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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING
March. 5, 1992
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board
was held on March 5, 1992 at 7:35 P.M.'at the Miami Shores'Village Hall,
The meeting was called to order. by John Stokesberry, Vice Chairman, with
the following members present:
Barry. K. Asmus, Chairman (Arrived at 7:45 PM)
John L. Stokesberry, Vice Chairman
Margaret Burch.
Thomas J. Caldwell
John L, Patnik, Jr,
Daniel B, Owens
Absent; Owen D, Henderson
Also present: Frank LuBien., Director of Code Enforcement
Pierre Roche, Code Enforcement Inspector
Richard Trumble, Code Enforcement Inspector
1. MINUTES -, FEBRUARY 6, 1992
The minutes of the meeting of February 6tb, 1992 were approved by a
motion made by Mrs. Burch, seconded by Mr. Owens, and carried unanimously.
2. HEARING, CASE NO. 002377
UNSIGHTLY FASCIA, SOFFIT, HOUSE EXTERIOR
9600 North Miami Avenue
OWNER: CARLOS 14, SANCHEZ
Included in Members" packet regarding the case were the Hearings as
discussed in the minutes of 11/7/91 and 1,2/92,
Sworn in were Carlos Sanchez, Mr. LuBien, Mr, Roche, & Mr. Trumble.
Mr. LuBien stated the work on the addition has stopped.
Nr. Carlos Sanchez noted, the good news is that the house is now inhis
name, He still does not have the funds to complete all he wants to do but,
is expecting an income tax refund soon and will be able to at least complete
the outside of the house, He estimates he can complete the work in a month
or two. Mr, Sanchez stated, the case began approximately December 1991, it
is a two bedroom house. He has '.taken in a room mate. He tried, but was un-
able to sell the house, he replied to query.
Members reviewed pictures of the violation.
After further discussion, Mrs, Burch moved totable the hearing to the
May meeting, seconded by Mr. Patnik, The motion failed by a 3/2 vote.
Mr, Caldwell made a motion for Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law
a violation exists to Sec 12-133, Ordered an Administrative fee of $110.00
be assessed, and 90 days granted for compliance, after which $25.00 per day
fine will be levied, Nr Caldwell further noted all permits Must be obtained
and it is unacceptable for the house to look like this in Miami Shores. The
motion was seconded by Mrs, Burch, and carried by a ro],l call vote of 5.
Nr. Asmus refrained from voting, as he arrived during the discussion.
3, HEARING, CASE NO. 002535
UNSIGHTLY FASCIA, SOFFIT, HOUSE EXTERIOR
1201 N, E, 100th. ST
OWNER: ELVA A. PACHECO
Mr. Trumble in introducing the case, stated the violation has been
corrected,
Mr. Caldwell made a motion to dismiss the case, seconded by Mrs, Burch,
the motion passed unanimously.
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4. HEARING, CASE NO. 002515
PET LIMITATION AND CONTROL
160 N. E. 102nd STREET
OWNER: FREDERICA MACERA
In presenting the case, Mr, Roche stated compliance ia not met, there
are still numerous cats at this residence,
Mr. & firs. Macera were sworn in,
Mrs. Macera read a statement testifying as to how she had.belped Gail
Macdonald. She noted they were not aware of the code, Mrs, Macera further
stated the violation complaints are racially motivated and that the ten cats
are well taken care of and all operated on. Mrs, Macera also noted others
in Miami Shores have morecats than allowed by code,
She was informed that not being aware of the code does not change the
code, it is still a violation,. Alsoshe was informedshe.migbt talk to
Ms Macdonald about.having Real. Estate people give new residents a copy of
the codes. She also was told that these others she reported, who:have too
many cats, would be checked.if she would just give the address toIMr, LuBien,
Mr. Stokesberry moved for Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law a
violation exists to Sec 5--22. Ordered that $110..00 Administrative fee be
assessed, and if the violation is not corrected in thirty days, a fine of
$25.00 per day will become effective, The motion was seconded by Mrs. Burch.
Mr. Daniel Owens noted that in some previous cases compassion was shown to
new owners by waiving the $110.00 Administrative fee, and offered an amend-
ment to this effect, This was accepted by Mr. Stokesberry and Mrs, Burch,
the vote was called and the motion passed unanimously,
Mr.. Asmus explained the Boards action for Mr. & Mrs, Macera,
5. HEARING, CASE N0. 002542
UNLAWFUL ROOFING MATERIALS
1276 N. E, 93rd STREET
OWNER: SARAH C. SHEPHERD
Mr. Trumble presented the facts, stating there are still no tiles on the
roof, Members reviewed pictures of the violation,
Mr, Shepher&was sworn in, He stated the roofer who began the work left
town. He called another roofer who informed him to call an exterminator.
Truly Nolen will be tinting the house for termites, He:,bas obtained financing
to complete. .the work, but now needs to secure the services of a roofer,
Following discussion, Mr, Owens moved for Finding of Fact and Conclusion
of Law a violation exists to Sec 225 of Miami Shores Village Code. Ordered an
Administrative fee of $110,OO.be assessed, and $25;00 per day fine be levied
if not corrected in 60 days. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Burch, and
carried unanimously.
6, HEARING, CASE NO.. 002549
UNSIGHTLY FASCIA, SOFFIT, HOUSE EXTERIOR
1110 N;. E,. _104th STREET
OWNER: GREGORY MARBURCH
TENANT:..DOMINIC NICOLAU
2i'r, LuBien introduced:the. case giving some: background information, He
stated. Mr, Marburgh.wrote.,a letter that hecould not attend this meeting, be-
cause he will be out of the country, Mr, Nicolau is renting with the option
to buy, and he is trying to have'him evicted because of a poor record of main-
taining the property. •
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Mrs. Burch made a .motion for Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law, a
violation exists to Sec 12-133, ordered that an Administrative fee of $110.00
be assessed, and $25.00 per day if the violation is not corrected in 30 days,
Mr. Stokesberry seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
7. HEARING CASE NO 002555
FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
9628 N. E. 2nd AVE, #E
OWNER: TRAVELAND, INC
Mr. Roche reported an occupational license still has not been obtained.
No one was present to represent Traveland, Inc,
Mr. Stokesberry made a motion for Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law
there is a violation to Sec 14-17, Ordered that an Administrative fee of
$110.00 be assessed and if a license is not obtained in 30 days a fine of
$25.00 per day will become effective. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried unanimously.
8. HEARING, CASE NO, 002552
FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
9301 N. E. 6th AVE #C317
OWNER: MELVIN GLASS
Mr. Trumble reported that Mr. Glass has obtained an Occupational License,
and also paid the delinquency charge.
Mrs. Burch moved to dismiss the case, seconded by Mr. Stokesberry the
motion carried. unanimously,
9. HEARING, CASE NO. 002578
UNLAWFUL OUTDOORS USE
104 N. W. 102nd STREET
OWNER: MATHiIEU LEVY DESIR
Mr..Roche noted the violation has been corrected, but after the date of
2/25/92. Members reviewed pictures,
Mr, LuBien noted Mathieu Levy Desir is technically in..compliance, but there
is another violation,
Mrs. Burch.made a motion that an Administrative fee of $110,00 be assessed,
seconded by Mr. Patnik the motion carried unanimously,
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The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM,
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Approved
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