2024-08-13 VIII. C. Ex.8 Exhibit 8
VIII. C. Exhibit #8
Case #240709009
Harry A. & Betty A. Schock
Exhibit 8
Code Enforcement Hearing August 13, 2024
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#240709009, Harry A & Betty A Schock, 1805 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public Junk, debris,and trash all over the front of the property,
nuisances, and 30-44 General Cleaning and yard filled to the rim with debris all around it. House
beautification. appliances and disabled lawn mowers in the middle of
the yard. Overgrown grass, weeds, shrubs, and
bushes.
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
Yes: Previous Cases #221118023; Chapter 30 Section 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicle,
and 30-43 Public nuisances. Case #230720007; Chapter 30 Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43
Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification
Summary:
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received Date
by received/returned
July 9, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS certified signature July 11, 2024
return receipt for the August 13, 2024, Hearing. not legible
August 5, 2024 I Code Officer Smith/Curl spoke with Mr. Schock who advised
us that he was working on getting the property into
compliance. He was advised that the property was going to be
inspected tomorrow the 6th August.
August 6, 2024 Code Officers Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant,
overgrown vegetation remains. Junk, trash and debris remain all
over the property. Photos in file.
• To comply with City ordinances property owner needs to remove all junk, debris and/or
trash from the front and side of the property and cut all overgrown vegetation.
City Recommendation:
The City recommends in accordance with the City's fine schedule a fine of $150.00 per day to
begin on August 14, 2024, until the property is brought into compliance, plus a $100.00
administration fee.
Chronology attached
Page 1 of 1
Exhibit 8
Case #240709009, Harry A. & Betty A. Schock
Date Event/Document
July 8, 2024 Property owner: Harry A & Betty A Schock
Property address: 1805 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Mailing address: 1805 NW 7ih Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Parcel ID: 3-09-37-35-0020-00530-0040 (33131)
Legal: Lot 4 & North half of Lot 5 of Block 53, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1, Page 21,
Okeechobee County public records.
Monday July 8, 2024 @ 11:02 am received an e-mail from Gary Ritter the City Administrator that
a complaint was made to the Mayor about above mention address.
REPEAT VIOLATOR- Previous Cases #221118023; Chapter 30 Section 30-40 Junk, 30-41
Disabled vehicle, and 30-43 Public nuisances. Case #230720007; Chapter 30 Sections 30-40
Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.
Code Officer Smith observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of Chapter
30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General Cleaning and
beautification. Junk, debris, and trash all over the front of the property, yard filled to the rim with
debris all around it. House appliances and disabled lawn mowers in the middle of the yard.
Overgrown grass, weeds, shrubs, and bushes. Photos in file.
July 9, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the August
13, 2024, Hearing. Received on July 11, 2024, signature not legible.
August 5, 2024 I Code Officer Smith/Curl spoke with Mr. Schock who advised us that he was working on
getting the property into compliance. He was advised that the property was going to be
inspected tomorrow the 6th August.
August 6, 2024 Code Officers Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown vegetation remains.
Junk, trash and debris remain all over the property. Photos in file.
Page 1 of 1
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JANUARY 10, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rtl
Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate
Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City
Attorney Greg Hyden, Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or
withdrawn;there were none.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the December 13, 2022, Hearing Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an
Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, Mrs. Pamela Arnold, Mr. Vernon Arnold, Mrs. Selena Taylor,
Mr. Perry S. Arnold, Jr., and Mr. Charles Holt; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith, Curl stated for
the record all events regarding the Cases to be discussed occurred within the corporate limits of
the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs, and support documents
were all entered as part of the official record.
V. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS CONTINUED
A. Case No. 220128007; Perry Sylvester Arnold, Jr., 620 Northeast 4'h Avenue [Legal Description:
Lots 5 and 6 of Block 80, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10 or Plat Book 5, Page
5, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification and Chapter 82, Section 82-124 Permits on March 8, 2022,where a fine in the
amount of$50.00 per day starting 21-days after the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $50.00
administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on April 5, 2022. The property
was brought into compliance on July 26, 2022. Mrs. Selena Taylor submitted a request for a fine
reduction on August 23, 2022. Mrs. Arnold requested that the fine be dismissed due to special
circumstances. On October 11,2022, Mrs.Arnold submitted an Adjudication as to Incapacity into
evidence The City recommends a fine reduction of 75-percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine by 100-
percent, reducing the fine to zero.
VI. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 221119009; David Salas and Olga Lidia Jimenez, 503 Northeast 3`tl Street [Legal
Description Lots 10,11,12 of Block 118, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10 and Plat
Book 5, Page 5,Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but
is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances, Chapter 54, Section 54-
51 Parking in residential neighborhoods, Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances.
B. Case No. 221118022; Anne M. Land, 500 Northwest 16th Street [Legal Description: Lot 1 and
East half of Lot 2 of Block 69, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1, Page 21, Okeechobee
County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have
been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles.
VII. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 221025009; Charles E. Holt, 1010 Southwest 11'h Avenue [Legal Description: Lots 19
and 20 of Block 22, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7,
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification for having overgrown
vegetation and debris all over the property. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy
Card was mailed via United States Postal Service(USPS) regular mail on October 10, 2022. The
property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on October 22, 2022.
January 10,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 8
VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED 89
A. CONTINUED: A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on October 25,2022. The notice was received by Charles Holt on October
28, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on December 8, 2022 and
January 4, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all
overgrown vegetation and debris from the property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per
day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the
property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00
administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 221025009 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$50.00 per day plus a one-time
administrative fee of$50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-
days after the date of this Hearing.
B. Case No. 221119010; Okeechobee Commons, LTD do Property Tax Eagle, 402 Northwest 10'
Street [Legal Description: Lots 1 to 6 Inc., Lots 14 to 26 Inc., and all vacated alley lying between
Lots 1 to 6 and Lots 21 to 26 and South half of vacated alley lying between Lots 7 to 13 and 14
to 20 of Block 29, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County public
records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification for having several
roofs in need of repair/replacement and overgrown vegetation all over the property. The
respondent is not a repeat violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October
25, 2022.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 17, 2022 and
November 19, 2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 19,
2022. The City has not received the SOV/NOH nor receipt of signature card as of the date of this
Hearing. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on December 21, 2022. A
Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on
December 27, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on January 3,
2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the overgrown
vegetation and complete the roof repairs/replacements. The City recommends a fine of$75.00
per day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the
property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00
administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.221119010 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$75.00 per day plus a one-time
administrative fee of$50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-
days after the date of this Hearing.
C. Case No. 221118020; Michael Ethan Holsombach, 1010 Southeast 5'"Street[Legal Description:
Lots 2 and 3 of Block 6,WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 13,
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification for having an untagged/disabled boat, overgrown vegetation, and debris all over
the property,the exterior of the structure in need of being cleaned,and the roof repaired/replaced.
The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on
October 25, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 16,
2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 21,2022.The City
has not received the SOV/NOH nor receipt of signature card as of the date of this Hearing. A
Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on
December 27, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on January 3,
2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the overgrown
vegetation and debris from the property, clean the exterior of the structure and complete the roof
repair/replacement. The City recommends a fine of$75.00 per day to begin 21-days after the
Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the property owner brings the property
into compliance on or before that date, plus a$50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.221118020 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43
Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$75.00
per day plus a one-time administrative fee of$50.00 should the property fail to come into
compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing.
January 10,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 4
Exhibit 8
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VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED
D. Case No. 221118021; April and Victor Martin, 705 Southeast 9th Avenue [Legal Description: Lot
7 and North half of Lot 10 of Block 13, WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat
Book 1, Page 13, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 54, Section
54-51 Parking in residential neighborhoods for having overgrown vegetation all over the property,
the exterior of the structure in need of being cleaned and parking a semitruck on residential
property. The respondent is not a repeat violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular
mail on October 25, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on
November 16, 2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 21,
2022.The notice was received by April Martin on November 25,2022.The property was inspected
and found to be non-compliant on December 21, 2022 and January 3, 2023. To comply with City
Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the overgrown vegetation and debris from
the property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special
Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the property owner brings the property into
compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.221118021 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 54, Section 54-51 Parking in residential
neighborhoods and imposed a fine of$50.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of
$50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of
this Hearing.
E. Case No. 221118023; Harry A. and Betty A. Schock, 1805 Northwest 7' Avenue [Legal
Description: Lot 4 and North half of Lot 5 of Block 53,CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1, Page
21, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances for having
disabled/untagged vehicles, junk, debris, and overgrown vegetation all over the property. The
respondent is not a repeat violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October
27, 2022.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 17, 2022 and
November 19, 2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 21,
2022. The notice was received by Harry Schock on November 25, 2022. The property was
inspected and found to be non-compliant on January 3, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances
the property owner needs to remove all junk, debris, overgrown vegetation, and the
disabled/untagged vehicles from the property. The City recommends a fine of$75.00 per day to
begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the property
owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative
fee.
Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.221118023 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled
vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances and imposed a fine of $75.00 per day plus a one-time
administrative fee of$50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-
days after the date of this Hearing.
F. Case No. 221118019; Pristine Detailing and Pressure Washing, LLC,whose business address is
1495 Southeast 5'"Street.
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50,
Section 50-36 Issuance of local business tax for engaging in business within the City of
Okeechobee without first procuring a local business tax receipt. The respondent is not a repeat
violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October 26,2022.The respondent
was found to be non-compliant on November 18, 2022. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on November 28, 2022.The notice was received by the Registered Agent,
Inc Authority RA on December 1, 2022. The respondent was found to be non-compliant on
December 20, 2022 and January 4, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the business owner
needs to purchase a Business Tax Receipt from the City of Okeechobee. The City recommends
a fine of$125.00 per day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10,
2023, unless the business comes into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00
administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.2 21 11 801 9 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-36 Issuance of local business
tax and imposed a fine of $125.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00
should the business fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this
Hearing.
January 10,2023.Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 4
Exhibit 8
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VIII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special Magi trate, e.-HeTIA-rwasadd urned at
710 P.M.
/' Roger Azcona, Special-Magistrate
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Christina Curl
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special
Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
January 10,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 4 of 4
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
MARCH 14, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on
Tuesday, March 14,2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers,located at 55 Southeast 3`d Avenue,
Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll: Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, and
Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. and City Attorney Greg Hyden attended via
Zoom.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or
withdrawn; there were none.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the February 14, 2023,
Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an
Oath to: Code Officers Smith. Curl, and Mr. Cody Wheatley; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith,
and Curl stated for the record all events regarding the Cases to be discussed occurred within the
corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs. and
support documents were all entered as part of the official record.
V. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 221118023; Harry and Betty Schock, 1805 Northwest (NW) 7'h Avenue (Ave) [Legal
Description: Lot 4 and North (N) half of Lot 5 of Block 53, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book
(PB) 1, Page (PG) 21, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances, Chapter
30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, the property was
found to be in compliance on January 31,2023, no Lien/Order was recorded,and no fine accrued.
B. Case No. 221118019; Pristine Detailing and Pressure Washing LLC, whose business address is
1495 Southeast(SE) 5" Street (St). No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the
record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Section 50-36 Issuance of
local business tax, the business was found to be in compliance on January 31, 2023, no
Lien/Order was recorded, and no fine accrued.
C. Case No.221118021;April and Victor Martin, 705 SE 9"Ave[Legal Description: Lot 7 and N half
of Lot 10 of Block 13, WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 13,
Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the
record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public
nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and Chapter 54, Section 54-51 Parking in
residential neighborhoods, the property was found to be in compliance on January 24, 2023, no
Lien/Order was recorded. and no fine accrued.
D. Case No. 221025009; Charles E. Holt, 1010 Southwest (SW) 11' Ave [Legal Description: Lots
19 and 20 of Block 22, SW ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, PB 2, PG 7, Okeechobee County
public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on January 11, 2023. no
Lien/Order was recorded, and no fine accrued
E. Case No. 230111006; James K. and Pamela G. Davis. SW 2nd Ave [Legal Description: Lot 3 of
Block 5, ROYAL OAK ADDITION, PB 1, PG 8,Okeechobee County public records]. No action on
this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30. Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles, the property was found to be in
compliance on February 23, 2023, no Lien/Order was recorded, and no fine accrued
V. REPEAT VIOLATORS
A. Case No.230125004;Tina M. Bray, 1 115 NW 7°Court[Legal Description: Lots 9 and 10 of Block
15, NW ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE PB 1, PG 25, Okeechobee County public records].
March 14,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 3
Exhibit 8
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VI. REPEAT VIOLATORS CONTINUED
A. Case No. 230125004; CONTINUED: Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation
of Code of Ordinance Chapter 30. Sections 30-43 Public nuisances. 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification. The respondent is a repeat violator. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing
(SOV/NOH)was mailed via United State Postal Service(USPS)certified return receipt on January
25, 2023. The notice to the tenant was received by Kristy Valladez on January 8. 2023. The
property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on February 15, 2023. The notice to the
property owner was returned on February 27, 2023. A Notice to Appear was posted on the
property and the public notices board at City Hall on February 27, 2023. The property was
inspected and found to be non-compliant on March 8, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances,the
property owner needs to remove all trash and debris from the property. The City recommends a
fine of$100.00 per day,to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on March 14,2023,
unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a
$50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 230125004 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$100.00 per day plus a one-time
administrative fee of $50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-
days after the date of this Hearing.
VII. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 221220005; Tarmac Florida Inc. 710 Northeast 3rd Ave[Legal Description: Lots 1 to 20
Inclusive of Block 55, and the South 21.68-feet of 14"St from Cherokee to West line of East half
of Block 54; Hiawasee from 14'h St to Hale Ave, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5,
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinance Chapter 30,
Sections 30-43 Public nuisances. 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. The respondent is
not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October 25, 2022.
The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 16. 2022, November
19, 2022, December 8. 2022, December 12, 2022. and December 15, 2022. A SOV/NOH was
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on December 20. 2022. The notice was received by the
new owner Titan of Florida on December 23, 2022, and by the property owner Tarmac Florida Inc
on December 27. 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on February
4,2023.and March 7,2023. To comply with City Ordinances,the property owner needs to remove
the inoperable/abandoned equipment from the property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00
per day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on March 14, 2023, unless the
property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00
administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 221220005 to be
in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$50.00 per day plus a one-time
administrative fee of$50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-
days after the date of this Hearing.
B. Case No. 230126013; Jacob Kenneth Bryan. 1002 SW 15'" St [Legal Description: Lots 8,9 and
10 of Block 8, OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS, PB 5, PG 8, Okeechobee County public records]. No
action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification.
C. Case No. 230218008; South Buyers LLC, 1101 NW 5' St [Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of
Block 22, NW ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, PB 1. PG 25,Okeechobee County public records]
No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles.
VIII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, the_Heart as adj rned at
6:48 P.M. l�
Roger Azconapecial Magistrate
A ST:UAL72;1( e,/,/, --
ristina Curl
March 14,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 3
Exhibit 8
97
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate
with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City
Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
March 14,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 3
114 Exhibit 8
159r.- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
§ SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
,,, 'Y OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on
Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 6:01 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55
Southeast(SE)3rd Avenue(Ave),Room 200,Okeechobee, Florida.The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Special Magistrate Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll: Special Magistrate Roger Azcona,
Esquire, and Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. City Attorney Greg Hyden
attended via Zoom.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added. deferred.
or withdrawn; there were none.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the August 8. 2023,
Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively
administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith
and Curl stated for the record all events regarding the cases to be discussed occurred
within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony,
photographs, and support documents were all entered as part of the official record.
V. REPEAT VIOLATORS
A. Case No. 230719014. Charlie T. Merry, Jr. and Diane H. Merry, 404 Northeast (NE) 8`"
Ave,Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot 12, RIVER RUN RESORT, PHASE II. Plat Book
6, Page 33. Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter
30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. The
respondent is a repeat violator. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH)
was mailed via United States Postal Service (USPS) certified return receipt on July 19,
2023.The notice was returned on August 15,2023.A Notice to Appear was posted on the
property and on the public notices board at City Hall on August 16, 2023. The property
was inspected and found to be non-compliant on September 5. 2023. To comply with City
Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all weeds, grasses, or undergrowth to a
height not to exceed 8-inches on the entire property and trim landscaping to a neat
appearance not to adversely affect the aesthetic of the property or adjacent properties and
clean the exterior of the residence. The City recommends a fine of$100.00 per day, to
begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on September 12, 2023. unless the
property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $100.00
administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
230719014 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43
Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of
$100.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of$100.00 should the property
fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing.
B. Case No. 230720007; Harry A. and Betty A. Schock, 1805 Northwest (NW) 7'" Ave,
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 4 and North half of Lot 5 of Block 53, CONNERS
HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1 Page 21, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter
30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification. The respondent is a repeat violator. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on July 20, 2023.The notice was returned on August 15.2023.The
September 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 8
115
V. REPEAT VIOLATORS CONTINUED
B. Case No. 230720007; CONTINUED: property was inspected and found to be non-
compliant on August 3, 2023. A notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the
public notices board at City Hall on August 16, 2023. The property was inspected and
found to be non-compliant on September 5, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to cut all weeds, grasses, or undergrowth to a height not to exceed
8-inches on the entire property and trim landscaping to a neat appearance not to adversely
affect the aesthetic of the property or adjacent properties and remove all the junk/debris
from the property.The City recommends a fine of$100.00 per day.to begin 21-days after
the Special Magistrate Hearing on September 12, 2023, unless the property owner brings
the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a$100.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
230720007 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,Sections 30-40 Junk,
30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a
fine of $100.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $100.00 should the
property fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing.
C. Case No. 230719011; Blue Spring Holdings LLC, NE 9th Ave, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Unplatted lands of the City the Southwest(SW)quarter of the NE quarter and North(N)half of
the NW quarter of the SE quarter South(S)of the Sal Railroad(RR)right-of-way(ROW):SW quarter of the
NW quarter of the SE quarter,the SE quarter of the NW quarter of the SE quarter;N half of the NE quarter of
the SW quarter;and the S half of the NE quarter of the SW quarter lying East(E)of Taylor Creek;fractional
NW quarter E of Taylor Creek and S of the Sal RR,and all that portion of land located in the NE quarter of the
SW quarter and the SE quarter of NW quarter;S of the Sal RR in Section 15,Township 37 S,Range 35 E,
that lies E of Taylor Creek improved channel as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 29, public records of
Okeechobee County,Florida less and except:a portion of the SE quarter and a portion of the SW quarter of
Section 15, Township 37 S, Range 35 E. Okeechobee County, Florida and being described as follows.
commencing at the quarter corner on the S line of said Section 15, bear N 00°10'04" E along the quarter
section line a distance of 1399.41-feet(ft)to the point of beginning(POB)thence bear N 89°25'18"E along a
line 80.00-ft N of and parallel to the S line of the N half of the S half of said Section 15,a distance of 673.21-
ft to the E line of the SW quarter of the NW quarter of the SE quarter of said Section 15; thence bear N
00°11'25"West(W)along the aforesaid E line a distance of 450.00-ft;thence bear S 89°25'18"W a distance
of 873.03-ft,thence bear S 00'10'04"E a distance of 83.36-ft thence bear S 89°25'18"W a distance of 119.60-
ft to the Easterly shore line of Taylor Creek;thence bear the following courses in a Southerly direction along
the Easterly shore line of Taylor Creek as follows: S 36'59'52" E a distance of 70.15-ft; S 26'01'09" E a
distance of 49.01-ft;S 20°22'54"E a distance of 24.40-ft:S 09'48'57"E a distance of 23.52-ft;S 02°45'22"E
a distance of 49.28-ft;S 0°20'24"E a distance of 49.34-ft,S 02°34'03"W a distance of 76.66-ft;S 00°53'25"
W a distance of 44.65-ft,thence bear N 89°25'18"E a distance of 245.92-ft to the POB and less the following
parcel containing one acre,more or less a parcel of land lying in the NW quarter of the SE quarter of Section
15,Township 37 S,Range 35 E.Okeechobee County,Florida.being more particularly described as follows
commence at the SE corner of said NW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 15,thence proceed S 89°21'13"
W along the S line of said NW quarter of the SE quarter a distance of 70.00-ft to the POB,thence continue S
89°21'13"W along said S line a distance of 208.70-ft;thence departing said S line,run N 00°20'48"W along
a line parallel with the E line of said NW quarter of the SE quarter a distance of 208.70-ft:thence departing
said parallel line, run N 89°21'13"E,a distance of 208.70-ft;thence run S 00°20'48"E along a line parallel
with and 70.00-ft W of(as measured at right angles to)the aforesaid E line of the NW quarter of the SE quarter
of Section 15,a distance of 208.70-ft to the POB,Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter
30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. The
respondent is a repeat violator. The respondent was first notified via phone on June 6,
2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on July 18, 2023. A
SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on July 19, 2023.The City has not
received the notice nor the signature receipt card back as of the date of this Hearing. The
property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on August 14,2023 and September
5, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all weeds,
grasses, or undergrowth to a height not to exceed 8-inches on the entire property and trim
landscaping to a neat appearance not to adversely affect the aesthetic of the property or
adjacent properties. The City recommends a fine of $100.00 per day, to begin 21-days
after the Special Magistrate Hearing on September 12, 2023, unless the property owner
brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $100.00 administrative
fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
230719011 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43
Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of
$100.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of$100.00 should the property
fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing.
September 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 4
116 Exhibit 8
VI. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 230809011; Okbee Outparcel LLC, 510 NE Park St, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Begin at the SE corner of Block"K",CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,according to the Plat Book 5,
Page 5,and run thence S 18'49'45"W,a distance of 179.50-ft to a point on the N boundary of Lot"R",Block
252,Plat Book 2,at Page 4,thence run W along the N boundary of said Lot"R",a distance of 106.98-ft to a
point lying E,a distance of 135-ft from the NW corner of Lot"R thence run N a distance of 312.03-ft to a
point of intersection on the S ROW of State Road(SR)70(N Park Street)as now maintained and located;
thence run S 87°50'47"E along the S ROW of SR 70(N Park Street)as now maintained and located a distance
of 165.61-ft to a point on the E boundary of Block"K",as aforesaid,thence S along the E boundary of said
Block"K",a distance of 135.78-ft to the POB,Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter
30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. The
respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail
on July 20. 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on August
3,2023.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on August 9,2023.The
notice was received by N. Jones on August 12, 2023. The property was inspected and
found to be non-compliant on September 5, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to cut all weeds,grasses, or undergrowth to a height not to exceed
8-inches on the entire property and trim landscaping to a neat appearance not to adversely
affect the aesthetic of the property or adjacent properties and remove all the debris from
the property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the
Special Magistrate Hearing on September 12,2023, unless the property owner brings the
property into compliance on or before that date, plus a$50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
230809011 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43
Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of
$50.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of$50.00 should the property fail
to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing.
B. Case No. 230809007; Justin Booth, 105 NE 8'"Ave, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot
3, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter
30. Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed
via USPS regular mail on July 19, 2023.The property was inspected and found to be non-
compliant on August 3, 2023. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt
on August 9, 2023. The notice was received on August 12, 2023. The property was
inspected and found to be non-compliant on September 5, 2023. To comply with City
Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all weeds, grasses, or undergrowth to a
height not to exceed 8-inches on the entire property and trim landscaping to a neat
appearance not to adversely affect the aesthetic of the property or adjacent properties.
The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special
Magistrate Hearing on September 12,2023, unless the property owner brings the property
into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
230809007 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41
Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification and imposed a fine of$50.00 per day plus a one-time administrative
fee of$50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-days after
the date of this Hearing.
VII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 230712003; Pioneer Property Investments LLC, 1265 SE 21'St, Okeechobee
[Legal Description. Lot 106. BLUE HERON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, PHASE II. Plat
Book 6, Pages 59 and 60, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter
was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification,
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe
conditions the property was found to be in compliance on August 9, 2023, no Lien/Order
recorded, no fine accrued.
September 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 4
Exhibit 8
117
VII. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
B. Case No. 230621009; Grand Lake Investments Inc, NW 5' St, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Lots 20 and 21 and W half of Lot 22 of Block 99, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification,
the property was found to be in compliance on August 1, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded,
no fine accrued.
C. Case No.230727011;Tom Nguyen,210 SE 3rd St,Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot 1
of Block 208, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1 and Plat Book 5, Page
11 and Page 6, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 70, Section 70-251 Permit required,the property was found to be in compliance
on August 17, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
D. Case No. 230720009; Chad T. Carter and PJ Carter, 501 SW 14th Court, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lot 4 of Block C, OAK GROVE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 86,Okeechobee County public records].No action on
this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 10,Section 10-8(b)Public nuisance,the property s found to be in
compliance on August 31, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
/
VIII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate he�Hearing
adjourned at 7:11 P.M. /
oger Azcona,%ecial1Magistrate
A EST:
h it k,,u. C(.(t,t
Christina Curl
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special
Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing,he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceeding is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
is to be based.City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
September 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 4 of 4
Exhibit 8
121
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
DECEMBER 12, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on
Tuesday,December 12,2023,at 6:00 P.M.in the City Council Chambers.located at 55 Southeast
(SE) 3`d Avenue (Ave), Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Special Magistrate Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll: Special Magistrate Roger Azcona,
Esquire, and Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. City Attorney Greg Hyden
attended via Zoom.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred,
or withdrawn; New Cases Items V.A. and V.B. were deferred to the January 2024 Hearing as
requested by Code Officer Smith.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the October 10,
2023, Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively
administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith
and Curl stated for the record all events regarding the cases to be discussed occurred
within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony,
photographs, and support documents were all entered as part of the official record.
V. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 231025003; Timothy Lee Thomas, 809 Northeast (NE) 5'h Street (St),
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 15 and 16, RIVER RUN RESORT-PHASE II, Plat
Book 6, Page 33,Okeechobee County public records].Code Officer Smith requested that
the case be deferred until the next Hearing.
Special Magistrate Azcona deferred Case No. 231025003 to the next Special
Magistrate Hearing.
B. Case No. 231009016; Epanoptix Inc, Antoinette McDonald, Northwest (NW) 10'h St,
Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot 13 and West(W)half of Lot 12 of Block 42, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10 and Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County
public records]. Code Officer Smith requested that the case be deferred until the next
Hearing.
Special Magistrate Azcona deferred Case No. 231009016 to the next Special
Magistrate Hearing.
VI. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 230720007; Harry A. and Betty A. Schock, 1805 NW 7"' Ave, Okeechobee
[Legal Description:Lot 4 and North(N)half of Lot 5 of Block 53,CONNERS HIGHLANDS,
Plat Book 1, Page 21, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification,the property was found to be in compliance on October 16, 2023, and that
there is an existing lien in the amount of$1,100.00 plus a$100.00 administrative fee.
B. Case No.230918005; Freddie L.and Ruby L.Minton, 302 NE 8`"Ave,Okeechobee[Legal
Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6. Page 18, Okeechobee County
public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have
been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles,
30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification,Chapter 54, Sections
54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district,the property was found to
be in compliance on November 15, 2023, and that there is an existing lien in the amount
December 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 3
Exhibit 8
122
VI. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
B. Case No.230918005;CONTINUED:of$1,050.00 plus a$100.00 administrative fee.
C. Case No. 231009014; Alexis Watson, 408 NE 9th Ave, Okeechobee[Legal Description:
Lot 40, RIVER RUN RESORT- PHASE II, Plat Book 6, Page 33, Okeechobee County
public records].No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have
been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-
44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on
December 1,2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
D. Case No. 231009015; Tammy L.Verano, 504 and 506 NE loth Ave, Okeechobee[Legal
Description: Lots 29 and 30, RIVER RUN RESORT- PHASE II, Plat Book 6, Page 33,
Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted
for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-
41 Disabled vehicles,30-43 Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification,
the property was found to be in compliance on November 6,2023,no Lien/Order recorded,
no fine accrued.
E. Case No. 231020012;Alan P. Miller,400 SE 7`"St, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot
12 and East(E)half of SE 4th Ave lying W of Lot 12 and N half of adjacent alley of Block
K,CENTRAL PARK,AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,Plat Book 2,Page
39, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is
noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,Sections
30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was
found to be in compliance on November 28, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine
accrued.
F. Case No. 231025004; 1201 N Parrott Ave CCV LLC, 1201 N Parrott Ave, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 14, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 2,Page 17,public records of St.Lucie County,Florida and also recorded in Plat Book
5, Page 5,public records of Okeechobee County,Florida;less those portions of Lots 5 and 6,of Block 14,
Okeechobee.a subdivision in Section 16,Township 37 South(S),Range 35 E,as per Plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 5,Page 5,public records of Okeechobee County,Florida.being described as follows:begin at
the SE corner of said Lot 6,thence S 89°54'08"W,along the S line of said Lot 6,a distance of 10.95-feet(ft);
thence departing said S line,N 00°08'04"W,through said Lots 6 and 5,a distance of 105.03-ft to the N line
of said Lot 5;thence N 89°55'02"E along said N line,a distance of 10.93-ft to the NE corner of said Lot 5;
thence departing said N line,S 00°08'58"E,along the E line of said Lots 5 and 6,a distance of 105.03-ft to
the point of beginning,Okeechobee County public records].No action on this matter was requested
but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification,the property
was found to be in compliance on November 7, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine
accrued.
G. Case No.230808008;Kimberly Kocher,918 NW 9th St,Okeechobee[Legal Description:
E half of Lot 15,and all of Lot 16 of Block 42,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,Plat Book 5,Page
5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is
noted for the record to have been in violation of Code Of Ordinances Chapter 30,Sections
30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on November 1, 2023, no
Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
H. Case No. 231101007; Wewould Okeechobee LLC c/o Joseph Stadlen, 1020 N Parrott
Ave, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 11 and 12 of Block 31, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10 and Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County
public records].No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have
been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-
44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on
November 15,2023,no Lien/Order recorded,no fine accrued.
Case No.231101008;Jack Grace, 1712 NW 7th Ave,Okeechobee[Legal Description:Lot
11 and N half of Lot 12 of Block 69, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1, Page 21,
Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted
for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-
40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on November 21, 2023, no
Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
December 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 3
Exhibit 8
123
VI. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
J. Case No. 221119010;Okeechobee Commons. LTD c/o Property Tax Eagle,402 NW 10`h
St, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Lots 14 to 26 inclusive and all
vacated alley lying between Lots 1 to 6 and Lots 21 to 26 and S half of vacated alley lying
between Lots 7 to 13 and 14 to 20 of Block 29, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1,
Page 10,Okeechobee County public records].No action on this matter was requested but
is noted for the record that the Lien/Order was recorded on February 15, 2023, the
property was found to be in compliance on May 9, 2023,with a fine balance of$4,200.00.
The fine balance was paid in full on October 16, 2023, and the Release of Lien was
recorded on October 18,2023.
K. Case No. 230809011; Okbee Outparcel LLC, 510 NE Park St, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Begin at the SE corner of Block"K",CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.according to the Plat Book 5,
Page 5,and run thence S 18°49'45"W a distance of 179.50-ft to a point on the N boundary of Lot"R",Block
252,Plat Book 2,at Page 4,thence run W along the N boundary of said Lot"R",a distance of 106.98-ft to a
point lying E,a distance of 135-ft from the NW corner of Lot"R",thence run N a distance of 312.03-ft to a
point of intersection on the S right-of-way(ROW)of State Road(SR)70(N Park Street)as now maintained
and located;thence run S 87°50'47"E along the S ROW of SR 70(N Park Street)as now maintained and
located a distance of 165.61-ft to a point on the E boundary of Block"K",as aforesaid;thence S along the E
boundary of said Block"K". a distance of 135.78-ft to the point of beginning, Okeechobee County public
records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the f�cord that the
Lien/Order was recorded on October 3,2023,the property was found toile in compliance
on October 8, 2023, with a fine balance of$300.00. The fine balance"wias paid in full on
November 2,2023, and the Release of Lien was recorded on Novezrber 8,2023.
VII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Specie) Magistrate Hearin
adjourned at 7:04 P.M. /
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is to be based.City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
December 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 3
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 FL
863-763-9795 Phone
CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX
OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
Petitioner,
vs
Date July 9, 2024
Respondent.
CASE NO. 240709009
Harry A & Betty A Schock
STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12,Florida Statutes,and the Code of Ordinances of City of
Okeechobee, I(hereinafter the"City of Okeechobee),the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives
notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code,as more particularly described herein,and
hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section:Chapter 30, Sections 30-40, 30-43, and 30-44
2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists: 1805 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34972
3-09-37-35-0020-00530-0040 (33131)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Harry A& Betty A Schock, 1805 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34972
4. Description of Violation:
Junk, debris, and trash in the front of the property. Overgrown vegetation.
House appliances &disabled lawn mowers in the middle of the yard.
5. Date violation must be corrected by: Aug 6, 2024
6. Date violation first observed on or about:Jul 8, 2024
Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code
Inspector to verify compliance,with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s)cited herein,you are hereby called upon to take
notice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 13th
day August, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.,located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall,Okeechobee Florida 34974 in
Council Chambers.The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and
conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony,and shall make an order thereupon.You are entitled to be
represented by counsel,present evidence,and present testimony.Please be advised that any evidence presented to the
Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department.If you fail to appear at the hearing the
Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation,&impose a fine in your absence.
Anthony Smith ode Enforcement Officer
Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will
be based.Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department.
In Accordance with Fla.Statute 162.11(2005),an aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court.Such an appeal shall be
filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed.
De acuerdo con la seccion 162.11 de los estatutos de la Florida,un partido que no esta en acuerdo puede apelar una orden administrativa final a la tribunal
de circuito.Tal apelacion sera archivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara.
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