11 JAN 2011 CEB MINUTESCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
6:00 P.M., January 11, 2011
PRESENT: Chairman Ray Martin
Vice Chair Veda Bernstein
Nicholas Dodaro
Juliette Hagist
Ian Luthringer
Richard Ouellette
Ron Pendleton
Barbara Weiss
AND: Michael Griffin, Building Official
Kathy Stiles, Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Gorman, Secretary
Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Chairman Ray Martin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Secretary Susan Gorman read the roll, finding a quorum was present.
1. Approval of Minutes: Following a brief review, BarbaraWeiss motioned to approve, Juliette
Hagist seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the Code
Enforcement Board meeting of November 9, 2010.
2. Administration of Oath to Defendants/Witnesses: Visitors were noted and Chairman
Martin asked witnesses to come forward to be sworn in.
3. Unfinished Business: None
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4. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Case #60010: 901 Ocean Blvd., #51
Code Enforcement Officer Kathy Stiles presented the case and explained the violations
specific to 901 Ocean Blvd. #51, and the issues between the Respondent and her
Condominium Association regarding the doors at the aforementioned property. The Board
was advised that service was received by posting the Notice of Hearing on the property.
Officer Kathy Stiles gave her recommendation to find the property in violation and to allow
the Respondent thirty days or until February 11, 2011 to achieve compliance. The Respondent
was not present, but was represented by Brien McInerney of 901 Ocean Blvd. # 51. Mr.
McInerney gave sworn testimony to his intent to resolve the Code violations at the
aforementioned property. Board Members addressed their questions to Mr. McInerney and
discussion ensued. Chairman Ray Martin asked the Board for a motion. A motion was
offered to accept Officer Stiles's recommendation, but City Attorney Alan Jensen reminded
the Board that a motion must state whether the property is in violation or not, before the
motion can state terms or fines. Ron Pendleton amended the motion to find the property in
violation and to allow the Respondent thirty days or until February 11, 2011 to achieve
compliance. The Board may impose fines of up to $100.00 per day and every day thereafter
until compliance is achieved. Board Member Juliette Hagist seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. Case #69110: 421 Sargo Road
Code Enforcement Officer Kathy Stiles presented the case and explained the violations
specific to 421 Sargo Road. The Respondent was not present, but Officer Stiles explained that
Notice of Service was received by the owner, Walter L. Barnes, who does not reside at 421
Sargo Road, but is the owner of the aforementioned property. Mr. Barnes discussed his plans
to demolish the existing house at 421 Sargo Road with Code Enforcement Officer Stiles.
Board Members addressed their questions to Code Enforcement Officer Stiles and she gave
her recommendation that the Respondent make the necessary repairs to 421 Sargo Road by
February 11, 2011, or face fines of up to $250.00 per day until compliance is met. Discussion
ensued and City Attorney Alan Jensen offered verbiage for the Board to insert in their motion
in light of the Respondent's intent to demolish the existing structure. Board Member Veda
Bernstein motioned to find the property in violation and to order the Respondent to make
repairs cosmetically acceptable to Code Enforcement Officer Kathy Stiles by February 11,
2011, or the Board may impose fines of up to $250.00 per day for every day thereafter
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until compliance is achieved. Board Member Juliette Hagist seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. Adjournment:
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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