11-10-2005 CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITIZEN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thursday, November 10, 2005
2:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Linda Johnson called the regular meeting of the Citizen Code
Enforcement Board to order at 2:05 PM in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Linda Johnson, Ben Delnigro, Gene Mirabella, Glenn Barnhill,
Jean Kayat and Ben Wagner. Also present were Code Officer Robin Bell, Code
Supervisor Angela DeSue, Code Officer Mike McGrath, Fire Marshal Jill Danigel,
Attorney Glenn Storch and Board Secretary Shontella Jackson.
Absent were: Ed Corn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes for the regular meeting of October 13, 2005 were presented to the
Board for approval. MOTION by Ben Wagner, SECOND by Glenn Barnhill
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October 13, 2005 with the following revisions:
Page 2, New Business, second paragraph:
"Doreen Coyle testified that she lives next to the property and provided a signed
petition from neighbors. Entered into the case as Exhibit A. Ms. Coyle stated
that the property has engine parts in front of the garage, tree limbs, a boat and
garage garbage strewed along the yard."
MOTION to adopt revised minutes CARRIED unanimously 6-0.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES:
Code Officer Robin Bell, Fire Marshal Jill Danigel, Code Officer Mike McGrath, and
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue. Also sworn in was Dorothy Duke (Bulzak) of 208
Cherrywood Lane; Edgewater, FL.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Case #2005-CE-9037 (A), 208 Cherrywood Lane, Edgewater, Florida; Dorothy
Duke. Violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) — Property maintenance.
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Current
photographs were provided for the Board's review, Photographs were entered
into the case as Exhibit A. Code Officer Mike McGrath testified that the photos
were taken on September 15, 2005. Code Officer Mike McGrath presented staff's
recommendation to find Dorothy Duke in violation of Section 21-56.03 (b) of the
City of Edgewater's Land Development Code access a citation fine of$53.00 and
an additional fine of$50,00 per day for each day the violation exists past
November 11, 2005. Also for a lien to be placed on the property if not satisfied
by November 17, 2005. It is also recommended that the Board issue a Board
Order requesting the City Manager approve the cutting of the grass by City Staff
if the violation is not corrected by November 17, 2005 and that a lien is placed
on the property. The citation has not been paid.
Dorothy Duke reviewed the photographs which were presented to the Board.
Ms. Duke testified that she has been out of the home since September 29, 2004
and she is the property owner. The water has been turned off and she is waiting
for the insurance company to pay for the damage. Ms. Duke states she has
owned the property for seven years. Ms. Duke states she will pay the $53.00
citation. The grass has been cut on the property. Chairwoman Johnson closed
the public hearing.
MOTION by Ben Wagner,SECOND by G-ne Mirabella, that the Board
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to be paid by the 17 of November 200 , or for a lien to be placed on
the property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Case #2005-CE-9037 (B), 208 Cherrywood Lane, Edgewater, Florida; Dorothy
Duke. Violation of Section 21-35.04— Neglected premises.
Code Officer Mike McGrath presented the case summary to the Board. Current
photographs were provided for the Board's review. Code Officer Mike McGrath
presented staff's recommendation that the Board find Dorothy Duke in violation
of Section 21-35.04 of the City of Edgewater's Code of Ordinances assessing a
citation fine of$53.00 and an additional fine of$50.00 per day for each day the
violation exists past November 11, 2005, and for a lien to be placed on the
property if not satisfied by November 17, 2005. It is also recommended that the
Board issue a Board Order requesting the City Manager approve the removal of
the debris by City Staff if the violation is not corrected by November 17, 2005.
Code Officer Mike McGrath testified that the property is not in compliance,
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unfortunately Ms. Duke has an outstanding refuse/water bill and the City will not
pick up debris due to the unpaid bill. Code Officer Mike McGrath explained to
Ms. Duke what she will need to do to bring the property into compliance. Ms.
Duke states she will remove all the debris from the property within seven days.
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next Board meeting, including the $53.00 citation fine. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
Code Board Attorney Glenn Storch explained to Ms. Duke that the $53.00 citation
fine needs to be paid by November 17; also to remove all the debris and contact
the Code Officer to verify the removal by November 17th. In the event, this is
completed then the Board has indicated they will review the case at the next
Board meeting and may consider waiving all fines.
Case #2005-CE-9016, 2312 Limetree Dr., Edgewater, Florida; Geoffrey &Stacy
M. Pittard. Violation of Section 21-34.04— Inoperable vehicle.
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue indicated that the above case was in compliance.
CASE IN COMPLIANCE
Code Supervisor Angela DeSue presented cases which are in compliance:
• Case #2005-CE-10135
Patrick Girvan — 2001 S. Ridgewood Dr.
Violation of Section 10-22 — General restrictions
Citation Paid on 11/02/05
• Case #2005-CE-9017
Madeline Wallace Life Estate— 2318 Limetree Dr.
Violation of Section 21-35.04— Neglected premises
Citation Paid on 11/03/05
Fire Marshal Jill Danigel presented the case summary to the Board on the
existing fire code violations and corrections which have been made to correct
the violations. 3050 Holdings LLC has paid all previous citation and will be
deemed as repeat violators.
• Case #2005-CE-5042
3050 Holdings LLC— 2982 S. Ridgewood Ave.
Violation of Section 21-210.02 — Fire Code
Citation Paid on 09/21/05
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OLD BUSINESS:
Case #2005-CE-8023 (A) (Tabled item). 1958-1960 Fern Palm Dr., Edgewater,
FL; Tara Warnock. Violation of Section 10-41 — Littering public
property/waterways.
Code Supervisor Angela De Sue presented the case summary recommending the
Board maintain a continuance while the City continues their research and
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next meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
BYLAW CHANGE
Chairwoman Johnson acknowledged the receipt of the notice for the bylaw
change of the meeting date to the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
The Board had a brief discussion if there would be a December meeting and
concluded that there will not be a December meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Linda Johnson adjourned the meeting at 2:50 pm.
Next Meeting scheduled for January 19, 2006 at 2 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Shontella Jackson, Board Coordinator
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