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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
WORKSHOP
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
I. CALL TO ORDER
Madam Chairperson Joanne Krebs called the Workshop to order at 5:09 p.m. on Tuesday
September 18,2001, in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall,
1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Joanne Krebs, present
Vice Chairperson Lurene Lyzen, present
Board Member Ken Furth, present
Board Member James B. Pitts, arrived at 6:26 p.m.
Board Member Greg Roero, present
Board Member Greg Thompson, present
Board Member Mervin Warner, present
The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
II. AGENDA
A. Discussion With Code Enforcement Division Manager Ms. Jimette Cook.
Ms. C. ]imette Cook, Code Enforcement Manager, Code Enforcement Division,
Community Development Department explained the structure of each City Department
and the role that they play; recent changes to Florida Statute 162; the definition of "Quasi
Judicial"; the function of the Code Enforcement Board; the requirements for Board
appointment; and terms of office.
Ms. Cook further enlightened the Board on the following topics: the rules governing
conduct of Board members; meeting attendance requirements; calling a Hearing; quorum
requirements; voting requirements; legal representation; and travel, mileage and per diem.
Discussion ensued regarding subpoenas; and the City Commission's authority to adjust
the amount of fines.
Tape 1/ side B
The Board's power was elaborated upon by Ms. Cook by discussing general powers; lack
of prosecutorial power; power to allow additional methods of service; power to elect
Chairman; power to authorize foreclosure of lien; and the Board's role at the hearings.
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Ms. Cook spoke of service of process; duel office-holding; ex-parte communications; and
"Government In The Sunshine Law."
Board Member James B. Pitts arrived at 6:26 p.m.
Ms. Cook then discussed conflicts of interest and financial disclosure.
Chairperson Krebs suggested to Ms Cook that in the future the Board should develop
some rules and guidelines to assist in decisions regarding "Findings of Fact" and "Relief
Orders." Ms. Cook agreed. Discussion.
Tape 2/Side B
Chairperson Krebs asked "I guess we would have another Workshop and we would come
up with the rules or are there any examples around?" Ms. Cook said that she would
inquire with the Florida Institute of Government or Florida Association of Code
Enforcement (FACE) for related materials.
Chairperson Krebs asked about the definition of "Conclusion of Law" and how it pertains
and applies to the Board. Discussion. Ms. Cook agreed to contact the City Attorney
regarding "Conclusion of Law" and "Continuations". The Board asked Ms. Cook to
explain "Concurrency", which she did.
The Board thanked Ms. Cook for presenting such an informative Workshop.
III. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON L YZEN. "I MOVE FOR
ADJOURNMENT." SECONDED. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS, THE
BOARD APPROVED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Krebs adjourned the Workshop at 7:01 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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