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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday June 7, 2007
The meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on Thursday
June 7, 2007, at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:00
p.m. by Chairman, Robert Vickers.
PRESENT: Robert Vickers, Chairman
Barry Asmus
John Busta
Barry Perl
Rod Buenconsejo
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Mike Orta, Code Enforcement Officer
Anthony Flores, Code Enforcement Officer
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
ABSENT: John Patnik
Manny Quiroga
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
FIRST HEARING
Case: 5-07-2023
Owner: Frank Totino
Address: 9430 Biscayne Blvd.
Section 12-82
Violations: Nondwelling Structures & Fences
The officer, Mike Orta explained the nature of the violation and testified that the violation
still existed on the property. Pictures were submitted as evidence. Mr. Totino, the owner of
the property was there to present his case. He did not agree that there was a violation.
Following discussion by the Board, Mr. Perl moved for a finding of fact and a conclusion
of law that a violation exists according to Section 12-82 of the Miami Shores Village Code.
The violator shall correct the violation by June 22, 2007 and immediately notify the Code
Enforcement Officer. If the violator has not corrected the violation by the specified time,
the Code Enforcement Officer is to use at his discretion weather or not to extend the date.
The Code Enforcement Officer may also report back to the board and the board may then
assess a fine against the violator in the amount of $ 50.00 per day thereafter. This will
constitute a lien on the property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $30.00 per violation
were assessed to recoup the Village's expenses in prosecuting the violations to date. Mr.
Buenconsejo seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the motion 4-1, Mr. Busta
voted no.
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Case: 5-07-2024
Owner: Frank Totino
Address: 9430 Biscayne Blvd.
Section 13-1
Violations: Storage of inoperable motor vehicle
The officer, Mike Orta explained the nature of the violation and testified that the violation
still existed on the property. Pictures were submitted as evidence. The owner, Frank Totino
was there to present his case. Mr. Totino did not agree that there is a violation. Following
discussion by the Board, Mr. Perl moved for a finding of fact and a conclusion of law that a
violation exists according to Section 13-1 of the Miami Shores Village Code. The violator
shall correct the violation by June 12, 2007 and immediately notify the Code Enforcement
Officer. If the violator has not corrected the violation by the specified time, the Code
Enforcement Officer is to use at his discretion weather or not to extend the date. The Code
Enforcement Officer may also report back to the board and the board may then assess a
fine against the violator in the amount of $50.00 per day thereafter. This will constitute a
lien on the property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $30.00 per violation were
assessed to recoup the Village's expenses in prosecuting the violations to date. Mr. Asmus
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
Case: 1-07-1556
Owner: Fernando Marques
Address: 210 NE 102 St.
Section 13-1
Violations: Storage of inoperable vehicle
The officer, Anthony Flores, explained the nature of the violation and testified that the
violation still existed on the property. Pictures were submitted as evidence. The owner was
in attendance to testify against the violation. The owner stated he does agree with the
violation and following discussion by the Board, Mr. Perl moved for a finding of fact and a
conclusion of law that a violation exists according to Section 13-1 of the Miami Shores
Village Code. The violator shall correct the violation by June 12, 2007 and immediately
notify the Code Enforcement Officer. If the violator has not corrected the violation by the
specified time, the Code Enforcement Officer is to use at his discretion weather or not to
extend the date. The Code Enforcement Officer may also report back to the board and the
board may then assess a fine against the violator in the amount of $50.00 per day thereafter.
This will constitute a lien on the property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $30.00 per
violation were assessed to recoup the Village's expenses in prosecuting the violations to
date. Mr. Asmus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
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Case: 3-07-1790
Owner: Anita Pena
Address: 29 NW 99 St.
Section 537 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Violations: Maintenance Standards
The officer, Mike Orta explained the nature of the violation and testified that the violation
still existed on the property. Pictures were submitted as evidence. The owner's son was
there to present their case. Mr. Pena agrees with the violation and following discussion by
the Board, Mr. Perl moved for a finding of fact and a conclusion of law that a violation
exists according to Section 537 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) of the Miami Shores Village Code.
The violator shall correct the violation by July 3, 2007 and immediately notify the Code
Enforcement Officer. If the violator has not corrected the violation by the specified time,
the Code Enforcement Officer is to use at his discretion weather or not to extend the date.
The Code Enforcement Officer may also report back to the board and the board may then
assess a fine against the violator in the amount of $100.00 per day thereafter. This will
constitute a lien on the property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $30.00 per violation
were assessed to recoup the Village's expenses in prosecuting the violations to date. Mr.
Asmus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
Case: 3-07-1790
Owner: Anita Pena
Address: 29 NW 99 St.
Section 12-133
Violations: Unsightly fascia, Soffit, house exterior
The officer, Mike Orta explained the nature of the violation and testified that the violation
still existed on the property. Pictures were submitted as evidence. The owner's son was
there to present their case. Mr. Pena agrees with the violation and following discussion by
the Board, Mr. Asmus moved for a finding of fact and a conclusion of law that a violation
exists according to Section 12-133 of the Miami Shores Village Code. The violator shall
correct the violation by July 3, 2007 and immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer.
If the violator has not corrected the violation by the specified time, the Code Enforcement
Officer is to use at his discretion weather or not to extend the date. The Code Enforcement
Officer may also report back to the board and the board may then assess a fine against the
violator in the amount of $100.00 per day thereafter. This will constitute a lien on the
property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $30.00 per violation were assessed to
recoup the Village's expenses in prosecuting the violations to date. Mr.
Buenconsejo seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
Summary Adjudication For 1St Hearings:
Case #'s: 10-06-1310, 1-07-1541, 2-07-1698, 3-07-1705, 3-07-1743, 3-07-1801, 3-07-
1803, 3-07-1804, 3-07-1805, 3-07-1810, 3-07-1850, 4-07-1896, 4-07-1905, 4-07-1907, 4-
07-1917, 4-07-1959, 4-07-1985
• Mr. Vickers read each case and address into the record and asked if anyone else was
present. No one was present.
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The officer, Anthony Flores, testified that Affidavits of Non -Compliance and evidence of
violation existed in each of the files.
With respect to cases 4-07-1904, 4-07-2008 and 5-07-2072 Mr. Perl moved for a finding of
fact and a conclusion of law that a violation exists according to Section 520(a) and 13-1 of
the Miami Shores Village Code. The violators shall correct the violation within five days
and immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer. If the violator has not corrected the
violation by the specified time, the Code Enforcement Officer may report back to the board
and the board may then assess a fine against the violator in the amount of $50.00 per day
thereafter. This will constitute a lien on the property of the violator. Costs in the amount of
$30.00 per violation were assessed to recoup the Village's expenses in prosecuting the
violations to date. Mr. Asmus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of
the motion 5-0.
Mr. Perl made a motion for a summary adjudication of all such cases to include a finding of
fact and conclusion of law that a violation exists as charged in the respective notice of
violations issued therein and that, in each case, the offending party will correct the
violation within the time period specified by the staff in the staff recommendations for
these hearings, and will immediately notify the code enforcement officer when the property
is brought into compliance. In each such case, if the violation is not brought into
compliance within such time periods, the code enforcement officer may report this back to
the Board in accordance with the Board's rules and regulations at which time a fine is
hereby authorized to be automatically assessed against the violator in the amount of $50.00
a day thereafter and also a $30.00 staff's administrative fee. Mr. Asmus seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
PENALTY HEARINGS
Case: 3-07-1802
Owner: Gilbert Martin
Address: 1177 NE 104 St.
The officer, Anthony Flores, testified that violations still existed on the property. Pictures
were submitted to the Board as evidence of the violation. Javier Pacheco was there to
testify on behalf of the owner Gilbert Martin. Mr. Pacheco requested additional time so that
they may go before the P&Z Board for an appeal against the administrative decision. The
Board questioned Mrs. Pacheco and after a discussion, Mr. Buenconsejo made a motion to
deny the request. Mr. Asmus seconded the motion and the vote was in favor of the motion
4-1 Mr. Perl voted no.
Case: 1-07-1557
Owner: Fernando Marques
Address: 210 NE 102 St.
The officer, Anthony Flores, testified that violations still existed on the property. Pictures
were submitted to the Board as evidence of the violation. The tenant was there to testify on
behalf of the owner Fernando Marques. Mr. Vaoud requested additional time due to his
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father suffering from an injury. The Board questioned Mr. Vaoud and after a discussion,
Mr. Perl made a motion to deny the request. Mr. Asmus seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
Summary Adjudication:
Case's #: 12-06-1462, 2-07-1584, 2-07-1626, 3-07-1697, 3-07-1796, 3-07-1829, 3-07-
1852, 4-07-1897
Mr. Vickers read each case and corresponding address into the record to verify whether or
not anyone was present to address the Board. As neither the individual property owners nor
their representatives were present for the hearing, Mr. Flores confirmed that all case files
contained appropriate affidavits attesting to the fact that violations still exist subsequent to
the ordered compliance dates and that individuals have not contacted the Code
Enforcement Depaitment.
Mr. Buenconsejo moved for a summary adjudication of all such cases currently remaining
on the penalty docket for tonight's hearing, and that each respective violator be ordered to
pay the daily fine previously adjudicated and authorized to be imposed against them by
prior order of the Board, retroactive to the date the violation was to have been corrected
and upon recording, the Board's order in this regarding will constitute a lien against the
property of the violator. Mr. Asmus seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion 5-0.
REQUEST FOR RELIEF
Case: 2006-06998, 10-06-1282, 10-06-1283
Owner: Irwin Perolman
Address: 2 NE 108 St.
The property owner, Mr. Perolman was there to present his case. The board asked several
questions and after a discussion, Mrs. Perolman proposed to pay $3,000.00 within 60 days.
Mr. Perl moved to accept the proposed offer and Mr. Buenconsejo seconded the motion.
The vote was in favor of the motion 4-1, Mr. Asmus voted no.
Case: 2005-06601
Owner: Magdiel & Martha Fernandez
Address: 560 NE 93 St.
Mrs. Fernandez was there to present her case. The Board asked Mrs. Fernandez several
questions and after further discussion she proposed to pay $2,500.00 in 10 days. Mr.
Buenconsejo moved to accept the proposed offer and Mr. Perl seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
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Case: 2005-05444, 2006-06847, 2006-06860, 2006-06861, 2006-06928
Owner: Sharpar Realty Co.
Address: 9801 NE 2 Ave.
The property owner's lawyer, Mrs. Dannheisser was there to present Mr. Shandloff's case.
The Board questioned Mrs. Dannheisser and Mr. Shandloff and after further discussion
from the board they proposed to pay $10,000.00 in 60 days. Mr. Buenconsejo moved to
accept the proposed offer and Mr. Busta seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the
motion 3-2 Mr. Asmus and Mr. Perl both voted no.
Case: 2005-06426
Owner: Rosa Segarra
Address: 390 NE 105 St.
Mrs. Segarra was there to present her case. The Board questioned Mrs. Segarra and after
further discussion she proposed to pay $1,000.00 within 60 days. Mr. Asmus moved to
accept the proposed offer and Mr. Buenconsejo seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
Case: 8127
Owner: Roosevelt and Patricia Smith
Address: 9425 N. Miami Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith were there to present their case. The Board questioned Mr. & Mrs. Smith
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moved to accept the proposed offer and Mr. Buenconsejo seconded the motion. The vote
was in favor of the motion 4-1 Mr. Asmus voted no.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The clerk withdrew the minutes for corrections.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be on July 5, 2007
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Perl made a motion for adjournment Mr. Buenconsejo seconded it and the motion
passed unanimously 5-0.
Valerie Bierley, Clerk Robert Vickers, Chairman
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