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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
APRIL 5, 1984
A regular meet1ag of the Miai1: Shores --Village Code Enforce-
ment Board was held on April 5,-19840. 7;30•p ,m:,, at the Village Hall,
with the following members present;
Julie A„ S, Williamson, Chairman
Barry K, Asmus
Donald Z. Bednar
Kenneth Cutchens
Franklin E, Grau
Santos F, Rivero
Arthur H., Taylor
Also present; L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
Frank LuBien, Code Enforcement Director
Jack Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector
1. MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of March 1, 1984 were approved
as written by a motion made by Mr, Asmus, seconded by
Mr, Taylor, and carried.
2, HEARING, CAE NQ8.84,2040-072
RICHARD BTELDWK,A., 140 N. W'. 102 Street
PARKING BOAT IN FRONT YARD
Mr, LuBien, Code Enforcement Director, restated the case for
members, reading from the Affidavit of Violation, He further
outlined dates of the numerous notices sent, stating this is
a continuing violation, Members reviewed photographs of the
boat parked in yard,
Mr. Bieluwka stated in his behalf that the boat is parked in
the front yard for convenience,. as often when he returns from
a boat outing or fishing he is too tired to place the boat in
the side yard. He also stated that he is trying to find an-
other suitable place to store the boat, hopefully at his place
of business.
Much discussion followed. Board members offered to Mr. Bieluwka
recommendation for several alternative solutions to his problem.
Mr, Bednar moved for Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law, -and
further that Mr, Bieluwka's case be continued indefinitely, and
should there be further violation of this ordinance, a fine of
fifty dollars ($50,00) per violation will be imposed, seconded
by Mr. Asmus, and carried with the following vote:
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Mr. Cutchens Yes
Mr. Taylor Yes
Mr. Asmus Yes
Mrs. Williamson Yes
Mr. Bednar Yes
Mr. Grau Yes
Mr. Rivero Yes.
3. HEARING, ;CASE NO. 84-1989-073
ALVARO GORDO, 10659 N. E. 11 Court
INCOMPLETE CBS WALL
Facts of the violation were outlined by Mr. LuBien,. The house
was built fairly recently but a CBS retaining wall was observed
incomplete on 11/22/83. Notice was sent to Mr. Gordo, and
correspondence followed. Some work was done, however .the wall
remained unfinished until on Monday, April 2 when Mr. LuBien
received a call advising him that the wall has been completed.
He further noted that because of Mr. Gordo's dire circumstance
to move into the home, he had issued a Certificate of Occupancy
in lieu of a five hundred ($500.00) bond posted to assure com-
pletion of the wall,
In reply to questions from the Board, Mr. LuBien stated that
certain expenses have been incurred in bringing this case to. the
Code Enforcement Board, and that there are no restrictions on
the bond.
Mr. Gordo defended the delay in completion, attributing it to
his extremely busy schedule, attending Med school out of the
country, a breakdown in communications, unfortunate sequence of
events, and disagreement on how the wall should be completed.
He further stated that he was not aware of the code requirements.
Mr. Bednar advised Mr. Gordo, that since he had contracted to
have the work done, it is the builder's:responsibility to be
aware of the code requirements or restrictions.
In reply to Mr. Bednar's question, what does he feel is a fair fee
for having brought this case before the Board for this hearing,
Mr. Gordo volunteered to relinquish $100.00 from the Bond for this
expense. Mr. LuBien will deduct same before bond is refunded.
Following further discussion Mr, Bednar moved to find Mr, Gordo
in compliance, seconded by Mr. Asmus, and carried unanimously,
4. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO,, 84-1917-074
JAMES DENTICO, 9280 BISCAYNE BLVD.
VARIOUS VIOLATIONS
The Code Enforcement Director passed out photographs of the viola-
tions for the Board's review, He outlined the facts behind the
many, and various violations since 1981, Namely, failure to provide
proper and sufficient garbage containers, vehicular maintenance
and repair, pouring crankcase oil on parking lot surface, storage of
inoperable vehicles, parking commercial vehicles and currently mil-
dewed walls. He further stated that he has received photographs
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and complaints from neighbors concerning the violations
surrounding this property, Mr. LuBien noted that he will try
to determine the principals in the Casa Nicole Corp.
Following discussion Mr. Bednar moved to proceed to the next
step, seconded by Mr. Grau, and carried unanimously.
5. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 84-2046-075
ALLEN MOWRY, 10050 N. Miami Ave,
DETERIORATED ROOF DECK
Members reviewed photographs as the Code Enforcement
outlined the facts behind the violation.
Mr. Bednar made a motion to proceed to the next step,
by Mr. Grau, and carried unanimously.
6. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 84-1519-076
MS. JAMES PHIPPS, 278 N. E. 101 Street
SCALING PAINT, MILDEW, AND UNSIGHTLY YARD
Director
seconded
Following the review of facts behind the violation and photo-
graphs of the violations, Mr. Grau moved to proceed to the
next step, seconded by Mr. Rivero, and carried unanimously.
7, AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE N0.84-1935-077
DIRECT OIL CO., 8787 BISCAYNE BLVD.
MILDEW AND SCALING PAINT
The Code Enforcement Director outlined facts behind the viola-
tions, as members reviewed photographs.
Mr. Asmus moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by
Mr. Cutchens, and carried unanumously.
8. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE 0Q,84-2083-078
YVON ST JUSTE, 168 N. E, 91 Street
UNSIGHTLY YARD
Following outline of the facts of violation by Mr, LuBien,
and review of photographs, Mr. Asmus moved to proceed to the
next step, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously,
9. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO, 84-2104-079
JAMES L, SCHAYE, 325 N, E. 95th. St,
SCALING PAINT
The facts behind the violation -were outlined by lixe.,uDten$
and members reviewed photographs,
Mr, Asmus moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by
Mr. Bednar, and carried unanimously,
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10. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 84-2140-079
ANNA E. VAN SCIVER, 1223 N. E. 102 St.
SCALING PAINT
Mr. LuBien outlined for the Board, facts behind the Violation,
as members viewed photographs.
Mr. Asmus moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by
Mr, Grau, and carried unanimously.
11, AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 84-2147-081
EARLE P. LOOMIS, 161 N. W. 107 Street
VARIOUS VIOLATIONS
Following review of the facts behind the violations, Mr. Asmus
moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and
passed.
12. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATIONS, CASE NO. 84-2172-082
CITY NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, 21 N. W. 104 St.
VARIOUS VIOLATIONS
Mr. LuBien stated the facts of violation, stating that the
City National Bank of Miami forwards notices to, the owner, The
bank is the Trustee. Mrs. Williamson requested that Mr. LuBien
investigate to determine the full name of the owner, so that
the correct person is cited.
Mr.Asinus.moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by Mr, Bednar,
and carried unanimously,
13. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO, 84-2159-083
ATILES-FIGUEROA, FELIX, 262 N. E. 103 St,
ROOF PAINTING INCOMPLETE
Following review of the facts of violation Mr, Bednar moved to
proceed to the next step, seconded by Mr, Asmus and carried.
14, REPORT FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A. CASE NO. 84-1839-071
NACNY BLAKE, 164 N. E. 100 Street
MILDEW AND SCALING PAINT,
Mr. LuBien stated that the work is completed on the Blake house,
He is now in compliance, except that Mr. Blake needs to come in
to pay the $50,00 fine imposed by the Board.
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15. Mr. Ted Swing appeared before the 'Board to report an on-
going problem with anonymous, threatening phone calls to
himself and his family. By his appearance he hoped to
obtain the name of the person who first filed the complaint
of violation against him. He further informed the Board
that the police were called, but could do nothing,
Discussion followed.
Mrs.Williamson advised Mr. Swing that we do investigate
anonymouadomOlglAtaof violation. We can do nothing about
the phone calls.
Mr. Bednar advised him to call the Telephone Co.. He stated
the company can easily trace calls when there is a pattern
to follow, such as calls confined to a neighborhood. The
company will then divulge the identity to a law enforcement
agency,
16. Members were asked to review an amendment to the Ordinance
relating to Finer and Liens, Paragraph (a), Section 2-26.
Following discussion, Mr. Asmus moved to recommend to Council,
approval of the amendment to the Ordinance, seconded by
Mr. Rivero, and carried with a 5/2 vote. With Mr. Cutchens,
and Mr. Grau dissenting. Mr. Grau stated he voted No because
he wished certain questions clarified.
17. Mrs. Willaimson gave members a list of questions to be clari-
fied, concerning the Board's functions and procedures.
Members were requested to read, meditate, and be prepared to
discuss same at a later meeting.
18. It was determined that several members would be unable to
attend the regularly scheduled meeting in May.
Mr, Asmus moved to postpone the meeting to the third Wednesday,
in May, (May 16th), seconded by Mt. Taylor, and carried
unanimously,
The meeting adjourned at 9:15,
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