07/22/2009
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 22, 2009
Present: Douglas J. Williams Chair
Richard Avichouser Vice Chair
Ronald V. Daniels Board Member
James B. Goins Board Member
Michael Boutzoukas Board Member
Sheila Cole Board Member
Absent: Phillip J. Locke Board Member
Also Present: Caitlin E. Sirico Attorney for the Board
Camilo Soto Assistant City Attorney
Rosemarie Call Management Analyst
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
The Chair outlined the procedures and stated any aggrieved party may appeal a final
administrative order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court of Pinellas
County within thirty days of the execution of the order. Florida Statute 286.0109 requires any
party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Case 30-09 – Cont’d from 6/24/09
Randall E & Deborah E Barnhart
143 Bayside Drive
Overnight Accommodations – Franco
Marion Hale, representing the property owners, admitted to the violation. She said in
March, property owner Deborah Barnhart had sent a letter to the management company telling
them to stop offering the property for short-term rentals. As of yesterday, the Realtor’s website
continued to advertise the property for short-term rentals. She said the property owners will
resolve this issue.
Inspector Peggy Franco provided a PowerPoint presentation. Violations at 143 Bayside
Drive relate to short-term rentals. The advertisement for short-term rentals on the web was
discovered on February 13, 2009 and the notice of violation was issued on March 16, 2009.
Staff received a letter from property owner Deborah Barnhart on April 2, 2009. The online
advertisement, also viewed on April 28 and June 18, 2009, lists unavailable rental dates in late
July and states the minimum stay is four nights. Photographs of the property taken on February
13, March 18 and 25, April 10 and 17, and May 11, 2009 show vehicles from a variety of states
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parked in the driveway. Inspector Franco reported that last night she had received confirmation
from the management company for an eight-day reservation at the subject property.
Member Boutzoukas moved to find the Respondents in violation of the City of
Clearwater Code of Ordinances as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Franco recommended compliance within five days or a fine of $250 per day be
imposed.
Attorney Hale said the homeowners have contacted the property management company
and are waiting for a response.
Property owner Randall Barnhart said he is trying to sell the property. He said he never
intended to rent the property for short-terms; the management company violated his instructions
on several occasions. He said some of the photographed vehicles belong to his family. He said
future rental dates are blocked out for planned visits by family and friends. He said he will have
future short-term rental agreements cancelled and make certain that total refunds are provided.
Assistant City Attorney Camilo Soto submitted composite exhibits.
Member Boutzoukas moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the
violation on or before July 27, 2009. If the Respondent does not comply within the time
specified, the Board may order a fine of $250 per day for each day the violation continues to
exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Code Enforcement Board July 22, 2009,
after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that the property is used
for short term rentals; the property is advertised on the internet and deposits are being accepted
for short term rentals. Respondent Randall Barnhart was present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-918 and 1-
104.B, as referred in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall comply with said Section(s) of
the City of Clearwater Code by July 27, 2009. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within the
time specified, the Board may order a fine of $250 per day for each day the violation continues
to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify
Inspector Peggy Franco, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If
the Respondent(s) fail/fails to comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the Order
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imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and once
recorded shall constitute a lien against any real property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant
to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
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 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.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative 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 appealing a decision of this
Board to have a record of the proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED
this 22nd day of July 2009, at Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida.
2.2 Case 31-09
Errol J. Kidd & Jeraline C. Burt
904 Seminole Street
Delinquent Business Tax & Business Tax Receipt - McMahan
No one was present to represent the owners.
Inspector Janet McMahan provided a PowerPoint presentation. Violations at 904
Seminole Street relate to property rental without a FY (Fiscal Year) 2008/09 Business Tax
Receipt. Renewal notices were sent to the property owners on June 20 and October 15, 2008
and January 14, 2009 and the notice of violation was issued on March 24, 2009. Property
owner Jeraline Burt called Inspector McMahan on March 27, 2009 to discuss the Business Tax
Receipt. City utility records indicate the property has had multiple tenants during the last fiscal
year.
Member Daniels moved to find the Respondents in violation of the City of Clearwater
Code of Ordinances as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Inspector McMahan recommended compliance via receipt of $102.39 outstanding
payment within 30 days or a fine of $150 per day be imposed.
Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits.
Member Daniels moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the
violation on or before August 24, 2009. If the Respondent does not comply within the time
specified, the Board may order a fine of $150 per day for each day the violation continues to
exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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This case came before the City of Clearwater Code Enforcement Board on July 22,
2009, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and
received evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and
Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that the single family
house is rented out regularly and the business tax receipt for the property is delinquent. The
outstanding amount due is $102.39. The Respondents were not present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
29.40(1) &
The Respondent(s) is in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s)
29.30(1)
, as referred in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall comply with said Section(s) of
the City of Clearwater Code and pay the outstanding business tax receipt by August 24, 2009.
If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of
$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s)
of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector Janet McMahan, who shall inspect the
property and notify the Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fail/fails to 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
property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
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 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.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative 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 appealing a decision of this
Board to have a record of the proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED
this 22nd day of July 2009, at Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida.
2.3 Case 32-09
Sylvia R. & Jeraline C. Burt
710 N. Jefferson Avenue
Delinquent Business Tax & Business Tax Receipt - McMahan
No one was present to represent the owners.
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Inspector McMahan provided a PowerPoint presentation. Violations at 710 N. Jefferson
Avenue relate to property rental without FY 2007/08 or 2008/09 Business Tax Receipts.
Renewal notices were sent to the property owners on June 27, October 11, and December 13,
2007 and on October 15, 2008 and January 14, 2009. Notices of violation were issued on
October 13, 2008 and March 24, 2009. Property owner Burt called Inspector McMahan on
March 27, 2009 to discuss the Business Tax for this property. City utility records indicate the
property has had multiple tenants during both fiscal years.
Member Goins moved to find the Respondents in violation of the City of Clearwater
Code of Ordinances as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Inspector McMahan recommended compliance via receipt of $133.74 outstanding
payment within 30 days or a fine of $150 per day be imposed.
Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits.
Member Goins moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation
on or before August 24, 2009. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the
Board may order a fine of $150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Code Enforcement Board on July 22,
2009, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and
received evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and
Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that the single family
house is rented out regularly and the business tax receipt for the property is delinquent. The
outstanding amount due is $133.74. The Respondents were not present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
29.40(1) &
The Respondent(s) is in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s)
29.30(1)
, as referred in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall comply with said Section(s) of
the City of Clearwater Code and pay the outstanding business tax receipt by August 24, 2009.
If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of
$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s)
of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector Janet McMahan, who shall inspect the
property and notify the Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fail/fails to comply within the
time specified, a certified copy of the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public
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Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real
property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
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 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.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative 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 appealing a decision of this
Board to have a record of the proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED
this 22nd day of July 2009, at Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3.1 Case 59-06 – Affidavit of Compliance
Gulf Direct Development, LLC
1355 Drew Street
Unsafe – Stanley
3.2 Case 60-06 – Affidavit of Compliance
Gulf Direct Development, LLC
1365 Drew Street
Unsafe – Stanley
3.3 Case 61-06 – Affidavit of Compliance
Gulf Direct Development, LLC
1375 Drew Street
Unsafe – Stanley
3.4 Case 62-06 – Affidavit of Compliance
Gulf Direct Development, LLC
116 N. Evergreen
Unsafe – Stanley
3.5 Case 63-06 – Affidavit of Compliance
Gulf Direct Development, LLC
117 N. Evergreen
Unsafe – Stanley
3.6 Case 64-06 – Affidavit of Compliance
119 N. Evergreen
Gulf Direct Development, LLC.
Unsafe - Stanley
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Member Avichouser moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for Cases 59-06, 60-
06,61-06,62-06,63-06, and 64-06. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION - None.
5. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS:
Christine C. Christie
981 Bruce Avenue
32-28-15-13464-264-0050
PNU2009-00116
$339.98
Member Daniels moved to accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien filing. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 24,2009
Member Avichouser moved to approve the minutes of the regular Municipal Code
Enforcement Board meeting of June 24, 2009, as submitted in written summation to each board
member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7. ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
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