CEB Minutes 05/23/2013 CODE
ENFORCEMENT
BOARD
Minutes
May 23 , 2013
May 23, 2013
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE
COLLIER COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Naples, Florida, May 23, 2013
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Code
Enforcement Board, in and for the County of Collier, having
conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 a.m., in
REGULAR SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex,
East Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Robert Kaufman
Gerald Lefebvre
James Lavinski
Lionel L'Esperance
Tony Marino
Larry Mieszcak
Chris Hudson
James Blake (Absent)
Also Present:
Diane Flagg, Code Enforcement Director
Colleen Crawley, Code Enforcement
Jean Rawson, CEB Attorney
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
AGENDA
Date: May 23,2013
Location: 3299 Tamiami Trail East,Naples,FL 34104
NOTICE: THE RESPONDENT MAY BE LIMITED TO TWENTY (20) MINUTES FOR CASE
PRESENTATION UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME IS GRANTED BY THE BOARD. PERSONS WISHING
TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM WILL RECEIVE UP TO FIVE (5) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS
ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
ALL PARTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC HEARING ARE ASKED TO OBSERVE ROBERTS
RULES OF ORDER AND SPEAK ONE AT A TIME SO THAT THE COURT REPORTER CAN RECORD
ALL STATEMENTS BEING MADE.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A
VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. NEITHER COLLIER
COUNTY NOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING
THIS RECORD.
1. ROLL CALL
Robert Kaufman, Chair Lionel L' Esperance
Gerald Lefebvre,Vice Chair Tony Marino
James Lavinski Larry Mieszcak
James Blake Chris Hudson,Alternate
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 25,2013 Hearing
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MOTIONS
A. MOTIONS
Motion for Continuance
Motion for Extension of Time
1. Wilkert& Fidelene Eugene CESD20120003854
2. James J. Beauchamp CENA20120010345
B. STIPULATIONS
C. HEARINGS
1. CASE NO: CEOCC20120012976
OWNER: KEVIN P.&DARCEY BRINKOFF
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR MICHELE MCGONAGLE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
5.02.03(A),(C),(J)OPERATING A BUSINESS WITHOUT A VALID BUSINESS TAX
RECEIPT FOR THIS LOCATION,PEOPLE OTHER THAN OCCUPANTS OF THE
DWELLING ARE OPERATING BUSINESS,VEHICLES AND EMPLOYEES TRAVELING
TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY
FOLIO NO: 38287200006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 4891 PALMETTO WOODS DR.NAPLES,FL 34119
2. CASE NO: CES20120016702
OWNER: PACIFICA NAPLES,LLC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOHN CONNETTA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,CHAPTER
5 SUPPLEMENT STANDARDS,SECTION 5.06.11(A)(1)CHANGED NAME ON SIGN
FROM HERITAGE APTS TO MER SOLEIL WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE PROPER
COLLIER COUNTY PERMITS AND INSPECTION
FOLIO NO: 35830040001
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 4250 HERITAGE CIRCLE NAPLES,FL 34116
3. CASE NO: CESD20120003571
OWNER: PROPERTIES OF S&0,INC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR ED MORAD
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)A SMALL CONCRETE PAD POURED AND A BRAND NEW WATER
HEATER INSTALLED AND PLACED ON PAD WITH NEW PVC PIPING LEADING FROM
IT AND INTO THE OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX.A NEW HAND SINK
INSTALLED WITH NEW PVC PLUMBING PIPING.A SCREEN ENCLOSURE WITH A
METAL ROOF BUILT TO ENCLOSE SINK AND ICE MACHINE. A FENCE BUILT
AROUND THE OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ENCLOSURE. ALL IMPROVEMENTS
DONE WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE REQUIRED
PERMIT(S),INSPECTIONS,AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS REQUIRED
BY THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 04-41,AS AMENDED
FOLIO NO: 25580760007
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 106 SOUTH 3RD STREET IMMOKALEE, FL 34142
4. CASE NO: CEPM20120017532
OWNER: STEVE T&PENNY L CHRISTENSEN
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR DEE PULSE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES,CHAPTER 22,ARTICLE VI,
SECTION 22-236,22-228(1)AND 22-231(12)(c)THE COLLIER COUNTY CHIEF
BUILDING OFFICIAL HAS DECLARED THE STRUCTURE TO BE A DANGEROUS
BUILDING DUE TO THE 2ND FLOOR DECKING AND GUARDRAILS BEING
DILAPIDATED.THE STAIRS ARE UNSAFE,OPEN ON ONE SIDE,NOT SECURELY
FASTENED,AND MOVE WHILE BEING TRAVERSED. CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
ADVISES THAT THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE FOR OCCUPANCY,
AND SHALL NOT BE OCCUPIED UNTIL REPAIRED. SOFFIT IS ALSO IN NEED OF
MAINTENANCE
FOLIO NO: 24471240006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 33 1ST ST. BONITA SPRINGS,FL 34134
5. CASE NO: CESD20130001216
OWNER: STEVE T& PENNY L CHRISTENSEN
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR DEE PULSE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a), 10.02.06(B)(I)(e)& 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)A TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY
STRUCTURE WHICH HAS BEEN ALTERED TO BECOME TWO SEPARATE LIVING
AREAS,UPPER AND LOWER(DUPLEX)AND NO COLLIER COUNTY BUILDING
PERMIT OBTAINED
FOLIO NO: 24471240006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 33 1ST ST. BONITA SPRINGS,FL 34134
6. CASE NO: CESD20120014566
OWNER: NOAH'S ARK CHURCH,INC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOHN CONNETTA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)ADDED STAGE WITH ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND CHANGED OUT
CEILING FANS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE PROPER COLLIER COUNTY
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
FOLIO NO: 35931080009
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 11853 COLLIER BLVD.NAPLES,FL 34116
7. CASE NO: CESD20130000440
OWNER: REG8 BERKSHIRE COMMONS LLC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR HEINZ BOX
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)UNPERMITTED WALL CONSTRUCTED AT THIS LOCATION
FOLIO NO: 23945007103
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 7055 RADIO RD.NAPLES,FL 34104
8. CASE NO: CESD20120013716
OWNER: BRANISLAVA CIRAKOVIC VUKOVIC,GINA RADENKOVICH& ALEKSANDAR
H.RADENKOVICH
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR DEE PULSE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a), 10.02.06(B)(I)(e)AND 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)OBSERVED ALTERATIONS/
IMPROVEMENTS TO STRUCTURE/PROPERTY AND NO COLLIER COUNTY PERMITS
OBTAINED
FOLIO NO: 62578800000
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 10580 6TH ST.NAPLES,FL 34108
9. CASE NO: CESD20130000542
OWNER: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NATL ASSN
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR CHRIS AMBACH
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)UNPERMITTED ENCLOSURE OF CARPORT
FOLIO NO: 37110520003
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 321 7TH ST.NW NAPLES,FL 34117
10. CASE NO: CESD20120000777
OWNER: DELPHIA E.WHITAKER TRUST
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOE GIANNONE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)UNPERMITTED ALTERATIONS MADE TO THE LOWER LEVEL
OF A STILT HOME
FOLIO NO: 61946400004
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1003 CREECH RD.NAPLES,FL 34105
11. CASE NO: CESD20120017503
OWNER: SARAH WEEKS
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR PATRICK BALDWIN
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)AND 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)SHED/CARPORT STRUCTURE WITHOUT
COLLIER COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 41343480003
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 2830 26TH AVE SE NAPLES,FL 34117
12. CASE NO: CESD20130003329
OWNER: PELICAN BAY/HAMMOCK WOODS II LLC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR DAVID JONES
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.13(F)FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANNUAL PUD MONITORING REPORT
FOLIO NO: 73620100595
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: NO SITE ADDRESS
13. CASE NO: CESD20120006666
OWNER: REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS OF TIENDA MEXICANA,INC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR MARIA RODRIGUEZ
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)A SCREEN ENCLOSURE WITH A SINK,OPEN FREEZERS WITH
ELECTRIC AND UPRIGHT DOOR REFRIGERATION COOLERS WITH ELECTRIC AND A
COUNTER SPACE ATTACHED TO THE OFFICE ALL INSTALLED WITHOUT FIRST
OBTAINING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE REQUIRED PERMIT,INSPECTIONS AND
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS REQUIRED BY THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE.ALSO FOUR EXPIRED PERMITS 2011020704,2011020699,
204110460&920013727
FOLIO NO: 00131360004
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 217 N. 15TH ST. IMMOKALEE,FL 34142
14. CASE NO: CESD20130003239
OWNER: PATRICIA B.ANUCINSKI
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOE MUCHA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)& 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)REMODELING CONDO TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING AND ENCLOSING OF A LANAI WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING COLLIER
COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 60931760006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 204 BOB 0 LINK WAY UNIT A NAPLES,FL 34105
15. CASE NO: CESD20120015510
OWNER: JOHN F.TAUB
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR MICHELE MCGONAGLE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)AND 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)POOL, SCREEN ENCLOSURE AND ADDITION TO
SINGLE FAMILY HOME ADDED WITHOUT OBTAINING PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 41826960008
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 5150 HICKORY WOOD DR.NAPLES,FL 34119
16. CASE NO: CESD20130000293
OWNER: KELLY S.JONES
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR PATRICK BALDWIN
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)AND 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)4 SHEDS AND A CARPORT THAT ARE
UNPERMITTED ON THE ESTATES ZONED PROPERTY
FOLIO NO: 393318000055
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 420 22ND ST.NE NAPLES,FL 34120
17. CASE NO: CESD20120003627
OWNER: ALFREDO MIRALLES
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR MARIA RODRIGUEZ
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)A CARPORT THAT WAS ENCLOSED AND CONVERTED INTO LIVING
AND AN ATTACHED LAUNDRY ROOM WITH ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING,REPLACED
WINDOWS AND DOORS ALL CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE REQUIRED PERMIT, INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY AS REQUIRED BY THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
FOLIO NO: 35540080005
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 108 WHITE WAY IMMOKALEE,FL 34142
18. CASE NO: CESD20130002927
OWNER: MARGARET D.WHITE
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR CHRIS SUNDLEE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)RESIDENCE HAS INCREASED IN SIZE FROM 880 SQUARE FEET TO
1246 SQUARE FEET WITHOUT PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 62713960006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 759 92ND AVE N.NAPLES,FL 34108
19. CASE NO: CESD20120009056
OWNER: GRACELYN MOSTACCIO RUE
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR PATRICK BALDWIN
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)AND 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)A CARPORT ATTACHED TO THE PRINCIPLE
STRUCTURE AND SEVERAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING IMPROVEMENTS MADE
THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY
FOLIO NO: 40926160000
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 2861 4TH AVE. SE NAPLES,FL 34117
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Motion for Imposition of Fines/Liens
. CASE NO: CEPM20120009999
OWNER: SADDLBROOK APARTMENTS,LLC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR HEINZ BOX
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES,CHAPTER 22,BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,ARTICLE VI,PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,
SECTION 22-231(12)(f)& 22-231(12)(b)METAL STAIRS THAT ARE RUSTED THROUGH
CREATING A HAZARDOUSCONDITION AND HOLES IN THE CEILING WITH ROTTED
WOOD EXPOSED DUE TO WATER DAMAGE
FOLIO NO: 298120307
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 8695 SADDLEBROOK CIRCLE NAPLES,FL 34104
2. CASE NO: CESD20120018416
OWNER: MAGALY AMADOR
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JIM DAVIS
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, 04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING,HVAC AND STRUCTURAL
VIOLATIONS
FOLIO NO: 340560006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1900 WASHBURN AVE.NAPLES,FL 34117
3. CASE NO: CESD20110006185
OWNER: JOSE F.CASAREZ
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR MARIA RODRIGUEZ
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)A MOBILE HOME INSTALLED WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A
COLLIER COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 63082502
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 4806 MIRAHAM DR. IMMOKALEE,FL 34142
4. CASE NO: CESD201 10005820
OWNER: ERIC T. RODRIGUEZ
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN MUSSE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)ADDITION TO THE HOUSE UNPERMITTED
FOLIO NO: 36313120001
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 5460 28TH AVE. SW NAPLES,FL 34116
5. CASE NO: CESD20120018268
OWNER: LEOVIGILDO MAS
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JIM DAVIS
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(I)(a)NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING,HVAC AND STRUCTURAL
VIOLATIONS
FOLIO NO: 337600005
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1825 WASHBURN AVE.NAPLES,FL 34117
6. CASE NO: CESD20110001130
OWNER: LUKE&JENNIFER J.WERNER
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR ERIC SHORT
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)AND 2010 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE SECTION 105.1 FENCING
WITH A CANCELLED PERMIT AND AN EXPIRED PERMIT FOR A CONSTRUCTED
ANIMAL BARN WITH ELECTRIC
FOLIO NO: 38506840008
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 441 35TH AVE.NE NAPLES,FL 34120
7. CASE NO: CESD20090016590
OWNER: MARK G. MARTIN
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR VICKI GIGUERE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
1 0.02.06(B)(I)(a)AND FLORIDA BUILDING CODE,2010 EDITION,CHAPTER 1,
PART 1, SECTIONS 105 AND 105.1 ADDITION FOR PERMIT NUMBER 1999030663
WITHOUT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION/ OCCUPANCY, FENCE ERECTED WITH
PERMIT NUMBER 2001011231 WITHOUT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION/OCCUPANY
AND"BUMP our ADDITION WITH NO PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 63150360006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 4834 DEVON CIRCLE NAPLES,FL 34112
8. CASE NO: CESD20110000038
OWNER: OLGA CANOVA&REBECCA M.RIOS
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR WELDON WALKER
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)ENCLOSED PORCH,ADDITIONS AND SHED
FOLIO NO: 63856880000
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 511 JEFFERSON AVE. W. IMMOKALEE,FL 34142
9. CASE NO: CESD20120007391
OWNER: PETER SALAZAR LOPEZ&MONICA 0 COARITI DE SALAZAR
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOHN CONNETTA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)DOORWAY OF COMMERCIAL UNIT ENCLOSED WITH DRYWALL
WITHOUT A PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 56200000142
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 12355 COLLIER BLVD. UNIT G NAPLES,FL 34116
10. CASE NO: CESD20120007393
OWNER: PETER SALAZAR LOPEZ&MONICA 0 COARITI DE SALAZAR
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOHN CONNETTA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)P-TRAP ASSEMBLY FOR BATHROOM SINK WAS CHANGED IN
COMMERCIAL UNIT WITHOUT A PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 56200000126
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 12355 COLLIER BLVD.UNIT F NAPLES,FL 34116
11. CASE NO: CESD20120007390
OWNER: PETER SALAZAR LOPEZ&MONICA 0 COARITI DE SALAZAR
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOHN CONNETTA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS DONE IN COMMERCIAL UNIT
WITHOUT A PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 56200000184
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 12355 COLLIER BLVD. UNIT I NAPLES,FL 34116
B. Motion for Reduction of Fines/Lien
C. Motion to Rescind Previously Issued Order
D. Motion to Amend Previously Issued Order
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Code Enforcement Board Workshop
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Request to Forward Cases to County Attorney's Office as Referenced in Submitted Executive
Summary.
8. REPORTS
9. COMMENTS
10. NEXT MEETING DATE - June 27,2013
11. ADJOURN
May 23, 2013
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning. I'd like to call the
Code Enforcement Board to order.
Notice: The respondent may be limited to 20 minutes for case
presentation unless additional time is granted by the board.
Persons wishing to speak on any agenda item will receive up to
five minutes unless the time is adjusted by the chairman.
All parties participating in the public hearing are asked to
observe Robert's Rules of Order and speak one at a time so that the
court reporter can record all statements being made.
Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this board will
need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto and, therefore,
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. Neither Collier County nor the Code
Enforcement Board shall be responsible for providing this record.
Good morning. Could we have the roll call.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Robert Kaufman?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Present.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Gerald Lefebvre?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. James Lavinski?
MR. LAVINSKI: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Tony Marino.
MR. MARINO: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Larry Mieszcak?
MR. MIESZCAK: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Lionel L'Esperance?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Chris Hudson?
MR. HUDSON: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: And Mr. James Blake is absent.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That means that Chris will be a full
voting member of the board this morning.
Okay. Approval of the minutes from the last hearing? Do I have
a motion to approve, or are there any changes?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Motion to approve.
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Okay. I guess we have a few changes.
MS. CRAWLEY: We do. Number 4, public hearings, motions;
A, motions, motion for continuance. There's one addition. Number
15 from hearings, John F. Taub, Case CESD20120015510.
Number B, stipulations. We have 13 additions.
The first is No. 6 from hearings, Noah's Ark Church, Inc., Case
CESD20120014566.
The second is No. 18 from hearings, Margaret White, Case
CESD20130002927.
The third is No. 11 from hearings, Sarah Weeks, Case
CESD20120017503.
The fourth is No. 19 from hearings, Gracelyn Mostaccio Rue,
Case CESD20120009056.
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The fifth is No. 8 from hearings, Branislava Cirakovic, Gina
Radenkovich, Aleksandar H. Radenkovich, Case CESD20120013716.
The sixth is No. 10 from hearings, Delphia E. Whitaker Trust,
Case CESD2012000777 (sic).
The seventh is No. 14 from hearings, Patricia Anucinski, Case
CESD20130003239.
The eighth is No. 5 from hearings, Steve T. and Penny L.
Christensen, Case CESD20130001216.
Ninth is No. 16 from hearings, Kelly S. Jones, Case
CESD20130000293.
The 10th, No. 2 from hearings, Pacifica Naples, LLC, Case
CES20120016702.
Number 11 is 13 from hearings, Real Estate Holdings of Tienda
Mexicana, Inc., Case CESD201200066666 (sic).
Number 12 is No. 17 from hearings, Alfredo Miralles, Case
CESD20120003627.
And No. 13 is No. 7 from hearings, REG8, Berkshire Commons,
LLC, Case CESD20130000440.
Under C, hearings, No. 4, Case CEPM20120017532, Steve T.
and Penny L. Christensen has been withdrawn.
Number 12, Case CESD20130003329, Pelican Bay Hammock
Woods, LLC, has been withdrawn.
There is an emergency case, number -- the first emergency case,
PNC Bank N A, Case CENA20130005058.
Under 5, old business, A, motion for imposition of fines/liens,
No. 8, Case CESD20110000038, Olga Canova and Rebecca M. Rios,
has been withdrawn.
And under C, motion to rescind previously issued order, we have
one addition, Kelly Condon, Case CENA20130000305.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Thank you. Do we have a
motion from the board to accept the agenda as modified?
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MR. LEFEBVRE: I just have one question.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Sure.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Where are we going to put the emergency
hearing? Is that going to be the first one?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: No. We were going to put it in the
order that it came in; is that correct?
MS. CRAWLEY: We could add it as No. 20 under hearings.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Number 20, okay. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Motion to amend the
agenda?
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion to amend the agenda.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
MR. MARINO: Second.
MR. MIESZCAK: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And we have a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
Okay. Where shall we start?
MS. CRAWLEY: Motion for continuance, John F. Taub, Case
CESD20120015510.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Which number is that?
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MS. CRAWLEY: Number 15 from hearings.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning.
MS. McGONAGLE: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: This is one that looks like it had a
pool enclosure, a home addition without a permit. Why don't you give
us the skinny on it.
MS. McGONAGLE: There was an addition, like you stated, a
pool, a screen enclosure, and an addition to the home were added
without permits.
Mr. Taub has applied -- he's hired somebody to do permit by
affidavit. He applied for the permit. The permit was rejected. They're
in the process of making the -- submitting the corrections for the
permit.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And he's asking for a
continuance?
MS. McGONAGLE: Yes. The way I understand it, he had a
family emergency -- or, no, I'm sorry. It was another hearing.
MS. CRAWLEY: Yeah.
MS. McGONAGLE: He's out of state for another hearing.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MS. McGONAGLE: So he couldn't be here today to present his
case.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Did we get a letter on this? Because
I haven't seen anything on how much of a time he's requesting, or is
this the one that was on the board?
MS. CRAWLEY: (Nods head.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: How much time is he requesting?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: It's not listed on the letter.
So he's going for a permit by affidavit?
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MS. McGONAGLE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I guess it's up to us to see how much
time, if we want to grant continuance. I would think that 60 days
would be sufficient?
MR. LEFEBVRE: That's what I was thinking, but my question
to you was, did he ever -- when he was talking to you, did he ever
verbalize to you what time frame he's looking for a continuance?
MS. McGONAGLE: He did not. I don't think that he even
realized that this was going to happen. He was subpoenaed for
another hearing, like I said, out of state. He had planned on being
here.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion to continue for 60 days.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I have a motion. Do we have --
MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And we have a second by Mr.
Hudson.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MS. McGONAGLE: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Motion for extension of time, No. 1, Wilkert
and Fidelene Eugene, Case CESD20120003854.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. I see that you're requesting
an extension of 90 days, I believe; is that correct?
MS. EUGENE: I state in the letter until October 2013.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Has the -- question. Has the
80.29 been paid?
MS. CRAWLEY: (Nods head.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: It has been, okay. That was one of
my questions.
As I look back at this, the original order was July of 2012. That's
almost a year ago.
MS. EUGENE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: At that time I think 180 days was
granted, and then an additional 90 days was granted, and now you're
looking to extend it to October. The board would like to know why --
what's going on, et cetera.
MS. EUGENE: Honestly, we had no idea how hard it would be
financially to provide and do construction. So as we go farther into it,
we find that there have been codes -- because it's an old construction,
there has been code changes we have to deal with now. And,
financially, I have -- we have some materials down, but because of the
code change, we have to wait on it.
So it's kind of like very confusing, and then there are things that
-- we have some fines we have to pay and, financially, we just don't
have it. So that's kind of complicated the matter.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. It's been a year.
MS. EUGENE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That's our concern. And I can see if
we -- if it was granted till October, that if you came back in October
and said, we still have the same situation that we had back in June or
the end of May, that would be a problem as well. What has been done
since July of 2012?
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MS. EUGENE: I do have some pictures. We have, like -- the
drywall's -- all the electrical cord's already done, the A/C's done, and
-- but the drywall and the windows -- we have all the windows and
sliding doors put in, but we just found out the sliding doors and the
windows are not -- according to the quote, are not right right now.
So we are getting the engineer, which, unfortunately, I forgot his
name. I didn't bring it with me --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That's okay.
MS. EUGENE: -- to ask how we can change the quote so -- in
order to accept the windows and sliding doors that we have now. So
-- and if not, we would have to take it off and start all over again. It's
really -- I mean --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Have you applied for the required
permits that you need?
MS. EUGENE: Yes. We do have an engineer who went back
and to the person who did the blueprint for us -- I believe his name
was John Bate (sic) -- to kind of help us with that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So you have gone to the county --
MS. EUGENE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: -- and applied for the permits --
MS. EUGENE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: -- and paid for the permits?
MS. EUGENE: Yes, but we're still waiting.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Let me ask the county their
position.
MR. CONNETTA: Oh, we don't object.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any discussion from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I would be inclined to grant some
additional time.
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Do you want to speak? You need to be sworn?
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: I'm a friend of Vance (sic).
MR. SERMENTE: My name is Octavio. How are you?
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. SERMENTE: I'm sorry. I just want to confirm that --
THE COURT REPORTER: Your name?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Can you state your name for the
record.
MR. SERMENTE: Octavio Sermente (phonetic), Jr.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And you are from?
MR. SERMENTE: I'm an agent for different cases. And in this
case, I don't know her personally, but I'm the one that's in contact with
the engineer, Mr. Bicks (sic). To change -- the problem on there is
that they built with the wood. It was applied -- it was supposed to be
southern pine wood, and they used different wood, so it has to be
changed with the engineer to sign a letter for the changes on the
windows and on the type of wood. So I'm working on that.
I just got this case about a week ago to be able to contact the
engineer -- they are in Fort Myers -- and get them to change so we can
submit the corrections or the revision so they don't have to change all
these windows and all these frames that's already built.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: How long do you think that would
take? Since the permit --
MR. SERMENTE: Just the first month, just getting involved
with the engineer to get him to do the changes, at least two months.
But 90 days, I think, will be more safe in order to at least get that
change.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Well, 90 days would be less
than five months, which would bring us into October, so --
MR. SERMENTE: That would be some kind of help just to get
at least the part of this wood and the windows that she's claiming,
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which is true.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion to grant a five-month
extension.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: I'll second that.
MR. LEFEBVRE: But I want to tell you now that I will not be
inclined to extend it past October, because this will be your second
extension. You will have at this point 15-plus months. I will not
extend it again.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Lionel?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: I will second that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We have a motion and a
second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Do you understand what's going on as far as the extensions are
concerned?
MR. SERMENTE: I'll talk to her about it and to your family and
everybody else, so we could -- okay. Thank you for the extension.
Appreciate that. Thank you.
MS. EUGENE: Thank you.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Thank you for stepping up and -- thank you
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very much for stepping up and explaining to us.
MR. CONNETTA: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 2 is James J. Beauchamp, Case
CENA20120010345.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning. I have one question
before we even begin. Has the 80.57 been paid?
MR. DAVIS: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, great. Thank you. Go ahead.
MR. BEAUCHAMP: I'd like to ask the board for an extension
regarding this case. I've complied with everything. I've removed all
the living exotics. All that remains is a pile of maybe 25 8-foot logs
that are quite difficult, you know, to work with. So I'm working on
getting them removed.
I've just had a few problems there with some -- you know, I had
somebody take some, and they broke down. So I'm still working on
getting those off the property. It's just a pile of logs. The rest is all
done. So I'd like maybe 90 days to make sure I -- sufficient time to
have them removed.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: County?
MR. DAVIS: As Mr. Beauchamp stated, they did. They
removed all the exotics. They just have the remnants of some really
big logs that need to be hacked up.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And they don't fit in the fireplace?
MR. DAVIS: They don't; not these.
MR. BEAUCHAMP: I wish.
MR. DAVIS: But no objection.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Can we get a motion from the
board?
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion to extend 90 days.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We have a motion.
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MR. MARINO: Second.
MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you very much.
MR. DAVIS: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Under B, stipulations, No. 1, Noah's Ark
Church, Inc., Case CESD20120014566.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning.
MR. CONNETTA: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do we have a stipulation on this?
MR. CONNETTA: Yes, sir, we do.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. CONNETTA: Therefore, it is agreed between the parties
that the respondent shall, one, pay operational costs in the amount of
$81 .15 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days of the
hearing.
Abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
permit -- building permits or demolition permit, inspections and
certificate of completion/occupancy within 365 days of this hearing or
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a fine of$200 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated.
Respondent must also notify code enforcement within 24 hours
of abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a
site inspection to confirm compliance.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Thank you, John.
They're not here, so I can't ask if that's what they agreed to, but --
any motion from the board?
MR. MIESZCAK: Can I ask a question?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Sure.
MR. MIESZCAK: Why 365 days?
MR. CONNETTA: Well, I have the engineer for Naples --
Noah's Ark Church, Jeff Davidson. He could explain the situation on
why it's taken so long.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That would be helpful.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. DAVIDSON: I'm Jeff Davidson with Davidson
Engineering. I'm a site civil engineer, and this started with an -- I saw
a letter that was issued in December, I think it was, that was an
infraction for a ceiling fan and a stage and some wiring that was built
not per code or not without (sic) a permit.
So the church was -- they got a notification for that. They went
in to do a correction and get a permit for that, and then from there it
grew legs. And an architect got involved, and there was -- we got
another letter, and that's when I got involved in February -- corrections
letter that was probably four pages long, and it got very complicated
because of the fire code.
It's an old building that they are using as a church. It's small, but
it's been there probably since 1964. Never had a Site Development
Plan. Doesn't need a Site Development Plan because they're not doing
any work outside of the building. But one of the stipulations -- or one
of the questions in the corrective letter was that they needed a Site
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Development Plan, they need to do a traffic study, and a lot of things
that are very complicated and take time to do.
And they retained me -- or, actually, I'm volunteering to help
them out -- in February. And we've been working diligently until now
to get to the point where we are.
And the architect has redone his plans. I think he might have
resubmitted and responded to the corrective letter, but I'm not sure.
But I know that I did an alternative parking analysis that was
submitted on the 6th of this month, and I got comments -- one
comment on Tuesday of this week, and that's -- I think that's going to
work pretty well the next several months.
But the 365 days is a good number, because it's -- this is one of
those things that there are so many variables that it's going to take time
to pull it together. But I can assure you the church is doing everything
they can right now to make sure that we get this done as soon as
possible.
MR. MIESZCAK: And you don't feel -- there's no safety issue?
MR. DAVIDSON: I don't. They actually have an agreement
with the fire department, the Golden Gate Fire District, to have a
roading (sic) watch, and they have a log to keep track of, you know,
their combustibles and where people are in the building, and they have
a tally of the number of people in the building.
So they've been communicating with the fire district, and they're
satisfied with the way things are working now. So I think -- I don't
see a health, safety, welfare issue at this time.
MR. MIESZCAK: Okay. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Their building holds approximately
how many people?
MR. DAVIDSON: I think they have around 70 people that come
there now for services, but the plan that is in review now is 144 seats.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Is there sufficient a facility to get out
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of the building should a problem occur?
MR. DAVIDSON: Right now there is. I mean, there is an issue
with the rear-door egress because it doesn't meet the current fire code,
but there is a -- the front-door egress is fine. And one of the changes
in the architect's plan is to put a side-door egress that meets current
code, and he'll take care of the fire issue.
MR. MARINO: How many parking spaces are there now?
MR. DAVIDSON: There are about 87 total parking spaces, but
those are commonly shared among other tenants -- not tenants.
They're owners of units. It's -- I've never seen a development like this.
It was done in 1964. And it's not a condo, but the owners in that area
have -- own their separate units, and per deed they have access to a
certain number of spaces, but they're not specifically allocated to those
specific units. So it's --
MR. MARINO: What is it, a strip center?
MR. DAVIDSON: It's a strip center, but there's also
warehousing, there's a store, there's other uses in there. And our -- we
did a parking analysis that showed that the church's peak is different
than the other tenants except for one small restaurant that's in the same
area.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any other questions from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I comment from the chair, 365 days
seems to be an awful long time. Ordinarily, what we do -- and I realize
it's a stipulation, so we can't change it unless they would agree to it,
and they're not even here.
But, ordinarily, what we would consider is a period of time,
maybe 180 days, and then to see what progress has been made up to
180 days should it not be completed at that time. But that's just my
comment on that.
Anybody care to make a motion from the board?
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MR. HUDSON: Motion to approve the stipulation as read.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: I'll second that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We have a motion and a
second, Chris and Lionel.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And aye. So it would be --
MR. MIESZCAK: I oppose, time frame.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. You?
MR. LEFEBVRE: I agree.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: You agree. Okay. So it passes, 5-2,
okay.
MR. DAVIS: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 2 is Margaret D. White, Case
CESD20130002927.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning.
MR. SUNDLEE: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Why don't you -- before we start,
this was a home that the square footage was increased from 880 to
1,246 square feet without a permit.
MR. SUNDLEE: That is correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. SUNDLEE: And we do have a stipulation agreement.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I see that in front of us. Why don't
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you go through it.
MR. SUNDLEE: Okay. We have a stipulation agreement with
the owner. Therefore, it is agreed between the parties that the
respondent shall, one, pay operational costs in the amount of$80.86
incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days of this hearing;
Two, abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permits or demolition permits, inspections, and certificate of
completion and occupancy within 120 days of this hearing, or a fine of
$100 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated;
Number 3, respondent must notify code enforcement within 24
hours of all abatement of the violation and request an investigator
perform a site inspection to confirm compliance;
And, 4, that if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the
county may abate the violation using any method to bring the
violation into compliance and may use the assistance of Collier
County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement,
and all costs abated (sic) shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Did you state your name for
the record, because --
MR. SUNDLEE: I'm sorry. Chris Sundlee.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Chris. Okay, Chris. Thank you.
Okay. When I look at cases like this and I see from 880 square
feet to 1,246, for whatever period of time, no taxes are paid by the
increase, et cetera, et cetera. It's a severe problem without a permit.
Do you have any of the --
MR. SUNDLEE: I have some additional information.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yes.
MR. SUNDLEE: They have applied for permit by affidavit on
the same date as the stipulation agreement, which was last Thursday.
That is in plan check. It was rejected under the residential review, so
it's being corrected.
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Also, the assessor's office has gone out and reassessed the
property, and it's now 1,279 square feet assessed as living area, so
that's been increased.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Was this addition done by
the respondent, or was this something that they bought that --
MR. SUNDLEE: She purchased the house in December of 2012.
She did not do the work. She believes the prior owner who owned it
from one year ago, who bought it as probably a foreclosure and fixed
it up, may have done the work, but he denies doing the work himself
also.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Another case, Diane, where
they would have been a lot better off had they gone to the folks to do a
forensic look, if you would, at the structure before it was purchased.
Okay. Any questions from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motions?
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the stipulation as read.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to approve the
stipulation as written. Do we have a second?
MR. MARINO: I'll second it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second by Mr. Marino.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MR. SUNDLEE: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 3, Sarah Weeks, Case
CESD20120017503.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. BALDWIN: For the record, Patrick Baldwin, Collier
County Code Enforcement investigator.
Therefore, it is agreed between the parties that the respondent
shall, one, pay operational costs in the amount of$81 .72 incurred in
the prosecution of this case within 30 days of this hearing;
Two, abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permit or demolition permit, inspections, and certificate of
completion/occupancy within 180 days of this hearing, or a fine of
$200 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated;
Three, respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours
of abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a
site inspection to confirm compliance;
Four, that if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county
may abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. It seems to me 180 days, six
months, to resolve a shed and a carport seems excessive to me. That's
my comment on it.
Anything from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motions from the board?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Move that we accept the stipulation as
presented.
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MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. BALDWIN: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: No. 4 is Gracelyn Mostaccio Rue,
CESD20120009056.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. BALDWIN: For the record, Patrick Baldwin, code
enforcement investigator.
Therefore, it is agreed between the parties that the respondent
shall, one, pay operational costs in the amount of$80.57 incurred in
the prosecution of this case within 30 days of this hearing;
Two, abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permits or demolition permit, inspections, and certificate of
completion/occupancy within 90 days of this hearing, or a fine of
$200 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated;
Three, respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours
of abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a
site inspection to confirm compliance;
Four, that if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county
may abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
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compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Thank you, Patrick.
When I look at this case, which is very similar to the preceding
case, the preceding case was 180 days. This is 90 days. Is there any
reason why the time is double for the previous one versus this one?
MR. BALDWIN: The previous one, the owner has some
extenuating circumstances, and it's a fairly large shed/carport. This
one, they have a carport attached to the structure, and they're trying to
determine if they can permit the structure that's attached to the
principal structure or if they're going to have to remove it. So there
are some engineering plans that will be required.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motion from the board?
MR. MARINO: Make a motion we approve.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion. Do we have a
second?
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
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(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. BALDWIN: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 5, Branislava Cirakovic Vukovic,
Gina Radenkovich, Aleksandar H. Radenkovich, Case
CESD20120013716.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I have to congratulate you on your
pronunciations.
Joe, do you want to read the stipulation.
MR. MUCHA: Good morning. For the record, Joe Mucha,
Collier County Code Enforcement.
I met with Ms. Vukovic this morning. She's agreed to pay
operational costs in the amount of$80.86 incurred in the prosecution
of this case within 30 days of the hearing and to abate all violations by
obtaining all required Collier County building permits or demolition
permit, inspections, and certificate of completion/occupancy within
180 days of this hearing, or a fine of$250 per day will be imposed
until the violation is abated.
Respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours of the
abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a site
inspection to confirm compliance; that if the respondent fails to abate
the violation, the county may abate the violation using any method to
bring the violation into compliance and may use the assistance of the
Collier County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this
agreement, and all costs of abatement shall be assessed to the property
owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Thank you.
Good morning.
MS. VUKOVIC: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do you want to give us a little
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background, or do you have any problem meeting the requirement as
far as the 180 days to get everything completed?
MS. VUKOVIC: We applied to zoning in late November, and
we are currently working with Mr. Fred Reischl. And that's been
processed, and it's basically out of our hands. It's up to them.
And we still don't have a public hearing scheduled as of yet, so
I'm hoping that that's going to happen fairly soon. And, you know,
I'm hopeful -- because it's not in -- it's up to Mr. Reischl when they're
going to schedule the hearing.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Is this something they're going for
an administrative variance?
MR. MUCHA: This is a variance, yes, sir.
MR. MIESZCAK: One question. What kind of observation on
improvements and alterations? Was it major or just small?
MR. MUCHA: I think it has been pretty major. It was a
single-family home that's been converted to multiple units.
MR. MIESZCAK: Multiple units.
MR. MUCHA: But I believe the units have been vacated.
MS. VUKOVIC: What happened, when I purchased the
property, it was presented to me as a multiple multifamily property,
and even the driver (sic) in the place and the separation and
everything. And all of a sudden -- and in Collier County records it
says that it's multifamily. That's how it's assessed.
So when I purchased the property, I wasn't even aware of that.
And then all of a sudden somebody said it's not, and it's a situation.
So we, of course, applied for it, because I want to be in compliance,
so.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: The zoning on this is --
MR. MUCHA: It is multifamily.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: It is multi. So zoning -- this is more
or less a --
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MR. MUCHA: A permitting issue.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: A zoning, a variance --
MR. MUCHA: Once the permit -- a variance is approved, it will
be a permitting issue.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Generally an administrative
variance, if everything else is correct?
MR. MUCHA: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motion from the board?
MR. HUDSON: Motion to approve the stipulation as read.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to approve.
MR. MIESZCAK: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thanks, Joe.
Thank you very much.
MS. VUKOVIC: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 6 is Delphia E. Whitaker Trust, Case
CESD20120000777.
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(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have to track this one down.
Which number is this on the --
MR. MARINO: Our No. 12, I got it as.
MS. CRAWLEY: It's No. 10.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Got it. This was a stilt home.
MR. GIANNONE: Yes, sir.
For the record, Joseph Giannone, Collier County Code
Enforcement.
We have reached an agreement with the homeowner. Therefore,
it is agreed between the parties that the respondent shall pay
operational costs in the amount of$80.29 incurred in the prosecution
of this case within 30 days of the hearing and abate all violations by
obtaining all required Collier County building permits or demolition
permit, inspections, and certificate of completion/occupancy within 60
days of this hearing, or a fine of$200 per day will be imposed until
the violation is abated.
Respondent must notify Code Enforcement Board within 24
hours of abatement of the violation and request the investigator
perform a site inspection to confirm compliance.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. The stilt homes, when you
enclose the lower portion, generally that's a problem that has to go
back to -- and I say "generally" has to go back to being a stilt home;
no living space underneath it. Is that the case in this one?
MR. GIANNONE: I believe he's using it as an enclosed garage.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. All right.
Any comments from the board?
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll make a motion to approve the stipulation
as written.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We have a motion.
MR. MARINO: Second.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second by Mr. Marino.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MR. GIANNONE: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 7 is Patricia V. Anucinski, Case
CESD20130003239.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, sorry.
MR. GIANNONE: Once again, for the record, Joseph Giannone,
Collier County Code Enforcement.
We have reached an agreement with the property owner.
Therefore, it is agreed upon -- it is agreed between the parties that the
respondent shall pay operational costs in the amount of$80.57
incurred in the prosecution within 30 days of the hearing.
Abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permits or demolition permit, inspections, and certificates of
completion/occupancy within 20 (sic) days of this hearing, or a fine of
$200 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated.
Respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours of
abatement of this violation and request the investigator perform a site
inspection to confirm compliance.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. This was a condo that was
remodeled?
MR. GIANNONE: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motions from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'll make a motion we approve it.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thanks, Joe.
MR. GIANNONE: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 8 is No. 5 from hearings.
MR. MARINO: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Steve T. and Penny Christensen, Case
CESD20130001216.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: This is one of two cases, if I'm not
mistaken.
MR. MUCHA: The property maintenance case was actually
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withdrawn.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. MUCHA: For the record, Joe Mucha, Collier County Code
Enforcement.
I met with Mr. Christensen this morning. He's agreed to pay
operational costs in the amount of$80.29 incurred in the prosecution
of this case within 30 days of this hearing, to abate all violations by
obtaining all required Collier County building permits or demolition
permit, inspections, and certificate of completion/occupancy to return
a single-family dwelling -- I'm sorry. Let me strike that -- within 180
days of this hearing or a fine of $250 per day will be imposed until the
violation is abated.
Respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours of
abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a site
inspection to confirm compliance.
That if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may
abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. So as I understand this, this
was a single-family home that was converted to a two-family home
without any permits; is that correct?
MR. MUCHA: Correct. And they're in the -- they got a permit
now to return it back.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: To a single-family?
MR. MUCHA: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Good morning. Could you
state your name for the record.
MR. CHRISTENSEN: I'm Steve Christensen.
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MR. CAHILL: I'm Don Cahill.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. You've heard the stipulation.
Do you have any problem meeting the dates?
MR. CHRISTENSEN: I don't believe so.
MR. CAHILL: We have a permit. I'm the architect and the
general contractor. And the dilapidated work's already been removed.
And it's not a dangerous situation any longer. And we're proceeding
with a new stairway -- two new stairways and new decking and so on,
framing. So it's all being accomplished.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. CAHILL: I'm not sure why we needed to be here today, but
we're here.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any comments from the board?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Mr. Chairman, I need to recuse myself on
this particular case.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. You have to sign some
papers for Jean.
Any motions from the board?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Make a motion --
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion -- go ahead.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Go ahead.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Go ahead, Larry.
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll make a motion that we -- the stipulation as
written, approve the stipulation as written.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
And all those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
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MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: (Abstaining.)
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And one person is out of it. It's
approved unanimously. Thank you.
MR. CAHILL: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Hopefully we won't see you in 180
days.
MR. CAHILL: Hope not.
Lionel, good to see you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 9 is No. 16 from hearings, Kelly S.
Jones, Case CESD20130000293.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. BALDWIN: Therefore, it is agreed between the parties --
oh, for the record, Patrick Baldwin, Collier County Code Enforcement
investigator.
This is my third time. I should have remembered that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'm getting to hear that your name is
"oops."
MR. BALDWIN: Therefore, it is agreed between the parties that
the respondent shall, one, pay operational costs in the amount of
$81 .15 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days of this
hearing;
Two, abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permits or demolition permit, inspections and certificate of
completion/occupancy within 180 days of this hearing, or a fine of
$200 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated;
Three, respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours
of abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a
site inspection to confirm compliance;
Four, that if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county
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may abate the violation by using any method to bring the violation
into compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County
Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement, and all
costs of abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Just to alleviate my
confusion, this was initially a request for an extension of time that
turned into a stipulation?
MR. BALDWIN: Correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Good morning.
MS. JONES: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do you have any comments or any
problems meeting the dates?
MS. JONES: No, that's acceptable to me.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And could you give your
name -- your name on the record.
MS. JONES: My name is Kelly Sue Jones.
MR. PETERSON: I'm Stephen Peterson. I'm her attorney.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I see this was four sheds that were
unpermitted, okay.
MR. BALDWIN: Three sheds have been applied for. They've
just been rejected. One has been ready for issuance.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And the time on this is 180,
six months. I would think that's more than sufficient time to do it.
Any motions from the board?
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the stipulation as written.
MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion; a second by Mr.
Hudson.
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All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MS. JONES: Thank you.
MR. BALDWIN: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 10 is No. 2 from hearings, case --
Pacifica Naples, LLC, Case CES20120016702.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Could you give your name on the
record so we can --
MS. DREYCOTT: It's Angie Dreycott (phonetic).
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. CONNETTA: For the record, John Connetta, Collier
County Code Enforcement.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. John, shoot.
MR. CONNETTA: It is agreed between the parties that the
respondent shall pay operational costs in the amount of$82.58
incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days of the hearing;
Abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permits or demolition permit, inspections and certificate of
completion/occupancy within 90 days of this hearing or a fine of$100
per day will be imposed until the violation is abated.
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Respondent must also notify code enforcement within 24 hours
of abatement of the violation and request an investigator conduct --
perform a site inspection to confirm compliance.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. This was a sign that was
changed, I believe.
MS. DREYCOTT: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And your relation to the LLC is?
MS. DREYCOTT: I work for the property owners.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And you've heard the
stipulation. Ninety days sufficient time to --
MS. DREYCOTT: I believe that should be sufficient time.
We're working on trying to bring in an engineer in order to meet the
requirements that need to be addressed.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any questions from the
board?
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the stipulation as written.
MR. MARINO: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second by
Mr. Marino.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
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MS. CRAWLEY: Number 11 is No. 13 from hearings, Real
Estate Holdings of Tienda Mexicana Inc., Case CESD20120006666.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Can you state your name for the
record on the mike so we --
MR. PUENTE: Yes. My name's Antonio Puente.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Your relationship to the owner?
MR. PUENTE: I am the owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: You are the owner, okay.
Good morning.
MS. RODRIGUEZ: Good morning.
For the record, Maria Rodriguez, Collier County Code
Enforcement.
It is agreed between the parties that the respondent shall pay
operational costs in the amount of$81 .15 incurred in the prosecution
of this case within 30 days of this hearing;
Abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permits or demolition permits, inspections, and certificate of
completion/occupancy within 120 days of this hearing, or a fine of
250 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated.
Respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours of
abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a site
inspection to confirm compliance;
That if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may
abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Good morning.
MR. PUENTE: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: You've heard the stipulation. You
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agree that you can get everything done within 120 days?
MR. PUENTE: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do you have any background on
this, or -- I see this is from July of last year.
MR. PUENTE: Well, I'm an absentee owner. I have a tenant in
there that apparently put some coolers in the store. It's a retail grocery
store in Immokalee. I was not aware he did not pull the permits for
that, but Ms. Maria's been very good in communicating.
So I'm here to address this issue today and work on getting some
permits pulled and hire a contractor to get this job done.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the stipulation as written.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I have a motion; second by Mr.
L'Esperance.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 12 is No. 17 from hearings, Alfredo
Miralles, Case CESD20120003627.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning, Maria.
MS. RODRIGUEZ: Good morning, again. The owner is not
here today. He's an elderly gentleman and was not feeling well, so he
didn't show up this morning, although he did call me.
It is agreed between the parties that the respondent shall pay
operational costs in the amount of$80.86 incurred in the prosecution
of this case within 30 days of this hearing;
Abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County
building permits or demolition permits, inspections, and certificate of
completion/occupancy within 120 days of this hearing, or a fine of
250 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated;
Turning off utilities for all unpermitted living space within 24
hours of this hearing and remaining unoccupied until the building
permit or demolition permit has received a certificate of
completion/occupancy, or a fine of 250 per day will be imposed until
the violation is abated.
Respondent must notify code enforcement within 24 hours of
abatement of the violation and request the investigator perform a site
inspection to confirm compliance;
That if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may
abate the violation using any methods to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Mr. Chairman?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yes.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: One small point of order. It says "250." I
think we left out the dollar sign. Just a small point.
MS. RODRIGUEZ: Oh, I see it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. This was a conversion to
living space. And was it occupied?
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MS. RODRIGUEZ: When I first observed it, it was occupied.
He had some gentleman living in it. But we went today, and it's
vacant. So no one's in there.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And this is 120 days to either
have it permitted or removed?
MS. RODRIGUEZ: Correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. LAVINSKI: Mr. Chairman, I've just got a question. With
some of the previous cases, too, this one's been bouncing around since
March 9th of 2012, June 30th of 2012. Has anything happened in the
last eight, nine, 10 months?
MS. RODRIGUEZ: He applied for a permit -- because it was a
carport that was enclosed. But because he was encroaching, he wasn't
able to -- he did all the engineering part and tried to pull the permit for
it, but they rejected it because he was encroaching.
So now he did all the paperwork with a surveyor and an engineer
to try to get more -- the property lines moved. So he's going to get a
little bit more to one side, but he's going to give up the back part of his
property.
So he's working with the owner next door to him so that he does
meet the required setback. That's why it's taking a little bit longer than
it should.
MR. LEFEBVRE: How far along is he in that process?
MS. RODRIGUEZ: He is finished with all the paperwork. They
were waiting for the owner next door -- who went to Mexico on an
emergency and he's on his way back -- to sign some paperwork so that
he can get it done.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. So 120 days probably will be
sufficient?
MS. RODRIGUEZ: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any other comments from
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the board?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Make a motion to approve.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
Do we have a second?
MR. MIESZCAK: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MS. CRAWLEY: And No. 13 is No. 7 from hearings, REG8,
Berkshire Commons, LLC, Case CESD20130000440.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Could you state your name and
relationship to the owner for the record.
MR. LEE: Yes. I'm Robert Lee. I'm a long-time leaseholder in
the Berkshire Commons.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And you have the
authorization?
MR. LEE: Yes, sir, I do.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. LEE: Yep.
MR. BOX: For the record, my name's Investigator Heinz Box,
Collier County Code Enforcement.
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Therefore, it is agreed between the parties that the respondents
shall pay operational costs in the amount of$81 .15 incurred in the
prosecution of this case within 30 days of this hearing and abate all
violations by obtaining any and all Collier County permits,
inspections, and certificate of completion or obtain demolition permit
or inspection or certificate of completion within 90 days of this
hearing or a fine of$150 a day will be imposed until the violation is
abated.
The respondent must notify the code enforcement within 24
hours of abatement of the violation and request the investigator
perform a site inspection to confirm compliance;
That if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may
abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Good morning.
MR. LEE: Good morning, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I see this was a wall that was built
without a permit; is that correct?
MR. LEE: Yes. Actually, it was two suites, the end suites in the
Berkshire Commons, since 1992. The wall originally came down to
make way for a dry-cleaning plant, which has now been removed at
the request of the Berkshire Regency Centers. And then the wall went
up.
Once I got the plant moved out, we rolled right into putting the
wall up not knowing that we needed a permit to do so. So I'm now
underway with a contractor, licensed contractor; should have the
permits done within the next 10 days.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And so 90 days should be
sufficient time to get this all worked out?
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MR. LEE: More than sufficient.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any other comments from
the board?
MR. MIESZCAK: One question on No. 2. Is that a 150 or 50
with a dollar sign?
MR. BOX: I'm sorry. It's 150.
MR. MIESZCAK: $150?
MR. BOX: Correct, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We can get you new glasses.
MR. MIESZCAK: I don't know if I need glasses.
MR. BOX: Did I put a dollar sign in the front of that?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: After it. There's some scratches
there, but it looks -- it's 150.
MR. MIESZCAK: If you say.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any comments from the board?
MR. MARINO: This wall being put up, is it a firewall?
MR. LEE: Yes, sir, dividing space between 7055 and 7059
Radio Road.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any other questions from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motions?
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the stipulation as written.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
Do we have a second?
MR. MARINO: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second, Mr. Marino.
All those in favor.
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MR. LEE: Thank you.
MR. BOX: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: We're now under C, hearings. No. 1, Case
CEOCC20120012976, Kevin P. and Darcey Brinkoff.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MS. CRAWLEY: Violation of ordinance, Collier County Land
Development Code, Ordinance 04-41, as amended, Section
5.02.03(A), (C) and (J).
Description of violation: Operating a business without a valid
business tax receipt for this location. People other than occupants of
the dwelling are operating business vehicles and employees traveling
to and from the property.
Location/address where violation exists: 4891 Palmetto Woods
Drive, Naples, Florida, 34119; Folio No. 38287200006.
Name and address of owner/person in charge of violation
location: Kevin P. and Darcy Brinkoff, 4891 Palmetto Woods Drive,
Naples, Florida, 34119.
Date violation first observed: October 12, 2012.
Date owner/person in charge given notice of violation: October
24, 2012.
Date on/by which violation be corrected: November 25, 2012.
Date of reinspection: November 28, 2012.
Results of reinspection: Violation remains.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning, Michelle.
Good morning. Can you state your name for the record.
MR. WEST: Yes, David West.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And you are the owner of the
property?
MR. WEST: I'm not. I'm leasing the property.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And do you have permission
from the owner of the property to testify here today?
MR. WEST: I do. I just didn't have anything certified because
they asked me to do that yesterday; I just didn't have time to do that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. I don't have a problem with
that unless somebody on the board does.
Okay. Michelle?
MS. McGONAGLE: Good morning. For the record,
Investigator Michele McGonagle, Collier County Code Enforcement.
I would like to present case evidence in the following exhibits: A
copy of the Collier County business tax receipt for Fields of Green
Lawn Care Inc.; three photos taken by Investigator John Connetta on
October 12, 2012; 6 photographs taken by me on January 24, 2013.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Has the respondent seen
these photographs and the tax receipt?
MS. McGONAGLE: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Do you have any objection?
MR. WEST: No, I have seen them.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the photos and tax receipt.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
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MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MS. McGONAGLE: This is a copy of the business tax receipt.
It shows that the address for Fields of Green Lawn Care, Inc., is
located at 4710 Via Carmen, Naples, Florida, not Palmetto Woods,
and that the mailing address is 2316 Pine Ridge Road, No. 444, which
comes back to a pack and shipping store.
These next three photographs were taken by Investigator John
Connetta on October 12, 2012. They show two Fields of Green trucks
leaving the property and a third in the rear of the property.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: But I see they're time stamped at
7:30 in the morning or so?
MS. McGONAGLE: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Could you go back to that previous
picture. That's a picture of?
MS. McGONAGLE: The white pickup is parked in the
driveway. But if you look, you can see the white in the back. They
have a parking area in the back of the property. That's where the
employees park, and that's where the vehicles for the landscape
company are stored.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. WEEKS: I've since then put up hedges where you can't see
it.
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MS. McGONAGLE: Six photographs -- the next six
photographs were taken by me on January 24, 2013. They show three
different vehicles arriving at the property and three Fields of Green
trucks leaving the property.
MR. LEFEBVRE: This is estates zoning; is that correct?
MS. McGONAGLE: Yes, sir. I apologize they're dark; it was
about 6 --
MR. LEFEBVRE: Fifty-eight.
MS. McGONAGLE: Correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: God hadn't turned the sun on yet.
MS. McGONAGLE: Okay. The initial inspection was
conducted by Investigator Connetta on October 12 finding that a
violation existed. He observed employees arriving at the property and
then leaving in the company vehicles.
On October 24, 2012, I made a site visit and personally served
the notice of violation to Maxine, who stated that she did not live there
but she was an employee.
Numerous site visits have been conducted since the compliance
date; employees continue to come to the property, park their personal
vehicles, and then leave in the company vehicles.
I met with the business owner and tenant, David West, yesterday,
and we discussed the violation. He was unaware that employees were
not able to come to the property and pick up the vehicles.
Since yesterday he has also made some phone calls. He's
arranging to find another place to start -- to store the vehicles and have
his employees go to pick the vehicles up.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Thank you.
Good morning.
MR. WEST: How are you?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. WEST: The reason why I moved out there is to keep my
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equipment. I used to have a shop, but I've been broke into a couple
times, you know. You know how that goes; cost me $40,000 every
time. So I moved out here to keep my vehicles there not knowing that
I couldn't keep my vehicles there.
So now I'm looking with a real estate agent to try and find a place
where I can make a shop that's in zoning where I can keep my
equipment without any problems.
If I could have at least 90 days to find a place where I could
move all my stuff there and get it all taken care of, that would be
greatly appreciated.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Well, the first thing we'd have to do
is find out if a violation exists.
MR. WEST: Right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Then we go to the second step,
should that exist.
MR. WEST: Okay.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: If it doesn't, that's the end, but --
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion a violation does exists.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion, and a second by
Mr. Lavinski.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Okay, a violation exists. And you're working to resolve that by --
MR. WEST: Yeah, make a -- finding a shop that I can keep my
stuff at, where I can have my employees drive there, take the stuff off
the property.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. This is probably -- and I'm
just guessing off the top of my head -- a neighbor that was unhappy
because of noise in the morning at 6 o'clock in the morning, whatever.
MR. WEST: That's the only thing I could think of. My
neighbors around me are great. The only thing I could think of is
maybe somebody couldn't get in their driveway because I have an
electric fence. Maybe they couldn't get in quick enough or something.
I'm not sure.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And how much time do you
think that you would need to --
MR. WEST: If I could --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: -- find a --
MR. WEEKS: -- have 90 days to find a place that I'm
comfortable with that's safe for me, I'd be happy with that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And the costs on this are?
MS. McGONAGLE: $80.29.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion that -- pay the operational
costs of$80.29 within 30 days, and 120 days of this hearing, or a fine
of$200 per day will be imposed for Section No. 1, and I think we're
going to have to tie Section 1 -- or No. 1 to No. 2, and I'll make 120
days for No. 2, and $200 a day for a fine.
MR. HUDSON: Second.
MS. McGONAGLE: Would you like me to read the
recommendation?
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Sure.
MR. LEFEBVRE: That'd be great, yes.
MS. McGONAGLE: That the Code Enforcement Board orders
the respondent to pay all operational costs in the amount of$80.29
incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days and abate all
violations by, No. 1, applying for and obtaining any and all applicable
local business tax receipts from the tax collector to include, but not
limited to, a zoning certificate from the Growth Management Division
within 120 days of this hearing -- I'm sorry -- blank days of this
hearing, or a fine of blank dollars per day will be imposed until the
violation is abated.
Number 2, must cease all home-occupation activity conducted by
anyone other than the occupants of the dwelling and must cease all
traffic that is not associated with the allowable residential use to
include travel or parking of employees or customers within blank days
of this hearing, or a fine of blank dollars per day will be imposed until
the violation is abated.
Number 3, respondent must notify the code enforcement
investigator when the violation has been abated in order to conduct a
final inspection to confirm abatement. If the respondent fails to abate
the violation, the county may abate the violation using any method to
bring the violation into compliance and may use the assistance of the
Collier County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this order,
and all costs of abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Again, I'm just going to restate my motion.
Operational costs of $80.29 within 30 days, 120 days for Section No.
1 and a $200-per-day fine, and then No. 2, 120 days and a $200 fine
per day. And it's not only storing your vehicles, but you cannot have
any employees come over to your house.
MR. WEST: Right. I wasn't aware of that until she told me that,
yeah.
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MR. LEFEBVRE: I just want to make that very clear.
MR. WEST: Yeah, thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We have a motion. Do we
have a second?
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We have a second.
Okay. All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
So instead of 90 days, you have 120 days. So hopefully that
should be enough.
MR. WEST: Yeah. Thank you, gentlemen. I appreciate it.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Have a good day.
MR. WEST: Have a good day.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 3, Case CESD20120003571,
Properties of S & 0, Inc.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MS. CRAWLEY: Violation of Collier County Land
Development Code 04-41, as amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Description of violation: A small concrete pad poured and a
brand new water heater installed and placed on pad with new PVC
piping leading from it and into the outside electrical panel box; a new
hand sink installed with new PVC plumbing piping; a screen enclosure
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with a metal roof built to enclose sink and ice machine; a fence built
around the outside ice machine and enclosure.
All improvements done without first obtaining the authorization
of the required permit, inspections, and certificate of occupancy as
required by the Collier County Land Development Code, 04-41, as
amended.
Location/address where violation exists: 106 South 3rd Street,
Immokalee, Florida, 34142; Folio No. 25580760007.
Name and address of owner/person in charge of violation
location: Properties of S & 0, Inc., registered agent, Oqab Abuoqab,
6821 Lake Devonwood Drive, Fort Myers, Florida, 33908.
Date violation first observed: March 9, 2012.
Date owner/person in charge given notice of violation: March
19, 2012.
Date on/by which violation to be corrected: April 19, 2012.
Date of reinspection: March 26, 2013.
Results of reinspection: Violation remains.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning, Ed.
MR. MORAD: For the record, senior code enforcement
investigator, Ed Morad.
I would like to present case evidence in the following exhibits:
Pictures --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: How many?
MR. MORAD: Five.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Five pictures.
MR. MORAD: Pictures 1 through 4 were taken by me on March
9, 2012, and Picture No. 5 was taken by me on April 20, 2012. That
picture shows the work completed without a permit and after being
issued a notice of violation.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Motion to accept the
exhibits?
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MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to accept the exhibits.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. MORAD: The FDA mandated that grocery stores who were
selling scooped loose ice had to install a hot water source and a sink so
their employees could wash their hands, and the ice scooper, before
issuing ice to customers.
Always, the sink and the ice machine needed to be inside a
screen room with a roof and kept locked.
The respondent complied with the FDA. The FDA inspector
notified our department that the improvements were done without first
obtaining the authorization of the required permits, inspections, and
certificate of completion.
On March 9th I did a site visit, and I observed a small slab that
was poured, and on that was a new water heater with electrical wiring
going to the outside panel box, PVC piping leading from the water
heater to the new sink and to the septic tank.
On this date the screen room enclosing the sink and the ice
machine was not yet built. A chain-link fence and gate enclosed the
sink and ice machine.
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I spoke with the store manager, Nadia, who's the sister of the
register agent/president of Properties of S & 0, Inc., that's the owner
of the property. I advised her that the improvements had to -- made
required a permit. She stated she would contact her brother, and he
would call me.
Ten days later, after not being contacted by anyone, I issued a
notice of violation in person with Nadia, the store manager, signing it.
April 25, 2012, a permit application was submitted for a screen
room, absent electric, plumbing, and fencing on the application. I
called the contractor, who is the brother of the registered
agent/president of the incorporation and who submitted the
application, and I advised him he needed to revise the application to
include electric, plumbing, and fencing.
At different times within the six-month time frame, I made
numerous calls to the respondent, the contractor, and the store
manager reminding them their permit application would expire
without the revisions added and corrected.
The permit application expired October 22nd, 2012, and, as of
today, the violation remains.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motions from the board as to
whether this is a violation or not?
MR. MARINO: Make a motion a violation exists.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion by Mr. Marino
that a violation exists.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And we have a second from Mr.
Lavinski.
All those in favor?
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MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Do you have a recommendation?
MR. MORAD: Yes, sir.
That the Code Enforcement Board orders the respondent to pay
all operational costs in the amount of$80.86 incurred in the
prosecution of this case within 30 days and abate all violations by
obtaining all required Collier County building permits or demolition
permit, inspections, and certificate of completion/occupancy within
blank days of this hearing, or a fine of blank per day will be imposed
until the violation is abated.
The respondent must notify the code enforcement investigator
when the violation has been abated in order to conduct a final
inspection to confirm abatement.
If the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may
abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this order, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. I see, again, this goes back to
March of 2012, and they have been unresponsive.
Any other comments from the board?
MR. MARINO: I'll take it.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Tony.
MR. MARINO: I'll try to take it. Make a motion that he pays
$80.86 court costs within 30 days, the violation be cleared up by -- in
30 days or a fine of$150 a day.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Just one quick comment.
You may want to give more than 30 days to have it fixed, but I --
MR. MARINO: Well, it's been carried on for over a year, so --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. But I'm just guessing if they
would start tomorrow, it's unlikely they'd have their permits and
inspections done in 30 days, so --
MR. MIESZCAK: I think he feels they're probably not going to
start anyways.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I think --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Go ahead.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I think 30 days is a little bit short, but I think
$150 is not enough either.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I agree. You want to discuss that,
Tony?
MR. MARINO: Let's try it again.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. MARINO: Violation must be cleared up in 60 days.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. MARINO: And $200 a day.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments on that, Mr.
Lefebvre?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Still not good enough, but that's fine. I'll
agree. I'll make a motion --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do you want to second?
MR. MIESZCAK: Second the motion.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. He seconds the motion.
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All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MR. MORAD: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 9, Case CESD20130000542, JP
Morgan Chase Bank, National Association.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Which number is this?
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 9.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MS. CRAWLEY: Violation of Collier County Land
Development Code 04-41, as amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Description of violation: Unpermitted enclosure of carport.
Location/address where violation exists: 321 7th Street
Northwest, Naples, Florida, 34117; Folio No. 37110520003.
Name and address of owner/person in charge of violation
location: JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, care of C.T.
Corporation System, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation,
Florida, 33324.
Date violation first observed: January 15, 2013.
Date owner/person in charge given notice of violation: January
22, 2013.
Date on/by which violation to be corrected: February 14, 2013.
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Date of reinspection: March 19, 2013.
Date of reinspection (sic): Violation remains.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning, Chris.
MR. AMBACH: Good morning. How are you?
For the record, Investigator Chris Ambach, Collier County Code
Enforcement.
I would now like to present case evidence in the following
exhibits: Three photographs taken by myself dated January 9, 2013,
showing the carport enclosure, and one photograph dated March 19,
2013, taken by myself of the original blueprints of the home.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the three photos.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. AMBACH: This case was initiated after a sweep of
foreclosures in the area. While on site, I observed what appeared to be
a fairly new enclosure of the carport, including a window.
I researched all databases for permits and found none to exist for
the improvement to the lower portion of the home.
A notice of violation for the improvements was issued to the
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bank that owns the property, and the case was forwarded to our
foreclosure investigator for follow-up.
After receiving no response from the bank, this case was
prepared for today's hearing. As of this morning, the violation
remains.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. AMBACH: As you can see in the blueprint, it shows the
open area enclosed with concrete and a window.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Mr. Lefebvre?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Yes. You said that it looks like it was pretty
recent, the work done.
MR. AMBACH: Yeah, it does -- yeah, it looks pretty recent.
Actually, it looked -- the concrete still looked wet, actually.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Kind of odd, because the foreclosure took
place on the 10th of-- sorry, August 3, 2010 --
MR. AMBACH: Right.
MR. LEFEBVRE: -- is when they took title to the property.
MR. AMBACH: They did.
MR. LEFEBVRE: So I'm wondering why they would go and
enclose it like that.
MR. AMBACH: I don't -- last I monitored this -- any of my
foreclosures, I baby-sit on a regular basis. Since this case opened, it
still looks like that. It still looks wet out there, so I don't know if it
was a different kind of concrete. I didn't touch it, obviously, when I
was out there, but, you know, it's been about six months since this
case was opened, and it looks the same. I don't know when it was
done.
MR. LEFEBVRE: There's a sticker on that window.
MR. AMBACH: There is.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Is that an LPS sticker?
MR. AMBACH: I think it's actually the manufacturer of the
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window itself.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Oh, yeah. It looks like the Lender Processing
Services sticker they put on when they foreclosure.
MR. AMBACH: Yeah. There was -- I believe there were two on
the front door, and I forwarded that information over to the foreclosure
specialist. I always take those photographs also just as an extra, you
know, shot that we might get ahold of someone.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Maybe look at -- maybe the date on there.
Maybe there's a date on there. Okay. That's neither here nor there.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motion from the board as to
whether a violation exists?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Violation exists.
MR. MIESZCAK: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second that
a violation exists.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Chris, have you had any contact with the bank?
MR. AMBACH: None.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Has the foreclosure team had any
contact?
MR. AMBACH: No. The foreclosure team sent three
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follow-ups over a period of time, and they never received a response.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So the bank is sort of ignoring the
situation.
MR. AMBACH: Pretty much. At this point, yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: It's like the IRS.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Do we know if this property is listed at all?
MR. AMBACH: It's not listed. I checked this morning. I
always -- double-check that also. It was at one point, but it's been
pulled. It's not active.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do you have a recommendation for
us?
MR. AMBACH: I do, sir. That the Code Enforcement Board
orders the respondent to pay all operational costs in the amount of
$80.86 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days and
abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County building
permits or demolition permit, inspections, and certificate of
completion/occupancy for the enclosed carport within blank days of
the date of this hearing, or a fine of blank dollars a day will be
imposed until the violation's abated;
That the respondent must notify the code enforcement
investigator when the violation has been abated in order to conduct a
final inspection to confirm abatement;
That if the respondent fails to abate violation, the county may
abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this order, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I think in this particular case, as
we've done in the past, when the bank has it and they've been ignoring
it, we generally give them a short leash to -- at least, not only to abate
it, but to see if we can rattle a cage that somebody might take this on
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as something that they want to contact code enforcement with. So
that's my comment on that.
Any questions or comments or motions from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'll make a motion then. 80.86 paid
within 30 days, violation abated within 30 days or a $250-a-day fine.
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MR. AMBACH: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 20, which is the emergency case,
Case CENA20130005058, PNC Bank N A.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MS. CRAWLEY: Violation of ordinance, the Collier County
Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 54, Article VI, Sections
54-181 and 54-179.
Description of violation: Accumulation of litter consisting of
tires, construction material, and plastic drums.
Location/address where violation exists: 1861 8th Street
Northeast, Naples, Florida, 34120; Folio No. 37751040007.
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Name and address of owner/person in charge of violation
location: PNC Bank N A, 3232 New Mark Drive, Miamisburg, Ohio,
45342.
Date violation first observed: April 8, 2013.
Date owner/person in charge given notice of violation: April 11,
2013.
Date on/by which violation to be corrected: April 24, 2013.
Date of reinspection: May 21, 2013.
Results of reinspection: Noncompliant.
MR. LETOURNEAU: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning, Jeff.
MR. LETOURNEAU: For the record, Jeff Letourneau, Collier
County Code Enforcement.
I would now like to present case evidence in the following
exhibits: I've got one aerial GIS map and 13 pictures taken by
pollution control on three separate sheets here.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to accept the photos.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second by
Mr. Lavinski.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. LETOURNEAU: On April 8, 2013, we received a
complaint regarding litter, including possible hazardous waste, on this
property.
Code Investigator Davis observed litter consisting of tires,
various types of construction debris, and plastic drums from a
neighboring property. Due to the complaint of hazardous material, I
contacted pollution control, and they conducted a site visit and
observed what you're going to see in these following pictures here. It's
various hazardous waste products including vehicle fluids and oil.
At this time I'm going to introduce Richard Orth from pollution
control, and he'll go over the aerial and the pictures for you.
MR. ORTH: Good morning, Richard Orth, Collier County
Pollution Control.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, Richard.
MR. ORTH: The first photo is the aerial. The area identified in
the red is the area where we found the contamination and the
hazardous materials related to truck maintenance, operation and
repairs.
The first thing I want to identify is the supply well -- water
supply well for the residence, which is in the white area close to where
the address is located right there, and adjacent to that is other
residences with other single-family potable wells.
Geology is dependent on the surficial aquifer, and hazardous
waste products like this left behind is a quick detriment to public
health and safety, and it needs to be abated as quickly as possible to
keep the property livable and adjacent properties.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Can I ask a question? About how deep
are these residential wells?
MR. ORTH: I believe this well is cased to 60, open hole to 80.
They're in the upper shallow surficial aquifer.
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MR. L'ESPERANCE: Thank you very much.
MR. ORTH: But we surveyed the property. We found a lot of
vegetative overgrowth. And entangled in the vegetative overgrowth,
we found a lot of storage containers that contain used oil, hydraulic
fluid, and hazardous waste.
Given the way the vegetation had entangled itself around some of
these containers, some time, if not two or three years, must have
elapsed.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Were they running a business out of
there, in your opinion?
MR. ORTH: I can't answer that. I don't know. I'm new to the
case. Whether it was a business or -- comments from the other
neighbors is that he was doing quite a bit of maintenance beyond the
ownership of one truck.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. ORTH: The area in the back had a maintenance stall built
up with some rigging for lifting. Equipment, we found frames of large
trucks surrounded around the property. Mostly it was five-gallon
canisters here and there of used oil to totally large -- enough of the
large amounts, and then there was a lot of leakage on the ground.
We reported that to the FDEP, and they considered it a site
cleanup. We contacted the bank. The bank sent out bids for a
proposal. They received the bids, and correspondence we have from
them says they're in the process of cleaning it up.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Would this rise to the level of a criminal
activity?
MR. ORTH: I couldn't answer that, as to whether it was
criminal, not being an attorney or a deputy.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Right. I'm just wondering if there may be --
before anything gets disturbed and moved, if it may be beneficial to
notify the Sheriffs Department to see if there's any criminal charges
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that could be brought against the previous owner.
MR. LETOURNEAU: From what I can gather from the
complainant, who is the direct neighbor, they were just running a
trucking business for years and years and years back there using this
area right here, basically, to change the oil, whatever, transmission
fluids of the trucks, and then just storing them in the various
containers around the property.
I really don't know if it rises to a criminal activity. It's just more
of illegal code activity at that point.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Okay.
MR. LETOURNEAU: I did talk with the bank representative on
May 21st, a Ms. Lakowski (phonetic), and advised her of this hearing
today. She stated that they have received bids for the hazardous waste
cleanup and are waiting on bid approval.
She stated that they were trying to fast track the issue to get it
taken care of as soon as possible, but they realize we had to take this
to the hearing at this time.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion a violation does exist.
MR. MIESZCAK: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
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Do you have a recommendation, Jeff?
MR. LETOURNEAU: I do. That the Code Enforcement Board
orders the respondent to pay all operational costs in the amount of
$80.57 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days and
abate all violations by obtaining the services of a licensed hazardous
waste removal company to remove all litter, including the hazardous
waste, to a site intended for such disposal within blank days of this
hearing, or a fine of blank amount will be imposed for each day the
violation remains.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Anybody like to try to fill in the
blanks?
MR. LEFEBVRE: What's the maximum that we can fine on the
first violation?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: A thousand dollars a day.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Thousand dollars a day. Okay.
MR. MIESZCAK: You know, I probably feel like you do, but
what bothers me, if it's too restrictive for them to do anything, I would
worry about them just taking it and dumping it in their yard and be
done with it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Well, did people -- this is a bank that
owns it now, so --
MR. LEFEBVRE: The bank owns it, right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So it's -- I think that the bank is
attempting to do it the right way, and maybe they just need a nudge to
have it done sooner rather than later.
MR. MIESZCAK: Well, I agree there. I agree with that.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I'll take a stab at it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
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MR. LEFEBVRE: $80.57 within 30 days, dispose of everything
within 30 days, or a fine of$500 a day will be imposed.
MR. LETOURNEAU: I'd also like to add, the Paragraph 2, the
respondent must notify code enforcement investigator when the
violation has been abated in order to conduct a final inspection to
confirm abatement.
If the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may
abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this order, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. I'll second your motion,
Gerald.
In addition, I would hope that the bank would be notified of this
disposition, and they may say we already have somebody in line, and
maybe they'll be able to get this cleaned up in 40 days instead of 30
days, in which case it can be brought back and we can take the
necessary actions at that time.
MR. LETOURNEAU: I did inform Ms. Lakowski that I would
call her after this hearing and let her know the outcome of it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We have a motion and a
second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
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(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MR. LETOURNEAU: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: How are your fingers doing?
THE COURT REPORTER: I could use a break.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Why don't we take 10 minutes.
(A brief recess was had.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We're back in session. And I
think we're now up to imposition of fines.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 5, old business, A, motion for
imposition of fines/liens. Number 1, Case CEPM20120009999,
Saddlebrook Apartments, LLC.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. BOSA: For the record, Ralph Bosa, Collier County Code
Enforcement.
This is in reference to violations of Collier County code of laws
and ordinances, Chapter 22, buildings and building regulations,
Article VI, Property Maintenance Code Section 22-231, Subsection
12(f), and Section 22-231, Section 12(b).
Location: 8695 Saddlebrook Circle, Naples, Florida, 34104;
Folio number of 298120307.
Description of violation is metal stairs are rusted through creating
a hazardous condition and holes in the ceiling with rotten wood
exposed due to water damage.
The past orders: On February 28, 2013, the Code Enforcement
Board issued a finding of fact, conclusion of law and order: The
respondent was found in violation of the referenced ordinances and
ordered to correct the violation. See the attached order of the board,
OR4896, Page 2087 for more information.
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This property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Item No. 3 and 4, fines at a rate of$500 per day for the period
between April 30, 2013, to May 23, 2013, a total of 24 days, for the
total of$12,000. Fines continue to accrue.
Order Item No. 7, operational costs of 82.29 have not been paid.
Total amount to date: $12,082.29.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I remember this case from the past.
Has anything been done?
MR. BOSA: They have applied for -- they have seven permits.
They are issued status, and they're valid until November 19th of this
year. That's current as of this morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: But the -- they haven't paid the $80
and whatever? That hasn't been paid, 82.29?
MR. BOSA: No, sir, no. And I spoke with the owners, and I told
them to -- you know, they had that to be paid.
MR. MARINO: Isn't this the property that was sold, people had
the shored-up steps and everything else?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Uh-huh.
MR. MARINO: Right. The same people.
MR. BOSA: Yes, sir.
MR. MARINO: And we gave them time. They haven't even
paid the costs.
MR. BOSA: Right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Anybody like to make a motion on
this?
MR. LAVINSKI: Motion to impose.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
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All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. BOSA: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 2, Case CESD20120018416, Magaly
Amador.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. LETOURNEAU: Once again, for the record, Jeff
Letourneau, Collier County Code Enforcement.
Violation of Collier County Land Development Code 04-41, as
amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Violation location is 1900 Washburn Avenue, Naples, Florida,
34117; Folio No. 340560006.
The violation description: Numerous electrical, plumbing, and
HVAC and structural violations.
On March 28, 2013, the Code Enforcement Board issued a
finding of fact, conclusion of law and order: The respondent was
found in violation of the referenced ordinance and ordered to correct
the violation. See the attached order of the board, OR4909, Page
3212, for more information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
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Item No. 1 and 2, fines at the rate of$500 per day for the period
between April 28, 2013, and May 23, 2013, 26 days, for the total
amount of$13,000. Fines continue to accrue.
Order Item No. 5, operational costs of$81 .15 have not been paid.
Total amount to date: $13,081 .15.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Comments from the board?
MR. HUDSON: Motion to impose.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Motion to impose, second from Mr.
Lavinski.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. LETOURNEAU: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 3, Case CESD20110006185, Jose F.
Casarez.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. RODRIGUEZ: For the record, Maria Rodriguez, Collier
County Code Enforcement.
MR. CASAREZ: Jose Casarez.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, Maria.
MS. RODRIGUEZ: Violations: Collier County Land
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Development Code 04-41, as amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Location: 4806 Miraham Drive, Immokalee, Florida, 34142;
Folio No. 63082502.
Description: A mobile home installed without first obtaining a
Collier County building permit.
Past orders: On October 27, 2011, Code Enforcement Board
issued a finding of fact, conclusion of law and order: The respondent
was found in violation of the referenced ordinance and ordered to
correct the violation. See the attached order of the board, OR4734,
Page 2819 for more information.
An extension of time was granted on February 23, 2012. See the
attached order of the board, OR4772, Page 1305, for more
information.
An additional extension of time was granted on June 28, 2012.
See the attached order of the board, OR4816, Page 1516, for more
information.
An additional extension of time was granted on January 23, 2013.
See the attached order of the board, OR4883, Page 3360, for more
information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Item No. 1 and 2, fines at a rate of$200 per day for the period
between April 25, 2013, through May 23, 2013, total of 29 days, for
the total of$5,800.
Fines continue to accrue.
Order No. 5, operational costs of$80.29 have been paid.
Total amount to date, $5,800.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning.
MR. CASAREZ: Good morning, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: This has been a while.
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MR. CASAREZ: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: What have you to say?
MR. CASAREZ: First of all is, I'm completely finished, and I
went to apply for a permit to get that inspected, and they wouldn't let
me have it because I have to have a license, and which I did get in
contact with. And I just talked with him today, and he said he'd let me
know if he can pull the permits and get it finalized. I mean,
everything's done.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Well, this was originally a mobile
home that was installed on a piece of property without a permit; is that
correct?
MR. CASAREZ: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So what has to -- what was done
prior other than getting a permit?
MR. CASAREZ: I had to put anchored down at a certain length,
and I had to rent a jackhammer to bust the rock and everything, and it
took me time. And I had to rent a jackhammer to do that. I had to buy
anchors, and -- because the low budget that I'm on right now, I
couldn't get it all done in a suitable time.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. I mean, this has more
extensions than I've ever seen on any case that we've ever had.
MR. CASAREZ: Yes, and I'm sorry for that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'm not in favor of doing anything
except imposing the fine based on all the extensions that have been
given. Once you get this resolved, you have the ability to go back,
with the county's blessing, to get the fines either abated or modified.
That's my point.
MR. LEFEBVRE: The only other option would be the county
withdrawing the case. But I'm not in favor of extending -- giving an
extension either, as in one case that came in front of us, the lady had a
couple extensions -- or she had one extension and was looking for
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another one, and I'm not in favor of just granting extensions after
extensions. So I would be in favor of denying this.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Is that a motion?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Make a motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Motion to impose?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to impose. Do we
have a second?
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
MR. HUDSON: Nay.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Passes 6-1 .
Okay. I would think that if you can get this done and go back to
the county, you may be able to resolve the situation. But to grant
another extension after an extension is just not an option for us.
MR. CASAREZ: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Thank you.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Would it be correct that if he does get this
resolved, then his option would be to go in front of the commissioners;
is that correct?
MS. RAWSON: To waive the fine.
MR. LEFEBVRE: To waive the fine.
MR. MIESZCAK: Right.
MR. CASAREZ: Thank you.
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MS. CRAWLEY: Number 4, Case CESD20110005820, Eric T.
Rodriguez.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. BOSA: Good morning, again. For the record, Ralph Bosa,
Collier County Code Enforcement.
It's in reference to violations of ordinance No. 04-41, as
amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, Section
10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Location of 5460 28th Avenue Southwest, Naples, Florida,
34116; folio number of 36319120001 .
Description of violation: Addition to the house unpermitted.
In the past orders, on November 18, 2011, the Code Enforcement
Board issued a finding of-- findings of fact, conclusion of law and
order: The respondent was found in violation of the referenced
ordinances and ordered to correct the violation. See the attached order
of the board, OR4744, Page 1136, for more information.
An extension of time was granted on March 22, 2012. See the
attached order of the board, OR4784 Page 1833, for more information.
An additional extension of time was granted on October 25,
2012. See the attached order of the board, OR4853, Page 1150, for
more information.
The property is in compliance with the Code Enforcement Board
orders as of May 8, 2013.
Fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Item No. 1 and 2, fines at a rate of $200 per day for the period
between March 25, 2013, to May 8, 2013, 45 days, for the total of
$9,000.
Order Item No. 5, operational costs of$81 .43 have been paid.
Total amount to date, $9,000.
The county recommends full abatement of fines, as the violation
is abated and operational costs have been paid.
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MR. MIESZCAK: Make a motion to abate.
MR. MARINO: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MR. BOSA: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 5, Case CESD20120018268,
Leovigildo Mas.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. LETOURNEAU: For the record, Jeff Letourneau, Collier
County Code Enforcement.
Violation is of Collier County Land Development Code 04-41, as
amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Violation location: 1825 Washburn Avenue, Naples, Florida,
34117; Folio No. 337600005.
Violation description: Numerous electrical, plumbing, HVAC,
and structural violations.
Past order: On March 28, 2013, the Code Enforcement Board
issued a findings of fact, conclusion of law and order: The respondent
was found in violation of the referenced ordinance and ordered to
correct the violation. See the attached order of the board, OR4909,
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Page 3199, for more information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Can I stop you a second, Jeff?
MR. LETOURNEAU: Sure.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: If you go back to the order number,
could you read those numbers again?
MR. LETOURNEAU: OR4909, Page 3199.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yeah, I have different numbers on
mine for some reason.
MR. MARINO: I don't.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I have 4895 and 2436.
MR. LEFEBVRE: You have the wrong one.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Ah, okay.
MR. LETOURNEAU: That's the next one, I believe.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. LETOURNEAU: All right. The fines and costs to date are
described as the following: Order Item No. 1 and 2, fines at the rate of
$500 per day for the period between April 28, 2013, and May 23,
2013, 26 days, for the total amount of$13,000. Fines continue to
accrue.
Order Item No. 5, operational costs of $80.57 have not been paid.
Total amount to date: $13,080.57.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to impose the fine.
MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
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MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 6, Case CESD201 10001 130, Luke
and Jennifer J. Werner.
(The speaker was duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. LETOURNEAU: Jeff Letourneau, Collier County Code
Enforcement.
Violation: Collier County Land Development Code 04-41, as
amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a), and the 2010 Florida Building
Code, Section 105. 1 .
Violation location: 441 35th Avenue Northeast, Naples, Florida,
34120; Folio No. 38506840008.
Violation description: Fencing with canceled permit and an
expired permit for a constructed animal barn with electric.
Past order: On February 28, 2013, the Code Enforcement Board
issued a findings of fact, conclusion of law and order: The respondent
was found in violation of the referenced ordinances and ordered to
correct the violation. See the attached order of the board, OR4895,
Page 2436, for more information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Items No. 1 and 2, fines at the rate of$200 per day for the period
between April 30, 2013, and May 23, 2013, 24 days, for the total
amount of$4,800. Fines continue to accrue.
Operational costs of$80.86 have not been paid.
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Total amount to date: $4,880.86.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to impose the fine.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Motion to impose.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second by Mr. Lavinski.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. LETOURNEAU: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 7, Case CESD20090016590, Mark
G. Martin.
MS. SCAVONE: For the record, Michelle Scavone, Collier
County Code Enforcement investigator.
Violations of Collier County Land Development Code 04-41, as
amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1(a), and 2010 Florida Building Code,
Sections 105 and 101 .1 .
Location: 4834 Devon Circle, Naples, Florida, 34112; Folio No.
63150360006.
Description: Addition for Permit No. 1999030663 without
certificate of completion/occupancy. Fence erected with Permit No.
2001011231 without a certificate of completion or occupancy and a
bump-out addition with no permits.
Past order: On February 28, 2013, the Code Enforcement Board
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issued a finding of fact, conclusion of law and order: The respondent
was found in violation of the referenced ordinance and ordered to
correct the violation. See the attached order of the board, OR4895,
Page 2406, for more information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Item No. 1 and 2, fines at a rate of$200 per day for the period
between April 30, 2013, and May 23, 2013, 24 days, for a total of
$4,800. Fines continue to accrue.
Order Item No. 5, operational costs of$80.86 have not been paid.
Total amount to date, $4,880.86.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to impose the fine.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second to
impose.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MS. SCAVONE: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 9, Case CESD20120007391, Peter
Salazar Lopez and Monica O. Coariti DeSalazar.
The next three cases are the same owner, and I believe they have
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someone here to request an extension.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. SERMENTE: Good morning, again, members of the board.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Before you go, why don't we read
them.
MR. BOSA: Want me to read all three?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yeah. Well, read the first one, and
we can go from there.
MR. BOSA: This is in reference to violations, Collier County
Land Development Code 04-41, as amended, Section 10.2.6(B)(1)(a).
Location: 12355 Collier Boulevard, Unit G, Naples, Florida,
34116; Folio No. 56200000142.
Description of the violation: Doorway of commercial unit
enclosed with drywall without a permit.
Past order: On September 27, 2012, the Code Enforcement
Board issued a findings of fact, conclusion of law and order:
Respondent was found in violation of the referenced ordinances and
ordered to correct the violation. See the attached order of the board,
OR4844, Page 289, for more information.
An extension of time was granted on February 28, 2013. See the
attached order of the board, OR4895, Page 2412, for more
information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Item No. 1 and 2, fines at the rate of$200 per day for the period
between April 30, 2013, through May 23, 2013, a total of 24 days, for
the total $4,800, and fines continue to accrue.
Order Item No. 5, operational costs of$80.29 have been paid.
Total amount to date, $4,800.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Can you give your name, for
the record.
MR. SERMENTE: Octavio Sermente, Jr.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And you are?
MR. SERMENTE: I'm the agent working with Niam (phonetic)
Construction, Niam Financial and the owners.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. SERMENTE: The owner wouldn't be able to appear today
himself because he's out of the country.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And he's aware that you're here
representing him?
MR. SERMENTE: Yeah, he's aware, yes. I was here last time
with him as well, but he needed to be out and wasn't going to be able
to be here.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. SERMENTE: And last time I did request 180 -- I think it
was 90 days that we got. We did the -- got a new engineer to work on
this project.
From the three cases, we've got one already done, and we already
pay for the permit. We are not being able to pick up the permit
because all these three cases are being submitted with one set of plans.
So when they all are approved and paid for, then we'll be able to
pick them up, but one of the cases is already approved and paid for.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. On this particular case?
MR. SERMENTE: Which one is the first one, Ralph?
MR. BOSA: This is the one with the doorway of the commercial
unit.
MR. SERMENTE: The doorway still is on rejection right now,
and the electrical. The one that is already taken care of is the
plumbing.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So since September of 2012 --
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MR. SERMENTE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: -- what has been done?
MR. SERMENTE: All the paperworks, all the permits, all the
inspections between -- I didn't get this case until probably the last year
of the -- I don't remember the date. Because I wasn't handling it until
about six months ago, more or less. This was passed on to other
people from owner to owner.
Niam Financial's the one that's handling now the -- for the owner
or part of the owners for these cases.
I have an engineer working on this. I'm having trouble. He's -- I
don't know if it's overbooked on his work. I've been doing inspections
with him. We're doing a floor plan.
The problem is is this building was built back in '82. There was
no site development plan, there were no plans for this building. We
worked on doing all the measurement of the whole building itself in
order to be able to do plans and submit the permits.
The violations were actually a doorway or a door that was never
used, and they just took out the door and put the wall on it. They
sealed it, of course, without a permit. And due to the fact that,
apparently, the prior owners of that upstairs building, they did a lot of
stuff without permits.
So we're trying to get everything to comply with today's code,
and that's what makes it a little difficult.
We're getting a lot of rejections from the review department on
the county. And every time we get a rejection, the engineer takes a
while to go back and -- you know, so I could submit the corrections.
So time flies between, you know, being behind this engineer to
getting the things done. And I know I was just mentioning to Ralph
here that if I don't see any changes on this other rejection that I have
right now, I'm going to have to put another -- a new engineer on the
job.
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So I'm right behind the engineer trying to get things rolling,
trying to comply with the time that you guys gave us.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yeah. When I look at this, I mean, I
see February 27, 2012. That was when the first case was heard.
That's February of 2012.
MR. SERMENTE: Right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: In February, that's a year later, this
came before us again.
MR. SERMENTE: Yeah. I think I was here for the February
one, right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, for the second February one.
MR. SERMENTE: Yes, yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And it just seems like it's going on
and on and on.
What does the county say about the length of time this is taking,
the progress that you've seen going on with this?
MR. BOSI: Based on the information I had yesterday, it has
taken quite a while. It was heard in September. Shortly after, a few
months later, then the permits were applied for, and -- so it has taken a
long time.
He has the -- if you do impose, I mean, he does have the option
of going in front of the board and -- once he comes into compliance.
MR. MIESZCAK: The thing that bothers me the most is here we
have a commercial doorway. It's probably used for safety for people
going in and out or whatever, and they board it up. And we just had a
case a couple months back where there was a commercial building,
and they just took down a wall for his convenience in the store and
nobody knew about it for three or four years. And then when he came
before the code, he had to put it back up.
So, you know, a commercial building, you're taking apart or
closing doors, that's a safety issue to me.
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MR. SERMENTE: Yes, sir.
MR. MIESZCAK: I have a motion here to impose the fine.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second to
impose. This is on --
MR. MIESZCAK: Number 9.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: -- this one, which is ending in 7391 .
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
MR. HUDSON: Nay.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Six-one, which moves us to
the second case.
MS. CRAWLEY: CESD20120007393, Peter Salazar Lopez and
Monica O. Coariti DeSalazar.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. BOSA: Again, for the record, Ralph Bosa, Collier County
Code Enforcement.
This is in reference to violations of Collier County Land
Development Code 04-41, as amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Location is 12355 Collier Boulevard, Unit F, Naples, Florida,
34116; Folio No. 56200000126.
Description of violation is a P-trap assembly for a bathroom sink
was changed in commercial unit without a permit.
And the past orders, on September 27, 2012, the Code
Enforcement Board issued a findings of fact, conclusion of law and
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order: The respondent was found in violation of the referenced
ordinances and ordered to correct the violation. See the attached order
of the board, OR4844, Page 295 for more information.
An extension of time was granted on February 28, 2013. See the
attached order of the board, OR4895, Page 2410, for more
information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Item No. 1 and 2, fines at the rate of$200 per day for the period
between April 30, 2013, to May 23, 2013, 24 days, for the total of
$4,800. Fines continue to accrue.
Order Item No. 5, operational costs of$80.29, have been paid.
The total amount to date: $4,800.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. This case doesn't seem -- and
this is a P trap that was installed in a sink. My question is --
MR. SERMENTE: That's --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Is that correct?
MR. SERMENTE: That's already done. That -- the permit's
been approved and paid for.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That's the permit. And that's -- the
inspection was done?
MR. SERMENTE: Everything's done on it. The only thing, like
I said, we submitted one plan with three cases, and we're not able to
pick it up. But it's already -- it's been taken care of.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That's the permit.
MR. SERMENTE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And after the permit is issued, then
there are inspections.
MR. SERMENTE: That one is already -- it was signed by a
licensed contractor for plumbing. It was simple, the P trap, like I said,
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and it's certified, it's already done, the job. I mean, I don't think the
inspections will be done.
It's like sort of a certified letter from the contractor -- the plumber
contractor. And that's part of the permit that was submitted. So that
one's already taken care of.
The only thing, that's still together with the old case. But I'm not
being able to pick up the permit because it's all together with one set
of plans, but we already -- we paid for the permit.
MR. BOSA: The permit is ready for issuance, but they don't
have the permit in hand to call in the inspections. What the building
department's done is they've connected all these three together, and
until these other two permits are resolved, they won't commence
inspections on that plumbing permit.
MR. SERMENTE: It most likely will be only, like, a final
inspection or --
MR. BOSI: Probably one --
MR. SERMENTE: One inspection only. But we won't be able
to call in the inspections on this. I tried to talk to the guys in the
county about it, but they're all together, all three cases. But that's the
first one that we already, you know, got okayed and approved.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. The work has been done.
The permit has not been issued yet. They may -- they have it, but if
you don't have it, you can't call in the inspection.
MR. SERMENTE: Unfortunately, because they're all together,
right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I understand.
Any questions from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: How long do you think it would take
until this is done, this one and the other one that's below it?
MR. SERMENTE: Well, the other two that are open, we -- we're
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on the second rejection with the engineer. It's a slow way of him
getting everything ready for me to submit the permits and the
corrections. But I was hoping to get more time in order to -- if every
reason, I don't see any reactions, I will have to put a new engineer on
the case.
But as it is, I already spoke to him. He says he's on it. I don't
know what "on it" means, because I spoke to him last week, and he
said that he was going to work on it, and I haven't heard from him yet.
So I can say it could be another month; it could be two months. I
know it looks simple, but just between the county and the engineer
getting these things approved, it's the one that -- it's being --
consuming a lot of time back and forth, you know, the rejections and
the reviews.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: The only thing that concerns me is
the date of September 27, 2012, and now we're here in end of May in
2013.
MR. SERMENTE: I understand.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: For something that was relatively
simple to take this much time is --
MR. SERMENTE: You said it's simple. It was one electric, one
P trap, and the one door. The door was actually a door that was in
between a bathroom. It was not an exit or any egress from the
building.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Houses are built in shorter periods of
time than it takes here to fix a P trap, a door, and some electrical work.
MR. SERMENTE: Yeah. The problem is just the old codes --
old building, new codes, and review on the engineer. And I'm in
between trying to get everything accomplished, and --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motions from the board?
MR. LAVINSKI: Motion to impose.
MR. MIESCZAK: I'll second.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second to
impose.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
MR. HUDSON: Nay.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: No, no unanimously; 6-1 .
MR. MIESZCAK: Mr. Hudson.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 11, Case CESD20120007390, Peter
Salazar Lopez and Monica O. Coariti DeSalazar.
(The speakers were duly sworn and indicated in the affirmative.)
MR. BOSA: Ralph Bosa, Collier County Code Enforcement.
This is in reference to violations of Collier County Land
Development Code 04-41, as amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Location is 12355 Collier Boulevard, Unit 1, Naples, Florida,
34116. It's Folio No. 56200000184.
Description of violation: Electrical alterations done in
commercial unit without a permit.
Past orders: On September 27, 2012, the Code Enforcement
Board issued a findings of fact, conclusion of law and order:
Respondent was found in violation of the referenced ordinances and
ordered to correct the violation. See the attached order of the board,
OR4844, Page 292, for more information.
An extension of time was granted on February 28, 2013. See the
attached order of the board, OR4895, Page 2408, for more
information.
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The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of May 23, 2013.
Fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
Item No. 1 and 2, fines at a rate of$200 per day for the period
between April 30, 2013, to May 23, 2013, 24 days, for the total of
$4,800. Fines continue to accrue.
Order Item No. 5, operational costs of$80.29 have been paid.
Total amount to date: $4,800.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. SERMENTE: And in the same situation we are. And like I
said, this one is the electric one. It was only a switch and a lamp. I
know they did it without a permit. They thought they did it. And the
only thing that complicates things is, like I said, the reviewer, the
plans, the engineer, I don't know why they're not getting everything
together. It's a little difficult, because it's an old building and new
codes. And that's the only thing that's consuming a lot of time.
I'm going to be right behind the engineer trying to push it to get
the corrections as soon as I can.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Do we have any comments
from the board?
MR. LAVINSKI: I make a motion to impose.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to impose.
MR. MARINO: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
MR. HUDSON: Nay.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously -- 6-1 .
And you know where to go next? I would get everything done,
and then once everything is in compliance, for you to come back and,
probably with the county's blessings, go to abate the fines.
MR. SERMENTE: Okay. Thank you to the board.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, thank you.
Which brings us to motion to rescind a previously issued order, if
I'm not mistaken.
MS. CRAWLEY: Kelly Condon, Case CENA20130000305.
This case actually met the requirements to go through the nuisance
abatement process, so we just need to rescind this order.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Can we get a motion to
rescind it?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'll make a motion to rescind it. Can
I get a second?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Which brings us to the next
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to last -- reports from --
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 6, new business. We have a Code
Enforcement Board workshop.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Why don't we put that at the
end.
MR. MIESZCAK: We just had one.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: No, we didn't have it. We kept on
putting it off.
MR. MIESCZAK: You weren't here when we had it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I watched it on TV.
MR. MARINO: We left early and you decided to hold it another
month.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yeah. I watched it on TV.
MR. MARINO: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Why don't we have Diane give us
her information, then we'll do that last. I don't think it will take long.
MS. FLAGG: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning.
MR. MARINO: Good morning.
MS. FLAGG: So let me give you the department statistics. As
of May 12th, the lenders and the banks have paid $3.2 million to abate
2,834 violations. Obviously, that 3.2 million represents savings to the
taxpayers because we don't have to spend money to abate the
violations.
Additionally, as you all discussed today at the meeting in regard
to waiving fines, once the property is in compliance, because our goal
is compliance, $12,200,000 in fines have been waived since July '09.
Moving down to where we're at as far as this fiscal year, the
fiscal year started October 1st of 2012 and goes through September
30. So as of May 12th, the lenders and banks have paid $228,000 to
abate violations, and they've abated 209 violations.
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There's been 3,700 code cases opened, 2,300 educational patrols.
An educational patrol is when the investigator observes a violation
and does a meet-and-greet with the property owner to let them know
that they need a permit for a fence or whatever they observe. And
they give the -- before they open a code case, they just do an
education with the property owner. And, by and large, property
owners address the issue at that point.
Number of code case property inspections is 12,418 since
October.
Cases closed with voluntary compliance is 1,800.
As you know, we're very committed to assisting the community
members in doing both meet-and-greets, cleanups, and home sweeps.
The number of meet-and-greet events where they go out, meet with
community members, participate in events, explain to them what the
Code of Laws and Ordinances are of the Board of County
Commissioners, they've done 36 events since October. They've done
15 cleanup events. A cleanup events is where they provide, in
conjunction with public utilities, free dumpsters as part of the Waste
Management contract. They have the dumpsters delivered, and then
they help community members get rid of their litter and debris at no
cost to them.
And then they have completed seven vacant home sweeps, and
they're averaging right now about a thousand vacant homes in Collier
County.
Moving down to the amount of fines waived just this year is 3.6
million.
Then the number of lien searches -- and as you-all talked about, a
lien search is a service that we began providing to the community
where, before they purchase a property, that they can contact our
office, and we'll let them know if there are any code cases on the
property, if any orders have been issued on the property.
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And of those 4,865 lien searches, 185 did identify open code
cases, so that saved 185 community members from buying a home
without knowing what the issues were.
The number of permits issued -- these are free permits for garage
sale and recreational vehicle -- is 1,826. And, also, for the garage sale
and recreational vehicle, a lot of times people don't know that they
need that permit, and so the investigator, when they observe that they
don't have a permit, they'll actually give them a permit right then and
then record it, because the board has asked us to keep track, according
to the code, of time frames. They can only have so many garage sales
in a year time frame, so many days that they can have a recreational
vehicle. But, again, those are all free permits.
The -- we also have an office that processes the citations for
Domestic Animal Services, public utilities, parks and recs, and
Sheriffs Office, and we've administered 3,520 citations for those
departments and agencies.
And the last is, the average time from complaint of a community
member to the initial inspection is two days.
And I believe that's it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Well, great. Thank you very much.
MR. MARINO: Diane, do we have an idea of how many
foreclosures there are in the county?
MS. FLAGG: There are, since January 2008, over 26,000 lis
pendens have been filed for properties in Collier County. And a lis
pendens is the bank or lender's first step that they take when they are
saying that they're intending to foreclosure due to default of payments.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any other questions of Diane
from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Which brings us into our review of
the -- what's the property name -- the rules and regulations. I have one
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or two that I would like to suggest. Let me just go from that, and then
if anybody else has anything.
The first thing I'd like to do on Article VI, order of business, I
would like to follow the lead of the County Commissioners and the
planning board in starting our meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Should we discuss that now and vote on it?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: One question I have. Does that need any
type of review by the legal department or are we clear on that?
MR. MIESZCAK: No. Legal department? It's up to us.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: The planning board does it, and the
County Commissioners do it, so --
MR. MIESZCAK: Well, I make a motion we do it.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: And I second that motion.
MR. MARINO: And Jean's trying to talk.
MS. RAWSON: No, I don't know of any law or ordinance --
MR. MIESZCAK: That they can't.
MS. RAWSON: -- in the State of Florida that makes it illegal.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: And I second that motion.
MR. MARINO: We'll defy it anyway.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
MR. LEFEBVRE: I've got a question.
MR. MIESZCAK: Who's going to get the flag?
MR. LEFEBVRE: The workshop is still part of the meeting?
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MS. FLAGG: Yes, sir.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Usually in workshops you can't take notes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I had another comment on Page No.
8, which is Article X, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth --
seventh line down on the right-hand side, it says, "violation cannot be
abate." I just wanted to change that -- that's a typo of some sort -- to
English.
That's all the comments I have on rules and regulations.
Anybody have any?
MR. LAVINSKI: Yeah. I have a question. I'm not sure if it's for
Diane or Jean.
On Page 4, Article VII, Section 1, the last sentence, no member
of the board may initiate action before the board. What are the board
members' options?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I think what they're saying is that
you can't bring one up while you're on the board. You can submit a
violation, but then you'd have to recuse yourself when it comes before
the board, if it comes here or before a magistrate. Am I correct?
MS. RAWSON: The code enforcement department is, if you
will, the prosecutor; not you guys. You're the judges. So there's a real
difference in your roles. So it would be improper for you to come
forth at a board meeting and say, well, I have a case I want us to hear.
You know, I know where there's a code violation in my
neighborhood.
So basically you're the judges, and they present the cases to you,
and you determine whether or not there's been a violation.
So you, as a member of the board, can't initiate any action. That
doesn't mean that you can't call and make a complaint as a citizen.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: You can't do it at the time of the
board meeting.
MS. RAWSON: Oh, right, right.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MS. RAWSON: And if you call and make a complaint, like any
other citizen, you certainly have the right to do that. And if you then
want to recuse yourself when that one comes before the board, that
would probably be a good idea.
MR. LAVINSKI: Okay. But that sentence then does not mean
that any of us cannot file a complaint with the code office?
MS. RAWSON: No, certainly not.
MR. MIESZCAK: You're still a citizen.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: You're still a citizen. You can vote,
too.
MR. MARINO: I can't complain about you.
MR. LAVINSKI: Okay. So we can actually go to Diane's
office, file a complaint. You don't do anonymous anymore, correct?
MS. FLAGG: Correct.
MR. LAVINSKI: Okay. But we can do that. And then if that
ever gets this far, we'd have to excuse ourselves.
MS. RAWSON: Well, you would, because you're not
anonymous.
MR. LAVINSKI: Okay. We like to be sometimes.
Okay. That answers my question.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Somebody's asked a question
a while back on what the maximum fine was going to be, and it's
$1,000 as listed in here, per day.
MS. RAWSON: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any other comments from the board
on any changes they'd like to see?
I have one question. We're missing one alternate. Is that being
advertised or --
MS. FLAGG: I believe the paperwork has been submitted.
That's handled by the board office, but we can check on that for you.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And if we could, could we
get an updated list of everybody that's on the board with their contact
information?
MS. FLAGG: Absolutely.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any other comments on the rules
and regs?
MR. MIESZCAK: I have one question. When you say
"contact," I mean, you're looking to contact us?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I might.
MR. MIESZCAK: What about sunshine?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: What about it? I'll call you during
night. No. I believe it even says, it's -- that if you can't make a
meeting, you can call the secretary or you can call me.
MR. MIESZCAK: Okay.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Is that correct?
MS. FLAGG: We would prefer you to call the secretary.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I understand that. But he was asking
if there's a reason that the contact information should be on there. I
mean, you don't have to provide it, but it would be handy if-- for
instance, if we were having a get-together, we'd like to know where to
send the invitation to.
MR. MIESZCAK: Also, we're going to Kelly's Poolroom to talk
about stuff.
MR. MARINO: Are you inviting us to an event?
MR. MIESZCAK: Jean, can I ask you a question?
MS. RAWSON: Yes.
MR. MIESZCAK: Because this -- I know they're real strict. A
lot of states are not as strict as Florida. But two people meeting and
discussing something is what they worry about.
MS. RAWSON: Of course, or three.
MR. MIESZCAK: So how do you not -- well, why can't you
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meet somebody but you're not discussing something?
MS. RAWSON: Well, ostensibly you can, you know, but it
certainly does not present a very good image if all of you went to
lunch after this and said, hey, let's talk about this case that's coming up
next month.
MR. MIESZCAK: So we're better off staying enemies?
MS. RAWSON: Well, you don't have to be enemies. You just
have to be very careful, because you cannot discuss any cases that are
going to come before this board.
MR. MIESZCAK: We understand that. We understand that. It's
just that I thought that like, say, we all met somewhere and -- in a
grocery store or something, three of us were talking about something
else, you know, that could happen.
MS. RAWSON: Well, it certainly could. It's a smaller town than
you might think, especially now. But you just can't discuss any cases
that might come before the board.
MR. MIESZCAK: But, I mean, it's okay to stand around and talk
about something else, though, right?
MR. MARINO: You can talk about where you're going; you can
talk about where you're drinking.
MR. MIESZCAK: Well, see, you frown on it, but you frown on
MS. RAWSON: Well, because I'm thinking about other
incidences that have happened over the years; school board members
riding together to a school board meeting in Immokalee were
criticized. County Commissioners that were leaning back in their
chair to talk to another commissioner during the meeting were
criticized. You just have to be very careful that you don't even, you
know, give the hint of any impropriety. That's all.
MR. MIESZCAK: Okay.
MR. MARINO: You could talk about past issues. You can't talk
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about stuff coming up.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: It's a public record.
MS. RAWSON: It is.
MR. MARINO: Right?
MR. MIESZCAK: But you're better off not, is probably --
MS. RAWSON: Well, the chances are --
MR. MIESZCAK: If it comes back, then what do you do?
MS. RAWSON: Well, it may come back to you for an extension
of time before you impose the fine. So I'd be careful.
MR. MIESZCAK: Okay, gentlemen. No more lunch, no more
dating, no more messing around.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Do you know if the county's going to be
having any Sunshine Law seminar? I know we used to do that.
MS. FLAGG: They routinely have it. If you would like, we can
have one of the county attorneys provide a Sunshine Law refresher for
you or find out where their next class is.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I think it's a good idea, because we do have a
couple new members, newer members.
MR. MIESZCAK: I think a lot of us attended them. I've been to
a couple.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I've been to a couple, but I probably wouldn't
mind going to one.
MR. MARINO: I have. When I was on PVAC, I went.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I know we have a couple newer members,
and we're going to be getting a third, so --
MR. MIESZCAK: I'd like that.
MR. LEFEBVRE: It might be a good idea.
MR. LAVINSKI: It might behoove us to wait till after the ethics
issue is resolved, if it ever is.
MS. FLAGG: You're referring to the board's revision of the
ordinance?
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MR. LAVINSKI: Yeah, in relation to meeting the new state
statutes, which supposedly were just approved or about to be
approved. That might make -- bring that seminar, you know, a little
more information, because that's a critical issue, too.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I think that has more to do with gifts
and getting paid to go to meetings, et cetera, et cetera.
MR. LAVINSKI: Right.
MR. LEFEBVRE: One other thing. There was a case with
Marshal, by the name Marshal, where he sued and so forth, and I saw
that there was something filed in the courts for June of last year. I
don't know exactly what it was. And it named all the members that
were on the board back, like, seven years ago, eight years ago. So I
don't know who --
MR. MIESZCAK: We were on it.
MR. LEFEBVRE: It might be just two of us. I can't remember
his first name, but --
MR. MIESZCAK: Barnett.
MS. FLAGG: I believe that case was -- they submitted for a
Supreme Court hearing, and it was dismissed; however, it was
remanded back -- we'll find out for you. It was many years ago. It
was, like, 7, 10 years ago.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Probably, yeah, something like that. And it's
been going through. He's been defending himself and so forth,
representing himself. But I saw -- I checked my name on public
records, and it came up in June of 2012 something was filed, and --
MR. MIESZCAK: Sherry Burnett was on that.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Yeah, Sherry was on it. So I don't know
exactly where we stand on that, but it would be nice to get an update
on --
MS. FLAGG: We'll find out for you.
MR. LEFEBVRE: -- if it's been thrown out or what the case may
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be.
MR. MARINO: When do we discuss our pay raise? Is it time to
adjourn?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Motion to adjourn.
MR. MIESZCAK: I make the motion to adjourn.
MR. MARINO: Second.
MR. LEFEBVRE: You'd have to second, because I already
made it.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All those in favor?
MR. MARINO: Aye.
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. MIESZCAK: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the
meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 11 :42 a.m.
D RCEMENT BOARD ik
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ROBE A UI MAN, Chairman
These minutes appro d by the Board on '1U Y 1, dOt 3
presented
as resented v or as corrected
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