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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-1987 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING HELD APRIL 13L 1987 ,,, I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman John Linebarier, Vice Chairman Frank Carlsson, Members Joe Marbais and Gary Carroll, Attorney John (1100 Hatcher, Building Official Cecil Hurst, Sergeant William Gailit and Deputy Clerk Susan Amesbury. ABSENT: Members Bob Sorenson and Cathie Pollack (both excused) and Member Robert Imes has resigned. Chairman Linebarier asked that the City Commission be notified so a replacement could be appointed. Chairman Linebarier called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Mr. Marbais led everyone in prayer. II. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Carroll moved to waive the reading of the minutes of the March 09, 1987 Code Enforcement Board meeting and approve as printed. Motion seconded by Vice Chairman Carlsson and approved unanimously. III. VIOLATIONS HEARINGS A. Carl H. Humphrey, III &/or Traci R. Humphrey - Case 87-15 Deputy Clerk Amesbury swore in Building Official Hurst and Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey. Building Official Hurst presented the Board with (2) photographs of 1221 Little Spring Hill Dr. taken on April 13, 1987. He then stated that all four (4) wheels were off of the vehicle and that it was on jacks. He further stated that on February 09, 1987 the Police Dept. issued a Notice to Remove. On March 04, 1987 a Notice of Code Violation was issued to the property owner. On March 18, 1987 a Statement of Violations and Notice of Hearing were sent. Building Official Hurst stated that the car was still on the property in the same shape. He further stated that this was a standard case. Vice Chairman Carlsson asked who the car was registered to and Mrs. Humphrey answered that it was registered to her. She then took the stand and stated that the vehicle in question was a 1969 Stingray Corvette given to her. She further stated that she and her husband were working on the car as money became available. Mrs. Humphrey stated that when she received the Notice to Remove from the Police Dept. in February that she was told if she put a car cover over the vehicle it would be O.K. She further stated that she purchased a $50.00 car cover and thought the matter was resolved. Mrs. Humphrey stated that she called City Hall when she received the Notice of Code Violation letter by certified mail and was told a car cover 1 CEB 4/13/87 PAGE 2 was not sufficient. She further stated that she has purchased tires, wheels and a tag and that the vehicle is now registered. Mrs. Humphrey stated that brakes were on order for the vehicle and as soon as they came in that her husband would install them and then put on the tires. Building Official Hurst agreed that in the past some Police Officers were informing citizens that a car cover was a solution to a junk vehicle but that the misconception was now cleared up. Vice Chairman Carlsson moved to give the Humphreys until April 27, 1987 to bring the vehicle into compliance with a fine of $50.00 per day for each day of noncompliance thereafter. Motion seconded by Mr. Marbais and approved unanimously. As a matter of record, Mrs. Humphrey signed the Compliance Order and was given a copy. OTHER BUSINESS A. James E. Moncrief &/or Meredith I . Moncrief - Case 87-4 The Moncriefs complied and the case was dismissed per Building Official Hurst. B. Gary L. Armstrong &/or Vickie L. Armstrong - Case 87-8 The Armstrongs complied and the case was dismissed per Building Official Hurst. C. Mrs. S.A. Reeves - Case 87-9 Building Official Hurst stated that the property at 501 W. Franklin looks better than it has in twelve (12) years and that enough had been accomplished on March 16, 1987 to note compliance. He further stated that a Notice of Dismissal has not been sent since Mrs. Reeves technically owes seven (7) days of fine at $25.00 per day. Building Official Hurst asked Attorney Hatcher what the procedure would be now. Attorney Hatcher answered that enforcement of the fine would entail putting a lien on Mrs. Reeves property. He further stated that if the City did not want to collect the fine, the Board could make a motion to amend the original Compliance Order to eliminate the penalty portion. Attorney Hatcher stated that it was up to the City whether or not to enforce this issue. Building Official Hurst stated that he would speak for the City in that the objective was to clean up the property, not to collect a fine. He further stated that from a cost standpoint it would be more feasible to dismiss the fine than to go through the procedure to collect $175.00. Chairman Linebarier asked if the property was in sufficient Cie compliance. Building Official Hurst answered that she complied with what was ordered. Mr. Carroll moved to amend 2 CEB 4/13/87 PAGE 3 the original Compliance Order dated February 09, 1987 to change paragraph three (3) assessing penalties from $25.00 per day to $-0- per day. Motion seconded by Vice Chairman Carlsson and approved unanimously. D. Hylton Young - Case 87-11 Building Official Hurst stated that Mr. Young was given until March 23, 1987 to bring his vehicle into compliance. He further stated that when he checked the property on that date the new tires were standing beside the vehicle but not mounted. Building Official Hurst stated that when he next inspected the property on March 26, 1987 the vehicle was gone. He questioned the Attorney and Board as to the next step. Attorney Hatcher stated that the City could file a Notice of Dismissal and close the case. Vice Chairman Carlsson moved to find Mr. Young in compliance as of March 23, 1987. Motion seconded by Mr. Carroll and approved unanimously. F. Edgardo Caruso &/or Natalie A. Caruso - Case 87-13 The Carusos complied and the case was dismissed per Building Official Hurst. G. Scott C. Anderson &/or Jennifer L. Anderson - Case 87-14 The Andersons complied and the case was dismissed per Building Official Hurst. COMMENTS A. City Manager - None B. Fire Inspector - None C. Building Official - stated that Roy Conrad (Case 87-12) has removed the second mobile home from his property, removed all trash and rubbish and cleaned up everything nicely. At this time, Sgt. Gailit read the memorandum from Deputy Clerk Amesbury to City Manager Ryan referencing statistics about Junk Vehicle enforcement. He stated that the memorandum indicated over 100 junk vehicle complaints were being solved on a monthly basis with 95% of these never reaching the Board. He further stated that he is now on day shift and tie personally handling junk vehicles and that he is aware of all codes pertaining to these vehicles. Building Official Hurst stated that citizen complaints on cleaning up the City have helped and things are looking good. He further stated that the City is conducting a beautification project with shrubbery, sidewalks, etc. and a newsletter will be sent out soon outlining these projects. Building Official Hurst 3 CE8 4/13/87 too PAGE 4 stated there was a problem with parking violations and the 411, Police Department's reluctance to issue tickets. He further stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not contain a penalty clause; therefore, tickets cannot be issued. He stated that the City Manager discussed this problem with the City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher and was advised not to issue tickets without the penalty clause. Mr. Kruppenbacher is working on revising the Zoning Ordinance to resolve this problem. Building Official Hurst stated that these problems were rampant in the Industrial Park and that he would like to have something done. Sgt. Gailit stated that he was not aware of the problem until now, but now that he is aware, he will see what he can do to resolve the situation. Building Official Hurst stated that shoulder of the road grass parking throughout the park from 18 wheelers to subcompact cars was prevalent. There was lengthy discussion about the oil dumping and parking problems in the Industrial Park. Building Official Hurst stated that there was not enough personnel in the Building Dept. to handle all of the problems and that the City needs a full time Code Enforcement Officer. Sgt. Gailit stated that the Police Dept. was now down six (6) officers and possibly soon to be down nine (9) , he indicated 4111, he has the same problem with manpower. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Carroll moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Vice Chairman Carlsson and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. :‘,1,._.k, _ - -- hn Linebarier, Chairman ATTEST: Deputy Clerk Amesbury U 4