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11-03-1983 Regular Meeting• Miami Jhores91llage F L 0 R 1 D A CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1983 A meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on November 3, 1983, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall with the following Board members present: Donald L. Bednar, Chairman. Kenneth Cutchens Franklin E. Grau Santos F. Rivero Barry K. Asmus Arthur H. Taylor Absent: Julie A.S. Williamson Also Present: Frank LuBien, Code Enforcement Director Jack Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector 1) MINUTES: Minutes of the meting of October 6, 1983 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Cutchens, and carried unanimously. 2) HEARING, CASE NO, 83-410-064 EDWARD A. SWING, 1323 N.E. 104 STREET This case involves numerous violations, namely, storing, selling and repairing motors from garage, storing numerous vehicles and as many as seven boats at a time in residential area, Yard is also unsightly with overgrown vegetation and miscellaneous junk, Code Enforcement Director advised that inspection on 11/3/83 revealed violations still exist. Mr. Swing verified the facts as stated were correct and advised the Board he is making an effort to comply. Following discussion, Mr. Cutchens moved, that there is a Finding - of -Fact there is a violation of the Schedule of Regulations and Code of Miami Shores Village and it is the Order of the Board if there is non-compliance in 30 days, or the next meeting of this Board, a fine of $10.00 per day be levied for each day the violations continue to exist. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grau, • c9Liami. cfhores9Illage F L. OR ID A - 2 - 11/3/83 Mr. Asmus wished to amend the motion to impose a fine of $20.00 per day. The amendment was accepted by Mr. Cutchens and the motion, as amended, was approved with the following vote: Mr. Bednar Yes Mr. Cutchens Yes Mr. Grau Abstained (was not present at inception) Mr. Rivero Yes Mr. Asmus Yes Mr. Taylor Yes 3) HEARING, CASE NO, 83-1738-065 RAUL J, BARRETO, 72 N.E. 104 STREET Mr. LuBien advised that upon receipt of complaint, inspection on 8/12/83 revealed the rear hedge in excess of height limitation, well beyond the property line, into the alley right-of-way, obstruct- ing traffic, As of date of this meeting, violation still exists. Mr, Barreto did not appear at the Hearing, Mr. LuBien noted he hand delivered Notice of Hearing to Mr. Barreto, Following discussion and examination of photographs taken by the Building Director, Mr. Rivero moved that it is a Finding - of -Fact that the hedges are in excess of height limitations in violation of Section 518(a), and it is the Order of the Board that Mr, Barreto comply within fifteen (15) days, and if not in compliance in fifteen days a fine of $20.00 a day be levied for each day violation exists, Motion was seconded by N. Asmus and carried unanimously, 4) HEARING, CASE NO. 83-1709-066 JUNE BECKLEY, 1331 N.E. 103 STREET Upon receipt of a complaint, inspection was made on 8/2/83. Front hedge was observed to be well in excess of height limitation and posed a traffic hazard. Notices were sent but there has been no response or action. Violation still exists. Mrs. June Beckley was present at the meeting, Following discussion with Mrs. Beckley, examination of photographs of hedge as existing today (11/3/83), Nr, Cutchens moved it is a Finding -of -Fact the hedges are in violation of Section 518(a), and if Mrs. Beckley does not comply with ordinance in 30 days, a fine of $10.00 a day be levied for each day violation exists, Motion was seconded by Mr. Asmus and carried unanimously. • e Miami Aores9111.age F L OR ID q - 3 - 11/3/83 5) AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 83-1748-067 MERNA MATHEWS, 150 N.W. 109 STREET Facts behind various violations were revealed by Building Director. Complaints were received that residence was being occupied by several unrelated persons and that the garage was being used as a dwelling. Inspection further revealed overgrown hedges, unsightly yard, incomplete roof painting and a vehicle up on blocks. Notices were sent, the vehicle was removed, some work was done, but violations still exist. Following discussion and review of photographs, Mr, Rivero moved that we proceed with the next step, seconded by Mr. Asmus, and carried unanimously. 6) REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: The Chairman noted that a review of the case of Kathleen Hagerty was requested by the Board at our last meeting. Mr. LuBien inspected Mrs. Hagerty's residence at 551 N.E. 105th Street today. He felt the complaints relative to the condition of the yard could be handled with a minimum of effort. There are palm fonds, dead branches, etc. along the alley and a swing set in an unsightly condition. The painting on the fascia and soffit is incomplete. The Village did receive complaints from the residents relative to the unsightly yard, and Mr. LuBien advised that Mrs. Hagerty should maintain the appearance of the property in compliance with Code. Following discussion with Mrs. Hagerty and review of up to date photos of the property, Mr, Cutchens moved it is a Finding - of -Fact there exists an unsightly yard, scaling paint on fascia and soffit, in violation of Sections 11-1 and 12-43, and if Mrs. Hagerty is not in compliance within 30 days, a fine of $20.00 per:day be imposed for each day the violations continue to exist. The motion passed with the following vote; Mr. Bednar No Mr. Cutchens Yes Mr. Grau Yes Mr. Rivero Yes Mr. Asmus Yes Mr, Taylor Abstained (was not present at inception of case) • • dd Ltanri jhores9iDage F L OR ID A - 4 - 11/3/83 6) REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING (coned) A. CASE NO. 83-1537-058 BRIDGET MILONE, 10562 N.E. 4 AVENUE SCALING PAINT ON SOFFIT AND FASCIA Mrs. Milone has not complied. The fine will go into effect on November 8, 1983. B. CASE NO. 83-1662-061 BENI DI MASCOLO, 1228 N.E. 98 STREET SCALING PAINT AND MILDEW UNSIGHTLY YARD Mr.Di:Mascolo has not complied. The fine will go into effect on November. 8, 1983, C. CASE NO. 83-1444-063 FELIX ATILES-FIGUEROA, 262 N.E. 103 STREET VARIOUS VIOLATIONS Mr. Atiles-Figueroa came in from New York and presented a sketch to the Building Department. Mr. LuBien advised that the sketch had to be prepared by an architect or engineer. Subsequently, Mr. LuBien received a call from Mr. Charles Mitchell, Engineer, advising he had been retained by Mr. Atiles-Figueroa to prepare the necessary plans, Mr. LuBien advised the Board he will follow up if plans are not received by Monday or Tuesday. For the record, Mr. Grau advised Mr. Felix Atiles-Figueroa called to request his services to provide the plans necessary. Mr. Grau referred Mr, Atiles-Figueroa to Mr. Bradford, Mr. Cutchens reminded„the Chairman that nomination of officers shall be made from the floor at the meeting in October, each year., per Rules and Regulations, Article IV, Section 1. As our Chairman was absent at our last meeting, this election procedure shall be considered at this meeting. By majority vote Mrs. Williamson was nominated Chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board for the next year, and 11r. Barry Asmus, by majority vote was elected Vice -Chairman for the next year, The meeting adjourned at 9;30 .m. Approved: