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.
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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.
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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.