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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2004
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman James B. Pitts called the Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to order
on Tuesday, November 16,2004 at 7:00 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal
Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Chairman Pitts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Chairman James B. Pitts, present
Vice Chairman Mathew Matisak, present
Board Member Dick Crenshaw, present
Board Member Paul Krebs, present
Board Member Laurent Pellerin, present
Board Member Greg Roero, present
Board Member Jim Wentz, present
Chairman Pitts inquired if there were any "Agenda Changes". Captain Glenn Tolleson,
Police Department, stated, "Yes, sir we do. Tonight we will be hearing 'G' Case Number
'040006928' only."
Deputy City Clerk Debbie Franklin swore in those persons who may be providing testimony
during the presentation of tonight's cases.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
A. Approval Of The October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Chairman Pitts stated, "Can I have a Motion for approval of the Minutes of the previous
Meeting, the October 19th [2004] Meeting?"
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER PELLERIN. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: NAY
BOARD MEMBER PELLERIN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CRENSHAW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA - CONTINUED CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CASE #04-0006770
225 Stoner Road
Rodger L. And Debra L. Marjama
Section 12-53. (a) (b) (Unlicensed Motor Vehicle)
Date Of Service: Certified - October 29, 2004
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - REPEAT CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CASE #03-0004390
870 Benchwood Drive
Douglas Cook
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - October 26, 2004
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. CASE #04-0006784
25 North Bombay Avenue
Rodger B. And Carol E. Patenaude
Section 20-431. And 20-432. (Commercial Vehicle)
Tenant: Francis Munoz
Date Of Service: Certified - October 29, 2004
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. CASE #04-0006786
214 South Moss Road
Theresa M. Mandigo
Section 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Date Of Service: Certified - October 29, 2004
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. CASE #04-0006820
221 3rd Street North
Household Finance Corp. III
Section 13-2. (c) (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - Received Proof Of Delivery On November 2,2004
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
E. CASE #04-0006891
46 North Fairfax Avenue
Orlando And Haydee Alcantara And Carlos Alcantara
Section 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Date Of Service: Certified - Received Proof Of Delivery On November 2,2004
Inspector - Jose Romero .
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. CASE #04-0006918
214 South Moss Road
Theresa M. Mandigo
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - October 26, 2004
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. CASE #04-0006928
765 South Edgemon Avenue
Theresa Nicosia Trustee FBO Theresa A. Nicosia
Section 13-2. (Unsightly Matter - Trash, Junk And Debris)
Date Of Service: Certified - November 4, 2004
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
Regarding an additional Violation to this Case, Captain Tolleson stated, "Also, Section 6-
195. Fence and Disrepair." Furthermore, Captain Tolleson stated, "Date of Service was
November 4th 2004. Certified mail was sent out - signed and returned back to us on
November the 5th 2004." Discussion.
Chairman Pitts called a Recess at 7: 1 0 p. m.
Chairman Pitts reconvened the Meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Discussion.
With discussion, Ms. Cathy Davidson, Code Enforcement Inspector, Police Department,
answered questions from the Members ofthe Code Enforcement Board.
FINDING OF FACT:
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS [MS.] THERESA NICOSIA TRUSTEE
FBO, THERESA A. NICOSIA, CASE NUMBER 04-0006928. AFTER HEARING
THE SWORN TESTIMONY OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND
REVIEWING THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED AT THIS HEARING, I FIND THAT
THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER[S] HA[VE] PROVEN THEIR CASE
BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. [MS.] THERESA NICOSIA TRUSTEE FBO, THERESA A. NICOSIA WAS
PROVIDED NOTICE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-59. OF THE CITY CODE THAT A
VIOLATION OF SECTION 13-2. UNSIGHTL Y MATTER, TRASH, JUNK
AND DEBRIS AND 6-195. MAINTENANCE OF FENCES AND WALLS
OF THE CITY CODE EXISTED.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS HEARING AS
PRESCRIBED BY CHAPTER 162.12 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND
THAT THE RESPONDENT WAS NOT PRESENT AT THIS HEARING.
3. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
4. THE RESPONDENT FAILED OR REFUSED TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED.
5. THE VIOLATION CONTINUES TO EXIST UPON THE RESPONDENT'S
PROPERTY.
THEREFORE, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD FIND THAT MS. THERESA NICOSIA
TRUSTEE FBO, THERESA A. NICOSIA HAS VIOLATED SECTIONS 13-2.
UNSIGHTLY MATTER, TRASH, JUNK AND DEBRIS AND - [6-195.
MAINTENANCE OF FENCES AND WALLS] OF THE CITY CODE AND A
JUDGMENT OF "GUILTY" BE ORDERED FOR THE RECORD. I FURTHER
MOVE THAT THE APPROPRIATE RELIEF ORDER BE ISSUED IMMEDIA TEL Y
BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
ROERO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PELLERIN. DISCUSSION.
"I MAKE A MOTION TO AMEND IT TO - 'OF THE CITY CODE - EXISTED'."
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KREBS. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER CRENSHAW. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: (ON THE AMENDMENT)
BOARD MEMBER PELLERIN: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CRENSHAW: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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VOTE: (ON THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED)
VICE CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARDMEMBERCRENSHAW: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PELLERIN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
RELIEF ORDER:
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS [MS.] THERESA NICOSIA TRUSTEE
F - [BO], THERESA A. NICOSIA, CASE NUMBER 04-0006928 HAVING BEEN
FOUND "GUILTY" OF VIOLATING SECTIONS 13-2. UNSIGHTLY MATTER,
TRASH, JUNK AND DEBRIS AND SECTION 6-195. - [MAINTENANCE OF
FENCES AND WALLS] [OF THE CITY CODE], I MOVE THAT THE
RESPONDENT BE GIVEN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION TO
CORRECT THIS VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE. [MS.] THERESA NICOSIA
TRUSTEE FBO, THERESA A. NICOSIA, IF YOU FAIL TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED, A FINE OF ONE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) WILL BE IMPOSED PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE
HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS.
FURTHERMORE, [MS.] THERESA NICOSIA TRUSTEE FBO, THERESA A.
NICOSIA, ANY AND ALL FUTURE REOCCURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION
WILL BE CONSIDERED A REPEAT OFFENSE. A REPEAT VIOLATION WILL
NECESSIT ATE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO
CORRECT THE REPEAT VIOLATION. A FINE FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION
WILL BE THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) PER DAY, BEGINNING ON
THE FIRST DAY THE REPEAT VIOLATION IS FOUND TO EXIST BY A CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
I ALSO MOVE THAT THE CLERK OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD BE
ORDERED TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDER INTO THE
PUBLIC RECORDS FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA SHOULD THE
RESPONDENT FAIL TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME
FRAME SET FORTH BY THIS BOARD." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
KREBS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
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"I MOVE THAT WE AMEND IT TO FIVE (5) DAYS - TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLAR ($250.00) FINE FOR THE MAXIMUM OF FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION." AMENDMENT TO THE
MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN MA TISAK.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
"I WOULD LIKE TO AMEND MY MOTION TO CHANGE IT FROM FOURTEEN
(14) DAYS TO TEN (10) DAYS." AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER KREBS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: (ON THE AMENDMENT)
BOARD MEMBER CRENSHAW: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PELLERIN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
VOTE: (ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED)
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CRENSHAW: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PELLERIN: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
H. CASE #04-0006975
210 Wade Street
Rosedo And Rosa M. Majano
Section 20-431. And 20-432. (Commercial Vehicle)
Date Of Service: Certified - October 29, 2004
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. CASE #04-0007054
975 Turkey Hollow Circle
Rodney And Natalie Glisan
Section 20-411. And 20-431. (Trailer And RV)
Date Of Service: Certified - October 29, 2004
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VII. REPORTS
Captain Tolleson stated, "We probably will not have a Meeting [December 2004] and I will
try to let everyone know as soon as possible."
Tape I1Side B
Chairman Pitts wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
With consensus of the Board, Chairman Pitts adjourned the Meeting at approximately 7:55
p.m.
RESPECTFU~LY ffBMITTED BY:
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DEBBIE FRANKLIN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the
January 18 . 2005 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.