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Home My WebLink About08-26-2003 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING AUGUST 26, 2003 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Linebarier called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Chairman Linebarier led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Invocation. The roll was called and a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Linebarier, Vice-Chairman Lenko (arrived at 7:07 p.m.) Members Chancey, Donenfeld, Godek, Henderson, Konicek, and Alternate Member Stanley. Also present were Building & Zoning Official Phelps, Enforcement Officers Loeffler and Siegrist, Permitting Clerk Ramos, Attorney Sneed, and Deputy City Clerk Maxwell. ABSENT: Member Skiles, who was excused. 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. The Consent Agenda consisted of approval of Items A, B and C. A. Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, 2003. B. Order of Continuance—(Meeting: September 23, 2003) C. Order of Dismissal Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 03-001905 Christopher Walton 11261 W. Colonial Drive 03-002307 Segundo &Estela Lizardo 1520 Ison Lane 03-002307 Theresa Jakobson 1520 Ison Lane Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. 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 Lir GIVEN BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. IN THESE MINUTES THE TITLES TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ABBREVIATED AS FOLLOWS: Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 26,2003 cry ACFD-AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE FOR DEMOLITION AOC-AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE AONC-AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COMPLIANCE ATF-APPLICATION TO FORECLOSE CO-COMPLIANCE ORDER CS—CONTINUED STAY CTR-COPY TO RESPONDENT EX-EXHIBITS FS-FEES STAYED NOCV-NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION NOH-NOTICE OF HEARING OAF-ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE OIF/L-ORDER IMPOSING FINE/LIEN ONC-ORDER OF NON-COMPLIANCE OOC-ORDER OF CONTINUANCE PDFS-PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED POS-PROOF OF SERVICE RFR-REQUEST FOR REHEARING; RFRDUC-REQUEST FOR REDUCTION DENIED UNTIL COMPLIANCE ROF-REDUCTION OF FINE SOV-STATEMENT OF VIOLATION(S) Permitting Clerk Ramos administered the oath to Code Enforcement Officers Loeffler, Siegrist and anyone intending to speak regarding a case. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS Case No. 03-002512—Thomas J. Federico 2511 Dovetail Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115.5 06-30-03 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 07-16-03 08-08-03 SOV 08-08-03 NOH Meeting Date: 08-26-03 08-08-03 POS Certified Mail 08-08-03 POS Regular Mail 08-08-03 POS Posting Observation: Overgrown grass/weed. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, presented exhibits, gave a brief history of the Case and stated the property is in compliance. Attorney Lori Wheeler, having been sworn, stated the problem has been taken care of. Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Konicek, moved in Case No. 03-002512 to find the Respondent in violation of Section 115-5 as of July 15, 2003, but in compliance as of August 13, 2003, and no fine or penalty imposed. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 03-002816—Lane Bryant thar 9401 W. Colonial Drive Officer Siegrist 2 Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 26,2003 Violation Cited: 119.2 07-31-03 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 08-07-03 08-19-03 SOV 08-19-03 NOH Meeting Date: 08-26-03 08-19-03 POS Certified Mail Observation: Operating business with Occupational License. Case No. 03-002716—West Oaks Mall Trust 9401 W. Colonial Drive Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 119.2 07-31-03 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 08-07-03 08-19-03 SOV 08-19-03 NOH Meeting Date: 08-26-03 08-19-03 POS Certified Mail Observation: Operating business without Occupational License. Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist stated the City of Ocoee is requesting dismissal of Case No. 03-002716. Member Chancey, seconded by Member Donenfeld, moved to dismiss Case No. 03-002716 at the request of the City of Ocoee. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 03-002728—Edward Jason Rawa 418 Tranquille Oaks Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 165.3 08-07-03 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 08-07-03 08-07-03 SOV 08-07-03 NOH Meeting Date: 08-26-03 08-07-03 POS Certified Mail 08-07-03 POS Regular Mail 08-08-03 POS Posting Observation: Inoperable/disassembled vehicle in driveway. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler presented exhibits, gave a detailed history of the case, stated the respondent is a repeat violator, and the property is in compliance. Respondent Edward Jason Rawa, having been sworn, stated the property is in compliance. Member Chancey, seconded by Vice-Chairman Lenko, moved in Case No. 03-002728 to find the Respondent in violation of Section 165.3 as of August 5, 2003, but in compliance as of August 22, 2003, and to impose fine and lien of $125 per day for the period of non- compliance. Motion carried 7-0. (litw Case No. 03-001078—Joel & Candida M. Farias 3 Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 26,2003 1608 Lady Avenue Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 108-22; 108-23 I; 108-23E; SPC606.3.4.1 05-09-03 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 05-21-03 06-02-03 SOV 06-02-03 NOH Meeting Date: 06-24-03 06-03-03 POS Certified Mail 06-03-03 POS Regular Mail 06-24-03 OOC 06-27-03 SOV 06-27-03 NOH Meeting Date: 07-22-03 Wrong Officer(resend) 07-11-03 SOV 07-11-03 NOH Meeting Date: 07-22-03 07-11-03 POS Certified Mail 07-11-03 POS Regular Mail 07-22-03 CO Given until 08-01-03 or pay$100 per day 08-04-03 AONC Observation: Did not schedule a Minimum Standards Re-Inspection to verify compliance. Member Chancey, seconded by Member Konicek, moved in Case No. 03-001078 to impose fine and lien. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion on Code Enforcement Cases and Procedures Building Official Phelps commended the Code Enforcement Board for the actions they have taken to bring compliance to the City of Ocoee. Mr. Phelps stated his department will be clearing up old Code Enforcement Cases and Code Enforcement will not be as quick to file property liens in the future in cases that look like they may come into compliance but in the future costs associated with the cases will be included with the fines. Discussion ensued. COMMENTS Building Official Phelps—None Attorney Sneed—None Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist—None Permitting Clerk Ramos—None Chairman Linebarier—None Member Donenfeld—Said he would be going to Spain for vacation. Member Godek—None Member Henderson—None Member Stanley-None 4 Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 26,2003 Member Chancey -None Deputy City Clerk Maxwell-None ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: CNA JR/,m ,/ Brenda Maxwell,Dep ty City Clerk Jo n Linebarier, Chairman L L 5