Item #11 Request for Reduction of Fine and Release of Lien - Case No. 05-068
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: March 18, 2008
Item # / /
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Ralph W. Jones III R~
(407) 905-3104
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Subject: Request for Reduction of Fine and Release of Lien
Code Enforcement Board Case No. 05-068, Charles and Patsy Butterfield,
Background Summary: On June 22, 2005, Code Enforcement Officer Robert Siegrist observed
violations of city code on the property located at 716 Crystal Drive, Ocoee, Florida. The violations
observed were dirty swimming pool water and misc. trash/debris. A Notice of Code Violation and a
Notice of Hearing were sent to the property owner, Charles and Patsy Butterfield, on July 19, 2005 to
appear at the Code Enforcement Board on July 26, 2005. A Compliance Order was issued by the Code
Enforcement Board giving the Respondent until August 02, 2005 to comply or pay a fine of $250.00 per
day until the property was brought into compliance. An order Imposing Fine and Lien was ordered at the
Code Enforcement Board Meeting on August 23, 2005. The fine accrued daily until the property was re-
inspected on April 04, 2006 and found in compliance. The total amount of the fine is $61,000.00.
Issue: Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission consider the property owner's request for a
reduction of fines and release of lien on Code Enforcement Board Case No. 05-068 established on June
22, 2005, at 716 Crystal Drive, Ocoee, Florida?
Recommendations: The Code Enforcement Board recommended a reduction of fines to $2,000.00 if
paid within 30 days of the Commission's approval or revert back to the original amount. It is staff's
recommendation to support the decision made by the Code Enforcement Board.
Attachments: 05-068 Docket and Request for Rehearing/ Reduction of fine
Financial Impact: The recommendation of the Code Enforcement Board would compensate the city for
time and processing expenses associated with this case.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x')
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Resolution
X Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
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_ Regular Agenda
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
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CITY OF OCOEE
CASE HISTORY
RESPONDENT: Charles and Patsy Butterfield CASE NUMBER 05-068
Location! address: 716 Crystal Drive. Ocoee
Violation Cited: 115-6; 115-3
Officer: Robert Siegrist
Date Observed: June 22, 2005 ComDUance Date: 07-05-05
Service Type: Mail '7003 2260 0001 92437974) Received on:
Observation: Dirty swimming pool water, and misc. trash and debris.
DOCKET
06-23-05 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 07-08-05 CDR
07-19-05 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS CDR
07-19-05 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE: 07-26-05 CDR
07-1905 PROOF OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL CDR
07-26-05 COMPLIANCE ORDER GIVEN UNTIL 08-02-05 OR PAY CDR
$250,00 PER DAY
08-04-05 AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COMPLIANCE CDR
08-23-05 ORDER IMPOSING FINE CDR
TOTAL DUE $61,000.00
02-26-08 REQUEST FOR REHEARING/ 8-3-05 TO 4-4-06 244 DAYS @
REDUCTION OF FINE $250.00 A DAY BLE
BOARD RECOMMENDS TO REDUCE
FINE TO $2000.00 IF PAID WITHIN 30
DAYS OF COMMISSION'S APPROY AL
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF OCOEE
150 NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE
OcOEE, FLORIDA 34761
CEB Case No, 0 S - obg
REQUEST FOR RE-HEARlNGIREDUCTION OF FINE
INSTRUCTIONS: Please indicate if you are requesting to have your case re-heard or if you are
reque:lting a reduction of fine. Please fill this form out completely. Be specific when writing your
statement. Please return this form to the Code Enforcement Board Clerk within 15 days prior to the next
regularly scheduled Code Enforcement Board Meeting. The request will then be presented to the Board
at the next regularly scheduled meeting for consideration. If you have any questions, please call t!le Code
Enforcement Board Clerk, Brandy Everett at (407) 905-3100 extension 1002.
Check one: [ ] Request for Re-hearing M Request for Reduction of Fine
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while your requestfur a re-hearing or fine reduction is considered.lfyou are present, and the Board
grants a re-hearing, the Board may decide to permit you to present your case that night, or may decide
to re-hear your case on a subsequent date for which you will be provided notice at a later dale. If you
are not present you will be notlfled of the Board's decision on whether or not to grant you are.
hearing, and if a re-hearing is granted, you will be notified for your re-hearing, You are encouraged
to bring any evidence for Board consideration with you.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Godek called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order
at 7:02 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Member Lowery led the Invocation
and Member Ballard led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a
quorum was declared present.
PRESENT: Chairman Godek, Vice Chair Chancey, Members Ballard, Lowery, Sais, and
Alternate Member Alexander, Also present were Code Enforcement
Supervisor Loeffler, Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, Code Enforcement
Officer Rodriguez, Division Chief Stanley, Permitting Clerk Everett, Attorney
Sneed, and Deputy City Clerk Sibbitt.
ABSENT: Members M. Godek, Stanley, and Alternate Member Elliott were absent
excused,
GUESTS: None.
Permitting Clerk Everett administered the oath to Code Enforcement Supervisor Loeffler,
Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, Code Enforcement Officer Rodriguez, Division Chief
Stanley, and anyone intending to speak regarding a case.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND Wll..L 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 Wll..L BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
The Consent Agenda consisted of approval ofItems A, B and C. *Note: Consent Agenda was
amended.
A. Minutes ofthe January 22, 2008, Code Enforcement Board Meeting
B. Dismissal or Compliance. (Case Numbers 08-012F, 08-015F, 08-017F, 08-038,
08-048, 08-049, 08-051, 08-052, and 08-057 were transferred to consent.)
Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
1. 08-012F Fernando and Maria Rodriguez 7 W, Circle Key Drive
2, 08-015F Francisco Laborico 115 Cokles Key Court
3. 08-017F Faye Moody 117 Sandy Key Court
4, 08-022 Uyen Pham, Tod Orazi Heating& 109 W, Oakland Street
5, 08-024 Charbel A. and Norma Saab, Ameri 114 Braelock Drive
6, 08-033 Daniel and Angela Deszell 1409 DarIa Street
Code Enforcement Board Minutes
January 22, 2008
7, 08-038
8, 08-039
9. 08-046
10. 08-048
11. 08-049
12.08-050
13,08-051
14.08-052
15.08-054
16, 08-056
17. 08-057
18.08-058
19,08-059
20. 08-061
Thomas and Kim Monks 1246 Russell Drive
Anthony G, and Tamathy D. Adams 626 Apricot Drive
Carol A. Crowe 703 Ridgefield Avenue
Donald Chambers, Century Air&Heat, Adam 13 61 Olympia Park Circle
Robin Osman and Argentina Palma 1100 Oakwood Lane
Maguire Groves, Art-Kraft Sign Co, 336 Moore Road
Rene Romero 1847 Cassingham Circle
Ida Kay Smith 1203 Oakwood Lane
Maguire Groves, Scherer Const. 300 Moore Road
Lanham Wholesale, First Financial 11953 W. Colonial Drive
Anthony G. and Tamathy D. Adams 626 Apricot drive
W,O, Mall, C & S Signs, Foot Locker9401 W.Colonial Dr,# 208
William Monk, Crums Climate Cont 335 Sterling Lake Circle
West Oaks Mall, Cypress Sign 9401 W.Colonial Dr.# 320
C, Order of Continuance (March 25, 2008, Meeting).
055 were transferred to Consent).
Case Number Respondent
1. 08-053 Richard Kohlmeier
2. 08-055 Jean Luxon Aurelien
(Case Numbers 08-053 and 08-
Location of Violation
465 Meadow Sweet Court
3304 Dozer Court
Vice Chair Chancev. seconded bv Alternate Member Alexander. moved to avvrove the
Consent Agenda with the amendments presented bv staff. Motion carried unanimous/v.
Vice Chair Chancev. seconded bv Member Lowerv, moved to move uv the followinI! cases on
the Consent Agenda. Case Numbers 08-047. 08-060, and 05-068. Motion carried
unanimous/v.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
HEARINGS OF STATEMENTS OF VIOLATIONS
PURSUANT TO TIIE HEARING RULES ADOPTED BY TIllS BOARD ON JUNE 27. 1995, VARIOUS DOCUMENTS ARE USED BY TIIE CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN EACH CASE AND ARE REPORTED IN TIIE CASE TESTIMONY GIVEN BY TIIE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
IN TIIESE MINUTES TIIE TITLES TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ABBREVIATED AS FOLLOWS:
ACFD - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE FOR DEMOLITION, AOC - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE, AONC - AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COMPLIANCE,
ATF-APPLICATION TO FORECLOSE, CO - COMPLIANCE ORDER, CMFD - COMMISSION MEETING FOR DETERMINATION, CS - CONTINUED
STAY, CTR - COPY TO RESPONDENT, ECO - EXTENDED COMPLIANCE ORDER, EX-EXffiBITS, FS- FEES STAYED. LDC - Land Development Code,
NOCV - NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION, NOH - NOTICE OF HEARING, NS-No Service, OAF - ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE, OIF/L-
ORDER IMPOSING FINE/LIEN, ONC - ORDER OF NON-COMPLIANCE, OOC - ORDER OF CONTINUANCE, , ORF - ORDER REDUCING FINE, PDFS
_ PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED, POS - PROOF OF SERVICE, RFR - REQUEST FOR REHEARING, RFRDUC-REQUEST FOR REDUCTION DENIED
UNTIL COMPLIANCE, ROF- REDUCTION OF FINE, SFH - SUBPOENA FOR HEARING, SOY - STATEMENT OF VIOLATION (S) and WD -
WITHDREW.
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Code Enforcement Board Minutes
January 22, 2008
HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF
HEARINGS
Case No. 08-047 - Rex Weeks, John Holloway, and ABC Liquors
10835 W. Colonial Drive Officer Rodriguez
Violation Cited: 105.4
12-11-07 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 01-17-08
02-05-08 SOY
02-05-08 NOH Meeting Date: 02-26-08
02-05-08 POS Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Failure to obtain any required final inspections for a Monument Sign, permit #0700733, issued on
February 20,2007.
Officer Rodriguez gave a detailed history of the case and further stated, as of today, the
property is in non-compliance.
Keith Brown, Permit Coordinator for ABC Liquor, stated that several times when they were
ready to put the sign up and call for an inspection the planner would inform them that the sign
was not put up according to their approved plans. Mr. Brown informed the board that the
ABC Liquor was currently put in a strip center so the monument sign should reflect ABC
Liquor and the other tenants. He further stated Planner Howell said that he needed to meet
with the City Attorney and City Manager to get clarification on the size of the sign that would
be allowed. They revised the permit and today he received the approval from the Planning
Department to go forward with the permit. Mr. Brown stated he thinks it should take about
30 days for the sign to be installed and ready for a final.
Vice Chair Chancey inquired about the violation cited. Officer Rodriguez stated the
violation was for an expired permit and not calling in for a final inspection. Officer Loeffler
stated the City is requesting an extension from the board so the respondent will have time to
comply.
Member Lowery inquired from Mr. Brown as to how long it took the City to get back with
him. Mr. Brown stated Officer Rodriguez was good at getting with him the only problem
was when he was installing the sign the planner kept saying it was not up to code. Alternate
Member Alexander inquired if they had met with the City's Planners before they issued the
permit to go over what would be allowed, Mr. Brown stated he did meet with them but when
they went to install it they were told it was wrong, Vice Chair Chancey inquired how much
time he would need to final out the sign, Mr. Brown again stated 30 days would be good,
Vice Chair Chancev. seconded bv Member Ballard. moved in Case Number 08-047 to find
the resvondents in violation as cited as of Januarv 12. 2008, and be [liven until March 31.
2008, to comvlv or be fined $100/ a dav thereafter. Motion carried unanimouslv.
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Code Enforcement Board Minutes
January 22, 2008
Case No. 08-060 - Eze & Joan Leitch, Artesian Pools, Inc. c/o William Cooper, Alan
Cooper, and Vicky Metts
364 Merlot Drive Officer Rodriguez
Violation Cited: 105.4, 54-128g
01-28-08 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 02-12-08
02-14-08 SOY
02-14-08 NOH Meeting Date: 02-26-08
02-14-08 POS Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Failure to obtain any required fma1 inspections for Pool & Spa, permit #0602784, issued on
December 6,2006, and expired on June 4, 2007, and a $25.00 re-inspection fee is due.
Officer Rodriguez gave a detailed history of the case and further stated as of today the
property is in non-compliance,
Officer Loeffier gave some background on the case stating this was an in-ground swimming
pool where a contractor was hired and pulled a permit; however, the homeowner was out of
state and has failed to pay the contractor. He stated the building official is asking to give an
extension of 6 months and for the board members to please bear in mind that the contractor
would finish the pool if they were being paid. City Attorney Sneed informed the board
members that they have options and can set an extension time as to what they feel is
reasonable.
Eze Leitch, 364 Merlot Drive, stated he does work out of state, and gave a brief history on his
move into Ocoee, He further stated the pool company started construction in January of 2007
and he had the misfortune of not having employment from February of 2007 until August of
2007. Mr. Leitch stated he is currently catching up on a number of bills, especially since his
home was nearly foreclosed on. He further stated the problem with the pool has nothing to do
with the contractor and feels if given more time he can possibly have the pool completed or he
will just have to deal with his losses. Chairman Godek inquired if he could have things
completed in 6 months. Member Ballard stated it was mentioned that it cost him $20,000
just to dig the hole in his yard. Mr. Leitch stated the pool is at the stage where the deck needs
to be put in; everything else is already built into the pool. Mr. Leitch stated if given an
extension he is prepared to put up a 4ft fence until the pool is completed so that there are no
accidents from someone entering into his yard, Chairman Godek inquired if the fence was
an issue and City Attorney Sneed reminded him that was not their issue tonight. Member
Ballard stated that since he lives in an HOA he would need approval from them on the height
and not approval from the Code Board. City Attorney Sneed reminded the board that they
are not concerned with the HOA requirements but should be aware of what the City would
allow. The homeowner would be responsible to check with his HOA.
Alan Cooper, Artesian Pools, stated they have only collected $4000 from the homeowner and
actually have the shell in the ground and plumbing. They have not put the deck because they
were not receiving payments, He further stated they have been in contact with the building
department and have asked for numerous extensions, He stated they are in a catch 22 and do
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Code Enforcement Board Minutes
January 22, 2008
not want the homeowner to foreclose on his home but would like to work with him. Mr.
Cooper stated he can not say whether 6 months is enough since the homeowner has not come
up with the money for them to finish the pool. He stated if the homeowner does pay them it
should take a maximwn of 60 days to final out the pool.
Vice Chair Chancev. seconded by Member Sais. moved in Case Number 08-060 to find the
respondents in violation as cited as ofFebruarv 11.2008. and be given until July 31,2008, to
comvlv or be fined $250/ a dav thereafter.
Alternate Member Alexander inquired as to what happens if the owner decides he does not
want to finish the pool. City Attorney Sneed stated the owner at any point can decide to have
the shell removed and fill in the hole and then become in compliance. She stated they also
have the option of coming before the board again to ask for a continuance of the compliance
date. A brief discussion ensued regarding the condition of the sod in the front and side yard.
After a brief discussion motion carried unanimouslv.
Vice Chair Chancev. seconded by Member Lowerv. moved to re-hear Case Number 05-068
for request for reduction of fine. Motion carried unanimous Iv.
Case No, 05-068 - Charles and Patsy Butterfield
716 Crystal Drive
Violation Cited: 115-6; 115-3
06-23-05 NOCV
07-19-05 SOV
07-19-05 NOH
07-19-05 POS
07-26-05 CO
08-04-05 ANC
08-23-05 OIF 8-3-05 to 04-04-06 (244 days @ $250 a day) Total $61,000
02-26-08 Request for re-hearinglReduction offme
Observation: Dirty swimming pool water, and misc. trash and debris.
Officer Siegrist
Re-Inspection Date: 07-08-05
Meeting Date: 07-26-05
Certified Mail
Given until 08-02-05 or pay $250/per day
Officer Siegrist gave a brief history of the case and stated the respondent came into
compliance 244 days after compliance date, so $61,000 is due,
Charles Butterfield, 716 Crystal Drive, stated his wife was sick and passed away and he did
not know about the fine or lien. He stated he only makes about $1200/month on Social
Security and can not afford to pay the fine, Mr, Butterfield stated he did not recall receiving
any letter about coming into compliance, Chairman Godek inquired as to what prompted
him to come into compliance in April of 2006. Mr. Butterfield explained that in April of
2006 he drained and cleaned the pool and put a fence around it because that is when he was
going to move back into the home. Member Ballard inquired why he is finding out about
this almost 2 years later, Mr. Butterfield stated he was not aware of the fine until he went to
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January 22, 2008
get a loan and he was told he had a lien on his home. City Attorney Sneed stated for the
board's knowledge they did have a green card receipt for certified mail dated July 2, 2005,
signed by Teresa Butterfield. She further stated that the letter received was for the notice of
hearing. Member Ballard asked how is the respondent notified of the fine once it is imposed.
City Attorney Sneed replied by certified or regular mail. She further stated in this case they
were sent regular mail and they were returned. Alternate Member Alexander inquired if
there are other people living in the house. She further inquired if in the past someone else
could have possibly been picking up his mail and not giving it to him. City Attorney Sneed
stated that in looking at the returned letters the post office noted that it was undeliverable as
addressed, Mr. Butterfield explained that his house burnt down in 2003 and he moved back
into the house recently. Vice Chair Chancey stated for clarification when this violation
occurred there was no house, just a pool. Officer Siegrist stated the City has gone out there
numerous times and they are pretty confident that they were aware of it. He stated they had
even blocked the pool up for safety reasons and he has even spoken to his son who lives on
Russell Drive. Chairman Godek stated he feels $61,000 is steep for a dirty pool and they are
only making a recommendation at this point. Officer Loeffler reminded the board that this is
a swimming pool that had open access and was unsanitary in a neighborhood where there was
not even a house. He further stated he accompanied Officer Siegrist several times to meet
with family members to help secure the pool and briefed them on how to come into
compliance.
Vice Chair Chancev. seconded bv Alternate Member Alexander. moved in Case Number 05-
068 to recommend to the City Commission to reduce fine to $2000 if paid within 30 days of
the City Commission's avvroval. Motion carried 4-2 with Members Ballard and Lowerv
ovvosinf!.
Case No. 08-003 - AkIn and Christina M. Hussain, J&J Fence Co. c/o Jorge E Rios
901 Nola Drive Officer Rodriguez
Violation Cited: 105.4
11-19-07 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 12-06-07
12-12-07 SOV
12-12-07 NOH Meeting Date: 01-22-08
12-12-07 POS Regular and Certified Mail
01-22-08 OC Meeting Date: 02-26-08
Observation: Failure to obtain any required inspections for Fence, permit #0601602, issued on June 3, 2006.
City Attorney Sneed stated the City is asking for a continuance on this case.
Vice Chair Chancev. seconded bv Member Ballard. moved in Case Number 08-003 to
continue to the March 25. 2008, Code Enforcement Board Meetinf!. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Code Enforcement Board Minutes
January 22, 2008
Case No, 08-009 - Marlene Gonzalez and Arturo Barzaga
1004 Marlene Drive Officer Rodriguez
Violation Cited: 105.4
11-14-07 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 12-03-07
12-12-07 SOY
12-12-07 NOH Meeting Date: 01-22-08
12-12-07 POS Regular and Certified Mail
01-22-08 OC Meeting Date: 02-26-08
01-24-08 POS Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Failure to obtain any required fmal inspections for a fence, permit #0700394, issued on March 08,
2007, and expired September 09,2007.
City Attorney Sneed stated the City is asking for a continuance on this case.
Member Ballard. seconded bv Member Lowerv. moved in Case Number 08-009 to continue
to the March 25, 2008. Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimous/v.
Case No. 08-014F - Jose M. and Maria C. Valdovinos
107 E. Circle Key Court Division Chief Stanley
Violation cited: NFPA 6.7.3, 6.6.2.1, 6.8.3
11-29-07 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 12-19-07
12-26-07 SOY
12-26-07 NOH Meeting Date: 01-22-08
12-26-07 POS Certified Mail
01-22-08 OC Meeting Date: 02-26-08
02-07-08 POS Certified Mail
Observation: Single stage regulator in use, improper storage of LP yank, improper connection with hose to
regulating system.
Division Chief Stanley stated the City is asking for a continuance on this case.
Member Lowerv. seconded bv Member Ballard. moved in Case Number 08-014F to continue
to the March 25. 2008. Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimous/v.
Case No. 08-042 - Antonio D. Harmon and Kimberly Heard
728 N. Lakewood Avenue Officer Siegrist
Violation cited: 165-3,115-3,6-4
11-12-07 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 11-29-07
12-19-07 SOY
12-19-07 NOH Meeting Date: 01-22-08
12-19-07 POS Regular and Certified Mail
01-22-08 OC Meeting Date: 02-26-08
01-24-08 POS Regular and Certified Mail
01-31-08 POS Hand Delivered
Observation: One (1) Chevy Malibu/white/FL tag #B08-2AL, expo July 2007, on blocks w/flat right rear tire
and one( 1) SaturnJwhite/FL tag #H31-SVM, expo June 2007, both parked in front yard, and six (6) vehicles misc.
in various states of disrepair parked in backyard. Also misc. trash and debris, including car parts and engine in
front and backyard. Also approx. four (4) trailers in backyard. Also weed/grass growth over 10". Fence in
disrepair.
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January 22, 2008
Officer Siegrist gave a brief history of the case and provided exhibits, He further stated as of
today the property is in non-compliance.
Chairman Godek inquired if this was a complaint call or did the officer come across the
property on his own, Officer Siegrist stated he noticed the property on his own. Officer
Loeffler stated he received a phone call from a male tenant after Officer Siegrist hand
delivered a notice of violation and the male respondent was extremely irate. Officer Siegrist
stated when he went by the home in November the female tenant he spoke with, who he can
not identify to be Kimberly Heard, was very cooperative, Alternate Member Alexander
inquired if any efforts were made to clean up the property. Officer Siegrist stated that two
cars have been removed, the grass is mowed, and the fence is fixed.
Member Ballard. seconded bv Vice Chair Chancev, moved in Case Number 08-042 to find
the respondents in violation as cited and to include 6.4H 5B as of November 28. 2007. and be
given until March 12, 2008. to complv or be fined $250/ a dav thereafter. Motion carried
unanimous Iv.
OTHER BUSINESS
Case No. 08-001 - Pamela Monetti, Air Comfort of Florida Inc, c/o David Blumberg and
Linda Smith
6825 Sawmill Blvd.
Violation Cited: 105.4
11-19-07 NOCV
12-12-07 SOY
12-12-07 NOH
12-12-07 POS
01-22-08 CO
02-05-08 AC
Observation: Failure to obtain any required inspections for a Mechanical change out, permit #0602241, issued
on September 12, 2006.
Officer Rodriguez
Re-Inspection Date: 12-06-07
Meeting Date: 01-22-08
Regular and Certified Mail
Given until 02-08-08 to comply or be fmed $1 OO/per day
Chairman Godek stated they have an affidavit of compliance.
Case No. 08-011F - Alfonso and Imelda C. Torres
101 Cockles Key Drive
Violation Cited: NFPA 6.6.2.1
10-09-07 NOCV
12-28-07 SOY
12-28-07 NOH
12-28-07 POS
01-22-08 CO
02-08-08 AC
Observation: Improper storage ofLP tanle
Division Chief Stanley
Re-Inspection Date: 12-19-07
Meeting Date: 01-22-08
Certified Mail
Given until 02-08-08 to comply of be fmed $100/per day
Chairman Godek stated they have an affidavit of compliance.
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January 22, 2008
Case No. 08-013F - Eloy Nieto Gomez
41 Shell Key Court
Violation Cited: NFP A 5.8.4, 6.6.2.1
11-29-07 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 12-19-07
12-26-07 SOV
12-26-07 NOH
12-26-07 POS
01-22-08 CO
01-31-08 AC
Observation: Single stage regulator in use, improper storage ofLP tank, improper hose and connection to tame
Division Chief Stanley
Meeting Date: 01-22-08
Certified Mail
Given until 02-08-08 to comply or be fmed $1 OO/per day
Chairman Godek stated they have an affidavit of compliance.
Case No. 08-025 - Paul Schwartz
5022 Lighterwood Court
Violation Cited: 105.4
11-14-07 NOCV
12-12-07 SOV
12-12-07 NOH
12-12-07 POS
01-22-08 CO
02-11-08 ANC
Observation: Failure to obtain fmal inspection on windows replacement, permit #0700485 issued on March 26,
2007, and expired September 22, 2007.
Officer Rodriguez
Re-Inspection Date: 11-29-07
Meeting Date: 01-22-08
Regular and Certified Mail
Given until 02-08-08 to comply or be fmed $1 OO/per day
Officer Loeffler stated the property is in compliance now and City is requesting no fine be
assessed,
Vice Chair Chancey. seconded bv Member Lowerv. moved in Case Number 08-025 to find
the resvondents in comvliance as of February 21. 2008. and no fine be imposed. Motion
carried unanimous/v.
Case No. 08-036 - Joni C. Arevalo
902 Perce Street
Violation Cited: 105.4
11-20-07 NOCV
12-19-07 SOY
12-19-07 NOH
12-19-07 POS
01-22-08 CO
01-28-08 AC
Observation: Failure to obtain any required fmal inspections for a shed, permit #0502454, issued on August 10,
2005.
Officer Rodriguez
Re-Inspection Date: 12-10-07
Meeting Date: 01-22-08
Regular and Certified Mail
Given until 02-13-08 to comply of be fmed $150/per day
Chairman Godek stated they have an affidavit of compliance.
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January 22, 2008
COMMENTS
Officer Loeffler presented the activity synopsis for January 2008:
JANUARY 2008
Minimum Housing Standard Inspections Pre -existing Housing Stock = 74
E-Better Place Complaint Investigations = 7
Complaint & Nuisance Investigations = 76
Occupational License Inspections = 11
Nuisance Signs/Street-Spam Removed = 210
City Attorney Sneed announced she would not be present for next month's meeting.
Member Lowery stated he lost a good friend of his recently and his heart goes out to the
family,
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p,m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
Melanie Sib bitt, Deputy City Clerk
Robert Godek, Chairman
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