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2017-08-081 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AUGUST 8, 2017 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION ENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson. August 8, 2017 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3`d Avenue II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea Vice Chairperson Melissa Close Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin Board Member Michelle Sanders Alternate Member Beverly Bernst Board Attorney John Cook Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Board Secretary Sue Christopher PAGE 1 OF 4 BOARD ACTION DISCI Chairperson Gamiotea called the August 8, 2017, Regular Meeting to order at 6:32 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 SE 3`d Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Present Absent with consent (Alternate Member Beverly Bernst filled the seat for Member Conrad) Present Present Absent with consent Present Present Absent Present Present IV. MINUTES - Secretary. 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 May 9, 2017; seconded by Summary of Board Action for the May 9, 2017 Regular Member Denisuk. There was no discussion on this item. Meeting. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD - ABSENT DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - ABSENT BERNST - YES MOTION CARRIED. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of Code Officer Sterling requested the withdrawal of Case 16-046, Crisistomo Vega, from today's agenda due to compliance. items on today's agenda. 11 • 821 AUGUST 8, 2017 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 AGENDA BOARD ACTION -DISCUSSION -VOTE" VI. VII. 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. 17-012 Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing sent via certified mail was received by property owner. Officer Juan & Lydia Almodovar. 1804 NW 71h Avenue Sterling stated the property has several disabled vehicles with expired tags. He said he spoke with Ms. Almodovar and she is Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle trying to get the vehicles removed. Mr. Sterling suggested since she is making some progress to allow her more time to bring Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 11 the property in complaince. Member Close moved to find Case No.17-012, Juan & Lydia Almodovar,1804 NW 7ch Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle and 30-43 Public nuisance, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars per day beginning thirty (30) days after receipt of proper notice if property is not in compliance at that time; seconded by Member Denisuk . GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD-ABSENT DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - ABSENT BERNST - YES MOTION CARRIED 1 AUGUST 8, 2017 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 822 AGENDA BOARD ACTION -DISCUSSION -,VOTE Case No. 17-015 Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing sent via certified mail was received by the property owner. Code Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill. 1005 NW 8" Avenue Officer Sterling stated property had been mowed but the building is a safety hazard and needs to be boarded up. He said he Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance spoke with Ms. Hill and explained the building needed to be secured, she said they would do what they could. Chairperson Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification suggested having the City board it up so that the nuisance can be abated quickly, Member Close moved to find Case 17-015, Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill,1005 NW 8`h Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and find in compliance of 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 thirty (30) days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Denisuk . VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD- ABSENT DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - ABSENT BERNST - YES MOTION CARRIED. Case No. 17-022 Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing sent via certified mail was returned, therefore notice was posted. Brenda Kemp. 800 SW 2" Avenue He spoke to the property owner's son, Wayne Purvis, about getting the property cleaned up. After that conversation the property' Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance was haphazardly mowed. However, it is still considered to be overgrown with dead trees and debris in the yard. Chairperson Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Gamiotea noted this property is located in a very visible area across from the school board office. Ms. Jennifer Tewksberry addressed the board stating she lives at 801 SW 3`d Avenue, just west of the property in violation. She said this property has been continually overgrown since October of 2015 with debris, a truck hood, dilapidated fence and rodents. Member Close moved to find Case 17-022, Brenda Kemp, 800 SW 2nd 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 ten dollars per day beginning fifteen days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Denisuk. GAMIOTEA - NO CLOSE - YES CONRAD- ABSENT DENISUK - No PIPPIN - NO SANDERS - ABSENT BERNST - NO MOTION FAILED. 823 AUGUST 8, 2017 - CEB REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 4 of 4 AGENDA BOARD ACTION -'DISCUSSION MOTE Case No. 17-022 (continued from page 3) After further discussion Member Close moved to find Case 17-022, Brenda Kemp, 800 SW 2"d Avenue, in violation of Brenda Kemp. 800 SW 2" Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of twenty-five dollars per day beginning fifteen days after receipt of proper notification; Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification seconded by Member Pippin. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES CONRAD- ABSENT DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - ABSENT BERNST - YES MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA. 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 ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:02 P.M. *MINUTE 94 kwo RE* FWPE(ZHANEW RECO)W&H AuGuq Rp 2017 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT 90ARD MEETING 1- AFFIIMAVIT OF PU$USHEZ 2 - APPRom TYPED MINUTES 3 - ORIGINAL COHMETE AGENDA INC NNG ITEMS NSTUL TED AT THE MEETING AND CORRESPONDENCES Okeechol 107 SW 17th ANDEPENDENT Okeechobee, NEWSMEDIA 863-76 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 adveOrnsement being aobee nty� `F� `rida,�h�C�e attached copy of 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 I aj 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. Sworn to and subscribed before me this Notary Public, Katrina Elsken day of AD of Florida at Large PJdr�* ..t,aV FV • ANGIE BRIDGES WCOMMISSION #FF976149 EXPIRES: Apri! 20, 2020 ;`ov F ;�°'` Bonded 7hru Notary Public UnderNTiieB � r Ida 34974?��g� PUBLIC NOTICE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gty of Okeechobee Code Enforce- ment Board (CEB) will conduct a regular meeting on Tues., Augg. 8, 2017, 8:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at u4'ry Halt, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, FL The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda may t obtained from l fokeechobee.com or by calling the Code Enforcement Office, 863-763-9795. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the CEB with respect to any rooter considered a[ 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 a al will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities ActTADA), 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, 863-763-9795. 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 ropy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Board Secretary for the Gty's records. Bv: 8ChaOirNo2Jame Gamlotea 109 07 ens CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AUGUST 8, 2017 OFFICIAL AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER -Chairperson: August 8, 2017 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, 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 Melissa Close ✓ �� 5+ J s �nr�cc�� Board Member Louise Conrad �'�� Board Member Ted Denisuk ✓ Board Member Jim Pippin /+ /��5�� Board Member Michelle Sanders A-hl Alternate Member Beverly Bernst ✓ Board Attorney John Cook V/ Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith A136,2n+ Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with reading and approve Summary of Board Action for May 9, 2017 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. PAGE 1 OF 2 eft C �1l P� drove 7 PAGE 2 OF 2 VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address Violation" j,�j 16-046 Crisistomo Vega Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance - 304 SE 2" Street Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 17-012 Juan & Lydia Almodovar Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle 1804 NW 7`h Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 17-015 Billy & Jerri Lynn Hill Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 1005 NW 81h Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 17-022 Brenda Kemp Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 800 SW 2A Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification VIII. 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. Ali � i� � /� • � � 9 , � F-'T _. 0g-� VISA ��' City of Okeechobee Code Board Meeting August 8th, 2017 Case #16-046 Crisistorno Vega 304 SE 2nd Street CH 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification 07/16/2016 — Sent Courtesy Card. 10/19/2016 — Sent a -Mail to address received from Be A Man Buy Land. 10/26/2016 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 11/01/2016 — Notice of Violation returned, Attempted Not Known. 03/02/2017 — Received e-mail from Be A Man that they were filing to foreclose on the property. 07/25/2017 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 08/02/2017 — Notice to Appear returned, Not Deliverable as Addressed. 08/07/2017 — Spoke to Be A Man Buy Land. They are trying to locate Mr. Vega to serve him with foreclosure notice. Case #16-046 Crisistomo Vega Case #17-012 Juan & Lydia Almodovar 1804 NW 7t" Avenue CH 30, Sec 30-41 Disabled Vehicle CH 30, Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance 01/20/2017 — Sent Courtesy Card. 04/21/2017 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 04/22/2017 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by Brandon Bailey. 05/09/2017 — Spoke to Ms. Almodovar. Explained what had to be done. 06/14/2017 — Spoke to Ms. Almodovar's son. Explained that I had spoken with his mother and we needed to see some progress in bringing the property into compliance. 06/27/2017 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 07/26/2017 — Notice to Appear received, signed for By Lydia Almodovar. 07/28/2017 — Posted property with Notice to Appear. Spoke to Ms. Almadovar and explained that then property had to come into compliance by August 8th. I 17/08/08 :45 2017/08/08 09.45 Case #17-015 Billy & Jeri Lynn Hill 1005 NW 81h Avenue CH 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification 01/25/2017 — Sent Courtesy Card. 05.02/2017 — Mailed Notice of Violation 06/01/2017 — Notice of Violation returned, Unclaimed. 07/19/2017 — Posted property with Notice of Violation. 07/25/2017 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 07/26/2017 — Notice to Appear received, signed for by Billy Hill. 07/28/2017 — Posted property with Notice to Appear. 08/02/2017 — Spoke to Ms. Hill. She informed me that Mr. Hill was mowing the property. Explained that the building had to be secured. She stated she would see what she could do. I Case #17-022 Brenda Kemp 800 SW 2"d Avenue CH 30, Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30, Sec 30-44 General Cleaning &Beautification 05/10/2017 — Received complaint about property @ 800 SW 2nd Ave. 05/18/2017 — Courtesy Card Sent. 07/13/2017 — Spoke to Mr. Purvis (Ms. Kemp's son). Explained what had to be done. He stated he would inform Ms. Kemp. 07/19/2017 — Property haphazardly mowed, debris not removed. 07/25/2017 — Posted property with Notice of Violation. 07/26/2017 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 08/02/2017 —Posted property with Notice to Appear. Case #17-022 Brenda Kemp iJ x h, b 1T '9, Atq- g --W1 07 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD August 8, 2017 Case No Name Fine Started Filed 90 Days 16-015 Leon & Tisha Edouard $25/day 6/03/16 8/03/16 11/01/16 903 SE 8th Avenue * Distributed at meeting for informational purposes only. Code Board Action 5/10/16 - Imposed fine for disabled vehicle & permit