14 SEPT 2010 CEB Minutes CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES
7:00 P.M., September 14, 2010
PRESENT: Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton
Veda Bernstein
Juliette Hagist
Ray Martin
Richard Ouellette
Barbara Weiss
EXCUSED: Nicholas Dodaro
AND: Michael Griffin, Building Official
Kathy Stiles, Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Gorman, Secretary
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, finding a quorum was present.
1. Approval of Minutes: Following a brief review, Veda Bernstein motioned to approve,
Richard Ouellette seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the
Code Enforcement Board meeting of July 13, 2010.
2. No visitors noted.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
Building Official Mike Griffin gave updates on two cases that were on the Agenda for the
CEB meeting that was held July 13, 2010.
a. Case #43610: 712 Amberjack Lane was deferred at the July meeting, but the owner,
Timothy Durbin has achieved compliance of IMPC, Chapter 3, Section 304.6.
b. Case # 43210: 2148 Fairway Villas Lane is owned by David Lopanik and has achieved
compliance of IMPC, Chapter 3, Section 304.6.
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Building Official Mike Griffin addressed concerns from Board Members regarding commercial
banners and noted violations. Discussion ensued and Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton directed
Board Members to forward their concerns to City staff
4. NEW BUSINESS:
Board Members determined to select a new Chairman and Vice Chair for the Code
Enforcement Board. Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton asked Board Members to volunteer. Ray
Martin and Veda Bernstein expressed interest and the Board unanimously agreed to appoint
Ray Martin to serve as Chairman, and that Veda Bernstein should be appointed Vice Chair.
Both appointments would become effective October 1, 2010.
Approval by the Commission was confirmed regarding the reappointment of Richard Ouellette
and Ray Martin to the Board. Nicholas Dodaro was approved to serve as a regular member
and Ian Luthringer was appointed the alternate. The appointments become effective October
1, 2010.
Building Official Mike Griffin introduced the new Code Enforcement Officer Kathy Stiles to
the Board. Board Members asked Kathy to share her background and Kathy responded to
questions from the Board. Vice Chairman Ron Pendleton welcomed Kathy Stiles and offered
a summary of the Board's responsibilities relative to Code Enforcement.
4. MISCELLANIOUS BUSINESS:
Building Official Michael Griffin asked the Code Enforcement Board to consider a schedule
change for the Code Enforcement Board meetings. Discussion ensued and various
suggestions were considered. Board Member Ray Martin motioned that future Code
Enforcement Board meetings should be scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Board Member Juliette
Hagist seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The new schedule is effective
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 when the Code Enforcement Board will hold a regular meeting
in the Commission Chamber.
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5. Adjournment:
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Ron Pendleton, Vice Chair
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Susan Gorman, Secretary