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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2004
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman James B. Pitts called the Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to
order at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call:
Chairman James Pitts, present
Vice Chairman Mervin Warner, present
Board Member Dick Crenshaw, absent
Board Member Paul Krebs, present
Board Member Mathew Matisak, present
Board Member Greg Roero, present
Board Member Greg Thompson, absent
Chairman Pitts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Pitts inquired if there were any "Agenda Changes". Captain Glenn Tolleson,
Police Department, stated, "Yes sir, we do. Tonight we are going to hear `A', `B', `C',
`D', `E', `J', and `K'." Captain Tolleson added, "I would like to ask the Chairman for
`B', `C', and `D', when we get to those cases, the owners are here, Mr. [Alan S.]
Kornman and Ms. [Wendy E.] Gellar; and -are three (3) individual cases, however, they
are three (3) buildings that -sit side by side. Instead of going through each one, I think
we could -hear one and then go forth from there." Chairman Pitts responded, "Agreed."
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, swore in those persons who may be providing
testimony during the presentation of tonight's cases.
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• • AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CASES WERE DISCUSSED, IN
THE ORDER AS DOCUMENTED. • •
CITY OF W[NTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
A. Approval Of The December 16, 2003 Regular Meeting Minutes.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER
INDICATED, "WE NEED SOME CORRECTIONS ON THE DECEMBER 16TH _„
[2003 MINUTES]. THE RELIEF ORDER WAS MADE BY ME." VICE
CHAIRMAN WARNER ADDED, "THIS IS THE ONE [CASE] WITH MR. ~`°~ ~~
KOHLER."
"I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER
16TH [2003[ AS AMENDED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KREBS.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MATISAK. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT
B. Approval Of The January 20, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF
JANUARY 20, 2004 AS PRESENTED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
KREBS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WARNER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF W[NTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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III. REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
A. CASE #02-0001485
406 David Street
George F. And Cathy M. Boling ~.
Section 20-431. And 20-432. (Commercial Vehicle) - .~
(Repeat Offender)
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Captain Tolleson stated, "Originally, was issued a Relief Order on January 28, 2003 and
the Relief Order of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per day. The vehicle was cited again on
January 16, 2004 in violation." Captain Tolleson added, "Currently, it in Compliance and
we are asking for a Finding of Fact as a Repeat Violator."
Mr. George F. Boling, 406 David Street, Winter Springs, Florida: commented that his
commercial vehicle had been parked at the same location for several years.
FINDING OF FACT.•
"IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS GEORGE F.
AND CATHY M. BOEING, CASE [NUMBER] 02-0001485, THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD HAS READ THE COMPLAINT AND THE
INFORMATION PREPARED BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS
AND HEARD AT THIS MEETING A SWORN TESTIMONY OF THE CODE
INSPECTOR.
BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING, I MOVE THAT THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FIND THAT
GEORGE F. AND CATHY M. BOEING WERE PROVIDED NOTICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-59. OF THE CITY CODE - THE
VIOLATION OF SECTION[S] 20-43[1]. AND 20-432. `COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE' THAT THE CITY CODE EXISTS UPON THEIR PROPERTY AND
WILL PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME TO CORRECT SUCH VIOLATION.
THAT THE VIOLATORS ARE NOT IN VIOLATION OF THE -SECTION OF
THE CITY CODE AT THIS TIME, AND THEREFORE, I FURTHER MOVE
THAT THIS CASE BE FOUND IN COMPLIANCE. THAT THE VIOLATORS
BE NOTIFIED BY THIS BOARD THAT ANY FUTURE VIOLATION OF THIS
SECTION [20-431. AND 20-432.] OF THE CITY CODE SHALL BE
CONSIDERED REPEAT VIOLATION' WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF
GIVING THE VIOLATORS FURTHER TIME TO CORRECT SUCH
VIOLATION. IF SUCH `REPEAT VIOLATION' IS FOUND TO HAVE
EXISTED, A FINE SHALL BE IMPOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY
DOLLARS ($50.00) PER DAY, PER VIOLATION, BEGINNING THE FIRST
DATE THE VIOLATION WAS AGAIN FOUND TO EXIST.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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THE VIOLATORS [ARE] PRESENT AT THIS HEARING AND HAVE HEARD
THE WORD OF THE BOARD. I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE VIOLATOR[S]
BE DEEMED TO HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS ORDER
IMMEDIATELY." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. SECONDED BY
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE-
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the original Relief Order.
RELIEF ORDER -ORDER OF THE BOARD:
"IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS GEORGE F.
AND CATHY M. BOEING, CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD [CASE] NUMBER
020001485, THE VIOLATORS, GEORGE F. AND CATHY M. BOEING HAVE
BEEN FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 20-431. [AND] 20-432.
(COMMERCIAL VEHICLE) OF THE CITY CODE.
I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE VIOLATOR[S] BE NOTIFIED BY THIS
BOARD THAT ANY FUTURE VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION OF THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE [A] `REOCCURRENCE'
OR `REPEAT VIOLATION' REQUIRING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS BEFORE
THE BOARD WITHOUT THE [NECESSITY] OF GIVING THE VIOLATORS A
REASONABLE TIME TO CORRECT SUCH FUTURE VIOLATION.
IN ADDITION, IF SUCH `REPEAT VIOLATION' IS FOUND TO EXIST, A FINE
WILL BE IMPOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) PER
DAY, PER VIOLATION, BEGINNING THE FIRST DATE OF VIOLATION IS
FOUND TO EXIST. CLERK OF THE CODE OF ENFORCEMENT BOARD IS
TO BE DIRECTED TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDER TO
PUBLIC RECORDS FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY.
AS THE VIOLATOR IS PRESENT AT THIS HEARING AND HAS HEARD THE
ORDER OF THIS BOARD, I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE VIOLATOR BE
DEEMED TO HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS ORDER
IMMEDIATELY." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK. DISCUSSION.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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VOTE:
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
•• AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CASES "B", "C", AND "D" WERE
DISCUSSED TOGETHER AS DOCUMENTED, FOLLOWED BY ADDITIONAL
CASES. •:• •:•
III. REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
B. CASE #03-0004183
101-107 Garden Drive
Alan S. Kornman And Wendy E. Geller
Section 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
REGULAR
C. CASE #03-0004184
111-117 Garden Drive
Alan S. Kornman And Wendy E. Geller
Section 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
REGULAR
D. CASE #03-0004185
121-127 Garden Drive
Alan S. Kornman And Wendy E. Geller
Section 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Captain Tolleson gave a brief report regarding Cases "B", "C", and "D" which were
originally issued on October 16, 2003.
Mr. Alan S. Kornman, 2933 Starwood Drive, Oviedo, Florida: presented his concerns of
actual ownership of the fence.
Discussion.
Tapel/Side B
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
PAGE 6 OF 15
Captain Tolleson corrected - `Repeat Offender' by stating, "I said it [Cases `B', `C', and
`D'] was not [a Repeat Offender]."
Mr. Dennis Franklin, Building Official, Community Development Department, briefly
discussed safety issues.
FINDING OF FACT:
"IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS ALAN S.
KORNMAN AND WENDY E. GELLER. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD .
[CASE] NUMBER 03-0004183, CASE 03-0004184, CASE 03-0004185 THE CODE '
ENFORCEMENT BOARD HAS READ THE COMPLAINT FILED AND THE
WRITTEN INFORMATION PREPARED BY THE CODE [ENFORCEMENT]
INSPECTOR AND HEARD AT THIS HEARING A SWORN TESTIMONY OF
THE CODE INSPECTOR.
BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING, I MOVE THAT THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FIND THAT
VIOLATOR[S] ALAN S. KORNMAN AND WENDY E. GELLER WERE
PROVIDED NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTION 2-59. OF THE
CITY CODE, THAT THE VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-195. `FENCE IN
DISREPAIR' OF THE CITY CODE EXISTS, THAT THE VIOLATORS [WERE]
PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO CORRECT SUCH VIOLATION.
THAT THE VIOLATORS FAILED OR REFUSED TO CORRECT VIOLATION
WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED. THAT THE VIOLATORS WERE PROVIDED
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-59. OF THE CITY CODE OF
THE HEARING BEFORE THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, AND THE
VIOLATORS WERE PRESENT AT THE HEARING, AND THAT SUCH
VIOLATION EXISTS UPON THE VIOLATOR'S PROPERTY.
I FURTHERMORE MOVE THAT THE APPROPRIATE RELIEF ORDER BE
ISSUED IMMEDIATELY BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
KREBS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
PAGE 7 OF 15
RELIEF ORDER -ORDER OF THE BOARD:
"IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS ALAN S.
KORNMAN AND WENDY E. GELLER, CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
[CASE] NUMBER 03-0004183, 03-0004184, 03-0004185, HAVE BEEN FOUND TO
BE IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-195. `FENCE IN DISREPAIR' OF THE
CITY CODE.
I MOVE THAT THE VIOLATORS BE GIVEN NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER
NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION OF CITY CODE. IF THE
VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THAT TIME PROVIDED A FINE
OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) WILL BE IMPOSED PER DAY, PER
VIOLATION UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS ACHIEVED AS VERIFIED BY THE
CODE [ENFORCEMENT] INSPECTOR FOR THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS.
FURTHERMORE, ANY OR ALL FURTHER REOCCURRENCES OF THIS
VIOLATION AFTER COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN ACHIEVED, WILL NOT
NECESSITATE FURTHER PROCEEDING BEFORE THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD WITHOUT NECESSARILY GIVING THE
VIOLATOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. THE FINE
FOR SUCH REOCCURRENCE SHALL BE [A] MAXIMUM OF FIFTY
DOLLARS ($50.00) PER DAY FOR VIOLATION -BEGINNING THE FIRST
DAY THE VIOLATION IS FOUND TO EXIST. IF THE VIOLATION IS NOT
CORRECTED WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED -THE CLERK OF THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD BE DIRECTED TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY
OF THIS ORDER INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY.
FINALLY, AS THE VIOLATOR IS PRESENT AT THIS HEARING AND HAS
HEARD THE ORDER OF THIS BOARD, I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE
VIOLATOR BE DEEMED TO HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE
ORDER IMMEDIATELY." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO.
SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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Chairman Pitts stated, "If you [Mr. Kornman] have any problems pulling the permits, call
Captain Tolleson, he will assist you with that."
Board Member Roero commented, "Any tree trimming, get the Arborist [Mr. Michael
Mingea, City Arborist, Community Development Department] to check that first."
REGULAR
F. CASE #03-0004390
870 Benchwood Drive
Douglas Cook
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
This Item was not discussed.
REGULAR
G. CASE #03-0004451
639 Pearl Road
Risher Properties LLC
Section 6-46. (No Building Permit -Windows)
This Item was not discussed.
REGULAR
H. CASE #03-0004549
404 David Street
Louise M. Mells (McOwen)
Tenant: Mark Roggenkamp
Section 13-2. (Trash And Debris -Unsightly Matter)
This Item was not discussed.
REGULAR
I. CASE #03-0004955
1020 Turkey Hollow Circle
Raymond C. And Yvette Sherman
Section 20-431. And 20-432. (Commercial Vehicle)
This Item was not discussed.
CITY OF WMTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY l7, 2004
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• • AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CASES WERE DISCUSSED, IN
THE ORDER AS DOCUMENTED. • •
III. REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
K. CASE #03-0005008
102 Murphy Road
Pedro Torres And Carmen N. Torres And Denise Torres Medeiros
Section 6-46. (No Building Permit)
Captain Tolleson presented the case by stating, "This particular property was cited on
January 16, 2004 by the Building Official, [Mr.] Dennis Franklin, who is here this
evening." Captain Tolleson further stated, "They are currently not in violation as of
today. We are asking for the Finding of Fact and in a Relief of the amount of the
citation."
Mr. Franklin briefly reported on the Violations to the existing structure. Discussion.
Ms. Denise Torres Medeiros, 102 Murphy Road, Winter Springs, Florida: explained the
circumstances for the constructed building.
Tape 2/Side A
Discussion.
"I WOULD MOVE THAT WE FIND THE CITATION IS VALID AND THAT
THE PERPETRATOR [PEDRO TORRES AND CARMEN N. TORRES AND
DENISE TORRES MEDEIROS] BE GIVEN THIRTY (30) DAYS TO PAY THE
FINE TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES." MOTION BY CHAIRMAN PITTS.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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Chairman Pitts stated, "Let me suggest this, and I do not know whether this can happen or
not. If you make a good faith effort and pay part of it and went to the Code Enforcement
Officer and indicated a payment schedule, they might be able to work that out for you. I
do not know."
On another note, Chairman Pitts stated, "I would like to thank the City Building
Department [Mr. Franklin] for being here this evening. I also would like to commend
you on your compassion in this particular situation." Mr. Franklin responded, "We will
continue to work with this as well as we can within the confines of the Code."
REGULAR
E. CASE #03-0004186
131-137 Garden Drive
Roy Day
Section 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Captain Tolleson stated, "Was originally issued on October 16, 2003." Captain Tolleson
further stated, "We are asking for the Finding of Fact and Relief [Order]." Discussion.
FINDING OF FACT:
"IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS ROY DAY,
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD [CASE] NUMBER 03-0004186, THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD HAS READ THE COMPLAINT FILED AND THE
WRITTEN INFORMATION PREPARED BY THE CODE [ENFORCEMENT]
INSPECTOR AND HEARD AT THIS HEARING A SWORN TESTIMONY OF
THE CODE INSPECTOR AND OF THE SWORN WITNESSES.
BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING, I MOVE THAT THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FIND THAT
THE VIOLATOR ROY DAY WAS PROVIDED NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE SECTION 2-59. OF THE CITY CODE THAT A VIOLATION OF
SECTION 6-195. `FENCE IN DISREPAIR' OF THE CITY CODE EXISTED.
THAT THE VIOLATOR WAS PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO
CORRECT SUCH VIOLATION. THAT THE VIOLATOR FAILED OR
REFUSED TO CORRECT SUCH VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME
PROVIDED. THAT THE VIOLATOR WAS PROVIDED NOTICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-59. OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
HEARING BEFORE THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. THAT THE
VIOLATOR(S) WERE NOT PRESENT AT THE HEARING AND THAT SAID
VIOLATION EXISTS UPON THE VIOLATOR'S PROPERTY.
CITY OF W[NTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE APPROPRIATE RELIEF ORDER BE ISSUED
IMMEDIATELY BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY
BOARD MEMBER KREBS. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
RELIEF ORDER -ORDER OF THE BOARD:
"IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS ROY DAY,
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD [CASE] NUMBER 03-0004186, THE
VIOLATOR, ROY DAY, HAVING BEEN FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF
SECTION 6-195. `FENCE IN DISREPAIR' OF THE CITY CODE.
I MOVE THAT THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER
NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE. IF
THE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THAT TIME PROVIDED A
FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) WILL BE IMPOSED PER DAY, PER
VIOLATION UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS ACHIEVED AS VERIFIED BY THE
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR FOR THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS.
FURTHERMORE, ANY OR ALL FUTURE REOCCURRENCES OF THIS
VIOLATION AFTER COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN ACHIEVED WILL
NECESSITATE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD WITHOUT NECESSARILY GIVING THE
VIOLATOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT SAID SUCH VIOLATION.
THE FINE FOR SUCH REOCCURRENCE SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PER DAY, PER VIOLATION BEGINNING ON
THE FIRST DAY THE VIOLATION IS FOUND TO EXIST. IF THE
VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED THAT
THE CLERK OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD BE DIRECTED TO
RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDER INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORDS FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER KREBS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MATISAK.
DISCUSSION.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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VOTE:
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
J. CASE #03-0004956
624 Alton Road
Anthony And Amynette England
Section 20-431. & 20-432. (Commercial Vehicle)
Captain Tolleson indicated, "Was originally issued on December 7, 2003." Furthermore,
Captain Tolleson stated, "It is currently in compliance and we are asking fora `Finding of
Fact' only."
Discussion.
FINDING OF FACT:
"IN THE CASE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS ANTHONY
AND AMYNETTTE ENGLAND, CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD [CASE]
NUMBER 03-0004956 THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD HAS READ THE
COMPLAINT AND THE DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION PREPARED BY THE
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR AND HEARD AT THIS MEETING A
SWORN TESTIMONY OF THE BOARD'S CODE INSPECTOR.
BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING, I MOVE THAT THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FIND THAT
ANTHONY AND AMYNETTE ENGLAND WERE PROVIDED NOTICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTION 2-59. OF THE CITY CODE THAT A
VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 20-431. AND 20-432. [COMMERCIAL VEHICLE]
OF THE CITY CODE EXISTED ON THEIR PROPERTY AND WERE
PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO CORRECT SAID VIOLATIONS.
THAT THE VIOLATORS ARE NOT IN VIOLATION OF THE STATED
SECTIONS [20-431. AND 20-432.] OF THE CITY CODE AT THIS TIME AND
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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THEREFORE, I FURTHER MOVE THAT THIS CASE BE FOUND IN
COMPLIANCE. THAT THE VIOLATORS BE NOTIFIED BY THIS BOARD
THAT ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION [20-431. AND 20-432.]
OF THE CITY CODE SHALL BE CONSIDERED A `REPEAT VIOLATION'
WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF GIVING THE VIOLATORS FURTHER TIME
TO CORRECT SAID VIOLATION.
IF SUCH `REPEAT VIOLATION' IS FOUND TO HAVE EXISTED, A FINE
SHALL BE IMPOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) PER
DAY, PER VIOLATION BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE
VIOLATION WAS AGAIN FOUND TO EXIST." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER MATISAK. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KREBS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
With regard to related Board business, Chairman Pitts requested from the City Clerk's
Office, "Can we have an updated copy of the new Code Enforcement Board with the
meeting dates and who everybody is and where we can find them [Code Enforcement
Board Members]?" Discussion.
REGULAR
L. Election Of Officers
"MOTION TO ACCEPT JAMES PITTS AS OUR CHAIRMAN AND MERVIN
WARNER AS VICE CHAIRMAN. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO.
SECONDED. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBE KREBS: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN WARNER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRMAN PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATISAK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This Item was not discussed.
V. REPORTS
Discussion ensued regarding fines being cited to residents of Winter Springs and the City
Commission's decision to limit the fines passed by the Code Enforcement Board. Vice
Chairman Warner spoke for the record regarding comments made by the City
Commission pertaining to Code Enforcement issues.
Chairman Pitts also spoke for the record regarding the difference in Code Enforcement
fines. Discussion.
Board Member Roero asked if a member of the City Commission could attend a Code
Enforcement Board Meeting and address their concerns. Chairman Pitts indicated, "I
think we should." Vice Chairman Warner responded, "We had [Commissioner] Michael
[S.] Blake here." Board Member Matisak stated, "I think he [Commissioner Blake] did a
good job at voicing our concerns."
Board Member Roero said to Captain Tolleson, "You have been very good."
Comments regarding a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel were made by Captain
Tolleson who also indicated, "You [Board Members] all have done a good job."
Captain Tolleson noted that he will be presenting an issue to the City Commission
regarding all of the trees at a K-Mart development site being stripped out. Chairman Pitts
asked, "Will you let us know when you are going to do that, we might like to be
attendance?" Captain Tolleson responded, "Absolutely."
Much discussion ensued regarding the Sunshine Law Seminar and a newspaper article
which covered previous `Tree' cases.
Chairman Pitts asked the question regarding the new Arbor Code, "Did everyone get their
water bill? I did not think it was strong enough." In regards to the Arbor Code being on
the City's Website, Vice Chairman Warner noted, "Everybody does not have a computer
- what is going to happen to those people?" Discussion.
C[TY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMEMT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
With consensus of the Board, Chairman Pitts adjourned the Meeting at 9:05 p.m.
RESPECTFULLYSUBMITTED BY.•
DEBBIE FRANKLIN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK, AND
JOAN BROWN
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the , 2004 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.