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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-1993 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING HELD OCTOBER 26. 1993 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Sills, Vice Chairman Carlsson, Carolyn Alexander, Larry Chestney, Madeline Shagner, Mark Slaby, Denise Lenko, Eric Barnett, Scott Glass, Attorney Ike Cool, Code Enforcement Officer Teresa Braddy, Deputy Clerk Shelly Simon. ABSENT: No absences. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sills at 7:30 pm in the Ocoee Community Center. Chairman Sills led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Vice Chairman Carlsson led in prayer. Chairman Sills stated that there was a quorum present. APPROVALS Vice Chairman Carlsson made a motion to approve the minutes of September 28, 1993 meeting as printed and distributed. Ms. Lenko asked about amending her statement in the minutes where she asked about shutting water off for liens not paid as that was not her intention. It was explained by Deputy Clerk Simon that's what the tape reflected, so it was suggested to Ms. Lenko to simply amend her statement when she gave her comment as a matter of record if she wished. Ms. Alexander seconded Vice Chairman Carlsson's motion to approve the minutes and it was voted on unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS No Citizens HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARING 93-51 Rex Daughtry Chairman Sills stated there was no one present to represent Mr. Daughtry. Code Enforcement Officer Teresa Braddy was sworn in at this time by Deputy Clerk Shelly Simon and testified that the property located at 1504 Starfire Lane was not in compliance this date when she inspected in the morning and again at 3:00 pm, but had come into compliance when she re-inspected it again after 5:00 pm this date. Ms. Braddy also expressed a concern that she has cited this property numerous times and they don't comply with the Notice of Violation, but comply right before the Board meets. She explained that even though Mr. Daughtry had complied right before the meeting she felt that the Board should hear the case this time. The Board and Attorney Ike Cool held a discussion about citing repeat offenders as such and the details of fines and time elements of accrual of fines on repeat offenders. Attorney Cool stated that (imw Page 2 Code Enforcement Board Meeting October 26, 1993 the Board could not find Mr. Daughtry in non-compliance at this time, but could find Mr. Daughtry in non-compliance of the compliance date given him on the Notice of Violation he was sent which was 10/17/93. From that he could be cited in the future as a repeat offender. Further discussion was given by Board Members on how a violator would be notified of the Board's actions and of being cited in the future as a repeat offender. Vice Chairman Carlsson asked about details of the violation from Ms. Braddy in reference to how many trailers and what type of junk. Vice Chairman Carlsson made a motion to find Mr. Daughtry in violation since he was not in compliance by the date given on the Notice of Violation which was 10/17/93, and no fine be issued. Mark Slaby seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. 93-52 Linda Porter Chairman Sills stated there was no one present to represent Ms. Porter. Ms. Braddy testified that Ms. Porter is the owner of record at 1504 Starfire Lane and that she has been cited numerous times and doesn't comply with the Violation Notices or Statements until right before the Board meets. Ms Braddy testified that on this violation, Ms. Porter was not in compliance by 10/17/93 the compliance date on the Notice of Violation sent to her, but was in compliance of the violations as of the date of this meeting. Vice Chairman Carlsson made a motion in reference to case #93-52 to find in non-compliance as of 10/17/93, but no fine be issued. Larry Chestney seconded the motion and it was voted on unanimously. Ms. Braddy stated to issue an Order of Non-Compliance, then an Order of Compliance as a method for notifying the two Respondents of the Board's actions. Attorney Ike Cool stated that a form should be made notifying Respondents of the Board's actions and a cover letter explaining that they could be cited as a repeat offender and could be fined as of the date the repeat violation is issued. OTHER BUSINESS Mark Slaby asked about the letter Attorney Ike Cool distributed at last month's meeting as Mr. Slaby was not present during the discussion. Mr. Slaby wanted to know, instead of issuing a time parameter on a fine reduction, could they consider an amount for a reduction, and if the Respondent was willing to pay the amount, could they table the discussion on the reduction until a future meeting as a method of insuring that the amount would be paid. Attorney Cool stated the Board wouldn't include it in the motion but in the discussion. For instance, state that if there was an amount paid towards the lien, that the Board would table the discussion on the case until the next meeting before making any decision. Denise Lenko wanted to state that her intention at last month's meeting was to say if there was a way not to turn water on as opposed to "shutting someone's water off" like with the Minimum Page 3 Code Enforcement Board Meeting October 26, 1993 Housing Ordinance. COMMENTS City Manager - Not Present Code Enforcement Officer - No Comments Police Department - Not Present Board Attorney - No Comments Board Members - Chairman Sills welcomed Scott Glass the new alternate member to the Board. ADJOURNMENT Frank Carlsson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Mark Slaby and voted on unanimously. t;i10 j:Lap gym Sills, Chairman L ATTEST: Shelly Siigbn, Deputy Clerk L