Minutes 12-21-05
MINUTES OF THE CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD MEETING HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21,2005 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present
Michele Costantino, Chairperson
Kathy Cook, Vice Chair
Kathleen Carroll
Chris DeLiso
Bob Foot
Lisa Simshauser
Richard Yerzy
David Tolces, Assistant City Attorney
Scott Blasie, Code Administrator
Code Officers:
Courtney Cain
Luney Guillaume
Rich Laverdure
Skip Lewis
Mike Melillo
Vestiguerne Pierre
Pete Roy
Willie Webb
I. Call to Order
Chair Costantino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes, November 16 and 17, 2005
Chair Costantino declared a change to the minutes as follows: On page 15, Case #05-1728, the
motion paragraph should read, "Aaron J. & Genevieve Eller" instead of Paul & Mary Savage.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to approve the Minutes of November 16, 2005 as amended. Mr. Yerzy
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to approve the minutes of November 17, 2005 as presented. Mr. Yerzy
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
III. Approval of Agenda
Chair Costantino asked Code Officer Melillo if he had any changes, additions, or deletions to the
agenda.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo declared page 1, Case #01-1959, would be tabled until February 15,
2006.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #01-1959 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo declared page 2, Case #03-692, would be tabled until June 21, 2006.
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Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #03-692 to June 21, 2006. Mr. Yerzy seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo stated the following cases would be tabled until February 15, 2006:
Case #04-2664, Case #04-2665, Case #04-2666, Case #04-2667, Case #04-2668, Case #04-
2669, Case #04-2670, Case #04-2671, Case #04-2672, Case #04-2673, Case #04-2674.
Chair Costantino reminded the Board members there was a letter in the agenda packet
pertaining to these cases from Lakeside Harbor.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2664 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2665 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2666 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2667 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2668 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2669 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2670 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2671 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2672 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
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Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2673 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-2674 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo stated Case #05-2209 would be tabled until January 26, 2006.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-2209 to January 26, 2006. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo declared Case #05-2427 and Case #05-2447 had come into compliance.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
IV. Swearing in of Witnesses and Introduction
Attorney Tolces explained the hearing procedures and administered the oath to all persons that
would be testifying.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo called the roll and determined who was present.
V. New Business
A. Cases to be Heard
Case #05-1713
Property Address:
Violation{ s}:
West Industrial Associates
1300 W. Industrial Avenue
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
AIC installed without a permit
Code Officer Cain reported the initial inspection of the property was on July 27, 2005 and a
written notice to the owner gave 10 days to bring the property into compliance. Proof of service
was achieved through certified mail.
Milan Novotny, 1300 W. Industrial Avenue, Boynton Beach, pled no contest, which he
then changed to not guilty. Mr. Novotny appeared to represent the landlord. Mr. Novotny's
tenant, Alba Health Services, was the violator and had now filed bankruptcy. The bankruptcy
trustee advised Alba Health Services and Mr. Novotny they could not contact each other or
enter the premises.
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Attorney Tolces asked if Code Officer Cain knew that Alba Health Services was, in fact, doing
business at this location. Code Officer Cain did not have that information. Attorney Tolces
remarked that typically, during bankruptcy, nothing could be done to affect a property that was
the subject of a bankruptcy. He felt it would be useful if the respondent could produce
information from the bankruptcy trustee to show that Alba Health Services was doing business
at this address.
Mr. Novotny allowed the Board to peruse the communication he received from the bankruptcy
trustee. After perusal of the document, Attorney Tolces asked Mr. Novotny to have a copy made
for Code Officer Cain. Also, Attorney Tolces recommended tabling the case until February 15,
2006, in accordance with the dates on the bankruptcy documents.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-1713 to February 15, 2006. Mr. Yerzy seconded the motion
that passed 7-0.
Code Officer Cain noted there was another case for the same location, Case #05-1715.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-1715 to February 15, 2006. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Scott Blasie, Code Administrator, asked Code Officer Cain to detail the nature of the second
violation. Code Officer Cain declared the violation was for installing a rack system and taking
out a wall without a permit.
Case #05-2280
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Hayes Clinical Laboratory, Inc.
2431 Quantum Boulevard
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
Permit required to install an air
conditioning unit
Code Officer Cain reported the initial inspection of the property was conducted on September
29, 2005. The violator was given 10 days to comply in a written notice on the same day.
Individual service was made on November 28, 2005.
Chad Frederich, President of Hayes Clinical Lab, 2431 Quantum Boulevard, Boynton
Beach, pled guilty. He indicated all the contractors were now in the process of getting permits,
although their response had been slow. Hayes Clinical Labs installed the air conditioner because
they had expensive chemicals in their instruments that went bad very easily without cool
temperatures. The air conditioning unit provided with the building initially did not provide
sufficient cooling for their purposes and they were losing chemicals. He had been in close
contact with Code Officer Cain, who agreed the 30 days proposed by Mr. Frederich would
probably be enough time to bring about compliance. After discussion, Mr. Frederich changed his
plea to no contest.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2280, Ms. Carroll moved the Board
find that Hayes Clinical Laboratory, Inc. is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code
sections as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before January
20, 2006. 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 the violation
continues past January 20, 2006 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The Respondents
are 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. Simshauser
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2596
Property Address:
ViolationC s):
3300 South Congress Avenue LLC
3300 S. Congress Avenue
13-16 BBC of ORD
Occupational license is required
Code Officer Cain reported the initial inspection date was November 21, 2005. The property
owner was given a written notice with 10 days to comply. A notice was sent certified mail on
December 6, 2005 and an acknowledgment card was signed and returned on December 8,
2005.
Felix Gazul, owner of Protection Engineering System, a tenant at 3300 S. Congress
Avenue, #15, appeared at the request of the owner of the property. He pled no contest.
It seemed to the Board that the owner of the property was required to obtain an occupational
license, and that Mr. Gazul would also need to have one.
Chair Costantino asked Mr. Gazul if he were renting the property, and Mr. Gazul responded he
was renting the property in question, but buying the property next door. His license expired in
September. He was moving to the property next to this one three days before Hurricane Wilma.
This was because the City required two-hour firewalls and mechanical ventilation for his
business in order to issue his new license. He felt it made sense to put in the firewalls and
mechanical ventilation in the place he was buying. The storm, however, destroyed the roof of
that building and everything in it. After that, he had to return to this property. The owners told
him they had plans for the firewalls, but they never presented the plans to the City. He was
responsible for the mechanical ventilation, because the owners told him he had to provide it;
however, he did not do so because he was planning to move next door. He had been doing the
same business in Boynton Beach for twelve years.
Attorney Tolces was not sure Mr. Gazul was a member of the Board or an officer of the entity
that had been cited, so he would not want him to speak on behalf of the owner unless he were.
Mr. Gazul responded he was not on the Board or an officer of 3300 South Congress Avenue
LLC.
Attorney Tolces stated the City would have to cite Mr. Gazul's company separately for lack of an
occupational license, since it did not appear that Protection Engineering Systems had been
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noticed. Since there was no real representation for the owner, the case could be addressed in
that portion of the Code Board meeting dealing with those not present.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-2596 until later in the meeting. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion that passed 7-0. Mr. Gazul was advised he would need to speak to Pete McCray in the
Building Department about the requirements for license renewal.
Case #05-2495
Property Address:
Violation< s):
Eastside Lofts Development LLC
623 S. Federal Highway
10-2 BBC of ORD
Vacant property with trash and debris
Code Officer Guillaume reported the property had been inspected on December 13, 2005.
Written notice was sent giving 10 days to comply. Service was obtained by certified mail. This is
the Old Boynton Motel, which is to be demolished to make way for the Eastside Lofts
Development.
James Seifert, 623 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, pled no contest. They had just
received disconnects from FPL and after taking care of that, the contractors could begin
demolition of the building. The structure will be removed upon receipt of the permit, and 30
days should be enough time.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2495, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that Eastside Lofts Development LLC is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach
Code sections as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before
January 20, 2006. 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 the violation
continues past January 20, 2006 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The Respondents
are 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. Mr. Yerzy
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2211
Property Address:
Violation< s):
Patricia A. Martin
116 S.E. 30th Avenue
FBC '01 ED 104.1.1
Secure permits for shed
Work commenced prior to permit
Place 4" house number on house
Remove all unregistered/inoperative
vehicles from the carport.
Code Officer Pierre advised that the house number had been applied and the car had been
removed. The primary issue was the permit for the shed.
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Patricia A. Martin, 116 S.E. 30th Avenue, Boynton Beach, pled no contest. She had gone
to the contractor recommended by the Building Department, but he had not done anything on
the plans for the shed, as he was very busy.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2211, Mr. Foot moved the Board find
that Patricia A. Martin is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and
move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before June 20, 2006. The Board has
considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, 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 $25 per day the violation continues past June 20, 2006 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 for reinspection of the property to
verify compliance with this Order. Vice Chair Cook seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2487
Property Address:
Violation(s):
Jason E. &. Mattei R. Robinson
615 N.W. 4th Street
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D) INC, CH10-
ARTII-SEC10-24 (B) (1); FBC '01 ED
BBA 104.1.1
Permits required for windows and
doors; cut hedges on 6th Avenue side;
Call for special pick-up to remove
horticultural debris from property.
Sr. Code & Rehab Officer Pete Roy reported this property had been cited as a result of a routine
inspection on October 13, 2005. A written notice was provided on October 13, 2005 giving 10
days to comply. Certified mail was sent on November 5, 2005 and a notice was posted on
November 14, 2005. The permits are for electricity and re-roof.
Chair Costantino asked if any work had been done. Code Officer Roy stated some cleanup had
been done, but there was still debris in the backyard. Hedges were cut, but not correctly.
Jason Robinson, 430 N.W. 6th Avenue, Boynton Beach, pled no contest. Mr. Robinson
indicated the City did not have any records on the property and he needed some to get the
required drawings. On November 6, he hired someone to take care of this, but the contractor
did not have time to do the job yet. The house was purchased on September 14. The amount
of trash on the property was not to be believed. Several dumpsters full of trash had been
removed from the property already. There were no hedges, only very tall weeds. Mr. Robinson
had cut down and carted off as much vegetation as possible. When he bought the property,
there was a pool in the back yard, which he had drained, after relocating an eight-foot iguana.
There was no door on the house except a piece of plywood and some wood to hold it closed.
He did not know how long it would take to get the drawings he needed, and this is what was
holding up completion of the compliance issues. He thought that six months would be sufficient
to bring about complete compliance.
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Code Officer Roy showed pictures to the respondent and to the Board. The Board felt the
motion should be split in sections: 1) debris, 2) permits for windows and roof.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2487, Mr. Foot moved the Board find
that Jason E. and Mattei R. Robinson are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections
as cited, as to the debris and hedge, and move to order the Respondents correct those
violations on or before January 20, 2006. 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 for each day the violations continue past January 20, 2006 plus administrative
costs shall be imposed. The Respondents are 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. Vice Chair Cook seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Mr. Robinson stated the trash and debris had been removed. What could be seen in the
photograph was a live Areca palm. Code Officer Roy offered to meet Mr. Robinson at the
property and tell him exactly what the City wanted to see. Mr. Robinson said he did not have
time to meet Code Officer Roy right now.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2487, Mr. Foot moved the Board find
that Jason E. and Mattei R. Robinson are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections
as cited, as to permits for windows and doors, and move to order the Respondents correct
those violations on or before June 20, 2006. 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 for each day the violations continue past June 20, 2006 plus administrative costs
shall be imposed. The Respondents are 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. Mr. Yerzy seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
VI. Old Business
A) Lien Penalty Certifications (New)
Case #05-1308
Douglas C. Schnell
655 S.W. 1st Avenue
Code Officer Cain stated the violation notice was initially issued on June 16, 2005. A Code
Compliance Board hearing was held on September 21, 2005 and Mr. Schnell appeared. The
Board set a compliance date of October 21, 2005 and proposed a fine of $50.00 a day for non-
compliance. The violations still exist.
Douglas Schnell, 655 S.W. 1st Avenue, Boynton Beach, stated the Building Department
told him he had to have a survey for the shed and fence permits. The County and the City of
Boynton Beach did not have the survey. He was refinancing his home and the financial
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institution found a survey and he was waiting to get it. The closing was next week and the
paperwork should be available at that time.
Mr. Foot asked if Mr. Schnell had met all other requirements for getting a permit such as plans,
and so forth. Mr. Schnell said he had tried to get all the paperwork for product approval for his
manufactured shed.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #05-1308 until March 15, 2006. Mr. DeLiso seconded the
motion that passed 5-2, Chair Costantino and Vice Chair Cook dissenting.
Case #05-1730
Armenian Cultural Assn.
of America
850 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Code Officer Cain declared this property had been cited on July 29, 2005 because it had to be
mowed and had downed trees and Florida Holly to be removed. A Code Compliance Board
hearing was held on September 21, 2005 and a representative of the Armenian Cultural
Association of America appeared. A compliance date was set for November 20, 2005. The Board
proposed a fine of $25 per day for non-compliance. The violations still exist.
Dahran Damielian, 3000 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island, appeared on behalf of the
owner. He explained they had entered into a contract with D. J. Casey Enterprises on October
22 to clear the land, but they did not respond to telephone calls and letters, and they finally
fired them. They were able to sign an agreement with a legitimate West Palm Beach firm,
Charles Johnson Landscape and Maintenance. They advanced Mr. Johnson $6,800, which
represented half of the total cost of the job. Mr. Johnson had been to the City several times to
try to get a permit and had spoken to Kevin Hallahan, City Forester, and was frustrated because
he was not granted a license or permit to do the work. It appeared that Mr. Johnson did not
have an excavation license from the City of Boynton Beach. Code Officer Cain stated they did
not need a permit. Vice Chair Cook suggested Code Officer Cain and Mr. Damielian try to get a
straight answer on the issue from Kevin Hallahan. The Board could not advise him, as that was
not its role. Code Officer Cain said this had been going on since July. During an earlier
conversation with the Respondent, a downed power line on the property was given as the
reason the downed trees were not being removed. This was the first Code Officer Cain had
heard about contractors having a hard time getting a permit. He could have addressed that
over the telephone.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-1730 to January 18, 2006. The motion failed for lack of a
second.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #05-1730 to February 15, 2006. Mr. Foot seconded the motion.
The vote was inconclusive.
At the request of Chair Costantino, the Recording Secretary polled the vote. The motion failed
5-2, Ms. Carroll and Mr. Foot dissenting.
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Mr. Damielian explained they did not have trees down from the hurricanes last year. The
downed trees were a result of complying with the City's order to clear 33 feet of trees and
vegetation 30 feet from the property's border east of Leisureville.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-1730, Mr. DeLiso moved this
Board find the Respondent had not complied with this Board's order dated September 21, 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 upon this certification of fine. Vice Chair Cook seconded the motion that
passed 6-1.
Mr. Foot wanted to make a comment, but was told the vote had already been taken. He felt he
had not been given an opportunity to ask for discussion before the vote.
At the request of Chair Costantino, the Recording Secretary polled the vote. The motion passed
6-1, Mr. Foot dissenting.
Case #05-2168
Ameritech International Inc.
S.W. 8th Street
Code Officer Cain reported the owner of this vacant lot had been cited on September 14, 2005
for violations of the Community Appearance Code. They had to mow the lot and remove
Florida Holly and Malaleuca trees. A Code Compliance Board hearing was held on November
16, 2005. No one appeared. The Board set a compliance date of November 26, 2005 and
proposed a fine of $50.00 per day for non-compliance. The violations still exist.
Joseph Mulhern, 3096 Banyan Road, Boca Raton, owner of Ameritech International,
Inc., stated he had been out of the country since September 5, 2005 and returned on
December 5. He saw the letter on the tree. The cutters of A-1 Bush Hog were supposed to do
the work on the morning after this meeting and the heavier work would be done in one to two
weeks. He had made arrangements with these two contractors immediately on hearing of the
problem.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-2168 to the meeting on January 18, 2006. Ms. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-1228
N. &. Thanisetty R. Tiruvalam
35 Meadows Park Lane
Sr. Code Officer Laverdure reported this case had complied and the City recommended "No
Fine. "
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-1228, Ms. Simshauser moved to
find that N. & Thanisetty R. Tiruvalam had not complied with this Board's Order dated
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September 21, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by
the Respondents, that this Board impose and certify a fine in the amount of $0.00. Ms. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2070
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Rosa C. Sakir
670 South Road
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1, and 104.7.5
Obtain permit and inspections for
dock.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo reported the violation was actually for a dock on North Road. The
property is single-family, homesteaded. The violation was a result of a Red Tag from the
Building Department on August 29, 2005, but was originally a result of a complaint from a
neighbor. The initial inspection was August 29, 2005 and again on August 31, 2005. The dock
needs a permit and inspections. The property owner was given 30 days to comply by written
notice. Code Officer Melillo issued the notice in person on December 6, 2005.
Ralph J. DeVita, Jr., former owner of the property, reported he had "turned over rights to
the property" to Rosa Sakir. He still rents a dock from Ms. Sakir. Also, he had done the work on
the dock. He further commented he had Ms. Sakir's permission to represent her at this hearing.
They own a business together on Federal Highway, Ralph & Rosie's. He pled no contest.
On March 28, 2003, Mr. DeVita's neighbor was replacing his dock and walkway. Mr. DeVita
called Code Enforcement to come out and inspect it since the neighbor wanted to remove one
of Mr. DeVita's pilings in order to dock his boat. The neighbor felt Mr. DeVita's piling was two
feet on his property. He did not want to produce a survey, but Mr. DeVita offered to show the
Board his survey, which showed the dock to be directly on the line it was supposed to be. The
South Florida Water Management District owns the waterway. This was a water lock and
different from the Intracoastal. When people rebuilt their lifts after the hurricanes, for example,
no one came out to inspect them. Former Building Official, Don Johnson, saw the dock and
could not answer Mr. DeVita's question as to where the line stopped. He showed Mr. Johnson
the dock next to his. Mr. Johnson asked if the neighbor had used concrete in the pilings, and
Mr. DeVita said they had, but they had not gotten a permit to build it. Mr. DeVita gave Mr.
Blasie the tax identification number of the person who built the dock next door to him, and Mr.
Blasie said he would take care of it; however, they had never been cited. He was the only one
being cited for putting pilings in the water to moor a boat. Mr. Gall of the Building Department
did not know how Mr. DeVita could go about getting a permit for the dock. He did not think the
pilings were in the City's jurisdiction. Now, the City told Mr. DeVita he needed a new survey,
since the one he had was over six months old. He could not build the pilings unless he signed a
waiver stating they would not sell the house for one year (for an owner/builder permit). He did
not see why he should submit himself to that kind of restriction. He felt targeted. He did not
think the pilings were under the jurisdiction of the City of Boynton Beach, because they were
not attached to the land.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo commented the dock and seawall had been permitted in 1990 by the
City, through the Department of Environmental Resource Management and the Army Corp of
Engineers, which is where Ms. Sakir had to go to get a permit. She would then have to go to
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the Building Department. They had another permit in 1993 for the light to go on the dock, and
it was all done through the City. The City was willing to give the owner sufficient time to take
care of this matter.
Mr. DeVita continued, saying the pilings were leased from South Florida Water Management. He
understood why one would need a permit for the dock, but not for pilings, which were just
sticks in the mud. He thought it was ludicrous to be cited for something on which the City could
not give him exact specifications.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo asked Mr. DeVita if he had applied to the Army Corp of Engineers, and
Mr. DeVita replied the Army Corps of Engineers did not cover this portion of the waterway. Sr.
Code Officer Melillo said they did. Mr. DeVita stated the lease declared the South Florida Water
Management authority was the only one who could give him permission to put his boat in the
waterway. This was the lease they had to sign when they bought the property.
Attorney Tolces said the Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management
District both had permitting and regulatory authority over the placement of docks and pilings in
waterways. Whether this structure would be exempt from applying for a full environmental
resource permit was something he had to find out from both permitting agencies. The Board
believed this could take years, and Attorney Tolces said many entities were dealing with that.
Mr. DeVita indicated he did not know a permit was needed to change pilings on docks, since all
his neighbors did so on a yearly basis.
Motion
Chair DeLiso moved to table Case #05-2070 until January 18, 2008. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion. The vote was inconclusive.
At the request of the Chair, the Recording Secretary polled the vote. The motion passed 5-2,
Vice Chair Cook and Mr. Foot dissenting.
VI. Old Business
A. Lien Reductions
Case #02-280
Braulio Castillo
3200 Orange Street
Scott Blasie, Code Administrator, reported this case had been cited for Community Appearance
Code violations on June 29, 2002. No one appeared at the Code Board meeting on June 19,
2002. The Board set a compliance date of July 19, 2002 and proposed a fine for non-
compliance of $25.00 per day. Compliance was documented on September 15, 2003. This was
an estimate based on another case on the same property and the date it complied. Mr. Blasie
showed before and after photographs to the Respondent and to the Board.
Braulio Castillo, 3200 Orange Street, Boynton Beach, stated he had received a notice
three years previously to cut the grass and he did so. He did not know he needed to call Code
Compliance for inspection. He was applying for refinancing on his home and discovered the lien.
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Mr. Blasie clarified the issue, saying the violation notice asked the owner to "mow and deweed
and fertilize the yard to have grass to comply with City Code." He said he mowed and
deweeded and the rest was somewhat open for interpretation. Mr. Blasie stopped by the house
today and said it was neat as a pin.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #02-280, and having been advised that
the Respondent has complied with all lien reduction procedures set forth in Section 2-84
through 2-89 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Ms. Simshauser moved that this
Board reduce the fines instituted in Case #02-280, by virtue of this Board's Order of June 19,
2002, to an amount of $250.00, including Administrative Costs. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion. The vote was inconclusive.
At the direction of the Chair, the Recording Secretary polled the vote. The motion passed 4-3,
Chair Costantino, Vice Chair Cook, and Mr. Foot dissenting.
Case #96-2759
Ruthie M. Evans
525 N.E. 2nd Street
Mr. Blasie indicated this property had originally been cited on May 29, 1996 for violations of the
Community Appearance Code. The owner was asked to re-sod or re-seed the lawn, including
the swale area. The majority of the problem was in the swale area. The case came before the
Board on September 18, 1996 and Ms. Evans appeared. She pled not guilty and said she
planted grass seed but the lawn was not fully covered. She also put hedges across the north
and northeast side because people were parking cars there. Inspector Roy showed her where
grass was needed. Ms. Evans requested sixty days to comply. Code staff established
compliance on March 17, 2003. Code staff had estimated the compliance date based on another
violation on the same property and the date it was brought into compliance. Mr. Blasie showed
before and after pictures to the Respondent and the Board.
Chair Costantino noted a discrepancy between the case backup, which stated the fine was $20
per day, and the case summary, which stated the fine was $25 per day. The fine was actually
$20 per day and so the total amount of fines was correct as shown.
Michael Evans, 3440 Ocean Parkway, Boynton Beach, new owner of 525 N.E. 2nd Street
and grandson of Luther May Evans, viewed the before and after photographs shown by Mr.
Blasie. The photographs were then shown to the Board.
Mr. Evans indicated the property was a duplex and his grandmother lived on the other side. His
grandmother was living on Social Security and had been since 1994 and did not have much
money to fix things up. His aunt lived in the duplex and had been paying the mortgage. It was
not rented out to her.
Mr. Blasie said Ms. Evans' swale had often been used as a dumping ground by her neighbors.
He doubted his aunt or grandmother had the ability to go out and control that.
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Mr. Foot asked if Mr. Evans knew when the property was actually brought into compliance. Mr.
Evans said he was not sure. His grandmother said it had been in compliance "off and on."
They had gotten other violations and had always brought the property into compliance,
although he could not give a specific time when this violation had complied.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #96-2759, and having been advised
that the Respondent has complied with all lien reduction procedures set forth in Section 2-84
through 2-89 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Ms. Carroll moved that this
Board reduce the fines instituted in Case #96-2759, by virtue of this Board's Order of
September 18, 1996, to an amount of $250.00, including Administrative Costs. Ms. Carroll
seconded the motion. The vote was inconclusive. Mr. Foot seconded the motion that passed 6-
1, Mr. Yerzy dissenting.
V. New Business
A. Cases to be Heard (cont'd.)
Case #05-2501
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Eloi & Rosemarie Renel
166 W. Ocean Drive
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D) INC,
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1
Remove vehicle from jacks and
from yard. Shed is dilapidated -
remove or repair. Permit
required for shed. Remove all
appliances from side porch and
repair screen on the porch.
Code Officer Cain indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2501, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that Eloi and Rosemarie Renel are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code
sections as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before
December 31, 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 the violation
continues past December 31, 2005 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The
Respondents are 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. Carroll seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to take Case #05-2596 off the table. Vice Chair Cook seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
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Case #05-2596
Property Address:
Violation( s):
3300 So. Congress Ave. LLC
3300 S. Congress Avenue
13-16 BBC of ORD
Occupational license required to run
business.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2596, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that 3300 So. Congress Avenue LLC are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach
Code sections as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before
January 20, 2006. 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 the violation
continues past January 20, 2006 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The Respondents
are 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. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2349
Property Address:
Violation< s):
Las Ventanas Boynton Beach L TD
316 S.E. 12th Avenue
10-2 BBC ofORD
Vacant lot must be kept mowed and
free from trash and debris.
Code Officer Guillaume indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31,
2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2349, Ms. 5imshauser moved the
Board find that Las Ventanas Boynton Beach L TD are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach
Code sections as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before
December 31, 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 the violation
continues past December 31, 2005 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The
Respondents are 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. Carroll seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2414
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Jeffery and Elizabeth Shaffer
N.E. 1st Street
10-2 BBC ofORD
Vacant lot east of address: 201 N.E. 1st
Avenue. Lot must be kept mowed and
free of trash and debris.
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Code Officer Guillaume indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31,
2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2414, Ms. Simshauser moved the
Board find that Jeffrey and Elizabeth Shaffer are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code
sections as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before
December 31, 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 the violation
continues past December 31, 2005 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The
Respondents are 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. Carroll seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2467
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Debra J. Wilson
115 S.W. 2nd Avenue
10-2 BBC of ORD
Mow overgrown yard and swale.
Code Officer Guillaume indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31,
2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2467, Ms. Simshauser moved the
Board find that Debra J. Wilson is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as
cited, and move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before December 31, 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 the violation continues past
December 31, 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 for
reinspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2391
Property Address:
Violation( s):
George &. Valerie Tijerina
450 N.E.14th Avenue
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D) 1 INC, CH
20, SEC 8 E-16
Mow and trim overgrown yard areas.
Remove inoperable vehicles from
property. Outdoor storage in back yard
needs to be removed. Visible 4-inch
house number is required on the
house.
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Sr. Code Officer Skip Lewis indicated the City recommended a compliance date of January 20,
2006.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2391, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that George and Valerie Tijerina are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code
sections as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before January
20, 2006. 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 the violation
continues past January 20, 2006 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The Respondents
are 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. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2536
Property Address:
Violation( s}:
John Purland
505 S.E. 21st Avenue
FBC '01 ED 104.1.1
All non-permitted work done on
house requires building,
mechanical and electrical
permits. Permits needed to
comply include the following: 1}
building permits for the new
habitable room on the
southwest corner (previously
enclosed porch) and new wood
structure attached to rear of the
building; 2} electrical permits
for alc, water heater, washer,
and dryer hookups. 3
mechanical permits for central
alc systems
Sr. Code Officer Lewis stated Mr. Purland wrote the Code Department a letter, and the Board
members were provided a copy. Mr. Purland asked to have until April 20, 2006 to get in
compliance. The City concurred.
Vice Chair Cook asked Code Officer Lewis if there were any health hazards that would prevent
granting this extension, and Code Officer Lewis responded there were not. The house was
vacant.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2536, Ms. Simshauser moved the
Board find that John Purland is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited,
and move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before April 20, 2006. The Board
has considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent, and any
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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 the violation continues past April 20, 2006
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 for reinspection of the
property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2537
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Omari Murray
211 S.E. 4th Avenue
FBC '01 ED 104.1.1 and 105.6, PT3-
LDR.CH20-VIII.SEC I.G, SEC 2.A, 13-
16 BC of ORD, CHI5-ART.IX-15-120
(D)INC
Building uninhabitable due to unsafe
conditions. All exterior damaged
materials need to be repaired and
replaced. Interior damaged materials
need to be replaced and repaired to
meet Code. All work to be done
requires permits and inspections.
Rental property requires an
occupational license. All yard areas
need to be mowed and de-weeded.
Property needs to be cleaned of all
trash, debris, and other items.
Deteriorated, non-permitted shed
needs to be removed from the
property.
Sr. Code Officer Lewis indicated the City recommended a compliance date of January 20, 2006.
Code Officer Lewis stated there was someone living on one side of the house. The owner wrote
to Code Officer Lewis, apologizing for the condition of the house and saying everything would
be resolved in the next 7-14 days. Code Officer Lewis believed the people living on one side of
the duplex were gone. He had to placard the house to give notice.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2537, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that Omari Murray is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited,
and move to order the Respondent correct the violations on or before January 20, 2006. 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 $200 per day the violation continues past
January 20, 2006 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 for
reinspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2537, Mr. Yerzy moved the Board find
that Omari Murray is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and move
to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before January 20, 2006. 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 the violation continues past January 20, 2006 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 for reinspection of the property to
verify compliance with this Order. Mr. DeLiso seconded the motion.
Mr. Foot did not think 30 days would be sufficient time for the owner to handle all the violations
and thought 90 days would be more reasonable.
The vote was inconclusive. At the request of the Chair, the Recording Secretary polled the
vote. The motion passed 5-2, Chair Costantino and Mr. Foot dissenting.
Case #05-2587
Property Address:
Violation< s):
Boynton Vistas Inc.
S. Circle Drive
13-16 BBC of ORD., PT3-LDR.CH20-
VIII.SEC1.G, and SEC 2.A
Repair all windows to secure dwelling
unit #4. All apartments need to be
brought up to Code to remain as
livable rental units. Secure proper
rentallicen5e - inspections required.
Sr. Code Officer Lewis indicated the City stated the owner's representative, Sara Wolff,
requested until February 19, 2006 to comply. He felt this was reasonable.
Chair Costantino asked if the deterioration of this unit would affect the other tenants, and Code
Officer Lewis responded it would not. There was one complaint that prompted the other
violations.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2587, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that Boynton Vistas Inc. are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections
as cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before February 19,
2006. 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 the violation
continues past February 19, 2006 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The Respondents
are 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. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
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Case #05-2613
Property Address:
Violation{ s):
Geneva Russell
N.E. 12th Avenue
10-2 BBC of ORD
Vacant lot east of 119 N.E. 12th
Avenue. Mow grass, weeds, and trim
lot.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31,
2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2613, Ms. Simshauser moved the
Board find that Geneva Russell is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as
cited, and move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before December 31, 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 the violation continues past
December 31, 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 for
reinspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2617
Property Address:
Violation{ s):
Geneva Russell
211 N.E. 11th Avenue
10-2 BBC of ORD
Vacant lot east of 213 N.E. 11th Avenue
Mow grass, weeds, and trim lot.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31,
2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2617, Mr. Yerzy moved the Board find
that Geneva Russell is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and
move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before December 31, 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 the violation continues past
December 31, 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 for
reinspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2160
Property Address:
Violation{ s):
James Eckert
178 S.E. 30th Avenue
PT3-LDR.CH2. SEC 4.J.l
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Remove hedges off swale area before
they create a visual obstruction.
Code Officer Pierre indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2160, Ms. Carroll moved the Board
find that James Eckert is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and
move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before December 31, 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 the violation continues past
December 31, 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 for
reinspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2199
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Hany Edward
3908 S. Federal Highway
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D). INC, PT3-
LDR.CH20-VIII.SEC1.G.
Unsecured property. Secure property
to prevent unauthorized entry. Mow
and de-weed property; trim front and
rear property; repair fence; remove
trash and debris
Code Officer Pierre indicated the City recommended January 20, 2006 for compliance. The
property is now secured.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2199, Ms. Carroll moved the Board
find that Hany Edward is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and
move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before January 20, 2006. 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 the violation continues past January 20,
2006 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 for reinspection of the
property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that passed
7-0.
Case #05-2380
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Gail Luchey
124 N.W. 10th Avenue
PT3-LDR.CH20-VIII.SEC1.G.
Secure property to prohibit entry by
the public.
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Sr. Code & Rehab Officer Roy declared this owner had violations on numerous properties.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2380, Mr. Foot moved the Board find
that Gail Luchey is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and move to
order the Respondent correct the violation on or before December 31, 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 $200 per day the violation continues past December 31, 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 for reinspection of the
property to verify compliance with this Order. Vice Chair Cook seconded the motion that passed
7-0.
Case #05-2381
Property Address:
Violation( s):
Andrew & Gail Luchey
128 N.W. 10th Avenue
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D}.INC, 10-2
BBC of ORD
Repair fence and remove
uncontainerized trash from property.
Trash cans to be used and removed
after pick-up.
Sr. Code & Rehab Officer Roy indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December
31, 2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2381, Mr. Yerzy moved the Board find
that Andrew and Gail Luchey are in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as
cited, and move to order the Respondents correct the violation on or before December 31,
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 $200 per day the violation
continues past December 31, 2005 plus administrative costs shall be imposed. The
Respondents are 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.
Mr. Foot seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2472
Property Address:
Violation( s):
James R. Hudson
521 N. Federal Highway
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D).INC.
Remove all outside storage and
inoperable unregistered vehicles from
property.
Sr. Code & Rehab Officer Roy indicated the City recommended a compliance date of January
20, 2006.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2472, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that James R. Hudson is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as
cited, and move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before January 20, 2006.
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 the violation continues past January
20, 2006 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 for reinspection
of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
Case #05-493
Property Address:
Violation(s):
Jeanette Howell
2540 N. Seacrest Boulevard
FBC '01 ED BBA 104.1.1, CH15,
ART.IX-15-120 (D) 1 INC
Sod all bare areas in yard. Remove
unlicensed and inoperable vehicles.
Obtain permit for carport enclosure.
Sr. Code Officer Webb indicated the City recommended a compliance date of January 20, 2006.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-493, Vice Chair Cook moved the Board
find that Jeanette Howell is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and
move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before January 20, 2006. 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 the violation continues past January 20,
2006 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 for reinspection of the
property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that passed
7-0.
R. L. Powell
3255 Ocean Parkway
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 (D) 1 INC, CH 20
SEC 8 E-16, FBC '01 ED BA 104.1.1
Sod yard and repair driveway. Place 4-
inch house numbers on building that
are visible from the adjacent street.
Obtain permit for canopy or remove it.
Sr. Code Officer Webb indicated the City recommended a compliance date of January 20, 2006.
Case #05-1327
Property Address:
Violation( s):
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-1327, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that R. L. Powell is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited,
and move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before January 20, 2006. 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 the violation continues past January
20, 2006 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 for reinspection
of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
Case #05-2191
Property Address:
ViolationCs):
Ustun Atac
240 N.W. 28th Avenue
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 CD) 1 INC, CH 20
SEC 8 E-16
Sod all bare areas in yard and swale.
Place 4-inch house numbers on
building visible from the City right-of-
way.
Sr. Code Officer Webb indicated the City recommended a compliance date of January 20, 2006.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2191, Ms. Carroll moved the Board
find that Ustun Atac is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and
move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before January 20, 2006. 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 the violation continues past January 20,
2006 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 for reinspection of the
property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that passed
7-0.
Case #05-2284
Property Address:
ViolationC s):
Janis Carter
2407 N.E. 4th Court
10-3 BBC of ORD, CH15-ART.IX-15-
120 CD) 1 INC.
Remove all trash and debris from
backyard that represent hurricane
hazards. Sod dead area in front yard.
Sr. Code Officer Webb indicated the City recommended a compliance date of January 20, 2006.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2284, Mr. Yerzy moved the Board find
that Janis Carter is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited, and move
to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before January 20, 2006. 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 the violation continues past January 20, 2006 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 for reinspection of the property to
verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2436
Property Address:
ViolationC s):
Jeffrey Lee
2201 N. Seacrest Boulevard
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 CD) 1 INC, 13-16
BBC of ORD.
Remove all trash and debris and all
inoperable and unlicensed vehicles.
Trim bushes. Occupational license is
required for rental property.
Sr. Code Officer Webb indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31,
2005.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2436, Ms. Simshauser moved the
Board find that Jeffrey Lee is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited,
and move to order the Respondent correct the violation on or before December 31, 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 the violation continues past
December 31, 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 for
reinspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2451
Property Address:
ViolationC s):
Frank Nigro
125 Flamingo Drive
CH15-ART.IX-15-120 CD) 1 INC, 13-16
BBC of ORD.
Remove unlicensed and inoperable
vehicles from property. Occupational
license is required for rental property.
Sr. Code Officer Webb indicated the City recommended a compliance date of December 31,
2005.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2451, Vice Chair Cook moved the
Board find that Frank Nigro is in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code sections as cited,
and move to order the Respondent correct the violations on or before December 31, 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 the violation continues past
December 31, 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 for
reinspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Ms. Carroll seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
VI. Old Business
A) Lien Penalty Certifications - New (continued)
Sr. Code Officer Webb indicated the City recommended certifying the fine at $25 per day in the
following cases: Case #05-1546, Case #05-1734, and Case #05-2046.
Case #05-1546
James P. Cogswell
137 S.E. 8th Avenue
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-1546, Mr. Foot moved that this
Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this Board's Order dated September 21,
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 upon this certification of fine. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
Case #05-1734
Walter Clark
1590 N.W. 3rd Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-1734, Mr. Foot moved that this
Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this Board's Order dated September 21,
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 upon this certification of fine. Ms. Simshauser seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
Case #05-2046
Miriam Bravo
2828 S.W. 5th Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2046, Mr. Foot moved that this
Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this Board's Order dated October 19,
2005, and having considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent,
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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. Simshauser seconded the motion that
passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo indicated the City recommended certifying a fine of $50 per day in Case
#05-2340.
Case #05-2340
Peggy Hankerson
218 N.W. 11th Avenue
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2340, Mr. Foot moved that this
Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this Board's Order dated November 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 $50 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 passed
7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo stated the City recommended certifying "No Rne" in Case #05-567,
Case #05-1989, and Case #05-2181.
Case #05-567
Robert J. Manze
Ltd. Partnership
8562 Lawrence Road
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-567, Ms. Simshauser 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 violations, the actions taken by the Respondent,
that this Board impose and certify "No Fine", including administrative costs. Ms. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-1989
David Fisher
2801 N.E. 4th Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-1989, Ms. Simshauser moved that
this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this Board's Order dated October 19,
2005, and having considered the gravity of the violations, the actions taken by the Respondent,
that this Board impose and certify "No Fine," including administrative costs. Ms. Carroll
seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2181
Idovia Alexis Be.
Nicholas Octave
2657 N.E. 4th Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-2181, Ms. Simshauser moved that
this Board find that the Respondents have not complied with this Board's Order dated October
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19, 2005, and having considered the gravity of the violations and the actions taken by the
Respondents, that this Board impose and certify "No Fine," including administrative costs. Ms.
Carroll seconded the motion that passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo stated the City recommended tabling the following cases until January
1~ 2006: Case #05-1700, Case #05-526, Case #05-1674, and Case #05-2057.
Case #05-1700
Bible Church of God, Inc.
1390 N. Seacrest Blvd.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #05-1700 until January 18, 2006. Ms. Simshauser seconded
the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-526
G. & Emily H. Caliendo
916 S.E. 1st Street
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #05-526 until January 18, 2006. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-1674
Hammer Properties LLC
1900 N. Federal Highway
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #05-1674 until January 18, 2006. Ms. Simshauser seconded
the motion that passed 7-0.
Case #05-2057
Guy Estella
1515 N. Seacrest Blvd.
Motion
Ms. Carroll moved to table Case #05-2057 until January 18, 2006. Ms. Simshauser seconded
the motion that passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo indicated the City recommended tabling Case #05-1145 until February
15, 2006.
Case #05-1145
BG Meadows Square LLC
4707 N. Congress Avenue
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #05-1145 until February 15, 2006. Ms. Simshauser seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
Sr. Code Officer Melillo indicated the City recommended tabling Case #04-731 until April 19,
2006.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #04-731 until April 19, 2006. Vice Chair Cook seconded the
motion that passed 7-0.
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VII. Adjournment
Since there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:30
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~a'Pt~iJ-
Susan Collins
Recording Secretary
(12/22/05)
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