23June2009Nusiance ControlTrainingMINUTES OF THE NUISANCE CONTROL BOARD TRAINING MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009
A training meeting of the Nuisance Control Board was held Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in
the City Hall Commission Chambers. Present were, Atlantic Beach City Attorney Alan
Jensen, Prosecuting Attorney Suzanne Green, Community Redevelopment Coordinator
Dale Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer, Vice Chairperson of the Code
Enforcement Board Ron Pendleton, Code Enforcement Board Members Barbara Weiss,
Juliette Hagist, Veda Bernstein, Ray Martin, Nicholas Dodaro, and Susan Gorman as
Recording Secretary.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m.
1. INTRODUCTION
Alex Sherrer asked City Attorney Alan Jensen to explain the purpose for creating the
Nuisance Control Board and the related responsibilities. The City Attorney addressed the
Board and explained that ORDINANCE NO. 95-09-99 provides for the creation of the
Nuisance Control Board and their authority conforms to Florida Statutes. The City
Attorney's presentation provided material that included the recently adopted City
Ordinance and the 2008 Florida Statutes that provide guidance on nuisance control.
Board Members addressed their questions and concerns regarding ORDINANCE No.
95-09-99 to the City Attorney.
2. IMPLEMENTATION OF NUISANCE CONTROL POLICY
Community Redevelopment Coordinator Dale Hatfield took questions from the Board
regarding the entire process. Several Board members asked questions regarding policy
and methods to enforce nuisance control. Dale Hatfield explained both policy and
routine and how it will be implemented by the police unit in charge. Board Members
inquired about the responsibilities of landlords with regard to problem tenants. Dale
Hatfield responded and explained to visitors at the meeting that public participation was
not possible during the training session for the Nuisance Control Board.
3. MISCELLANIOUS
Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer advised the Board of the possibility of another
meeting during the month of August in addition to the regularly scheduled meeting for
July 14, 2009. The Agenda for the July meeting will determine the need for an additional
meeting scheduled tentatively for August 11, 2009.
3. Adiourn.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Attest:
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S' a Gorman, Secretary
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Ron Pendleton, Vice Chair