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2015-02-10CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FEBRUARY 10, 2015 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: February 10, 2015 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3' Avenue, Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea Board Member Lynn Boak Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin Board Member Rennae Sweda Alternate Member John Abney Board Attorney John Cook Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith CodeEnforcement Officer Fred Sterling Board Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the December 9, 2014 Regular Meeting. PAGE 1 OF 4 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Chairperson Gamiotea called the February 10, 2015, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3`d Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Absent with consent Present Present Absent with consent Absent with consent (John Abney filled the seat for Member Pippin) Present Present Absent Absent Present Present Member Close moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for December 9, 2014; seconded by Member Abney. There was no discussion on this item. GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. L� 1 FEBRUARY 10, 2015. CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 752 1 r� AGENDA V. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE A. Nominations and Motion to elect Chairperson to serve a two year The floor was opened to receive nominations for Chairperson. Member Close nominated Jamie Gamiotea to serve as term, Chairperson. Member Abney moved to close nominations; seconded by Member Close. GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. Member Abney moved to appoint nominee Jamie Gamiotea to serve as Chairperson for a two year term, seconded by Member Close. GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY-YES MOTION CARRIED. B. Nominations and Motion to elect Vice Chairperson to serve a two The floor was opened to receive nominations for Vice Chairperson. Member Conrad nominated Rennae Sweda to serve as Vice year term Chairperson. Member Abney moved to close nominations; seconded by Member Conrad. Member Abney moved to appoint nominee Rennae Sweda to serve as Vice Chairperson for a two year term; seconded by Member Close. GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. VI. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. today's agenda. 753 FEBRUARY 10, 2015 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 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. 14-069 Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent by certified mail was returned. Therefore, service was via Leonard Summa. 301 SE 8`h Drive. posting Notice of ViolationlNotice of Hearing on the property. He stated the property owner, Leonard Summa, is incarcerated Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and the property which is vacant has a no trespassing sign posted. Code Officer Sterling stated he had contacted the bank Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification but at this time nothing has been done to clean the property. Member Close moved to find Case No.14-069, Leonard Summa, 301 SE 8 h Drive, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30.44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning seven days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Abney. GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. Case No. 14-072 Code Officer Sterling testified service was via Notice of Viol ationlNotice of Hearing sent by certified mail and received by Charles Kapteina. 303 SW 10" Avenue property owner. The code officer stated the property owner, Charles Kapteina, is in a nursing home in Ft. Myers and family Ch. 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance members told Mr. Sterling there is a reverse mortgage on the property. Code Officer Sterling notified Wells Fargo by phone Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification to advise them the property needed to be mowed. However, at this time the bank has not taken any action to clean the property. Member Close moved to find Case No.14.072, Charles Kapteina, 303 SW 101h Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30.43 Public nuisance and Sec 30.44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning seven days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Abney. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. 1 FEBRUARY 10, 2015 - CES REGULAR MEETING; PAGE 4 of 4 754 AGENDA BOARD ,;ACTION UISCUSSIQN;- VOTE. ADJOURNMENT • CHAIRPERSON GAM Jamie 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, 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. THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNEQ THE MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. Okeechobee News 107 SW 17th Street, Suite D ANDEPENDENT Okeechobee, Florida 34974 NEWSMEDIA INC. USA 863-763-3134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the 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 t.&-'r. &S (JCL 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 ai(6Ir9 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 further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Katrina Elsken Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of �3e`l,E..tA6 c�-Q / ,�;r AD Notary Public, Stage of Florida at Liarge ANGIE BRIDGES MY COMMISSION # EE 177653 Bonded Thru Notary ub#c Underwriters CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FEBRUARY 10, 2015 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING o SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION PAGE I OF 4 AGENDA BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: Chairperson Gamiotea called the February 10, 2015, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm, in the City Council Chambers, February 10, 2015 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3'ti Avenue, located at 55 Southeast 31 Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. 111. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea BoardMember Lynn Boak Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin Board Member Rennae Sweda Alternate Member John Abney Board Attorney John Cook Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Board Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES -Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the December 9, 2014 Regular Meeting. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Absent with consent Present Present Absent with consent Absent with consent (John Abney filled the seat for Member Pippin) Present Present Absent Absent Present Present Member Close moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for December 9, 2014; seconded by Member Abney. There was no discussion on this item, VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE -YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. FEBRUARY 10, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 AGENDA 11- BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE V. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON A. Nominations and Motion to elect Chairperson to serve a two year III The floor was opened to receive nominations for Chairperson. Member Close nominated Jamie Gamiotea to serve as term. Chairperson. Member Abney moved to close nominations; seconded by Member Close. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. Member Abney moved to appoint nominee Jamie Gamiotea to serve as Chairperson for a two year term, seconded by Member Close. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. B. Nominations and Motion to elect Vice Chairperson to serve a two III The floor was opened to receive nominations for Vice Chairperson. Member Conrad nominated Rennae Sweda to serve as Vice year term Chairperson. Member Abney moved to close nominations; seconded by Member Conrad. Member Abney moved to appoint nominee Rennae Sweda to serve as Vice Chairperson for a two year term; seconded by Member Close. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. VI. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on !II There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. today's agenda. FEBRUARY 10, 2015 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 W f,1 AGENDA _ III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. 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. 14-069 Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent by certified mail was returned. Therefore, service was via Leonard Summa. 301 SE 81h Drive. posting Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on the property. He stated the property owner, Leonard Summa, is incarcerated Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and the property which is vacant has a no trespassing sign posted. Code Officer Sterling stated he had contacted the bank Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification but at this time nothing has been done to clean the property. Member Close moved to find Case No.14.069, Leonard Summa, 301 SE r Drive, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30.43 Public nuisance and Sec 30.44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning seven days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Abney. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. Case No. 14-072 Code Officer Sterling testified service was via Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent by certified mail and received by Charles Kapteina. 303 SW 10" Avenue property owner. The code officer stated the property owner, Charles Kapteina, is in a nursing home in Ft. Myers and family Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance members told Mr. Sterling there is a reverse mortgage on the property. Code Officer Sterling notified Wells Fargo by phone Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification to advise them the property needed to be mowed. However, at this time the bank has not taken any action to clean the property. Member Close moved to find Case No.14.072, Charles Kapteina, 303 SW 10" Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30.43 Public nuisance and Sec 30.44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning seven days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Abney. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - ABSENT PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - YES ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. FEBRUARY 10, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4 AGENDA At — BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA. I') THERE BEING THE MEETING AO FU0R�THPE�R DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED Jamie Gamiotea, Chairperson ATTEST: Sae Christopher, Secretary PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when a person decides to ahpeai 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. Piease 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 &1cretag1 for the City's record. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FEBRUARY 10, 2015 OFFICIAL AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: February 10, 2015 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE 311 Avenue, Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea ✓ Board Member Lynn Boak (,4 Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin A Board Member Rennae Sweda ✓ Alternate Member John Abney Board Attorney John Cook A Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith A Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Secretary Sue Christopher IV. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON A. Election of a Regular Board Member to serve as Board Chairperson for a two-year term. 1.Open the floor for nominations 2. Close the floor for nominations 3. Motion for one nominee to serve as Chairperson and vote on motion. B. Election of a Regular Board Member to serve as Board Vice Chairperson for a two-year term. 1. Open the floor for nominations 2. Close the floor for nominations 3. Motion for one nominee to serve as Vice Chairperson and vote on motion. PAGE 1 OF 2 CYI i CL� ( /v Q. �� Cc') �' (/ L I 0 EG Y� / �1 ' � N � l � y;�i,��-Eve �./�,✓ . I/' Ctx,L d ti�d vy y C y�ia PAGE 2OF2 V. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with reading and approve Summary of Board Action for December 9, 2014 Regular Meeting. VI. AGENDA - Chairperson. VII. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. ICI — C` (eq A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address Violation 14-069 Leonard Summa Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance �� "n� ''"�13 �) 301 SE 8U' Drive Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification �' �� an��t 14-072 Charles Kapteina Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 303 SW 10" Avenue - e ue 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. u C� -U-W'ik 6-x)� CJt �ti ��((e2 .0 t Lt C� 2Z2 ✓ _ 9 .—tk_./»tom ,J W 4101l17� /7) Case # 14-069 Leonard Summa 301 SE 8t" Drive 30-43 —Public Nuisance 30-44 —General Cleaning &Beautification • 06/24/2014 — Sent Courtesy Card. • 08/20/2014 — Mailed Notice of Violation. • 08/26/2014 - Notice of Violation returned, vacant unable to forward. • 11/14/2014 — Mailed Notice to Appear. • 11/17/2014 — Notice to Appear returned, moved left no address unable to forward. • 11/18/2014 — Mailed Notice to Appear to US Bank % Albertelli Law Group. • 11/20/2014 — Notice to Appear received by US Bank signature not legible. • 01/27/2015 — Posted property. Case # 14-072 Charles J. Kapteina 303 SW 10t" Avenue 30-43 —Public Nuisance 30-44 —General Cleaning &Beautification • 07/15/2014- Sent Courtesy Card. • 09/10/2014-Mailed Notice of Violation. • 09/17/2014- Notice of Violation received, signature not legible. • 11/14/2014-Mailed Notice to Appear. • 11/19/2014-Notice to Appear received, signature not legible. • 12/08/2014 — Spoke to Mr. Kapteina doughter in law. She stated that they had turned the property over to the bank • 01/14/2015-Mailed second Notice of Violation, Notice to Appear. • 01/16/2015 — Spoke to Sam Perryman@ Wells Fargo. He stated that the Wells Fargo had not started foreclosure proceedings yet but he would contact the property preservation company. • 01/16/2015-Notice of Violation, Notice to Appear received, signature not legible. • 02/03/2015 — Spoke to Andy Garcia, will relay to department head that property had to be in compliance by 02/10/2015. • * We have had contact with Mr. Kapteina's family on numerous occasions. Ex K; b;+ #� f�p bru,o ry log ao 15' CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD February 10, 2015 Case No. Name Fine Started Filed 90 Days Code Board Action 14-042 Mark Moore $10/day 10/6/14 12/17/14 3/16/15 9/09/14 - Imposed fine on 10/6/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 1005 SW 3`d Street 14-060 Tax Ease Florida Reo $25/day 1/04/15 1/08/15 4/07/15 12/9/14 - Imposed fine on 1/04/15 general cleaning/public nuisance 407 NE 9`h Avenue 14-061 Trey & Loralie Bennett $10/day 11/14/14 1/08/15 4/07/15 10/14/14 - Imposed fine on 11/14/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 704 SW 61h Street 14-071 Alumni Partners 11 $60/day 12/26/14 2/04/15 5104115 12/9/14 - Imposed fine on 12/26/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 206 SW 9' Avenue 14-073 Nationstar Mortgage $25/day 1/04/15 2/04/15 5104115 12/9/14 - Imposed fine on 1/04/15 for general cleaning/public nuisance 1002 NW 2"d Street * Distributed at meeting for informational purposes only.