CEB_10-27-92_MinThe Code Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met on
October 27, 1992, at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Pat Corbin, Chairwoman
Bob Lomax, Vice Chairman
Warren Bull
Gloria Latoski
Ernest Tolos (arrived 7:34)
Daniel Mantzaris, CEB Attorney
Leslie Blau, City Attorney's Associate
Bob Baker, Code Enforcement officer
Bill Culbertson, City Building official
Dawn Jackson, Secretary
Absent. George Valkenburg - excused
Jill Rogers - unexcused
1. The Meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M.
2. The Secretary called the roll, all members were present with
exception of Mr. Valkenburg, who notified the Secretary and
Ms. Rogers.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lomax, seconded by Ms.
Latoski to approve the minutes of the January 28, 19 9 2 meeting
as written. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
4. Introduction of new Board Member: Ms. Rogers could not be
introduced due to her absence. Ms. Corbin stated that the
matter of her absences will be discussed under New Business.
59 Election of New Officers: Ms. Corbin opened the floor for
nomination of Chairman. Mr. Bull nominated Ms. Corbin as
Chairwoman, seconded by Mr. Lomax. Motion passed by a
unanimous voice vote. Ms. Corbin then opened the floor for
the nomination of Vice - Chairman. Ms. Latoski nominated Mr.
Lomax for Vice - Chairman, seconded by Ms. Corbin. Motion
passed by a unanimous voice vote.
6. Public Hearings:
CEB -1189 - Robert J. Maksimowicz
Mr. Baker ask that this case be postpone until later in the
meeting, he felt that the City Engineer.should be present to
present the case and he had not arrived yet. ••.
CEB -1203 - Bryan Almaroad and Mary Jones =
Mr. Baker was sworn in and presented his qualifications. He
then began to present the case. Mr. Baker did enter pictures
as evidence marked as City Exhibit "A ".
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Mr. Bryan Almaroad was sworn in and explain his situation
regarding the violation. Mr. Almaroad answered questions from
the Board.
The Hearing was closed and the Board discussed the case.
Mr. Lomax made a motion, seconded by Mr. Tolos that the
Respondents must comply by the next Code Enforcement Board
meeting date of November 23, 1992. If Respondents do not
comply within the time specified, Respondents shall be brought
back before the Board to impose action and fine. Motion
passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
After discussion, upon motion made and duly seconded, it was
RESOLVED, that the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law are determined by the Board:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1) Respondents are guilty of violation.
2) Violation is not a long term problem.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Respondents are guilty of violating Zoning Ordinance #495,
Section 518.5B.
ISSUANCE OF ORDER
Pursuant to the above Conclusions of Law and its power under
Florida Statute, Section 152 and local law, the Board issues
an order directing the respondents to fully comply and come
into compliance with the above sections of law on or before
November 23, 1992 and if such compliance is not achieved to
the satisfaction of the City of Longwood, shall be recalled.
The Board further directed that the clerk prepare such order
and the order be duly issued with the signature of the
Chairman or his designee.
CEB -1204 - Helen Lennon and E.W. Cunningham
Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer, Bob Baker presented the case. He
presented pictures which were labeled City Exhibit "A ". Mr.
Baker answered questions by the Board. Mr. Cunningham was
served with papers. Mr. Baker had not been able to locate Ms.
Lennon.
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Bill Culbertson, Building Official, was sworn in to explain
some history of this property and the building codes.
Sandra Lomax was sworn in and explained that this case has
been an on going violation. She explained that Cathy Price
had been working on this case.
Mr. Baker stated that he and the Building Department were
seeking approval to have the lot cleaned up and the building
removed.
The Hearing was closed and the Board discussed the case.
Mr. Tolos made a motion, seconded by Ms. Latoski that the
Respondents must comply within 20 days or by November 16, 1992
to bring the property into compliance by repair or demolition
or a penalty of $100.00 per day will be imposed and will
continue for each and every day of non-compliance; and in the
case of non - compliance, the Board authorized to begin lien and
foreclosure proceedings. Motion carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
After discussion, upon motion made and duly seconded, it was
RESOLVED, that the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law are determined by the Board:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1) Respondents are in violation.
2) The violation is a hazard and dangerous for neighborhood
children playing in and around the structure.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Respondents are guilty of violating Zoning Ordinance # 495,
Section 12 -2, Section 5--19 and Section 501.2.0.5.
ISSUANCE OF ORDER
Pursuant to the above Conclusions of Law and its power under
Florida Statute, Section 152 and local law, the Board issues
an order directing the respondents to fully comply and come
into compliance with the above sections of law on or before
November 16, 1992 and if such compliance is not achieved to
the satisfaction of the City of Longwood, a fine of one
Hundred (100.00) Dollars per day is hereby assessed until
compliance. The Board further directed that the clerk prepare
such order and the order be duly issued with the signature of
the Chairman or his designee.
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At this time the Chairman called the earlier postponed case.
CEB -1189 - Robert J. Maksimowicz
The City Engineer still had not arrived for the meeting
however the Board felt that Mr. Maksimowicz had waited long
enough.
Mr. Baker explained that he was serving as a third party
regarding this case. He did present the case as well as
possible considering the City Engineer was not present to help
answer questions.
Mr. Maksimowic z was sworn in and explained the situation as he
understood it to be.
After much discussion, Ms. Latoski made a motion, seconded by
Mr. Tolos that case CEB -1189 be postponed to our next
scheduled Code Enforcement Board meeting, with the intent of
the City Engineer being present. Motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
CEB -1205 - Carolvn L. Gullickson
Mr. Baker advised the Board that this case was now in
compliance.
CEB -1205 - Charles H. Glascock
Mr. Lomax stated that he knows Mr. Glascock personally and
removed himself from the hearing.
The Respondent was not present.
Mr. Baker presented the case. Mr. Culbertson also presented
information he had regarding this property. The Board asked
questions of Mr. Baker and Mr. Culbertson.
The Hearing was closed and the Board discussed the case.
Mr. Tolos made a motion, seconded by Ms. Latoski that the
Repeat Offender clause be invoked in case CEB -12 0 6 ; shall the
Respondent violate Section 5 -19 and continue working without
a permit, within a period of time from the date of this
hearing an automatic fine of $50.00 a day will be imposed and
continued for each and every day the violation occurs after
24 -hour notice to the Respondent. Motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote, without Mr. Lomax voting.
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Ms. Corbin questioned Mr. Tolos as to the length of time and
the amount he mentioned in his motion. Mr. Tolos stated the
length of time `►,gas two (2) years and the amount was $50.00.
After discussion, upon motion made and duly seconded, it was
RESOLVED, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law are determined by the Board:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1) Respondent is in violation.
2) Respondent did not respond to any correspondence sent to
him.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Respondent is guilty of violating Zoning ordinance #495,
Section 5 -19.
ISSUANCE OF ORDER
Pursuant to the above Conclusions of Law and its power under
Florida Statute, Section 162 and local law, the Board issues
an order directing the respondent to fully comply and come
into compliance with the above section and if such compliance
is not achieved to the satisfaction of the City of Longwood,
a fine of Fifty (50.00) Dollars per day is hereby assessed
until compliance. The Board further directed that the clerk
prepare such order and the order be duly issued with the
signature of the Chairman or his designee.
7, old Business: Ms. Corbin stated that in the future, she would
like the status of any previous cases discussed at this time.
8. New Business: Ms. Corbin made the recommendation that the new
Board member, Jill Rogers be replaced. She has not been in
contact with anyone on the Board or the City. She has missed
each meeting since her appointment. The recommendation should
be given to the Commission, District 5 to appoint a
replacement.
The Board discussed procedures of the meeting. Furthermore
the Code Enforcement Board attorney, Daniel Mantzaris
suggested that all persons that will be giving testimony,
could be sworn in at one time.
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91 Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Tolos seconded by Mr. Lomax to
adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, `�� Fff
Dawn Jackson
Recording Secretary
Pat Corbin. Chairwoman