HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 05 20 Mail: From Citizen Ms. Emily Hatfield RECEIVED
MAY 2 0 2010
May 19, 2010 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERIC
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City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Rd 434
Winter Springs, Fl 32708
Attention: John Bush, Mayor
Dear Mr. Bush,
Just wanted to let you know about our Garage Sale Experience Saturday May 15, 2010.
My daughter and friends decided to have a Garage Sale. We went through the proper
channels and got a permit. All seemed well.
On the morning of the Garage sale approximately 7:45 my daughter came into the house
and was very upset. Your Code Enforcer Butch West approached the driveway and she
pleasantly greeted him to show him our permit. He acknowledged the permit and said
very rudely we had to move our cars. They were on the correct side of the road. I came
out of the house at that point and said what is the problem and he said "and who are you ".
I said I am the home owner. He proceeded to let us know that the wheels of our car had
to be inside the white line which made our cars on the grass. I said that was the
neighbor's property he said no it was the City of Winter Springs and that is where we had
to put our cars. We moved our cars.
Later that morning he came by again and said people could not park on the other side of
the street and my daughter had to police the area. He stayed about 15 minutes, he said he
had complaints from the neighbors about our parking on the grass, which he told us to do.
He then parked down the street and watched from there. I believe this is harassment.
We have lived in Winter Springs over 20 years. We are good citizens and follow the
rules. There is a way to approach people and Mr. West does not seem to have this ability.
He treated us as if we were criminals.
I am very disappointed in The City of Winter Springs.
Sincerely
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Emily Hatfield
690 Vistawilla Dr
Winter Springs, Fl 32708
Cc: Captain Glenn Tolleson, Kevin Brunelle