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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
7:00 P.M., Apri112,2005
Call to Order: PRESENT: Curtis Sanders, Jr., Chairman
Peter Wyncoop
Mamie Hurd
Suzanne Noel
Carl Russell
AND: Alex Sherrer, Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Gorman, Secretary
Suzanne Green, Prosecuting Attorney
ABSENT: Don Wolfson (unexcused)
Ray Breault (unexcused)
Chairman Sanders called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag by all present.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular meeting held on March 8, 2005
Board Member Carl Russell asked the Secretary to note the correct spelling of his first name; the
Board then unanimously approved to accept the minutes as presented.
2. Recognition of Visitors and Guests regarding any matters not listed on the agenda.
There were no other visitors or guests present.
3. Unfinished Business from previous meeting:
Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer gave follow-up reports on the following cases:
A. COMPLIANCE:
(1). Case No.: 24-05, Dilapidated Fencing - Mr. Joseph Nedeau, owner of 105
W 6t" St. -requested an extension in order to make repairs to his privacy
fence, the aforementioned property is under contract for sale and the new
owner will make repairs by the end of April.
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(2). Case No.: 857-04, Animal Citation -Karen Ann Woods of 103 3rd St. West,
Findings of Fact mailed certified but returned -second notification sent by
regular mail. Fine not paid, City of Atlantic Beach Finance Dept. will turn over
to Collections
(3). Case No.: 711-0, Animal Citation - Mr. Andres Guzman Rojas of 1648
Main St., fines not paid, certified mail was returned. City of Atlantic Beach
Finance Dept. will turn over to Collections
4. New Business:
A. HEARINGS
Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer was sworn in by Chairman Sanders
Case # 165-05 - Mr. Benjamin Brown, Chapter 12, Section 12-1(b) (7)
Outside Storage of Miscellaneous Materials; Chapter 24, Sec 24-104
Conducting a Salvage Business in a Residential District, were made and
served on the Property Owner as evidenced in this hearing.
The Respondent, Mr. Brown wasn't present immediately to respond; Chairman
Sanders reviewed the procedures and responsibilities assigned to the Code
Enforcement Board before proceeding.
The Board heard testimony from Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer
regarding the storage of salvage materials on the Respondent's property located
at 457 Sailfish Drive as well as background information concerning the violation
history. A visual slide was presented to demonstrate the violations. Code
Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer gave his recommendations to the Board that
Mr. Brown be fined administrative fees and $500 for each violation. Chairman
Sanders requested a clarification of the total fine amount; Code Enforcement
Officer Sherrer recommended an administrative fee of $589.16 and $500 per
violation, making a total of $1589.16.
Mr. Benjamin Brown was sworn in upon his arrival at 7:25 pm. and Chairman
Sanders reviewed the code violations with the Respondent. Mr. Brown stated his
circumstances to the Board, suggested that he isn't responsible for all the material
found on his property, and denied operating a salvage business from his home.
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Board member Pete Wyncoop stated that information presented to the Board
suggests that Mr. Brown operates a salvage business at 457 Sailfish Drive and that
Mr. Brown is responsible for the outside storage of materials. Board members
found Mr. Brown in violation. Mr.Wyncoop motioned for the Board to fine Mr.
Brown full administrative cost and $500.00 for each violation. Board member
Hurd seconded and the motion carried.
Board member Carl Russell suggested Mr. Brown be given three weeks from
April 13th to clear salvage material from the property at 457 Sailfish Drive or a
fine of $200.00 a day will commence until compliance is met. After a brief
discussion, Board members agreed to forbid Mr. Brown to park a loaded trailer at
his residence. Peter Wyncoop stated the motion, Mamie Hurd seconded and the
motion carried. Chairman Sanders stated the findings of the Board to the
Respondent, Mr. Brown
5. CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer read the monthly report and noted that March was an
active month for Code Enforcement.
6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board members agreed to hold the next regular Code Enforcement meeting tentatively in May.
6. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Curti Sanders, Jr., Chairm C B
Attest:
Susan Gorman, Secretary
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
7:00 P.M., April 12, 2005
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 8, 2005
2. Old Business— Case Status on 3 Previous meeting
A. Case# 24-05: Mr. Joseph Nedeau —Delapidated Fencing
B. Case# 857-04: Ms. Karen Ann Woods—Animal Control Fine
• C. Case#711-04: Mr. Andres Guzman Rojas —Animal Control Fine
3. New Business:
A. Case # 165-05 —Mr. Benjamin Brown Jr.
4. Code Enforcement Monthly Report
5. Adjournment