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MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
OCTOBER 15, 1996--REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, Municipal
Building.
2. Pledee of Alleeiance
3. Roll Call
Bob Gray, present
Ken Haines, absent
Anne Schneider, present
Chuck Holzman, absent
Kitty Reilly, present
Bob Amato, present
Lurene Lyzen, present
4. ADDroval of the SeDtember 17. 1996 Meetin2 Minutes
Motion: Approval of the September 17, 1996 Meeting Minutes as written.
Motion by Schneider. Second by Lyzen.
Vote: Schneider, aye; Reilly, abstain; Gray, aye; Amato, aye; Lyzen, aye.
Motion carried.
5. Discussion of Closed and Pendine Cases.
Chairperson Schneider inquired about Case#960 17273 (Clippings piled in truck), 960 16998 (disabled motor
vehicle), and 96017274 (Boat in front of house). White stated the problem has been corrected on all three
cases. She also inquired about Case #96017483 (Animal odors). White said the problem has been corrected.
Reilly asked about the chickens at 224 Morton (Case#96017445). White said the case is still pending. Gray
inquired about Case #96017411 (Old swing set). White said there wasn't a swing set in the yard when he
inspected.
6. Case #96013489. 208 Birch Terrace. Laura K. Gieeer and Robert Youne
Morteaeee: Charles F. Currv
Section 20-433 Disabled Motor Vehicle
Witnesses were sworn in for testimony. Pieper stated that this case was originally presented before the Code
Enforcement Board at the September (17) 1996 CEB Meeting, and was continued because of insufficient
evidence to prove that the vehicle was disabled. On September 19, 1996 the vehicle was re-inspected. The
re-inspection revealed that there was not an engine in the vehicle. On October 8, 1996, photos were taken
by the Code Inspector, and as of today the situation is unchanged. Pieper circulated original photos taken
on various dates.
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Robert Young of 208 Birch Terrace, Winter Springs, stated that he has concerns about the selective
enforcement in the city. Pieper informed Young of addressing his complaints to the City Manager, Ron
McLemore.
Discussion of ways for Young to come into compliance.
Findin!! of Faet: Laura K. Gieger and Robert Young of 208 Birch Terrace and Charles F. Curry are in
violation of Section 20-433 of the Code of the City of Winter Springs.
Motion by Lyzen. Second by Gray.
Vote: Schneicler, aye; Lyzen, aye; Reilly, aye; Amato, aye; Gray, aye.
Motion carried.
Relief Order: In the case ofCEB# 96013489 of the City of Winter Springs, Laura K. Gieger, Robert
Young and Charles F. Curry having been found to be in violation of Section 20-433 of the Code of this City
shall be given 10 days to come into compliance with regard to this violation after notification by this
board. If compliance is not achieved by that date, a fine of$ 150.00 will be imposed per day until
compliance is achieved, as verified by an officer of the city. Furthermore, any and all future recurrence(s)
of this violation after compliance has been achieved will immediately cause the stated fine to be imposed
until compliance is again achieved, as verified by an officer of the City. Since Robert Young is present and
has heard the Order of this Board; due notification has been given as of this meeting.
Motion by Reilly. Second by Lyzen.
Vote: Lyzen, aye; Amato, aye; Gray, aye; Schneider, aye; Reilly, aye.
Motion passed.
Pieper stated that the September listing of completed cases reveals a total of nineteen "Disabled Motor
Vehicle" complaints that were investigated by the Code Inspector. Gray added, Young has rights as a
citizen of Winter Springs to file a complaint ifhe sees a problem which needs investigation.
7. Case #95011332.213 Moekin!!bird Lane. Delores T. Picauet
Mort!!a!!ee: Baneboston Mort!!a!!e (FL)
Section 13-2(e) Untended Grass
This case is brought back as a repeat violation. Pieper read the relief order that was issued September 22,
1995. An inspection in June 1996 revealed the grass was over a foot high. On June 3, 1996 a fine of
$100.00 per day was initiated. On June 12, 1996, the problem had been corrected. The fine notification and
affidavit of non-compliance with the relief order was mailed on September 22, 1996.
Attempts to contact the owner have been unsuccessful. No fines have been collected. Re-inspection on
August 21, 1996 indicated the grass was again overgrown; more fines were initiated. On August 26, 1996,
re-inspection showed the violation to stilI be in effect. As of September 17, 1996, the grass has been cut,
and the problem was under control at this point; however, on October 15, 1996 the grass is again
accumulating.
There was no one present to speak on behalf of the owner of record or mortgagee. Pieper circulated
original photographs. White gave testimony. Pieper explained to the board that their option is to decide
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whether they are comfortable with the way things are being handled at this point, or if they feel there is a
need to take a greater action with regard to the fine amount in order to get the attention of the responsible
parties. A neighbor indicated to White on August 31, 1995 that the owner had passed away.
JleliefOrder: Delores T. Picquet and Bancboston Mortgage (FL) having been previously found to be in
violation of Section 13-2(c) of the Code of this City at the Code Enforcement Board meeting of September
19, 1995, and having been shown by the evidence and testimony presented at this meeting to have repeated
this violation in the face of a standing Relief Order of this Board, shall be given due notification that this
is a repeat violation, and a fine of$ 500.00, as provided by FSS 162.09 (2)(a), be imposed for each day
this violation continues past the date of notification, until compliance is achieved, as verified by an officer
of the City. Furthermore, any and all repeat violations of this order in the future will cause this same fine
to be immediately imposed for each day the violation continues until compliance is achieved, as verified by
an officer of the City.
Motion by Reilly. Second by Lyzen. Discussion.
Vote: Gray, nay; Reilly, aye; Schneider, nay; Amato, nay; Lyzen, aye.
Motion failed.
Relief Order: Delores T. Picquet and Bancboston Mortgage (FL) having been previously found to be in
violation of Section 13-2(c) of the Code of this City at the Code Enforcement Board meeting of September
19, 1995, and having been shown by the evidence and testimony presented at this meeting to have repeated
this violation in the face of a standing Relief Order of this Board, shall be given due notification that this
is a repeat violation, and a fine of $ 250.00 , as provided by FSS 162.09 (2)(a), be imposed for each day
this violation continues past the date of notification, until compliance is achieved, as verified by an officer
of the City. Furthermore, any and all repeat violations of this order in the future will cause this same fine
to be immediately imposed for each day the violation continues until compliance is achieved, as verified by
an officer of the City.
Motion by Gray. Second by Schneider.
Vote: Reilly, aye; Lyzen, nay; Amato, nay; Schneider, aye; Gray, aye.
Motion passed.
The meeting was recessed at 8:37 p.m.
Chairperson Schneider called the meeting back to order at 8:45 p.m.
8. Case #96014534. 202 South Moss Road. Dou2las Barnes
Mort2a2ee: South trust Mort2a2e Corn.
Section 20-433 Disabled Motor Vehicle
Pieper asked the board members to strike through Case# CEB93-218 (case was closed-no violation) and
CEB94-129 (doesn't pertain to "Disabled Motor Vehicle") on the synopsis. The case was brought to the
Board as a recurring violation because of the amount of violations that have been issued to this individual
at the property for various vehicles over the past several years. There was no one present to speak on
behalf of the owner of record or mortgagee. White gave his testimony.
Discussion.
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Findim! of Fact: Douglas Barnes of 202 South Moss Road and Southtrust Mortgage Corp. was in fact
in violation of Section 20-433 of the Code of the City of Winter Springs; and that such violation has been
corrected as of this meeting within the time specified for correction by the Code Inspector, as per City
Ordinance Section 2-59.
Motion by Schneider. Second by Lyzen.
Vote: Gray, aye; Lyzen, aye; Schneider, aye; Reilly, aye; Amato, aye.
Motion carried.
:Jle!iefOrder: Douglas Barnes and Southtrust Mortgage Corp. having been found to have been in violation
of Section 20-433 of the Code of this City, shall be notified by this board that any future violations of this
code section will result in a fine being imposed in the amount of$ 75.00 per day for each violation until
compliance is achieved, as verified by an officer of the City. Furthermore, any and all future recurrence(s)
of this violation after compliance has been achieved will immediately cause the stated fine to be imposed
until compliance is again achieved, as verified by an officer of the City.
Motion by Lyzen. Second by Schneider.
Vote: Reilly, aye; Lyzen, aye; Amato, aye; Gray, aye; Schneider, aye.
Motion passed.
9. Case #96016689.604 Murphv Road. Mil!uel A. Falcon
Mortl!al!ee: Rvland Mortl!al!e Co.-North
Section 20-433 Disabled Motor Vehicle
Witnesses were sworn in for testimony. Pieper presented the case, then circulated original photos dated
September 13, 1996. White stated he did not see a violation this morning. Chairperson Schneider asked
why this was not a "problem corrected" case. Pieper said that this is a recurrence of a 1994 case in which
written warnings were issued to the same individual at the same property for the same violation.
Miquel A. Falcon of 604 Murphy Road, Winter Springs, gave his testimony. The members explained to
Falcon what he needed to do to come into compliance.
}'indinl! of Fact: Miquel A. Falcon of 604 Murphy Road and Ryland Mortgage CO.-North are not in
violation of the stated Section of the Code of the City of Winter Springs, as the information and testimony
presented at this meeting have failed to indicate a violation of the designated code(s).
Motion by Schneider. Motion failed for lack of second. Discussion.
Findin~ of Fact: Miquel A. Falcon of604 Murphy Road and Ryland Mortgage CO.-North was in fact in
violation of Section 20-433 of the Code of the City of Winter Springs; and that such violation has been
corrected as of this meeting within the time specified for correction by the Code Inspector, as per City
Ordinance Section 2-59; and that an appropriate relief order be issued at this meeting to address any
potential future violations of this same Ordinance.
Motion by Lyzen. Second by Gray. Discussion.
Vote: Gray, aye; Reilly, aye; Schneider, nay; Amato, aye; Lyzen, aye.
Motion carried.
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Relief Order: In the case ofCEB # 96016689 of the City of Winter Springs, Miquel A. Falcon and Ryland
Mortgage Co.-North having been found to have been in violation of Section 20-433 of the Code of this
City, shall be notified by this board that any future violations of this code section will result in a fine being
imposed in the amount of $ 150.00 per day for each violation until compliance is achieved, as verified
by an officer of the City. Furthermore, any and all future recurrence(s) of this violation after compliance
has been achieved will immediately cause the stated fine to be imposed until compliance is again achieved,
as verified by an officer of the City. Since Miquel A. Falcon is present and has heard the Order of this
Board, due notification has been given as of this meeting.
Motion by Amato. Second by Lyzen.
Vote: Schneider, nay; Lyzen, aye; Reilly, aye; Amato, aye; Gray, aye.
Motion passed.
Pieper explained to Falcon that he needs license plates for the car he drives everyday and whatever vehicle
he brings home, or put the vehicle in the garage.
10. Adjournment
Lyzen said that White is doing a terrific job, and Gray agreed.
Schneider and Lyzen said the picnic was great.
Gray said that he has turned the "Government in the Sunshine" book over to Lyzen. Lyzen passed the book
onto Amato.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
The items of this meeting were presented in the following order: 1,2, 3,4, 5, 6, 9, 7, 8, and 10.
Minutes submitted by:
Martha Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk
City of Winter Springs, Florida