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AUGUST 16, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 16, 2011 of the Code Enforcement Board was
called to Order by Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher at 7:00 p.m., in the Commission
Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida 32708.
Roll Call:
Chairperson Laura-Leigh Wood, absent, [Excused]
Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher, present
Board Member Dick Crenshaw, absent, [Unexcused]
Board Member Barbara Croswell, present
Board Member Carole Giltz, present
Board Member Tony Ingria, present, [Unexcused]
Board Member Jim Wentz, present
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre, present
Vice Chairperson Fisher announced, “(Chairperson) Laura-Leigh Wood will be absent
from tonight’s meeting. She did call in ill and her absence will be ‘Excused’. Board
Member (Dick) Crenshaw and Board Member (Tony) Ingria have not contacted us, so at
this point, their absence will be ‘Unexcused’. We would also like to welcome (Board
Member) Jim Wentz to the Code Enforcement Board.”
There was a moment of silence for our Armed Forces followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Vice Chairperson Fisher inquired about Agenda changes in which Assistant to the City
Clerk Gayle Coutant stated, “We will not be hearing Cases
‘502.1’,‘502.2’,‘502.3’,‘502.4’, ‘502.10’, ‘502.11’, and ‘502.12’.”
Assistant to the City Clerk Coutant swore in the Winter Springs Code Enforcement
Inspectors who may be providing Testimony during the presentation of the Cases.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
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AUGUST 16, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 16, 2011 of the Code Enforcement Board was
called to Order by Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher at 7:00 p.m., in the Commission
Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida 32708.
Roll Call:
Chairperson Laura-Leigh Wood, absent, [Excused]
Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher, present
Board Member Dick Crenshaw, absent, [Unexcused]
Board Member Barbara Croswell, present
Board Member Carole Giltz, present
Board Member Tony Ingria, absent, [Unexcused]
Board Member Jim Wentz, present
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre, present
Vice Chairperson Fisher announced, “(Chairperson) Laura-Leigh Wood will be absent
from tonight’s meeting. She did call in ill and her absence will be ‘Excused’. Board
Member (Dick) Crenshaw and Board Member (Tony) Ingria have not contacted us, so at
this point, their absence will be ‘Unexcused’. We would also like to welcome (Board
Member) Jim Wentz to the Code Enforcement Board.”
There was a moment of silence for our Armed Forces followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Vice Chairperson Fisher inquired about Agenda changes in which Assistant to the City
Clerk Gayle Coutant stated, “We will not be hearing Cases
‘502.1’,‘502.2’,‘502.3’,‘502.4’, ‘502.10’, ‘502.11’, and ‘502.12’.”
Assistant to the City Clerk Coutant swore in the Winter Springs Code Enforcement
Inspectors who may be providing Testimony during the presentation of the Cases.
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CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200.Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The July 19, 2011 Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
“I MOVE WE APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE LAST MEETING OF
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JULY – 19, (2011).” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Not Used
REPORTS
REPORTS
400.Office Of The City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre noted, “Gayle (Coutant) passed out your new ‘Code
Enforcement Board Policy and Procedure Manual’ that you Approved last meeting; so,
you have a final copy in front of you now.”
REPORTS
401.Code Enforcement Division
No Report was given.
REPORTS
402.Office Of The City Clerk
There was no Report given.
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REPORTS
403.Code Enforcement Chairperson
No Report.
REPORTS
404.Code Enforcement Vice Chairperson
There was no Report given.
REPORTS
405.Code Enforcement Board Members
No Reports were provided.
PUBLIC INPUT
No one spoke.
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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA – NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.1Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #10-0024500
SunTrust Mortgage
202 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Date Of Service: Proof Of Delivery August 1, 2011
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.2Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #10-0024501
SunTrust Mortgage
202 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 605.1 (Exposed Electrical Wires)
Date Of Service: Certified July 28, 2011
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.3Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0025571
T. J. Jr. Johnson And Mary O. Johnson
1109 Gator Lane
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13-2. (Overgrowth Of Trees And Grass)
Date Of Service: Proof Of Delivery August 8, 2011
Inspector – Jim Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.4Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0025994
Trevor Baltz And Bank Of America
341 San Rafael Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.2 (Exterior Wall Covering, Paint)
Date Of Service: Proof Of Delivery August 2, 2011 (Bank Of America)
Date Of Service: Proof Of Delivery August 3, 2011 (Trevor Baltz)
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.5Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026094
Jody Spencer
332 San Miguel Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.7 (Roof Covered With Tarp)
Date Of Service: Certified July 28, 2011
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
Inspector Christi Flannigan, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department provided
Evidence “WS 1”, a CD of all presentation Hearings being brought to the Code
Enforcement Board at this meeting. Further, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan provided “WS
2”, “WS 3” and “WS 4” as Affidavit of Postings for this Case.
Continuing, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan provided her Testimony through PowerPoint
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presentation stating, “This Violation was first observed April 25 of 2011. The tarp on
the roof has been there since that time.” Inspector (Christi) Flannigan then noted, “The
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Notice of Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on May 12, (2011). The letter
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was returned ‘Unclaimed’ on July 8, (2011). There’s been a voice mail left for me with
no return number asking that he wants to come into Compliance and how. There’s been
no other contact from the owner.”
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan next mentioned that this property has been routinely
checked and was found to still be in Violation as of August 16, 2011, with no corrective
actions observed to indicate that the Violation is being or had been corrected.
Next, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan explained, “Certified Mail of Code Board meeting
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was mailed on July 28, (2011); the Return Receipt and First Class mailing has not been
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returned. The property was Posted on August 3, (2011) by Corporal (Jim) Flannigan for
the Notice of the Code Board Hearing.”
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Photographs were then shown to those present at this meeting. A recommended date of
September 6, 2011 for this property to be corrected was provided as well as a Fine of
one-hundred dollars ($100.00) if the property did not come into Compliance.
Board Member Jim Wentz inquired if the home was occupied and Inspector (Christi)
Flannigan responded, “From what I can tell it is Vacant. The owner of Record lives in
Oviedo.”
Vice Chairperson Fisher asked, “Is the Respondent present at this time? [No response
was voiced.] Let the Record reflect that the Respondent is not present.”
“I MOVE TO FIND – JODY SPENCER IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE
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AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL – SEPTEMBER 6,
(2011) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT
FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF A
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED.” MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER GILTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.6Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026095
Jody Spencer
332 San Miguel Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 9-374. (No House Numbers)
Date Of Service: Certified July 28, 2011
Inspector – Christi (Christi) Flannigan
Chairperson Fisher asked, “Inspector (Christi) Flannigan, do you have any additional
Evidence to be entered?” Inspector (Christi) Flannigan provided Affidavit of Postings
and Certified Mailing into Evidence labeled, “WS 2”, “WS 3”, “WS 4”.
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan provided Testimony stating, “This Violation was also
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observed April 25, (2011). There’s no house number on the fence or the door of the
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structure. The Notice of Code Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on May 4,
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2011; returned ‘Unclaimed’ June 27, (2011).
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Again, there’s been a voice mail left that he wants to come into Compliance, no number
to call him back, no other contact. It’s been routinely checked. As of today, there’s been
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no corrective actions. Certified Mail of Code Board Hearing was mailed on July 28,
(2011). First Class mailing and the Return Receipt have not been returned. Property was
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Posted on August 3, (2011) by Corporal (Jim) Flannigan for the Notice of Code Board
Hearing.”
Next, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan displayed photographs of the property in Violation,
followed by recommendations for corrective action to be repaired and suggested a Fine of
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) should the property not come into Compliance.
Vice Chairperson Fisher stated, “At this time we would like to give the Respondent a
chance to present Testimony. Is the Respondent present at this time? [No response was
voiced.] Let the Record reflect that the Respondent is not present.”
“I MOVE TO FIND JODY SPENCER IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE
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AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6,
(2011) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT
FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY
FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) PER DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES
THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
WENTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.7Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026316
Jody Spencer
332 San Miguel Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Date Of Service: Certified July 28, 2011
Inspector – Christi (Christi) Flannigan
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan presented Evidence to the Board and continued with the
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PowerPoint presentation relating to this Case, stating, “This was first observed May 17,
(2011). The grass and weeds in the fenced area are overgrown.
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The Notice of Code Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on June 30, (2011).
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The letter was signed for by Diana Spencer on July 2, (2011).”
Again, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan referred to the voice mail left indicating he wanted
to come into Compliance, then noting the caller did not leave a return phone number or
contact information.
Continuing, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan commented, “This property has been routinely
checked up until today and there’s been no corrective actions taken. Certified Mail of
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Code Board meeting was mailed on July 28, (2011). First Class Mail and the Return
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Receipt have not been returned. The property was posted on August 3, (2011) by
Corporal James (Christi) Flannigan. We are asking for Finding of Fact and Relief.”
Next, photographs of this property were then shown and Inspector (Christi) Flannigan
provided the suggested dates to correct the Violation and Fines associated with Non-
Compliance.
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan commented that she was, “Additionally requesting an Order
for this Violation to be corrected by the City and a Lien placed on the property for the
cost associated with clean up, for cutting the bushes and the grass.”
Discussion ensued in relation to cleaning up the bushes and grass and the safety of
children within this residential area.
Board Member Carol Giltz inquired about naming the City Code Violation Section within
a Motion in which Assistant City Attorney Latorre responded, “I don’t think it’s incorrect
to leave out. The presentation includes the Code Section and it will be included in the
Board’s Order that Gayle (Coutant, Assistant to the City Clerk) prepares after the
meeting.”
Board Member Wentz asked, “Are we going to repair the fence as well as cleaning the
property, so, the fence is properly closed and kept closed?” Inspector (Christi) Flannigan
replied, “That is a completely separate Case.”
Further discussion.
There was brief silence as Assistant City Attorney Latorre reviewed the Code of
Ordinances. Following, Attorney Latorre addressed concerns stating, “We would Fine
them fifty dollars ($50.00) a day, but at the same time, cleaning it up and then charging
them, which I don’t think is the right way to do it under the Code. I think we either move
forward with this Code Violation and impose the fifty dollars ($50.00) a day, if that’s
what the Board wants to do, or there’s a separate procedure to Notice the owner of the
nuisance condition on the property, give them so many days to fix it themselves; which
you kind of gave them; the Notices already, but we brought it here instead.
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There’s a provision (Code of Ordinances Sec.) 13-2. which if they don’t do it themselves,
then the Code Enforcement [Division] Manager, which is Captain (Chris) Deisler can
authorize that it be mowed and then you Lien for the cost of the mowing. So it’s kind of
two (2) different paths and I think we need to pick one (1).”
After more discussion, Assistant City Attorney Latorre continued, “If you want to go to
the Notice and –the City cuts it, I think we should withdraw the Case from the Agenda, or
we can proceed and enter the Order and then if they don’t comply by your recommended
date, we file a Lien.”
Vice Chairperson Fisher noted, “I thought that was sort of an automatic thing.” Assistant
City Attorney Latorre responded, “That’s absolutely an automatic if we go this route, the
Code Enforcement Hearing route. But if you want to go the route where we are going to
have the City contractor mow, we should withdraw the Case, not have the Board enter an
Order and then the City can proceed with this administrative process to get the lot
mowed.
Do you have a preference? It’s before the Board now, so technically it’s in the Board’s
jurisdiction and – I think I’d want the Board to say that to dismiss it if it was your desire
to go the other route, then I think I’d want the Board to say we agree to dismiss. So, it’s
up to you all what you want to do with it.”
Board Member Wentz remarked, “So, Code Enforcement is saying they want to do the
clean up. They would prefer to go the clean up route?”
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan commented, “It is a quicker remedy, but if we are going to
do that, then I would like to include the fence in – that also, to where we can close it off.
Clean it, cut it, and then close it off with the fence.”
Assistant City Attorney Latorre asked, “And that’s the next Case?” Inspector (Christi)
Flannigan replied, “Yes.”
Board Member Wentz asked, “So that’s your preference though?” Inspector (Christi)
Flannigan noted, “I think public safety wise; that would be the best way to do it.”
Continuing, Assistant City Attorney Latorre recommended, “If that is the preference, I
would want the Board to Move to dismiss the Case and then Vote on that and then Staff
can proceed with their administrative remedies without the Board having entered an
Order – if that is the desire of the Board.”
Assistant City Attorney Latorre reminded the Board that procedures were being changed
and said, “Thank you for bearing with us, but I think we need to choose one path or the
other.”
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Vice Chairperson Fisher requesting clarification asked, “If we Vote to dismiss this Case,
can they proceed with clean up?” Assistant City Attorney Latorre replied, “Absolutely.”
“I MAKE A MOTION TO – HAVE THE BOARD DISMISS THIS CASE.”
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.8Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026318
Jody Spencer
332 San Miguel Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Date Of Service: Certified July 28, 2011
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan presented “WS 2” and “WS 3”, the Code Enforcement
Board Posting on the property and the Code Enforcement Board Certified Mailing into
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Evidence and began her Testimony stating, “This was first observed May 17, (2011).
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Notice of Code Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on June 30, (2011), signed
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for by Diana Spencer on July 2, (2011). There has been a voice mail with no return
phone number; that he wanted to come into Compliance, but there was no way to contact
him. ”
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan noted that this property has been routinely checked and was
found to still be in Violation as of August 16, 2011 and continued mentioning, “Certified
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Mailing of Code Board was mailed on July 28, (2011). The First Class mailing and
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Return Receipt have not been returned. Property was posted on August 3, 2011 by
Corporal James (Christi) Flannigan for the Hearing. “We are asking for Finding of Fact
and Relief.”
Photographs were then displayed along with the Code Enforcement Division
recommendations to correct the Violation; and Fines were suggested to the Board.
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan mentioned the Code Enforcement Board could correct the
issue if it was the Board’s desire.
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Board Member Wentz confirmed, “So, Code Enforcement’s preference is to withdraw
this Case at this point and proceed under a different avenue.” Inspector (Christi)
Flannigan responded, “For the safety and welfare, yes. I think that – would be the best bet
that we go in and clean it and then we secure the fence.”
Vice Chairperson Fisher stated, “At this time we would like to give the Respondent a
chance to present Testimony. Is the Respondent present at this time? [No response was
voiced.] Let the Record reflect that the Respondent is not present.”
“I MOVE THAT WE DISMISS THIS CASE NUMBER 11-0026318.” MOTION BY
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.9Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026112
Mikel LarruscainAnd Bank of America
329 San Miguel Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.9 (Overhang Extensions – Soffits)
Date Of Service: Proof Of Delivery August 1, 2011
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
Vice Chairperson Fisher inquired, “Inspector (Christi) Flannigan, do you have Evidence
to be presented at this point?” Inspector (Christi) Flannigan replied, “I have ‘WS 2’,
‘(WS) 3’, and ‘(WS) 4’. ‘WS 3’ is the Code Board Hearings signed by Bank of
America.”
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Continuing, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan noted, “This was first observed on April 25,
2011. There are several areas around the house where the soffits are falling. The Notice
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of Code Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on May 12, (2011) and signed for
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on May 18, 2011 by Igor Churruch. Bank of America foreclosed on this property. A
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Notice of Code Violation was mailed to them on May 18, (2011) and signed for by
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Nelson Hernandez on May 23, 2011.
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The property had been routinely checked and found in Violation as of today. Certified
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Mail of Code Board meeting was mailed on July 28, (2011) to Bank of America and
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Mikel Larruscain. Notice for Bank of America was signed for on August 1, (2011).
Notification for Mikel (Larruscain) was not returned or signed for as of this date.
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Property was posted on July 9, (2011) by (Inspector) Butch West with Notice of Code
Board Violation.
Just for the Board’s information, Mikel (Larruscain) is out of the country. I did speak
with his attorney. He is out of the country and he has the documentation with him where
Bank of America has foreclosed on the property.”
Continuing with her PowerPoint presentation, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan displayed
photographs of the property in Violation and stated, “I recommend that the owner be
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given until September 9, (2011) to correct and a fifty dollar ($50.00) a day Fine imposed
if found in Non-Compliance.”
Vice Chairperson Fisher stated, “At this time we would like to give the Respondent a
chance to present Testimony. Is the Respondent present at this time? [No response was
voiced.] Let the Record reflect that the Respondent is not present.”
“I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT MIKEL LARRUSCAIN AND BANK OF
AMERICAN IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND ORDER THAT THE
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RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 9, (2011) TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS
DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) FOR EACH
DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED.”
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.10Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026146
Renald And Liliane Bonnaire
409 Boxwood Circle
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13-2. (Stagnant Pool)
Date Of Service: Proof Of Delivery August 2, 2011
Inspector – Jim Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.11Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026183
GMAC Mortgage And Laura Francis
443 Alderwood Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6-195. (Fence)
Date Of Service: Certified July 29, 2011
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
502.12Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0026366
LBPS (Lender Business Process Services) And Kenneth And Teresa Kovach
332 San Rafael Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.9 (Overhang Extensions – Soffits)
Date Of Service: Proof Of Delivery August 1, 2011
Inspector –Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA – NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
503.1Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0025200
Kathryn Fairchild
1146 Pheasant Circle
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6-195. (Fence In Disrepair)
Date Of Service: Certified July 29, 2011
Inspector – Christi (Christi) Flannigan
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan presented Evidence labeled, “WS 2”, “WS 3”, “WS 4” and
“WS 5” and then noted “‘WS 2’ is where they signed for Relief Order from the previous
Hearing.”
Continuing, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan provided her Testimony through a PowerPoint
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presentation and stated, “This Violation was first observed on February 17 of 2011;
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originally Heard before the Board on May 17, 2011.
The Board found the property in Violation and gave a Finding of Fact with a hundred
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dollars ($100.00) a day Fine imposed starting on June 2, (2011). The Order was signed
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for in – May 27, (2011) by Chris Williams. As of August 16, (2011) this Violation still
exists. There has been no contact from the property owner.”
Photographs related to this Case were presented to the Board and Inspector (Christi)
Flannigan noted, “As of today, this Violation still exist. We are requesting that the Board
find this property in Non-Compliance and authorize the previous Board Order to be
Recorded as a Lien.”
Board Member Wentz asked, “So at this point, it is still accruing at a hundred dollars
($100.00) a day?” Inspector (Christi) Flannigan answered, “At this point, we are asking
for that hundred dollars ($100.00) a day be imposed onto the property.” Board Member
Wentz then asked, “Would that go back to the original….?” Inspector (Christi)
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Flannigan noted, “… To June 2, (2011), yes.”
Vice Chairperson Fisher stated, “Thank you Inspector (Christi) Flannigan. At this time
we would like to give the Respondent a chance to present Testimony. Is the Respondent
present at this time? [No response was voiced.] Let the Record reflect that the
Respondent is not present.”
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“I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON-COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTY SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD’S ORDER SHALL BE IMPOSED
CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
GILTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW CASES
503.2Code Enforcement Division – Police Department
CASE #11-0025201
Kathryn Fairchild
1146 Pheasant Circle
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec.13-2. (Stagnant Pool)
Date of Service: Certified July 29, 2011
Inspector – Christi Flannigan
Inspector (Christi) Flannigan provided the Board with Evidence “WS 2”, the previous
Return Receipt and “WS 3”, “WS 4” and “WS 5” were given as all Affidavits of Posting.
Next, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan gave a PowerPoint presentation and stated her
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Testimony saying, “This Violation was first observed on February 17, 2011. The Case
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was originally Heard before the Board May 17, 2011. The Board found the property to
be in Violation and gave a Finding of Fact with a two-hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00)
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a day Fine imposed starting on June 2, (2011) if found in Non-Compliance. The Order
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was signed for May 27, 2011 by Chris Williams. As of today this Violation still exists.
There has been no contact from the property owner.”
Photographs from numerous inspection dates were shown to those in attendance.
Further, Inspector (Christi) Flannigan mentioned, “The Seminole County Health
Department has been notified twice in regards to this pool. They’ve been out there a
couple of times. As of today, the Violation still exists. We are requesting the Board find
this property in Non-Compliance and authorize the previous Board Order to be Recorded
as a Lien. I request the Fine be increased to five-hundred dollars ($500.00) a day if found
in Non-Compliance of the original Order.”
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Vice Chairperson Fisher asked, “The five-hundred dollars ($500.00) a day; that was in
the original Order?” Inspector (Christi) Flannigan noted, “The original Order was two-
hundred fifty ($250.00) a day and the (Seminole County) Health Department stated that
the only thing they could do, is make sure there’s no mosquito larvae.”
Board Member Wentz commented, “You are asking for the increase Fine based on the
fact of house safety?” Inspector (Christi) Flannigan noted, “Correct.”
Discussion.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre noted, “If you wanted to increase the Fine, what we
would do is Amend your previous – Order to increase the Fine upon your finding of Non-
Compliance. So, we would prepare a new Order for Recording that would be pretty
much the same as the Order we originally prepared, we would add the information about
tonight’s Hearing and increase the Fine to five hundred dollars ($500.00) a day starting
today. It would be two (hundred) fifty ($250.00) for the days that have passed until
now.”
Vice Chairperson Fisher stated, “At this time we would like to give the Respondent a
chance to present Testimony. Is the Respondent present at this time? [No response was
voiced.] Let the Record reflect that the Respondent is not present.”
“I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON-COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTY SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD’S ORDER SHALL BE IMPOSED
CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER AND THAT WE ACCEPT STAFF’S
RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE THE FINE.” MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER WENTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER STATED, “THE MOTION HAS BEEN MADE
BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON-
COMPLIANCE AND TO ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO
INCREASE THE FINE TO FIVE-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00).”
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CROSWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRMAN FISHER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR AGENDA
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ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairperson Fisher adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:47 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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GAYLE COUTANT
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the _________________, 2011 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.