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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2-23-2017CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 23, 2017 A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was held on February 23, 2017, at Cape Canaveral Public Library Meeting Room, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Mary Russell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. The Board Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Mary Russell Walter P. Godfrey, Jr James Hale Charles Hartley Paula Collins MEMBERS ABSENT Christopher Cloney OTHERS PRESENT Jennifer Nix Brian Palmer Chris Robinson Patsy Huffinan Ginger Wright Chairperson Vice Chairperson Assistant City Attorney Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer Senior Secretary Board Secretary Board members established the next meeting would be on April 20, 2017. Assistant City Attorney Nix swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes — January 19, 2017. 2. Code Enforcement Officer Brian Palmer introduce new Code Enforcement Officer Chris Robinson. COMPLIANCE HEARINGS; 1. Case No. 2015-73 — Violation of Section 34-96, (a) (b) (d) Standards established; Section 34- 98, (4) (6) Building appearance and maintenance; Section 34-122, Public nuisances prohibited; of the City Code of Ordinances; and Section 303.7 Roofs and drainage; of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted by Section 82-221, of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (305 Surf Drive) — Gerhardt Schmitz, Property Owner. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes February 23, 2017 Code Enforcement Officer Brian Palmer provided an overview of the Case history. Based on evidence testimony presented, Staff respectfully requests the Respondent be found in violation, as set forth in the revised Notice of Violation and a fine be immediately imposed in the amount of $100.00 for the first day and $50.00 every day thereafter; until compliance is confirmed by the Code Enforcement Officer and all costs associated with enforcement of the violation be imposed. Motion by Mr. Hartley, seconded by Mr. Godfrey, to accept Staff's recommendation. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. APPLICATIONS FOR SATISFACTION, RELEASE OR REDUCTION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS (Sec. 2-260, City Code). 1. Case No.2014-42 —Application for Satisfaction or Reduction of Code Enforcement Lien, (226 Polk Ave)-Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Property Owner ( Heith Moilel represents the bank). Code Enforcement Officer Brian Palmer provided an overview of the Case history. The Lien is currently listed at $70,000. The respondent is requesting it to be reduced to a $1.00. Based on evidence presented, Staff respectfully requests the City be reimbursed for Staff time in the amount of $2047.00. Motion was made to recommend the lien be reduced to $5,000.00. Motion by Mr. Hartley, seconded by Ms. Russell to reduce the Lien to $5,000. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. Approved on this day of , 2017. � � I Mary Russel q Chairperson Inger right, board Secreta Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes February 23, 2017 Pursuant to Section 286.0105, F.S., the City hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: all interested parties may attend this Public Meeting. The facility is accessible to the physically handicapped. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the proceedings should contact the Building Department (321)868-1222 48 hours in advance of the meeting.