2017-01-10CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
.JANUARY 10, 2017 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION DISCUSSION - VOTE
I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson:
January 10, 2017 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 Michelle Sanders
Board Attorney John Cook
Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith
Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling
Board Secretary Sue Christopher
IV. MINUTES - Secretary.
Chairperson Gamiotea called the January 10, 2017, 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 (Michelle Sanders filled the seat for Member Sweda)
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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 October 11, 2016; seconded
Summary of Board Action for the October 11, 2016 Regular by Member Denisuk. There was no discussion on this item.
Meeting. VOTE _
GAMIOTEA - YES SOAK - YES CLOSE -YES CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES
V. AGENDA - Chairperson. PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT SANDERS - YES MOTION CARRIED.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on There were no requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items from today's agenda.
today's agenda.
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
VI.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling
Case No. 14-073
Nationstar Mortgage LLC . 1102 NW 2" Street.
Consider reduction of lien ($16,350)
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 a lien of $16,350.00 was placed on property located at 1102 NW 2nd Street. (The fine accrued for 654
days @ $25.00 per day until the property was accidentally mowed by the City stopping the fine). Mr. David Hazelieif,
representing Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., addressed the board. He stated Federal Home Loan Mortgage is now the
legal owner of the property, but for approximately 2 years they could not determine who legally owned the property and the
property was not maintained. He said there is a pending contract for the sale of the property. However, in order to sell the
property they need a clear title. Therefore, he is requesting a reduction of the lien so the property can be sold and maintained
by new owner. Attorney Cook advised the Board if they decide to reduce the lien, it should cover all cost incurred by the City.
Member Close moved based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and David Hazelief to reduce the lien on Case
No.14-073,1102 NW 2A Street, from $16,350.00 to an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 which includes administrative
fees, mowing and all other cost incurred by the City; seconded by Member Conrad.
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT SANDERS -YES MOTION CARRIED.
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Case No. 16-032 Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing sent via certified mail was returned, therefore notice was posted.
Marie Fenton. 700 Blk SE 12`n Avenue He stated he had talked with Ms. Fenton on the phone last week and she said she was sending a check to Charlie's Lawn
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Service to have her property mowed. Code Officer Sterling recommended allowing a few weeks before starting a fine, in
Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification order to give the owner time to have the lawn service mow property.
Member Conrad moved to find Case 16-032, Marie Fenton, 700 Blk SE 12t' Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43
Public nuisance and Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a
fine of five dollars per day beginning thirty days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Pippin.
VOTE _
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT SANDERS - YES MOTION CARRIED.
Case No. 16-043
Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing sent via certified mail was received by property owner and notice
Fosler LLC. 1000 Blk NW 51h Avenue
was posted. He stated this is a repeat violation, but property owner had called and said he was getting a lawn service to mow.
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance
Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning &beautification
Member Close moved to find Case 16-043, Fosler LLC, 1000 Blk NW 5'h Avnue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public
nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing
a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning twenty days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Boak.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - YES BOAK - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - ABSENT SANDERS - YES MOTION CARRIED.
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION --DISCUSSION - VOTE
ADJOURNMENT - CHAT
Jamie Gamiotea, Chairperson
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Sue Christopher, Secreta
IOTEA. III THERE BEING THE MEETING NO FUR7:0P.M.EDISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED
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.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cty of Okeechobee Code Enforce-
ment Board (CEB) will conduct a regular meeting on Tue, Jan. 10, 2017,
6:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, 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 detlsion 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 includes the testi-
mony and evidence upon which the ap aI will be based. In accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act rADA), 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, 863-357-1971.
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 document, picture, video, or Rem must be provided to the
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling:
Case No. Name & Address Violation
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16-043 Fosler LLC Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance
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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.
Case #14-073
Nationstar Mortgage
1002 NW 2ndStreet
Consider Reduction of Lien of $16,,350.00
12/09/2014 — Came before the code board, found Not In Compliance.
01/04/2015 — Started fine of $25.00 per day.
08/21/2015 — Letter informing Nationstar Mortgage that property could be foreclosed by the City.
03/21/2016 — Second letter informing them that property could be foreclosed by the City.
06/14/2016 — Code Board recommended foreclosure.
10/18/2016 — City mowed property by accident. Property now in compliance.
11/01/2016 — Mr. Cook wrote letter to Title Company.
01/10/2017 — Mr. Hazellief to appear before Code Board representing Nationstar Mortgage.
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Fine
Started
Filed
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Code Board Action
14-059
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$25/day
9/12/15
10/2/15
12/30/15
8/11/15 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
1018 NW 5" Avenue
15-019
GMAC Mortgage LLC
$25/day
8/01/15
10/02/15
12/30/15
7/14/15 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
213 NE 8" Avenue
15-058
Dag International Group
$15/day
7/18/16
11/08/16
2/06/17
6/14/16 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
110 NW 6"' Street
16-015
Leon & Tisha Edouard
$25/day
6/03/16
8/03/16
11/01/16
5/10/16 - Imposed fine for disabled vehicle & permit
903 SE 8"' Avenue
16-016
Jonathon Norton &
$25/day
6/09/16
8/03/16
11/01/16
5/10/16 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
Tanya Huff
1107 SW 5" Street
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