09-16-2014 Regular Code Enf Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday, September
16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Members attending were Chairman Dave Holt, along with Board members
Ken Forte, Larry Seidler, Bill Rini, Alfred Mannella, Chandra Myers, and Harvey Rosenberg.
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, Code Enforcement
Clerk.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of August 19, 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. 12-845
Daisy Clark Estate
769 E. Montrose St.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 769 E. Montrose St., Clermont, FL 34711
REQUEST: Forgiveness of fine
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case.
The Respondent was present.
Ira Deramus, 549 E. Broome St., stated that her mother, Lucille Deramus, had knee surgery and
was not able to bring the property into compliance due to finances. She stated that once they
obtained the finances, they did bring the property into compliance. She stated that her mother
would like to ask for full forgiveness or a small fine.
Board member Bill Rini asked how much the fine is.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that the fine is $31,500. He stated that it came into
compliance on May of 2013. He stated this has been an ongoing matter, and staff is not in favor
of full forgiveness but would be in agreement to reduce the fine to $250 to be paid within 30
days.
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Chairman Dave Holt asked the Respondent if they could pay this fine within 30 days.
Ira Deramus stated that they could pay the fine within 30 days.
Board member Harvey Rosenberg asked when did the property owner die and when did Lucille
Deramus obtain possession of the home.
Ira Deramus stated that her grandmother passed 8 years ago, and her mother does not have
possession of the home at this time. She stated that her mother does what she can to maintain the
property.
Board member Harvey Rosenberg asked what the cost was to have the home brought up to code.
Lucille Deramus stated that does not know, but she's had the home almost completely redone
including electrical, plumbing, and she had to hire contractors to complete the work.
Ken Forte made a motion to reduce the fine from $31,500 to $250 to be paid within 30 days;
seconded by Bill Rini The vote was 5-2 in favor of reducing the fine, with Board members
Chandra Myers and Harvey Rosenberg opposing.
CASE NO. 14-996
Steven & Lorena Blankenship
730 Oak Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 730 Oak Drive, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 10, Section 10-26 Livestock Prohibited.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Evie Wallace, 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: Listed residence has chickens
inside a chicken coop located in'the backyard of listed property (Section 10-26). All livestock is
prohibited in the city limits of Clermont. Compliance of this violation will be when the following
conditions are met: The chickens and the chicken coop are removed.
Bill Rim made a motion to find the Respondent in violation with a fine of$100.00 per day for
every day the violation exists past October 21, 2014;_seconded by Chandra Myers. The vote was
unanimous in favor offending violation and the amount of the fine.
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City Attorney Dan Mantzans stated that city staff has been working with Bank of Camden on the
Second Street property. He stated that a$250 a day fine is accruing and is at $71,000 to date. He
stated that staff had a meeting with a Bank of Camden representative and they are hoping to
bnng it back to code quickly.
Development Services Director Barbara Hollerand stated that staff would like to propose to the
Board to combine the November and December meeting to Wednesday December 3, 2014.
Chairman Dave Holt stated that he would be gone that week.
Ms. Hollerand stated that there is a Special Council meeting scheduled for November 18, 2014,
so we would need to shift the Code Enforcement meeting to another date. She stated that we
could hold the meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2014.
Chairman Dave Holt asked the Board if they were in agreement with that date.
The Board was in agreement to move the November 18, 2014 meeting to November 19, 2014
and skip the December 2014 meeting.
Board member Harvey Rosenberg asked who is fined when a property is in probate and no one
ultimately owns the house.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that the fine is against the owner or estate. He stated that
often times the family will not initiate the probate process for several years. He stated that
typically once the city puts a code enforcement fine on the property, then the beneficiary will
begin the probate to put the property into their name.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Dave Holt, Chairman
Attest:
Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk
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