2015-05-121
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
MAY 12, 2015 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson:
May 12, 2015 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE V Avenue,
Okeechobee, FL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson.
III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea
Vice Chairperson Rennae Sweda
Board Member Lynn Boak
Board Member Melissa Close
Board Member Louise Conrad
Board Member Ted Denisuk
Board Member Jim Pippin
Alternate Member John Abney
Board Attorney John Cook
Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith
Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling
Board Secretary Sue Christopher
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BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Chairperson Gamiotea called the May 12 , 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 Sweda)
Present
Absent with consent
Present
Present
Absent with consent
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
IV. MINUTES - Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Member Abney moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for April 14, 2015; seconded
Summary of Board Action for the April 14, 2015 Regular by Member Boak. There was no discussion on this item,
Meeting. VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE -ABSENT CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES
V. AGENDA - Chairperson. PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
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. 11
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AGENDA
VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
MAY 12, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 5
BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
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. 15-006 Officer Sterling testified the building official, Jeff Newell, requested a postponement of Case 15-006 to allow time for him to
David Daniel, III. 102 SE Park Street meet with Mr. Daniel and discuss the corrections necessary to come into compliance with sign ordinances..
Ch 90 Sec 90-563 Permit & plan required
Member Abney moved Case No.15-006, David Daniel III, 102 SE Park Street, be postponed until the next scheduled
11 meeting; seconded by Member Conrad.
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Member Abney moved to amend motion on Case No.15-006, David Daniel Ill, 102 SE Park Street, to be determined by
staff when to put back on agenda; seconded by Member Conrad.
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No. 15-017 Officer Sterling testified Notice of Hearing/Notice of Violation sent by certified mail was received. Mr. Sterling stated he spoke
Jackie & Melinda Rediker. 115 NE 10`h Street to Mr. Rediker today and he is the process of cleaning the property but needs a few more days to finish.
Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Member Denisuk moved Case No. 15-017, Jackie & Melinda Rediker, 115 NE 10" Street, be postponed until the next
regularly scheduled meeting; seconded by Member Boak.
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
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MAY 12, 2015 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5
AGENDA F BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Case No. 12-106 Officer Sterling testified Case No, 12-106 Be A Man Buy Land (formerly owned by Wanda Page) has a Code Enforcement
Be A Man Buy Land (Wanda Page). 803 NW 11" Street lien of $575.00 and a Public Works lien of $365,68, Officer Sterling added the property is in compliance at this time, Property
Request for reduction or release of lien, owner Joseph Zachary Gazza of Be A Man Buy Land, addressed the board stating he purchased the property at a tax deed
sale and hired a contractor to clean the property and demolish the structure. He said he will continue to maintain the property.
Mr, Gazza is requesting to be given a reduction or release of lien.
Member Abney moved Case No.12.106, Wanda Page/Be A Man Buy Land, 803 NW 11" Street be given a lien reduction
based on staff recommendation of ten percent of the $575.00 Code Enforcement lien ($57.50) and the Public Works lien
of $365.68 be paid in full for a total of $423.18; seconded by Member Boak,
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No, 12-110 Officer Sterling testified Case No. 12-110 Be A Man Buy Land (formerly owned by Teresa Holloman) has a Code Enforcement
Be A Man Buy Land (Teresa Holloman). 304 SE 2nd Street lien of $850.00 and a Public Works lien of $1,325,62. This property was also purchased by Joseph Zachary Gazza of Be A
Request for reduction or release of lien. A Man Buy Land at a tax deed sale. Mr. Gazza had a contractor clean property and demolish the structure. Officer Sterling
stated property was now in compliance.
Member Conrad moved Case No. 12.110 , Teresa Holloman/Be A Man Buy Land, 304 SE 2"d Street, be given a lien
reduction based on staff recommendation of ten percent of the $850 Code Enforcement lien ($85.00) and the Public
Works lien of $1,325.62 be paid in full for a total of $1,410.62; seconded by Member Abney.
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Motion to rescind previous motion for Case No. 12-106 Upon determining the amount of the Public Works lien of $365.68 stated in Case No. 12.106 was incorrect, Member
Be A Man Buy Land (Wanda Page). 803 NW 11 `h Street Abney moved to rescind his motion in order to correct the amount of the Public Works lien; seconded by Member Boak.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
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MAY 12, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5
AGENDA
Case No. 12-106
Be A Man Buy Land (Wanda Page). 803 NW 111h Street
Request for lien reduction (continued from page 3)
BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
In order to correct the amount of the Public Works lien, Member Abney moved Case No.12.106, Wanda Page/Be A Man
Buy Land, 803 NW 11`h Street be given a lien reduction based on staff recommendation of ten percent of the Code
Enforcement lien of $575.00 ($57.50) and Public Works lien of $346.04 be paid in full for a total of $403.54; seconded
by Member Boak.
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No. 13-098 Officer Sterling testified Case No.13-098 Be A Man Buy Land (formerly owned by Janet Estrella) has a Code Enforcement lien
Be A Man Buy Land (Janet Estrella). 919 NW 10`h Street of $10,900,00, Mr. Joseph Zachary Gazza of Be A Man Buy Land purchased this property at a tax deed sale. After purchasing
Request for reduction or release of lien the property he hired a contractor to demolish the structure and clean the property. Officer Sterling testified the property is now
in compliance.
Member Conrad moved to Case No. 13.098 , Janet Estrella/Be A Man Buy Land, 919 NW 10" Street, be given a lien
reduction of five percent of the $10,900.00 Code Enforcement lien for a total of $545.00; seconded by Member Denisuk.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No. 11-069 Officer Sterling stated Attorney John Cook was unable to attend the meeting tonight but he sent a memo requesting the Code
Super Stop Petroleum, Inc. 510 NE Park Street Enforcement lien be released with a stipulation that the prospective buyer bring the property into compliance once the sale is
Request for reduction or release of lien final otherwise the lien would be reinstated. Officer Sterling also advised the board there is a Public Works lien of $1,447.84.
Member Abney moved Case No. 11.069 Super Stop Petroleum, Inc., 510 NE Park Street, to keep in place the Public
Works lien of $1,447.84 and release the Code Board lien with the stipulation that if the purchaser or assignee, elects
to not proceed in the sale and come into code compliance, lien will be re -instated; seconded by Member Denisuk.
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION DISCUSSION - VOTE 11
ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAA.
Jamie Gamiotea, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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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 ADJOURNED
THE MEETING AT 7:15 P.M.
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MAY 12, 2015 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
* PAGE 1 OF 5
AGENDA BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
1. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: Chairperson Gamiotea called the May 12, 2015, Regular Meeting to order at 6.30 pm, in the City Council Chambers,
May 12, 2015 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3'd Avenue, located at 55 Southeast 3id Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
Okeechobee, FL
Il. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson.
III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea
Vice Chairperson Rennae Sweda
Board Member Lynn Boak
Board Member Melissa Close
Board Member Louise Conrad
Board Member Ted Denisuk
Board Member Jim Pippin
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 April 14, 2015 Regular
Meeting.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on
today's agenda.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea.
Present
Absent with consent (John Abney filled the seat for Member Sweda)
Present
Absent with consent
Present
Present
Absent with consent
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Member Abney moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for April 14, 2015; seconded
by Member Soak. There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - Y/E�S������ CLOSE -ABSENT CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN —ABSENT ___._.._._.----&,NE^DA- ABSENT---- A•••••-•• 1Ga IONCARMED.
There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
MAY 12, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 5
VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling
Case No. 15-006
David Daniel, III. 102 SE Park Street
Ch 90 Sec 90-563 Permit & plan required
Case No. 15-017
Jackie & Melinda Rediker. 115 NE 101h Street
Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance
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 the building official, Jeff Newell, requested a postponement of Case 15-006 to allow time for him to
meet with Mr. Daniel and discuss the corrections necessary to come into compliance with sign ordinances..
Member Abney moved Case No.15-006, David Daniel III, 102 SE Park Street, be postponed until the next scheduled
meeting; seconded by Member Conrad.
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Member Abney moved to amend motion on Case No.15-006, David Daniel 111,102 SE Park Street, to be determined by
staff when to put back on agenda; seconded by Member Conrad.
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Officer Sterling testified Notice of Hearing/Notice of Violation sent by certified mail was received. Mr. Sterling stated he spoke
to Mr. Rediker today and he is the process of cleaning the property but needs a few more days to finish.
Member Denisuk moved Case No. 15-017, Jackie & Melinda Rediker, 115 NE 10t' Street, be postponed until the next
regularly scheduled meeting; seconded by Member Boak.
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT WEDA - ABSENT
MAY 12, 2015 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5
AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Case No. 12-106 Officer Sterling testified Case No. 12-106 Be A Man Buy Land (formerly owned by Wanda Page) has a Code Enforcement
Be A Man Buy Land (Wanda Page). 803 NW 11" Street lien of $575.00 and a Public Works lien of $365.68. Officer Sterling added the property is in compliance at this time. Property
Request for reduction or release of lien. owner Joseph Zachary Gazza of Be A Man Buy Land, addressed the board stating he purchased the property at a tax deed
sale and hired a contractor to clean the property and demolish the structure. He said he will continue to maintain the property.
Mr. Gazza is requesting to be given a reduction or release of lien.
Member Abney moved Case No.12-106, Wanda Page/Be A Man Buy Land, 803 NW 11" Street be given a lien reduction
based on staff recommendation of ten percent of the $575.00 Code Enforcement lien ($57.50) and the Public Works lien
of $365.68 be paid in full for a total of $423.18; seconded by Member Boak.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No. 12-110 Officer Sterling testified Case No.12-110 Be A Man Buy Land (formerly owned by Teresa Holloman) has a Code Enforcement
Be A Man Buy Land (Teresa Holloman). 304 SE 2"d Street lien of $850.00 and a Public Works lien of $1,325.62. This property was also purchased by Joseph Zachary Gazza of Be A
Request for reduction or release of lien. A Man Buy Land at a tax deed sale. Mr. Gazza had a contractor clean property and demolish the structure. Officer Sterling
stated property was now in compliance.
Member Conrad moved Case No. 12.110 , Teresa Holloman/Be A Man Buy Land, 304 SE 2nd Street, be given a lien
reduction based on staff recommendation of ten percent of the $850 Code Enforcement lien ($85.00) and the Public
Works lien of $1,325.62 be paid in full for a total of $1,410.62; seconded by Member Abney.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Motion to rescind previous motion for Case No. 12-106 Upon determining the amount of the Public Works lien of $365.68 stated in Case No.12.106 was incorrect, Member
Be A Man Buy Land (Wanda Page). 803 NW 11" Street Abney moved to rescind his motion in order to correct the amount of the Public Works lien; seconded by Member Boak.
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VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
MAY 12, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5
AGENDA F BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Case No. 12-106 In order to correct the amount of the Public Works lien, Member Abney moved Case No.12.106, Wanda Page/Be A Man
Be A Man Buy Land (Wanda Page). 803 NW 11" Street Buy Land, 803 NW 11t' Street be given a lien reduction based on staff recommendation of ten percent of the Code
Request for lien reduction (continued from page 3) Enforcement lien of $575.00 ($57.50) and Public Works lien of $346.04 be paid in full for a total of $403.54; seconded
by Member Boak.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No.13-098 Officer Sterling testified Case No.13-098 Be A Man Buy Land (formerly owned by Janet Estrella) has a Code Enforcement lien
Be A Man Buy Land (Janet Estrella). 919 NW 10th Street of $10,900.00. Mr. Joseph Zachary Gazza of Be A Man Buy Land purchased this property at a tax deed sale. After purchasing
Request for reduction or release of lien the property he hired a contractor to demolish the structure and clean the property. Officer Sterling testified the property is now
in compliance.
Member Conrad moved to Case No. 13.098 , Janet Estrella/Be A Man Buy Land, 919 NW 10t' Street, be given a lien
reduction of five percent of the $10,900.00 Code Enforcement lien for a total of $545.00; seconded by Member Denisuk.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT ABNEY - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No. 11-069 Officer Sterling stated Attorney John Cook was unable to attend the meeting tonight but he sent a memo requesting the Code
Super Stop Petroleum, Inc. 510 NE Park Street Enforcement lien be released with a stipulation that the prospective buyer bring the property into compliance once the sale is
Request for reduction or release of lien III final otherwise the lien would be reinstated. Officer Sterling also advised the board there is a Public Works lien of $1,447.84.
Member Abney moved Case No.11.069 Super Stop Petroleum, Inc., 510 NE Park Street, to keep in place the Public
Works lien of $1,447.84 and release the Code Board lien with the stipulation that if the purchaser or assignee, elects
to not proceed in the sale and come into code compliance, lien will be re -instated; seconded by Member Denisuk.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
MAY 12, 2015 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5
ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA. III THERE BEING THE MEETING AO FURTHER 5 PMDISCUSSION 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 City's record.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MAY 12, 2015 OFFICIAL AGENDA
PAGE 1 OF 2
I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: May 12, 2015 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson.
III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea ✓
Vice Chairperson Rennae Sda Ei �'1 °�'nt �'�je% ✓1 c� s�� )
Board Member Lynn Boak 7
Board Member Melissa Close 4 -' f c o
Board Member Louise Conrad ✓
Board Member Ted Denisuk ✓
Board Member Jim Pippin r9 w%for �t
Alternate Member John Abney ✓
Board Attorney John Cook 4
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 April 14, 2015 Regular Meeting.
V. AGENDA - Chairperson.
C"�/1 A' 6r�'-
A. _ __ Requests for the -addition ; deferrat-or-witfi rawatotitems an -today s agenda:- — _ __-_—---____-- __-------_--.-- M6
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.Yn
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: _ 9ttlyrh �1 F
Case No. Name & Address Violation M
15-006 - 563 Permit & plan required �
David Darnel, III Ch 90 Sec 90 j&r-e )
102 SE Park Street
15-017 Jackie & Melinda Rediker Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles
115 NE 101h Street Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance
12-106 Be A Man Buy Land (Wanda Page) Request for release of lien $575�
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803 NW 11u' Street
12-110 Be A Man Buy Land (Teresa Holloman) Request for release of lien ($850)4,kfi, �2�j`
304 SE 2nd Street V�
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13-098 Be A Man Buy Land (Janet Estrella) Request for release of lien ($10,900)
919 NW 10' Street
11-069 Super Stop Petroleum, Inc. Request for release of lien ($29,500) c PCB,
510 NE Park Street alrd1
Vill. ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND SE 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.
Pleases advised -if yotrinnd-to-show a, y documm it, picture,video oritems to VTe�oard irrsapp0rtoroppositibn 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.
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May 12th 2015
Case #15-006
David Daniels III
102 SE Park St.
CH 90, Sec 90-563 — Permit & Plan Required
05/12/2015 — Interoffice Memorandum Attached. Staff recommends postponing until next meeting
to allow Building Department time to meet with Mr. Daniels.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
FROM: JEFFERY NEWELL, BUILDING OFFICIAL
SUBJECT: SIGNAGE VIOLATIONS DANIEL'S BUIL IN .
DATE: MAY 11, 2015
CC:
Cods Enforcement Board:
Mr. Daniel has contacted the Building Official regarding the signage violations. A meeting is
bein planned to review the entire building and to point out the signage that is in conflict
with City's Ordinances. Corrective measures will be discussed and a plan to correct the
violations will be put in place.
Jeffe� C Newell
Case #15-017
Jackie & Melinda Rediker
115 NE101hStreet
CH 30, Sec.30-41 Disabled Vehicle
CH 30,, Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance
• 05/12/2015 — Mr. Rediker came in and explained that he was cleaning up the property. Went by and
the property is 75% cleaned up. Spoke to Mr. Rediker and he will have the property in compliance
within the next 10 days.
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Case #12-106
Wanda Page (Be A Man Buy Land)
803 NW 111h Street
05/12/2015 — Staff recommends payment of Public Works lien of $365.68 plus 10% of Code Board lien.
The Code Bard lien is to $575.00.
Case #110
Teresa Holloman (Be A Man Buy Land)
304 SE 2nd Street
• 05/12/2015 - Staff recommends payment of Public Works lien of $1389.00 plus 10% of
Code Board lien. The Code Board lies is $850.00.
Case #13-098
Janet Estrella (Be A Man Buy Land)
919 NW loth Street
05/12/2015 — Staff recommends payment of 10% of Code Board lien of $10,900.00.
Case #11-069
Super Stop Petroleum,, Inc.
510 NE Park Street
• 05/12/2015 —See attached memo from Mr. Cook. There is a Public Works lien for keeping the
property mowed & cleaned. The amount of the Public Works lien is $1,100.87.
May 12, 2015
MEMO
Code Board
The item I placed on the agenda is to release the liens on Super Stop, the abandoned
convenience store next to Burger King. The bank foreclosed on the property, but is
holding '',off on a courthouse sale. A lawyer in Lauderdale has a client who is interested
in purchasing it.
I told th lawyer we normally require the property to come into code first. His client
does not want to spend the money to fix it unless he knows we will waive the fines.
I think we all agree we would like to see that property become an operating business
again a�d not continue as the eyesore it is.
So, the action I am asking you to take is to suspend the fines, with the following
conditioln:
the purchaser, or assignee, elects to not proceed in the sale and come into
)de compliance, we will re -instate the fines. If you do so, I can draft the
�cessary document for the purchaser to sign.
In realit�r, of course, due to the foreclosure, it's questionable whether we would ever
recover any money on the lien.
/s/John IR. Cook
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
May 12, 2015
Case No.
Name
Fine
Started
Filed
90 Days
14-060
Tax Ease Florida Reo
$25/day
1/04/15
1/08/15
4/07/15
407 NE 9" Avenue
14-061
Trey & Loralie Bennett
$10/day
11/14/14
1/08/15
4/07/15
704 SW 61' Street
14-071
Alumni Partners II
$60/day
12/26/14
2/04/15
5/04/15
206 SW 9" Avenue
14-073
Nationstar Mortgage
$25/day
1/04/15
2/04/15
5/04/15
1002 NW 2"d Street
14-069
Leonard Summa
$15/day
3/07/15
4/07/15
7/05/15
301 SE 8'h Drive
15-010
Crystal I LLC
$15/day
5/05/15
1002 SW 6" Avenue
* Distributed at meeting for informational purposes only.
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Code Board Action
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
4/14/15 - Imposed fine on 5/5/15 for general cleaning/public nuisance