HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 07 17 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes CITY QF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
OFFICIAL MINUTES
C4DE ENFQRCEMENT BQARD
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 17, 2012 of the Cade Enforcement Board was
called to Order by Chairperson Laura-Leigh Wood at 7:00 p.rn., in the Commission
Charnbers of the Municipal Building (City Ha11, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Flarida 32708.
Roll Call:
Chairpersan Laura-Leigh Wood, present
Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher, present
Board Mernber Laurie Bates Calhoun, present
Board Member Carole Giltz, present
Board Member Marvin Kelly,present
Board Member Gregg Roero, present
Board Mernber Jim Wentz, present
Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre,present
Assistant to the City Clerk Sean Beaudet,present
Assistant to the City Clerk Cherilyn Taylor,present
Chairperson�aod nated far the Record that there were na absences.
A rnoment of silence was held in honor for those who have faught for us. The Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Brief discussion follawed an Agenda Changes.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
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CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Office fJf The City Clerk
Reqnesting Approval Of The April 17, 2012 Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Chairpersan Wood asked, "Do I have a Motion far the Appraval af the Minutes for April
17�', 2012 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes?"
"SO MOVED." MUTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER ROERO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FTSHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KELLY: AYE
MUTION CARRIED.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIQNS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATI4N3
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REPORTS
REPORTS
400. f)ffice Of The City Attarney
No Report.
REPORTS
401. Code Enforcement Divisian
Captain Chris Deisler, Code Enfarcement Division Palice Department mentioned that
Agenda Items "502.1" and "502.2" on this Agenda would be heard at the August Code
Enforcernent Board Meeting.
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Next, Captain Deisler addressed some rninor procedural changes related to Code
Enforcement Baard Meeti�gs and some efficiencies being put into plaee, beginning with
the 1Vleeting and noted, "We're going to start reading our own Cases into the Record.
Whereas you may recall, the City Clerk's Representative was tasked with reading the
Cases into the Record, line by line at that beginning slide. Well, you're now gaing to see
our Officers doing that." Sa, that will allaw the City Clerk's personnel to keep their
attention focused where it needs to be, to make sure they're getting an accurate
representation of your Nleeting Minutes for you and also just — let our Officer's flow
right into their Case presentations."
Next, Captain Deisler asked if the Code Enforcement Board Members wauld like to
consider a change to the start tirne of these meetings and remarked, "Certainly you know,
we're here far you folks and we'11 be here with whatever time you need us." Chairperson
Wood inquired, "What are you recommending as a start time?"
With further comments, Captain Deisler suggested, `°The absolute earliest wauld be 5:30
�p.m.)". Assistant Gity Attorney Kate Latorre said, "It is not up to me, I will be here
whenever."
Chairpersan Wood then began asking the Baard Members for their input. Board Member
Gregory Raera said, "530 or 6:00." Vice Chairperson Hugh Fisher respanded, "I think I
could do that." Chairperson Wood noted, "5:30 would work for me as well." Board
Member Jim Wentz remarked, "5:34 is fine, that is a little close; but I would prefer 6:00,
but I can make 5:30. Hearing no objections, Chairperson Wood summarized, "Let's do
5:30 (p.m.}." Further camments.
Discussion followed on the availability of Respandents to attend, and Board Member
Wentz noted his concern that Respondents who do not work in Winter Springs may not
be able to be present at a Code Enforcement Board meeting at the new start time.
Chairperson Woad then said to Captain Deisler "Would yau nat speak to that,
individually, with the folks if they were not able to?" Captain Deisler respanded,
"Certainly. We will do whatever we can to accommodate them. I wauld just remind you
all that the Notices ga out well in advance, for the Hearings." Further comments.
Captain Deisler suggested the new tirne would begin at the next Cade Enforcement Board
Meeting. No objections were nated.
REPt7RTS
402. Office Of The City Clerk
Assistant to the City Clerk Sean Beaudet briefly mentioned Ordinance 2012-08 and the
changes noted in this Ordinanee.
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REPORTS
443. Code Enforcemeut Chairperson
Chairperson Waod thanked Vice Chairperson Fisher far running the previous Cade
Enforcement Baard Meeting in her absence.
REPC►RTS
404. Code Enforcement Vice Chairperson
No Report was given.
REPt}RTS
405. Cade Enforcement Board Members
No Reports.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson TrT�ood opened "Public Input".
No ane addressed the Code Enfarcement Board at this time.
Chairperson Wood closed "Public Input".
Discussion.
Chairperson Vtjaod noted, "I would like to—thank really an behalf of Vice Chair{Fisher},
myself, and all the Board Members on all the work that the Code Board has been daing in
this climate with harnes that are in fareclosure and I see a real good effort; I see the
trucks out all the time—Captain (Deisler), I see yaur team working hard and I really want
to thank you for that."
�lssistant to the C`ity �Zerk Beaudet swore in those wha would be providing Testim�ny
during tonight's Meeting.
Inspector Christi Flannigan, Code Enforcement Division, Palice Department stated, "In
reference to `502.8', I am going to extend that Case far a couple of manths."
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - CONTINUED CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-CONTINUED CASES
54Q.1 Not Used
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA-REPEAT CASES
PUSLIC HEARINGS-REPEAT CASES
501.1 Not Used
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.1 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #12-002'7639
Theresa And Scatt Mandigo
214 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, Flarida 32708
Sec. 13-2. Trash And Debris
Date Of Service: July 6, 2012
Inspector—Chris Deisler
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.2 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#12-002'7649
Daniel White
45 Sauth Edgemon Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13-2. (b)Junk And Debris
Sec. 6-195. Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls
Date Of Service: July b,2012
Inspector—Chris Deisler
This Case was not brought to this Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.3 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #12-0027671
Sidney And Jules Testerman
245 East Tradewinds Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 20-411. Trailers In Residential Areas
Sec. 13-2. (b)Junk and Debris
Sec. 13-2. (e) Stagnant Pool
Sec. 6-217. Pool Enclosure
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
IPMC 302.7 Accessory Structures
Date Of Service: June 25, 2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan presented this Case and noted "I would like to present into Evidence
`WS-1', which is a CD (Compact Disc) of all the presentations tonight." Continuing,
Inspector Flannigan added, "I also have `WS-2', which is the Notice of Code Violation;
`WS-3' is the return envelope for the Notice of Code Violation; `WS-4' is a second
Notice of Code Violation; `WS-5' is a Notice - of Code Board - that was also returned."
Next, Inspector Flannigan explained that "`WS-6' is an Affidavit of Posting for the
Notice of Code Violation; `WS-7' is the Notice of Code Board Hearing; `WS-8' is the
Certified Return Receipt for the Notice of the Hearing; `WS-9' is the Affidavit of Posting
for the Hearing."
Continuing, Inspector Flannigan stated "I first observed the box trailer that is in the
driveway— there is also junk and debris in the driveway and in the backyard. There's a
pool that is stagnant and - since all the rain, it started overflowing. The only enclosure is
a fenced-in area. The City has secured that area. There is also, several areas on the
house that has no protective treatment — it's just raw stucco and raw wood. There are
several accessory structures on the property that are falling apart and the walls are falling
down.
The Notice of Violation was mailed on April 17`h, (2012) and again on May 9th, (2012).
These were both returned unclaimed. The property was posted with Notice of Violation
on May 14�', (2012). I spoke with the owners in April of 2012 - and was advised that he
was selling the property in a short sale. The Property Appraiser shows that there has
been no sale of the property; he's still the owner of Record. The Violations were
explained to him, along with the ideas of how to correct them. There's been no action
taken at all on his side. There was only a discussion of the remedies. The Notice of
Hearing was posted at the property on July 2nd, 2012. The Notice of Hearing was mailed
Certified to the owners and has not been returned at this point; and there's been no other
contact from the owner."
Further comments followed on this Case.
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Inspector Flannigan stated, "In regards to this Case, Pm requesting the City be permitted
to either drain the pool or cover it — preferably drain it because of the more recent rains
and it's starting to overflow; and file a Lien against the property for those Fees accrued.
In regards to the remaining Violations, I'm recommending that a Fine of two hundred
fifty dollars ($250.00) a day, if the Violations are not corrected by August lOth, (2012)
and if found in Non-Compliance, the Fines retroactive to July 17�', (2012)."
Chairperson Wood asked about the short sale of the property and inquired, "Did they tell
you that it was vacant and they no longer lived there?" Inspector Flannigan answered
"Yes". Chairperson Wood then asked Inspector Flannigan, "They would not provide
their address?" Inspector Flannigan replied, "No. They would not provide any."
Further discussion followed on Chairperson Wood's concern that the pool be drained and
covered.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF CITY CODE AND
ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL AUGUST lOTH, (2012)
TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE 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 EACA DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER, SHALL BE IMPOSED.
FURTHER, THE VIOLATION CONSTITUES A SERIOUS THREAT, AND THIS
IS BECAUSE OF THE POOL, 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 ROERO.
DI5CU5SION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KELLY: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.4 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #12-0027718
Judith Inman
648 Murphy Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6-195. Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls
Date Of Service: June 26, 2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan stated, "I'd like to present into Evidence `WS-2', which is the Notice
of Code Violation; `WS-3' is the Return Receipt for that Notice of Code Violation; `WS-
4' is the Code Board Notice; `WS-5' is the Return Receipt for the Code Board Notice;
and `WS-6' is the Affidavit of Posting at the property."
Continuing, Inspector Flannigan remarked, "The Notice of Violation was mailed
Certified Return Receipt on May 18�', (2012). D. Flannigan signed for the Notice on
May 19th, (2012). There's been no contact with the owner. Notice of the Hearing was
signed for June 26�', (2012) by D. Flannigan. Notice of Hearing was posted at property
on July 2nd� (2012)."
With further remarks, Inspector Flannigan commented, "I am recommending a Fine of
fifty dollars ($50.00) a day, if the Violation is not corrected by August l Oth, (2012)."
Inspector Flannigan noted that there has been no contact with the owner, but there is
electrical service to the property. Chairperson Wood inquired, "Does it appear that there
are personal items there, that someone is living there?" Inspector Flannigan responded
by saying, "Yes."
Further brief discussion.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT, JUDITH INMAN, IN VIOLATION OF
THE CITY CODE AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL
AUGUST lOTH, 2012 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE
RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE
AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) FOR THE FIRST DAY AND FIFTY
DOLLARS ($50.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES
THEREAFTER, SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
GILTZ. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KELLY. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KELLY: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.5 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#12-0027722
Ahmad Kamalvand And Ferideh Khatooni
1100 Shadowbrook Trail
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13-2. (e) Stagnant Pool
Date Of Service: June 25, 2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan began the presentation of the Case with comments about the pool
and noted, "The Notice of Violation was mailed Certified Return Receipt on April 24tn,
(2012). It was returned unclaimed. Notice of Violation was posted at the property May
18�', 2012. There's been no contact with the owner of the property. Notice of Hearing
was mailed Return Receipt on June 25�', 2012; Notice of Hearing was posted at the
property on July 2°d, (2012)."
With further comments, Inspector Flannigan stated "The door is shut. It does have the
typical latching mechanism - no padlock or anything like that. It is, according to the
neighbor, it is occupied. The Health Deparhnent advised, because it is occupied and
screened in, that they would not chemicalize it and they won't do anything, because there
is no actual impediment on the screen and it does have the latching mechanism, as the
State Laws require." Further comments continued.
Inspector Flannigan then stated "For the pool violation, I am recommending the
authorization to drain or cover the pool. It presents a serious health and public safety
issue, due to the location and lack of maintenance, along with the water level. The Fees
for the remedy of the pool is to be entered as a Lien, against the property."
Discussion ensued on pool safety concerns. Board Member Marvin Kelly inquired, "Is it
owner occupied?" Inspector Flannigan replied that did not know and also mentioned that
the Homeowner's Association was having similar issues with the property owner.
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Chairperson Wood remarked to Inspector Flannigan, "So there are other issues, is what
you are saying?" Inspector Flannigan responded, "Yes, there's other issues where I
would prefer having the backing of the Board before we just walked onto the property
and so we're going to take care of your pool issue."
Further comments followed related to clarification of authorization in such Cases where
there is an unfenced and stagnant pool.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre stated, "The life safety issue is a factual judgment for the
Board on the Testimony presented." Discussion ensued on possible insect infestation,
whether the property was vacant, accessibility to the pool, and if there were odor issues.
Vice Chairperson Fisher addressed his concern by mentioning "We have been very, very
strict about stagnant pool Cases in the past,because of the danger of a child getting in and
going into the pool and not being found." Vice Chairperson Fisher added, "That I think
has been an ongoing concern of the Board."
Captain Deisler noted, "Perhaps, given the variables that we're dealing with someone
living in this home who seems to be indifferent to the Case, perhaps holding that person,
or the property owner to task is the best course of action. And, if that's the direction I
think you folks are giving us, then maybe we do need to Amend our recommendation
then to a daily Fine to be accrued, short of their compliance, and we'll go forward with
Non-Compliances in the Cases that we've done,prior to now."
Further comments.
Tape 1/Side B
Discussion continued.
Related to Real Estate Law, Chairperson Wood inquired of Assistant City Attorney
Latorre, whether a Deed requires a property owner, Lien holder to maintain a home and
asked that Assistant City Attorney Latorre get back to her on this. Assistant City
Attorney Latorre stated, "Yes."
Continuing, Assistant City Attorney Latorre commented, "I'm not sure that this situation
would warrant the City personnel or City Contractors to trespass on this private property
and to remedy the pool Violation. I would not feel comfortable defending that. Speaking
for the City Attorney's Office, it would need to be a much more egregious risk than there
is now."
With further comments, Assistant City Attorney Latorre suggested, "Try to impose a
short time frame for them to fix it, and then hit them with a Fine and see if that puts them
into action."
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Discussion followed on various issues related to pools and health and safety related
hazards.
Board Member Carole Giltz suggested that the Code Enforcement Board find them in
Violation of Section 13-2. and provide a date that pool repairs should be completed by,
and asked for a suggested Fine amount.
Inspector Flannigan replied, "I would say two hundred and fifty [dollars] ($250.00) as
stated". Discussion followed on a recommended date, what was involved in processing
the documentation, and what remedies were acceptable.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT, AHMAD KAMALVAND AND
FERIDEH KHATOONI IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND ORDER
THAT THE RESPONDENTS BE GIVEN UNTIL AUGUST lOTH, 2012 TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
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." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
GILTZ.
WITH ADDITIONAL BRIEF REMARKS, BOARD MEMBER GILTZ
CONTINUED WITH HER MOTION STATING, "FURTHER, THE VIOLATION
CONSTITUES 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."
SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KELLY: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.6 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #12-0027731
Bamidele And Patricia Guobadia
'743 Kentstown Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13-2. (e) Stagnant Pool
Sec. 6-195. Maintenance Of Fences Qr Walls
Date Of Service: June 26,2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan presented this Case and stated, "I would like to present into
Evidence, 'WS-2' the Notice of Code Violation; `WS-3' Return Receipt for the Notice of
Code Violation; `WS-4' Code Board Notice; `WS-5' is the Return Receipt for the Code
Board Notice; `WS-6' is the Affidavit of Posting."
With further comments, Inspector Flannigan noted, "Notice of Violation was mailed out
Certified Return Receipt on April 26�', 2012 - Goubadia signed for the Notice on May
2nd� 2012. May 3rd, 2012, the owner called and advised that he had a company coming to
give him estimates on the fence. May 9�', (2012), I spoke with the owner in regards to
the Case, and it was extended to June 1 St, (2012) so that he could get the repairs made.
There have been two (2) slats that were replaced in the front of the fence; the holes had
not been addressed by the owner, and at that time, no work had been completed. The
Notice of Hearing was mailed and returned and signed for on June 26�', (2012) by -
Goubadia. Notice of Hearing was posted at the property on July 2°a, 2012."
Continuing with a status update, Inspector Flannigan stated, "As of today, the holes in the
fence and the pool have been corrected. I am recommending a Finding of Fact for this
Case only." Photographs of the property were shown next by Inspector Flannigan.
Mr. Bamidele Guobadia, 743 Kentstown Court, Winter Springs, Florida: as the owner of
the property, Mr. Guobadia commented that he had corrected the pool, spoke about the
fence situation, and said that the pool pump had broken causing discoloration.
Continuing, Mr. Guobadia stated, "I'm not challenging the report that Ms. Flannigan is
putting forward." Mr. Guobadia then commented about his concern with correspondence
he had received.
Much discussion.
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Finding of Facts were addressed by Captain Deisler who pointed out, "What it does is
establishes a prior or current Violation. Going farward, should we experience a Violation
of the exact sarne nature, whether it be the pool ar the fence, the - owner of the property
can be brought farward again as a repeat Violator, which enhances the penalties for the
Violation. Essentially without a Finding of Fact, we're back to square one and presenting
the Case a11 over again."
Discussian continued on this Case and the efforts made by Code Enfarcement Bureau
and Mr. Guobadia. With further comrnents, Vice Chairperson Fisher pointed out ta Mr.
Guabadia about this Case and that this is nat a criminal Case, and he was giuing him the
benefit of the doubt. Vice Chairperson Fisher added, "Hope that this proceeding will tell
you that you are gai�g to have to camply in the future." Mr. Guobadia stated, "I promise
to do that."
With continued comrnents, Board Member Kelly said to Mr. Guobadia, "Yau promised
as we will remember your prornise..." Mr. Guabadia stated, "...Yes Sir."
"I MOVE TU FIND THE PRUPERTY IN CC}MPLIANCE AND THAT NU FINE
SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER»
SECONDED BY B4ARD MEIVIBER CALHC?ITN. i}ISCUSSION.
VdTE:
BOARD MEMBER KELLY: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
B4ARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
BpARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
MOTIQN CARRIEI}.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NE W CASES
542.7 Code Enfarcement Division—Palice Department
CASE #12-0027734
Danna and Jaseph Lepare
Chase Mortgage
4 Algiers Avenue
Winter Springs, Flarida 32708
Sec.b-195, Maintenance Uf Fences Ur Walls
Date Of Service: June 26, 2012
Inspector—Christi Fiannigan
This Case was not heard.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.8 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #12-0027735
Kelly Weaver
8 Algiers Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
Date Of Service: June 25,2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
This Case was not heard.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.9 Code Enforcement Division—PoGce Department
CASE #12-0027793
Edward And Maria Hansen
151 North Edgemon Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 12-53.Abandonment Of Motor Vehicles Prohibited
Date of Service: June 25, 2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
This Case was not heard.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502.10 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #12-0027803
RBD Acquisitions
1187 Trotwood Boulevard
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 6-2. Compliance With Chapter
Sec. 6-128. Plumbing Inspection
Date Of Service: June 25,2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
This Case was not heard.
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❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: DIFFERENT CASE INFORMATION APPLIES TO THE
NEXT AGENDA ITEM/CASE, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE AGENDA.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
50211 Code Enforcement Division—PoGce Department
CASE #2012CE000'7444
Scott Roberts
311 South Edgemon Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC. 108.1.1 Unsafe Structures
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 108.1.3 Unfit For Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
IPMC 304.7 Roofs And Drainage
IPMC 505.1 General(Water System)
Sec. 13-2. (c) Overgrown Yard
Sec. 13-2. (d) DeadlDiseased Tree
Seminole County Chapter 20 -Animal Ordinances
Date Of Service: July 3, 2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
Assistant City Attorney Latorre said to Inspector Flannigan, "The Case number on the
Agenda matches the Case number on the Notices that you issued to the property owner- I
just think the PowerPoint has the wrong Case number. Inspector Flannigan remarked,
"I'll make a correction to the PowerPoint."
Inspector Flannigan was asked to read the correct Case number for the Record and stated,
"2012CE0007444." Assistant City Attorney Latorre noted that "The Notice only has two
(2) 4's at the end - the Notice of Violation." Furthermore, Inspector Flannigan clarified,
"The Case number is going to be `2012CE000744'. I made a mistake on the Agenda and
added an extra `4' — I apologize." Chairperson Wood remarked, "We will just strike that
last `4'."
Continuing with the presentation, Inspector Flannigan stated, "I would like to present into
Evidence, `WS-2', which is the two (2)pages for the Notice of Code Violation; `WS-3' is
the Return Receipt for the Notice of Code Violation; `WS-4' is one (1) page, it's a letter
from Building Inspector Mike Scheraldi; `WS-5' is an email correspondence between
myself and Stephanie Wolfe, the City Arborist; `WS-6' is the Owner and Encumbrance.
It's three (3) pages, it's from the City Attorney's Office; `WS-7' is a Notice of Hearing;
`WS-8' is the Return Receipt for Code Hearing Notice; `WS-9' is the Affidavit of
Posting."
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Discussion followed on documentation related to this Case.
Referencing the PowerPaint Presentation, Inspector Flannigan nated, "I have observed
that the building has many tarps an the roaf, creating a building safety issue. There are
electrical wires that are exposed in the crawl space of the house, that are observable from
the frant entrance. Given the state and condition af the house and the sanitation issue, the
house is unfit for hurnan occupancy. There are exterior wa11s that have rotted woad and
there's na protective treatment on the wood. The raaf is covered with tarps that keep
getting spread further across the roof, which is causing a safety issue for the occupant.
There's been no water in the residence since 2009, accarding to the City Water
Department, and that was as of taday, there's been no water hook-up.
A portion of the yard was cleaned by a local church group. The ather portion in the rear
af the yard has not been cleaned up and is overgrown. There are dead and diseased trees
in the frant yard to the left of the structure, canfirmed by the City Arborist Stephanie
Wa1fe via email,that was presented into Evidence."
At this point, Inspectar Flannigan then presented into Evidence, "WS-10" (Seminole
County's Animal Ordinance). Continuing, Inspector Flannigan remarked that, "Chapter
20 states that the animals wi11 have collars, tags, along with their shats. There are several
cats that are going in and aut of the residence. The praperty owner is leaving faod out for
the cats, which has been witnessed." Further camments.
Inspector Flannigan added, "Notice af Vialation was mailed an April 11�', 2012, signed
for by Scott Roberts on - April 2C'�', 2012. There's been no improvements to the
praperty. The Notice of Hearing was mailed an June�Sth, (2012). It was also signed for
by Scott Roberts on July 3rd, (2012). Notice of Hearing was Posted at the property on
July 2nd, (2012},"
Various photographs af the residencetproperty were shown. Discussion.
Tape 2tSide A
With much discussian, Inspector Flarinigan remarked, "In regards to this Case, I'm
requesting that the awner be given until August 10�', 2012 to remedy the Violatians. If
found in Nan-Compliance, a Fine af two hundred and fifty dollars {$250.40} a day for all
the Violations, retroactive to this date, if found in Nan-Compliance." Inspector
Flannigan then mentioned cancern with maisture and rodents infiltrating the residence.
Discussion followed on why this Case has been gaing an far sa long, and factars related
to this Case. Board Member Wentz believed Staff was diligently working with Mr.
Raberts ta rectify the Vialations but suggested more recent phatographs should be
referenced.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING-JULY 17,2012
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Mr. Scott Roberts, 311 South Edgemon Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida: stated his name
and address for the Record and then he began to question a photograph and referenced a
letter from Mr. Michael Scheraldi, Building Official, Community Development
Department.
The procedure for this Hearing was addressed with Mr. Roberts. Chairperson Wood
asked Mr. Roberts, "Do you have some Evidence to present to us this evening?" Mr.
Roberts stated, "In what respect?" Chairperson Wood then commented to Mr. Roberts,
"You are speaking about some documents. Do you have any Evidence of your own to
present this evening?" Mr. Roberts responded, "Only the fact that I don't even stay at
that home. That's why there's no water there. The only reason why I have electricity on
is the fact that when I do go in, I don't want to be walking around with a flashlight."
Discussion followed on unsafe equipment, exposed wiring, mold and mildew, and other
Violations.
Captain Deisler said to Chairperson Wood, "You asked Mr. Roberts if he resided at the
house. He shook his head in the negative. Could I have him answer that question on
Record, audibly please?"
Chairperson Wood addressed Mr. Roberts and asked, "Are you residing at 311 South
Edgemon Avenue?" Mr. Roberts replied, "I wouldn't call it residing. I would like to
show you something." Chairperson Wood said to Mr. Roberts, "Sir, just answer my
question. Are you living there?" Mr. Roberts answered, "No." Chairperson Wood then
inquired of Mr. Roberts, "Okay, where do you live? Because, I asked you for the Record
to state your name and your address." Mr. Roberts added, "Well, that's my home
address." Chairperson Wood then asked Mr. Roberts, "Well, where do you live, Sir?"
Mr. Roberts said, "I can't tell you that."
Further comments.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre noted, "If that is his address of Record, take that as his
address of Record. I think Captain Deisler is interested in knowing if he resides in this
home." Chairperson Wood again said to Mr. Roberts, "You don't reside in the home and
you don't want it to be on Record where you live, is that correct?" Mr. Roberts
responded, "This is true".
Chairperson Wood mentioned some of the Violations and asked that Mr. Roberts address
them. Mr. Roberts stated, "Well, the trees that were inside my yard because the, I guess
the Arborist or anything like that, they don't have anything to do with them..."
Chairperson Wood then inquired of Mr. Roberts, "...Are you going to correct them?"
Mr. Roberts stated, "Yes."
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Further, Chairperson Wood said to Mr. Roberts, "You are going ta correct thern. When?"
Mr. Raberts then stated, "Let me ask - I have ta ask to ask a questian — these trees that
are, what are they called, dead and diseased, excuse me. Do I need a Permit to cut them
dawn?" Chairperson Wood stated, "Yes yau da." Mr. Roberts then remarked, "Okay, so
then I can come down to this building and get a Fermit to cut them down. Okay."
Chairperson Wood continued addressing Mr. Roberts and said to him, "So, you are going
to carrect a11 these items by when?" Mr, Roberts responded, "As saon as I can."
Chairperson Wood remarked, "I need a date - to tell the Board." Mr. Raberts then asked
to see what the Building Official's letter said.
Further comments fallowed on the relevancy of the Building Official's letter, and
Assistant City Attorney Latorre stated, "I just want ta make sure for the Record — how
does this raof issue differ fram the roof issue that was heard in Apri1, that's caming back
for Compliance."
Inspector Flannigan pointed out, "The roof issue on this one is listed because of the
unsafe structure and the moisture and everything getting into the residence..." Assistant
City Attarney Latorre then noted, "...Which differs from the other one..." Chairperson
�ood added, "...The water intrusian is what this ane is abaut..." Inspector Flannigan
remarked, "...Water intrusion is the issue with this ane. On the other one, it's the fact
that there was na Roof Permit and that there's holes."
Further discussion followed.
Chairpersan Wood said to Mr. Roherts, "So, when are yau gaing ta correct these items?"
Mr. Roberts stated, "Yes, I am going to correct the items."' Chairperson Wood further
inquired of Mr. Roberts, "Tell rne when yau will be able to correct them. I need a date.
Today is July 17th, 2012. Mr. Roberts commented on problems he has been experiencing.
Cantinuing, Chairperson Wood again said ta Mr, Roberts, "I need to know when are you
going to have it finished and I am asking, when have yau told the City of Winter Springs?
I arn trying to be brought up to speed to understand what yaur intention is. Your
intention is to carrect the Vioiation..." Mr. Roberts stated, "...Exactly — a11 the
Violations." Mr. Roberts then mentioned having something to show related to power
consumptian ta which Chairperson Wood and Captain Deisler offered ta make a copy but
Mr. Roberts declined.
Chairperson Wood again asked Mr. Roberts far a date. With further cornments, Mr.
Roberts stated, "I'll say September 1'7�`." Mr. Roberts then cammented briefly on
providing food for some cats. Discussion continued.
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"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT, SCOTT ROBERTS IN VIOLATION
OF CITY CODES AND ORDER THAT SCOTT ROBERTS BE GIVEN UNTIL
AUGUST lOTH, 2012 TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS. IN THE EVENT
THE 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." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. CHAIRPERSON WOOD
ASKED ABOUT THE DATE, TO WHICH BOARD MEMBER GILTZ STATED,
"AUGUST lOTH, (2012)". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KELLY.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRPERSON WOOD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KELLY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Wood said to Mr. Roberts, "Do you understand?" Mr. Roberts replied,
"Yes."
❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: DIFFERENT CASE INFORMATION APPLIES TO THE
NEXT AGENDA ITEM/CASE, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE AGENDA
ITEMS WHICH ARE AS DOCUMENTED. ❖❖
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NON COMPLIANCE
503.1 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#2012CE000744
Scott Roberts
311 South Edgemon Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.7 Roofs And Drainage
Board Order Service: Apri126, 2012
Date Of Service: July 3, 2012
Inspector—Christi Flannigan
Inspector Flannigan stated that the Case number was 11-0025025. Address is 311 South
Edgemon (Avenue)."
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As there was a discrepancy related to what the correct Case nurnber was, Chairperson
�ood noted, "VJe wi11 strike this one. Sa, yau have it correct." Further camments
followed.
Chairperson Waod called a Recess at 9:08 p.m.
Chairperson Wood called the Cade Enforcement Board Meeting back to Order at 9:14
p.m.
Inspectar Flannigan stated, "I'd like to apologize ta the Board. The confusian with this
Case— on the Agenda, the Case number is listed wrong. The correct Case number is the
`11-0025025'. Also, the Agenda Items - I'd like the Record to reflect that the Agenda
Items that were in the packet were irrelevant to this Case, but was actually submitted into
Evidence tonight -is the correct infarmation for this Case."
Chairpersan Wood said to Inspector Flannigan, "Are the items that I read earlier, were
those correct in the previous Case? The Violations?" Inspector Flannigan replied "Yes."
Chairperson Woad then asked, "Are the Items of Violation that I see in front af ine, are
those correct?" Inspector Flannigan answered, "The (IPMC) 304.7 for this Case? Yes."
Chairperson Waod then inquired, "And is the address correct?" Inspectar Flannigan
respanded, "Yes it is." Chairperson Wood concluded, "Then we are good."
Inspector Flannigan continued with this Case and comrnented that related to Case number
11-Ot�2�425, "This Case was ori,ginally presented to the Code (Enforcernent) Board - on
April 17t�', 2012. The roof was covered with a tarp. The original Order af the Board was
granted. The 4rder of the Board was signed for on April 26�', 2012 by Scott Raberts.
The original Hearing, there's been no contact from the owner. Notice of Non-
Cornpliance Hearing was signed for an July 3r�, 2012 by Scott Raberts. The Praperty
was Posted with Notice of Hearing on July 2°d, (2012)."
Photographs from the previous Case presentation were shown, and Inspector Flannigan
noted, "In regards to this Case, I'm recommending the original Order be entered as a
Lien."
Brief discussion fallowed regarding vehicles on the property, as shown in the
photographs.
Mr. Scott Roberts, 311 South Edgeman�lvenue, Winter Sprzngs, Florida: commented on
a discussian he had with Mr. Scheraldi related to a Permit, and asked to see a certain
photagraph and asked why these photographs were being shown.
Chairperson Wood asked Mr. Roberts, "Did you bring any photographs this evening?"
Mr. Roberts responded, "No I did not." Chairperson Wood summarized, "Then you have
no Evidance." Further cornments follawed on the roof, and photographs.
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In regards to the status of roof repairs, Chairperson Woods asked Mr. Roberts, "Is your
roof repaired`?" Mr. Raberts said, "It's under repair." Chairperson Woods again inquired
of Mr. Roberts, "Is your raof repaired?" Mr. Roberts responded, "It is not repaired. It is
not campleted."
Board Member Wentz said ta Mr. Raberts, "The last time you were here, yau gave us
your full understanding that you totally understood what the consequences were going to
be and assured us that you wauld take care af them. Is that not correct?" Mr. Roberts
replied, "Frobably".
Further discussion.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON-COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTIES SET F4RTH IN THIS B{JARD'S ORDER S�IALL BE IMPCISED,
CONSISTANT WITH THAT ORDER," MOTION BY VIGE CHAIRPERSON
FISI-�ER. SEC(}NLIED BIT BC3ARD MEMBER WENTZ. DISCUSSION.
Tape 21Side B
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER ROERO: AYE
CHAIRPERSUN WC}QD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BCIARD MEMBER WENTZ; AYE
VICE CI3AIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KELLY: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
MC?TION CARRIED.
Captain Deisler mentioned that at the last meeting, "During that presentation, Mr. Roero
asked me if I could make contact again with some of those charitable arganizations who
we had originally contacted to try to help Mr. Roberts. In a nutshell, I had r�o luck with
any of those folks." Chairperson Wood stated, "Thank you far trying."
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PUBLIC INPUT
Chazrperson Wood opened "Public Input".
No ane addressed the Board at this time.
Chairperson Wood clased "Publzc Inp�t".
Regarding other Board business, Chairpersan Wood said to Assistant to the City Clerk
Beaudet, "3ust for this time, would yau mind—one (1) week before, sending an email out
to everyone about the time and the date; and then also the day before," Assistant to the
City Clerk Beaudet stated, "Sure. I'd be happy to."
Brief discussion followed regarding whether the Board needed to see all Evidence being
presented on each Case. Assistant City Attorney Latorre suggested, "You shoulc3 see
them all, to help make your decision. You don't have to give every photograph the same
amount of weight."
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Waod Adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:31 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
ANDREA LORE�VZO-LLIACES, MMC, C�TY CLERKAND
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NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the Sept�.tinber 18,2012 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.