2018-06-12CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
.TUNE 12, 2018 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION = DISCUSSION -VOTE",
I. CALL TO ORDER - Vice Chairperson.
June 12, 2018 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3' Avenue
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice Chairperson.
III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea
Vice Chairperson Melissa Close
Board Member Beverly Bernst
Board Member Louise Conrad
Board Member Ted Denisuk
Board Member Jim Pippin
Board Member Michelle Sanders
Alternate Member Megan Wilt
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 May 8, 2018 Regular
Meeting.
Vice Chairperson Close called the June 12, 2018, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm, in the City Council Chambers,
located at 55 SE V Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairperson Close.
Absent w/consent (Vice Chairperson Close filled the seat for Chairperson Gamiotea)
Present
Present
Absent w/consent (Megan Wilt filled the seat for Member Conrad)
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Member Pippin moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for May 8, 2018; seconded by
Member Sanders. There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - ABSENT CLOSE - YES BERNST - YES CONRAD -ABSENT DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED.
V. AGENDA - Vice Chairperson.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of Code Officer Sterling requested the withdrawal of Case 18-005, Capital C Inc., from today's agenda.
items on today's agenda. 11
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II AGENDA III BOARD ACTION -DISCUSSION. VOTE
VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling:
Case No.16-015
Leon & Tisha Edouard. 903 SE 81 Avenue
Request for release or reduction of lien
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 16-015 was postponed from the previous Code Board Meeting on May 8, 2018 to allow the property owners time to
provide further information to the Code Board. Leon & Tisha Edouard were both present to request a release or reduction of
lien. Mr. Edouard addressed the board stating, as he had at the previous meeting, to his knowledge he had complied with
everything the Code Officer had requested. He added, he was unaware a fine was imposed for failing to get a permit for his
shed. There was some discussion among the Board regarding administrative fees. Member Denisuk asked Secretary
Christopher how much the administrative fee would be on this particular case. Secretary Christopher stated the staff uses a
standard $50.00 administrative fee. Member Bemst asked if this fee included the cost for certified mail and the secretary said
it did.
Member Denisuk moved on Case 16.015, Leon & Tisha Edouard, 903 SE 8"' Avenue, to reduce the existing lien of
$17,125.00 to $100.00 plus an administrative fee of $50.00 totaling $150.00;seconded by Member Bernst.
GAMIOTEA - ABSENT CLOSE - YES BERNST - YES CONRAD - ABSENT DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - NO WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED
Case No.18-020 Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was hand delivered to property owner, Francisco Guerrero. Officer
Francisco Guerrero, Jr. 1604 NW 71 Avenue Sterling said Mr. Guerrero operates an air conditioning business from his residence at 1604 NW 7t' Avenue. Officer Sterling
Ch 90 Sec 90-101,102, & 103 Operating a business in a residential area added, he had talked to Mr. Guerrero in reference to the debris and the delivery trucks driving thru the neighborhood. He said
Ch 30 Sec 30-32 & 30-40 Accumulation of junk in a residential area Mr Guerrero told him he was in the process of leasing a warehouse in order to receive deliveries and store his parts/supplies
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance at this location instead of his house. Mr. Guerrero addressed the board stating he had already signed a lease to rent a
warehouse in Fulford Plaza. He said he should be able to have everything moved and his property cleaned within a few days.
Attorney Cook asked Mr. Guerrero if he had a Business Tax Receipt (License) to do business within the City, he said he did.
In addition, Attorney Cook asked Mr. Guerrero if he understood the requirements for permits and inspections for installing A/C
units, he stated he did. Attorney Cook reminded Vice Chairperson Close to allow Council Member Monica Clark, who was in
attendance, an opportunity to address the board if she wished to do so. Vice Chairperson Close asked Council Member Clark
if she had any questions or comments, she stated she did not.
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION DISCUSSION' VOTE
Case No 18-020 Member Denisuk moved to find Case 18.020, Francisco Guerrero, Jr.,1604 NW 7' Avenue, in violation of Ch 90 Sec
Francisco Guerrero, Jr.1604 NW 7" Avenue 90-101,102 & 103 Operating a business in a residential area, Ch 30 Sec 30-32 & 30-40 Accumulation of junk in a
Ch 90 Sec 90-101,102 & 103 Operating a business in a residential area residential area and Ch 30 Sec 30.43 Public nuisance, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine
Ch 30 Sec 30-32 & 3040 Accumulation of junk in a residential area of ten dollars ($10.00) per day beginning fourteen days after receipt of proper notification if property is not in
Ch 30 Sec 3043 Public nuisance (continued from page 2) compliance at that time; seconded by Member Sanders.
VOTE
GAMIOTEA - ABSENT CLOSE - YES BERNST - YES CONRAD - ABSENT DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN -YES SANDERS -YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT - VICE CHAIRPERSON CLOSE.
Melissa Close,Vice 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'a reco- rd.—
THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, VICE CHAIRPERSON CLOSE ADJOURNED
THE MEETING AT 6:50 P.M.
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JUNE 12, 2018 OFFICIAL AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER -Chairperson: June 12, 2018 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE 3'd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson.
III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea 46,:ai
Vice Chairperson Melissa Close ✓
Board Member Beverly Bemst ✓ art ; ; (i �► j `� te_ 641a )
Board Member Louise Conrad o c�lc c ns
Board Member Ted Denisuk
Board Member Jim Pippin ✓
Board Member Michelle Sanders
Alternate Member Megan Wilt
Board Attorney John Cook ✓
Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb smith A4
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 8, 2018 Regular Meeting.
V. AGENDA - Chairperson.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling:
Case No. Name & Address
16-015 Leon & Tisha Edouard
903 SE 8' Avenue
18-005 Capital C Inc.
902 NW 10" Street
18-020 Francisco Guerrero, Jr
1604 NW 7"' Avenue
Vill. ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson
Violation
Request for release or reduction of lien
Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles
Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning
Ch 90 Sec 90-101,102 &103 Operating a business in a residential area
Ch 30 Sec 30-32 & 3040 Accumulation of junk in a residential area
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BEAMED 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.
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June 12th, 2018
Case # 16-015
Leon & Tisha Edouard
903 SE 81" Avenue
Request for reduction of lien
10/27/2015 — Sent Courtesy Letter.
11/04/2015 — Courtesy Letter returned, no mail receptacle.
11/16/2015 — Left Notice of Visit.
02/08/2016 — Mailed Notice of Violation.
02/16/2016 —Notice of Violation returned, no mail receptacle unable to forward.
02/25/2016 — Posted property with Notice of Violation.
04/26/2016 — Mailed and posted Notice to Appear.
05/05/2016 —Notice to Appear returned, no mail receptacle unable to forward.
05/10/2016 — Code Board found property in Violation of Disabled Vehicle & Permit for shed.
05/19/2016 — Posted Code Board order.
05/31/2016 — Mr. Edouard picked up Building Permit Application
05/09/2017 — Mailed letter informing Mr. Edouard as to the amount of fine to date.
07/12/2017 — Left Notice of Visit and spoke to Mr. Edouard about Notice of Visit.
04/13/2018 — Mr. Edouard returned Building Permit Application.
04/19/2018 — Shed inspected, Passed. Property in compliance.
Fine ran for 685 days @ $25.00 per day = $17, 125.00.
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Case #18-005
Capital C, Inc.
902 NW 101" Street
CH 30 Sec.30-41 Disabled Vehicles
CH 30 Sec.30-44 General Cleaning &Beautification
• 01/25/2018 — Mailed Notice of Violation.
• 03/21/2018 — Notice of Violation returned, unclaimed
• 05/21/2018 — Mailed Notice to Appear.
• 06/01/2018 — Posted Notice to Appear.
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Francisco Guerrero
1604 NW 7th Ave n u e
CH 30 Sec 30-32 & 30-40 Accumulation of Junk in residential area.
CH 30 Sec.30-43 Public Nuisance
CH 90 Sec.90-101,102,& 103 Operating a business in residential area.
• 05/16/2018 — Hand delivered Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing. Signed for by Francisco Guerrero.
• 05/24/2018 — Spoke with Mr. Guerrero. He stated he was looking for a warehouse to receive and store
his supplies.
• 06/07/2018 — Spoke with Mr. Guerrero. He has found a location, will be signing the lease in the next
few days.
• 06/11/2018 — Mr. Guerrero has signed a lease on a warehouse.
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Case No Name Fine Started Filed 90 Days
17-005 Jackie & Melinda Rediker $15/day 5/14/18
201 NE loth Street
17-012 Juan & Lydia Almodovar $15/day 9/17/17 11/9/17 02/06/18
1804 NW 7th Avenue
17-020
Kenneth Nichols
$10/day
11 /28/ 17
1 / 17/ 18
114 NE 11 th Street
17-036
Brenda Kemp
$50/day
12/23/17
3/15/18
800 SW 2°a Avenue
17-028
Lorene Mott
$15/day
1/19/18
3/23/18
1006 SW 5th Avenue
17-040
Okeechobee Park Street
$50/day
2/19/18
3/15/18
100 NW Park Street
17-039
Spirit CV Okeechobee FL
$50/day
3/19/18
4/11/18
106 N Parrott Avenue
18-008
Thomas Corcoran
$15/day
5/30/18
302 NE 71h Street
18-009
Thomas Corcoran
$15/day
5/30/18
309 NE 61h Street
* Distributed at meeting for informational purposes only.
4/17/18
6/13/18
6/21/18
6/13/18
Code Board Action
5/09/17 - Imposed fine: disabled vehicles/pub. nuisance
8/08/17 - Imposed fine: disabled vehicle & cleaning
10/10/17 - Imposed fine: dis. vehicle & pub. nuisance
12/12/17 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning
12/12/17 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning
1/09/18 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning
7/11/18 2/13/18 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning/
general landscaping
5/08/18 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning
5/08/18 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning