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2002-04-09CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT WORKSHOP SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION APRIL 9.2002 AGENDA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEMBERS, MAYOR, AND STAFF ATTENDANCE: Chairperson Marsha Montesi Vice -Chairperson Mack Worley, Jr. Member Linda Ballinger Member Jamie Gamiotea Member Andrea Nelson Member Harrison O'Connor Member Rennae Sweda Alternate Lori Creech Alternate Isabel Weisser Attorney John Cook Secretary Sue Christopher Code Enforcement Officer Chief Tomey Code Enforcement Officer Bob Hillery DISCUSSION April 9, 2002 Code Enforcement Board Workshop was called to order at 6:11 p.m. by Vice-Chairpersor. Worley. Secretary Christopher called the roll: Present (entered chambers at 6:30 p.m.) Present Present (entered chambers at 6:15 p.m.) Present Absent without consent Absent with consent Present Absent with consent Present Present Present Present Present 1 1 9.2002 - Code Enforcement W 2 of 3 332 AGENDA DISCUSSION Attorney Cook reminded the Code Board that the issue of abandoned vehicles had been sufficiently C. NEW BUSINESS - Discuss Code Enforcement Procedures discussed at the last workshop, and the issue which needed further discussion was improved and raw lands. 1. Improved and raw land Vice -Chairperson Worley opened the floor for discussion and began by saying he had done some 2. Abandoned vehicles no tags research and felt that all land within the City fell into four categories. He found by looking at the maps the City has land that is unplatted and undeveloped, land that is platted and undeveloped, land that is platted and developed and land that is unplatted but has been partially developed. He explained developed land as land serviced by infrastructure to the extent that it is available for building a residence, commercial or industrial building. Where as raw land would be considered land which has not been developed beyond what is necessary for a bone fide agricultural use, such as fencing, improved pasture, water for livestock, etc. He stated in his opinion land that is unplatted and undeveloped would be considered raw land, land that is platted and developed would be considered improved land, land that is platted and undeveloped would be considered raw land and land that is platted and partially developed only the portion developed would be considered improved the rest would be considered raw land. There was some discussion by the board members as to whether a possible third definition should be added to cover land that is platted and partially developed. If three difinitions were used they could be described as improved, partially improved and raw lands. Attorney Cook brought up the question of how the section of land owned by Doc Watford would be handled, which is platted and has improvements on the lands surrounding it, but his land is undeveloped. Member Worley felt it would fall into the category of improved land. omey a Member Gamiotea suggested this could be covered if we used the nuisance vegetation clause in the definition that Attorney Cook had suggested at the last workshop for raw lands. Attorney Cook said he would prepare a written definition of improved and raw lands for the Code Board to review at the next meeting. 333 April 9, 2002 - Code Enforcement Workshop - Page 3 of 3 AGENDA Workshop was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - VICE -CHAIRPERSON WORLEY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. A tape cording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mack Worley, Jr. Vice-Chaon ATTEST: Sue DISCUSSION 1 33 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD SUMMARY APRIL 9, 2002 AGENDA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDANCE Chairperson Marsha Montesi Vice -Chairperson Mack Worley, Jr. Member Linda Ballinger Member Jamie Gamiotea Member Andrea Nelson Member Harrison O'Connor Member Rennae Sweda Alternate Lori Creech Alternate Isabel Weisser STAFF ATTENDANCE Attorney John Cook Code Enforcement Officer Chief Tomey Code Enforcement Officer Bob Hillery D. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve Summary of Board Actions for: March 12, 2002. REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA. CODE BOARD ACTION April 9, 2002 Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairperson Montesi. Pledge of Allegiance Present Present Present Present Absent without consent Present Present Absent with consent Present Present Present Present Present Member Ballinger moved to dispense with reading and approve Summary of Board Action for March 12, 2002, seconded by Member O'Connor. Motion carried unanimously. 1335 9.2002 - CEB Regular Meeting - Page 2 of 3 02-0029 02-0005 01-0226 00-01-01 AGENDA Benardo Sandoval 108 NW IOth Avenue Sylvester & Penny Butler 916 NW 12th Street Arthur Raymond Davis, Jr 1110 NW 7th Street Marvin Brantley 1811 S. Parrott Avenue Sec. 8-2 Responsibility of owners, agents and tenants. Sec. 8-8 Disabled Vehicles Sec. 8-8 Disabled Vehicles Sec. 8-2 Responsibility of owners, agents and tenants. CODE BOARD ACTION Chief Tomey gave tesitmony that Mr. Sandoval had come in and talked with him and he is in the process of putting up a wooden fence and removing the cars that are not owned by him from the property. He said Mr. Sandoval had requested an extension of three weeks to complete the fence. Member Worley moved to table Case # 02-0029 until the next regularly scheduled Code Board Meeting on May 14, 2002; seconded by Member Gamiotea. Montesi - Yes Worley - Yes Ballinger - Yes Gamiotea - Yes O'Connor - Yes Sweda - Yes Weisser - Yes Motion Carried Member Sweda moved that in Case # 02-005 both the owner and tenants be notified of the violation of Sec. 8-8 and given ten days after receipt of notification to remove the disabled vehicle, after that time a fine of $5.00 per day would be imposed; seconded by Member Worley. Montesi - Yes Worley - Yes Ballinger - Yes Gamiotea - Yes O'Connor - Yes Sweda - Yes YY G130G1 - 1 GJ Motion Carried Member Gamiotea moved to give Case # 01-0226 thirty days to have his vehicle running and tagged, after that time a fine of $5.00 per day would be imposed; seconded by Member Weisser. Montesi - Yes Worley - Yes Gamiotea - Yes O'Connor - Yes Weisser - Yes Sweda - Yes Motion Carried 1 L 9.2002 - CEB Regular Meeting -Page 3 of 3 336 AGENDA ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON MONTESI PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record purpose of backup for official records of the department. c _ Marsha Montesi, Chairperson ATTEST: , lue Christopher, Secre4ry CODE BOARD ACTION Attorney Cook addressed the Code Board in reference to Case # 01-01-01. He reminded the Board that foreclosure would not necessarily mean the City would take possession of Mr. Brantley's property, because someone would be willing to pay the fine and cost of the City since the value of the property would be greater than these costs. Also, that foreclosure means the City has filed a legal action to collect money against property and does not have anything to do with keeping the property in compliance. Marvin Brantley addressed the Code Board stating he felt the fine reduction was unreasonable and requested to be put on the agenda for the next Code Board meeting in May to request a further reduction of his fine. Chairperson Montesi presented a certificate of appreciation to Harrison O'Connor for nine years of service on the Code Enforcement Board, he will be resigning April 30, 2002. Attorney Cook informed the Code Board that as of May 2002 the Land Development Regulations will be amended to say that all appointed boards would have an elected chairperson and vice -chairperson. Member Worley moved to adjourn; seconded by Member Gamiotea. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 P.M.