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CEB_12-04-86_Minr i d obA AMN December 4, 1986 The Code Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met at 7:30 P. M. on December 4, 19860 Present: Maureen Sikora, Chairwoman Charles Heffner, Vice Chairman Pat Corbin Don Delaney Don Faulkner Norman Jacobs Betty MacDowell Ann Colby, City Attorney Rhonda Ledford, Secretary 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Sikora. The Secretary called the roll and all members were present. 2. Approval of Minutes - 11/11/86: Motion by Mr. Delaney, seconded by Mrs. Corbin to approve minutes of November 11, 1986 as submitted. Motion carried by a voice vote. opll� 3, Reports, A. Compl i an ce s : The Secretary stated that the following cases were in compliance with the City Code before the Hearing was convened: 1. CEB 86-56 ROBERTS, Gabriella Lot Nest of 466 E. orange Ave.. Longwood 2, CEB 86 --58 HAWKINS, Larry and Helen Agenda Item #3 117 Rockl ake Rd . , Longwood 3. CEB 86 EAST COLONIAL REFUSE Agenda Item #5 728 Industry Rd., Longwood B. Cases to be Continued: 1. CEB 86 -59, LATGRRE, Keith. Agenda Item #4 324 East warren Ave., Longwood The Secretary informed the Board that the Return Receipt for the Notice of Hearing had not been received. Chairman Sikora 4 suggested the case be continued until next meeting and that further attempts be made to serve Mr. Latorre. 1 Motion by Mr. Heffner, seconded by Mr. Delaney to continue case 86 -59 until next scheduled meeting date. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 4. Public Hearings, A. Initial Hearings: 1. CEB 86 --55, WATSON, Cary 241 S. Lakeview Drive, Longwod Violation of Chapter 12, Section 12 -2 Code Inspector Peter Butt, stated his qualifications and was sworn under oath. Mr, Butt stated the violation and presented the case. He stated that six complaints had been received from residents, in nearby areas, regarding the overgrown grass and growth of vegetation around the premises. Mr. Butt stated that the copy of the deed in the f it e showed the owner of record to be Cary Watson. Mr . Butt presented pictures and copies of the complaints to the Board. He stated that he had spoke to Mr . Watson twice and and was told that Mr. Watson came into possession of the property through foreclosure. Mr. Butt recommended that Mr. Watson be given until December 9, 1986 to correct the violation, if no compliance, then be assessed a f ine of $50.00 a day. Mr. Delaney questioned the occupancy of the house. Mr. Butt responded that the house was vacant. Mr. Watson stated his case. He explained that he contracted some work on the property f rom Mr, Peter Clark, Freedom Development, Corp. two years ago and have yet to be paid. He stated that he went through the Florida Lien Law to foreclose on the property to try to get the money owned to him. Mr. Watson stated that there was alot of money owed on the property and since he had lost over $5,000.00 himself, he said he does not feel that he should do anything else to the property. He also stated that he had deed at the Courthouse but the mortgage was still held by Freedom Development corporation. Ms. Colby arrived at 7:40 P. M. Chairwoman Sikora asked if the actual foreclosure action had been filed by the Mortgage Company. Mr. Watson replied no. Mr. Delaney asked if the lot had ever been cleared. Mr. Butt responded that it had, chairman Sikora asked the City Attorney who had the legal responsibility if the property would go into foreclosure. Ms, Colby stated that there was no evidence that the property was in foreclosure and until the title was transferred, the property remained Mr, Watson's responsibility. Motion by Mr. Heffner, seconded by Mr. Delaney to find the Respondent in violation of Chapter 12, Section 12 -2, and to set a compliance date of December 9 ■ 1986. If there is no compliance with Board's Order by or before that date, a fine of $50.00 per day will be imposed for each and every day violation 2 4 ■ continues past December 9, 1986. Motion carried by a roll call vote. 2. CEB 86 -57, DUDLEY, FRED 638 N. Credo St. , Longwood Violation of Chapter 12, Section 12-2. Chairman Sikora stated the Code Inspector remained under oath. Mr. Butt presented the case and stated that neither Mr. Fred or Estelle Dudley were present. He stated that the property was going through foreclosure handled by Essex Mortgage Company. Mr. Butt informed the Board that Mr, Shoope of Essex Mortgage Company had been contracted and Mr . Shoope said as soon as title /deed was transferred to Essex he would correct the violation. Mr. Butt presented pictures of the property and recommended to grant the Respondent until December 16, 1986 to comply ■ if no compliance, then be assessed a fine of $50-00 per day . Chairman Sikora asked if the foreclosure complaint had already been filed and was an active case. The Secretary stated that she spoke with Mr. Shoope of Essex Mortgage Company and the property was in foreclosure and that Mr. Shoope would try to expedite the transfer of title /deed so the problem could be corrected as soon as possible. Mr. Butt read aloud a letter f ram Mrs. Dudley to the Code Enforcement Board dated November 24, 1986, which stated that Essex Mortgage Company of Virginia Beach, Virgina should have taken over responsibility of the property through a Bankruptcy Hearing. He said Mrs. Dudley also wrote that her current address was 500 Camp Gettysburg Road, Gettysburg, Pa. 17325, Mr. Butt stated that the property had been vacant and the water had been shut off since February 10, 198610 Ms. Colby explained that this case differed from the previous case heard in that the foreclosure was in progress and she suggested that Mr. Shoope be contacted to get an estimated time when the title would be transferred. Discussion regarding the cost of filing liens. Discussion regarding the Code Inspector's recommendation. Motion by Mr. Del aney, , seconded by Mr. Faulkner to continue this case at the next scheduled meeting in January. Motion carried by unanimous roll call Grote. 5. old Business - None. 6. New Business - (Other than public hearings) : 0 Discussion by Mr. Heffner regarding identification, such as a badge, for the code Inspector, Ms, Colby offered to make such a recommendation to the City Administrator* 3 Discussion regarding the scheduling of future meetings. Discussion regarding the Code Inspector's hours and violations that occur after 50.00. Discussion regarding compliance cases and follow -up to compliance cases 7. Next Meeting Date: Chairman Sikora Stated that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 1907. 8. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Heffner to adjourn meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:37 P. M. _ f w Maureen Sikora, Chairwoman Attest: S/ Rhonda Ledford - 'Secretary 4