12/19/2012
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 19, 2012
Present: Michael Boutzoukas Chair
Duane Schultz Vice-Chair
Sheila Cole Board Member
James E. Strickland Board Member
Sue A. Johnson Board Member
Michael J. Riordon Board Member
Wayne Carothers Board Member
Also Present: Andy Salzman Attorney for the Board
Camilo Soto Assistant City Attorney
Nicole Sprague Secretary to the Board
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 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 286.0105 requires any
party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 28, 2012
Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular Municipal Code
Enforcement Board meeting of November 28, 2012, as submitted in written summation to each
board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Case 26-12 – Cont’d from 6/27 and 10/24/12
(Status Report)
First M Corp Defined Benefit Pension Plan & Trust
708 Chestnut Street
Exterior Surfaces – Weaver
Property representative Sue Minkoff said Paradise Ventures would present the project’s
site plan for 708 Chestnut Street to the retailer and then submit it to the City in early February for
staff review. She said if staff does not approve the plan, the project will be presented to the CDB
(Community Development Board) in March for approval.
It was recommended that the Respondent remain in touch with staff as the MCEB
(Municipal Code Enforcement Board) previously entered an order requiring compliance on or
before February 27, 2013.
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3.2 Case 56-12
Timothy & Janice Amburgy
2813 Long View Drive
Door & Window Openings, Exterior Surfaces, Roof Maintenance – Fletcher
No one was present to represent the owner.
Inspector Vicki Fletcher provided a PowerPoint presentation. Notices of violation were
issued on September 27 and November 6, 2012, following inspections. Violations at 2813 Long
View Drive relate to door and window openings, exterior surfaces, and roof maintenance.
Property photographs showed disintegrating casing around the front door, a boarded window,
partial boarding of the garage door, a pane of glass missing from side door allowing access to
house, missing roof tiles, and a rotting roof.
Member Schultz 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.
Inspector Fletcher recommended compliance by February 6, 2013 or a fine of $150 per
day per violation be imposed.
Member Riordon moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the
violation on or before February 6, 2013. If the Respondent does not comply within the time
specified, the Board may order a fine of $150 per day per violation for each day each violation
continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Code Enforcement Board on December
19, 2012, 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 casing around the
front door is disintegrating, a window and portion of the garage door are boarded, a pane of
glass is missing from a side door allowing access to the house, roof tiles are missing, and the
roof is rotting. The Respondent(s) was/were not present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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The Respondent(s) is/are in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s)
1502.C.1, 3-1502.C.3, and 3-1502.C.4
, 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 Community Development Code by February 6, 2013. If Respondent(s)
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does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $150.00 per day per
violation for each day each violation continues to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s) of
the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector Vicki Fletcher, who shall inspect the property
and notify the Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fails/fail 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 19th day of December 2012, at Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida.
Assistant City Attorney Camilo Soto submitted composite exhibits.
3.3 Case 57-12
Michael T. & Laura Holzwarth
303 N Highland Avenue
Exterior Surfaces - Phillips
No one was present to represent the owner.
Inspector Julie Phillips provided a PowerPoint presentation. Notices of violation were
issued on September 20, October 12, and November 15, 2012, following inspections. Violations
at 303 N Highland Avenue relate to exterior surfaces. Property photographs on November 15,
2012, showed faded paint and mildew on exterior surfaces.
Member Strickland 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.
Inspector Phillips recommended compliance by February 11, 2013 or a fine of $150 per
day be imposed.
Member Riordon moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the
violation on or before February 11, 2013. 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 December
19, 2012, 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 exterior surfaces
have faded paint and mildew. The Respondent(s) was/were not present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
3-1502.B
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section ,
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 Community Development Code by February 11, 2013. If Respondent(s)
does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $150.00 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 Julie Phillips, who shall inspect the property and notify the
Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fails/fail 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 19th day of December 2012, at Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida.
Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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4.1 Case 49-12 - Affidavit of Compliance
Riviera Motel LLC
217 Coronado Drive
Public Nuisance Condition – O’Neil
4.2 Case 51-12 – Affidavit of Compliance
1822 Drew LLC
1822 Drew Street
Exterior Surfaces - Phillips
Member Johnson moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for Cases 49-12 and 51-
12. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
6. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS:
Lana J. Ford PNU2012-00853
208 N Missouri Avenue
10-29-15-18414-003-0040 $468.97
Barnell Evans Sr. PNU2012-00979
1729 Overbrook Avenue
03-29-15-60048-000-0070 $454.75
Mary Lou Spann Est. PNU2012-01000
1738 N Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
03-29-15-01926-002-0170 $283.41
Tanna S. Adcock PNU2012-01236
1041 Fairwood Avenue
08-29-16-99101-009-0120 $314.88
Maya Ellie Hamblet PNU2012-01314
502 Palm Bluff Street
09-29-15-65466-000-0060 $514.00
Ido Fischler PNU2012-01315
508 Nicholson Street
09-29-15-60102-003-0060 $441.00
William J. Hallisky PNU2012-01379
904 Palmetto Street
10-29-15-45000-006-0010 $387.48
30 Days Real Estate Corp Tre. PNU2012-01389
1404 Taft Avenue
10-29-15-51948-002-0060 $276.92
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Ronald W. & Pearl E. Schulz PNU2012-01408
1270 Fruitland Avenue
19-29-16-92340-007-0110 $362.69
Eric D & Renee A Parks PNU2012-01515
714 S Ft Harrison Avenue
16-29-15-36270-000-0010 $273.66
Lisa & Sylvester Hall PNU2012-01547
1706 Sharondale Drive
02-29-15-98982-000-0570 $335.00
Ida Elizabeth Burgess PNU2012-01564
1651 Sherwood Street
11-29-15-39150-029-0030 $346.14
Maya Ellie Hamblet PNU2012-01572
502 Palm Bluff Street
09-29-15-65466-000-0060 $396.44
Theresa E Robinette PNU2012-01611
1576 Logan Street
02-29-15-39186-045-0060 $370.40
Teresa Carter-Lane PNU2012-01620
1554 Linwood Drive
02-29-15-38700-002-0200 $346.64
Patrick E. &Toni V. Hickey PNU2012-01639
107 McMullen-Booth Road
16-29-16-00000-210-0500 $468.11
Member Cole moved to accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien filings. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7. ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:46 p.m.
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