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CESM Minutes 10/05/2007 October 5, 2007 MINUTES OF THE HEARING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Naples, Florida, October 5,2007 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Special Magistrate in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in REGULAR SESSION in Building "F," 3rd floor, of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida, and the following persons were present: SPECIAL MAGISTRATE: Honorable Brenda Garretson SECRETARY TO THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE: Sue Chapin STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Wright, Assistant Collier County Attorney Patricia Petrulli, Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Arlene Harper, Code Enforcement Administrative Secretary HEARING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AGENDA Date: October 5, 2007 at 8:30 A.M. Location: 330 I E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida, Collier County Government Center Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor NOTE: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MA Y 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 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THIS RECORD. A. Hearing Procedures I. CALL TO ORDER - Special Magistrate Brenda Garretson presiding II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 21, 2007 IV. MOTIONS A. Motions for Continuance V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Stipulations B. Hearings I. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2007010925 GILBERT HIMELHOCH & DENISE HIMELHOCH INV. JEN WALDRON ORD. 04-58 SEC. 7(2), 7(5) RENTAL REGISTRATION VIOLATION ADDRESS: 519 ROMA CT 2. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2007060603 SERGIO ESTRADA & MARIA A. ALONZO INV. HEINZ BOX ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED SEe. 4.05.03(A) VEHICLES PARKED ON GRASS NEXT TO DRIVEWAY VIOLA nON ADDRESS: 281 I 47TH TER SW 3. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLA nONS: 2007060361 LA VERNE MOORE INV. REGGIE SMITH ORD. 04-4 I AS AMENDED SEC. 4.05.03(A) RECURRING VIOLATION OF VEHICLE PARKED ON GRASS VIOLATION ADDRESS: 5313 TRAMMELL ST 4. CASE NO: 2007060362 OWNER: LA VERNE MOORE OFFICER: INV. REGGIE SMITH VIOLATIONS: ORD. 05-44 SEe. 6 LITTER VIOLA TION ADDRESS: 5313 TRAMMELL ST 5. CASE NO: 2007050326 OWNER: GRACIELA GUZMAN OFFICER: INV. JOE MUCHA VIOLA TIONS: ORD. 04-58 SEC. 7(2) RENTAL REGISTRATION VIOLATION ADDRESS: 950 AUTO RANCH RD 6. CASE NO: 2007070077 OWNER: NADY A W. NICK TR OFFICER: INV. MARIO BONO VIOLATIONS: ORD. 04-58 SEe. 7(1-8) RENTAL REGISTRATION VIOLATION ADDRESS: 3 I 50 CONNECTICUT AVE 7. CASE NO: 2007080321 OWNER: JON C. HARMONY & NANCY B. HARMONY, CONSTANCE HARMONY REV TR OFFICER: INV. AZURE SORRELS VIOLATIONS: ORD. 04-4 I AS AMENDED SEC. 2.0 I.OO(B) RECREA TIONAL VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: 402 GRENADA AVE 8. CASE NO: 2007050392 OWNER: MIGUEL ANZUALDA JR., MARIA ANZUALDA & MARIA DEL PILAR ANZUALDA OFFICER: INV. JONATHAN MUSSE VIOLATIONS: ORD. 05-44 SEe. 6, 7 & 8 RECURRING VIOLATION OF PROHIBITED ACCUMULATION OF LITTER VIOLATION ADDRESS: 1216 N 18TH ST 9. CASE NO: 2007050436 OWNER: MIGUEL ANZUALDA JR., MARIA ANZUALDA & MARIA DEL PILAR ANZUALDA OFFICER: INV. JONATHAN MUSSE VIOLATIONS: ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED SEC. 2.01.00(A) UNLICENSED/INOPERABLE VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: I216NI8THST 10. CASE NO: 2007080434 OWNER: MARIO TRUPIANO & MARY R. TRUPIANO OFFICER: INV. ED MORAD VIOLA T10NS: ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED SEC. 2.01.00(A) RECURRING VIOLATION OF UNLICENSED VEHICLE(S) VIOLA TION ADDRESS: 2100 HUNTER BLVD II. CASE NO: 2007060121 OWNER: GINOU FREDERIC OFFICER: INV. RENALD PAUL VIOLA TIONS: ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED SEC. 4.05.03( C) MULTIPLE VEHICLES PARKED ON FRONT/REAR YARD VIOLATION ADDRESS: 5305 BROW ARD ST 12. CASE NO: 2007070334 OWNER: THOMAS E. LYONS, DIANE G. LYONS & TRACY A. LYONS OFFICER: INV. GLENN KARR VIOLA TIONS: ORD. 05-44 SEC. 6, 7 & 8 LITTER VIOLATION ADDRESS: 1236 COOPER DR 13. CASE NO: 2007070675 OWNER: THOMAS E. LYONS, DIANE G. LYONS & TRACY A. LYONS OFFICER: INV. GLENN KARR VIOLA TIONS: ORD. 04-4 I AS AMENDED SEC. 2.0 I.OO(B) RECURRING VIOLATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE(S)/EQUIPMENT VIOLATION ADDRESS: 1236 COOPER DR 14. CASE NO: 2007070604 OWNER: DA VID P. REINERTSEN OFFICER: INV. GLENN KARR VIOLATIONS: ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED SEC. 2.01.00(B) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE(S) VIOLA T10N ADDRESS: 118 WILLOWICK DR 15. CASE NO: 2007070544 OWNER: ELSA M. FLORES & CARLOS FLORES OFFICER: INV. CARMELO GOMEZ VIOLATIONS: ORD. 04-58 SEC. 7(2) RENTAL REGISTRATION VIOLA TION ADDRESS: 4650 25TH CT SW 16. CASE NO: 2007070771 OWNER: FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ OFFICER: INV. CARMELO GOMEZ VIOLATIONS: ORD. 03-37 SEC(S). 5A, 5B & 5C RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS VIOLA TION ADDRESS: 1737 42ND ST SW 17. CASE NO: 2007060682 OWNER: PETER E. THOMAS OFFICER: INV. STEPHEN A THEY VIOLATIONS: ORD. 05-44 SEe. 7 ACCUMULATION OF LITTER VIOLATION ADDRESS: 748 96TH AVE N 18. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLA TlONS: 2007060683 PETER E. THOMAS INV. STEPHEN ATHEY ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED, LDC SEe. 2.01.00(A) UNLICENSED VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: 748 96TH AVE N 19. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2007080521 MEREST EXILHOMME INV. THOMAS KEEGAN ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED. SEC. 2.0 I.OO(A) REPEAT VIOLATION OF UNLICENSED/INOPERABLE VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: 8485 BA YSHORE DR 20. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2006110511 OSCAR GARA TEJO & NIRCIA ALVAREZ GARA TEJO INV. MICHELLE SCAVONE ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED, SEC(S). I.04.01(B), 2.02.03 & 2.03.0I(B) TILE STORED ON ESTATES ZONED AREA VIOLATION ADDRESS: 3271 22ND AVE NE 21. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: VIOLATION ADDRESS: C. Emergency Cases: VI. NEW BUSINESS 2007030778 ROMANA LIPKOV A & MARIAN V ANKO INV. PATRICK BALDWIN ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED, LDC SEC. I 0.02.06(B)(l )(A), IO.02.06(B)(l )(E) & I 0.02.06(B)(I )(E)(l) BUILDING PERMITS 1530 3 I ST ST SW A. Motion for Imposition of Fines: I. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2006100596 SIDNEY KIMBLE INV. MICHAELLE CROWLEY ORD. 04-58 SEC, 6(17) INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: 156 JEEPERS DR 2. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2006080581 BERNADINO, GUERRERO JR. INV. JOHN SANTAFEMIA ORD. 04-58 SEC. 6 SUBSEe. 121 & 19A PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND HOUSING VIOLA TION ADDRESS: 1407 APPLE ST 3. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2007050065 JEANETTE LUTHER & ADELINE FOURINE INV. GLENN KARR ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED, SEC. 2.0I.00(B) RECREA TIONAL VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: 6130 CYPRESS HOLLOW WAY 4. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2007030892 ADRIANA KARINA DELGADO INV. CRISTINA PEREZ ORD. 04-4 I AS AMENDED, SEe. 2.0 I .OO(B) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: 672 EL PASO TRL 5. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2007030091 ANDREW SA V AGE & HALLEY A. SA V AGE INV. THOMAS KEEGAN ORD. 05-44 SEe. 6, 7 & 8 LITTER VIOLATION ADDRESS: 4002 CINDY AVE 6. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2006120658 PATRICIA SWALLOW INV. PATRICK BALDWIN ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED, SEe. 2.01.00(A) INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLE(S) VIOLATION ADDRESS: 3560 25TH A VB SW 7. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2006100235 KELLY E. CAPOLINO INV. JOE MUCHA ORD. 04-58 SEe. 6, SUBSECS. 8,9,10, I I. I2A, 12B, I2C, 121, I2J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 120, I2P, I2Q, 19A, 19B, 19C, 19D&20 VIOLATION ADDRESS: 2721 VAN BUREN AVE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND HOUSING 8. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 2006070273 PATRICE MOBLEY INV. JOE MUCHA ORD. 04-58 SEC. 6. SUBSEC. I I, I2C, 121 & I2P PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND HOUSING VIOLATION ADDRESS: 5260 DIXIE DR 9. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: VIOLATION ADDRESS: 2005010437 JAIME GUTIERREZ INVESTIGATIVE SUPERVISOR PATRICIA PETRULLl ORD. 04-41 AS AMENDED, SEe. IO.02.06(B)(l)(D), 104.1 & 105.5 UNPERMITTED GARAGE CONVERSION/ELECTRICAL & STRUCTURAL ADDITIONS/ AL TERA TIONS 1369 HILLTOP DRIVE VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. CONSENT AGENDA IX. REPORTS X. NEXT MEETING DATE: October 19,2007 XI. ADJOURN - _._~_..~._------- ---_...~. October 5, 2007 I. CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order by the Honorable Special Magistrate Brenda Garretson at 9:05 AM. All those testifying at the proceeding did so under oath. A. Hearing Rules and Regulations were given by Special Magistrate Garretson. Special Magistrate Garretson noted that, prior to conducting the Hearing, the Respondents were given an opportunity to speak with their Investigating Officer for a Resolution by Stipulation; looking for compliance without being punitive. RECESS: 9:15 AM RECONVENED: 9:40 AM II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Arlene Harper, Code Enforcement Administrative Secretary, proposed the following changes: (a) The following cases were WITHDRAWNby the County due to payment of fines: . Case # 2007030892 - BCC vs. Adriana Karina Delgado · Case #2006070273 - BCC vs. Patrice Mobley (b) Re: Case # 2007050392 - BCC vs. Miguel Anzualda, Jr. & Maria Anzualda, the phrase "recurring" was removed from the violation description. (c) Re: Case # 2006080581- BCe vs. Bernadino Guerrero Jr., the comma between the Respondent's first and last names was removed. The Special Magistrate approved the Agenda as amended, subject to changes made during the course of the Hearing at the discretion of the Special Magistrate. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Hearing held on September 21,2007 were reviewed by the Special Magistrate and approved as submitted. IV. MOTIONS A. Motions for Continuance: None V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Stipulations: 11. Case # 2007060121 - BCC vs. Ginou Frederic The Hearing was requested Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Rena1d Paul who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 4.05.03(C) 2 October 5, 2007 Multiple vehicles parked on front/rear yard Violation address: 5305 Broward Street A Stipulation had been agreed to by Respondent on October 1. 2007. The Investigator stated he met with the Respondent who agreed to the terms of the Stipulation. Finding the Notice of Hearing had beell properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and were ordered to remove the vehicles from the front/rear yards and park on a stabilized pervious or imperviously-treated surface on or before October 8,2007, or ajine of $50. 00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Respondent was ordered to pay Operational Costs incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $246./2 on or before November 5,2007. The Respondent is to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. 14. Case # 2007070604 - BCC vs. David P. Reinertsen The Hearing was requested Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Glenn Karr who was present. The Respondent was also present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 2.01.00(B) Recreational vehicles Violation address: 118 Willowick Dr. A Stipulation had been agreed to by the Respondent. The Investigator stated the violation had been abated. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and jinding the violation did exist but had been eORREeTED prior to today's Hearing, the Respondent was found GUlL TY of the alleged violation(s} and was ordered to pay a civil jine in the amount of $200.00 on or before December 5,2007. The Respondent was also ordered to pay Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $228. 59 on or before December 5, 2007. 2. Case # 2007060603 - BCC vs. Sere:io Estrada & Maria A. Alonzo The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Heinz Box who was present. The Respondent was present and also represented his wife, Maria A. Alonzo. Deyanira Anzualda served as translator. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec, 4.05.03(A) Vehicles parked on grass next to driveway Violation address: 2811 47'h Terrace SW 3 October 5, 2007 A Stipulation had been agreed to by the Respondent on behalf of his wife. Maria A. Alonzo. and himself The Investigator stated the violations had been abated. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and finding the violation did exist but had been eORREeTED prior to today's Hearing, the Respondents were found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and were ordered to Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case ill the amount of$223.98 on before November 5,2007. 5. Case # 2007050326 - BCC vs. Graciela Guzman The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Specialist Joe Mucha who was present. The Respondent was also present. Everaldo Guzman served as translator. Violation(s): Ord. 04-58 Sec. 7(2) Rental registration Violation address: 950 Auto Ranch Road A Stipulation had been agreed to by Respondent The Investigator stated the violation has been abated. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and finding the violation did exist but had been eORRECTED prior to today's Hearing, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to pay the Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$239.30 on or before November 5, 2007. 20. Case # 2006110511- BCC vs. Oscar Garateio & Nircia Alvarez Garateio The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Michelle Scavone who was present. Respondent, Nircia Alvarez Garatejo was present and also represented her husband, Oscar Garatejo. Violation(s): Ord, 04-41 as amended, Sec(s). 1.04.0l(B), 2.02.03 & 2.03.0l(B) Tile stored on estates zoned area Violation address: 3271 22"d Ave. NE, Naples, FL 34120 A Stipulation had been agreed to by the Respondent on behalf of her husband, Oscar Garatejo and herself. The Respondent stated her husband could not attend the Hearing due to injuries sustained in an accident. The Investigator stated the violations had not been abated. 4 October 5, 2007 Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondents were found GUlL TY of the alleged violation(s) and were ordered to remove all tiles stored on the property or to store the tiles within a completely enclosed structure on or before October 12, 2007, or a fine of $1 00. 00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. If the Respondents are unable to comply within this time frame, eode Enforcement may hire a licensed contractor to remove the tile and the cost for the abatement will be assessed to the Respondents. eode Enforcement may request assistance from the Sheriff's Department is necessary. The Respondents were ordered to pay Operational Costs incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $276.53 on or before November 5, 2007. The Respondents are to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. 21. Case # 2007030778 - BCC vs. Romana Liokova & Marian Yanko The Hearing had been requested by the Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Patrick Baldwin who was present. The Respondent was present and also represented her husband, Marian Yanko. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, LDC Sec. 1O,02.06(B) (I) (A), 1O.02.06(B) (I) (E), & 10.02.06(B) (I) (E) (I) Building permits Violation address: 1530 31 ,[ St. SW A Stipulation had been agreed to by the Respondent, Marion Vanko, on behalf of his wife, Romana Lipkova, and himself The Investigator stated the Respondent, Marian Vanko, had been present earlier but left before the Hearing could be Heard. The Respondent, Romana Lipkova, stated she was aware her husband signed the Stipulation. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondents were found GUlL TY of the alleged violation(s) and were ordered to either obtain a eollier eounty Building Permit, inspections, and a Certificate of eompletion on or before December 5, 2007, or to obtain a eollier eounty Demolition Permit, inspections, and a Certificate of Occupancy on or before December 5, 2007, or afine of $200. 00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Respondents were ordered to pay Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $239.58 on or before November 5,2007. The Respondents are to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. Hearinl!s: 1. Case # 2007010925 - BCC vs. Gilbert Himelhoch & Denise Himelhoch 5 October 5, 2007 The Hearing had been requested by the Collier County Code Enforcement Environmental Specialist Jen Waldron who was present. The Respondents were not present. Violation(s): Ord, 04-58 Sec. 7(2), 7(5) Rental registration Violation address: 519 Roma Ct. The Special Magistrate noted the Respondents submitted a letter in which they admitted violating the Ordinance. Due to illness, the Respondents asked for a reduction of the late fees. The Investigator stated the Collier County Rental Registration was due on June 30, 2006, but was not paid until September 12, 2006. She further stated the late fees have not been paid and the County was opposed to any reduction of the accrued late fees. The Special Magistrate stated for the record that the Respondents' letter accused the County of violating usury laws and indicated the Land Development Code was illegal. The Special Magistrate explained usury laws only apply to situations where money has been borrowed and unfair interest charged on the loan amount. The Special Magistrate further stated implying that the Land Development Code is illegal is not an applicable defense in this case. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and finding the violation did exist but had been eORREeTED prior to today's Hearing, the Respondents were found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and were ordered to pay the Rental Registration late fees in the amount of$80.00 on or before December 5,2007. The Respondents were ordered to pay the Operational eosts incurred during the prosecutioll of this case in the amount of$289.36 on or before December 5,2007. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Stipulations: 12. Case # 2007070334 - BCC vs. Thomas E. Lvons. Diane G. Lvons & Tracv A. Lvons The Hearing had been requested by the Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Glenn Karr who was present. The Respondent, Tracy Lyons McCardle, was present and also represented her parents, Thomas E. and Diane G. Lyons. The Respondent's husband, John McCardle, was also present Violation(s): Ord. 05-44 Sec. 6, 7, & 8 Litter Violation address: 1236 Cooper Dr. A Stipulation had been agreed to by the Respondent. Tracy Lyons McCardle, on behalf of her parents. Thomas E. and Diane G. Lyolls, and herself. The Special Magistrate asked ifthe other two owners had received Notice of the Hearing. 6 October 5, 2007 The Respondent stated she had not told her parents of the violation. The Investigator stated he personally served the Notice of Violation upon the Respondent. The Special Magistrate accepted the Stipulation subject to the Respondent providing a letter from her parents stating they have been advised of the Hearing and have allowed her to represent them. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondents were found GUlL TY of the alleged violation(s} and were ordered to remove all litter from the premises on or before October /2, 2007, or a fine of $1 00.00 per day will be imposed for each day the violatioll remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Respondents were ordered to pay Operational eosts illcurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$2I7.10 on or before December 5, 2007. The Respolldents are to notify the Illvestigator withill 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has beell abated. 13. Case # 2007070675 - BCC vs. Thomas E. Lvons. Diane G. Lvons & Tracv A. Lvons The Hearing had been requested by the Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Glenn Karr who was present. The Respondent, Tracy Lyons McCardle, was present and also represented her parents, Thomas E. and Diane G. Lyons. The Respondent's husband, John McCardle, was also present VioIation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended Sec. 2.01.00(B) Recurring violation of commercial vehicle(s)/equipment Violation address: 1236 Cooper Dr. A Stipulation had been agreed to by the Respondent, Tracy Lyons McCardle, on behalf of her parents. Thomas E. and Diane G. Lyons. and herself The Special Magistrate accepted the Stipulation subject to the Respondent providing a letter from her parents stating they have been advised of the Hearing and have allowed her to represent them. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondents were found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and were ordered to remove the trailer from the premises or store it in a completely enclosed structure on or before October 12, 2007, or afine of $100.00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Respondents were ordered to pay Operational eosts illcurred during the prosecution of this case in the amoullt of$210.25 on or before December 5, 2007. The Respondents are to 1l0tifY the Illvestigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. Hearinl!s: 7 October 5, 2007 3. Case # 2007060361 - BCC vs. Laverne Moore The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Reggie Smith who was present. The Respondent and Respondent's husband, Fred Martin, were also present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 4.05.03(A) Recurring violation - vehicle parked on grass Violation address: 5313 Trammell St. The Investigator stated this was a recurring violation and referred to a previous violation which occurred in 2006. He stated he did not have permission to enter the premises and could not view the entire property to confirm whether or not there had been abatement or additional violations. The Investigator introduced a photograph which was marked as County Exhibit "A" and admitted into evidence. The Respondent stated she had added a mother-in-law suite onto her home. At the time of the violation, the Respondent stated there were vehicles belonging to the construction workers parked on the grass and in the driveway. The Respondent introduced a bill of sale from Auto Village which was marked as Respondent's Exhibit "I." The Respondent stated the violation was abated on August 8, 2007. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to park the vehicles on an approved stabilized surface, or store the vehicles in a completely enclosed structure or remove the vehicles from the property on or before October 8,2007, or afine of$50.00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Investigator requested access to the premises to inspect the entire property. The Respondent was ordered to pay Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$192.36 on or before November 5, 2007. The Respondent is to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. The Respondent stated she would allow the Investigator access to her property. The Investigator stated he would be accompanied by a Collier County Sheriffs Deputy or another Code Enforcement Investigator at the time of the re-inspection. 4. Case # 2007060362 - BCC vs. Laverne Moore The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Reggie Smith who was present. The Respondent and Respondent's husband, Fred Martin, were also present. Violation(s): Ord. 05-44 Sec. 6 Litter Violation address: 5313 Trammell St. 8 October 5, 2007 The Investigator introduced several photographs which were marked as County Exhibits "I" through "30" and were entered into evidence. The Respondent stated she had a garage sale on June 8, 2007. The first site visit was on June 11,2007 and the second visit was June 19,2007. The Investigator stated that progress had been made, but litter still remained on the property. The Respondent introduced several documents which were marked as follows: Exhibit "A" -list of garage sale items Exhibit "B" - garage sale receipt Exhibit "c" - Goodwill receipt Exhibit "D" - garage sale permit Exhibit "E" - dumpster Exhibit "G" - six color photographs Exhibit "H" - 8 additional photographs admitted with comments Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to remove all litter from the property on or before October 11,2007, or afine of$50.00 per day will be imposedfor each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Respondent was ordered to pay Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$238.16 on or before November 5,2007. The Respondent is to notify the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. The Special Magistrate requested the Respondents allow the Investigator to perform an on-site inspection of their property on October 8, 2007 to determine if the violation had been abated. RECESS: 11:45 AM RECONVENED: 12:17 PM V. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. Hearinl!s: 8. Case # 2007050392 - BCC vs. Mil!uel Anzualda Jr.. Maria Anzualda a/k/a Maria Del Pilar Anzualda The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Jonathan Musse who was present. The Respondent, Miguel Anzualdo, Jr., was also present. Deyanira Anzualda served as translator for her father. Violation(s): Ord. 05-44 Sec. 6, 7 & 8 Prohibited accumulation of litter 9 October 5, 2007 Violation address: 1216 N, 18th St. The Respondent stated he is divorced from his wife, Maria Anzua1da, a/k/a Maria Del Pilar Anzualda, and is the sole owner of the property. The Investigator introduced photographs of the property which were marked as County Composite Exhibits "A" and "B" and introduced into evidence. The Respondent stated his former wife had been told about the Hearing and had removed three vehicles from the property. The Respondent further stated he is permanently disabled and cannot afford to pay the Operational Costs. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondent was found GUlL TY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to remove all litter from the property on or before October /2,2007, or afine of $1 00. 00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. If the Respondent is unable to comply within this time frame, Code Enforcement may hire a licensed contractor to remove the litter and the cost for the abatement will be assessed to the Respondent. The Special Magistrate determined if the Respondent removed the litter on or before October /2, 2007, the Operational eosts would be waived. The Respondent is to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. The Special Magistrate further stated if compliance is not achieved, payment of the Operational Costs in the amount of $227.27 will be imposed. Payment would be due on or before November 5, 2007. 9. Case # 2007050436 - BCC vs. Mi{!uel Anzualda Jr.. Maria Anzualda a/k/a Maria Del Pilar Anzualda The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Jonathan Musse who was present. The Respondent, Miguel Anzualdo, Jr., was also present. Deyanira Anzualda served as translator for her father. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 2,01.00(A) Unlicensed/inoperable vehicles Violation address: 1216 N, 18th St. The Investigator introduced photographs of the property which were marked as County Composite Exhibits "A" through "G" and introduced into evidence. The Respondent stated he was unaware of his responsibility to change the title of the Property, but would do so immediately. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to obtain and affIX current valid license plates on all vehicles, or store the vehicles in a completely enclosed structure, or remove the vehicles from the property on or before October 12, 2007, or a fine of 10 October 5, 2007 $50.00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. If the Respondent is unable to comply within this time frame, eode Enforcement may hire a licensed contractor to remove the vehicles and the cost for the abatement will be assessed to the Respondent. The Special Magistrate determined if the Respondent complied on or before October 12, 2007, the Operational eosts would be waived. The Respondent is to notify the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. The Special Magistrate further stated if compliance is not achieved, payment of the Operational eosts in the amount of$231.80 will be imposed. Payment would be due on or before November 5, 2007. 10. Case # 2007080434 - BCC vs. Mario Trupiano & Marv R. Trupiano The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Ed Morad who was present. The Respondent, Mario Trupiano, was present and also represented his wife, Mary R. Trupiano. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 2.01.00(A) Recurring violation - unlicensed vehicles Violation address: 2100 Hunter Blvd. The Investigator introduced photographs which were marked as County Composite Exhibit "A" and introduced into evidence. The Respondent stated the vehicle belonged to a tenant who had been evicted. The Investigator stated the violation had been abated, but requested assessment of a civil fine of$600 in addition to payment of the Operational Costs. The Special Magistrate reduced the civil fine to $400.00. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and finding the violation did exist but was CORREeTED prior to the Hearing, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and was ordered to pay a civil fine in the amount of $400.00 on or before January 5,2008. The Respondent was ordered to pay Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$274.24 on or before January 5, 2008. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion for Imposition of Fines: 7. Case # 2006100235 - BCC vs. Kellv E. Capolino The County was represented by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli. Property Maintenance Specialist Joe Mucha was present. 11 October 5, 2007 The Respondent was also present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-58 Sec, 6, Subsections 8 - II, l2A - C, 121- M, 120-Q, 19A-D, & 20 Property maintenance and housing Violation address: 2721 Van Buren Ave, Naples, FL 34112 Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli stated the Operational Costs of $220.42 had been paid. The County requested assessment of fines in the total amount of$27,500.00 for the period from May 3,2007 through August 21,2007 (110 days @ $250/day). The Respondent stated she had initially tried to save the buildings. However, when she realized she could not, she applied to the County for a permit, she waited I \12 months to meet with the Building Department and to obtain estimates for construction. She stated the police were called to evict a tenant from the premises. The cost of demolition was $15,000, and then the County required the vacant property to be filled and graded at an additional cost of $3,000.00. Supervisor Petrulli stated, in recognition of the delays, the County would reduce the amount to $9,750.00 (39 days at $250/day). The Special Magistrate determined the Respondent should receive credit for the amount spent to grade and fill the vacant lot which would reduce the lien to $6,750.00. Property Specialist Mucha stated the Respondent did maintain contact with him during and was very cooperative during the entire process. The Special Magistrate determined the Respondent should receive credit for the cost of demolition ($15,000) which eliminated the remaining indebtedness to the County. 9. Case # 2005010437 - BCC vs. Jaime GutIerrez The County was represented by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli The Respondent was also present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec, 1O.02.06(B){I)(D), 104, I & 105.5 Unpermitted garage conversion/electrical Violation address: 1369 Hilltop Dr., Naples, FL 34103 Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli stated the Operational Costs of $110.74 had been paid. The County requested assessment of fines in the total amount of$5,550 for the period from May 4, 2005 through August 23, 2005 (II 0 days @ $50/day) The Respondent stated when he purchased his home in 2004, the garage conversion had been started by the seller, He further stated when he tried to obtain a permit, he was told he needed architectural drawings as well as an engineering inspection. He stated he paid a "contractor" $2,500 to cornplete the work, but the contractor left without doing any work. 12 October 5, 2007 He then hired someone to assist him to obtain the permits. Supervisor Petrulli stated the County would reduce the amount to $3,300 (55 days at $50/day). The Special Magistrate determined the Respondent should receive a credit of $1,500.00 The Special Magistrate GRANTED the eounty's motion for the imposition of fines, but reduced the total amount to $1,800.00. The Respondent was ordered to pay this fine on or before January 5, 2008, or the eounty will proceed with enforcement of the lien. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. Hearin!!s: 6. Case #2007070077- BCC vs. Nadva W. Nick Trust The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Mario Bono who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-58, Sec. 7(1-8) Rental registration Violation address: 3150 Connecticut Ave. The Investigator stated the violations had been abated. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and finding the violation did exist but had been CORREeTED prior to today's Hearing, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and was ordered to pay the Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$203.22 on or before November 5, 2007. 7. Case # 2007080321- BCC vs. Jon C. Harmonv & Nancv B. Harmonv. Constance Harmonv Rev Tr. The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Azure Sorrels who was present. The Respondents were not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 2.01.00(B) Recreational Vehicles Violation address: 402 Grenada Ave. The Investigator stated proper notice had not been served and requested a Continuance. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the eounty's request for a eontinuance. 15. Case # 2007070544 - BCC vs. Elsa M. Flores & Carlos Flores [3 October 5, 2007 The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Carmelo Gomez who was present. The Respondents were not present. VioIation(s): Ord. 04-58 Sec. 7(2) Rental registration Violation address: 4650 25th Ct. SW The Investigator stated Notice of Violation had been posted at both the property and at the Courthouse. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondents were found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and were ordered to obtain a current eollier eounty Rental Registration and to pay all late fees on or before October 19,2007, or afine of$25.00 per day will be imposedfor each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Respondents were ordered to pay Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $241.33 on or before November 5, 2007. The Respondents are to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. 16. Case # 2007070771 - BCC vs. Fernando Rodri!!uez The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Carmelo Gomez who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 03-37 Sec(s). 5A, 5B & 5C Right-of- Way permits Violation address: 1737 42,d St. SW The Investigator introduced a photograph of the driveway which was marked as County Exhibit "A" and introduced into evidence. The Investigator stated he served the Notice of Hearing via certified mail and received delivery confirmation from the US Postal Service. He further stated he posted the Notice of Hearing at both the property and the Courthouse on September 13, 2007. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and was ordered to obtain a eollier eounty Right- of-Way Permit, all required inspections and approval, or to restore the right-of-way to its original condition on or before October /2,2007, or afine of$200.00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. The Respondent was ordered to pay Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$227.55 on or before November 5,2007. The Respondent is to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. 14 October 5, 2007 17. Case #2007060682 - BCC vs. Peter E. Thomas The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Stephen Athey who was present. The Respondent was not present. VioIation(s): Ord. 05-44 as amended, Sec. 7 Accumulation of litter Violation address: 748 96th Ave. N. The Investigator presented several photographs which were marked as Composite County Exhibits "A" through "E" and were admitted into evidence. He stated he met with the Respondent's adult son, Scott, who refused to sign the Notice of Violation. He sent the Notice via certified mail but the envelope was returned as "unclaimed." Both the property and the Courthouse were posted. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to remove all litter from the premises on or before October 12, 2007, or afine of $1 00. 00 per day will be imposed for each day the violation remains thereafter unless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. If the Respondent is unable to comply within this time frame, eode Enforcement may hire a licensed contractor to remove the vehicles and the cost for the abatement will be assessed to the Respondent. eode Enforcement may request assistance from the Sheriff's Department if deemed necessary. The Respondent was ordered to pay Operational Costs incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $232.12 on or before November 5,2007. The Respondent is to notify the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation has been abated. 18. Case #2007060683 - BCC vs. Peter E. Thomas The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Stephen Athey who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, LDC Sec. 2.0I.OO(A) Unlicensed vehicleCs) Violation address: 748 96th Ave. N. The Investigator stated the violations had been abated. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and finding the violation did exist but had been CORREeTED prior to today's Hearing, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to the Operational eosts incurred during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $232.12 on or before November 5, 2007. ]5 October 5, 2007 19. Case #2007080521 - BCC vs. Merest Exilhomme The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Thomas Keegan who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 2.01.00(A) Repeat Violation: Unlicensed/inoperable vehicles Violation address: 8485 Bayshore Dr., Naples, FL 34112. The Investigator stated the violation had been abated. He requested assessment of a civil penalty in the amount of$250.00 because it was a repeat violation. Finding the Notice of Hearing had been properly served, and finding the violation did exist but had been CORREeTED prior to today's Hearing, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of$250.00 on or before November 5,2007. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Operational Costs incurred during the Prosecution of this case in the amount of $204. 24 on or before November 5, 2007. C. Emerl!encv Cases: None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion for Imposition of Fines: 1. Case # 2006100596 - BCC vs. Sidnev Kimble The County was represented by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli. Investigator Michaelle Crowley was also present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord, 04-41 as amended, Sec(s). 2.01.00(A) and 4.05.03(A) Inoperable/unlicensed vehicles Ord. 04-58 Sec. 6(17) Parking on the grass Violation address: 156 Jeepers Dr., Naples, FL 34112 The County requested assessment of Operational Costs in the amount of$IIO.78, together with fines in the amount of $1 ,300.00 for the period from March 21, 2007 through April 16, 2007 (26 days @$50/day) for a total amount of$I,4l0.78. The Special Magistrate noted the Ordinance and Sections were different than on the Agenda. Supervisor Petrulli stated the referenced Ordinance was correct. Investigator Crowley stated Ordinance 04-58 referred to a second violation of parking on the grass. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the eounty's motion for the imposition offines 16 October 5, 2007 in the total amount of $1,410.78 (including Operational eosts). The Respondent was ordered to pay this fine on or before January 5, 2008, or the eounty will proceed with enforcement of the lien. 3. Case # 2007050065 - BCC vs. Jeanette Luther & Adeline Fourine The County was represented by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli. Investigator Glenn Karr was also present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 2.01.00(B) Recreational vehicles Violation address: 6130 Cypress Hollow Way, Naples, FL 34109 The County requested assessment of Operational Costs in the amount of$282.55, together with a civil fine in the amount of$400.00 for a total amount of$682.55. Supervisor Petrulli stated the violation had been abated. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the eounty's motion for the imposition offines in the total amount of $682.55 (including Operational Costs). The Respondents were ordered to pay this fine on or before January 5, 2008, or the eounty will proceed with enforcement of the lien. 2. Case # 2006080581 - BCC vs. Bernadino Guerrero, Jr. The County was represented by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli, Investigator John Santafemia was also present. The Respondent not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-58 Sec. 6 Subsec. 121 & 19A Property maintenance and housing Violation address: 1407 Apple St., Immokalee, FL 34142 The County requested assessment of Operational Costs in the amount of$137,63 together with fines in the amount of$47,500 for the period from March 18,2007 through September 24, 2007 (I 90 days @ $250/day) for a total amount of $47,637.63. Supervisor Petrulli said the violations have not been abated and fines were accruing on a daily basis. The Special Magistrate noted she had granted the Respondent five months to come into compliance. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the eounty's motion for the imposition of fines in the total amount of $47, 637. 64 (including Operational eosts). The Respondent was ordered to pay this fine on or before January 5, 2008, or the eounty will proceed with enforcement of the lien. 5. Case # 2007030091 - BCC vs. Andrew Saval!e & HaUev A. Saval!e 17 October 5, 2007 The County was represented by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli, Investigator Thomas Keegan was also present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 05-44 Sec. 6, 7 & 8 Litter Violation address: 4002 Cindy Ave., Naples, FL 34112 The County requested assessment of Operational Costs in the amount of$249.89, together with a civil fine in the amount of $1 00.00 for a total amount of $349.89. Supervisor Petrulli stated the violation had been abated. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the County's motion for the imposition offines in the total amount of $349. 89 (including Operational Costs). The Respondent was ordered to pay this fine on or before January 5, 2008, or the eounty will proceed with enforcement of the lien. 6. Case # 2006120658 - BCC vs. Patricia Swallow The County was represented by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Patricia Petrulli. Investigator Patrick Baldwin was also present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 04-41 as amended, Sec. 2.01.00(A\ Inoperable/unlicensed vehicles Violation address: 3560 25th Ave. SW The County requested assessment of Operational Costs in the amount of$258.95, together with fines in the amount of$3,600 for the period from July 14, 2007 through September 24, 2007 (72days @ $50/day) for a total amount of$3,858.95. Supervisor Petrulli said the violations have not been abated and fines were accruing on a daily basis. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the eounty's motion for the imposition offines in the total amount of$3,858.95 (including Operational eosts). The Respondent was ordered to pay this fine on or before January 5, 2008, or the eounty will proceed with enforcement of the lien. VII. OLD BUSINESS - None VIII. CONSENT AGENDA - None IX. REPORTS - The Special Magistrate announced there would not be a Hearing on December 21,2007. 18 October 5, 2007 X. NEXT MEETING DATE - October 19, 2007 The Special Magistrate announced the October 19th Hearing would be held at the eoullty's eommunity Development & Environmental Services (eDES) offices located at 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive. ***** There being no further business for the good of the County, the Hearing was adjourned by order of the Special Magistrate at 2:18 PM. COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Special Magistrate Brenda Garretson These Minutes were approved by the Special Magistrate on as presented , or as amended 19