Minutes 06-15-05
MINUTES OF THE CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CTY OF BOYNTON BEACH ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present:
Michele Costantino, Chair
Kathy Cook, Vice Chair
Kathleen Carroll
Christopher DeLiso
Robert Foot
Patricia Maitner
Lisa Simshauser
David Tolces, Assistant City Attorney
Scott Blasie, Code Administrator
Code Compliance Officers:
Courtney Cain
Rich Laverdure
Mike Melillo
Vestiguerne Pierre
Willie Webb
I. Call tD Order
Chair Costantino called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m.
D. Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2005
Vice Chair Cook stated that on page 24 in Case #03-2496, the title for the item
was Lien Reduction and it should have been Fine Certification.
Mr. Foot suggested a change to the May 18 minutes (in the section discussing
the April 10 minutes) changing "incidences" to "incidents €e."
On page 1, the word "Council" should be changed to "Counsel."
On page 28, last line, the word "strops" should be changed to "straps".
Mr. Foot expressed a preference for his motions that involved administrative
charges as follows: "..a fine in the amount of $25.00 per day for each day the
violation continues past September 13, 2005, plus administrative costs, shall be
imposed This was in contrast to the form used in the May 18 minutes: ""a fine
in the amount of $ XX plus administrative costs per day...."
Chair Costantino said there should be some kind of format that the Secretary
could use in a cut and paste method. She verified with Diane Springer that this
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was already the case and that the Secretaries normally used the same version of
the motion that was in the agenda packet for the Board members.
On page 2. third and fifth paragraphs from the bottom. the correct wording is
"should be tabled" rather than "had been tabled."
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to approve the May 18, 2005 minutes as amended. Ms. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Foot asked if the Lien Reduction meeting minutes should be addressed at
this meeting, and Chair Costantino advised that this would be done at the next
Lien Reduction meeting.
m. Agenda Approval
Sr. Code Officer Melillo called the roll and the agenda was changed as follows:
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #03-2123 to July 20, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo suggested that the following cases should be tabled to
August 17, 2005: #04-2664, #04-2665, #04-2667, #04-2668, #04-2669, #04-
2670, #04-2671, #04-2672, #04-2674, #04-2666, and #04-2673.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case # 04-2664 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2665 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2667 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2668 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2669 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2670 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2671 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2672 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2674 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2666 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #04-2673 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo recommended that Case #03-2152 be tabled to August
17, 2005.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #03-2152 to August 17, 2005. Ms. Simshauser
seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo recommended that Case #03-692 be tabled to December
15, 2005.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #03-692 to December 15, 2005. Ms. Carroll
seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
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Motion
Mr. Foot moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Simshauser seconded
the motion that passed unanimously.
IV. Swearing in of Wdn~ssrs and Introduction
Assistant City Attorney Tolces administered the oath to all persons who would be
testifying at the meeting. He also explained the Plea system.
Mr. Blasie stated that the case that was tabled to December 15, 2005, #03-692,
should be tabled to December 21, 2005.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved that the motion to table Case #03-692 to December 21, 2005.
Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
v. New Business
A. Cc9s tD be Heard
Case #05-789
Property Address:
VIOlation{s):
Michelle L. Hubbard
1239 Gondola Lane
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
Penni required for animal cage
in side yard.
Code Officer Cain reported that this violation occurred on a single-family
dwelling. The violation came to light as the result of a complaint by a citizen. The
initial inspection date was April 11, 2005. The initial Notice of Violation was
issued verbally. Ms. Hubbard was given 30 days to bring the property into
compliance. Proof of service was by certified mail. It was mailed on May 19,
2005 and a card was returned, signed, on May 20, 2005.
David Ginsberg, on behalf of Michelle Hubbard, pled not guilty. When she went
to the Permit Division initially, she was told a permit was not required for the
cage since it was a freestanding cage. It was not fixed to the ground. She asked
for more time to acquire a permit and/or dismantle the cage if a permit is not
possible.
Chair Costantino asked to see photographs. Mr. DeLiso asked to see the
applicable Code section, since he had never heard of this requirement.
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Code Officer Cain stated that the photograph he showed to the Board was the
best that he was able to obtain. The cage is 6 feet high, 6 feet wide, and 12 feet
long, and is made of wire and is free standing with a wooden platform
underneath it, not attached to the ground.
Michelle Hubbard, 1239 Gondola Lane, Boynton Bead1, identified herself.
Mr. DeLiso asked what was inside of the cage, and Ms. Hubbard responded, "a
cat." Code Officer Cain explained that Ms. Hubbard owns some exotic cats. Ms.
Hubbard responded that she had permits to have them.
Mr. Foot confirmed that there were no tie-downs and in the case of a storm, the
cage could be blown away. Ms. Hubbard said she would break it down in case of
a storm.
Scott Blasie, Code Compliance Administrator, stated this issue had been
presented to the Development Department, who determined that a permit would
be required. The Building Official has the ability to determine what needs
permitting and what constitutes a structure. The dimensions of this cage are
larger than a standard storage shed. A shed of the same size would have to
meet building setbacks. He felt it would be reasonable to table the issue and
allow the Building Department and the owner to work together to see how this
could be brought into compliance and if not, remove the structure.
A discussion ensued. Mr. DeLiso wanted confirmation that the Building Official
had the authority to decide which structures needed permits and which did not.
He felt this was too broad. Mr. Blasie indicated that the Building Official had
some latitude in his decisions on permits and his decisions were subject to
appeal if the citizen or builder takes issue with a decision. However, the Building
Code requires permits for structures.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-789, Mr. Foot moved
that this Board find that Michelle Hubbard is in violation of the Florida Building
Code 2001 Edition Boynton Beach Amendments 104.1.1 and moved to order that
the Respondent correct the violation on or before September 13, 2005. The
Board has considered the gravity of the violation, the actions taken by the
Respondent, the previous actions taken by the Respondent, and hereby orders
that if the Respondent does not comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of
$25.00 per day for each day the violation continues past September 13, 2005,
plus administrative costs, shall be imposed. The Respondent is further ordered to
contact the City of Boynton Beach Code Compliance Division in order to arrange
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for inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Cook
seconded the motion that carried 3-.5.-2, Mr. DeLiso and Ms. Carroll dissenting.
Case #03-3113
Property Address:
VIOlation{s):
Jean A. Joseph
141 S.E. 13th Avenue
13-16, PT 3-LDR.CH20-VlD.SEC2.A and
2.B
Ottupational limnse required tD rent
house. Repair all eIedric. 0Uttets must
be in good working order. House must:
be kept weatherproof, rodent and insect
proof and in good repair.
Code Officer Cain reported that the subject dwelling is a single-family dwelling
and was not homesteaded. The case originated as a citizen's complaint. The
initial inspection date was December 30, 2003. The initial notice of violation was
in writing, giving 30 days to come into compliance. Service was obtained on
February 2, 2004 and the property came into compliance on June 7, 2005.
Mr. Blasie did not believe that an Order was ever rendered in this case, and Code
Officer Cain confirmed this. It should have been read as a complied case during
the agenda portion of this meeting.
Motion
Mr. DeLiso moved to dismiss Case #03-3113. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that carried unanimously.
Case #05-818
Michael DeSinone & Paul
Degrugillier
518 W. Ocean Avenue
13-16 of BBC of Ord
Ottupationallicense required
Property Address:
VIOlation:
Code Officer Cain reported that this was a commercial dwelling. The original
inspection date was April 19, 2005. The notice was posted on the property on
May 26, 2005, giving 30 days to comply.
Michael DeSinone, owner of the property, 1792 Bay Drive, Pompano Beach,
33062 pled not guilty concerning the occupational license issue, since no
business was being run on the premises. The buildings are empty.
Ms. Cook inquired about the normal type of business being conducted on thisrproperty, and was advised that it was steel distribution. Mr. Blasie advised the
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Respondent that he understood that this property housed a roll off business
(dumpsters) known as Raoul's Roll Offs.
Code Officer Cain showed the Board some pictures that had been taken on the
day of this meeting. There were employees present who were working as the
pictures were taken. Code Officer Cain advised that he had met with Raoul 60
days previously and informed him that he needed to cease and desist operation
of the roll off service, but he did not. This was an ongoing problem that was
costing the City money, since it was in competition with the City's roll off
services.
Mr. Blasie commented that he had met on site with Mr. DeSimone and Raoul,
along with Don Johnson and the City's licensing director to have discussions on
having a recycling/roll off container operation on this site. There was at least one
other meeting between the licensing director and Raoul to make further
determinations of legality. It was determined by the Zoning Code that this type
of operation was not allowed in this zoning district. Mr. DeSimone and Raoul
were advised at that time that it was illegal and that the operation needed to
cease. Mr. DeSimone, in his presence, turned to Raoul and advised him that this
business could not be operated at this address, and "You have to go." There are
environmental issues, hurricane issues (stacks of tires), and so forth. The case
did not have anything to do with steel or Coral Capital Palm Beach LLC.
Raoul Shena, 425 N.E. 42nd Street, said he was not doing any recycling on the
property. He was only storing his equipment and an empty dumpster on the
property. He was not doing any business or hauling trash in Boynton Beach
although he did not think it was fair for the City to tell him he could not do so.
He was not competing with Boynton Beach. He asked for the Board to tell him if
he could rent this property from Mr. DeSimone for this purpose.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces said that this Board was only responsible for
considering the violation and assessing any fines. They did not have the
authority to authorize Mr. Sherra to do anything that was not otherwise
authorized by the City Code. As Mr. Sherra did not understand that statement,
Mr. Tolces responded that Mr. Sherra was not allowed to store things on this
property, but this Board did not have the authority to allow him to do it anyway.
Mr. Sherra would have to speak to the Planning Department, Mr. Blasie, or Mr.
Cain about where in Boynton Beach he could do this. Mr. Tolces said that a
person was allowed to store materials on his property as long as the property
was developed in accordance with the City's Land Development Regulations and
Code of Ordinances. Mr. Sherra asked why Mr. DeSimone's property was not one
on which he could store materials. Mr. Tolces advised that the property was not
developed in accordance with the City's Land Development Regulations, nor was
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it allowed to be there pursuant to the Code of Ordinances. The issue before this
Board at this meeting was the lack of an occupational license. Again Mr. Sherra
did not understand, and Mr. Tolces reiterated that this property was not in
compliance with the Code and, therefore, Mr. Sherra could not be given an
occupational license and he could not store his materials on this property.
Mr. Blasie stated that as far as he knew, they were hauling trash in Boynton
Beach and had been seen coming out of Renaissance Commons with roll offs.
Mr. Larry Quinn, the Public Works Manager for Solid Waste, had noticed activity
on Mr. DeSimone's site as recently as two weekends previously. There were a
lot of materials going in and out of the roll offs and leaving the site and being
stored there. There were also piles of tires.
Mr. Sherra said since Mr. Desimone told him that he could not do these things,
he had not done them any more. He was only leaving his dumpsters there,
empty. He acknowledged that there were tires in the pictures taken on the day
of this meeting, but said there was no trash. The Board commented that tires
were trash.
Mr. Blasie stated that his equipment was on the property and it was the City's
contention that he was running a roll off business in the City. It was up to the
Board to decide whether there was a violation and whether or not to levy a fine
for non-compliance.
Mr. Foot suggested a possible Cease and Desist Order, with, at most, a month
for them to remove the equipment or obtain an occupational license. Mr. Blasie
responded that they were not able to obtain a license for this business at this
address, so that was not an option and they had already had ample time to
comply.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-818, Mr. Foot moved
that a Cease and Desist Order be issued giving Michael DeSimone and Paul
Degrugillier and Coral Capital LLC until July 15, 2005 to bring the violation of City
of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited into compliance. The Board has
considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents,
and any previous violations by the Respondents, and hereby orders that a fine in
the amount of $100 per occurrence of the violation thereafter shall be imposed
upon the Respondents.
Ms. Cook would offer a second but could not consider less than a $1000 per
occurrence. Mr. Foot agreed and Ms. Cook then seconded the motion and Mr.
Foot amended the motion to a fine of $1,000 per occurrence.
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The motion passed 5-2, with Mr. DeLiso and Ms. Carroll dissenting.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces explained that the Order required the Respondents
to cease and desist operating the business on the property as of July 15. If they
were operating that business after that date, a fine of $1,000 per day that the
business is operated would be imposed against the Respondents as the owners
of the property.
Case #05-666
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Dennis Cavagnaro
115 S.E. 21st Avenue
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D) INC
Mow yard, cIe-weed and sod bare
spots.
Code Officer Vestiguerne Pierre reported this case.
Dennis Cavagnaro, 6323 Squirewood Way, Lake Worth, 33467, pled Not Guilty.
Code Officer Pierre showed photographs of the property to the Respondent, and
then to the Board members. In response to a question from Mr. Cavagnaro,
Code Officer Pierre replied that the photo in question was of the swale.
Mr. Cavagnaro stated when he first got the notice, he had asked Code Officer
Pierre for the identity of the complainant and Code Officer Pierre would not
divulge the name. He felt he had a right to know the identity of the
complainant. Mr. Cavagnaro mentioned having the sprinkler system fixed at
great expense. He had mown the yard and put grass in the bare spots. One of
the bare spots was where tree roots were on the surface and he had explained
to Code Officer Pierre that grass would not grow in such a place. He did not
know what more he could do.
Chair Costantino asked Code Officer Pierre when the photographs had been
taken, and he responded, "the day before this meeting." She stated that it
appeared that there were still some bare spots. Mr. Cavagnaro responded that
the photograph was of the swale. Chair Costantino stated that the swale was the
homeowner's responsibility. Mr. Cavagnaro responded that he had neighbors
who were parking on the swale and ruining the grass there. He had spoken to
his neighbors to no avail. He asked Code Enforcement for suggestions once
before of ways to prevent people from parking on his swale.
The consensus of the Board was that there was still a violation and that it was
incumbent upon Mr. Cavagnaro to do what he could to bring the property into
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compliance. Ms. Cook suggested that he might consider using thick mulch to
cover the area by the tree roots.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-666, Ms. Cook
moved that the Board find that Mr. Dennis Cavagnaro is in violation of the City of
Boynton Beach Codes as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct
the violation on or before August 14, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity
of the violation, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous violation
by the Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply
with this Order a fine in the amount of $25.00 per day plus administrative costs
shall be imposed for each day the violation continues past August 14, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Mr. Foot seconded the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cavagnaro asked again if he could know the identity of his accuser. Assistant
City Attorney Tolces stated that the only obligation the City had was to provide
public records that are required to be produced if a public records request is
submitted. The Code Officers are under no obligation to provide the name of the
complainant. Whatever is contained in those public records would be provided
to someone requesting them. Chair Costantino reiterated that Mr. Cavagnaro
could go to the City Clerk's office and request the public records on this case. Mr.
Foot added that if he called in a complaint as "Anonymous," that name would go
in the report.
Case #05-685
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Matthew Marks
2826 S.W. 6th Street
FBC 2001 Edition BBA 104.1.1
Pennit required to oonvert garage
to a room. Obtain pemit to
amply.
Matthew Marks, 2826 S.W. 6th Street, Boynton Beach, asked for a clarification of
the plea "no contest" and whether such a plea would prevent him from speaking
on his behalf. Chair Costantino advised that if he so pled, he could speak, but
briefly. He then pled no contest and asked for 60 days to comply.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-685, Ms. Carroll moved
that the Board find that Matthew Marks is in violation of the City of Boynton
Beach Code sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct
the violations on or before August 14, 2005. The Board has considered the
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gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent and any previous
violations by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $25.00 per day plus
administrative costs shall be imposed for each day that the violations continues
past August 14, 2005. The Respondent is further required to contact the City of
Boynton Beach Code Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of
the property to verify compliance with this Order. The motion was seconded by
Ms. Simshauser and passed unanimously.
Chair Costantino advised the Respondent to contact Code Officer Pierre
immediately if he came into compliance before the sixty days.
Case #05-693
Property Address:
VIOlation(s:
Michael &. Mary DiBartolomeo
3112 S. Seaaest Boulevard
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (8) .1 and
(D) Inc.
De\....eed and sod bare spots
induding the swale.
Code Officer Vestiguerne Pierre reported this case.
Mike DiBartolomeo, 3112 S. Seaaest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, pled no contest.
He had hired a landscaper to take care of this and was told that it could be done
within 60 days. For the record, he was on the corner of Seacrest Boulevard and
31 st Avenue. This swale is underwater for three months of every year and there
were many accidents with people turning into Chapel Hill. There were wreckers
on that swale. He had resodded the swale 10 times in the 22 years he had been
there. The City had done it approximately five times, and the County a time or so
also. Sod cannot be kept in that swale. He had photographs showing it
underwater a week before this meeting. Someone had tried to put a storm drain
in but it was not effective. He suggested that the swale be paved and turned into
a "turn lane" but no action had been taken to date.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-693, Ms. Carroll
moved that the Board find that Michael & Mary DiBartolomeo were in violation of
the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and moved to order that the
Respondents correct the violations on or before August 14, 2005. The Board has
considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents,
and any previous violations by the Respondents, and hereby orders that if the
Respondents do not comply with this order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day
plus administrative costs shall be imposed for each day the violation continues
past August 14, 2005. The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City
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of Boynton Beach Code Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection
of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Cook seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. DeLiso suggested that Mr. DiBartolomeo might wish to contact Jeff
Livergood, the Public Works Director, about this issue.
Case #05-680
Property Address:
VlOlation(s):
AnaeI F. Lambert
50 S. Pam Drive
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D) 1
Inc. and 13-16 B8C of Ord.
Remove all loose trash and
debris. Remove all unlia!nsed
and inoperable vehicles. Sod all
bare areas in yard and define
driveway. Occupationalliame is
required to rental property.
Sr. Code Officer Webb reported that this was a single-family dwelling, non-
Homesteaded. The violation was instigated by a routine neighborhood
inspection. The first inspection was March 29, 2005. A written notice was
provided to the property owner and he was given 30 days in order to bring the
property into compliance. Certified mail was sent on May 11, 2005 and the card
was returned with no signature. A posting was made at City Hall and at the
property on May 13, 2005. There was one photograph and there were no
hurricane hazards.
AnaeI Lanbert, 50 S. Pam Drive, Boynton Beach, pled no contest and requested
60 days.
Sr. Code Officer Webb showed a photograph to the Board. He felt that 60 days
would be necessary in order to define the driveway. The property was still a
rental property. Also, he could not get the occupational license until the rest of
the work was done. He could not afford to fix it all today.
Chair Costantino asked Mr. Lambert if he had obtained an occupational license.
He stated that he had not realized about the occupational license until he talked
to the Code Officer.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-680, Ms. Cook
moved that the Board find Anael Lambert is in violation of the Boynton Beach
Code as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violation on
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or before September 13, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of the
violation, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous violation by the
Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with this
Order, a fine in the amount of $25 a day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violation continues past September 13, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Fine Certification
Case #04-2720
Lydia Mass
2411 N.E. 4th Street
Sr. Code Officer Webb reported that the City recommended no fine.
Motion
Mr. DeLiso moved to dismiss Case #04-2720. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
Case #04-2884
GertJude Belizaire
618 N.E. 2nd Street:
Sr. Code Officer Melillo reported that the notice of violation was on December 23,
2004 for violations of the Community Appearance Code and the Building Code.
There was a Code Compliance Board hearing on February 16, 2005 and Ms.
Belizaire appeared. A compliance date was set of May 15, 2005 and a proposed
fine was given of $25/day (second Board order). The violation still exists.
GertJude Belizaire, 618 N.E. 2nd Street, Boynton Beach, stated that she had done
everything she had been asked to do. She could not remove the trailer because
there was no place she could put it. She believed she had gotten approval from
Sr. Code Officer Melillo to have the trailer.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo showed some pictures to the Board.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #04-2884, Mr. DeLiso
moved that the Respondent has not complied with this Board's Order dated
February 16, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the violations, the
actions taken by the Respondent, that this Board impose and certify a fine in the
amount of $25 per day plus administrative costs which shall continue to accrue
until the Respondent comes into compliance or until a judgment is entered based
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on this certification of fine. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #04-2797
James R. &.
Kathleen Montgomery
411 S.E. 20th Court
Code Officer Vestiguerne Pierre reported that the notice of violation in this case
had been issued on December 10, 2004 for violations of the Community
Appearance Code. A Code Compliance Board hearing was held on April 20, 2005
and no one appeared. A compliance date of May 20, 2005 was set and a fine
was proposed of $25 per day. The violation still exists.
Jin Lewis, 411 S.E. 2fP' Court, Boynton Beach, stated that he had purchased the
property and the violation was not in his name. He had complied with most of
the violations, and had cleared a place in the back yard for the boat, which
would solve the problem of the boat being parked on the swale. He will sod the
yard, but needs a little more time to finish it. There had been illness in his family
and he needed another 60 days.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces was not aware of what proof there was that the
property had been sold. Mr. Lewis responded that he had the mortgage papers
with him. Mr. Tolces asked him if he had a recorded deed. Mr. Lewis also
commented that the property was in his name only and not in Kathleen
Montgomery's name. He said that someone in the Code office had verified this.
In response to Mr. Blasie's question, Mr. Lewis responded that he had purchased
the property in February of 2005.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces advised that the Board could table this case and
let the fine continue. If it turned out that the property had been sold to Mr.
Lewis, this case could be dismissed administratively and the new owner could be
cited.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2797 to July 20, 2005, with the advisory to
Mr. Lewis that if the questions should not be resolved otherwise, the fine was
still accruing.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces suggested that Mr. Lewis produce a copy of the
recorded warranty deed and provide it to the Code Officers, and this would give
a quick answer to this issue.
Mr. Blasie asked if the old owners had advised him of the violations, and he
responded that they had.
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Mr. DeLiso seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
Case #05-572
Sabine Joseph
152 S.E. 29th Ave.
Code Officer Vestiguerne Pierre stated that the notice of violation had been
issued on March 15, 2005. A roof permit was required. A Code Compliance
Board hearing was held on April 20, 2005 and no one appeared. Code
Compliance date and proposed fine set as May 20, 2005 or $25 per day,
respectively. The violation still exists.
Sabine Joseph, 152 SE 29th Avenue, Boynton Beach, identified herself.
Chair Costantino asked Ms. Joseph if she had applied for the permit for the roof
yet. Ms. Joseph responded that the roof contractor told her that he was going to
get the permit. When she began to get the letters from the City, the contractor
told her he had pulled a permit. But, he had lied to her and did the work without
a permit. She is taking the contractor to court and has a court date of July 7,
2005.
Code Officer Pierre requested that the Board table the case. He had called the
Police Department, who had given the contractor a citation for not having a
license to work in Boynton Beach. The roof was done, but it would have to be
done again since the quality of the work was so poor. Tabling the case would
allow Ms. Joseph time to find out if the contractor was going to give her the
money back to have someone else do the work. The contractor charged $4,000
and she had already given him $3,000.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-572 to August 17, 2005. Mr. DeLiso seconded
the motion that carried unanimously.
Case #05-266
Marie M. Severe
2632 N.E. 3rd Ct.
Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that this case had complied and the City
recommended no fine.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to dismiss Case #05-266. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that
carried unanimously.
Case #04-1890
AAM Industries, Inc.
225 S.E. 5th Ave.
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Code Officer Cain reported the notice of violation was given on August 13, 2004.
The owner was to remove or obtain permits and inspections for gas tanks inside
and outside the east building.
A Code Compliance Board hearing was held on October 20, 2004 and the owner
appeared. The Board set a compliance date of December 19, 2004 and
proposed a fine of $25.00 a day if not in compliance. The violation still exists.
Mark MoretIo, VICe President of AAM Industries, Inc., 225 S.E. 5th Avenue,
Boynton Beach came forward to speak, stating that he had applied for a variance
that was coming up for review by the CRA on September 13, 2005. For the
benefit of the Board members who were unfamiliar with the case, Mr. Moretto
explained that the violation concerned some gas tanks they had at their business
for twelve years. They did have a permit, but it turned out to be for propane and
not gas. They had received fire inspections every year for many years and there
had never been a problem.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-1890 to November 16, 2005. Ms. Cook
seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
Some Respondents for first-time cases were late arrivals to the meeting and their
cases were heard at this time. Assistant City Attorney Tolces swore in the late
arrivals.
Cases to be Heard (continued)
Case #05-'197
Property Address:
VIOIation(s):
Joanne Gartand
158 S.E. 27th Place
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) .18
Repair driveway to amply with
City Codes.
Code Officer Vestiguerne Pierre reported that the notice of violation and initial
inspection had been done on February 2, 2005.
Joanne Gartand, 158 S.E. 27th Place, Boynton Beach, pled guilty. She thought
she had to do extensive repairs to her driveway, but later found that she only
needed to patch it or put an overlay on it. The notice had been sent to her postal
box, but she had been doing missionary work and rarely checked it. She asked
for 60 days in order to complete the work.
Motion
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Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-297, Ms. Carroll
moved that the Board find that Joanne Garland is in violation of the City of
Boynton Beach Code sections as cited and moved to order that the Respondent
correct the violation on or before August 14, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous
violations by the Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not
comply with this order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violation continues past August 14,
2005. The respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach
Code Compliance Division in order to arrange for reinspection of the property
and to verify compliance with this order. Mr. DeLiso seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
Case #05-943
Property Address:
VIOlation(s ):
YoneI Alliancin
126 S.E. 31st Avenue
0I15-ART.IX-15-12O (D). Inc
Remove all debris from property
induding tires.
A gentleman (Abner Batheles) came to the podium to speak. He gave the same
address as the subject case and stated that he was appearing on behalf of his
brother, Yonel Alliancin. He pled guilty. He will have all debris moved by June 17,
2005.
Code Officer Vestiguerne Pierre showed some photographs of the property to the
Board.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces asked the gentlemen if his brother knew he was at
this meeting, and the gentleman responded that his brother had given him full
permission to speak on his behalf.
The Respondent stated that he collected tires to send to Haiti, but discovered
that it cost too much to ship them there and was now putting them into storage.
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Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-943, Ms. Cook
moved that the Board find that Yonel Alliancin is in violation of the City of
Boynton Beach Code section as cited and moved to order that Respondent
correct the violation on or before June 30, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violation, the actions taken by the Respondent, any previous
violations by the Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violation continues past June 30, 2005.
The Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for reinspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order.
At the suggestion of Mr. Foot, Ms. Cook changed the fine amount to $100 per
day. Mr. Foot seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Chair Costantino advised the Respondent of the importance of contacting Code
Officer Pierre for a reinspection as soon as the tires and debris were removed.
Fine Certification
Case #05-587
Erix A. Alvarez
130 S.E. 8th Avenue
Code Officer Rich Laverdure suggested that this case be tabled for 60 days since
the house had experienced a fire. It was necessary to gut the house after the
fire, obtain permits, and so forth and it was time-consuming. The Respondent
was present if the Board wished to speak with him, but Code Officer Laverdure
had been in frequent contact with Mr. Alvarez.
Motion
Mr. DeLiso moved to table Case #05-587 to September 21, 2005. Ms. Cook
seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
Case #05-286
Amarante Estine
2720 N.W. 1st Street
Sr. Code Officer Webb reported that the notice of violation date was February 1,
2005 for violations of the Community Appearance Code, need for a house
number, and parking an oversized vehicle in a R-1-A residential zone. A Code
Compliance Board hearing was held on April 20, 2005 and no one appeared. The
Board set a compliance date of May 20, 2005 and proposed a fine of $25 per
day. The violation still exists.
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Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that the sod had grown in, but there was still trash
and debris.
Desad Estime, appeared and translated for his aunt, Amarante Estime, 2720
N.W. 1st Street, Boynton Beach. Mr. Estime stated that he could trim the
overgrowth and grass the day after this meeting and move his vehicle in about
two weeks. He did, however, believe that the grass was already well trimmed.
Sr. Code Inspector Webb stated that the oversized vehicle was gone. Mr. Estime
stated that he had been unaware of the violation since Mrs. Estime's estranged
husband always took the mail before anyone else could see it. This is why more
had not been done. Code Officer Pierre stated that he had posted the property
on the Saturday before this meeting and the Estimes did not know anything
about the matter until he explained it to them in Creole.
Motion
Mr. DeLiso moved to table Case #05-286 to July 20, 2005. Mr. Foot seconded
the motion that passed unanimously.
Chair Costantino advised Mr. Estime of the importance of contacting Code Officer
Webb as soon as the property was cleaned up so that the fine would stop
running.
THE BOARD RECESSED AT 8:39 P.M. AND RESUMED AT 8:50 P.M.
Mr. DeLiso left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Cases to be Heard (cont'd.)
Case #04-2319
Property Address:
VIOIation(s):
Gulf Stream lLmber Company
1415 S. Federal HigbNay
10-2 and 10-3 BBC of Ordi CH 21
ART I SEC 16
Overgrowth and/ex debris. Active
hUn1cane hazards. Remove
abandoned signs. Remove all
debris induding \NOOd, steel, tin,
and metal that muld beame
hUn1cane hazards also. All unsafe
sbudures must be removed
along with frtt standing Gulf
Stream lLmber sign in front. All
overgrown grass areas need to
be mowed.
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Code Officer Courtney Cain stated that this was a commercial property and the
City recommended 10 days and a significant fine.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #04-2319, Ms. Cook moved
that this Board find that Gulf Stream Lumber Company is in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents
correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $500 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past June 25, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion.
Mr. Foot did not think that ten days would be sufficient time to demolish the
collapsing warehouses. The site is an eyesore and a major potential hurricane
hazard.
Mr. Blasie stated that when the case was to come before the Board in November,
the City entered into an agreement with Gulf Stream Lumber via the Fire
Department to do fire training on this site. The contract was signed and the date
for completion of the training was in June, so they really had no choice but to
honor the contract. The fire training is now completed.
Mr. Blasie met with Mr. Vlassis, a principal of Gulf Stream Lumber, early on, and
felt that Mr. Vlassis was well aware of what needed to be done. Mr. Blasie
speculated that Mr. Vlassis was trying to delay until the property closes in June
or July, at which time the problem could be passed on to the developer.
The Board questioned why the Respondent was not present. Mr. Blasie stated
that he did not know. A secretary in the corporate offices in Riviera Beach had
been signing the City's notices all along.
Ms. Cook amended the motion to $1000 per day. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
amended motion that passed unanimously.
Case #05-788
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
E. O. Invesbnents, Inc.
1026 S.W. 23rd Avenue
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
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Pennit required to install door on
\NeSt side of garage.
Code Officer Cain reported that the City recommended 10 days for compliance or
June 25, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-788, Ms. Simshauser
moved that this Board find that E. O. Investments, Inc. is in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents
correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past June 25, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-832
Laverne G~ &. Sumner
Bryant
330 N.W. 1st Avenue
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
Red Tag from Building Dept.
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Code Officer Laverdure reported the details of this case. The City recommended
a compliance date of June 25, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-832, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Laverne Glassco & Summer Bryant are in violation of
City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the
Respondents correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has
considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents,
and any previous violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the
Respondents do not comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day
plus administrative costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue
past June 25, 2005. The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of
Boynton Beach Code Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of
the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
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Case #05-677
Property Address:
VlOIation(s):
RGRS, Inc.
2991 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
OI15-ART.IX-15-l20 (
D) lINe.
Mow and bim vacant lot and bin
all trees. Remove all Florida Holly
on east and west side of lot and
maintain the perimeter of the lot
aa:ording to City Code.
Code Officer Rich Laverdure reported that this was a vacant lot and the violations
continue. The City recommended a compliance date of June 25, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-677, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that RGRS, Inc. is in violation of City of Boynton Beach Code
Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents correct the
violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of
the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous violations
by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not comply with
this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violations continue past June 25, 2005. The
Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
In discussion after this motion, it was decided that since this property had
another case with a fine running on it, that it merited a higher fine.
Ms. Carroll amended the fine to $100 per day, with Ms. Simshauser's consent.
The amended motion passed unanimously.
Case #05-865
Property Address:
VIOIation(s):
Felidta &. Jose L. Mass
2205 N.E. 4th Court
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) 1 INC,
10-52 B8C of ORD.
Remove inoperable, unregistered
vehides from the property.
Code Officer Laverdure reported the details of this case. The City recommended
a compliance date of June 30, 2005.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-865, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Felicita & Jose L. Mass are in violation of City of Boynton
Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents correct
the violations on or before June 30, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity
of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past June 30, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-952
Property Address:
VlOlation(s):
Tresda M. Green
807 N.E. 2nd Q.
Ot15-ART.IX-15-120 (D) INC, CH
20, SEC 8 E-16
Install a four-inch nLmber on
house. Remove unregistered blue
Oldsmobile or repair tire and
register it.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo stated that the City recommended a compliance date of
June 25, 2005 in this case.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-952, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Trescia M. Green is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the
violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of
the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous violations
by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with
this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violations continue past June 25, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-591
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Hatt Trick, Inc.
2214 S. Seaaest Boulevard
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) INC
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Sod bare spots induding swale
area.
Code Officer Pierre stated that the City recommended a compliance date of July
15, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-591, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Hatt Trick, Inc. is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents correct the
violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of
the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous violations
by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not comply with
this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005. The
Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-619
Property Address:
VIOIation(s):
John P. Leonard, Jr.
S.W. 24th Avenue
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) INC
CH20 Sec. 8 E-16
Sod bare spots in front yard.
PIela! tou....inch nunber on
home visible from adjacent
sb eel
Code Officer Pierre stated that the City recommended a compliance date of July
15, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-619, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that John P. Leonard, Jr. is in violation of City of Boynton
Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct
the violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity
of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
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compliance with this Order. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-808
Property Address:
VlOlation(s):
Luc Kagan
3816 N. Sunset Road
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
Pennit required to move,
demolish, or change the
CXX1Ipancy of a building or
structure.
Code Officer Pierre stated that the City recommended a compliance date of June
30, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-808, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Luc Kagan is in violation of City of Boynton Beach Code
Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violations
on or before June 30, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of the
violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous violations by
Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with this
Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violations continue past June 30, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-888
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Edgardo M. Foti
2845 S.W. 9th St.
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) INC.
Water lawn or re-sod to amply
with City Codes.
Code Officer Pierre stated that the City recommended a compliance date of July
15, 2005.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-888, Ms. Cook moved
that this Board find that Edgardo M. Foti is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the
violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of
the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous violations
by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with
this Order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-942
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
VenbJre Holdings
2296 S.E. 4th St.
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
Pennit required. Obtain
remodeling and re-roof pennit for
all units.
Code Officer Pierre stated that the City recommended a compliance date of July
15, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-942, Ms. Cook moved
that this Board find that Venture Holdings is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the
violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of
the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous violations
by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with
this Order, a fine in the amount of $100 per day plus administrative costs shall
be imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-838
Property Address:
VIOlation(s ):
Nalbert L. Hyman
504 N.W. 2nd Street
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D)
INC
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Remove all bash and debris in
rear. Remove all
unregistered/inoperable vehicles.
Re-sod area of yard on N.W. 4th
Avenue side of house and
maintain a healthy green
appearance of lawn.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo stated that the City recommended a compliance date of
June 25, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-838, Ms. Simshauser
moved that this Board find that Nalbert L. Hyman is in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent
correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous
violations by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past June 25, 2005.
The Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-901
Property Address:
VlOlation(s):
Renan &. lva C. Laurore
504 N.W. 12th Avenue
Remove all trash and
debris from property.
Cean glass off parkilg
area.
Sr. Code Officer Mellilo stated that the City recommended a compliance date of
June 25, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-901, Ms. Simshauser
moved that this Board find that Renan & Iva C. Laurore are in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents
correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative
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costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past June 25, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-668
Property Address:
VlOlation(s):
RG &. Gayle L. StEvenIon
3310 E. Atlantic Drive
13-16 B8C of ORD, CH15-
ART.IX-15-12O (D) lINe.
Sod yard and swaIe.
Repair vvooden fence.
Remove all loose bash and
place four-inch house
mmber on building visible
from adjaari sb e.e.t Also,
an oa:upational Ikmse is
required for rental
property.
Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that the City recommended a compliance date of
July 15, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-668, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that RG & Gayle L. Steventon are in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents
correct the violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-697
Vincent &. Anthony
D'Angelo
3019 Grove Road
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) 1
INC, CH 20 SEC 8 E-16
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
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Sod all areas void of grass
in yard and swale. Place
four-inch house number
on building visible from
adjacB1t: street.
Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that the City recommended a compliance date of
July 15, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-697, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Vincent & Anthony D'Angelo are in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents
correct the violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-854
Property Address:
VIOIation(s):
Moise Leveille
3080 N. Seaaest Blvd.
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D)
lDeweed front yard and
sod. Keep property mowed
and trim all overgrowth.
Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that the City recommended a compliance date of
July 15, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-854, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Moise Leveille is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the
violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of
the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous violations
by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with
this Order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
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Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-855
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Lionel &. Annie L. Smith
170 S. Attantic Drive
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D)
1.E, CH 20 SEC 8 E-16
Mow lawn and keep free
of bash and debris. Place
fou....inch house number
on building visible from
adjacent street.
Sr. Code officer Webb stated that the City recommended a compliance date of
June 25, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-855, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Lionel & Annie L. Smith are in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents
correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondents do not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violations continue past June 25, 2005.
The Respondents are further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-859
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Stacey Saulter
80 S. Attantic Drive
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) 1
INC
Remove all loose trash.
Sod yard and swale, bim
overgrowth.
Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that the City recommended 30 days.
Motion
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Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-859, Ms. Carroll moved
that this Board find that Stacey Saulter is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the
violations on or before July 15, 2005. The Board has considered the gravity of
the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any previous violations
by Respondent, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with
this Order, a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative costs shall be
imposed for each day the violations continue past July 15, 2005. The
Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
Case #05-868
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Juan J. Rodriguez
371 Ocean Paritway
CH15-ART.IX-15-12O (D) i.E., CH
20 SEe 8 E-16
Sod all areas in yard and swale
void of grass. PlacE four-inch
house mmber on building visible
from adjac:B1t street.
Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that the City recommended 10 days.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-868, Ms. Carroll
moved that this Board find that Juan J. Rodriguez is in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent
correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violation(s) continue past June 25, 2005.
The Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for reinspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Case #05-961
Property Address:
VIOlation(s):
Hennan B. BlUnson
2300 N.W. 1st Street:
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1,
424.2.17.1.1 thlU 10; Of 15-
ART.IX-15-12O (D) lINe
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Trim bushes. Remove loose
trash. Aboveground pool over 18
feet must be pennitted and must
have proper pool banier.
Sr. Code Officer Webb stated that the City recommended 10 days.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-961, Ms. Carroll
moved that this Board find that Herman B. Brunson is in violation of City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent
correct the violations on or before June 25, 2005. The Board has considered the
gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondents, and any previous
violations by Respondents, and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not
comply with this Order, a fine in the amount of $50 per day plus administrative
costs shall be imposed for each day the violation(s) continue past June 25, 2005.
The Respondent is further ordered to contact the City of Boynton Beach Code
Compliance Division in order to arrange for reinspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Ms. Cook seconded the motion.
Mr. Foot asked if the pool was filled, and Mr. Webb stated that it had been taken
down. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Old Business
A. Lien Penalty Certifications
Sr. Code Officer Melillo recommended that the following cases be certified at $25
per day: Case #05-551, and Case #04-2652.
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Case #05-551
Russell L. DaMn
1920 N. Seaaest Blvd.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-551, Mr. Foot
moved that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this
Board's Order dated April 20, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondent, that this Board impose and
certify a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative costs which shall
continue to accrue until the Respondent comes into compliance or until a
judgment is entered based upon this certification of fine. Ms. Carroll seconded
the motion that carried unanimously.
Case #04-2652
John &. June Tradl
2623 N. Lake Drive
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #04-2652, Mr. Foot
moved that this Board find that the Respondents have not complied with this
Board's Order dated February 16, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondents, that this Board impose and
certify a fine in the amount of $25 per day plus administrative costs which shall
continue to accrue until the Respondents come into compliance or until a
judgment is entered based upon this certification of fine. Ms. Carroll seconded
the motion that carried unanimously.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo recommended that the following case be certified at $100
per day: Case #04-2891.
Case #04-2891
Richard K. &. Sherri L.
Guthrie
2126 N.E. 3rd Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #04-2891, Mr. Foot
moved that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this
Board's Order dated February 16, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondent, that this Board impose and
certify a fine in the amount of $100 per day plus administrative costs which shall
continue to accrue until the Respondent comes into compliance or until a
judgment is entered based upon this certification of fine. Ms. Carroll seconded
the motion that carried unanimously.
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Sr. Code Officer Melillo recommended that the following cases be certified "No
Fine:" Case #04-2410, Case #05-72, Case #05-292, Case #05-331, and Case
#05-254.
Case #04-2410
Crystal Key at Woolbright Place S.W. 8th Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #04-2410, Ms. Carroll
moved that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this
Board's Order dated January 19, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondent, that this Board impose and
certify "No Fine" including administrative costs. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
Case #05-72
Major &. Ama M.
Washington
712 N.W.lst St.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-72, Ms. Carroll
moved that this Board find that the Respondents have not complied with this
Board's Order dated April 20, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondents, that this Board impose and
certify "No Fine" including administrative costs. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
Case #05-292
Judith Lotmann
137 S.E. 27th Ave.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-292, Ms. Carroll
moved that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this
Board's Order dated April 20, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondent, that this Board impose and
certify "No Fine" including administrative costs. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
Case #05-331
Mogloire Oman
2873 S.E. 1st PI.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-331, Ms. Carroll
moved that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this
Board's Order dated April 20, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondent, that this Board impose and
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certify "No Fine" including administrative costs. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
Case #05-254
Johnny Young, Jr. &.
Nonna Guthrie
211 N.E. 26th Ave.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-254, Ms. Carroll
moved that this Board find that the Respondents have not complied with this
Board's Order dated April 20, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions taken by the Respondents, that this Board impose and
certify "No Fine" including administrative costs. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
YD. Discus90n
There will be a lien reduction hearing on June 23, 2005.
Mr. Blasie commented that he agreed with Mr. Foot in his comment about the
Gulf Stream Lumber property that ten days was not enough time for a
demolition. There is a letter in the file dated November 15, 2004 from Mr.
Vlassis, whereby he says he has consulted with a demolition contractor and had
an estimate of $26,800 and was going to keep the City posted. There is also a
fax to the City dated November 16, 2004 where Mr. Vlassis agreed to do what
the City had asked him to do in terms of clean up plus do the demolitions of the
three buildings as the City asked.
VDI. Adjoumnent
The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Collins, Recording Secretary
Recorded by Catherine Wharton
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