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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 01 19 Code Enforcement Board Regular Minutes . CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1988 The Code Enforcement Board was called to order by Mr. James Dasher, Chairman, at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: James Dasher, present Milo Jones, present Anne Schneider, present Jim Kaley, present Beverly Fickling, present Bob Gray, present Al Peiper, present Gerald Justice, Code Prosecutor, present Wesley Dowell, Code Inspector, present Michael Noland, Code Inspector, absent Mr. Dasher introduced the new member of the Board, Mrs. Anne Schneider, who gave a short summary of her background and interests. Mr. Dasher then introduced Officer Wesley Dowell who is the new Code Inspector. The other members of the Board then introduced themselves to Mrs. Schneider and Officer Dowell. Motion was made by Mr. Peiper to approve the minutes of the November 17, 1987 meeting. Mr. Gray seconded the motion. All ayes; motion carried. Officer Justice stated that all of the cases from the last meeting had come into compliance with the exception of the cases to be considered at this meeting. . Mr. Dasher expressed a wish to allow someone else to have the opportunity to be Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board for the coming year. Those nominated were unable to take the responsibility. Mr Kaley nominated Mr. Dasher to continue to be Chairman 'based on his past record'. Mr. Peiper seconded the nomination. All ayes; motion carried. Mr. Dasher then opened nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Dasher nominated Bob Gray. Mr. Kaley and Mr. Jones seconded the nomination. All ayes; motion carried. Discussion of closed and pending cases: Liberty Mortgage Company - Sec. 5-149 & Sec. 7 Officer Justice stated that the violators have contracted with local contractors to rectify the problem of unkempt property, and the pool has been taken care of. The house is to be sold, and Officer Justice considered the case to be closed. Mr. Dasher stated that the case will be considered closed. Richard Hadley - Sec. 44-85 The case was inspected and found to be in compliance. Mr. Dasher considered that the case is closed. . Kenneth or Tamara Wing - Sec. 45-85, 8-20, 11-18, 9-14 (A), 1-8 Officer Dowell reported that he has talked with the violators and they stated that they have taken steps to correct the problems. He also talked with the neighbors of the Wings, and they agreed that at the present they are complying. Officer Dowell stated that he feel they have done a good job 'so far' in coming into compliance. Discussion. As these violations have been repeated and then corrected 'over and over again', Mr. Dasher said that if they were repeated again, we would call a special meeting. Discussion. Mr. Dasher suggested that the case be held until we can get legal advice for a situation such as this. Mr. Gray moved that the case be dismissed. Mr. Kaley seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. . Code Enforcement Board Meeting, January 19, 1988 Page 2 Dasher, aye; Mr. Kaley, aye; Mr. Gray, aye; Mr. Peiper, no; Mr. Jones, aye; Ms. Fickling, aye; Mrs. Schneider, aye; Motion carried. Bill Hobson - Sec. 8-20 Mr. Hobson was sworn in. Discussion. Due to the fact that Mr. Hobson has not been able to get a response from his Homeowner's Association concerning their approval or disapproval of his operating a business in his home, the Code Enforcement Board is unable to complete the case. Mr. Peiper moved that we continue the case until the March meeting. Seconded by Mr. Gray. All ayes. Motion carried. Dan Fisher - Sec. 44-81, 82 Mr. Fisher was sworn in. Mr. Fisher gave his testimony. Discussion. Mr. Gray moved to find Mr. Fisher in violation of Sec. 44-81. Mr. Dasher asked for a vote. Mr. Dasher, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mrs. Schneider, aye; Mr. Kaley, no; Ms. Fickling, aye; Mr. Gray, aye; Mr. Peiper, aye. Mr. Dasher opened the Board for a Relief Order. Mr. Peiper moved that Mr. Fisher be fined $50 per violation after February 1, 1988. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. All ayes. Gloria Christopher - Sec. 4-13 A Officer Dowell stated that there was a complaint today, January 19, 1988 that the animal was at large, but Mrs. Christopher said that she would do everything possible to comply with the ordinance. Mr. Dasher considered that as she is in compliance at the present time, there is no decision for the case at this time. e. Jamie Sterling - Sec. 5-22 Inspection of the building has not been made. Discussion. Officer Dowell recommended that we hold the case until the next meeting. Mr. Dasher opened for motion to continue the case. Motion was made by Mr. Kaley, seconded by Mrs. Schneider. All ayes. Case is to be continued until the next meeting. Danny Ray Baugher - Sec. 44-81 Mr. Baugher was not present. He was in violation this afternoon, January 19, 1988, and has been properly served. Discussion. Mr. Dasher asked for a motion to consider Mr. Baugher in violation of Sec. 44-81 since July, 1987. Mr. Gray made the motion. Mr. Peiper seconded the motion. Discussion. All ayes. Mr. Baugher is found in violation of Sec. 44-81. Mr. Dasher opened for motion for a Relief __._~rder. Mr. Peiper moved that Mr. Baugner be fined $50 per citation effective--" February 1, 1988 after warning. Mr. Dasher made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider. All ayes. Motion carried. Elaine Taylor - Sec. 9-14 Ms. Taylor was not present. Mr. Dasher stated that as the defendant chooses not to defend herself, the only answer is to find Elaine Taylor in violation of Ordinance 9-14. Mr. Peiper moved that she be found in violation. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried. Mrs. Schneider made motion to file an Order of the Board for Elaine Taylor to be found in violation of Sec. 9-14 in the amount of $50 after receipt of the Order, per occurrence. Mr. Peiper seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried. . Ronald Nutt - Sec. 7 Mr. Nutt was not present. Property has been cleaned and cut at this time. Discussion. Mr. Dasher stated that it is his feeling that we need a guideline for the situation where a problem is continuous, but is corrected just before the Board Meeting. . . . Mr. Kaley moved that we continue the case at the next Board Meeting. Mr. Pe~per seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion was made that the meeting adjourn. Seconded. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Caroline McGinley City Clerk's Office