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09-05-1991 Regular Meeting• CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER.61 1991 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on September 6, 1991. at 7:30 P.M. at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Barry K. Asmus, with the following lmemhera pxesentt Barry K, Asmus; Chairman Thomas J. Caldwell Owen D. Henderson, III Royal D. LaBarre Daniel B,.Owens John Lj, "S.tokesberry Absent: Margaret Burch. Also present:Frank LuBien, Director of Code Enforcement Robert Rodriguez, Code Enforcement Inspector Richard.Trnmble, Code Enforcement Inspector 1. MINUTES -- August 1, 1991 The minutes of the meeting of August 1, 1991 were approved by a motion made by Mr. LaBarre, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, and passed unanimously. Cases were taken in order as per agenda. and those people who were present. 2. HEARING, CASE N0 002183 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PARKWAY 345 N, W. 111th TERR OWNER; mu SUNDA1 STODDARD TENANT; SUNNY SUNDAR Mr. Sundax was- sworn in. LuBien, Mr, Rodriguez,. and Mr, Trumble, also were sworn in for their testimony of the evening. Mr, Trumble testified that Mr. Sundar had obtained.a permit and work to pave is in progress. The violation is corrected. Mr, Sundar noted that he has been out of the country, therefore the delay. Mr. Caldwell moved to dismiss the case, seconded by Mr. Henderson, and carried unanimously, 3. HEARING. CASE NO. 002224 UNAUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATIONS 1116 N. E, 92nd ST. OWNER: MICHAEL SALZVERG Mr. Salzverg was sworn in. Mr. Rodriguez reported a permit has been obtained, the violation is now corrected, Mr. Caldwell moved to dismiss the case, seconded by Mr. Henderson, and carried unanimously. 4. HEARING, .CASE NO, 002257 UNSIGHTLY FASCIA., SOFFIT, HOUSE taIRR7'0R 190 N. W. 103rd ST OWNER: ANNE SMITH TENANT: OCCUPANT Na, Mildred Drown was sworn in to speak -for her mother,. Anne Smith. Members reviewed photographs. of the violation. • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MTG. -2- 9/j/91 Mr. Rodriguez outlined someof the problems at the residence. He stated the case is a repeat violation, and showed addiitional material to bear•this out. Ms. Brown noted that her mother, Anne Smith has not lived.in the house since 1982, she is deceased and the house which was rented is: vacant at this time. The tenants moved.. out leaving the house in,a state of general diarepair. Ms. Brown further stated, she is in the process of finalizing the estate. Nr. Asmus suggestes:, Brown work with Mr. Rodriguez. and Mr. LuBien to obtain a permit and bring the house into code compliance. Mr. LaBarre moved to table the Hearing to the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Henderson, and passed unanimously. Mr. Asmus also instructed Ms. Brown that an Occupational License must be obtained for rental property. Mr. Caldwell suggested also.that since the general unsightliness of the yard causes her so much problem, she might think about having a yard service to do the lawn on a regular basis, 5. HEARING, CASE NO. 002067 WEA.THEHTIGHT ZUWATERTIGHT STRUCTURES_ ... 262 N. E. 98th STREET OWNER: MALCOLM M.. CAMPBELL Mr. Campbell was sworn in, Mr. Trumble stated he had.given Mr. Campbell an extension and that Mr. Campbell had attended the last meeting, the case was postponed to this meeting. He refreshed Member's memory about the case., Mr, Campbell.stated.he was out of town a week and had already been taken for $5,200,00 to do.the. job. Mr. Caldwell suggested he report this to the police, Mr. Campbell stated, he does now have a person from Ft. Lauderdale. who will lay the tiles, and he showed Members a statement to proceed. Mr. LaBarre made a motion to table the Hearing to the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr, Stokesberry, and carried unanimously. 6. HEARING, CASE NO. 001955 UNSIGHTLY FASCIA, SOFFIT, HOUSE EXTERIOR 897 N, E. 91st TERR OWNER: ROBERT C. HANNA Mr. Rodriguez explained that. Mr. Hannah was a candidate for work on his house by the_4ayor's Task Force, but they are unable to help until they are reactivated. Mr. Hanna in the meantime obtained a loan from a relative to do the necessary work which is now in progress. Mr. Stokesberry moved to table the hearing to the next meeting, seconded by Mr. LaBarre and carried unanimously. 7. HEARING, CASE NO. 2202 UNAUTHORIZED.CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATIONS 405 N. E., 99th STREET OWNER: MICHAEL ZOROVICH Mr. LuBien reported that blueprints have been submitted., a permit was obtained, and the violation now corrected. Mr. LaBarre moved to dismiss the case, seconded by Mr. Owens, and passed unanimously. ODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MTG. -3- 9/ /91 8. HEARINGS CASE NO. 002276 UNSIGUrLY FASCIA, SOFFIT, HOUSE EXTERIOR 9314,N„, '.W , 2nd'. CT. OWNER: THE NEW YORK GUARDIAN MORTGAGE Mr. Rodriguez reported his last inspection revealed the. violation still has not been corrected. The owner of the property is now. HUD. This property also is a repeat offender. Mr. LaBarre moved for:Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law a violation exists to Sec 12-133 of Miami Shores Village Code of Ordinances, ordered that a $110.00 Administrative fee be assessed, and if not corrected in 30 days, a fine of $25.00 per day becomes effective. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henderson, and carried unanimously. 9. HEARING, CASE NO. 002283 HEDGE/FENCE BEYOND HEIGHT LIMITATIONS 326 N. E. 92nd ST. OWNER: BERNARDITA R. BRYANT Mr, Rodriguez reported, this violation should have been corrected by Augus:t:.15, 1991. His inspection on August 19, 1991 showed compliance still has not been met. This is a repeat violation of different codes, Mr. Henderson made a motion for Finding of Fact, a violation does exist, Conclusion of Law this violates 518(A), ordered that an Administrative fee of $110.00 be assessed and if the violation is not corrected in 30 days a fine of $25.0Q per day becomes effective. 10. HEARING, CASE NO. 2301 INOPERABLE VEHICLE ON PREMISES 46 N. W. 95th STREET OWNER: ANDRE HILAIRE Mr. Rodriguez reported the violation of .Sec 13-3 should have been corrected August 21, 1991, his inspection on August 22, 1991 revealed the violation was still not corrected. Mr. LaBarre made a motion for Finding of .Fact and Conclusion of Law a violation to Sec. 13-3 does exist, ordered that $110.00 Administrative fee is assessed, and if not corrected in 30 days, a fine of $25,00 per day becomes effective. 11. HEARING, CASE NO. 002302 HEDGE/FENCE BEYORD HEIGHT LIMITATION 46 N. W. 95th STREET OWNER: ANDRE HILAIRE Mr. Rodriguez reported this violation should have been corrected by August 21, 1991, his inspection on. August 22, 199.1 revealed the violation still not corrected. Mr. Stokesberry moved.for Finding of Fact and'Conciusion of Law, a violation exists to 518 (A), ordered that an Administrative fee of $110.00 be. assessed and if the violation is not corrected in 30 days,a fine of $25,00 per day becomes effective. The motion,was.seconded by Mr, LaBarre, and passed unanimously, 12. HEARING, CASE NO. 002303 IMPROPER STORRAGE OF RUBBISH, GARBAGE, ETC. 46 N. E. 95th STREET OWNER: ANDRE HILAIRE • • • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MFG -4- 9/0/91 Mr. Rodriguez reported this violation was to be corrected by 8/21/91, He inspected on August 22, 1991 andthe violation still had not been corrected. Mr. LaBarre made a motion for Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law that a violation exists to Sec 12 104, ordered that an Administrative fee of $110.00 be assessed and if the violation is not corrected in 30 days, a fine of. $25.00 per day will become effective, Mr, Qwerisseconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. 13, HEARING, CASE NO. 002309 INOPERABLE VEHICLE ON PREMISES 160 N. W. 95th STREET OWNER: JOSEPH MONDY This was Mr. Rodriguez case, and he reported that the owner had 'til 8/22/91 to correct the violation.: As of August 23, 1991 they werestill not in compliance. This is a repeat violator, and $110.00 is outstanding on each of two cases, Mr, LaBarre moved for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law that a viola- tion exists to Sec 13-1 of the Miami Shores Village Code of Ordinances, ordered that an Administrative fee of $110.00 be assessed, and if the violation is not corrected in 30 days, a fine of $25.00 per day goes into effect, The motion was seconded by Mr. Stokesberry, and carried unanimously. Mr. Asmus read the Memo from Village. Manager, Gail Macdonald concerning a Basics Workshop being offered to Members by. Florida International University Institute of Government. Mr. Henderson.and Mr. Stokesberry advised they are interested and had already responded to Sandy Moredock, Mr. LaBarre and Mr. Owens also indicated an interest, and they will contact -Sandy Moredock tomorrow. Mr. Asmus announced that Mayor Johnson made a request that two people from the Code Enforcement Board be appointed to the Mayor's Task Force. Mr. Owen Henderson volunteered as the representative and Mr. Stokesberry will be the alternate. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.