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03-07-95CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA 7:30 P. M., MARCH 7, 1995 Call to order Pledge to the Flag Roll Call 1. Approval of the minutes of the meeting of January 3, 1995. 2. Recognition of Visitors and Guests regarding any matters that are not listed on agenda. 3. Old Business• Case No. 0080 - Vision Energy - A report will be given concerning visual inspections of sites containing Vision Energy equipment. The inspections were conducted by the City and Vision Energy to insure that all sites were safe. 1 Case No. 0024 - Thouas Jackson - (Third Violation) owner of property - located at 463 Irex Road, in violation of Section 24-163(4) - junked vehicles on or near dwelling units; Section 12-1-7 - open storage of abandoned motor vehicles; Section 24-104 -residential zoning, dunk yard, and open storage no[ permitted. The Code Enforcement Officer will give a report. 4. New Business: Case No. 0046 - Revin Baldwin (Stewart Title) - (Third Violation) - owner of property located at - vacant lot east of 700 Cavalla Road - in violation of Sections 12-1-3 - high weeds, 23-36 - vegetation, and 12-1-6 - unsound fence. Case No. 0081 - Wadie Bakkar - owner of property located at west side of 31 Royal Palms Drive, in violation of Section 17-7 - sign is more than 25% destroyed. Case No. 0082 - Dorothy Fry - owner of property located at 625 Atlantic Boulevard - in violation of Section 17-7 - maintenance and removal of signs 25% destroyed. Case No. 0083 - Robert J. Craver - owner of property located at 212 Nautical Boulevard - in violation of Section 24-163 - recreational vehicle parked in front of setback line. Case No. 0084 - David Holiday - owner of property located at 850 W. 14th St. - in violation of Section 12-1-7 - abandoned vehicle (school bus). Page 2 Code Enforcement Agenda - Mazch 7, 1995 Case No. 0085 - Joseph Romano - owner of property located at 1170 Begonia Street - in violation of Sections 20-52, no occupational license, 20-52.1 - inspections, and Florida Statute 489.127 - Prohibitlons; Penalties. Case No. 0086 - Robert W. Wiles - owner of property located at 347 Skate Road - in violation of Section 24-163 -boat parked in front yard setback and Section 12-1-3 -depositing of yard trash in yard, i. e. tree limbs and mulching material. 5. Request for lien action: None. 6. Board Members Comments 7. Adjournment t 1 ., CITY OF ATLANTIC BEA(li ~' CODE ENF'ORCEMEBTP BOARD MINVPFS MARCH 7, 1995 ~• CALL TO ORDER: Present: Heywood Dowling, Jr., Vice Chairman Barbara Bonner Theo K. Mitchelson Kathleen Russell John Venn Absent: Edward Martin, Chairman Lou Etta Waters And: Suzanne Green, Prosecuting Attorney Alan Jensen Legal Counsel to Board Don Ford, Building Official Karl Grunewald, Code Enf. Officer Trudy Lopanik, Secretary 1. A~rzWal Of Mirn,rPC Of January 3. 1995. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 3, 1995. 2. Recognition of Visitors aryl Guests rt•c~r•riim any a-3tters that are not listed on agenda. There were no visitors. 3. Old Husimts- Case No. 0080 -Vision Energy - A report was given by Don Ford, Building Official, wncerning visual inspections made by the city and Vision Energy of sites containing Vision Energy equipment. The inspections were conducted to insure that all sites were safe. Mr. Ford reported Vision Energy was in arnpliance with city codes. He added Vision Energy had plans to overhaul their entire system. Case No. 0024 - 4Yiamas Jack.9ocr - (lhixid Violation) owner of property located at 463 Irex Road, in violation of Section 24-163(4) -junked vehicles on or near dwelling units; Section 12-1-7 -open storage of abandoned motor vehicles; Section 24-104 -residential zoning, junk yard, and open storage not permitted. Karl Gha-cs.*ald, Code Enforcement Inspector, reported Thomas Jackson was in compliance with city codes. He indicated Mr. Jackson did a good job in clearing his property, all vehicles were registered, and Mr. Jackson indicated in the future if he had any questions he would keep in contact with the Code Enforcement Inspector to insure that he would rEZnain in ccaq~liance. 4. New Business: Mr. Dowling read case hearing procedures for the following cases: 0046, Page 2 0081, 0082, 0083, 0084, 0085, and 0086, and all witnesses were sworn for ~ the aforementioned cases. Case No. 0046 - Revin Aa~~..;r, (Stewart Title) - (Third Violation) - owner of property located at - vacant lot east of 700 Cavalla Road - in violation of Sections 12-1-3 - high weeds, 23-36 - vegetation, and 12-1-6 - unsound fence. Mr. Dowling, Vice~tsai=man, declared a Conflict of Interest with respect to Case No. 0046. He indicated on the morning of the March 7, 1995 while inspecting the Property under discussion he encountered Stewart Title Conq~any's representative, Kevin Baldwin. Following a discussion with Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Dowling indicated he entered into negotiations with Stewart Title Company to take title of the property. Mr. Dowling t.,~;cated would not vote on the matter but would participate in discussion and act as Chairnian. Alan Jensen indicated Kevin Baldwin contacted him and indicated he had to be in Atlanta and thus could not attend the meeting. Mr. Jensen advised Mr. Baldwin that the Board would still be able to act if Mr. Baldwin was not present at the meeting. Karl Grunewald reported the property had been cut, but that the property was strewn with garbage, and the fence was not repaired. It was explained this was the third time the property had been in violation. Under discussion it was explained since there had been previous violations of the property the board would be able to fine the property #500.00 per day, according to the code. A notion was made, , and passed to find Stewart Title Ornpany in seoo~rl violation of Socti,o[~s 12-1-3, 23-36, aryl 12-1-6 of the code. A motion was made, sooocr3ed, aryl passed m give Stewart Title until Ttrursday, Maz+ckr 9, 1995 to Lying the property into p0~liarvr tp the satisfactim of the Code Fhforomient Inspector. If the property is not bxurght into eomp]ianoc, a #500.00 pcr day fine will be imposed until oo~lianoe is . Case No. 0081 - Ftadie Bakkar - owner of property located at west side of 31 Royal Palms Drive, in violation of Section 17-7 - sign is more than 25$ destroyed. Karl Grunewald indicated Mr. Bakkar had removed the sign and was now in conq~liance. He explained Mr. Bakkar was notified on June 8, 1994 to remove a sign located in front of his business, but that Mr. Bakkar explained the Property was being renovated and that he would remove the sign when the renovations were ca~leted. Mr. Grunewald explained when renovations were ocmpleted the sign was not removed and he sent a reninder to Mr. Bakkar to remove the sign. Mr. Bakkar explained it was not possible to remove the sign because gas tanks were underneath the sign and arrangements had to be made to remove the gas tanks, thus that was why it took so long. It was felt by the board that the sign could have been ramved earlier but that at the present time the property was in ar~liance. Page 3 ` A motion was wade, seconded, and passed to furl Wadie Baklcar in violation of Section 17-1 of the Cbde. A matron was made, seconded, aid passed that if the property was found to be in rnn-oaopliance in the future it would be troated as a seocnd offense. Since the violation Was corrected the board voted to withhold a fim. Case No. 0082 -Dorothy Fry -owner of property located at 625 Atlantic Boulevard - in violation of Section 17-7 -maintenance and removal of signs 256 destroyed. Karl Grunewald explained Mr. Fry was the owmx of the business and he had been California. As soon as he arrived bane he had the sign removed. It was explained the sign was at the property when it was purchased by Mr. Fry. A motion was aade, seconded, and passed to find Mr. Fry in violation of Section 17-7 of the Cbde. A moticn was made, seco~r7ed, and passed that if the property was food to be in rrn-oanplianoe in tt~e future it would be treated as a accord offence. Sinoc the violation was corrected the board voted to withhold a fine. Case No. 0083 - Robert J. Graver -owner of property located at 212 Nautical Boulevard - in violation of Section 24-163 -recreational vehicle parked in front of setback line. Karl Grunewald indicated Mr. Graver was notified January 12, 1995 that the vehicle was in violation. Mr. Graver moved the trailer on to his driveway but was not able to get the trailer in his backyard because of trees. Mr. Graver explained to the board that with the assistance of his neighbor he was able to move the vehicle around the trees and thus place the trailer on the side of the house where it would not be in violation of the code. Mr. Gcvnewald indicated he would conduct a visual inspection and that as long as the vehicle was on the side of Mr. Graver's house it would be in casg~liance of the code. A notion was made, seconded, and passed to furl Mr. Graver in violation of Section 24-163 of the Oode. A moticn was made, secarbd, and passed that if the pmQerty was found to be in liame in the futuro it would be treated as a seca~d offence. Since the violation was corrected the board voted to withtnld a fine. Case No. 0084 -David Holiday -owner of property located at 850 W. 14th St. - in violation of Section 12-1-7 -abandoned vehicle (school bus). Mr. Grunewald indicated as of 3:00 p. m. of today, March 7, 1995, the bus had been moved off the property and the property was in oanpliance. Page 4 A motion was made, seconded, and passed to fitd lam. Holiday in violation of Section 12-1-7 of the CUde. A motion was made, seconded, aryl passed that if the property was found to be in tnn~lianoe in the fu4ue it would be treated as a seoorrl offence. Since the violation was corrected the board voted to withhold a fine. Case No. 0085 - Joseph Romano - owner of property located at 1170 Begonia Street - in violation of Sections 20-52, no occupational license, 20-52.1 - inspections, and Florida Statute 489.127 - Prohibitions; Penalties. Suzanne Green, Prosecuting Attorney, indicated Don Ford, Building Official, would give a report wncerning Case No. 0085, Joseph Romano. Don Forti indicated Joseph Romano apparently had been doing business out of his hems as a roofing contractor. He was not licensed with the state, and, whereas he was previously licensed, he had not renewed his license in two years. It was reported he did not have an occupational license with the City of Atlantic Beach at the present time, although he had been noticed on several occasions and he had not agreed to cane in to the city hall and became licensed. Mr. Ford indicated he inspected the property of Mr. Ran<uw at 1170 Begonia St. and the property was loaded with wnstruction debris, which was mostly roofing materials, also there was new roofing material on the property which indicated he was still in the roofing business. Checks had been run with county and state agencies to determine if he had licenses to which it was determined he had no licenses with any agencies. Mr. Ford reported the city became involved in the matter and inspected the property because of a arnplaint fran Jeanne W. Porcelli, 1723 Park Terrace East, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233. Mr. Ford asked the board to 'take time to read the complaint dated January 18, 1995 from Ms. Porcelli (complaint attached hereto and made a part hereof). Heywood Dowling, Vice-Chaiianan, summarized the Porcelli's ca~laint by explaining that the Porcelli's contracted with Jce Romano to repair a flat roof and Mr. Romano took a •deposit from the Porcelli's for approximately one-half of the contract amount. Mr. Romano returned to the job and did a little bit of work and was supposed to deliver materials to the project, but he did not deliver the materials and did not cacg~lete the work. As time dragged on, rain damage occurred and caused certain damage and caused the Porcelli's to get another roofer. Thus far, Mr. Romano had not been responsive to the Porcelli's. Mr. Ford summarized the violations that had been addressed by the city: a letter was sent on February 9, 1995 with no response from Mr. Rotiano. Mr. Ford personally met with Mr. Romano and Mr. Ranano's attitude was such that Mr. Ford felt Mr. Romano did not intend to be licensed. Mr. Romano stated several problems he was having being in business; however, he would not agree that he would discontinue operating his business. He had a very belligerent attitude, Mr. Ford felt. Also, on September 6, 1994 the City Clerk sent him a letter stating that his license had Page 5 expired and he needed to update his license (letter attached hereto and made a part hereof). He had never replied to that letter or any other correspondence from the city. Mr. Ford referred to an estimate Jeanne Porcelli received fran Mr. Ranano which clearly stated the name, address, and state lioense of Mr. Fa~arw, dated November 6, 1994 (attached hereto and made a part hereof). The state license number on the estimate, however, had been expired for two years. Mr. Ford indicated the latest inspection he did was on F'ebrvary 15, 1995 at which time Mr. Ford met with Mr. Romano at Mr. Fomano's property at 1170 Begonia. Once again Mr. Ford was told by Mr. Romano that Mr. Romano did not intend to become licensed. Mr. Ford reoonmended to the board that Mr. Rnrt~no be given 30 days to ca~ly with codes and statutes, and if he did not cacq~ly within 30 days that a fine be installed. Mr. Fozd reported the State of Florida experienced a big problem with contractors wherein a percentage of the job was taken up front after which time the contractors never performed the work. Atlantic Beach has had fewer problems than in other cities within the state, Mr. Ford explained. Mr. Ford explained Mr. Ranano had fallen into the mode under discussion in that another complaint had been received where Mr. Ranarw had taken money up front and not performed the work. Suzanne Green asked Mr. Ford if Mr. Futt~no had corrected any violations to which Mr. Ford replied that Mr. Runano had not corrected any violations. It was explained the date the violation under discussion began was February 9, 1995. It was explained this was the only violation Mr. Fanano had been cited for thus far, but that Mr. Ford was aware of another violation that had occurred. Under discussion, it was explained by Mr. Ford that if Mr. Romano attempted to have his insurance renewed, renew his state license, and renew his occupational license, that a 30 day time frame would be sufficient to accanplish these renewals. It was felt by some board members that since Mr. RAnano had been given time to comply in the past and he had made no effort to ca~ly, that it would not be practical to give him another 30 days. it was explained Mr. Runano was asked to meet with the state attorney's office, but that he failed to appear and that the state attorney's office was investigating the matter. Mr. Ford explained three avenues could be pursued in this matter and all three avenues could be pursued at the same time; Construction Industry Licensing Board, Department of Professional Regulations, and local Code Fhforoecnent Board. Mr. Ford indicated the other conplaint he received was a ar~laint that he received by telephone. The person who complained indicated she would cage to the city hall and file a written complaint next week. Jeanne W. Procelli, 1723 Park Terrace East, was called to the podium by Suzanne Green. Ms. Porcelli indicated she paid Mr. Ranazw $525 for Page 6 materials to be purchased. Ms. Porcelli indicated Mr. Ranano did not mention that he was a licensed roofing contractor but that she noticed it was mentioned on the contract he gave her. When asked if he ever performed the work, Ms. Porcelli indicated he performed "something" but that he did not perfoun the work. Ms. Porcelli indicated the amount of to repair the damage to the ceiling would be $389 in addition to the $525 she gave to Rrmano. It was determined water damage was sustained but that was included in the the price to repair the damage. A discussion ensued regarding the amount of fine that could be levied against Mr. Ranazio, and it was explained by Suzanne Green that state statute allowed a $250 fine to be levied for each day the fine wntinued fran the day the violation occurred. She added that under state statute each day was considered to be a separate violation. It was determined the violation was cited by the city on February 9, 1995. It was determined Mr. Rateno had been without a state license since August, 1993. A motion was made, accorded, aryl passed to find Joseph I~no - owr1PS of property located at 1170 Begonia Street - in violation of Sections 20-52, rn ooc.-upational l.ioense, 20-52.1 - in„•-pections, and Florida Statute 489.127 - Pmh;h;tion,,; Penalties. A motion was made sewrded and pursuant to Flnri`la ~ itatute 489.127 4d4 a fine of $250levied against Joseph Ii~ano, Begonia St., beginni.rrg Fl~ruary 9, 1995 aryl mot;m,im oach day that the violation continues, until oomp]ianoe is reached. Case No. 0086 - Ii~bert. W. Wiles -owner of property located at 347 Skate Road - in violation of Section 24-163 -boat parked in front yard setback and Section 12-1-3 -depositing of yard trash in yard, i. e. tree limbs and mulching material. Mr. Grunewald explained the property had been cleared but that one boat was still in violation in that it was in front of the set back line. Mr. Grunewald indicated Mr. Wiles had been notified on prior occasions but never before the board. A mor;r,n was made, semrded, and passed to find Mr. Wiles in violation of Section 24-163 of the Ct~de. A motion was made, accorded, and passed to grant Robert W. Wiles until the erd of the day of March 15, 1995 to bring the p~.ropcrty into ca~l.iarroe. If the property is not baought into mmplianae by March 15, 1995 tb the satisfarr;nr, of the Axle Fhfomoetoent Tn~±•,r a fine of $50.00 per day will be instituted and will continue until the preperty has been bzurght into or:oplianm to the satisfaction of the CUde Fhfor'O[~nt in~rt.++~~ r 5. Pegrrst for lien action: Page 7 None. 6. Board Members Commssts Suzanne Green advised she was in the process of doing research relative to outstanding liens and whether non-homesteaded property could be foreclosed on by the city to satisfy liens. She indicated she would report on the matter when the research was oa~leted. 7. Adjournment G. E. Martin Chairnan Code Enforcanent Board Attest: Trudy Lopanik, Secretary CITY OF ~ !'~itatie ~taelc - ~lo~tlda 800 SEININOLE ROND ATLANTIC BEACH, FIARIW X2215-Silt TELEPHONE 190J) 2i7-5800 FAX (90i) 247.5805 February 9, 1995 Mr. Joe Romano Romano Roofing 1170 Begonia Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Re: 1723 Park Terrace East Atlantic Seach, FL 32233 Dear Mr. Romano: We have received a complaint from Jeanne W. Porcelli dated January 18, 1995 concerning reroofing their home. We have a copy of your proposal dated December 6, 1994. Our records indicate that you do not have a valid roofing (1 license for the City of Atlantic Beach at this time. My telephone conversation with you on February 1, 1995 did not reveal any valid license or insurance. You also stated you would not be refunding Hrs. Porcelli the deposit on the roofing repair at 1723 Park Terrace East. • We have no alternative but to turn this case over to the Code Enforcement Board. Sincerely, Don C. Ford Building official DCF/pah cc: City Manager VIA HAND DELIVERY .~ ~~~~ Cdr. and Mrs.Arthur R. Porcelli 1723 Park Terrace East Atlantic Beach, Florida 3223) ~. ~ 9~ h ~., ~, ~` ';~.; X411°95 6uildin~ and ZoainU t^ ]anuary I8, 1995 Mr. Don Ford Atlantic Beach Building Department City Hall Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Dear Mr. Ford: Enclosed you will find a copy of my letter to Mr. Romano of Romano Roofing, for your rernrds. Per our phone conversation on ]an. 17, I have hired a new roofing contractor, to prevent further water damage inside my home. I would appreciate your reviewing the facts of my dispute with Mr. Romano, and taking appropriate action to force him to abide by the laws governing contractors in our azea. If there is any way you can assist me in recovering the money owed me by Mr. Romano for his negligence, non-fulfillment of contract, and ensuing damages, I would be most grateful. I also feel that action should be taken to ensure that Mr. Romano does not again misrepresent himself and cause these problems for another family in our city. Thank you very much for your assistance. 1 look forwazd to hearing from you. Sincerely, W . ~o~f c,¢Q.Q^ Jeanne W. Porcelli 249-6215 Jeanne and Arthur Porcelli 1723 Park Terrace East Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 249-6215 n January 17, 1995 Mr. Joseph Romano Romano Rcofing 1170 Begonia St. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Dear Mr. Romano, As of today, you are no longer allowed to do the work for which we mntmMed on Dec. 6, 1994. Let me review the facts, On 12-6-94, you gave me a bid to re-roof the flat roof sun room of my home (copy of this bid enclosed.) On that day I gave you my check 115402 for S525.00, Cor "materials to be purchased" az stated in the bid i vvst to pay you S525.00 for labor when 5nished. You verbally promised to purchase the materials and do the work the next day. You did not return the next day, nor the next, nor tall to give reason for the delay. I called you on 12-9-94, and on many subsequent dates, to inquire when you were coming to do the work You gave various excuses, and made three promises to bring me the materials you had purchased No materials were ever produced No work was done. This brings us to 1-I 1-95, on which date I called you to azk for a refund of my money so that I could hire another roofer. You requested "one last chance" and promised to come that day to begin work You came and worked for 1/2 hour. The next day you came, late in the afternoon, and did some work. And Friday, Jan. 13, you also came, late in the day, and did some work. However, the job was still not Bnished, and ALL of Jacksonville knew that a great deal of rain was expected that weekend. I called you I-1495, to tell you that water was dripping in my sun room. The ceiling was wet, and the walls and carpet were getting wet. You did come over and survey the damage, but did nothing to prevent (^ further damage. I called later in the day and left a message with your son (and co-worker) that more water was dripping in. You did not return my call, or do anything to prevent further damage. At 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning, Jan. IS, my husband and I were awakened by the dripping sounds. Water was pouring in my sunrcom through many areas. We were forced to remove all the furniture, computers and television to prevent further damage. We put a tarp down, on top of the soaked carpet, and buckets all azound the room to etch the water. I plied you on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. to tell you of the damage. Your son took my call, az you would not come to the phone. (I mold hear him begging you to take the pll.) 1-17-95, i called the Atlantic Beach Building Department and spoke to Mr. Don Ford. 1 wanted an inspector to come to my home and inspect the job, and tell me if the work was really the best that mold be expected under the circumstances of the rain. He would not come to my home, because you had not gotten a permit to do the work He told me that you had no license to do work in our city (even though a State License No. is listed on your bid form.) Mr. Ford told me that you would not be allowed to finish the work on my house, and that you would face fines and other punishments for working without a license and permit. He told me to get a new rmfer, and to get my 5525.00 back from you. I hold you responsible for the considerable damage to my ceiling that occurred on I-15-95, due to your pcor workmanship and negligence. When 1 hired you to repair my rmf, I had a small black stain on my ceiling. Now, I have a huge stain, a large bowed area, and several cracks and holes. This week I will get an estimate for ceiling repair or replacement, and you will be responsible Cor all water damage repairs, including wet carpet, and wet walls. A copy will be sent to you. I will do everything in my power to make you be responsible for these damages, and to pay back the money that you in effect, stole from me. I use the word stealing, because you took my money for materials, and promised to do a job forme in three days. Six weeks later, my rmf problem is much worse; I now need a new ceiling, and possibly new carpet. I have not got 5325.110 worth of rmfing materials in Jeanne and Arthur Porcelli 1723 Park Terrace East Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 2~9-62I5 t^ my possession, and 1 am forced to hire and pay another roofing eontmdor to do the job. You should not be allowed to cause these problems for another family in our city or elsewhere. You wEre recommended to me by several friends and acquaintances from my church, St. Johns. You presented yourself as a hard working local mntrador, and your business forms fraudulently misled me into believing that you had a license, and would do things according to the law. You no longer deserve good recommendations, and I will see that everyone in my acquaintance knows that you aze a liar and a thief and should not be allowed to do work in our community. I will notify the Building Departments of all the local cities, az well as every licensing and regulation department in our city and state, and the Better Business Bureau of Northeast Florida. It is in your best interest to swiftly make arrangements to repay the S525.00 and to pay for the new damages which occurred on January I5. Sincerely, Jcannc and Arthur Porttlli Copy to Mr. Dan Ford, Atlantic Beach Building Department Copy to Better Business Bureau of Northeast Florida Copy to the Department of Professional Regulation t^ .• ~ , =. ~ ROMANO ROOFING. - B~ Joe Romano ~ J..,.~ /'~ '` ~ 1170 DECONIA STRF,LT/ATLANTIC pF,ACII, F1.02297 -~ 1 Dusineea: (!HI112113J71 NEW-OLI7-ItRI'AIit WIIItK /,may /~ Stnte License No. RC0009`S8J [IIINCI,B OR TARR f:RAVi;I. Te- ~~ !' ~^ C ~'` ~ < < ~ QUALITY WORK LXPERT CItA FfSMAN Address ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~'' t /{ 1~ lrit ~~ SKYI.If:IIT SI•F.CIAI,L57' _ ,~3-iL*: -'T e t rS rte{/, u.lt~o~ - `~ - g tif' ~j..~ ~i ~I ~ r n. ~ G•- r' t f:~/'~ r9 / c o (!J (. ~ o c %• r-' 4 ir', , :•'"` t ~? +! `/: a «f ...~ L • Lam. f~C ^ .(~~n,r1 ef. * jY/ ~n r . •1 .. ^ '- -- '7 r-•- ? ~~ ti _c ~ I c . ? ~ '7~ rt r ~ mac' ~-, ~,'~ ~ C ~ //~//1 Cll.1 S~• n lG~C7~ ~t l ~ ~ LJ f~ r~+ G, ~ ~ ~ S•,(i,>•~ . /1~ ~ /'~.f c-. ~ .f " • •~11 41"~•~./.d O N f"~Ce ! C ~• r ~ ~'GG~^ .. i 1,.. !'. U. '% 1 e v / /`1 1. ~ ,.s " %o ~..~ {/~~ 1 c~ • , • 3'~roa " n £C ~540Z i a ~ ~5~5 °~ - "'" ~~ ~ ~lrnovEOnY: corrlnnrroR: /'r""r'~"" .... t - CITY OF ~ r~t~ctle bead - ~fo7lda 600 S):AfIIVOLE ROAD ATLANTIC BEAL7f, FLORIDA J2Z115Li5 TEf.EPf{ONE (90•t) 247.S8pp FAX (90G) 2.17-5805 September 6, 1994 Mr. Joe Romano 1170 Begonia Street Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 RE: Delinquent 1993/94 Occupational Licenses Romano Roofing Dear Mr. Romano: Chapter 20, Article III of the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, prohibits anyone from engaging in or managing any r business, profession, occupation or commercial activity without a current occupational license, and also provides for a delinquent penalty for any license not renewed on or by October first, not to' exceed 25~. Our records indicate you have not paid for your license for fiscal year beginning October 1, 1993 for the above mentioned business. If the business is no longer in operation please notify us accordingly so that we may update our files. Should you fail to notify us we will assume you are still in business and will have to enforce the City Code Section 20-54 (a copy enclosed herewith). Should you have any questions please contact our office at 247- 5810. Sincerely, Mauree~~~q~ ~ City Clerk MK/tl Attachment .;.. . . TAXATION Sec. 20.54. Due dates and delinquencies; penalties. § 20.57 (a) All licenses shall be sold by the city clerk beginning September first of each year and shall be due and payable on or before October first of each year and shall expire on September thirtieth oC the succeeding year. If October f rst falls on a weekend or holiday, the tax shall be due and payable on or before the first working day following October first. Those licenses not renewed when due and payable shall be considered delinquent and subject to a delinquency penalty of ten (10) percent Cor the month of October, plus an additional five (5) percent penalty for each month of delinquency thereafter until paid. however, the total delinquency penalty shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the occupational license fee for the delinquent establishment. If license is not paid by January thirty-fast, the city clerk shall have city water service disconnected until license fee plus delinquent chazges are paid in full. (b) Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation or profession without first obtaining a local occupational license, if required in this article, shall be subject to a penalty of twenty-five (25) percent of the license determined to be due, in addition to the penalty provided by seMion 1-11. (Code 1970, § 10-1.1; Ord. No. 45.84-6, § 1, 9-24-84; Ord. No. 45.90-8, § 1, 6.25.90) State law reference-Similar provisions, F.S. 4 205.053. Sec. 2055. Businesses falliag under more than one classircation; operating at more thaw one location. r`~ Each license classification and the amount of the license tax, as set forth in this chapter, shall be deemed to be cumulative to any license taxes otherwise imposed, and when any occupation, business, profession ar commercial activity shall fall into more than one (1) of the classifications, such occupation, business, profession or commercial activity shall be required to comply with the license requirements of each such classification or provision. Whenever any person operates any of the businesses provided for in this article at more thaw one location, each location shall be rnnsidered a separate business_ (Code 1970, § 10.2; Ord. No. 45-845, § 1, 9.24.84) Sec. 2056. Compliance by liceaeees. Issuance of a license by the city clerk shall in no wise relieve the holder thereof of responsibility Cor compliance with all provisions of this Code or other city ordinances or parts thereof heretofore passed ar which may hereafter be passed by the city rnmmission regulating the conduct of the business. (Code 1970, 4 105; Ord. No. 45.84.6, 4 1, 9-24.84) Sec. 2057. Transfer. (a) All business licenses may be transferred to a new owner when there is a bona fide sale of the business upon payment of a transfer fee of three dollars ($3.00) and presentation of the original license and evidence of the sale. Sapp. Na 30 1163 FORM 8B MEMORANDUM O F VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL AND OTH ER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS .^ NA~t~/~NV MIUU~~~~ ~' ~ NA E OF BOA/~~~N~ ~~~~C ~ R }'y~~ MMITTEE ., .ICING AUUNCSS / /)! ~ 7HE OARq CYTUNCIL, COMMISSION, AU'rNOR1TY, ON CUMMITTLE ON WHICH ISENVE ISA UNII'OF: I/3 `~ 1~11'Y 1 i COUNTY I) OTHER 10C'AL AGENCY ~ J'J CIT~< ~~~ ~~ v_~~• Y NAME OI~ POLI71CAl. YUBUIVISION: DATE ON w'HI(' V(11E OC'('URREU ~J /~YJS MY P051 rION IS: ~ IJ ELECTIVE 'T. APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 88 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local Icvel of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who arc presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. ~, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES ELECFED OFFICERS: A person holding elective county, municipal, or other local public office A1UST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained. In either case, you should disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO TFIE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assen)bly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN IS DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: A person holding appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whoa) he is retained. A person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether [Wade by the officer or at his direction. IF YOU INTEND TO AfAKE ANY ATTEh1PT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: ~t'ou should complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. • A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict nLinterest. (1 1'ON\I MB In N6 PAGE I :, ~ .. r IF YOU h1AKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE 'FHE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You should disclose orally the nature of your cont)ict in the measure before participating. • You should complete the form and GIc it within IS days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. ,~~ ~ DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST 1• ~~ `~ " ~"" ~ ,hereby disclose that on ,19 ~~; (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one) ~nurcd to my special private gain; or inured to the special gain of , by whom 1 am retained. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows• ~ ~ / /' /~ h~o 7-~Lt°-a.J ~O z~r~ k~~ ~ ~ ~~ 'r'~f~~ifCL ' "`Z a ~i /LTV ~~ /~2 "~9 ~G 00~~~ ~~~ f"~r ~fo~3 ~r ~ L, l ~'S Date File '~ ~ ~il~ ~/Zdx ~Crxd h?~2 ~ ~/z<r~ /~ ~b `/ ~ C~t~suczcsp-~v/ 9/G~G `?z~e r 1J NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES ¢I12.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED SS,IXIt). _ CE FORM 88 • IO~tlM1 PAGE 2