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SPECIAL MAGISTRATE MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
AUGUST 11, 2020 10:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Special Magistrate Kevin Wagner
The hearing was called to order at 10:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special
Magistrate Kevin Wagner. Present were Special Magistrate Kevin Wagner, Code Enforcement
Officer Michael Filipkowski, Building Official Jose Rodriguez and Village Attorneys Amity
Barnard and Matthew Pritchett.
The following cases were heard by the Special Magistrate who swore in three people involved in
Quasi -Judicial cases.
REPEAT VIOLATION HEARINGS
None were presented at this meeting.
FINE ASSESSMENT HEARINGS/ STATUS HEARINGS
VIOLATION HEARINGS
1. Case Number: E200066
William Anthony Pisani and Lena Pisani
89 Teakwood Cir.
Tequesta, FL 33469
Ch. 14 Art. H Sec. 14-31 and Florida Building Code (Sixth Edition) 105.1
PCN: 60-42-40-25-25-000-0840
Legal Description: TEQUESTA PINES LOT 84
Findings of Fact were that the Respondent was the owner of the above -described
property. The Respondents were represented at the hearing by William Anthony Pisani;
there was also a finding of proper notice. Code Enforcement Officer Michael Filipkowski
provided testimony and evidence of the violation, as contained in the Village's evidentiary
case file which was accepted into evidence without objection. Building Official Jose
Rodriguez also provided testimony of the violation. Based upon evidence and testimony
presented, the Special Magistrate finds that the property was in violation of Section 14-31
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of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta and Section 105.1 of the Florida
Building Code from July 1, 2020 through July 29, 2020, a period of twenty-eight days (28)
days, but came into compliance on July 30, 2020.
Conclusions of Law were that the above -stated facts constitute a violation of Section 14-
31 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta and Section 105.1 of the Florida
Building Code.
The Special Magistrate ordered the Respondents to continue to comply with Section 14-
31 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta and Section 105.1 of the Florida
Building Code. The Respondents were further ordered to appear at the Fine Assessment
Hearing which will be held on the 8th day of September, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Village
Hall, Council Chambers, 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469, at which time a
fine in the amount of Fifteen ($15.00) dollars per day would be assessed for the violation
which existed on the property from July 1, 2020 through July 29, 2020, a period of
twenty-eight days (28) days.
Respondents were also assessed the Village's administrative costs in the amount of
$191.80 for costs incurred by the Village prior to the August 11, 2020 hearing.
Should they violate the same Section of the Code again, they would be subject to a fine
of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day for such repeat violation. Additionally, the
Code Inspector would not required to give a reasonable time to correct the repeat
violation and the case would be presented to the Special Magistrate even if the repeat
violation has been corrected prior to the Special Magistrate hearing.
2. Case Number: E200070
Michael Mattson and Jennifer S. Mattson
23 Starboard Way
Tequesta, FL 33469
Ch. 46 Art. ill Sec. 46-73
PCN: 60-42-40-25-12-004-0060
Legal Description: COUNTRY CLUB POINT LOT 6 BLK 4
Findings of Fact were that the Respondent was the owner of the above -described
property. The Respondents were not present at the hearing; however, there was a finding
of proper notice. Code Enforcement Officer Michael Filipkowski provided testimony and
evidence of the violation, as contained in the Village's evidentiary case file which was
accepted into evidence. As of the hearing on August 11, 2020, based on testimony
presented by Code Enforcement Officer Michael Filipkowski, the property was in
compliance with Section 46-73, but had not achieved compliance within the time
specified in the Notice of Violation.
Conclusions of Law were that the above -stated facts constitute a violation of Section 46-
73 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
The Special Magistrate ordered the Respondents to continue to comply with Section 46-
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73 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta. Respondents also were
assessed $ 202.80 for administrative costs incurred by the Village prior to August 11,
2020.
Should they violate the same Section of the Code again, they would be subject to a fine
of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day for such repeat violation. Additionally, the
Code Inspector would not required to give a reasonable time to correct the repeat
violation and the case would be presented to the Special Magistrate even if the repeat
violation has been corrected prior to the Special Magistrate hearing.
FINE REDUCTION HEARINGS
None were presented at this meeting.
FORECLOSURE AUTHORIZATIONS
None were presented at this meeting.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
None were presented at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Magistrate Wagner approved the previous minutes from the July 14th, 2020 meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SIGNATURE OF
Village Clerk
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SpecW Magistrate Date Approved
This meeting was adjourned at 10.13 am
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