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CEB_11-11-86_Min16 Oak Ank November 11, 1986 The Codes Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met at 7:30 P.M. Present: Maureen Sikora, Chairwoman Charles Heffner, Vice Chairman Pat Corbin Don Delaney Norman Jacobs Betty MacDowell Ann Colby r City Attorney Rhonda Ledford, Secretary Mary Triplett, Former Secretary Absent: Donald Faulkner 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Sikora. The secretary called the roll and all members were present except Mr. Faulkner. Chairwoman Sikora said she received a letter from Mr. Faulkner stating that he can not attend meetings held the second Tuesday of the month, due to prior commitment and Chairwoman Sikora suggested the board try to schedule future meetings accordingly. Mrs. Ann Colby, City Attorney, Mrs. Rhonda Ledford, new CEB Secretary, and Mr. Peter Butt, CEB Officer introduced themselves po to the board, 2. Approval of Minutes 4/8/86. Motion by Mr, Hef fner seconded by Mr. Jacobs to approve minutes of April 8, 1986 as submitted. Motion carried by a voice vote. 3. old Business - None. 4, New Business - (other than public hearings) -- Mrs. Colby stated that the City Commission,, with the addition of the new Code Enforcement Staff ■ would like to see the CEB Staff take a very active and forceful approach to code enforcement. She stated that During the month of October Mr. Butt filed 77 violations of which 71 complied, and at this time there are 3 cases scheduled for hearing before the board if they do not come into compliance. Mrs. Colby briefly reviewed the additions /deletions of the Florida Statutes governing code enforcement which was included in all board members' packets. Mrs. MacDowell questioned Mr. Butt the Code Inspector regarding his duties as Code Inspector 3/4 of the time and his Department /Supervisor. . Mr. Butt explained that he is a Code Inspector 3/4 of the time and works for the Water Department 1/4 of the time, with salaries taken out the respective budgets. He also said that Mr. Ron Waller is his supervisor. SOW Mrs. Colby added that a person may be appointed and can serve in more than one capacity. '0 Chairwoman Sikora indicated that the Code Inspector initiates all actions taken before the board, that the board members do not get personally involved in cases, and if they are aware of violations they should report them to the Code Inspector for action. Mrs, Colby concurred. Mrs. Colby stated that all case files are available for review by the board members and that members will receive a copy of the complete case file prior to the hearing. She said the cases that are filed and in compliance prior to the hearing will be on record and available for review in the CEB Office. Chairwoman Sikora expressed the board's appreciation for all the efforts the Code Enforcement Staff has been making* Mrs. Colby discussed the documents called Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order also included in the board's packet. Election of Chairperson and Vice - Chairperson. Each member introduced themselves. Motion by Mr. Jacobs to nominate Mrs. Sikora as Chairwoman, seconded by Mr. Heffner. Motion carried by a voice vote Motion by Mr, Delaney, seconded by Mr. Heffner to close nominations. Motion carried by a voice voice. Mrs. Sikora was elected chairwoman. Mr. Delaney made a motion to nominate Mr. Heffner for Vice- Chairperson, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. Motion was carried by a voice vote. Motion by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delaney to close nominations. Motion carried by a voice vote. Mr. Heffner was elected Vice -- chairman. Review and adoption of Rules and Regulations. Discussion of Article IV, Section 1 on Page 1 ■ "annual organizational meeting in October each year", consensus of the board to remain unchanged. Discussion of Article V, Section 1, Page 1, "Regular meetings shall be held the fourth Tuesday". Decision was unanimous not to change Article V, but to schedule a special meeting, to hear cases, in December., Motion by Mr. Delaney, seconded by Mrs. Corbin to schedule a special meeting for December 2, 1986 and to cancel the December 23, 1986 regular meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. Rules and Regulations approved as previously adopted. 5. Adjournment. Motion by Mrs. Corbin, seconded by Mr, Delaney to adjourn meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P. !2Z Maureen Sikora, Chairwoman Attest: �'f Rhonda Ledford/-./Secretary 4q%*