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1982-02-08 'Ì Case No. 2-82: Rolando & Olivia Rodriquez - Four dogs of mixed breeds running loose in the neighborhood. On the recommendation of Administrator Westbrook, Mem er Attaway moved to continue Case No. 2-82, Rolando & Olivia Rodriquez until February 8, 1982, due to non-service. Seconded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. ~ Case No. 5-82: David Potsko - Administrator Westbrook informed the Board he was una le to determine if Mr. potsko had moved from Okeechobee as he stated he was doing. on this information, Adminis- trator Westbrook recommended Case No. 5-82, David Potsko, b continued to February 8, 1982. Member Attaway moved to continue Case No. 5-82, secon ed by Member Jeffers and carried. Case No. 4-82: Frank & Nancy Wilbur - Male mixed bree dog running loose in neighborhood. Administrator Westbrook informed the Board he was ask'ng for a continuance until February 8, 1982, of Case No. 4-82, Frank and Nancy Wilbur, dog running loose in neighbor- hood, due to the fact the Humane Officer was ill and unable to attend the meeting. Member Jeffers moved to continue Case 4-82, Frank and Nancy Wilbur Seconded by Member Walker. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further cases to be considered, Member Jeffers moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Member Walker. Motion carried. Meet"ng adjourned at 7:40 P.M. ~ Gordon V. Chairman Municipal C de Enforcement Board City of Oke chobee ATTEST: ~an)~ Mar A Holt Secretary Municipal Code Enforcement Board City of Okeechobee FEBRUARY 8, 1982 MINUTES OF THE OKEECHOBEE MUNICIPAL CODE E FORCEMENT BOARD Hearings of municipal code violations were held by th Okeechobee Municipal Code Enforcement Board in City Council Chambers, Monday, Februa y 8, 1982. Chairman Gordon v. Leggett called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The following members were present: Michael McArthur Lloyd Jeffers, Alex Amadio. Member Jerry Walker arrived at 7:08 P.M. Member Jim Attaw y was absent. Others present were: Building and Zoning Administrat r, Mallette Westbrook; City t Attorney, David Conlon and Deputy Clerk, Mary Ann Holt. I LETTER OF COMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL Chairman Leggett instructed the Clerk to read a 1ette of commendation addressed to the Code Enforcement Board from the Okeechobee City Counci : - Mr. Gordon Legget4 Chairman Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Board Leggett Realty 1409 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 33472 Dear Mr. Leggett: On motion by Councilman Donald Burk properly seconded, the City Council un- animously authorized that a letter be drafted to you and y ur Honorable Board Members commending you for the excellent job you are doing in representing the City's interest with the citizens of the community. The Board has demonstrated, by its leadership and effectiv ness, that problems involving minor infractions of ordinances within the City an be resolved in a fair and equitable manner without a general upheaval of motion and person- alities. Sincerely yours, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Richard C. Fellows Administrative Assistant DISMISSAL OF CASES Administrator Westbrook recommended the following cas s be dismissed: 9-82 William J. Houston 8-82 J. M. Westbrook 41-81 Bob Sandefur 6-82 Michael & Shirley McGill 4-82 Frank & Nancy Wilbur 129-81 Don Allen 13-82 Zollie Aldridge 10- 82 Zo11ie Aldridge 12-82 Zollie Aldridge 126-81 Gustava Ponce 2-82 Roland & Oliva Rodriquez 5-82 David Potsko Member Jeffers moved to accept Westbrook's recommenda ion to dismiss the stated cases. Seconded by Michael McArthur. Motion carried. CONTINUANCE OF CASES Administrator Westbrook recommended the following cas be continued: 95-81 - Dennis R. Mu1burger Member Jeffers moved to Continue Case No. 95-81 as re ommended by Westbrook. Seconded by Member McArthur. Motion Carried. CASES TO BE HEARD Case No. 122-81 : Manning Wayne Brown Administrator Westbrook informed the Board that charg s had been filed against Mr. Brown for an overgrowth of weeds and abandoned appliances n Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 214. - Manning Wayne Brown appeared before the Board and was sworn in by the Clerk. Administrator Westbrook presented return receipts of ervice and photographs of the property as evidence. Mr. Brown informed the Board he received this propert as a judgement against .Zo11ie Aldridge and the property is going back to Mr. Aldridge as he (Brown) did not receive a clear title. 6 In view of these facts, Administrator Westbrook reco ended dismissal of this case. Member McArthur moved to dismiss Case No. 122-81 agai st Manning Wayne Brown. Seconded by Lloyd Jeffers and carried. CASE NOS. 14-82, 15-82, 16-82: Anna Belle Rooney Administrator Westbrook informed the Board the situat on with Anna Belle Rooney on t S. W. 7th Avenue is the same as it was six months ago. After a brief discussion between Board Members and We tbrook it was determined the owner of the property, Bob Matthews, should be cited for a lowing a junk yard to operate on the property. Administrator Westbrook requested continuance of Case Nos. 14-82, 15-82, and 16-82. Member McArthur moved to continue these cases. Secon ed by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. Case No. 17-82: Russell Smith The following witnesses were sworn in by the Clerk: ussell E. Smith, Tom Bennett, Norma Faye Herrin, Doris Evans and Randy Whipple. Mrs. Evans appeared before the Board stating the Smit 's dogs had not given her any trouble; however, she was aware that the dogs had caused t ouble in the neighborhood. Mrs. Norma Herrin appeared before the Board stating a dog belonging to Mr. Smith had killed her cat. Mrs. Herrin further stated Mr. Smith keep the dogs tied during the day, but lets them run at night. City Humane Officer, Randy Whipple, testified dogs are kept tied during the day. Randy stated the dogs belonging to Mr. Smith had nev r been picked up by him. Mr. Smith informed the Board the dogs had been loose nly two nights since his pre- vious appearance before the Board. Smith further stated h had turned the dogs loose be- cause of someone looking in his windows. Mr. Bennett testified that he lives behind Mr. Smith nd the dogs are kept tied up. Chairman Leggett questioned Mr. Westbrook as to what ranspired from his previous court appearance. Administrator Westbrook stated the case had been dismissed as he met with Mr. Smith before the meeting and was assured the dogs would be kept tied. After further discussion between Board Members and Mr. Smi th , the consensus was to fine Mr. Smith $40.00 for the violation. Case No. 11-82: Zollie Aldridge Administrator Westbrook informed the Board, Mr. Aldri ge had made progress on clear- ing the property ,but still needed some work done. The not 'cæof service and photographs of the property were presented in evidence. The Board discussed previous cases involving Mr. Aldr 'dge, the vehicles and other junk that is on the property. Member Jeffers moved to lev a fine of $1,840.00 against Zollie Aldridge. Seconded by Member Walker. Members Jef rs, Walker and Amadio voted in favor of the motion. Member McArthur opposed the motio . MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Mr. Richard Fellóws, Administrative Assistant for the City, informed Board Members a bill had been introduced into the Legislature which woul allow counties to form Code Enforcement Boards. BLAIR KUHLEWIND Mr. Blair Kuhlewind addressed the Board regarding Cas No. 126-81 against Gustavo Ponce. t Mr. Kuhlewind stated his property is adjacent to Mr. once's property and there is a problem with the livestock that is kept on the property. Kuhlewind further stated he felt the City should enact an ordinance regulating livesto k within the City limits. ( (. After further discussion, Attorney Conlon informed Mr. Kuhlewind he could petition either the Planning Board or the city Council regarding an ordinance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters of the Board, Chairman Leggett adjourned the meeting It at 8:00 P.M. Gordon V. Le Chairman City of Okee Code Enforce ATTEST: 1J&If~ffiŒ Secretary MARCH 8, 1982 MINUTES OF THE OKEECHOBEE MUNICIPAL CODE E FORCEMENT BOARD Hearings of the municipal code violations were the Okeechobee Municipal Code Enforcement Board in City Council Chambers, Monday, March , 1982. Chairman Gordon V. Leggett called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The following members were present: Michael McArthur, Lloyd Jeffers, Jim Attaway, and Jerry Walker. Member Alex Amadio was absent, but time was to be noted when he arrived. Others present were: Building and Zoning Administrat r, Mallette Westbrook; City Attorney, David Conlon; and Deputy Clerk, Mary Ann Holt, a d Ruth Berndt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES As the January 11, 1982, minutes had not been approv d, Chairman Leggett asked for a motion approving minutes as presented. Motion was made b Member Jeffers and seconded by Member Walker to accept the January minutes as presented. Motion carried. Chairman Leggett asked for a motion concerning Febru ry 8, 1982, minutes. Member McArthur made the motion to accept the February minutes a presented. Seconded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. DISMISSAL OF CASES: Administrator Westbrook requested the following case be dismissed: 31-82 Dale Grumbling 20-82 Bass Company, Inc. 124-81 Bass & Company 23-82 fAmericafirst Mortgage Co. & Mr. A. Gonzalez 133-81 Leon Sills 27-82 Mary & Alton Griffin 34-82 Cathy Meadows 35-82 Jim Byrd 24-82 Sonja & Harry Trent e 51-81 Palmer & Cheryl Lamb 76-81 Clifford L. Greenisen Member Attaway moved to dismiss the following cases s listed above. Seconded by Member McArthur. Motion carried.