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1982-04-12 0 Attorney Conlon questioned if the landlord was notifi d by the water department of deliquency and Administrator Westbrook replied he did n t know, only that the water department gave him cases to be cited. Administrator Westbrook stated he needed a continuanc until he could get clarifi- cation on this statement. t Member McArthur moved to continue this case until the April meeting. Seconded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. There being no further matters of the Board, Member J ffers moved to adjourn, seconded by Member Walker. Motion carried. Gordon V. Le Chairman City of Okee Code Enforce ATTEST: ~~~0~ Secre ary APRIL 12, 1982 MINUTES OF THE OKEECHOBEE MUNICIPAL CODE E FORCEMENT BOARD Hearings of the municipal code violations were the Okeechobee Municipal Code Enforcement Board in City Council Chambers, Monday, April 2, 1982. Chairman, Gordon V. Leggett, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Leggett aWed the Secretary for a roll call 'th the following results: Michael McArthur - Present Lloyd Jeffers - Present Gordon Leggett - Present Jim Attaway - Absent Jerry Walker - Absent Alex Amadio - Present Member Jerry Walker arrived at 7:05 immediately after roll call. Others present were: Building and Zoning Administrat r, Mallette Westbrook; Attorney, Mary Dunn, substituting for David Conlon; and Se retary, Ruth Berndt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member McArthur moved to dispense with the minutes of the March 8, 1982 meeting. Seconded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. DISMISSAL OF CASES: Administrator Westbrook requested the following cases be dismissed: 95-81 Dennis Mulberger 25-82 Glen Davis 30-82 Kenneth Nipper 33-82 Santos & Alicia Vasquez 36-82 Sid Dougherty t 37-82 Harland Hitt 39-82 Edgar L. Thomas 40-82 Edwin Herrin ( {. Case No. 18-82: Zollie Aldridge Administrator Westbrook informed the Board that charg s had been filed against Zollie Aldridge for mandatory garbage collection in arrears in th amount of $376.82. Chairman Leggett asked if this was served in both Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge's names and It Administrator Westbrook advised this property is in Zollie Aldridge's name only. Chairman Leggett referred to February meeting and the fine levied on Mr. Aldridge at that time, and asked if a lien could be filed against the roperty. Attorney Conlon replied it could have a lien filed against it. Attorney Conlon asked if Mr. Aldridge had received no ice of fine and Mary Ann Holt stated that it had been sent out by the police department. No record back of delivery as of today. Administrator Westbrook informed the Board that we no have a system whereby when we ask the police department to deliver any notices they sign that they received such notices and the police department therefore cannot say they did no get notices. Chairman Leggett asked Administrator Westbrook to che k with the police department in the morning to see if it had been delivered and redeliver the notice of fine and inform Attorney Conlon when completed so he can procee with the lien so Mr. Aldridge knows we mean business. Chairman Leggett questioned the February minutes rega ding a motion made concerning the Aldridge fine as voted by Member McArthur. After some discussion it was agreed the minutes were correct. Chairman Leggett asked for dates and amounts of Aldri garbage bills. Adminis- trator Westbrook advised that he asked for these, but was the total amount owed in- stead of a month by month billing. Attorney Conlon advised in such a situation the bill introduced is required as evidence. Chairman Leggett inquired as to the total amount due. Administrator Westbrook said it amounted to $376.82. Chairman Leggett stated this seemed ery high as mandatory garbage collection hadn't been initiated very long. Administrator advised that this could be as high as for seven different properties that Mr. Aldridge might pay for one and not for another. Attorney Conlon stated we to know what property was re- sponsible for lien purposes. After much discussion, it was decided to continue thi case until the April meeting. Member Jeffers made the motion to continue case until Apri meeting. Member Attaway seconded. Motion carried. Case No. 19-82: Bob Sandefur Administrator Westbrook informed the Board that Bob S had been cited for viola- tion of mandatory garbage collection in the amount of $60. 2. Chairman Leggett asked if Administrator Westbrook of the bill and as he did not, it was requested that Mary Ann Holt obtain a copy the office, which she did. Chairman Leggett asked if Administrator Westbrook Mr. Sandefur about the bill and Administrator Westbrook informed the Board that Mr. Sa billed each month. Chairman Leggett asked Mr. Richard Fellows if it was to bill property owners and let them add $5.00 per month to the rent. Mr. "We bill on whatever basis the tenant or landlord wishes. The Ordinance states that no matter who we bill, the owner of the property is the guarantor of the bill. st usually we bill tenants but -- landlords are responsible". I l 41-82 Edwin Herrin 43-82 Edwin Herrin 45-82 Guadalupe Gudierrez 46-82 Mrs. Morris Herrin 47-82 A. R. Everett e 48-82 William D. Newell 49-82 Hank Scott 50-82 Goodwill Industries 52-82 Church of God 53-82 Bass's Exxon 54-82 Susan Jenkins 55-82 J. R. Rooney 56-82 Mary Breland 57-82 Seventh Day Adventist Church 58-82 D. & M. Texaco 59-82 Danny's Chevron 60-82 Victory Baptist Church 61-82 Gary Lightsey 62-82 E. B. Lyles 62-82 Wm. H. Logue 65-82 Mr. James Cash 67-82 Ortinzia Ochoa 68-82 Wallace Norton 69-82 Wallace Norton 70-82 Mr. Moe 72-82 William & Jean Cox 73-82 Phyllis Womble 32-82 R. L. King 77-82 Deane & Loraynne Byrd 78-82 Fred & Helen Market Member McArthur moved to dismiss cases as list above. Seconded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. CASES TO BE CONTINUED: Chairman Leggett asked Administrator Westbrook to giv the cases to be continued. Administrator Westbrook requested a continuance on the fol owing cases: 38-83 Mary Lancaster 42-82 Edwin Herrin 44-82 Gladys Lowe 51-82 Buddy A. & Esther Y. Hair 64-82 Ila Mae Robertson 66-82 Stop & Go, No. 865 71-82 Mr. Moe 79-82 Charles E. Hill 80-82 Leroy Seebers, Jr. 81-82 Leroy Seebers, Jr. 82-82 Leroy Seebers, Jr. Administrator Westbrook explained he wished IDcontinue some cases until they could obtain insurance, namely, Leroy Seebers, Jr. Member McArthur moved to continue the above cases unt "1 May meeting. Seconded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. CASES TO BE HEARD: Case 18-82: Zollie Aldridge Administrator Westbrook informed the Board that Zolli e Aldridge was in arrears on 7 units for mandatory garbage fees. The total amounting to $434.82. Location of units involved are: First Addition of the City of Okeechobee, ection 21, Block 243, Lots 3, 11, 12, and 89. Same addition, Section 21, 1, 26, and 27. Chairman Leggett inquired if they were rental units duplexes or whatever. Admin- istrator Westbrook stated a little of everything. Admini Westbrook informed the - Board that Zollie Aldridge had his name only on all his p except for one lot and that lot was not involved in any of these locations. 2 Member McArthur asked if we did not have trouble last month due to not knowing what property was involved. Administrator Westbrook stated we ow know which property is involved. Chairman Leggett stated that we definitely could put lien on the property now. Chairman Leggett asked Administrator Westbrook if a 1 'en had been place on Zollie t Aldridge for the junked autos on property and Administrato Westbrook said he did not know. Chairman Leggett stated he would check with Attorne Conlon to see if this had been done. Chairman Leggett suggested a decision be reached as t how much of a fine should be levied and he thought it certainly should be more than jus what is owed. Administrator Westbrook stated concerning the amount it could be $500.00 per offence, per day. Attorney Dunn advised that the stat te says $500.00 per day for each day the violation continues past the date set for com liance. Administrator West- brook stated that would be today. After some discussion Member McArthur asked if we d have Zollie Aldridge brought in by force, if necessary, as he ignores all summons. Dunn read statute stating the Board has the power to subpoena and the police can Member Walker said no matter what we fine Aldridge he not pay, nor appear before the Board, so he did not know what would be the nex step. We need to get Zollie Aldridge's attention. Chairman Leggett suggested perhaps $500.00 plus $50.0 per day for every day starting tomorrow and at next months meeting we could fine him er $500.00 plus day to day fine. He would still owe $434.82 in addition to the above. Member Jeffers asked if we put a lien on his houses we do anything until he sells or dies? Can you levy against a job or other 1 equipment? Chairman Leggett stated if he dies the lien is satisf 'ed. Attorney Dunn read from the statute that after a year, if a lien remains unpaid, you can authorize the City Attorney to foreclose. A certified copy of an order imposing a fine may be recorded as public record and thereafter shall cons itute a lien against the land on which the violation exists. Administrator Westbrook inquired if possible personal articles, that it would get his attention sooner if we could attach personal work items. Member McArthur stated we need to see if we can arres him and have him brought before the Board. Member Walker said we should take Chairman Leggett's uggestion to levy the fine and check into the legality of arrest and appearance before th Board for next months meeting. Member Amadio inquired if garbage pick up was ing done even though it is not being paid and was informed since it is mandatory, be picked up. Member Walker made a motion to fine Zollie Aldridge 34.82, garbage fee, plus $500.00 fine, plus $50.00 per day until settled or next meeting. econded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. Case No. 1 9- 82 : Bob Sandefur Administrator Westbrook stated Mr. Sandefur claimed h did not own the property; the man who lives there claims he does not own the property. andefur claims he sold the house to Boyd Parrott and Mr. Parrott says he doesn't own it. T e garbage collection is in the arrears in the amount of $60.52. The address of the house in violation if 506i S. E. 13th t Avenue. Mr. Sandefur lives at 506 S. E. 13th Avenue and t e house in violation is a small house to the rear of t§gfio/f. Sandefur lives in. The tax r 11 shows Bob Sandefur to be the owner of the house. 4 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Mem er Jeffers moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member McArthur. Motion carried. Meeting adj urned. t Gordon V. Le Chairman City of Okee Code Enforce ATTEST: I2a 8ßn&- Ruth Berndt Secretary City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Board MINUTES OF THE \; ) MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD x. , ,~ CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 10, 1982 Hearings of the municipal code violations were held b the Okeechobee Municipal Code Enforcement Board in City Council Chambers on Monday, 10, 1982. Chairman, Gordon V. Leggett, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P./-. Chairman Leggett asked the Secretary for a roll call the following results: Michael McArthur - Present Lloyd Jeffers - Present Gordon Leggett - Present Jim Attaway - Absent Jerry Walker - Present Vangel a McFarland - Present Member Attaway came in just as roll call was ending. Others present were: Building and Zoning Administrat r, Mallette Westbrook; Attorney, David Conlon; and Secretary, Ruth Berndt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Leggett asked if all Members had received a copy of the minutes of the April meeting. Since everyone had received a copy, Chairman Le ett asked for a motion to dis- pense with the reading of same. Member McArthur so moved; seconded by Member Jeffers. Motion carried. Chairman Leggett stated we have a new Member of the ard, Vangela McFarland, and also stated the Board was proud to have a lady on the Board. . McFarland is the first lady to be on the Board. She has had a wide range of experiences Okeechobee. She operated an auto inspection agency on South 441 and she's lived chobee a long time. Chairman Leggett informed Ms. McFarland the Board is glad to r as a Member. DISMISSAL OF CASES t Administrator Westbrook requested the following cases be dismissed: 80-82 - Leroy Seebers, Jr. 81-82 - Leroy Seebers, Jr. 83-82 - Leroy Seebers, Jr.