HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-23-2000CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 23, 2000
7:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida,was held on March 23, 2000, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk
Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Chairperson Russell called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The Secretary called
the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mary Russell Chairperson
Charles Biederman
Donna Boone
Walter Godfrey
Karen Hartley
Jeffrey Ratliff
MEMBERS ABSENT
Carol Warner Vice Chairperson
OTHERS PRESENT
Mitch Goldman Acting City Attorney
Greg Mullins Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Chapman Board Secretary
Greg Mullins, Code Enforcement Officer was sworn in by Attorney Goldman.
It was noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held on April
20, 2000.
Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to approve the meeting
minutes of February 17, 2000. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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March 23, 2000
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COMPLIANCE HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 99-09, Resort Shops of Canaveral, (6870 N. Atlantic Avenue),
Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea, Block 73,
Lots 1-3, 9-12, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 70-75,
Penalty for Failure to Obtain or Renew License of the Cape Canaveral
Code of Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance.
Motion by Mr. Godfrey, seconded by Ms. Boone to find Case No. 00-09 in
compliance based on Mr. Mullins testimony. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
2. Case No. 00-10, Chris Hunt Lawn Service, (255 Canaveral Beach Gardens),
Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Canaveral Beach Gardens,
Block 4, Lot 6.02, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 70-75,
Penalty for Failure to Obtain or Renew License of the Cape Canaveral
Code of Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance.
Motion by Mr. Godfrey, seconded by Ms. Boone to find Case No. 00-09 in
compliance based on Mr. Mullins testimony. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 00-11, Kangaroo International Corp., (515 Fillmore Avenue),
Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea, Block 60,
Lot 5, Brevard County, Florida - Violation of Section 70-75, Penalty for
Failure to Obtain or Renew Occupational License of the Cape Canaveral
Code of Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this Case was in compliance.
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2. Case No. 00-12, John Stevens, Consulting Service, (5805 N. Banana River
Drive, Unit #1115), Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Banana
River Estates, Lot 18.05, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 70-
75, Penalty for Failure to Obtain or Renew Occupational License of the
Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this Case was in compliance.
3. Case No. 00-13, Jason Bickford, Sub-contractor, (8555 Astronaut
Boulevard), Section 15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 761,
Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 70-75, Penalty for Failure to
Obtain or Renew Occupational License of the Cape Canaveral Code of
Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this Case was in compliance.
4. Case No. 00-14, Stephen Miller, general Contractor, (421 Jefferson
Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea,
Block 16, Lots 6 & 7, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 70-75,
Penalty for Failure to Obtain or Renew Occupational License of the Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this Case was in compliance.
DISCUSSION:
Chairperson Russell questioned if the city codes could be amended to impose
automatic penalties for non-renewal of business licenses. Code Enforcement
Officer Mullins responded that the license fee was a tax and the amount of the
penalty was mandated by Florida Statutes. He agreed to research other cities
ordinances pertaining to penalties for non-payment of license renewals and
would report back to the Board at the next meeting.
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Chairperson Russell polled the Board members for consideration to change the
meeting time to 7:00 p.m.. A majority of the Board members had no concerns
with the consideration of the time change. The Secretary advised that she would
contact the one Board member that was absent from this meeting and inquire
same. She would report to the members at the next meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
Approved on this 20th day of April , 2000.
Mary K. Russell
Mary K. Russell, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary