04-20-2004 Regular Meeting• CITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
April 20, 2004
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday,
April 20, 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 February 17, 2003 were
approved as written.
Chairman Paul Lienard gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen.
NEW BUSINESS
CASE NO. 04-123
Bradley S & Kelli R. Pinkerton
1144 Linden Street
• Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1144 Linden Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 318-C, Chapter 10, Section 10-
27.
More Than Five (5) Animals on Property.
Donna Howard, Animal Control Officer stated that the respondent is keeping seven (7)
dogs on the premises when only five (5) are allowed. She further stated that the
respondent has been made aware of the violation and has taken no steps to correct the
situation by either getting rid of two of the dogs or by requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the dogs to remain.
The respondent was not present.
Alvin Schein made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code
Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for finding the Respondent
in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until June 75 2004 to comply or
be fined at the rate of $200.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion The vote
• was unanimous for the time limit and the one.
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CASE NO. 04-99
CASE NO. 04-100
Reuben Jamison
c/o Shirley Rlsher PR
201 Gadsden Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 907 Scott Street, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION CASE NO. 04-99 : Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14,
Section 14-76.
Unsafe Building Due to Lack of Maintenance.
VIOLATION CASE NO. 04-100: Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34,
Section 34-61.
• Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated the violations on the property and
indicated that there has been no improvement in the conditions since the original
violation notices went to the representative. She stated that the representative lives in
another state and that this and the next six cases are part of an estate that is being
settled by selling all of the properties.
Tiki Jackson, 284 Catherine Street, Groveland, FL was sworn in and stated that she is a
real estate agent and is representing both the buyer and the seller of these properties.
She stated that the buyer is aware of the problems and is willing to rehab the properties,
but needs to be granted some additional time in order to accomplish that. Ms. Jackson
stated that the closing on all of these properties was going to take place on April 22nd
or April 23rd, 2004.
In the matter of Case No. 04-99 Alvin Schein made a motion to find the Respondent in
violation of the cited Citv Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until June 15 2004 to comply or
be fined at the rate of $150.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion The vote
was unanimous for the time limit and the fine.
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In the matter of Case No. 04-100 Alvin Schein made a motion to hnd the Respondent in
violation of the cifed City Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion fo allow the Respondent until June 15. 2004 to comaly or
be fined at the rate of $150.00 per week.
Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to amend the time limit to May 18, 2004. Joe
Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the fine and the
amended time limit.
CASE NO. 04-101
CASE NO. 04-102
Reuben Jamison
c/o Shirley Risher, PR
201 Gadsden Loop
• Walterboro, SC 29488
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 931 Scott Street, Clermont, FL 324711
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.
VIOLATION CASE NO. 04-102: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C,
Chapter 34, Section 34-61.
Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
In the matter of Case No. 04-101 Alvin Schein made a motion to end the Respondent in
violation of the cited City Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until June 15, 2004 to compl~or
be fined at the rate of $150.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous for the time limit and the fine.
In the matter of Case No. 04-102 Alvin Schein made a motion to find the Respondent in
violation of the cited City Code. Joe Janusiak seconded fhe motion. The vofe was
unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
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Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until May 18, 2004 to comply or be
fined at the rate of $150.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for the time limit and the fine.
CASE NO. 04-103
CASE NO. 04-104
CASE NO. 04-105
Reuben Jamison
c/o Shirley Risher, PR
201 Gadsden Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
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 Buildings Due to Fire & Deterioration.
VIOLATION CASE NO. 04-104: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C,
Chapter 34, Section 34-61.
Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
VIOLATION CASE NO. 04-105: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 36-C,
Chapter 34, Section 34-95.
Unlawful Storage In Residential Areas.
In the matter of Case No. 04-103 Alvin Schein made a motion to find the Respondent in
violation of the cited City Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until June 15 2004 to comply or
be fined at the rate of $150.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion The vofe
was unanimous in favor of the fine and the time limit.
In the matter of Case No. 04-104 Alvin Schein made a motion to find the Respondent in
violation of the cited Cit Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for ~nding the Respondent in violation.
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Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until Mav 18, 2004 fo comply or be
fined at the rate of $150.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the Erne and the time limit.
In the matter of Case No. 04-105 Alvin Schein made a motion to find the Respondent in
violation of the cited City Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until Mav 18, 2004 to compl oy r be
fined at the rate of $150.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the fine and the time limit.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen asked the Board to hear one item from
OLD BUSINESS since it was also associated with this respondent.
CASE NO.03-64
• Reuben Jamison
c/o Shirley Rlsher
201 Gadsden Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 790 E. Juniata St., Clermont, FL 34711
Tiki Jackson who spoke earlier in reference to the new cases involving this respondent
asked that the Board extend the lien start date as this property is also included in the
pending sale.
Alvin Schein made a motion to extend the lien start date to June 15. 2004.
Stephen Berlinsky suggested the lien start on May 18, 2004.
Alvin Schein did not amend the motion. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote
was 4-1 for extending the lien start dateto June 15. 2004 with Mr. Berlinsky voting nab
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CASE NO. 04-108
Glenn A. Winn
906 Jan Mar Court, Suite A
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Lot 1, Cluster Oaks Drive, Clermont, FL 34711.
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-61.
Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen read the violation.
There was no one present to represent the Respondent.
• Alvin Schein made a motion to find fhe Respondent in violation of the cited City Code.
Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for finding the
Respondent in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until May 18. 2004 fo compl oy r be
fined of the rate of $150.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous for the fine and the time limit.
CASE NO. 04-119
CASE NO. 04-120
CASE NO. 04-121
William Monath and Joe Pozo
953 Tenth Street
Clermont, FL 34711
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen read the violations and explained to the
Board that all three cases were in the process of reaching compliance. She stated that
there are items coming before the City Council at a meeting scheduled for April 27,
2004. If the respondents requests are granted by the City Council he will no longer be in
violation. Ms. McMinamen asked for time for the respondent to comply.
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William Monath, 387 Seminole Street, Clermont, FL 34711, of Seabreeze Construction
was sworn in and stated that he is in the process of taking care of all the problems
associated with this property. He asked for additional time without being assessed a
fine.
Alvin Schein announced that he has business dealings with Mr. Monath and Seabreeze
Construction because he is on the Board of Directors of Summit Greens Homeowners
Association, and asked to be excused from the discussion and the voting on this item.
For some unknown reason Mr. Monath took this as a personal assault and proceeded to
go into a tangent of yelling and screaming so threatening that the Code Enforcement
Officer took out her cell phone to call the police. At the urging of Board Members and
his wife Mr. Monath finally calmed down.
In the matter of Case No. 04-119 Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to find the
Respondent in violation of the cited City Code. Peter Geigel seconded the motion. The
• vote was unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to allow the Respondent until August 17, 2004 to
comply or be fined at the rate of $100.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous for the fine and the time limit.
In fhe matter of Case No. 04-120 Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to find fhe
Respondent in violation of the cited City Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous for findin_g fhe Respondent in violation.
Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to allow fhe Respondent until August 17, 2004 to
comply or be fined at the rate of $100.00 per week, Joe Janusiak seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous for the Erne and the time limit.
In the matter of Case No. 04-121 Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to find the
Respondent in violation of the cited City Code. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous for finding the Respondent in violation.
Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to allow the Respondent until August 17. 2004 to
comply of be fined at the rate of $100.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous for the fine and the time limit.
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CASE NO. 04-113
Paul J. & Lynne Beaumont-Macaione
628 Shady Nook Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 628 Shady Nook Dr. 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 read the violation.
The Respondent was not present nor was a representative.
• Alvin Schein made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code.
Joe Janusiak seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for finding the
Respondent in violation.
Alvin Schein made a motion to allow the Respondent until May 78, 2004 to comply or be
fined at the rate of $200.00 per week. Joe Janusiak seconded fhe motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the fine and the time limit.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen announced that she did not have service
on the next two items on the agenda CASE NO. 04-116 AND CASE NO. 04-117 and so
they would not be heard.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Paul Lienard, Ch irman
Attest:
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• e C. McAllis r, Code Enforcement Clerk