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Home My WebLink About2023 07 25 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Maurice Kaprow called to Order the Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708.) Roll Call: Chairperson Maurice Kaprow, present Vice-Chairperson Michael Burns, present Board Member Art Gallo, present Board Member Stephen Gildea, present Board Member Howard Parsons, present Board Member Dennis Robinson, present Board Member Harold Thomson, absent - excused Senior Attorney Jennifer Nix, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also Present: Captain Kevin Presley, Winter Springs Police Department Lieutenant Brad Heath, Winter Springs Police Department Ms. Terri Sanchez, Code Enforcement Specialist, Winter Springs Police Department Captain Kevin Presley, Winter Springs Police Department noted there were no changes to the agenda. Mr. Gowan swore in those who would be providing testimony. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used CONSENT AGENDA 200) Approval of the Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Code Enforcement Regular Meeting Minutes. “I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILDEA. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROBINSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); GILDEA (AYE); PARSONS (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS (AYE); KAPROW (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS – CONTINUED CASES 300. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 25, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS – REPEAT CASES 400) Case# 2022CE001569 964 Papaya Lane Kevin R. Burch WS City Ord 13-2(c) Prohibitions (Overgrown Yard) WS City Ord 13-2(b) Prohibitions (Junk and Debris) Note; The Respondent was not present. Ms. Sanchez introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the present violations, and showed photos from the “Presentation.” The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Ms. Sanchez recommended the Board find the respondent had committed a repeat violation as of August 2, 2022 and impose a fine of ten dollars ($10) a day. Discussion followed on notice procedures and Attorney Nix sought clarification on when a written notice was provided to the respondent. It was determined that July 11, 2023 was the earliest that fines could begin to be imposed based on the provision of a notice. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE OFFICER TERRI SANCHEZ CLEARLY SHOW THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE ISSUES PRESENT WITH THE PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO A REPEAT VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS ORDINANCE 13-2(C), OVERGROWN YARD AND WINTER SPRINGS ORDINANCE 13-2(B), JUNK AND DEBRIS WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE AND THAT RESPONDENT S COMMITTED A REPEAT VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(C), OVERGROWN YARD AND WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(B), JUNK AND DEBRIS OF THE CITY CODE AS OF JULY 11, 2023 WHICH IS ALSO A VIOLATION OF THE SAME PROVISIONS WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF THE FIRST VIOLATION DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2021. A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 FOR JULY 11, 2023 AND FOR EACH DAY THE REPEAT VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER, SHALL BE IMPOSED.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PARSONS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); GILDEA (AYE); PARSONS (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS (AYE); KAPROW (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES 500. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 25, 2023 PAGE 3 OF 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS – NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 600) Case #2022CE001796 706 Sailfish Road Robert P & Kathleen M Ford WS City Ord 13-2(c) Prohibitions (Overgrown Yard) WS City Ord 20-438 Parking Vehicles in Front Yard WS City Ord 12-53 Inoperable Vehicle IPMC 302.1 Sanitation IPMC 605.1 Installation Electrical Equipment Note; The Respondent was not present. Ms. Sanchez introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the present violations, and showed photos from the “Presentation.” The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without o bjection. Ms. Sanchez recommended the Board find the respondent in non-compliance and the $250 per day fine be imposed consistent with the Board’s order dated March 16, 2023. “BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE OFFICER TERRI SANCHEZ, I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENTS IN VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(C) OVERGROWN YARD, WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 20-438 PARKING VEHICLES IN FRONT YARD, WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 12- 53 INOPERABLE VEHICLE, IPMC 302.1 SANITATION AND IPMC 605.1 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, AND THAT THE PENALTY SET FORTH IN THE BOARD’S PREVIOUS ORDER, DATED MARCH 16, 2023, SHALL BE IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER FOR A FINE OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) BEGINNING AS OF MARCH 28, 2023.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILDEA. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON BURNS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); GILDEA (AYE); PARSONS (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS (AYE); KAPROW (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 601) Case #2022CE002192 6 Loblolly Court #103 We Park at Laurel Oaks LLC & We Chimney Top Palo LLC IPMC 607.1 General Duct System IPMC 302.3 Sidewalks and Driveways IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces Note; The Respondent was not present. Ms. Sanchez introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the present violations, and showed photos from the “Presentation.” Ms. Sanchez also provided an email chain with the complainant related to access to the unit and communications with maintenance. The Board accepted the packet as published, as well as the email chain presented by Ms. Snachez, into evidence without objection. Ms. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-J U LY 25,2023 PAGE 4 OF 4 Sanchez recommended the Board find the respondent in non-compliance and the $250 per day fine be imposed consistent with the Board's order dated May 31,2023. "I MOVE TO FIND THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE OFFICER TERRI SANCHEZ CLEARLY SHOW SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE ISSUES PRESENT WITH THE PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO BLACK GROWTH COMING OUT OF THE VENT AND COVERING THE INSIDE OF THE AIR HANDLER UNIT, LARGE CRACK IN THE SIDEWALK, PROTECTIVE TREATMENT BEAM NEEDS PAINTING AND EXPOSED WOOD, AND CABINET SURFACES FALLING APART, AND THAT RESPONDENTS ARE IN VIOLATION OF IPMC 607.1 GENERAL DUCT SYSTEM, IPMC 302.3 SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS, IPMC 304.2 PROTECTIVE TREATMENT, AND IPMC 305.3 INTERIOR SURFACES AND THAT THE PENALTY SET FORTH IN THE BOARD'S PREVIOUS ORDER DATED MAY 31,2023 SHALL BE IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILDEA. DISCUSSION. VOTE:GALLO(AYE);GILDEA(AYE); PARSONS(AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS(AYE); KAPROW (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA 700. Not Used ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Kaprow adjourned the meeting at 6:08 PM RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 0 943 .. ��• �Q aT�/� OrdQ U. CHRISTIAN D.GOWAN, MPA U. CITY CLERK v a :�� NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 22,2023 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.