HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-2013 Minutes CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
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 Carrington led the invocation and Vice - Chairman
Lowery led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a quorum was declared present.
PRESENT: Chairman Godek, Vice - Chairman Lowery, Members Amey, Blynder, Carrington, and
Kelley. Also present were Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager
Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Officer Edward Loeffler; Administrative Assistant Bridgett
Ballard, Board Attorney Mary Sneed, and Recording Clerk Stella McLeod.
ABSENT: Member Osborne was absent excused.
GUESTS: None.
Administrative Assistant Ballard 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 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.
A. Minutes of the January 22, 2012, Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Assistant Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines presented the
dismissals - compliances as well as the continuances.
B. Dismissal or Compliance (Cases #13 -008, 13 -013, 13 -014, 13 -017, and 13 -020 were transferred to the
consent agenda)
Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
C. Order of Continuance (FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Meeting)
Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
13 -012 SANTANA LUIS ALBERTO 3128 KENTSHIRE BLVD.
OFFICER
DELGADO
13 -015 DARREN K. BRADT 805 FLEWELLING AVENUE
OFFICER
SIEGRIST
13 -016 FEDERAL NAT'L MTG ASSOC. 468 LITTLE ROCK STREET
OFFICER C -O LAW OFFICES OF MARSHALL C
SIEGRIST WATSON P.A.
Member Kelley, seconded by Member Carrington, moved that the consent agenda be accepted as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None.
HEARINGS OF STATEMENTS OF VIOLATIONS
PURSUANT TO THE HEARING RULES ADOPTED BY THIS 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- EXHIBITS, FS- FEES STAYED, LDC - Land Development Code, NOCV - NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION, NOH - NOTICE OF
HEARING, NS -No Service, OAF - ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE, 01F-L- ORDER IMPOSING FINE -LIEN, ONC - ORDER OF NON - COMPLIANCE, OOC - ORDER
OF CONTINUANCE, , ORF - ORDER REDUCING FINE, PDFS - PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED, POS - POS, 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
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Carrington, moved that the board agenda order be changed to Case
#09 -194 first, then Case #12 -119, and then revert back to the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to re -hear Case #09 -194 for possible reduction of fine.
The motion carried unanimously.
HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS
Case No. 09 -194 Carlton and Linda J Snyder
600 Lyman Avenue Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115- 3,108- 35,108- 19,108 -22, and 108 -24
Observation: Public nuisance.
04 -17 -09 Notice of Code Violation Re- Inspection date: 06- 232009
07 -09 -09 Statement of Violations
07 -09 -09 Notice of Hearing Meeting date: 07 -28 -09
07 -09 -09 POS Reg. & certified mail
07 -28 -09 Order Of Compliance to comply by 08 -07 -09 or be fined
$250.00 per day, also authorize city to demolish structure
(Abate).
08 -06 -09 POS Reg. & certified mail
08 -18 -09 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
09 -1 -09 Order Imposing Fine /Lien
09 -1 -09 POS Reg. & certified mail
11 -2 -09 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
01 -4 -10 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
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03 -1 -10 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
5 -10 -10 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
7 -12 -10 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
9 -14 -10 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
11 -16 -10 Affidavit of Non- Compliance
7 -27 -11 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
9 -27 -11 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
11 -28 -11 Affidavit of Non - Compliance
02 -3 -12 Affidavit of Compliance
02 -6 -12 Order Imposing Fine -Lien Total Due $227,000.00
02 -6 -12 POS Reg. & certified mail
02 -26 -13 Request For Reduction Meeting 02 -26 -13
02 -26 -13 C.E.B. Recommendation Fine Of $10,000.00. To be heard by commission for
final decision.
Officer Loeffler (on behalf of Officer Siegrist who was out of town) presented the case and gave its history.
Photos were presented to refresh the board's memory. There was a trailer /shed of some sort on the property.
The nuisance was re- inspected approximately nine times between the original code board case and the
affidavit of compliance filing in February 2012. Chairman Godek asked if there was more. Officer
Loeffler answered that there was an interior closet and a lease in the case files containing a landlord /tenant
stipulation. A trailer /shed was discovered behind the house in substandard condition which constituted a
non - confirming structure. The remedial action of the original case was to remove the trailer /shed and
contents from the property. Officer Loeffler guessed that the lease was for someone to occupy the trailer.
Further discussion ensued. The photographs showed sewage on the ground.
Member Amey asked if the sewage was from the washing machine. Officer Loeffler answered that he had
no idea. Chairman Godek asked if someone was there to speak on the case.
Mr. David Ashley, 7442 Lake Marsha Drive, Orlando, FL of SunTrust Mortgage Company, thanked the
board for allowing him to appear. He testified that the mortgage company had no idea what was going on
with the property. Mr. Ashley stated that the fines accrued for approximately three years. He added that
the owners had a responsibility to make corrections to the property, but failed to do so. SunTrust took the
property back with the foreclosure sale having happened on November 30, 2012, with the title being
recorded on December 28, 2012. Since the ownership changed, the mortgage company contacted the City
to establish utilities and to make repairs, for which they have bids out at this time. He testified that he felt
the most important fact was that SunTrust did not take ownership until December 28, 2012. Since then, Mr.
Ashley added, SunTrust Mortgage Company has shown as much goodwill as they could, making the
property look suitable for Ocoee and for SunTrust Mortgage. Based upon that fact and the mortgage
company not knowing about the violation, Mr. Ashley asked for the board to cancel the fine.
Member Carrington asked if it was his understanding that the representative was asking the City to not
only cancel the fine but to also cancel the $1098.61 in the City's cost. Mr. Ashley answered affirmatively
because, he said, the mortgage company was not served during the time of the fine's accrual and therefore
could not correct the problem.
Member Carrington asked if the mortgage company did not assume that risk when they write a mortgage
in the first place and pull that security instrument, and why SunTrust felt that the City should invest money
in this and that SunTrust should not have to pay anything. The member continued by saying that there
should be some sharing of the risk in his opinion. Mr. Ashley answered by saying that if there was service
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and there was awareness of the lack of compliance with the issues of the property, then he would agree with
the board member, but given that they acquired the property in December 28, 2012, and their position now
is to make everything right as is incumbent upon them as the mortgage holder.
Member Kelley asked how the company could buy something without research whether or not there was
clear title. Mr. Ashley answered that as the fines were accruing, it was not as though SunTrust could go
and do things to the property (prior to their purchase in December 2012). Member Kelley said that he was
not saying that they could, but Mr. Ashley had said that they were not aware of the public record showing
the lien. It is common practice, the member said, that they let these things wait until the last minute before
it is corrected even though there was a lien. Member Kelley asked if SunTrust had the mortgage prior to
the sale. Mr. Ashley answered affirmatively. But as the lien was recorded against the Snyders, SunTrust
Mortgage was not served. Member Carrington asked again how is it that SunTrust did not know that the
property to which they hold the mortgage had a lien. Mr. Ashley replied that likely when the lis pendens
occurred, the due diligence was done to understand the liens against the property. He added that it is
difficult to understand when the liens go back so far, and that they generally do not make corrective actions
to the property until they are the owners.
Member Kelley said that if he understood correctly, the property still is not in full compliance, it is in
compliance with this current violation. Mr. Ashley replied that during the inspection to start utilities, other
issues were revealed, and they are in the process of bidding out the work so that the repairs can be done.
Member Kelley countered by saying that this is the case despite the fact that the SunTrust has had the
property for sixty days. Mr. Ashley said that his office contacted the City on January 7th, just a few days
after they obtain ownership as of December 28, 2012.
Member Amey clarified that new problems with the house were discovered when the inspection was done.
Officer Loeffler clarified that the inspection was probably a building department generated minimum
standard housing inspection, not code enforcement.
Vice - Chairman Lowery asked how long the bidding process was. Mr. Ashley said they have the bids out
last week and should hear back about them shortly. The vice - chairman said that given that SunTrust had
possession of the property since January, he wondered why they only started the bidding process last week.
Mr. Ashley repeated that they took ownership as of December, and that they were not able to make the
board's January meeting. Further discussion ensued.
Chairman Godek asked for a motion.
Member Carrington moved that the board delay action until the property was in compliance.
Board Attorney Sneed replied that the property is in compliance. Staff does not bring the case to the board
unless it is non - compliant.
Member Carrington withdrew his motion.
Member Kelley moved that the board table the matter until there is a CO on the property and it is sellable.
Asst. Support Services Director / Code Enforcement Manager Gaines said that there are two separate
issues: the inspection and the lien. They have brought the code violation into compliance, but the inspection
is a separate matter.
Board Attorney Sneed said that the commission wants the board to make a decision rather than defer
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matters to them.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Ashley asked if it would help if the company agreed to pay the City's costs. The chairman responded
`no, but thank you'.
Further discussion ensued.
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #09 -194, the board recommends
to the city commission that the fine be reduced to $10, 000. The motion passed by a roll -call vote of 5 to 1
with Member Amey dissenting.
Case #12 -119 Elsie Blackwell Sepielli / Jerry Comeau / Unknown Occupant
421 Vandergrift Drive Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -3, 115 -5, 115- 6,108 -22, 108 -23 I, 108 -24 D
Observation: Un- secured, wide -open access to a unsanitary in- ground swimming pool. Unsecured, wide -open access to
dwelling/structure. Side exterior door standing wide -open, privacy fence gate broken and removed. Trash, junk and debris
littering property. Dangerous exposed high - voltage meter - connection from tampered with electric equipment. Overgrown / tall
weeds and grass. Trailer parked in -front of front building line beyond code permitted 48 hour period. Broken window glass front
and side of house. Conditions constituting a dangerous public nuisance and creating an attractive nuisance affecting the public
health, safety and welfare.
Member Carrington, seconded by Vice - Chairman Lowery, moved that in Case #12 -119 the board re -hear
the case for possible reduction of fine. The motion carried unanimously.
Officer Loeffler (for Officer Siegrist) noted this case was unusual in that it was heard by the city
commission prior to the code enforcement board making a recommendation. The officer added that he has
the City's cost sheet which he presented for display to the board.
Officer Loeffler said that there is someone present to speak on the case and a new owner on the property.
There was a dismissed case that was to be presented before the board tonight until the new ownership was
verified; because of the new ownership evidence, however, the case was dismissed and brought into
compliance very quickly. Five thousand dollars was put into escrow at the direction of the commission.
Chairman Godek clarified with the officer that everything was in compliance. Officer Loeffler answered
affirmatively. Chairman Godek said that there was no one here to speak on the case. Officer Loeffler
replied that the case involved the original owners, and the reason for the escrow is that the original owners
no longer own the property, but they do have a lien. The chairman invited the respondent to address the
board about the case.
Mr. Emmett Hitechew, 2628 Eighth Street, Orlando, FL, 32820, testified that he and his wife came into
contact with Ms. Sepielli because his wife owns the assisted living facility where Ms. Sepielli now resides.
This is how they ended up being contacted about the matter. He said the situation that Ms. Sepielli was
going through was heart wrenching, and that Ms. Sepielli was being taken advantage of by her family and
kids in the neighborhood. Her health kept her from trying to make any improvements to the property.
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Chairman Godek asked if Mr. Hitechew had any relationship to the case. He replied that he has power of
attorney from Ms. Sepielli. Mr. Hitechew testified about the commission requiring the $5000 to go into
escrow, and that normally not more than $2000 is charged for violations such as this.
Member Kelley asked if the house had been sold. Mr. Hitechew answered that it has been sold. Member
Kelley asked if someone else was living there. Officer Loeffler said the violations have been corrected and
that the property is now vacant and owned by an investment company. Board Attorney Sneed
recapitulated the city commission's actions: the commission said $5000 was to be placed in escrow, and
then the code board could make their determination up to $5000. The fine could go up to the amount of
$5000; if the board decides to fine more than $5000, she asked, is it still just $5000? Mr. Hitechew
answered that he was unsure of that. The attorney continued that if the code board reduced the fine to $500,
then $4,500 would be reimbursed. Mr. Hitechew confirmed that this part was correct.
Officer Loeffler reminded the board that the case resulted from the fire department discovering a neglected
senior in the home who had the inability to do anything about the house. The house was brought into
compliance once the occupants were out of the house.
Ms. Dixie Phillips, of Right Choice Realty, listing agent for the property, testified that they wanted to
complete the closing of the sale before the respondent's son got out of jail. They were concerned that he
would try and interfere with the sale which is why they went before the commission and asked that an
amount be set to be placed in escrow so that the money would be there when it was all resolved and the
property was out of her name. They only had about ten days before the son was to get out of jail. That is
why they came in without the matter being taken care of in the normal way. She commended staff for
working with her and reported that the new owner has already started working on the house. She added that
there is a lot of work to be done on the house.
Vice - Chairman Lowery asked if the board could recommend a little higher than the $5000. Board
Attorney Sneed answered that the board would not be making a recommendation if they set the fine at
$5000 or less. If the board wanted to go over that, she continued, it would have to go back to the
commission and then it would be a recommendation.
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Amey, moved that the fine be reduced to $2500.
Asst. Director of Support Services / Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines asked if it would be a
recommendation or a final determination. Board Attorney Sneed answered that the commission already
made its determination up to $5000. If the code board wants to go over $5000, then it turns back into a
recommendation; under $5000 and the commission has already said `this is what we think about it'. So this
is just a motion to reduce the fine to $2500 which is what she heard. She asked if this was right. The board
affirmed her statement.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Case #13 -019 Deannie Nelson
712 Broadway Drive Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 43 -8 A -B, 43 -7
Observation: Keeping and maintaining barnyard animals within a residentially zoned district at 712 Broadway Drive. Multiple
(5) complaints related to odor and noise received by this department from September 2012 — January 2013.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Upon visiting the location, barnyard animals were
running loose in the front yard. Photos were presented as exhibits. As of the meeting date, the property was
not compliant. The City recommends a 15 -day compliance time and a $25 /day fine.
Member Carrington asked if the neighbors had complained. Officer Loeffler answered affirmatively.
Member Kelley questioned a fine of only $25. Officer Loeffler answered that the impact on public
health/safety is not high. Asst. Support Director / Code Enforcement Doug Gaines added that one of the
things to come out of the code enforcement workshop was to keep fines a little lower so that they get the
property owners attention, but the fine is not so high that it will create a situation requiring a request for
reduction of fine.
Member Amey, seconded by Vice - Chairman Lowery, moved that in Case #13 -019, the respondent be found
in violation as cited as of February 12, 2013, and be given until March 13, 2013, to comply or be fined $25
per day, per violation for everyday the violation remains. The motion passed by a roll -call vote of 4 to 2,
with Members Kelley and Carrington dissenting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Case No. 12 -245 — Joel Kuhns
1411 Kimberly Street Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -3
11 -06 -12 NOV Re- inspection date: 11 -21 -12
12 -12 -12 SOV
12 -12 -12 NOH Meeting date: 01 -22 -13
12 -12 -12 All docs sent by Reg. & certified mail
01/22/13 CO Found in violation of 115 -3 as of 11/16/12. To comply by 02/01/13
or fine of $150.00 per day until in compliance.
02 -04 -13 AONC
02 -26 -13 Board Order Impose fine as pursuant to Jan. 22, 2013 board order.
02 -27 -13 OIF /L
02 -27 -13 POS Certified mail
Observation: Misc. trash - debris on property.
Officer Loeffler (for Officer Siegrist) requested an order to impose fine and lien.
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to impose fine pursuant to the board's
January 23, 2013 order.
Member Amey questioned the amount of the fine (hundred -fifty dollars per day) for trash and debris. She
asked if this was not a bit high given what they learned in the workshop. Chairman Godek said that he felt
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that the board should leave the amount as it is. Member Carrington said that going forward, the board can
use what was learned at the workshop, but he does not really want to open all of the cases they have decided
before.
The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 12 -249 — Ignacio Rincon
1028 Satin Leaf Circle Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -5
Observation: Weed grass over 10 ".
11 -21 -12 NOV Re- inspection date: 12 -06 -12
12 -17 -12 SOV
12 -17 -12 NOH Meeting date: 01 -22 -13
12 -17 -12 POS Reg. & certified mail
01 -11 -13 Proof Of Posting
01 -22 -13 CO Found In Violation Of 115 -5 as of 12/06/12. To Comply By 02/01/13 Or Fine
Of $150.00 Per Day Until In Compliance.
02 -01 -13 Affidavit Of Non- Compliance.
02 -26 -13 Board Order Impose fine as pursuant to Jan. 22, 2013 board order.
02 -27 -13 OIF/L
02 -27 -13 POS Certified mail
Officer Loeffler (for Officer Siegrist) requested an order to impose fine.
Member Kelley, seconded by Member Carrinj'ton, moved to impose fine pursuant to the board's January
23, 2013, order. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 12 -251 — Janice Baskin
1103 Jamela Drive Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 108 -24D
12 -06 -12 NOV Re- inspection date: 12 -18 -12
12 -20 -12 SOV
12 -20 -12 NOH Meeting date: 01 -22 -13
12 -20 -12 Notice by Posting Reg. & certified mail
01 -10 -13 Notice by Posting
01 -22 -13 CO Found in violation of 108 -24d as of
12/16/12. To comply by 02/01/13 or fine
of $150.00 per day until in compliance.
02/01/2013 AOC
Observation: One (1) shed in backyard in poor condition. Also, misc. trash - debris on property.
Officer Loeffler (for Officer Siegrist) reported that no further action was needed. The property is in
compliance.
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Case No. 13-002 Thomas R. Ison, Sr. Estate / Ben Pope
6 E. Delaware Street Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 115- 3,108- 35,108- 19,108 -22, 108 -24
01 -08 -13 NOV Re- inspection date:
01 -08 -13 SOV
01 -08 -13 NOH Meeting Date: 01 -22 -13
01 -08 -13 All docs sent by Regular and certified mail
01/22/13 CO Found in compliance of 01/22/13 of 115 -3, 108 -35, 108 -19 F &D, 108 -22 , 108 -24D.
Observation: Occupancy of a dwelling and allowing occupancy of a dwelling in violation of Ocoee minimum housing standards.
Unsanitary conditions affecting the health, safety and welfare of the public and occupants. No electrical or water utilities required
to meet sanitary and occupancy - related ordinances: No connection to legal, approved source of potable water and electrical
service supply required for sanitary operation of waste system, hot and cold water supply, potable water supply, and mechanical
perishable food storage.
Wrecked, cut -up sport utility vehicle hulk, chassis and parts in the unfenced open access front yard, visible from street and from
Ocoee Middle School. Vehicle hulk creating a danger and nuisance to the public health, safety and welfare. Misc. junk, debris
littering the property.
Officer Loeffler reported that the property is non - compliant as of today.
Member Carrin' ton, seconded by Vice- Chairman Lowery, moved that in Case #13 -002, to impose fine
pursuant to the board's January 23, 2013, order. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 13 -005 — Nelson Gosnell, Sr. - Helen Gosnell
613 Sherwood Oaks Circle Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 108 -24
12 -10 -12 NOV Re- inspection date: 12 -27 -12
01 -09 -13 SOV
01 -09 -13 NOH Meeting date: 01 -22 -13
01 -19 -13 All docs sent by Reg. & certified mail
01/22/13 CO Found in violation of 108 -24d as of 12/20/12. To comply by 02/01/13 or fine
of $150.00 per day until in compliance.
02/04/2013 AOC
02/26/2013 VIOLATION ORDER CERTIFIED MAIL
Observation: Inoperable, expired -tag, wrecked green Ford truck; front driveway and misc. junk, debris, appliances littering
property.
Officer Loeffler reported that the property came into compliance. No further action was needed by the
board.
Case No. 13 -011— James Wymer, Jr.
112 Burnt Tree Court Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 108 -24D
11 -30 -12 NOV Re- inspection date: 12 -11 -12
01 -09 -13 SOV
01 -09 -13 NOH Meeting date: 01 -22 -13
01 -09 -13 All docs sent by Reg. & certified mail
01/11/13 PROOF OF HAND DELIVERY
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01/22/13 CO Found in violation as of 12/12/12 of 108 -24d. To comply by
02/01/13 or fine of $150.00 per day until in compliance.
02/04/13 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE
02/26/13 VIOLATION ORDER CERTIFIED MAIL
Observation: One (1) utility trailer parked on front yard; also, one (1) SUV (blue) parked on front yard; also, misc. trash - debris
on front and side yards and right -of -way incl.: concrete block, etc.
Officer Loeffler (for Officer Siegrist) reported that the property was in compliance, and that no action was
needed by the board.
COMMENTS
Member Blynder — stated that he was a little at odds about the discussion about high fines, but yet there is
an order to enforce a fine of $150 for grass.
Member Amey - agreed with Member Blynder. She had a question about another property. She asked if
someone was living in the house on Delaware (6 East Delaware Street). Officer Loeffler explained that the
tenants are inside that house. Mr. Gaines explained that the eviction process has been started against the
occupants.
Vice- Chairman Lowery- From the workshop - there will be some situations that will result in haggling
back and forth; but he said that he could understand both the City's side of the matter and the board's side.
He thinks that the board is headed in the right direction. The officers are doing a great job. He commended
the board as well.
Member Kelley - apologized that he was not able to attend the workshop. He added that he does not agree
with lowering fines [to the degree that they become] a slap on the wrist for violators, and he questions
whether or not he can continue with the board.
Further discussion ensued.
Chairman Godek — said that the thing that board is talking about is not letting the fines get so big that they
are uncontrollable. The amount per day was not the problem, he said, letting a fine sit for years and years
without doing something about it was the problem. He added that the board is still looking for a couple
more volunteers
ADJOURNMENT
Me ing ; djourned at 08:09 p.m. /
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