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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-1994 Minutes L MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING HELD MAY 24, 1994 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Jim Sills, Larry Chestney, Carolyn Alexander, Denise Lenko, Scott Glass, Board Attorney Ike Cool, Code Enforcement Officer Teresa Braddy, Deputy Clerk Shelly Simon. ABSENT: Vice Chairman Frank Carlsson, Madeline Shagner, Eric Barnett. (Excused) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sills at 7 :30 pm in the Ocoee Commission Chambers, at the Ocoee Community Center. Chairman Sills led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Carolyn Alexander led in prayer. Chairman Sills stated that there was a quorum present. APPROVALS Carolyn Alexander made a motion to approve the February 22, 1994 (Ww and March 22, 1994 minutes of the Code Enforcement Board Meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Denise Lenko. Denise Lenko then made a motion to approve the minutes providing for a change, she motioned to change the word from stink to stunk. Carolyn Alexander seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS No Citizens HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARING 94-17 - Chairman Sills stated that there was no one present to represent this case. At this time Code Enforcement Officer Teresa Braddy was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Shelly Simon. She testified that the Statement of Violations was sent to the wrong address and that she had attempted to hand deliver the letter without success and requested that the case be continued. Denise Lenko made a motion to continue case number 94-17 until the next meeting. Larry Chestney seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. 94-18 - Chairman Sills stated that there was no one present to represent this case. Ms. Braddy stated that this case ties into case number 94-21. She testified that Ms. Pedrick has not been in town to receive the mail and asked if the case could be continued until the next meeting. Ms. Lenko made a motion that case number (mw 94-18 be tabled until the next meeting. Larry Chestney seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. 4b, Page 2 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 5/24/94 94-19 - Chairman Sills stated to let the record show no one was present to represent this case. Ms. Braddy testified delivery was not achieved on this case and requested it to be continued until the next meeting. Carolyn Alexander made a motion to table case number 94-19 until the June 1994 meeting. The motion was seconded by Larry Chestney and voted on unanimously. 94-21 - Chairman Sills stated no one was present to represent this case. Ms. Braddy stated due to hardship surrounding this case she recommended to give them two weeks to come into compliance. Ms. Braddy explained the Minimum Housing Procedure and how the original inspection was done. She testified that the original Code Violation was sent 04/20/94, reinspected 05/10/94, found in non- compliance and was reinspected again on 05/24/94 and was found to be in partial compliance with some of the repairs they had been cited to fix under the Minimum Housing Ordinance. Ms. Braddy also stated other circumstances that had occurred. She testified that a tree had fallen on the power pole causing several electrical problems requiring a master electrician to repair. She testified that the tenants had made arrangements with Amber Electric and contacted Florida Power in an attempt to fix the electrical problems. Ms. Braddy stated that she had confirmed that they had contacted Florida Power. Carolyn Alexander asked if the case could be tabled until the next meeting. Attorney Cool advised to find the case in non-compliance and give four weeks to comply. Mr. Chestney expressed a concern about causing more of a hardship but also was very concerned about the electrical problems. Mr. Chestney made a motion to table case number 94-21, Kenneth Chisolm to the June 28, 1994 meeting. Ms. Lenko seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. 94-22 - Chairman Sills stated for the record that there was no one in the audience to represent this case. Ms. Braddy testified the owner of record on this property was originally sent a Minimum Housing Standards letter after being inspected. Ms. Braddy explained the Minimum Housing Process in this case and the paper work procedure. Ms. Braddy testified that the letter was sent to the owner on 12/23/93 and it specified each code violation to be taken care of and that some of the violations were hazardous enough that she could not approve water on this house and allow the renter to remain in the house. Ms. Braddy stated that the residents remained in the house for two weeks and then moved after receiving a court order to do so. Ms. Braddy testified that to date the property is not in compliance with the Minimum Housing Standard letter sent. The letter gave the property owner 10 days to repair electrical violations and 60 days for all other violations. Due to the repairs not being done within the 60 day time frame the property owner was sent a Notice of Code Violations on 4/20/94. (by Page 3 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 05/24/94 Ms. Braddy testified that she has made numerous inspections on the property due to complaints of the hazard with children playing in the unsecured vacant building. The violations were numerous to include but not limited to no doors, no windows etc. Ms. Braddy stated that the Building Official has made contact with the property owner to secure the house or remove it. Ms. Lenko asked if the Code Enforcement Board could condemn the building. Attorney Cool answered that the Board could address what the City has requested. Ms. Braddy stated that what the City was requesting is to find the property in non-compliance for being in violation of Ordinances. Ms. Lenko stated that the Board had the right to condemn the building and Attorney Cool requested to know what section was being referenced. There was discussion between Attorney Cool and the Board Members on condemning the building, lot size, procedures, Section 108-39 and Section 108.9 of the City Ordinances. Ms. Lenko made a motion to find in non-compliance and give a compliance date of May 31, 1994 or be fine $250.00 a day thereafter that the violating exists. The motion was seconded by Scott Glass. Further discussion was given by the Board Attorney and Board Members as to the 7 day time period given, condemnation of the building and the fact that the house has continued to deteriorate. The motion was carried unanimously. 94-23 - Chairman Sills stated for the record that there was no one present to represent this case. Ms. Braddy stated that a note needed to be made that 94-23 and 94-24 are the same address. That 94-24 was cited to the wrong owner by error of reading of the tax roles. In reference to 94-23 he is the renter and she has been unable to deliver the Violation by mail or hand delivery. Ms. Braddy asked if this case could be tabled. Scott Glass made a motion to table case number 94-23 until the next meeting. Ms. Lenko seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. 94-24 - Ms. Braddy testified that this case was dismissed prior to the Board Meeting. 94-25 - Ms. Braddy testified that this case was dismissed prior to the Board Meeting. 94-26 - Ms. Braddy testified that this case was dismissed prior to the Board Meeting. 94-27 - Ms. Braddy testified that this case was dismissed prior to the Board Meeting. 94-28 - Ms. Braddy testified that this case was dismissed prior to the Board Meeting. 94-29 - Ms. Braddy testified that she has been unable to deliver (br Page 4 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 05/24/94 the violation on this case and asked if the case could be tabled. Ms. Lenko made a motion to table case number 94-29 until the next meeting. Scott Glass seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. 94-30 - Ms. Braddy stated this case has not yet been delivered. Ms. Lenko made a motion to table case number 94-30 until the next meeting. Carolyn Alexander seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 93-64 - Ms. Braddy stated that this case was dismissed. The property had been foreclosed on and was currently being fixed by the bank. 93-74 - Ms. Braddy stated that this case was dismissed, that the property owner had complied. 94-06 - This case had been sent an Affidavit of Compliance. 94-12 - This case has received an Affidavit of Compliance. Chapter 115, Nuisance Ordinance #94-09: Discussion was given on the contents of the new Ordinance by Board Members, Board Attorney and the Code Enforcement Officer. 93-46 - Ms. Braddy stated that she was starting over with this case to cite the property on the new Ordinance for Grass and Weeds. 93-67 - Ms. Braddy stated that this case was at the same stage meaning that delivery of the Violation has been unsuccessful. COMMENTS City Manager - not present Code Enforcement - Ms. Braddy advised that the building department would be getting a new Code Enforcement Officer. Police Department - not present Board Attorney - no comments Board Member - no comments L Page 5 lir Code Enforcement Board Meeting 05/24/94 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Sills made a motion to adjourn at 8:40. The motion was seconded by Larry Chestney and voted on unanimously. Jr Sil s, Chai man ATTEST: L // / elly Si 7 r Deputy Clerk