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Home My WebLink About03-23-2010 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MARCH 23, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Godek called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Member Lowery led the Invocation and Member Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Godek, Members Alexander, Hopper, Lowery, Osborne, and Alternate Member Kelley. Also present were Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, Code Enforcement Officer Delgado, Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, Deputy Fire Chief Stanley, Administrative Assistant Ballard, Attorney Sneed, and Deputy City Clerk Sibbitt. ABSENT: Vice Chair M. Godek and Member Sais were absent excused. GUESTS: None. Administrative Assistant Ballard administered the oath to Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, Code Enforcement Officer Delgado, Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, Deputy Fire Chief Stanley, and anyone intending to speak regarding a case. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED 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 A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, IN WHICH CASE THE CHAIRMAN WILL INSTRUCT THE BOARD CLERK TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. The Consent Agenda consisted of approval of Items A, B and C. *Note: Consent Agenda was amended A. Minutes of the February 23,2010, Code Enforcement Board Meeting B. Dismissal or Compliance. Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 1. 10-029 Pacesetters Personnel Servo Magdy.. .427 W. Silver Star Rd. 2. 10-030 Mildred A. Eason 972 Red Dandy Drive C. Order of Continuance (April 27, 2010, Meeting). Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 1. 10-022 Rickie and Brenda Roberts 208 E Silver Star Road 2. 10-035 Victor, Carmen, Carmen Laura BOlja901 Wurst Road Code Enforcement Board Minutes March 23, 2010 Member Ho er: seconded b Member Lowe moved to a rove the Consent A enda as presented bv staff. Motion carried unanimous Iv. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS - None. HEARINGS OF STATEMENTS OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO THE HEARING RULES ADOPTED BY THlS BOARD ON JUNE 27,1995, VARIOUS DOCUMENTS ARE USED BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN EACH CASE AND ARE REPORTED IN THE CASE TESTIMONY GIVEN BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. IN THESE MINUTES THE TITLES TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ABBREVIATED AS FOLLOWS: ACFD - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE FOR DEMOLITION, AOC - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE, AONC _ AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COMPLIANCE, ATF-APPLICATION TO FORECLOSE, CO - COMPLIANCE ORDER, CMFD - COMMISSION MEETING FOR DETERMINATION, CS _ CONTINUED STAY, CTR - COpy TO RESPONDENT, ECO - EXTENDED COMPLIANCE ORDER, EX-EXHlBITS, FS- FEES STAYED, LDC _ Land Development Code, NOCV - NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION, NOH - NOTICE OF HEARING, NS-No Service, OAF _ ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE, OIF/L- ORDER IMPOSING FINE/LIEN, ONC - ORDER OF NON-COMPLIANCE, OOC - ORDER OF CONTINUANCE, , ORF _ ORDER REDUCING FINE, PDFS - PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED, POS - PROOF OF SERVICE, RFR - REQUEST FOR REHEARING, RFRDUC-REQUEST FOR REDUCTION DENIED UNTIL COMPLIANCE, ROF- REDUCTION OF FINE, SFH - SUBPOENA FOR HEARING, SOV _ STATEMENT OF VIOLATION (S) and WD- WITHDREW. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS Case No. 10-031- William & Beth Henry III Hopewell Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 165-3 02-05-10 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 02-24-10 03-09-10 SOV 03-09-10 NOH Meeting Date: 03-23-10 03-09-10 POS Regular & Certified Mail Observation: Prohibited Acts (Vehicle with Expired Tag and Flat Tire in Front Driveway). Officer Loeffler gave a brief history of the case providing exhibits and stated, as of today, the property was in compliance. Case No. 10-034 - Mohammed and Linda Hassan 250 Misty Meadow Drive Officer Delgado Violation Cited: 165-3 03-07-10 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 03-08-10 03-09-10 SOV 03-09-10 NOH Meeting Date: 03-23-10 03-09-10 POS Regular & Certified Mail Observation: Prohibited Acts (Vehicle with Expired Tag and Flat Tire in Front Driveway).e Officer Delgado gave a brief history of the case providing exhibits and stated, as of today, the property was in compliance. Page 2 of5 Code Enforcement Board Minutes March 23, 2010 Case No. 09-195 - Mathew K. & Elizabeth Wygant 405 S. Bluford Ave. Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: Il5-6, Il5-5 06-02-09 NOCV 07-09-09 SOV 07-09-09 NOH 07-09-09 POS 07-28-09 CO 08-06-09 POS 08-18-09 ANC 09-01-09 OIF 09-01-09 POS 10-20-09 AC 10-20-09 ANC 12-21-09 ANC 02-16-10 AC 02-08-10 OIF Total Due: $27,750.00 02-18-10 POS Certified Mail Observation: Abandoned or unsafe swimming pool, excessive weed or grass growth. Member Ho er moved in Case Number 09-195 to re-hear me. Motion carried unanimousl . Re-Inspection Date: 06-16-09 Meeting Date: 07-28-09 Regular and Certified Mail Given until 08-14-09 to comply or be fmed $ 150/per day Regular & Certified Mail Regular & Certified Mail 115-5 Officer Siegrist gave a brief history of the case and stated the property was/is vacant and the fine amount due is $27,750. He furthered advised the City has approx. $700.00 invested in this case. Mary Kranz with Keller Williams Realty stated that this property is a foreclosure and the sale date of the foreclosure was October 30, 2009. She further explained the steps their company takes once they acquire access to the foreclosure property. Ms. Kranz further stated the reason it took several months to get the pool cleaned was because they were required to get bids for everything that was needed to be repaired in the home and those bids had to be approved. She further stated she first found out about the lien when the title company did a lien search and sent her an e-mail on February 12th regarding the violations. She then immediately called the Code Enforcement Officer. Ms. Kranz stated she wanted to corne before the board to let everyone know that the bank is doing what they can to bring the property back up to compliance so they can sell it. Member Osborne inquired if it would be fair to say that the fine amount would be passed on to the prospective buyer. Ms. Kranz stated she is not sure, but she believes it will not be passed on to the buyer because it would not be fair to them. Page 3 of5 Code Enforcement Board Minutes March 23, 2010 Member Lowerv. seconded bv Member Osborne. moved in Case No. 09-195 to recommend to the City Commission to reduce the fine to $2500. Motion carried unanimouslv. Case No. 10-027 - Exclusive Homes, Inc. - George Douglas Laman 718 Lyman Avenue Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 108-35 01-21-10 NOCV 02-11-10 SOV 02-11-10 NOH 02-11-10 POS 02-23-10 OC 02-24-10 CO Observation: Public Nuisances. Re-Inspection Date: 02-10-10 Meeting Date: 02-23-10 Regular and Certified Mail Given until 03-05-10 to comply or be fmed $250/per day Regular & Certified Mail Officer Loeffier stated this is still an unusual case. On March 8th he met with the owner out at the property. He had contacted the Health Dept. to meet with them, as well; however, they did not make it out to the scheduled appointment date. Officer Loeffler stated the homeowner advised him that the Health Dept. did make it out and obtained a water sample of the standing water. They are awaiting results of that water sample, so the city would like for the compliance date to be extended so they can meet with the Health Dept. Member Osborne. seconded bv Member Kellev. moved in Case No. 10-027 to extend the compliance date to April 6, 2010. Motion carried unanimouslv. Case No. 10-028 - Sandra Odom 1021 Satin Leaf Circle Violation Cited: 59-3 01-21-10 NOCV 02-11-10 SOV 02-11-10 NOH 02-11-10 POS 02-23-10 OC 02-24-10 CO 02-24-10 AC Observation: Camping on private property prohibited In compliance. Officer Loeffler Re-Inspection Date: 02-10-10 Meeting Date: 02-23-10 Regular and Certified Mail Given until 03-12-10 to comply or be fmed $100/per day Regular & Certified Mail COMMENTS Attorney Sneed announced that there will be someone taking her place for the next few meetings and she will see everyone in June. Deputy Chief Stanley announced that he wanted to personally thank the officers. As the board can see the case loads have diminished considerably over the past few months. Officer Loeffier shared before/after photos of properties that came into compliance. Page 4 of5 Code Enforcement Board Minutes March 23, 2010 Officer Delgado thanked the citizens. Chairman Godek welcomed the newest board member Mr. Owen Kelley. He also announced the Spring Fling is Saturday at the Bill Breeze Park. Member Alexander stated the Code Enforcement Dept. does a great job and they usually get a lot of grief and negative comments. She wanted to share that the officers also do a lot of good and helped her church find a family that they could help who was unable to afford their fine. She further thanked the officers. Member Hopper welcomed newest alternate member Kelly and congratulated new regular member Osborne. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. /' / ~f Page 5 of 5