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SEBASTIAN, CODE E ,NFORCEMENT BOARD
~GULAR~,,MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1994
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER..~..
ROLL CALL: "
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
ATTORNEY"$ MATTERS:
OLD BUSINESS:::::
CASE# 94-9549, ROLF MORRIS
NEW BUSINESS~.
BOARD~ATTO~NEYRE.OUEST AND REPORTS:
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MATTERS:
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC INPUT:'~.
ADJOURN:.
NOTE:. 'IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE
ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE WiLL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDiNGS AND FOR
SUCH PURPOSES, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY IN
EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
AGENDACE.WP
CODE ENFORCEMENT OARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, ..1..994
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gilliams at 2:12 P.M.
RO~?. CJLT~:
PRESENT:
Chairman Gilliams
Vice Chairman Kostenbader
Mr. Nicolini
Mr. Metcalf
Mr. Generazio
Mr. Neglia
Sean Biggins, Asst. Board Attorney
ALSO PRESENT:
Bruce Cooper, Director of Community
Development/Building official
(arriving late)
APPRQVAL OF MINU~ES:
A discussion on the minutes of the September 21st, 1994 meeting was
opened. Mr. Nicolini notes 2 typographical errors in the presented
copy.
A motion was made by Mr. Nicolini, seconded by Mr. Neglia, to
change the date of a second inspection done by Lea Smith, as noted
on page 2, first paragraph. Also, the time of a picture taken
should be changed from 12:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Roll call was taken, 6-0 motion passed.
Mr. Generazio made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 21, 1994, with the noted changes. Mr. Metcalf
seconded the motion.
Roll call was taken. The minutes were approved 6-0.
ATTORNEY'S ~TTERS: None
OLD BUSINESS: Case# 94-9549
At this time in the meeting, there is no staff member present.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1994
PAGE TWO
Vice Chairman Kostenbader reviews the case regarding a sunken boat
in the Indian River belonging to Mr. Rolf Morris. The case was
brought before the Board at the September 21, 1994 meeting.
An affidavit of non-compliance was signed by the Code Enforcement
Officer on October 12, 1994. Mr. Morris came in compliance 16 days
later on October 28, 1994.
Mr. Morris is not present at the meeting for questioning.
Mr. Neglia states Mr. Morris had 94 days from June 16th to remove
the boat, more than enough time. He doesn't think the weather was
a factor for the delay. He feels Mr. Morris should have been
present at this meeting.
Mr. Generazio states he would like to know if the underwater
mooring/engine block was removed also when the debris from the boat
was removed?
Because there were no staff members present to answer questions or
make a recommendation, Mr. Metcalf makes a motion to table this
case to the next regular meeting. Mr. Neglia seconded the motion.
Roll call was taken, 6-0 motion carried.
NEW ~USINESS: None
BOARD ATTORNEY REQUEST AND REPORTS: None
~ILDING OFFICIAL'S MATTERS: None
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Ni¢olini brings up the matter of having the Board Attorney (or
assistant) at every meeting. He suggests, as was previously
discussed at an earlier meeting, that only if a case was coming
before the Board should the Board attorney be required to attend.
Chmn. Gilliams agrees, but would like to have Mr. Lulich contacted
to discuss what amount of time notification he would need to attend
or not attend a meeting. The Board agrees.
Mr. Nicolini suggests other~ways the Board could save money. After
a discussion the Board decides 1) to pick up their meeting
information packets at the Building Dept. each month instead of
having the Code Enforcement Officer deliver them, 2) eliminate
duplicate copies from previous packets if an item is being carried
to the next meeting, and 3) eliminate certain reports not needed by
the Board.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1994
PAGE THREE
Mr. Cooper arrives at 2:30 P.M.
Chmn. Gilliams gives Mr. Cooper an up-date on the meeting and what
has been discussed.
Mr. Cooper requests the Morris case be taken off the table and
action taken on it at this meeting. The Board can either impose
the fees, or as staff is recommending, not to and have them
dropped. Even though Mr. Morris was asked if October 12th was
enough time to have the boat removed, and he stated yes, there were
circumstances beyond his control which caused delays and he didn't
finish quite on time. But he did work diligently until it was
removed. Staff recommends no fines be imposed.
Mr. Nicolini asks the Chairman to re-open the discussion on the
Morris case. Chmn. Gilliams, with the Board's consensus, opens the
discussion.
Mr. Nicolini asks again if it is the city's opinion to impose no
fees?
Mr. Cooper states yes, due to the fact that he did not ignore it
and was working on it, and secondly, there isn't anything to attach
a lien to.
Mr. Metcalf makes a motion to accept the city's recommendation and
levy no fines to Mr. Morris. Mrs. Kostenbader seconded the motion.
Mr. Generazio asks Mr. Cooper if Lea Smith had indicated to him if
the mooring/engine block was removed?
Mr. Cooper states no. Lea Smith had worked with the Florida Marine
Patrol and it was his understanding everything was satisfactory.
Mr. Generazio states he doesn't want to see the city held liable
down the road for something they overlooked.
Mr. Cooper agrees, and states the best actual inspection of the
area would be through the Florida Marine Patrol. This is the first
time this was brought to his attention and feels it is best to keep
the case tabled to the next meeting until a further inspection is
done.
Chmn. Gilliams suggest the defendant bring in proof of removal of
the mooring/engine block.
Mr. Cooper feels in this case the city has the obligation to do the
inspection, or have the Marine Patrol advise us they did the
inspection.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 21~ 1994
PAGE FOUR
Mr. Metcalf withdraws his motion. He then makes another motion to
table the case to the next meeting. Mr. Neglia seconded the
motion.
Roll call was taken. 6-0 motion carried.
~UBLIC INPUT: None
ADJOURN:
Mr. Generazio makes a motion to adjourn the meeting.
seconded it.
Chairman Gilliams closes the meeting at 2:42 P.M.
Mr. Metcalf
Minutes approved at the
Code Enforcement Board Secretary
Damien~~l, Chairman
· 1995 Meeting.