Minutes 03-27-14 MINUTES OF THE RED LIGHT CAMERA VIOLATION HEARINGS HELD O
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014, AT 9.00 A.M., IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Ankur Sevak, Special Magistrate Gwen Mills, Clerk
Officer Anthony Petriello, Boynton Beach Police, CSO
Officer Anthony Verrigni, Boynton Beach Police, CSO
Shana Bridgeman, Assistant City Attorney
I. Call to Order
Special Magistrate Ankur Sevak, welcomed all to the meeting at 9:02 a.m. He
explained the hearing was to allow Petitioners who received notices to present their
case. He will review the video evidence and hear testimony from the Petitioners and
make a determination. The appeals would be called based on the order Petitioners
signed in. All those intending to speak would testify under oath. Mr. Sevak recognized
some Petitioners had not had the opportunity to view the video. If not, they would be
given an opportunity to do so before moving forward with a hearing. After review of the
video and the testimony, if Mr. Sevak upheld the violation, the fee would be $243. If
not, the fine would be $208 covering the cost of the citation and court costs. Mr. Sevak
requested Petitioners state their address.
II. Approval Of Minutes
The minutes were not available.
III. Amendments to the Agenda
None.
IV. Swearing in Witnesses
The Clerk administered an oath to all those intending to testify.
V. Violation Hearings: Failure to comply with a steady red signal
Richard Kelvin Notice No. 1851400008673
Nicole Jackson, Attorney for the Petitioner, withdrew the application and explained
Mr. Kelvin's wife was driving the vehicle and they were in North Carolina. She did not
want to move forward with the hearing.
Hearing Minutes
Red Light Camera Violations
Boynton Beach, FL March 27, 2014
Decision
Mr. Sevak cancelled the hearing and explained the Petitioner had 30 days to pay the
fine.
At the end of the meeting, at 9:48 a.m., Mr. Sevak put on record that Richard Kelvin,
Notice of Violation No. 1851400008673, was represented by counsel. The hearing did
not move forward and Mr. Kelvin would be assessed statutory penalties and court costs
totaling $208.
Edouard Rene Joseph Notice No. 1851400022120
Edouard Joseph, 10519 Pine Tree Terrace, had not reviewed the video. He
explained he sold the car February 2 and the violations occurred February 14th. He had
the paperwork and the buyer was supposed to mail back the license plates, which he
received a week and a half ago.
There was discussion about the Transfer of Liability Affidavit, which was not submitted.
Mr. Sevak reviewed the documents Mr. Joseph provided. Mr. Joseph explained he
received two other Red Light Camera Violations after he sold the car. Mr. Sevak
agreed to recall the case after Officer Verrigni reviewed the documentation.
At 9:23 a.m., Mr. Sevak revisited the case.
Decision
Based on the paperwork presented, the recommendation of the City Attorney and based
on the Officer's testimony, Mr. Sevak found sufficient factual basis to dismiss Notice of
Violation No. 1851400022120. The second ticket would be addressed at another time.
Hilda Ligorria Notice No. 1851300147795
Hilda Ligorria, 1501 SW 16 Street, had not reviewed the video. After viewing it, she
opted to move forward with the hearing. She explained she had no tickets and the light
was red after she was in the intersection. She explained the turn light had green and
yellow lights and then goes dark. It was learned with the five cluster lights, there is no
red arrow. The left turn and straight lane share the same light.
Decision
After considering the evidence and testimony presented, Mr. Sevak found sufficient
basis to dismiss the violation in Notice No. 1851300147795.
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Hearing Minutes
Red Light Camera Violations
Boynton Beach, FL March 27, 2014
Werner Joseph Rother Notice No. 1851400016742
Werner Joseph Rother, 914 SE 3 rd Street, Boynton Beach, had not reviewed the
video. After doing so, he opted not to move forward with the hearing.
Decision
Mr. Sevak cancelled the hearing for Notice of Violation No. 1851400016742 and
assessed costs at $208.
Ryan Michael Layton Notice No. 1851400012998
Ryan Layton, 1610 S. Palm Way, Lake Worth, had a Transfer of Liability, but it was
not fully completed. The vehicle was registered jointly to him and his former wife. He
was unable to completely fill out the form because he did not have all of her personal
information. The former wife had taken over the vehicle and the loan.
Decision
After considering the evidence and testimony presented, Mr. Sevak reset Notice No.
1851400012998 to the next available docket in April.
Andrea Melanie Riggin Notice No. 1851400006982
Andrea Melanie Riggin, 5555 Garden Avenue, West Palm Beach, reviewed the
video and opted not to move forward with the hearing. She explained she had a
hardship.
Mr. Sevak explained she has 30 days to pay the fine. If not paid within that time frame,
a lien would be placed on her registration. He did not believe there was an extra late
fee when she renewed her registration.
Decision
Mr. Sevak cancelled the hearing and fines of $208 were assessed.
Joan Louise Carney Notice No. 1851400019993
Officer Petriello explained the vehicle was registered to the Petitioner. On February 11,
2014 at 1:17M.m., the vehicle was crossing an intersection at South Federal Highway
and SE 23 Avenue. Officer Petriello reviewed the electronic evidence and
photographs and issued a Notice of Violation on February 18, 2014.
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Hearing Minutes
Red Light Camera Violations
Boynton Beach, FL March 27, 2014
Decision
Based on the electronic evidence presented in Chambers and the Officer's testimony,
Mr. Sevak found a sufficient factual basis to uphold Notice of Violation 1851400019993
for Ms. Carney who requested a hearing and who was not present. She was assessed
fines and court costs of $243.
Irene Norman Notice No. 1851400005679
Officer Petriello explained the vehicle was registered to the Petitioner. On January 10,
2013, at 9:47 a.m., the vehicle was crossing an intersection at Gateway Boulevard and
North Congress Avenue. Officer Petriello reviewed the electronic evidence and a Notice
of Violation was issued on January 14, 2014. Ms. Irene Norman was not present.
Decision
After review of the electronic evidence presented and the Officer's testimony, Mr. Sevak
found a sufficient factual basis to uphold Notice of Violation 1851400005679 for Irene
Norman who requested the hearing, but was not present in Chambers. She was
assessed penalties of $243.
Ashley Renee Puhl Notice No. 1851400003831
Officer Petriello explained the vehicle was registered to the Petitioner. On January 5,
2014, at 6:31 p.m., the vehicle was crossing an intersection at Woolbright Road and
South Congress Avenue. Officer Petriello reviewed the electronic evidence, and issued
a Notice of Violation on January 10, 2014. He noted Ms. Puhl was not present.
Decision
After review of the electronic evidence presented and the Officer's testimony, Mr. Sevak
found a sufficient factual basis to uphold Notice of Violation 1851400003831 for Ashley
Renee Puhl who requested the hearing, but was not present in Chambers. She was
assessed statutory penalties and court costs of $243.
David Lee Meyer Notice No. 1851400010000
Officer Verrigni explained the vehicle was registered to the Petitioner who was not
present at the hearing. On January 18, 2014 at 6:39 p.m., the vehicle was crossing an
intersection at Federal Highway and SE 23` Avenue. Officer Petriello reviewed the
electronic evidence and photographs and issued a Notice of Violation on January 22,
2014.
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Hearing Minutes
Red Light Camera Violations
Boynton Beach, FL March 27, 2014
Decision
After review of the electronic evidence presented and the Officer's testimony, Mr. Sevak
found a sufficient factual basis to uphold Notice of Violation 1851400010000 for David
Lee Meyer who requested the hearing, but was not present in Chambers. He was
assessed statutory penalties of $158 and court costs of $85 for a total of $243.
Ruth E. Rognas -Lopez Notice No. 1851300158461
Officer Verrigni explained the vehicle was registered to the Petitioner who was not
present. On January 16, 2014, at 1:12 p.m., the vehicle was crossing an intersection at
Federal Highway at SE 23 Avenue. Officer Petriello reviewed the electronic evidence
and photographs and issued a Notice of Violation on January 22, 2014.
Decision
After review of the electronic evidence presented and the Officer's testimony, Mr. Sevak
found a sufficient factual basis to uphold Notice of Violation 1851300158461 for Ruth E.
Rognas- Lopez, who requested the hearing, but was not present in Chambers. She was
assessed statutory penalties and court costs totaling $243.
Other Business: None.
City Requests and Reports: None.
Local Hearing Officer Requests and Reports: None.
Adjournment: There being no further business, Mr. Sevak adjourned the Hearing at
9:48 a.m.
Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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