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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-2016 Minutes CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES October 25,2016 CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Carrington 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: Vice-Chairman Carrington, Members Hopper, Kelley, Blynder and Odom. Also present were Board Attorney Mary Sneed, Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Officers Edward Loeffler, Carmen Diaz, Theresa Rodriguez and Bob Siegrist; Administrative Assistant Bridgett Coffey, and Recording Clerk Kathy Heard. ABSENT: Chairman Lowery and Member Osborne. GUESTS: Assistant City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier. 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 September 27, 2016, 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 16-104 Rameri Odilon 57 W Circle Key Drive 16-120 Buddy R Cotton 2004 Hedgerow Circle Hillary L Cotton 16-121 Hester I Tersegno 1101 Doreen Avenue 16-123 Gregg M Faford 1218 Sand Pine Avenue 16-125 Karen H Brown 452 S Bluford Avenue 16-126 Wilton R Beamer III 6903 Sawtooth Court C. Order of Continuance. Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 16-124 Padarath Lutchman 762 Lancer Circle Anne Marie Lutchman Member Kelley, seconded by Member Blynder, moved that the supplemental consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that Case #16-128, be moved into the second position after Case #16-102. Motion carried unanimously. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that Case #16-129, be moved into the third position after Case #16-128. 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 Case No. 16-102 Jimmy Sills 1 Taylor Street Officer Diaz Violation Cited: ZONING 1-1ARTICLE IIM/SECTION 2-4 Observation: Zoning Violation—The existing use does not meet the definition of Light Industrial. Outside storage within the fence does not comply with I-1 Zoning. 07/05/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 08/22/16 08/25/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 08/25/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 09/27/16 08/25/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. &CERTIFIED MAIL 09/27/16 ORDER OF CONTINUANCE (BOARD ORDERS TO CONTINUE CASE UNTIL OCTOBER 25th,2016 TO ALLOW BOTH PARTIES TO COME BACK WITH MORE EVIDENCE TO PRESENT ON BEHALF OF THE CASE. Page 2 Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines briefed the Board about what happened with this case during the last meeting, which was held on September 27, 2016. He indicated Officer Diaz presented the case outlining inspections and fmdings. Property owner, Jimmy Sills, presented testimony indicating he acquired this property in 1984. At the time he acquired the property, it was used for outdoor storage, which is illegal nonconforming use for this site. Mr. Gaines stated that Mr. Sills indicated the City approved a fence in 1998 at the time the property was used for outdoor storage. This matter was continued to today to discuss the non-conforming use. Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines explained § 5-10 of the Land Development Code (LDC) — Nonconforming Lots, Uses of Land, Structures, Premises, and Characteristics of Uses. Officer Diaz presented the case and gave its history. This is a light industrial property that does not permit outdoor storage for construction materials. The officer produced several exhibits of the violation. The City is requesting 30 days to comply or be fined $100 per day. Assistant City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier recapped the last meeting of September 27, 2016, with a PowerPoint presentation explaining nonconforming uses. Since the last meeting city staff has researched this parcel and found this property has always been Zoned I-1, at least from the time Mr. Sills acquired it. She indicated she received an affidavit from City Planner Rumer outlining the findings that back in 1984 outdoor storage was not allowed in property Zoned I-1 with the exception of a hardscape lot, which would allow commercial vehicles to be parked within this zoning. She proceeded to show a year-by-year timeline of aerial photographs of this particular parcel. She discussed the issuance of the fence permit, which is an administrative matter issued by the building official. She concluded by stating that the City has found that currently a zoning violation, which is not compliant with I-1 Zoning, exists on this property. She informs the Board that the role of this CEB would be to enforce the City code where there is a pending or repeat violation that exists; and further, expressed if the issue is the nonconforming use, then that issue should be sent to the city manager for a determination; and hence, an appeal would go to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA). Vice-Chairman Carrington asked the Board if they have any questions before Respondent Jimmy Sills speaks. Member Blynder inquired if this property has ever been in compliance with the code; and further, this would not be before the Board if somebody had not complained? Assistant City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier indicated they have received a complaint now, and that is what they are dealing with today. She advised that the CEB is a complaint-driven process; and further indicated after reviewing the aerial photographs use of the property varied throughout the years, and sometimes there was nothing on the property. Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines further advised that outside storage has never been allowed on this property, which is Zoned I-1. Member Blynder stated this has been happening for some 20 years. Mr. Gaines responded in the affirmative and indicated that it is before them because a complaint was made. Member Odom inquired if there were complaints during the time of the lapses; and further, can the City retroactively say this property has been in violation? Assistant City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier explained the lapses are not a violation; but even if it had been a nonconforming use, it would have lapsed over the years, because there was vacant land, which vacant land is allowed within I-1 Zoning. Page 3 She reiterated that the issue before the Board now is the outdoor storage of equipment, which is not permitted under the I-1 Zoning. Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines stated again that what they are here for now is just for the citizen complaint, which is not retroactive; but once the equipment is taken away, it is no longer illegal nonconforming. (7:19) Member Kelley advised that the once-a-year aerial photographs do not show a 30 day lapse; and hence, it is just a time in period of one day there is nothing and the next trucks may have appeared. He further asked about an issue that came before the CEB in 2011 where this property was deemed to be in compliance. He inquired what the complaint was about and who deemed it in compliance; and further, asked if the City said it was in compliance five years ago where it may have established precedence. Assistant City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier explained the issue five years ago was not the matter before them today. Asst. Support Services Director- Code Enforcement Manager Gaines stated the 2011 matter was for changing the color on the fence screening, which did not give permission for outdoor storage. Board Attorney Mary Sneed confirmed the Zoning I-1 has never allowed outside storage, which makes the 30-day lapse irrelevant, because there was never a nonconforming use. She advised the Board that there are no statute of limitations in code enforcement, because cities and counties have limited resources and generally code enforcement deals with complaint issues first. Jimmy Sills, 205 S. Lakeshore Drive, owner of the property, stated he purchased this property in 1984 in which he expressed the property was nonconforming according to the code at that time. He further expressed during the past 32 years this property has been nonconforming, from 1984 to 2016. He explained in 1998 he applied for a permit to install a six-foot chain-link fence, and a short time later in 2013 the City requested he put a green skirting. He stated the City requested him to change out the green skirt to black, which he states he complied with. Mr. Sills further advised the Board that in August of 2015 a fiber optic company approached him to lease the property for three years, which expires in August of 2018 or as soon as their job is completed off of SR 50. Mr. Sills expressed he understands about the nonconforming, but he believes that somewhere along the line the City is at fault. He conveyed to the Board that he had no idea after all this time that it was in nonconforming use. Member Hopper explained that a fence can be put around anything, and that is a different type of permit. In his opinion it is not right, because it is nonconforming; and further, he mentioned to Mr. Sills that he should be happy the City does not go back and cite him for 32 years of a nonconforming use. Member Odom inquired if Mr. Sills explained to the City why he was installing the fence. Mr. Sills said at that time it was a fence for outdoor storage and it was no secret. Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines clarified that the permit did not say, "Outside Storage." Mr. Sills agreed that the permit did not say, "Outside Storage," and reiterated that the permit was for a six-foot chain-link fence. Vice-Chairman Carrington asked Mr. Sills if he ever asked the City, "I see this is Zoned I-1. May I do outside storage on this land?" Mr. Sills indicated he had several times. Vice-Chairman Carrington asked if he knew who he spoke to and when? Mr. Sills said it was the senior building official, Don Flippen. Page 4 Member Blynder suggested there could be some sort of agreement with the City to grandfather this in. Member Hopper disagrees and mentioned that this is in violation just like anything else is in violation, and this needs to be treated as a violation. Vice-Chairman Carrington asked the Board to be mindful of what this Board's mandate is and where their jurisdiction or purview rests and where they may be stepping outside of those bounds. He reminded the Board that their job is to weigh the evidence from staff and the respondent against the complaint before them. Board Attorney Mary Sneed advised the Board that their focus tonight is whether or not there is a violation. Original Motion: Member Kelley, seconded by Member Odom, moved that in Case #16-102, the respondent be found in violation as cited for code violation of Zoning Code I-1 Article IIM/Section 2-4 and be given until August 31, 2018, to come into compliance unless usage of the lot lapses for 30 days or more, or be fined $100 per day for each day the violation remains in non-compliance. Board Attorney Mary Sneed explained to the Board that based upon how long it will take to correct the violation will determine the length of time for compliance, which also has to be reasonable with regards to other similar type of violations. Member Odom believes the City has dropped the ball and was complacent, which helped create this situation. She believes the motion would allow the time he needs, and expressed this is a different kind of situation. Board Attorney Mary Sneed explained that the case law cites it has to be reasonable based upon the time necessary to bring it into compliance. Member Kelley defended his motion stating that the contract could be tied up in courts by an out-of- state corporation who is using that land to help improve the city. He further stated the motion was made to finish the current contract, not allowing any more contracts and clear the property in 19 months that has been there for 32 years. He indicated "reasonable" is a judgement call in which he feels it is reasonable in case it gets tied up in court. Vice-Chairman Carrington commented he has a secondary concern with regards to how the motion is worded with regards to the language, "unless usage of the lot lapses for 30 days or more." He expresses the contract could be terminated prior to August 31St, but now respondent would have ample time to execute a second contract and bring somebody onto the property, because if it's less than 30 days, there is no lapse, which he has concerns over, because it's creating a loophole. Member Kelley asked Vice-Chairman Carrington how the motion could be better worded with an amendment. Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Gaines commented he thinks they should be separated from the contract of a private individual. Member Hopper expressed that he totally disagrees with it, because if this is set as a precedent, then the Board has to do it for everybody that comes in here. He concluded that this is a violation, which needs to be treated as a violation; and further, he expressed to the Board that their job as a volunteer is Page 5 Code Enforcement, which is enforcing the code that the City has brought forth. He expressed this violation is no less of a violation than any other violation that has come before them. In his opinion, two years is unfathomable. Further discussion ensued. Amendment: Member Kelley, seconded by Member Odom, amended the original motion to remove the "30-day lapse" language and moved that in Case #16-102, the respondent be found in violation as cited for code violation of Zoning I-1 Article IIM/Section 2-4 and be given until August 31, 2018, to come into compliance, or be fined$100 per day for each day the violation remains in non-compliance. Motion passed by majority roll-call vote of 4 to 1, with Member Hopper dissenting. Motion as Amended: Member Kelley, seconded by Member Odom, moved that in Case #16-102, the respondent be found in violation as cited for code violation of Zoning Code I-1 Article IIM/Section 2-4, and be given until August 31, 2018,•to come into compliance or be fined$100 per day for each day the violation remains in non-compliance. Motion passed by majority roll-call vote of 3 to 2, with Vice-Chairman Carrington and Member Hopper dissenting. Mr. Sills thanked the Board for their time; and further, promised the Board he will get this resolved as soon as possible. Member Hopper addressed the Board indicating he can no longer serve on this board with the motion that just passed. He resigned indicating he believes it is a waste of his time and the City's time to have discrepancies from one case to another. (Member Hopper resigned from the board and exited the chambers at 7.•46 pm) Case No. 16-128 Angelica Ruiz 2638 Cedar Bluff Lane Ivan Ruiz Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: LDC 6-4 H (6)(b), 119-2 Observation: One(1)"Diamond Cargo"enclosed box trailer/yell FL tag#CQW W74/exp.Apr. 17/parked on side yard without fencing for screening. Operating a business("El Cactus Azul")within Corporate City limits without a current/valid City Occupational License. 09/30/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 10/11/16 10/11/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 10/11/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 10/25/16 10/11/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. &CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. This was a citizen complaint regarding an enclosed box trailer with the name "El Cactus Azul" parked on the side yard without fencing for screening on this occupied property; and additionally, further research revealed no City occupational license. Exhibits were also provided. On September 29, 2016, a Notice of Code Violation was issued and mailed to the property owners and gave them until October 10, 2016, to correct the violations and Page 6 comply with the code. On October 11, 2016, the property was still in noncompliance and a Statement of Violations, Notice of Hearing and Proof of Service were sent certified in regular mail to the property owners. As of today, October 25, 2016, the property is currently in compliance with LDC 6-4 H (6)(b), but not in compliance for Code Violation 119-2. The City is requesting a compliance time of 15 days or be fined $50 per day. Angelica Ruiz, property owner, is requesting more time to install a fence. She mentioned she was not aware of the occupational license. Discussion ensued Member Kelley, seconded by Member Blynder, moved that in Case #16-128, the respondent be found in non-compliance as of October 10, 2016, and be given until November 9, 2016, to come into compliance or be fined$50 per day, per violation for as long as the violation remains in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 16-129 Stanley C. Wasilczyk 903 Satin Leaf Circle Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115-3, 108-19A,C Observation: Occupancy(Christopher S.Buehrer) in violation of Minimum Housing Standards; no potable water connection and related. Overgrown and tall weeds and grass. 09/28/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 10/14/16 10/14/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 10/14/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 10/25/16 10/14/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. &CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. This was a complaint generated by the police department that a relative of the owner indicated to them that an acquaintance was inside the house while the owner was unable to be there. The officer observed that the property was occupied, but the grass was very tall and the water utility had been shut off for nonpayment. On September 28, 2016, a Notice of Violation was sent out to the property owner. As of October 14, 2016, the property was not in compliance. The officer noticed on October 19, 2016, that the front yard was mowed by a contractor, but not the rear, which was in violation also. As of today, October 25, 2016, the property is in noncompliance. City staff is recommending 15 days to comply or be fined $50 per day until the property is in compliance. Christopher Buehrer, 903 Satin Leaf Circle, tenant, indicated he just received this information from a certified letter last week in which he had the yard cut. He explained his friend helped the owner pay the HOA liens so he would not lose his home, and he told the owner he to pay his water bill, but to date he has not paid the bill. Vice-Chairman Carrington asked why he is still living there with no water. Mr. Buehrar said he is ready to leave, but he needs to get his things out, which may take a month. He further indicated the water has been shut off, but there is water. Officer Loeffler indicated that he was told by the Utility Department that the water meter has been removed. Member Blynder, seconded by Member Odom, moved that in Case #16-129, the respondent be found in violation as cited for code violations 115-3 and 108-19A, C as of October 14, 2016, and be given until November 25, 2016, to come into compliance, or be fined $50 per day, for as long as the violations remain in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. Page 7 Case No. 16-116 Safavi Corp 606 Catwood Drive Mehr Rahmatullah Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 108-24D, 115-3, 165-3,A Observation: Misc.junk, trash, debris, tools, parts, equipment littering property. Disabled untagged red Pontiac Firebird and parts front driveway.Misc.car parts and tires near vehicle. Overgrown tall weeds and grass,front,side and back yards. All conditions constituting a nuisance and creating a blighted effect upon the neighborhood and the city. 08/24/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 09/15/16 09/15/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 09/15/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 09/27/16 09/15/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. &CERTIFIED MAIL 09/27/16 ORDER OF CONTINUANCE MEETING DATE: 10/25/16 Officer Loeffler observed conditions constituting a nuisance and creating a blighted effect on the neighborhood including miscellaneous junk trash, debris, tools, parts, equipment littering the property, disabled untagged red Pontiac Firebird and parts in the front driveway. Exhibits were also provided. As of today, October 25, 2016, the property remains non-compliant with violation code 165-3A, the inoperable, flat-tire vehicle. City is requesting a compliance time of 15 days or be fined $50 per day. Member Blynder, seconded by Member Odom, moved that in Case #16-116, the respondent be found in violation as cited for code violation 165-3A, as of September 8, 2016, and be given until November 11, 2016, to come into compliance or be fined$50 per day. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 16-084 Demerick Dunlap 5010 Log Wagon Road Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 165-3 A Observation: One(1)Olds Cutlass/whi/gold/with damaged front end parked in front driveway. 07/12/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 07/28/16 08/01/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 08/01/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 08/23/16 08/01/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. &CERTIFIED MAIL 08/23/16 ORDER OF CONTINUANCE MEETING DATE: 09/27/16 09/27/16 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 07/27/16. TO COMPLY BY 10/07/16 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. 10/11/16 AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COMPLIANCE OFFICER SIEGRIST Officer Siegrist reported there is an affidavit of non-compliance on file for the property. Member Blynder, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to impose fine as of October 8, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. Page 8 Case No. 16-115 Elton Grantham 805 Spring Lake Circle Lottie V. Grantham Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 108-24D, 115-3, 108-35, 115-5 Observation: Misc. junk, trash, debris, tools, parts, equipment littering property. Disabled untagged red Pontiac Firebird and parts front driveway. Misc. car parts and tires near vehicle. Overgrown tall weeds and grass, front,side and back yards. All conditions constituting a nuisance and creating a blighted effect upon the neighborhood and the city. 08/26/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 09/15/16 09/15/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 09/15/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 09/27/16 09/15/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. &CERTIFIED MAIL 09/27/16 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 09/10/16. TO COMPLY BY 10/07/16 OR FINE OF $50.00 PER DAY,PER VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. Officer Loeffler reported there is an affidavit of non-compliance on file for this property. City is requesting an order imposing fine and lien. Additionally, the property is now vacant, and the original orders did not include a provision for the City to abate; and therefore, he is requesting abatement. Board Attorney Mary Sneed advised the Board can request an order imposing fine of October 8, 2016, and also authorizing the City to abate. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Blynder, moved to impose fines as of October 8, 2016; and further, authorize the City to abate the property and the costs be added to the fine. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 16-118 Maggie Jones 1104 Doreen Avenue Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115-3, 108-35, 115-5 Observation: Overgrown/tall weeds and grass, front, side and rear yards. Junk, trash and debris including bed mattresses, loose bedding and sheets,and bagged trash littering the property. Conditions constituting a nuisance and creating a blighted effect upon the neighborhood and the city. 08/30/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 09/15/16 09/15/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 09/15/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 09/27/16 09/15/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. &CERTIFIED MAIL 09/27/16 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 09/14/16.TO COMPLY BY 10/07/16 OR FINE OF $150.00 PER DAY,PER VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. AUTHORIZE CITY TO ABATE AND ADD COSTS TO THE FINE. Officer Loeffler reported there is an affidavit of non-compliance on file for this property. Member Odom, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to impose fines as of October 8, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. Page 9 COMMENTS ,, Member Blynder commented he was sad to see Member Hopper walk out. He mentioned he understands the duty and purpose of this Board, which is to listen to both sides. He expressed he cannot consciously sit on this Board and fine someone after 32 years when he knows that the City makes exceptions that they do not know about. He also commented he noticed they are over 100 cases this year, which has not happened in two years; and further, he stated Vice-Chairman Carrington did an excellent job this evening. Vice-Chairman Carrington wished Chairman Lowery and his wife a happy 41-year anniversary and wished them well on their vacation. He thanked the Board for their patience this evening. He thanked Member Hopper for his service and wished him well. He also thanked staff for their job well done. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. ATTEST: AP' "O D: / Kathy Heard, CEB Recording Clerk Darrell Lowery, Chairman L., 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. C Page 10