The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were James Purvis, Chairman, A.D. VanDeMark, Terry Felder, Joe Janusiak and Les Booker. Also attending were Betty McMinamen, Code Enforcement Officer, Yvette Brown, City Attorney, and Joy Thys, Code Enforcement Clerk. James Davern and Bill Gray were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. City Attorney Yvette Brown read the Opening Remarks. The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meetings of October 17, 2006 were approved. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen and everyone testifying were sworn in. Jim Purvis gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen. NEW BUSINESS CASE NO. 06-310 Vivienne F. Henry 958 Bloomington Court Ocoee, FL 34761 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-76 (12). Unsafe Building Due to Fire & Deterioration. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen showed several pictures of the Respondent s convenience store that had extensive damage caused by a fire on March 24, 2006. The pictures showed the structure continuing to deteriorate even further from an apparent lack of maintenance, and in such condition as to be deemed a public nuisance and a hazard to public safety and health. 1
Ms. Vivienne F. Henry, 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont FL, was sworn in and testified she has already applied for the required permits in order to repair her store. She also stated she has obtained a permit for a range hood since there will be cooking on the property. She asked for several months in order to complete the work since the review process at Lake County Building Department takes time. A. D. VanDeMark made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation. Les Booker moved to allow the Respondent until February 20, 2007 to comply or be fined at the rate of $10.00 per day; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for the time period and the amount of the fine. CASE NO. 06-311 Vivienne F. Henry 958 Bloomington Court Ocoee, FL 34761 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section 122-344 (a). Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen showed pictures of a shed on the Respondent s property that has been converted into a beauty salon that contains three (3) work stations for stylists, plus one (1) shampoo basin, in addition to a new bathroom with a toilet and a sink, all of which was completed without obtaining the required building permit(s) necessary for electrical, plumbing, and interior renovations of this existing structure located on the South side of the property. Ms. McMinamen stated that all utilities have been cut off at the beauty shop. 2
Ms. Vivienne F. Henry, 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont, FL, was sworn in and testified her engineer is currently working the plans in order to bring this beauty salon to compliance. Her engineer was busy doing the work on the convenience and has now started on the beauty salon since the permit for the convenience store has been applied for. She asked for several months in order to complete the drawings and submit them to Lake County Building Department for review. A. D. VanDeMark made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code; seconded by Les Booker. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation. A. D. VanDeMark moved to allow the Respondent until February 20, 2007 to comply or be fined at the rate of $10.00 per day; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for the time period and the amount of the fine. CASE NO. 06-312 Vivienne F. Henry 958 Bloomington Court Ocoee, FL 34761 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen showed pictures of the Respondent s property that was in violation due to the accumulation, which includes but is not limited to discarded boxes, boards, plastic tubs, pipes, in addition to scattered trash and litter throughout the property which is extremely overgrown with tall grass and weeds, even spilling over the sidewalk and into the street. Ms. Vivienne F. Henry, 677 W. Highway 50, Clermont FL, was sworn in and testified since the fire, she has tried to keep her property mowed. Mr. Gilbert Nelson, 2044 Swift Rd, Oviedo, Fl was sworn in and stated him and Ms. Henry has hired a person to maintain the grounds on this property. 3
Les Booker made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code; seconded by A. D. VanDeMark. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation. A. D. VanDeMark moved to allow the Respondent until December 19, 2006 to comply or be fined at the rate of $10.00 per day; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for the time period and the amount of the fine. CASE NO. 06-313 Dunhill Nguyen 2410 Holly Ridge Court Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2410 Holly Ridge Court, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen showed pictures of the Respondent s with the accumulation, which included but is not limited to, the property currently being overgrown with tall grass and weeds, and one or more dead or dying trees. Ms. McMinamen removed this case from the agenda stating the Respondent cannot be located and has not responded to the Public Posting of the Hearing Notice. The Respondent never moved into this house and the house is vacant at the present time. There is a utility lien and a Home Owners Association lien currently running on this property. Ms. McMinamen stated the City of Clermont will hire a vendor to mow the grass and file this expense as another lien on this property. 4
OLD BUSINESS CASE NO. 06-256 Amy Lee Jones P. O. Box 120308 Clermont, FL 34712 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 228 & 238 Chestnut Street, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-76 (3). Minimum Housing Standards, Ch. 3, Sec. 301-307.6. Ms. McMinamen stated the Respondent has been diligently working on the two duplexes she owns on the property. The two duplexes are located on one property and the Respondent has completed the work on the duplex at 238 Chestnut Street and will proceed to rent out that duplex in order to obtain the monies needed to complete the repairs on 228 Chestnut Street. Ms. McMinamen stated the Respondent could not be present, but recommend she be allowed additional time in order to complete the open permits. A. D. VanDeMark moved to allow the Respondent addition time until January 16, 2007 to comply; seconded by Les Booker. The vote was unanimous for the time period. CASE NO. 06-307 Heriberto Bermudez 14907 Day Lily Court Orlando, FL 32824 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 754 E. Desoto Street, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-76 (3). Minimum Housing Standards, Ch. 3, Sec. 301-307.6. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated this case complied and will not be heard. 5
CASE NO. 06-308 Heriberto Bermudez 14907 Day Lily Court Orlando, FL 32824 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 754 E. Desoto Street, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated this case complied and will not be heard. OTHER BUSINESS A current lien status report was handed out to all the members of the Code Enforcement Board. Wayne Saunders, City Manager, was present to address the Code Enforcement Board regarding two new ordinances that will come before the next City Council meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. James Purvis, Chairman Attest: Joy Thys, Code Enforcement Clerk 6