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CESM Minutes 11/07/2008 November 7,2008 MINUTES OF THE HEARING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Naples, Florida, November 7, 2008 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 Conference Room #610 of the Collier County Community Development and Environmental Services Building, located at 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida, and the following persons were present: SPECIAL MAGISTRATE: Honorable Brenda Garretson Sue Chapin, Secretary to the Special Magistrate STAFF PRESENT: Marjorie Student-Stirling, Assistant County Attorney Kitchell Snow, Code Enforcement Investigative Supervisor Marlene Stewart, Code Enforcement Administrative Secretary HEARING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AGENDA Date: November 7, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. Location: Community Development and Environmental Services 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples. Florida, 34104 Conference Room 609-6] 0 NOTE: 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 ]S MADE, WHICH RECORD ]NCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. NEITHER COLLIER COUNTY NOR THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVID]NG THIS RECORD. I. CALL TO ORDER - Special Magistrate Brenda Garretson presiding A. Hearing rules and regulations II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 17, 2008 IV. MOTIONS V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Stipulations B. Hearings I. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: SOl05431 ELIZABETH JENNINGS OFF]CER B]LL HEMS ORD. SEC. 130-67 PARKING ]N A HANDICAPPED SPACE VIOLA TION ADDRESS: PARKWAY PLAZA - KMART FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: CEV20080011541 JACQUELIN & SARILIA FRANCOIS INVEST]GA TOR RENALD PAUL COLLIER CO. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 04-41, AS AMENDED, SEC.4.05.03(A) PARKING VEHICLE(S) ON THE GRASS IN RESIDENTIAL AREA 36118720000 2. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: 4956 18TH AVE. SW NAPLES, 34116 3. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: 4. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLA TIONS: FOLIO NO: V]OLATION ADDRESS: 5. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO: V]OLATION ADDRESS: 6. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLA TIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: CEV20080008925 LOUIS A. BERKEL INVEST]GATOR RENALD PAUL COLLIER CO. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 04-41, AS AMENDED, SEC.2.01.00(B)(3) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 35764680003 1780 43RD TERRACE SW, NAPLES, 34116 CEPM 20080006785 MELISSA SPENCER INVESTIGATOR MICHELLE SCAVONE CODE OF LAWS & ORD., CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE VI, SEC. 22-231, SUBS. 12(N) ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON ESTATES ZONED PROPERTY NOT BEING MAINTAINED AND KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR & SOUND STRUCTURAL CONDITION 39392800109 200 22ND. ST. SE NAPLES 34117 CEPM20080010296 TRIBECA LENDING CORPORATION C/O CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN MUSSE CODE OF LAWS & ORD., CHAP. 22, ARTICLE VI, SEC.22-23](]5) POOL ]S STAGNANT AND NOT MAINTAINED 6271 ]080001 776 92ND AVE. N. NAPLES 34] 08 CESD20080009498 WALLACE R. PARKER, TR., STEVE H. PARKER, TR., & WALLACE PARKER TR., UTD 8-2-96 INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN MUSSE COLLIER CO. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 2004-41, AS AMENDED, SEC(S).I 0.02.06(B)( I )(A), I 0.02.06(B)(] )(E) & ] 0.02.06(B)( I )(E)(I) SHED BUILT WITHOUT OBTAINING PROPER COLLIER CO. PERMITS 24533040004 85 7TH ST. BONITA SHORES, 34134 2 7. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: 8. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLA TION ADDRESS: 9. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLA TIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: 10. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: V]OLATIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: CESD20080009496 WALLACE R. PARKER, TR., STEVE H. PARKER, TR., & WALLACE PARKER TR., UTD 8-2-96 ]NVESTIGA TOR JONATHAN MUSSE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, 2004 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY COLLIER CO., SEC 105.1 CONSTRUCTED A WOODEN FENCE WITHOUT FIRST OBT AIN]NG PROPER COLLIER CO. PERMITS 24533040004 85 7TH ST. BON]TA SHORES, 34]34 CENA20080009497 WALLACE R. PARKER, TR., STEVE H. PARKER, TR., & WALLACE PARKER TR., UTD 8-2-96 ]NVEST]GA TOR JONATHAN MUSSE CODE OF LAWS & ORD., CHAP. 54, ARTICLE VI, SEC. 54-181 LITTER CONSISTING OF BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOLDED TABLE, COOLERS, WOOD, ROAD CONE, RUGS, BROKEN TILE, PLASTICS, BUCKETS, ETC. 24533040005 85 7TH ST. BONITA SHORES, 34134 CEPM20080005933 CAROLINA M. ALVAREZ INVESTIGATOR JOHN SANT AFEMIA ORD. 2004-58, AS AMENDED, SEC. 6, SUB(S). 1,5,8,9,] ],12D,]2I,]2J,19C &20 NUMEROUS MINIMUM HOUSING VIOLATIONS 62425560008 724 ]09TH AVE. N.NAPLES, 34108 CERR20080006426 CAROLINA M. ALVAREZ INVESTIGATOR JOHN SANT AFEM]A ORD. 2004-58, AS AMENDED, SEC.7(2) RESIDENTIALLY ZONED DUPLEX BEING USED AS RENTAL PROPERTY WITHOUT OBTAINING RENTAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE 6245560008 724 ]09TH AVE. N.NAPLES, 34108 3 ]1. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO: V]OLATION ADDRESS: C. Emergency Cases: VI. NEW BUSINESS CEPM20080008511 ZONIA BARGINER INVESTIGATOR JOE MUCHA CODE OF LAWS & ORD., CHAP. 22, ARTICLE VI, SEC. 22-231, SUB(S). ],4,5,8, I2B,I2C,]2L, 12M,]9 & 20 SINGLE FAMILY HOME DIVIDED INTO FOUR SEPARATE UNITS, DUE TO SUBDIVISION, SEVERAL MINIMUM HOUSING V]OLATIONS EXIST, TO INCLUDE FIRE HAZARDS CREATED BY HAVING INGRESSIEGRESS DOORS LOCKED, ETC. 22670800003 4630 LOMBARDY LANE, NAPLES 34]]2 A. Motion for Imposition of Fines: I. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: 2. CASE NO: OWNER: OFFICER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO: VIOLATION ADDRESS: 3. CASE NO: OWNER: OFF]CER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO; V]OLATION ADDRESS: CEPM20080008890 JILL J. WEAVER & HENRY TESNO INVEST]GATOR TOM KEEGAN CODE OF LAWS & ORD., CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE V], SEC.22-23I , SUBS. 9, 12B, 12F, I2H, 12G, 121, 12K & 12N REPEAT VIOLA TION-MIN]MUM HOUSING VIOLATIONS 52700600004 3072 V AN BUREN AVE. 34] 12 CEPM20080003036 ETHEL KINSER INVESTIGATOR JOE MUCHA CODE OF LA WS & ORD., CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE VI, SEC.22-231, SUBS. ]2B, ]2R, 121, & ]9 ABANDONED MOB]LE HOME ]N DEPLORABLE & HAZARDOUS CONDITION 00741080305 160 KATHY LANE 34112 20070000304 JILL WEAVER AND HENRY TESNO INVEST]GA TOR JOE MUCHA ORD. 2004-58, SECTION 6, SUBSECTIONS(S) 2 MOBILE HOME BEING OCCUPIED WITHOUT WATER & ELECTRIC 52700560005 3080 VAN BUREN ST.34112 4 4. CASE NO: OWNER: OFF]CER: VIOLATIONS: FOLIO NO; VIOLA TION ADDRESS: VII. OLD BUSINESS 2007080695 RICHARD K. CRUCE ]NVESTIGA TOR JONATHAN MUSSE FLORIDA BU]LDlNG CODE, 2004 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY COLLIER CO., SEC 105.1 FENCE ERECTED ON AGRICUL TURALL Y ZONED PROPERTY WITHOUT OBTAINING COLLIER CO. PERMITS 00059520007 610] TAYLOR RD. S IMMOKALEE 34142 A. Request to forward cases for Foreclosure / Collections VIII. CONSENT AGENDA IX. REPORTS X. NEXT MEETING DATE: November 21, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. located at the Community Development and Environmental Services, 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Conference Rooms 609 - 610. XI. ADJOURN 5 November 7, 2008 I. CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order by the Honorable Special Magistrate Brenda Garretson at 9:00 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(s) for a Resolution by Stipulation; looking for compliance without being punitive. RECESS: 9:15 AM RECONVENED: 9:30 AM II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Marlene Stewart, Code Enforcement Administrative Secretary, proposed the following changes: (a) Under Item V(B), "Hearings," the following case was WITHDRAWN by the County due to compliance: . Agenda # 11, Case #CEPM 20080008511 - BCC vs. Zonia Barginer (b) Under Item V(B), "Hearings," the Folio Numbers were corrected in the following cases: . Agenda # 6, Case #CESD 20080009498 - BCC vs. Parker, the correct Folio Number is 24533040005 . Agenda #7 - Case #CESA 20080009496 - BCC vs. Parker, the correct Folio Number is 24533040005 (c) Under Item XIII, "Consent Agenda," there will be a recommendation to approve the imposition of liens for owners of record who failed to pay invoices resulting from Nuisance Abatement violation actions. 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 Special Magistrate Hearing held on October 17,2008 were reviewed by the Special Magistrate and approved as submitted. IV. MOTIONS A. Motion for Continuance: NONE 2 November 7,2008 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Stipulations: 3. Case #CEV 20080008925 - BCC vs. Louis A. Berkel The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Renald Paul who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Collier Co. Land Development Code 04-41, as amended, Sec.2.0l.00(B)(3) Commercial vehicle parked in front of residential property Violation Address: 1780 43rd Terrace SW, Naples, 34116 A Stipulation was entered into by the Respondent on November 6, 2008. The Investigator stated the violation has been abated and the Respondent agreed to pay the Operational Costs. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, and finding the violations did exist but were CORRECTED prior to the Hearing, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation and was ordered to pay the Operational Costs incurred by Code Enforcement during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $117.43 on or before December 7, 2008. 2 Case #CEV 20080011541- BCC vs. JacQuelin & Sarilia Francois The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Renald Paul who was present. The Respondent, Sarilia Francois, was present. Gabriel Francois served as translator for his mother. Violation(s): Collier Co. Land Development Code 04-41, as amended, Sec.4.05.03(A) Parking vehicle(s) on the grass in residential area Violation Address: 4956 18th Ave. SW, Naples, 34116 A Stipulation was entered into by the Respondent, Sarilia Francois, on November 7, 2008. (The Respondent stated she is divorced from Jacquelin Francois and is the sole owner of the property.) The Investigator stated the Notice of Hearing was posted at the property and the Courthouse, as well as sent via Certified Mail. Verification of delivery was provided by the U.S. Postal Service. 3 November 7, 2008 Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondent was fou/ld GUlL TY of the alleged violation(s) and ordered to remove the vehicles from the fro/lt yard and to park the vehicles on a stabilized pervious or imperviously treated surface on or before November 10,2008, or afi/le of $50. 00 per day per vehicle will be imposed for each day the violatio/l remai/ls thereafter, u/lless altered by a subsequent Stipulation or Order of the Special Magistrate. If the Respondent has /lot complied by the deadli/le, the County is authorized to abate the violation by contractor bid-out and to assess the costs to the Respondents. If necessary, assistance may be requested from the Collier County Sheriff's Office. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Operational Costs i/lcurred by Code Enforceme/lt duri/lg the prosecution of this case in the amOU/lt of $117.43 on or before December 7, 2008. The Respondent is to notify the I/lvestigator within 24 hours of a workday to CO/lcur the violation(s) had bee/l abated. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. Hearings: 1. Case #SO 105431- BCC vs. Elizabeth Jennin2s The Hearing was requested by the Respondent who was present. Collier County Sheriffs Department Officer David Butler appeared on behalf of Officer Bill Hems who could not attend. The Respondent's father, Oscar Molinet, was also present. Violation(s): Ord. Sec. 130-67 Parking in a Handicapped space Violation Address: Parkway Plaza - Kmart The Respondent's address is 14895 Mystic Lake Circle, Apt. #7102, Naples, Florida 34119. The Respondent stated she had taken her parents shopping and placed her father's handicapped placard on the rear view mirror of her car. It had apparently fallen off the mirror. She produced her father's handicapped parking permit. Cpl. Butler examined the permit and stated it appeared to be in order. The Special Magistrate assessed a fine of $5. 00 for failure to adequately display the Handicapped parking placard. 4. Case #CEPM 20080006785 - BCC vs. Melissa Spencer The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Michelle Scavone who was present. The Respondent was not present. 4 November 7,2008 Allyn Blair appeared on behalf of the Respondent Violation(s): Code of Laws & Ord., Chapter 22, Article VI, Sec. 22-231, Subs. 12(N) Accessory structure on estates zoned property not being maintained and kept in good repair & sound structural condition Violation Address: 200 22nd. St. SE, Naples 34117 Mr. Blair produced written authorization from the Respondent [signed as: Melissa Spencer, nJk/aRunion] which was marked as Respondent's Exhibit "A" and admitted into evidence. The Investigator introduced six photographs which were marked as County's Composite Exhibits "A" (dated February 6,2008) and "BOO (dated November 6,2008) and were admitted into evidence. Admitted as County's Composition Exhibit "COO was a Demolition Permit Application. The Special Magistrate stated the Respondent sent a Motion to Stay to her office. The Special Magistrate stated she did not have the authority to rule on the Motion since the case had not been brought before her, and the Request for a Motion to Stay should have been directed to the County. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violatioll(s) and ordered to obtaill a Collier County Demolition Permit with all required illspections, remove any debris, and a Certificate of Completion, 011 or before November 20, 2008, or afille 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. If the Respondent has not complied by the deadline, the County is authorized to abate the violation by contractor bid-out and assess the costs to the Respondents. If necessary, assistance may be requested from the Collier County Sheriff's Office. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Operational Costs illcurred by Code Enforcement during the prosecution of this case ill the amount of $117.87011 or before December 7, 2008. The Respondent is to notify the Illvestigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation(s) had beell abated. The Special Magistrate stated the Respondent could file an appropriate Motion for Extension of Time only if there were a delay in the process beyond the control of the Respondent. The Special Magistrate stressed the Motion could be filed only in the case of an "extreme hardship. " 5. Case #CEPM 20080010296 - BCC vs. Tribeca Lendinl! Corporation c/o Corporation Service Company The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Jonathan Musse who was present. 5 November 7, 2008 The Respondent was not present. Bonnie O'Neill, ReMax Realty's listing agent, was present as an interested party. Violation(s): Code of Laws & Ord., Chap. 22, Article VI, Sec.22-231(l5) Pool is stagnant and not maintained Violation Address: 776 92nd Ave. N., Naples 34108 Ms. O'Neill stated her office address was 7910 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, and appeared as a representative only of ReMax Realty and not the Respondent. She found the Notice attached to the front door of the property. The Investigator introduced a photograph which was marked as County's Exhibit "A" and entered into evidence. The Notice of Hearing was sent via Certified Mail on October 27,2008 to the Registered Agent. Proof of delivery was provided by the U.S. Postal Service. Ms. O'Neill stated she is the listing agent for the property and has hired a pool cleaning company to remedy the pool's condition. It was her understanding the pool company was investigating whether or not a permit was required before work could begin. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and ordered to completely drain and clean the pool, and to keep it clean and free of mold, litter and/or debris, and to replace the pool pump on or before November 21,2008, 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 lias not complied by the deadline, the County is authorized to abate the violation by contractor bid-out and assess the costs to the Respondents. lfnecessary, assistance may be requested from the Collier County Sheriff's Office. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Operational Costs incurred by Code Enforcement during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$117.69 on or before December 7, 2008. The Respondent is to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur tile violation(s) had been abated. RECESS: 10:45 AM RECONVENED: 11 :15 AM V. PUBLIC HEARINGS B Hearings: 6. Case #CESD 20080009498 - BCC vs. Wallace R. Parker. Tr.. Steve H. Parker, Tr., & Wallace Parker Tr., UTD 8-2-96 6 November 7,2008 The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Jonathan Musse who was present. The Respondents were not present. The Respondents' son, Brent Parker, was present earlier but left [due to a family emergency] before the case could be heard. Violation(s): Collier CO.Land Development Code 2004-41, as amended, Sec(s).10.02.06(B)(l)(A), 1O.02.06(B)(l)(E) & 1O.02.06(B)(I)(E)(I) Shed built without obtaining proper Collier Co. permits Violation Address: 85 7th St., Bonita Shores, 34134 The Notice of Hearing was sent via Certified Mail on October 23,2008, and the property and the Courthouse were posted on October 27,2008. The Investigator introduced one photograph which was marked as County's Exhibit "A" and admitted into evidence. The Investigator stated he spoke to the Respondent's son on November 3cd who informed him that his father was very ill. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondents were found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and were ordered to obtain the required Collier County permit for the addition to the residence, inspections and a Certificate of Completion, OR remove the unpermitted addition by obtaining a Collier County Demolition Permit, with required inspections, and a Certificate ofCompletioll, all on or before December 7, 2008, or afille 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. If the Respondents have not complied by the deadline, the County is authorized to abate the violation by contractor bid-out and assess the costs to the Respondents. If necessary, assistance may be requested from the Collier County Sheriff's Office. The Respondents were ordered to pay the Operational Costs incurred by Code Enforcement during the prosecution of this case ill the amount of $117.69011 or before December 7, 2008. The Respondents are to notify the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation(s} had been abated. 7. Case #CESD 20080009496 - BCC vs. Wallace R. Parker, Tr., Steve H. Parker, Tr., & Wallace Parker Tr., UTD 8-2-96 The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Jonathan Musse who was present. The Respondents were not present. The Respondents' son, Brent Parker, was present earlier but left [due to a family emergency] before the case could be heard. 7 November 7,2008 Violation(s): Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition, as adopted by Collier Co., Secl05.l Constructed a wooden fence without first obtaining proper Collier Co. permits Violation Address: 85 7th St., Bonita Shores, 34134 The Notice of Hearing was sent via Certified Mail on October 23,2008 and the property and the Courthouse were posted on October 27,2008. The Investigator introduced one page of photographs which was marked as County's Exhibit "A" and admitted into evidence. The Investigator stated he spoke to the Respondent's son on November 3'd who informed him that his father was very ill. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondents were found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s} and were ordered to obtain the required Collier County permit for the fence, inspections and a Certificate of Completion, OR remove the fence by obtaining a Collier County Demolition Permit, with required inspections, and a Certificate of Completion, all on or before December 7, 2008, 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. If the Respondents have IlOt complied by the deadline, the County is authorized to abate the violation by contractor bid-out and assess the costs to the Respondents. Ifnecessary, assistance may be requestedfrom the Collier County Sheriff's Office. The Respondents were ordered to pay the Operational Costs incurred by Code Enforcement during the prosecution of this case in the amount of$117.60 on or before December 7, 2008. The Respondents are to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation(s} had been abated. 8. Case # CENA 20080009497 - BCC vs. Wallace R. Parker, Tr., Steve H. Parker, Tr" & Wallace Parker Tr" UTD 8-2-96 The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator Jonathan Musse who was present. The Respondents were not present. The Respondents' son, Brent Parker, was present earlier but left [due to a family emergency] before the case could be heard. Violation(s): Code of Laws & Ord., Chap. 54, Article VI, Sec. 54-] 81 Litter consisting of but not limited to, folded table, coolers, wood, road cone, rugs, broken tile, plastics, buckets, etc. Violation Address: 85 7th St., Bonita Shores, 34134 The Notice of Hearing was sent via Certified Mail on October 23,2008 and the property and the Courthouse were posted on October 27,2008. 8 November 7, 2008 The Investigator introduced seven pages of photographs which were marked as County's Composite Exhibit "A" and admitted into evidence. As of October 31", the violation had not been completely abated since some debris still remained. The Investigator stated he spoke to the Respondent's son on November 3cd who informed him that his father was very ill. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondents were found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and were ordered to remove the litter to an appropriate disposal facility or to store the derelict property in a completely enclosed structure on or before November 14,2008, or afine of$JOO.OO 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 have not complied by the deadline, the County is authorized to abate the violation by contractor bid-out and assess the costs to the Respondents. If necessary, assistance may be requested from the Collier County Sheriff's Office. The Respondents were ordered to pay the Operational Costs incurred by Code Enforcement during the prosecutioll of this case in the amount of $117.43 on or before December 7, 2008. The Respondents are to notify the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to COil cur the violatioll(s) had been abated. 9. Case # CEPM 20080005933 - BCC vs. Carolina M. Alvarez The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator John Santafemia who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 2004-5S, as amended, Sec. 6, Sub(s). 1,5, S, 9, II, l2D, 121, l2J, 19C & 20 Numerous minimum housing violations Violation Address: 7241 09th Ave. N. Naples, 34l0S The Investigator stated the Notice of Violation was posted at the Courthouse and the property on September S, 200S. The Notice of Hearing was sent via Certified Mail on October 23, 200S and return receipt was received. The Courthouse and the property were posted on October 2S, 200S. The Investigator introduced a copy of a fax which was marked as County's Exhibit "A" and eleven photographs which were marked as County's Composite Exhibit "BOO, and admitted into evidence. On May 2,2008, the Investigator faxed a copy of the Residential Property Maintenance Inspection Report dated April 23, 200S to the Respondent's husband, Ricardo Ramero. Since the tenant would not allow Mr. Ramero access to the property, the Investigator granted an extension of time to comply. 9 November 7, 2008 The property is now vacant and the violation has not been abated. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and ordered to completely correct all violations cited on the Residential Property Maintenance Inspection Report on or before November 14, 2008, or ajine of $250. 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 has not complied by the deadline, the County is authorized to abate the violation by contractor bid-out and assess the costs to the Respondents. If necessary, assistance may be requested from the Collier County Sheriff's Office. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Operational Costs incurred by Code Enforcement during the prosecution of this case in the amount of $118. 13 on or before December 7, 2008. The Respondent is to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violation(s) had been abated. 10. Case # CERR 20080006426 - BCC vs. Carolina M. Alvarez The Hearing was requested by Collier County Code Enforcement Investigator John Santafemia who was present. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Ord. 2004-58, as amended, Sec.7(2) Residentially zoned duplex being used as rental property without obtaining rental registration certificate Violation Address: 724 109th Ave. N. Naples, 34108 The Investigator stated the Notice of Violation was posted at the Courthouse and the property on September 8, 2008. The Notice of Hearing was sent via Certified Mail on October 23, 2008 and return receipt was received. The Courthouse and the property were posted on October 28,2008. The Investigator introduced a fax of the rental registration form which was marked as County's Exhibit "A" and a photograph of the property which was marked as County's Exhibit "B" and admitted into evidence. The Investigator faxed a copy of the rental registration application form to the Respondent's husband on July 23,2008. To date, the property had not been registered. Finding the Notice of Hearing was properly served, the Respondent was found GUILTY of the alleged violation(s) and ordered to register the property as rental property with Collier County and obtain a valid Registration Certificate, pay all penalties,jines and/or late fees on or before November 14, 2008, or ajine of$25.00 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 the Operational Costs incurred by Code 10 November 7, 2008 Enforcement duri1lg the prosecution of this case in the amOU1lt of $117.52 on or before December 7, 2008. The Respondent is to notifY the Investigator within 24 hours of a workday to concur the violatio1l(s) had been abated. C. Emergency Cases: NONE VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Motion for Imposition of Fines: 1. Case # CEPM 20080008890 - BCC vs. Jill J. Weaver & Henrv Tesno The County was represented by Investigative Supervisor Kitchell Snow. The Respondents were not present. Violation(s): Code of Laws & Ord., Chapter 22, Article VI, Sec.22-23I, Sub(s). 9, l2B, l2F, 12H, 12G, 121, 12K & 12N Repeat Violation-Minimum housing violations Violation address: 3072 Van Buren Ave., 34112 The Notice of Hearing was posted at the Courthouse and the property on October 28, 2008. The Supervisor stated the County abated the violations. The County requested imposition of Operational Costs in the sum of $118.04, together with fines of$39,500.00 for the period from July 26,2008 through October 13,2008 (79 days @ $500/day) and reimbursement to the County for abatement in the amount of$2,629.00, for a total amount of$42, 247.04. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the County's Request for Imposition of Fines in the total amount of $42,247.04. 2. Case # CEPM 20080003036 - BCC vs. Ethel Kinser The County was represented by Investigative Supervisor Kitchell Snow and Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Specialist Joe Mucha. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Code of Laws & Ord., Chapter 22, Article VI, Sec.22-231, Sub(s). l2B, l2R, 121, & 19 Abandoned mobile home in deplorable & hazardous condition Violation address: 160 Kathy Lane, 34112 The property and the Courthouse were posted on October 23,2008. 11 November 7,2008 The Investigator stated the owner died and he received a letter from the survivors of the Decedent disclaiming any ownership in the property. No probate proceeding has begun. The Supervisor stated the County abated the violations. The County requested imposition of Operational Costs in the sum of$117.87, together reimbursement to the County for abatement in the amount of$2,349.00, for a total amount of$2,466.87. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the County's Request for Imposition of Fines in the total amount of $2,466. 87. 3. Case # 20070000304 - BCC vs. Jill J. Weaver & Henrv Tesno The County was represented by Investigative Supervisor Kitchell Snow and Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Specialist Joe Mucha. The Respondents were not present. Violation(s): Ord. 2004-58, Section 6, Subsections(s) 2 Mobile home being occupied without water & electric Violation address: 3080 Van Buren Ave., 34112 The Notice of Hearing was posted at the Courthouse and the property on October 28, 2008. The Supervisor stated the County abated the violations. The County requested imposition of Operational Costs in the sum of$243.60, together with a civil penalty in the amount of$5,000.00, fines of$59,500.00 for the period from March 15,2008 through July 10, 2008 (117 days @ $500/day) and reimbursement to the County for abatement in thc amount of$3,720.00, for a total amount of$67, 463.60. The Special Magistrate noted her previous Order involved only Ms. Weaver and that Mr. Tesno was not a party to the action. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the County's Request for Imposition of Fines in the total amount of $67,463.60. 4. Case # 2007080695 - BCC vs. Richard K. Cruce The County was represented by Investigative Supervisor Kitchell Snow and Code Enforcement Specialist Jonathan Musse. The Respondent was not present. Violation(s): Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition, as adopted by Collier Co., Sec 105.1 12 November 7,2008 Fence erected on agriculturally zoned property without obtaining Collier Co. permits Violation address: 6101 Taylor Rd. S., lmmokalee, 34142 The Supervisor stated the violation has not been abated. The Notice of Hearing was posted at the Courthouse and the property on October 27, 2008. The County requested imposition of Operational Costs in the sum of$117.52, together with fines of$3,200.00 for the period from October 6, 2008 through November 7, 2008 (32 days @ $IOO/day) for a total amount of$3, 317.52. The Special Magistrate GRANTED the County's Requestfor Imposition of Fines in the total amount of$3,317.52, and notedfines will continue to accrue. VII. OLD BUSINESS: A. Request to forward cases for Foreclosure/Collections: NONE RECESS: 12:15 PM RECONVENE: 12:27 PM VIII. CONSENT AGENDA: The County withdrew recommendation for approval. IX. REPORTS: NONE X. NEXT HEARING DATE - November 21,2008 at 9:00 AM The Hearing will be located at 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive in the Community Development and Environmental Services Building in Conference Room 609-610. ***** 13 November 7, 2008 There being no further business for the good of the County, the Hearing was adjourned by Order of the Special Magistrate at 12:30 PM. COLLIER COUNTY SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Special Magistrate, Brenda Garretson These Minutes were approved by the Special Magistrate on as presented , or as amended 14