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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 21, 2007, was called
to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Mathew Matisak, in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call:
Chairman Mathew Matisak, present
Vice Chairperson Alisa Kamon, present
Board Member Dick Crenshaw, absent
Board Member James B. Pitts, present
Board Member Greg Roero, present
Board Member Leah Weisman, present
Board Member Jim Wentz, absent
Alternate Board Member Sherri P. Moore, present
Alternate Board Member Laura- Leigh Wood, present
Chairman Mathew Matisak stated for the Record that Board Member Jim Wentz's
absence was excused. Continuing, Chairman Matisak remarked that due to the absences
of Board Member Wentz and Board Member Dick Crenshaw that Alternate Board
Member Sherri P. Moore and Alternate Board Member Laura-Leigh Wood would be in
V oting capacity tonight.
Next, Chairman Matisak led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Matisak inquired if there were any "Agenda Changes". Captain Glenn
Tolleson, Code Enforcement Bureau, Police Department stated, "Yes, Sir. Tonight we'll
be hearing [Agenda Item] 502.1; [Agenda Item] 502.3; [Agenda Item] 502.9; [Agenda
Item] 502.14; [Agenda Item] 503.1; [Agenda Item] 503.3; and [Agenda Item] 503.4."
Ms. Danielle Harker, Assistant to the City Clerk swore in those persons who may be
providing testimony during the presentation of tonight's cases.
Chairman Matisak asked, "Can we add the swearing in of witnesses under Call to
Order?" Ms. Harker nodded in agreement.
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MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 21,2007
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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Not Used.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Office Of The City Clerk
Approval Of The May 15, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Chairman Matisak commented, "I just have one (1) Amendment and that is that the
absence of then Vice-Chairperson Alisa Kaufman was approved."
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER PITTS. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: (ON THE AMENDMENT)
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
AL TERNA TE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER PITTS. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: (ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED)
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 21,2007
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AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Not Used.
REPORTS
REPORTS
400. Code Enforcement Bureau
No Report
REPORTS
401. Office of the City Clerk
No Report.
REPORTS
402. Code Enforcement Chair
Chairman Matisak spoke of the Code Enforcement Workshop held 111 Jacksonville,
Florida in June 2007.
Continuing, Chairman Matisak remarked, "One is focusing in on Florida Statute 162.08 -
which is the adoption and creation of a Rule Book. Which this Board, as of today, does
not have." Chairman Matisak commented on examples of what could be in the Rule
Book.
Discussion.
Board Member Pitts suggested that other Cities within Seminole County be looked at to
see if any of they have a similar Rule Book.
Discussion.
Regarding creating a Winter Springs Rule Book, Captain Tolleson asked, "In January, if
you could also make a note to add postings; that the Board does allow the posting."
Chairman Matisak commented, "Yes, posting service and qualifications."
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Chairman Matisak asked, "Would anyone have any objections to - and I am more than
willing to volunteer myself to work with the Clerk to do this; to look at - some other
entities, if they have them. And if not, draft some items based off what came of the
Conference that I attended in Jacksonville, and bring that - to the Board for us to discuss.
Is there any objection to that?"
"A MOTION THAT WE START WORKING ON COMING UP WITH OUR OWN
WINTER SPRINGS RULE BOOK. AND I WILL MOTION THAT WE GO
FORWARD WITH THAT PROJECT." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON
KAMON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN : AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Matisak stated, "I will try to have something ready for and put up an Agenda
Item for next - Meeting."
REPORTS
403. Code Enforcement Vice Chair
Vice Chairperson Kamon commented about her recent marriage and noted her name
change from 'Kaufman' to 'Kamon'.
REPORTS
404. Code Enforcement Board Members
No Report.
PUBLIC INPUT
No one spoke.
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MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 21,2007
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - CONTINUED CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED CASES
500.1 Not Used.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - REPEAT CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - REPEAT CASES
501.1 Not Used.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.1 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014463
111 Lido Road
Dietrich A. Doerfler
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - Posted Property On August 11,2007
Inspector - Hecmarette Sims
Ms. Hecmarette Sims, Code Enforcement Officer, Code Enforcement Bureau, Police
Department presented this Agenda Item and stated, "The property was originally sited on
April 19, 2007 and issued a Notice of Violation at that time. The property failed re-
inspections on May 17th [2007], June 18th [2007], July 30th [2007] and finally again on
August 14th [2007]. Notice was posted on the property on August 11 th [2007] giving the
Property Owner additional three (3) days to corne into Compliance. The property is
currently not in Compliance and we're asking for a Finding of Fact and Relief."
Photos were shown of the Property.
Discussion.
Regarding receiving any response for the Property Owner, Ms. Sims commented, "At one
point we did. We received response back in, I believe it was June. They signed for it
back on June 7th [2007]. And I believe it was postponed at that time. And - everything
else since has been returned."
Further discussion.
Chairman Matisak stated for the Record that the Respondent was not present at the
Meeting.
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"I WILL GO AHEAD A MAKE A MOTION. THE VIOLATION IS FOUND TO
EXIST AS OF THIS HEARING IS GUILTY.
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS DIETRICH DOERFLER, CASE
NUMBER 07-0014463. 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 HAS PROVEN HER CASE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
THE RESPONDENT 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. (UNTENDED GRASS
AND WEEDS) OF THE CITY CODE EXISTED.
1. 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
THE HEARING.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
3. THE RESPONDENT FAILED OR REFUSED TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED.
4. THE VIOLATION CONTINUES TO EXIST UPON THE
RESPONDENT'S PROPERTY.
THEREFORE, I MOVE THAT THIS BOARD FIND THAT DIETRICH A.
DOERFLER HAS VIOLATED SECTION 13-2. (UNTENDED GRASS AND
WEEDS) OF THE CITY CODE AND THE JUDGMENT OF 'GUILTY' BE
ORDERED FOR THE RECORD. I FURTHER MOVE THAT AN
APPROPRIATE RELIEF ORDER BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY BY THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON.
SECONDED BY ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
AL TERNA TE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 21,2007
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Discussion ensued on Fines.
RELIEF ORDER:
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS DIETRICH A. DOERFLER, CASE
NUMBER 07-0014463 HAVING BEEN FOUND 'GUILTY' FOR VIOLATING
SECTION 13-2. (UNTENDED GRASS AND WEEDS) OF THE CITY CODE, I
MOVE THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER
NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE.
IF THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED, A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) WILL BE IMPOSED
PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS.
FURTHERMORE, ANY OR ALL FUTURE REOCCURRENCES OF THIS
VIOLATION WILL BE CONSIDERED A REPEAT OFFENSE. A REPEAT
VIOLATION WILL NECESSITATE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT
THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THE REPEAT VIOLATION. THE FINE
FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
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 IN SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA SHOULD THE
RESPONDENT FAIL TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN THE
TIME FRAME SET FORTH BY THIS BOARD." MOTION BY VICE
CHAIRPERSON KAMON. SECONDED BY AL TERNA TE BOARD MEMBER
MOORE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
AL TERNA TE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.2 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014502
206 Holiday Lane
Patricia A. Lowe
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - Posted Property On August 11,2007
Inspector - Hecmarette Sims
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.3 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014653
45 South Edgemon Avenue
Daniel White
Section 13-2. (Trash And Debris)
Section 20-431., 20-432. And 20-434. (Commercial Vehicle)
Date Of Service: Certified - Proof Of Delivery July 24, 2007
Inspector - Jose Romero
Captain Tolleson stated, "Tonight we're not hearing the trash and debris."
Mr. Jose Romero, Code Enforcement Officer, Code Enforcement Bureau, Police
Department addressed this Agenda Item, saying, "It was sited on May 5, 2007; issued a
Notice of Violation warning. Property failed re-inspection on May 28th [2007] and again
on June 11th [2007]. Certified Notice signed for on July 24, 2007 giving Mr. White an
additional three (3) days to Correct. Respondent has not contacted us to this date on re-
inspection or assistance. Currently it is not in Compliance. Weare asking for Finding of
Fact and Relief [Order] of this Case."
Photos were shown of the commercial vehicle.
Mr. Romero stated for the Record that a white van in the photos was the vehicle in
question.
Discussion.
Chairman Matisak stated, "Let the record reflect that the respondent is not present."
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS DANIEL WHITE, CASE NUMBER
07-0014653. 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 HAS PROVEN HIS CASE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
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FINDING OF FACT:
THAT THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED NOTICE BY THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-59. OF THE
CITY CODE THAT A VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 20-431.; 20-432.; 20-434.
(COMMERCIAL VEHICLE) OF THE CITY CODE EXISTED.
1. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS HEARING
AS PRESCRIBED BY CHAPTER 162.12 OF THE FLORIDA
ST A TUTES AND THAT THE RESPONDENT WAS NOT PRESENT
AT THIS HEARING.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
3. THE RESPONDENT FAILED OR REFUSED TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED.
4. THE VIOLATION CONTINUED TO EXIST UPON THE
RESPONDENT'S PROPERTY.
THEREFORE, I MOVE THAT THIS BOARD FIND THAT MR. DANIEL WHITE
HAS VIOLATED SECTIONS 20-431.; 20-432.; 20-434. (COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE) OF THE CITY CODE AND THE JUDGMENT OF 'GUILTY' BE
ORDERED FOR THE RECORD. I FURTHER MOVE THAT AN
APPROPRIATE RELIEF ORDER BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY BY THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON : AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued on Fines,
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RELIEF ORDER:
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS MR. DANIEL WHITE, CASE
NUMBER 07-0014653 HAVING BEEN FOUND 'GUlL TY' FOR THE
VIOLA TION OF SECTIONS 20-431.; 20-432.; AND 20-434. (COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE) OF THE CITY CODE, I MOVE THAT THE RESPONDENT BE
GIVEN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THIS
VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE.
IF THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED, A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) WILL BE IMPOSED
PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS.
FURTHERMORE, ANY OR ALL FUTURE REOCCURRENCES OF THIS
VIOLA TION WILL BE CONSIDERED A REPEAT OFFENSE. A REPEAT
VIOLA TION WILL NECESSITATE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT
THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THE REPEAT VIOLATION. THE FINE
FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
PER DAY BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY THE REPEAT VIOLATION IS
FOUND TO EXIST BY THE 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 RECORD FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA SHOULD THE
RESPONDENT FAIL TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN THE
TIMEFRAME SET FORTH BY THE BOARD." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER ROERO. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.4 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014787
510 Seasons Court
Kimberly Wolf
Section 20-431. And 20-432. (Commercial Vehicle)
Date Of Service: Certified - Proof Of Delivery July 24, 2007
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.5 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014790
704 Sailfish Road
Brian McArdle
Section 13-2. (Junk - Outdoor Storage)
Date Of Service: Certified - July 30, 2007
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.6 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014810
306 North Hawthorne Circle
Ronda Caylor And Lisa Law
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - N/A
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.7 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014811
421 South Hawthorne Circle
Fair Inv. LLC
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - NI A
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.8 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014904
633 Murphy Road
Petrina And Ronald Rosenberger
Section 12-53. (a) (b) (Unlicensed Motor Vehicle)
Date Of Service: Certified - Proof Of Delivery July 23, 2007
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.9 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014911
115 Murphy Road
Jorge Dasilva And Tracy Kent-Dasilva
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - Proof Of Delivery August 7, 2007
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
Ms. Cathy Davidson, Code Enforcement Officer, presented this Agenda Item and stated,
"This property was sited on June 4, 2007 and issued a Notice of Violation. This property
failed re-inspection on June 21, 2007 and re-inspected again on July 15th [2007] and
failed. Notice was posted on August 7, 2007, giving the property owner an additional
three (3) days to correct after notification. Currently this property is in Non-Compliance
and we are asking for a Finding of Fact and Relief ."
Photos were shown on the property.
Discussion.
Ms. Davidson commented, "On one (1) of the other certified mails - it shows a change of
address; and the change of address is 475 McGregor Road; and Inspector Romero and I
both have left our business cards and there's been no contact at all on this property."
Further discussion.
Chairman Matisak asked, "Inspector Romero, where are you when you're taking that
picture; where are you in that picture when you're measuring the grass?" Inspector
Romero replied, ''I'm off - on the other side of the sidewalk on the property." Chairman
Matisak reiterated, "So, you're on the subject property?" Inspector Romero replied,
"Yes."
Discussion continued.
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Regarding the certified letter, Ms. Davidson stated, "It went to both addresses."
Chairman Matisak stated for the Record that the Respondent was not present at the
Hearing.
Regarding Inspector Romero on the property, Captain Tolleson commented, "He stepped
in the yard to measure the grass."
Tape I /Side B
Regarding the photo of Inspector Romero measuring the grass, Captain Tolleson
commented, "If it had been objected this evening, we would have not entered it into
Evidence. "
Chairman Matisak stated, ''I'm going to remove that component from - Evidence; that
photo as well as the twenty-four inches (24") of grass. I would ask that the Board not
consider that in their decision this evening in rendering their Verdict."
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS JORGE DASILVA AND TRACY
KENT-DASILVA, CASE NUMBER 07-0014911. 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 HAS PROVEN HER CASE
BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
FINDING OF FACT:
THAT THE RESPONDENT 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. (UNTENDED GRASS
AND WEEDS) OF THE CITY CODE EXISTED.
1. 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.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
3. THE RESPONDENT FAILED OR REFUSED TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED.
4. THE VIOLATION CONTINUES TO EXIST UPON THE
RESPONDENT'S PROPERTY.
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THEREFORE, I MOVE THAT THIS BOARD FIND THAT JORGE DASIL VA
AND TRACY KENT-DASILVA HAVE VIOLATED SECTION 13-2. (UNTENDED
GRASS AND WEEDS) OF THE CITY CODE AND THE JUDGMENT OF
'GUlL TY' BE ORDERED FOR THE RECORD. I FURTHER MOVE THAT AN
APPROPRIA TE RELIEF ORDER BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY BY THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued on Fines.
"MOTION WHERE VIOLATION HAS FOUND TO HAVE EXISTED AS OF
THIS HEARING.
RELIEF ORDER:
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS JORGE DASIL VA AND TRACY
KENT -DASIL VA, CASE NUMBER 07-0014911 HAVING BEEN FOUND
'GUlL TY' FOR VIOLATING SECTION 13-2. (UNTENDED GRASS AND
WEEDS OF THE CITY CODE, I MOVE THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN
FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION OF
THE CITY CODE.
IF THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED, A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) WILL BE IMPOSED
PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS.
FURTHERMORE, ANY AND ALL FUTURE REOCCURRENCES OF THIS
VIOLATION WILL BE CONSIDERED A REPEAT OFFENSE. A REPEAT
VIOLATION WILL NECESSITATE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT
THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THE REPEAT VIOLATION. THE FINE
FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
PER DAY BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY THE REPEAT VIOLATION IS
FOUND TO EXIST BY A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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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
TIMEFRAME SET FORTH BY THIS BOARD." MOTION BY VICE
CHAIRPERSON KAMON. AL TERNA TE BOARD MEMBER MOORE.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON : AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.10 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0014936
1615 White Dove Drive
Richard Zeper
Section 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Date Of Service: Certified - Posted Property On August 11, 2007
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS- NEW CASES
502.11 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0015111
1314 Deer Run
Lon And Selma J. Miller
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - N/ A
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.12 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0015292
121 North Devon Avenue
Walter R. Sr. And Eva M. Drake And Angela M. Dantona ET AL
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - August 13, 2007
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing,
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.13 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0015298
239 Oak Road
Jimmy L. Vessels
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified - August 13, 2007
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.14 Code Enforcement Bureau - Police Department
CASE #07-0015550
115 Murphy Road
Jorge Dasilva And Tracy Kent-Dasilva
Section 13-2. (Stagnant Pool)
Date Of Service: Certified - Proof Of Delivery August 9, 2007
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
Ms. Davidson presented this Agenda Item and stated, "Was originally sited on July 24,
2007 and issued a Notice of Violation. The property failed re-inspection on August 1,
2007 and the Seminole County Health Department was notified on August 3rd [2007].
The property is still in Non-Compliance. The Respondent has not been in contact with
us. We're asking for Finding of Fact and Relief."
Photos were shown of the property.
Discussion.
Regarding the certified mail, Ms. Davidson commented, "This is the one where he signed
it and he has a new address McGregor [Road]." Ms. Davidson continued, "He signed for
it on the 15th."
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Chairman Matisak stated for the Record the Respondent was not present at the Hearing.
"I WILL MOTION.
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS JORGE DASIL VA AND TRACY
KENT -DASIL VA, CASE NUMBER 07-0015550. 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 HAS PROVEN HER CASE
BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
FINDING OF FACT:
THE RESPONDENT 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. (STAGNANT POOL) OF
THE - CITY CODE EXISTED.
1. 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.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED A REASONABLE TIME TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
3. THE RESPONDENT FAILED OR REFUSED TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED.
4. THE VIOLATION CONTINUES TO EXIST UPON THE
RESPONDENT'S PROPERTY.
THEREFORE, I MOVE THAT - THIS BOARD FIND THAT JORGE DASILVA
AND TRACY KENT -DASIL VA HAVE VIOLA TED SECTION 13-2. [STAGNANT
POOL] OF THE CITY CODE AND THE JUDGMENT OF 'GUILTY' BE
ORDERED FOR THE RECORD. I FURTHER MOVE THA T AN
APPROPRIATE RELIEF ORDER BE ISSUED IMMEDIA TEL Y BY THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER
MOORE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
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REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 21,2007
PAGE 180F25
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
AL TERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued on Fines.
Chairman Matisak asked, "Does it come back here, Captain Tolleson?" Captain Tolleson
replied, "That's correct. It would come back as a Non-Compliance."
Next, Chairman Matisak inquired, "Is the County going to continue to shock it?" Captain
Tolleson replied, "We have them do it one (1) more time."
RELIEF ORDER:
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS JORGE DASIL VA AND TRACY
KENT-DASILV A~ CASE NUMBER 07-0015550 HAVING BEEN FOUND
'GUlL TY' FOR VIOLATING SECTION 13-2. (STAGNANT POOL) OF THE
CITY CODE, I MOVE THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN THREE (3) DAYS
AFTER - NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION OF THE CITY
CODE.
IF THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED~ A FINE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) - WILL BE
IMPOSED PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS.
FURTHERMORE~ ANY AND ALL FUTURE REOCCURRENCES OF THIS
VIOLA TION WILL BE CONSIDERED A REPEAT OFFENSE. A REPEAT
VIOLATION WILL NECESSITATE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT
THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THE REPEAT VIOLATION. THE FINE
FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
DOLLARS ($250.00) PER DAY BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY THE
REPEAT VIOLATION IS FOUND TO EXIST BY A CODE ENFORCEMENT
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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
TIMEFRAME SET FORTH BY THIS BOARD." MOTION BY AL TERNA TE
BOARD MEMBER MOORE. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON : AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
503.1 CASE #CEB-01-841
130 East Bahama Road
King J. And Sindy Smith
Section 13-2. (Outdoor Storage)
Date of Service: Certified - Proof Of Delivery July 23, 2007
Inspector - Cathy Davidson
Chairman Matisak reminded the Board of the process of examining for Non-Compliance,
Ms. Davidson presented this Agenda Item and stated, "This Case was originally heard
before this Board on August 21, 2001. The Board found King J. and Sindy Smith in
Violation and Ordered that they be given fourteen (14) days after Notification to come
into Compliance. If Compliance was not achieved by that date, a Fine of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) per day will be imposed. On June 22, 2007, a Notice of Violation was
given for Non-Compliance. This property has been in Violation for sixty (60) days at
fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) and we're asking for a Finding of Fact and Relief
[Order]. He's now in Compliance as of today."
Photos were shown of the property.
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Captain Tolleson asked Ms. Davidson, "Is this the first time it's been here before a
Repeat for Non-Compliance?" Ms. Davidson replied, "No." Captain Tolleson
continued, "Was this Case brought in front of this Board in October 2005?" Ms.
Davidson added, "Yes it was." Captain Tolleson said, "And a Fine was issued in the
amount of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00)?" Ms. Davidson stated, "Yes it
was." Captain Tolleson asked, "The Lien has since been cleared?" Ms. Davidson said,
"I believe it's been paid; yes." Captain Tolleson said, "And we're now back as of July
23rd [2007] and he's back to the same conditions." Ms. Davidson remarked, "Yes."
Chairman Matisak stated, "And that gives us a total of fifteen hundred [dollars]
($1,500.00) at this point."
Chairman Matisak commented that the Record reflect the Respondent was not present at
the Hearing.
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS KING J. [SMITH] AND SINDY
SMITH, CASE NUMBER CEB-01-841, 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 HAS PROVEN HER CASE BASED ON THE
FOLLOWING:
1. THE RESPONDENT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN BEFORE THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
TWICE AND WAS FOUND 'GUILTY' OF VIOLATING SECTION 13-
2. (OUTDOOR STORAGE) OF THE CITY CODE AND WERE
ORDERED TO CORRECT SUCH VIOLATION.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS NON-
COMPLIANCE HEARING AS PRESCRIBED BY CHAPTER 162.12
OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND THAT THE RESPONDENT WAS
NOT PRESENT AT THIS HEARING.
3. THAT NO PROOF OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES EXISTED
WHICH WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE RESPONDENT FROM
COMING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOARDS ORDER.
THERE, I MOVE THAT THE FINE OF FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS
($1,500.00) STAND AND ENFORCEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF THIS
FINE RESUME." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON. SECONDED
BY ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE. DISCUSSION.
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PAGE210F25
VOTE:
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
503.2 CASE #04-0006311
500 Evergreen Avenue
Perry S. Firoz
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date of Service: Certified - August 8, 2007
Inspector - Jose Romero
This Agenda Item was not brought to the Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
503.3 CASE #04-0007008
1309 Deer Run
Ivory Wise Jr. And Robert Wise
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date of Service: Certified - Proof Of Delivery August 3, 2007
Inspector - Hecmarette Sims
Ms. Sims presented this Agenda Item and stated, "This property was found to be in
Violation again on July 2, 2007. The Relief Order was signed originally February 2211d.
That was when it was originally heard in 2005 by the Code Board. At that time, Mr.
Wise was present at that Hearing. The Violation was corrected and found to be in
Compliance - when I was originally saw it on July 2nd [2007], it went into Compliance on
August 3rd [2007]. At this point, we're asking for a Finding of Fact and Relief [Order] in
an amount of a hundred dollars ($100.00) per day, for thirty one (31) days, for a total of
thirty one hundred dollars ($3,100.00)."
Photos were shown of the property.
Ms. Sims stated, "It is now in Compliance."
Discussion.
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Chairman Matisak said, "As a matter of Record - the Respondents - were present in front
of the Board - was there a fine and then it was waived?" Captain Tolleson replied, "You
all lifted it. You waived the five hundred and thirty-six dollars ($536.00)" Chairman
Matisak continued, "Was that during a Non-Compliance Hearing?" Captain Tolleson
replied, "Yes. That was for the tree removal and the repairs to the yard and to put the
fence back up."
Further discussion.
Captain Tolleson entered into the Record the January 18,2005 Code Enforcement Board
Regular Meeting Minutes.
Discussion continued.
Chairman Matisak stated for the Record that the Respondent was not present at this
Hearing.
"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS IVORY WISE JR. AND ROBERT
WISE, CASE NUMBER 04-0007008, 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 HAS PROVEN HER CASE BASED ON THE
FOLLOWING:
1. THE RESPONDENT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN BEFORE THE
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS AND WAS FOUND 'GUILTY' OF VIOLATING
SECTION 13-2. (UNTENDED GRASS AND WEEDS) OF THE CITY
CODE AND WAS ORDERED TO CORRECT SUCH VIOLATION.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS NON-
COMPLIANCE HEARING AS PRESCRIBED BY CHAPTER 162.12
OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND THAT THE RESPONDENT
W AS NOT PRESENT AT THIS HEARING.
3. THAT NO PROOF OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
EXISTED WHICH WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE
RESPONDENT FROM COMING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH
THE BOARDS ORDER.
THERE, I MOVE THAT THE FINE OF THIRTY ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($3,100.00) STAND AND ENFORCEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF THIS
FINE RESUME." MOTION BY AL TERNA TE BOARD MEMBER MOORE.
SECONDED BY ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
503.4 CASE #06-0012353
71 North Bombay Avenue
Francis A. Joyce
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date of Service: Certified - July 30, 2007 "Unclaimed"
Inspector - Jose Romero
Mr. Romero presented this Agenda Item and stated, "It was originally heard by the Board
on September 19, 2006 and - found 'Guilty'. A further reoccurrence will be considered a
repeat offense. A Fine for a repeat Violation was imposed for a hundred dollars
($100.00) - a day, per day. A Notice of Violation was issued on May 30, 2007. Eighty
(80) days; eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00) total."
Photos were taken of the property.
Regarding the date he posted the Notice of Violation on the door, Inspector Romero said,
"August 11 th."
Discussion.
Regarding how long the property has been vacant, Captain Tolleson stated, "It's been
vacant since September 19, 2006. Mr. Francis [Joyce] is deceased." Captain Tolleson
continued, "The actual Property Owner, however, does reside in Oak Forest."
Chairman Matisak stated for the Record that the Respondent was not present at the
Hearing.
Captain Tolleson entered into the Record a copy of the Finding of Fact and Order of
Re1ieffrom August 2001.
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"THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS VERSUS FRANCIS A. JOYCE, CASE
NUMBER 06-0012353, 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 HAS PROVEN HIS CASE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. THE RESPONDENT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN BEFORE THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AND WAS FOUND 'GUILTY' OF VIOLATING SECTION 13-2.
(UNTENDED GRASS AND WEEDS) OF THE CITY CODE AND
WERE ORDERED TO CORRECT SUCH VIOLATION.
2. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS NON-
COMPLIANCE HEARING AS PRESCRIBED BY CHAPTER 162.12
OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND THAT THE RESPONDENT WAS
NOT PRESENT AT THIS HEARING.
3. THAT NO PROOF OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES EXISTED
WHICH WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE RESPONDENT FROM
COMING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOARDS ORDER.
THEREFORE, I MOVE THAT THE FINE OF EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS
($8,000.00) STAND AND ENFORCEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF THIS
FINE RESUME." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON. SECONDED
BY BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WEISMAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON KAMON: AYE
CHAIRMAN MA TISAK: AYE
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER MOORE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
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Chairman Matisak commented, "I just want to personally commend the work that you all
do because I certainly appreciate - I think you guys do a great work; it's always
thorough; it's very well presented, And I think the citizens in Winter Springs should be
proud to have folks like you on the Department and doing that kind of work So, Captain
Tolleson and your team, very nice," Board Member Pitts was in agreement
Chairman Matisak continued, "As well as the Board - this Board has done an excellent
job in issuing - judgments that are consistent" Next, Chairman Matisak said, "We're
consistent, I think, fair, and I think all of you should be commended for that And - we
have a consistent group of people that are willing to dedicate their time and be here, And
take this seriously and I think that's important as well. And I thank all of you for that, for
doing an excellent job, So, thank you."
Discussion ensued on parking on front lawns.
ADJOURNMENT
Chainnan Matisak adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:30 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
DANIELLE HARKER
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.
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