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April 26, 1983
The codes Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Walter Fleck
Anthony Taddeo
Harold Myers
Arthur Carullo
Charles Kennedy
Fred Ritter
Virgil (Joe) Pavone
Mary Triplett, secretary
Absent: Marvin Rooks, City Attorney
1. Meeting called to order by Chairman Pavone.
2. The secretary called the roll, all members were present. Indroduction
of Anthony Taddeo, appointed by Commissioner Pappas and introduction of
Walter Fleck, appointed by Commissioner Mitchell.
3. Approval of Minutes - 2/15/83. The secretary read the minutes of
February 15, 1983. Motion by Mr. Carullo, seconded by Mr. Myers that
minutes be accepted as read. Motion carried by a voice vote,
4. Public Hearings. None scheduled.
5. case No. 17 - John F. and Katherine Hepp, 1402 Robin Court, Longwood,
Florida - Violation of Chapter 12. Affidavit of Compliance submitted.
Motion by Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Kennedy that Case No. 17 be closed.
Motion carried by a voice vote.
6. Presentation of filed affidavits of violations. None scheduled.
7. New Bu Chairman Pavone stated that the City Commission had
reappointed Mr. Carullo to the Codes Enforcement Board since he had forfeited
his membership for failing to attend 2 out of 3 consecutive meetings. Letter
of resignation from Mr. Ray Downen was read by Chairman Pavane. Motion by
Mr. Carullo, seconded by Mr. Ritter that resignation from Mr. Downen be
accepted. Motion carried by voice vote. Chairman Pavone read the letter of
resignation from Mrs. Linda Zike. Motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr.
Myers that resignation from Mrs. Zike be accepted. Motion carried by a
voice vote. The City will sent a letter of appreciation to Mr. Downen and
Mrs. Zike.
Discussion of probable cause hearing. Chairman Pavone stated that discussion
of probable cause would not be done because the attorney was not present and
he wants to study Orlando's ordinance before he advises the board. chairman
Pavane stated that the probable cause hearing has kept cases from coming
before the board. Mr. Carullo stated that the probable cause hearing takes
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too much time. Mr, Myers agreed with Mr. Carullo because of the length of
time it takes to file a case. Chairman Pavone stated that cases are not
brought before the board soon enough. Mr. Myers stated that action was taken
within 10 days on any case that the board received. Mr. Kennedy stated that
the Codes of Longwood are more restrictive than other cities. Mr. Carullo
stated that the only power the board has is to fine people. Mr. Carullo
stated it was said by the City Attorney at the Commisson work session that
it was left up to the board to set their own rules.
Motion by Mr. Carullo, seconded by Mr. Myers that violator has 10 days to
comply or can be fined after notice and there will be no probable cause
hearing. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Carullo, Mr, Myers, Mr. Ritter
voted aye, Mr. Kennedy voted nay and Mr. Fleck, Mr. Taddeo, Chairman Pavane
abstained from voting. Motion was carried. (Secretary's Note: The motion
failed to carry due to a lack of a two -- thirds vote of the members present.
Five affirmative votes would be required to pass.) Chairman Pavane stated
the board cannot make a hard and fast rule to give everyone 10 days to comply.
Motion by Mr. Taddeo, seconded by Mr. Carullo that a special meeting be held
on Tuesday, May 3, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried by a voice vote.
Motion by Mr. Carullo, seconded by Mr. Ritter that each board member be
notified of all complaints and the action taken. Motion carried by a unanimous
roll call vote, Mr. Fleck questioned the advisability of sending each member
copies of the entire charge and said it would be very easy for board members
to violate their own rules against knowing anything about cases prior to their
being presented to the board. Mr. Myers said he did not believe it would
because members were not supposed to go out and look at any reports. Mr.
Fleck said if the board only received a list of charges, it would be less
likely to become knowledgeable of the case and thus be in,,violation for
investigating a case beforehand. /VD
Motion by Mr. Carullo, seconded by Chairman Pavone that board members be
notified by U. S. Mail when next meeting is to be held. Agenda, minutes and
a list of complaints to be included in this mailing. Motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote. Chairman Pavone stated that a specific day for
meetings had never been established and said that the dates of the next
meeting were set at a meeting. Chairman Pavone questioned why the board
members needed to be notified of a meeting when the date and time was known
to all members.
8. Adjournment. Motion by Mr. Fleck, seconded by Mr. Myers that meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 9:10,
Virgil . Pa e
Chair n , Co d s Enforcement Board
Attest:
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Ma4 T plett
Board ecretary