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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 18, 1982
The Code Enforcement Board Meeting was called to order by Victor Suarez, Chairman at
7:00 p. m.
Roll Call:
Victor Suarez, Chairman, present
Jay Alpert, present
J. R. Hattaway, present
Ben Kaplan, present
Gary Hunt, present
George Mahoney, present
Lt. Bo Smart, Code Inspector, present
Jack Cooper, Code Prosecutor, present
Chairman Suarez welcomed new member George Mahoney.
Motion was made by Kaplan, seconded by Alpert to approve the minutes of November 16,
1981. Discussion. All voted aye, minutes are approved.
Chairman's Comments:
Chairman Suarez suggested that a plaque of appreciation be given to the past Chairman
Gary Hunt for his services on the Board. Chairman Suarez also asked that each member
receive a certificate from the City in appreciation for their service on the Board.
Introduction of new Code Inspector - Code Inspector's Calendar:
Jack Cooper, Code Prosecutor, introduced the new Code Inspector, Lt. Bo Smart. The
calendar of the Code Inspector was discussed. Mr. Alpert talked about some of the
cases such as the barking dogs and the littering cases. Mr. Alpert questioned whether
or not such cases come within the purview of the Code Enforcement Board based on the
City ordinance. Mr. Hunt was of the opinion that all cases presented could be heard
by the Board.
Motion was made by Hunt that this Board accept and take into consideration all
violations presented by the Code Inspector and Code Prosecutor. Seconded by Suarez.
Discussion. In discussion, Mr. Alpert felt the Board should ask the City Commission
if they want to change the ordinance to expand into those areas such as barking dogs,
etc. Mr. Alpert had no objection to hearing those cases; he didn't know if the Board
had the authority to hear such cases. Jack Cooper is to ask the City Attorney for
a written legal opinion to clarify whether or not the Board should hear only those
items specifically delineated in the ordinance and/or state statute or should the
Board interpret the ordinance and state statutes broadly and hear all cases which
constitute a violation of the Code. Vote on the motion: Alpert,no; Hattaway, no;
Suarez, no; Kaplan, no; Hunt, yes; Mahoney, yes; motion failed.
Potential contempt of an order of the Board - Gary Hunt:
Lt. Smart said he had talked with Mr. Hunt and that there is progress being done; the
work would be completed by the time it was ordered to be done.
Mr. Hunt questioned the wording on the agenda; he said he had told the Board he would
comply and he didn't feel that cases should be so pointed out. Mr. Cooper made a
public apology. Mr. Cooper explained the only reason for putting that on the agenda
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was to determine what the timing was, in conjunction with Item 7, regarding calling
a special meeting of the Board.
Mr. Cooper said that Item #6 has been brought into basic compliance with the order
of the Board.
Potential special meeting for Hearings:
For special meetings the Board felt they could meet as stated in the rules of the
Board on five days notice. Any items of emergency the Chairman would call all
members to see if they could meet in one day's notice.
Discussion of Code Inspector's procedures:
The Board requested that the calendar be broken down into three categories: cases
closed; cases pending and new cases. The Board also asked if the address could be
removed and the Section of the Code that is being violated be shown.
Motion was made by Alpert that Chairman Suarez and Hunt remain the Rules Committee
for the next year. Seconded by Hunt. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Hary T. Norton,
City Clerk