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CESM Minutes 04/17/2026 (Draft) April 17, 2026 1 MINUTES OF THE HEARING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Naples, Florida, April 17, 2026 LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Collier County Special Magistrate, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in REGULAR SESSION in Administrative Building “F,” 3rd floor, Collier County Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following persons present: SPECIAL MAGISTRATE: Honorable Patrick H. Neale ALSO PRESENT: Thomas Iandimarino, Code Enforcement Director Helen Buchillon, Code Enforcement Specialist April 17, 2026 2 Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the Special Magistrate 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 Special Magistrate shall be responsible for providing this record. 1. Call to Order - SPECIAL MAGISTRATE PATRICK H. NEALE PRESIDING The Honorable Special Magistrate Patrick H. Neale called the Hearing to order at 9:00 AM. All those testifying at the proceeding did so under oath. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Prior to conducting the Hearing, Respondents were given an opportunity to speak with their Investigating Officers for a Resolution by Stipulation. The County’s goal is to obtain compliance without being punitive. Recessed: 9:05am Reconvened: 9:15am 3. Approval of Agenda Ms. Buchillon reported the following changes to the Agenda (listed below as Agenda item numbers): Under Item 7.A – Hearings, the following cases were moved to 6. – Stipulations: 2. CASE NO: CEAC20260000578-01 - Giovanni Bonilla 3. CASE NO: CEAC20260000578-02 - Giovanni Bonilla 4. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-01 - Miguel Morales 5. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-02 - Miguel Morales 6. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-03 - Miguel Morales 7. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-04 - Miguel Morales 8. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-05 - Miguel Morales 9. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-06 - Miguel Morales 10. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-07 - Miguel Morales 11. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-08 - Miguel Morales 12. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-09 - Miguel Morales 13. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-10 - Miguel Morales 14. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-11 - Miguel Morales 15. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-02 - Joseph M Morgan 16. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-03 - Joseph M Morgan 17. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-04 - Joseph M Morgan 18. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-05 - Joseph M Morgan 19. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-06 - Joseph M Morgan Under Item 7.A – Hearings, the following cases were withdrawn: 1. CEAC20250012230 – John B Wimsatt Special Magistrate Neale approved the Agenda as modified. 4. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the March 20, 2026 hearing were approved by Special Magistrate Neale. April 17, 2026 3 5. Motions A. Motion for Continuance of Imposition of Fines and Liens None B. Motion for Extension of Compliance Deadline None C. Motion for Rehearing None 6. Stipulations Cases 2 and 3 were combined 2. CASE NO: CEAC20260000578-1 OWNER: Giovanni Bonilla OFFICER: Andrew Bonvillain VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-35(1)(E). Damage to property, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Stella". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2311 51st Terrace SW, Naples, FL 34116 3. CASE NO: CEAC20260000578-4 OWNER: Giovanni Bonilla OFFICER: Andrew Bonvillain VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-35(1)(E). Damage to property, citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Nova". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2311 51st Terrace SW, Naples, FL 34116 Assistant Director Crotts and Officer Bonvillain requested the hearing. The Stipulation was entered into by Giovanni Bonilla on April 17, 2026. In reference to Citations CEAC20260000578-01 (Damage to property for “Stella”) and CEAC20260000578-02 (Damage to property for “Nova”): Special Magistrate Neale found the Respondent GUILTY of the alleged violation and was ordered to: 1. Pay Operational Costs in the amount of $50.00 incurred in the prosecution of this case. 2. Pay an Administrative Fee of $7.00 incurred in the prosecution of this case. 3. Pay a Civil Penalty of $500.00 per Citation. 4. Total charges due are $1,114.00 to be paid within 120 days of this hearing. 5. Register and complete the Collier County Responsible Pet Owner Course within 90 days of this hearing. 6. Failure to pay any fines within this Stipulated Agreement in the timeframe as ordered shall result in a lien being placed against the Respondent and any property owned by the Respondent. Recessed: 9:20am Reconvened: 9:35am Cases 15- 19 were combined April 17, 2026 4 15. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-02 OWNER: Joseph M Morgan OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-78(6). Clean Housing Facilities and insufficient ventilation, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense. FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2365 27th Ave NE, Naples, FL 34120 16. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-03 OWNER: Joseph M Morgan OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-81(C)(3). Breeder records, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Laika". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2365 27th Ave NE, Naples, FL 34120 17. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-04 OWNER: Joseph M Morgan OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-81(C)(3). Breeder records, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Blaze". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2365 27th Ave NE, Naples, FL 34120 18. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-05 OWNER: Joseph M Morgan OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-81(C)(3). Breeder Records, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Wendy Pup". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2365 27th Ave NE, Naples, FL 34120 19. CASE NO: CEAC20260002311-06 OWNER: Joseph M Morgan OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-81(C)(3). Breeder Records, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Star". (3). Breeder Records, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Star". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2365 27th Ave NE, Naples, FL 34120 Assistant Director Crotts and Officer Frank requested the hearing. The Stipulation was entered into by Joseph M. Morgan on April 17, 2026. In reference to Citations CEAC20260002311-02 – Clean housing facilities and insufficient ventilation: April 17, 2026 5 Special Magistrate Neale found the Respondent GUILTY of the alleged violation and was ordered to: 1. Pay Operational Costs in the amount of $50.00 incurred in the prosecution of this case. 2. Pay an Administrative Fee of $7.00 incurred in the prosecution of this case. 3. Pay a Civil Penalty of $500.00 per Citation for failure to provide medical treatment. 4. Total charges due are $557.00 to be paid within 90 days of this hearing. 5. Allow the Animal Control Officer to conduct an inspection within 90 days of this hearing to confirm this housing facility and ventilation conditions have been resolved. 6. Register and complete the Collier County Responsible Pet Owner Course within 90 days of this hearing. In reference to: Citation CEAC20260002311-03– Breeder Records Law “Laika” Citation CEAC20260002311-04 - Breeder Records Law “Blaze” Citation CEAC20260002311-05 - Breeder Records Law “Wendy Pups” Citation CEAC20260002311-06 - Breeder Records Law “Star” 7. These fines will be suspended for a period of 12 months pending no animal related issues are violated as per the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14 or any Florida State Statutes pertaining to animal related offenses during this probationary period. 8. At the end of 12 moths the fines will be voided pending no animal related issues were violated as stated above. 9. During the 12 month continuance, should the Respondent violate any provisions of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14 or any Florida State Statutes pertaining to animal related offenses, all fines will be reinstated and ordered to be paid immediately. 10. Total charges for this Citation carry a fine of 2,228.00. 11. Failure to pay any fines within this Stipulated Agreement in the timeframe as ordered shall result in a lien being placed against the Respondent and any property owned by the Respondent. Cases 4 - 15were combined 4. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-01 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-36(1)(D). Failure to provide medical attention, citation issued on February 24, 2026, 1st offense. FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 5. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-02 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-35(1)(B). Running at large, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Archer". FOLIO NO: April 17, 2026 6 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 6. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-03 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-35(1)(B). Running at large, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Cortado". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Avenue, Naples, FL 34112 7. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-04 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-35(1)(B). Running at large, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Mochi". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 8. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-05 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-35(1)(B). Running at large, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Maya". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 9. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-06 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-35(1)(B). Running at large, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "German SH Pointer". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 10. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-07 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-36(6)(A). Abandonment, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Archer". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 11. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-08 April 17, 2026 7 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-36(6)(A). Abandonment, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Cortado". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 12. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-09 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-36(6)(A). Abandonment, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Maya". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 13. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-10 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-36(6)(A). Abandonment, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Mochi". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 14. CASE NO: CEAC20260002052-11 OWNER: Miguel Morales OFFICER: Cara Frank VIOLATIONS: Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-39(9). Failure to obtain a breeder permit, Citation issued on March 4, 2026, 1st offense, "Maya". FOLIO NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3182 Barrett Ave, Naples, FL 34112 Assistant Director Crotts and Officer Frank requested the hearing. The Stipulation was entered into by Miguel Morales on April 17, 2026. In reference to Citations: CEAC20260002052-01 - Failure to provide medical CEAC20260002052-02 – Running at Large “Archer” CEAC20260002052-03 – Running at Large “Cortado” CEAC20260002052-04 – Running at Large “Mochi” CEAC20260002052-05 – Running at Large “Maya” CEAC20260002052-06 – Running at Large – “German SH Pointer” CEAC20260002052-11 – Failure to obtain Breeder Permit “Maya” Special Magistrate Neale found the Respondent GUILTY of the alleged violation and was ordered to: 1. Pay Operational Costs in the amount of $50.00 per Citation incurred in prosecution of this case. April 17, 2026 8 2. Pay an Administrative Fee of $7.00 per Citation incurred in the prosecution of this case. 3. Pay a Civil Penalty of $500.00 per Citation. 4. Total charges due are $3,899.00 to be paid within 120 days of this hearing. 5. The Respondent is to register and complete the Collier County Responsible Pet Owner Course within 90 days of this hearing. In reference to Citation: CEAC20260002052-07-Abandonment “Archer” CEAC20260002052-08-Abandonment “Cortado” CEAC20260002052-09-Abandonment “Maya” CEAC20260002052-10-Abandonment “Mochi” 6. These fines will be suspended for a period of 12 months pending no animal related issues are violated as per the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14 or any Florida State Statutes pertaining to animal related offenses during this probationary period. 7. At the end of 12 months the fines will be voided pending no animal related issues were violated as stated above. 8. During the 12 month continuance, should the Respondent violate any provisions of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 14 or any Florida State Statutes pertaining to animal related offenses, all fines will be reinstated and ordered to be paid immediately. 9. Total charges for this Citation carry a fine of $2,228.00. 10. Failure to pay any fines within the Stipulated Agreement in the timeframe as ordered shall result in a lien being placed against the Respondent and any property owned by the Respondent. 7. Public Hearings A. Hearings None B. Emergency Cases None 8. New Business A. Motion for Reduction/Abatement of Fines None B. Motion for Imposition of Fines and Liens None 9. Old Business A. Motion of Amend Previously Issued Order None B. Motion to Rescind Previously Issued Order None 10. Consent Agenda April 17, 2026 9 A. Request for Special Magistrate to Impose Nuisance Abatement Lines for Cases Referenced in Submitted Executive Summary None B. Request to Forward Cases to the County Attorney’s Office as Referenced in the Submitted Executive Summary None C. Request for Special Magistrate to Impose DAS Citation Liens on Cases Referenced in Executive Summary None 11. Reports None 12. Next Meeting Date – May 15, 2026 at 9:00am There being no further business for the good of the County, the Hearing was adjourned by Order of the Special Magistrate at 9:51AM. COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING ________________________________ Patrick H. Neale, Special Magistrate The Minutes were approved by the Special Magistrate on _________________________, as presented ____, or as amended ________.