2009 03-10(meeting minutes)CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
7:00 P.M., March 10, 2009
Call to Order: PRESENT: Chairman Carl Russell
Vice-Chairman Ron Pendleton
Juliette Hagist
Ray Martin
Richard Ouellette
Barbara Weiss
UNEXCUSED: Veda Bernstein
AND: Alex Sherrer, Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Gorman, Secretary
Suzanne Greene, Prosecuting Attorney
Chairman Carl Russell called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m., followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Secretary Susan Gorman read the roll and determined that there was a quorum.
1. Following a brief review, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the
Code Enforcement Board meeting of November 17, 2008.
Chairman Russell asked all Respondents and witnesses to step forward to be sworn in.
2. Old Business: Prosecuting Attorney Suzanne Greene advised the Board of their
obligation to hear and consider action on cases with waivers that were denied by the
Commission and referred back to the Code Enforcement Board for review
Case #372-08: Brian Christy, 1651 Mayport Rd; Code Enforcement Officer Alex
Sherrer gave a presentation to the Board based on current photographs. He reported
progress at this location, but recommended the Board give Mr. Christy more time for recent
landscaping to flourish and provide plant cover. Discussion ensued and Board Member
Weiss asked the Respondent questions regarding his efforts to maintain the vegetation
growing along the fence at his business property. Barbara Weiss advised Mr. Christy that
he is responsible for maintaining the vegetation and it must provide adequate coverage in
order for Mr. Christy to be in compliance.
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Chairman Russell asked the Board for a motion. Board Member Richard Ouellette motioned
to give Mr. Christy additional time to come in full compliance and the Board will determine
if Mr. Christy has met compliance by July 14, 2009, when the Board will hold a regular
meeting. If compliance is not met by the aforementioned date, the Board can impose a fine of
$50.00 per day plus administrative fees. Hagist seconded
Votes:
Aye: Hagist,Ouellette,Pendleton,Russell,Weiss
Ney: Martin
Motion carried.
b. Case #365-08, Respondent in compliance
c. Case #366-08, Respondent did not appear before the Board. Officer Sherrer recommended
the fence at this property be replaced and the Respondent given thirty days to come in
compliance. Ray Martin motioned to find the Respondent guilty and the existing fence must
be removed by April 10, 2009 or face a fine of $50.00 per day plus administrative fees.
Juliette Hagist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Case #414-08, Respondent did not appear before the Board. Officer Sherrer recommended
the Board defer until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2009. Ray Martin
motioned to give the Respondent until the next Code Enforcement Board meeting to come in
compliance or face a fine of $50.00 per day plus administrative fees. Ron Pendleton
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business: Officer Sherrer advised the Board to expect more cases related to the
Mayport corridor and that Board Member Mamie Hurd is unable to serve out her term due to
her recent relocation where she now resides in Jacksonville.
3. Adjournment
The Code Enforcement meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Att st:
Susan Gorman, Secretary
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Carl Russell, CEB Chairman