HomeMy WebLinkAbout02171999 CITY OF SEBASTIAN
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 1999
Chron. Neglia called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said,
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Ms. Barczyk Mr. Cavalio
Chron. Neglia Mr. Connelly
VC Cosco Ms, Gdffin(a)
Mr. Schofield Ms. Merdtt
EXCUSED ABSENCE: Addana Davis(a)
ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director
Timothy Zelinski, Code Enforcement Officer
Kathy Brauer. Code Enforcement Officer
Richard Stringer, City Attorney
Ann Brack, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Neglia announced that there will be a new member, Adriana Davis, at the next
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (1/20/99)
There was discussion of the motion made by Cosco/Neglia on page 2 of the minutes of
1/20/99. It was determined to make a correction Eater in the meeting.
MOTION by Connelly/Cavallo
I move we approve the minutes of January 20~, regular meeting.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carded.
OLD BUSINESS:
MOTION by Connelly/Barczyk
In the matter of the motion made and carded of the January 20"', 1999 meeting,
in Case #98-14310, Mr. Kelly, I move that we amend the motion for correction
purposes.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carded.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1999
MOTION by Barczyk/Cavallo
I'll make a motion to amend the previous motion "in compliance", they were in
violation, but are "in compliance" - Case #98-14310. (Reference minutes of
1/20/99)
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carded.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Violation Hearing - Case ~99-14515 - Tim Anderson - 366 Fleming
Street- Section 98-36(b), Code of Ordinances, and Section 20A-5.16.1,
Land Development Code
Mr. Zelinski was swom in by Atty. Stringer.
Mr. Zelinski noted that Mr. Kelly is presently in compliance and is not present. He
passed three photographs to the Board members (Exhibit "A") depicting the violation and
the vehicle.
MOTION by Connelly/Cosco
I'd like to move that, in the matter of Mr. Tim Anderson, Case #99-14515, that he
was found in violation, has corrected the violation and is now in compliance, and
I move that we do not fine him, but retain the option of fining him, if on a repeat
basis, fining him up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250) a day.
Roll call:
Mr. Cosco - yes Chmn. Neglia - yes
Mr. Connelly - yes Ms. Barczyk - yes
Mr. Cavallo - yes Ms. Merdtt - yes
Mr. Schofield - yes
The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded.
ATTORNEY'S MATTERS:
Atty. Stringer noted that he received authorization to fiIe the foreclosure on Angler's
Obsession, and he has ordered a title search to identify all the proper parties. He
indicated that as soon as the title search is complete, he will rite (the foreclosure). He
also noted that when the foreclosure is filed, the burden will be placed on the principal
parties to stop it because of the appeal. He made a bdef comment on the status of Mr.
Taylor's appeal.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Mr. Cosco asked about the status of the Mr. Lurid case. Atty. Stdnger responded that
Mr. Lund has taken no further action, as yet.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1999
Mr. Schofield commented on abandoned refrigerators with the door remaining on, and
the safety issue.
Chmn. Neglia suggested that the City of Sebastian adopt some ordinance to cover this
issue. Atty. Stdnger noted that there is presently a State Statute that can be enforced,
and that it.i~ a "supedo¢' law.
Ms. Barczyk asked for the State Statute number so she could look at this law.
There was further discussion on this issue.
Chmn, Neglia had comments about the MacVicar case of the last meeting. There was a
bdef discussion on this issue.
Chmn. Neglia then requested that these meetings be aired over Falcon Cable Channel
35 and asked Atty. Stringer to look into this. There was more discussion on this issue.
There was consensus for Atty. Stringer to check the possibility of aidng the Code
Enforcement meetings over Fatcon Cable.
Mr. Connelly inquired about the request for a monthly update report on Code
Enforcement cases. Mr. Hass responded on the status of the software equipment to
perform these reports.
Ms. Gdffin asked if the monetary rate has been calculated yet, to be used in recouping
Department expenses for prosecuting a case. Mr. Stringer responded. There was a
bdef discussion on this issue.
Chmn. Neglia adjourned the meeting at 3:26 pm.
(2/1 ~99 AB)