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2024-09-10 VIII. A. Ex. 5 Exhibit 5 VIII. A. Exhibit #5 Case #240521008 Michael Alan and Meridith Lanae Glassburn Exhibit 5 Code Enforcement Hearing September 10, 2024 Case Number, Name and Address: Case#240521008, Michael Alan Glassburn, Meredith Lanae Glassburn,114 NW 9th St. Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, Overgrown grass, weeds, trees, shrub/ bushes, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification piles of yard debris on the property. Photos: See attached Is respondent a Repeat Violator? No Summary: • The respondent was first notified on May 2, 2024, via Courtesy Card. • The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s). Date of notice Type of notice Received Date by received /returned August 13, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and a fine of $50.00 per day, plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee imposed should the property fail to come into compliance by August 14, 2024. August 14, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in-compliance, the overgrown grass, weeds and shrubs was cut. Photos in file. Case Closed August 15, 2024 Compliance letter mailed out via USPS regular mail. City Recommendation: The City recommends no action on this matter, but request it be noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification from May 2, 2024, until August 14, 2024, no lien/order recorded, no fine accrued. Chronology attached Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 5 Case #240521008, Michael A. & Meredith L. Glassburn Date Event/Document April 30, 2024 Property owner: Michael Alan Glassburn Meredith Lanae Glassburn Property address: 114 NW 9th St. Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Mailing address: 821 SE 9th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Parcel ID: 3-15-37-35-0010-00370-0210 (33443) Legal Description: Lots 21 and 22 of Block 37, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County public records. Code Officer Smith observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of the City Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification: overgrown grass, weeds, trees, shrub/ bushes, and piles of yard debris on the property. Photos in file. May 2, 2024 Courtesy Card, photos, and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail, giving the property owner 14 days to correct the violation May 22, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown grass, weeds, trees, and shrubs/bushes remains. Fallen branches on the property. Photos in file. SOV/NOH, photos and a copy of the city ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the July 9th Hearing. Received by Mike Glassburn on May 28, 2024. June 4, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown vegetation remains. Photos in file. June 18, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown vegetation remains. Photos in file. July 3, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown vegetation remains. Photos in file. July 9, 2024 Due to unforeseen circumstances unrelated to the matters raised in the Code Enforcement Agenda the July 9, 2024, City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing had to be cancelled. July 11, 2024 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the August 13th Hearing. Per USPS tracking they could not gain access to the delivery location to deliver our notice on July 13, 2024, at 11:43 am. Returned, unclaimed, unable to forward on August 21, 2024. July 23, 2024 Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City Hall with the Notice to Appear. Photos in file. Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown vegetation remains. Photos in file. Page 1 of2 Exhibit 5 Case #240521008, Michael A. & Meredith L. Glassburn Date Event/Document August 6, 2024 Code Officers Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, overgrown vegetation issues have not been addressed. Photos in file. August 13, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and a fine of $50.00 per day, plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee imposed should the property fail to come into compliance by August 14, 2024. August 14, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in-compliance, the overgrown grass, weeds and shrubs was cut. 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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 June 11, 2024, and the July 9, 2024, Minutes. B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl, Mr. Dale Williams, and Mr. Benjamin Falk; 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. CONTINUED CASES A. Case No. 230817007; Tanglewood LTD do A & M Properties, Inc, 420 Northwest (NW) 9th Street (ST), Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 7 to 20 Inclusive and alley between said lots of Block 38, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book(PB)5, Page(PG)5, 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 and International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The respondent is not a repeat violator. The case was presented to the Special Magistrate on June 11, 2024, and the Special Magistrate ruled to defer the ruling until the next Special Magistrate Hearing on July 9, 2024, to allow the City Staff and Tanglewood time to see if both parties could come to an agreement. The July 9, 2024, Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances unrelated to the matters raised in the Code Enforcement Agenda. A Notice of Hearing Cancellation and a Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing(SOV/NOH)was mailed via United States Postal Service (USPS) certified return receipt on July 10, 2024. The notice was received by Erin Wilson on July 13, 2024, and by Julian Williams and Kaylynn G. on July 15, 2024. The City Attorney advised the Special Magistrate that if Tanglewood provided an inspection from a licensed roofer that reflected that the roofs on the four remaining buildings are not leaking or do not currently need any further remediation for the health and safety of the occupants by August 30, 2024, the city would be able to deem the property in compliance. August 13, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 5 Exhibit 5 V. CONTINUED CASES CONTINUED A. Case No. 230817007; CONTINUED: This is contingent on the property owner re-roofing the four remaining buildings with two in 2025 and the remaining two in 2026. If the case is closed due to compliance,the property owner can apply for a lien reduction. Upon the closure of the current code enforcement case Tanglewood would have a licensed roofer/inspector issue an inspection report on a quarterly basis or somewhere there in abouts to the city to assure that the four remaining roofs remain safe for the occupants, until the roofs are replaced. With two being done next year in 2025 and the final two the year after in 2026. Failure to comply with the required inspections will result in non-compliance and the city will pursue a new case. Mr. Falk agreed with the terms of the above-mentioned agreement. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to enter an order for Case No. 230817007; based on the agreement. VI. NEW CASES A. Case No. 240521008; Michael Alan and Meredith Lanae Glassburn, 114 NW 9th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 21 and 22 of Block 37, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 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. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on May 2, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on May 22, 2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on May 22, 2024. The notice was received by Mike Glassburn on May 28,2024.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on June 4, 2024, June 18, 2024, and July 3, 2024. Due to unforeseen circumstances unrelated to the matters raised in the Code Enforcement Agenda the July 9, 2024, City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing was cancelled. A Notice of Hearing Cancellation and a SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on July 11,2024. The City Staff has not received the notice nor the signature receipt card back as of the date of this hearing. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and the Public Notices Board at City Hall on July 23, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on July 23, 2024, and August 6, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all weeds, grass, 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 Staff recommends in accordance with the City's fine schedule a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin on August 14, 2024, 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. 240521008 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 $50.00 administrative fee should the property fail to come into compliance by August 14, 2024. B. Case No.240618005; Hazy Land and Construction LLC, 1109 NW 8th AVE, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 1 of Block 23, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 10, Okeechobee County public records]. August 13, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 5 Exhibit 5 VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED B. Case No. 240618005; CONTINUED: Code Officer Smith testified that the property was 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 May 10, 2024.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on June 18, 2024. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on June 18, 2024. The notice was returned on July 15, 2024. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and the Public Notices Board at City Hall on June 25, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on July 3, 2024. Due to unforeseen circumstances unrelated to the matters raised in the Code Enforcement Agenda the July 9, 2024, City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing was cancelled. A Notice of Hearing Cancellation and a SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on July 11, 2024. The notice was received by Cayden Danley on July 13, 2024.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on August 6,2024.To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all weeds, grass, 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 trash and debris from the property. The City Staff recommends in accordance with the City's fine schedule a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin on August 14, 2024, 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. 240618005 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 $50.00 administrative fee should the property fail to come into compliance by August 14,2024. C. Case No.240626003;Okeechobee Hospitality LLC, 1200 Highway 70 East (E), Okeechobee [Legal Description: Unplatted Lands of the City all that certain piece,parcel or tract of land situate,lying and being a portion of Section(SEC)22,Township(TWP)37 South(S),Range (RGE)35 E,said lands being more particularly described as follows:commencing for reference at the intersection of the centerline of State Road(S.R.)No.70(as shown on FDOT right-of-way(ROW)map for S.R.70 Section 91070-2514)and the Northerly extension of the Easterly line of Government Lot 2;thence,bearing S 00°14'21" E,a distance of 44.50-feet(ft)to a point on the Southerly ROW line of said S.R. No.70;thence,bearing S 89°54'49"E,along said Southerly line,a distance of 125.00-ft to a point on the Easterly line of those lands described in Official Records Book 634,PG 650;thence,bearing S 00°14'21"West(W),along said Easterly line, a distance of 489.27-ft to the point and place of beginning of the herein described parcel;thence,continue S 00°14'21"E along said Easterly line,a distance of 201.26-ft to a point;thence,leaving said Easterly line,bearing North(N)89°54'49"E,a distance of 100.00-ft to a point on the Westerly ROW line of SE 13"'AVE;thence,bearing S 00°14'21"E,along said Westerly line,a distance of 230.05-ft to a point on the Hopkins Meander line as shown on FDOT ROW map SEC 91070-2514;thence,leaving said Westerly ROW line,bearing N 71°44'33"W,along said meander line,a distance of 421.50-ft to a point;thence,leaving said meander line,bearing N 00°15'33"W, a distance of 611.84-ft to a point;thence,bearing N 89°56'13"E,a distance of 185.59-ft to a point;thence,bearing S 00°06'14"E,a distance of 313.06-ft to a point;thence,bearing N 89°56'13"E,a distance of 115.09-ft to the point of beginning(POB),public records of Okeechobee County,Florida . Code Officer Smith testified that the property was 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 June 10, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on June 25, 2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on June 26, 2024. The notice was received by Laura Horn on July 10,2024. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on August 6,2024.To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all weeds, grass, 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 Staff recommends in accordance with the City's fine schedule a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin on August 14, 2024, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a$50.00 administrative fee. August 13,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 5 Exhibit 5 VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED C. Case No. 240626003; CONTINUED: Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 240626003 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$50.00 administrative fee should the property fail to come into compliance by August 14, 2024. VII. DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS A. Case No. 240709013; Amanda Connah, whose business address is 1160 SE 21st ST, Okeechobee. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations from September 30, 2023, until the respondent came into compliance on August 13, 2024, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. VIII. REPEAT VIOLATORS A. Case No.240618009;Tina M.Bray, 1115 NW 7th Court,Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lots 9 and 10 of Block 15, 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 Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 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 August 6, 2024, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. B. Case No. 240624001; Alan P. Miller, 400 SE 7th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 12 and 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, PB 2, PG 39, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on August 7,2024, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. C. Case No. 240709009; Harry A. and Betty A. Schock, 1805 NW 7th AVE, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 4 and N half of Lot 5 of Block 53, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, PB 1, PG 21, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was 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, previous Case No. 221118023, and 230720007. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on July 9, 2024. The notice was received on July 11, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be non- compliant on August 6, 2024.To comply with City Ordinances,the property owner needs to cut all weeds, grass, 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,and trash from the property.The City Staff recommends in accordance with the City's fine schedule a fine of $150.00 per day, to begin on August 14, 2024, 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. 240709009 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$150.00 per day plus a one- time $100.00 administrative fee should the property fail to come into compliance by August 14, 2024. August 13, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 4 of 5 Exhibit 5 IX. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 240530007; Huda Elhindi, 918 SW 2nd ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 17 and E half of Lot 16 of Block 200, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 10, Okeechobee County public records].No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Florida Building Code Chapter 3, Section 306 Sanitation, the property was found to be in compliance on June 18, 2024, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. B. Case No. 240430016; Blakes Transport LLC, 1410 SW 5th AVE, Okeechobee[Legal Description: OAK GROVE ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE a portion of Block"D",according to the plat thereof recorded in PB 2,PG 86,being more particularly described as follows: commence at the NW corner of said Block"D",bear S 00°15'09"W along the E ROW line of SW 7'h AVE,a distance of 100.00-ft for the POB;thence continue S 00°15'09"W along said E ROW line a distance of 106.07-ft; thence bear N 89°59'00"E to the intersection with the arc of a curve concave to the SE,in the Westerly ROW line of SW 5'h AVE,a distance of 297.74-ft,said curve having a radius of 816.33-ft,and a delta angle of 05°13'28"; thence Northeasterly along the arc of said curve,a distance of 74.44-ft to the point of tangency of said curve; thence bear N 30°22'49"E along said Westerly ROW line a distance of 46.66-ft;thence bear S 89°59'00"W a distance of 355.57-ft to the POB,Okeechobee County public records].No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record that the Lien/Order was recorded on June 13, 2024, the respondent came into compliance on June 24, 2024, with a lien balance of$1,500.00 plus a$50.00 administrative fee. C. Case No. 240521006; Bruce and Pamela Snell, 700 NW 9th ST, Okeechobee[Legal Description:Unplatted lands of the City abandoned railroad of FEC beginning at the SW corner of Lot 6 of Block 40,TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE,according to the Plat thereof recorded in PB 2,PG 1,public records of St.Lucie County,Florida,and run N 150-ft;thence W 150-ft to the E line of Tucaloosa ST;thence S along the E line of Tucaloosa ST to inter-section with the N line of 15'h ST;thence E along the N line of 15'h ST to the POB,Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles, the property was found to be in compliance on July 3,2024, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. D. Case No.240314003; Donald A. Hayes,Jr.and Crystal L. Staton, 1002 NW 6th ST, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot 17 and W half of Lot 18 of Block 17, 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 that the Lien/Order was recorded on April 11,2024,the property was found to be in compliance on May 10,2024,with a lien balance of$1,350.00 plus a$50.00 administrative fee. E. Case No. 240215003; Donna Marsh Walpole, 501 SE 6th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 20 and 21 of Block E, CENTRAL PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 2, PG 39, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, IPMC Chapter 3, Section 304.1 General,the property was found to be in compliance on July 11,2024, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. X. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business, Special Magistrate Azcona, adjourned the Hearing at 7:44 P.M. Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: Christina Curl, Code Enforcement Officer 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. Code Enforcement media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of Code Enforcement. August 13, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 5 of 5 Exhibit 5 .......- • , ...s • .•,, - ... 04; As . • • • iii.:,, ,.. • ss. r k',es, ,„,, __----,,,_ •..,. ..., -. -- 4:1 • - ..;".:• .t... • - • • . • , , / . ...4. ,...._ .. .' • . 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The city has a responsibility to assure that the ordinances enacted for the protection of life and property and for the general appearance of the city are followed by property owners in accordance with the desires of the residents of the community. Your continuing efforts, in maintaining your property are important to the City of Okeechobee, your neighbors and fellow citizens. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss the matter. Again, Thank You for your cooperation, understanding and efforts in assisting with the beautification of the city. Respectfully, 4N-ti67 5ht e., Anthony Smith City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer 863-763-9795 asmith@cityofokeechobee.com