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Home My WebLink About04-27-2001 Minutes MINUTES OF'1'HE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING APRIL 27, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Linebarier called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order at 7:30 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 declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Linebarier, Members Chancey, Ellison, Henderson and Konicek, Skiles, and Solomon. Also present were Attorney O'Quinn, Code Enforcement Supervisor Simon, Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, Building Clerk Ramos, and Administrative Assistant II Maxwell. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Lenko and Member Godek, who were 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 CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. The consent agenda consisted of approval of Items A, B, & C. A. Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, March 27, 2001. B. Order of Continuance (Meeting: May 22, 2001) Case Number Respondent Location of Violation A. 01-003 Jamie E. Grace 1204 Willow Creek Drive C. Order of Dismissal-None Member Konicek, seconded by Member Skiles, 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 GIVEN BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THESE MINUTES THE TITLES TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ABBREVIATED AS FOLLOWS: CS—CONTINUED STAY;FS-FEES STAYED;NOCV-NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION;NOH -NOTICE OF HEARING;SOV-STATEMENT OF VIOLATION(S);OOC-ORDER OF CONTINUANCE;CO-COMPLIANCE ORDER; ONC - ORDER OF NON-COMPLIANCE; OIF/L- ORDER IMPOSING FINE/LIEN; AOC - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE;ATF-APPLICATION TO FORECLOSE;RFR-REQUEST FOR REHEARING;ROF-REDUCTION OF FINE; AONC - AFFADAVIT OF NON-COMPLIANCE; PDFS - PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED; POS - PROOF OF SERVICE., and Stnadard Plumbing Code-SPC. Building Clerk Ramos administered the oath to Code Enforcement Supervisor Simon and Code Enforcement Board Minutes April 24, 2001 Code Enforcement Officers Loeffler and Siegrist. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS Case No. 01-002 —Ronald E. Shirah 510 Shumard Oaks Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 119-2; LDC 6-4-H 02-16-01 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 03-05-01 03-15-01 SOV 03-15-01 NOH Meeting Date: 03-27-01 03-15-01 POS Certified Mail 03-27-01 OOC Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-10-01 NOR Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-11-01 POS Certified Mail 04-13-01 POS Posting Observation: Small gold pick-up truck with door-signage/decals "O.K. Fine Trucking" FL tag #52QPC. Florida Department of Corporation papers identifying a Florida profit business of "O.K. Fine Trucking" with principal and mailing address of 510 Shumard Oaks Drive, Ocoee, Florida further identifying the officer/director of same as Ronald E. Shirah at 510 Shumard Oaks Drive as principal and mailing address of "O.K. Fine Trucking" . Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case, presented exhibits and stated as of April 24, 2001,the property is in non-compliance. Patricia Shirah, wife of Respondent, having been sworn, stated she was in the process of applying for an Occupational License but the paperwork could not be finalized until her husband returned home to sign the paperwork. Chairman Linebarier asked Mrs. Shirah if she knew tractor/trailer parking was restricted in residential areas. Mrs. Shirah stated the tractor/trailer will be parked elsewhere. Member Ellison, seconded by Member Skiles, moved to find the Respondent in Case No.01- 002 in violation of Section 119-2 and LDC 6-4-H as of March 4, 2001, but to give until May 7, 2001, to comply or folfeit$150.00 per day. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 01-004—Ricky L. Moore & Sharon R. Moore 578 W. Silver Star Road per Orange County Property Appraisers Office Records: Further described as: 402 "A" Sydney Avenue per City of Ocoee Records. Further described as: Unknown street of Lot 12 Block C of the Hickey Subdivision. G-69 further described as: Section 18, Township 22, Range 28, Area 3544, Parcel # 03-120, Ocoee,Florida 34761 Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 108-35; 115;3 02-01-01 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 04-04-01 04-04-01 SOV 04-04-01 NOH Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-05-01 POS Certified Mail Observation: Condemned building/Public Nuisance; Trash and debris littering property, and dilapidated accessory shed. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, gave a detailed history of the case, presented exhibits, and stated as of April 24, 2001, the property is in non-compliance. 2 Code Enforcement Board Minutes April24, 2001 C Member Henderson, seconded by Member Skiles, moved to find the Respondents in Case No. 01-004, in violation of Section 108-35 and 115-3 as of April 2, 2001, and to grant the City of Ocoee's request for demolition of the property. Motion carried 7-0. Member Konicek, seconded by Member Skiles, moved to hear Case No. 01-010 as the next item on the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 01-010 - Glenn C. & Dianne M. Alford 1400 Prairie Lake Boulevard Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 108-23 D; 108-12 E (1&2) ; NEC 370-25 03-21-01 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 04-11-01 04-12-01 SOV 04-12-01 NOH Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-12-01 POS Certified Mail 04-12-01 OOC Posting Observation: Did not correct all violations from minimum housing re-inspection. Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case and stated as of April 24, 2001, the property is in partial compliance. Respondent, Glenn C. Alford, having been sworn, stated he made most of the repairs but he is (iv unable to find a cover for the light fixture and lattice that is 40' in length for the canopy area. Member Skiles, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to find the Respondents in Case No. 01-010 in violation of Section 108-23 D as of April 11, 2001, but in compliance as of April 23, 2001, and no fine or penalty be imposed and to also find the Respondents in violation of Section 108-23 E (1&2) and NEC 370-25 as of April 11, 2001, but to give until May 18, 2001, to comply or fotfeit$100 a day. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 01-005—Jeffery Wade Smith 721 Satin Leaf Circle Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 108-12 D; 108-23 0; 165-3 03-26-01 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 04-06-01 04-06-01 SOV 04-06-01 NOH Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-06-01 POS Certified Mail 04-13-01 POS Delivery Observation: Did not schedule a Minimum Standards re-inspection to verify compliance. Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case and stated as of April 24, 2001, the property is in compliance. Member Ellison, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to find the Respondent in Case No. 01-005 in violation of Section 108-12 D; 108-23 0 and 165-3 as of April 5, 2001, but in compliance as of April 24, 2001, and no fine or penalty be imposed. Motion carried 7-0. C 3 Code Enforcement Board Minutes April 24, 2001 (0. Recess 8:32 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Case No. 01-006-Louis Eder 905 Starke Lake Circle Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 108-12 D; 108-91 I; 108-23 E(2) ; 108-23 R(1) ; 108-24 D; NEC 110- 12 A 03-21-01 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 04-09-01 04-09-01 SOV 04-09-01 NOH Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-09-01 POS Certified Mail Observation: Did not schedule a Minimum Standards re-inspection to verify compliance. Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case and stated as of April 24, 2001,the property is in compliance. Member Chancey, seconded by Member Skiles, moved to find the Respondent in Case No. 01-006 in violation of Section 108-12 D; 108-19 I; 108-23 E(2); 108-23 R(1); 108-24 D; and NEC 110-12 A as of April 1, 2001, but in compliance with Section 108-23 E(2) and 108-23 R(1) as of April 12, 2001, and in compliance with Section 108-12 D; 108-19 I; NEC 110-12 A as of April 24, 2001, and no fine or penalty be imposed. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 01-007- Richard Andrew McGilligan & Kristine M. Remick 1606'son Lane Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115-3 and 108-35 03-16-01 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 04-06-01 04-09-01 SOV 04-09-01 NOH Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-09-01 POS Certified Mail 04-09-01 POS Posting 04-09-01 POS Regular Mail Observation: Vacant house, unsecured with juvenile, homeless persons activity within, miscellaneous junk, trash and debris littering property, including auto parts and containers of old motor oil. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler,having been sworn, gave a detailed history of the Case, presented exhibits, and stated as of April 24, 2001, the property is in non-compliance. Member Skiles, seconded by Member Solomon, moved to find the respondents in Case No. 01-007 in violation of Section 115-3 and 108-35 as of March 26, 2001, but to give until May 18, 2001, to comply or forfeit$200 a day. Motion carried 7-0. Member Ellison, seconded by Member Henderson, moved to amend the compliance date in Case No. 01-007 to May 4, 2001, and for the City of Ocoee to secure the property. Motion carried 7-0. L 4 Code Enforcement Board Minutes April 24, 2001 L Case No. 01-008- Takoordeen Mangru & Neela Mangru 469 Fort Collins Court Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 108-12 D; 108-23 D; 108-23 E(2) ; NEC 370-25; SPC 606.3.4.1 03-21-2001 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 04-09-01 04-09-01 SOV 04-09-01 NOH Meeting Date: 04-24-01 04-09-01 POS Certified Mail Observation: Did not schedule a Minimum Standards re-inspection to verify compliance. Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case and stated as of April 11, 2001, the property is in compliance. Member Ellison, seconded by Member Skiles, moved to find the respondents in Case No. 01- 008 in violation of Section 108-12 D; 108-23 D; 108-23 E(2); NEC 370-25 and SPC 606.3.4.1 as of April 1, 2001, but in compliance as of April 11, 2001, and no fine or penalty be imposed. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 01-009-Denise A. Carr 826 Satin Lead Circle Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 165-3 03-16-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 04-09-01 04-10-01 SOV 04-10-01 NOH Meeting Date: 04-24-01 (1100 04-10-01 POS Certified Mail 04-18-01 POS Hand Delivery Observation: Chevrolet Camaro, no tag. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case and stated as of April 24, 2001,the property is in full compliance. Member Konicek, seconded by Member Henderson, moved find the Respondent in Case No. 01-009 in violation of Section 165-3 as of March 26, 2001, but in compliance as of April 24, 2001, and no fine or penalty be imposed. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 01-151 -William F. McKinley& Cora McKinley 1241 Russell Drive Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 108-19 F lb; 108-19 I; 108-22; 108-23 E (1&2) ; 108-23 I; 108- 231; 108-230; 108-23 R2; 108-23 V; 108-24 D; SPC 606.4.3.1; NEC 110-12 A 12-28-00 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 01-08-01 02-15-01 SOV 02-15-01 NOH Meeting Date: 02-27-01 02-15-01 POS Certified Mail 02-27-01 CO Given until March 27, 2001 or $100 per day 04-12-01 AONC 108-23 Q in compliance Observation: Did not schedule a Minimum Standards re-inspection for the above items. Code Enforcement Supervisor Simon, having been sworn, stated Mr. McKinley advised her (kw that he no longer owned the property, however, Mr. McKinley is still the property owner 5 Code Enforcement Board Minutes April 24, 2001 L, according to Orange County Tax Records. Mrs. Simon also stated on April 9, 2001, Mr. McKinley contacted her stating he was no longer the legal owner since filing bankruptcy through Randy Freeman, P.A. Mrs. Simon stated she has tried unsuccessfully to contact Mr. Freeman regarding this Case and that Mr. McKinley brought her a business card from Mr. Freeman stating Mr. McKinley no longer owned the property located at 1241 Russell Drive, Ocoee, Fl. Mrs. Simon stated she once again tried unsuccessfully to contact Mr. Freeman regarding this Case. Discussion ensued. Member Solomon, seconded by Member Skiles, moved to suspend the $100 a day fine in Case No. 01-151 as of April 24, 2001, until the City of Ocoee can identify the owner of the property. Motion carried 7-0. COMMENTS Building Clerk Ramos-None Code Enforcement Supervisor Simon - The board has made a request to have a memo sent to the Ocoee City Commission requesting an ordinance banning temporary accessory structures. The Building Code addresses wind load factors and zoning requirements address set back issues, so a building, whether it be a carport or temporary structure needs to meet all Ocoee City Codes in order to be erected. Mrs. Simon further advised the board that she needs some additional direction in order to pursue this issue further. Discussion ensued. ifero Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist — Advised the board that the house at 1241 Russell Drive, Case No. 01-151 is vacant and has no electric or water. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler-None Attorney O'Quinn—None Chairman Linebarier-None Member Solomon -Pleasure to be here again. Member Ellison -None Member Skiles -None Member Konicek—None Member Chancey-None Member Henderson- Pleased to be here. Administrative Assistant II Maxwell—Please inform me of any phone number changes and if you have e-mail available. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:27 P.M. 6 Code Enforcement Board Minutes April 24, 2001 L Attest: APPROVED: 66 I tirt PC Ramos, Building Clerk John Linebarier, Chairman *--T)(1.0 1y\ Brenda Maxwell, A ministrative Assistant II L L 7