Minutes 10-15-14 MINUTES THE CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN I HEARINGS
HELD IN COMMISSION , CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD.
BEACH, BOYNTON FLORI T 1, 2014, AT
PRESENT:
Carol Dutra Ellis, Special Magistrate
Diane Springer, Code Compliance Coordinator
I. Call To Order
Ms. Ellis, Special Magistrate, called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. She 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.
Approval of August 20, 2014, Minutes with Corrections and September 17,
2014, Minutes
The following corrections were made to the August 20, 2014, minutes:
• Page 2, Case No 14 -644, the Respondent should be: " FAiR t ra e d4 e c E +
Ellington and Shirlene Beckles"
• Page 16, 14 -1370, the Decision should read. "with a $200 a-day fine thefeaftef
per occurrence.
• Page 26, 14 -483, the table date should read: " .. the following case be tabled to
September 974-9, 2094:"
There were no corrections to the September 17, 2014, meeting minutes.
Ms. Ellis approved the minutes.
III. Approval of Agenda
Skip Lewis, Senior Code Compliance Officer, announced the following changes to the
agenda:
Case Nos: 14 -1918, 14 -1926, 14 -2045 and 14 -1979 complied
Ms. Ellis approved the agenda with the amendments noted.
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IV. SWEARING OF WITNESSES AND INTRODUCTION
The Minutes Specialist administered an oath to all those intending to testify.
V. NEW BUSINESSES
A. CASES TO BE HEARD (RESPONDENTS PRESENT)
Diane Springer, Code Compliance Coordinator, announced the Respondents who
were present. The cases heard are as follows:
Case No. 1 -1198 Jose L. & Linda T Santiago
Property Address: 617 SE 1 st Street
Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15- 120(D)
Install a driveway to meet City Code.
Courtney Cain, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case for the above
captioned violation which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date
was May 19, 2014, which revealed a new driveway needed to be installed. Written
notice was sent giving 30 days to correct the violation and the green card was returned
signed, but undated. The premises were last inspected October 14, 2014.
Jose Santiago, 617 SE 1 st Street, the owner, requested more time. He had a recent
death in the family. He agreed the driveway needed to be addressed, and he has been
improving the home since he purchased it. Mr. Santiago was out of work for two years
and would have addressed the driveway immediately if he had the funds. He requested
an extension until the end of the year.
Officer Cain had no objections to the extension. Mr. Santiago confirmed he received
notice of the hearing.
Decision
Given the testimony by the City, Ms. Ellis ordered a compliance date of December 31,
2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
Case No. 1 -1859 Gary & Ena Brockett
Property Address: 119 SE 6 Avenue
Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1
Permit required for all interior
remodeling as noted in red tag.
Officer Cain presented the case for the above captioned violation. The case was a City
department referral. The initial inspection date was August 12, 2014. Initial written
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notice was sent giving 30 days to comply. The green card was signed, but undated.
The property was last inspected on October 14, 2014.
Gary Brockett, 119 SE 6th Avenue, explained he had the receipt for his permit
application. He anticipated receiving the permit in five days. Ms. Ellis and Officer Cain
viewed the application receipt. Ms. Ellis received confirmation from the Respondent that
he received proper notice.
Decision
Given the testimony by the City and the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day
compliance date of October 25, 2014, or a $50 a day fine thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1906 Inlet Plaza
Property Address: 1808 N. Federal Highway
Violation(s) LDR CH4 ART III SEC 11
CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC.
CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (B) and (D)
CO CH10 SEC 10 -58 (D)
CO CH10 SEC 10 -59 (D)
Repair all broken sign frames /structures
on building, paint main sign structures
on N. Federal Highway.
Patrick Hart, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case for the above captioned
violations which arose from a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was August
13, 2014. The property was a commercial property. Written notice was sent on August
13, 2014, giving 30 days to correct the violations. Notice was posted on the premises
and at City Hall on October 2, 2014. Officer Hart had photographs of the violations and
the last inspection occurred on October 14, 2014.
Hop Kemener, Principal of the Plaza, requested an extension to cure the violations.
He explained there was a cash flow issue and they try to remain in compliance. He
requested 90 days, and he confirmed he received written notice of the violations.
Mr. Kemener explained only the trash was removed, but there are ongoing trash issues.
Officer Hart had no objection to the 90 -day extension. Ms. Ellis and Mr. Kemener
viewed photographs of the violations.
Decision
Based on the testimony of the City provided, Ms. Ellis ordered a 90 -day compliance
date of January 13, 2015, and a fine of $200 a day thereafter. She emphasized it was
important to update the City on his progress and ensure the issues were addressed.
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Case No. 1 -1929 Inlet Plaza — Good Samaritan Alliance
Church
Property Address: 1880 N. Federal Highway
Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
Business must apply for and pass
inspection for Business Tax Receipt.
Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violation which arose from a
citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was August 14, 2014. The Respondent
was a repeat violator. Written notice was sent on August 14, 2014, giving 10 days to
correct the violations. Certified mail was sent on September 8, 2014, and the green
card was signed, but undated. Officer Hart spoke with the tenant who is out of the
country and wanted more time to correct the violations. The property was last inspected
on October 14, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the violation and
a fine of $250 a day thereafter.
Hop Kemener, Principal of the Plaza, explained he was attempting to get the tenant to
comply. They have been operating for several years. He understood they had a
Business Tax Receipt. Officer Hart confirmed they had a license, but it had expired. No
one from the church was present.
Decision
Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date due to the tenant occupying the premises
for some time. The compliance date was October 30, 2014, and the fine was $250 per
day thereafter.
Ms. Ellis could not give an opinion of whether Mr. Kemener could evict the tenant as the
terms were based on the lease.
Case No. 1 -1703 Brook Invest LLC
Property Address: 3015 Church Hill Drive
Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1
Permits required for interior remodel as
noted in the red tag.
Vestiguerne Pierre, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case for the above
captioned violation. He explained notice was provided by the certified mail, green card,
which was signed and dated September 16, 2014.
Tim Polovina, a partner with Brook Invest LLC, explained this pertained to a
demolition permit which has been in the Building Department. He requested a 30 -day
extension. He explained TML Construction was the general contractor. Mr. Polovina
originally attempted to obtain a permit as an owner, but the demolition was already done
and he was unaware he needed a demolition permit, although he had obtained
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dumpsters. He had already been to the Building Department and later spoke with Code
Compliance. The matter was close to resolution and he hoped he would obtain the
permit in the next week. Mr. Polovina confirmed he received notice of the violation.
Decision
Based on the testimony given, Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 -day compliance date of November
14, 2014, and a fine of $200 a day if not complied by then.
Case No. 1 -1740 Alex & Sultane Mesidort
Property Address: 3618 SE 2nd Court
Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC
CO CH 10Sec 10 -52
Fix all broken windows. Remove
unregistered /inoperable vehicles from
the property.
Officer Pierre presented the case for the above captioned violations. Notice was
confirmed via the certified mail green card dated September 13, 2014. Staff
recommended 30 days to comply.
Alex Mesidort, 3618 SE 2 " Court, the owner, explained he tried to move the vehicles.
There was one left, but he misplaced the title so he was applying for a duplicate title.
He planned to send the vehicle to Haiti. He was attempting to fix the windows, but
needed more time. Mr. Misidort confirmed he received written notice. He requested
more time to correct the violations; however, Ms. Ellis found 30 days to be sufficient.
Decision
Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 day compliance date of November 14, 2014, due to a safety
issue with the windows, and a $100 a day fine thereafter.
Case No. 1 -1827 Kalince Die & Timothy Jeanty
Property Address: 227 Gateway Boulevard
Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1
Secure permits for unsafe electric in the
back bedroom addition, ceiling fan,
dryer receptacle. Install missing smoke
detectors as stated on the red tag.
Apply for and pass inspection for
Business Tax Receipt.
Glenn Weixier, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case for the above captioned
violations which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August
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6, 2014, and written notice was sent the same day giving 30 days to correct the
violations. Notice was effected via certified mail green card signed on September 15,
2014. The property was last inspected on October 14, 2014, and staff recommended
30 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $50 a day thereafter.
alince and Fiore Die, 227 East Gateway Boulevard were present. Ms. Die has been
in touch with Officer Weixler to obtain the permits. The property was an investment
property and she did not know about the issues. When notified, they applied and she
had a printout proving they applied for the permits. They hired an architect and
engineer and were waiting for the review process to be over. They also hired a
contractor to address the issues and the matter was a timing issue. As soon as the
permits are received, the work would be done. She requested 90 days and advised the
property is currently vacant.
Ms. Ellis inquired why 90 days was needed. Ms Die did not know how long it would be
before the permit would be received and there were changes made by the architect.
The Respondent confirmed they received written notice regarding the violations and
explained the property was obtained last April.
Decision
Since the property was vacant, Ms. Ellis ordered a 45 -day compliance date of
November 29, 2014, and a fine of $200 a day thereafter. Ms. Ellis explained the
premises cannot be rented until a permit is obtained as there is a public safety issue.
Case No. 14 -1829 Todd A. Arnold
Property Address: 405 NE 23 Avenue
Violations: CO CH10 SEC 10 -52
BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1
Secure canopy structure or get the
required building permit. Remove all
unregistered cars from property.
Officer Weixler presented the case for the above captioned violations. The case arose
from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August 6, 2014. The
Respondent was not a repeat violator, but there were recurring violations at the
premises. Written notice was sent August 6, 2014, giving 10 days to correct the
violations. Service was obtained by posting on August 6, 2014. Regular mail was also
sent August 6, 2014. Officer Weixler advised the Respondent corrected the violations.
The canopy was removed when he inspected on October 14, 2014, and the vehicles in
the backyard were registered. He requested a Cease and Desist Order for the canopy
and inoperable vehicles. On April 2, 2013, a citation was issued for inoperable vehicles,
tires, trash and debris, and an auto dealer shop not allowed. On December 11, 2013,
he was cited for inoperable vehicles. On June 6, 2014, he was cited for inoperable
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vehicles and a canopy structure. The present case was for inoperable vehicles and the
canopy structure.
Mark Arnold, 405 NE 23 Avenue, was the designee for the property as he was
purchasing it from his brother, Todd Arnold. He requested a transcript of the
proceedings and had a list of individuals to subpoena to testify on his behalf. Ms. Ellis
reviewed the list with Mr. Arnold to determine the basis for the subpoena. Based on
that information, or other information she deemed relevant, she would decide how to
proceed.
Mr. Arnold explained it would be helpful for Ms. Ellis to understand the context of the
witness list and his point of view. He explained the 5 th Amendment of the Constitution
was clear an individual cannot be deprived of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
or property without due process. He contended the City was trying to remove due
process from the entire Code Enforcement procedure by issuing a Cease and Desist
order which allows the City to fine, just because they think there is a violation.
Mr. Arnold pointed out Officer Weixler stated in his presentation there were no violations
currently on the property. Mr. Arnold explained there was never a fine imposed during
his term of ownership of the property, and there were multiple violation notices in the
absence of violations. He asserted the City was citing violations that did not exist under
the Code, and many of the witnesses would be called to testify about what the Code
says, and what does and does not constitute a violation.
Mr. Arnold commented he attempted numerous times to sit with City representatives to
read the Code with them so they would understand the violations did not exist and they
never did. In spite of violations that did not exist, he worked with the City in every case
and removed items he was not required to remove such as the canopy. He opined what
the City deemed as an inoperable car, which did not meet the definition of an operable
car, was moved anyway, and there was no Code section prohibiting one from having a
canopy, which he still removed.
Mr. Arnold commented this was not a pattern of repeat violations; it was a pattern of
harassment by the City. This was the reason for the witness list.
Ms. Ellis explained part of the reason to have a Magistrate was for her to analyze the
facts in terms of the Code. As far as subpoenaing other individuals, she would look at
the Code and the facts and make a determination whether or not a violation occurred.
Mr. Arnold explained he was pretty sure he was allowed to subpoena witnesses, which
Ms. Ellis clarified as long as there was a basis to do so and as long as she made a
determination that their testimony would be relevant. Ms. Ellis would need to know if
the individuals on the list had any involvement with the case.
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Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, was on the witness list because Mr. Arnold felt the City
had consistently denied him due process in responding to the complaints. The City
issued citations, and on the citation it specified he has the right to request a hearing. As
the City Manager, Mr. Arnold sent her a certified letter, within the specified five -day
period, requesting a hearing. The hearing was not granted. He was denied due
process, and they have done that several times.
Carl Swierzko, Chief Field Inspector, was on the subpoena list. Mr. Arnold was cited for
having a canopy, and the canopy was not there as confirmed by Officer Weixler.
Additionally, Mr. Arnold's original citation indicated he needed a building permit. Mr.
Arnold went to the Building Department and spoke with Mr. Swierzko, who indicated
there was no permit required and there is no Ordinance prohibiting a canopy structure
as long as it was not attached to the building, and his was not. He had indicated there
was no compliance issue. In spite of that fact and it was legal, Mr. Arnold still removed
the canopy. Mr. Arnold explained he went the extra mile and cooperated with the City to
make the problem go away, and now Officer Weixler was requesting a Cease and
Desist Order as if Mr. Arnold was trying not to comply.
Skip Lewis, Senior Code Compliance Officer, would be available for questioning.
Sergeant Sheridan was on the subpoena list. Mr. Arnold explained he was one of the
officers involved in filing the violation notices when there were no violations. Sergeant
Sheridan was also the subject of a complaint Mr. Arnold filed against the City. Mr.
Arnold believed part of his case regarding the City continuing to issue frivolous violation
notices was that Mr. Arnold had filed a complaint against Sergeant Sheridan. Sergeant
Sheridan had a car towed illegally. He filed a complaint with the City and Chief Katz
approved a reimbursement of that tow.
Chief Katz was also on the subpoena list for the same reason. The Chief was familiar
with the complaint filed, and he approved the reimbursement of the illegal tow. Mr.
Arnold explained on at least two occasions, the City illegally towed his vehicles in direct
violation of the City's Ordinances.
Also on the subpoena list was Glenn Weixler, Code Compliance Officer. Mr. Arnold
explained he had, on numerous occasions, asked Officer Weixler to sit with him and
read the Code. Officer Weixler refused and Mr. Arnold wanted Officer Weixler to cite
the provision that he was violating. Mr. Arnold asserted there was no violation.
Ms. Springer, Code Compliance Coordinator, was on the subpoena list because she
was involved in the complaint against Sgt. Sheridan. When he requested information
from the Police Department who had the car illegally towed, the Police Department
indicated it was towed by Code Enforcement. Ms. Springer is a supervisor in the Code
Enforcement Division, and she advised the Code Enforcement Division had nothing to
do with the tow. When he obtained the report from the Officer who ordered the tow, he
did it on the orders of Sgt. Sheridan, and then they denied involvement.
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Tanya, the Code Enforcement Receptionist, was being subpoenaed because she had
indicated to Mr. Arnold, on numerous occasions that the Code Enforcement Department
had nothing to do with the tow, when they had ordered it.
Police Officers Jean and Patnic were on the list. Mr. Arnold explained he did not have
the Officers' full names because they do not use full names on the report; rather they
only put a designation on the report. Those Officers were on the scene of the illegal
tows and they were familiar with who ordered them and why.
Ms. Ellis explained, based on Mr. Arnold's testimony, the Cease and Desist hearing
would be tabled until next month. Mr. Arnold's witnesses would not testify today. She
explained it was her responsibility to review the Ordinances. If the Cease and Desist
hearing moved forward, she would be the individual to make a finding of whether or not
there was a violation. In terms of the subpoena, she needed time to review the
transcript and testimony in order to make a determination whether she would issue
subpoenas and she would submit a written order on the subpoenas before the next
month. Everything was on hold at the moment.
Ms. Ellis commented she appreciated Mr. Arnold's testimony and background
information.
Decision
Ms. Ellis tabled the Cease and Desist hearing on November 19, 2014, and with respect
to the subpoena list, Ms. Ellis would issue a written order regarding whether she would
be issuing subpoenas.
Mr. Arnold requested confirmation the matter would be heard on November 19, 2014.
Ms. Ellis confirmed it would and one of three things would occur at that time; she would
either make a ruling at that hearing, take everything under advisement and submit a
written order, or she could table the matter again.
Ms. Ellis returned the subpoena list to Mr. Arnold. As to the transcript, the City Clerk
could provide it to him.
Ms. Springer advised cases Nos 13 -82 and 13 -82 were tabled to this meeting. At the
Petitioners request, they were tabled to the November 19, 2014 meeting.
Case No. 13 -310 Roy Dean 2601 N E 3rd Court #102
Ms. Springer presented the case. The Notice of Violation was sent on March 1, 2013,
for a demolition permit for work done in an apartment. The case was heard on May 15,
2013, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine, was to comply by May 30,
2013, or a fine of $100 a day would be imposed thereafter. The violations were
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corrected on September 22, 2014, accruing a fine of $54K and administrative costs of
$634.12.
Ms. Springer was contacted in September and she explained what needed to be done.
Mr. Dean obtained the permit on September 22, 2014. There were outstanding taxes of
$4,303, and the permit was finalized on September 29, 2014, the taxes were paid on
October 2, 2014, and the property passed the lien reduction inspection on October 1,
2014.
Roy Dean, 2601 NE 3rd Court, Unit 102, owner ,explained when he purchased the
property it was an "as is" sale. The property had water damage, which the Association
wanted him to resolve. He did not know he needed a permit. The property
management firm took over so he did not get the notices from the City regarding the
permit or the fine. When he received that information, he hired an architect and a
contractor to pull the permits. Since then, he went to the Tax Collector and Property
Appraisers office and updated his contact information. The letters were sent to the
premises and he lives in Broward. He purchased the property in 2007 and it had not
been rented. Discussion followed the notice was sent to the address of record. He
learned about the violation when the property was posted.
Mr. Dean spoke to the mailman because the association said they sent him
correspondence he never received, and he updated his address with the post office. All
the work was completed and the permit was approved ..
Ms. Ellis explained it was the owner's responsibility to update their contact information.
Decision
Ms. Ellis reduced the lien to $1,000 plus the $634.12.
Mr. Dean explained Boynton Beach has been very helpful, expedient and kind. He
appreciated the help of Code Compliance.
Case No. 09 -2110 Olga L & Cristian Saavedra 1021 Grove Park Circle
Ms. Springer advised a Notice of Violation was sent on June 30, 2009, regarding a
Business Tax Receipt. The case was heard on September 16, 2009, and no one
appeared. The compliance date and fine set was October 1, 2009, or a fine of $50 a
day would be imposed thereafter. The violations were corrected on October 10, 2014,
accruing a fine of $91,300, plus administrative costs of $634.12. The compliance date
was based on the day the inspection was completed, but the Respondent had advised
the property was vacant prior to that, so the Business Tax Receipt would not have been
required. The compliance date was the date compliance was verified.
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Ms. Springer was contacted in early October. The lien reduction inspection occurred on
October 5, 2014. There were two outstanding water bills totaling $850 that had to be
paid, and all else was fine.
Constance Rao, the broker representing the property, was administered an oath.
She explained she was trying to effect a short sale. The property is under contract, and
there is also a pending foreclosure sale. November 24, 2014, was when the window of
opportunity would close. There were numerous contracts and three different lender
servicing agents. She spent hundreds of dollars of her own money hoping to make a
Commission. The owners live out of state and the property was never rented, although
the owner's daughter did reside in the premises for a short time, and left in early 2014.
Ms. Rao hoped the lien reduction would be substantial, otherwise there would be no
short sale and there were thousands of man hours involved. Negotiations were so
difficult, she actually hired a professional negotiator. The property was an investment
property; however, the market fell immediately after the owners purchased it.
In addition to the water bill, nearly $5,000 in fines were paid to the Homeowner's
Association. The contract that was accepted by the bank was for $300,000 and the
original price was $527,000. The new owner knows he has to invest about $20,000 into
the home. The exterior was in pristine condition because the Homeowner's Association
maintained it.
Decision
Given the testimony, Ms. Ellis reduced the $91,300 lien to $3,000 plus administrative
costs of $634.12.
Ms. Rao did not know if it could close with that amount. The bank would not pay the
amount and the owners did not have the money. If it sold, she would only earn $4,500.
Ms. Ellis explained the bank was recapturing their loss. The owners were walking away
from a quarter million dollars of debt and may possibly have their deficiency waived. A
short sale was not mandatory and the owners were receiving a substantial benefit. She
understood the broker put in many hours, but she could not justify eliminating the lien.
The reduction stood at $3,000 plus $634.12 in administrative fees.
Case No. 11 -2388 Frandieu Nazaire 607 S. Seacrest Boulevard
Ms. Springer presented the case. The Notice of Violation was sent August 30, 2011, for
a permit for a carport enclosure. The case was heard November 16, 2011, and Mr.
Nazaire appeared. The compliance date and fine set was January 15, 2012, and a fine
of $100 a day thereafter. The case complied August 28, 2013, accruing a fine of
$59,000 and administrative costs of $730.15.
Mr. Nazaire had an outstanding water bill of $136 that had to be paid. Ms. Springer was
contacted in early September for a lien reduction inspection. He had to paint new
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stucco, replace rotted soffit, missing screens, remove trash and debris, outside storage,
repair the driveway and fence, repair or remove open electrical, obtain a permit for
interior renovations and sod the bare areas on the front lawn and on the north side.
Ms. Springer was contacted on September 22, 2014, for a re- inspection and the sod
had not been installed. It was re- inspected on October 10, 2014, and the property was
eligible for the lien reduction.
Frandieu Nazaire explained he purchased the property from the bank in "as is"
condition. He then learned there was a Code violation. It took him some time to fix the
property because he had to get the money to hire a contractor and get the permit. He
was happy everything was completed. He purchased the property in 2011 and the
property had been vacant.
Ms. Ellis requested clarification why he could not meet the compliance deadline. Mr.
Nazaire explained he had to hire an architect and licensed contractor. He spent more
than $45K in repairs to the property, but he did not bring proof of the cost of the repairs.
Decision
Ms. Ellis tabled the case to the next meeting to allow Mr. Nazaire time to collect and
provide to the City information on what was spent to improve the property.
Case No. 13 -1049 Bank of America 14 Las Islas
Ms. Springer presented the case. The Notice of Violation was May 15, 2013. The case
was heard on July 17, 2013, and no one appeared. The Respondent was to register as
a foreclosed property, remove trash, debris and outside storage, maintain the yard, trim
bushes, hedges and overgrowth, mow and weed, repair or replace open electric,
missing or torn screens, exterminate rodents in and around the home and make the
back porch and home sanitary. The compliance date and fine set was July 27, 2013, or
a fine of $750 a day would be imposed thereafter.
The violations were corrected on October 1, 2014, accruing a fine of $322,500, plus
administrative costs of $634.12. In order to be eligible for lien reduction, the
Respondent paid the water bill. Ms. Springer was contacted in July, but the case was
not in compliance because the original violations were not addressed. In addition to
those violations, the Respondent had to repair the fence, the gates had to self -latch and
self - close, the palm trees and other horticulture had to be trimmed, the sprinkler system
had to be repaired and the front yard had to be sodded.
The property was re- inspected on August 27, 2014, and the Code Officer found the air
conditioning and the pool pumps were installed without permits. The property was re-
inspected on October 1, 2014, and all the violations were corrected and the permits
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and a professional company handled the mold remediation. Then the interior
renovations were started. He did not know if he needed a permit, and was told if it was
replacing drywall, a permit was not needed, but he found out from the City's inspector a
permit was needed. He contacted the City and the issue was immediately addressed.
Mr. Lee had letters from the neighbors for Ms. Ellis to review, and he requested the fine
be reduced to administrative fees only.
Ms. Ellis viewed the letters. Mr. Lee explained the home was vacant and he did not
know if the property would be rented or listed. He spent $97,000 and the value of the
property was $180,000 to $200,000. The previous property owner had a $1 million lien,
but the bank foreclosed on the property and the City had to recite the bank. Then Mr,
Lee purchased the property from the bank.
Decision
Given the testimony by the Respondent and the evidence reviewed, Ms. Ellis reduced
the lien to $1,000 plus administrative costs of $634.12.
Case No. 13 -1416 Bank of New York Mellon 1018 W. Fairfax Circle
Ms. Springer explained the Notice of Violation was sent on July 1, 2013, regarding
registering a foreclosed property, repairing the roof and all damage from the roof,
replace rotted wood exterior, remove all horticultural debris, mow, weed and trim all
overgrowth, remove bee and rodent infestations and replace missing window screens.
The case was heard September 18, 2013, and no one appeared. The compliance date
to correct the violations was by September 28, 2013, or a fine of $1,000 a day would be
imposed thereafter. The violations were corrected on August 21, 2014, accruing a fine
of $326,000 plus administrative costs. The roof had a very large hole it in, covered by
blue tarp which caused interior damage. The violation was caused by the drywall.
Mr. Lee explained there was some overlapping with the prior lien. He addressed the
repair and requested the lien be eliminated and only administrative costs be imposed.
Decision
Based on the testimony, Ms. Ellis reduced the lien to $1,000 plus administrative costs of
$634.12.
Case No. 1 -1487 Antoine Luc Jean - Charles Est. and
Phalante Jean - Charles
Property Address: 323 SW 3 rd Avenue
Violation(s) CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (A) and (D)
CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(E) INC
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Remove blue tarp, repair roof, and
install four -inch house numbers on
home.
Officer Cain presented the case for the above captioned violations. The case arose
from a routine inspection on June 23, 2014. The tarp was removed and the house
numbers were installed. Only the roof repair needed to be addressed. Written notice
was sent giving 30 days to correct the violations. Notice was posted on the property
and City Hall on September 24, 2014. The violation is a health and safety matter. Staff
recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations or a fine of $100 would be
imposed thereafter.
Marie Francis was administered an oath, and advised her mother wrote a letter
authorizing her to be present. She and her mother live at the premises and Ms. Francis
confirmed her mother received the notice. When she received the letter, she went to
City Hall and spoke with Debbie Reamsnyder from Community Improvement. Ms.
Reamsnyder requested documents to ascertain whether they qualified for assistance.
Ms. Francis commented she thought Ms. Reamsnyder may have thought they had
received an extension. They had the blue tarp on the roof for a while, and when Ms.
Francis received the notice of hearing, the tarp was removed. So far, her mother has
not been qualified for assistance. The numbers were posted on the home.
Ms. Ellis explained the City recommended a 15 -day extension; however, Ms. Francis
did not think that would be enough time. The roof damage was extensive and Officer
Cain also agreed 15 days would not be enough time to obtain a permit or contractor.
Ms. Francis acknowledged all the rooms in the house had leaks from the roof. Officer
Cain explained the safety issue was the water getting into the electrical system. Ms.
Francis noted her mother planned to fix the violation, but did not have enough funds.
They had anticipated they would receive assistance from the City and did not qualify.
Three individuals live in the home and they were all working. Ms. Francis explained her
mother hoped the matter could wait until the tax season. Ms. Ellis reviewed paperwork
showing assistance from the City was denied.
The damage to the roof occurred because the roof was old and it had deteriorated. The
sheetrock was off and was now down to tar paper. The damage did not occur as the
result of a storm.
Decision
Ms. Ellis gave a 30 -day compliance date of November 14, 2014, and a fine of $100 a
day. She advised it would be an expensive repair, but it is a safety issue and it could
cause a fire. This was dangerous for the house, residents, and the entire
neighborhood.
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Ms. Francis advised she would convey the information to her mother when she returned
from Haiti the next week. Ms. Ellis suggested she call her with the information as she
was bound by her decision.
Case No. 1 -1701 Gary & Ena Brockett
Property Address: 229 W. Ocean Avenue
Violation(s): COCH13 SEC 13 -16
Apply for and pass inspection for
Business Tax Receipt for rental
property. Mow front and rear yard, weed
and trim all hedges and trees, sod yard,
move all trash and debris from the
property.
Officer Cain presented the case for the above captioned violations which rose from a
routine inspection on July 21, 2014. Only the Business Tax Receipt remained
outstanding as the property was mowed. Written notice was sent giving 10 days to
correct the violations and the certified mail green card was signed on September 16,
2014. The property was last inspected on October 14, 2014. Staff recommended 10
days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $200 a day thereafter.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of October 25,
2014, and a $200 a day fine thereafter.
Case No. 1 -2042 Frank and Patricia Maloney
Property Address: 407 S. Federal Highway
Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16
Business operating without Business
Tax Receipt.
Officer Cain advised this case complied.
Case No. 14 -1985 I3 Property Florida LP
Property Address: 1818 NE 6 th Street
Violation(s): CO CH 13 SAEC 13 -16
Apply for and pass inspection for
Business Tax Receipt for rental
property.
Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violation. The Respondent was
a repeat violator. Written notice was sent regular mail on August 20, 2014. Certified
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mail was sent September 9, 2014, and the green card was dated September 24, 2014.
Staff recommended 10 days and a fine of $200 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, based on the testimony and
finding proper notice was given to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered at 10 -day
compliance date of October 25, 2014, and a fine of $200 a day.
Case No. 14 -2049 Elance Frazier
Property Address: 212 NE 15 Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(A) and ()
Mow, weed and trim overgrowth.
Remove trash and debris. Remove /trim
tree blocking sidewalk, remove
grass /weeds growing over sidewalk.
Officer Hart presented the case for the above captioned violations. Notice was sent via
regular mail on August 29, 2014, and was posted at City Hall on October 2, 2014. Staff
recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day
thereafter.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered 10 -day compliance date of October 25,
2014, with a $100 a day fine.
Case No. 14 -1234 RS13 Venture Inc.
Property Address: 1701 S Congress Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -56(B)
LDR CHI ART III SEC 4
Remove unpermitted clothing bins,
trash, debris and used pallets from
property. Repair pot holes in parking lot
and driveways. Maintain landscaping
per code requirements.
Officer Lewis presented the case for the above captioned violations. Proof of service
was by the certified mail, green card on August 27, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days
be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
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Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of October 25
2014, with a $100 a day fine thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1898 First Horizons Home Loan
Property Address: 2531 SW 13 Court
Violation(s): CO CI-11- SEC 10 -56 (A), (B), (C) & (D)
CO CH10 SEC 10 -51.5 INC.
Repair roof, restore pool to a sanitary
condition, remove trash, debris, tires
and exterior storage. Property that is
vacant or subject to a current notice of
default must be registered and
maintained per City Code.
Officer Lewis presented the case for the above captioned violations. Notice was sent to
the Bank on September 11, 2014. Staff recommended 45 days be given to correct the
violations and a fine of $100 a day thereafter..
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given, Ms. Ellis ordered 45 day compliance date with a $200 a day fine thereafter due to
the pool.
Case No. 14 -1947 Olen Residential Realty Corp.
Property Address: 2301 S. Congress Avenue
Violation(s): LDR CH2 ART II SEC 2F1133
LDR CH3 ART III SEC 4
Mark all handicap parking spaces and
install signs in accord with recent
parking lot plan on file with the City.
Modifications require approval and
inspection by City staff.
Officer Lewis presented the case for the above captioned violations. Service was
obtained by posting the property on October 6, 2014. Staff recommended 30 days be
given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
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Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 -day compliance date of November 14„
2014, and a $100 a day fine thereafter.
Case No. 14 -2014 Pelican Estates Inc.
Finnish Granite Group
Property Address: CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
Violation(s): Tenant operating without a Business
Tax Receipt.
Officer Lewis presented the case for the above captioned violation. The Respondent is
a repeat violator. The initial inspection date was August 25, 2014. Service was obtained
by posting on October 6, 2014. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the
violation and a $200 a day fine thereafter.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter„ and finding proper notice was
provided to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date of October 30,
2014, and a $200 a day fine thereafter.
Case No. 14 -2022 Pro Serve Industries Inc.
Property Address: 1202 SW 21 Avenue
Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1
Permits required for re- roofing and any
interior repairs of water damage.
Officer Lewis presented the case for the above captioned violations. Service was
obtained September 18, 2014, and the certified mail green card was signed October 30,
2014. Staff recommended 15 days and a fine of $200 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date of
October 30, 2014, with a $200 a day fine thereafter.
Case No. 1 -1515 Rockwell Management LLC
Property Address: 333 SE 23 Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (C)
CO CH15 SEC 15- 1230(D) INC
CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
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Apply for and pass inspection for
Business Tax Receipt, clean and
maintain pool in sanitary condition, fix
screen, remove debris in patio and on
property, repair driveway apron, rotted
fascia and sod bare spots in yard.
Officer Pierre presented the case for the above captioned violations. Staff
recommended 30 days be given to correct the violations, by November 14, 2014, and a
fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 -day compliance date of
November 14, 2014, and a fine of $200 a day thereafter due to the pool.
Case No. 14 -1899 Karen Schiff
Property Address: 3566 S. Lake Drive
Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (C) and (D)
CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC
Trim overgrown hedges, remove all
debris from property including
refrigerator. Clean and maintain pool in
a sanitary condition, install minimum
size -four inch house numbers on
building to be visible from the Street,
repair all light fixtures, apply for and
pass inspection for Business Tax
Receipt for rental property
Officer Pierre presented the case as stated in the Notice of Violation. Staff
recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $50 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date of
October 30, 2014, and a fine of $50 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1917 Fetlar LLC
Property Address: 146 SE 27 Way
Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13 -16
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Mow and trim overgrown yard. Pass
inspection for Business Tax Receipt for
rental property.
Officer Pierre presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff
recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, and the Respondent was a repeat violator, Ms.
Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of October 25, 2014, and a fine of $500 a day
thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1935 Aurora Loan Services
Property Address: 2709 SW 7 th Street
Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -51.5 INC
Weed driveway. Property that is vacant
or subject to a current notice of default
must be registered and maintained per
City Code.
Officer Pierre presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff
recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1984 I1-12 Property Florida LP
Property Address: 3205 Chapel Hill Boulevard
Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
Apply for and pass Business Tax
Receipt inspection for rental property.
Officer Pierre presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff
recommended 10 days be given to correct the violation and a fine of $500 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $500 a day thereafter.
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Case No. 14 -2067 Waterside at Boynton HOA Inc.
Property Address: 3081 Waterside Circle
Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) Inc.
CO CH10 SEC 10 -56(A)
Trim all trees and bushes above the
street on Palmer Road. Remove dead
branches hanging over the wall, paint
the wall, and keep trees trimmed at all
times.
Officer Pierre presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Staff
recommended 30 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 -day compliance date of
November 14, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1675 Ka Hock D & Jeanne Go
Property Address: 301 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard
Violation(s): LDR CH3 ART III SEC 4
LDR Ch4 ART II SEC 4.A.13
Restore property to site plan on file with
the City.
Pete Roy, Chief Code and Rehabilitation Officer, presented the case as contained in
the Notice of Violation. Service was made by posting on September 15, 2014. Staff
recommended 10 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of
November 14, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1788 Steven M. Harrier and
Lawrence R. Rondon
Property Address: 640 NE 6 th Court
Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
Pass Business Tax Receipt inspection
for rental property.
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Officer Roy presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Service was
made by posting City Hall and the property on October 5, 2014. Staff recommended 10
days be given to correct the violation and fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day.
Case No. 1 -1966 Boynton Beach Fifth Avenue Realty
Property Address: 315 NE 5 Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC.
CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (A) and (B)
Mow and trim overgrown property.
Officer Pierre presented the case as in the Notice of Violation. Notice was provided by
certified mail, green card, signed on September 15, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days
be given to correct the violations and a fine of $200 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $200 a day thereafter.
Case No. 1 -1771 Doris Jones, Elizabeth Gambles
Estate & Abigail Denson
Property Address: 115 NW 6 Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (A), (B), (C), & (D)
Repair roof, windows and doors.
Pressure clean and paint house and
roof. Remove outside storage.
Jeff Shickles, Code Compliance Officer, presented the case as contained in the
Notice of Violation. Notice was made by posting the property on October 3, 2014. Staff
recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date of
October 30, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
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Case No. 14 -1805 All Hankerson Est.
Property Address: 320 NW 2 nd Street
Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (A), (B), and (D)
CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) and (E) INC
Mow overgrowth, remove outside
storage, scrape and paint house, and
sod bare areas of lawn.
Officer Shickles presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Notice was
provided by signed certified mail, green card, dated September 11, 2014. The
Respondent is a repeat violator. Staff recommended a 10 -day compliance date and a
fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $200 a day fine thereafter due to the repeat violator
status.
Case No. 14 -1951 B.J. and Jacqueline Fitzpatrick
Property Address: 220 NE 10 Avenue
Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1
Permit required for chain link fence in
front of property.
Officer Shickles presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Notice was
provided by the certified mail, green card, signed on September 24, 2014. Staff
recommended 30 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 -day compliance date of
November 14, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1958 Nathaniel Robinson
Property Address: 517 NE 15t Street
Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC
Remove all outside storage and
inoperable vehicles from property and
trim all overgrowth.
Officer Shickles presented the case as in the Notice of Violation. Notice was sent via
written mail on August 18, 2014 and service was obtained via the certified mail, green
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card, signed September 1, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the
violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1970 240 LLC
Property Address: 240 NE 6 th Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15 -120 (B) 1
LDR CH4 ART III SEC .2
Repair parking lot and sod Swale.
Officer Shickles presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Notice was
given by certified mail. The green card was signed between September 22, 2014, and
September 30, 2014. Staff recommended 15 days be given to correct the violations and
a fine of $150 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date of
October 30, 2014, and a fine of $150 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1993 Wells Fargo Bank N
Property Address: 415 NW 4 Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15 -120 (D) and (E) INC
CO CH 10 SEC 10 -56 (A), (B) and (D)
Mow, weed and trim overgrowth on
property. Remove unpermitted fence
and screening. Replace windows and
screens. Repair fascia in rear, prepare
and paint bare areas, cap open electric,
replace air conditioning condenser,
repair lamp post and repair driveway
and pressure clean.
Officer Shickles presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Service was
made by certified mail green card signed on September 13, 2014. Staff recommended
15 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $150 a day.
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Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 15 -day compliance date of
October 15, 2014, and a fine of $150 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -2043 Lavelle Johnson
Property Address: 401 NW 5th Avenue
Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13 -16
CO CH14 SEC 14 -3
CO CH15 SEC 15- 120(D) INC
Apply for and pass inspection for
Business Tax Receipt for rental
property. Remove outside storage and
trailers from rear. Remove oversized
truck and unregistered vehicles from
property
Officer Shickles presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Notice was
obtained by signed substitute service from tenant, Rick Norfus. Staff recommended 10
days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -1905 Joseph K. Maluro
Property Address: 27 Crossings Circle B
Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10 -56 (E)
Abate mold in residence.
Officer Weixler presented the case as in the Notice of Violation. Notice was made by
posting on October 6, 2014. Staff recommended 10 days be given to correct the
violation and a fine of $100 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 10 -day compliance date of
October 25, 2014, and a fine of $100 a day.
Case No. 14 -1996 Hagstrom 76 LLC
Property Address: 2260 NW 2 nd Street
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Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED 105.1
Obtain permit for newly installed
windows.
Officer Weixler presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Notice was
provided by the certified mail green card signed on September 15, 2014. Staff
recommended 30 days be given to correct the violations and a fine of $150 a day
thereafter.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 -day compliance date of
November 14, 2014, and a fine of $150 a day thereafter.
Case No. 14 -2018 Bentley Partners LLC
Property Address: 2105 NE 3 rd Street
Violation(s): BBA FBC 2010 ED. 105.1
Obtain permit for the water heater
installed.
Officer Weixler presented the case as contained in the Notice of Violation. Notice was
provided by certified mail, green card, signed on September 23, 2014. Staff
recommended 30 days be given to correct the violation and a fine of $150 a day.
Decision
Seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter, and finding proper notice was
given by the City to the Respondent, Ms. Ellis ordered a 30 -day compliance date of
November 14, 2014, and a fine of $150 a day thereafter.
Officer Lewis announced the following cases complied and recommended "No Fine ".
Case No. 14 -1591 1481 Land Trust 1481 NW 1 Street
Case No. 14 -1488 Eran Salzman 2320 NW 2 nd Street
Case No. 14 -1571 Palm Beach County Housing Authority 2750 NE 4th Street
Decision
Ms. Ellis found the cases complied and ordered no fine be issued.
Officer Lewis recommended the City table the following cases to November 19, 2014:
Case No. 14 -1289 JS Ende Family Limited Partnership 6600 High Ridge Road
Unity Strut Assembly
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Case No. 14 -1578 Anacel LLC 1601 NW Td Street
Decision
Ms. Ellis ordered the aforementioned cases be tabled to the November 19, 2014,
meeting.
Officer Lewis read the following 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 l 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
14 -1377 Norma L McCarter TR 413 SW 0 Street $100
14 -1381 Sheila Aldrich 409 SW 5 th Avenue $ 50
14 -1414 Marie Island Louis Juste 238 SW 5 th Avenue $200
14 -1542 Fetlar LLC 457 SW 3 rd Avenue $500
14 -1543 Fetlar LLC 306 SW 4 th Avenue $500
14 -1544 Fetlar LLC 207 SW 1 St Avenue $500
14 -0476 Miguel & Jhoyse Vazquez 75 Paxford Lane $100
14 -1424 Fetlar LLC 2084 SW 13 Terrace $500
14 -1425 Fetlar LLC 1053 Coral Drive $500
14 -1439 Fetlar LLC 1102 NW 8 th Street $500
14 -1493 Fetlar LLC 1113 SW 15 Street $500
14 -1508 Fetlar LLC 1154 SW 27 Avenue $500
14 -1383 Royal Residential Real Estate 2881 SE 2 nd Street $150
14 -1517 Fetlar LLC 194 SE 27 Court $500
14 -1463 Dalland Properties 307 NE 13 Avenue $200
14 -1464 Dalland Properties 134 NW 6 th Avenue $200
14 -1475 16 Prop LLC 2401 NW 2 nd Street $100
14 -1553 Abraham Cowrie 3150 Orange Street $150
14 -1588 Nelson A. Heath 501 NE 25 Avenue $250
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Decision
Ms. Ellis ordered the lien certifications for the amount listed on the docket for the above
referenced cases recited by City staff. Ms. Ellis commented she found proper notice
was given to the Respondents.
Officer Lewis announced the following case was for nuisance abatement:
Case No. 14-1120 Maryanne Loser 324 NW V Avenue
Decision
Ms. Ellis reviewed the case and seeing no one in the audience to speak on the matter,
and seeing the City was requesting to abate the nuisance which was to secure the
building and prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the building, per Code CH
10, Sec 10-56 (D), Ms. Ellis ordered the nuisance be abated as recommended by the
City.
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Ad'ournment
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Ellis adjourned the meeting at 11:33
a. m.
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