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2016-08-09.OF-01(ti CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AUGUST 9, 2016 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING r $- SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION s . o * sus PAGE 1 OF 4 AGENDA BOARD ACTION -DISCUSSION -VOTE I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: August 9, 2016 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 Vice Chairperson Rennae Sweda Board Member Lynn Boak Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin 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 June 14, 2016 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. Chairperson Gamiotea called the August 9 , 2016, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Absent with consent Present Present Present Present Absent with consent Absent Present Present Present Member Close moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for June 14, 2016; seconded by Member Denisuk. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT 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 from today's agenda. today's agenda. III 801 AUGUST 9, 2016 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 AGENDA 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 11 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. 15-013 Officer Sterling testified service of Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent via certified mail was returned, therefore notice was Anthony Bertram. 1105 SW 7`h Avenue. posted. He stated this case was before the board on August 11, 2015 and May 10, 2016 both times the board granted property Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance owner an extension in order to get storage containers and commercial vehicles removed from his property. Anthony Bertram Ch 54 Sec 54-51 Parking in residential neighborhood addressed the board informing them he has a contract on some property which would give him a place to store his equipment. He told the board he is trying to make a living and doesn't feel his property is a public nuisance. He feels for some reason the City is making it difficult for him to run his business in the City. Chairperson Gamiotea assured Mr. Bertram they were not trying to put him out of business, but due to the property being located in a residential area the main issue is the detrimental effect of the commercial vehicles on other properties in the area and safety concerns with the storage containers. Mr. Bertram said he doesn't leave the commercial vehicles parked for long periods of time, only to wash them or do maintenance and he believes the storage containers are safer than a shed. After some discussion among the board, Chief Smith suggested the board allow thirty to sixty days for staff to work with Mr. Bertram to help find a feasible solution. Member Conrad moved to find Case No.15-013, Anthony Bertram,1105 SW 7`h Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Ch 54 Sec 54-51 Parking in residential neighborhood, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, allowing sixty days for him to work with City Staff to find a solution, then at the first regularly scheduled meeting after sixty days the case will be put back on the agenda for review, barring any natural disasters that would require Mr. Bertram to be working out of town; seconded by Member Boak. VLSI 10 GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. AGENDA Case No. 16-029 Syed Alam. 1012 SW 6" Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Case No. 15-010 Crystal 1 LLC. 1002 SW 61h Avenue. Consider recommending foreclosure AUGUST 9, 2016 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 802 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing sent via certified mail was returned, therefore notice was posted. The Code Officer said there is a disabled van, trailer and other debris in the yard. He added no contact has been made with the property owner and nothing has been done to bring the property into compliance.. Member Close moved to find Case 16-029, Syed Alam, 1012 SW 6" Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle and Ch 30 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 Conrad. GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT SWEDA - ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Officer Sterling testified property located at 1002 SW 6" Avenue has a structure that was posted by the building cfficial as unfit for human habitation and the property is very overgrown. A fine of fifteen dollars per day has been accruing since May 5, 2015. As of today the amount of the lien is $6,945.00 and it continues to accrue daily. Member Close moved to have Case 15-010, Crystal 1 LLC,1002 SW 6th Avenue, placed on the City Council agenda with a recommendation to begin foreclosure proceedings, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling; seconded by Member Denisuk. GAMIOTEA - YES PIPPIN - ABSENT BOAK - YES SWEDA - ABSENT CLOSE - YES MOTION CARRIED. CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES AUGUST 9, 2016 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4 „AGENDA BOARD ACTION- DISCUSSION - VOTE ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAM A- jj� THERE BEING THE MEETING NO7 20 FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED /lAT Jamie Gamiotea, C ATTEST: Sue Christopher, Secretary rson 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. Okeechob� e s 107 SW 17th s uite i Okeechobee ;�idNDEPENDENT 863-7, - 134NEWSMEDIA INC. USA\\7 r, STATE OF FLORIDA ! ,r 3 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 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 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 ubscribed befo e me this 1 day of _ 0 AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large ANGIE BRIDGES My COMMISSION # FF 976149 p• ro' EXPIRES: April 20,2020 •' •Fo :r�°p' BOr&d Thlu Notary Pubk UndOf11 lens PUBLIC NOTICE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING ITICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Code Enforce- !nt Board (CFB) will conduct a regular meeting on Tue, August 9 2016, 30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at ty Hall, 55 SE 3rd clue, Rm ), Okeechobee, FL. The public is Invited and encouraged to attend. The mda may be obtained from cityofokeechobee.com or by calling the Code forcement Office, 863-357-1971. IY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the CEO h respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a NIL record of the proceeding Is made and the record Includes the testl ny and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance' h the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability, defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate In ; proceeding, contact the Fire Department no later than two buslne2 R prior to proceeding, 863-357-1971. ADVISED that should you Intend to show any document, picture; video' items to the CEB in support or opposition to any item on the aggenda, a ry of the document, picture, video, or item must be provlded to the 3rd Secretary for the City's records. I1ChaNs/onamie Gamlotea 28Opp5/0- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AUGUST 9,2016 OFFICIAL AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER -Chairperson: August 9, 2016 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, 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/COrtS Board Member Lynn Boak ✓ Board Member Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad ✓ Board Member Ted Denisuk ✓ / Board Member Jim Pippin ✓� Board Attorney John Cook A Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith 0/ Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with reading and approve Summary of Board Action for June 14, 2016 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. PAGE 1 OF 2 �� It, 3D rm e,&�A)PaL �►� ya ��i�°�/� A-;y C&X- ���� _A(v PAGE 2OF2 VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address 15-013 Anthony Bertram 1105 SW 7" Avenue 16-029 Syed Alam 1012 SW 6" Avenue 15-010 Crystal 1 LLC 1002 SW 6" Avenue VIII. ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson Violation Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 54 Sec 54-51 Parking Commercial Vehicles Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Consider recommending foreclosure ($6,945) 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. r-2c rl;f *11 Am City of Okeechobee Code Board Meeting August 9th 2016 Case #15-013 Anthony Bertram 1105 SW 7t" Avenue CH 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance CH 54 Sec 54-51 Parking Commercial Vehicle 08/11/2015 — Came before the Code Board, was given a 6 month extension to come into compliance. 05/10/2016 — Came before the Code Board, was given till Code Board meeting of 07/10/2016 to have property inspected. No Code Board meeting in July 2016. Case #16-029 Syed Alarn 1012 SW WhAvenue CH 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled Vehicle CH 30 Sec 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification 03/18/2016 —Sent Courtesy Card. 05/11/2016 — Mailed Notice of Violation. Notice returned 06/13/16 Unclaimed. 06/28/2016 — Posted property with Notice of Violation. 07/19/2016 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 07/29/2016 — Posted property with Notice to Appear. J Al Case #15-010 Crystal 1 LLC Consider Recommending Foreclosure Fine total $6,,945.00 as of 08/09/16 07/19/2016 —Sent letter advising them of possible foreclosure. 1�u�qu6+R,�otto CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD August 9, 2016 �x�c�cic�c�c�cxxkic9c�'c�c�c�c�c�icx9c�cxkicxic�c�b�c�cx9c�c:F-lrx�cicxic�cicicicic9c�c�c�k�c�c3c�c�cxxxxxic�cicx*�Ficxx�F�cxxx�cic�cxkicxxxicx�k�k**�k*>k**�k*�k�k>k*�k�k�k�k>k�k�k**>k�k**�k*�k**** Case No Name 14-059 Tax Ease Florida Reo 1018 NW 5" Avenue 15-010 Crystal I LLC 1002 SW 61" Avenue 15-019 GMAC Mortgage LLC 213 NE 81" Avenue 16-015 Leon & Tisha Edouard 903 SE 8" Avenue 16-016 Jonathon Norton & Tanya Huff 1107 SW 5t' Street Fine Started Filed 90 Days Code Board Action $25/day 9/12/15 10/2/15 12/30/15 8/11/15 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance $15/day 5/05/15 6/05/15 9/02/15 4/14/15 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance $25/day 8/01/15 10/02/15 12/30/15 7/14/15 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance $25/day 6/03/16 8/03/16 11/01/16 5/10/16 - Imposed fine for disabled vehicle & permit $25/day 6/09/16 8/03/16 11/01/16 5/10/16 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance * Distributed at meeting for informational purposes only.