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Home My WebLink About2014 06 24 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2014 of the Code Enforcement Board was called to Order by Chairperson Hugh Fisher at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708. Roll Call: Chairperson Hugh Fisher,present Vice-Chairperson Gregg Roero, present Board Member Laurie Bates Calhoun, present Board Member Matthew Criswell, present Board Member Carole Giltz, present Board Member Maurice Kaprow,present Board Member Jim Wentz, present Senior Attorney Deborah Babb-Nutcher,present Assistant to the City Clerk Sean Beaudet,present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In regards to Agenda Changes, Assistant to the City Clerk Sean Beaudet said that PUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW CASES "502.1" and "502.2" would not be presented during this meeting. No objections were noted. Assistant to the City Clerk Beaudet swore in those who would be providing Testimony during tonight's Meeting. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 200. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 2 OF 8 PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Fisher opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Code Enforcement Board. Chairperson Fisher closed "Public Input". CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 300. Office Of The City Clerk The Office of the City Clerk Requests The Code Enforcement Board Review And Approve The May 27,2014 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER CRISWELL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE BOARD MEMBER CRISWELL: AYE BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS REPORTS 400. Office Of The City Attorney No Report was given. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 3 OF 8 REPORTS 401. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department Captain Chris Deisler, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department noted that PUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW CASES "502.1" was pulled from the Agenda, as the Respondent requested additional time to correct the Violations due to financial hardship. Captain Deisler likewise mentioned that the Respondent for PUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW CASES "502.2"had corrected the Violation(s)prior to the meeting. Next, Captain Deisler thanked Chairperson Hugh Fisher for his help in selecting a new Code Enforcement Officer through the Candidate Review Board. Ms. Terri Guerra was introduced, who mentioned that she had been with the Police Department for 19 years and was excited to work with the Code Enforcement Board. Lastly, Captain Deisler briefly explained that a property that had previously come before the Code Enforcement Board, 221 North Third Street, is once again an issue and will be coming back to the Code Enforcement Board in the near future. REPORTS 402. Office Of The City Clerk No Report. REPORTS 403. Code Enforcement Chairperson No Report was given. REPORTS 404. Code Enforcement Vice-Chairperson No Report. REPORTS 405. Code Enforcement Board Members No Reports were given. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 4 OF 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - CONTINUED CASES PUBLIC HEARINGS-CONTINUED CASES 500.1 Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA- REPEAT CASES PUBLIC HEARINGS-REPEAT CASES 501.1 Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA- NEW CASES PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES 502.1 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department CASE # 14-0030273 Joseph And Elizabeth Wilson 1108 Trotwood Boulevard Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Sec. 6-195. Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls. Sec. 13-2.Junk And Debris. Date Of Service: June 3, 2014 Inspector: Christi Flannigan This Case was not presented, as previously noted at the beginning of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES 502.2 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department CASE # 14-0030287 Richard And Charlene Dezego 809 Big Buck Circle Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Sec. 6-195. Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls. Date Of Service: June 3, 2014 Inspector: Christi Flannigan Also as previously noted earlier in the meeting, this Case was not heard. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 5 OF 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 503.1 Code Enforcement Division—Police Department CASE # 14-0030118 Krystal Christopher 867 Leopard Trail Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Sec. 13-2. Stagnant Pool. Date Of Original Hearing: April 22, 2014 Date Of Service: June 3,2014 Inspector: Christi Flannigan Inspector Christi Flannigan, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department presented the Case and submitted into Evidence, "`WS-1' the CD (Compact Disc) of the presentations tonight; `WS-2' is the Return Receipt for the Order of the Board; `WS-3' is the Return Receipt for the Code Board Notice; `WS-4' is the Affidavit of Posting for Code Board Hearing." Continuing, Inspector Flannigan testified, "The original Hearing was held on April 22nd, 2014. Krystal Christopher was found in Violation for a stagnant pool. The Order of the Board gave the Respondent until May 22nd, 2014 to correct the Violations and if found in Non-Compliance, a Fine of two [hundred] fifty [dollars] ($250.00) a day would be imposed. The Order was signed for on April 30th, 2014 by Krystal Christopher. The pool does have a fence surrounding it. June 14th, (2014) I spoke with a neighbor who advised that the property owner was dumping chemicals in the pool, but the pump has not been running. The water remains stagnant and there is an issue with frogs. I received a message from Krystal Christopher on May 1st, 2014 advising that they had left several messages for a return call. I did return her phone call, but there has been no other contact. Notice of Hearing was mailed on June 3rd, 2014 and signed for by Krystal Christopher on June 5th, 2014. The Notice was also Posted at the property and at City Hall on June 31-d, 2014." Photographs were shown from"WS-1", with further comments. Concluding her presentation, Inspector Flannigan recommended that the property be found in Non-Compliance and the original Order of the Code Enforcement Board be recorded as a Lien. Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 6 OF 8 Note: The Respondent was 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." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILTZ. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON ROERO. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE BOARD MEMBER CRISWELL: AYE BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department CASE # 11-0025742 Deutsche Bank Trust 111 Elderwood Street Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Sec. 2-61.5. Application For Satisfaction Or Release Of Code Enforcement Liens. Original Hearing Date: July 19, 2011 Non Compliance Hearing Date: November 15, 2011 Inspector: Christi Flannigan Inspector Flannigan presented the Case and noted that the original Violation was for a fence in disrepair. Inspector Flannigan covered the process in which Applicants can request a Lien reduction or release for a property. Photographs were shown from"WS-1", with further comments. Continuing, Inspector Flannigan explained, "The amount of the Lien is approximately fifteen thousand three hundred dollars ($15,300.00). The recommendation is that the Lien not be reduced any lower than a total of two thousand five hundred and sixty [dollars] ($2,560.00). That accounts for the Staff costs incurred to file the Liens, present the Cases, and a standard ten percent (10%) reduction of the total owed to the City for a new owner who is not going to homestead the property." Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 7 OF 8 Board Member Maurice Kaprow pointed out, "I don't think it is a ten percent (10%) reduction. It is a ninety percent (90%) reduction. You are only charging them ten percent (10%) of the Lien." Captain Deisler concurred with Board Member Kaprow and added, "We are recommending that we go forward to the Commission with a figure owed to the City of twenty-five hundred and sixty dollars ($2,560.00)." Chairperson Fisher suggested dropping the word "reduction" from the recommendation. Board Member Matthew Criswell asked if there were any current, outstanding issues at the property. Captain Deisler replied, "Apparently there is one (1) piece of board across the front window of the house right now. But, there is no one living in it. So, we don't have any other open cases." Discussion. Note: The Respondent was not present. "I WILL MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COMMISSION REDUCE THE LIEN ON THIS PROPERTY TO TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY DOLLARS ($2,560.00), AS REQUESTED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER CRISWELL: AYE BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE BOARD MEMBER WENTZ: AYE CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Fisher opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Fisher closed "Public Input". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING—JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 8 OF 8 In referencing a presentation improvement, Captain Deisler mentioned that Code Enforcement Staff has attempted to make the photographs easier to see on the projector screens during their presentations. Lastly, Board Member Jim Wentz announced that he had decided not to seek re- appointment to the Code Enforcement Board, and that he had enjoyed serving on the Code Enforcement Board. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Fisher adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:57 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: SEAN EAUDET ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the July 22,2014 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.