CEB_10-25-05_MinOctober 25,2005 Present: Also Present: Absent: .-CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD City Commission Chambers 175 W. Warren Ave Longwood, FL 32750 Bob Lomax, Chair Ernest Tolos, Vice-Chair Gail Brown,
Member Kelly Kirk, Member Andrew McGarry, Member Gregory Vanatta, Member Amy Goodblatt, Board Attorney Richard Taylor, City Attorney Russ Cohen, Lieutenant Cathy Price, lnspector Bonnie
Howington, lnspector Collina Gast, Recording Secretary Nicole Badger, Member 7:00 P.M. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Lomax called the meeting to order at 7:05p.m. The Recording
Secretary called the roll. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the September 27, 2005 meeting were presented. Vice Chair Tolos moved to accept the minutes of the September meeting
seconded by Member McGarry. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. 3. REPORT CASE UPDATE: None 4. PUBLIC HEARING: City Attorney conducted the swearing in
of witnesses. A. CEB 05-04-449 DITCHFIELD, Brian 1 ZORNOW, Kristin CEB 10125105-1 ?
Repeat 930 Alameda Dr. Violation Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Howington reported she cited this property on June 6, 2005, under City Code, Chap. 22, 22-33 Boats, Campers,
and Trailers. She revisited the property on June 2, 3, 4. 6, 7, 8. 27, 28, 2005 and September 27, 29, 30, 2005 and October 2. 6, 25, 2005 and the property was not in compliance. Notice
of Hearing was served on October 15th, 2005 by posting property & City Hall and mailing First Class on October 17, 2005. The City requests that $250.00 per day be imposed as well as
$100.00 Administrative Cost as this is a repeat violation. Code lnspector Howington answered questions from the Board Members. Brian Ditchfield, homeowner, spoke in reference to this
repeat violation. Vice-Chair Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Kirk and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Member McGarry moved, based
on the evidence and the testimony, to find the respondent guilty of a repeat violation of City Code, Chap. 22, 22-33 Boats, Campers, and Trailers. In support of this motion, he asked
the Board find the following facts occurred: has previously been found guilty of violating the same section of Code: and property was not in compliance for 15 days. He further moved
that the respondent be fined $250.00 per day for each of the 15 days that the violations existed and that an Administrative Cost of $100.00 be assessed F. and both be paid within 30
days from the date of service of Final Order. Seconded by Vice Chair Tolos and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Badger absent. B. CEB 05-09-486 JORDAN, Tiffane 738 E.
Warren Ave. Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Price reported she cited this property on April 23, 2005 under FBC, Sec. 104.1.1 for No Permit for Shed. She revisited the property
on September 12. 2005 and the property was not in compliance. Notice of Hearing was served on October 5, 2005 by a Longwood Police Officer. The City requests that a date be given for
Respondent to pay & pick-up permit and have necessary inspections or the shed to be removed. The City also requests that a $1 00.00 Administrative Cost be assessed. Code lnspector Price
answered questions from the Board Members. Tiffane Jordan, property owner, spoke in reference to this violation. Vice Chair Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member
McGarry and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Vice Chair Tolos moved, based on the evidence and the testimony, to find the respondents guilty of violating
FBC, Sec. 104.1.1 for No Permit for Shed. In support of this motion. he -asked the Board find the following facts occurred: Respondent built a shed without a permit; CEB 10125105-2
-NOV issued on April 23,2005: permit was applied for on April 28,2005; NOH was served on September 15, 2005; and the permit is still waiting to be picked up & inspections to be made.
He further moved to give Respondent 10 days from date of service of Final Orders to bring the property into compliance, to pick-up and pay for permit or 5 days after that to remove the
shed or a penalty of $50.00 will be imposed for each & every day of non-compliance. He further moved to impose an Administrative Cost of $50.00 to be paid within 30 days from the date
of service of Final Orders. Seconded by Vice-Chair Tolos and carried by unanimous roll call vote with Member Badger absent. C. CEB 05-10-487 BORDON, Judy 106 Hilltop Dr. Longwood, FL
32750 Code Compliance lnspector Howington reported Sgt. Hockenberry cited this property on June 12, 2005 for CC. Chap. 12, 12-2(1) High Grass & CC, Chap. 12, 12-2(2) Trash & Debris.
She revisited the property on September 14, 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Notice of Hearing was served on Nurisa Bordonaro (daughter of Judy Bordon) on October 4,
2005 by a Longwood Police Officer. The City requests that an Administrative Cost of $100.00 be imposed but will leave the fine amount up to the Board. Code lnspector Howington answered
questions from the Board Members. Nurisa Bordonaro, daughter of property owner, spoke in reference to this violation. ,# Vice-Chair Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded
by Member Brown and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Member Brown moved, based on the evidence and the testimony, to find the respondent guilty of CC, Chap.
12, 12-2(1) High Grass & CC, Chap. 12, 12-2(2) Trash & Debris. In support of this motion, she asked the Board find the following facts occurred: NOV served on June 12, 2005; certified
mail returned on September 8, 2005; and non-compliant upon reinspeectio on September 19, 2005. She further moved to give the Respondent 30 days from date of service of Final Orders to
bring the property into compliance or a penalty of $50.00 per violation will be imposed for each and every day of non-compliance. She further moved to assess an Administrative Cost of
$100.00 to be paid within 30 days from the date of service. Seconded by Member Kirk and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Badger absent. D. CEB 05-10-488 MORALES, Nestor
756 Longdale Ave. Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Howington reported she cited this property on August 31, 2005 for CC, Chap. 22, 22-28 Inoperable Vehicle. She revisited
the property on September 14, 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Notice of Hearing was served on Sandra Morales, wife of property owner, on October 4, 2005 by a Longwood
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c. requests that the Respondent be found guilty so future violations can be considered repeat violations. The City also asks that a $100.00 Administrative Cost be imposed. Vice-Chair
Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member McGarry and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Member Brown moved, based on the evidence and the
testimony, to find the respondent guilty of CC, Chap. 22, 22-28 Inoperable Vehicle. In support of this motion, she asked the Board find the following facts occurred: NOV was given on
August 31, 2005 to comply be September 7, 2005; upon re-inspection on September 19, 2005 compliance was not made. She further moved to give the Respondent 7 days from date of service
of Final Orders to bring the property into compliance or a penalty of $100.00 will be imposed for each and every day of non-compliance. She further moved to assess an Administrative
Cost of $125.00 to be paid within 30 days from the date of service. Movement seconded by Vice-Chair Tolos. Discussion was made and Member Brown amended her movement to show that the
Respondent is guilty but the property is in compliance, so therefore no date is needed to bring the property into compliance. Administrative Cost remains at $125.00. Amendment seconded
by Vice-Chair Tolos and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Badger absent. E. CEB 05-10-489 GARZON, Maria 1504 Pelican St. Longwood, FL 32750 E Code Compliance Inspector
Howington reported she cited this property on September 17, 2005 for CC. Chap. 12, 12-2(1) High Grass, CC, Chap. 12.5 Outdoor Storage & CC, Chap. 22, 22-33 Trailer. She revisited the
property on September 24, 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Notice of Hearing was served on Maria Garzon on October 4,2005 by a Longwood Police Officer. The City requests
that Respondents be found guilty and that they are given 5 days to comply or $250.00 per day be assigned. The City also requests an Administrative Cost of $1 00.00 be imposed. Code Inspector
Howington answered answered questions from the Board Members. Vice-Chair Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Brown and carried by a unanimous voice vote with
Member Badger absent. Member Kirk moved, based on the evidence and the testimony, to find the respondent guilty of CC, Chap. 12, 12-2(1) High Grass, CC, Chap. 12.5 Outdoor Storage &
CC, Chap. 22, 22-33 Trailer. In support of this motion, he asked the Board find the following facts occurred: NOV issued on September 17, 2005 to comply by September 21, 2005; upon re-inspection
on September 24, 2005 showed trailer and outdoor storage but that the grass had been mowed. He further moved to give the Respondent 5 days from date of service of Final Orders to bring
the property into compliance or a penalty of $250.00 per violation for Trailer & Outdoor Storage will be imposed for each and every day of non-compliance. He further moved to assess
an Administrative Cost of $200.00 to be paid within 30 days from the date of service. Seconded by Vice-Chair Tolos and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with m Member Badger absent.
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rn F. CEB 05-10-490 MOHAMED, AlilMOHAMMED, AllilBaden, Jess 1092-94 N. SR 427 Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Howington reported she cited this property on August 15, 2005
for CC? Chap. 22, 22-28 Inoperable Vehicle & CC, Chap. 12, 12-2(2) Trash & Debris. She revisited the property on September 26, 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Notice
of Hearing was served on Jess Baden, tenant, on October 4, 2005 by a Longwood Police Officer. Notice of Hearing was mailed First Class and posted at property and at City Hall on October
13, 2005. The City requests that an Administrative Cost of $100.00 be imposed but will leave the fine amount up to the Board. Vice-Chair Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded
by Member Vanatta and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Member Kirk moved, based on the evidence and the testimony. to find the respondent guilty of CC, Chap.
22, 22-28 lnoperable Vehicle & CC, Chap. 12, 12-2(2) Trash & Debris. In support of this motion, he asked the Board find the following facts occurred: NOV was given on August 15,2005;
upon re-inspection on September 26, 2005 property was not in compliance. He further moved to give the Respondent 5 days from date of service of Final Orders to have the vehicle removed
or legally licensed or a penalty of $200.00 will be imposed for each and every day of non-compliance. He further moved to assess an ,m Administrative Cost of $100.00 to be paid within
30 days from the date of service. In regards to the Trash & Debris, he moved to give the Respondent 10 days from date of service of Final Orders to bring the property into compliance
or a penalty of $50.00 will be imposed for each and every day of non-compliance. Movement seconded by Member McGarry. After discussion, Member Kirk amended the motion to delete reference
to a guilty finding on the trash and debris as it had been cured prior to the date set for compliance. Amendment seconded by Vice-Chair Tolos and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
with Member Badger absent. G. CEB 05-10-493 WASHINGTON MUTUTAUCHEN, Pamela & Winston 649 E. Orange Ave. Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Howington reported she cited this
property on August 15, 2005 for CC. Chap. 12, 12-2(1) High Grass. She revisited the property on September 17, 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Notice of Hearing was
served on Pamela Chen on October 12, 2005 and Eric Steward of Washington Mutual on October 7, 2005 via Certified Mail. The City requests that an Administrative Cost of $100.00 be imposed
as they are working toward compliance. Code lnspector Howington answered questions from the Board Members. Pamela Chen, property owner, spoke in reference to this violation. CEB 10125105-5
la Member McGarry moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Vice-Chair Tolos and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Member Kirk moved, based on the evidence
and the testimony, to find the respondent guilty of CC, Chap. 12. 12-2(1) High Grass. In support of this motion. he asked the Board find the following facts occurred: grass & weeds exceeded
10"; property did not come into compliance in the time that was given; and Board proposed the remedy was to mow & maintain property. He further moved to assess an Administrative Cost
of $1 00.00 to be paid within 30 days from the date of service. Seconded by Member Brown and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Badger absent. H. CEB 05-10-494 WESTLAKE
PROPERTIESITRAN, An 260-282 W. SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Price reported she cited this property on August 6. 2005 for LDC, Art. Ill. Sec. 3.5.3D Landscaping.
She revisited the property on August 19, 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Pre-Notice was mailed Certified on September 13, 2005. Notice of Hearing was served on Be
Thi Luong for An TranIWestlake Properties on October 5, 2005 via Certified Mail. Code lnspector Price answered questions from the Board Members. rn An Tran, agenuproperty owner, spoke
in reference to this violation. Member McGarry moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Brown and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Member Kirk
moved, based on the evidence and the testimony, to find the respondent guilty of LDC, Art. Ill, Sec. 3.5.3D Landscaping. In support of this motion, he asked the Board find the following
facts occurred: landscaping has not been maintained &/is not in healthy growing condition. He further moved to give the Respondents 60 days from date of service of Final Orders to bring
the property into compliance or a penalty of $50.00 will be imposed for each and every day of non-compliance. He further moved to assess an Administrative Cost of $1 00.00 to be paid
within 30 days from the date of service. Seconded by Vice-Chair Tolos and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Badger absent. I. CEB 05-1 0-498 VANNATTER, Davy & Sherry
922 Rangeline Rd. Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Price reported she cited this property on September 28, 2005 and October 5, 2005 for CC, Chap. 22, 22-33 Trailer. She revisited
the property on October 5, 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Notice of Hearing was served on Sherry Vannatter on October 7,2005 by a Longwood Police Officer. The City
requests that an -Administrative Cost of $100.00 be imposed as the property is now in compliance. Code lnspector Price answered questions from the Board Members. CEB 10/25105-6
-Davy Vannatter, property owner, spoke in reference to this violation. Member McGarry moved, based on the evidence and the testimony, to find the respondent guilty of CC, Chap. 22, 22-33
Trailer. In support of this motion. he asked the Board find the following facts occurred: NOV served on September 28, 2005; non-compliant upon reinspeectio on October 5, 2005; but compliant
on October 25, 2005. He further moved to assess an Administrative Cost of $50.00 to be paid within 30 days from the date of service. Seconded by Vice-Chair Tolos and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote with Member Badger absent. Code Compliance lnspector Price reported she cited this property on October 5, 2005 for CC, Chap. 12, 12-2(2) Trash & Debris. She revisited
the property on October 7. 2005 and the property was still not in compliance. Notice of Hearing was served on Sherry Vannatter on October 7,2005 by a Longwood Police Officer. Code lnspector
Price answered questions from the Board Members. Davy Vannatter, property owner. spoke in reference to this violation. Vice-Chair Tolos moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Member Brown and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Badger absent. Member McGarry moved, based on the evidence and the testimony, to find the respondent e guilty of CC, Chap.
22, 22-33 Trailer. In support of this motion, he asked the Board find the following facts occurred: NOV issued on October 5. 2005: non-compliant upon re-inspection on October 7, 2005;
but compliant on October 25, 2005. He further moved that an Administrative Cost not be assessed. Seconded by Member Kirk and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Badger
absent. J. CEB 05-10-499 BRABB, John & PamelalRenaissance Spa 8 Salon 1120 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood, FL 32750 Code Compliance lnspector Howington reported this case has been issued
a continuance. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Richard Taylor is trying co-ordinate a County-wide seminar with Bob Hamilton on December 9, 2005 from Sam until lpm in Seminole County. The Board
Board asked that the seminar be held off until January, 2006. Richard Taylor agreed and said he would work on it. 6. OLD BUSINESS: None 7. NEW BUSINESS: None 8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Lomax
adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. L. CEB 10125105-7