HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-17-2005CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL •
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2005
7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
was held on March 17, 2005 in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral,
Florida.
Chairperson Mary Russell called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Recording
Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mary Russell Chairperson
Karen Hartley
James Hale
Craig Stewart
Lars Holfve 1st Altemate
Raymond yens
MEMBERS ABSENT
Walter Godfrey Vice Chairperson
Charles Biederman
George Pestik 2nd Alternate
OTHERS PRESENT
Duree Alexander
Kate Latorre
Joy Daine
Code Enforcement Officer
Assistant City Attorney
Board Secretary
The Board members established that the next meeting would be held on April 21, 2005.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre swore in all persons giving testimony.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: February 17, 2005.
Motion by Mr. Holfve, seconded by Mr. Hale to approve the meeting minutes of February
17, 2005. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 04-125 — Violation of Section 70 -69 Occupational License Required, of
the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (110 Polk Ave.) — Tim Grady. Property,
Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Dureb Alexander testified that this case was in compliance.
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2. Case No. 04-127 — Violation of Section 70-69 Occupational License Required. of
the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (8117 Canaveral Blvd.) — Earl Sweigart,
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 Estrella
Emfridsson, business owner, has not obtained the required licenses for the various
services currently offered on the premises. Officer Alexander stated that she has been
working with the business owner since May 2004 for compliance.
Andrea Bowers, City Treasurer, tested that it appeared four licenses would be required.
Ms. Bowers further testified that a state license is required for the travel agent business
and the employment agency prior to obtaining a City occupational license. Ms. Bowers
stated that the advertised phone, Internet, mailboxes, and photo copying services may be
licensed as "member services ".
Ms. Emfridsson testified that two of the services advertised were referrals and the
Internet service was free. Ms. Emfridsson stated that she felt she did not need an
occupational license for those services.
Officer Alexander recommended that Earl Sweigart, property owner, be found in violation
of sections 70 -71, Engaging in Business Without Paying Tax, and 70-69, Occupational
License Required, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances and be given until April 1,
2005 to obtain the required licenses or discontinue the services found to be in violation. If
the respondent fails to comply by the above date, a fine shall be imposed in the amount
of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for the first day and twenty -five ($25.00) per day
thereafter, until found in compliance.
Motion by Holfve, seconded by Stewart to accept staffs recommendation. Discussion
followed. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting adjoumed at 7:57 P.M.
Approved on this /9 day of , 2005.
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Mary Rus II, Chairperson
Joy sine, Board Secretary