HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Master_02/28/2018 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE February 28, 2018
HEARING
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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 Joe Petrick and Village Attorney Amity Barnard.
The following cases were heard by the Special Magistrate who swore in five people
involved in Quasi-Judicial cases.
REPEAT VIOLATION HEARINGS
1. Case Number E180027
Budd Ginette and Michelle Laursen
415 Cypress Drive #8
Tequesta, FL 33469
Chapter 10 Article 11 Section 10-34; Dogs running at large
Findings of Fact were that the respondents were not present at the hearing but were
represented at the hearing by current apartment tenants; there was also a finding of
proper notice. Code Compliance Officer Joe Petrick provided testimony and evidence
of the repeat violation, as contained in the Village's evidentiary case file, which was
accepted into evidence. Additionally, neighbor Tracy O'Daniel offered testimony and
video evidence concerning the specific dates of repeat violation. Based upon the
evidence and testimony presented, the Special Magistrate finds that the property was in
violation of Section 10-34 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta on
February 3, 11, 18 and 24, 2018, a total of four (4) days. This was a repeat violation of
the same Village Code section(s) from an "Order Finding Violation" dated October 24,
2017.
Conclusions of Law were that Based on the above-stated facts, Respondents were in
repeat violation of Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-34 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
The Special Magistrate ordered that a Fine of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) was
hereby assessed, at Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day, for the repeat violations, which
existed on the property on February 3, 11, 18 and 24, 2018, a total of four (4) days.
Respondents were further assessed the Village's administrative costs in the amount of
$186.98.
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 upon
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which the violation exits and upon any other real or personal property owned by the
Respondents, pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
FINE ASSESSMENTI STATUS HEARINGS
2. Case Number: 2017-00030
Red Fern Capital
279 US Highway 1
Tequesta, FL 33469
Chapter 14 Article VI Section 14-152; Building Permits
Section 14-153; Plumbing Permits
Section 14-154; Electrical Permits
Chapter 70 Article II Section 70-44; Engaging in business without a
receipt; renewal of receipt; penalty for failure to obtain receipt or pay tax.
Findings of Fact were that on April 25, 2017, the property at 279 U.S. Highway 1 in the
Village of Tequesta, Florida ("Subject Property") was found to be in violation of Chapter
14, Article VI, Sections 14152, 14-153 and 14-154 and Chapter 70, Article IT, Section
70-44 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Conclusions of Law were that the Subject Property was now in compliance with the
Village's Code of Ordinances, as depicted in the Affidavit of Compliance dated February
20, 2018.
This case was resolved with a Stipulation Agreement signed by all parties summarized
as follows: The Village has agreed to accept, and Hog Snappers has agreed to pay, a
total sum of$805.27 in administrative costs to the Village within thirty (30) days in order
to resolve this matter amicably.
VIOLATION HEARINGS
There were none.
FINE REDUCTION HEARINGS
There were none.
FORCLOSURE AUTHORIZATIONS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further cases, the meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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Code Enforcement fficer
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