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Code Enforcement Board
Minutes – Final Draft
April 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
Building and Code Regulation Division
Commission Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., by Mr. Fogg.
II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
All those present rose to pledge allegiance to the flag.
III. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman……………………………………………………….………..Mr. Ralph Fogg
Vice-Chair………………….……………………………….……….......Mrs. Margaret Monahan
Board Members...…………………………………………………….….Mr. Ray Hofmann
…………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Wes Taylor
…………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Randy Murdock
…………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Brad Currie
…………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Patrick Campion
Board Attorney…………………………………………………….…….Mr. Jack Krieger
ABSENT: None.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 1, 2017
Mr. Taylor made a motion to accept the minutes of MARCH 1, 2017.
Mr. Hofmann seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
V. SWEARING IN OF STAFF MEMBERS
STAFF PRESENT
Assistant County Attorney……………………………………………....Katherine Barbieri
Building and Code Regulation Manager……….…………………….….Monica Graziani
Building Official…………………………………………………………Carl Peterson
Code Enforcement Supervisor…………………………………………...Danielle Williams
Code Enforcement Officer ……………………………………………....Melissa Brubaker
……………………………………………………………………………Lynn Swartzel
…………………………………………………………………………....Monica Vargas Barrios
……………………………………………………………………………Bea Goycochea
……………………………………………………………………………Mirlande Moise
Board Secretary.………………………………………………………….Debbie Isenhour
Monica Graziani, Carl Peterson, Danielle Williams, Melissa Brubaker, Lynn Swartzel, Monica Vargas
Barrios, Bea Goycochea, and Mirlande Moise, were sworn in.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Revised Partial Release of Lien__________________________________________________________
Revised Partial Release of Lien - Angle Properties LLC - Case No. 85970 and Case No. 61044
Rescinding of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order__________________________________
Rescinding of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order – Lee D. Sage – Case No. 88203
Rescinding of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order – Celeste C. Bush – Case No. 88654
Rehearing or Reconsideration of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order___________________
Rehearing or Reconsideration of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order – Christos Caravias –
Case No. 90128
Mr. Currie made a motion to approve and accept staff’s recommendation as presented.
Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
VIII. VIOLATION HEARING:
The following cases were abated, removed, or withdrawn from the agenda:
Case No. Location of Violation Contractor/Owner/Violator/Name
90354 4675 N US Hwy. 1, Ft. Pierce W E Holdings of the Treasure Coast LLC
90353 4675 N US Hwy. 1, Ft. Pierce Canvas Works
90058 4905 Seagrape Dr., Ft. Pierce Erik G. and Grace L. Persson
90352 4905 Palm Dr., Ft. Pierce Segundo Maldonado
90575 1006 Shore Winds Dr., Unit C, Ft. Pierce Danks and Lund LLC
90576 1006 Shore Winds Dr., Unit B, Ft. Pierce Danks and Lund LLC
Case No. 90233 was heard first on the agenda:
Case No. 90233, Location of violation, 2125 Esplande Ave., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Corby S. and
Bonnie M. Henderson. Mr. Corby S. Henderson, the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary.
Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting five (5) photos dated
November 29, 2016 and three (3) photos dated March 31, 2017. She stated on November 29, 2016 she
inspected 2125 Esplanade Ave. and found it in violation of Section 13.09.00, Exterior Property Maintenance,
to repair the ripped screen enclosure, and Section 13.08.01, all plumbing fixtures must be properly installed
and in good working condition including the washing ma chine draining onto the ground. She stated on
December 1, 2016 Staff was able to locate a property manager, she spoke with Andrea with Integrity Realty
in regards to the complaint. She stated she gave her a verbal ten (10) days to start on the corrections. She
stated on December 9, 2016 Andrea contacted staff and stated she will contact us within the week to go back
out to the property to do a re-inspection. She stated after receiving no compliance, she issued a letter on
January 5, 2017 with a compliance date of January 19, 2017. She stated still receiving no compliance, she
issued a certified Notice to Appear letter for the April 5, 2017 Code Board. She stated on March 29, 2017
Linda from Integrity Realty contacted Staff regarding the Notice to Appear letter and on March 31, 2017 she
met with Linda and the tenant to explain the violations and how to correct them. She stated as of April 4,
2017 the property is still in violation and Mr. Henderson is here today to ask the Board for more time.
Mr. Henderson addressed the Board and stated we are scheduling the work to be done and as he understands
it we need two (2) more weeks to get the outstanding items taken care of, mainly the screens and the drain
field for the washer drain.
There was further discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Henderson on the violations on the property.
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Mr. Hofmann made a motion in reference to Case #90233 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the
recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in
fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is
warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by June 10, 2017, a fine of up to $250.00
per day may be imposed. A cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case.
Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00
am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by
the given compliance date.
Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Hall was sounded and Mrs. Monahan read the name and number of the case of those not present
into the record:
Default Cases:
Case No. Location of Violation Property Owner/Contractor/Violator______
90254 230 SE Camino St., Port St. Lucie Eli and Ayala Nisim
89950 7401 Sebastian Rd., Ft. Pierce Structured Capital Assets
90310 3006 Langston Dr., Ft. Pierce J. H. and Gloria B. Dickerson
Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to the cases read into the record that the Code Enforcement
Board enter an Order of Finding against the violator finding the violator in default and if the violator
does not appear to contest the violations against him/her tha t the Board adopt the recommendation of
staff as set forth on the agenda.
Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
IX. FINE HEARING:
Case No. 88921, Location of violation, 27 Lake Vista Trail, Unit 201, Port St. Lucie, FL, Contractor, A/C
Mann Inc. There was no one present to represent the contractor.
Officer Vargas Barrios addressed the Board and stated for the record she is re-submitting a copy of the expired
permit inspection card. She stated this case was brought before the Code Enforcement Board on February 1,
2017 and was found in violation by default of S t. Lucie Land Development Code 11.05.01 A (2) a Time
Limitations of Building Permit as the air conditioning replacement permit was expired. She noted as of
today, the property remains in violation as the permit remains expired. She stated Staff has had no
communication from the contractor.
There was discussion among the Board and Staff, regarding the violation on the property.
Mr. Currie made a motion in reference to Case No. 88921 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of t he violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 89201, Location of violation, 190 SE Solaz Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Wilmington
Trust NA (TR). There was no one present to represent the property owner.
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Officer Vargas Barrios addressed the Board and stated for the record she is re-submitting five (5) photos, one
(1) dated October 12, 2016, two (2) dated January 30, 2017, one (1) dated March 24, 2017, and a picture
from Google Earth. She stated this case was brought before the Code Enforcement Board on February 1,
2017 and was found in violation by default of 11.05.01, Building and Sign Permits, for not having a permit
for the new windows on the property. She noted as of today, the property remains in violation and staff has
had no communication with the property owner.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
Mr. Currie made a motion in reference to Case No. 89201 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 87652, Location of violation, 5415 Fort Pierce Blvd., Ft. Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Elgin and
Leigh A. Hipps. There was no one present to represent the property owners.
Officer Swartzel addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting eight (8) photos, three (3)
dated April 20, 2016, one (1) dated September 26, 2016, one (1) dated January 30, 2017 and three (3) dated
March 27, 2017. She stated 5415 Fort Pierce Blvd. was brought to the February 1, 2017 Code Board and
found in default of Section 11.05.01, Building and Sign Permits, a building permit is required for the wood
structure in the rear of the property, to obtain the proper permits. She stated the Board gave a compliance
date of March 3, 2017. She stated she has had contact with the property owner and discussed ways to bring
this property into compliance. She noted Staff has worked with the property owner and given many
extensions. She stated as of April 4, 2017 there has been no permits applied for or issued and the property
still remains in violation.
There was discussion among the Board, and Staff regarding the violation on the property.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
Mr. Campion made a motion in reference to Case No. 87652 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 89596, Location of violation, 6505 Pensacola Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Justin Navin.
There was no one present to represent the property owne r.
Officer Swartzel addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting four (4) photos, two (2)
dated September 12, 2016, one (1) dated January 30, 2017 and one (1) dated April 3, 2017. She stated 6505
Pensacola Rd. was brought to the February 1, 2017 Code Board and found in default of 11.05.01 , Building
and Sign Permits, a building permit is required to enclose the garage into living space, obtain the proper
permits. She stated the Board gave a compliance date of March 3, 2017. She stated she has had no contact
with the property owner. She stated on March 15, 2017 the property owner applied for permit and is in
review at this point. She noted as of April 4, 2017 the property is still in violation.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
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Mr. Campion made a motion in reference to Case No. 89596 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Currie seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 89933, Location of violation, 6502 Kenwood Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Home SFR
Borrower LLC. There was no one present to represent the property owner.
Officer Swartzel addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting eight (8) photos, two (2)
dated September 27, 2016, two (2) dated January 30, 2017, two (2) dated March 27, 2017, and two (2) dated
April 3, 2017. She stated 6502 Kenwood Rd. was brought to the February 1, 2017 Code Board and found in
default of Section 38-97, overgrowth in the rear swale that must be mowed and maintained to allow proper
drainage of the storm water. She stated the Board gave a compliance date of March 3, 2017. She noted she
has had no contact with the property owner and as of April 4, 2017 this property still remains in violation.
Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Case No. 89933 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 87983, Location of violation, 189 NE Caprona Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL, Property Owners, Jose
Davila and Wilfredo and Nilsa Reyes. There was no one present to represent the property owner.
Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated May
16, 2016, one (1) photo dated January 30, 2017 and two (2) photos dated March 27, 2017. She stated this
case was brought to the February 1, 2017 Code Board for being in violation of Section 11.05.01, Building
and Sign Permits, to obtain a permit for the wood fence. She stated the Board found the case in default since
no one was present to represent the property owner . She stated the Board gave a compliance date of March
3, 2017. She noted Staff has not had any contact with the property owner and as of April 4, 2017 the property
is still in violation.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Ca se No. 87983 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.0 0.
Mr. Hofmann seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 88547, Location of violation, 2801 Cortez Blvd., Ft. Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Luis Zamora-
Gamez and Blanca E. Zamora. There was no one present to represent the property owners.
Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated June
21, 2016, one (1) photo dated January 31, 2017 and one (1) photo dated March 27, 2017. She stated this case
was brought to the February 1, 2017 Code Board for being in violation of Section 11.05.01, Building and
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Sign Permits, to obtain a roof permit. She stated the Board found the case in default and the Board gave a
compliance date of March 3, 2017. She stated on March 2, 2017 Luis Zamora Jr. contacted Staff and stated
that he has hired a contractor and that he was going to need an engineer letter. She noted as of April 4, 2017
Staff has not had any further communications with Mr. Zamora and there are no permits applied for and the
property is still in violation.
There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the violation on the property.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Case No. 88547 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 88885, Location of violation, 253 NE Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL, Property Owner, TIF-
FK-B LLC. There was no one present to represent the property owner.
Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting four (4) photos dated July
25, 2016. She stated this case was brought to the February 1, 2017 Code Board for being in violation of
Section 13.08.01, Standard Housing Code, all plumbing fixtures must be properly installed and in good
working condition including the washing machine draining to the ground and Section 11.05.01, Building and
Sign Permits, to obtain a permit for the water heater. She stated the Board found the case in default since no
one was present to represent the property owner . She stated the Board gave a compliance date of March 3,
2017. She noted Staff has not had any contact with the property owner and as of April 4, 2017 there are no
permits applied for and the property is still in violation.
There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the violations on the property.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Case No. 88885 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Hofmann seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 89128, Location of violation, 2107 Elizabeth Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL, Property Owner, LMK LLC.
There was no one present to represent the property owner.
Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated August
9, 2016, one (1) photo dated December 13, 2016, three (3) photos dated March 27, 2017 and three (3) photos
dated April 3, 2017. She stated this case was brought to the February 1, 2017 Code Board for being in
violation of Section 38-26, for having outside storage of items and material. She stated the Board found the
case in default since no one was present to represent the property owner. She stated the Board gave a
compliance date of March 3, 2017. She noted Staff has not had any contact with the property owner and as
of April 4, 2017 the property is still in violation.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
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Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Case No. 89128 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Monahan asked Staff if that unattractive addition has been permitted.
Officer Williams addressed the Board and stated we do have a case on that and there is a fine on the property
for $5,000.
Case No. 89431, Location of violation, 110 Banyan Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL, Property Owner, A Yakut
Properties LLC. There was no one present to represent the property owner.
Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated August
31, 2016 and three (3) photos dated March 27, 2017. She stated this case was brought to the February 1,
2017 Code Board for being in violation of Section 38-97, for having overgrowth of grass and weeds and for
Section 11.05.01, Building and Sign Permits, to obtain a permit for the fence. She stated the Board found
the case in default since no one was present to represent the property owner. She stated the Board gave a
compliance date of March 3, 2017. She stated on March 3, 2017 she spoke with Roland the property owner
and he was asking for more time to get his fence permit. She stated the contractor that put up the fence never
applied for a permit. She stated she explained that the case is already in the Fine Hearing stage and that he
should work on getting the fence permit as soon as possible. She noted as of April 4, 2017 no permits have
being applied for and the property is still in violation.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
Mr. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 89431 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Campion seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 87653, Location of violation, 1000 Charlotta St., Ft. Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Robert and
Lizabeth Cook. There was no one present to represent the property owners.
Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is re-submitting five (5) photos, two (2)
dated April 22, 2016, three (3) photos dated November 1, 2016 and submitting six (6) photos dated March
23, 2017 and five (5) photos dated April 4, 2017. She stated this case was brought to the November 2, 2016
Code Board for being in violation of Section 38-26, for the unserviceable vehicles on the property, Section
38-26, for having outside storage of items and material, Section 8.00.03, only two (2) recreational
vehicles/equipment are allowed on the property and Section 38-97, for excessive overgrowth of grass and
weeds. She stated the Board found the case in violation and gave a compliance date of April 3, 2017. She
stated Staff has had contact with Mr. Cook, his wife has some medical issues and he is currently focused on
her. She stated he also, stated he is going to place a fence around the property. She noted as of April 4, 2017
the property is still in violation.
There was discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the violations on the property.
Chairman Fogg stated we are looking for a motion.
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Mr. Campion made a motion in reference to Case No. 87653 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff
that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by
the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination:
A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 4, 2017 with
a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Hofmann seconded and the motion carried.
X. REPEAT VIOLATION: None.
XI. REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: None.
XII. FINE REDUCTION HEARING:
Case No. 83488, Location of violation, 6513 Deleon Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Kevin K. Staler
and Mark A. Crum. Fine Reduction requested by Richard A. Newland. Richard Newland, new owner of the
property was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary.
Officer Williams addressed the Board and stated Mr. Newland is asking the Board for a Fine Reduction
Hearing. She stated back on March 11, 2015 the property was found in violation for having overgrowth, it
went to the Board on April 5, no one was present the Board gave until September 4, 2015 to bring into
compliance, it was still in violation it went to the Fine Hearing October 7, 2015, the Board imposed a fine of
$5,000.00, on December 7, 2015 the property was brought into compliance and then on December 2016 they
demolished the home, that is a picture of how the property looks now and he is asking the Board for a fine
reduction.
Mr. Newland addressed the Board and stated there was a fire during the hurricane and he ended up being
hired to demo the property. He stated the homeowners are from New York and he claims he never got any
of the paperwork on the overgrowth. He stated he is trying to get a reduction on it because we are already in
the Permitting and the Health Dept. and is trying to make the community look better there.
Chairman Fogg asked Mr. Newland if he had purchased the property.
Mr. Newland answered in the affirmative that he had purchased the property a nd just closed on that probably
a month and a half ago.
Mrs. Monahan asked Mr. Newland by tax deed or legitimate listing, realtor and all that.
Mr. Newland stated St. Lucie Title did the closing. He stated he was hired to do the clean-up of the property
because there was a code lien in place on it. He stated he hired us he is in New York, he has not been down
here and he wanted to get rid of the property.
Mr. Campion stated so you now own the property.
Mr. Newland answered in the affirmative. He stated he is looking to put a residence for his Mom and Dad
there.
There was further discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Newland regarding the fine reduction request
for the property.
Chairman Fogg stated we have a recommendation of Staff for red uction, it is up to the Board.
Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Case No. 83488 that the Code Enforcement Board makes
the following determination: The fine of $5,000.00 and prosecution cost of $200.00 imposed by the
Code Enforcement Board is hereby reduced to the amount of zero.
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Mr. Currie seconded and the motion carried.
XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion on cancelling the July 5, 2017 Code Enforcement Board meeting.
Mr. Currie made a motion to cancel the July 5, 2017 Code Enforcement Board meeting.
Mr. Campion seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Murdock stated it seems like we have a lot of rental properties from people outside of the area that we
are only maximizing the fine to $5,000.00 for residential and asked what everyone’s opinion is on upping
that to $10,000.00 to maybe get their attention and maybe put more pressure on them to take care of
properties in this county and them residing outside of the county.
Mr. Campion stated on a case by case basis if we want to go beyond that $5,000.00 we can do that, we do
not need any kind of official requirement.
Chairman Fogg stated since we are discussing this he does notice that Staff spends a lot of time out there
and when we have this $5,000.00 fines and Staff steps up and gives a reduction rate of 75% off and we tell
them zero which happens many times should be on a case by case as you are saying Mr. Campion. He
stated he thinks the Board should pay more attention to what Staff’s recommendation is on many of them
as well as we would pay attention to case by case situation. He stated just because somebody comes up
here and buys the property whether it be this gentleman or other people, to say oh let’s just let it go by
because when you let that go by that is an opportunity on the other side is where we did not collect a minor
part of a $5,000.00 fine.
Mr. Murdock stated we should at least collect the prosecution cost at least he thinks.
Chairman Fogg agreed and stated Staff works very hard and that is a very good point and he feels the
Board should think about that when these do come up.
Mrs. Monahan stated you know my feeling on it if you are going to own property than you have an
obligation to take care of it whether you live in town or not.
There was a further discussion amongst the Board on properties in violation and reducing fines and
prosecution costs and Staff’s recommendations and the work Staff puts in to these cases.
Mr. Hoffman stated he would just like to comment that Staff is doing an excellent job of decreasing the
amount of cases since he has been on this Board substantially, so they are getting the work out however
they are doing it and at the same time the property owners are obviously cooperating with you as you
attempt to keep the place cleaned up and he congratulates Staff for doing that job.
XIV. STAFF BUSINESS:
Officer Williams addressed the Board and informed them that Friday is Officer Lynn Swartzel’s last day in
Code Enforcement she is now going to be working fo r our Environmental Resource Department. She
stated she is going to be the Environmental Regulations Technician so we want to wish her the best in her
new position in Environmental Resources.
Chairman Fogg and the Board congratulated Lynn. He stated we are sorry to see you go, you have been a
charming personality for this group. He stated Katherine and everybody has done a very good job and we
appreciate you.
Monica Graziani, Code Compliance Manager stated as a reminder to the Board the Lien Amnesty Program
kicked off this week and said she would actually send the Board the link and the YouTube video that was
created by our Communications Director it is pretty catchy and it is for the month of May. She stated we got
the notices out early and of course it is all handled administratively the Board will not be seeing any of these
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but she wanted the Board to know that the program has kick-offed and we will report back to you in June to
let you know whether it is successful or not.
Mrs. Monahan asked how many were sent out.
Monica Graziani, Code Compliance Manager answered five hundred.
Chairman Fogg stated to Monica Graziani, Code Compliance Manager as the lady taking care of this what
do you feel on the recommendations from Staff can you discuss this.
Monica Graziani, Code Compliance Manager answered it is her understanding that Staff’s is just a
recommendation, by all means the recommendation provided is one based on abated, the goal is abatement.
She stated by all means that recommendation does not trying to sway this Board one way or the other, the
Board can say we do not like that recommendation we want this, it is just a guideline for you. She stated it
was her understanding that this Board wanted some sort of recommendation so we came up with the 75%,
please feel free at your liberty to do whatever you would like to see.
Chairman Fogg stated he was just trying to bolster it up because it is expensive out there and it costs the
County a lot of money.
ADJOURN: There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m.