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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
OCTOBER 15, 1991
The regular scheduled meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was
called to order on October 15, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Members attending
were Edward Whitehead, Martin Wright, George Wood, Dorothy McGriff,
Emma Higgins and William McKinney. Member Joseph Janusiak was
absent. Also attending were Leonard Baird, City Attorney, Richard
Bowman,, Code Enforcement Officer, Lanny Harker, Director of
Planning and Mimi Shaw, Planning Technician.
MINUTES of the meeting held August 20, 1991 were approved as
presented.
NEW BUSINESS:
CASE NO. 91-006
J. Mark Sutherland
100 West Montrose Street
Clermont, Florida 34711.
SITE: 100 West Montrose Street
VIOLATION: Section 24-4 Clermont City Ordinance
Mr. Bowman informed the Board that he had received a letter from
Mr. Sutherland stating that he would be out of town and would not
be able to attend the meeting.
Mr. Bowman stated that the boat has been removed, however, this has
been an ongoing problem that does seem to keep reoccurring. Mr.
Bowman recommended that Mr. Sutherland be fined $50.00 for each
violation notice that is served in the future.
Mr.,Baird felt that the proper procedure would be to note in the
record that the offense has been corrected but continue the case
for a six month period. If the violation occurs again a fine can
be levied at that time.
A motion was made by Emma Higgins that the case be continued for a
period of six months. If the violation reoccurs, within the six
a month period the defendant be brought back before the Board for
another hearing and fined $50.00 at that time. Seconded by Dorothy
McGriff and approved by a vote of 5 to 1, with Mr. Wood abstaining
from the vote due to a possible conflict of interest.
CASE NO. 91-007
Kenneth Reau
1449 4th Street
Clermont, Florida 34711
SITE: 1449 4th Street
VIOLATION: Section 23-3 Clermont City Ordinance
Mr. Bowman stated staff recommend that the case be continued for
six months and that if the violation should reoccur, the defendant
be brought back before the Board and fined $50.00.
Mr. Kenneth Reau was sworn in. Mr. Reau stated that the vehicle
had been removed and would not be brought back to the site. Mr.
Reau then asked if it would be possible for the Board to grant an
extension of time until December 31 when he would no longer be in
need of the truck.
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Mr. Baird informed the defendant that the Code Enforcement Board
could not grant variances or extension, but .the defendant could
apply for a variance and appear before the City Council to plea his
case.
Further discussion followed regarding possible alternative sites
for the defendant to park the vehicle.
A motion was made by George Wood that the case be continued for a
period of six months and if the violation reoccurs within this time
period, the defendant be brought back before the Board for another
hearing and fined $50.00 at that time. Seconded by Emma Higgins
and approved by a unanimous vote.
CASE NO. 91-008
Marian A. Bell Et Al
208 East Avenue
Clermont, Florida 34711
SITE: 208 East Avenue
VIOLATION: Section 24-2 Clermont City Ordinance
Mr. Bowman informed the Board that he had been unable to serve the
subpoena and therefore this case would have to be continued until
the next meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
cnairman
ATsI'EST
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Mimi Shaw, Planning Technician