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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
JULY 10, 2007 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson:
July 10, 2007 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson.
III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Board Secretary.
Chairperson Mack Worley
Vice Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea
Board Member Bea Castorina
Board Member Frank Irby
Board Member Marsha Montesi
Board Member Andrea Nelson
Board Member Rennae Sweda
Alternate Member Heather Hancock
Alternate Member Penny Revels
Board Attorney John R. Cook
Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith
Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling
Board Secretary Sue Christopher
IV. MINUTES - Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the
Summary of Board Action for the June 12, 2007 Regular
Meeting.
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BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
July 10, 2007 Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chairperson Worley.
Present
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Absent with consent
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Member Montesi moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for June 12, 2007; seconded
by Vice Chairperson Gamiotea.
VOTE
WORLEY - YES GAMIOTEA - YES CASTORINA -YES IRBY - ABSENT MONTESI - YES
NELSON -YES SWEDA - ABSENT HANCOCK - ABSENT REVELS - ABSENT
MOTION CARRIED.
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11 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II
V. AGENDA - Chairperson.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on III Code Officer Sterling requested the withdrawal of Case 06-218 Lois K. Johnsosn and Case 07-033 Mary M. Massey from
today's agenda. today's agenda.
VI. NEW BUSINESS.
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling:
No. 07-044
Robert L. Widner. 1700 SW 2"d Avenue
Ch. 30: Sec. 30-43 Public nuisances & Sec 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification.
No. 07-054
Ventura Arroyo. 911 NW 5`h Street
Ch. 70: Sec. 70-302 Permit & Ch. 30 Sec. 30-43 Public
nuisances.
Code Officer Sterling requested this case be postponed to allow the Code Officers more time to work with the property
owner to bring the property into compliance. Vice Chairperson Gamiotea moved to postpone Case 07-044 until the next
regularly scheduled meeting; seconded by Member Castorina.
VOTE
WORLEY - YES GAMIOTEA - YES CASTORINA -YES IRBY - ABSENT MONTESI - YES
NELSON -YES SWEDA - ABSENT HANCOCK - ABSENT REVELS - ABSENT
MOTION CARRIED.
Code Officer Sterling asked for a postponement in order for the city engineer to provide further information to the Code
Board in reference to this case. Member Montesi moved to postpone Case 07-054 until the next regularly scheduled meeting;
seconded by Vice Chairperson Gamiotea.
VOTE
WORLEY - YES GAMIOTEA - YES CASTORINA - YES IRBY - ABSENT MONTESI - YES
NELSON -YES SWEDA - ABSENT HANCOCK - ABSENT REVELS -ABSENT
MOTION CARRIED.
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JULY 10, 2007 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4
AGENDA BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
No. 07-058 Code Officer Sterling testified the business owner had been properly notified, however she has never paid for the business tay
Lisa K. Stokes. Lisa K. Photographics. 206 SW 3'ti Avenue. receipt (occupational license). Member Montesi moved to find Case 07-058 in violation of Ch 50 Sec 50-32 requiring the
Ch. 50: Sec. 50-32 License Tax Imposed business owner, Lisa K. Stokes, to pay the amount due of three hundred sixty-two dollars and fifty cents to obtain a business
tax receipt before July 31, 2007; seconded by Member Nelson. After some discussion Member Montesi amended her motion
to include a twenty dollar per day fine beginning seven days from receipt of notification and recommend City Council proceed
with collection of fine; seconded by Member Nelson.
VOTE
WORLEY - YES GAMIOTEA - YES CASTORINA -YES IRBY - ABSENT MONTESI - YES
NELSON - YES SWEDA - ABSENT HANCOCK - ABSENT REVELS - ABSENT
MOTION CARRIED TO AMEND.
VOTE
WORLEY - YES GAMIOTEA - YES CASTORINA -YES IRBY - ABSENT MONTESI - YES
NELSON - YES SWEDA - ABSENT HANCOCK - ABSENT REVELS - ABSENT
MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
No. 07-062 Code Officer Sterling testified property owner had received notification, but he had been unable to reach them by phone. At
Super Stop Petroleum Inc. Ch 30: Sec 30-46 Visibility this time the bush has not been removed from the visibility triangle. Public Works Director, Donnie Robertson, verified in a
Triangle. letter to the Code Board that the bush is in the visibility triangle. Vice Chairperson Gamiotea moved to find Case 07-062
in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-46 and direct the Public Works Department to remove the bush placing a lien for all cost incurred
on Super Stop Petroleum Inc.;seconded by Member Montesi.
VOTE
WORLEY - YES GAMIOTEA - YES CASTORINA - YES IRBY - ABSENT MONTESI - YES
NELSON -YES SWEDA - ABSENT HANCOCK - ABSENT REVELS - ABSENT
MOTION CARRIED.
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11 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II
B. Review of cases currently being fined.
ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON WORLEY.
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Mack Worley, Chairperson
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Sue Christopher, Board Secretary
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when 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. Code Enforcement Board media is for the sole
purpose of backup for official records of the fire department.
Code Officer Sterling stated Case 07-014 Okeechobee -FL Properties is in the process of being sold and the City Administrator
will discuss with Attorney Cook to be sure a lien is in place for the fine which is accruing at fifty dollars per day.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON WORLEY ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:36
P.M.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLISHER
OKEECHOBEE TIMES
106 S.E. 5th St., Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 763-7283
Published Weekly
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared James A.
Hughes, Jr., who on oath says that he is publisher of the Okeechobee
Times, a newspaper published weekly at Okeechobee in Okeechobee,
Florida:
that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a City Code Enforcement Board Meeting Notice PO #013383
in the matter of City of Okeechobee
City of Okeechobee
55 SE Third Avenue _
Okeechobee. FL 34974-2932
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In the Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of 07/05/2007
Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee Times is a newspaper
published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and
that said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in
said Okeechobee, Florida as a daily, weekly, or bi-weekly and has
been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one
year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of
advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor
promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate,
commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement
for publication in the said newspaper.
James A. Hughes, Jr., (Publisher)
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this ti% day of
A.D. 2007
(SEAL)
No'ary Public
CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MEETING AND WORKSHOP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Board
Meeting is on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 7:00 p.m.,
City Hull, 55 SE 3n1 Ave. Rm 200. Okeechobee,
Florida. A workshop is planned, following the
meeting, To discuss procedures and the process
for cock enforcement complaints. The public is
Tited and encouraged to attend For a copy
the agenda contact Sue Christopher at the
City Fire Department 763-4423-
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE
ADVISED that if any person desires toappeal
any decision made by the Code Enforcement
Board with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting. such interested person will need a
record bf the proceeding.,, and for such purpose
may need to ensure a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the
testin ony and evidence upon which the appeal
is h> be based. Code Enftrcen em Media is for
the sole purpose of back-up for official records
of the Fire Department.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons withdisahilities needing special
ac—ron slat&m,tu participate in this pnceeding
should contact Sue Christopher no later than
two (2) working days prior to the proceeding
at 863-763-4423: if you are hearing or voice
impaired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or
1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
by. Mack Worley, Jr,
CODE BOARD CHAIRPERSON
Sue Chrisopher, Board Secretary
Puhlish: 07/052007
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
JULY 10, 2007 OFFICIAL AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: July 10, 2007 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson.
III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Mack Worley ✓
Vice Chairperson Jamie Gamiot a
Board Member Bea Castorina
Board Member Frank Irbyt` =xc
Board Member Marsha Montesi✓;
Board Member Andrea Nelson ✓
Board Member Rennae Sweda L-xu
Alternate Member Heather Hancoc(`txcu5j
Alternate Member Penny Revef'c-�J
Board Attorney John Cook 1�
Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb ithik
Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling
Secretary Sue Christopher,/
IV. MINUTES - Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the June 12, 2007 Regular
Meeting.
V. AGENDA - Chairperson.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
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VI.
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NEW BUSINESS.
A. Disposition of Cases
presented by Code Officer Sterling:
Case No.
Name & Address
Violation
06-218
Lois K. Johnson
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisances
100 SE 101h Avenue
07-033
Mary M. Massey
Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles & Sec 30-44 General
504 NW 17t' Street
cleaning
07-044
Robert L. Widner
Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & Sec 30-43 Public
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1700 SW 2 Avenue
nuisances
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07-054
Ventura Arroyo
Ch 70 Sec 70-302 Permit & Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public 0)
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911 NW 5`h Street
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07-058 Lisa K. Stokes
Lisa K. Photographics
206 SW 3' Avenue
07-062
Super Stop Petroleum Inc.
501 NE Park Street
REVIEW OF CASES CURRENTLY BEING FINED.
VIII. ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson.
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Ch 30 Sec 30-46 Visibility Triangle
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City 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
Code Enforcement Board media is for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Fire Department.
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Case No.
Name
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Code Board Action
04-025
Joe & Johnny Brown
$10/day 4/01/05 6/29/05
3/8/05 - Imposed $10/day fine on 4/l/05 for overgrown vegetation/debris from training burn.
803 NW 12th Street
8/9/05 - Recommend to proceed with foreclosure (approved by City Council 8/16/05)
9/12/06 - Recommend City Administrator declare property a public nuisance
2/14/07 - In compliance as of 2/14/07- fine stopped.
04-026
Gloria & Mary Brown
$10/day 12/15/04 3/15/05
11/9/04 - Imposed $10/day fine on 12/15/04 for overgrown vegetation
800 Blk NW 121h St.
8/9/05 - Recommend to proceed with foreclosure (approved by City Council 8/16/05)
9/12/06 - Recommend City Adminstrator declare property a public nuisance
05-089
Shannon Martin
$25/day 8/15/05 11/15/05
7/12/05 - Imposed $25/day fine on 8/15/05 for general cleaning.
703 S Parrott Ave.
11/8/05 - Found in compliance as of 11/7/05
12/13/05 - Recommend City Council reduce fine to $500.00 (Fine reduced by City Council to $500)
6/13/06 - Recommend City Council sue to collect $500.00 fine. (Approved by City Council unless fine is paid)
9/12/06 - Recommend City Attorney proceed with lawsuit for remaining unpaid balance of $125.00
06-144
Shannon Martin
7/11/06 - Imposed $50 administrative fee for non compliance with Sec. 30-44 general cleaning.
703 S Parrott Ave.
06-172
John & Susan Hanner
$250/day 8/09/06 11/7/06
9/12/06 - Imposed $250/day fine beginning 8/9/06 (date notice received) for general cleaning and
1002 SE 8`h Drive
parking commercial vehicles in a residential area.
- In compliance as of 10/16/06 - fine stopped.
1 /09/07 - Recommend to proceed with foreclosure (approved by City Council 2/6/07)
06-108
Building Blocks
$1/day 12/06/06 3/05/07
8/08/06 - Imposed $1/day fine beginning 12/6/06 for operating without an occupational license.
1811 SW 2nd Avenue
07-014
Okeechobee -FL Prop.
$50/day 4/19/07 7/17/07
4/10/07 - Imposed $50/day fine beginning 4/19/07 for overgrown grass and cleaning.
2000 Blk. S. Parrott
07-026
Jenkins & Hauser
$50/day 4/18/07 7/16/07
4/10/07 - Imposed $50/day fine beginning 4/18/07 for general cleaning & disabled vehicle.
1104 SE Wh Drive
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206 SW 3rd Avenue
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RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt -Oct 1st, 2006
Please be advised your Business Tax Receipt, formerly an occupational license, expired on
September 30th, 2006. Paying this business tax is required if you wish to continue doing
business within the City of Okeechobee. Please remit $112.50. This amount includes your
business tax fee plus current penalties and or late fees. This amount must be paid by March 3151
or an additional $250.00 will be added and a notice of code violation will be issued against both
iti hu5iness and the property owner
Payment of this tax can be brought in to City Hall, Room 102. or mailed to City of Okeechobee.
Business Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974.
If you have recently changed your business location you will need to complete a new application.
Please contact Kim Barnes at (863) 763-3372 ext 222 if you have questions or concerns on this
matter.
Sincerely,
Chief Herb Smith
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Okeechobee
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Lisa K Stokes
Lisa K Photographics
206 SW 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FI. 34974
RE- Delinquent Business Tax Receipt -Oct 1st, 2006
Please be advised your Business Tax Receipt, forrnerly an occupational license, expired on
September 30th, 2006, Paying this business tax is required if you wish to continue doing
business within the City of Okeechobee. Please remit $112.50. This amount includes your
business tax fee plus current penalties and or late fees. This amount must be paid by March 31si
of an additions! $250.00 will be added and a notice of code violation will be issued against both
and the propeny owner
`cri ni of thes tax can be bioughl in to Ctfy Hall Room 102. or rriatleu io Clly ut OkeurnvUrF
Business -Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974.
If you have recently changed your business location you will need to complete a new application.
Please contact Kim Barnes at (863) 763-3372 ext 222 if you have questions or concerns on this
matter -
Sincerely,
Chief Herb Smith
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Okeechobee
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Case #07-062
05/02/2007 — Sent Courtesy Letter about Visibility Triangle
06/08/2007 — Sent Notice of Violation
06/ 11 /2007 — Notice received, signed for by S . Ramsaret
06/26/2007 — Mailed Notice to Appear
06/27/2007 — Notice received, signed for by S. Ramsaret
City of Okeechobee
Public Works Department
55 SE Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
863-763-3372 extension 213
July 9, 2007
Fred Sterling
Code Enforcement
City of Okeechobee
Mr. Sterling;
Please be advised, I have verified the shrubbery in question located on the Northeast
corner of property located at 510 Southeast Park Street, owned by Super Stop Petroleum
Corp. to be in the visibility triangle. The shrub must be removed (ref. Sec. 30-46)
according to the City of Okeechobee Code Book. Sec. 30-46 (c) The Director of public
works shall have the authority, and it shall be his duty to order trimming, preservation or
removal of trees or plants upon private property when he finds such an act necessary to
public safety or to prevent the spread of disease or insects in public trees or places.
Donnie Robertson
Public Works Director
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