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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stephen Gildea called to Order the Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 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:
Chair Stephen Gildea, present
Vice Chair Miguel Martin, present
Board Member Art Gallo, present
Board Member Maurice Kaprow, present
Board Member Karen Owens, present
Board Member Debi Panke, present
Board Member Harold Thomson, absent
Board Attorney Amelia Ulmer, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Also Present:
Deputy Chief Kevin Presley, Winter Springs Police Department (WSPD)
Lieutenant Keith Whitmore, WSPD
Mr. Chris Elbon, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD
A moment of silence was held followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
VICE CHAIR MARTIN MOVED TO ADOPT THE AGENDA. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
PANKE. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
City Clerk Christian Gowan swore in those who would be providing testimony.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
100. Code Compliance Monthly Report - February 2025
No discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
200) Approval of the Minutes from the Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Code Enforcement
Board Regular Meeting
Vice Chair Martin noted he had reviewed the minutes and noted a small typographical error
related to position.
“I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES (WITH CORRECTIONS TO BE
MADE).” MOTION BY VICE CHAIR MARTIN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA
(AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 25, 2025
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED CASES
300. Not Used
PUBLIC HEARINGS: REPEAT CASES
400. Not Used
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NEW CASES
500) Case #2025CE000039
Address: 147 Hayes Rd
Respondent(s): Jose M Cortes Mendez
Violation(s): WSCO Section 20-413 – Animals
Note: The Respondent and Complainant were present.
Inspector Elbon introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the
violation, and showed photos from the “Presentation.” The Board accepted the packet as
published into evidence without objection. Officer Elbon recommended a compliance date of
April 4, 2025 and a fine of up to $250 per day per violation if this was not met.
Brief discussion on communication with the property owner.
Ms. Martha Cortes Mendez, 147 Hayes Road, Winter Springs (Respondent) testified related to
her chickens and her unsuccessful efforts to rehouse them.
Mr. Michael Iben, 640 Bonita Road, Winter Springs (Complainant) testified about the noise
from the roosters and efforts to handle the situation outside of code enforcement.
Discussion followed on the appropriate amount of time to achieve compliance, the
importance of continuing to communicate with the Code Compliance officers, and an
appropriate fine amount.
“I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY FROM THE
OFFICER, THE RESPONDENT, AND COMPLAINANT THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
SHOWING THE EXISTENCE OF THESE CHICKENS IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
CREATING A NUISANCE AND ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE SECTION 20-431. I
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL MAY 1, 2025 TO COMPLY, AND IF THE
RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THAT DAY, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
HUNDREDS DOLLARS ($100.00) PER DAY PER VIOLATION SHALL BE IMPOSED UNTIL
COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY THE CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
OWENS. DISCUSSION
VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA
(AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
600) Not Used