03-18-2004
----
.....,
CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday, March 18, 2004
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Linda Johnson called the regular meeting of the Citizen Code
Enforcement Board to order at 5:37 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Chairperson Linda Johnson, Joy Brindley, Glenn Barnhill, Ed
Corn, Gene Mirabella and Ben Wagner. Also present were Code Supervisor
Angela DeSue, Code Officer Mike McGrath, Chief Tracey Barlow and Board
Secretary Shontella Jackson.
Absent: Code Board Attorney Glenn Storch and Vice Chairman Ben Delnigro who
notified the Board Secretary of his absence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the regular meeting of February 19, 2004 were presented to the
Board for approval. MOnON by loy Brindley. SECOND by Ben Waaner to
adoDt the minutes of Reaular Citizen Colle Enforcement Board on
Februarv 19,2004. MOnON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Jerald Lenik, Code Officer Mike McGrath, and Code Supervisor Angela DeSue
were sworn in for testimony. Chief Tracey Barlow was also sworn in for
testimony.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Case # 2004-CE-1013 (A), 1800 S. Riverside Dr.. Edgewater, Florida: Jerald
Lenik and Cheryl Seiter. Violation of Section 1015 of the Florida Building Code-
Guardrails.
Angela DeSue presented the case summary to the Board. Current photographs
were provided for the Board's review. This case had been tabled during last
months Board meeting. Angela DeSue presented staff's recommendation to find
'-"
,..."
Mr. lenik in violation of Section 1015 of the Florida Building Code and assess the
citation fine of $53, with an additional fine of $50 per day for each day the
guardrails violation exists past March 19, 2004, and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by March 22, 2004.
Mr. lenik testified that he has not closed on his loan and has another lender if
the existing loan does not close. Mr. lenik stated that Mr. Fisher gave him a 30-
day extension due to the lock and seal on property. Mr. McGrath stated that he
could not enter on the property without permission from the owner to verify that
the home is secure. The Board suggested that Mr. lenik request or subpoena
Mr. Fisher be present for testimony on his behalf on the case. Mr. lenik
submitted a copy of his loan application to the Board as evidence. The Board
reviewed the loan application. Current photographs were provided for the
Board's review. The loan application was entered into the case as Exhibit "A".
MOnON bv Ed Corn. SECOND bv Ben Waaner that the Board find Mr.
lenik and Ms. Seiter in violation of Section 1015 of the Florida Buildina
Code for failure to l1ave auardrails on a balconv assess a $53.00
citation fine but no additional fine will be assessed at this time. Note
should Mr. lenik or the nronertv owner annear before the Board with a
reneat vi()lation of t:his section there will be a substantial fine assessed.
MOTION CARRIED 6 to o.
Case # 2004-CE-1013 (B). 1800 S. Riverside Dr.. Edgewater. Florida: Jerald
lenik and Cheryl Seiter. Violation of Section 7-325 - Enclosures.
Angela DeSue presented a staff report to the Board regarding Board Orders on
Case #2004-CE-1013 (B). Angela DeSue stated on February 19, 2004 the City of
Edgewater Code Enforcement Board issued an order imposing a fine of $53.00
and a lien of a $100.00 a day if the violation continued past February 23, 2004.
On February 22, 2004 Code Officer McGrath witnessed the completion of the
fence. On February 23, 2004 the Edgewater Building Official approved the final
inspection on the fence. No further recommendation for the Board.
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
Angela DeSue briefed the Board on Bike Week noise readings. Currently the
Code Enforcement Division has been given the task regarding commercial sign
ordinance. As of today, 15 commercial signs are in compliance, 10 have been
issued a notice of violation and the remainder are currently negotiating
agreements with the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mrs. Brindley announced that she would not be seeking a second term on the
Code Enforcement Board due to family and work commitments. Mrs. Brindley
~
....,
expressed her gratitude and would like to be considered to serve again in the
future.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairnerson lohnson adjourned the meetina at 6:42 om.
Next Meeting will be held on April 15, 2004 at 5:30 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Shontella Jackson, Board Coordinator