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07-24-1990 Minutes kilmw MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING HELD JULY 24, 1990 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman John Linebarier, Vice Chairman Robert Imes, Members Gary Carroll , Pitt Varnes , Frank Carlsson, Phillip Rowe, Attorney Ike Cool , Code Enforcement Officers Steve Ross and Rod McDougal , Police Sergeant Chuck Seaver, and Deputy Clerk Sherry Seaver. ABSENT: Member Ray Wood (excused) Chairman Linebarier called the meeting to order at 7 : 31 p.m. in the Ocoee Womens Club. Mr. Varnes led in prayer and Chairman Linebarier led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Linebarier stated for the record that there was a quorum present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Carroll moved to approve the minutes of the May 22 , 1990 meeting as printed. Motion seconded by Mr. Carlsson and approved unanimously. HEARINGS ON STATEMENTS OF VIOLATION PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS Case 90-18 , Jim Mitchell , Engaging in business without a City Occupational License. This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. Case 90-21 , Domino ' s Pizza, Engaging in business without a City Occupational License. This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. Case 90-32 , Metmor Financial , Nuisance and Menace to Public Health. Excessive growth of weeds and grass . This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. Case 90-34 , Edward H. &/or Glenda Thomas , Nuisance and Menace to Public Health. Excessive growth of weeds and grass . Code Enforcement Officer Ross was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Chairman Linebarier stated for the record that there was no one present at the hearing to represent this case. Code Enforcement Low Officer Ross asked the Board for an order of continuance due to the fact that there was no contact with the homeowners . Mr. Carlsson moved to continue the case until the next scheduled meeting set for August 28 , 1990 . Motion seconded by Vice Chairman Imes and approved unanimously. Crow Page 2 Code Enforcement Board Meeting July 24 , 1990 90-36 , Geraldine L. &/or Lois Hennessey Lovett, Junk Vehicle and Nuisance and Menace to Public Health This case complied before the hearing and the case was dismissed. 90-41 , Charles &/or Maryann Davis , Excessive growth of weeds and grass . This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. 90-42, Carol Seagraves C/O Raymond Taylor, Junk Vehicles and excessive growth of weeds and grass . Chairman Linebarier stated for the record that there was no one present to represent this case. Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated the facts in this case. He also stated that Mr. Taylor had agreed to remove the junk vehicles . Upon inspection that was completed. However, upon inspection on July 24 , 1990 , the violation of excessive growth of weeds and grass still remained. Mr. Carlsson asked Code Enforcement Officer Ross about the construction that had taken place at this address . Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated that the construction was used as a reason for the grass and weeds not being cleaned up but he could not accept that for a feasible excuse. Code Enforcement Officer Ross presented pictures to the Board. He stated that the property still looks the same as in the pictures . Mr. Carroll made a motion to find Carol Seagraves in non-compliance and to give her until July 30 , 1990 to comply or to be fined $50 . 00 per day thereafter. Motion seconded by Mr. Carlsson and approved unanimously. 90-43 , Paul B . &/or Lucy Lowery, Nuisance and Menace to Public Health, Junk Vehicle and Excessive growth of weeds and grass . Mrs . Lowery was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated that he spoke with Mrs . Lowery on June 5, 1990 at City Hall regarding this case. Reinspection on June 25, 1990 , found only the Nuisance and Menace to Public Health violation still in non-compliance . Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated that there was an effort being made to clean it up but he wanted to bring it before the Board. Code Enforcement Officer Ross presented pictures to the Board. Mrs . Lowery presented a letter from a doctor stating that Mr. Lowery could not do strenuous work. Mrs . Lowery stated that they moved and did not have any place to put the stuff and she was not going to throw it away. Chairman Linebarier asked Mrs . Lowery for a specific date as to when she could have the property cleaned up. She stated that she could have it cleaned up by August 1 , 1990. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to find Paul B. &/or Lucy Lowery in non-compliance and to give them until August 1 , 1990 to comply or to be fined $50 . 00 per day thereafter. Motion seconded by Mr. Rowe and approved unanimously. Calw Page 3 Code Enforcement Board Meeting July 24 , 1990 90-45, W.E. &/or Gara Lowery, Nuisance and Menace to Public Health This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. 90-52 , Christopher A. &/or Stephanie M. Wagner, Nuisance and Menace to Public Health and excessive growth of weeds and grass Chairman Linebarier stated for the record that no one was present to represent this case. Code Enforcement Officer Rod McDougal was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal presented the facts and inspections in this case. He stated he had made no contact with the property owner. The excessive growth of weeds and grass violation had been taken care of except near the site of the debris . Mr. Carlsson made a motion to find the Respondent in non-compliance and to give them until July 30 , 1990 to comply or be fined $50 . 00 per day thereafter. Motion was seconded by Mr. Varnes and approved unanimously. 90-53 , Robert G. Lyle, Junk Vehicle and Excessive growth of weeds and grass Mr . Robert G. Lyle was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Code Enforcement officer McDougal presented the facts in this case. On June 29, 1990 , the violation pertaining to excessive growth of weeds and grass was complied with but left the junk vehicle still in violation. He stated he made many attempts to contact the property owner. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that on July 24 , 1990 , he made contact with the Respondent' s wife. Mr. Lyle stated that he has been trying to sell this car. He asked the Board to give him until September 1 , 1990 to sell the car . Mr. Carlsson stated that this period of time he was asking for was too long. Chairman Linebarier asked Mr. Lyle if he could put the vehicle under a carport. Mr. Lyle stated he would take care of that this weekend. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to find the Respondent in non-compliance and to give him until July 27 , 1990 to comply or to be fined $50 .00 per day thereafter. Motion seconded by Mr. Rowe and approved unanimously. 90-54 , Mathew P . &/or Elizabeth M. McConnaughy, Excessive growth of weeds and grass Chairman Linebarier stated that Mr. McConnaughy was in jail for Elizabeth' s murder. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal asked to continue this case until the next meeting. Sergeant Seaver was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. He stated that Mr. McConnaughy was in prison but she was at the residence. He stated that she was not the victim. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal stated the facts of the case . He stated that as of the July 24 , 1990 inspection, the violation was still in non-compliance. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to find the Respondent in non-compliance and to give them Page 4 (111110, Code Enforcement Board Meeting July 24 , 1990 until July 30 , 1990 to comply or to be fined $50 . 00 per day thereafter. Motion seconded by Vice Chairman Imes and approved unanimously. 90-56 , Denver Harper, Junk Vehicle and excessive growth of weeds and grass This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. 90-58 , Nancy Wiggins , Nuisance and Menace to Public Health and Junk Vehicle. This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. 90-61 , Virginia Cartegena, Junk Vehicle. This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. 90-63 , Scott C. Anderson, Excessive growth of weeds and grass . Chairman Linebarier stated for the record that no one was present to represent this case. Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated the facts in this case. He stated that he made many attempts to contact someonein reference to this case . On July 23 , 1990 , Code Enforcement Officer Ross received a phone call from Mr. Anderson. Mr. Anderson stated to Code Enforcement Officer Ross that he had not received anything in the mail in reference to this case. Upon reinspection on July 24 , 1990 , nothing had been done to the property. Mr. Carroll made a motion to continue this case until the next meeting set for August 28 , 1990 . Motion was seconded by Mr. Carlsson and approved unanimously. 90-64 , Ruby Reeves , Junk Vehicle, Nuisance and Menace to Public Health. Chairman Linebarier stated for the record that no one was present to represent this case. Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated the facts in this case . Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated that the renter contacted him and stated that he was working on the problems . Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated that the process had been going on for thirty days and that nothing had changed. Chairman Linebarier stated that Ruby Reeves was well aware of the Code. Code Enforcement Officer Ross presented pictures. Vice Chairman Imes made a motion to find the Respondent in non- compliance and to give her until August 1 , 1990 to comply or to be fined $50.00 per day thereafter. Motion seconded by Mr. Rowe and approved unanimously. 90-65, H.P. Patten C/O Joseph Y. Sanale , Excessive growth of Lir weeds and grass . This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed. Page 5 Code Enforcement Board Meeting July 24, 1990 90-66 , Mathew &/or Gladys Bowling, Storage & Parking of Recreational Vehicles . Charles Bowling was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal stated the facts in this case. Mrs. Bowling stated to Code Enforcement Officer McDougal that the motor home was her only means of transportation and that she wanted to bring her case before the Board. Upon reinspection of the property on July 24, 1990 , the violation was still in non-compliance. Chairman Linebarier asked Mr. Bowling his relationship to the Respondent. He stated that he was her son and that Mathew Bowling was deceased. Mr. Bowling stated that the vehicle is being used and is properly tagged. He stated that he doesn' t understand why he can not keep the motor home on his property because it was being taken care of and is in good condition. Chairman Linebarier stated that if the motor home was in excess of twenty-four (24) feet, it could not be kept at the residence. He stated that the only way they would be able to keep the vehicle at the residence would be to get a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Carol Messina was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Ms . Messina stated that she was with her neighbor when she went to the City Manager in reference to this subject. She stated that they were told to Low come to this meeting and they would be given a waiver. Chairman Linebarier stated that the Code Enforcement Board is in no position to give waivers. He stated the Board can only makes judgements on cases that are presented to them. Mr. Carlsson asked Ms. Bowling if she planned on going before the Board of Adjustment. She stated that she was not because she could not afford it. Mr. Carroll made a motion to find the Respondent in non-compliance and to give them until August 28 , 1990 before a penalty is made. Motion was seconded by Mr. Varnes and approved unanimously. 90-71 , Johnny P. Lott, Excessive growth of weeds and grass Chairman Linebarier stated for the record that there was no one present to represent this case. Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated the facts in this case. He stated that he drove to Lott ' s Concrete and spoke with Mr. Lott. He advised him that this case was going to the Code Enforcement Board Meeting. On July 24 , 1990 , there was some work being done; however, grass still remained on the west portion of the property. Code Enforcement Officer Ross presented pictures to the Board. Mr. Varnes made a motion to find the Respondent in non-compliance and to give them until August 1 , 1990 to comply or to be fined $100 . 00 per day thereafter. Motion seconded by Vice Chairman Imes and approved unanimously. At this time , the Board discussed the accumulation of outstanding cases that were not being paid. Page 6 Code Enforcement Board Meeting July 24, 1990 ELECTIONS Chairman Linebarier asked for nominations for the position of Chairman for the next term. Vice Chairman Imes nominated Chairman Linebarier for the next term. Mr. Rowe seconded the nomination. Mr. Carroll nominated Mr. Varnes for Chairman. Mr. Varnes politely declined the nomination. Mr. Carlsson moved to close the nominations. Motion seconded by Vice Chairman Imes and approved by the Board unanimously. Chairman Linebarier asked for nominations for Vice Chairman for the next term. Vice Chairman Imes moved to nominate Mr. Varnes for Vice Chairman. Motion seconded by Mr. Carroll . Mr. Carlsson made a motion to close the nominations for Vice Chairman. Motion seconded by Mr. Rowe and approved by the Board unanimously. COMMENTS A. City Manager - No Comments B. Code Enforcement Officer Ross - He stated that only a small percentage of the Code Violations were brought to the Board and he praised Code Enforcement Officer McDougal and Deputy Clerk Seaver for their hard work. C. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal - He stated that he was impressed with the professionalism of the meeting and is proud to be aboard. D. Police Department - No Comments E. Board Members - Vice Chairman Imes stated he was glad to be back. Mr. Rowe stated that this was his first meeting and he was proud to be apart of the Board. F. Citizens - Mr. & Mrs . Johnson stated they wanted to see how the meeting went. They were dealing with the Planning & Zoning Department reference to their car dealership. Mr. Cippollone wanted to ask for an extension on his Code Violation. Chairman Linebarier stated he would have to see one of the Code Enforcement Officers since it had not come before the Board. ADJOURNMENT Lir Mr . Carroll moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Carlsson and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9: 30 P.M. Page 7 Code Enforcement Board Meeting July 24 , 1990 Attest: ,S IIPL4 --eiaate/t'4" She ry Seaver, Deputy Clerk John Linebarier, Chairman