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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 25, 2007
7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
was held on June 25, 2007, in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral,
Florida.
Chairperson Mary Russell called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Board Secretary
called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mary Russell Chairperson
Craig Stewart Vice Chairperson
Charles Biederman
Walter Godfrey
James Hale
Raymond Viens
Edward Ciecirski 1St Alternate
Lynn Mars 2"d Alternate
MEMBERS ABSENT
Karen Hartley
OTHERS PRESENT
Duree Alexander Code Enforcement Officer
Joy Lombardi Board Secretary
Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem
Shannon Roberts City Council Member
Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney
The Board members established that the next meeting would be held on July 30, 2007.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre swore in all persons giving testimony.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: Mav 17, 2007.
Motion by Mr. Viens, seconded by Mr. Godfrey, to approve the meeting minutes of May
17, 2007, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Code Enforcement Board
Meeting Minutes
June 25, 2007
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COMPLIANCE HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 06-00062 — Violation of Section 82-221, International Property
Maintenance Code (IPMC) Adopted; IPMC Section 108.1, General; IPMC Section
108.1.1, Unsafe Structures; Section 303.11, Stairways, Decks, Porches, &
Balconies, of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (7908 Ridgewood
Ave.)—Marsha K. & Kent C. Howe, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander provided an overview of the Case history
and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander testified that the
violation is for an unsafe structure.
Marsha Howe, property owner, requested another 60-day extension. Ms. Howe stated
that she has been dealing with a sick family member and therefore needed additional
time. Brief discussion followed.
Motion by Mr. Godfrey, seconded by Mr. Hale, to grant a 60-day extension. (August 23,
2007) Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Case No. 06-00071 —Violation of Section 82-31, Florida Building Code Adopted;
Sections 104.1.1, and 105.4, Florida Building Code - Permits & Inspections, of the
City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (7709 Ridgewood Ave.) — Scott &
Kathleen Staples, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander testified that this Case is in compliance.
3. Case No 06-00074 —Violation of Section 82-31, Florida Building Code Adopted;
Sections 104.1.1, and 105.4, Florida Building Code - Permits & Inspections, of the
City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (221-223 Columbia Dr.) — Jerry
Cravey, R.A.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander testified that this Case is in compliance.
4. Case No. 06-00102 — Violation of Section 82-31, Florida Building Code Adopted;
Sections 104.1.1, and 105.4, Florida Building Code - Permits & Inspections, of the
City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (321 Washington Ave.) — Dale G. &
Carol M. Allenbaugh, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander testified that this Case is in compliance.
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Meeting Minutes
June 25, 2007
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 07-00095—Violation of Section 105.1, Required; and Section 109.1
General, of the Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31, of the City of
Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances; and Section 603.1, Mechanical Equipment;
and Section 605.1, Installation, of the International Property Maintenance Code,
as adopted by Section 82-221, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (201
International Dr. Unit#222)—Michael S. Sexton, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander, provided an overview of the Case history
and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander testified that the
respondent is in violation of mechanical work without the required permit and inspections.
Officer Alexander further stated that Mike Coffey, with Space Coast Cooling, explained to
staff that the wires and Freon copper tubing of the air conditioning compressor were cut
from unit 222 and were connected to unit 211.
Officer Alexander respectfully requested that the Board find the respondent in violation of
Section 105.1, Required; Section 109.1, General, of the Florida Building Code, as
adopted by Section 82-31 of the City Code; and Section 603.1, Mechanical Equipment;
and Section 605.1, Installation, of the International Property Maintenance Code, as
adopted by Section 82-221 of the City Code and be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00)
for the first day and fifty dollars ($50.00) per day thereafter until found in compliance.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Hale, to accept staffs recommendation and find
the respondent in violation of Section 105.1, Required; Section 109.1, General, of the
Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31 of the City Code; and Section 603.1,
Mechanical Equipment; and Section 605.1, Installation, of the International Property
Maintenance Code, as adopted by Section 82-221 of the City Code and be fined one
hundred dollars ($100.00)for the first day and fifty dollars ($50.00) per day thereafter until
found in compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Case No. 06-00068—Violation of Section 108.1.1, Unsafe Structures; Section
303.1, General; Section 303.11 Stairways, Decks, Porches, & Balconies, of the
International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted by Section 82-221, of the
Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (616 Monroe Ave.)—Lisa R. Stuart& Marc
G. Silberman, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander, provided an overview of the Case history
and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander testified that the
violation is for an unsafe structure. Officer Alexander stated that the balcony was posted
with an unsafe placard and the sliders have been secured so that there is no access to
the balcony.
Officer Alexander respectfully requested that the Board find the respondent in violation of
Section 108.1.1, Unsafe Structures; Section 303.1, General; Section 303.11 Stairways,
Decks, Porches, & Balconies, of the International Property Maintenance Code, as
adopted by Section 82-221, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances and be given
until July 27, 2007 to come into compliance by removing or repairing the (balcony)
structure and/or obtaining the required permit and approved inspections or be fined one
hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00)for the first day and one hundred dollars ($100.00) per
day thereafter until found in compliance.
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Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Godfrey, to find the respondent in violation of
Section 108.1.1, Unsafe Structures; Section 303.1, General; Section 303.11 Stairways,
Decks, Porches, & Balconies; of the International Property Maintenance Code, as
adopted by Section 82-221, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances and be given
until July 30, 2007 to come into compliance by removing or repairing the (balcony)
structure and obtaining the required permits and approved inspections or be fined one
hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00)for the first day and one hundred dollars ($100.00) per
day thereafter until found in compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION:
1. Chronic Nuisance &Code Enforcement Citation Codes
Assistant City Attorney, Kate Lattore explained the Civil Citation Code. Following
discussion, the Board stated that they would like to have additional time to review the
Code prior to making a recommendation to the City Council.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Godfrey, to postpone to the July 30, 2007
meeting. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney, Kate Lattore explained that the Chronic Nuisance Code would
run concurrent with the existing Code Enforcement process; whereby an offender is
allowed three calls by a code enforcement officer or by a police officer until a fine is
automatically imposed. Attorney Lattore further explained that the fine would be imposed
if an individual has four calls to a particular property within 30 days. An individual would
be limited to the number of times a police officer or code enforcement officer was called
out to a property. Discussion followed.
Motion by Mr. Viens, seconded by Mr. Hale, to recommend the City Council approve the
proposed Chronic Nuisance Code. Vote on the motion carried unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business t meeting adjourned at 8:28 P.M.
Approved on this 31 --day of , 2007.
Mary Rus I, Chairperson
Joy Lorribardi, Board Secretary
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