2024-10-08 Official Minutes (2) ��``N!oF�oK�ay_ CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
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10 i 55 SOUTHEAST THIRD AVENUE, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974
/',� OFFICIAL AGENDA
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;,���'�� OCTOBER 8, 2024
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
1 heritage, history, unique character, and small-town atmosphere.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. 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 September 10, 2024, Minutes.
B. Administration of Oath-anyone giving testimony is required to be sworn in.
V. CONTINUED CASES
A. Case No. 240215002; Kerri Michael Othmer and Tammy Lynn Hogaboam, 1109
Northwest 9th Avenue, Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public
nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 54, Section 54-81 Use as
a residence, Chapter 70, Section 70-251 Permit required (Exhibit 1).
B. Case No. 240822008; David Terrazas, 1012 Southeast 5th Street, 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 (Exhibit 2).
VI. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS
A. Case No. 230817007; Tanglewood LTD c/o A & M Properties Inc, 420 Northwest 9th
Street, 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 (Exhibit 3).
VII. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 240813008; Lawrence and Carol Sikorski, 1125 Southeast 21st Street, Violation
of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public
nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification (Exhibit 4).
B. Case No. 240813009; 2L2R, LLC, 1925 Southeast 9th Avenue, Violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification, IPMC Chapter 3, Sections 304.1 General, 304.1.1 Unsafe
conditions (Exhibit 5).
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VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED
C. Case No. 240824006; Joseph B. Thornton, Jr., 802 Northwest 10th Street, Violation of
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification, IPMC Chapter 1, Sections 111.1.1 Unsafe structure, 111.1.3
Structure unfit for human occupancy (Exhibit 6).
VIII. DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
A. Case No. 240909012; Baker Landclearing, 200 Southeast 3rd Street, Violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuances of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties
for violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 7).
B. Case No. 240909013; Gracie Jiu Jitsu, 107 Southwest 17th Street, Ste. E, Violation of
Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuances of local business tax, 50-43
Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations (Exhibit 8).
IX. RELEASE OF LIENS
A. Case No. 240626003; Okeechobee Hospitality LLC, 1200 Highway 70 East, Violation of
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification (Exhibit 9).
X. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 240813010; Gwendolyn E. Rissanen, South Parrott Avenue, Violation of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification, Chapter 90, Section 90-668 Temporary off-premises motor vehicle sales
(Exhibit 10).
B. Case No. 240826007; Ginger Lee Dreher, 1700 Southwest 5th Avenue, Violation of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification (Exhibit 11).
XI. ADJOURN MEETING
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video, or items (collectively, "materials")to the Special Magistrate
in support or opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the materials must be provided to the Code Enforcement Secretary for the
City's records. You will be required to sign a form certifying that all personal information has been redacted from the materials
you wish to provide.
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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