10-18-2005 Regular MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
October 18, 2005
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday,
October 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were Stephen Berlinsky, A.D.
VanDeMark, Terry Felder, Bill Banzhaf, Jim Purvis, James Davern and Joe Janusiak.
Also attending were Betty McMinamen, Code Enforcement Officer, Wayne Saunders,
City Manager, Yvette Brown, City Attorney, and Jane McAllister, Code Enforcement
Clerk.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chairman Stephen Berlinsky gave the floor to City Manager, Wayne Saunders. Mr.
Saunders announced the City Council was considering making changes to the Code
Enforcement Board which would include changing from a Code Enforcement Board to a
Special Master. Mr. Saunders stated that several surrounding cities have begun using a
Special Master and Clermont would possibly make the change in January 2006, when
some of the board members terms expired. Mr. Saunders stated there will be a
workshop held and the Code Enforcement Board members were welcomed to speak to
the City Council members regarding any concerns.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of September 20, 2005 were
approved as written.
Jim Purvis suggested the cases be heard out of order to accommodate the people that
were present at the start of the meeting. Chairman Stephen Berlinsky agreed.
Chairman Stephen Berlinsky gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty
McMinamen.
NEW BUSINESS
CASE NO. 05-223
Mattie Lee Forehand
c/o Ray Childs
P. O. Box 4643
Plant City, FL 33563
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 460 Chestnut Street. Clermont, FL 34711
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VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-
• 76 (12). Unsafe Building Due to Fire & Deterioration.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen presented the case stating there was a fire
at this location in April of 2003. The police have been called to this location several
times because of trespassers. Due to no service, the property has been posted on the
site and at City Hall for the past month. Because of unsafe abatement, this property
needs to be demolished. Ms. McMinamen asked that the Respondent be found in
violation.
Daryl Forehand of 1012 Disston Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711, was sworn in and stated
for the record that this was his Grandmother's home and she is deceased. Her will was
never probated, but he has a contract to purchase the home. He would like an
extension of 90 days in order to take care of the property.
Jim Purvis asked what the time frame on the contract of the house is the Respondent
said it was 60 days.
Bill Bahzhaf moved to find fhe Respondent in violation of the cited City Code; seconded
by Joe Janusiak The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in
violation.
• Bill Banzhaf moved to allow the Respondent until January 17, 2006 to comply, or be
fined $25 00 per day thereafter seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vole was 6-1 in favor of
the motion with Jim Purvis opposed.
OLD BUSINESS
GASE NO. 05-174
Alex Butchkosky
On the Corner Seafood
801 W. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 801 W. Montrose, 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 Agreed to on October 29, 2003.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated the case has already been heard
and there is a fine due to start at midnight for $10.00 a day. The conditions of the CUP
have not been executed.
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Mr. Butchkosky, of 801 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711, was sworn in and
stated he is currently trying to fulfill the conditions of the CUP and bring this location into
compliance.
Jim Purvis made a motion to give the Respondent an extension of 90 days in .order to
comply with the conditions of the CUP' seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was
unanimous for the extension.
NEW BUSINESS
CASE N0.05-227
W. H. Barnes, Inc.
12224 Fireman Canal Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 833 West Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated there is no service on this case and
it will not be heard.
CASE N0.05-228
W. H. Barnes, Inc.
12224 Fireman Canal Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Lot 8, Block 89 Chestnut Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated there is no service on this case and
it will not be heard.
• CASE N0.05-229
W. H. Barnes, Inc.
12224 Fireman Canal Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Lot 8, Block 89 Chestnut Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No.281-C, Chapter 106, Section
106-10. Lack of Maintenance to Improvements.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated there is no service on this case and
it will not be heard.
CASE N0.05-234
Daisy Clark
769 E. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 769 E. Montrose Street. Clermont, FL 34711
• VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-
76 (3). Minimum Housing Standards, Ch. 3, Sec. 301-307.6.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen presented the case stating a thirty day
Violation Notice was sent to Daisy Clark on August 12, 2005. There are numerous
exterior problems with the house and Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen
would like to find the Respondent in violation.
Bill Bahzhaf moved to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code; seconded
by A D VanDeMark. The vote was unanimous in favor of ~nding the Respondent in
violation.
Bill Banzhaf moved to erne the Respondent $15.00 per day starting November ?5. 2005;
secanded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for the time period and amount of
the fine.
CASE N0.05-235
Daisy Clark
769 E. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
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• LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 769 E. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61.Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen presented pictures taken on October 17,
2005 showing the property is still in violation with outside accumulation that includes,
but is not limited to; broken furniture, children's toys, tires, broken cabinets, etc. A thirty
day notice was sent to the Respondent on August 12, 2005, in which there was service.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen would like the Respondent found in
violation.
Jim Purvis moved to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code; seconded
y Joe Janusiak The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in
violation.
Jim Purvis moved to fine the Respondent $15 00 per day starting November 75 2005;
seconded by Joe Janusiak The vote was unanimous for the time period and amount of
fhe >rne.
• CASE N0.05-236
Daisy Clark & Lucille DeRamus
769 E. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 388 Chestnut Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION : City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-
76 (3). Minimum Housing Standards Ch. 3, Sec. 301-307.6.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen presented pictures from August 2005
showing some work has been performed on the outside of the property, but no work has
been started on the interior of this duplex. During a recent inspection of the property,
several items were found to be in violation which includes, but is not limited to; leaks
under kitchen sink, ant infestation under kitchen sink, drop cord running between
apartments and daylight showing between walls and the roof. Code Enforcement Officer
Betty McMinamen presented the pictures to a Lake County Plans Examiner and was
told that a minimum of Structural, Electrical, Plumbing and Roofing permits are required
in order to restore this building to code.
Jim Davem moved to find the Respondent in violation of the cited Citv Code; seconded
by Jim Purvis The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation.
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• Bill Banzhaf moved to fine the Respondent $25.00 per day starting November 15, 2005;
seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for the time period and the
amount of the fine.
CASE N0.05-237
Daisy Clark & Lucille DeRamus
769 E. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 388 Chestnut Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated that a Violation Notice was sent to
the Respondents on August 12, 2005 notifying them they were in violation at the above
property due to outside accumulation, which includes, but is not limited to, broken
pieces of wood, scattered cans, bottles, paper, c{othes, etc. There has been several
items cleaned up on this property, but the property is not yet in compliance. Code
Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen asked that the Respondent be found in violation.
Jim Purvis moved to find the Respondent in violation of the cifed City Code; seconded
• by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in
violation.
Jim Purvis moved to fine the Respondent $25.00 per day starting November 15, 2005;
seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for the time period and the
amount of the fine.
OLD BUSINESS
CASE NO. 05-216
Gale T. Bell
690 Anderson Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 690 Anderson Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Office Betty McMinamen stated this case has complied and will not
be heard.
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. CASE NO. 05-221
Paul Scott
11113 Preston Cove
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 746 E. Broome Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-344 (a). Building Permit Required.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
CASE NO. 05-225
ATRB, Inc.
192 Orange Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 156 Orange Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711
• VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 36-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
95. Unlawful Storage in Residential Areas.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
phe erlinsky, Chairman