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Home My WebLink About04-27-1993 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING HELD APRIL 27, 1993 CALL TO ORDER PRESENT: Vice Chairman Jim Sills, Frank Carlsson, Madeline Shagner, Larry Chestney, Carolyn Alexander, Attorney Ike Cool, Code Enforcement Board Officer Teresa Braddy, Sgt. Chuck Seaver, Deputy Clerks Sherry Seaver and Shelly Simon. ABSENT: Chairman Phillip Rowe, Robert Imes, Excused David Rich, Unexcused The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm in the Ocoee Community Center. Vice Chairman Sills led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mr. Carlsson led in prayer. Vice Chairman stated for the record that there was a quorum present. APPROVALS Mr. Carlsson made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 23, 1993 meeting as printed and distributed. Motion seconded by Mr. Chestney and approved unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS No Comments At this time, Code Enforcement Officer Braddy was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARING 93-05, Richard L. &/or Brenda Johnston This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. 93-06, Jeffrey V. &/or Elizabeth A. Weierbach This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. 93-08, Roy Lamar Conrad Vice Chairman Sills stated for the record that there was no one present to represent this case. Ms. Braddy stated that she and the Building and Zoning Official had made contact with Mr. Conrad on this day. Ms. Braddy stated that Mr. Conrad asked for a forty-five (45) day extension to remove the junk from the property. Pictures were presented to the Board. Vice Chairman Sills asked Ms. Braddy if there had been any compliance since the notice of March 29. Ms. Braddy stated no. Mr. Carlsson asked Attorney Cool if a court order (10, will allow him to miss this meeting. Attorney Cool stated that either himself or a representative should attend the meeting. Mr. Page 2 Code Enforcement Board Meeting April 27, 1993 Carlsson made a motion to continue this case until the May meeting. Mr. Carlsson rescinded his motion. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to give the Respondent until May 25, 1993 to comply or to be fined $100.00 a day thereafter. Motion seconded by Ms. Shagner. Further discussion, Mr. Chestney believes that this is too much time. Ms. Shagner asked Ms. Braddy why Mr. Conrad asked for 45 days. Ms. Braddy did not know. The vote was Mr. Carlsson - yes, Mr. Chestney - no, Ms. Alexander - no, Ms. Shagner - no. Motion was defeated. Mr. Chestney made a motion to give the Respondent until May 4, 1993 to comply or to be fined $25.00 a day thereafter. Motion seconded by Mr. Carlsson and approved unanimously. 93-09, Jerry L. Jones Vice Chairman asked if there was anyone present representing this case. Ms. Braddy stated the violation and inspection dates to the Board. Pictures were also presented to the Board. Mr. Carlsson asked Ms. Braddy to read the section of the Code that references this violation. Vice Chairman Sills asked Ms. Braddy if there was a permit obtained for this fence. Ms. Braddy stated there must have been a permit because she did not cite him for not having one. Mr. Chestney asked if the fence was put up prior to this code being in effect. Ms. Braddy stated no. At this time, Mr. Neil McShane approached the podium to represent the Respondent. He stated his address as 836 Highland Avenue, Orlando, Florida. Mr. McShane stated that he on rare occasion represents the City of Ocoee but did not feel that it was a conflict of interest. Mr. McShane asked the Board for a one time 30-day continuance so that they could present video and 35mm pictures to the Board. Mr. Carlsson asked Mr. Jones if he was not aware of the violation on the Notice of Code Violation sent on January 29, 1993. Vice Chairman asked that Mr. Jones be sworn in. Mr. Jerry L. Jones was sworn in at this time by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Mr. Carlsson restated his question. Mr. McShane stated that he received the notice on Thursday to attend this meeting and was asking for a continuance. Mr. Carlsson asked Mr. Jones if he contacted the City in reference to this violation. Mr. Jones stated that he had contacted the City twice but he did not feel that his fence was in violation. Mr. Chestney asked Ms. Braddy if the fence was measured. Ms. Braddy stated yes. Mr. Carlsson asked if the street was platted. Ms. Braddy stated yes. Mr. McShane again asked for a 30-day continuance on a ten year old fence. Further discussion continued on this matter. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to continue to hear this case. Motion seconded by Mr. Chestney and approved unanimously. Mr. McShane asked that Mr. Chestney and Mr. Carlsson excuse themselves from hearing this case because he felt their decision was already made concerning this case. Mr. McShane also pointed out that there was a clerical error on the Statement of Violations referencing the address. He also stated that a Notice of Code Violation was not attached to the Page 3 Core Code Enforcement Board Meeting April 27, 1993 Statement of Violations. He also stated that this was not an intersection and that his motion was never addressed. Mr. McShane asked for a dismissal or continuance of this case. Mr. Carlsson asked if the address was incorrect. Ms. Braddy stated that there was a clerical error. Mr. Carlsson made a motion that this case be continued until the May 25, 1993 Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Ms. Braddy stated that the complete packet will be redone. Mr. Carlsson's motion was seconded by Ms. Alexander and approved unanimously. 93-10, Emily T. Daniels &/or James H. Daniels This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. 93-11, Jessie M. Pettis &/or Edwina A. Pettis This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. 93-13, Jeffrey Wayne Dusek Ms. Shagner made a motion to continue this case until the May 25, 1993 Code Enforcement Board meeting because of no receipt of mail. Motion seconded by Mr. Carlsson and approved unanimously. 93-16, James E. &/or Connie M. Elmore Ms. Braddy stated the violation and inspection dates to the Board. She also presented pictures to the Board. Ms. Braddy stated that the tenants abandoned the property on April 26, 1993 and left the property in a worse condition. James E. Elmore was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Mr. Elmore asked the Board for fifteen ( 15) days to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to give the Respondent until May 18, 1993 to comply or to be fined $25.00 a day thereafter. Motion seconded by Ms. Alexander and approved unanimously. 93-17, James E. &/or Nancy M. Wiggins This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. 93-18, Roger Freeman Ms. Braddy asked that the case be continued because there had been no receipt of notification received. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to continue this case until the May 25, 1993 Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Chestney and approved unanimously. 93-19, Florence M. Atchison 4b. This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. Page 4 Code Enforcement Board Meeting April 27, 1993 93-20, Estate of Clyde Fair This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. 93-21, Patrick L. Julian Jr. &/or Paula L. Julian Mr. Carlsson made a motion to continue this case until the May 25, 1993 Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Alexander and approved unanimously. 93-23, Sharon S. Owen Ms. Braddy asked that this case be continued because the address was incorrect for delivery. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to continue this case until the May 25, 1993 Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Shagner and approved unanimously. 93-24, Abel &/or Teresa Aguitar Mr. Carlsson made a motion to continue this case until the May 25, 1993 Code Enforcement Board Meeting because of no receipt of 411, delivery. Motion seconded by Ms. Shagner and approved unanimously. 93-25, Garfield Holmes Mr. Carlsson made a motion to continue this case until the May 25, 1993 Code Enforcement Board Meeting because of no receipt of delivery. Motion seconded by Ms. Shagner and approved unanimously. 93-27, Stanley A. &/or Catherine W. Craw This case complied prior to the hearing and was dismissed. OTHER BUSINESS Vice Chairman Sills stated that Cases 93-01 and 93-04 had complied with their compliance orders. COMMENTS City Manager - Not Present Code Enforcement Officer - No Comments Police Department - No Comments Board Attorney - No Comments Board Members - Mr. Carlsson asked how long you had to give for Statements of Violation. Further discussion of Board procedures. L Page 5 Code Enforcement Board Meeting April 27, 1993 ADJOURNMENT Ms. Alexander made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Chestney and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. d\SA epSills, ice Chairman ATTEST: � / ' Of .herry See- , Deputy Clerk C C