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City of Clearwater ,
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
, Oc~ber23,2002
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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, A.' Case 25-02 - Cont'd from 8/28/02
Ollie R. Dennis
1012 N. Madison Avenue
Development Code - Wilson
Continued to 11/13/02 '
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, " . 1560 S. Myrtle Avenue .
, Building Code - Coccia
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, Lane E. Schoeck
,2346 Shade Tree Lane
Building Code - Coccia, ,
. 'Ordered compliance within 90 days or $100/day
,D. Case 39-02
Louis J. & Angelina Chaconas
1736 Drew Street
. Building Code':'" Coccia
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David W. & Angela M. Heid
1839 Seton Drive ,
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A. Case 19-02 Affidavit o'f Non-Compliance
Chuck C. Broadhurst
1112 Palm Bluff Street
Building Code - Coccia .
Acceptedj Issue~ order Imposing fine
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Robert Petit
1009 Woodlawn Street
Development Code - Phillips
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E. G. Bradford & Sons, Inc,
111 S. Belcher Road
Development Code - Kurleman ,
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2070 ,Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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E. ' Cas'e 28-02 Affidavit of Complianc~
, John & Laura L Gianfilippo
, 1939 Sunset Pornt Road
Development' Code - Ruud
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'F. Case 33-02 Affidavit of Compliance
G. Bradford & Son's, Inc.
11,1 S.'Belcher Road
O'evelopment Code - Fox
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OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION , ' ,
The' Chair and Board Members said farewell'to Franke Huffman, who
is completing his second full term. The,Chairnoted Jay Keyes was
appointed to his seat and Sheila Cole was reappointed to serve
an'other term. He announce" the next meeting is November ,13, 2002.
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5. .' NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS. Accepted'
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,,1881 Feather Tree Circle
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PNU2002-00527
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, 3012 County Road 31 ,
, , . ,M,cMullen's Bayview, ~Ik, 5, L'?ts 2 '& 3
, James,E. And Dacha A.Kipp
2832 St. John Drive
Virginia 'Grove Terrace 5th Addition
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, Sean Morrissey and Nancy Koppel
, " 1777 Apache Trail
~avajo Park Revised, Blk A, Lots 1 & 2
, ABN AMRO Mortgage Group InG
'- 412 Pleasant Street, '
, North Shore Park,Blk 7, Lot ,18
, Gulf Point Ltd,
1936 Springtime Avenue
Sunset Point 2nd Addition, Blk G.
. 'N51' of Lot 50 '
Lela Blocker Est cia Dollie H. Jackson PR
1201 Tangerine Street
Greenwood Park #2, Blk 0, Lots 1 & 2
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Helene Mercier
, 3201 Drew Street
Section 16-29-16, M&B 12/02
,Teretha Pugh and Philip Joseph
, 1630 North Washington Avenue
Fairmont Sub. Blk A, Lot 14 '
Carlos Lopez and. Harold Mayo
1487 South Michigan Avenue
Zephyr Hill, Lots14 and 15 less ~25'
Countryside Home Loans Inc
1534 South Madison Avenue
Carolina Terrace, Blk A, Lot 9 '
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Vision Development Enterprises Corp
703 Pennsylvania Avenue, '
Pine Crest Sub, Blk 7, Lot 10
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PNU2002-00559
$432.38
PNU2002-01122
$ 320.00
PNU2002-00822
$ 320;00
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PN U2002-0057 4
, $ 439.62 "
PNU2002-00995
$ 320.00
PNU2002-00406
$ 576.60
, PNU-00946
$ 320.00
PN U2002-00949
$ 320.00
PNU2002-00943 .
$ 320.00
.PNU2002-00979 " ,
$ 320.00
October 23, 20023
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. 408 S. Martln'Luther King Jr Avenue
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413 Ewing Avenue
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Ethel Da'rlage:
912 North Myrtle Avenue'
'Section 09-29-15, M&B 41/01
$ 359.00
PNU2002-00622
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$473.16
COD2002-01562
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. EighfNorth Nimbus 'Avenue
Sky Crest Unit 9; Blk J, Lot 8 and
1/2 vacant alley on West '
, Isa a. Dautl .
1535 Gulf tO,Bay Boulevard,
West Parking Lot
Druid Hills, Lot 20
$ 360.00
PNU2002-00890
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$ 320,90
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 25, 2002
Approved as submitted
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MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
, October 23, 2002 ,
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Absent:' '
Lawrence Tieman
Sheila Cole
, ,Joyce Martin
Franke Huffman'
,George Krause,
, Douglas J. Will1ams
David Allbritton
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Bryan D. Ruff
Andrew Salzman
Mary K. (Sue) Diana
Patricia O. Sullivan
Assistant City Attorney
Attorney for the Board
Secretary for the Board
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p,m. at City Hall.
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discussed in that order.
" " ' " The Chair outlined the procedures and ~tated any aggrieved party may appeal a final
, ' () administr~tive order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court of Pinellas
County within thirty (30) days of the execution of the order, Florida Statute 286,0105 requires
any party appeal1ng a decision of this Board to have a record' of the proceedings.
ITEM #1 - Public HearinQs
1 A) , Case 25-02 - Cont'd from 8/28/02
, Ollie R. Dennis .
, 1012 N. Madison Avenue
, Development Code - Wilson
At the request' of staff, Item 1A, Case 25R02 was continued to No~ember 13, 2002.
1 B) , Case 37-02
, Patrick & Misty Arseneau .
,1560 S. Myrtle Avenue
. Building Code :- Coccia
A~ the request of staff, Item 1B, Case 37-02 was continued to November 13,2002.
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Lane E. Schoeck
2346 Shade Tree Lane
Building Code - Coccia
Board Secretary Diana read the Affidavit of Violation & Request for Hearing. Service on
the notice of hearing was obtained by certified mail. The date of inspection occurred on June
11. 2002, and the Notice of Violation was issued on August 13. 2002.
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Property owner Lane E Schoeck admitted to the violation. He said work on the project.
to enclose the garage and relocate the water heater should be complete within 90 days.
Inspector Mike Coccia said project drawings must be submitted to the Clty for review and
approval., He'recommended 90 days to comply or a $100 per day fine be imposed,
, Member Cole moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has 'heard testimony
at its regular meeting held on October 23,2002, and based on the'evidence issued its Findings
of Fact, Conclusions of Law. and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
After hearing testimony of Inspector Mike Coccia for City and Lane Schoeck for
Respondent.' who admitted to the violation, it is evident the property is in violation of the City
code in that the garage door was removed. the 'garage enclosed,and the water heater relocated
to,the exterior of the house without permits or !nspections.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is In violation of Article IV. Chapter 47.
Section 47.083(2) and Article V, Chapter 47. 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 by
January 21, 2003, 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 January 21, 2003, the Respondent may be ordered to
pay a fine in the' amount of One hundred dollars ($100.00) per day for each day the violation
continues beyond January 21. 2003.
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified. a certified copy of the Order
Imposing' the fine may be recorded in the Public ~ecards of Plnellas 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. '
. Should the violation reoccur. the Board has the authority to Impose the fine at that 'time
without a subsequent hearing.
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t"', Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any Board Order
resulting from a publ1c hearing. A petition for rehearing must be made In writing and flied with
the Board Secretary no later than thirty days after the execution of the Order and prior to the
filing pf 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.
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1 D) . Case 39-02
Louis J. & Angelina Chaconas
1736 Drew Street
Building Code - Coccia
, Board Secretary Diana read the Affidavit of Violation & Request for Hearing, Service on
the notice of hearing was obtained by posting the property. The date of inspection occurred on
June-12, 2002, and the Notice of Violation was issued on August 28, 2002.
In response to questions from Assistant City Attorney Bryan Ruff, Mr. Coccia said when
he first inspected the property on June 7. 2002, he noticed a new section of chain link fence.
new gates, and other violations related to electrical issues, which have been corrected. After
several attempts, Mr~ Cocda contacted the owner and reviewed the violation, Installation of the
fence was riot permitted and does not conform to current Code. There is no permit or
application on file for the fence, , I-Ie was not aware of any previous fence at that location.
Mr. Coccia identified photographs he had taken of 1736 Drew Street on June 12, and
October 22. 2002, and indicated the photographs are an accurate representation of current
conditions. He recommended 30 days to comply or a $100 per day fine be imposed.
Mr.-Ruff submitted City Exhibits 1 ~ 7 for.1736 Drew Street.
Property owner Louis Chaconas said the fence and gates were in poor condition when
he purchased lhe property. H,e said his business was burglarized three times before he
repaired the fence, He said he did not replace the poles and only had performed maintenance
on the fence by replacing the'gates and chain link. He said the fence is similar to ones at
nearby businesses and he wished It to remain. He said he needs a 6-foot fence to protect his
business. tie said he Is getting married soon and cannot afford a fancy fence.
In response to a 'question regarding fence maintenance, Mr. Coccia said the intent of
the Code is to allow homeowners to replace sections of wood fencing without obtaining a
permit. A permit is required to replace chain link on a commercial property. as the Code now
requires chain link to be covered with green or black vinyl. The Code only permits commercial
chain Jirik fences to be 36-inches high in the subject location. Six-foot commercial fencing must
feature monumental styling and Iron decoration.
In response to a question, Mr. Coccia said the Code had changed since the fence on
the property across the street was Installed. It was suggested Mr. Chanonas could present
documentation to prove that a fence previously was there. Mr. Chanonas said he had created
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repaired the fence, he tried to apply for a fence permit and learned that chain links cannot be
replaced. It was suggested Mr. Chanonas apply for flexible development approval to retain his
fence in its current configuration, It was stated approval is not guaranteed. It was'lndlcated the
flexible development process can be lengthy. It was felt Mr. Chanonas should have the
opportunity to explore other options. Discussion ensued regarding time frames necessary to
correct the violation, Board Attorney Andy Salzman suggested the board could provide Mr.
Chanonas with the opportunity to discuss what needs to be done with City staff,
, Member Williams moved to continue Item 1 D, Case 39-02, to November 13, 2002. The
motion wa~ duly seconded and carried unanimously.
1 E) Case 40-02
David W. & Angela M. Held
1839 Seton Drive
Development Code - Kurleman
Board Secretary Diana read the Affidavit of Violation & Request for Hearing, Service on
the notice of hearing was obtained by certified mail. The date of inspection occurred 'on
September 6, 2002, and the Notice of Violation was issued on September 11, 2002.
In response to questions from Mr. Ruff, Inspector Scott Kurleman said his first contact
with the property owner was on April 3D, 2002, after Mr. Held applied to remove a 40-year old
'live' oak tree from the property and Indicated a swimming pool would be installed, Mr. Kurleman
first visited the property on May 22,. 2002 with Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani to discuss
setback issues related to the proposed above ground swimming pool.
While inspecting another neighborhood property on September 6, 2002, Mr. Kurleman
noticed debris by the subject property's curb and found the tree effectively removed with only
, the trunk remaining. He said Mr. Held had been informed previously that a pool permit had to
be Issued before a tree removal permit could. The application for the pool, submitted on May 3,
,2002, was not approved. While Mr. Held did submit another drawing regarding the pool, the
permit was not activated until October. Mr. Kurleman said during the week of May 6, 2002, Mr.
Held had left staff a series of threatening and abusive voice mall messages. The pool permit
was approved after the fact on October 1, 2,002.
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In response to questions from Mr. Ruff, Land Resource Specialist Rick Albee stated he
is responsible for coordinating construction and tree removal permits, He visited the property
on May 3, 2002, and Informed the homeowner and arborist the tree removal permit would be
delayed until the swimming pool permit was issued. He said the swimming pool's originally
proposed location was not acceptable as It did not meet setback requirements. The May 13,
2002, resubmission to locate the swimming pool 40 feet from the tree was acceptable and the
tree would not have to be removed. Staff would have denied the tree removal permit
, application as the pool Installation did not affect the tree. . He reported the homeowners had
inst~lIed the pool before a permit was Issued, A tree removal permit never was issued, .
Property owner Angela Held said In addition to the swimming pool, she wanted to
remove the tree due to other concerns as the tree's roots .were abov~ ground, damaging the
structure of her house, and growing Into her neighbor's in ground pool. She expressed concern
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branches would break off the tree and crash through the roofs of her home and that of a
neighbor's. She said the tree was not In good shape. She said after a portion of the tree had
been trimmed, Florida Power removed half of the tree due to Its interference with a transformer,
She said Mr. Kurleman's recommendation to kill the tree's roots had sounded too expensive.
She said many neighbors are willing to testify they are thrilled the tree Is gone. She said the
tree was an eyesore and was not removed mallclously.
,Ms. Held said she Is a new homeowner and thought paperwork provided her by staff
Included a permit to remove the tree, She said her neighbor, who paid for the tree's removal,
and an arborist had thought the paperwork included a tree removal permit. Property owner
David Heid said no one from the City had informed them the paperwork they were provided did
not contain a tree removal permit. He said staff had told him to "go ahead and do what you
have to,do," He said staff had provided him with "tons of receipts." He said it was months
before the tree was removed. He said no one from the City had contacted him. He submitted
Defendant composite Exhibit 1.
Mr. Kurleman identified photographs he had taken of 1839 Seton Drive on September 6,
2002, and indicated the photographs are an accurate representation of current conditions, He
recommended 30 days to comply by planting two trees that are 8 to 10 feet tall and have a '
minimum caliper of 2,5 inches, removal of the remainder of the partially removed tree, and
imposition of a $5,000 fine, the maximum fine for this type of violation. He recommended the
fine be imposed due to the magnitude of lhe violation.
In response to a question, Mr. Kurleman said staff did not have the opportunity to
properly Inspect the tree before it was removed. Based on his observation, Mr, Kurleman said
the tree had appeared to be pretty, healthy even though some limbs had been removed, He
had reviewed the procedure to remove roots with the homeowner. Mr. Albee said staff's job is
to preserve trees. Alternative actions are available to stop related damage rather than remove
a tree. In response to a question, Mr. Held said he was frustrated he was not receiving correct
answers from staff. He said staff had refused to provide him with a written statement '
guaranteeing a tree branch would not fall through his roof and harm his daughter,
Building Official Kevin Garriott testified that he had received several, lengthy, abusive
voice'mall messages from Mr. Held. He said staff has records of the calls. He said Mr. Heid
was excitable when visiting City offices and would not listen to reason, He screamed at City
staff when they attempted to perform electrical inspections. He said while one telephone
message from Mr. Held was calm and complimentary of two staff members, the other
messages were belligerent In tone. Concern was expressed whether staff had adequately
apprised Mr. Held of what was needed.
Mr. Ruff submitted City Exhibits 1 - 6 for 1839 Seton Drive.
In response to a question, Mr. Ruff reviewed the Code regarding the ability to invoke a
$5,000 fine for an irreparable or irreversible violation. '
Mr. Salzman recommended when considering punishment. the board consider
Circumstances' surrounding this case, Concern was expressed the board is being asked to
legislate behavior. It was stated the intent is for compliance, not punishment. It was felt there
was blame on both sides. Concern was expressed an ordinary citizen could not understand
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paperwork Issued by staff. It was felt the emotional aspects of this case should not be
considered.
Member Huffman moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard
testimony at its regular meeting held on October 23, 2002, and based on the evidence issued
its Findings of Fact, Conclusiors of L.aw, and Ord~r as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
, After hearing testimony of Inspector Scott Kurleman and Land Resource Specialist Rick
Albee for City, and Oavid and Angela M,Held'for Respondent, and viewing the evidence, City
Exhiblts,1) notice of violation; 2) copy of return receipt for certified mall; 3) applicable code
sections; 4) property appraiser printout;' 5) affidavit of violation & request for hearing; and 6)
photographs, and Respondent composite Exhibit 1 (affidavit of violation & request for hearing,
status sheet, 2 receipts from 'City; Information Summary from Tidemark, boundary survey
dated 5/16/02, case summaries, letter from Florida Power, boundary survey dated 5/13/02,
assembly guide for steel wall pools, property appraiser printout, copy of building permit. letter
from City to Respondent, copy of American National Standard for above ground pools. and a
memo from Tamika Holmes to Garry Haire). It is evident the property is in violation of the City
code in that a protected live oak tree was removed without first obtaining a permit.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Sections 4-1201 and 3.
, 1205(F)(2) of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed to
, remedy the clted violation(s). '
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent pay a fine of one thousand and no/100
dollars ($1,000.00) as the violation Is considered to be irreparable or Irreversible in nature. It is
also the Order of the Board that the Respondent correct the aforesaid violation within 30 days
(November 22, 2002). 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 November 22, 2002, the Respondent may be ordered
to pay an additional fine in the amount of two hundred fifty and no/100 dollars ($250,00) per day
for each day the violation continues beyond November 22, 2002.
. 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 constltute a lien against any real or personal property owned by the Respondent
pursuant to Chapter 162 of the Florida Statutes.
Should the violation reoccur, the Board has the authority to Impose the fine at that Ume
without a subsequent hearing.
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Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any Board Order,
resulting from a public hearing.' A petition for rehearing must be made In writing and flied' 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.'
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, ITEM #2 - Unfinished Bljsiness
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Case 19-02 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Chuck C. Broadhurst
1112 Palm Bluff Street '
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" Case 20-02 Affidavit of Non-Compliance'
Robert Petit '
1009 Woodlawn Street
Davel9pment Code - Phillips
2C) .' , Case 23-02 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
E'. G. Bradford & Sons, Inc. , '
111 S; Belcher Road, "
'" Development Goda - Kurleman
" Member Huffl!1an moved to. accept the Affidavlts of Non-Compliance and issue the "
orders imposing' the fines for Cases #19-02, 20~02t and 23-02. The motion was duly' seconded,
a'nd carried unanimously. '
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G; Bradford & Sons, Inc.
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Development Code - Fox
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'. ~ember Huffman moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for Cases #22-021 #28-
02, and #33-02. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Item #3 - Other Board Action/Discussion
, '. 'Member Huffman was thanked for his service on the board., ,
Item #4 - New Business - None.
Itsm #5 - Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings
Debra Wade
1881 Feather Tree Circle
Feather Tree, Lot 17 . .
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PNU2002-00527
$320
PNU2002-00559 .
$432.38
Laura N. Connolly. Tre. '
3012 County Road 31
" ,McMullen's Bayview, Blk 5, Lots 2 & 3
James E. and Dacha A. Kipp
2832 St. John Drive
Virginia ,Grove Terrace 5th Addition
, Blk B. Lot 4 '
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PNU2002-01122
$ 320
PNU2002-00822
$ 320
PNU2002-01021
$ 320
PNU2002-00574
Sean Morrissey and Nancy Koppel
, 1777 Apache Trail
Navajo Park Revised, Blk A, Lots 1 & 2
ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.
412 Pleasant Street
North Shore Park. Blk 7. Lot 18
. Gulf Point Ltd,
1936Sp'rlngtime Avenue ,
Sunset Point 2nd Addition. Blk G, '
N51' of Lot 50 '
$ 439.62
Lela Blocker Est c/o Dollie H. Jackson PR PNU2002-00995
1201 Tangerine Street ,
Gre~nwood Park #2. 81k 0, Lots 1 & 2 $ 320
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3201 Drew Street.
Section 16-29-16, M&B 12/02
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Teretha Pugh, and Phll.lp Joseph
1630 North Washington Avenue
Fairmont Sub, Blk-A, Lot 14
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Carlos Lopez,and Harole Mayo
1487 South Michigan Avenue
Zephyr Hi!I,'Lots 14 and 15 less S25'
Co~ntryside Home Loans. ,Inc.
,1534 South Madison Avenue
. Carolina Terrace, Blk A, Lot 9
Vision DElVelopm'ent Enterprises Corp.
703 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Pin~ Crest Sub, Blk 7. Lot'10
, S. P. Greenwood
408 S: Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
" Coa,chman Heights Revised, Blk D~
,Lots 14, 15,16 and 17 '
S. Pi Greenwood
413 Ewing Avenue'
Coachman Heights Revised, Blk D.
Lots 6 and 7 .
Ethel Darlage
, 912 North Myrtle Avenue
, Section 09-29-15, M&B 41/01
," . S & P Properties
.. 1180. Cleveland Street
, Gibson's Clearwater Heights,
, Lots 4 thru 8lncl '
Rebecca L. Sanders
Eight North Nimbus Avenue "
Sky Crest Unit 9. Blk J; Lot 8 and
1/2 vacant alley an West
Isa 'Q. Dautl
, 153'5 Gulf-ta-Bay Boulevard
. 'West Parking Lot ,',
Druid Hills.. Let 20 "
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$ 576.60
PNU-00946
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PNU2002~00949
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PNU2002-00943
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PNU2002-00979
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PNU2002-00285 '
$535
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$359
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was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ' ,
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, '2002. as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motlon was' duly ,
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