11-19-2014 Regular Code Enf CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE.ENFORCEMENT BOARD
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Wednesday,
November 19, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Members attending were Chairman Dave Holt, along with
Board members Ken Forte, Larry Seidler, Bill Rini, Alfred Mannella, and Chandra Myers. Also
attending were Barbara Hollerand, Development Services Director, Evie Wallace, Code
Enforcement Supervisor, Lori Crain, Code 'Enforcement Officer, Valerie Fuchs, Code
Enforcement Attorney, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, and Rae Chidlow, Planning Specialist.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of October 21, 2014 were approved as
written.
Chairman Dave Holt read the Opening Remarks.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Evie Wallace, and Code Enforcement Officer Lori Crain, along
with any of the public who may testify, were sworn in.
Chairman Dave Holt gave the floor to Code Enforcement Staff and City Attorney.
CASE NO. 14-998
Martin Wright Estate
C/o Martin Wright Jr.
775 E. Juniata St.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 775 E. Juniata St., Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 14-9 (302.4) Weeds
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case.
The Respondent was present.
Code Enforcement Officer Lori Crain, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation
summary as follows: You are hereby notified that you are in violation of the referenced section
of the City of Clermont Code of Ordinances due to the following: Overgrowth of weeds and
grass (Section 302.4 Weeds). Compliance of this violation will be when the following conditions
are met: When the property is completely mowed; front, side and backyard. Maintain the
property hereafter.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Martin Wright Jr., 1390 Buckingham Dr., Hampton, GA., stated that this is his deceased father's
property. He stated that somehow his name has been attached to the property appraiser's record.
He stated the property is rightfully owned by his step-mother since his dad is deceased. He stated
he has been taking care of the property for 13 years, but he stopped after he found out the
property is not rightfully his and the step-mother does not want to release the property to the
family or sell the property.
Board member Bill Rini asked when the grass was last cut.
Mr. Wright stated that it cost $300 to have the property maintained, but he would have to look
back in his records to determine exactly when that was. He stated that he does not want to
continue putting money into property that is not his.
Board member Bill Rini asked if Mr. Wnght is responsible for the property.
Mr. Wnght stated that he does not know how his name has been added to the records of this
property.
Board member Bill Rini stated that there will be a fine assessed to the property starting
December 16, 2014.
Mr. Wright stated that he does not plan to care for the property.
Board member Ken Forte stated that he does not understand how they can fine Mr. Wright if he
is not the owner of the property.
Code Enforcement Attorney Valerie Fuchs stated that City staff has to use the property
appraiser's record to determine the owner that is noticed.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that the tax records state that Martin Wright Estate is the
actual owner of the property in care of Martin Wright Jr. He stated that at some point after the
death of his father; Mr. Wright Jr.'s address was added to the tax records.
Alfred Mannella made a motion to find the Respondent in violation with a fine of$100.00 per
day for every day the violation exists past December 16, 2014; seconded by Ken Forte. The vote
was unanimous in favor offinding violation and the amount of the fine.
CASE NO. 14-999
Christian A. Marrero
614 Brooke Ct.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 614 Brooke Ct., Clermont, FL 34711
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VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 14-9 (302.4) Weeds
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case, stating that this case is in compliance and they
are not looking to fine the Respondent, only to determine that they were in violation.
The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer Lon Crain, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation
summary as follows: You are hereby notified-that you are in violation of the referenced section
of the City of Clermont Code of Ordinances due to the following: Overgrowth of weeds & grass
(Section 302.4 Weeds). Backyard vegetation is over 18" in length. Compliance of this violation
will be when the following conditions are met: When the property is completely mowed: front,
side and backyard. Maintain the property hereafter.
Alfred Mannella made a motion to find the Respondent was in violation with no fine assessed;
seconded by Bill Rini The vote was unanimous in favor of finding violation.
CASE-NO. 14-1005
Gary D. Roach
610 Brooke Ct.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 610 Brooke Ct., Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 14-9 (302.4) Weeds
City Attorney Dan Mantzans introduced the case, stating that this case is in compliance, and they
are not looking to fine the Respondent, only to determine that they were in violation.
The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer Lon Crain, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation
summary as follows: You are hereby notified that you are in violation of the referenced section
of the City of Clermont Code of Ordinances due to the following: Overgrowth of weeds and
grass (Section 302.4 Weeds). Compliance of this violation will be when the following conditions
are met: When-the property is•completely-mowed; front, side and backyard. Maintain the
property hereafter.
Alfred Mannella made a motion to find the Respondent was in violation with no fine assessed;
seconded by Chandra Myers. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding violation.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Chairman Dave Holt asked about an article about weeds in Seminole County.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that the problem in Seminole County pertains to golf courses
that have been abandoned. He stated that the golf courses are supposed to be maintained within
75 feet of an occupied structure. He stated that most of the golf courses were not within 75 feet
of an occupied structure so Seminole County removed that language and now they must maintain
the whole property versus 75 feet.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Dave Holt, Chairman
Attest:
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Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk
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