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02-17-2004 Regular Meeting• CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD February 17, 2004 The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were Joe Janusiak, Alvin Schein, Paul Lienard, Peter Geigel and Stephen Berlinsky. Sharon Martin was absent. Also attending were Betty McMinamen, Code Enforcement Officer, Robert Guthrie, City Attorney and Jane C. McAllister, Code Enforcement Clerk. The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of December 16, 2003 were approved as written. Chairman Paul Lienard gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen announced that there were two new members of the Board and introduced Stephen Berlinsky and Peter Geigel. Both Mr. Berlinsky and Mr. Geigel told those present a little about themselves and their backgrounds. City Attorney Robert Guthrie announced that it was time to elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman for the year 2004. Paul Lienard was unanimously re-elected as Chairman. Alvin Schein was unanimously elected Vice Chairman. City Attorney Robert Guthrie announced that there would be a meeting in the Chambers on Feb. 26, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. regarding the Florida Sunshine Law and quasi judicial proceedings. Mr. Guthrie encouraged the Board Members to attend. OLD BUSINESS CASE NO. 02-43 Alice J Hinton, et al 13404 Debbie Lane Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 338 Chestnut St., Clermont, FL. 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14- 76 (3). Minimum Housing Standards. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD February 17, 2004 Page - 2 - Code Enforcement Office Betty McMinamen advised those present that Ms. Hinton, et al are requesting another extension of the lien start date. James Johnson, 8619 Valley Ridge Court, Orlando, FL. 32818, and Christina Clark, 12928 Lakeview Avenue, Clermont, FL. were sworn in. Christina Clark proceeded to tell the Board that she is a realtor who works for Mickey Blackburn and that she is trying to sell off all the property that is involved with the estate. She said the family is having a hard time because the properties are continuously being vandalized. James Johnson asked for an additional ninety (90) days before the lien would start. Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to reduce the fine from $200.00 per week to $50.00 per week and to extend the lien start date to May 20, 2004. Peter Geigel seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. • CASE NO. 03-08 Alice J. Hinton, et al 13404 Debbie Lane Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 662-672 E. Desoto Street, Clermont, FL. VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14- 76 (3). Minimum Housing Standards. Betty McMinamen stated that this case started in October of 2002 and that distinct improvements have been made to the property, but that it is still not in compliance. She stated that the fine was scheduled to start on December 17, 2003 at $150.00 per day. James Johnson asked for and additional ninety (90) days before the lien starts. • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD February 17, 2004 Page -3- Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to forgive the lien that was supposed to start on December 17, 2003, to extend the lien start date to Mav 20, 2004 and to reduce the fine from $950.00 per day to $100.00 per week. Alvin Schein seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. CASE NO. 03-05 Kerina Jones 1812 W Tharpe Apt J Tallahassee, FL 32303 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 658-660 E. Desoto Street VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14- 76(3). Minimum Housing Standards. • Janice Jones Smith was sworn in and stated that this property was part of the same estate as the previous two cases and that they were trying to sell the property. Ms. Smith asked for a ninety (90) day extension of the lien start date. Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to extend fhe lien start dafe to Mav 20, 2004. Alvin Schein seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. CASE NO. 03-36 Julia L. Johnson 614 Grand Highway Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 614 Grand Highway, Clermont, FL VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 22, Section 122-349(a)(d). Home Occupation as Accessory to Residence. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen told the Board that Ms. Johnson has been using a residential unit at the Hillside Villas exclusively as an office. Julia Johnson, 670 Grand Highway, Clermont, FL 34711 was sworn in and requested • an extension of the lien start date. She asked for an additional year. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD February 17, 2004 Page -4- Peter Geigel made a motion to extend the lien start date to May 20, 2004. Stephen Berlinsky seconded the motion. The vofe was unanimous in favor of extending the lien start date to May 20, 2004. CASE NO. 03-64 Reuben Jamison Shirley Risher, P.R. 201 Gadsden Loop Walterboro, SC 20488 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 790 Juniata Street, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14- 76(3). Minimum Housing Standards. • Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen advised the Board that she had a letter from Ms. Risher requesting and additional sixty (60) day extension of the lien start date. She said that Ms. Risher informed her they would be closing on the property at the end of March. Alvin Schein made a motion to extend the lien start date to April 20, 2004. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for allowing the extension. CASE NO. 03-79 Thomas & Catherine S. Smail Jr. 500 Shady Nook Lane Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 707 E. Minnehaha Ave., Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14- 76(3). Minimum Housing Standards. • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD February 17, 2004 Page - 5 - Thomas Smail, 500 Shady Nook Lane, Clermont, FL was sworn in and asked for an extension of sixty (60) days on this case. Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to extend the lien sfart date to April 20, 2004. Alvin Schein seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for allowing fhe extension. CASE NO. 03-80 Thomas & Catherine S. Smail Jr. 500 Shady Nook Lane Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 707 E. Minnehaha Ave, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section • 122-344(a). Building Permit Required. Thomas Smail asked for an extension of sixty (60) days on this case. The request was denied. The fine went into effect on November 18, 2003. CASE NO. 03-96 was not heard as compliance was attained There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Paul Lienard, Chairman Attest: e C. McAllister Code Enforcement Clerk