02-24-98 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA
7:30 P.M., FEBRUARY 24, 1998
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 6, 1998
2. Recognition of Visitors and Guests regarding any matters that are not listed on the agenda
3. OLD BUSINESS:
Code Enforcement Official Karl Grunewald will present follow-up reports on the following
properties:
Case No. 97-6909 - Evelyn Neigel - 15 Forrestal Circle. The owner of the property is in
violation of Chapter 12, Sections 12-1-3 and 12-1-7 and Chapter 16 in that there exists on the
premises the following condition(s): depositing rubbish and trash on the property, high
grass and weeds, open storage of household furniture and other items, and trash and
garbage scattered around the yard with no garbage cans placed at curb for pick-up.
During the January 6, 1998 Code Enforcement Board Meeting, the Board found Greta Carey, co-
owner of the property, by her admission, to be in violation of chapter 12 Sections 12-1-3 and 12-
1-7 and Chapter 16. The property had been cleaned up by the meeting and Ms. Carey agreed to
keep the property clean in the future.
The Board voted to impose a fine of$25.00 per day against the property should it come into non-
compliance again and waived the administrative costs.
Case No. 97-6814 - Kevin Rissmiller- 386 Sargo Road. The owner of the property is in
violation of Chapter 12 Section 12-1-3 and 12-1-7 in that there exists on the premises the
following condition(s): high grass and weeds in the front. yard and outside storage and
abandoned vehicles on the property.
During the January 6, 1998 meeting Mr. Rissmiller admitted to being in violation of Chapter 12-
1-3 and 12-1-7. Mr. Rissmiller was given until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 1998 to
I complete the clean up of the property.
The Board voted to fine Mr. Rissmiller$25.00 per day for every day the property remained in
violation after said date. The Board also voted to assess Mr. Rissmiller $108.16 administrative
costs.
Mr. Rissmiller met the deadline to clean up the property. However, as of this date, Mr.
Rissmiller has not picked up his certified mail concerning the Findings of Fact sheet and
invoice for the administrative costs.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
Case No. 98-7205 - Bobby Knight 945 Plaza Drive. Bobby Knight, occupant of the property
owned by William Nichol, is in violation of Chapter 12, Section 12-1-7 of the Code of the City
of Atlantic Beach in that there exists on the premises the following condition(s): outside storage
of numerous lawn mowers and other items.
Mr. Knight was before the Board on September 6, 1994 for the same violation. Code
Enforcement Officer Grunewald recommends that if Mr. Knight is found in violation, he be fined
$250.00, and any future violations would result in a fine of$25.00 per day.
5. REQUEST FOR LIEN ACTION:
Name Address Amount of Lien
None.
6. ELECTION OF A CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Comments from Ed Martin
Comments from Newly Elected Chairman
7. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
8. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 1998
Call to order: PRESENT: Edward Martin, Chairman
Ken Rogosheske
James Pelkey
Lou Etta Waters
Robert Etheridge
Richard S. Mann
Tammy Deitchman
AND: Suzanne Green, Prosecuting Attorney
Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Karl Grunewald, Code Enforcement Officer
Julie M. Brandt, Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ed Martin, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
1. Approval of Minutes of January 6, 1998
The minutes of the Regular Code Enforcement Board Meeting of January 6, 1998 were
approved as presented.
2. Recognition of Visitors and Guests regarding any matters that are not listed on the
agenda.
Code Enforcement Officer Grunewald introduced Dan Meyer and City of Atlantic Beach
Building Official Don Ford.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
Code Enforcement Official Karl Grunewald presented follow-up reports on the following
properties:
Case No. 97-6909 - Evelyn Neigel - 15 Forrestal Circle. The owner of the property is in
violation of Chapter 12, Sections 12-1-3 and 12-1-7 and Chapter 16 in that there exists on the
premises the following condition(s): depositing rubbish and trash on the property, high
grass and weeds, open storage of household furniture and other items, and trash and
garbage scattered around the yard with no garbage cans placed at curb for pick-up.
During the January 6, 1998 Code Enforcement Board Meeting, the Board found Greta Carey, co-
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owner of the property, by her admission, to be in violation of Chapter 12 Sections 12-1-3 and
12-1-7 and Chapter 16. The property had been cleaned up by the meeting and Ms. Carey agreed
to keep the property clean in the future. The Board voted to impose a fine of$25.00 per day
against the property should it come into non-compliance again and waived the administrative
costs.
Code Enforcement Officer Grunewald reported that the property continues to be maintained and
the case is now closed..
Case No. 97-6814 - Kevin Rissmiller- 386 Sargo Road. The owner of the property is in
violation of Chapter 12 Section 12-1-3 and 12-1-7 in that there exists on the premises the
following condition(s): high grass and weeds in the front. yard and outside storage and
abandoned vehicles on the property.
During the January 6, 1998 meeting Mr. Rissmiller admitted to being in violation of Chapter 12-
1-3 and 12-1-7. Mr. Rissmiller was given until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 1998 to
complete the clean up of the property.
The Board voted to fine Mr. Rissmiller $25.00 per day for every day the property remained in
violation after said date. The Board also voted to assess Mr. Rissmiller $108.16 administrative
costs.
Code Enforcement Officer Grunewald reported that all the vehicles on the property had been
registered and were now legal, even the one which was in probate at the time of the January
meeting. The property has been cleaned up and the grass mowed. The Findings of Fact sheet
and invoice for the administrative costs were delivered by an Atlantic Beach Officer and signed
for by Mrs. Rissmiller on February 14, 1998.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
Case No. 98-7205 - Bobby Knight 945 Plaza Drive. Bobby Knight, occupant of the property
owned by William Nichol, is in violation of Chapter 12, Section 12-1-7 of the Code of the City
of Atlantic Beach in that there exists on the premises the following condition(s): outside storage
of numerous lawn mowers and other items.
Mr. Knight entered the meeting at approximately 7:37 p.m.
Chairman Martin read the case procedures and all of the witnesses were sworn in.
Prosecuting Attorney Green read the charges and explained that this was the second time Mr.
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Knight was found to be in violation of Chapter 12, Section 12-1-7 and brought before the Code
Enforcement Board, the first time being September 6, 1994. Prosecuting Attorney Green stated
that after the first citation, the property was cleaned up and remained that way until it was cited
for the same violation the beginning of February, 1998 .
Code Enforcement Officer Grunewald distributed photographs to Mr. Knight and the Board
Members which were taken earlier in the month and showed numerous lawn mowers setting
around the subject property. Photographs were also distributed which were taken the morning of
February 24, 1998, and showed that the lawn mowers had been piled in the corner of the property
and covered with a drop cloth.
Some discussion ensued, and it was pointed out that Mr. Knight had cleaned up and landscaped
his property since the 1994 citation.
While viewing the photographs of the lawn mowers, Prosecuting Attorney Green asked Mr.
Knight what type of business he was engaged in and if the lawn mowers were used in his work.
Mr. Knight stated he ran a lawn service and used the mowers in his business.
Board Member Rogosheske inquired as to the general unkept look of the yard and Mr. Knight
stated that his children were responsible for some of the clutter and he had to keep after them to
try and keep the property orderly.
Board Member Rogosheske then inquired if placing a tarp over the piled up lawn mowers
brought the property into compliance.
Code Enforcement Officer Grunewald responded that the property was not in compliance and he
had informed Mr. Knight he needed to construct a fenced-in area in which to store the lawn
mowers.
Chairman Martin then read the 1994 Findings of Fact and reminded the Board this was a second
violation.
There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Chairman Ed Martin, seconded by
Board Member Ken Rogosheske and unanimously carried to find Bobby Knight in
violation of Section 12-1-7 of the Code based upon the evidence and testimony presented.
Mr. Knight requested that he be given until one week from Monday, (March 9, 1998) to fence in
the storage area for the lawn mowers.
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After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Chairman Ed Martin, seconded by Jim
Pelkey and unanimously carried to give Mr. Knight until 5:00 p.m., March 9, 1998 to erect
a wooden fenced-in area in the corner of his property to store the lawn mowers. Code
Enforcement Officer Grunewald was directed to meet with Mr. Knight at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 25, 1998, to discuss the type of fence to construct and its placement.
The Board voted to levy a $50.00 fine against said property because of the second violation.
If said property is not brought into compliance by 5:00 p.m. March 9, 1998, the Board
voted to impose a fine of$25.00 per day against said property from the day the property is
cited until compliance is reached to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer.
Chairman Martin stated this is a second violation and recapped the Board's Findings of Fact, and
asked Mr. Knight if he understood them. Mr. Knight stated that he understood.
Code Enforcement Officer Grunewald verified the 9:00 a.m. appointment with Mr. Knight to
discuss the fence.
5. REQUEST FOR LIEN ACTION:
Name Address Amount of Lien
None.
6. ELECTION OF A CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Chairman Ed Martin requested that election of a new Chairman and Vice Chairman be tabled
until the next Regular Code Enforcement Board Meeting.
Comments from Ed Martin
Chairman Ed Martin thanked the Board for allowing him to serve as their Chairman and for their
willingness to serve the citizens of Atlantic Beach. He urged the members to take advantage of
the various training seminars offered, and reminded them that due to the quasi-judicial nature of
the Board, they could not go and personally view any property being brought before them, but
must base their findings on the evidence presented. To expedite cases brought before the Board,
Chairman Martin urged the Board Members to continue to conduct meetings using the same
method as the City of Jacksonville Code Enforcement Board, which he initiated during the
January meeting.
7. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
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8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion or business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at
8:10 p.m.
After the adjournment of the Board Meeting, an informal reception was held honoring Mr.
Martin's many years of service on the Code Enforcement Board. A Resolution of Esteem
adopted by the City Commission was presented to Mr. Martin, as well as a plaque from the Code
Enforcement Board. City Manager Jim Jarboe, Building Official Don Ford, and City Clerk
Maureen King all praised the work of Mr. Martin and wished him well at his new home in North
Carolina.
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Ken Rogosh4 ske, Chairman
Code Enforcement Board
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ulie M. Brandt, Secretary