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2011-09-13659 CITY OF COKEECHOBEE SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: September 13, 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 PAGE I OF 5 September 13, 2011 Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Absent with consent Absent without consent Present Present Absent with consent Absent with consent (Alternate Member Conrad filled the seat for Member Sweda) Present Present Present 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 for July 12, 2011; seconded Summary of Board Action for the July 12, 2011 Regular by Member Douglas. Meeting. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE -ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. 1 SEPTEMBER 13, 2011- CES REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 56O fl - VOTE V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on There were no requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. today's agenda. VI. NEW BUSINESS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling : No.1O-101 Janet Doster. 700 Blk SE 10" Avenue Request for fine reduction No.11- 042 Church of God of Prophecy.102 NW 1O11 Street Ch 90 Sec 90-563 Permit & plan required Code Officer Sterling advised the Board that Ms. Doster had inherited this property and it had taken her some time to get it cleaned but it has been in compliance since June 23, 2011. Ms. Doster addressed the board stating she had some difficulty finding a reputable landscaping company to clear the property for a reasonable rate since she lives in Georgia. She stated in the future her son will be dealing with a landscaping company to be sure the property is maintained. Member Huckabee moved to forgive or release the fine of $1,275.00 on Case 10-101 Janet Doster, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling that it is now in compliance and Ms. Doster has shown good faith in maintaining the property; seconded by Member Douglas, VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. Code Officer Sterling testified certified notice of hearing/notice of violation was received by Mr. Bevis, pastor of the church. Mr. Sterling talked to Mr. Bevis advising him he needed a permit for the church sign because a structural change was made. Mr. Sterling took Mr. Bevis over to the City Building Department to get an application for the permit, however he never brought the application back. City Building Inspector Ray Schaub advised the board anytime a sign was modified a permit was required in order to be sure it meets the required wind loads. Member Douglas moved to find Case 11-042 Church of God of Prophecy in violation of Ch 90 Sec 90-563 Permit & plan required, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and Building Inspector Schaub, imposing a fine of twenty-five dollars per day beginning upon certified mailing and notification of property owner; seconded by Member Conrad. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. 661 SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5 AGENDA BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE No. 11- 043 Code Officer Sterling testified certified notice of violation/notice of hearing was received by property owner. He stated this is Ronnie & Charlene Jacobs. 311 SE 8" Drive rental property and renters are parking in the yard which causes a lack of grass and allows dirt to be washed into the street. Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Member Huckabee moved to find Case 11-043 Ronnie & Charlene Jacobs, 311 SE 8' Drive, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-44 11 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling imposing a fine of twenty-five dollars per day beginning on September 20, 2011; seconded by Member Douglas. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. No.11-044 Code Officer Sterling testified certified notice of violation/notice of hearing was received by Curtis & Angel Hardy. He stated Anita Leverette, 804 NW 121" Street some cleaning had been done but grass is overgrown around boat and old boat motor is lying against the house. After some Ch 30 Sec 30-40 Junk discussion, Member Huckabee moved to postpone Case 11-044 until the next regularly scheduled meeting, requesting staff try to locate property owner and send a letter explaining what needs to be finished to bring the property into full compliance; seconded by Member Douglas. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN -ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. No. 11-051 Code Officer Sterling testified certified notice of violation/notice of hearing was received by property owner. Mr. Sterling stated William Grigsby, Jr.1100 Hwy 70 East property is overgrown and nothing has been done to bring the property into compliance. Member Douglas moved to find Case Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 11-051 William Grigsby, Jr.1100 blk Hwy 70 East, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of twenty-five dollars per day beginning September 20, 2011; seconded by Member Conrad. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. SEPTEMBER 13, 2011- CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5662 No.11-057 Robert & Melody Jennings. 810 SE 81h Street Ch 30 Sec 3043 Public nuisance No.11-074 Matthew Williams.1103 SE a Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance ACTION Code Officer Sterling testified certified notice of violation/notice of hearing was received by property owner. Mr. Sterling stated the property is vacant and he received a complaint that vagrants were using it for a place to sleep. Property owners were notified to secure the building, but nothing has been done. Member Huckabee moved to find Case 11-057 Robert & Melody Jennings, 810 SE 8"' Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, declaring the property to be a public nuisance, recommending the City take action to abate the nuisance and imposing a fine of twenty-five dollars per day beginning September 30, 2011; seconded by Member Douglas. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. Code Officer Sterling testified property is in foreclosure and certified notices were returned, therefore notice of violation/hearing was posted on the property. Mr. Sterling stated property is overgrown and needs to be declared a public nuisance so the City can take action to abate the nuisance. Member Huckabee moved to find Case 11-074 Matthew Williams,1103 SE 8' Avenue in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, based on the testimony of Code Office Sterling, declaring the property to be a public nuisance and imposing a fine of fifty dollars per day beginning on September 21, 2011; seconded by Member Douglas. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES IRBY - ABSENT CLOSE - ABSENT DOUGLAS - YES HUCKABEE - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT CONRAD - YES MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA. �Zie Gamiotea, Chairperson ATTEST: Sue Christopher, 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. SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE THERE BEING NO FURTHER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7.30 P.M. INDEPENDENT _ NEWSPAPERS OKEECHOBEE NEWS 107 S.W. 17th Street, Suite D. 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Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant fur- ther says that she has neither paid nor promised anv person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, com- mission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication i1.i the said newspaper. - Tom Byrd Sworn to and subscribed before me this --Y day of AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large 6 , i r JJ _. 140TAR UC-STATE OF FT.$) Dh Angie Bridges fZ-Commission #DD779718 -,..,.f ExPim6: APii. 20, 2012 30NDFa TRAY AT VMC 30"M C0 4 INS. �Public Notice !Public Notice CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING VnaICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the C of Okeechobee Code Enforce oard will be meeting on Tuesday, � 13, 2011 at 6: as soon thereafter, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee,The public is invited and encouraged to attend. SE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISEED that no stenographic record by court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingtyson who may seek to appeal -any decision involving the matters nren will be responsible forr making a verbatim record of the testinnand evidence at said ontact Sue Christophev er, 863-763--4423orwhich awebstteeal is to be bashobtain a copy of the agenda. cordance wRh the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 per eding spedal accommodation to ppaarticipate in this proceeding shout the Fire Department at 863763-4423for assistance. ie Gamlotea, Code Board Chairperson CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 2 I. CALL TO ORDER- Chairperson: September 13, 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 AICC rise Board Member Melissa Close 6 Board Member Judy Douglas ✓ Board Member Randy Huckabee✓ Board Member Jim Pippin fl wlans2nf Board Member Rennae Sweda 4-W /Cu, ""f Alternate Member Louise Conrad Board Attorney John Cook ✓ 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 Bc Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's PAGE 2 OF 2 VI. NEW BUSINESS. 4� 16, -/o l A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address Violation 10-101 Janet Doster Request for fine reduction 700 Blk SE 101' Avenue 11-042 Church of God of Prophecy 102 NW 10" Street 11-043 Ronnie & Charlene Jacobs 311 SE 8' Drive 11-044 Anita Leverette 804 NW 12'hStreet 11-051 William Grigsby, Jr 1100 Hwy 70 E 11-057 Robert & Melody Jennings 810 SE 8' Street Ch 90 Sec 90-563 Permit & plan required Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 30 Sec 30-40 Junk 4�-I1-0`f� Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 30 Sec 3043 Public nuisance 11-074 Matthew Williams Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 1103 SE 8' Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification VII. ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson. 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. L(,Lcd 411- q q- L V c, r Cu, *J9, , `� �t12 �' �✓�1�� u G L��^u x ��G �L tic r tj SO '54+amber' l3, ;,a-ff City of Okeechobee Code Board Meeting September 13th,, 2011 Case #11-042 Church of God of Prophesy 102 NW 101h Street Ch: 70 Sec: 70-251 Permit Required • 05/05/2011— Sent Courtesy Letter. • 06/01/2011— Mailed Notice of Violation. • 06/02/2011— Notice received, signed for by D. Bevis • 06/03/2011— Mr. Bevis came in and asked why he needed a permit since he was replacing an old sign. Explained that the only time a permit was not required was when it was just a face change. Since he had replaced the structure, he needed to obtain a permit. Took him over to the building department. • 08/09/2011— Mailed a Notice of Hearing. • 08/10/2011— Notice of Hearing received, signed for by D. Bevis. • 09/12/2011— Checked with Building Department — Permit not applied for. ® Photo taken 03/2009 +r 1 Case #11-043 Ronnie & Charlene Jacobs 311 SE 81hDrive Ch 30-Sect 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification Ch 30-Sect 30-44(G) Proper Ground Cover 05/04/2011 Sent Courtesy Letter about Ground Cover. 05/25/2011 Sent Courtesy Letter about General Cleaning & Beautification. 06/02/2011— Mailed Notice of Violation 06/03/2011— Notice received, signed for by Charlene Jacobs. 08/09/2011— Mailed Notice of Hearing. ied for by Charlene Jacobs.