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SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
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6:00 P.M.
Mission Statement: The mission of the City of Okeechobee is to provide accommodating services that
enhance the quality of life for our citizens and businesses in a fiscally sound
manner.
Vision Statement: The City of Okeechobee will maintain a vibrant and prosperous community built
on our heritage, history, unique character, and small-town atmosphere.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
II. ATTENDANCE
Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire
City Attorney Greg Hyden
Police Administrative Lieutenant Bettye Taylor
Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith
Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
A. Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of agenda items.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the May 9, 2023 minutes.
B. Administration of Oath-anyone giving testimony is required to be sworn in.
V. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS CONTINUED
A. Case No. 1 9041 1 01 0; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee, 909 South Parrott Avenue, Violation of
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification (Exhibit 1).
VI. CONTINUED CASES
A. Case No. 230324015; Debara Jean Lang and Laura Ann Harrison, 1004 Northwest 4th Street,
Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 10, Sections 10-3 Limitation as to the number of animals,
10-8 Public nuisances, Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification, International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Chapter 3, Section
304.1.1 Unsafe conditions (Exhibit 2).
VII. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 230413010; John B. and Susan D. Furse, 1411 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Violation of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning
beautification (Exhibit 3).
B. Case No. 230419003; CTS Consulting, LLC, 899 Northeast 41st Way, Violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for
violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 4).
C. Case No. 230419004; Rucks Development, LLC, 1006 Southeast 10th Street, Violation of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for
violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 5).
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VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED
D. Case No. 230419006; Guideone Insurance Co., 1111 Ashworth Rd, W Des Moines, IA., Violation
of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43
Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 6).
E. Case No. 230509012; Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton, 180 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Suite B.,
Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-
43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 7).
VIII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 221119010; Okeechobee Commons, LTD, 402 Northwest 10th Street, Violation of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification (Exhibit 8).
B. Case No. 230421010; Goodbread's Okeechobee Lawn Tamer, 508 West North Park Street,
Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-
43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 9).
C. Case No. 230418009; American Pressure Cleaning, LLC., 16840 Northwest 38th Avenue,
Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-
43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 10).
D. Case No. 230418011; Beeper Depot of Port St. Lucie, Inc., 405 South Parrott Avenue, Violation
of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43
Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 11).
IX. ADJOURN MEETING
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video, or items to the Special Magistrate in support or
opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Code
Enforcement Secretary for the City's records.
ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Special Magistrate 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 testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Code Enforcement Office in
person or call 863-763-9795, Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding.
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