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The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday,
February 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were Joe Janusiak, Terry Felder,
Jim Purvis, A. D. VanDeMark, Stephen Berlinsky and Bill Banzhaf. Also attending were
Betty McMinamen, Code Enforcement Officer, Yvette Rodriguez Brown, City Attorney
and Leslie Schwartz, Code Enforcement Clerk.
Call to Order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Terry Felder and Bill Banzhaf were introduced as the new Code Enforcement Board
Members.
Election of Officers -Stephen Berlinsky was elected Chairman. Jim Purvis was elected
Vice-Chairman.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of January 18, 2005 were
• approved as written.
Chairman, Stephen Berlinsky gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty
McMinamen.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CASE N0.05-173
Alan J. & Katherine R. Poo{
1069 Lakeshore Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 801 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-244 (a) (11). Restaurant Requires Conditional Use Permit in CBD.
Ms. McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005
showing that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Ms. McMinamen
asked that Board to find Mr. Pool guilty but give him (6) six months to comply. Mr. Alan
Pool was not present at the hearing. Attorney Jimmy Crawford, who actually
represented Alex Butchkosky did state that the CUP had expired and that the not all of
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the conditions of the CUP had been met. Mr. Berlinsky asked Mr. Crawford if he thought
the conditions of the CUP could be made in (6) six months and he said he felt that was
enough time.
Jim Purvis made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code. Joe
Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Bill Banzhaf made a motion to fine Respondent at the rate of $10.00 per day if there is
no compliance by August 16, 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the fine.
CASE NO. 05-174
Alex Butchkosky
801 West Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
. LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 801 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL. 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 86, Section 148-
Failure to Fulfill Obligations of Conditional Use Permit.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Ms. McMinamen stated the
CUP had become null and void. Mr. Crawford admitted that his client, Mr. Butchkosky,
was not in compliance as of yet. The storm water retention swale has not happened yet
nor the landscape buffer and the dumpster enclosure. Ms. McMinamen stated that the
one thing that has been done is the new fence is up on Montrose Street. Ms.
McMinamen asked the Board to find the Respondent guilty and give him (6) six months
to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Crawford agreed that (6) six months would be
enough time.
A.D. VanDemark made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City
Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
Bill Banzhaf made a motion to fine the Respondent at the rate of $10 00 per day if there
is not compliance by August 16, 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the fine.
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NEW BUSINESS
CASE NO. 05-175
Alice J. Hinton, et al
13404 Debbie Lane
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 746 E. Broome 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.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Mr. James Johnson
represented the Respondents. Ms. McMinamen asked the Board to find the
Respondents guilty of the violation. Mr. Johnson agreed that the property is not in
• compliance. Mr. Johnson also stated that they had the property for sale in December of
2004 but were unable to sell it then.
Bill Banzhaf made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code.
Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Jim Purvis made a motion to fine the Respondent at the rate of $90.00 per day if there
is not compliance by March 99 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the fine. Bill Banzhaf amended
the motion seconded by Term Felder to give the Respondents a date of April 99, 2005
to bring the property into compliance The vofe was unanimous in favor of the motion...
CASE N0.05-17fi
Alice J. Hinton, et al
13404 Debbie Lane
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 746 E. Broome Street, Clermont, FL 34711.
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VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Ms. McMinamen asked the
Board to find the Respondents guilty of this violation. Mr. Johnson again represented
the Respondents. Mr. Johnson agreed that the property is again not in compliance.
Bill Banzhaf made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code.
Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Bill Banzhaf made a motion to one the Respondent at the rate of $25.00 per day if there
is not compliance by March 75 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the one.
CASE NO. 05-177
• Robert W, Tyer
655 Anderson Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 655 Anderson Street, Clermont, FL 34711.
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 36-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
95. Unlawful Storage in Residential Areas.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. There was no one to
represent the Respondent. Ms. McMinamen stated that a lot has been done to bring
the property into compliance but that there is still a lot of work to be done. When asked,
Ms. McMinamen stated that this was Mr. Tyer's first offence.
Jim Purvis made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code. Joe
Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Jim Purvis of made a motion to fine the Respondent at the rate of $25.00 per day if
there is not compliance by March 75 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The_
vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of fhe fine.
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CASE N0.05-181
Julius H. Thomas, Jr.
808 W. Gordon Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Lot 1, Blk. O Bloxam Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711.
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Ms. McMinamen stated the
properties on either side of Mr. Thomas's had been cleaned up making his property look
even worse. Mr. Thomas drove from Georgia to attend this hearing and stated that he
was financially unable at this time to bring the property into compliance at this time.
A D VanDemark made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City
Code. Bill Banzhaf seconded fhe motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
• motion.
Jim Purvis of made a motion to fine the Respondent at the rate of $25.00 per day if
there is not compliance by March 75 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the fine.
CASE NO. 05-183
Roger J. Foerg
1949 Sunset Lane
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1949 Sunset Lane, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Mr. Foerg was not here to
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represent himself. Ms. McMinamen stated that the property has been cleaned up some
but still needs more work to bring the property into compliance. Ms. McMinamen stated
that in a recent conversation she had with Mr. Foerg, he requested 60 days to bring the
property into compliance. Ms. McMinamen asked the Board to find the Respondent
guilty.
_Bi{I Banzhaf made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code.
A D. VanDemark seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Bill Banzhaf of made a motion to fine the Respondent at the rate of $25.00 per day if
there is not compliance by March 15 2005. A.D. VanDemark seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the fine.
CASE NO 05-184
Wendell K. & Ruth E. Powell
1928 Sunset Lane
• Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1928 Sunset Lane, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Ms. McMinamen stated that
this case and Case No. 05-185 were intertwined. Ms. McMinamen stated that Mr.
Powell has cleaned up the property a little but a lot more needs to be done. Ms.
McMinamen stated the "Backyard Ministries" is bringing a dumpster to the property on
Friday February 18, 2005 and a volunteer crew will be at his home on Saturday
February 19, 2005. Mr. Powell was present and stated that due to health issues he is
unable to clean up the property by himself, but that he is trying to bring the property into
compliance.
A.D. VanDemark made a motion to continue this hearing. Seconded by Joe Janusiak.
Motion failed.
Bill Banzhaf made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code.
Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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Bill Banzhaf of made a motion to fine the Respondent at the rate of $25.00 per day if
there is not compliance by April 19 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the fine.
CASE NO. 05-185
Wendell K. & Ruth E. Powell
1928 Sunset Lane
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1928 Sunset Lane, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Clermont City Code of Ordinances No. 36-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-95.
Unlawful Storage in Residential Areas.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Ms. McMinamen stated that
this case and Case No. 05-184 were intertwined. Ms. McMinamen stated that Mr.
• Powell has cleaned up the property a little but a lot more needs to be done. Ms.
McMinamen stated the "Backyard Ministries" is bringing a dumpster to the property on
Friday February 18, 2005 and a volunteer crew will be at his home on Saturday
February 19, 2005. Mr. Powell was present and stated that due to health issues he is
unable to clean up the property by himself, but that he is trying to bring the property into
compliance.
Bill Banzhaf made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code.
Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Bill Banzhaf of made a motion to fine the Respondent at the rate of $25.00 per day if
there is not compliance by May 17 2005. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the amount of the fine.
OTHER BUSINESS:
CASE NO. 05-155
Mae Leader Jackson
1205 Ryan Street
Clermont, FL 34711
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LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Lots 6 & 7, Minneola Avenue Clermont, FL 34711.
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Ms McMinamen presented the Board with pictures taken on February 14, 2005 showing
.that the violation against this property was still outstanding. Ms. McMinamen stated that
a letter of due process went to the Respondent. Ms. McMinamen stated that Ms.
Brodeus submitted a letter stating that the property would be in compliance by the date
of this hearing. Andrea Brodeus represented the Respondent and is the daughter of the
deceased Mae Leader Jackson. Ms. McMinamen stated that as the pictures show, the
property has been cleaned up and all that needs to happen now is the pile of debris be
removed. Ms. Brodeus stated that this property has become a "dumping ground" and
that none of the items there actually belonged to her, Ms. Brodeus stated that she was
promised that a driver would be by to remove it but did not show up. Ms. McMinamen
stated that because the debris was still on the property, it was not in compliance. Ms.
McMinamen stated that the City has (3) three months before a lien must be filed on the
• property. It is possible that once the property is in compliance, Ms. Brodeus can ask the
Board for forgiveness.
No Motion to be made.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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S hen rlinsky, Chairman
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Les ie Schwartz, Code Enfo ement Clerk
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