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2014-04-08CITY OF OKEECHOBEE APRIL 8, 2014 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson; April 8, 2014 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3'd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin Board Member Rennae Sweda Alternate Lynn Boak Board Attorney John Cook Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Board Secretary Sue Christopher PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD AGTION - DISCUSSION. VOTE Chairperson Gamiotea called the April 8, 2014, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Present Present Present Absent with consent ( Lynn Boak filled the seat for Member Pippin) Present Present Absent Present Present Present IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Member Close moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for March 11, 2014; seconded Summary of Board Action for the March 11, 2014 Regular by Member Sweda. There was no discussion on this item. Meeting. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE -YES CONRAD - YES DENISLIK - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES SOAK - YES MOTION CARRIED. 730 APRIL 8, 2014 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 3 V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on �I There were no requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. II today's agenda. VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS, A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling : This being a quasi-judicial proceeding, an oath was administered to those offering testimony, all responded affirmatively. Officer Sterling advised all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs, and supporting documents were all entered as part of the official record. Case No.14-009 Officer Sterling testified service was via Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing posted on property. He stated the property at 905 Catherine Brooks. 905 SE 8" Drive SE 81' Drive had disabled vehicles and overgrown grass but is now in compliance as of April 7, 2014. Ch 30 Sec 3041 Disabled vehicles Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisances Member Sweda moved to find Case No.14.009 Catherine Brooks, 905 SE 81 Drive, In violation of Ch 30 Sec 30.41 Disabled vehicles and Sec 30.43 Public nuisances from January 29, 2014 until April 7, 2014, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling property was found to be in compliance as of April 7, 2014; seconded by Member Close. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES SOAK - YES MOTION CARRIED. Case No.14-013 Code Officer Sterling testified service was via Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing posted on property. He stated property South Florida Barbeque of Okeechobee.102 SW 14th Street was overgrown and needed to be cleaned. Mr. Coyne, property owner, contacted him by e-mail on April 4, 2014, stating Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance property would be mowed. However, as of today nothing has been done to bring property into compliance. Ch e0 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Member Close moved to find Case No.14.013 South Florida Barbeque of Okeechobee,102 SW 10 Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, Imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning fourteen days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Denisuk. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES SOAK - YES MOTION CARRIED. 731 APRIL 8, 2014 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 3 AGENDA BOARD ACTION DISCUSSiBN - VOTE VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS CONTINUED. A. Disposition of Cases continued: 1,F Case No.14-017 Bank of America NA. 513 NW 15`h Street Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisances Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification ADJOURNMENT, Jamie Gamiotea, Chairperson ATT ST: 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. Please be advised that if you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Board in support or opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video or item must be provided to the Board Secretary for the City's record. Code Officer Sterling testified service was via Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent by certified mail and received by property owner. Bank of America contacted Officer Sterling stating an error had been made and the property maintenance company thought the property was sold. The error has been corrected and the property is scheduled to be mowed. Member Conrad moved to find Case No.14-017 Bank of America NA, 513 NW Ir Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning fourteen days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Denisuk . VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES BOAK - YES MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:50 P.M. NDEPENDENT NEWr.SPAPERS OKEECHOBEE NEWS J STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE 107 S.W. 17th Street, Suite D, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Tom Byrd, who on oath says he is Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a '� F• in the matter of _ in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said 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 any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, com- mission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement-for-.pjiblication in the said newspaper. Tom Byrd Sworn to and subscribed before me this -ir -'- - -day of -�- _ ,.'_ C' ' 't AD -t— Notary Public, State of Florida at Large t -44 (863) 763-3134 CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Code Enforce- ment Board will be meeting on Tuesday, April 8 2014 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Please contact Sue Christopher, 863-763-4423, or website •-•• citvofokeechobee coin to obtain a copy of the agenda. The public is ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Code En- forcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate In this proceeding, contact the Fire Department no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-4423. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Board in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Board Sevetary for the City's records. by: Jamie Gamiotea, Code Board Chairperson 464771 ON 4/4/2014 ti�;Y ANGIE BRIDGES = MY COMMISSION M EE 177653 = EXPIRES: April 20, 2016 ' '..10 Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APRIL 8, 2014 OFFICIAL AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER- Chairperson: April B, 2014 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE 3nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea ✓ Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin P Board Member Rennae Sweda,/ Alternate Member Lynn Boak/ 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 reading and approve Summary of Board Action for March 11, 2014 Regular Meeting V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. PAGE 1 OF 2 0- , * � C'7' �'� PAGE 2 OF 2 VI. Vil. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address Violation 14-009 Catherine Brooks Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles 905 SE 81 Drive Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisances 14-013 South Florida Barbeque of Okeechobee Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 102 SW 141h Street Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 14-017 Bank of America Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 513 NW 15th Street Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 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. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the Fire Department no later than two business days prior to the proceeding. (863)357-1971. Please be advised if you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Board in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video or item must be provided to the Board Secretary for the City's record. �n �c Gtu ie- -KeT /4� eX v^V u, , aA U E-xhi b 4 0-!t Apr.,i gf,aotq Case No. 12-128 13-016 13-085 13-098 13-118 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD April 8, 2014 Name Fine Started Filed 90 Days Marguerite D'onofrio $25/day 7/16/13 8/27/13 l 1/25/13 400 SE 10`h Avenue Holy Ghost Church $25/day 5/31/13 7/05/13 10/03/13 1018 NW 5`h Avenue Ben Smith $25/day 11/20/13 12/9/13 3/09/14 c/o Lula Worthen 920 NW 12`h Street & 900 Blk 131h Street Janet Estrella $50/day 2/26/14 3/06/14 6/03/14 919 NW 10`h Street Wells Fargo Bank NA $15/day 2/07/14 3/06/14 6,103/14 908 NE 5'h Street * Distributed at meeting for informational purposes only. Code Board Action 6/11/13 - Imposed fine on 7/16/13 for public nuisance (house) 5/14/13 - Imposed fine on 5/31/13 for general cleaning/public nuisance 10/8/13 - Imposed fine on 11/20/13 for general cleaning/public nuisance 1/14/14 - Imposed fine on 2/26/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 1/14/14 - Imposed fine on 2/7/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 5X666,16+ *2. Apr► t 8, u ILt City of Okeechobee Code Board Meeting April 8th, 2014 Case #14-009 Catherine Brooks 905 SE 8t" Drive CH 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled Vehicle CH 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance 12/09/2013 — Sent Courtesy Letter. 01/27/2014 — Mailed Notice of Violation to property owner & Bk of America c/o Heller & Zion LLP. 01/29/2014 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by O. Ortega. 03/20/2014 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 03/20/20014 —Notice to Appear returned, Not Able to Deliver. 03/27/2014 — Posted property. Case # 14-013 South Florida Barbeque of Okeechobee 102 SW 14t" Street CH 30 Sec.30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec.30-44 General Cleaning &Beautification 01/02/2014 — Sent Courtesy Card. 02/05/2014 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 02/28/2014 — Notice of Violation returned, unclaimed. 03/20/2014 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 03/27/2014 — Posted property. 03/28/2014 — Spoke to the tenants, she stated that she had left numerous voice mails with no response. 04/04/2014 — e mailed Mr. Coyne, he responded that he would get tenants to get it mowed. Case #14-017 Bank of America 513 NW 15thStreet CH 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification 12/18/2014 — Sent Courtesy Card. 02/21/2014 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 02/24/2014 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by Mat Kirkman. 03/20/2014 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 03/25/2014 — Notice to Appear received, signed for by Mat Kirkman. 03/27/2014 — Posted property. 04/03/2014 — Annette Glenn from Bank of Americacalled, will get it scheduled. 04/04/2014 — Spoke to Ms. Glenn, She stated that Bank of America had made a mistake and listed the property as sold. She is getting it scheduled for inspection and servicing. 04/05/2014 — Safeguard Properties called, will have property inspected and brought into compliance by 04/14/14.