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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2015 MinutesCODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES April 28, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Robert 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 Hopper gave the invocation, and Member Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Godek, Members Blynder, 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 Melanie Sibbitt and Nichole DeRienzo. ABSENT: Vice - Chairman Lowery, excused and Member Carrington, excused. GUESTS: None. 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 March 28, 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 15 -041 Francisca Garcia 15 -043 Gerardo & Marisol Persales 15 -044 Russell Harper 15 -045 Natalie Colon & Domingo Colon Jr. 15 -048 395 Enterprise LLC Reed Landscaping & Lawn Care Inc. Location of Violation 12 Sundial Key 5 Sundial Key 13 Sundial Key 601 Sanders Drive 397 Enterprise St C. Order of Continuance (May 26, 2015, Meeting) Case Number 15 -042 Res op ndent Delfina Garcia Location of Violation 11 Sundial Key Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that the supplemental consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimouslK COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS None. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that Cases #15 -056, #14 -060, #15 -001, 414 -085 be moved to the beginning of the agenda and then revert back to the original agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 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 Case No. 15 -056 Donnell & Michelle Pringle 2438 Stricker Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 165 -3A, 108 -24D, 168- 6(B)(1), 108 -23Q Observation: Multiple in- operable /untagged /expired tag vehicles with evidence of abandonment on property. Vehicles parked / stored upon un- surfaced portions of yard / grass and easement. Dilapidated/ falling sections of fence. Auto parts, tools and containers littering property. 04/14/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 04/14/15 04/14/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/14/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/14/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. As of today, April 28, 2015, property is in compliance. Mr. Donnell Pringle, resident of the property, explained his reasoning for his violations, and expressed he will not let it happen again. Member Hopper, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case 915 -056, the respondent is found in violation as cited as of April 11, 2015, and be found in compliance April 28, 2015, and no fine to be assessed at this time. Motion carried unanimously. Page 2 Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that Case #15 -052 be moved after #14 -085 and then return back to the published agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Member Hopper, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to re -hear Case 914 -060, for request of reduction of fine. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 14 -060 492 Wurst Road Violation Cited: 115 -3 John Price Estate & David Daugherty Observation: Misc. trash/debris on property. 06/25/14 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION 07/10/14 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 07/10/14 NOTICE OF HEARING 07/10/14 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY 07/22/14 COMPLIANCE ORDER 08/12/14 08/26/14 08/28/14 08/28/14 10/08/14 12/08/14 02/10/15 04/10/15 04/13/15 04/13/15 04/20/15 Officer Siegrist RE- INSPECTION DATE: 07/08/14 MEETING DATE: 07/22/14 REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL FOUND IN COMPLIANCE AS OF 07/08/14 OF 115 -5 & LDC 8 -2A, AND IN VIOLATION OF 115 -3 AS OF JULY 5, 2014. TO COMPLY BY 08/08/14 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY. AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE BOARD ORDER IMPOSE FINE /LIEN AS PER PREVIOUS BOARD ORDER. ORDER IMPOSING FINE /LIEN PROOF OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE ORDER IMPOSING FINE /LIEN PROOF OF SERVICE REQUEST FOR REDUCTION TOTAL DUE $24,400.00 CERTIFIED MAIL MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. A re- inspection of the property was conducted on April 10, 2015, and resulted in compliance. The officer explained the people who took over the property have done an excellent job bringing into compliance. The total City's cost is $816.32, plus the accrued fine of $24,400.00. Claudie Montes, of Florida Dream Real Estate, said she was assigned to the property in February and it was already in bad shape. There was an eviction process, so she was only able to meet with the Code Officer until after that process. On April 9th, the eviction process was finished and it took them three days to bring the property into compliance. Ms. Montes explained they are requesting a reduction of fine so they may list the property for sale to a cash buyer who is willing to take the property "As Is ". Member Osborne inquired about market value. It was appraised at $40,000 but there is about $35,000 in repairs. Page 3 Member Kelley, seconded by Member Blunder, moved in Case #14 -060, that the Code Enforcement Board recommends to the City Commission that the fine be reduced to $1,000 which includes the City's cost. Motion carried unanimously. Member Hopper, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to re -hear Case #15 -001, for request of reduction o� fine. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 15 -001 John Price Estate Electrical Services 492 Wurst Road Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 1108 -22, 108 -19C Observation: People living in house without an active Electric service and using 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 DOCUMENTS SENT BY 01/27/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER 02/10/15 AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE 02/25/15 BOARD ORDER 02/25/15 ORDER IMPOSING FINE /LIEN 03/16/15 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE 04/13/15 REQUEST FOR REDUCTION 04/16/15 ORDER IMPOSING FINE /LIEN 04/16/15 PROOF OF SERVICE 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. OFFICER SIEGRIST IMPOSE FINE AS OF 02/17/2015 MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 TOTAL DUE $5,200.00 CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. A re- inspection of the property was conducted on March 16, 2015, and resulted in compliance. The total City's cost is $861.66, plus the accrued fine of $5,200. Claudie Montes, of Florida Dream Real Estate, said she is the leasing agent of the property and as soon as they were in possession of the property, they were able to remove all of the trash within the property. The bank paid $3,600 for the removal of all the trash inside the property. The property was in non - compliance from February l Otn through March 16tH Member Osborne, seconded by Member Hopper, moved in Case 415 -001, that the Code Enforcement Board recommends to the City Commission that the fine be reduced to $1, 000, which includes the city's cost of $861.66 Motion carried unanimously. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved to re -hear Case 914 -085, for request of reduction of fine. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 14 -085 Dona J Kennington 1515 Jemima Avenue Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115 -5, 54- 3A(1), 108- 23i,J,Q, Observation: Overgrown /tall weeds and grass. Broken and shattered window glass (2 windows). Dilapidated falling chain link fence. No address numbers displayed on building or mailbox. 08/25/14 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 09/17/14 10/16/14 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS Page 4 10/16/14 10/16/14 10/28/14 11/26/14 11/26/14 01/08/15 01/13/15 04/13/15 NOTICE OF HEARING ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY COMPLIANCE ORDER ORDER IMPOSING FINE /LIEN PROOF OF SERVICE MEETING DATE: 10/28/14 REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 09/15/2014 TO COMPLY BY 11/07/14 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION, UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ABATE THE PROPERTY SHOULD THEY SEE THE NEED AND ADD THE COSTS TO THE FINE. AS OF 11-8-14 CERTIFIED MAIL AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE ORDER IMPOSING OF FINE /LIEN TOTAL $18,300.00 REQUEST FOR REDUCTION MEETING DATE: 04/28/2015 Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Property came into compliance on January 8, 2015. The total City's cost is $523.00, plus the accrued fine of $18,300.00. Kimberlee Frank, with Sell Fast Realty, explained Mrs. Kennington is an elderly woman who was unable to maintain the property, which she has recently moved out of due to foreclosure. Ms. Frank has a cash buyer ready to close and is requesting to reduce the fine to $1000.00 since the property is now in compliance. Member Hopper, seconded by Alt. Member Amey, moved that in Case #14 -085, that the Code Enforcement Board recommends to the City Commission that the fine be reduced to $1, 000, which includes the City's cost of $523.00. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 15 -052 Charles Butterfield 716 Crystal Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115- 5A,B,C., 165 -3A, 115 -3, 168- 6(B)(1)(a)(b), 108 -24D Observation: Junk/inoperable Chevrolet Camaro on stands and ramps. Junk/inoperable partially disassembled Ford Thunderbird on jacks and stands. Misc. junk, tools, equipment and parts littering property. Two different vehicles parked on unimproved, un- surfaced portions of front yard grass. Tall weeds and grass. All conditions constituting a public nuisance. 04/14/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 04/14/15 04/14/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/14/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/14/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. As of today, April 28, 2015, the property is in compliance. Charles Butterfield, resident of the property, said he has removed all of the cars and debris within his property. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Osborne, moved that in Case 415 -052, the respondent is found in violation as cited as of March 25, 2015, and be found in compliance April 28, 2015, and no fine to be assessed at this time. Motion carried unanimously. Page 5 Case No. 15 -049 Jamie Grace 1204 Willow Creek Road Violation Cited: 108-231, 115 -5 Observation: Grass /weeds over 10 ". Broken /missing exterior windows. Officer Siegrist 03/16/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 04/02/15 04/03/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/03/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/03/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. The officer explained that the case on the vacant property was brought forward by citizen complaints. A re- inspection of the property was conducted today, April 28, 2015, and resulted in non - compliance. City is requesting compliance time of 10 days and $50 per day, per violation. City is also requesting nuisance abatement and cost be added to the fine. Member Osborne, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #15 -049, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of March 31, 2015, and be given until May 8, 2015, to come in to compliance or be fined $50 per day, per violation, for each day the violations remain in non-compliance; and to authorize the City to abate the nuisance, and assess the costs to the one. Motion carried unanimously Case No. 15 -050 Southeast Property & Management LLC 406 Mabel Street Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 115-6,115-5 Observation: Dirty swimming pool water. Grass /weeds over 10 ". 02/27/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 03/16/15 04/03/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/03/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/03/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Photos were provided as exhibits. The officer explained that the case on the vacant property was brought forward by citizen complaints. Code violation for 115 -5 is in compliance as of April 17, 2015. Re- inspection of the property for code 115 -6 was conducted today, April 28, 2015; the property is in non - compliance with 115 -6. City is requesting compliance time of 10 days and $50 per day, per violation non - compliance. Member Osborne inquired if the pool was secured. Officer Siegrist answered in the affirmative. Member Osborne, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case 415 -050, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of March 14, 2015, but in compliance of #115 -5 as ofApril 17, 2015, with no fine and be given until May 8, 2015, to come in to compliance with 4115 -6, or be fined $50 per day, for each day the violation remains in non - compliance. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 15 -051 Bennett R Anderson 128 Olympus Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 6 -4H(6) (b),168 -613(1) Observation: Vehicle (Duke Energy Heavy Commercial Truck) & trailer parking upon un- surfaced unimproved grass yard. Prohibited trailer parking. 04/14/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 04/10/15 04/14/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS Page 6 04/14/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/14/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. The officer explained that the case on the vacant property was brought forward by citizen complaints. As of today, April 28, 2015, the violation remains in non - compliance. The owner of the Duke Energy vehicle does have permission to park the vehicle in his driveway because it is a first responder vehicle. City is requesting compliance time of 10 days and $50 /per day, per violation. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Osborne, moved that in Case #15 -051, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 2, 2015, to be given until May 5, 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 -053 Dorothy A Phelps 555 Whiskey Creek Court Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115 -5 A,B,C, 165 -3A Observation: Inoperable / expired tag vehicle: Blue Ford Truck. Tag expired 2012, vehicle covered in mold, dust, dirt, leaves, (Evidence of abandonment) tall weeds and grass front, rear and side yards. 04/14/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 04/14/15 04/14/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/14/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/14/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. Property was brought forward by citizen complaints regarding the junk vehicle and over grown grass. As of today, April 28, 2015, the violation remains in non - compliance. City is requesting compliance time of 10 days and $50 per day, per violation. Member Hopper, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #I5 -053, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 7, 2015, to be given until May 8, 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 -054 Thomas Donohoe 1503 Foxfire Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 165-3A,115-3,108-24D Observation: Inoperable untagged /expired tag van parked on driveway. Misc. junk, equipment, trash, old furniture and debris littering property. 04/14/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 04/14/15 04/14/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/14/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/14/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. Property was brought forward by citizen complaints regarding the junk and debris within the property, as well as untagged vehicle on the property. As of today, April 28, 2015, the violations remain in non - compliance. City is requesting compliance time of 10 days and $50 per day, per violation. Page 7 Member Hopper, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #15 -054, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 2, 2015, to be given until May 8, 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 -055 NAFDOF06 6802 Lumberjack Lane Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 6- 4H(6)(b) Observation: Trailer with boat prohibited storage: Not screened from view with 6' opaque fence and gate. 04/14/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 04/14/15 04/14/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/14/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/28/15 04/14/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Photos were presented as exhibits. Property was brought forward by citizen and association complaints regarding trailer with boat. Although parked behind building line, it is not screened from view with 6' opaque fence and gate. As of today, April 28, 2015, the violations remain in non - compliance. City is requesting compliance time of 45 days and $50 per day, per violation. Member Hopper, seconded by Alt. Member Amey, moved that in Case 415 -055, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 10, 2015, to be liven until May 8, 2015, to come in to compliance or be fine $100 per day, for each day the violation remains in non - compliance. Assistant Support Services Director — Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines commented that the compliance date given to the property owner will not give enough time to obtain a permit to come into compliance. Member Kelley explained he feels the respondent has the option to rent a storage unit until he is able to obtain the permit. He also mentioned he noticed an additional violation of the respondent's trashcan location. After Board discussion: Motion carried unanimously. Other Business Case No. 15 -009 Elizabeth Hunt 322 Sabinal Street Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 8 -35, 115 -3, 108 -23F, 108 -7, 108 -9, 54- 3A(1), 108 -19(i) Observation: Occupancy of a dwelling in violation of the Minimum Housing Standards Codes. Within all rooms, hallways and the garage: conditions constituting a public nuisance and a nuisance to the public health safety and welfare. Life - Safety violations. Physical and unsanitary conditions so lacking illumination or ventilation as to be dangerous to human life or detrimental to the health of occupants or persons on or near the premises. Violations of the Minimum Standards Codes which cumulatively impact upon premises to the point whereby conditions endanger human life or substantially and detrimentally affect the safety or security of occupants. Interior air quality unwholesome and detrimental to the health of human beings. Hazard or menace of fire to a greater degree than that customarily recognized as normal in preventing, suppressing or extinguishing fire or which may obstruct, delay or hinder or may become the cause of an obstruction, a delay, a hazard or a hindrance to the prevention, suppression or extinguishment of fire. Page 8 Animal waste and food waste littering interior of dwelling. Garbage, junk and debris stacked, positioned and stored within the dwelling making impossible safe normal passage, egress, entry and exit. Doors, windows and hallways blocked and congested with stored and stacked garbage, junk and debris. Inoperable toilet plumbing fixture with standing waste and related odor. Missing, blocked and inoperable smoke detectors. No ventilation due to stacked and stored garbage, junk, debris blocking windows and air conditioning vents. Stacked and stored garbage, junk and debris to the extent that risk of fire is increased, ability to escape is decreased, ability to extinguish is decreased and danger to the health and safety of responding authorities is increased. No address numbers displayed. 12/19/14 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION 01/15/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 01115115 NOTICE OF HEARING 01/15/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY 01/27/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER RE- INSPECTION DATE: 01/14/15 MEETING DATE: 01/27/15 REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL FOUND IN VIOLATION AS OF 01/10/2015 AS CITED. TO COMPLY BY 03/27/2015 OR FINE OF $50.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION, UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. Officer Loeffler advised the board that he visited the location today [April 28, 2015] and the respondent has done a lot of work. The respondent, Elizabeth Hunt, has asked if she could be allowed another extension of 60 -days for compliance. Staff recommends, based on the observation of the visit, that the board grant the 60 -day extension. Member Hopper, seconded by Member Amy, moved to extend the compliance date to July 28, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 15 -031 Charlene Mccrea 1213 Freedom Court Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 168 -6 A., 13.(1), 165 -3A., 115 -5 Observation: Grass /weeds over 10 ". Toyota Camry/ burg/ NO TAG/ parked in backyard on lawn /grass /dirt. 01/30/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION 02/24/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 02/24/14 NOTICE OF HEARING 02/24/14 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY 03/24/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER RE- INSPECTION DATE: 02/16/15 MEETING DATE: 03/24/15 REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 02/14/15. TO COMPLY BY 04/03/15 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ABATE CODE 115 -5 /GRASS /WEEDS AND ADD FEES TO FINE. Officer Siegrist reported that as of today, April 28, 2015, the respondent is in full compliance; however, they would have been in non - compliance for 22 days based on the board's compliance order. It was calculated that the fine accrued at $300 for 22 days amounting to a total of $6,600.00. Member Osborne inquired about the City's cost. Administrative Assistant Coffey advised that they do not have that amount calculated at this time. Member Hopper, seconded by Member Amy, moved that in Case #15 -031, that the respondent be found in compliance as of April 28, 2015, and that no fine be assessed. Member Kelley inquired if this would be considered a repeat violation should this come before them again. Page 9 The chairman answered in the affirmative. Board Attorney Sneed shared that if the City did end up abating the property as stated in the original board order, then they could still come before the board to request to impose the abatement cost. After Board discussion: Motion carried 5 -1 with Member Kelley dissenting. Case No. 15 -033 C Srmof 11 2012-1 Trust C/O Quintairos Prieto Wood Boyer PA 292 Sabinal Street Officer Delgado Violation Cited: 95 -3, 115 -3 Observation: Deteriorated of existing fence. Fence in back of property is down and Windows in back of property are open and accessible to vandalism. 02/17/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 03/03/15 03/05/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/05/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 03/24/15 03/05/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL 03/24/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED ON 02/27/15. TO COMPLY BY 04/03/15 OR FINE OF $150.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. ALLOW CITY TO ABATE PROPERTY AND ADD FEES TO FINE. 04/06/15 AFFIDAVIT OF NON - COMPLIANCE Officer Siegrist reported there is an affidavit of non - compliance on file for the property. Member Osborne, seconded by Member Hopper, moved to impose fine as of April 4, 2015. Motion carried unanimouslv. Case No. 15 -034 128 N Bluford Ave Violation Cited: 1 105.4 FLORIDA LAND TRUST C/O ERIC S. MASHBURN MOHAMMED MOSHIN L & C ELECTRICAL SERVICES Officer Delgado Observation: Failure to obtain any required inspections on Electrical Alterations, permit #0726 -2014, issued on May 6, 2014. 01/29/14 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION 03/05/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/05/15 NOTICE OF HEARING 03/05/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY 03/24/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER 04/06/15 AFFIDAVIT OF NON- COMPLIANCE RE- INSPECTION DATE: 03/04/15 MEETING DATE: 03/24/15 REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 02/15/15. TO COMPLY BY 04/03/15 OR FINE OF $250.00 PER DAY UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. Page 10 Officer Siegrist reported there is an affidavit of non - compliance on file for the property. Member Hopper inquired if this was the property that they spoke about having the State put a stop work order. Assistant Support Services Director — Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines answered in the affirmative and further advised the plumbing portion has come into compliance but the electrical portion is still in non- compliance. Member Hopper, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to impose fine as of April 4, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 15 -035 FLORIDA LAND TRUST C/O ERIC S. MASHBURN MOHAMMED MOSHIN PROJECT SERVICE GROUP LLC C/O SAMUEL F. CORT SR 128 N Bluford Ave. Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 105.4 Observation: Failure to obtain any required inspections on Re -Pipe, permit #0958 -2014, issued on June 6, 2014. 01/29/14 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 03/04/15 03/05/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/05/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 03/24/15 03/05/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL 03/24/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND FLORIDA LAND AND TRUST, (C /O ERIC S MASHBURN) IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 02/13/15. TO COMPLY BY 04/03/15 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. 04/06/15 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE Officer Siegrist reported there is an affidavit of compliance on file for the property. No further action was required by the board. Case No. 15 -037 Juan Manuel Rodriguez Ramiro Rodriguez 1401 Samantha Street Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 165 -3 A., 168 -6 A,13(1) Observation: One (1) Full size van/ purple/ parked on back yard lawn /grass /dirt. 2/06/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 03/03/15 03/09/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/09/15 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 03/24/15 03/09/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL 03/24/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 03/03/15. TO COMPLY WITH 168.6 BY 04/03/15 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. 01/02/15 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE Page 11 Officer Siegrist reported there is an affidavit of compliance on file for the property. No further action was required by the board. Case No. 15 -038 George M. Brothers 421 Sterling Lake Drive Violation Cited: 108 -35 108 -230 108 -230 115 -6 115 -5 ffi Ocer Siegrist Y 3 7 Observation: Grass /weeds over 10 ". Dirty swimming pool water. House NOT secured — at rear exterior personnel door. Fence in disrepair. Damaged /torn screens. 02/18/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE- INSPECTION DATE: 03/06/15 03/09/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/09/15 NOTICE OF HEARING 03/09/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY 03/04/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER 04/06/15 AFFIDAVIT OF NON - COMPLIANCE 04/23/15 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE MEETING DATE: 03/24/15 REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 03/05/2015. TO COMPLY BY 04/03/15 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ABATE GRASS, SECURITY & POOL AND ADD FEES TO COST OF FINE. CODES 115 -5, 108 -23, 108 -35 Officer Siegrist reported there is an affidavit of non - compliance on file for the property. There were a total of five (5) violations however the following two violations are still outstanding: 115 -6 and 108 -230. Board Attorney Sneed advised the board can impose fine as April 4, 2015, on all the violations, stopping on April 22, 2015, for the three (3) violations that came into compliance. Member Osborne, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to impose fine as of April 4, 2015, on all violations and stop fine accrual on 108 -35, 115 -5, and 108 -230 as ofApril 22, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 15 -040 2694 Portabello Court Violation Cited: 105.4 Francoise Piverger Officer Loeffler Observation: Expired permit with no final inspection. Permit # 3890 -2013 ` Alteration - Renovation- Exterior'. 01/07/15 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION 03/12/15 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/12/15 NOTICE OF HEARING 03/12/15 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY 03/24/15 COMPLIANCE ORDER RE- INSPECTION DATE: 03/12/15 MEETING DATE: 03/24/15 REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 01/17/15. TO COMPLY BY 04/17/15 OR FINE OF $250.00 UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. Page 12 Officer Loeffler reported there is an affidavit of compliance on file for the property. No further action was required by the board. COMMENTS Member Kelley — praised the officers for another great month, and for the high compliance rate from the residents. Member Hopper— welcomed new Recording Clerk, Nichole DeRienzo. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: AP O ED: ia , t4�-- i Melanie Sibbitt, CEB Recording Clerk R ert Godek, Chairman Notice: Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's Office 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Page 13