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2011-07-12CITY OF OKEECHOBEE DULY 12, 2011 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION PAGE 1 OF 4 II AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: July 12, 2011 Regular Meeting II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea Vice Chairperson Frank Irby Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Judy Douglas Board Member Randy Huckabee Board Member Jim Pippin Board Member Rennae Sweda Alternate Member Louise Conrad Board Attorney John Cook Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Board Secretary Sue Christopher July 12, 2011 Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Present Absent without consent Present Present Absent with consent Present Present (Alternate Member Conrad filled the seat for Member Pippin) Absent Absent Present Present IV. MINUTES -Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Member Huckabee moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action forJune 14, 2011; seconded Summary of Board Action for the June 14, 2011 Regular by Member Sweda. Meeting. GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - YES CLOSE -ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. DULY 12, 2011- CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4V J V II AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on Code Officer Sterling requested the withdrawal of Case 11-020 Robert & Beverly Rowney, from today's agenda. today's agenda. VI. NEW BUSINESS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling : No.11-028 George Morris,111. 202 NE 8" Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification No.11-037 Zaben Omar Alzaben.1002 NW Park Street Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs Code Officer Sterling testified certified notices were received by the attorney for the mortgage company and notice of hearing was posted on the property. Mr. Sterling stated this is an overgrown vacant lot which is in foreclosure and nothing has been done to maintain the property. Member Sweda moved to find Case 11-028, George Morris, III at 202 NE 81 Avenue in violation of Ch 30 Sec 3044 General cleaning, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of twenty five dollars per day beginning fourteen days from July 12, 2011; seconded by Member Huckabee. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - YES CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. Code Officer Sterling testified certified notices were received at the mailing address of the property owner which is a grocery store. Mr. Sterling stated he also posted notice to appear on the property and spoke with Mr. Naser who is leasing the building. However, the business still has an excessive amount of signs and debris behind the building and in the city right of way. Mr. Sterling explained the business is allowed one square foot of sign face area for each linear foot of the building width that faces the front of the lot. Member Douglas moved to find Case 11-037 Zaben Omar Alzaben at 1002 NW Park Street in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning and Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of twenty five dollars per day beginning fourteen days from July 12, 2011; seconded by Member Irby. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - YES CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. :91977 JULY 12, 2011 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE B. Case No. 11-055 Code Officer Sterling testified certified notice of violation and notice of hearing were received by the property owner. He said Randal & Cynthia Weigum.1306 SE 12th Drive this case was referred by the building department for a pool which failed the final inspection. Although the building department Ch 70 Sec 70-251 Permit required has been in contact with the property owners and the company which installed the pool, nothing has been done to resolve the matter. There was some discussion among the board members as to whether a fine should be placed on the property owners since the pool company is actually at fault. Chairperson Gamiotea reminded the board the only action they have authority to take is against the property owners. He added, if a fine was imposed on the property owners it could give them more leverage to force the pool company to have the proper permits and inspections completed. Member Huckabee moved to find Case 11 055 Randal & Cynthia Weigum at 1306 SE 121h Drive in violation of Ch 70 Sec 70-251 Permit required, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of twenty five dollars per day beginning August 25, 2011 if not in compliance by that date; seconded by Member Irby. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - YES CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - NO CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. Code Board Discussion: III After some discussion among the board regarding cases with fines which have accrued for over ninety days, Member Irby requested Case 10-124 Robert & Melody Jennings be placed on the agenda of the next scheduled code board meeting. JULY 12, 2011- CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4 11 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA. ie Gamiotea, Chairperson ATTEST: Sue Ch ristopher, Secretary PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Code Enforcement Board media is for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the fire department. THERE BEING NO FURTHER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. 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AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large k j ii0TARY hBLIC-STATE 0r k-L016 ii . Angie Bridges Commissio, #DD779718 Expires: A%Jlt. 20, 2012 30NDED THRU n110TIC 130"INU CQ, IN(' (863) 763-3134 CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Code Enforc mt Board will be meetinon Tuesday Juh 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. soon thereafter, City Ha I, 55 SE 3rd Ave, m 200, Okeechobee, Florid e public is invited and encouraged to attend. PLEASE TAKE NOTiCE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record by rtified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. According y person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters n eci herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testim and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based. 'lease contact Sue Christopher, 863-763-4423. or website vw.cityofokeechobeii.com,to obtain a copy of the agenda. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 pe ns needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shou ntact the Fire Department at 863-763-4423 for assistance. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD JURY 12, 2011 OFFICIAL AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: July 12, 2011 Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea� Vice Chairperson Frank Irby Board Member Melissa Close 1q- WIG Board Member Judy Douglas ✓ Board Member Randy Huckabee Board Member Jim Pippin h uO/� 0�✓1 Board Member Rennae Sweda Alternate Member Louise Conrad✓ Board Attorney John Cook A - Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling✓ Secretary Sue Christopher ✓ IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the June 14, 2011 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. of-k '' (� ,130E � PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGE 2 OF 2 VI. VII. NEW BUSINESS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address Violation 11-020 Robert & Beverly Rowney 211 NE 8' Avenue 11028 George Morris, III 202 NE 8" Avenue 11-037 Zaben Omar Alzaben 1002 NW Park Street 11-055 Randal & Cynthia Weigum 1306 SE 12' Drive ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson. Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 30 Sec 3044 General cleaning & beautification Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs Ch 70 Sec 70-251 Permit required PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based Code Enforcement Board media is for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Fire Department. �Qd,tw 0, t-jqa-1tw-e� 0-- - T CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD ::J wy IQ, a-o i l July 12, 2011 Case No. Name Fine Started Filed 90 Days Code Board Action 10-092 James George $25/day 12/06/10 12/15/10 3/15/11 11/09/10 - Imposed fine on 12/6/10 for general cleaning 900 Blk NW 10`h Street 10-097 Kurt & Jacqueline Keplinger $25/day 11/24/10 12/15/10 3/15/11 11/09/10 - Imposed fine on 11/24/10 for general cleaning/disabled vehicl 405 NE 9" Avenue 7/11/11 - In compliance as of 7/11/11 10-124 Robert & Melody Jennings $25/day 3/01/11 4/8/11 7/07/11 2/08/11 - Imposed fine on 3/1/11 for windows replaced without permit 506 SE 11 eh Avenue 11-004 James & Pamela Davis $25/day 4/27/11 6/14/11 9/12/11 4/12/11 - Imposed fine on 4/27/11 for general cleaning 300 Blk NW 71h Avenue 11-024 Timothy & Kimberly Casanova $25/day 6/15/11 7/12/11 10/10/11 6/14/11 - Imposed fine on 6/15/11 for general cleaning 804 SE 131h Street 7/11/11 - In compliance as of 7/11/11 July 12th 2011 base #11-028 George Morris III 202 NE WhAvenue Ch 30-44 —General Cleaning & Beautification • 02/11/2011- Mailed Courtesy Letter to George Morris. • 03/24/2011- Mailed Courtesy Letter to BAC Home Loans Servicing attorney. • 04/26/2011- Mailed Notice of Violation to attorney. • 04/29/2011- Notice of Violation received by attorney, signature illegible. • 06/20/2011- Posted property with Notice to Appear. • 06/22/2011- Mailed Notice of Hearing to attorney. • 06/27/2011- Notice of Hearing received by attorney, signature illegible. -Ilk A �� Case #11-037 Zaben Omar Ala�-Cy y, �2 NW Park Street , Ch 30- 4General Cleaning & Beautification Ch 90-572 -- Building Signs ( Excessive Signage) ® 05/13/2011— Mailed Notice of Violation. 6 05/14/2011— Notice of Violation received, signed for by Maitha Berumen. d Y c r.. sii • 06/22/2011— Mailed Notice of Hearing. • 06/23/2011— Notice of Hearing received, signature illegible. Case #11-037 It am 07 r, IT, 072 in M-00 � m _; keechobee County Property Appraiser - 5keich Printed on 7/12/2011 8:57:00 AM Page 1 of 1 k0ko`ech o4r 'e CountY t`roper v App aa!ser :IARCEL: 3-16-37-35-0160-00280-0190 - CONV STORE (001126) 'Jame ALZABEN ZABEN OMAR i;ite Addr 1002 - NW PARK ST , OKEECHOBEE ,4ailin 1002-1006 NW PARK STREET 9 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 :)escription NORTHWEST ADDITION LOTS 19 & 20 BLOCK 28 Bldg Item Bldg Desc Year Bit Heated S.F. Actual S.F. Bldg Value 1 CONVE STOR (004300) 1968 4215 5250 $126,406.00 i i 24.0' 27.0' 26.0' - o v 28.0' I � a COD2006 6'0 0 VTA2006 at 348.0 0 300.0 32.0' v 22.0' KTA2006 v a 576.0 a S4.0' o BAS2006 2991.0 24.0' FST200£ 90.0 o 99.01 105.0' 6 o, CAN1993 a 945.0 tos.0• i'70 sct R,,r- f �L—"c �i'- ivs !ScAF" Sketch 6y Apex Urm , Show All Buildings Case #11-05S �°�5 -t+ Randal & Cynthia Weigurn 1306 SE 12thDrive _ Ch: 70, Sec:70-251 — Permit Required • 04/01/2011 -- Building Department requested help in getting permit for pool. • 04/04/2011 Posted NU-41ice of Visit on front door. • 04/11/2011— Called Nation Wide Pools, left message to call Building Department. • 06/17/2011— Mailed Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing. Need NOC and Final Inspection. • 06/22/2011 NOV/NOH received, signed for by, Cynthia Weigum. r • 06/27/2011— Building Department spoke to Nation Wide Pools, they will get NOC & new permit. • 07/12/2011— As of this date, NOC & permit not applied for.