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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02222000 CEB CITY OF SEBASTIAN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2000 Chmn. Cosco called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: AlSO PRESENT: Mr, Schofield Mr. Davis(a) Ms. Barczyk Mr. Cavallo Mr. Neglia Mr. Connelly /~ ~ ~~ Chmn. Cosco Ms. E. Brauer ,o Ann Brack, Returning Secrem~ g~q ~+~ Mr. Morozowski(a) Rich Stringer, City Attorney Kathy Brauer, Code Enforcement Officer Tim Zelinski, Code Enforcement Officer Terrence Moore, City Manager Randy White, Police Chief Chance Reardon, Lieutenant Councilman Barczyk was present in the audience. NEW BUSINESS: A. Recommendation to City Council - Citation form, citation fines, and compliance time periods Chmn. Cosco referred to the 2/11/2000 interoffice memo from the Sebastian Police Department that Chief White provided. He voiced his opinion of the status of Code Enforcement in this City. Mr. Moore indicated that this project could be a leaming process for the residents as well as the Code Enforcement Dept. and the Police Dept. He suggested that warning notices should be utilized before fines are levied. Atty. Stringer stated that a warning is required (unless it's an immediate threat), not optional, and this Board must determine how much warning will be given for different issues. He also noted that the ordinance needs a resolution by City Council setting suggested warning times for most violations, and suggested fines. There was discussion about repeat violations, Mr. Neglia suggested providing the City's brochure, "Do's and Don'ts" to Sebastian CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2000 builders and the Chamber of Commerce for distribution. Mr. Moore commented on the advantages of having the Police Department aiding the Code Enforcement officers - 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. There was discussion about supplying a badge of some kind and a uniform. Ms. Barczyk suggested a picture ID that the Code officers could wear. Ms. Barczyk then suggested two tiers of violations, one for Code Enforcement, and one for the Police Department for the more severe or dangerous violations. In response to a question from Mr. Connelly about week-end activities, Mr. Moore noted telephone cells he's received, and also violations that he has seen on week-ends. He added that with the Police Department involved, residents have a place to report week- end violations, which they are unable to do at present. The subject of the Police volunteers was brought up, and Chief White gave information on their purpose and area of expertise. Tim Zelinski commented that garage sales are the biggest problem, and Kathy Brauer commented that garage sales, parking of semi-tractors and motor homes, and lawn watering violations are the majodty of cells on week-ends. The subject of a monthly violation report was discussed. Mr. Moore indicated that this issue would be considered. Ms. Barczyk then called attention to some changes she would like to see on the sample citation form. 1. Title changed to - Code Enforcement Citation Notice 2. Strike the section asking for Race. 3. Strike the section asking for Sex. Ask for ddver's license instead. (Chief White commented that this information is obtained for everything else and would remain on this form. Atty. Stdnger commented that it is used for tracking purposes.) 4. "This is a Warning Notice" - to be printed in larger lettering. Board members asked for suggestions from the City Manager and the Code Enforcement officers for a list of subject violations and levels of importance. Sal Neglia requested that a section for Code numbers be included on the Citation notice, and Atty. Stringer agreed. It was determined that City staff would furnish a proposed list of cetegories of violations prior to the next regular meeting on March 15, 2000 for discussion at this meeting. Ms. Barczyk asked if this Board could meet every two weeks when the citations start being issued. It was determined that the Chairman can call a meeting at his discretion. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2000 Chmn. Cosco recommended that City Council consider changing the maximum number of years that a member may remain on this Board to twelve years, as in Altamonte Spdngs. It was suggested that he bdng this matter up at a regular meeting. Chmn. Cosco adjourned the meeting at 2:15 p.m. (3/2/00 AB)