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Home My WebLink About2025 07 22 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 22, 2025 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chair Stephen Gildea called to Order the Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board at 5:31 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, absent - excused 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 Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department A moment of silence was held followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the agenda and it was adopted without objection. City Clerk Christian Gowan swore in those who would be providing testimony. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 100.) Case #2023CE001652 Address: 315 Panama Cir Respondent(s): Kimberly A France Violation(s): IPMC Section 302.4 - Weeds, IPMC Section 302.7 - Accessory Structures, IPMC Section 302.8 - Motor Vehicles, and IPMC Section 307.1 - Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage It was noted that this property had come into compliance. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 22, 2025 PAGE 2 OF 5 101.) Case #2018CE001735 Address: 315 Panama Cir Respondent(s): Kimberly A France Violation(s): WSCO Section 13.1 - General Prohibition and WSCO Section 13-2(b) - Junk and Debris It was noted that this property had come into compliance. 102.) Case #2019CE000977 Address: 315 Panama Cir Respondent(s): Kimberly A France Violation(s): WSCO Section 6-87 - Temporary Storage Structures It was noted that this property had come into compliance. 103.) Code Compliance Monthly Report – June 2025 No discussion. CONSENT AGENDA 200) Approval of the Minutes from the Tuesday, June 24, 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); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED CASES 300. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: REPEAT CASES 400) Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: NEW CASES 500) Case #2025CE000665 Address: 898 Gary Hillery Dr Respondent(s): Westbury Realty Group, Inc. Violation: FBC Section 105.1 – Permits, Required 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 21, 2025 and a fine of up to $250 per day violation if this was not met. Discussion followed on communications with the tenant and property owner, the stop work order process, and enforcement actions that could be taken. Ms. Rolle testified that the main issue was unaddressed comments preventing the issuance of a permit which the tenant had been made aware of. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 22, 2025 PAGE 3 OF 5 . I MOVE TO FIND THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF THE CODE OFFICER CHRISTOPHER ELBON CLEARLY SHOW THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ISSUES PRESENT WITH THE PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO A VIOLATION OF FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, FBC, SECTION 105.1, PERMITS REQUIRED AND ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL 21 AUGUST, 2025 TO ESTABLISH COMPLIANCE . IN THE EVENT THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED, A FINE OF TWO HUNDED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) SHALL BE IMPOSED PER DAY PER VIOLATION UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 501) Case #2025CE000376 Address: 606 Casa Park Ct A Respondent(s): Margaret Lopez and/or Dawn M Quirindongo Violation: FBC Section 105.1 – Permits, Required 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 noted the property came into compliance prior to the Board hearing and requested the Board to find the property had been in violation and issue an order to establish grounds for a repeat violation should one arise in the next five years. I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE TESTIMONY FROM THE INSPECTOR AND THE EVIDENCE THAT WAS SUBMITTED TO US THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 105.1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, PERMITS REQUIRED AND FAILED TO CORRECT THAT VIOLATION BY JUNE 1 OF 2025, THE TIME THAT THE CODE INSPECTOR GAVE FOR CORRECTION. I FIND THAT THE VIOLATION IS CURRENTLY CORRECTED AND THAT NO FINE BE IMPOSED A THIS TIME. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW, DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 502) Case #2025CE000751 Address: 1054 Winter Springs Blvd Respondent(s): Arch Byte, LLC Violation: FBC Section 105.1 – Permits, Required 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 noted that following a permit check prior to the meeting a permit had been issued. He requested the Board to find the property CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 22, 2025 PAGE 4 OF 5 had been in violation and issue an order to establish grounds for a repeat violation should one arise in the next five years. I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE TESTIMONY FROM THE INSPECTOR AND THE EVIDENCE THAT WAS SUBMITTED TO US THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 105.1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, PERMITS REQUIRED AND FAILED TO CORRECT THAT VIOLATION BY JUNE 1 OF 2025, THE TIME THAT THE CODE INSPECTOR GAVE FOR CORRECTION. I FIND THAT THE VIOLATION IS CURRENTLY CORRECTED AND THAT NO FINE BE IMPOSED A THIS TIME. MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR MARTIN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 503) Case #2025CE000142 Address: 224 Shore Rd Respondent(s): Sandra C Koelble Violation: IPMC Section 304.7 – Roofs and Drainage 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 21, 2025 and a fine of up to $250 per day violation if this was not met. Discussion followed on communication with the respondent, a 90-day extension request, and the fact that this property had been placed on an agenda some time ago but never heard. Board Attorney Amelia Ulmer and Inspector Elbon advised the Board to only consider this case to avoid issues related to due process. I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY FROM THE INSPECTOR SHOW THAT THERE ARE SUFFICIENT FINDINGS THAT THE RESPOND IS IN VIOLATION OF IPMC SECTION 304.7, ROOFS AND DRAINAGE. THAT'S BASED ON THE TARPS THAT ARE ON THE ON THE ROOF, AND THERE IS NO PERMIT AT THIS POINT FOR ROOF REPAIR. I ORDER RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL OCTOBER 20, 2025 TO MAKE THE CORRECTIONS. IF THE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT PAID BY THAT DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS$250 PER DAY SHALL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 600) Not Used