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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
January 7, 1988
The Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board regular meeting was held
on January 7, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M., at the
Miami Shores Village Hall by Vice Chairman, Barry Asmus, with the following
members present:
Barry R. Asmus, Vice Chairman
Franklin E. Grau, Chairman
Charles M. Custin
Owen Henderson III
John L. Stokesberry
Thomas L. James
Absent: William Schroeder
Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of Code Enforcement
Jack Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector
1. MINUTES - December 3, 1987
The minutes of the meeting of December 3, 1987 were approved, as written,
by a motion made by Mr. Stokesberry, seconded by Dr. James, and passed
unanimously.
2. HEARING, CASE NO. 87-4646 -203
CARMEN A. ALBALADEJO., 36 N. W. 101st ST.
INOPERATIVE VEHICLE
Mr. LuBien recited the facts behind the violation., as. a ear which appeared
inoperable, and:with an expired tag, in front of the house, had not been moved
in over six months. There had been.no response nor action=;to the notices
sent. However, latest inspection revealed the auto now has a tag, and is
in compliance.
Mr. Miguel Albaladejo who stated he is Carmen's brother, and the owner of
the car, was sworn in with Mr. LuBien and Mr. Wilson. -
He stated he had. been working -in New York for about ten months, and had
taken the car keys with. him.. The car now has:a-tag and is:operable.
Following a few.questions from the Board, Mr., Asmus.explained:.the procedure
of Administrative fee and execution of Form 4A,.which indicates compliance,
for the benefit. of new members.
Mr. Custin moved for Finding of Fact and- Conclusion of-Lawthat there was a
violation of Sec 13-1 of the Code of Ordinances. Ordered that an Administra-
tive fee of $110.00 be assessed, and since. the ear is now tagged and operable
Form 4A be issued. Motion was. seconded -by Mr. Stokesberry.and passed by
unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Grau., Chairman arrived at this point, and Mr. Asmus turned -.the meeting
over to him.
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3. HEARING, CASE NO. 87-4654-204
WESLEY D. CARTER., 575 N. E. 95th ST.
CONSTRUCTION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT
The factsbehind the violation were read by. Mr. .LuBien. There was no
response, to initial notices, but then.Mr... Carter wasAn the office and
had conversation with Mr.:. Lu.Bien. On the permitapplication subsequently
submitted•Mr. Carter noted the scope of construction work being done, he
also sent. a letter which Mr. LuBien read, stating that drawing would be
submitted by this meeting,. Apologies also were extended for working
without apermit.
Mr. Carter, after being sworn: in, notedthat he stopped all work mediately
upon being cited for. violation. He has had conversation. with Mr. LuBien
and learnedwwhat=.drawings must be provided. Work .is progressing slowly be-
cause he is doing it himself.. Also since applying for the permit he has
enlarged his plans to enclosing the garage, and understands this requires
additional procedures.
Additional, discussion followed.
Mr..Asmus. moved for. Finding,- of Fact. that: violation' exists, Conclusion of
Law -this is a violation. of Sec 6-4 of the Miami.. Shores: Village Code of
Ordinances, that an. Administrative fee of'$110..00.:be assessed and if the
permit is not obtained and drawings not submitted in thirty. days, a fine
of $10.00 per day will,becomeeffective. Dr. James:secon.ded the motion,
which passed with the following roll.call,vote:
Mr. James No.
Mr, Henderson. Yes
Mr. ABMs Yes
Mr. Stokesberry Yes
Mr, Custin No
Mr. Grau Yes
Mr. Asmus explained the Board's action., and Mr. Carter agreed he could
have the drawings in by thirty, days.
4. HEARING, CASE NO. 87-4661-205
ESTHER.NGERI,AJAO, 9818 N. W. 1st AVE.
VARIOUS VIOLATIONS
The facts behind the violation as cited by Mr. LuBien ;.:were .miscellaneous
junk in the yard, broken windows,broken door, excessive mildew and
peeling paint on the house. Some work was done in response to notices
sent. Members reviewed photographs. Since the; Notice of Hearing all
violations have been corredted.
Mrs. Ajao was sworn in. She stated that upon receiving the first notice
the work required forcompliance was done, and after a.phone call and
inspection, she felt she was in compliance.. Upon receiving Notice of
Hearing she made other phone calls and visited the office to verify com-
pliance. She further stated, thatwhat was identified as junkare bicycles
belong. to her. children.
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Much discussion continued. It was determined the:dates of photographs
and dates of Hearing Notice preceed phone calls.
Mr.. Asmus moved for Finding of Fact and. Conclusion of. law that_ a violation
to 501(k) & 12-1.33 did exist, but is now. correeted. Order being $110.00
Administrative fee be assessed,..and Form 4A be executed, seconded by
Dr. James and passed by un,4 fous roll call vote.
5. REPORTS.. FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A. CASE NO. 87-4571-201
ALAN P. FISKE, 1260 N.• E. 99th -ST.
INCOMPLETE ROOF REPAIRS
Mr. LuBien reported that therehas been no.change,,and an
Affidavit of Non--Compliancewillbe issued.
B. CASE NO. 87-4599-202
VIVIAN TOOKES, 137 N. W. 106th ST.
HEDGES NOT IN COMPLIANCE
The hedge has been removed and grass hasbeen planted. Compliance
has been net.
OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD
Mr. Grau made a request that the Notice of Hearing should be dated, and
Mr. LuBien agreed this can be done.
Mr. Asmus indicated, all phone messages should be dated and tinged. He was
advised to contact the front office concerningthis problem.
It was clarified, in response to query from.Mr. Stokesb.erry, that the
Code Enforcement, Board. has the power to levy fines of up::to $250._00 not
$500.00
Mr. LuBien explained that. a Code Enforcement: program.: is being written for.
our computer system, and hoepfully will be operable in the near future.
Mrs. Rose Stevens, 6:N. W. 106th St.
Mrs. Stevens attended the meeting to express concernover the unsightly
condition of the alley -way in the rear of 106th St., and the condition of
the pool at 17 N. W. 105th St. She further stated she had attended the
Council meeting in an effort to express these sane concerns.
Much discussion followed.
Mr. Wilson advised that,. Krome Realty` is in position of 17 N. W. 105th St.
andthey have assured him that all violations will be corrected.
Mr. Grau suggested that she submit a list of the specific. addresses, and
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`violations to the Village.Manager, Mr, LuBien and the Mayor. This could
also:be brought to. the attention of the Mayor's. program "Code Watch". This
listshould be submitted with request for response.
There being no further business, :the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Appro
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