4-17-12 Minutes Special Called Mtg CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
6:00 P.M. — April 17, 2012
IN ATTENDANCE:
Veda Harless, Chair
Ian Luthringer Dayna Williams, Secretary
Juliette Hagist Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Richard Ouellette Suzanne Green, Prosecuting Attorney
Nicholas Dodaro
Benjamin de Luna, Alternate
ABSENT:
Barbara Weiss (Excused)
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Vic Gualillo, Commander
Kelly Caton, Animal Control Officer
Kimberly Duncan, Interpreter
Chair Veda Harless called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m., followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Secretary Dayna Williams read the roll, finding a quorum was present.
1. Approval of Minutes
Motion: Approve minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting of March 13, 2012.
Moved by Ouellette, Seconded by Hagist
The motion was approved unanimously.
Item 4 was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time.
4. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Election of Officers
Chair Harless stated she was accepting nominations for Officers.
Motion: Nominate Veda Harless for Chair.
Moved by Ouellette, Seconded by Hagist
The motion was approved unanimously.
Motion: Nominate Nicholas Dodaro for Vice Chair.
Moved by Harless, Seconded by Hagist
The motion was approved unanimously.
2. Administration of Oath to Defendants/Witnesses
None
3. New Business:
A. 579 Cruiser Lane, Kimberly Olson, Police Case #12- 01837: Atlantic Beach City
Code, Chapter 4, Sec. 4 -10 Dangerous Dog.
Chair Harless asked City Attorney Alan Jensen if we were moving forward. Mr. Jensen
explained there is a potential technical problem about the qualifications of the interpreter and
trying to balance with bringing this within twenty one days. Prosecuting Attorney Suzanne
Green stated the interpreter we provided, Ms. Kimberly Duncan, is not certified and respondent
Kimberly Olson is not comfortable with that. She explained Ms. Olson wants a certified sign
language interpreter and, in light of that fact, Ms. Olson has agreed to waive the twenty one days
and she will present this at the podium with her interpreter and we will set another hearing
whenever the Board can reconvene to hear this case. Chair Harless asked if it would be possible
to coincide that with our next scheduled meeting on May 8, 2012. Ms. Green requested that we
put this case on the calendar first as we have so many witnesses and we could excuse them
afterwards. Chair Harless agreed and discussion ensued. Mr. Luthringer stated he will not be at
the meeting on May 8 Chair Harless recapped that, in lieu of a non - certified interpreter, Ms.
Olson will waive the twenty one days and we will try to schedule the case on the Code
Enforcement Board Meeting on May 8 She reminded the Board members to email the Chair
and the City of Atlantic Beach if they are to be absent so that the approval of an excused absence
can be in writing. She thanked everyone for coming and apologized for the delay.
Ms. Green asked that a statement be made on the record that Ms. Olson is in agreement. The
interpreter, Kimberly Duncan and Ms. Olson came forward and stated that she agreed to waive
the twenty one days. Chair Harless asked that the record reflect Ms. Olson's statement that she
approved the 21 -day waiver and we will make every effort to have it heard at the next Code
Enforcement Board Meeting (on May 8 time permitting, and that all scheduling conflicts will
work for that meeting. Chair Harless asked if there were any other concerns to address. Ms.
Green stated the only other concern she had was to make sure Ms. Olson understands the need to
continue following whatever temporary provisions or requirements that are in place under our
Ordinance until the case is heard. . Ms. Green confirmed that Ms. Olson has been given a copy
of the written requirements. Chair Harless questioned whether there would be written notice
given to Ms. Olson in regards to everything that has been said tonight for the continuation. Mr.
Jensen stated it would be in the minutes. Commander Gualillo stated that Ms. Olson was given a
copy of the written Ordinance regarding Dangerous Dogs.
4. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Election of Officers
This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.
5. Adjournment
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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Veda Harless, Chair
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Day L. Williams, Secretary
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