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07-20-2004 Regular MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
JULY 20, 2004
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday,
July 20, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were Joe Janusiak, Paul Lienard, Peter
Geigel and Sharon Martin. Stephen Berlinsky was absent and it was announced that
Alvin Schein has passed away. Also attending were Betty McMinamen, Code
Enforcement Officer, Yvette Brown, City Attorney and Jane C. McAllister, Code
Enforcement Clerk.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of June 15, 2004 were
approved as written.
Chairman Paul Lienard gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen.
NEW BUSINESS
CASE NO. 04-134
Jorge L & Carmen Ortiz
1819 Valley Ridge Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION :1819 Valley Ridge Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION:
04-134: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 118, Section 118-
36(b) (2),
Missing Preferred Canopy Tree(s).
Code Enforcement officer Betty McMinamen stated that this case has been complied.
CASE NO. 04-142
CASE NO. 04-143
CASE NO. 04-144
Herbert Jackson Sr.
611 Scott Street
Clermont, FL 34711
• LOCATION OF VIOLATIONS: 611 Scott Street, Clermont, FL. 34711
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VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-142: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C,
Chapter 14, Section 12-76(12). Unsafe Building Due To Lack of Maintenance.
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-143: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C,
Chapter 34, Section 34-61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-144: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 36-C,
Chapter 34, Section 34-95. Unlawful Storage in Residential Areas.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated that the violations still exist and
asked that the Board find the Respondent in violation.
Herbert Jackson Sr. 4107 Kingsbridge Drive, Orlando, FL 32839 was sworn in and said
that he has not looked after the property due to lack of time. He asked for more time in
order to decide whether he should rehab or raze the structure.
In the matter of Case No. 04-942 Sharon Martin made a motion to find the Respondent
• in violation of the cited City Code: seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous
in favor of finding the Respondent in violation.
Sharon Martin made a motion to allow the Respondent until October 19 2004 to comply
or be fined at the rate of $900.00 per week until compliance is met• seconded by Joe
Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the fine.
In the matter of Case No. 04-143 Sharon Martin made a motion to find the Respondent
in violation of the cited City Code; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous
in favor of finding the Respondent in violation.
Sharon Martin made a motion to allow the Respondent until August 17 2004 to comply
or be fined at the rate of $100.00 per week until compliance is met' seconded by Joe
Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the fine
In the matter of Case No. 04-144 Sharon Martin made a motion to find the Respondent
in violation of the cited City Code; seconded by Joe Janusiak The vote was unanimous
in favor of finding the Respondent in violation.
Sharon Martin made a motion to allow the Respondent until August 17 2004 to comply
or be fined at the rate of $100.00 per week until compliance is met• seconded by Joe
Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the fine
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CASE NO. 04-145
CASE NO. 04-146
Teddie Joe & Alva G. Walker
Lots 33, 34 and 35 Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATIONS: Lots 33, 34 and 35, Montrose Street, Clermont, FL.
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-145: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C,
Chapter 34, Section 34-61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-146: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 36-C,
Chapter 34, Section 34-95. Unlawful Storage in Residential Areas.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated that the violations still exist.
• The respondents were not present nor were any representatives.
In the matter of Case No. 04-145 Peter Geigel made a motion to find the Respondents
in violation of the cited City Code; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous
for finding the Respondents in violation.
Peter Geigel made a motion to allow the Respondents until August 17 2004 to comply
or be fined at the rate of $100.00 per week until compliance is met• seconded by Joe
Janusiak The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the fine.
In the matter of Case No. 04-146 Peter Geigel made a motion to find the Respondents
in violation of the cited City Code; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous
for finding the Respondents in violation.
Peter Geigel made a motion to allow the Respondents until August 17 2004 to comJnly
or be fined at the rate of $100.00 per week until compliance is met• seconded by Joe
Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the fine
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OLD BUSINESS
CASE NO. 03-76
Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc.
792 E. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 792 E. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-
76(12). Unsafe Building Due to Lack of Maintenance.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen reiterated the history of the property in
question and informed the Board that this was the Respondents opportunity to state that
the property is now in compliance and to stop the filing of the lien if the property is
indeed in compliance. This property was not in compliance, however the Pastor and a
• church member requested to speak and were granted that opportunity .
Pastor Daryl Forehand, 1406 N. Carver Lane, Lakeland, FL 33805, and James Jenkins,
1503 Herring Lane, Clermont, FL 34711 were sworn in and both pleaded with the Board
to forgive the fine and not file an administrative lien on the property.
City Attorney Yvette Brown explained that it was no longer in the power of the Board to
stop the fine from running since that has already been decided. She further explained
that this was merely an opportunity for the Responded to inform the Board that he is in
compliance to stop the filing of an administrative lien. That was not the case.
Peter Geigel made a motion to file the order for the administrative lien; seconded by Joe
Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of filing the order for the administrative fine.
CASE NO. 04-99
CASE N0.04-101
CASE NO. 04-103
Manzella Builders & Remodeling Inc
907 Scott Street
Clermont, FL 34711
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LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 907 Scott Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-99: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C,
Chapter 14, Section 14-76(12). Unsafe Building Due To Lack Of Maintenance.
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 931 Scott Street, Clermont, FL 34711.
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-101: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C,
Chapter 14, Section 14-76(12). Unsafe Building Due To Lack Of Maintenance.
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 941 Scott Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-103: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C,
Chapter 14, Section 14-76(12). Unsafe Building Due to Fire and Deterioration.
Code Enforcement officer Betty McMinamen indicated the although there has been a
great deal of progress the violations still exist.
• Louis Manzella, 10350 Log House Road, Clermont, FL 34711 was sworn in and asked
that the orders for the administrative fines on these properties not be filed. He said that
he has made a tremendous effort to comply and should meet compliance very soon.
However, the properties are not in compliance at this time.
In the matter of Case No. 04-99, Case No. 04-101 and Case No. 04-103 the Board
unanimously agreed that the order for an administrative lien should be filed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
Paul Lienard, hairman
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