09-25-1990 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING HELD
SEPTEMBER 25, 1990
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chairman John Linebarier, Members Gary Carroll , Frank
Carlsson, Phillip Rowe , Attorney Ike Cool , Code Enforcement Officers
Steve Ross and Rod McDougal , Police Lieutenant Gailit, and Deputy Clerk
Sherry Seaver.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Varnes , Members Robert Imes and Ray Wood.
Chairman Linebarier called the meeting to order at 7 : 55 p.m. in the
Ocoee Community Center . Chairman Linebarier led in prayer and in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. He also stated for the record that
there was a quorum present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Rowe moved to approve the minutes of the August 28 , 1990 meeting as
printed and distributed. Motion seconded by Mr. Carroll and approved
unanimously.
HEARINGS ON STATEMENTS OF VIOLATION PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS
Case 90-94 , Richard T. &/or Betty A. Wimer
This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed by the City.
Case 90-102 , Deannie Nelson
At this time, Code Enforcement Officers Ross and McDougal were sworn in
by Deputy Clerk Seaver. Also sworn in were Bob and Deannie Nelson. Code
Enforcement Officer McDougal stated the facts and inspections in this
case. He stated that Deannie Nelson came into City Hall and questioned
the violation because she had obtained a County license. He stated
that he asked Ms . Nelson to bring her paperwork into City Hall and they
would review it. He stated Ms . Nelson never came back. Code Enforcement
Officer McDougal stated that Ms . Nelson brought in a paper that stated
she was in compliance. He stated that she was not . He made many
attempts to contact her by phone and by beeper. He only made contact
with her daughter . Deannie Nelson began to speak on her behalf . She
stated that she was unaware of how many companies were working in Ocoee
but none of them were at the meeting. She stated that she went to
Orange County and asked them where she is supposed to get a license.
She stated that they told her Orange County first and then what City
you are working in. Ms . Nelson stated that they are in the process of
selling their trucks . She stated that they are only operating one or
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two of their trucks . She stated that they are in the process of leasing
their trucks . Ms . Nelson wants to see all of the other buinesses
brought to the Board. She stated that she gets her trucks repaired in
Ocoee and therefor stores them in Ocoee. She stated that she doesn ' t
feel that she is being treated fairly. Chairman Linebarier stated that
the Board was not going to discuss any other business except Deannie ' s
Catering. Chairman Linebarier asked Ms . Nelson if the trucks were in
the City of Ocoee. She stated yes . Mr. Carlsson asked Ms . Nelson if she
used her home address as her business address on her taxes . She stated
yes . Mr. Carlsson asked her if she was selling or leasing her business.
She stated that she was going to lease. Mr. Carlsson stated that she
would still be the owner. Mr. Carlsson asked Code Enforcement Officer
McDougal if she was under the occupational license for the City. Code
Enforcement Officer McDougal stated she needed a license for each
truck. Mr. Rowe asked to confirm that she is using an illegal address
for the business. Chairman Linebarier stated that she was storing the
trucks in the City of Ocoee and was using her home address for her
business address . Ms. Nelson stated she had a Post Office in Gotha and
that is where her mail used to go. Chairman Linebarier asked Ms . Nelson
if she uses her home phone as part of her business advertising. She
stated no. Code Enforcement Officer Ross asked Ms . Nelson if her
license for the beauty shop was still current. She stated yes . Chairman
Linebarier stated that it had no bearing on this case. Mr. Carlsson
stated that the Board tried to be fair but to wait until November 3 ,
1990 was too long. Mr. Carlsson made a motion to find the Respondent in
non-compliance and to give her until October 9 , 1990 or to be fined
$50 . 00 a day thereafter for two trucks; a total of $100 . 00 a day
thereafter. Mr. Carlsson amended his motion to state to find the
Respondent in non-compliance and to give her until October 9 , 1990 to
comply or to be fined $50 .00 a day thereafter per operating vehicle.
Motion seconded by Mr . Carroll . Ms . Nelson asked if she stored her
trucks outside the City would she have to get a license. Code
Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that she would have to register her
vehicles at $5. 00 per truck operating in the City Limits . Code
Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that the fire department had
refused to do any inspection of her home property until she had an
occupational license. Chairman Linebarier asked what was at 326 Maguire
Road. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that it was a storage
area for her trucks . He stated that the storage area has an office.
Chairman Linebarier asked Ms . Nelson where she was storing her trucks .
She stated at 326 Maguire Road. Ms . Nelson stated she was going to
change her business address from her home to her accountant ' s address .
The Board voted on the motion and was approved unanimously.
90-105, General Repair Service
Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated that he was asking for a
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continuance for this case. Chairman Linebarier asked Code Enforcement
Officer Ross to explain why he was asking for a continuance . Code
Enforcement Officer Ross stated there was a zoning question on this
case because of the screening of the storage of the goods being stored
outside of the business . Mr. Carroll stated that the code was not hard
to interpret to him. Chairman Linebarier asked Code Enforcement Officer
Ross what type of fence the business had. Code Enforcement Officer Ross
stated chain link. He also stated that when the Respondent came in they
asked for a continuance. Mr. Carlsson asked if the Respondent was told
he would get a continuance and Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated
yes . Chairman Linebarier asked Code Enforcement Officer Ross to bring
the case before the Board and let them decide about a continuance. Mr.
Carlsson made a motion for a continuance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Rowe and approved unanimously.
90-106 , Carol Seagraves C/O Raymond Taylor
This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed by the City.
90-108 , Albert E. Dexter
This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed by the City.
90-111 , United Motor Company
This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed by the City.
90-112, Kevin C. Gilliam Tr.
This case complied before the hearing and was dismissed by the City.
90-114 , Willie H. &/or Paulette G. Sloane
Code Enforcement Officer Ross stated the inspections in this case. He
stated that all violations on this case complied except the Plymouth
Valiant. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that he delivered the
Statement of Violation to Mr. Sloane and discussed the violation with
him. He also stated that Mr. Sloane had a problem with moving the
vehicle. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that he told Mr.
Sloane if he wanted to appear before the Board and ask for an extension
for his case he could; Mr. Sloane was not present. Chairman Linebarier
asked if the vehicle was still there on todays date . Code Enforcement
Officer McDougal stated as of 4 : 30 p.m. the vehicle was still in non-
compliance . Mr. Carroll asked Code Enforcement Officer McDougal if he
did not have means to move the car or just did not want to. Code
Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that Mr. Sloane did not want to
move the vehicle. He stated that Mr. Sloane said he was going to put up
a fence to hide the car. Code Enforcement Officer McDougal stated that