Minutes 04-24-14 MINUTES OF THE RED LIGHT CAMERA VIOLATION HEARINGS HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD.,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014, AT 9:00 A.M.
PRESENT:
James D Stokes, Special Magistrate Gwen Mills, Clerk
Officer Anthony Petriello, CSO
Officer Anthony Verrigni, CSO
I. Call to Order
Special Magistrate, James D. Stokes, apologized for the delay and called the meeting
to order at 9:27 a.m. He explained he is a Special Magistrate appointed pursuant to
State statute to sit and adjudicate the red light violation hearings. He is not employed
by the City of Boynton Beach or the Police Department.
II. Approval of Minutes
None
Ill. Approval of the Agenda
None
IV. Swearing in Witnesses
Diana Springer, Code Compliance Division, administered the oath.
V. Violation Hearings: Failure to comply with steady red signal
John Douglas Haynes Notice No. 1851400009465
2893 SE 1 St Place, Boynton Beach, FL. 33435
Officer Anthony Petriello, Boynton Beach Community Service Officer, stated on
January 17, 2014, at 4:58 p.m., a vehicle registered to the Petitioner was traveling
through an intersection of Boynton Beach Boulevard at Seacrest Boulevard. After
reviewing the electronic evidence, a Notice of Violation was issued on January 22,
2014.
Officer Petriello stated this was a right on red which the City of Boynton Beach does not
enforce. Officer Petriello recommended dismissing the case.
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MEETING MINUTES
RED LIGHT CAMERA VIOLATIONS
BOYNTON BEACH, FL. APRIL 24, 2014
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and testimony presented by the Officer, Mr.
Stokes dismissed Notice of Violation 1851400009465.
Janice S. Riolo Notice No. 1851400011537
Officer Anthony Verrigni, Boynton Beach Community Service Officer, stated on
January 22, 2014, at 3:38 p.m., a vehicle registered to the Petitioner was traveling
through an intersection of Woolbright Road at S Congress Avenue. After reviewing the
electronic evidence, a Notice of Violation was issued on February 3, 2014.
Janice S. Riolo, 196 Walnut Court, Highland Park, NJ, 08904, agreed the picture
was correct. She traveled everyday on the same street on her way to see her husband
who was at Parkside Inn. Ms. Riolo explained she went through the amber light and
then backed up so as not to go through the red light which she felt was a safer decision.
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and the testimony of the Officer, Mr Stokes
upheld Notice of Violation 1851400011537
Andrew James Alba Notice No. 1851400011651
Officer Verrigni, stated on January 22, 2014, at 5:16 p.m., a vehicle registered to the
Petitioner was traveling through an intersection of Federal Highway at SE 23 Avenue.
After reviewing the electronic evidence, a Notice of Violation was issued on February 3,
2014.
Andrew James Alba, 109 Habitat Court, Royal Palm Beach, FL. 33411 stated he
does a lot of traveling for his work. He explained there was a car behind him driving
very aggressively and close to his back bumper In 2011, Mr. Alba was in a car
accident for the same reason and felt the better decision was to go through the red light
instead of stopping and possibly getting rear ended.
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and the testimony of the Officer, Mr. Stokes
upheld Notice of Violation 1851400011651
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MEETING MINUTES
RED LIGHT CAMERA VIOLATIONS
BOYNTON BEACH, FL. APRIL 24, 2014
Edouard Rene Joseph Notice No. 1851400027871
Officer Petriello stated on February 27, 2014, at 8 a.m., a vehicle registered to the
Petitioner was traveling through an intersection of Woolbright Road at SW 8 th Street.
After reviewing the electronic evidence, a Notice of Violation was issued on March 4,
2014.
Edouard Rene Joseph, 10519 Pinetree Terrace, Boynton Beach, Fl. 33436,
explained he sold the vehicle on February 2, 2014. The new owner did not return the
license plate in a timely manner and has since received three red light violations
including this one. Mr. Joseph appeared at the first two hearings and the violations
were dismissed. He has all the necessary documents to show he sold the car prior to
the violations.
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and testimony presented by the Officer, Mr.
Stokes dismissed Notice of Violation 1851400027871.
Francky Hilaire Notice No. 1851400024712
11211 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL. 33436
Officer Petriello, stated on February 20, 2014, at 3.52 a.m., a vehicle registered to the
Petitioner was traveling through an intersection of Woolbright Road at SW 8 th Street.
After reviewing the electronic evidence, a Notice of Violation was issued on March 3,
2014.
Officer Petriello acknowledged Mr Hilaire did stop, but rolled across the stop bar which
made the camera go off.
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and testimony presented by the Officer, Mr.
Stokes dismissed Notice of Violation 1851400024712.
Alex Jadson Oliveira Notice No. 1851400017765
Mr. Stokes stated Mr. Oliveria paid the fine prior to the hearing
Ashley Shirell Puckett Notice No. 1851400021312
Officer Verrigni stated on February 13, 2014, at 1019 p.m , a vehicle registered to the
Petitioner, who was not present, was traveling through an intersection of NW 8 th Street
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RED LIGHT CAMERA VIOLATIONS
BOYNTON BEACH, FL. APRIL 24, 2014
at West Boynton Beach Boulevard. After reviewing the electronic evidence, a Notice of
Violation was issued on March 3, 2014.
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and the testimony of the Officer, Mr. Stokes
upheld Notice of Violation 1851400021312
Elaine Callas Garnett Notice No. 1851400007584
Officer Verrigni stated on January 14, 2014, at 8:26 a.m., a vehicle registered to the
Petitioner, who was not present, was traveling through an intersection of Woolbright
Road at SW 8 th Street. After reviewing the electronic evidence, a Notice of Violation
was issued on January 22, 2014.
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and the testimony of the Officer, Mr. Stokes
upheld Notice of Violation 1851400007584.
Ronen Tish Notice No. 1851400034794
Officer Petriello stated on March 12, 2014, at 4:39 p.m., a vehicle registered to the
Petitioner, who was not present, was traveling through an intersection of Woolbright
Road at SW 8 th Street. After reviewing the electronic evidence, a Notice of Violation
was issued on March 18, 2014.
Decision
After considering the electronic evidence and the testimony of the Officer, Mr. Stokes
upheld Notice of Violation 1851400034794.
VI. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Stokes adjourned the meeting at 10.05 a.m.
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