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Home My WebLink About08-28-2001 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE ,, CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING AUGUST 28, 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 Member Henderson led the Invocation. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Linebarier, Vice-Chairman Lenko, Members Chancey, Konicek, Henderson, Skiles, and Solomon. Also present were Attorney Feeney, Code Enforcement Officers Loeffler and Siegrist, Building Clerk Ramos, and Administrative Assistant II Maxwell. ABSENT: Members Godek and Code Enforcement Supervisor Simon,who were excused. Chairman Linebarier announced that Former City Manager Ellis Shapiro passed away this morning, at approximately 3:30 a.m. Visitation will be at Woodlawn Funeral Home Friday, August 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.. A Memorial Service will follow immediately at 2:00 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Ellis Shapiro Family Fund, P.O. Box 307, Ocoee, FL 34761 Chairman Linebarier asked everyone to rise to observe a moment of silence for Mr. Shapiro. 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, & C. A. Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, July 24, 2001. B. Order of Continuance(Meeting: September 25, 2001) C. Order of Dismissal Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 01-029 Spring Lake LTD 9000 A.D. Mims Road 01-030 David W. Schwartz 9000 A.D. Mims Road 01-031 Blue Teal Corporation 9000 A.D. Mims Road 01-032 Dave Clark 9000 A.D. Mims Road Member Konicek, seconded by Member Skiles, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 28, 2001 L 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,AND POS-PROOF OF SERVICE. Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to consider Case No. 01-039, as the next item on the Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. Chairman Linebarier introduced Mr. Donenfeld, who expressed an interest in being on the Code Enforcement Board. Building Clerk Ramos administered the oath to Code Enforcement Officers Loeffler and Siegrist. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS Case No. 01-039 - Karrie L. Owens 2009 Joan Lee Lane Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 165-3 08-17-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 08-16-01 08-17-01 SOV 08-17-01 NOH Meeting Date: 08-28-01 08-17-01 POS Hand Delivery Observation: Brown G.M.Cadillac in front yard,no tag;tall weed growth under vehicle. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case, presented exhibits and stated the property is in non-compliance. Respondent, Karrie Owens, having been sworn, stated parts for the vehicle have been ordered and her husband will repair the vehicle when he gets back into town. Ms. Owens further stated that it is her property and she is not bothering anyone with the vehicle or weeds. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler advised Ms. Owens that she will be cited for the vehicle sitting in her rear yard. Vice-Chairman Lenko asked Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler what the previous case number and vehicle involved was. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler stated the previous case was Case No. 00-062 and involved a blue Cadillac, which is now parked in the rear yard. Discussion ensued. L 2 Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 28, 2001 L Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Chancey, moved to find the Respondent in Case No. 01-039 in violation of Section 165-3, as a repeat offender, as of August 16, 2001, and is fined$25 per day until the violation is corrected. Motion carried 7-0. Chairman Linebarier advised Ms. Owens to notify Code Enforcement when the violations are corrected. Discussion ensued. Case No. 01-035 -James & Eugenia Smith 413 Caballero Road Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 115-5; 165-3 07-13-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 07-25-01 08-03-01 SOV 08-03-01 NOH Meeting Date: 08-28-01 08-03-01 POS Certified Mail Observation: One yellow Ford truck, no tag, parked in/on grass, tall weeds and grass under same. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler,having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case, presented exhibits, and stated the property is in non-compliance. Member Solomon, seconded by Member Henderson, moved to find the Respondents in Case No. 01-035, in violation of Section 115-5 and 165-3, as of July 23, 2001, but to give until September 04, 2001, to comply or be fined$50 a day. Motion carried 6-1 with Vice- Chairman Lenko voting no. Member Solomon, seconded by Member Henderson, moved to amend the motion to find the Respondents in Case No. 01-035, in violation of Section 115-5 and 165-3, as of July 23, 2001, but to give until September 11, 2001, to comply or be fined$50 a day. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 01-036-William & Sheryl Hewett 2411 Griffin Court Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: LDC 6-4 H(5) (a) 06-08-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 07-28-01 08-13-01 SOV 08-13-01 NOH Meeting Date: 08-28-01 08-13-01 POS Certified Mail 08-17-01 POS Posting Observation: One mobile; recreational vehicle, over 24 feet in length stored, parked on property. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler,having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case, presented exhibits, and stated the property is in compliance as of August 22, 2001. Member Skiles, seconded by Vice-Chairman Lenko, moved to find the Respondents in Case No. 01-036, in violation of Section LDC 6-4 H(5)(a) as of July 28, 2001, but in compliance as of August 22, 2001, and no fine or penalty imposed. Motion carried 7-0. L 3 Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 28, 2001 Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Solomon, moved to grant the request of the Cityof Ocoee in Case No. 99-167, to foreclose on the property located at 715 Stinnett Drive. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 01-106-Fred C. Hudson III,TR 10401 W. Colonial Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 51-21 A 08-07-00 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 09-13-00 09-15-00 SOV 09-15-00 NOH Meeting Date: 09-26-00 09-15-00 POS Mail (7000 0520 0014 8639 9334) -Fred C. Hudson, III 09-18-00 POS Post 09-15-00 09-26-00 CO 10-10-00 or $250 per day as to 51-21 A only 10-16-00 FS Until 11-28-00($3500) 10-24-00 FS Until 01-23-01 01-23-01 OFL 02-01-01 AOC $2000 Fine from 01-24-01 - 01-31-01 02-27-01 RROFL Total Fine $5500 02-27-01 ORF $750 06-29-01 RROF No Show 08-02-01 ROL Paid $750 on 08-02-01 Observation: Two permanent signs affixed to building without permits. Chairman Linebarier stated the fine and lien of$750 had been paid. Case No. 01-021 - Raymond Walter & Darlene Lockard 1002 Belsay Road Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 108-23(E)2; 108-23 J; 108-35; 115-5 05-30-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 06-15-01 06-15-01 SOV 06-15-01 NOH Meeting Date: 06-26-01 06-15-01 POS Certified Mail 06-15-01 POS Posting 06-26-01 CO Given until July 3, 2001 or forfeit$250 per day 07-04-01 AONC 07-24-01 OIFL Effective July 4,2001, $250 per day 08-07-01 AOC Total amount$8,500-7-04-01 thru 8-07-01 Observation: Vacant house with evidence of juvenile egresses-unsecured. Missing roof vents, 2 broken windows on front side. Overgrown weeds and grass. Chairman Linebarier noted there is no action required for Case No. 01-021 at this time due to compliance. Case No. 01-023 - Joe P. & Adriene P. West 1490 Foxfire Drive Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 51-21 05-31-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 06-18-01 07-03-01 SOV 07-03-01 NOH Meeting Date: 07-24-01 07-03-01 POS Certified Mail 07-13-01 POS Post 07-24-01 CO Given until 8-03-01 or pay$100 per day 07-27-01 POS Hand Delivery 08-16-01 AONC 08-21-01 AOC Total Amount Due$1700-08-04-01 thru 08-20-01 5 Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 28, 2001 L Case No. 01-038-Mark& Carla Hutchinson 2008 Joan Lee Lane Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 165-3 08-17-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 08-17-01 08-17-01 SOV 08-07-01 NOH Meeting Date: 08-28-01 08-17-01 POS Hand Delivery Observation: One untagged in-operable tan mini-van up on jacks/stands. One untagged in- operable white full size van. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, gave a brief history of the Case, presented exhibits, stated the property is in compliance and the Respondents are repeat offenders involving Case No. 00-052. Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Chancey, moved to find the Respondents in Case No. 01-038, in violation of Section 165-3, as a repeat offender as of August 16, 2001, but is fined$25 a day effective August 16, 2001, through August 22, 2001. Motion carried 6- 1 with Member Skiles voting no. Case No. 01-037-Destiny 98 688 Veronica Circle Supervisor Simon Violation Cited: 108-35 08-01-01 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 08-14-01 Lsr 05-15-01 SOV 08-15-01 NOH Meeting Date: 08-28-01 08-18-01 POS Certified Mail 05-17-01 POS Posting Observation: Block crumbling/deteriorating at foundation,walls weak. Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to continue Case No. 01-037 until the September 25, 2001, Code Enforcement Board Meeting at the request of the city. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 99-167-John D. Farmer, III & Kimberly Farmer 715 Stinnett Drive Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 108-23 Q; 165-3; SBCCI 606.3.4.1; 108-12 D 09-20-99 NOCV Re-inspection Date: 11-24-99 12-09-99 SOV 12-09-99 NOH Meeting Date: 01-25-00 12-09-99 POS Mail (Z 333 613 772) 01-25-00 CO February 1, 2000/$100 per day 02-03-00 AONC Re-Inspected 02-03-00 02-09-00 AONC As to 165-3 only 02-16-00 AOC As to all 02-22-00 OIFL $1300 DUE 08-15-01 ATF Observation: Did not schedule a re-inspection to verify corrections of violations from the Minimum Housing Standards Inspection. (kaw 4 Code Enforcement Board Minutes August 28, 2001 L Vice-Chairman Lenko, seconded by Member Solomon, moved to impose fine and lien in the amount of$1700, effective August 28, 2001, in Case No. 01-023. Motion carried 7-0. COMMENTS Building Clerk Ramos-None Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist—Said he was just cat and dogging it with animal control this past month. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler-None Attorney Feeney— Said he was glad to be here. Chairman Linebarier- Said Ellis Shapiro will be missed. Vice-Chairman Lenko - Welcomed Mr. Donenfeld and wanted to extend her condolences to Code Enforcement Supervisor Simon and to the Ellis Shapiro Family. Member Konicek—Welcomed Mr. Donenfeld. Member Chancey-None Member Skiles-None Member Solomon- Said thank you for making me a permanent member of the board. Member Henderson -None Administrative Assistant II Maxwell—None ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: • +r Carmen Ramos, Building Clerk n inebarier, hairman brVAtdb Q Brenda Maxwell,Ad inistrative Assistant II 6