CEB_01-28-92_MinThe Code Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met
on January 28, 1992 at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Pat Corbin, Chairwoman
Bob Lomax, Vice Chairman
Gloria Latoski
Marren Bull.
George Valkenburg
Dick Davidson. CEB Attorney
L e s l i e Blau, City Attorney's Associate
Cathy Price, CEO
Dawn Jackson, Secretary
Absent: Ernest To l os -- excused
1 . The Meeting was called to order at 7:32 P . 11 .
2. The Secretary called the roll, all members were present
except for Mr. Tolos, who notified Ms. Corbin that he would
not attend due to illness.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lomax, seconded by Ms.
Latask i to approve the minutes of October 22, 1991 as
written. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Ms. Corbin introduced Mr. Seorge Valkenburg as the Board's
newest member. 11s. Corbin expressed that we still have one
position open and that she hoped it would be filled by our
next m e e t i n g ,
4. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes: Motion by Mr. Bu l l ,
seconded by Mr. Lomax to approve the minutes of November 14,
1991 Special Meeting as submitted. M o t - i o n carried by a
unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Davidson stated that he felt
that the Resolution should be included i n the minutes.
After discussion, it was determined that the Resolution was
filed with the Cade Enforcement Records.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
i. CEB -11BO Manuel & Maria Almeida
26 Orchard Terrace
Clark, 1qew Jersey 07066
Condemnation of House
Ms. Blau stated that this case was not going to be presented
to the Board. When this case was cited, the actual code
violations were not listed. Furthermore, the Building
Department is currently handling procedures to have this
property condemned. If this should have to come back before
the Board. a new Notice of Violation w i l l be served.
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2. CEB- -1 181 Pools by Max, Inc.
Max J. Gar ap i c , Reg. Agent
Robert A. Garap i c , Mr., V. Pres . & Sec.
245 N. Highway 1 7--92
Longwood, Florida 22750
Violation of City ?oning ordinance 495.
507.2A, 507.29 and 507.4A
Ms. Price was sworn in by the secretary. M =. Price stated
her qualifications.
At this t i m e 11s. Price presented the case regarding Pools by
Max. She stated that she served the papers on a gentleman
she thought was Mr. Robert Gay - ap i c , only to later discover
that the gentleman served was the purchasing agent for the
business. Ms. Price stated that she did not feel the
service was good and therefore she stated she would
reschedule this case for the February 25, 1992 meeting. She
further stated that they were 2/3 in compliance to date and
that they would probably be in complete compliance by the
time of the February meeting.
Ms. Corbin asked Ms. Price about the case, CEB -1179 Hydro
Port that was continued from the last meeting to t h i s
meeting. Ms. Price stated that she has not been a b l e to
serve them. She stated that she has sat outside their
business and watched customers enter and leave, but when Ms.
Price goes there, the owner is not there. Certified letters
have been returned. She stated that they have complied with
everything except obtaining a city occupational license,
6. OLD BUSINESS
1. CEB -1448 Mohammed and Ahmedi Zaman
515 N. C 427
Longwood, F1 82750
Ms. Corbin read from - the October 19, 1991 minutes a l s o under
Old Business that this case was referred to the City
Attorney and/or the City Commission to make a settlement or
continue with the foreclosure. She stated she felt it did
not need to come back before the Code Enforcement Board,
Mr. David =on stated that as long as no actin has been taken
on the foreclosure that the Board could indeed reduce the
fine. He stated that in cases where good cause is shown,
the Board can reduce the fine. Ms. Corbin asked the City
Attorney's associate what the City i . Ms. Blau
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explained that the City Attorney recommended that the Board
gear the testimony of ttie citizen and if Dr. Zaman i s
prepared to make a settlement within a short period of time.
10 to 15 days, that the City should accept settlement.
Dr. Zaman was sworn in by the secretary. She stated that
this case is her husband's business. She fur ther stated the
financial stress that she and her family have been u nder .
She is the o n l y working family member. She stated that she
was willing to pay the figure in one check as soon as the
City wanted.
Ms. Price showed pictures of the original violations and
pictures after the clean up. The property is now in
compliance and has remained in compliance for some time.
Motion made by Mr. Va I kenburg to reduce the fine to $7000.00
and to accept $7000.00 based on extenuating circumstances
and the cooperation of Dr. Zaman. and that the fine must be
paid within ten ( 10) days. If not paid w i thin ten ( 10 )
days, the o r i g i n a l fine is reinstated Ms. Latosk i seconded
the imot i ❑ n , Mot ion carried by a unanimous r o l l call vote.
Mr . Davidson stated that the m i mates should ref 1 ect that
this motion amends the prior resolution and order
7. NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Corbin advised the Board that this meeting w i l l b Mr.
Davidson's last meeting. as he has been transferred to New
York. She stated that Mr. Davidson has been excellent to
work with and he has been a big help. Mr. Davidson stated
that he has enjoyed his time with the Board. Mr. Davidson
advised that a replacement for Board Attorney is being
worked on.
S. ADJOURNMENT
M� . Lomax made a snot ion t❑ ad journ, se❑ by Ms. Lat ❑sk i
Mo tion carried by a unanimous vo vote. ee t ng djourned
at 5: 15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted.
Pat Corbin, C15a irwoman
Dawn B. Jackson,
Recording Secretary