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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4, 1992
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code.Enforcement Board was
held on June 4, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting
was called to order by Mr, Barry Asmus, Chairman, with the following members
present: Barry K. Asmus, Chairman
Margaret Burch
Thomas J, Caldwell
Owen Henderson.111
Daniel B, Owens.
John L. Patnik, Jr.
Absent: John L, Stokesberry
Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of Code Enforcement
Pierre Roche, Code Enforcement Inspector
Richard Trumble, Code Enforcement Inspector
1. MINUTES a MAY 7, 1992
The minutes of the meeting of May 7, 1992 were approved, as written, by a
motion made by Nrs. Burch, seconded by Mr. Owens, and passed unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR RELIEF CASE NO, 002510
WASHER & DRYER PLACED.OUTSIDE OF HOUSE
JEAN M. ALPHONSE, 150 N. W. 99th ST
Included in Members packet was a copy of the letter from Mr,. Jean Alphonse
requesting relief of the fine, and Customer Inquiry of the violation.
Mr. Alphonse was sworn in as was Mr, LuBien, Mr, Roche and Mr. Trumble for
their testimony of the evening.
Mr. Alsphd^'se testified that he was not aware of a violation until it was
called to his attention by Mr, Roche, at which time itwas corrected immediately.
He stated he lives in New York, his mother Who speaks no English lives in the
house. Nike Alphonse responded to other...questions asked by Members of the Board,
Amotion made by Mr, Caldwell that the Administrative fee of $110.00 remain
and all but $50.00 of the fine be waived, seconded by Mr Henderson, failed by
the following vote: Mrs, Burch No
Mx. Caldwell Yes
Mr. Henderson Yes
Mr, Owens Yes
Mr, Patnik No
Mr, Asmus No.
A motion was made by Mrs Burch that the $110,00 Administrative fee remain
and $400.00 of the fine remain and that there is relief of $1,250, The motion
was seconded by Mr. Patnik and passed 4/2. Mr. Caldwell & Mr. Owens voted No.
3. REQUEST FOR RELIEF CASE NO,. 002615
EXPIRED OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE (HOUSE RENTAL)
CECELIA D. HUDSON, 6 NW 107th ST
Mrs. Hudson was sworn in. She stated. she does not rent the house, JT r
cousin, Pat Randolph lived in the house for awhile, but no rent was charged.
The house. is presently vacant, S %,did not respon4 to other notices sent be-
cause she didn"t fully undexstandAa notice of violation was being sent to her,
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Mr. Owens moved,that there was no violation, the notice. sent was not proper,
and that the $11Q,Q0 Administrative fee and the fine of $750,00 be waived.
Mr. Henderson seconded the motion which passed 5/1, lir Asmns voted No,
4, HEAR.ING,.CASE NO, 002377
UNSIGHTLY FASCIA, SOFFIT, HOUSE EXTERIOR
9600 NORTH MIAMI AVE, CARLOS M, SANCHEZ
Mr. LuBien reported Mr, Sanchez -is in compliance, This item is on the
agenda in error,
5. HEARING, CASE NO, 00.2649
WEATHEBTIG 1T & WATERTIGHT STRUCTURES
REBECCA GAIL HENRY, 109.9 N, E. 97th ST
Trumble stated hewas' in touch..with.Mrs, Henry. by phone only, The
violation remains,
Mr. Owens Moved for. Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law a violation does
exist to Sec 12-128, ordered that an Administrative fee of $110,OQ be assessed,
and $25,00 per day fine if the roof tiles are not in place in 3Q days,
Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion and it passed unanimously,
6, HEARING, CASE NO. OQ2654
UNSIGuTLY FASCIA, SOFFIT, HOUSE EXTERIOR
JAMES BENNES, 770 NE 97th ST
Mr, Hennes was sworn in,
The facts were presented by Mr, Trumble as Members reviewed pictures of the.
violation,
Mr. Mennes gave his explanation why the garage door was not repaired
earlier, Because of the l4rge size of the door it had to Be specially ordered.
A permit bas been obtained,
Br. Henderson made a motion to .charge a fine of $25,00 per day if the
violation i .not corrected in 30 days, The notion was seconded by Mrs. Burch,
and carried unanimously,
7. HEARING CASE NO,002671.
WEATHERTIGHT AND WATERTIGHT STRUCTURES
ELIZABETH B, STONEHOUSE HOFFMAN, 1210 N, E. 97th ST
Mr, Greg Hoffman of 9306 NE 9th Ave, and son of Mrs, E LI. Stonehouse
Hoffman was sworn in,
'Members looked at pictures of the violation as Mr, Trumble stated facts
of the violation and that he had no contact with the owner or the son, The
house is in fine condition except for this leak,
Mr. Hoffman stated that the house had a new pitched roof installed by
Carruth Roofing about three years ago, The: roof has been patched but apparently
it still leaks. The reason tiles are missing is because they are looking for a
leak. Hismother is 75 and the house was vacant for a while,
Mr, Caldwell moved that the violation:be corrected in 30. days or a fine of
$25,00 per day will be levied, Mr, Henderson seconded the motion which passed
unanimously,
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8. HEARING, CASE NO, 002679
PET LIMITATION AND CONTROL
10916 N. W, 2nd AVE
OWNER: LOUIS V, BARTLETT
Mr. Roche stated the facts df the case and noted it is still not in
compliance, Mrs. Bartlett refuses to admit him for inspection. Members
reviewed the police report fohthis situation, Mrs.. Bartlett was sworn in,
She stated she has only 4 cats which have been declawed, nurtured and
spayed. She Ades feed other stray cats in the neighborhood, Members ad—
vised her this is the problem and the source of the fowl odor coming from
the house,
Mr. Henderson moved that.the'case be continued for thirty days to see if
Mrs. Bartlett will let Mr, Roche examine the house for number of cats and
hope she will be in compliance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
passed unanimously,
9. HEARING, CASE NO 002685
INOPERABLE VEHICLE ON PREMISES
130 Nit 97th ST
OWNER.; S & S INVESTMENT CORP,
TENANT:.NANCY GONZALEZ
Ili'. Roche explained' the` pease on. the.vehicle is expired and compliance
has not been met, The house is in the process of changing hands and the
vehicle belongs to the former owner, Members reviewed pictures of the vehicle
and the license plates.
Mrs, Burch moved for 'Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law a.violation
exists to Sec 13-1 of the Code, ordered that a $110,00 Administrative fee be
assessed.and if the violation is not corrected in thirty days: a fine of $25.00
per day be levied,, The motion was seconded by -Mr. Caldwell and passed by a
5/1 vote, Mr. Henderson voted No.
10. HEARING, CASE NO 002704
UNLAWFUL OCCUPANCY
GEORGE A. LINARES, 597 NE 93rd St,
Mr. Trumble stated the facts of the case,
Mr. Linares was sworn in. He stated his family lived. in N. Y,, He does
rent the house, and was not aware that a. license is. needed. He did pay;ifor
one this evening. He further stated. that he did have a room in the house
until he rented an apartment in Miami Beach for the week end, when home from
work.
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that Mr, Linares move out.in 30 days or a fine
of $25.00 per day will go into effect, 'The motion was seconded by Mr. Henderson
and passed unanimously.
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11, HEARING, CASE NO, 002706
IMPROPER STORAGE OF RUBBISH., GARBAGE, ETC.
GEORGE A. LINA1ES, 597 N. E. 93rd ST
Members looked at pictures as Mr. Trumble noted compliance has not been
Mr, Lenares noted he will take a day off from work and clean up tomorrow,
He was advised that it can be done while he is home over the weekend.
Mrs, Burch made a motion that the violation be corrected in 30 days or a
fine of.$25.00 per day will become effective, The motion was seconded by
Mr. Patnik and failed by the following vote;
T+s . Burch Yes
Mr, Caldwell Yes
Mr, Patnik Yes
Mr, Henderson Nov
Mr. Owens No
Mr. Asmus No
NT. Henderson moved for Finding of Fact, a violation exists, Conclusion
of Law this is a violation of 12104 of Miami Shores Village Code ordered that
an Administrative fee of $110,00 be assessed and a fine of $25.00 per day
levied after 30 days.if the violation is not corrected, Mr. Owens seconed
the motion which passed unanimously.
met.
The meeting adjourned at 8;45 P.M,
ne Church, Secretary