11August2009CEBMTGCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
7:00 P.M., August 11, 2009
PRESENT: Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton
Veda Bernstein
Juliette Hagist
Ray Martin
Richard Ouellette
Barbara Weiss
EXCUSED: Chairman Carl Russell
Nicholas Dodaro
AND: Alex Sherrer, Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Gorman, Secretary
Suzanne Greene, Prosecuting Attorney
Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Vice Chair Ron Pendleton called the meeting to order at 7:00 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. Approval of Minutes: Following a brief review, the Board voted unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting of July 14, 2009.
2. No visitors noted.
Vice Chair Pendleton asked all Respondents and witnesses to step forward to be sworn in.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Case # 429-08: Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer advised the Board that Mr. Fred
Cazares applied for a building permit and is in full compliance.
b. Case # 427-08: Code Enforcement Officer presented evidence of Rena Konig efforts to
come in compliance, and recommended that the Board grant the owner of 981 Sailfish
Drive more time to meet full compliance. Discussion ensued. Ray Martin motioned to
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grant an additional thirty days to come in full compliance. Juliettte Hagist seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
c. Case #151-09: Alex Sherrer reported that Domino's Pizza is not in compliance and recent
plumbing issues may result in further violations. Veda Bernstein made a request that CEB
minutes note the potential for DEP involvement. The Code Enforcement Officer advised
that fines relative to the case have accrued.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Case # 489-09: The Respondent Keith Maddox did not appear before the Board but the
Code Enforcement Officer advised the Board that Mr. Maddox is in compliance. Code
Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer took questions from several Board Members regarding
recreational boat storage.
b. Case #824.1-09: The Code Enforcement Officer gave his presentation to the Board
regarding the condition of the property located at 457 Sailfish Drive. Mr. Benjamin
Brown is not the legal owner of the property at 457 Sailfish Drive, but appeared before the
the Code Enforcement Board to respond to notice of repeat violations. The Code
Enforcement Officer recommended Mr. Brown be found guilty and that Mr. Brown is
subject to maximum fines allowed for repeat violations if found guilty. Discussion ensued.
The Board determined that Mr. Brown's business activities run contrary to zoning for 457
Sailfish Drive. A motion was made to accept the Code Enforcement Officer's
recommendation and the motion passed unanimously.
c. Case #824.2-09: David and Catherine Chitty, owners of the property at 457 Sailfish Drive
received notice to appear before the Board and Catherine Chitty took questions from
Board Members regarding the violations associated with the property at 457 Sailfish
Drive. Mrs. Chitty was advised that liens could be placed on the property if Code
Enforcement violations continue and if Mr. Benjamin Brown fails to meet full compliance.
Code Enforcement Officer Sherrer recommended that David and Catherine Chitty be
found guilty and fined as first time offenders. A motion was made to accept the Code
Enforcement Officer's recommendation and the motion passed unanimously.
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5. Miscellaneous Business: None.
6. Adjournment: There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Ron Pendleton, Vice Chair
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Susan Gorman, Secretary