01-17-1995 Regular Meeting•
CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 17, 1995
The regular scheduled meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on
January 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were Edward Whitehead, Donald
Bums, Jon Fortier, Martin Wright and George Wood. Member Steve D'Amico was
absent. Also attending were Leonard Baird, City Attorney, Kenneth Elswick, Code
Enforcement Officer and Mimi Shaw, Code Enforcement Clerk.
MINUTES of the meeting held October 18, 1994 were approved as presented.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:
Nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Edward Whitehead asked for nominations for Chairman, none were forthcoming. Mr.
Baird noted that a Chairman was required, Mr. Whitehead stated if there were no
nominations the present Chairman would serve again. Mr. Donald Burris nominated
George Wood for Vice-Chairman. There being no other nominations the nominations
were closed. Mr. Wood was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman.
CASE NO. 95-O1
Abed S. and Nawal J. Nesheiwat
722 Oak Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION: 722 Oak Drive
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Section 21.
Chairman Whitehead asked if the defendants or a representative was present. There
being no persons present to represent the defendants, Staff proceeded with their case.
Mr. Elswick explained that the City has received complaints about the defendants two
small dogs since September of 1994. Numerous contacts have been made with Mrs.
Nesheiwat in regard to these complaints. The complaints mainly involve the dogs chasing
children and elder persons as they walk on the sidewalk. They have not bitten anyone as
of yet and it does appear that the problem has been rectified by the animals owners, as
the dogs have not been seen roaming in quite sometime.
Mr. Elswick noted for the record that Mrs. Nesheiwat was hand delivered the subpoena
for this meeting, however, she did indicate that she would not be attending the meeting,
not disregarding the subpoena, but that she is making every effort to contain the animals.
Mr. Wood noted that the offense seems to occur about once a month. Mr. Wood asked
Attorney Baird what would be the appropriate action of the Board in this situation.
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Attorney Baird explained that once the Board enters an order then the next time the
violation occurs the Board can fine the defendant as a repeat offender. Mr. Baird noted
that the Board could enter an order that requires the defendants. to contain the animals
pursuant to the City of Clermont Code of Ordinances and require proof that the dogs
are properly tagged as required by City Ordinance. If the violation occurs again the
Board will be in a position to take more stringent actions.
A motion was made by Jon Fortier the defendants be order to restrain the animals
immediately. If it is recorded by the City Police Department or the Animal Control
Officer that the animals have not been restrained, an immediate fine of $250.00 per
animal be imposed, and within seven (7) days (January 24, 1995) the defendant shall
provide proof of City dog licenses to the City Code Enforcement Officer. The motion
was seconded by George Wood and approved by a unanimous vote.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Edward ' ehead, Chairman
ATTEST:
Mi i Shaw, Planning Technician