10November2009CEBminutesCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
7:00 P.M., November 10, 2009
PRESENT: Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton
Juliette Hagist
Ray Martin
Richard Ouellette
Barbara Weiss
Nicholas Dodaro
EXCUSED: Chairman Carl Russell
UNEXCUSED: Veda Bernstein
AND: Michael Griffin, Building Official
Susan Gorman, Secretary
Suzanne Greene, Prosecuting Attorney
Vice Chairman 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 quonim.
1. Approval of Minutes: Following a brief review, the Board voted unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting of August 11, 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 # 911-08: Building Official Michael Griffin gave a report on his inspection of the
property at 1770 Mayport Road and advised the Board that Ms. Pourin Ashorian is in full
compliance. Vice Chairman Pendleton asked the Board for a motion to close Case # 911-
08. Ray Martin offered a motion, Juliette Hagist seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. Case # 414-08: The Building Official presented his report regarding the property at 37
West 8`" Street and he advised the Board that Mr. Randolf Wilson is in full compliance.
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Ray Martin motioned to close Case #414-08, Juliette Hagist seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Case #104309: The Respondent Thomas Streit appeared before the Board. Michael
Griffin presented the evidence of Code violations to the Board and recommended that
Mr. Streit be found guilty as a first time offender. Mr. Streit's tenant, Daniel E. Wong
gave testimony to the Board regarding the conditions of the property located at 94
Stanley Rd., # 2. The Respondent addressed the Board and explained his efforts to
correct the violations cited by Code Enforcement. Board Members asked questions of the
Respondent and discussion ensued. Vice Chairman Pendleton asked for a motion. Ray
Martin motioned that Mr. Streit be found guilty and fined as a first time offender unless
full compliance is met on or before November 27, 2009. Richard Ouellette seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
4. MISCELLANIOUS BUSINESS:
Building Official Michael Griffin introduced the new Code Enforcement Officer Eddie
Lopez to the Code Enforcement Board. A regular meeting of the Code Enforcement
Board is scheduled for January 12, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Commission Chamber.
5. Adjournment:
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Carl Russell, Chair
Susan Gorman, Secretary