Minutes - 04.18.2022 - Code EnforcementCITY OF CLERMONT
WORKSHOP MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
APRIL 18, 2022
The workshop of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Monday, April 18, 2022, at
6:00 p.m. Members attending were Board members Matthew Norton, Beth Walters, Justin
Allender, Bill Rini, Paul Duhon, Dieter Grube, and James Johnson. Also attending were Evie
Wallace, Code Enforcement Manager, Andrew Snodgrass, Joshua Cortez, and Samaria Lake, Code
Enforcement Officers, Curt Henschel, Development Services Director, Sam Reda, Code
Enforcement Attorney, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, Patrick Brandt, City Attorney, and Rae
Chidlow, Planning Coordinator.
Planning Director Curt Henschel welcomed the Board members and asked each member to
introduce their selves.
Code Enforcement Attorney Sam Reda introduced himself.
City Manager Brian Bulthuis welcomed the Board members. He stated that the City's goal is to
reach compliance, not make money.
Mr. Henschel introduced Rae Chidlow, Clerk for the Board. He stated that a one -sentence
summary of Code Enforcement is obtaining and maintaining compliance of our Code of Ordinance
for the public health, safety, and welfare. He stated that at times Fire Department or Water
Conservation may attend for compliance for their codes. He explained the normal process the Code
Enforcement Officers follow such as first a verbal communication if possible, second a courtesy
notice, then a violation notice with a compliance date, then a hearing notice with a date to appear
before the Board.
Code Enforcement Officers introduced their selves.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced himself and Patrick Grant who will be attending the Code
Enforcement meetings to represent the City. He explained that if the Board members have any
questions they need to reach out to Rae Chidlow, Clerk or Code Attorney Sam Reda, as he
represents the Board.
Mr. Henschel explained the term limits of the Board members.
Code Attorney Sam Reda explained the roles and expectations of the Board members during Code
Enforcement Board meetings. He explained the Sunshine Law and making a motion and second
for each agenda item that requires a motion.
Mr. Mantzaris stated that any administrative questions the Board members can ask Rae Chidlow
but if it's a question pertaining to a case, it could be a violation of the Sunshine Law.
Board member Norton asked to what extent of the relationship with Code Enforcement outside of
the meetings.
CITY OF CLERMONT
WORKSHOP MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
APRIL 18, 2022
Mr. Mantzaris stated questions should be asked during a Board meeting to protect the process to
make sure any order does not get overturned on appeal. He stated that they still have a right as a
citizen to report a code violation but they cannot call and ask for a follow up on the case.
Mr. Mantzaris explained that it's the City's job to prove that there is a violation. He stated that the
City will do its presentation first, and since it is a quasi-judicial proceeding, the Respondent will
then have an opportunity to ask questions or speak. He stated that the Board can ask questions at
any time during the proceeding. He stated that once the presentation is done, the Board will make
their motion. He stated that prior to each meeting the Board members will receive an agenda. He
stated that the evidence will not be provided and they will hear the evidence at the meeting. He
stated that many times some agenda items will come into compliance prior to the meeting so those
items will not be heard. He stated that the Code Enforcement Officers will present those cases that
have Respondents present and then hear the remaining cases.
Mr. Mantzaris introduce the mock presentation.
Code Enforcement Manager Evie Wallace presented the mock presentation to show Board
members what to expect during the Code Board meetings.
Rae Chidlow swore in the Code Enforcement Board members.
Board member James Johnson recommended the Board member that was previously on the Board.
Board member Bill Rini stated that he did not want to be the Chairman
Board member James Johnson stated that he was flexible and able to sign orders when needed and
didn't have an issue being Chairman.
Board member Justin Allender stated that he was also available to sign orders when needed either
as Chairman or Vice -Chairman.
Board member Bill Rini made a motion to nominate James Johnson as Chairman and Justin
Allender as Vice -Chairman; seconded by Board member Mathew Norton. Motion passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting wnadoumed an in.
James Jo son, Cha4nan
ATTEST:
Rae Chidlow, Planning Coordinator
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