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08/28/2024 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 City of Clearwater Main Library- Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 e Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 28, 2024 1 :30 PM Main Library - Council Chambers Municipal Code Enforcement Board Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 Roll Call Present5 - Chair Greg Brown, Board Member Robert Kenne, Board Member David Farrar, Board Member Duane Schultz, and Board Member C. Daniel Engel Also Present—Andy Salzman —Attorney for the Board, Jerrod Simpson —Assistant City Attorney, and Nicole Sprague — Secretary to the Board 1. Call To Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.at the Main Library followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the July 24, 2024 Municipal Code Enforcement Board as submitted in written summation. Member Engel moved to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2024 Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting as submitted in written summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda Code Compliance Supervisor Sarah Green introduced Code Inspector Kevin Mattocks, who is new to the City. Vicki Hass said she was this meeting a few months ago and requested information on who filed the violation against her property and she never received the information. 4. New Business Items 4.1 Continued from July 24, 2024 - Case 87-24 - Find respondent(s) TOWER40NBAY LLC at 534 Bay Ave. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman) Case 87-24 was automatically continued to Sept. 25, 2024. 4.2 Case 97-24 - Find respondent(s) Byrd J Smith Est at 2080 Douglas Ave in violation of Code for Fences and Walls and Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said there is mold and peeling paint on the exterior of the house. A fence that runs around the back of the property has rotten boards and is falling down in Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 places. Member Farrar moved to find the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before October 1, 2024. If the Respondent does not comply within the time speciied, the Board may order a fine of $150.00 per day per violation for each day each violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.3 Case 98-24 - Find respondent(s) Aaron Mack, Katrina Mack, Andrew Mack, and Idella Mack at 1625 N Washington Ave in violation of Code for Door and Window Openings; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon said the violation was brought into compliance prior to the meeting. Member Schultz moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If the Respondent repeats the violation, the Board may order a fine of up to $500 for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.4 Continue to Sept. 25, 2024 - Case 99-24 - Find respondent(s) Jonathan Wade Sr at 1312 N Madison Ave. in violation of Code for Portable Storage Units; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Dixon) Case 99-24 was automatically continued to Sept. 25, 2024. 4.5 Continue to Sept. 25, 2024 - Case 100-24 - Find respondent(s) Torey D Taylor at 1118 Palm Bluff St. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces and Abandoned Building; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Dixon) Case 100-24 was automatically continued to Sept. 25, 2024. 4.6 WITHDRAWN - Case 101-24 - Find respondent(s) Alba Ponce De Leon at 1661 Laura Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 St. in violation of Code for Business Tax Receipt; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens) Case 101-24 was withdrawn. 4.7 Case 102-24 - Find respondent(s) Emanual Kotakis and Dimitra Rev Liv Trust Agreement at 1141 Court St. in violation of Code for Prohibited Signs; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Burghardt) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Burghardt said the violation was brought into compliance prior to the meeting. Member Farrar moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If the Respondent repeats the violation, the Board may order a fine of up to $500 for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.8 Case 103-24 - Find respondent(s) 1822 Drew LLC at 1822 Drew St. in violation of Code for Temporary Signage; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Burghardt) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Burghardt said the violation was brought into compliance prior to the meeting. Member Farrar moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If the Respondent repeats the violation, the Board may order a fine of up to $500 for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.9 Case 104-24 - Find respondent(s) 411 ES LLC at 411 East Shore Dr. in violation of Code for Prohibited Signs; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Burghardt) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Burghardt said the violation was brought into compliance prior to the meeting. Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 Member Farrar moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If the Respondent repeats the violation, the Board may order a fine of up to $500 for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.10Case 105-24 - Find respondent(s) SCI Pelican Walk LLC at 490 Poinsettia Ave. in violation of Code for Prohibited Signs; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Burghardt) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Burghardt said the violation was brought into compliance prior to the meeting. Member Farrar moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If the Respondent repeats the violation, the Board may order a fine of up to $500 for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 5. Old Business Items 6. Other Board Action 6.1 Accept the Affidavit of Compliance as listed. 5.1.1 Case 102-22 Affidavit of Compliance Predictable Construction Inc 905 Engman St. Lot Clearing - Dixon 5.1.2 Case 131-23 Affidavit of Compliance Northshore Partners LLC 412 Pleasant St. Exterior Surfaces - Kasman 5.1.3 Case 12-24 Affidavit of Compliance Robert Williams & Jacquelyn Plaska 1606 N Osceola Ave. Roof Maintenance - Kasman Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 5.1.4 Case 58-24 Affidavit of Compliance Jingbai Wang & Xing Tong 200 Windward Isl Short Term Rental - Green 5.1.5 Case 64-24 Affidavit of Compliance Versatile Acquisitions LLC 1913 Coles Rd. Lot Clearing - Dixon 5.1.6 Case 70-24 Affidavit of Compliance Royal Pines LLC 801 N Ft. Harrison Ave. Exterior Surfaces, Abandoned Building, and Lot Clearing - Kasman 5.1.7 - Case 106-24 Affidavit of Compliance DHW Holdings LLC 1146 Engman St. Lot Clearing - Dixon Member Farrar moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 6.2 WITHDRAWN - Continued from June 26 and July 24, 2024 - Case 12-24 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Robert Williams and Jacquelyn Plaska at 1606 N Osceola Ave. for Roof Maintenance and Exterior Surfaces. (Kasman) Case 12-24 was withdrawn. 6.3 Continued from June 26 and July 24, 2024, Continue to Sept. 25, 2024 - Case 18-24 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Gilbert Jannelli at 1871 Douglas Ave. for Exterior Surfaces and Abandoned Building. (Dixon) Case 18-24 was automatically continued to Sept. 25, 2024. 6.4 WITHDRAWN - Continued from July 24, 2024 - Case 131-23 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Northshore Partners LLC at 412 Pleasant St. for Exterior Surfaces. (Kasman) Case 131-23 was withdrawn. 6.5 Case 32-24 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Vicki A Hass at 3035 Oak Cove Dr. for Exterior Surfaces. (Brown) Property owner Vicki Hass was present. She said she has done some work but there is a lot of work left to do and she does not have the funds to complete the work. Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 In response to a question, Code Compliance Manager Rebecca Mulder said there are two ways violations are reported. The first is by citizen complaint, which cannot be anonymous, and the second is by self identification by a code inspector. Assistant City Attorney Jarred Simpson said members of a code enforcement board may not initiate a case. In response to a question, Ms. Hass said she has completed approximately 15% of the work needed. Inspector Brown provided pictures of the violations. She said the majority of the property has significant issues, the house is covered by vegetation and it is difficult to see the house. She has left door hangars with her contact information and has not been contacted by Ms. Hass. She said you can see from the sidewalk that the property is not taken care of. Member Farrar moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance and issue an order that states after 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 6.6 Continue to Sept. 25, 2024 - Case 46-24 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Clearwater Town Center LLC at 511 S Ft. Harrison Ave. for Fences and Walls. (Kasman) Case 46-24 was automatically continued to Sept. 25, 2024. 6.7 Continue to Sept. 25, 2024 - Case 63-24 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) JJJ Family LLLP at 2171 Beecher Rd. for Permits. (Espinosa) Case 63-24 was automatically continued to Sept. 25, 2024. 7. Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings 7.1 Case 108-24 (PNU2024-00841) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Valerie and Christopher Paitakis at 407 S Hillcrest Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Stephens) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the yard is overgrown and he has had no contact with the property owner. A Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 signed certified green card for the notice of violation was returned. In response to a question, he said the property owner is responsible for the lawn care up to the curb. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.2 Case 109-24 (PNU2024-00884) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Chawla Ashish Tre at 869 Bruce Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Kasman) Case 109-24 was withdrawn. 7.3 Case 110-24 (PNU2024-00442) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Nancy L Mc Cormack at 1570 Eunice Ln. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Jehnzen) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Jehnzen provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the property owner has done some work but there is a lot of work to still be done. The property is overgrown and littered with junk and debris, including cinder blocks, an old grill, fence posts, old lumber. He said the power company was the complainant as they were unable to access power lines from the yard. He said there is a pool enclosure but he is unable to see the pool through the overgrowth. He said there is a mosquito issue as well. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.4 Case 111-24 (PNU2024-00462) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Maria I Fernandez Trust at 1278 Belleair Rd. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Jehnzen) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Jehnzen provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said he has been in contact with the property owner. There is garbage littered across entire property, including buckets, broken lamps, cinder blocks, pieces of fence, a dehumidifier, old toys, and garbage bags. The car port and porch area is filled with a lot of junk. He said some items are removed and other items are brought in. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.5 Case 126-24 (PNU2024-00940) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Najla Maatouk at 304 Fairmont St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Kasman) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said overgrown foliage blocks the view of a stop sign. Sea grape trees are taking over the curb and into the street. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.6 Case 127-24 (PNU2024-00961) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Carter, W Miles Tre at 1109 N Betty Ln. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. The yard and right-of-way is overtaken by trees and grass. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.7 Case 128-24 (PNU2024-00962) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Carter, W Miles Tre at 1115 N Betty Ln. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the yard is overgrown and needs to be cut. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.8 WITHDRAWN - Case 129-24 (PNU2024-01048) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Lisa Le at 410 Vine Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) Case 129-24 was withdrawn. 7.9 WITHDRAWN - Case 130-24 (PNU2024-00909) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Dean Jones at 903 Vine Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) Case 130-24 was withdrawn. 7.10Case 131-24 (PNU2024-01076) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) JFT Realty LLC at 1913 Coles Rd. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said ownership has changed a couple times and no one takes care of the property. The lot is overgrown and needs to be cut. He said nobody lives there. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 7.1 1WITHDRAWN - Case 132-24 (PNU2024-00855) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) James B Wolf, Jr. at 1945 Overbrook Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) Case 132-24 was withdrawn. 7.12Case 133-24 (PNU2024-01014) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Joseph V Narduzzo at 1320 Overlea St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the house on the property was recently demolished. The yard is overgrown. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.13Case 134-24 (PNU2024-01013) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Cara M Schultz at 1372 Mary L Rd. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the yard was overgrown but was cut on August 20, 2024. There is a lot of debris and old furniture in the yard. He said he has had no contact with the property owner. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.14Case 135-24 (PNU2024-00998) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Sheila Kilmartin at 1430 Wilson Rd. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said some portion of the yard was cut but overgrowth remains. Trash and debris litter the property. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.15Case 136-24 (PNU2024-00965) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Jahangir Foroutan at 804 Fairmont St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said this property is a corner lot and the yard is overgrown. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.16WITHDRAWN - Case 137-24 (PNU2024-01015) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Yvonne Dawsey at 1001 Fairmont St. for Inoperative Vehicle; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) Case 137-24 was withdrawn. 7.17Case 138-24 (PNU2024-01002) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Arka Homes LLC at 1465 San Juan Ct. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. Trash and debris litter the property and the yard is overgrown. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.18Case 139-24 (PNU2024-00991) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) David Abbott at 305 Pennsylvania Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. A fence runs part way through the backyard and is not maintained. The grass is overgrown. He said he previously had contact with the property owner and the Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 property has been cleaned up before. He said the front yard has been cut recently but is getting overgrown again and the back yard is overgrown. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.19Case 140-24 (PNU2024-00989) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Nathan Evans at 917 Eldridge St. for Inoperative Vehicle; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. The fenced in yard is full of trash and debris. A tree fell into house and there has been no access granted by the property owner to determine if the house is unsafe. He said he had previous contact with the owner but he is not answering he phone or door now. He said some debris has been cleared out this week but there is a lot of work yet to be done. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.20Case 141-24 (PNU2024-00990) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Nathan Evans at 917 Eldridge St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 not met. (Dixon) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. There are numerous broken-down vehicles, including an RV, in the back yard that have been there for a long time. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.21 Case 142-24 (PNU2024-00817) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Daniel Nunez Venegas at 111 S Corona Ave. for Inoperative Vehicle; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Stephens) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the vehicle's bumper is shoved in passenger window. It has an expired temporary license plate. He has had no contact with the property owner. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.22Case 143-24 (PNU2024-01022) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Adnana Hussain and Monika Salam at 1160 Grove St. for Lot Clearing; Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Stephens) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. The yard is overgrown and the grass is over 12 inches high. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.23Case 144-24 (PNU2024-01067) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) 1271 Franklin St Land Trust at 1271 Franklin St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Stephens) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the yard is overgrown and is about 2 feet high and is encroaching on sidewalk and street. He said he had previous contact with the property owner for the same issue and the property owner was responsive in getting the violation corrected. He's had no success contacting the owner this time. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 7.24Case 145-24 (PNU2024-00924) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Cleveland St East LLC at 1242 Cleveland St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Stephens) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said trash and debris litter the property. There was a business there but in closed in April. He said some debris has been removed but more work is needed. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 7.25Case 146-24 (PNU2024-01053) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Ronald & Shelley McDonald at 210 Palm Isl for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Kasman) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Kasman provided photos of the property. There are two grassy areas in front of the house, one gets cut, the other does not. Just the area to left of the home needs addressed. Member Farrar moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in violation of the City of Clearwater code and requiring the Respondent to correct the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Page 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board 8. Adjourn Attest: Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024 The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m. Chair,'nicipal Code Enforcement Board Sec a ary o the Boar City of Clearwater Page 1