented the Board with photos he took of the property as well.
Capt. Jill Danigel presented staff recommendation that the Board find Mr. Schultz
in violation of Section 21-36.03 of the City's Land Development Code and would
like for the Board to make a motion to impose a fine of $53 for the violation of
Section 21-36.03 as well as an additional fine of $50 per day for each day the
violation continues to exist past September 18, 2003. Mr. Schultz acknowledged
the violation before the Board Members. MOTION by Ben Delniqro,
SECONDED by Ed Corn to acceDt the staff recommendations of $53 fine
~50 a day for continued violation. Motion carried 4 - 2.
OLD BUSINESS:
Co-Chairperson George Ann Keller addressed the extension of terms for George
Ann Keller and Linda Johnson. Mr. Hooper explained the extension of terms of
George Ann Keller and Linda Johnson to January 5, 2004 was approved by City
Council. After January 5, 2004 you will have a list of applicants to review for
your recommendation to City Council. Mr. Hooper explained that the removal of
a Board Member from office is listed in all the Boards' bylaws. Mr. Hooper also
addressed the issue in regards to meeting time. Mr. Hooper stated it is the
Boards' call. City Council has not indicated a day or night. He encouraged the
Board Members to think about and talk about Board meeting time fairly frequent,
eventually it will probably move into a daytime issue, particularly with the
citations. MOTION by JOY Brindley, SECONDED by Ben Delniqro to
acceDt the bylaws. Motion CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY. Co-Chairperson
George Ann Keller signed the bylaws with the Board approval.
CODE ACTIVITY REPORT:
Capt. Danigel stated that Chairman Fowler has resigned. Next month the Board
will review applications for vacant position and vote for chairperson. In
November, the Board will review applicants for the potential openings of the
terms, which are going to expire in January. Ms. Keller and Ms. Johnson will not
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have to reapply after their terms expire. Code Enforcement has received the
notice of violation and citation books. Code Officers have issued 13 notices of
violations and no citations. Letters of interest would be accepted until October
16, 2003 for Board attorney and will be advertised September 28, 2003. Mr.
Hooper commended the Board on tonight's meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meetinG was adiourned at 6:25 Dm.
Next Meeting will be held on October 16, 2003 at 5:30 pm.