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ACTION AGENDA
CITY OF CLEARWATER
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
April 23, 1997
1.
A. Case 07-97(c~ntd. 2/26/97, 3/26/97)
Leonard A. McCue/Overby's Inc.
18540 U.S. 19 N.
(Land Development Code)
B. Case 14-97 (contd. 3/26/97)
Discount Auto Parts
1600 N. Myrtle Ave.
(Environmental)
C. Case 16-97 (contd. 326/97)
Les Spits
432 Cleveland 8t.
(Life Safety)
D. Case 17-97
John N. Shropshire
1402 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
(Building)
E. Case 18.97
(, Michael Hollenbeck
....\.-;. 113 Kenwood Ave.
(Building)
F. Case 19.97
Mounir Agaiby
222 Dolphin pt, Rd.
(Building)
G. Case 20-97
Frank Lennox
Lennox Apts.
2035 Kings Hwy.
(Building)
H. Case 21.97
Joseph & Dorothy Feola
1481 Pierce St.
(Housing)
I. Case 22-97
Jessee & Yvonne Dawsey
1001 Fairmont 8t.
0 (Land Development)
A. Ordered compliance within 90 days (7/23/97).
B. Withdrawn; complied prior.
C. Continued to 5128/97.
D. Continued to 5/28/97.
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E. Ordered compliance within 120 days (8/22197).
F. Withdrawn; complied prior.
G. Withdrawn; complied prior.
H. Withdrawn; complied prior.
I. Continued to 5/28/97.
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Ronald A. Hadley
1148 & 1148-1/2 LaSalle 8t.
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K. Case 24-97
David & Myrna Whitehead
620 Spencer Ave.
(Public Nuisance)
J. Ordered compliance within 30 days (5/23/97).
K. Ordered compliance within 10 days (5/3197).
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. None.
3. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION
3.
A. Louis 8akkalapulo Letter
I, Re Arthur & Irene Passlas
Case 41-92-1378 Milton 81.
A. Approved request to address board.
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B. Henegar questioned whether properties on
which Yvonne Irle had requested liens be waived
were sold to a religious organization as indicated
would ~tStaff to investigate.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 26t 1997
4. Approved as submitted.
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MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 23 1 997
Present:
louise C. Riley, Chair
Helen Kerwin, Vice Chair
Dennis Henegar, Member
Frank Huffman, Member
Stephen D. Swanberg, Member
David Allbritton, Member
leslie Dougall.Sides, Assistant City Attorney
Mark Connolly, Attorney for the Board
Susan Stephenson, Secretary for the Board
Brenda Moses, Board Reporter
Absent::
Lawrence Tieman, Member
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The meeting was called to order by Chair Riley at 3:00 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall. In order to provide continuity for research, the
items will be listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
The Chair outlined the procedures and advised any aggrieved party may appeal a
final administrative order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit
Court of Pinellas County. Any such appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days of
the execution of the order to be appealed. She noted that Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the
proceedings to support such an appeal.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 07-97 (Cont'd 2/26/97, 3/26/97)
leonard A. McCuelOverby's Inc.
18540 U. S. 19 N.
(land Development Code)
Secretary for the Board, Susan Stephenson, read the Affidavit of Violation
into the record.
It was noted Case 07-97 had been previously presented.
Inspector Janice King stated a site plan and an application were submitted
which were not sufficient to start the permitting process. Mr. Jablon, operator of
Overby's, is aware of the situation but is out of town. Inspector King requested a
SO-day compliance date, after which time Overby's must store the vehicles indoors.
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In response to a question, Central Permitting Specialist, Stephen Sarnoff,
stated the conditional use application received Jast week showed angled parking on
the site plan, and the driveway dead ends. Also, the authorization that Mr. McCue
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was unwilling to sign was only for one of the metes and bounds parcels that are the
subject of the violation. He noted these were minor items that needed attention,
and the violator has had adequate time to remedy these issues.
Attorney Amadio representing Mr. McCue stated that Mr. Jablon is the
operator of Overby's. He noted Mr. McCue wishes to rectify this situation. Mr.
McCue agreed with the site plan as presented to the City. Mr. Amadio
acknowledged that Mr. McCue was aware that the site plan was rejected and
required modifications. He noted Mr. McCue flied an eviction notice against
Overby's Inc. on February 11, 1997. Mr. Amadio stated since Overby's is in
violation of the City Code, they are in violation of their lease. He provided Board
members with a copy of the Suit to Evict. Mr. Amadio requested that any fines
imposed be levied against Overby's Inc. rather than Mr. McCue. He noted that Mr.
McCue is attempting to comply. It was noted when a finding is determined, it will
be presented against the property owner.
Attorney Connol1y noted this Board has the authority to fine the violator, not
just the property owner. Attorney Dougall-Sides stated that both the property
owner and the business owner were cited, and the City requests that the finding be
against both parties. At the request of Attorney Connolly, Ms. Dougall-Sides
summarized the facts behind the case for the benefit of new Board Member, David
Allbritton. It was noted this case goes back to January of 1994.
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Member Swanberg moved that concerning Case 07.97 (Leonard McCue,
property owner) the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard testimony at its
regular meetings held on February 26, 1997, March 26, 1997, and April 23, 1997,
and based on the evidence issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of law, and
Order for as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
After hearing testimony of Janice King, Code Inspector, Steve Sarnoff,
Central Permitting Specialist, leonard McCue, property owner, Dominic E. Amadio,
attorney representing Mr. McCue, Ed Jablon, General Manager for Overby's,
Howard Ross, attorney representing Overby's, and viewing the evidence, City
Exhibits 1-11 (Ex. 1 - cited code section; Ex. 2 - notice of violation; Ex. 3 - affidavit
of violation and request for hearing; Ex. 4 - notice of hearing; Ex. 5 - chronology; Ex.
6 ~ notice to cure noncompliance with lease agreement; Ex. 7 - photo of condition of
property; Ex. 8 - Final Order of Dismissal re conditional use; Ex. 9 ~ photos taken of
property on 2/26/97; Ex. 10 and Ex. 11 . applications for occupational licenses by
previous business owner, Exoticar, and the ,current owner, Overby's and
Defendant's Ex. 1 - occupational license for Overby's Inc. dated 9/30/94 with
category of automobile dealer and Defendant's Ex. 2 - occupational license
application dated 12/30/93, it is evident outdoor display exists on the property
which is permitted only as a conditional use in the highway commercial zoning
district; there is no conditional use for this location.
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CONCLUSIONS OF lAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Section 41.022
of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed to
remedy the cited violation Is).
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent is to correct the aforesaid
violation within 90 days (July 23, 1997). The burden shall rest upon the
Respondent to request a reinspection by the Code Inspector to verify compliance
with this Order.
In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent proceedings by
this Board, not to have been corrected on or before July 23, 1 997, the Respondent
may be ordered to pay a fine in the amount of two hundred and no/100 dollars
($200.00) per day for each day the violation continues beyond July 23, 1997.
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of
the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pine lias
County, Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real or
personal property owned by the Respondent pursuant to Chapter 162 of the Florida
Statutes.
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(tJ]if Should the violation reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine
at that time without a subsequent hearing.
Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any
Border Order resulting from a public hearing. A petition for rehearing must be made
in writing and filed with the Board Secretary no later than thirty days after the
execution of the Order and prior to the filing of any appeal. Upon receipt of the
petition, the Board will consider whether or not to reconsider or rehear the case.
The Board will not hear oral argument or evidence in determining whether to grant
the petition to reconsider or rehear. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Member Swanberg moved that concerning Case 07-97 (Overby's Inc.,
Lessee. Robert Overby, R.A., ) the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard
testimony at its regular meetings held on February 26, 1997, March 26, 1997, and
April 23, 1997, and based on the evidence issued its Findings of Fact. Conclusions
of law, and Order for as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
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After hearing testimony of Janice King, Code Inspector, Steve Sarnoff,
Central Permitting Specialist, leonard McCue, property owner, Dominic E. Amadio,
attorney representing Mr. McCue, Ed Jablon, General Manager for Overby's,
Howard Ross, attorney representing Overby's, and viewing the evidence, City
Exhibits 1-11 (Ex. 1 - cited code section; Ex. 2 - notice of violation; Ex. 3 . affidavit
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of violation and request for hearing; Ex. 4 - notice of hearing; Ex. 5 - chronology; Ex.
6 - notice to cure noncompliance with lease agreement; Ex. 7 - photo of condition of
property; Ex. 8 - Final Order of Dismissal re conditional use; Ex. 9 - photos taken of
property on 2/26/97; Ex. 10 and Ex. 11 - applications for occupational licenses by
previous business owner, Exoticar, and the current owner, Overby's and
Defendant's Ex. 1 - occupational license for Overby's Inc. dated 9/30/94 with
category of automobile dealer and Defendant's Ex. 2 . occupational license
application dated 12/30/93, it is evident outdoor display exists on the property
which is permitted only as a conditional use in the highway commercial zoning
district; there is no conditional use for this location.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Section 41.022
of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed to
remedy the cited violation Is}.
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent is to correct the aforesaid
violation within 90 days (July 23, 1997). The burden shall rest upon the
Respondent to request a reinspection by the Code Inspector to verify compliance
with this Order.
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In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent pro'ceedings by
this Board, not to have been corrected on or before July 23, 1997, the Respondent
may be ordered to pay a fine in the amount of two hundred and no/100 dollars
($ 200.00) per day for each day the violation continues beyond July 23, 1997.
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of
the Order Imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas
County, Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real or
personal property owned by the Respondent pursuant to Chapter 1 62 of the Florida
Statutes.
Should the violation reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine
at that time without a subsequent hearing.
Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any
Border Order resulting from a public hearing. A petition for rehearing must be made
in writing and filed with the Board Secretary no later than thirty days after the
execution of the Order and prior to the filing of any appeal. Upon receipt of the
petition, the Board will consider whether or not to reconsider or rehear the case.
The Board will not hear oral argument or evidence in determining whether to grant
the petition to reconsider or rohear. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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Case 14-97 (cont'd3/26/97)
Discount Auto Parts
1600 N. Myrtle Avenue
(Environmental!
In a memorandum dated April 23, 1997, Inspector Clarke withdrew Case 14.
97 as the property is now in compliance.
E. Case 16.97 (cont'd 3/26/97)
les Spits
432 Cleveland St.
(Ufe Safety)
. In a memorandum dated April 17, 1 997, the Fire Marshall requested this
case be continued
B.
Case 17-97
John N. Shropshire
1402 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
(Building)
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Attorney Dougall-Sides stated the City expects compliance today and
requests a continuance.
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Member Swanberg moved to continue Case 17.97 to the meeting of May 28,
1997. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
C. Case 18-97
Michael Hollenbeck
113 Kenwood Avenue
(Building)
Ms. Stephenson read the Affidavit of Violation into the record.
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In response to questions from Attorney Dougall-Sides, City Inspector Greg
Clarke stated he was investigating another code violation at an adjacent property
when this violation came to his attention. He noticed debris on the property and
some construction. He called the office to check for permits. A notice of violation
was issued on November 21, 1996 for building remodeling without a permit on this
property. The property is uninhabitable and unoccupied. It is unknown whether the
property was tenant-occupied at the time of the violation. Inspector Clarke received
a letter from the property owner stating the steps they would take to try to comply
with the Code. It was noted compliance has not been met to date. There are
structural and wiring problems, and interior renovation taking place without permits.
Inspector Clarke took photographs through a window on February 1 3, 1997 and
April 21, 1 997 of work being done on the property. He noted the property owners
were going to remove the existing structure and build an apartment dwelling, which
will require permits.
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City submitted Exhibits 1.7.
General Contractor, Gaylord landau, was hired by the Hollenbeck's to design
a new multi.family building for the property. The Hollenbecks have applied for
construction financing and the current plans have been turned down. New plans are
to be submitted, however should the financing be turned down, the property may
need to be rehabbed. He requested a 90-day continuance. The building is secure
and boarded for safety.
Member Kerwin moved that concerning Case 18-97, the Municipal Code
Enforcement Board has heard testimony at its regular meeting held on April 23,
1997, and based on the evidence issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law,
and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
After hearing testimony of Greg Clarke, Code Inspector, Gaylord Landau,
representing the Respondent, and viewing the evidence, City Exhibits 1-7 (Ex. 1 -
notice of violation; Ex. 2 - notice of violation and order to stop work; Ex. 3 -
affidavit of violation and request for hearing; Ex. 4 - notice of hearing; Ex. 5 - Darya
Hollenbeck letter dated 2/20/97; Ex. 6 - cited code sections; and Ex. 7 - composite
photos of conditions of property, it is evident interior remodeling and construction
are being done without permits or inspections.
CONCLUSIONS OF lAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Chapter 47,
Article IV, Section 47.081 and Section 47.083(2) and Article V, Section 47.111 of
the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed to
remedy the cited violation(s).
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent is to correct the aforesaid
violation within 120 days (August 22, 1997). The burden shall rest upon the
Respondent to request a reinspection by the Code Inspector to verify compliance
with this Order.
In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent proceedings by
this Board, not to have been corrected on or before August 22, 1997, the
Respondent may be ordered to pay a fine in the amount of one hundred and no/100
dollars ($100.00) per day for each day the violation continues beyond August 22,
1997.
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of
the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas
County I Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real or
personal property owned by the Respondent pursuant to Chapter 1 62 of the Florida
Statutes.
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at that time without a subsequent hearing.
Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any
Border Order resulting from a public hearing. A petition for rehearing must be made
in writing and filed with the Board Secretary no later than thirty days after the
execution of the Order and prior to the filing of any appeal. Upon receipt of the
petition, the Board will consider whether or not to reconsider or rehear the case.
The Board will not hear oral argument or evidence in determining whether to grant
the petition to reconsider or rehear. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Member Swanberg moved to continue Case 16-97 to the May 28, 1997
meeting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
F. Case 19.97
Mounir Agaiby
222 Dolphin Pt. Rd.
(Building)
In a memorandum dated April 22, 1997, Inspector Clarke withdrew Case 19-
97 as the property is now in compliance.
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Case 20-97
Frank Lennox
Lennox Apts.
2035 Kings Hwy.
(Building)
In a memorandum dated April 23, 1997, Inspector Clarke withdrew Case 20-
97 as the property is now in compliance.
H. Case 21-97
Joseph & Dorothy Feola
1481 Pierce St.
(Housing)
In a memorandum dated April 23, 1997, Inspector Rosa withdrew Case 21-
97 as the owner is making the necessary repairs to bring the property into
compliance.
I. Case 23-97
Ronald A. Hadley
1148 & 1148 1/2 laSalle St.
(Building)
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In response to questions from Attorney Dougall-Sides, Inspector Robert Scott
stated his initial inspection was November 20, 1996. This property was also the
subject of a housing case which came before the Board last month for a different
violation.
This violation is a building code violation. The property was issued a notice
of violation and a stop work order on November 19, 1996. Inspector Scott spoke to .
Mr. Hadley this afternoon and indicated he was having difficulty locating a local
contractor to complete the work. Mr. Hadley felt he could complete the work within
30 days time. Notice of today's hearing was provided by return receipt mail and the
return receipt was returned showing date of delivery as April 4, 1997. The violator
was not present at this hearing. He noted the structure is secure.
City submitted Exhibits 1-6.
Member Kerwin moved that concerning Case 23.97, the Municipal Code
Enforcement Board has heard testimony at its regular meeting held on April 23,
1997, and based on the evidence issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of law,
and Order as follows:
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After hearing testimony of Robert Scott, Code Inspector, (the Respondent
was not present and had no representation), and viewing the evidence, City Exhibits
1.6 (Ex. 1 -notice of violation; Ex. 2 - notice of violation and order to stop work; Ex.
3 - affidavit of violation and request for hearing; Ex. 4 - notice of hearing; Ex. 5
composite photos of conditions of property; and Ex. 6 - cited code sections, it is
evident plumbing, electrical and structural work are being done without permits or
inspections.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Chapter 47,
Article IV, Section 47.081 and Section 47.083(2) and Article V, Section 47.111 of
the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed to
remedy the cited violation{s).
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent is to correct the aforesaid
violation within 30 days (May 23, 1997). The burden shall rest upon the
Respondent to request a reinspection by the Code Inspector to verify compliance
with this Order.
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In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent proceedings by
this Board, not to have been corrected on or before May 23, 1997, the Respondent
may be ordered to pay a fine in the amount of two hundred fifty and no/100 dollars
($250.00) per day for each day the violation continues beyond May 23, 1997.
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If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of
the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas
County, Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real or
personal property owned by the Respondent pursuant to Chapter 1 62 of the Florida
Statutes.
, Should the violation reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine
at that time without a subsequent hearing.
Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any
Border Order resulting from a public hearing. A petition for rehearing must be made
in writing and filed with the Board Secretary no later than thirty days after the
. execution of the Order and prior to the filing of any appeal. Upon receipt of the
petition, the Board will consider whether or not to reconsider or rehear the case.
The Board will not hear oral argument or evidence in determining whether to grant
the petition to reconsider or rehear. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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David & Myrna Whitehead
620 Spencer Avenue
(Public Nuisance)
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Ms. Dougall-Sides noted this is an appeal under the lot clearing ordinance.
The property was cited for having debris on the property, namely an inoperative
vehicle.
Mr. David Whitehead stated that his interpretation of Section 20.32 defining
"inoperative" does not mean his vehicle is inoperative. He stated he does not have
a license tag on the vehicle. He uses the vehicle as a second vehicle in the event
his other vehicle is not usable. Inspector Janice King stated his vehicle could either
be licensed or stored in a garage. Attorney Dougall.Sides noted that the City Code
states debris includes inoperative vehicles. Under the abandoned vehicle notice
section, inoperative vehicles are deemed inoperative jf a current registration tag is
not affixed to the vehicle. Mr. Whitehead disagreed with the definition of
"inoperable" .
City submitted photographs of the vp.hicle.
Member Kerwin moved that concerning Case 24-97, the Municipal Code
Enforcement Board has heard testimony at its regular meeting held on April 23,
1997, and based on the evidence issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law,
and Order as follows:
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Respondent, and viewing the evidence, photographs of vehicle, it is evident there
exists an. inoperable vehicle at 620 Spencer Avenue.
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The Respondents by reason of the foregoing are in violation of Section
20.35(1) of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondents
have failed to remedy the cited violation.
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondents are to correct the aforesaid
violation within 10 days of the date of this Order.
Upon failure to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may
authorize the entry upon the property and such action as is necessary to remedy the
condition, without further notice to the Respondents. The City Commission may
then adopt a resolution assessing against the property on which remedial action was
taken by the City the actual cost incurred plus $200.00 administrative cost. Such
cost shall constitute a lien against the property until paid. A notice of lien, in such
form, as the City Commission shall determine, may be recorded in the public records
of Pinellas County, Florida as other liens are recorded.
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If the owner takes remedial action after the time specified, the City
Commission may assess the property the $200.00 administrative cost. Such cost
shall constitute a lien against the property until paid. Upon complying, the
Respondents shall notify, Janice King, the City Official who shall inspect the
property and notify the Board of compliance. The motion was duly seconded. Upon
the vote being taken, Members Riley, Kerwin, Huffman, Swanberg and Allbritton
voted "aye, "; Member Henegar voted "nay". Motion carried.
K. Case 22.97
Jessee & Yvonne Dawsey
1001 Fairmont Street
(land Developmentl
Ms. Stephenson read the Affidavit of Violation into the record.
In response to questions from Attorney Dougall-Sides, City Inspector Vicki
Niemil\er stated the property was first inspected on February 18, 1997. A hauling
trailer is parked in a residential setback area. She noted there were 2 hauling trailers
parked there previously. The owner had agreed to move them, however as of this
date, one trailer was still parked on the property. She submitted photographs of the
property. This violation was based on an anonymous complaint. Inspector Niemiller
stated that the owner verbally indicated she had no intention of moving the trailer,
and suggested the City proceed with whatever was necessary.
Attorney Connolly noted that since the City has not received a return receipt
of notice of hearing, the Board should hear the case at the next meeting.
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Member Swanberg moved to continue Case 22-97 to the meeting of May 28,
1997. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Member Henegar questioned whether properties on which Yvonne Irle had
requested liens be waived were sold to a religious organization as indicated would
be. Staff to investigate.
3. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSS10N
A. Louis Bakkalapulo letter
Re: Arthur & Irene Passias
Case 41-92 -- 1378 Milton St.
Attorney Connolly stated Attorney louis Bakkalapulo is disputing the lien
placed on this property and indicated his clients, Arthur and Irene Passias, have.
offered to pay $1,000.00 to settle the matter. It was noted the Board had
previously reduced the fine.
Member Swanberg moved to allow Mr. Bakkalapulo to address the Board
regarding the fine for Case 41-92. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 26, 1997
Member Henegar moved to approve the minutes as submitted in writing to
each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Attest:
C airman
Municipal Code Enforceme
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