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2015-03-10CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MARCH 10, 2015 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: March 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 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 February 10, 2015 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. PAGE 1 OF 4 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Chairperson Gamiotea called the March 10, 2015, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3" Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Absent with consent (John Abney filled the seat for Member Boak) Present Present Present Present Absent with consent Present Absent Absent Present Present Member Close moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for February 10, 2015; seconded by Member Denisuk, There was no discussion on this item. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE -YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. 1 L_ MARCH 10, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 756 1 II AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. 14-099 Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill. 1005 NW 8" Avenue, Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Case No. 15-001 Be A Man Buy Land LLC. 803 NW 11`h Street. Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-43 General cleaning & beautification 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. Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent by certified mail was returned. Therefore, service was via hand delivery of Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing. He stated since Billy & Jerri Hill bought this property it has been continually overgrown. He said he spoke to the owners and they are supposed to get it mowed in a few days. The Code Officer suggested the Board find them in violation and allow a few days to mow before imposing a fine. Member Close moved to find Case No.14.099, Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill,10O5 NW 8`h 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 SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. Code Officer Sterling testified property owner received Notice of Hearing/Notice of Violation by certified mail. He stated he spoke with the office assistant who said they had a contract with Jason Summerford to clean the property in the next few days. Member Conrad moved to find Case No.15.001, Be A Man Buy Land LLC, 803 NW 11`h Street, 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 Denisuk. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. 757 MARCH 10, 2015 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Case No. 15-002 Code Officer Sterling testified property owner received Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing by certified mail, He stated he Be A Man Buy Land LLC. 304 SE 2nd Street. spoke with the office assistant who said they had a contract with Jason Summerford to clean property and secure the structure Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance in the next few days. Member Close moved to find Case No.15-002 Be A Man Buy Land LLC , 304 SE 2nd Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning fifteen days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Conrad. GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. 1 MARCH 10, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4 • AGENDA ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON G IOTEA. 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. BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:55 P.M. a Okeechobee News 107 SW 17th Street, Suite D INDEPENDENT Okeechobee, Florida 34974 863-763-3134 NEWSMEDIA INC. USA 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 1�� Ec'� in the matter of in the 1.9th 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 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 (or publication in the said newspaper. Katrina Elsken Sworn to and bscribed bef me this 6 day of M&ACk 0/,'AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large AW31E FIRIOGES *. +: MY COMMISSIOU 4 PE 17653 EXPIRES: April 20.: 0+6 Bonded Thru Notary Public 11 erwrder5- `3 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Code Enforce- meht Board (CEB) w", conduct a regular meeting on Tu. ss, Mare 2015 6:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at Ctty Hall, It 113rd dve, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Fl. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda may be obtained from cityofokeechobee.com or by calling the Code Enforcement Office, 863-357-1971.. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the CEB with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record induces the testi- mony and evidence. upon which the ap eat will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act tADA), any person with -a dlsabllity as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to partidpate in this proceeding, contact the Fire Department no later than two business 'days prior to proceeding, 863-357-1971. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the CEB in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the. d ocument, picture, video, or item MUST be provided to the Board Secretary for the City's records. by: Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea 470084 OK 3/6/2015 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MARCH 10, 2015 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION PAGE 1 OF 4 11 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: March 10, 2015 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 31 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 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 February 10, 2015 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Chairperson Gamiotea called the March 10, 2015, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast V Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Absent with consent (John Abney filled the seat for Member Boak) Present Present Present Present Absent with consent Present Absent Absent Present Present Member Close moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for February 10, 2015; seconded by Member Denisuk. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE -YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. MARCH 10, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 11 AGENDA 111 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. 14-099 Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill. 1005 NW 8th Avenue. Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 3044 General cleaning & beautification Case No.15-001 Be A Man Buy Land LLC. 803 NW 11th Street, Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-43 General cleaning & beautification 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. Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent by certified mail was returned. Therefore, service was via hand delivery of Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing. He stated since Billy & Jerri Hill bought this property it has been continually overgrown. He said he spoke to the owners and they are supposed to get it mowed in a few days. The Code Officer suggested the Board find them in violation and allow a few days to mow before imposing a fine. Member Close moved to find Case No.14.099, Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill,1005 NW 8' 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 SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. Code Officer Sterling testified property owner received Notice of Hearing/Notice of Violation by certified mail. He stated he spoke with the office assistant who said they had a contract with Jason Summerford to clean the property in the next few days. Member Conrad moved to find Case No.15.001, Be A Man Buy Land LLC, 803 NW 11" Street, 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 Denisuk. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. MARCH 10, 2015 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 11 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II Case No. 15-002 Code Officer Sterling testified property owner received Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing by certified mail. He stated he Be A Man Buy Land LLC. 304 SE 2"d Street. spoke with the office assistant who said they had a contract with Jason Summerford to clean property and secure the structure Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance I in the next few days. Member Close moved to find Case No.15.002 Be A Man Buy Land LLC , 304 SE 2nd Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30.43 Public nuisance, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning fifteen days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Conrad. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - ABSENT CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED. MARCH 10, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4 ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA. III THERE BEING THE MEETING NO 6 RTHHENR DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED 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 C►ty's record: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MARCH I% 2015 OFFICIAL AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: March 10, 2015 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE V Avenue, Okeechobee, FL III (�Itd 7Z II, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea ✓ Board Member Lynn Boak A-b�+ Board Member Melissa Close ✓ Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk ✓ Board Member Jim Pippin ✓ Board Member Rennae Sweda 0--,'na w` ecnst Alternate Member John Abney Board Attorney John Cook ft 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 February 10, 2015 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. drdw �Wtm A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. PAGE I OF 2 - - t �� "?-// 0 �/, 5 - - PAGE 2 of 2 VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address 14-099 Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill 1005 NW 8' Avenue 15-001 Be A Man Buy Land LLC 803 NW 11 `h Street 15-002 Be A Man Buy Land LLC 304 SE 2Id Street Vill. ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson Violation Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 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. r6a- �� J Cet,2 Iq �1 ZVI V?7/i =Q0/So vw C � UCH r -7yw ROM Exh; 6;4 01. Mkfc,h to,a.0w City of Okeechobee Code Board Meeting March loth, 2015 Case #14-099 Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill 1005 NW 8th Avenue CH 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec 30-44 General Cleaning &Beautification 12/17/2014 — Notice of Violation Mailed. 12/18/2014 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by Billy Hill. 02/20/205 — Mailed Notice of Hearing. 02/26/2015 — Hand delivered Notice of Hearing, signed for by Jerri Lynn Hill. She stated her husband would get the property mowed. Case # 15-001 Be A Man Buy Land LLC 803 NW 11t" Street CH 30 Sec.30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec.30-44 General Cleaning &Beautification 09/18/2014 — Purchased property in tax sale. Existing fine from previous owner $575.00 10/30/2014 — Sent Courtesy Card. 01/08/2015 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 01/12/2015 — Notice of Violation received, Signed for by Kerry Ash. 02/20/2015 — Mailed Notice of Hearing. 02/24/2015 — Notice of Hearing received, signed for by Kerry Ash. Case # 15-002 Be A Man Buy Land LLC 304 SE 2nd Street CH 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance 10/02/2014 — Purchased property in tax sale. Existing fine from previous owner $850.00 01/08/2015 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 01/12/2015 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by Kerry Ash 02/20/2015 — Mailed Notice of Hearing. 02?24/2015 — Notice of Hear' ' EXh;bif &a. I WC,h l0, a is - CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD March 10, 2015 Case No. Name Fine Started Filed 90 Days 14-042 Mark Moore $10/day 10/6/14 12/17/14 3/16/15 1005 SW 31d Street 14-060 Tax Ease Florida Reo $25/day 1/04/15 1/08/15 4/07/15 407 NE 9`h Avenue 14-061 Trey & Loralie Bennett $10/day 11/14/14 1/08/15 4/07/15 704 SW 611 Street 14-071 Alumni Partners II $60/day 12/26/14 2/04/15 5/04/15 206 SW 9`h Avenue 14-073 Nationstar Mortgage $25/day 1/04/15 2/04/15 5104115 1002 NW 2°d Street 14-069 Leonard Summa $15/day 3/07/15 301 SE 8`n Drive * Distributed at meeting for informational purposes only. Code Board Action 9/09/14 - Imposed fine on 10/6/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 12/9/14 - Imposed fine on 1/04/15 general cleaning/public nuisance 10/14/14 - Imposed fine on 11/14/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 12/9/14 - Imposed fine on 12/26/14 for general cleaning/public nuisance 12/9/14 - Imposed fine on 1/04/15 for general cleaning/public nuisance 2/10/15 - Imposed fine on 3/7/15 for general cleaning/public nuisance