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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Miscellaneous_01/05/1993_Code Enforcement Board E �� • � � -� � , VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA � ` BUILDING DEPARTMENT f m ,�° Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive � �'QN couNt T�quBSta, FIO�ida 33469-0273 •(40� 575-6220 FAX: {407) 575-6203 V I L L A G E O F T E Q U E S T A C O D E E N F O R C E M E N T B O A R D M E E T I N G M I N U T E S J A N U A R Y 5, 1 9 9 3 I. The Code Enforcement Board of the Village of Tequesta. held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Tuesday, January 5, 1993. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice-Chairman Brienza. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary. Boardmembers present were: Vice Chairman Brienza, Tim Goldsbury, William Treacy, Gordon Ritter, Mitchell Miller, Michele Delany Tumlin and Thomas Mortati. Also in attendance were: Scott Ladd, Clerk of the Board, Steven Kennedy, Code Enforcement Officer, and Attorney Byron Cornwell sitting in for Village Attorney, John C. Randolph. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Treacy moved that the Agenda be approved as submitted. Boardmember Goldsbury seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as submitted. Recycled Paper Code Enforcement BoarB Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1993 Paqe 2 ------------------------------- III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES (October 6, 1992) Boardmember Mortati moved that the Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes of October 6, 1992 be approved as submitted. Boardmember Treacy seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitah Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. IV. A) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN Boardmember Treacy moved to nominate Paul Brienza as Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board. Boardmember Mortati seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for . Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim GolBsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Code Enforcement Board Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1993 Paqe 3 ------------------------------- B) APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN Boardmember Miller moved to nominate William Treacy as Vice- Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board. Boardmember Tumlin seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - for the motion was therefore passe8 and adopted. C) APPOINTMENT OF CLERR OF THE BOARD Vice Chairman Treacy moved to nominate Scott Ladd as Clerk of the Code Enforcement Board. Boardmember Mortati seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. V. SWEARING IN OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Scott Ladd, Clerk of the Board, swore in Code Enforcement Officer (CEO), Steven Kennedy. Code Enforcement Board Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1993 Paqe 4 ------------------------------- V. PIIBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. 93-01: Joseph Laduca, 50 Golfview Drive, Tequesta. Repeat Violation of Chapter 10, Article II, Health and Sanitation, 8ection 10-18(a), Villaqe Code of ordinances. Mr. Laduca was not in attendance. The CEO explained Mr. Laduca has had the same violation (an overgrown lawn) on two previous occasions, one on July 8, 1992 and one on September 8, 1992. The previous hearing on such violation was a fine at the rate of $25.00/day until compliance was met. The fine accumulated to approximately $450.00, with a Hearing where defendant pleaded, and the Board granted, a reduction of approximately 50% of the fine. Defendant was found to be in compliance on September 8, 1992. Another Notice of Violation was issued to Defendant on December 11, 1992, though not delivered until December 15, 1992. Approximately December 24 the lawn was mowed. The CEO pointed out to the Board that paying a fine does not appear to correct Defendant's behavior regarding compliance in the above-referenced violation. Defendant also is in violation in other areas. Defendant's Homeowners Association has written a letter, which the CEO submitted into the Record, stating their disappointment with the poor maintenance of his property. The CEO recommended that Defendant be found in violation since December 15, 1992 (nine days) and fined at the rate of $500/day until compliance is met. For the Board's benefit, Scott Ladd read Guidelines as found in Chapter 162 of Florida State Statutes regarding gravity of violation, correcting a violation, and repeat violations. Code Enforcement Board Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1993 Paqe 5 ------------------------------- Vice Chairman Treacy moved that Joseph Laduca be fined at the rate of $500/day for those nine (9) days, totaling $4,500. Boardmember Tumlin seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - abstain the motion was therefore passed and adopted. After further discussion by the Board regarding Case 93-01, the motion was amended as follows: Boardmember Ritter moved that Joseph Laduca be found in violation in Case No. 93-01 from two days after the date of delivery of the Notice of Violation (December 17, 1992) until the lawn was mowed (December 24, 1992) and fined at the rate of $500/day for those seven (7) days of non-compliance, totaling $3,500. Vice Chairman Treacy seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - aqainst William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - abstain the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VI. PRESENTATION OF NEW CASES TO SET FOR HEARING 1. Case No. 93-02: Mike Willis, Buttrick�s Aviaries, 150 II.S. Hiqhway One, Tequesta. Violation of Chapter il, Article II, Section 11-25, Licenses, Villaqe Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Board Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1993 Paqe 6 ------------------------------- 2. Case No. 93-03: Anthony & Christine Lambroia, Hotts Spot Sport Pub, 243 U.S. Hiqhway One, South, Tequesta. Violation of Chapter 11, Article II, Section 11-25, Licenses, Villaqe Code of Ordinances. The CEO recommended that Cases 93-02 and 93-03 be set for Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Vice Chairman Treacy moved that Cases 93-02 and 93-03 be set for Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Boardmember Mortati seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VIII. ONFINISHED BUSINE88 Al DeMott, President of the Tequesta Country Club Association asked the Board why it has waited so long (three years) to act on other violations (i.e., his pool is green) by Mr. Laduca on the same property. The CEO explained that other violations have never been presented before the Board. Mr. DeMott explained that Mr. Laduca's neighbors are very upset and concerned over the condition in which the property is kept. Scott Ladd explained that there would have to be more of a problem than just a green water. There must be a clearer determination. Tests need to be conducted, a health hazard needs to be determined, etc. Mr. Ladd stated that the CEO would look into the situation. I%. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters before the Board. Code Enforcement Board Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1993 Paqe 7 ------------------------------- X. ADJOURNMENT Boardmember Treacy moved that the meeting be adjourned. Boardmember Goldsbury seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Gordon Ritter - for Paul Brienza - for Mitch Miller - for Michele Delany Tumlin - for Tim Goldsbury - for William Treacy - for Thomas Mortati - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meetinq was adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ��LQiL`- . Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: ��,� �D. ccd�( , �� Scott D. Ladd Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: �`�4��3