HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Master_08/24/2000 oo��c TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
�FF�C
•�•.
�` 357 Tequesta Drive
? TEOUES��' Post Office Box 3273
FLA Stephen J. Allison
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 Chief of Police
Phone: (561) 575-6210
Fax: (561) �75-6218
VII..LAGE OF TEQUESTA
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2000
PRESENT: Special Master Paulette Torcivia; Code Enforcement Officer Police Sgt. John
Irovando; Recording Secretary Betty Laur.
Meeting was called to order at 9:50 A.M.
A. Code Enforcement Special Master Torcivia approved the minutes of the June
15, 2000 hearing as submitted.
B. Fine Imposition Hearings:
None
C. Violation Hearings:
Case No. 0013547 �Iliam Richard Powers (5/11/64)
125 4th Street, #2
Jupiter, Florida 33458
FL DL P-620-963-64-171-0
SS #174-54-4699
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539,
The Respondent, William Richard Powers, was presentatthe hearing, and there
was a finding of proper notice.
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
Tequesta Code Enforcement OfFicer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact were that the date of the emergency medical
transportation was June 23, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village of
Tequesta by Respondent is $334.00.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Section 9-
55 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, William Richard
Powers, shall reimburse the Village of Tequesta in the amount of three hundred
thiriy four dollars ($334.00) by the 8th day of September, 2000. Should a dispute
arise concerning compliance, either party may request a hearing before the
Special Master on the issue of compliance only.
Case No. p015100 Dennis L. � Peggy B. Ebersole
11145167th Place North
Jupiter, Florida 33478
Legal: 00-41-41-11-00-000-1220
d/b/a American Mortgage � Investment
South, Inc.
222 U.S. Highway One, #208L
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta, Florida, Chapter
11, Licenses, Article II, Occupations,
Generally. Sec. 11-24, Unlawfut to
Engage in Trade, Business,
Profession, or Occupation without
License or with Licenses on False
Statements; when Licenses are Due
and Expire; Penalty for late payment.
(A), Pages No. 640, 641.
2
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
The Respondents, Dennis L. and Peggy B. Ebersole, were not present at the
hearing; however, there was a finding of proper notice. Code Enforcement
Officer Sgt. Irovando introduced Joanne Burnsed, the administrative secretary
for Tequesta. Ms. Burnsed tesfrFied that she has handled licensing for the past
five years in Tequesta.
Conclusion of law was that Respondents are in violation of Chapter 11, Article
II, Section 11-24(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondents, Dennis L. and
Peggy B. Ebersole, shall reimburse the Village of Tequesta for the past due
amount of tvw hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) by the 1 st day of October, 2000.
If Respondents do not comply within the time specified, a fine of up to finro
hundred fifty dollars ($250.001) per day; five k�undred ($500.00) per dayfor repeat
violators, may be assessed for each day the violation continues to e�ast. If
Respondents do not comply within the time specified, a Fine Assessment
Hearing will be held before the Special Master on the 26th day of October, 2000
at 10:00 a.m., at the Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta, Florida 33469.
Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a
hearing before the Special Master on the issue of compliance only.
Case No. 0013539 Charles M. � Amy M. Evans
(Andrew Evans)
5G Azalea Circle
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Legal: RIDGEWOOD HOMES
SEC 3, LT 89
60-43-40-30-07-000-0890
Na#ure of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User Fees,
3
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
Page No. 539.
The Respondents, Charles M. and Amy M. Evans, were present at the hearing;
and testified that there had been a period of fifteen months when they were not
notified by the Medical Claims Processors Group and assumed the bill was paid
by their health insurance. The Evans' further testified that their health insurance
will not pay a claim ifi submitted 15 months after day of service.
Code Er�forcement Officer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation, and introduced
as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims Processors Group, Inc., and
Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue Department.
Conclusion of law was that Respondents are not in violation of Chapter 9,
Section 9-56 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village af Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that this case shall be dismissed.
Case No. 0013542 Stacey French
2057 Joy Rena Lane
Juno Beach, Florida 33408
Legal : 00-43-42-05-09-000-0030
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, Stacey French, was not present at the hearing; however, there
was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code Enforcement 4fficer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact were that the date af the medical transportation
was November 2, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village of Tequesta by
4
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
Respondent is $fi5.60.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Section 9-
55 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Speciat Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, Stacey French, shall
reimburse the Village of Tequesta in the amount of sixiy five doflars and sixty
cents ($65.60) by the 8th day of September, 2000. If Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, a fine of tvu�eenty five dollars ($25.00) per day
shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to e�ast. If Respondent
does not comply within the time spec�ied, a Fine Assessment Hearing will be
held before the Special Master on the 28th day of September, 2000 at 10:00 a. m.
at the Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida 33469. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may
request a hearing before the Spe�ial Master on the issue of compliance only.
Case No. 0013541 Don French
2057 Joy Rena Lane
Juno Beach, Florida 33408
Legal : 00-43-42-05-09-000-0030
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of �rdinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, Don French, was not present at the hearing; however, there
was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer Sgt. Irovando testified to the vioiation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact were that the date af the medical transportation
was November 2, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village of Tequesta by
Respondent is $65.60.
5
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Section 9-
55 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, Don French, shall
reimburse the Village of Tequesta in the amount of sixty five dollars and sixty
cents ($65.60) by the 8th day of September, 2000. If Respondent does not
comply within the time sp�ified, a fine of ��y five dollars ($25.00) per day
shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist. If Respondent
does no# comply within the time specified, a Fine Assessment Hearing will be
held before the Special Master on the 28th day of September, 2000 a� 10:00 a. m.
at the Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida 33469. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may
request a hearing before the Special Master on the issue of compliance only.
Case No. 0013553 Sondra M. Wakefield
11591 165th Road North
Jupiter, Florida 33478
Legal: 00-41-41-11-00-000-3300
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Vilfage of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, Sondra M. Wakefield, was not present at the hearing; hawever,
there was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code ErrForcement OfFicer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Sgt. Irovando testified that Respondent arranged with the Fire
Department to pay twenty five dollars ($25.00) monthly increments until her bill
of $284.00 is satisfied. Findings of fact were that ��ie- date of the emergency
medical transportation was April 8, 1997.
6
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
Conciusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Section 9-
55 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village af Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, Sondra M. Wakefield,
shall comply with Chapter 9, Section 9-55 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta by making her twenty five dollar ($25.00) payment, due on
the 10th day of each month until the fee is satisFied. {f Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, a fine of finrenty five dollars ($25.00) per day
shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist. If Respondent
does not comply within the time specified, a Fine Assessment Hearing will be
held before the Special Master at the Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 334fi9. Should a dispute arise c:oncerning
compliance, either party may request a hearing before the Sppcial Master on the
issue of compliance only.
Case No. 0013533 Connie AI-0iry (4/26/63)
1015 Green Pine Blvd., #C2
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
FL DL A-460-113-63-646-0
SS# 439-33-8511
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, Connie AI-Oiry, was not present at the hearing; however, there
was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code Enforcement OfFicer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact were that the date of the emergency medical
transportation was August 31, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village of
Tequesta by Respondent is $65.60.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Se�tion 9-
7
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
55 af the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, Connie AI-Oiry, shall
reimburse the Village of Tequesta in the amount of sixty five dollars and sixty
cents ($65.60) by the 8th day of September, 2000. If Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, a fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per day
shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist. If Respondent
does not comply within the time spec�ed, a Fine Assessment Hearing will be
held before the Special Master on the 28th day of September, 2000 at 10:00 a. m.
at the Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequest�,
Florida 33469. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may
request a hearing before the Special Master on the issue of compliance only.
Case No. 0013555 John August Zoratti (8113/63)
437 Gulfstream Road
Palm Springs, Florida 33461
FL DL Z-630-461-63-293-0
SS# 267-75-0322
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, John August Zoratti, was not present at the hearing; however,
there was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code Er�forcement OfFicer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact were that the date of the emergency medical
transportation was August 30, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village of
Tequesta by Respondent is $61.60.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Section 9-
55 of fihe Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
8
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, John August Zoratti,
shall reimburse the Village of Tequesta in the amount of sixty one dollars and
sixty cents ($61.60) b� the 8th day af September, 2000. If Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, a fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per day
shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to e�ast. If Respondent
does not comply within the time specified, a Fine Assessment Hearing will be
held before the Special Master on the 28th day of September, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.
at the Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida 33469. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may
request a hearing before the Special Master on the issue of compliance only.
Case No. 0013546 Sean Kennedy (1I9/79)
4419 Barbridge Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Viltage of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, Sean Kennedy, was not present at the hearing; however, there
was a finding of proper notice.
Tequssta Code Enforcement Officer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact were that the date of the medical transportation
was August 9, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village af Tequesta by
Respondent is $346.00.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Secfion 9-
55 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Pau lette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, Sean Kennedy, shall
reimburse the �Ilage of Tequesta in the amount of three hundred forty six
dollars ($346.00) by the 8th day af September, 2000. If Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, a fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per day
9
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 20C1L1
shall be assessed for each day the viotation continues to exist. If Respondent
does not comply within the time specified, a Fine Assessment Hearing wiU be
held before the Special Master on the 28th day of September, 2000 at 10:00 a. m.
at the Tequesta Viltage Council Chambers, 3�7 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida 33469. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may
request a hearing before the Special Master on the issue af compliance only.
Case No. 0013544 Gregory A. Grove (11/24J61)
1663 Alison Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
FL DL G-610-281-61-424-0
SS# 265-67-6954
Nature of Violation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, Gregory A. Grove, was not present at the hearing; however,
there was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code Er�forcement OfFicer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine C. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact were that the date of the medical transportation
was June 8, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village of Tequesta by
Respondent is $400.00.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Section 9-
55 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, Gregory A. Grove,
shall reimburse the Village of Tequesta in the amount of four hundred dollar5
{$400.00) by the 8th day of September, 2000. If Respondent does not comply
within the time specified, a fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per day shall be
assessed for each day the violation continues to exist. If Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, a Fine Assessment Hearing will be held before
10
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
the Special Master on the 28th day of September, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida
33469. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request
a hearing before the Special Master on the issue o# compliance only.
Case No. 0013545 Ricky Jones (5/5/64)
22515 SW 113th Court
Miami, Florida 33470
FL DL J-520-720-64-165-0
Nature of Violatidn:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida. Chapter
9, Section 9-55. Schedule of User
Fees, Page No. 539.
The Respondent, Ricky Jones, was not present at the hearing; however, there
was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code Er�forcement Officer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation. Sgt.
Irovando introduced as witnesses Elaine e. Hines of the Medical Claims
Processors Group, Inc., and Alex Nathanson of the Tequesta Fire Rescue
Department. Findings of fact vineere that the date of the medical transportatian
was January 20, 1997, and that the amount owed to the Village of Tequesta by
Respondent is $328.00.
Conclusion of lawwas that Respondent is in violation of Chapter 9, Section 9-
55 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Sp�ial Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondent, Ricky Jones , shall
reimburse the Village of Tequesta in the amount of three hundred twenty eight
dollars ($328.00) by the 8th day of Sep#ember, 2000. If Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, a fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per day
shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to e�ast. If Respor�dent
does not comply within the time specified, a Fine Assessment Hearing will be
held before the Special Master on the 28th day of September, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.
at the Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida 33469. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may
11
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARlNG MINUTES
August 24, 2000
request a hearing before the Sp�ial Master on the issue of compliance only.
Case No. 0015080 Thomas � Mary L. Raiford
227 Fairway East
Tequesta, F{orida 33469
Legal: TEQUESTA LT 236
60-42-40-26�01-000-23fi0
Nature of �olation:
Violation of Code of Ordinances of The
Village of Tequesta, Florida.
APPENDIX A-ZONING, SECTION X,
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
APPLYING TO A SPECIFIG, TO
SEVERAL OR TO ALL DISTRICTS, (L)
Commerciai Vehicles and Trucks,
Recreational Vehicles on Private Lots.
(3), Page No. 1185.
The Respondents, Thomas and Mary L. Raiford, were not present at the hearing;
hov�ever, there was a finding of proper notice.
Tequesta Code Er�forcement Officer Sgt. Irovando testified to the violation.
Conclusion of law was that Respondents are in violation of Appendix A(Section
X)(L)(3) of the Code af Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Paulette Torcivia ordered that Respondents, Thomas and Mary
L. Raiford, shall comply with Appendix A(Section X)(L)(3) of the Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta by the 26th day of August, 2000. If
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a fine of fifty dollars
($50.00} per day shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to e�ast.
Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a
hearing before the Special Master on the issue of compliance only.
12
SPECIAL MASTER CODE EI�FQRCEMENT HEARING MINUTES
August 24, 2000
D. Status Hearings:
Nor�e
E. �°sne Reduction Hear•ings:
fVone
F. Foreclosure Authoriz:atio�:
None
The meeting was adjourned a� 11:59 A.M.
RespectFully submitted,
�� '�`'f� !i ��
!
Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
ATTEST: ,
_---�— ���
. � � . � L°--'
Code nf�6rce nt Officer
Police Sgt ohn Irovando
APPROVED:
� ;�
, _-
�
, a__ . � ,
�� � � % ' - � �` � , _ � � � � � -°-�-,
��- � �i� �i_, r ',�-�f .
Specsal Master v Date Approved
13