Minutes 11-19-07
MINUTES OF THE CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Michele Costantino, Chair
Richard Yerzy, First Vice Chair
Kathy Cook
Robert Foot
George Moyer, (arrived 8;25 p.rn.)
Scott Blasie, Code Compliance
Administrator
ABSENT:
Lisa Simshauser, Second Vice Chair
Kathleen Carroll
I. Call to order
Chair Costantino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Agenda
Officer Willie Webb announced the following changes:
Case Nos. 07-2939 and 07-2880 complied, Case Nos. 07-2808, 07-2813 and 07-160
were removed.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved approval of the agenda. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
III. Approval of 10/17/07 Minutes
The following changes were noted:
Page 10 - Case #07-520 after the motion needed a vote.
Page 15 - Case #07-711 - Compliance date should be 12/16/07, not 11/16/07.
Page 22 - Case #07-2652 - Fine amount should be $75, not $65.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved approval of the minutes with the changes noted. First Vice Chair
Yerzy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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IV. Swearing in of Witnesses and Introduction
First Vice Chair Yerzy explained the hearing procedures and Attorney Alexander
administered the oath to all who would be testifying.
V. New Business
A. Cases to be Heard
Officer Webb called the roll and determined who was present. He also advised an
attorney was present.
Case #06-1441
Randolph II and Martha Williams
2810 SE 5th Circle
Sr. Code Compliance Officer Vestiguerne Pierre presented the case and reviewed the
violation which pertained to a permit violation for a room addition. The date and fine set
by the board was April 14, 2007 or incur a $100 per day fine.
Mr. Randolph Williams, 2810 SE 5th Circle, Boynton Beach, advised he had difficulties
with the Homeowners Association and the Planning and Zoning Department. He
explained the Planning and Zoning Department had reached an agreement with the
homeowners association that allowed the addition. The problem arose when the
hurricane blew down the screen enclosure and he tried to reinforce it. He didn't think he
needed a permit. He explained he had the permit application and advised they would
act on it now based on the new changes/allowances afforded to the homeowners
association.
Mr. Foot inquired how long he would need. Code Administrator Blasie suggested 60
days with the upcoming holidays.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #06-1441 to January 16, 2008 First Vice Chair Yerzy
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Case #07-2238
Lancore Nursery
632 N. Federal Highway
Code Officer Pierre presented the case and reviewed the violation which pertained to a
lot mowing violation. The date and fine set by the board was September 29, 2007 or
incur a $100 per day fine.
Mr. Michael Weadock, 311 E. Ocean Avenue, Lantana, explained they received a
Notice of Violation and had obtained an Affidavit of Compliance for the violation. There
was a mix-up in the case, and the violation that had complied was for a different case.
As to the existing case, he advised they had a construction site next to the Peninsula
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and they have a staging agreement with Peninsula. The Respondent explained he did
not know there was a second case but felt it was a matter of cleaning the site up. He
explained if he received 30 days, they could comply, which was basically a mowing
violation.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved that Case #07-2238 be tabled until the Code Compliance Board
meeting to be held on December 19,2007. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
Case #07 -959
Renan & Iva Laurore
504 NW12th Avenue
Chief Code and Rehabilitation Officer Pete Roy reviewed the case and the violation
which pertained to trash and debris, and replacing or removing a fence. Presently,
there was a Cease and Desist Order. Officer Roy explained there was an error in the
calculations and pointed out there were not 21 violation days, there was only one, so
the fine should be $250 plus $96 for inspection totaling $346.03.
Mr. Laurore, 4588 SW 129th Avenue, Miraflor, was present. Officer Roy advised the
Respondent had complied but each violation after June 21, 2007 would incur a fine.
This violation occurred on the 10th of October. Mr. Blasie advised the correct fine
amount should be $596.03 because the affidavit filing costs were left off.
The trash was along the side of the store parking lot which was property owned by the
Respondent. Mr. Laurore explained he expected all to be cleared and advised the
fence was repaired. Mr. Blasie explained the property, typically, had trash on it, partly
because of people dumping and because the property was located next to a
convenience store which had pedestrian traffic. He suggested the property be policed
each day. The Respondent advised he could clean up the property by the end of
December.
Mr. Foot asked, if the fine were paid, whether the filing fee would be recorded. He
thought the board could handle the matter more as a warning as opposed to a penalty
and that they could opt out of the filing fees if the Respondent paid the fines at the
meeting. Attorney Alexander explained the filing fees would be to record the fees that
would be incurred if the fines were certified. Mr. Foot explained the Cease and Desist
Order would remain and if another violation occurred, they could impose a stronger
penalty.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07-959, Mr. Foot moved that this
Board find that the Respondents, Renan and Iva Laurore were in violation of the City of
Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited, subsequent to the date of compliance specified
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in this board's Order of June 20, 2007, and in consideration of the gravity of the
violations, the actions taken by the Respondents to remedy the violations, and previous
violations of the Respondents, that this board impose and certify a fine in the amount of
$346.03 including administrative costs. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Case #07 -1992
Ralph & Rosie, Inc.
2007 S. Federal Hwy.
Karen Roselli, Attorney with Baird and Roselli was present to represent staff in the
Ralph and Rosie fine certification case. She explained Officer John Herring would
present the case, which pertained to placing numbers on the building and unpermitted
signs. At the conclusion of the presentation, she requested the entire file be marked
into evidence and noted as the City's Exhibit A in the event there was an appeal.
John Herring, Code Compliance Officer, reviewed the violation details which were to
install six-inch address numbers on the building and remove all unpermitted signs (Le.
banners). He advised the address numbers were installed but the unpermitted signs
still remained. The Code Compliance Board hearing date was October 17, 2007 with
Attorney Robin Bresky appearing. The compliance date was October 27, 2007, with a
Cease and Desist Order or $250 per occurrence fine set. The number of occurrences
were 22 with 22 inspections. Affidavit filing costs were assessed and the total cost was
$8,012.66. Officer Herring had photos for the board and advised he reviewed the
violation every day and inspected the premises 22 times, with the exception of the
weekends. He advised the pedestal sign with the cabinet on top could not be taken
down and put back up over the weekend, rather they were permanent signs requiring a
permit and passing a final inspection. Some of the signs were banner signs and
sandwich signs. The banner sign was on the cabinet. The sandwich board still remained
It was reported that board was removed some of the time, but not all. There were new
banners out under the chickee hut on one of the main rafters and the bar.
First Vice Chair Yerzy noted the case originally only talked about the fabric sign up front
and the sandwich boards. Officer Herring explained those were all unpermitted signs.
Those were just the examples given to get the Respondent to talk with him.
Mr. Foot inquired that at the meeting when the Cease and Desist Order was imposed,
there was already an Order. Attorney Alexander explained the board has jurisdiction to
consider the certification. The first Order pertaining to the chickeeltiki hut was a different
issue. This was a totally different case and subject matter; hence the board could
proceed with the certification of this fine.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07-1992, Ms. Cook moved that
this Board find that the Respondent, Ralph and Rosie, Inc. have not complied with the
board's Order dated October 17, 2007 and considering the gravity of the violations, the
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actions taken by the Respondents, that this Board impose and certify a fine in the
amount of $8,012.66, as a total amount of fine, uRtil the Respondent comes into
compliance or until a judgment is entered b:Jsed on the certification of fine.
Mr. Foot suggested including administrative costs.
Vote
Ms. Cook amended her motion to specify it included administrative costs. First Vice
Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved to receive the file into evidence. Ms. Cook seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
Case #06-1578
Robert J. and Betty A. Moran
408 NE 20th Avenue
Code Compliance Administrator, Scott Blasie, reviewed the case which originated in
June of 2006 for violations pertaining to an abandoned boat and sod required for a
portion of the front yard. Service was provided via certified mail. Compliance was
obtained earlier than September 21, 2007, but staff could not verify the date. The
Respondents were able to provide proof they complied sooner. The total fine was
$18,800. Mr. Blasie had one photograph taken dated September 20, 2006,
documenting compliance and two photographs taken earlier in the day.
Carol Moran, 408 NE 20th Avenue and Roger Allen, the Respondent's nephew were
present. Ms. Moran had a copy of the cancelled check to AAA Sod for driveway sod,
dated October 13, 2006 and the boat that was out of compliance had been removed
prior to the last hearing. Ms. Moran was Betty Ann's daughter-in-law and Ms. Moran
indicated she was authorized to speak on her behalf.
The cancelled check provided verification of compliance and reduced the days of non-
compliance from 376 days to 43 days and adjusted the fine amount from $18,800 to
$2,150. Mr. Rogers explained his aunt was elderly and they had instituted checks and
balances to ensure the property stayed in compliance. A short discussion on fees
followed.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #06-1578, and having been
advised the Respondents have 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. Cook
moved that this Board reduce the fines instituted in Case #06-1578 by virtue of this
Board's Order of August 16, 2006 to an amount of zero.
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Chair Costantino passed the gavel to First Vice Chair Yerzy and seconded the motion.
Mr. Foot believed the board was not recognizing its responsibility to the neighborhood
and community. He suggested the board consider the amount of $634.15.
Vote
There was a vote on the motion which failed by a vote of 2 to 2 (Mr. Foot and First Vice
Chair Yerzy dissenting.)
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #06-1578, and having been
advised the Respondents have complied with all lien reduction procedures set forth in
Section 2-84 through 2-89 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Mr. Foot
moved that this Board reduce the fines instituted in Case #06-1578 by virtue of this
Board's Order of August 16, 2006 to an amount of $634.12 including administrative
costs. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that failed by vote of 2 to 2 (Chair
Costantino and Ms. Cook dissenting.)
It was clarified the board was reducing the fine from $2,150 based on the reduced
number of days.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #06-1578, and having been
advised the Respondents have complied with all lien reduction procedures set forth in
Section 2-84 through 2-89 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Mr. Foot
moved that this Board reduce the fines instituted in Case #06-1578 by virtue of this
Boards Order of August 16, 2006 to an amount of $300 including administrative costs.
First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Attorney Alexander noted there were individuals present who were not under oath.
Accordingly, she administered the oath to all who would be testifying.
Case #07-2795
Location:
Violation(s):
445 Boynton Holdings LLC
445 E. Palmetto Park Rd.
CH 15-ART.IX-15-120(D).lnc.
FBC '04 ED 104.1.1
PT3-LDR.CH20-VIII.Sec1.G.
Repair or replace broken windows,
repair or replace roof & obtain permits.
Officer Herring noted there were two cases pending for the Respondent which would be
heard separately.
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Case #07-2795 pertained to broken windows and roof violations. Service was obtained
by certified mail on October 12, 2007. Ten days had been given to comply. He
reported the Respondent was present and he had a photo to show the board.
Mr. Donald Thomas, 445 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, was present and
advised he was the manager and co-owner of the property which he owned with his
brother. He pled no contest and requested 60 days to secure the building and retain a
contractor. Officer Herring distributed the photo for the board's review. Mr. Thomas
advised there had not been a tenant in the building for several years and the property
was part of an assemblage package that fell through. He was currently in negotiations
with the City regarding the property which fronted on Federal Highway.
Officer Herring commented homeless individuals inhabited the property and there was
mold in the building. The board discussed what amount of time to allow. The
Respondent thought five days to board up the windows and 90 days for the rest of the
repairs would be appropriate. He indicated it would be more cost effective to demolish
the building.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07-2795, Ms. Cook moved that
this Board find that 445 Boynton Holdings LLC was in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violations
on or before November 23, 2007. The board has considered the gravity of the
violations, the actions take by the Respondent, and any previous violations by the
Respondent and hereby ordered that if the Respondent did not comply with this Order,
a fine in the amount of $150 per day for each day the violations continued past
November 23, 2007 plus administrative costs would be imposed. The Respondent was
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 contingent with the amendment to include the Respondent
was to correct the violation by securing the building as to the windows and doors. Ms.
Cook agreed to the amendment. Mr. Foot seconded the motion which was passed
unanimously.
Officer Herring agreed to meet Mr. Thomas at the property to ensure compliance.
The board addressed the remaining violations, which were the roof and obtaining
permits.
Motion
Ms. Cook moved that Boynton Holdings, LLC, Case #07-2795 be tabled to January 16,
2008 for the remaining violations regarding repair or replacing the roof and permits.
First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed 3-1 (Mr. Foot dissenting.)
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Case # 07-1964
445 Boynton Holdings LLC
445 N. Federal Highway
Officer Herring presented the case which was a mow, weed and trimming violation. The
compliance date and fine set by the board was September 29, 2007 or incur a fine of
$150 per day. The Respondent was not present at that hearing. The violation still
existed, having 50 days of non-compliance.
Mr. Foot believed some of the violations were included with the other case. Officer
Herring clarified these violations were not and that at the last meeting, he announced
the case was only for mowing, weeding and trimming.
Mr. Don Thomas was present and explained he paid someone who indicated to him,
they took care of the matter, but they did not. He asked the board for three days and he
would get someone else there tomorrow. He pointed out there was very little unpaved
property at the site and very little grass. Officer Herring had photos he distributed to the
board.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #07-1964 to December 19, 2007. Ms. Cook seconded
the motion that unanimously passed.
Case #07-1876
Zambelia Allen
206 SW 3rd Street
Officer Willie Webb reviewed the case and indicated the violation pertained to trash and
debris, unlicensed and inoperable vehicles, lowering a tall pine tree and the requirement
for a Business Tax Receipt is required. He reported the Respondent was present. The
compliance date was September 29,2007 or be fined $150 per day.
Basilia Gazetas 206 SW 3rd Street, was present on behalf of the Respondent and
advised she was authorized to speak on her behalf. She announced she had applied
for the business license at least two months ago, before the September 19th hearing.
She reported all the trash and unlicensed and inoperable vehicles were removed from
the property. The only outstanding issue was of a financial nature and the pine tree. The
Respondent purchased the property 10 years ago with the pine tree existing. The
neighbor next door removed trees and she was unaware of the Code requirements
concerning trees. The tree was an Australian Pine. The Respondents were working on
the roof, which was covered with tarps, and she had three estimates for the roof. Ms.
Gazetas advised she lived on the property with her mother and explained both she and
her mother were plagued with ill health and had about nine hospital stays between
them. She had applied for a license prior to applying for this permit. Family members
had resided there for almost three years. Officer Webb was unaware there were family
members at the premises. He had photos and advised, if that was the case, she could
fill out an affidavit to that effect with the Building Department. She reported they have
not collected rents and that she paid the mortgage. They were reverse mortgaging the
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property and could use that money to make the repairs. Only she, her mother and two
children were in the house now.
Officer Webb reiterated she could sign an affidavit at the Building Department that the
house was not being rented. The cars, trash and debris were removed and only the
affidavit of not renting and the tree height needing to be lowered remained. The
Respondent preferred to do the roof first, but the board explained the roof was not being
cited.
The board discussed tabling the matter for 90 days. Ms. Gazetas had to repair the roof
to qualify for the reverse mortgage which would give her the money to address the tree.
Discussion on whether her mortgage payments constituted rent ensued. Attorney
Alexander would investigate the matter further.
Motion
Mr. Foot moved to table Case #07-1876 for 60 days (January 16, 2008) to allow for
clarification of rental income as well as removal of the tree. Ms. Cook seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
(George Moyer arrived at 8:25 p.rn.)
Case #: 07-2084
Location:
Violation(s):
Eckols 76 L TD & Eckols 86 L TD
1102 N. Federal Highway
CH 15-Art.IX-15-120(D).lnc.
LDR CH 20 Art 1 Sec C8F13
PT3-LDR. CH23-Art.ll. 0
Repair or replace broken windows,
restripe parking lot, install six-inch
address numbers on building per code.
Officer Herring presented the case and reviewed the violation details which pertained to
replacing or repairing windows, restriping the parking lot and adding six-inch address
numbers. The initial notice was sent October 19, 2007 giving 30 days to comply.
Service was obtained by posting the property on November 7, 2007. The Respondent
restriped the parking lot and installed the building numbers. The only remaining
violation was the broken window.
Norm Olsen, 2400 NW Boca Raton Boulevard, Boca Raton pled no contest. He
reported the windows needing to be replaced were large plate glass windows broken by
the neighbor's awning coming apart during a storm. The windows were boarded up
immediately. The property was part of an assemblage north of Martin Luther King
Boulevard and east of Federal Highway. If that assemblage went through the process,
they may be bulldozed, and would hate to replace the windows only to have it be
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bulldozed. He advised they did not want to create ill will. Officer Herring believed the
building to be empty. They had other buildings they were repairing from the storm.
Scott Blasie, Code Compliance Administrator, advised neither the Building Code nor the
Code of Ordinances recognized boarded up windows as an acceptable means of
compliance. The property was purchased years ago and the building needed to be
maintained in a safe and secure manner. The Appearance Code did not accept boards
over windows. He advised he could not remember the last time the dwelling was
inhabited. The case was heard before the board several years ago and forwarded to
the City Commission to foreclose the property; however a settlement was reached. The
board reviewed photos.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07-2084, Ms. Cook moved that
this board find that Eckols 76 L TD & Eckols 86 L TD are in violation of City of Boynton
Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondents correct the
violation on or before January 18, 2008 to correct the violation. The board has
considered the gravity of the violations, the actions take 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 $150 per day for each day the
violations continues past January 18, 2008 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 re-inspection of the property to verify
compliance with this Order. Mr. Foot seconded the motion which was passed
unanimously.
(Ms. Cook left the dais at 8:34 p.rn.)
Case #07-2701
Location:
Violation(s):
Vinnette Williams
340 SW 10th Avenue
CH 15-ART.IX-15-120(D).lnc.
CH15-ART.IX-15-120(E).lnc.
10-2 B.B.C. of Ord.
424.2.17.1,1 thru 10
Removed trash and debris from rear
yard, mow and trim overgrowth, replace
broken windows, install self-latching age
gate to prevent entry to pool, clean dank
water in pool.
Officer Webb presented the case and reviewed the violations. The City was
recommending 10 days be given to comply, by November 29,2007.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 2701, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that Vinnette Williams is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violation
on or before November 29, 2007. The board has considered the gravity of the
violations, the actions take 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 $50 per day for each day the violations continues past November
29,2007 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
re-inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Mr. Foot seconded
the motion which was passed unanimously.
Case #07-1822
Location:
Violation(s):
Karen Reece
19 Knightsbridge Lane
BBA FBC '04 105.1.1
BBA FBC '05 105.4
Secure proper building & electrical
permits for new fence and hot tub
installation on the property. Work
commenced before permits were issued
and four times fee is required. Red
tagged dated 5/24/07.
Senior Code Officer Lewis presented the details of the case and advised only the permit
for the hot tub remained outstanding. Officer Lewis advised the Respondent requested
60 days to comply, by January 18, 2007.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 1822, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that Karen Reece is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Section(s) as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violation
on or before January 18, 2008. The board has considered the gravity of the violations,
the actions take 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 for each day the violation(s) continues past January 18, 2008
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 re-
inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Mr. Moyer seconded the
motion which was passed unanimously.
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Case #07-2823
Location:
Violation(s):
Luc C. Vildor
317 NE 10th Avenue
CH 15-Art.IX-15-120(D).lnc.
CH15-Art.IX-15-120(E)1
PT3-LDR.CH20-VIII.Sec1.G.
PT3-LDR. CH20-VIII.Sec2.A.
Replace broken windows, and repair
holes in wall, fence and remove trash
and debris. Replace cover on panel
box, secure unit at windows and doors.
Senior Code Officer Melillo presented the case and reviewed the details of the violation.
He commented the case was a referral from the Police Department. The City was
recommending 10 days be given for compliance, by November 29, 2007.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 2823, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that Luc C. Vildor is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Section(s) as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violation
on or before November 29, 2007. 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 $250 per day for each day the violations continues past
November 29, 2007 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 re-inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order.
Mr. Moyer seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Case #07 -2825
Location:
Violation(s):
Juliet A. Hutchinson
2910 Ocean Parkway
CH15-Art.IX-15-120(D).lnc.
CHP13, Art.1. Sec 13-16
Business Tax Receipt required, mow
and trim yard.
Officer Pierre presented the case and reviewed the violation details. The City was
recommending 30 days be given to comply by December 19,2007.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 2825, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that Juliet A. Hutchinson is in violation of City of Boynton
Beach Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the
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violation on or before December 19, 2007. The board has considered the gravity of the
violations, the actions taken by the Respondent and any previous violation(s) by the
Respondent and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with this Order,
a fine in the amount of $150 per day for each day the violations continue past
December 19, 2007 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 re-inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order.
Mr. Moyer seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Case #07 -2778
Location:
Violation(s):
Richard Parsons
435 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard
CH15-Art.IX-15-120(D).lnc.
CH15-Art.IX-15-120(E)2
Trim overgrowth, repair parking lot and
repair fence in rear of property.
Chief Code and Rehabilitation Officer, Pete Roy presented the case and reviewed the
details of the violation. The City was recommending 15 days be given to comply by
December 4,2007.
Mr. Moyer inquired whether there were any hazards involved. There was no hazards;
the property was a fish market.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 2778, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that Richard Parsons is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Sections as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violation
on or before December 4, 2007. The board has considered the gravity of the violations,
the actions take 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 $150 per day for each day the violations continue past December 4, 2007
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 re-
inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Mr. Moyer seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
Case #07-2844
Location:
Violation(s):
u.s. Bank National Association Trust
519 NW 10th Avenue
CH15-Art.IX-15-120(D).1
Mow and maintain property per Code.
Officer Roy presented the case and reviewed the violation details. The City was
recommending 10 days be given to comply, by November 29, 2007.
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 2844, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that U.S. Bank National Association Trust is in violation of
City of Boynton Beach Code Section as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent
correct the violation on or before November 29, 2007. The board has considered the
gravity of the violation(s), the actions take 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 $150 per day for each day the violation continues
past November 29, 2007 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 re-inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order.
Mr. Moyer seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Case #07 -2+~01
Location:
Violation(s):
Vinnette Williams
340 SW 10th Avenue
BBA FBC '04
Permit expired. Please obtain new
permit.
Officer Webb presented the case and reviewed the violations. The City was
recommending 10 days be given to comply by November 29,2007.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07 - 2:;Z~01, First Vice Chair
Yerzy moved that this board find that Vinnette Williams is in violation of City of Boynton
Beach Code Section as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the
violation on or before November 29, 2007. The board has considered the gravity of the
violation(s), the actions take by the Respondent and any previous violation(s) by the
Respondent and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with this Order,
a fine in the amount of $150 per day for each day the violations continue past
November 29, 2007 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 re-inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order.
Mr. Foot advised the Respondent was a repeat violator and suggested a higher fine.
First Vice Chair Yerzy agreed and amended his motion to $250 per day. Mr. Moyer
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Code Officer Webb recommended the following cases be certified in the amount of $50:
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Case #07-1063
Lue Gennie bye Rivers
515 NW 11th Avenue
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-1063, Mr. Foot moved
that this board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
June 20, 2007, 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 $50 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. First
Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Case #07 -2022
Ethel & W.R. McCormick
2116 NE 3rd Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2022, Mr. Foot moved
that this board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
September 19, 2007, 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
$50 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. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Case #07-2487
Stacey Saulter
80 S. Atlantic Drive
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2487, Mr. Foot moved
that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
September 19, 2007, 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
$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. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
(Ms. Cook returned to the dais at 8:36 p.rn.)
Officer Webb recommended the following cases be certified in the amount of $100:
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Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 2844, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that U.S. Bank National Association Trust is in violation of
City of Boynton Beach Code Section as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent
correct the violation on or before November 29, 2007. The board has considered the
gravity of the violation(s), the actions take 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 $150 per day for each day the violation continues
past November 29, 2007 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 re-inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order.
Mr. Moyer seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Case #07 -2701
Location:
Violation(s):
Vinnette Williams
340 SW 10th Avenue
BBA FBC '04
Permit expired. Please obtain new
permit.
Officer Webb presented the case and reviewed the violations. The City was
recommending 10 days be given to comply by November 29,2007.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case # 07- 2701, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this board find that Vinnette Williams is in violation of City of Boynton Beach
Code Section as cited, and moved to order that the Respondent correct the violation on
or before November 29, 2007. The board has considered the gravity of the violation(s),
the actions take by the Respondent and any previous violation(s) by the Respondent
and hereby orders that if the Respondent does not comply with this Order, a fine in the
amount of $150 per day for each day the violations continue past November 29, 2007
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 re-
inspection of the property to verify compliance with this Order. Mr. Foot advised the
Respondent was a repeat violator and suggested a higher fine. First Vice Chair Yerzy
agreed and amended his motion to $250 per day. Mr. Moyer seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Code Officer Webb recommended the following cases be certified in the amount of $50:
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Case #07 -1063
Gennie Lue Rivers
515 NW 11th Avenue
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-1063, Mr. Foot moved
that this board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
June 20, 2007, 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 $50 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. First
Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Case #07-2022
Ethel & W.R. McCormick
2116 NE 3rd Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2022, Mr. Foot moved
that this board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
September 19, 2007, 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
$50 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. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Case #07-2487
Stacey Saulter
80 S. Atlantic Drive
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2487, Mr. Foot moved
that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
September 19, 2007, 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
$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. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
(Ms. Cook returned to the dais at 8:36 p.m.)
Officer Webb recommended the following cases be certified in the amount of $100:
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Case #07-2482
Betty & Lloyd Smith
1970 NW 1 st Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2482, First Vice Chair
Yerzy moved that this Board find that the Respondents have not complied with this
board's Order dated September 19, 2007, 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 $100 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. Mr. Foot seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Officer Webb recommended the following cases be certified in the amount of $200:
Case #07-2094
Florida 4 C Prop.
2508 N. Federal Hwy.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2094, First Vice Chair
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied
with this board's Order dated September 19, 2007, 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 $200 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. Mr. Moyer seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Case #07-2361
Christopher Cousineau
2407 NE 4th Street
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2361, First Vice Chair
Yerzy moved that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this
board's Order dated September 19, 2007, 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 $200 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. Mr. Moyer seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Officer Webb recommended the following cases be certified in the amount of $500:
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Case #05-872
Sandalwood HOA Assoc.
100 Buttonwood La.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #05-872, Ms. Cook moved
that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
September 19, 2007, 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
$500 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. Mr. Moyer seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Officer Webb recommended the following cases be certified in the amount of "No Fine":
Case #07-2188
Beatrice C. & Jay H. Gassman 2636 SW 23rd Cranbrook Ct.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2188, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this Board find that the Respondents, Beatrice C. & Jay H. Gassman, were
in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited subsequent to the date
of compliance specified in the board's Order of August 15, 2007, and in consideration of
the gravity of the violations and the actions taken by the Respondent to remedy the
violations and the previous violations of the Respondents that this Board impose and
certify an amount of zero per day including administrative costs for the total of 33 days
of non-compliance. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Case #07-198
Patti A. Jesse and
Anthony Rollison
413 NW 7th Street
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-198, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this Board find that the Respondents, Patti A. Jesse and Anthony Rollison,
were in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited subsequent to the
date of compliance specified in the board's Order of June 20,2007, and in consideration
of the gravity of the violations and the actions taken by the Respondents to remedy the
violations and the previous violations of the Respondents that this Board impose and
certify an amount of zero per day including administrative costs for the total of 3 days of
non-compliance. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
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Case #07 -1428
Alden D. Horwitz
1119 Lake Terrace #119
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-1428, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this Board find that the Respondent, Alden D. Horwitz, was in violation of
the City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited subsequent to the date of compliance
specified in the board's Order of August 15, 2007, and in consideration of the gravity of
the violations and the actions taken by the Respondent to remedy the violations and the
previous violations of the Respondent that this Board impose and certify an amount of
zero per day including administrative costs for the total of 25 days of non-compliance.
Ms. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Case #07-1407
Boynton Beach
Property Partners LLC
512 N. Federal Hwy.
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-1407, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this Board find that the Respondent, Boynton Beach Property Partners, LLC
was in violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited subsequent to the
date of compliance specified in the board's Order of July 18, 2007, and in consideration
of the gravity of the violations and the actions taken by the Respondent to remedy the
violations and the previous violations of the Respondent that this Board impose and
certify an amount of zero per day including administrative costs for the total of 33 days
of non-compliance. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Case #07-1098
Yves & Lidiana Faustin
320 SW 2nd Street
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-1098, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this Board find that the Respondent,s Yves & Lidiana Faustin, were in
violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited subsequent to the date of
compliance specified in the board's Order of August 15, 2007, and in consideration of
the gravity of the violations and the actions taken by the Respondents to remedy the
violations and the previous violations of the Respondents that this Board impose and
certify an amount of zero per day including administrative costs for the total of 65 days
of non-compliance. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
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Case #07-2044
Michael H. & Angelo A. Agnello Tr.
206 SW 3rd Street
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2044, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this Board find that the Respondents, Michael & Angelo Agnello, were in
violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited subsequent to the date of
compliance specified in the board's Order of August 15, 2007, and in consideration of
the gravity of the violations and the actions taken by the Respondent to remedy the
violations and the previous violations of the Respondent that this Board impose and
certify an amount of zero per day including administrative costs for the total of 35 days
of non-compliance. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Case #07-2295
Denton & Dalisa Schoburgh
329 SW 10th Avenue
Motion
Based on testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-2295, First Vice Chair Yerzy
moved that this Board find that the Respondent, Denton & Dalisa Schoburgh was in
violation of the City of Boynton Beach Code Sections as cited subsequent to the date of
compliance specified in the board's Order of September 19, 2007, and in consideration
of the gravity of the violations and the actions taken by the Respondent to remedy the
violations and the previous violations of the Respondents that this Board impose and
certify an amount of zero per day including administrative costs for the total of 35 days
of non-compliance. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Code Officer Webb recommended the following cases be tabled to December 19,2007:
Case #07-561
Yachtsman Properties LLC
Andrew P. Cohen
1550 N. Federal Hwy
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved that Case #07-561 be tabled until the Code Compliance
Board meeting to be held on December 19, 2007. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
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Case #07-564
Yachtsman Properties LLC
Andrew P. Cohen
1550 N. Federal Hwy
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved that Case #07-564 be tabled until the Code Compliance
Board meeting to be held on December 19, 2007. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Case #07-1830
Yachtsman Properties LLC
Andrew P. Cohen
1550 N. Federal Hwy
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved that Case #07-1830 be tabled until the Code Compliance
Board meeting to be held on December 19, 2007. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Case #07-675
La Bella Properties LLC
Dennis Eakin - Dennis Hines
3010 SW 14th PI10
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved that Case #07-675 be tabled until the Code Compliance
Board meeting to be held on December 19, 2007. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Case #07-2169
Mislain Dormil & Abija Emilcar
171 SE 27th Place
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved that Case #07-2169 be tabled until the Code Compliance
Board meeting to be held on December 19, 2007. Ms. Cook seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Case #07-1742
Brian & Daisy Maria Hugon
7012 Chesapeake Circle
Code Officer Webb announced Case #07-1742 would be reconsidered due to a
typographical error in the backup materials. He advised the fine certification should
have been $100, and not $25.
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved to rescind the certification of $25 for Case #07-1742. Mr.
Foot seconded the motion that passed unanimously passed.
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Motion
Mr. Foot moved to reconsider the case. Mr. Moyer seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Motion
Based on the testimony and evidence presented in Case #07-1742, Ms. Cook moved
that this Board find that the Respondent has not complied with this board's Order dated
August 15, 2007, 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 $100 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.
First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Case #01-2627
Edmundo & Laura C. Manterola
2215 NE 4th Ct.
Code Compliance Administrator Blasie requested Case #01-2627 be tabled to the
December 19,2007 meeting.
Motion
Ms. Cook moved that Case #01-2627 be tabled until the Code Compliance Board
meeting to be held on December 19, 2007. First Vice Chair Yerzy seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
Chair Costantino announced this meeting was Ms. Cook's last meeting. Ms. Cook had
decided to resign. Chair Costantino expressed her appreciation and expressed it had
been an honor working with her. The board members concurred.
VII. Adjournment
Motion
First Vice Chair Yerzy moved to adjourn. The motion was duly seconded and the
motion unanimously passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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Catherine Cherry '-../I\JL/VO
Recording Secretary
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