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CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 25, 2006
7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
was held on May 25, 2006, 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
Walter Godfrey
Charles Biederman
James Hale
Craig Stewart
Raymond Viens
Edward Ciecirski
MEMBERS ABSENT
Karen Hartley
OTHERS PRESENT
Duree Alexander
Susan Chapman
Kate Latorre
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
1st Altemate
Code Enforcement Officer
Recording Secretary
Assistant City Attorney
The Board members established that the next meeting would be held on June 22, 2006.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre swore in all persons giving testimony.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: April 20, 2006.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Hale, to approve the meeting minutes of April 20,
2006, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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2. Interview Perspective Board Member, Lynn Mars.
Lynn Mars stated that he has been a resident of Cape Canaveral for 10 years; he is
retired from NASA, and is interested in serving on the Code Enforcement Board.
Chairperson Russell gave a brief overview of the Board's responsibility. Assistant City
Attorney Latorre asked if all information on the application is true & correct to the best of
his knowledge. Mr. Mars replied that all information is correct to his knowledge and that
there are no conflicts of interests that he is aware of.
Motion by Mr. Godfrey, second by Mr. Stewart, to recommend that City Council appoint
Lynn Mars as a second alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Case No. 01 -0008 — Violation of Section 94- 4(11), Exemptions, of the Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (8020/8050 N. Atlantic Ave.) — Pravin & Jvostna
Patel, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander provided an overview of the Case history
and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander tested that the
Respondent is not in compliance due to the fact that the windows remain to be 100%
covered in some areas. Officer Alexander further stated that the imposed fines total
$69,325.00 to date.
Mr. Patel, business owner, testified that he has removed some of the signage and is
working to relocate the counter. Discussion followed regarding the relevance of the
counter being moved.
Assistant City Attorney Latorre stated that if the Respondent comes into complete
compliance, than he can file for a satisfaction or reduction of the lien or a settlement for
the lien. Assistant City Attorney Latorre recommended that the Board move to authorize
the City Attorney's office to evaluate the foreclosure action for this Case.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Viens, to authorized the City Attorney to look into
foreclosing on the lien. Discussion followed. Vote on the Motion carried unanimously.
2. Case No. 05 -00099 — Violation of Section 104.1.1 and 105.4 Florida Building
Code - Permits & Inspections, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (216
Polk Ave.) — Timothy J. Seppi, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander provided an overview of the Violation and
the Case history. Officer Alexander testified that the Respondent is in compliance as of
March 30, 2006.
Officer Alexander respectfully requested that the Board find the Respondent in
compliance and make a recommendation to the City Council to release the lien against
the property located at 216 Polk Avenue in the amount of $1,800.00, minus the
administrative fees of $377.00.
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Motion by Mr. Biederman, seconded by Mr. Godfrey, to recommend City Council release
the lien, less the administrative costs. Vote on the Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 05 -00138 — Violation of Section 104.1.1 and 105.4 Florida Building
Code - Permits & Inspections, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (313
Jefferson Ave.) — William Gibson, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander testified that this Case is in compliance.
2. Case No. 06 -00024 — Violation of Section 110.567, Interior Landscaping for
Offstreet Parking Areas, of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (8501
Astronaut Blvd.) — Pantelis Markogiannakis, Property Owner.
Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander requested that this Case be postponed until
the next meeting date, due to the fact that the Respondent was not properly noticed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Approved on this day of
Joy Lombardi, Board Secretary
, 2006.
Mary R II, Chairperson