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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 26,2002
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Linebarier called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to
order at 7:32 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Chairman Linebarier led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Invocation. The roll was called and a quorum
declared present.
PRESENT: Chairman Linebarier, Members Chancey, Donenfeld, Godek, Henderson,
Konicek, and Stanley (arrived at 7:37). Also present were Community
Development Director Wagner, Code Enforcement Officers Loeffler, Siegrist,
and Simon, Permitting Clerk Ramos, Attorney Sneed, and Deputy City Clerk
Whitford.
ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Lenko, Member Skiles who were excused.
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.
The Consent Agenda consisted of approval of Items A and B
A. Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting held on Tuesday,October
22,2002.
B. Order of Continuance—(Meeting: January 28,2003)
Member Henderson, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
HEARINGS OF STATEMENTS OF VIOLATIONS
PURSUANT TO THE HEARING RULES ADOPTED BY THIS BOARD ON JUNE 27, 1995,VARIOUS DOCUMENTS ARE
USED BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN EACH CASE AND ARE REPORTED IN THE CASE TESTIMONY
GIVEN BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. IN THESE MINUTES THE 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
CS-CONTINUED STAY
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CTR-COPY TO RESPONDENT
EX-EXHIBITS
FS-FEES STAYED
NOCV-NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
NOH-NOTICE OF HEARING
OAF-ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE
OIF/L-ORDER IMPOSING FINE/LIEN
ONC-ORDER OF NON-COMPLIANCE
OOC-ORDER OF CONTINUANCE
PDFS-PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED
POS-PROOF OF SERVICE
RFR-REQUEST FOR REHEARING;
RFRDUC-REQUEST FOR REDUCTION DENIED UNTIL COMPLIANCE
ROF-REDUCTION OF FINE
SOV-STATEMENT OF VIOLATION(S)
Permitting Clerk Ramos administered the oath to Code Enforcement Officers Loeffler,
Siegrist, and Simon.
HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF
HEARINGS
Member Konicek, seconded by Member Henderson, moved to hear Case No. 02-067 first.
Case No. 02-067—Edward Jason Rawa
418 Tranquille Oaks Drive Officer Simon
Violation Cited: 115-3;165-3
11-01-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 10-04-02
11-01-02 SOV
11-01-02- NOH Meeting Date: 10-22-02
11-04-02 POS Certified Mail
Two junk inoperable and/or untagged vehicles Chevrolet Camaro and blue 2-door. Miscellaneous junk,debris including automotive related
parts and equipment.
Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, presented exhibits, gave a detailed
history of the case, and stated the property is in non-compliance.
Respondent, Mr. Rawa, having been sworn, stated while the autos were untagged they were
not junk vehicles. He said restoring cars was his hobby and he would be doing that for the
next 25 years. He stated he was not going to get rid of the vehicles and could not at this time
afford to register them so the board should do what they need to do.
Marla Meese, having been sworn, stated she also resides at the Tranquille Oaks address. She
said the debris in front of the garage shown in the exhibit has been removed and is no longer
there.
Mr. Rawa and Ms. Meese left the meeting prior to any decision by the board.
Member Henderson, seconded by Member Konicek, moved in Case No. 02-067 to find the
Respondent as a repeat violator in violation of Section 115-3; 165-3 as of October 30, 2002,
but to give until December 3, 2002, to comply or impose fine of$100.00 per day. Motion
carried 7-0.
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Member Henderson, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to impose fine and lien in Case
No. 02-067 to be effective December 4, 2002, if compliance has not been met. Motion carried
7-0.
Member Henderson, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to hear Cases 02-064, 02-069,
and 02-054 to be next under item IV. Motion carried 6-0.
Case No. 02-064-Dykgraff Inc.
1575 Maguire Road
Violation Cited: LDR(6-14)5(a)(1);LDR(8-3)(b)&(d);LDR(8-6)A(1) Officer Loeffler
10-07-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 10-25-02
10-31-02 SOV
10-31-02 NOH
10-31-02 POS
Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, presented exhibits, gave a detailed
history of the case, and stated the property was almost in compliance.
Respondent, Nathan Dykgraff, having been sworn, presented testimony that all the banner
signs had been removed, and all the face panels were in place as of this date.
Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler stated if the panels were all in place as stated by Mr.
Dykgraff that would put the property in compliance.
Member Konicek made a motion to which Attorney Sneed stated LDR (6-14 and 5(a)(1)
should not have been on the docket as they were in compliance within the allotted time.
Member Konicek, seconded by Member Donefeld, moved to amend his previous motion by
removing all reference of LDR (6-14) and 5(a)(1). Motion carried 7-0.
Member Konicek, seconded by Member Donefeld, moved in Case No. 02-064 to find the
respondent in violation of LDR (8-3)(b)&(d); LDR (8-6)A(1) as of 10-22-02 and give them
until 12-11-02 to comply or forfeit$50.00 per day. Motion carried 7-0.
Case No. 02-069—Jason D. Gage
561 Palm Drive Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 165-3
10-16-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 11-01-02
11-11-02 SOV
11-11-02 NOH Meeting Date: 11-26-02
11-12-02 POS Certified Mail
11-12-02 POS Posting
Observation: Did not schedule a minimum standards re-inspection to verify compliance,(one Camaro Burgundy&Gray,with no tag,on
jacks,make car operable or remove or garage,and current license tag.)
Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist,having been sworn,presented exhibits, and stated the
property is in compliance.
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Peggy Leonard, who is the resident of 561 Palm Drive, explained that the car had been
properly licensed, but the tags were not on the vehicle as the car was scheduled to be towed.
She explained the delay in removing the vehicle was caused when the towing company was
unable to remove the vehicle at the original scheduled time because there were no tires on the
subject vehicle and tow truck was not a flat bed, the type necessary to remove vehicle with no
tires. Ms. Leonard said with her work schedule it was difficult for the towing company to
catch up with her and reschedule,but the vehicle has been removed.
Member Konicek, seconded by Member Henderson, moved in Case No. 02-069 to find the
Respondent in violation of 165-3 as of 10-27-02, but in compliance as of 11-13-02, and that
no penalty be assessed. Motion carried 7-0.
Case No.02-054 -Silver Crossing Center
1746 Silver Star Road Officer Simon
Violation Cited: 51-13 Permit Required
06-26-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 10-04-02
10-11-02 SOV
10-11-02 NOH Meeting Date: 10-22-02
10-11-02 POS Certified Mail
10-22-02 OOC
10-22-02 NOH Meeting Date: 11-26-02
10-22-02 POS Certified Mail
11-20-02 POS Certified Mail
Observation: Erected advertising sign for Pak Mail w/o city permit.
Code Enforcement Officer Simon, having been sworn, stated the City of Ocoee is asking for
a continuance in Case No. 02-054 until the January 28, 2003, Code Enforcement Board
Meeting.
Member Chancey, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to continue Case No. 02-054 until
January 28, 2003, as requested by the City. Motion carried 7-0.
Member Konicek, seconded by Member Chancey, moved to move the hearing on Case No.
02-059 listed under Other Business to Hearing on Statements of Violations. Motion carried
7-0.
Case No. 02-059—Pak Mail and Pat Mann
1746 Silver Star Rd. Officer Simon
Violation Cited: 51-13 permit required
06-26-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 10-04-02
10-11-02 SOV
10-11-02 NOH Meeting Date: 10-22-02
10-11-02 POS Certified Mail
10-22-02 OOC Given until 11-12-02 or$50.00 per day.
11-13-02 AONC
Observation: Erected advertising sign for Pak Mail w/o City permit.
ihrie Code Enforcement Officer Simon, having been sworn, stated the property is still in non-
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Respondent, Pat Mann, having been sworn, explained to the board the expense involved in
removing the sign. She stated she had been in touch with her District Commissioner who had
given her some possible options. Ms. Mann stated she had received an application for a
variance that she would be requesting from the Board of Adjustment.
Member Donefeld, seconded by Member Godek, moved to continue Case No. 02-059 until
January 28, 2003, to allow for a decision on a variance from the Board of Adjustment.
Motion carried 7-0.
Case No. 02-053—Jorge and Martha Torres
1007 Jamela Avenue Officer Simon
Violation Cited: 51-90;105.1. Inspections
07-11-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 10-04-02
10-11-02 SOV
10-11-02 NOH Meeting Date: 10-22-02
10-11-02 POS Certified Mail
10-20-02 OOC
10-23-02 NOH Meeting Date: 11-26-02
10-25-02 POS Certified Mail
Observation:Outstanding final inspection on laundry/heater room.
Code Enforcement Officer Simon, having been sworn, presented exhibits and gave a
detailed history of the case.
Member Chancey, seconded by Member Konicek, moved in Case No. 02-053 to find the
Respondent in violation of 51-90; 105.1 as of 07-21-02 and give them until 12-23-02 to
comply or forfeit$50.00 per day. Motion carried 7-0.
Recess 8:30 p.m. —8:40 p.m.
Case No.02-057-David Deshaw
140 Sage Crest Drive Officer Simon
Violation Cited: 51-13 Permit Required
08-01-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 10-04-02
10-11-02 SOV
10-11-02 NOH Meeting Date: 01922-02
10-11-02 POS Certified Mail
Observation: Built screen enclosure without a city permit.
Code Enforcement Officer Simon stated the City was dismissing the case.
Member Konicek, seconded by Member Donefeld, moved Case No. 02-057 be dismissed at
the request of the City. Motion carried 7-0.
Case No. 02-063—Gilbert R. McCoy
375 Enterprise Street Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 108-35;115-03;115-5
08-27-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 09-27-02
10-10-02 SOV
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10-10-02 NOH Meeting Date: 10-22-02
10-10-02 POS Certified Mail
10-22-02 OOC
10-22-02 NOH Meeting Date: 11-26-02
10-22-02 POS Certified Mail
Observation: Stacks of old tires,miscellaneous junk,and debris. Overgrown/tall Old tires,complainants advising health safety concerns
with unattended tires at location.
Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler, having been sworn, stated the City was asking for a
continuance due to lack of proof of service.
Member Henderson, seconded by Member Donefeld, moved to continue Case No. 02-063 to
January 28, 2003 meeting as requested by the City. Motion carried 7-0.
Case No. 02-065—Leader Mortgage Co. LLC
905 Doreen Avenue Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115-3
09-25-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date10-14-02
10-31-02 SOV
10-31-02 NOH Meeting Date: 11-26-02
10-31-02 POS Certified Mail
Observation: Trash and debris front and side yards
Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, having been sworn,presented exhibits and gave a brief
history of the case.
Attorney Sneed advised the Board of possible options regarding the implementation of fines
or liens.
Member Henderson, seconded by Member Donefeld, moved in Case No. 02-065 to find
Leader Mortgage Co. LLC in violation of 115-3 as of 10-10-02 and give them until 12-04-02
to comply. If no compliance the City will make the necessary clean up and the respondent will
be fined whatever amount the City incurs. Motion carried 7-0.
Case No. 02-066—William E. Rochell
1005 Ursula Avenue Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115-3
10-07-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date10-24-02
11-01-02 SOV
11-01-02 NOH Meeting Date: 11-26-02
11-01-02 POS Certified Mail
Observation: Frames,wood,metal,glass,windows,trash,and debris.
Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, having been sworn,presented exhibits and gave a brief
history of the case.
Member Chancey, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to find William E. Rochell in Case
No. 02-066 in violation of 115-3 as of 10-17-02, but in compliance as of 11-18-02 and that no
penalty be assessed. Motion carried 7-0.
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Case No. 02-068—Ramon Galvan & Silvia Barajas
61 Periwinkle Key Drive Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 108-12D;108-19 F(lb);&I;108-22;108-23 M(2);108-23 0; 108-23 R(2); 108-23 T
10-16-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date10-28-02
11-01-02 SOV
11-01-02 NOH Meeting Date: 11-26-02
11-04-02 POS Certified Mail
Observation: Did not schedule a minimum standards re-inspection to verify compliance.
Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist,having been sworn, gave a brief history of the case.
Member Konicek, seconded by Member Donefeld, moved to find the respondent in Case No.
02-068 in violation of all codes sited as of 10-27-02, but in compliance as of 11-22-02 and
that no penalty be assessed. Motion carried 7-0.
Case No.02-052—Denise A. Carr
826 Satin Leaf Circle Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 165-3
10-09-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date10-07-02
10-09-02 SOV
10-09-02 NOH Meeting Date: 10-22-02
10-10-02 POS Certified Mail
10-10-02 POS Posting
10-22-02 OOC $150.00 per day as of 10-07-02
10-22-02 OIF/L Repeat Violator
10-25-02 AOC Total due$2700.00 10-07-02 thru 10-25-02
Observation: One Internatioal truck,white,FL tag#GL172D expired December 2000,parked in front driveway.
Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist, having been sworn,gave a brief history of the case.
Chairman Linebarier stated the fine and lien had already been entered on Case No. 02-
052.
Case No. 02-062 -Doroteo & Victoria Hernandez
213 S. Kissimmee Avenue Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 108-22
09-05-02 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 10-09-02
10-15-02 SOV
10-15-02 NOH Meeting Date: 10-22-02
10-15-02 POS Certified Mail
10-15-02 POS Hand Delivery
Observation: Wood patio deck porch was rebuilt/repaired and placed over portions of main electric service. Electric service to house is
lying on roof,routed along wall and blocked covered by porch/patio.
Chairman Linebarier stated that Case No. 02-062 is in compliance, no action required.
Case No. 99-142—Robert T. &Virginia Caldwell
5148 Wood Ridge Court Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 108-23 I;54-3 A(1)&D;NEC 440-11;108-12 D
09-10-99 NOCV Re-Inspection Date: 09-23-99
09-24-99 SOV
09-24-99 NOH Meeting Date: 10-26-99
09-24-99 POS Certified Mail
10-15-99 POS Posting
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11-10-99 AONC Total due$28700.00
11-20-02 RFR/ROF
Observation: Did not schedule a re-inspection to verify correction for Minimum Housing Standards compliance.
Chairman Linebarier stated the requestor had canceled the request for a rehearing.
Chairman Linebarier inquired about several previous cases. Permitting Clerk Ramos
stated the City was waiting for the Release of Liens to come back from Orange County
Recording.
COMMENTS
Community Development Director Wagner-None.
Attorney Sneed—Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.
Code Enforcement Officer Siegrist—None.
Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler—None.
Code Enforcement Officer Simon—Happy Holidays.
Permitting Clerk Ramos—Wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy Thanksgiving.
Chairman Linebarier - Said to let Administrative Assistant III Maxwell know everyone
missed her and hopes she'll be back soon.
Member Chancey—None .
Member Donenfeld—Happy Thanksgiving to everybody.
Member Godek—Happy Holidays to all.
Member Konicek—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Member Stanley-None. •
Member Henderson—Happy Holidays
Deputy City Clerk Whitford-None
Member Chancey, seconded by Member Konicek, moved to cancel the December meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Attest: APPROVED:
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Sally Watford,Depu , ity Clerk John Linebarier, Chairman
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