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Home My WebLink About04-16-2026 MinutesCITY OF OCOEE Code Enforcement Board April 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Chair Bandur called the Code Enforcement Board regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 1 N Bluford Ave, Ocoee, Florida. INVOCATION: Member Whittle initiated the moment of silence. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Member Fernandez led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz performed roll call and declared a quorum (4) present. PRESENT: Members: Chair Bandur, Vice Chair Lewis, and Members Fernandez, Schultz, and Whittle. Also present: Lieutenant Olson Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz, and Code Enforcement Officers Cady, Loeffler, and Tobe. ABSENT: None SWEARING OF OFFICERS / WITNESSES: Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to anyone intending to speak regarding a case. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY MEMBER OF THE BOARD, IN WHICH CASE THE CHAIRMAN WILL INSTRUCTTHE BOARD CLERK TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. A. MINUTES: March 19, 2026, Code Enforcement Board Meeting B. DISMISSAL OR COMPLIANCE: Support Services Lieutenant Olson presented the dismissals and compliances. CASE NO 2025-04232 OFFICER LOEFFLER 226 SECURITY CIR RAMIREZ IVAN Property in Compliance CASE NO 2026-0026 OFFICER TOBE 1425 PRARIE LAKE BLVD SMID ADNREW J LIFE ESTATE SMID TIFFNY L LIFE ESTATE Property in Compliance CASE NO 2026-00106 OFFICER LOEFFLER 1301 WILLOW CREEK RD GOATES GOATEETH S BETH IA I Property in Compliance CASE NO 2026-00555 1IPage OFFICER LOEFFLER 213 KISSIMMEE AVE HERNANDEZ DOROTEO Property in Compliance CASE NO 2026-00486 OFFICER TOBE 2525 DOVETAIL DR CHERRY ARI MAYA Property in Compliance CASE NO 2026-00615 OFFICER LOEFFLER 401 HAGER DR WILLIAM AND CARMEN CRUZ REVOCABLE TRUST Property in Compliance CASE NO 2026-00638 OFFICER LOEFFLER 2003 NANCY ANN TER NILPARI R E INVESTMENTS LLC Property in Compliance C. ORDER OF CONTINUANCE: None Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Fernandez, moved that the consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS: None. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS CASE NO 2024-03865 HOA PRESIDENT STEVEN OFFICER LOEFFLER STONEGATE DR BRESSLER & PRESERVE AT CROWN POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSN INC Violation Cited: §45-13. A. Summary: §45-13. A. — No person shall cut down, destroy, remove, move, or damage any protected tree on private premises, or authorize such work, without first obtaining a permit from the Building Department. Observation: §45-13. A. — Removed Trees Without an Arborist Report or Replacing the Trees. Officer Loeffler presented the case. The City asked for the case to be continued until the next hearing date. Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Fernandez, moved that case #2024-03865 be Continued to the May 21 2026 hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 2 1 P a g e CASE NO 2025-04380 OFFICER LOEFFLER 322 LITTLE ASPEN CT I BBARAJAS MAR ARAJAS I Violation Cited: §51-13. Summary: §51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. Observation: § 51-13. — Building a Fence Without a Permit. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of April 16, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance and Imposing by May 01, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $100.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Fernandez, seconded by Member Schultz, moved that in Case #2025-04380 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of January 19, 2026, and be given until May 01, 2026, to come into compliance or be fined $100.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO 2025-04382 OFFICER TOBE 2782 GRAPEVINE CRST MORINVIL GUERLINE JOSEPH DOSE Violation Cited: §51-13. & §51-13. Summary: §51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. §51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. Observation: §51-13. — Installed a Utility Shed Without a Permit. §51-13. — Installed a Fence Without a Permit. Officer Tobe presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of April 16, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance and Imposing by May 01, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $100.00 per day, until found in compliance. Respondent Jose Joseph explained that he has applied for fence permit, however he was advised in order to pass the final inspection he would be required to replace the grass on his property. He states that he was waiting for the weather to get warmer before replacing the sod and it should be done within the next few weeks. When asked about the shed permit he advised he was told if his shed was not higher than his fence and it cannot be seen that he would not need a shed permit. Member Fernandez, seconded by Member Schuttz moved that in Case #2025-04382 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of January 22 2026 and be given until May 16 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $100.00 per day until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 3 1 P a g e CASE NO 2026-00368 OFFICER TOBE 1 109 COQUINA KEY DR ( HARPER EMMETT DEAN Violation Cited: §108-23. B., §108-23. D., §108-23. G., §115-3. B. Summary: §108-23. B. — Existing skirting shall be maintained free from broken or missing sections, pieces or cross members. Skirting shall be securely attached and sized from the ground to the lower outside perimeter of the structure. All mobile homes moved into the City shall have the undercarriage, piers and tie -down straps protected and hid from view by approved skirting. §108-23. D. — Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of the building. All siding material shall be kept in good and sound structural condition. §108-23. G. — Stairs, porches and appurtenances. Every inside and outside stair or porch and any appurtenance thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. §115-3. A. (3). — No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth, or other dead or living plant life. Observation: §108-23. B. — Missing Skirting Around the Home. §108-23. D. — Damaged and Missing Sliding. §108-23. G. — Damaged Stairs Leading into the Home. §115-3. A. (3). —Trash and Debris in the Yard. Officer Tobe presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of April 16, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance and Imposing by May 16, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $200.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Schultz, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis, moved that in Case #2026-00368 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of February 25 2026 and be given until May 16 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $200 00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO 2026-00532 OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 476 LITTLE ROCK ST I WALLS EDWARD I Violation Cited: §165-3. A., §6-4. H.(6)(b)., §115-3. A. (3). Summary: §165-3. A. — No person shall keep any abandoned or junk vehicle on any public property or any private property. §6-4. H.(6)(b). —Trailers of all types shall not be parked or stored for more than 48 hours in a residential district unless it is located behind the front yard building line and screened with a six-foot high opaque fence with a gate. §115-3. A. (3). — No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. 4 1 P a g e Observation: §165-3. A. — Wreaked Vehicle with A Flat Tire, Damaged Grill and Smashed Front Windshield Parked on the Front Yard Grass. §6-4. H.(6)(b). — Trailer Parked on The Property. §115-3. A. (3). — Backyard Littered with Junk, Debris, Tools, Containers, Etc. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of April 16, 2026, the property is in compliance for §165-3. A., however, the property is still in non-compliance for §6-4. H. (6)(b). and §115-3. A. (3). The City asked for an Order of Compliance and Imposing by May 01, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $200.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Whittle, seconded by Member Fernandez, moved that in Case #2026-00532, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of March 13, 2026, and be given until May 01, 2026, to come into compliance or be fined $200.00 per day per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO 2026-00741 OFFICER CADY 1 828 HAMMOCKS DR I LANEY VICTORIA J I Violation Cited: §115-3. A. (3). Summary: §115-3. A. (3). — No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. Observation: §115-3. A. (3). —Junk And Debris in The Front of the Garage and Front Door. Officer Cady presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of April 16, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Imposing by May 16, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $150.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Respondent Victoria Laney presented her own photos and stated she is slowly cleaning her property due to several medical issues; however, she believes the photos presented by the City do not accurately reflect what her property looks like now. She made several claims that the Notice of Violation issued to her was too vague and does not specifically state what the City is considering to be trash and debris on her property. She supported this assertion by mentioning the previous times she has been in front of the board, claiming how she was able to justify the furniture in the front of her property as being usable and necessary to accommodate a medical condition. She additionally stated that she consistently uses the refrigerators which are in violation. She also said that she has never seen a cat use the cat trees in violation, however she cannot remove them from her yard until trash day to prevent herself from getting in trouble with her homeowners' association. She explained to the Board what some of the items were in the photos Officer Cady took earlier that afternoon, and discussion ensued. Lastly, she stated that she would like a specific list of what is considered to be the junk and debris on her property. Member Fernandez, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis and Member Schultz, moved that in Case #2026-00741 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of March 31, 2026 and be given until May 16 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $200.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 5 1 P a g e BOARD COMMENTS Member Whittle thanked the Code Enforcement team for their work and efforts to make the City a better place to live. Member Schultz welcomed Code Officer Cady and additionally thanked the Code Enforcement team. Chair Bandur stated he is happy the Commission kept the board and noted the need for more members to prevent any quorum issues. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Joe Bandur, Chair 6 1 P a g e