11-21-2006 Regular MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
November 21, 2006
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday,
November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were James Purvis, Chairman,
A. D. VanDeMark, Terry Felder, Joe Janusiak and Les Booker. Also attending were
Betty McMinamen, Code Enforcement Officer, Yvette Brown, City Attorney, and Joy
Thys, Code Enforcement Clerk. James Davern and Bill Gray were absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
City Attorney Yvette Brown read the Opening Remarks.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meetings of October 17, 2006 were
approved.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen and everyone testifying were sworn in
Jim Purvis gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen.
NEW BUSINESS
CASE NO. 06-310
Vivienne F. Henry
958 Bloomington Court
Ocoee, FL 34761
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711
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 showed several pictures of the
Respondent's convenience store that had extensive damage caused by a fire on March
24, 2006. The pictures showed the structure continuing to deteriorate even further from
an apparent lack of maintenance, and in such condition as to be deemed a public
nuisance and a hazard to public safety and health.
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Ms. Vivienne F. Henry, 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont FL, was sworn in and testified
she has already applied for the required permits in order to repair her store. She also
stated she has obtained a permit for a range hood since there will be cooking on the
property. She asked for several months in order to complete the work since the review
process at Lake County Building Department takes time.
A_ D VanDeMark 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._
Les Booker moved to allow the Respondent until February 20, 2007 to comply or be
fined of fhe rate of $10 00 per day' seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was
unanimous for the time period and the amount of the tine.
• CASE NO. 06-311
Vivienne F. Henry
958 Bloomington Court
Ocoee, FL 34761
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-344 (a). Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen showed pictures of a shed on the
Respondent's property that has been converted into a beauty salon that contains three
(3) work stations for stylists, plus one (1) shampoo basin, in addition to a new bathroom
with a toilet and a sink, all of which was completed without obtaining the required
building permit(s) necessary for electrical, plumbing, and interior renovations of this
existing structure located on the South side of the property. Ms. McMinamen stated that
all utilities have been cut off at the beauty shop.
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Ms. Vivienne F. Henry, 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont, FL, was sworn in and testified
her engineer is currently working the plans in order to bring this beauty salon to
compliance. Her engineer was busy doing the work on the convenience and has now
started on the .beauty salon since the permit for the convenience store has been applied
for. She asked for several months in order to complete the drawings and submit them to
Lake County Building Department for review.
A D VanDeMark made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City
code seconded by Les Booker The vote was unanimous in favor of findmg the
Respondent in violation.
A D VanDeMark moved to allow the Respondent until February 20, 2007 to comply or
be fined at the rate of $10 OD per day' seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was
unanimous for the time period and the amount of the fine.
• CASE NO. 06-312
Vivienne F. Henry
958 Bloomington Court
Ocoee, FL 34761
LOCATION OF V{OLATION: 677 W. 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 showed pictures of the Respondent's
property that was in violation due to the accumulation, which includes but is not limited
to discarded boxes, boards, plastic tubs, pipes, in addition to scattered trash and litter
throughout the property which is extremely overgrown with taN grass and weeds, even
spilling over the sidewalk and into the street.
Ms. Vivienne F. Henry, 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont FL, was sworn in and testified
since the fire, she has tried to keep her property mowed.
Mr. Gilbert Nelson, 2044 Swift Rd, Oviedo, FI was sworn in and stated him and Ms.
Henry has hired a person to maintain the grounds on this property.
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Les Booker made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code;
seconded by A D VanDeMark The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the
Respondent in violation.
A D VanDeMark moved to allow the Respondent until December 19. 2006 to comply or
be fined at the rate of $10 00 per day' seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was
unanimous for the time period and the amount of the one.
CASE NO. 06-313
Dunhill Nguyen
• 2410 Ho11y Ridge Court
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2410 Holly Ridge Court, 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 showed pictures of the Respondent's with
the accumulation, which included but is not limited to, the property currently being
overgrown with tall grass and weeds, and one or more dead or dying trees.
Ms. McMinamen removed this case from the agenda stating the Respondent cannot be
located and has not responded to the Public Posting of the Hearing Notice. The
Respondent never moved into this house and the house is vacant at the present time.
There is a utility lien and a Home Owners Association lien currently running on this
property. Ms. McMinamen stated the City of Clermont wiN hire a vendor to mow the
grass and file this expense as another lien on this property.
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OLD BUSINESS
CASE NO. 06-256
Amy Lee Jones
P. O. Box 120308
Clermont, FL 34712
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 228 & 238 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.
Ms. McMinamen stated the Respondent has been diligently working on the two
duplexes she owns on the property. The two duplexes are located on one property and
the. Respondent has completed the work on the duplex at 238 Chestnut Street and will
proceed to rent out that duplex in order to obtain the monies needed to complete the
• repairs on 228 Chestnut Street.
Ms. McMinamen stated the Respondent could not be present, but recommend she be
allowed additional time in order to complete the open permits.
A. D. VanDeMark moved to allow. the Respondent addition time until January 76 2007
to comply.' seconded by Les Booker. The vote was unanimous for the time period.
CASE NO. 06-307
Heriberto Bermudez
14907 Day Lily Court
Orlando, FL 32824
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 754 E. Desoto 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 stated this case complied and will not be
• heard.
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CASE NO. 06-308
Heriberto Bermudez
14907 Day Lily Court
Orlando, FL 32824
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 754 E. Desoto 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 this case complied and will not be
heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
• A current lien status report was handed out to all the members of the Code Enforcement
Board.
Wayne Saunders, City Manager, was present to address the Code Enforcement Board
regarding two new ordinances that will come before the next City Council meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
Jo h s, Code E orcement Clerk
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