HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 10 18 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2011 of the Code Enforcement Board was
called to Order by Chairperson Laura -Leigh Wood at 7:02 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, present
Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher, present
Board Member Barbara Croswell, absent (Excused)
Board Member Carole Giltz, present
Board Member Jim Wentz, present
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre, present
Chairperson Wood announced, "Please let the Record reflect that we did have this
evening Barbara Croswell was an `Excused' absence as well as Dick Crenshaw who
resigned."
There was a moment of silence for our Armed Forces followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Chairperson Wood inquired about Agenda changes in which Deputy City Clerk Joan
Brown stated, "We will not be hearing Cases [`502.7'], `502.8', `502.9', `502.10',
`502,11', `502.12', `502.13'."
Deputy City Clerk Brown swore in the Winter Springs Code Enforcement Inspectors who
may be providing Testimony during the presentation of the Cases.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Not Used
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CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The September 20, 2011 Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Chairperson Wood asked, "Do we have a Motion for the Approval of September 20, 2011
Regular Meeting Minutes ?"
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Not Used
REPORTS
REPORTS
400. Office Of The City Attorney
No Report was given.
REPORTS
401. Code Enforcement Division
There was no Report.
REPORTS
402. Office Of The City Clerk
No Report.
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REPORTS
403. Code Enforcement Board Chairperson
Chairperson Wood commented that Dick Crenshaw has recently resigned from this
Board.
REPORTS
404. Code Enforcement Board Vice Chairperson
No Report was given.
REPORTS
405. Code Enforcement Board Members
There was no Report.
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
502.1 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0025335
Kenneth And Samantha Furboter And Bank Of America
204 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.4 Structural Members
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Inspector Christi Flannigan, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department submitted
"WS 1" as Evidence, the CD PowerPoint presentations of all Cases being heard at this
meeting."
Next, Inspector Flannigan provided Evidence "WS 2" and "WS 3" and "WS 4" to the
Board and began her Testimony by stating, "This Violation was first observed on March
2 of 2011. The exterior walls are deteriorating and several areas of the wall near the
roof appear to be unable to support their intended weight load.
There has been no contact for the owner of Record. The Notice of Code Violation was
mailed to the owner of Record on March 17 which are the Furboter's. That was
returned `unclaimed'. The Notice of Violation was mailed to Bank of America on April
29 (2011). These were signed for by Nelson Hernandez on May 6 (2011).
Inspector Flannigan stated, "I have spoken to A and R Property Preservation (Services)
who was hired by the Bank to take care of the property on several different occasions and
mow the yard. Ron (Pulliam) who runs A and R Property Preservation (Services)
advised that they were hired to do minimal repairs along with bids on destruction of the
residence. On June 27 (2011), I met with Ron (Pulliam) at the property. He requested
the letter that is "WS 4" stating the issues noted with the property. At that time, he gave
me - permission to enter into the property. Building Official Mike Scheraldi placarded
the house as uninhabitable on September 20 (2011). I have checked with the property
routinely — it is still in Violation. There have been no corrective actions taken towards
this Violation.
Certified mail of the meeting tonight was mailed on October 4 (2011). The Notice was
also posted on the property. Bank of America representative Nelson Hernandez signed
for the Notice on the 8 of October (2011). The letter to the Furboter's was returned as
of this morning `unclaimed' first class and Certified."
Photographs of the property in Violation were shown to those in attendance.
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Continuing, Inspector Flannigan suggested that "In regards to this case, I am requesting
that it be given until November 1 (2011) to correct the Violation and two hundred and
fifty dollars ($250.00) a day be imposed for Non - Compliance. Inspector Flannigan then
mentioned, "We are asking for Finding of Fact and Relief."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
Discussion.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF CITY CODE AND
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) A DAY FOR THE FIRST DAY AND TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE
VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION
BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
WENTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.2 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0025337
Kenneth And Samantha Furboter And Bank Of America
204 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 9 -374. No House Numbers
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Chairperson Wood spoke about consolidating the Cases in regards to the same address.
Continuing, Chairperson Wood was provided "WS 2 ", which is the green card where
Bank of America signed for the Notice of Hearing and "WS 3 ", the Affidavit of Posting
of the property and "WS 4 ", a letter to A and R Property Preservation and Bank of
America listing the Violations.
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Inspector Flannigan remarked, "This Violation was first observed on March 2 (2011).
There are no numbers on the front of the residence or what should be the mailbox. The
Notice of Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on March 17 (2011); it was
returned unclaimed. The Notice of Violation was mailed to Bank of America on April
29 (2011). They were signed for by Nelson Hernandez on May 6 (2011). These
Violations were also faxed to Bank of America on March 2 (2011). On several
occasions, I spoke to A and R Property Preservation, also the same thing, they were hired
and contracted to do some repairs on the house and he allowed entrance into the property.
Mr. Mike Scheraldi placarded it as uninhabitable on September 20
(2011). It is still in Violation; there still are no numbers on the residence. Certified mail
— Code (Enforcement) Board Meeting was mailed on October 4 (2011), the Notice was
also mailed First Class (Mail) and has not been returned. Nelson Hernandez signed for
the Notice for Bank of America on October 8 (2011). Property was Posted with Notice
of Hearing on October 3 (2011) by myself.
Photographs of the property in Violation were shown to those in attendance.
Inspector Flannigan remarked, "In regards to this Case, I am recommending that the
owner be given until November 1 (2011) to correct the Violation and a Fine of two
hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00) a day be imposed — if found in Non - Compliance. We
are asking for a Finding of Fact and Relief."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) A DAY FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER GILTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.3 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0025342
Kenneth And Samantha Furboter And Bank Of America
204 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.13 Broken Window
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan presented "WS 2 ", "WS 3" and "WS 4" to the Board and began her
Testimony displaying photographs to those in attendance.
Continuing with her presentation, Inspector Flannigan stated, "I am recommending that
the owner be given until November 1 (2011) with a Fine of two [hundred] fifty
($250.00) a day and we are asking for Finding of Fact and Relief."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) A DAY FOR THE FIRST DAY AND TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE
VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION
BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.4 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0025345
Kenneth And Samantha Furboter And Bank of America
204 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.7 Roof And Drainage
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Chairperson Wood was provided "WS 2 ", "WS 3" and "WS 4" as Evidence for this Case
by Inspector Flannigan.
Inspector Flannigan then began her Testimony and stated, "I am recommending that they
be given until November 1 (2011) with a Fine of two hundred and fifty dollars
($250.00) a day if found in Non - Compliance. We are asking for Finding of Fact and
Relief."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT KENNETH AND SAMANTHA FURBOTER
AND BANK OF AMERICA IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND ORDER
THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER WENTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.5 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0025350
Kenneth And Samantha Furboter And Bank Of America
204 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.2 Exterior Wall (Coverings)
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan presented Evidence "WS 2 ", "WS 3" and "WS 4" and displayed
photographs of the property in Violation to those in attendance.
Inspector Flannigan explained, "I am recommending that the owner be given until
November 1 (2011) with a Fine of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) a day if
found in Non - Compliance and we are asking for Finding of Fact and Relief."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT KENNETH AND SAMANTHA FURBOTER
AND BANK OF AMERICA IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND ORDER
THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER WENTZ. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.6 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026183
Laura Francis And GMAC
443 Alderwood Street
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6 -195. Fence
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Chairperson Wood was provided "WS 2 ", and "WS 3" as Evidence for this Case by
Inspector Flannigan who then began her Testimony and said, "This Violation was first
observed on May 9 (2011). The fence has slats missing and the gate has fallen. There
has been no contact from the owner of Record. There is a pool that is located in the
fenced in area, but the pool has been covered previously." Continuing, Inspector
Flannigan remarked, "The Notice of Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on
June 30 (2011).
A letter was signed for by Greg Caya on July 5 (2011). The property has been routinely
checked and still in Violation as of today. There has been no corrective actions observed
to indicate the Violation has been or is being corrected. Certified mail by Code
(Enforcement) Board Meeting was mailed October 4 (2011); it was signed for by Greg
Caya, GMAC (Mortgage) on October 7 (2011). Notice was also mailed First Class and
has not been returned. The property was Posted on October 3 (2011) by myself with
Notice of this Hearing.
Photographs of the property in Violation were shown to those in attendance.
Next, Inspector Flannigan commented, "I am recommending that the owner be given
until November 1 (2011) to correct this and a Fine of two hundred and fifty dollars
($250.00) a day if found in Non - Compliance. We are asking for a Finding of Fact and
Relief."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT LAURA FRANCIS AND GMAC
(MORTGAGE) IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND ORDER THAT
RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 2011 TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS
DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER
SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. SECONDED
BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Wood remarked, "Let the Record show that the Respondent was not
present."
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.7 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026366
Kenneth And Teresa Kovach And LBPS
332 San Rafael Street
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.9 Overhang Extensions (Soffits)
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.8 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026604
Brian And Pamela Fletcher
986 Shetland Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6 -195. Fence
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.9 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026605
Brian And Pamela Fletcher
986 Shetland Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13 -2. Trash And Debris
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.10 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026642
Fay Lewis And Nationstar Mortgage
300 San Gabriel Street
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13 -2. Trash And Debris, Grass
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Corporal — Jim Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.11 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026657
Esperanza Ruderman And GMAC
276 San Gabriel Street
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6 -195. Fence
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Corporal — Jim Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.12 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026674
Patricia Cunningham
412 Boxwood Circle
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.6 Exterior Wall
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.13 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026688
Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Company
282 San Gabriel Street
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6 -195. Fence
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Corporal — Jim Flannigan
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.14 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026800
William Riggin And Bank of America
601 Marlin Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6 -217. No Pool Enclosure
Sec. 13 -2. Stagnant Pool
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Corporal — Jim Flannigan
Chairperson Wood was provided "WS 2" and "WS 3" as Evidence for this Case.
Corporal Jim Flannigan, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department began his
Testimony and explained, "This Violation was first observed on August 9 2011 and I
observed that the house is currently vacant. I observed other Violations along with the
fence and the backyard was open - which is the only pool enclosure. I also observed that
the pool was stagnant with no power to the property to filter the water.
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The Notice of Code Violation was mailed to the owner of Record, William Riggin and
Bank of America who is currently under foreclosure proceedings of the property. It was
mailed on August 9 (2011) as well. Both First Class Mail and Certified Mail was sent
to Mr. Riggins was returned. Certified Mail from Bank of America was received and
signed for by a J. Santiago."
Continuing, Corporal Flannigan remarked, "This property has been routinely checked and
was found to still be in Violation as of today. No corrective action has been taken.
Certified Mailing of Code [Enforcement] Board Meeting was mailed on October 3rd,
(2011) returned and receipt was signed for by Mr. Rivera. The property was also Posted
on October 3 2011 by myself for the Code (Enforcement) Board Meeting for this
evening. We are asking for Finding of Fact and Relief in this matter."
Photographs of the property in Violation were shown to those in attendance.
Next, Corporal Flannigan stated, "I recommend that the owner be given until November
1 (2011) to correct the issue and a Fine of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) a day
if found in Non - Compliance."
"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) FOR THE FIRST DAY AND TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY [DOLLARS] ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED.
FURTHER, THE VIOLATION CONSTITUTES A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AND IN THE EVENT THE
RESPONDENT DOES NOT CORRECT THE VIOLATION BY THE DATE SET
IN THIS ORDER, THE CODE INSPECTOR SHALL BE NOTIFIED AND
APPROPRIATE ACTION SHALL BE TAKEN BY THE CITY CONSISTENT
WITH CHAPTER 162. FLORIDA STATUTES TO BRING THE PROPERTY
INTO COMPLIANCE." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
CHAIRPERSON WOOD STATED, "I THINK SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE
DONE BEFORE TWO (2) WEEKS — CAN THAT NOT BE DONE IN SEVEN (7)
DAYS? ONCE IT IS NOT CORRECTED, THEN WE HAVE TO GET BIDS,
THEN WE HAVE TO FIND SOMEONE TO DO IT AND THEN IT IS GOING TO
TAKE ANOTHER TWO (2) WEEKS TO GET THAT TAKEN CARE OF."
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CORPORAL FLANNIGAN REMARKED, "WE CAN FOR THE SAFETY
CONCERNS." CHAIRPERSON WOOD REPLIED, "THAT IS WHAT I WOULD
LIKE." CORPORAL FLANNIGAN THEN ADDED, "THAT WE CAN TAKE
CARE OF, BUT IT IS STILL IN VIOLATION."
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.15 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0026999
Edmund Fraser
100 Blue Creek Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13 -2. Stagnant Pool
Sec. 6 -195. Fence In Disrepair
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan presented Evidence "WS 2 ", and "WS 3" and displayed photographs
of the property in Violation to those in attendance and said, "This Violation was first
observed on September 13 (2011). The pool is seen through the glass door and you can
tell it is stagnant. There is a fence surrounding the yard that is also in disrepair. The
Code Violation was mailed to the owner of Record on September 13 (2011). The
Notice was signed for on September 17 (2011). The property has been routinely
checked and is still in Violation as of today.
I received a message from Mr. Fraser, but could not make out the first name; stating that
the property was foreclosed on. He did not leave a call back number or any bank
information. The Property Appraiser shows Edmund Fraser as owner of Record.
Certified mail of the Code [Enforcement] Board Meeting was mailed on October 3rd,
(2011). Property was posted also on October 3 (2011), we are asking for Finding of
Fact and Relief."
Continuing, Inspector Flannigan stated, "In regards to this Case, I am recommending that
the owner be given until November 1 (2011) and a two hundred dollar ($200.00) a day
Fine imposed with a Non - Compliance. I did not find any Bank information on the
property other than the initial mortgage."
Discussion.
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"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT EDMUND FRASER IN VIOLATION OF
THE CITY CODE AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL
NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT
RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE
AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH DAY THE
VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION
BY BOARD MEMBER WENTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ.
DISCUSSION.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK BROWN ASKED, "CAN WE GET CLARIFICATION
ON THE AMOUNT ?" CHAIRPERSON WOOD REPLIED, "TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($200.00) A DAY."
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502.16 Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE #11- 0027000
Robert Fraser
103 Blue Creek Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13 -2. Stagnant Pool, Overgrown Grass
Date Of Service: October 4, 2011
Inspector — Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan stated, "We are only going to hear about the pool. The grass is a
completely separate issue that Captain (Chris) Deisler will take care of." Chairperson
Wood asked, "Is there any way — gates like that, that you could put two (2) padlocks on ?"
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre remarked, "The Health Safety and Welfare Motion
which is in your sample Motions for things like an open pool that is not properly secured,
the Statutes allow for the City to take certain actions to rectify a problem like that."
Chairperson Wood then added, "Then you can just charge them."
Assistant City Attorney Latorre noted, "It is a separate stand alone Lien." Chairperson
Wood asked, "Do we need to incorporate that in our Motions ?" Assistant City Attorney
Latorre said, "Yes. The type of Motion that the Vice Chair(person) made a few cases
ago." Vice Chairperson Fisher said, "That is the second paragraph."
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Chairperson Wood then asked, "Do we have to specifically say though, that it has to be
locked ?" Assistant City Attorney Latorre then added, "No." Chairperson Wood asked,
"So, it is up to their discretion." Assistant City Attorney Latorre remarked, "Correct.
Leave it general to secure the property and then they can take discretionary action."
Chairperson Wood stated, "Anything that is with a stagnant pool — as far as the Health
and Safety issues go, and then they can take care of those as deemed necessary."
Tape 1/ Side B
Discussion.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre said, "You can go back and reconsider and Amend your
Motion.
Inspector Flannigan remarked, "Under [Section] 13 -2., because of the Health and Safety
issue, Captain Deisler has the discretion to take that action if necessary." Assistant City
Attorney Latorre commented, "That's another avenue under the Code." Corporal
Flannigan stated, "If it's deemed a health and safety hazard issue that needs immediate
action for that reason, then we can take it without bringing it to the Board."
Chairperson Wood suggested that they go back to Amend the Motion and asked Board
Member Wentz regarding his last Motion and said, "It doesn't matter to me — and since it
is screen enclosed and within two (2) weeks they are going to be dealing with it anyway."
Chairperson Wood said, "They are going to notify them whether they are doing anything
with it. You will still be monitoring it all obviously, because you know nothing has been
done with it. Then if you find something is open, you will then take necessary
precautions that need to be made to secure it." Inspector Flannigan replied, "Correct."
Chairperson Wood stated, "Then I agree with you Board Member Wentz. Board Member
Giltz, do you agree ?" Board Member Giltz replied, "Yes." Chairperson Wood then
asked Vice Chair(person) Fisher. There was no objection.
Chairperson Wood was provided "WS 2" and "WS 3" as Evidence for this Case.
Inspector Flannigan began her Testimony and commented, "Observed this Violation on
September 13 (2011). The pool as seen through the glass door is stagnant. Seminole
County Health Department has been notified of the pool. They stated that they sent
mosquito control to this residence and also noted that the screen enclosure is missing the
screens. They have attempted to notify the property owner also. Notice of Violation was
mailed to the owner of Record on September 13 (2011). The Notice was signed for by
a B. Fraser on September 17 (2011). Again, I received a message from Mr. Fraser. Do
not know what his first name was, stating that it was foreclosed on. I have not found any
bank information other than the initial mortgage.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 18, 2011
PAGE 18 OF 19
Certified mailing of Code (Enforcement) Board meeting was mailed on October 3rd,
(2011). Property has been routinely checked and is still in Violation as of today. Notice
was posted October 3 (2011) of this Hearing.
Photographs of the property in Violation were shown to those in attendance.
Continuing, Inspector Flannigan stated, "I am recommending that the owner be given
until November 1 (2011) with a two hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00) a day Fine
imposed if found in Non - Compliance."
Chairperson Wood commented, "This would be an example of when you use that — so,
my question would be so since the screens are missing, and we've got an owner of
Record, he is not going to respond — and we don't have the Certificate of Title moved
over to the Bank, so what do we do in this case. How are you going to take care of the
screens ?" Vice Chairperson Fisher remarked, "I would suggest that we add that second
paragraph."
Chairperson Wood asked, "At what point do you deem it necessary to actually drain the
pool and cover it ?" Inspector Flannigan remarked, "That would be entirely up to Captain
Deisler." Chairperson Wood stated, "I would like to know the answer to that, maybe by
the next meeting."
Inspector Flannigan commented, "The Board can definitely recommend that that is the
appropriate action to take if this is not corrected by a specified date."
Chairperson Wood then inquired, "Wouldn't that be understood Kate (Latorre) in this
paragraph that Vice Chair(person) Fisher is going to — incorporate it into his Motion?
The Health and Safety — that if it is necessary to cover the pool — and do it so that nobody
can get into the pool. If it is necessary, he will do it that is understood by reading this."
Assistant City Attorney Latorre remarked, "Yes, it leaves discretion to the Code
Officers."
"I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 (2011) TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) FOR THE FIRST DAY AND TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING — OCTOBER 18, 2011
PAGE 19 OF 19
FURTHER, THE VIOLATION CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AND IN THE EVENT THE
RESPONDENT DOES NOT CORRECT THE VIOLATION BY THE DATE SET
IN THIS ORDER, THE CODE INSPECTOR SHALL BE NOTIFIED AND
APPROPRIATE ACTION SHALL BE TAKEN BY THE CITY CONSISTENT
WITH CHAPTER 162. FLORIDA STATUTES TO BRING THE PROPERTY
INTO COMPLIANCE." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
WARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NON - COMPLIANCE CASES
REGULAR
503.1 Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
600. Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
No one spoke.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Wood adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:58 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITT :
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TE: These Minutes were approved at the November 15, 2011 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.