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City Commission Chambers
175 W. Warren Ave.
Longwood, Fl_ 32750
June 24, 2008 7:00 P.M.
Present: Bob Lomax, Chairman
Judy Putz, Member
Greg Vanatta, Member
Ernie Tolos, Member
Tim Dolan, Member
Bruce Kubec, Member
Also Present: Tracy Ozim, Board Attorney
Angel Lamar, Interim Cii:y rttorney
Russ Cohen, Lieutenant
Bonnie Howington, Code Enforcement Officer
Robyn Winters, Code Enforcement Officer
Michelle Longo,. Recordiing Secretary
Absent: Joe Durso., Member
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL:
Chair Lomax called the meeting to order at 7:CIOpm. The Recording Secretary called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes from the May 27, 2008 meeting v~rere presented. Member Tolos moved to
accept the minutes of the May meeting,, seconded by Member Putz. Minutes carried by a
unanimous roll call vote with Member Durso albsent.
3. REPORT CASE UPDATES:
None
4. NEW BUSINESS:
None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
~ Code Enforcement Board Atty. Ozim conductE;d the swearing in of witnesses and Chair
Lomax announced the case docket to see who was present.
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A. CEB 08-04-707 PEARSON, Brian 8~ Lisa
130 Slade C~rive
Longwood, FL 32750
Code Officer Bonnie Howington spoke in regards to this case. On 2/15/08 a Notice of
Violation was issued for CC, Chap. 86, 86-83 13oats, Trailers, & RVs. Compliance was to
have been met by 2/22/08. Upon re-inspection on 2/27/08 a Notice of Non-Compliance was
issued to comply by 3/04/08. On 3/06/08 another inspection was done and nothing had
changed. On 6%01/08 Lt. Cohen mailed a letter asking for voluntary compliance. On 6/10/08
the Notice of Hearing was prepared and served on Brian Pearson on 06/10/08 at 6:45pm by
Officer Price of the Longwood Police Dept. Thie City is asking that the Board find the
respondents guilty of violating CC, Chap. 86, 86-83 Boats, Trailers, & RVs. The City asks
that the respondents be given 5 days from the date of service of final orders to bring the
property into compliance or a penalty of $100 per day be imposed until they comply. Also
asking for an Administrative Cost of $1D0 be assessed and paid within 30 days of receipt of
Final Orders.
Board asked questions of Code Officer Howinl~ton.
The respondents, Brian & Lisa Pearson were present to testify.
Board asked questions of respondents.
Member Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Putz and carried by
a unanimous voice vote with Member Durso abbsent.
Member Vanatta moved based on the evidence .seen and testimony heard to find the
Respondents .guilty of violating CC, Chap. 86, 86-83 Boats, Trailers, & RVs. Member Vanatta
moved to give the respondents 15 days from receipt of Final Orders to bring the property into
compliance or a penalty of $100 per day be imposed until the property is in compliance and
an Administrative Cost of $100 be assessed and be paid within 30 days of receipt of Final
Orders. The respondents should contact Code Enforcement. and Building Department for
inspections when the work has been completed. Seconded by Member Tolos and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote with Member Durso absent.
B. CEB 08-06-724 VELA, Laura
159 Sheridan Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Code Officer Bonnie Howington spoke in regards to this case. On 4/16/08 a Notice of
Violation was issued for CC, Chap. 38, 38-141 High Grass & Weeds, and LDC, Art. V, Sec.
5.3.1 Swimming Pools. Compliance was to have been met by 4/23/08. Upon re-inspection
on 4/24/08 a Notice of Non-Compliance was i:~sued to comply by 4/28/08. On 5/06/08 &
5/29/08 inspections were done and nothing had changed. On 6/03/08 Lt. Cohen mailed a
letter asking for voluntary compliance. On 6/10/08 the Notice of Hearing was prepared and
sent certified to the respondent which was unclaimed and notice left. On 6/13/08 the Notice
~ of Hearing was posted at the property and also at City Hall. An affidavit was introduced
evidencing that the property was posted and that first class mail had been sent to the
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respondent. As of today, 6/24/08 the grass has been mowed.. The City is asking that the
Board find the respondent guilty of violating CC;, Chap. 38, 38-141 High Grass. & Weeds, and
LDC, Art. V, Sec. 5..3.1.. Swimming Pools. The City asks that the respondent be given 5 days
~ from the date of service of final orders to bring the property into compliance or a penalty of
$250 ,per day be imposed until they comply. Also asking for an Administrative Cost of $10.0
be assessed and paid within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
Board asked questions of Code Officer Howinclton.
The respondent's attorney Kelly Cary was' present to testify.
Board asked questions of respondent's attorney.
Member Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Putz and carried by
a unanimous voice vote with Member Durso at~sent.
Member Dolan moved based on the evidence seen and testimony heard to find the
Respondent guilty of violating CC, Chap, 38, 38-141 High Grass & Weeds, and LDC, Art. V,
Sec. 5.3.1 Swimming Pools. Member Dolan moved to give the respondent 5 days from.
receipt of Final Orders to bring the property into compliance or a penalty of $250 per day per
violation be imposed until the property is in compliance and an Administrative Cost of $100
be assessed and be paid within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. Seconded by Member
Putz and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Durso absent.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
7. OLD BUSINESS: None
8. NEW BUSINESS: None
9. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Lomax adjourned the meeting at 7:44 PM
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Michelle Longo, Recor ing ecretary
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