CEB_09-27-88_Minr
The Code Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met on
September 27, 19880
Present: Pat Corbin, Chairwoman
Don Delaney, Vice Chairman
Maureen Sikora
Betty MacDowell
James Perry
Mark Showers
Michael Kramer, City Attorney
Cathy Price, Code Inspector
Martha Tyler, Recording Secretary
Absent: Jeff Morton (excused)
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairwoman Corbin.
2. The secretary called the roll. Mr. Morton had notified the
secretary two weeks in advance that he would be on vacation and would
not be able to attend tonight's meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes - Motion by Ms. Sikora seconded by Mr.
Showers to approve the minutes of the last meeting held on June 28,
1988. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
4. Public Hearing:
A. Appearances - New Case:
1. CEB -1007 - D. Kim Hackett, Mgr.
Courtesy Pontiac, Inc.
650 N. Hwy. 17 -92
Longwood, F1 32750
Violation of Zoning ordinance 495,
Section 621. 3. A. 1
Ms. Price stated that Mr. Hackett was brought before the Board at
this time because he has violated Courtesy Pontiac's conditional use
requirements. A Notice of Violation was sent by Certified Mail on
August 22, 1988 requiring corrective action by September 2, 1988. She
stated on September 2, 1988 the violation still existed and on
September 9, 1988 the Code Enforcement Secretary executed the Notice of
Formal Hearing by certified mail with the hearing being scheduled for
tonight. Ms. Price presented pictures to the Board showing that the
pennants are still flying over Courtesy Pontiac today and she stated
she was disappointed that Courtesy Pontiac had not complied. Ms.
Price stated that Mr. Hackett made no effort to contact her but did
inquire of the City Clerk's office as to whether other people had been
cited for the same violation. She pointed out that the City's goal is
for voluntary compliance, hoping that the residents or businesses will
realize the Codes and Ordinances are for their benefit and not being
unjustly imposed at random.
Mr Dic Fess of 14? W. Wagonwhee.l Lane, Lake Mary, Plorida sp oke for
Courtesy Pontiac. When he was asked by Mr. Delaney what his position
was, he stated he was a real estate agent anti the land use consultant
for Courtesy Pontiac. He stated there was nothing ment ioned at the
cone i -t tonal use hearinq and he asked if a new ordinance had been passed
relating to this type violation. Mr. Fess said he would like to pick
up a copy of the ord finance and Ms. Price gave him a copy. He stated
they would comply if they are to violation of the City's Codes. He
stated they would need a week to ten days to comply. Mr Fess stated
that Mr. Hackett is 'president of Courtesy Pontiac, Inc. i nstead of
manager as listed on the violation, however Ms Price stated she had
taken that information from the ocr unat Iona ]. license app 1 1c:ation that
Mr. Hackett had obtained.
Ms. Sikora suggested that Ms. Price meet with Mr. Hackett at Courtesy
Pontiac in order to take steps to correct anv problems. Mr. 14 `es s
stated that both of them are out of town quite a bit but will meet with
Ms. Price within the next -W days.
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Motion was made by Ms. Sikora, seconded by Mr. Perry, that based on
evidence and testimony, that the respondent is in violation of
Ordinance 49 , Section 621. 1. A. 1. She further moved that the
responnent be granted "30 days trom the date of this hearing to come
Into comD fiance or a tine of $100 . o u per day will be imposeci and it the
violation is ever repeated a f fine of S100.00 t)er day will be granted. A
Ms. Sikora stated in the motion that a meeting be held between Ms.
Price and Mr. Hackett of Courtesy Pontiac, Inc. to identify any other
v�ol_ations at Courtesy Pontiac. Motion carried by a unanimous roll
ca 1 .
Mr. Del aney made a recommend that in the future f up
inspection within 48 hours of date set in order.
Mr. Delaney stated that Tuesday night is a problem for him to attend
t he Code E n forcement Boa meetings and he resigned as of tonight. He
stated he had been on the Boa nearly two years and ha enjoyed
workinq witn the other members.
The Boa was open for nominations to replace Mr. Delaney who held the
position of vice Chairman. Nomination by Ms. Sikora seconded by Mr.
Perry to nominate Ms. MacDowel 1, Ms. MacDowel l declined. Motion was
mane by Ms. Sikora, seconded by Mr. Perry, to n_l.ace the nomination of
co-- chairman on the agenda for the next reqularly scheduled meeting
immedlately after the roll call.
6. Unt in ished Business: None
7. Oicl Business: Ms. Prise states. that Mr Hepp had come into com-
pliance August 18, 1988.
H. Mr. Kramer announced that this would be his last meeting as the
attorney for the Code Enforcement Board since he will no longer be the
City Attorney after September 30, 1988. He stated the city Commission
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