HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2019 MinutesSEBASTIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
1201 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958
Code Enforcement Division
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
MINUTES
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M.
1. The Hearing was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Special Magistrate Kelley H.
Armitage.
2. Present: Special Magistrate Kelley H. Armitage, Paul Carlisle, City Manager,
Code Enforcement Officer Curtis Bloomfield, Code Enforcement Officer Richard
lachini, Administrative Assistant Janickie Smith, Janet Graham, Technical Writer.
3. Ms. Smith swore in staff and all persons who would be speaking.
4. Hearing of Code Violations:
a. Case No. CE-19-001173
Jean Machajski and Jean Peters
1097 Phelps Street
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Code Enforcement Officer
Curtis Bloomfield to present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Curtis Bloomfield identified himself and his position with the
City. He stated that the property is in violation of City Ordinance Section 66-3.11, Grass
and Weeds. The owner was notified on January 14, 2019 via Certified Mail to the address
listed on the Property Appraiser's website, and there has been no response. The
property was also posted. The owner has not corrected the violation. The City is
requesting that the property be abated and have the administrative costs of $97.32
attached.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
b. Case Nos. CE-18-048921 and CE-18-048923
Vincent Olson
455 Biscayne Lane
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Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owner of record
for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Officer Richard lachini to present the
City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated there are two violations attached to this property: one is for grass and weeds,
and the other is for trash and debris. The property is abandoned, and the owner is
deceased. This property has been abated previously, and Officer lachini is requesting
that the Court abate it again and assess administrative costs.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
Magistrate Armitage inquired as to whether there has been an estate opened, and Officer
lachini did not know. He stated that the owner had passed away almost three years ago,
and sometime ago two women came to the office stating they were close relatives of the
deceased. Officer lachini accompanied the women to the house where they went through
it and took some incidental items. He stated they have not been seen since. The taxes
have not been paid. Ms. Janickie stated the administrative costs would be between
$80.00 and $100.00 in total.
C. Case No. CE-19-000230
Avchen Construction
932 Barber Street
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Officer Richard lachini to
present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated that this property is in violation of City Ordinance Section 66-3.11, Grass and
Weeds. This property is abandoned. The owner of record is Avchen Construction
Company, PO Box 100386, Palm Bay, Florida. Notices have been sent via Certified Mail,
and they are marked "Return to Sender, Not Deliverable as addressed. Unable to
forward." The taxes have been being paid on the property. Officer lachini stated this is
the only address the City has for the owner of this property, which is the address on the
Property Appraiser's website. The property has also been posted, and photos of the
property have been taken. The City is asking that the property be abated and
administrative fees of $100.00 be assessed.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
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d. Case No. CE-18-045658
Warren J. and Elizabeth Feltz, Jr.
137 Midvale Terrace
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Officer Richard lachini to
present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated that this property is in violation of City Ordinance Section 66-3.11, Grass and
Weeds. This property is abandoned. He stated that recently the property was put in the
hands of a bank. He is requesting that the property be abated at this time and a copy of
the Order be sent to the bank informing them of the City's actions.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
e. Case No. CE-18-041574
Heather Stenson
797 Helicon Terrace
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Code Enforcement Officer
Richard lachini to present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated that this property is in violation of the City Ordinance regarding a cutback
situation. Notice was sent via Certified Mail. The owner did sign for the letters being sent
but has not taken any other action regarding the property. The City is requesting that the
property be abated and administrative fees of $100.00 be assessed.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
5. Liens
a. Case Nos. CE-18-033795 and 18-033796
Roderick and Joyce Gebensleben
573 Wimbrow Drive
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Officer Curtis Bloomfield to
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present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Curtis Bloomfield identified himself and his position with the
City. He stated this hearing is to request the Court to lien the property which was abated
previously by the City. The owners were notified via Certified Mail, which notice was
signed for, and the property was posted.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
b. Case No. CE-18-038148
Erica and Chris Golden
118 Easy Street
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Officer Curtis Bloomfield to
present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Curtis Bloomfield identified himself and his position with the
City. He stated this property was previously ordered abated, and the City is now
requesting that the property be liened. The owner was notified of this hearing via Certified
Mail, and the letter was returned as undeliverable, the notice having been sent to the
address of record on the Property Appraiser's website.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
C. Case No. CE-18-038133
Jean M. Mackey and Jean E. Peters
1097 Phelps Street
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Officer Curtis Bloomfield to
present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Curtis Bloomfield identified himself and his position with the
City. He stated this property was previously ordered abated, and the City is now
requesting that the property be liened. The owner was notified of this hearing via Certified
Mail, and the letter was returned as undeliverable, the notice having been sent to the
address of record on the Property Appraiser's website.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
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d. Case No. CE-18-036800
Vincent Olson
455 Biscayne Lane
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Code Enforcement Officer
Richard lachini to present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated this property was previously ordered abated, and the City is now requesting
that the property be liened. The owner was notified of this hearing via Certified Mail, and
the letter was returned as undeliverable, the notice having been sent to the address of
record on the Property Appraiser's website. The property was posted and photos taken.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
e. Case No. CE-18-039516
Avchen Construction
932 Barber Street
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owner of record
for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Code Enforcement Officer Richard
lachini to present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated this property was previously ordered abated, and the City is now requesting
that the property be liened. The owner was notified of this hearing via Certified Mail, and
the letter was returned as undeliverable, the notice having been sent to the address of
record on the Property Appraiser's website. The property was posted and photos taken.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
Magistrate Armitage requested that the City look into Avchen Construction to verify that
it is an active entity. If it is discovered that the company is active, the City needs to find
out what their correct address is so that they may be contacted regarding these matters.
f. Case No. CE-18-039535
Barbara C. Hawkins
313 Bayfront Terrace
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Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Code Enforcement Officer
Richard lachini to present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated the owner of the property is deceased, and the City is now requesting that the
property be liened. The property was posted and photos taken. The property taxes have
been paid and are up to date.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
g. Case No. CE-18-039545
US BANK
922 Laredo Lane
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Code Enforcement Officer
Richard lachini to present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated the owner of this property is deceased, and just recently US Bank took over
the property. The property was previously abated, and the City is now requesting that the
property be liened.
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
Magistrate Armitage requested that in the mailing to US Bank noticing them of the lien,
the order for the abatement be included as well.
h. Case No. CE-18-035892
Edie M. Cannon
594 Bayharbor Terrace
Magistrate Armitage noted that there was no one present on behalf of the owners of
record for the property to offer testimony, and he called on Code Enforcement Officer
Richard lachini to present the City's case.
Code Enforcement Officer Richard lachini identified himself and his position with the City.
He stated the owner of this property is deceased. This is a property where the structure
is very dilapidated, and the City has to decide what is going to be done with the structure.
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The City Attorney is familiar with the case. The present case is for grass and weeds. The
City is requesting the Court to lien the property
So ordered by Magistrate Armitage.
6. The hearing was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.