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06/24/2026 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 City of Clearwater Main Library- Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1 :30 PM Main Library - Council Chambers Municipal Code Enforcement Board 1 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 Roll Call Present 7 - Board Chair Robert Kenne, Board Member Chelsea Gird, Board Member Dean Strickland, Board Member Jasmin Cruz, Board Member C. Daniel Engel, Board Member Pam Ryan-Anderson, and Board Member Raymond Plumb Also Present—Andy Salzman —Attorney for the Board, Matthew Mytych — Assistant City Attorney, and Nicole Sprague — Secretary to the Board 1. Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the May 27, 2026 Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting as submitted in written summation. Member Cruz moved to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2026 Municipal Code Enforcement Board as submitted in written summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. New Business Items 3.1 WITHDRAWN - Continued from April 22, 2026 - Case 82-26 - Find respondent(s) T A H M S Borrower LLC at 1447 Fairmont St. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese) Case 82-26 was withdrawn. 3.2 Continued from March 25, April 22, & May 27, 2026 - Case 64-26 - Find respondent(s) Kevin & Melisa Hayslett at 1423 Embassy Dr. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese) Member Ryan-Anderson moved to continue Case 64-26 to July 22, 2026. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3.3 Continued from March 25, April 22, & May 27, 2026 - Case 65-26 - Find respondent(s) Kevin & Melisa Hayslett at 1423 Embassy Dr. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese) Member Ryan-Anderson moved to continue Case 65-26 to July 22, 2026. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3.4 Continued from April 22, 2026 - Case 80-26 - Find respondent(s) Andres Perez & Zoila Perez at 2021 N Betty Ln. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese) 2 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said a garage conversion, which included electrical, plumbing, and window installation was done without a permit. The property owner applied for a permit in 2022 but it expired in 2025. Member Cruz 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 Cruz moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before July 24, 2026. If the Respondent does 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. 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. 3.5 Case 107-26 - Find respondent(s) Jose Luis Jones at 1834 N Washington Ave. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Dixon) Property owner Jose Jones was present and admitted to the violation. Member Gird 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. Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the paint on the exterior surfaces is peeling and chipped and needs attention. There is also rotted wood visible on the exterior surfaces. He said the property has been cleaned up but the exterior surface is still an issue. In response to a question, Mr. Dixon said the exterior of the house is degrading. Mr. Jones said he is trying to get the work done himself but has physical issues restricting his work. He has surgery scheduled in July and can't lift anything heavy until after he recovers from surgery. He said the exterior surfaces look worse now because he scraped the peeling and chipped paint off. He said he has hired people to do the work, but they have taken his money and not completed the job. He has a friend coming to town to help him with the repairs. 3 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 Member Gird moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before September 1, 2026. If the Respondent does 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. 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. 3.6 Case 108-26 - Find respondent(s) Hugo Paz-Mateos & Anahi Mejia at 405 N Highland Ave. in violation of Code for Exterior Storage; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. Bags of concrete mix and construction materials cover the front porch and pallets and tools are being stored in the front yard. Gas cans and rebar sit adjacent to the driveway. He said he spoke with someone on the property a few weeks ago and told them they cannot store the construction materials outdoors. Member Engel 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 Engel moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before July 24, 2026. If the Respondent does 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. 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. 3.7 WITHDRAWN - Case 109-26 - Find respondent(s) John and Edlima Gianfilippo at 8 N Neptune Ave. in violation of Code for Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens) Case 109-26 was withdrawn. 4 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 3.8 WITHDRAWN - Case 110-26 - Find respondent(s) Kenneth and Cynthia Hoffman at 1285 S Betty Ln. in violation of Code for Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Jehnzen) Case 110-26 was withdrawn. 3.9 WITHDRAWN - Case 111-26 - Find respondent(s) AS Management LLC at 618 Woodlawn St. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Jehnzen) Case 111-26 was withdrawn. 3.10WITHDRAWN - Case 112-26 - Find respondent(s) Sand Key Assoc Ltd Partnership at 1160 Gulf Blvd. in violation of Code for Sidewalk Signs; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Burghardt) Case 112-26 was withdrawn. 3.11 Case 113-26 - Find respondent(s) William Meisner, Jr. & Meagan Pettengell at 2967 Kenilwick Dr. N in violation of Code for Short Term Rental; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Green) No one was present to represent the Respondent. The owner submitted a letter in their absence. Code Compliance Manager Sarah Green provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said this property has had multiple complaints over the years, but staff has never been able to observe the online minimum night stay violation. She said she has found online reviews from visitors who stated in the review they stayed at the property for five or seven nights, etc. She said the property owner does not dispute the short-term rental activity. Member Ryan-Anderson 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. 3.12Case 114-26 - Find respondent(s) Eric and Amanda Ehrhardt at 819 Lantana Ave. in violation of Code for Short Term Rental; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Green) 5 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 No one was present to represent the Respondent. Code Compliance Manager Green provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said the property has had multiple complaints but staff has never been able to obtain any evidence. She said online reviews reflect visitors staying at the property for less than the minimum required nights. One individual said he is a neighbor and has witnessed different cars in the driveway all the time. Member Plumb 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. 3.13Case 115-26 - Find respondent(s) SCI Pelican Walk LLC at 486 Poinsettia Ave. in violation of Code for Outdoor Cafe Permit; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Mattocks) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Mattocks provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the business has an expired outdoor cafe seating permit. He has had no contact with the property owner. Planning and Development Assistant Director Rebecca Mulder said the permit is required when businesses are operating in the City's right-of-way, the City has to ensure the business has insurance, etc. She said the permit has always been a requirement. Member Strickland 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 Strickland moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before July 24, 2026. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $50.00 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 6 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 remedies available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3.14Case 116-26 - Find respondent(s) Victory 888 Inc at 604 Hart St. in violation of Code for Outdoor Storage; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Mattocks) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Mattocks provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said there are several items being stored in the backyard, including trash and debris. Several items and piles are covered with tarps. He said he has been in contact with the property owner who is traveling to FL to address the issue. Tenant Chris Stetenant was present and said he has been in contact with the Inspector. He said he has two sheds and may build a 3rd to store his items. Member Cruz 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 Cruz moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before July 24, 2026. If the Respondent does 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. 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. 3.15Case 117-26 - Find respondent(s) Neil Isman and Erwin Isman at 1901 Brigadoon Dr. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Daniels) Case 117-26 was withdrawn. 3.16Case 118-26 - Find respondent(s) Brigadoon Clearwater Hmowns Assn Inc at 4400 Brigadoon Cir. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Daniels) No one was present to represent the Respondent. City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 Inspector Daniels provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said there is rotten wood around the gazebo at the pool area area. He said he has spoken to the management company who said they are working on getting the issues fixed. Member Gird 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 Gird moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before August 1, 2026. If the Respondent does 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. 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. 3.17Continue to July 22, 2026 - Case 119-26 - Find respondent(s) Hasan Jehad Mz at 701 N Ft. Harrison Ave. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese) Case 119-26 was continued to July 22, 2026. 3.18WITHDRAWN - Case 120-26 - Find respondent(s) McKorbelroy LLC at 1001 Mandalay Ave. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese) Case 120-26 was withdrawn. 3.19Case 121-26 - Find respondent(s) Snezana Zelic and Marko Zelic at 908 Evelyn Ave. in violation of Code for Oversize Vehicle Parking; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Hobbs) Property owner Philip Zelic was present. Inspector Hobbs provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said a citizen compliant initiated this case, a large commercial truck is parked at the property every night after 6:00 and it leaves early in the morning. Another large commercial truck was at the property this morning. He said he has had communication with the property owner. 8 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 Mr. Zelic said the trucks belong to him and his brother who both work for an air conditioning company and both live at the property. He said the truck that was there this morning was only there because his brother finished up a job late yesterday and did not have time to park it elsewhere. He said he needs his truck for transportation, and he has no choice but to use the company truck. He said he spoke to the neighbor who complained, and they now understand why the truck is parked at the house daily. The neighbor told him it is not an issue anymore. Member Engel 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 Engel moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or before August 7, 2026. If the Respondent does 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. 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. 3.20Case 122-26 - Find respondent(s) Nick Cheveresan & Octavia Cheveresan at 3113 San Mateo St. in violation of Code for Trailer Parking; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Hobbs) Inspector Hobbs said the property is now in compliance. Member Ryan-Anderson 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. Old Business Items 4.1 Case 122-25 - Consider request by petitioner(s) William Reece at 1390 S Hillcrest Ave. to reduce the fine re Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt; and if approved, issue an order that specifies a fine that includes administration costs and establishes a date payable or the lien will revert to its original amount. Property representative Aprilyn Cloyd was present and provided a letter 9 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 from the property owner allowing her to speak on his behalf. She said the property owner lives out of state and was not aware of the short-term rental restrictions. Board Attorney Andy Salzman said the administrative and investigative costs total $1,031.20. Member Gird moved to enter an order reducing the amount of the lien for Case 122-25 to $3,350.00, payable within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.2 Case 196-17 - Consider request by petitioner(s) William Bassett at 301 Baker Ave. to reduce the fine re Exterior Surfaces and Abandoned Building; and if approved, issue an order that specifies a fine that includes administration costs and establishes a date payable or the lien will revert to its original amount. Property representative William Basset was present. He said the property was brought into compliance and the fines should never have accrued. He said the inspector argued with him about a chip of paint on the rear of the house. Code Compliance Manager Sarah Green said the Affidavit of Non-Compliance was filed in 2018. She explained that it is the responsibility of the property owner to contact the code inspector for re-inspection. Board Attorney Andy Salzman said the administrative and investigative costs total $1,021.20. Member Gird moved to enter an order reducing the amount of the lien for Case 196-17 to $1,021.20 payable within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was duly seconded and carried with the following vote: Ayes 4 - Chair Kenne, Member Engel, Member Ryan-Anderson, and Member Gird. Nays 3 - Member Plumb, Member Strickland, and Member Cruz 5. Other Board Action 5.1 Accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed. 10 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 5.1.1 Case 104-25 Affidavit of Compliance Collins, Ann S Est 1877 Springtime Ave. Inoperative Vehicle & Lot Clearing - Dixon 5.1.2 Case 122-25 Affidavit of Compliance William Joseph Reece 1390 S Hillcrest Ave. Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt - Stephens 5.1.3 Case 162-25 Affidavit of Compliance Karin A Friese 1755 Sunset Point Rd. Inoperative Vehicle - Kasman 5.1.4 Case 60-26 Affidavit of Compliance Tywan HII Sr 707 S Lake Dr. Permits - Reese 5.1.5 Case 74-26 Affidavit of Compliance Juan Avella 2104 Brigadoon Dr. Clean Roof- Daniels 5.1.6 Case 99-26 Affidavit of Compliance Remzi Dalip 808 Normandy Rd. Development Code Violation (Shed) - Jehnzen Member Ryan-Anderson moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 5.2 Case 32-26 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Brendan Ryan-Buchanan at 4302 Brigadoon Cir. for Permits. (Reese) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Member Cruz 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. 11 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 6. Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings 6.1 WITHDRAWN - Continued from May 27, 2026 - Case 125-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Reba Harrison at 618 Brookside Dr. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Sudduth) Case 125-26 was withdrawn. 6.2 Case 154-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Corniglia Enterprises LLC at 510 Brookside Dr. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Sudduth) Property representative Brett Harris was present and requested a continuance to be able to clean up the property. Inspector Sudduth provided a PowerPoint presentation. The back of the property has trash and vegetation debris stacked up and the entire property is littered with trash and debris and is overgrown. She said the previous day, she saw someone starting to clean up the property and the front yard was cut. As of this morning, the cut grass was all over the place. She said there is homeless camp set up on the property. She said she had no contact with a property representative until yesterday. Mr. Harris said he is the owner of the property. He said the property is his office during the school year and with school out he has not been by and did not see the postings and the mailing address with the PCPAO is incorrect. He said he was not ignoring the violation but was just unaware, he said as soon as he knew about the issues, he went to work on remediation. He said he is contracting with a landscape company to keep the property maintained. He requested the case be continued so he could complete the needed work. In response to a question, he said he does not need a lot of additional time to bring the property into compliance but requested the continuance regardless. He does not want a formal order issued. Inspector Sudduth clarified that the property owner will have more time to comply than the standard five days granted as the order will take longer than the five days to get signed and mailed. Member Strickland 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 12 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 the Respondent dies 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. 6.3 Case 155-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Plov Management LLC at 1116 Amble Ln. for Inoperative Vehicle; 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 preset to represent the Respondent. Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He explained the property is a duplex with the official address being 1116 Amble Ln. and the additional unit is 1118 Amble Ln. A trailered boat without a license tag is being stored in the rear of the property, and a sedan is parked in the front of the property without a license tag. Member Gird 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 dies 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. 6.4 Case 156-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Teal Crest Properties LLC at 1002 N Garden 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. (Mattocks) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Mattocks provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the back of the property is overgrown and has a pile of homeless encampment trash stacked up. He said the grass had been cut but the pile of trash and 13 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 debris remains. Member Ryan-Anderson 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 dies 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. 6.5 Case 157-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Mark G Montgomery at 1206 N Garden 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. (Mattocks) No one was present to represent the Respondent. Inspector Mattocks provided a PowerPoint presentation. The grass is very tall and the property is littered with trash and debris. Member Plumb 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 dies 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. 6.6 Case 158-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Matt Allen, 1260 Wellington LLC at 1260 Wellington Dr. for Inoperative Vehicle; 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 explained the 14 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 property address no longer exists and is identified as Parcel# 24-29-15-27018-000-1170. He said several inoperable vehicles are stored on the property. He spoke with the property owner who said he purchases vehicles from auction and stores them at the property while he waits on the titles. He said none of the vehicles have license plates. Mr. Jehnzen said the complaint came from a neighbor who has seen the vehicles for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Member Engel 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 dies 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. 6.7 Case 159-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) William Lawrence Reese at 1874 Greenhill Dr. 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. A bush is growing up the light pole and is growing/expanding into the right-of-way. He said he spoke with the tenant at the property who tried to remedy the issue, but more needs to be cut from the growth, there needs to be at least an 8 ft. clearance above the right-of-way and the growth cannot go beyond the curb line. In response to a question, he said the branches are entwined with the pole and houses hundreds of birds. Member Ryan-Anderson 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 dies 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 15 City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board 7. Adjourn Attest: Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 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. Board discussion ensued regarding the lien reduction process. Mr. Salzman said he will discuss the lien reduction and nuisance abatement process at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Chair, Municipal Code nforcement Board Secretary to the Board City of Clearwater 16