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Home My WebLink About04-24-2018 Minutes CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES April 24, 2018 Chairman Lowery called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order at 7:00pm in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Member Odom initiated the moment of silence, and Member Murray led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Lowery, Member Odom, Member Lomneck, Member Lewis and Member Murray. Also present were Board Attorney Mary Sneed, Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Officers Edward Loeffler, Theresa Rodriguez and Robert Siegrist; Administrative Assistant Bridgett Coffey, and Recording Clerk Amber Landry. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Carrington Administrative Assistant Coffey administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to anyone intending to speak regarding a case. 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. A. Minutes of the March 27, 2018 Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Assistant Support Services Director—Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines presented the dismissals and compliances. B. Dismissal or Compliance. Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 18-040 Darnell D Barber-Moye 956 Crestwood Commons Ave 18-026 US Bank National Assn Trustee 1641 Glenhaven Circle C/O Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 18-034 Charles Pierre 2200 Essex Drive Melissa Ja Pierre 18-037 Nilpari RE Investments LLC 2003 Nancy Ann Terrace Atkulkumar Patel (Owner & Self Acting RA) 1iPage C. Order of Continuance (May 22, 2017 Meeting) Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 18-036 James A Cardwell 428 Little Spring Hill Dr. (Unknown Tenants) Jennifer Beason Member Lomneck, seconded by Member Odom, moved that the supplemental consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS ABOUT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS No. 18-030 Craig W Smalley Officer Rodriguez 1434 Vickers Lake Drive Belsis Smalley Violation Cited: 165-4A,B(1)(a)(b)(2),C,D Observation: Untagged/ Expired Tag/Inoperable Vehicle with flat tires on the property. 02/21/18 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 03/12/18 BC 03/13/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 03/13/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 03/27/17 BC 03/13/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC 03/15/18 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OFFICER RODRIGUEZ BC 03/27/18 ORDER OF CONTINUANCE MEETING DATE: 04/24/18 BC 04/12/18 PROOF OF POSTING BC Officer Rodriguez presented the case and gave its history. Officer Rodriguez further explained that as of April 24, 2018, the property is still in non- compliance. The City is requesting an order of compliance within 7 days or be fined $50.00 per day per violation thereafter that the violation remains in non-compliance. Member Odom, seconded by Member Lomneck, moved that in Case# 18-030, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of March 8, 2018, and be given until May 1, 2018, to come into compliance or be fined $50.00 per day per violation until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 2IPage No. 18-033 Evelyn Muniz Officer Rodriguez 335 Sterling Lake Dr. Violation Cited: 95-3 Observation: Deteriorated of existing fence in the backyard of property. 03/15/18 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 03/29/18 BC 04/03/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 04/03/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/24/18 BC 04/03/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC 04/13/18 PROOF OF POSTING BC Officer Rodriguez presented the case and gave its history. Officer Rodriguez further explained that as of April 24, 2018, the property is still in non- compliance. The City is requesting an order of compliance within 15 days or be fined $50.00 per day thereafter that the violation remains in non-compliance. Markley and Evelyn Cesar, property owners who reside at 335 Sterling Lake Drive Ocoee, FL, stated that they have been trying to resolve the situation even prior to being cited by the City. The fence was damaged during the last hurricane and unfortunately the price received to replace the fence was out of their budget. They also stated that they have another fence company, Datson Fence Co., scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2018, at 11:00am, to assess the damage and provide a quote. If the price is still outside of their budget, they have decided they will do it themselves. Further discussion ensued. Member Lomneck, seconded by Member Odom, moved that in Case #18-033, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of March 25, 2018, and be given until May 9, 2018, to come into compliance or be fined$50.00 per day until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. No. 18-035 Arianna Carrington Officer Loeffler 900 Perce Street Violation Cited: 165-3, 168-(a)1 Observation: 4 untagged vehicles and 1-junk & inoperable vehicle parked and stored upon unsurfaced unimproved portion of property. 03/05/18 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 04/05/18 BC 04/11/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 04/11/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/24/18 BC 04/11/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC Wage Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Officer Loeffler further explained that as of April 24, 2018, the property is still in non- compliance. The City is requesting an order of compliance within 7 days or be fined $70.00 per day thereafter that the violation remains in non-compliance. Member Odom, seconded by Member Lomneck, moved that in Case #18-035, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of March 20, 2018, and be given until May 1, 2018, to come into compliance or be fined$70.00 per day per violation until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. No. 18-038 Eleuterio Polanco Officer Siegrist 434 Lake Johio Drive Violation Cited: 165-3(a), 168-4(a) Observation: Mercedes convertible parked upon / blocking pedestrian sidewalk. Black Mustang with expired tag. 03/13/18 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 04/12/18 BC 04/12/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 04/12/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/24/18 BC 04/12/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Officer Siegrist explained that as of April 24, 2018, the property is in compliance. Member Odom, seconded by Member Lewis, moved that in Case #18-038, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 9 2018, and be found in compliance as of April 24, 2018, and that no fines be assessed at this time. Motion carried 4- 1 with Member Lomneck opposing. No. 18-039 David Paul Steinly Officer Rodriguez 504 E Silver Star Rd Violation Cited: 6-4H Observation: Trailer parked on front of property 04/03/18 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 04/10/18 BC 04/12/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 04/12/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 04/24/18 BC 41 Page 04/12/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC Officer Rodriguez presented the case and gave its history. Officer Rodriguez further explained that as of April 24, 2018, the property is in full compliance. She explained she has been following this case since January 2018. Officer Rodriguez clarified that she is bringing it before the Board for future repeat violation. Member Lomneck, seconded by Member Murray, moved that in Case #18-039, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 8, 2018, and be found in compliance as of April 24, 2018, and that no fines be assessed at this time. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 18-018 Christine Harrison Officer Loeffler 330 Little Rock Street Violation Cited: 108-23Q, 165-3A Observation: Dilapidated, falling, damages wood 6' fence. Vehicle with flat tire, expired tag, undercarriage parts touching ground. 12/27/17 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 02/13/18 BC 02/13/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 02/13/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 02/27/18 BC 02/13/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC 02/13/18 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OFFICER LOEFFLER BC 02/27/18 ORDER CONTINUANCE MEETING DATE: 03/27/18 BC 03/27/18 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED ON BC 01/12/18 TO COMPLY BY 04/12/18 OR FINE $50.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. Officer Loeffler reported the property is in non-compliance, and requested an order imposing fine and lien. Member Lomneck, second by Member Lewis, moved that in Case #18-018 to impose fines as of April 13, 2018, as previously set by this board. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 18-028 Ronald Ward Officer Loeffler 910 Ursula Street Mathew Ward Violation Cited: 115-3A, LDC6-4(b), 108-35, 108-24D SIPage Observation: Un-tagged, In-operable large boat trailer with inoperable large boat back yard not screened from view. Cargo trailer prohibited location not screened from view. Misc. junk, debris, tools, rubbish, equipment, rubble littering property. Conditions constituting a nuisance and menace and creating blighted effect upon the neighborhood. 02/07/18 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 02/28/18 BC 03/01/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 03/01/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 03/27/18 BC 03/01/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC 03/15/18 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OFFICER LOEFFLER BC 03/27/18 COMPLAINCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS BC CITED AS OF 02/22/18 TO COMPLY BY 04/11/18 OR FINE OF $50.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION UNTIL IN COMPLIANCE. Officer Loeffler reported the property owner is working hard and is making progress, unfortunately due to one large obstacle they are still not in full compliance. Officer Loeffler recommended extending the compliance date for 30 days. Member Lomneck, seconded by Member Odom, moved that in Case #18-028, the compliance date be extended from April 11, 2018, to May 21, 2018. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 18-032 Duane L Harris Officer Loeffler 1500 Lady Ave Dea M Harris Violation Cited: 115-3B, 115-3A, 165-3 Observation: Misc. junk, parts, debris stacked in-front of house, side yard. Tall weeds and grass. Inoperable untagged expired tag vehicle on side yard raised on jack stands with evidence of in-operation. 2 old car tires on Lady Ave easement. 02/27/18 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 03/12/18 BC 03/15/18 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS BC 03/15/18 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 03/27/18 BC 03/15/18 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG. & CERTIFIED MAIL BC 03/27/18 COMPLAINCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATIONS AS BC CITED ON 03/11/18 Officer Loeffler reported the property is in full compliance. No further action was required by the Board. 61 Page COMMENTS Member Odom requested that for future meetings to have the air conditioning be turned up a little as she was freezing. Asst. Support Services Director- Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement reminded the Board that tomorrow night is the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner located at the Tom Isom Center. He expressed his gratitude to the Board, and noted Western Wear is encouraged. He looks forward to seeing everyone, and suggested all should be ready to do some boot scootin' boogie! Chairman Lowery announced that the Board is looking great, and that he is very pleased with the current members; however, for those watching from home there is room for additional members. Currently the Board is in need of one (1) regular member and two (2) alternates. If interested please contact the City. Meeting adjourned at 7:36 pm ATTEST: APPROVED: Plillt)9). UlfIdAt..k., allOP Amber Landry, CEB RecordirtfiClerk Darrell Lowery, Chairman • Notice: Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's Office 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 7IPage