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Minutes 06-18-14 MINUTES OF THE CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD., BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. PRESENT: Carol Dutra Ellis, Special Magistrate Diane Springer, Code Compliance Coordinator Shana Bridgeman, Assistant City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Ellis, Special Magistrate, called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Ms. Ellis explained her role in the hearings and the hearing procedures. Pursuant to Florida Statute, all Orders are appealable to the Circuit Court in Florida and not the City Commission. 1111. APPROVAL OF 4/16/14 MINUTES There was one change to the minutes: Page 26, Case No 14-78: the Respondent's name was Roody Silverain and the fine was $100, not $50. Ms. Ellis approved the minutes with the correction as provided. 111111. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vestiguerne Pierre, Senior Code Compliance Officer, announced the following changes to the agenda: Case Nos: 14-345; 14-584; 14-755; 14-805; 14-988; and 14-1159 complied. Case No. 14-801 was tabled for 30 days. Ms. Ellis approved the agenda with the changes. IV. SWEARING IN OF ITS AND INTRODUCTION Diane Springer, Code Compliance Coordinator, called the role and determined who was present. The Minutes Specialist administered an oath to all those intending to testify. MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 V. NEW BUSINESS A. CASES TO BE HEARD TABLED Case No. 1 -836 Antonio Reale Property Address: 521 NE 2 nd Street Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. Remove outside storage, trash and debris. Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Pete Roy, Chief Code and Rehabilitation Officer, explained the case was a City Department referral. The initial inspection date was April 8, 2014, which revealed the above violations. Notice was issued on April 8, 2014, giving 10 days to comply. Service was effectuated by posting at City Hall on May 8, 2014. The property was last inspected on June 17, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations or a fine of $50 a day be imposed thereafter. Heather Grimes, International Real Estate Co. for Antonio Reale, was notified yesterdayabout the tenant's bicycles and outside storage yesterday and all else complied. She was not aware the City required a Business Tax Receipt for a rental property and they applied for one. Ms. Grimes had photographs of what Officer Roy considered to be outside storage and explained the owner has a six -foot privacy fence on the side of the property where the bikes and some empty water bins collecting water were stored Ms. Grimes had photographs of the property Ms. Ellis, Ms. Springer and Officer Roy reviewed. They were. Decision Based on evidence offered by the Respondent and testimony of the City, Ms. Ellis adopted the City's recommendation of 10 days to comply, June 28, 2014, and a fine of $50 per day if not complied. Ms. Grimes requested clarification of what is allowed in the yard if bicycles were not permitted and Ms. Ellis referred her to staff. Case No. 1 -852 Ferde & Marie Estime Property Address: 501 NW 12 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -60(B) (4) Apply for and pass Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Mow and trim property and swale area near 2 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 sidewalk. Remove hurricane shutters from windows. Officer Roy presented the case for the above captioned violations. Service was effectuated by posting the notice in City Hall and the property on May 8, 2014. The hurricane shutters were removed. The property was last inspected on June 17, 2014. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Ms. Springer noted the Business Tax Receipt Ordinance Section was not included in the violation notice. The only violations to be decided at this hearing was the mowing and trimming of the property. The Business Tax Receipt was excluded from this case. Decision Based on the testimony of the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis adopted the recommendation of the City for a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, or a $50 a day fine with the revisions to the violation just cited by the City. Case No. 1 -1103 Alice E. Silva Property Address: 243 SW 14 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH4 SEC 4 -14, 4 -36 and 4 -37 Remove dog feces from yard and neighboring properties. Each dog must have current tag and registration with Palm Beach County. Proof of rabies vaccinations must be submitted. Liz Roehrich, Animal Cruelty Investigator, presented the case for the above violations which arose from a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was April 28, 2014. The Respondent was not a repeat violator as to Code Enforcement, but Officer Roehrich has encountered the Respondent on other occasions through Animal Control. Written notice was sent on May 2, 2014, giving 10 days to correct the violations. Service was effected by certified mail on May 12, 2014, but was returned unsigned. The property was posted on June 6, 2014. Throughout the years there were multiple animal - related complaints regarding dogs Ms. Silva owns. Her mother owns the home and she lives there with her daughters. There have been multiple violations with multiple dogs over the years. This case pertained to an animal feces buildup in the front yard. The children walk the dog at the property line with an adjoining neighbor. Officer Roehrich responded on February 7, 2013, and the front yard property line was laden with feces. Ms. Martinez, the owner's daughter, corrected the matter. The same thing occurred on April 28, 2014. The same neighbor complained and there was the same amount of feces all through the yard. The Respondent complied, but the next day, the neighbor found dog feces thrown in her yard. Officer Roehrich requested a Cease and 3 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Desist Order for all the cited Ordinance sections. The dogs are never vaccinated or licensed until Officer Roehrich gives her a warning and then she complies. Ms. Ellis inquired if the matter was still occurring Officer Roehrich explained she waits for a neighbor to complain and does not routinely police the issue. She was not looking every day. The registration, rabies vaccination and license was updated in April relative to the case. Sandra Martinez, 243 SW 14 Avenue, the owner's daughter was a tenant in the mother's home. She had two daughters that moved back in with her They have their dogs and was unaware they were not picking up after their pets. Decision Ms. Ellis approved the recommendation of the City for the Cease and Desist Order. Going forward, each time the Respondent was non-compliant a $250 fine would be imposed effective June 25, 2014. Case No. 14-1106 FPM Properties LLC Property Address: 161 NE 17 Court Violation(s): CO CH4 SEC 4-36 & 37 and 4-4 Every dog must have current tag and registration with Palm Beach County. Proof of rabies vaccinations needed. Provide proper outdoor housing for dogs at all times. Obtain permit for kennel. Officer Roehrich presented the case for the above captioned violations. The Respondent was not a repeat violator regarding the Code Enforcement process, but was a continuous violator. Notice was sent certified mail on May 12, 2014, and was not returned. The property was posted on June 6, 2014. There is a tenant at the property with several pit bulls. Since May 10, 2013, Officer Roehrich responded five times to various citizen complaints. The tenant was issued multiple warnings and 12 citations. Two dogs were vaccinated, but the tenant never obtained the license and tags and has been cited for that. The tenant has a new dog with no license, tag or rabies vaccinations and the dog was hostile. Officer Roehrich had photographs which Ms. Ellis viewed. Officer Roehrich requested a Cease and Desist Order. Palm Beach County can license, sterilize and vaccinate the pit bulls for free, but the owner refused the service. Officer Roehrich wanted a $1,000 per occurrence fine. The owner has contested earlier citations and has not paid the fines. She tried to contact the company that owns the home to no avail. 4 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BO Y N TON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Decision Based on the testimony by the City and no one present to speak on the matter from the public, Ms. Ellis approved the Cease and Desist Order with the $1,000 per occurrence fine effective June 19, 2014. Case No. 1 -406 Raul Vargas, Jr. Property Address: 405 SE 1 St Street Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15- 120(D) and (E) INC. Remove trash and debris from rear and side yard. Remove tires, appliances, wood and junk. Repair or remove dilapidated shed in rear yard, repair roof and windows on rear porch and all fascia boards. Courtney Cain, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case for the above violations. The case arose from a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was February 28, 2014. The Respondent was a repeat violator. Written notice was sent giving 14 days. Notice was posted at City Hall and the premises on May 27, 2014. The property was last inspected on June 17, 2014. The violations were a hurricane hazard. Staff recommended a 15 day compliance date of July 3, 2014, to correct the violations or a fine of $100 a day thereafter. Officer Cain had photographs Ms. Ellis and Mr. Vargas viewed. Raul Vargas, the occupant, inquired if there were photographs from the initial inspection which Officer Cain produced. When he was able to contact Officer Cain he explained the air conditioners were stored there were for scrap. He has not worked since 2010. He is disabled and explained his disability restricted his physical movements. On March 31 he called Officer Cain and advised him of his conditions. He requested he be sent copies of the original photos so he could see the problem and a transcript, but received no response. With help from his family, they removed items and most of the air conditioners, but there were some new ones for income. There was a load leaving today. He advised the property was sold in April and had been in foreclosure for four years. There is a writ of possession and an agreement he will be vacating the premises at the end of month or first week in July. He did what he could which he explained in previous violations. Mr. Vargas produced sale documents Ms. Ellis viewed. Decision Since the Respondent was no longer the owner of record, staff will recite the case under the new owner. Ms. Ellis closed the case. Mr. Vargas advised the new owners of the issue. 5 FETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Case No. 14 -818 Jean W. Latouche Property Address: 804 S. Seacrest Boulevard Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Install sod, remove trash and debris and remove appliances from carport and rear yard. Officer Cain presented the case for the above captioned violations which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was April 7, 2014 and the initial notice gave 30 days to correct the violations. The green card was returned unsigned and undated. The property was last inspected on June 17, 2014. Staff recommended a 15 day compliance date of July 3, 2014, to correct the violations or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. The Business Tax Receipt was still outstanding. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one from the public to comment on this matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 15 -day compliance date, July 3, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -904 Roseyvanne Delva Property Address: 449 SW 3 rd Avenue Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (D) Remove outside storage from carport. Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Install minimum four -inch house numbers on building. Officer Cain presented the case for the above captioned violations as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, to correct the violations or a fine of 50 a day be imposed thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City for a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. 6 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Case No. 14 -339 Thomas & Elizabeth Mercereau Property Address: 2090 SW 13 Terrace Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Luney Guillaume, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case for the above captioned violation. The initial inspection date was February 21, 2014. Staff recommended a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, be given to correct the violations or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1003 I1-13 Property Florida LP Property Address: 12 Redwood Court Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -1 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Guillaume presented the case for the above captioned violation which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was April 25, 2014. Written notice was sent giving 10 days to correct the violation. Certified mail was sent and the green card was signed on May 21, 2014 Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations or a fine of $100 a day thereafter. Mike Garret, Invitation Homes, I1-12 and I1-13, would have to verify the home was vacant. There was an application for a Business Tax Receipt filed, but the property had not passed the inspection. Mr. Garrett had spoken with Officer Hart and will check what was submitted and then organize an inspection for both their occupied and vacant properties. Decision Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014 and a $100 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1012 Colfin Al FL 3 LLC Property Address: 91 Las Brisas 7 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13-16 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Guillaume presented the case for the above captioned violations which arose from a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was April 25, 2014. Written notice was sent giving 15 days to comply. The green card was signed May 19, 2014, and the property was last inspected on June 17, 2014. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations and a $100 a day fine. Carmen Bengochea, Property Manager with Colony America, spoke with Officer Guillaume and asked for an extension. There was an inspection on May 14, 2014, and there was a new installation for an air conditioner and water heater with no permit. Last week, the permit was applied for, but not approved. She asked her construction team how long it would take for approval through to final inspection and they requested between 30 and 45 days. Ms. Ellis questioned the case pertained to a Business Tax Receipt. Officer Guillaume explained they did not pass the inspection because items were installed without the proper permits. Decision Given the testimony by the City and the testimony of the Respondent, Ms. Ellis approved a 45-day compliance date of August 2, 2014 with a $100 fine if not complied by then. Case No. 14-1035 Regency Centers Inc. Property Address: 4766 N. Congress Avenue Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED. 105.1 Permit required for electrical work as noted in the Red Tag. Officer Guillaume presented the case for the above captioned violation. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violation and a fine of $100 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and given there is no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved the recommendation of the City of a 15-day compliance date of July 3, 2014, and a $100 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14-564 David & Stacy Feurstein 8 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Property Address: 41 E. Tara Lakes Drive Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass inspection for a Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Pat Hart, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case for the above captioned violations as in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, be given to correct the violations, or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one was present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -572 Roy E. Smith Property Address: 1107 SW 24 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56(B) and (C) Remove materials stored outside as well as trash and debris. Mow, trim and weed backyard. Return pool to sanitary condition or drain and cover. Repair broken fence on east side of property. Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violations which arose from a citizen compliant. The initial inspection date was March 19, 2014. Written notice was sent via regular mail on March 19, 2014, giving 10 days to correct the violations. Notice was posted at the premises and at City Hall on June 9, 2014. Officer Hart met with the Respondent on March 31 and agreed on a 30 -day extension which lapsed. The property was last inspected on June 17, 2014. Ms. Ellis reviewed photographs taken on June 17, 2014. The trash was cleared, but the broken fence remained outstanding. Roy Smith, 1107 SW Boynton Avenue, submitted documents. He has been having trouble with his eye and his doctor advised he could not lift anything over 10 pounds. He had to sit for over a month, take pills and drops and has to hold his head up. Prior to this, he was working seven days a week. He did not contest the issues, but could not take care of them. He was told in a week and a half or so, someone would come in to help him. He lives alone. Decision Ms. Ellis approved a 30 -day compliance date of July 18, 2014, or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. 9 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Case No. 14 -863 Thomas L. & Theresa Atchison Property Address: 724 Ocean Inlet Drive Violation(s): CO CH20 SEC 20 -6 CO CH 15 SEC 15- 120(D) Mow, weed and trim all overgrowth. Repair trailer and place boat on trailer. Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violations as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, to correct the violation and a fine of $25 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, and a $25 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -921 170 NW 14th Ave Land Trust Property Address: 170 NW 14 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56(D) Mow, weed and trim all overgrowth and place four -inch house numbers on house. Repair fence. Business Tax Receipt needed for rental property. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014 or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -924 Dexter & Effie Pinkney Property Address: 140 NW 14 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (B) and (D) Paint new stucco and repair rotted wood. Remove outside storage and add four -inch house numbers to building. 10 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Officer Hart had spoken with the Respondent who indicated the matter would be corrected within 90 days. Staff recommended a 90 -day compliance date of September 16, 2014, be given to correct the violations, and a fine of $250 a day. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 90 -day compliance date of September 16, 2014, with a $250 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -965 Leroy J. & Mary K. Burger Property Address: 270 NW 14 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10 -52 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. Remove all inoperable /unregistered vehicles from property. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. The vehicles were removed, but the vehicles were constantly changing. Officer Hart requested a Cease and Desist Order with a $150 per occurrence penalty, Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a Cease and Desist Order to be effective June 19, 2014, with a $150 fine per occurrence. Case No. 14 -967 Helen B. Wright Property Address: 1441 NE 1S Court Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. Remove all materials stored outside and trash and debris. Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violations as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violation by June 28, 2014, and a $25 a day fine thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved the recommendation of the City of a 10 -day compliance date by June 28, 2014, with a $25 a day fine thereafter. 11 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Case No. 14 -969 Jerome Daniel Property Address: 1621 NW 1 St Court Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -52 CO CHI SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. Remove all inoperable vehicles and materials stored outside, including trash and debris. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended 30 days be given to correct the violations by July 18, 2014, and a fine of $150 a day thereafter.. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the 30 -day compliance date of July 18, 2014, and a $150 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1021 Cynthia J. Matthews Property Address: 1641 NW 5 th Street Violation(s): CO CHI SEC 13 -16 CO CHI SEC 15- 120(B) 1 Remove pyramids from swale. Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, and a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. Officer Hart explained the Respondent was a repeat offender. Decision Ms. Ellis increased the fine to $150 a day Case No. 14 -1027 Odilia Ariste Property Address: 1431 NW 3 rd Street Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 12 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56(D) Remove materials stored outside including trash and debris. Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Install four inch house numbers on the building to be visible from the street. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations by July 3, 2014, and a $50 a day fine. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved the City's recommendation 15 days to correct the violations by July 3, 2014, and a $50 a day fine. Case No. 1 -1030 Melvin Clemons Est. Property Address: 1621 NW 5th Street B Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. and (A) CO CH 10 SEC 10 -56 (D) Remove pyramids from swale and materials stored outside including trash and debris. Install four -inch house numbers of building visible from the street. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, and a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved the City's recommendation and ordered the recommendation of the City of a 10 -day compliance date and a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 1 -1067 Federal National Mortgage Association Property Address: 1531 NW 2nd Street Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 13 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, and a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the City's recommendation of a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 1 -1069 Cynthia J. Mafthews Property Address: 1691 NW 5 th Street Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH 15 SEC 15- 120(8) 1 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Remove pyramids from swale area or replace with no more than 8" round turtle stones. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. The Respondent was a repeat violator. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, and a $150 fine a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City, the Respondent is a repeat violator, and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved a seven -day compliance date and a $200 per day fine thereafter. Case No. 1 -1081 Etienne Barthelus Property Address: 1511 NW 2 nd Street Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -52 CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (D) Install four -inch house numbers on building visible from the street. Remove inoperable vehicles and trash and debris from the yard. Apply for and pass 14 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations by July 3, 2014, and a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved the City's recommendation of a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1118 Yvick Narcisse Property Address: 325 NE 15 Court Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (C) and (D) Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt. Swimming pool enclosure must be structurally sound and secured. Remove all materials stored outside and trash and debris. All vehicles including trailers must be registered and operable. Install four - inch house numbers or building to be visible from the street. Officer Hart presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. He spoke to the Respondent and all but one violation remained which would be addressed in 30 days Staff recommended 30 days be given to correct the violations by July 18, 2014, and a fine of $150 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved the City's recommendation of a 30 -day compliance date of July 18, 2014, and a $100 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1151 1536 N. Seacrest Land Trust Property Address: 1536 N. Seacrest Boulevard Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental 15 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 property. Mow, trim and weed all overgrowth. Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violations. Staff recommended 10 days be given to comply by June 28, 2014, or a fine of $50 a day. Decision Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and given the testimony by the City, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 1 -1160 Leon & Gail Jenkins Property Address: 1860 N. Seacrest Boulevard Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. LDR CH3,ART III SEC 4 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt. Remove outside materials and trash and debris. Replace or repair parking lot. Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violations. The Respondents were repeat violators. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, or a fine of $150 a day. Decision Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and given the testimony by the City and the Respondents being repeat violators, Ms. Ellis ordered a seven -day compliance date of June 25, 2014 and a $200 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 1 -606 Harbour Portfolio VI LP Property Address: 2870 NE 4 Street Violations: CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass Business Tax Receipt inspection for rental property. Officer Lewis presented the case for the above violation. Service was obtained via certified mail. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations by July 3, 2014, and $50 a day fine thereafter. 16 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, and a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 1 -826 Mldfirst Bank (106 NW 8th t.) Property Address: 106 NW 8 th Street Violations: CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. Mow and trim overgrown yard areas and remove trash and debris. Officer Lewis presented the case for the above captioned violation. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violation by June 28, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City with 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a $100 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 1 -887 Janice & Roy Van Hooft Property Address: 319 Glen Arbor Terrace Violations: CO CH10 SEC10 -SEC 10 -56(D) CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC. Mow and trim overgrown weeds and grass in front yard. Remove outdoor stored plywood, etc. Repair and paint fascia and wood siding where deteriorated. Officer Lewis presented the case for the above captioned violations. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations by July 3, 2014, and a fine of $50 a day thereafter.. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City for a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, and $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1098 Herald Sr., Herald Jr., and Cindy Altidor Property Address: 706 NW 8 th Street 17 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 Violations: CO CH15 SEC 15 -120 (D) INC CO CH10 SEC 10 -52 Remove inoperable truck from property. Resod dead yard areas on the north side of driveway. Officer Lewis presented the case and advised the Respondent only has to resod the area north side of driveway. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations by July 3, 2014, and a $50 a day fine thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis approved the recommendation of the City for a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -933 COLFIN Al FL 3 LLC Property Address: 2931 S. Seacrest Boulevard Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass inspection for a Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Pierre presented the case for the above captioned violations. Ten days was given to correct the violation. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, to correct the violation and a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Carmen Bengochea, Property Manager, did not receive notice for this property. She commented they were ready to schedule an inspection. She could schedule the inspection tomorrow or next week and the matter would be resolved in a week. Decision Given the testimony of the Respondent and the City, Ms. Ellis approved a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -934 Leonie Deneus Property Address: 121 SE 29 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Pierre presented the case for the above captioned violations. Notice was sent via certified mail giving 10 days to correct the violation. The green card was signed on 18 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BO Y N TON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 March 20, 2014. He inspected the property for the Business Tax Receipt which did not pass and he advised the owner what needed to be done to pass. Staff recommended a 10 day compliance date of June 28, 2014, be given to correct the violation or a $100 a day fine thereafter. There were issues with windows, the smoke detector, window screens and the driveway. Leonie Deneus' son, explained his mother got the property via a short sale and never entered the home as it was rented. They realized there were many vehicles at the property and approached the City about the violations. When he did so, he learned a Business Tax Receipt was needed and they applied. He commented they never received notice for the 10 days. After the renters leave, they will make the repairs. Officer Pierre explained after an inspection is made, they recommend 10 days, but he was unsure if the owner knew when the tenant was moving out. They will need time to fix the problem. The Respondent did not have an exact date when the tenants would be moving out. Ms. Ellis recommended working with the City to learn what needed to be done to pass the inspection. Decision Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 day compliance date of June 28, 2014, or a fine of $50 a day. Case No. 14 -936 I1-12 Property FLoria LP Property Address: 2846 SE 6 th Street Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt and rental property. Officer Pierre presented the case for the above captioned violation. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violation and a fine of $50 thereafter. Michael Garrett, representing I1-12 and I3, explained the property is occupied. An inspection had to be coordinated but was not yet finalized. Decision Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a $50 a day fine. Case No. 1 -941 COLFIN Al FL 3 LLC Property Address: 2819 SW 5 th Street Violation(s): CO 13 CH13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. 19 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Officer Pierre presented the case for the above captioned violation. Staff initially gave 10 days to correct the violation and staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, be given to correct the violation or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Carmen Bengoschea, property manager, explained they applied for the Business Tax Receipt and only have to schedule an inspection this afternoon. Decision Based on testimony of the Respondent and the City, Ms. Ellis approved a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, with $50 a day fine if not corrected by then. Ms. Ellis recessed the meeting for a short break at approximately 9:39 a.m. and resumed the meeting at 9:40 a.m. Case No. 1 -962 Akram Jabr Property Address: 1212 NE 1 St Street Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (A) Secure property and mow and trim yard. Remove trash and debris and outside storage from property. Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for Rental Property. The Respondent was administered an oath. Officer Roy presented the case which arose from a routine inspection on April 22, 2014. Written notice was sent on April 22, 2014, giving 10 days to correct the violations. Notice was effectuated by substitute service and posting in City Hall. The last inspection occurred on June 17, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day. Akram Jar, the owner, did not reside at the premises and had a tenant. He got the notice three days ago and moved the items right away. He went to the City and paid for the license. He was unaware he had to renew the license each year. The officer came yesterday and he closed the back unit. The front unit was rented. Ms. Ellis explained she would give 10 days to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, and he should work with the City for another inspection. Mr. Jabr explained an inspector was coming Monday. Ms. Ellis commented if he does not pass inspection, there will be a $100 a day fine. 20 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BO Y N TON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Decision Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a $100 fine a day thereafter. Case No. 1 -978 14 PROP LLC Property Address: 531 NW 8 th Avenue Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1 Permits required for interior remodel repairs. Red Tagged. Officer Roy presented the case for the above captioned violations which was a City department referral. The initial inspection date was April 29, 2014. Written notice was sent on April 29, 2014, giving 15 days to correct the violation. Certified mail was sent and the green card was signed May 23, 2014. The property was Red Tagged. The last inspection occurred on May 15, 2014, and it was a health and safety hazard. Staff recommended 10 day be given to correct the violations by June 28, 2014, and a $50 a day fine thereafter. Leah Parisian, 14 Prop LLC, explained the property is vacant but would eventually be rented. When they became aware of the notices, they had to obtain drawings. An architect was working on the drawings, and they should be applying for permits by mid next week. She thought the property would be a total interior overhaul and would apply for general permit. Ms. Ellis inquired about the timeframe for the permits. Officer Roy explained an application is made, then it is reviewed and there may or may not be comments they have to address. The applicant was waiting on the drawings. Officer Roy explained if the application is done correctly, it can be obtained in 10 days. Ms. Parisian explained the client took ownership on January 28, 2014, and the property had been vacant. Due to the volume of properties they have, they could not inspect it. She advised they have many auction properties. Decision Based on the testimony of the Respondent and the City, Ms. Ellis approved a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, and $100 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -981 Eldredge & Zelma McGrady Property Address: 503 NW 9 th Avenue Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -56(B) CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC Remove inoperable and unregistered vehicles from the property. Remove 21 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 outside storage and trash and debris. Repair chain link fence or remove. Officer Roy presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Certified mail was sent on May 9, 2014. The green card was signed on May 15, 2014. Staff recommended a 10 day compliance date of June 28, 2014, be given to correct the violations and a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony of the City and seeing no one present to respond, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a fine of $50 a day. Case No. 14 -984 Annie Jones Property Address: 314 NW 3 rd Street Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC CO CF111- SEC 10 -52 Please remove inoperable /unregistered vehicle from property. Remove outside storage and trash and debris. Officer Roy presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Certified mail was sent May 9, 2014, and was signed on May 16, 2014. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the City's recommendation of a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, with a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1046 Josephine Daffin Property Address: 315 NW 10 Avenue Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -52 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC Remove inoperable / unregistered vehicles from the property. Remove outside storage, trash and debris. Officer Roy presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Certified mail was signed on June 2, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations or a fine of $150 a day thereafter. 22 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to respond to the matter, and the City has confirmed this is a repeat offender, Ms. Ellis ordered a seven -day compliance date of June 25, 2014, and a $200 a day fine thereafter, Case No. 14 -1157 MF Homes LLC Property Address: 545 NW 9 th Avenue Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 CO CH10 SEC 10 -52 CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC Apply for and pass inspection for Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Remove inoperable / unregistered vehicles from the property. Officer Roy presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Certified mail was sent and the green card signed on May 20, 2014. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, be given to correct the violations or a fine of a $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one present to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the City's recommendation of a 10 -day compliance date, June 28, 2014, or a $50 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -871 JP Morgan Chase National Assoc. Property Address: 2260 NW 2nd Street Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -51.5 INC. Property that is vacant or subject to a current notice of default must be registered with the City and maintained per City Code. Register property. Remove trash and debris, and outside storage of old fencing. Repair fencing in rear. Replace rotted jamb on rear door, driveway, broken stucco, and front door and paint. Sod Front yard and replace front yard. Obtain permit for newly installed windows. Glenn Welixier, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Service was sent via certified mail on May 20, 2014, and signed on 23 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCEILIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 May 27, 2014. Staff recommended 15 days, until July 13, 2014, or a fine of $100 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to comment on the case, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, and a $100 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -929 David R. Moody Property Address: 184 S. Palm Drive Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC. Repair all rotten wood in front and back of home. Remove or repair broken link fence. Officer Weixler presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Service was sent via certified mail on May 25, 2014, and signed on May 13, 2014. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations, by July 3, 2014 and a $100 fine a day. The Respondent was a repeat violator. Decision Given the testimony by the City and there is no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and the confirmation that the Respondent is a repeat violator, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a $150 a day fine thereafter. Case No. 14 -1051 Victor Scarpulla Property Address: 581 Alto Rd. Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10 -56(A) (B) CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC. Remove or register unregistered vehicle. Repair or replace driveway. Remove outside storage from porch and fix torn screen. Officer Weixler presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, be given to correct the violations and a $100 a day fine thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered the recommendation of the City of a 15 -day compliance date of July 3, 2014, and a $100 a day fine thereafter. 24 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BO Y N TON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 Case No. 1 -1068 Robert Johnson Property Address: 227 Gateway Boulevard Violations: CO CH13 SEC 13 -16 Apply for and pass inspection for a Business Tax Receipt for rental property. Officer Weixler presented the case as in the Notice of Violation and explained this case was more involved. One violation was for a Business Tax Receipt and the unit was rented by a family with young kids with an unpermitted addition in the back that is a fire hazard. This was confirmed by one of the City's electrical inspectors and there are no smoke detectors. Officer Weixler planned to go to the Building Department to see if they can get the family out for their safety. Staff recommended 15 days be given to comply or a fine of $100 a day thereafter.. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, and a $150 a day fine. Case No. 1 -1090 Joseph & Belony Geneste Property Address: 316 NE 24 Avenue Violations: CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc. CO CH10 SEC 10 -52 Remove or register vehicle in driveway, repair or remove broken fence. Mow and trim overgrowth in front and backyards. Officer Weixler presented the case as in the Notice of Violation. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date of June 28, 2014, to correct the violations or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. Decision Given the testimony by the City and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date or a $50 a day fine thereafter. B. LIEN PENALTY CERTIFICATIONS - NEW, Case No. 14 -116 I2 Property Florida LP 40 East Tara Lakes Dr. Officer Hart presented the case. The Notice of Violation was issued on February 10, 2014. Permits were needed for changes as noted on the Red Tag dated December 12, 25 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION YTN BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 2013. The case was heard on April 16, 2014 and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was April 26, 2014 and $50 a day. The property was inspected on June 17, 2014, and the violations still exist having 52 days of non - compliance. There were four inspections and the affidavit fees totaled $634.12 Michael Garrett, representing IH2 Properties, explained the Respondent was a big corporation with many moving parts, He was present to be the one point of contact. Decision Ms. Ellis certified the fine and explained there will be an opportunity to apply for a lien reduction. Case No. 1 -350 IH2 Property Florida A LP 706 SW 4th Avenue Officer Hart presented the case. The Notice of Violation was February 24, 2014, to apply for and pass inspection for a Business Tax Receipt for a rental property. The case was heard on April 16, 2014, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine set was April 26, 2014 and $50 a day. The property was last inspected on June 17, 2014, and the violation still exists having 52 days of non - compliance. There were four inspections and affidavit costs totaling $634.12. Decision Ms. Ellis certified the fine set forth by the City staff. Case No. 1 -5 A Fresh Start LLC 2830 SW 5 Street Officer Pierre presented the case. The Notice of Violation was January 2, 2014, for a Business Tax Receipt . The case was heard on April 16, 2014. The compliance date and fine set by the Board was April 26, 2014. There were 52 days of non - compliance and an administrative fee of $634.12 Stephan Caro, owner of the property, was unaware he was in the fine process. The address for the Business Tax Receipt was different than the address the notice was sent, so he did not get the notices. He only found out about this hearing because the tenant was served. He met with the Code Inspector who gave a list of items to repair. He had photos of items. He had a hard time finding someone to fix the window. He was pulling a permit for a flat roof and addressing the violations as soon as possible. He would have complied sooner if the received the notices. He purchased the property in November and made application for the Business Tax Receipt on March 26, 2014. Family and friends were living at the premises, while they 26 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 were going to college. The Property Appraiser said they could not update his address until the Tax Collector updated their records which is done once a year. Decision Ms. Ellis certified the fine and advised he could apply for a lien reduction. Case No. 1 -182 IH2 PROPERTY FLORIDA LP 2709 SW Stn Street Officer Pierre presented the case. The case was heard April 16, 2014, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was April 26, 2014 and a fine of $50 a day. The violation still exists having 52 days of non - compliance a fine of $386.12. The Respondent was to apply for and pass inspection for a Business Tax Receipt for a rental property. Mr. Garret advised he will follow up and confirm an application was submitted and schedule an inspection. Decision Ms. Ellis certified the fine. Case No. 1 -184 IH2 PROPERTY FLORIDA LP 2640 SW 8th Street Officer Pierre presented the case which pertained to applying and passing inspection for a Business Tax Receipt for rental property. The case was heard on April 16, 2014, and the date and fine set was April 26, 2014, or a fine of $50 a day thereafter. The violation still exists having 16 days of non - compliance. The inspection and affidavit filing fees were $634.12 Mr. Garrett agreed to follow up on the status of the Business Tax Receipt and the inspection. Decision Ms. Ellis certified the fine. E. LIEN REDUCTIONS Case No. 12 -1683 Wells Fargo Bank 261 N. Atlantic Drive Ms. Springer presented the case. The Notice of Violation was August 28, 2012, regarding registration of a foreclosed property. The Respondent was to repair the roof and ceiling, windows and doors, front and rear screen windows and doors, obtain a permit for the pool fence, and the Respondent was to fix the light fixtures and obtain a 27 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE /LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 permit for the new windows. The case was heard on October 17, 2012 and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was October 27, 2014, or a fine of $1,000 a day would be imposed thereafter. The violations were corrected on March 13, 2014, having 501 days of non - compliance. There were four inspections and an administrative fee of $634.12. The total fine was $501 thousand. There was an outstanding water bill of $133.66 paid and on May 22, 2012, the building was placarded as unsafe. The owner was originally cited and when it fell into foreclosure, staff closed the case and cited Wells Fargo. In June 2013, Ms. Springer received a letter from a title company requesting a lien reduction inspection. Ms. Springer gave them a list of items to repaiar. She was contacted in September by a realtor and she gave him the same information. She was again contacted In December 2010 by Sue King, who advised her the building was in such disrepair, the bank demolished it and the permit was finalled on March 13, 2014. The property was now in compliance Sue King, Data Quick Title, 5629 Strand Boulevard, Naples, explained Wells Fargo took certificate of title on March 25, 2013. At first, it looked like mold issues to be addressed with others. Finally through several contacts with Code, Compliance, the asset manager thought the best solution was demolition. She spent about $8K before demolition and about $13,495 for the demolition. The foreclosed amount was $59,881. Decision Given the testimony by the Respondent and the City, and given the City has confirmed the Respondent is eligible for lien reduction, Ms. Ellis reduced the lien to $3,500, plus administrative costs of $634.12. Case No. 13 -147 Dalland Properties 137 NE 11 Avenue Ms. Springer presented the case. The Notice of Violation was issued on January 30, 2013 for a deteriorated fence and trash. The case was heard on May 15, 2013, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was May 25, 2013 or a $500 a day fine. The violations were corrected on December 20, 2013, having 198 days, a fine of $99K and administrative fees of $634.12. There were outstanding property taxes and water bills of about $600 that had to be paid to be eligible for lien reduction. She was contacted in January and advised they had to secure the building, replace the windows and screens, repair or replace rotted fascia, replace the missing air conditioning compressor, repair the sprinkler system, trim hedges, mow overgrowth and remove debris from the front yard. In February, most violations still existed. The property was inspected April, 30 and there were still violations remaining. The property was inspected on May 22, 2014, and the violations were corrected. Bernadine Jones, Dalland Properties, explained Dalland Properties previously had very poor property management. Dalland has hundreds of properties in Palm Beach 28 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2014 County and they thought property management was handling the matter, but was not. Ms. Jones was hired and they were ensuring the properties were in compliance in Boynton Beach. Decision Given the testimony of the Respondent and the City, and that the City confirmed the Respondent has met the criteria for a Lien Reduction, Ms. Ellis reduced the lien to $2,500 plus administrative costs of $634.12. VI. OLD BUSINESS Officer Pierre recommended the following cases be certified as no fine: Case No: 14 -66 Dormeus Alexandre 2551 NE 1 St Lane Case No. 13 -2095 Claudio Camilucci & Ann Koplas 720 E. Ocean Ave 401 Case No. 13 -2353 Laina & Leon Feinstein 510 SW 1 St Street Case No. 14 -223 Laurent &Jessica Lesage 340 SW 10 Avenue Case No. 14 -314 Claudette Doreus 712 SW 3rd Avenue Case No. 14 -335 Sun Lovers Homes South Florida LP 350 NE 27 Avenue Case No. 14 -220 Joyce A & Jesse L. Potts SR. 343 NE 13 Avenue Officer Pierre read the following statement into the record. "The City was requesting that the fines be certified in the following cases. All the violators have been provided Notice of tonight's hearing, with Proof of Notice filed in the record with the Board Clerk. At this time, no one is present this evening for any of the cases I am requesting for certification at this time. All of the cases have been re- inspected and each case remains in non - compliance. The following cases are requested for certification at this time in the amount established by the Board in the Orders of Violation for each case, as set forth on the docket ": Case No. Name Address Amount per day 13 -2474 M &T Bank 1473 SW 27 Ave. D $50 14 -369 Danus LLC 906 SE 3 Street $100 14 -351 Landis Wright 736 SW 1 St Court $50 13 -2351 Bank of New York Trust 1411 NW 1 St Court $150 13 -2757 Johnny L & Linda A. Waters 1635 NE 3 Court $100 14 -7 Mark G & Iris H. Mordaunt 631 Las Palmas Pkwy. $50 14 -253 SRP SUB LLC 146 SE 27 Way $50 14 -309 Citimortgage 2701 SW 7 th Street $100 29 MEETING MINUTES CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 1, 2014 14-361 PRH Boynton Beach LLC 400 N. Federal Hgwy. $150 Decision As noted by the City, Ms. Ellis ordered the lien certification of the cases just mentioned and the tabling of the other cases previously mentioned by City staff. VII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Ellis adjourned the meeting at 11:26 a.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 062314 30