HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2015 MinutesCODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
February 24, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Godek called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order at
7:02 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Member Carrington gave the invocation, and
Member Hopper 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 Blynder, Carrington, Hopper, Kelley
and Osborne. Also present were Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement
Manager Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Officers Edward Loeffler and Bob Siegrist;
Administrative Assistant Bridgett Coffey, Board Attorney Mary Sneed, and Recording Clerk
Diana Turner.
ABSENT:
GUESTS: UCF Graduate Student Dana ( ?)
Administrative Assistant Coffey 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 27, 2015, Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Assistant Support Services Director — Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines presented the
dismissals- compliances.
B. Dismissal or Compliance
Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
15 -022 George S Brown TR 1207 Kimball Drive
Steven Brown TR
15 -024 Dean Harper Inc. 90 Buck Key Court
15 -025 Alva Telles Pedro 26 Coquina Key Drive
Alva Cabrera Jose D
15 -026 Russell N Harper 33 Coquina Key Drive
C. Order of Continuance (March 24, 2015, Meeting)
Case Number
15 -023
Respondent
Brian L Hanawait
Location of Violation
312 Phyllis Street
Member Carrington, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that the supplemental consent agenda be
accepted as presented. 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, 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 - 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.
HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that Case 412 -108 be moved to the beizinnin�
of the agenda and then revert back to the original genda. Motion carried unanimously.
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Carrington, moved to re -hear Case #12 -108, for request of
reduction o�fine. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 12 -108 Lindsey Cunningham
2603 Coventry Lane Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -3, 115 -6, 108 -35
Observation: Missing fence -gate leading to unsecured, torn screen pool enclosure containing an in- ground swimming pool with
green unsanitary water; conditions constituting an attractive public nuisance to the public health, safety and welfare.
07/03/12
07/12/12
07/12/12
07/12/12
07/12/12
07/13/12
07/24/12
08/31/12
09/04/12
10/10/12
12/11/12
12/11/12
12/11/12
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
NOTICE OF HEARING
PROOF OF SERVICE
PROOF OF NOTICE BY POSTING
PROOF OF NOTICE BY POSTING
COMPLIANCE ORDER
ORDER IMPOSING FINE /LIEN
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 07/10/12
MEETING DATE: 07/24/12
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED ON
07/09/12. TO COMPLY BY 08/07/12 OR
FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION.
AUTHORIZE CITY TO ABATE PROPERTY
IF NON - COMPLIANCE BY DATE GIVEN
AND ADD COSTS TO FINE.
PROOF OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL
AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE
ORDER IMPOSING FINE/LIEN TOTAL DUE $37,500.00
PROOF OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL
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02/12/15 REQUEST FOR REDUCTION MEETING DATE: 02/24/15
02/24/12 BOARD MOTION RECOMMEND TO REDUCE FINE TO
CITY COST OF $923.50. TO BE HEARD
BY CITY COMMISSION BOARD IN
MARCH 2015 FOR FINAL DECISSION.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. The officer explained the property came into
compliance in December 2012; the accrued fine is $375,000.00 and the City's cost is $923.50. The home
came into compliance upon occupancy by the tenants.
Angelia Gillette advised she is currently working with the mortgage company and the property owner to
resolve the liens so that the home may be offered as a short sale. Officer Loeffler stated the property has
been well- maintained since its compliance date.
Member Osborne, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case 912 -108, that the Code Enforcement
Board recommend to the City Commission to reduce the fine to $923.50.
Member Kelley inquired how the accrued fine could be so high if the property was in violation for only
five months. After discussion with Staff, it was concluded the accrued fine amount is incorrect. The fine
should be $37,500.
After Board discussion:
Motion carried, 4 -3, with Chairman Godek and Members Carrington and Kelley dissenting.
Case No. 15 -019 Dorothy A Phelps
469 Little Aspen Court Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -5
Observation: Overgrown grass /weeds 10 ".
01/07/15
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
02/06/15
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
02/06/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
02/06/15
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
02/24/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 01/23/15
MEETING DATE: 02/24/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 01/22/15.
TO COMPLY BY 03/06/15 OR FINE OF
$50.00 PER DAY UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE.BC
Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. The officer
explained that the case was brought forward by citizen complaints. A re- inspection of the property was
conducted today [February 24, 2015], and resulted in non - compliance. The City is recommending a 10 -day
compliance window and $50 per day, for non - compliance after the 10 days; and that the Board order the
nuisance abated, and the cost added to the fine.
Member Osborne, seconded by Member Carrington, moved that in Case #15 -019, the respondent be found
in violation as cited as o January 22, 2015, and be given until March 6, 2015, to come in to compliance, or
be fined $50 per day, for each day the violation remains in non - compliance; and to authorize the City to
abate the nuisance and assess the costs to the fine. Motion carried unanimously.
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Case No. 15 -020 Christopher D Terry/ Lori Terry
1625 Prairie Lake Blvd
Violation Cited: 165 -3A, 168 -6B(1)
Observation: Prohibited acts (2) untagged vehicles and parking upon front yard grass unsurfaced.
01/21/15
02/12/15
02/12/15
02/12/15
02/24/15
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
NOTICE OF HEARING
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 02/04/15
MEETING DATE: 02/24/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
Officer Loeffler
COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION OF 168 -6B ON
02/04/15 AND IN COMPLIANCE ON 02/24/15.
IN NON - COMPLIANCE OF 165 -3A. TO
COMPLY BY 03/10/15 OR FINE OF $100.00
PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIED.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. The officer
explained that the case was brought forward by citizen complaints. A re- inspection of the property was
conducted today [February 24, 2015], and resulted in non - compliance of Code 165 -3A; however,
compliance of Code 168- 613(1). The City is recommending a 10 -day compliance window and $50 per day,
for non - compliance after the 10 days.
Member Blynder, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case #15 -020, the respondents be ound in
violation as cited as of February 4, 2015, and found in compliance of Code 168 -6B(1) as of February 24,
2015, and be given until March 10, 2015, to come in to compliance, or be fined $100 per day, for each day
the violation remains in non - compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 15 -021 Claudia Gomez
1414 Prairie Lake Blvd
Violation Cited: 165 -3A, 168 -613(1)
Observation: Prohibited acts (2) untagged vehicles and parking upon front yard grass unsurfaced.
Officer Loeffler
01/21/15
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 02/04/15
02/12/15
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
02/12/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
MEETING DATE: 02/24/15
02/12/15
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
02/24/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED ON
02/04/15. TO COMPLY BY 03/06/15 OR FINE
OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION
UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. The officer
explained that the case was brought forward by citizen complaints. A re- inspection of the property was
conducted today [February 24, 2015], and resulted in non - compliance. The City is recommending a 10 -day
compliance window and $50 per day, per violation, for non - compliance after the 10 days.
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #15 -021, the respondent be
found in violation as cited as of February 4, 2015, and be given until March 6, 2015, to come in to
compliance, or be fined $100 per day, per violation, for each day the violations remains in non-compliance.
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Member Blynder commented the previous case [ 15 -020], was cited for a total amount of $100.00 per day.
The Board explained that this was due to compliance of one of the Codes; otherwise, the previous case
would have been cited for violating two Codes as well.
After Board discussion:
Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 15 -027 Bank of New York Mellon Trust NA Trustee, C/O OCWEN Loan
Servicing LLC
1703 Little Spring Hill Drive
Violation Cited: 115-6,108-23Q
Observation: Dirty swimming pool water. Fence in poor condition.
01/28/15
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
02/12/15
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
02/12/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
02/12/15
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
02/25/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 02/11/15
Officer Siegrist
MEETING DATE: 02/24/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS
OF 02/10/15. TO COMPLY BY 03/12/15
OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY PER
VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE.
Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. The officer
explained that the case was brought forward by citizen complaints. A re- inspection of the property was
conducted today [February 24, 2015], and resulted in non - compliance. The City is recommending a 10 -day
compliance window and $100 per day, per violation, for non - compliance after the 10 days. The property
remains vacant.
Member Osborne inquired if the City is requesting authorization to abate. The officer responded "not at
this time "; however, the City has secured the fence.
Member Blunder, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #15 -027, the respondent be found in
violation as cited as of February 10, 2015, and be given until March 12, 2015, to come in to compliance, or
be fined $100 per day, per violation, for each day the violations remains in non - compliance. Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Case No. 14 -098 Howell C. Cundiff
1600 Little Spring Hill Drive Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 168- 6A,B(1), 165 -3A
Observation: One Dodge Daytona/ red/ FL Tag #R41DJ/ exp. January 2002/ with four flat tires parked in the driveway and one
Ford F1501 red/ FL Tag #RGJ40/ exp. January 2014/ parked on side yard lawn/grass /dirt.
11/11/14
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
12/08/14
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
12/08/14
NOTICE OF HEARING
12/08/14
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 12/02/14
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
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01/27/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 11/26/14
TO COMPLY BY 02/6/15 OR FINE OF
$100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION, UNTIL
IN COMPLIANCE.
02/10/15 AFFIDAVIT OF NON - COMPLIANCE OFFICER SIEGRIST
02/25/15 BOARD ORDER IMPOSE FINE AS OF 02/27/2015
Ofc. Siegrist reported that there is an affidavit of non - compliance on file for the property.
Vice - Chairman Lowery, seconded by Member Kellen, moved to impose fine as of February 27, 2015.
Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 14 -101 Charles S Jakulewicz/ Nancy Jakulewicz/ Universal Leasing LLC
517 L F Roper Parkway Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 168- 6B(1), 64A,13,14(1)(3)
Observation: Off - street Parking Violations. Vehicle(s) routinely parked / stored in the front easement and front of property.
There is an overflow of vehicles parked in the front easement and front of property. Parking spaces have no markings and are not
clearly defined. UNIVERSAL LEASING LLC has an overflow of vehicles parked in front of property with for sales signs on
them.
11/13/14
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
12/12/14
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
12/12/14
NOTICE OF HEARING
12/12/14
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
01/27/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
02/24/15 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE
02/24/15
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 12/05/14
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 11/20/14
TO COMPLY BY 02/23/15 OR FINE OF
$100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION UNTIL
IN COMPLIANCE.
PER BOARD: NO ACTION TAKEN AT
THIS TIME.
Ofc. Loeffler, for Ofc. Delgado, reported the property came in to compliance on February 23, 2015.
No further action was required by the board.
Case No. 14 -103 Hector Perez/ Cathy Perez/ Eboni Tucker -Smith
1821 Sparkling Water Circle
Violation Cited: 108 -19A
Observation: People living in house without an active City water account.
Officer Siegrist
12/09/14
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 12/22/14
12/23/14
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
12/23/14
NOTICE OF HEARING
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
12/23/14
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
01/27/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 12/19/2014.
TO COMPLY BY 02/07/2015, OR FINE OF
$100.00 PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIED.
02/10/15
AFFIDAVIT OF NON - COMPLIANCE OFFICER SIEGRIST
02/25/15
BOARD ORDER
IMPOSE FINE AS OF 02/08/2015
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Ofc. Siegrist reported that there is an affidavit of non - compliance on file for the property.
Member Osborne, seconded by Vice - Chairman Lowery, moved to impose fine as of February 8, 2015.
Motion carried unanimouslv.
Case No. 15 -001 John E Price Estate
492 Wurst Road Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 108 -22, 108 -19C
Observation: Peopled living in house without an active electric service and using a generator for power.
12/10/14
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
01/07/15
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
01/07/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
01/07/15
ALL DOCUME NTS SENT BY
01/27/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 12/22/14
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 12/20/2014
AS CITED. TO COMPLY BY 02/06/2015
OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER
VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE.
02/10/15 AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE OFFICER SIEGRIST
02/25/15 BOARD ORDER IMPOSE FINE AS OF 02/07/2015
Ofc. Siegrist reported that there is an affidavit of non - compliance on file for the property.
Member Osborne, seconded by Member Carrington, moved to impose fine as of February 7, 2015. Motion
carried unanimously.
Case No. 15 -008 A and D Ocoee Plaza LLC/ Jose Aybar/ Quadro Supermarket 2 LLC/
Kim Sam -Eng
100 W Silver Star Road
Violation Cited: 51 -13, 8 -2A
Observation: Main Building sign installed/ replaced without required review, approval and permits.
12/17/14
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
01/15/15
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
01/15/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
01115115
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
01/27/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
02/24/15
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 01/15/15
Officer Loeffler
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 12/29/2014
TO COMPLY BY 02/27/2015 OR FINE OF
$100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION,
UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE.
COMPLIED /DISMISSED
Ofc. Loeffler reported the property came in to compliance.
No further action was required by the board.
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Case No. 15 -010 We Care Recycling Administration LLC/ Lumni Toska/
Nicholas J Teague
Citywide Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 143 -21, A,B, 143 -14
Observation: Recovered materials dealer operating without registration with the City of Ocoee and related local requirements.
Placing recovered material collection container devices throughout the City of Ocoee, Florida upon private and public property
within prohibited locations and without property owner and City consent.
12/23/14
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 01/14/15
01/15/15
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
NOTICE OF HEARING
01/15/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
01/07/15
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
01/27/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF
01/13/2015. TO COMPLY BY 02/06/2015
OR FINE OF $250.00 PER DAY, PER
VIOLATION, UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE.
02/24/15
DISMISSED /COMPLIED
Ofc. Loeffler reported the respondent is in full compliance.
No further action was required by the board.
Case No. 15 -011 Edward Smith
1768 Marsh Palm Parkway Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 165 -3A
Observation: Untagged, inoperable motor vehicle parked/stored in front driveway: gold Chevrolet.
11/17/14 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 01/09/15
01/15/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
01/15/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
01/15/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
01/27/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 01/09/2015
TO COMPLY BY 02/07/2015 OR FINE OF
$75.00 PER DAY UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE.
02/24/15 DISMISSED /COMPLIED
Ofc. Loeffler reported the property came in to compliance.
No further action was required by the board.
Case No. 15 -012 Adil El Baz/ Antonette El Baz
2344 Aloha Bay Court Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 143 -27
Observation: City Ordinance t43 -27: states that your garbage cart and recycling bins should not be placed curbside earlier that
7:00 p.m. the day before your collection day. The ordinance further states the garbage cart and recycling bins should be stored in
the side or rear yard and screened from view. Garbage carts and recycling bins are not to be stored in front of the premises.
01105115
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
01115115
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
01/15/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
01/15/15
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 01/14/15
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
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01/27/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 01/12/15.
TO COMPLY BY 02/06/15 OR FINE OF $25.00
PER DAY UNTILL IN COMPLIANCE.
01/09/15 COMPLIED NOTICE RCVD OFF. DELGADO
Assistant Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines, for Officer Delgado,
reported the property came in to compliance.
No further action was required by the board.
Case No. 15 -016 Martha A Galvan
49 North Circle Key Drive Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 165 -3, 51 -13
Observation: Untagged/ expired tag/ inoperable vehicle on the property. Structure without required permits, plans, approval and
inspections.
01/05/15
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
01115115
STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS
01115115
NOTICE OF HEARING
01/15/15
ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY
01/27/15
COMPLIANCE ORDER
02/24/15
RE- INSPECTION DATE: 01/15/15
MEETING DATE: 01/27/15
REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL
FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 01/14/2015
OF 165 -3. TO COMPLY BY 02/09/2015
OR FINE OF $50.00 PER DAY.
IN COMPLIANCE / NO FURTHER ACTION
Assistant Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines, for Officer Delgado,
reported the property came in to compliance.
No further action was required by the board.
COMMENTS
Chairman Godek — welcomed Dana ( ?), graduate student from UCF.
Officer Siegrist — presented a photo showing the fence in Case #15 -007 was secured by the City.
Member Blynder — apologized for missing the January meeting.
Member Kelley — inquired if when the Board authorizes abatement of a property, it is done so at the City's
discretion. Ofc. Loeffler explained that if a property is occupied, the City is not able to abate the nuisance.
Mr. Gaines added that if the property is vacant, the City generally does abate the nuisance.
Vice - Chairman Lowery — informed the Board of the Political Forum scheduled for February 25, 2015, at
6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall.
Member Osborne - thanked the officers for being proactive regarding the parking issues in neighborhoods.
Chairman Godek — thanked the Board and staff for a job well done, and thanked the residents for coming
in to compliance.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
C
>ana TurneAEB , Recording Clerk
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