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VH.LAGE OF TEQUESTA
Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300
Tequesta,Florida 33469-0273 (561)575-6200
Fax: (561)575-6203
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
MINUTES
April 25, 2~2
PRESENT: Special Master Paulette Torcivia; Code Enforcement Officer Sy Steinsaltz;
Recording Secretary Betty Laur.
The hearing was called to order at 10:00 A.M.
A:. Code Enforcement Special Master Torcivia approved the minutes of the March
28, 2002 Special Master Hearing as submitted.
6. Fine Imposition Hearings: None
C. Status Hearings:
Case No. 01-11-008 Gordon Ripma ~ Robert J. Kraft
48 Coconut Lane
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Legal:
Coconut Cove Lot 121 13
A/K/A 48 ~ 52 Coconut Lane
60-430-30-40-000-0120 ~
60-03-40-30-40-000-0130
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of
the Village of Tequesta, Florida,
Section X - Appendix A - (Kj 1, a,b,c
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• Special Master Hearing
March 28, 2002
Page 2
The Respondents, Gordon Ripma and Robert J. Kraft, were present at the
hearing. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer testified to the violation.
Robert J. Kraft is the owner of the property and is attempting to modify the
water drainage so he can build a house. Gordon Ripma is a developer and
contractor and his trailer is on Mr. Kraft's property. Mr. Ripma may contract
with Mr. Kraft to build the water drainage system.
Conclusion of law was that Respondents are in violation of Section X -
Appendix A - (K) 1, a, b, c of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondents Gordon Ripma
and Robert J. Kraft shall comply with Section X - Appendix A - (K)) 1, a,b,c,
of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta in`the following manner:
1. The trailer shall be removed from the property by June 28, 2002, unless
the Respondents provide the Village Code Inspector, prior to that date,
with proof that Mr. Kraft and Mr. Ripma have entered into a contract
• providing. for Mr. Ripma to construct the water drainage- project, or a fine of
one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be assessed until the trailer
has been removed from the property. -
2. If Mr. Ripma is contracted to construct the water drainage for Mr. Kraft, he
may keep the trailer on the property. However, it is to be removed by
August 28, 2002, or a ftne of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be
assessed until the trailer is removed from the property.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm
Beach County, Florida, and, once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the
property of the original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any
other real or personal property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes for the original amount.
D. Violation Hearings:
Case No. 02-04-10 Phillip C. Gildan
221 Old Dixie Highway
a/k/a 160 Bridge Road
• Tequesta, Florida 33469
Legal : 60-43-40-30-00-000-7050
Special Master Hearing
April 25, 2002
Page 3
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of
the Village of Tequesta, Florida
Section 355, Appendix A XII (O)(8)
Display of Banners
The Respondent, Phillip C. Gildan, was not present at the hearing; however,
there was a finding of proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer
testified to the violation.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Section 355,
Appendix A XII (O)(8) Display of Banners of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent Phillip C. Gildan
shall comply with Section 355, Appendix A XII (O)(8) Display of Banners, of
• the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta by the 7th day of May,
2002. If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a fine of one
hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall be assessed for each day the violation
continues to exist. A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public
Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and, once recorded, shall constitute a
lien against the property of the original amount upon which the violation
existed and upon any other real or personal property owned by the
Respondent, pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes for the original amount.
Case No. 02-04-02 Richard F. Kuntz
d/b/a Jupiter Tequesta A/C
212 U.S. 1 North, Suite 19
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Legal: Tequesta Commerce Center
Condo Unit 19
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of
the Village of Tequesta, Florida,
Chapter 11-24, Occupational License
• Required
The Respondent, Richard F. Kuntz, was not present at the hearing; however,
there was a finding of proper notice. The License/Permit Clerk testified to and
Special Master Hearing
March 28, 2002
Page 4
produced documentation that the Respondent has not paid the Ocxupational
License tax imposed by the Village of Tequesta and such license is now
delinquent beyond 150 days after the initial notice of tax due.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 11 24,
Occupational License Required, of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent Ridiard F. Kuntz
shall pay the required Occupational License Tax in acxordance with Chapter
11 24, Florida Statutes, being delinquent in the payment of a required
Occupational License Tax in the amount of one hundred seventy five dollars
($175.00) which was due on October 1, 2000, and an Occupational License
Tax in the amount of one hundred seventy five dollars ($175.00) which was
due on October 1, 2001, and having been assessed the maximum delinquency
penalty of twenty five percent (25%) of the tax due, Respondent currently
owes the Village of Tequesta three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00). This tax
• and. penalty remains unpaid and the required occupational license has not
been_ obtained within 150 days after the initial notice of tax due. Acxordingly,
Respondent is further assessed an administrative cost of fifty dollars ($50.00)
incurred; as a result of copection efforts and a penalty of two hundred fifty
dollars ($250.00). Special Master Torcivia or~red that the total amount of six
hundred fifty dollars ($650.00) is to be paid by June 10, 2002, and that
Respondent shall pay the required Occupational License Tax in accordance
with the above referenced Chapter of the Vllage Code in addition to the costs
and penalties assessed.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm
Beach County, Florida, and, once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the
property of the original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any
other real or personal property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes, for the original amount.
E. Fine Reduction Hearings:
None
F. Foreclosure Authorization:
None
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 A.M.
Special Master Hearing
April 25, 2002
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ATTEST:
Code Enforcement Officer
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
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Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
Special Master Date Approved
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