08 June2010 CEB MinutesCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
7:00 P.M., June 8, 2010
PRESENT: Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton
Veda Bernstein
Ray Martin
Juliette Hagist
Richard Ouellette
Nicholas Dodaro
ABSENT: Chairman Carl Russell (excused)
Barbara Weiss (excused)
Alan Jensen
AND: Michael Griffin, Building Official (absent)
Eddie Lopez, Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Gorman, Secretary
Suzanne Green, Prosecuting Attorney
Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 mimites of the Code Enforcement Board meeting of April 13, 2010.
2. Vice Chair Pendleton asked all Respondents and witnesses to step forward to be sworn in.
3. OLD BUSINESS: Board Member Richard Ouellette asked for clarification on Code
Enforcement policy regarding Vehicle cases that have gone before the Board. Code
Enforcement Officer Eddie Lopez explained that Code enforcement policy is consistent with
International Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 3, Section 302.8. Board Members
asked questions regarding methods of tracking prior violations. Discussion ensued and Code
Enforcement Officer Lopez encouraged the Board to email his City address with questions,
concerns or updates.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Case # 37910: Mayport Road at Saratoga Cir. South
Regina Rosenstein Trust is the owner of the property at Mayport Road and Saratoga Cir. S.
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The owner lives out of state, but received notice. Code Enforcement Officer Eddie Lopez
presented the case of Sidewalk and Driveway violations at the aforementioned property
and took questions from the Board. The Respondent was not present, but has
communicated with Officer Lopez. Board Member Ray Martin motioned to accept the
recommendation made by Officer Lopez to find the Respondent in violation of
International Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 3, Section 302.3; but to allow thirty
days or until July 9, 2010 for the Respondent to come in compliance or the Board will
impose a fine of $100.00 per day and for every day thereafter. Board Member Veda
Bernstein seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Case # 37510: 981 Sailfish Drive
Code Enforcement Officer Eddie Lopez presented the case of Storage and Container
violations at 981 Sailfish Drive and gave his recommendation to find the Respondent in
violation. Respondent Rena Koenig is the owner and was not present, but she recently
communicated with City officials regarding the same violation. Board Members asked
questions and discussion ensued. Officer Lopez advised the Board that a pod was
removed and the dumpster on the property is permitted, but he advised the Board to note
the Respondent has repeated the same Storage and Container violations at the
aforementioned property. Board Member Veda Bernstein motioned to find the
Respondent in violation of Atlantic Beach Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-64 (b) (1-2),
regarding Storage and Containers. Repeat of same violation will result in a fine of
$100.00 per day for every day thereafter, within twenty four hour notification by Code
Enforcement. Board Member Richard Ouellette seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
c. Case #8810: 417 Sailfish Drive
Code Enforcement Officer Eddie Lopez presented the case of Rubbish Accumulation
violation at 417 Sailfish Drive. Officer Lopez gave his recommendation to find the
Respondent in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 3,
Section 307.1. Mr. Bruce L. Smith received notice and is the owner of the
aforementioned property, but was not present. Board Member Richard Ouellette
motioned to find the Respondent in violation and allow him ten days or until June 19,
2010 to come in full compliance. Alternate Board Member Nicholas Dodaro seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Case # 39410, 39310: 385 St" Street
Code Enforcement Officer Eddie Lopez advised the Board that Mr. Thomas J. Bennett Jr.
is the owner of the property located at 385 5th Street, that notice was received and the
Respondent is in compliance as of this hearing and his recommendation is to close Cases
#39410, #39310. The Board agreed unanimously with Officer Lopez's recommendation.
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5. MISCELLANIOUS BUSINESS:
Board Members discussed term limits that expire September 30, 2010 and several Board
Members expressed interest in reappointment to serve as regular Board Members. The Code
Enforcement Board will meet July 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Chamber.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
No further discussion, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
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Susan Gorman, Secretary
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Ron Pendleton, Vice Chairman