09/23/2009
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 23, 2009
Present: Douglas J. Williams Chair
Richard Avichouser Vice Chair
James B. Goins Board Member
Michael Boutzoukas Board Member
Sheila Cole Board Member
Absent: Ronald V. Daniels Board Member
Phillip J. Locke Board Member
Also Present: Andy Salzman Attorney for the Board
Camilo Soto Assistant City Attorney
Rosemarie Call Secretary for the Board
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 33-09
Paula L. Ross
431 Palm Isle SE
Public Health, Safety or Welfare Nuisance - Franco
No one was present to represent the owner.
Inspector Peggy Franco provided a PowerPoint presentation. She had discussed the
violation with the property owner on June 3, 2009, following the first inspection. A notice of
violation was issued on June 5, 2009. Violations at 431 Palm Isle SE relate to the open-air
swimming pool. Property photographs on June 17, 2009 showed that water in the swimming
pool is green, allowing mosquitoes to breed. The home is not under foreclosure; it is
unoccupied.
Member Cole moved to find the Respondent(s) 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.
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Inspector Franco recommended compliance by October 7, 2009 or a fine of $200 per
day be imposed. She said yesterday she had discussed the violation and fine with Jay Ross,
who indicated a willingness to comply with Code.
Assistant City Attorney Camilo Soto submitted the PowerPoint exhibit.
Member Avichouser moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the
violation on or before October 7, 2009. If the Respondent does not comply within the time
specified, the Board may order a fine of $200 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 September
23, 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 water in the
swimming pool is green, allowing mosquitoes to breed. No one was present to represent the
Respondent.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
3-1503.B.5
The Respondent(s) is in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) ,
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 October 7, 2009. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within
the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $200 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 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
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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 23rd day of September 2009, at Clearwater, Pinellas
County, Florida.
2.2 Case 34-09
Colonial Bank
934 Eldorado Avenue
Fences – Franco
No one was present to represent the owner.
Inspector Peggy Franco provided a PowerPoint presentation. A notice of violation was
issued on August 3, 2009, following the first inspection. The violation at 934 Eldorado Avenue
relates to the fence, which fronts the empty lot. Property photographs on August 17, 2009
showed that the fence is leaning, rusted, and collapsed at one end. Colonial Bank, which owns
the property following foreclosure, has not contacted staff. The City had a contractor clear the
lot of undergrowth and debris.
Member Boutzoukas moved to find the Respondent 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 by October 11, 2009 or a fine of $200 per
day be imposed. The suggested compliance deadline was based on the property’s foreclosure
status. The fence could be removed.
Attorney Soto submitted the PowerPoint exhibit.
Member Boutzoukas moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the
violation on or before October 11, 2009. If the Respondent does not comply within the time
specified, the Board may order a fine of $200 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 September
23, 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 fence is in
disrepair. No one was present to represent the Respondent.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
3-808.A.1, 3-
The Respondent(s) is in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s)
808.A.5, and 3-808
, as referred in the Affidavit in this case.
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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 October 11, 2009. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within
the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $200 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 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 23rd day of September 2009, at Clearwater, Pinellas
County, Florida.
2.3 Case 35-09
Jill Walker
1479 Ridge Top Way
Roof Maintenance – Schaar
Property owner Jill Walker admitted to the violation.
Member Cole moved to find the Respondent 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 Shelby Schaar said the violation relates to roof maintenance. The property
owner is cooperating with staff and is in the process of obtaining a permit to repair the roof.
Inspector Schaar recommended compliance by November 25, 2009 or a fine of $100 per day be
imposed.
Member Goins moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation
on or before November 25, 2009. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified,
the Board may order a fine of $100 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 September
23, 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, and the respondent’s admission to
the violation, it is evident that the roof is in disrepair.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
3-1502.D
The Respondent(s) is in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) , 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 November 25, 2009. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply
within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $100 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 Shelby Schaar, 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 23rd day of September 2009, at Clearwater, Pinellas
County, Florida.
2.4 Case 36-09
Michael Banner
2310 Waterford Drive
Roof Maintenance – Phillips
Property owner Michael Banner admitted to the violation.
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Member Boutzoukas moved to find the Respondent 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 Julie Phillips recommended compliance by November 25, 2009 or a fine of
$100 per day be imposed.
Mr. Banner requested 90 days as he could not fix the roof within 60 days. He said he is
negotiating with his lender for a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Attorney for the Board Andy
Salzman suggested that the board request a status report in 30 days on the progress of Mr.
Banner’s negotiations. The board could order a compliance date at that time.
Inspector Phillips said the homeowners association had filed a complaint. In response to
a request, she presented photographs of the roof, which showed a tarp, mold, and mildew. As
the owner admitted to the violation, the photographs were not submitted as evidence. Inspector
Phillips said the roof has been in disrepair for one year.
Discussion ensued regarding the need to get the bank’s attention and how issuing a fine
could complicate the owner’s negotiations with the bank. Concern was expressed that the roof
will continue to remain in disrepair.
Member Boutzoukas moved to defer consideration of the order for Case 36-09 to
October 28, 2009 and to schedule a status report for that day. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3.1 Case 21-02 Affidavit of Compliance
Roger Petit
1009 Woodlawn Street
Building Code & Permits - Ruud
3.2 Case 20-05 Affidavit of Compliance
IMT-LB Central Florida Portfolio, LLC
2690 Drew Street
Permits & Inspections – Bates
3.3 Case 29-09 Affidavit of Compliance
AEC Sunset Point LLC
2754 Sunset Point Road
Commercial Parking Restrictions – Schaar
3.4 Case 20-09 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Pinellas 3100 Trust
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
Nonconforming Structures/Uses – Franco
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3.5 Case 31-09 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Errol J. Kidd & Jeraline C. Burt
904 Seminole Street
Delinquent Business Tax & Business Tax Receipt Required – McMahan
3.6 Case 32-09 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Sylvia R. Burt & Jeraline C. Burt
710 N Jefferson Avenue
Delinquent Business Tax & Business Tax Receipt Required - McMahan
Member Avichouser moved to accept the Affidavit of Compliance for Cases 21-02, 20-
05, and 29-09 and to accept the Affidavits of Non-Compliance and issue the Orders imposing
fines for Cases 20-09, 31-09, and 32-09. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
4. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS:
Pinellas 3100 Trust PNU2009-00099
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
16-29-16-00000-240-0500 $200.00
Pinellas 3100 Trust PNU2009-00100
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
16-29-16-00000-240-0500 $200.00
Pinellas 3100 Trust PNU2009-00111
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
16-29-16-00000-240-0500 $200.00
Pinellas 3100 Trust PNU2009-00112
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
16-29-16-00000-240-0500 $200.00
Pinellas 3100 Trust PNU2009-00113
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
16-29-16-00000-240-0500 $200.00
Pinellas 3100 Trust PNU2009-01163
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
16-29-16-00000-240-0500 $200.00
Pinellas 3100 Trust PNU2009-01207
3100 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
16-29-16-00000-240-0500 $200.00
WM Specialty Mtg LLC PNU2009-00968
1535 Levern Street
11-29-15-10116-000-0090 $366.32
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Susan Dowe PNU2009-01093
1117 Granada Street
03-29-15-47430-002-0190 $372.50
Jacinto Castellano PNU2009-01082
1751 Sunset Drive
04-29-15-61488-008-0100 $383.15
Jacinto Castellano PNU2009-01073
308 Princess Street
04-29-15-61488-008-0110 $394.40
Milford Chavous PNU2009-01031
410 Pennsylvania Avenue
10-29-15-72000-005-0010 $411.50
Jerry W. King Jr. PNU2009-01049
2786 Landmark Drive
29-28-16-49855-000-0010 $555.50
Theresa M. Werner PNU2009-01221
1224 Sedeeva Circle S
03-29-15-28674-006-0160 $345.80
Robert P. George PNU2009-01032
1525 S Madison Avenue
22-29-15-13662-002-0200 $332.07
GFB Development LLC PNU2009-01230
125 Island Way 2
08-29-15-43326-000-0040 $1025.60
Robert D Pfadt PNU2009-01150
715 Skyview Avenue
14-29-15-10566-003-0140 $409.92
Member Goins moved to accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien filings. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 22, 2009
Member Boutzoukas moved to approve the minutes of the regular Municipal Code
Enforcement Board meeting of July 22, 2009 as submitted in written summation to each board
member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Board Comment
In response to a concern that it is not always preferable to delay an order, Attorney
Salzman said health and safety issues must be addressed immediately. Banks respond
differently to negotiation attempts. He said the City does not want to further damage a
homeowner's efforts or cause more problems.
7. ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
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Chair
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
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Secretary to the Board
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