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Minutes 10-18-23 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVE. BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023, AT 9 A.M. PRESENT: Hilary Zalman, Esquire, Community Standards Special Magistrate Candice Stone, Community Standards Director Tanya Guim, Community Standards Administrative Supervisor Isis Sablon, Community Standards Associate Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime, Community Standards Specialist Kayla Virves, Community Standards Specialist Luney Guillaume, Community Standards Specialist Gayla Hill, Community Standards Specialist Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor Calim Estime, Community Standards Specialist Mark Karageorge, Community Standards Specialist Ronald Redondo, Community Standards Specialist I. CALL TO ORDER Hilary Zalman, Community Standards Special Magistrate, called the Hearings to order at 9:09 a.m. and explained the Magistrate's role and the procedures. Pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, all orders are appealable only to the Circuit Court in Palm Beach County and not to the City Commission. Also, a fine will be imposed if the violation(s) are not corrected by the deadline. II. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES Community Standards Associate, Isis Sablon, administered an oath to all those intending to testify. III. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item Case No. Status 5 23-2072 Closed 6 23-1111 Complied 7 23-1678 Removed 9 23-2323 Complied 16 23-1713 Complied IV. NEW BUSINESS Fine Certification Case No. 22-1240 RAAMS BASTIAAN Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Property Address: 506 SE 20TH CT Ms. Zalman asked for a copy of the extension request. Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime stated the property owner has applied for an extension and had paid the administrative fees. The property owner is requesting the compliance day be moved to January 29, 2024, due to the fact they know they will not be able to comply in the amount of time given at the last extension. He confirmed the City has not objection. Mr. Bastian Raams, owner, was present. Ms. Zalman asked why he needs more time. Mr. Raams said the shed is too large and he now needs to pour a concrete slab and move it, which will take time and money. He stated the Building Department said to not do any more work until the shed is moved to its prior location. Ms. Catherine Shata, ex-wife of owner, said they initially requested the 90 days, but they have since realized the cost of the concrete lab and shed move is greater than they anticipated. She said they are concerned with City approvals during the holidays and would prefer a six-month extension. Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime said it will be a lot of inspections and resubmissions she he has no problem with the extension request. He stated the owner is constantly working on it. Mr. Raams plans to pour the concrete slab by the end of the year. He said he uses the shed for storage. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of April 29, 2024. The administrative fee of$384.12 has been paid. Case Hearing Case No. 23-0190 MAXIVVER HERNANDEZ Property Address: 2128 NE 4TH CT Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 Inclusive LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 CO CH 20 SEC 20-6 Page 2 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a citizen's complaint. The initial inspection date was January 23, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued January 26, 2023, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on May 23, 2023, and property was posted October 5, 2023. The permit was applied for on October 16, 2023, but the fees were still pending. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of$150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Maxivver Hernandez, owner, was present. Ms. Zalman asked if the vehicles were removed. Mr. Hernandez said yes. He said he does not rent the property, and no one lives there. He confirmed the permits were applied for. Ms. Zalman said the fees still have not been paid and encouraged Mr. Hernandez to remain in communication with Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 2023, or a fine of$150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-0810 SFR XII NM MIAMI OWNER 1 LP Property Address: 421 SW 5TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 Inclusive LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was March 9, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued March 13, 2023, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on August 18, 2023, and signed green card on August 28, 2023. There have been conversations about obtaining permits and one permit has still not been obtained and the other is in disapprove status. The property was last inspected on October 16, 2023. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Angela Joseph, Registered Agent, was present. Ms. Zalman asked about the current status Page 3 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Ms. Joseph said the water heater paperwork was resubmitted yesterday. She stated they cannot contact eh original AC vendor. She confirmed the air conditioning is working. She said they applied for their Business Tax Receipt. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 2023, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1046 TAH 2017 1 BORROWER LLC Property Address: 110 S PALM DR Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was March 29, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued March 13, 2023, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on August 25, 2023, and property was posted on October 5, 2023. There have been no attempts to contact the Community Standards Department regarding the violations. The property was last inspected on October 16, 2023. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-2072 CHARRY DIEUDONNE M Property Address: 2041 NW 2ND ST The case was closed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1111 WILLIAMS CHRIS R Property Address: 683 NW 11TH ST The case complied prior to the hearing. Page 4 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Case Hearing Case No. 23-1678 COX GEORGE E Property Address: 1222 NW 8TH CT The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 23-2086 BAKER MARYROSE Property Address: 1195 SW 27TH PL Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 E2A CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 E2C CO CH 10 SEC 10-56D CO CH 10 SEC 10-56C Officer Hill presented this case, which was a citizen's complaint. The initial inspection date was July 11, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. A courtesy notice was issued on July 12, 2023, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent via certified mail on August 31, 2023, and posted on the property and City Hall on October 5, 2023. Owner has made no attempts to contact Officer Hill or correct the violations. The property was last inspected on October 13, 2023. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by October 27, 2023, for compliance in order to abate the health and safety violation for the unsecured pool for a fine of$150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of October 27, 2023, or a fine of $150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. If the Respondent(s) will not comply with the pool violation, this violation will be abated and secured by a vendor hired by the City. Case Hearing Case No. 23-2323 3001 SOUTH CONGRESS AV OW LLC Property Address: 3001 S CONGRESS AVE The case complied prior to the hearing. Page 5 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Case Hearing Case No. 23-1501 JOHN CUNNINGHAM Property Address: 147 SE 29TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D2 Officer Virves presented this case, which was citizen's complaint. This is not a repeat violator. The initial inspection date was May 5, 2023. A courtesy notice was issued on May 5, 2023, with 30 days to comply. Service was obtained via signed green card on August 29, 2023. The property has several dead and bare areas throughout eh law and swale and weeds and shrubs growing through the fence line. The property was last inspected October 3, 2023. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1562 ALVAREZ TIMOTHY Property Address: 2885 SE 1ST PL Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Virves presented this case, which was a citizen's complaint. This is not a repeat violator. The initial inspection date was May 15, 2023. A courtesy notice was issued on May 15, 2023, with 30 days to comply. Signed green card was on September 5, 2023. The property has several dead and bare areas along the swale. The property was last inspected October 3, 2023. The City entered photographs of the violation into the record. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Tim Alvarez, owner, was present. Mr. Alvarez said he laid down grass seed, but it has not grown well. He said he will have the whole yard re-sodded by February or March 2024. Page 6 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Officer Virves stated she is not opposed to an extension. Ms. Zalman suggested 60 days for compliance. Mr. Alvarez said he tried to contact Officer Virves but spoke to Officer Karageorge. Ms. Zalman said they can table it until next month and asked Mr. Alvarez to provide Officer Virves with the receipts for the grass seed. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman tabled the case. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1894 PODRAY GEORGE & PODRAY LORI Property Address: 128 SE 4TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Guillaume presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was June 23, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The notice was posted on the property and City Hall on October 5, 2023, with 21 days to comply. The property was last inspected on October 16, 2023. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The City requests an order to tow the vehicles if not in compliance. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 21, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12, and agreed to the abatement order. If the Respondent (s) will not comply by November 21, 2023, the City has the right to proceed to remove the vehicle (s) from the property without further notice. Case Hearing Case No. 22-3336 OLOWALU LLC Property Address: 308 NW 11 TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC. 15-120(D)1 A CO CH15 SEC. 15-120(D)1 B Page 7 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 CO CH10 SEC. 10-24 (A)(1) CO CH15 SEC. 15-120(D)1 D CO CH10 SEC. 15-120(E)2C CO CH10 SEC. 10-56(D) CO CH10 SEC. 10-56(E) CO CH10 SEC. 10-56(H) The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1363 PATRICK MILDRED A EST Property Address: 415 NW 2ND ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC. 15-120(D)1 D LDR CH2 ARTIV 110.10+.1 CO CH10 SEC. 10-56(D) The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1536 GOWAD MUSTAFA M Property Address: 416 NE 12TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 15 SEC 15 120 D113 LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Officer Karageorge presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was May 10, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. A courtesy notice was issued on May 10, 2023, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on September 7, 2023, and signed green card was dated September 21, 2023. The fence permit was not disapproved by the City. The driveway still needs pressure washed. The property was last inspected on October 17, 2023. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mustafa Gowad, owner, was present. Mr. Gowad said he has a problem with the tenant who lives there. He filed an eviction, but he said it was thrown away. He requested an extension so he can file another eviction. He noted he has a contractor working on the fence and he did not realize the permit was denied. Page 8 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Office Karageorge said the City did email to the contractor why the fence permit was disapproved. Ms. Zalman said the extension is fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of December 21, 2023, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1713 NINA S REID Property Address: 914 SW 27TH TER The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1736 AQUILLA COPELAND Property Address: 213 NE 12TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): AS NOTED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION Officer Karageorge presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August 14, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. A courtesy notice was issued on June 20, 2023, with 14 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on September 1, 2023, and signed green card was dated September 14, 2023. The property was last inspected on October 17, 2023. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-2420 PIERRE SOLINY Property Address: 612 NE 2ND ST Page 9 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 7 INCLUSIVE CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 E2C CO CH 10 SEC 10 — 56H CO CH 10 SEC 10 — 59C Officer Karageorge presented this case, which was a citizen's complaint. The initial inspection date was August 14, 2023. A courtesy notice was issued on August 16, 2023, with 14 days to comply. The notice was posted on the property and City Hall on October 5, 2023. Officer Karageorge spoke to the owner on multiple occasions and the owner evited the tenant with plans to move into the home. The owner removed the trash. The other violations have not complied. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 2023, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 22-2870 GETA REAL ESTATE LLC Property Address: 301 SW 9TH AVE Type of Property: VACANT Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-56C CO CH 10 SEC 10-56D LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 CO CH 10 SEC 10 - 56B CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 B CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D CO CH 15 SEC 10-56D CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 E2C Officer Redondo presented this case, which was a citizen's complaint. The initial inspection date was October 24, 2022. This is not a repeat violator. A courtesy notice was issued on October 26, 2022, with 21 days to comply. Proof of service posted on property on October 5, 2023. Attempts were made to reach the property owner with no success. The property was last inspected on October 10, 2023. This is a health and safety hazard. Page 10 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 The City recommends compliance by November 2, 2023, or a fine of $150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12 and an abatement order for the pool. The owner is not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 1, 2023, or a fine of $150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. She agreed to the abatement order. If the Respondent(s) will not comply with bringing back the pool to a clean state and sanitizing it, this violation will be abated and secured by a vendor hired by the City. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1771 NERVEL NIRVA Property Address: 315 SW 12TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D CO CH 10 SEC 10-52 Officer Redondo presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was June 8, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. A courtesy notice was issued on June 8, 2023, with 30 days to comply. Proof of service posted on property on September 28, 2023. Attempts were made to reach the property owner with no success. The property was last inspected on October 3, 2023. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 21, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Nirva Nervel, owner, was present. Ms. Nervel said the car will be removed once a mechanic can fix it. She said they will try to fix grass in any of the bare spots. Officer Redondo stated the grass growth is pretty advanced. Ms. Zalman said she wants to extend the deadline for the grass. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 21, 2023, for the car removal and a compliance date of December 21, 2023, for the sod, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Page 11 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Case No. 23-1893 BEYER LESTER C JR Property Address: 431 SW 3RD AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 E CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 B Officer Redondo presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was June 28, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. A courtesy notice was issued on June 28, 2023, with 15 days to comply. Signed green card was dated September 14, 2023. Attempts were made to reach the property owner with no success. The property was last inspected on October 3, 2023. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by November 1, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Lester Beyer, owner, was present. Ms. Zalman asked for an update. Mr. Beyer said his mowed the grass in August. He stated he is suffering from medical issues and his landscaper has not been showing up to his property. He said his driveway is not that bad. Mr. Redondo said there were stains on the driveway when he inspected the property. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of November 1, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-2633 ROBERTO CANCOUL & SANOZIER M. Property Address: 2180 N SEACREST BLVD Officer Guillaume presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was July 19, 2023, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 16, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 55 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $100 per day. As of this date, the fine is $5,500, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $5,884.12. Roberto Cancoul, owner, present. Page 12 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Mr. Cancoul said it is expensive to do the windows, but he is working with Home Depot. Ms. Zalman stated he needs to resolve the issue first but then he can request a lien reduction. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $5,500, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative feed in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0519 LEFORT PATRICE Property Address: 2164 NE 1ST WAY 204 Officer Guillaume presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was July 19, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 16, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 55 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,125, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $4,509.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,125, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0601 HOGGINS RONNIE AND RICHARD Property Address: 2222 NE 1ST WAY UNIT 203 Officer Guillaume presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was July 19, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 16, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 55 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $100 per day. As of this date, the fine is $5,500, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $5,884.12. The owner was not present. Decision Page 13 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $5,500, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0829 SFR XII NM MIAMI OWNER 1 LP Property Address: 319 SW 9TH AVE Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was July 19, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 14, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 56 days of non- compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,200, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $4,584.12. Angela Joseph, Registered Agent, was present. Ms. Joseph said they have permits in process and they are fine with the $75 per day. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman the fine of $4,200, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0932 50 FRIENDS FUNDS CAPITAL LLC Property Address: 424 SW 10TH AVE Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was August 16, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for September 19, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 14, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 63 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,725, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $5,109.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,725, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Page 14 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Case No. 23-1016 VALCIN JANEL Property Address: 1800 NE 2ND CT Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was August 16, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for September 19, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 14, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 63 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,725, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $5,109.12. Janel Valcin, owner, present. Mr. Valcin said the notice was sent to the wrong address. Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime said the old address is still listed on the Property Appraiser's website. He noted the property was posted more than once. Ms. Zalman stated he needs to resolve the issue first but then he can request a lien reduction. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,725, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-1237 DIAZ LAURA INEA DIAZ Property Address: 1114 LAKE TER UNIT 210 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was August 16, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for September 19, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 14, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 63 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,725, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $5,109.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,725, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Page 15 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Case No. 22-0450 BOYNTON PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC Property Address: 1601 N CONGRESS AVE Officer Estime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was August 16, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for September 5, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on September 18, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 43 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $3,225, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $3,609.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $3,225, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-1572 SWAY 2014 1 BORROWER LLC Property Address: 401 NW 8TH CT Officer Estime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was August 16, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for September 5, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on September 6, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 43 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $3,225, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $3,609.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $3,225, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0028 TREPCA BLEDI Property Address: 2512 SW 13TH ST Officer Hill presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was August 16, 2023, and respondent did not appear.A compliance date was set for September 19, 2023, Page 16 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 or a fine of $150 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 17, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 30 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $150 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,500. The administration fees have been paid. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,500, which will continue to accrue until complied. The administrative fee in the amount of $384.12 was paid. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0447 KOCIAN CRAIG JUDSON Property Address: 136 SE 24TH AVE Officer Virves presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was July 19, 2023, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 3, 2023, and the violation complied. There are 40 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $3,000, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $3,384.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $3,000, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0478 THOMPSON CHERYL L EST Property Address: 168 SE 27TH PL Officer Virves presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was July 19, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 3, 2023, and the violation was complied. There are 40 days of non-compliance, and the fine does not continue to accrue. As of this date, the fine is $3,000, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $3,384.12. Page 17 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $3,000, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 22-3209 JOHNSON ISIDORA R Property Address: 608 NW 5TH ST Officer Karageorge presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was July 19, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 17, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 56 days of non-compliance, and the fine continued to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,200, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $4,584.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,200, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0378 BRADLEY KATHERINE C Property Address: 128 SW 11 TH AVE Officer Redondo presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was October 18, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for August 23, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on September 26, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 55 days of non-compliance, and the fine continued to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,125, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $4,509.12. The owner was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,125, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Page 18 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Fine Certification Case No. 23-1222 PODRAY LORI Property Address: 220 SW 1 ST ST The violation complied prior to the hearing. Officer Redondo stated the owner applied for an extension of time prior to the lien accrual. The owner submitted proof that it was complied by the earlier date. Officer Redondo has the City does not object. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman will issue an order amending the original order to compliance by September 26, 2023. Fine Certification Case No. 23-1259 NAURELUS IGLAD A Property Address: 216 SW 5TH AVE Officer Redondo presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was October 18, 2023, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for August 29, 2023, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 3, 2023, and the violation still exists. There are 48 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $3,600, plus the administration fee of$384.12. The total fine is $3,984.12. (glad Naurelus, owner, present. Mr. Naurelus said he did some work on the driveway yesterday and he asked the Code Officer to check it out. Officer Redondo said the driveway is pending inspection, but the outside storage is still a violation. Officer Redondo described the construction materials located on the property. Mr. Naurelus said he will speak to Officer Redondo about the existing violations. Ms. Zalman stated he needs to resolve the issues first but then he can request a lien reduction. Mr. Naurelus asked for an extension. Ms. Zalman stated this is only a fine certification hearing. Page 19 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Mr. Naurelus asked about who determined the $75 daily fine. Ms. Zalman said the Code Officer makes the decision on the recommended daily fine amount. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $3,600, which will continue to accrue until complied, plus the administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 20-2152 POPAMAR INVESTMENT LLC Property Address: 213 SE 1ST CIR Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Supervisor Hart presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on August 26, 2020. The Special Magistrate hearing date was March 17, 2021. The owner did appear. The property was posted on March 4, 2021. There were two fine certification hearings. The first hearing was on June 16, 2021, and the owner did appear. The owner was notified via certified mail on May 7, 2021. The case was tabled by Ms. Zalman and reheard on August 18, 2021. The owner did appear. The owner was notified by certified mail on June 28, 2021. The original compliance date was April 29, 2021, for a fine of$50 per day, plus administrative fees of $384.12. The property was last inspected on September 5, 2023, and the violation has complied. There have been 750 days of non-compliance at $50/day for a total amount of$37,500, plus the administrative fee. The total is $37,884.12. William Popamar, owner, was present. Mr. Popamar said he applied for the permit in March 2021 but experienced challenges due to Covid. He said he just found out in April 2023 that there was a lien. He changed his mailing address. Ms. Zalman said the City recommends a reduction to 15% for a total of $5,625, plus the administrative fees. Mr. Popamar said he just spent three years going back and forth with the City on this issue. Ms. Zalman stated they send notices to the address listed in public record. Ms. Zalman said $4,884.12 is fair. Decision Page 20 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine to $ 4,500.00 plus administrative fee in the amount of$ 384.12. payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. The total is $ 4,884.12. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 22-1140 HARVEST RESIDENTIAL II LLC Property Address: 2303 S FEDERAL HWY UNIT 5 Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 22-1144 HARVEST RESIDENTIAL II LLC Property Address: 2303 S FEDERAL HWY 9 Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Supervisor Hart presented both cases together. The notice of violation occurred on May 4, 2022. The Special Magistrate hearing date was February 15, 2023. The owner did not appear. The property was posted on February 3, 2023. The fine certification hearing was on April 19, 2023, and the owner did appear. The compliance date was March 6, 2023, for a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees of $384.12. The property was last inspected on July 20, 2023, and the violations have complied. There have been 136 days of non-compliance at $100/day for a total amount of$13,600, plus the administrative fee. The total is $13,984.12. Jerome Robinson, Registered Agent, was present. Mr. Robinson confirmed they are investment properties. Ms. Zalman said the City recommends a reduction to 15% which is $2,040, plus the administration fees. Mr. Robinson said the units were purchased in 2019 and the water heaters were installed in 2016-2017. He said the permits were submitted for the water heaters on February 14, 2023. He asked for a reduction of $2,000 per unit since he has been in communication with the City staff. Ms. Zalman asked why it took 136 days. Mr. Robinson said their plumber had family issues, delaying the work. Ms. Zalman said she would reduce the second property lien to $1,500. Page 21 Meeting Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearings Boynton Beach, Florida October 13, 2023 Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine for Case No. 22-1140 to $2,040, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. The total is $2,440.12. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine for Case No. 22-1144 to $1,500, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12, payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. The total is $1,884.12. V. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Zalman concluded the hearing at 11:09 a.m. [Minutes by T. Baclawski, Prototype Inc.] Page 22