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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 06 24 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2025 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chair Stephen Gildea called to Order the Tuesday, June 24, 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 Attorney Amelia Ulmer, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also Present: Deputy Chief Kevin Presley, Winter Springs Police Department (WSPD) Mr. Chris Elbon, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD Mr. Carlos DeFoe, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD A moment of silence was held followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR MARTIN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. THE MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. City Clerk Christian Gowan swore in those who would be providing testimony. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 100.) Case #2024CE001113 Address: 432 S Hawthorn Cir Respondent(s): Brittany A Greenstone Violation: IPMC Section 302.7 – Accessory Structures It was noted that this property had come into compliance. 101.) Code Compliance Monthly Report – May 2025 No discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 24, 2025 PAGE 2 OF 4 CONSENT AGENDA 200) Approval of the Minutes from the Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting “I MAKE A MOTION THAT THE MINUTES BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED.” 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED CASES 300. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: REPEAT CASES 400) Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: NEW CASES 500) Case #2024CE001313 Address: Parcel #27-20-30-507-0A00-0000 Respondent(s): Highlands Homeowners Association, Inc. Violation: IPMC Section 302.3 – Sidewalks and Driveways Note: The Respondent was not 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 August 23, 2025 and a fine of up to $250 per day violation if this was not met. Discussion followed on the length of time the violations had existed, lack of communication from the respondent, and safety concerns. Ms. Vicki Horvath Hopper, 803 Kilt Court, Winter Springs was sworn in and testified as a resident of the Highlands. Ms. Hopper testified that the HOA had been unresponsive to safety concerns voiced by herself and other residents and was unwilling to spend money to address the issues. Further discussion followed on safety concerns related to the condition of the walkway and the ability to add additional language to the motion to potentially allow the City to intervene. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY FROM THE INSPECTOR AND FROM THE WITNESSES WHO CAME SHOW THAT THERE ARE MAJOR DISCREPANCIES IN THE SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS OF THE TRAIL OF THE RESPONDENT, AND THAT RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF IPMC SECTION 302.3 SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS. I MOVE TO ORDER RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL AUGUST 23, 2025 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARSD ($250) PER DAY SHALL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO, AND VERIFIED BY, THE CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR. FURTHER, THE VIOLATIONS CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AND IN THE EVENT CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 24, 2025 PAGE 3 OF 4 RESPONDENT DOES NOT CORRECT THE VIOLATION BY THE DATE SET IN THIS ORDER, THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MAY NOTIFY THE CITY COMMISSION, AND THE CITY COMMISSION MAY THEN AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO MAKE ALL REASONABLE REPAIRS WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE AND CHARGE THE VIOLATOR WITH THE REASONABLE COST OF THE REPAIRS, ALONG WITH THE FINAL COST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 162 FLORIDA STATUTES.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (NAY); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Discussion followed seeking clarity on the motion and Board Member Gallo stated that he mistakenly voted no. BOARD MEMBER KAPROW MADE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Discussion followed and the Board asked Inspector Elbon if he agreed there was a safety risk to the public associated with this violation. Inspector Elbon noted he did believe this constituted a safety risk. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY FROM THE INSPECTOR AND FROM THE WITNESSES WHO CAME SHOW THAT THERE ARE MAJOR DISCREPANCIES IN THE SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS OF THE TRAIL OF THE RESPONDENT, AND THAT RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF IPMC SECTION 302.3 SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS. I MOVE TO ORDER RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL AUGUST 23, 2025 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARSD ($250) PER DAY SHALL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO, AND VERIFIED BY, THE CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR. FURTHER, THE VIOLATIONS CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AND IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT DOES NOT CORRECT THE VIOLATION BY THE DATE SET IN THIS ORDER, THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MAY NOTIFY THE CITY COMMISSION, AND THE CITY COMMISSION MAY THEN AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO MAKE ALL REASONABLE REPAIRS WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE AND CHARGE THE VIOLATOR WITH THE REASONABLE COST OF THE REPAIRS, ALONG WITH THE FINAL COST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 162 FLORIDA STATUTES.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. DISCUSSION. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0.