MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, DATE
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CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
A.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES
B.
IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITATIONS
A.
| 19-498 CT |
346 Hernando Street |
Reeder, Daniel |
Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | February 20, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: DANIEL REEDER |
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Due |
| 329 | 5-53(a)(6) Unlicensed contractor | 1@$500.00 | $500.00 |
Inspector Julin reads in the case into record. Mr. Reeder was not present and was found to be doing work without a permit or proper licensing. An anonymous call lead to the inspection. Mr. Reeder admitted that he did not have a license to the work that he was doing. Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and that he be assessed a fine of $500.00 to be paid within 30 days, and that the case be referred to the County court system.
B.
| 19-499 CT |
346 Hernando Street |
McCauley, Peter J. |
Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | February 20,2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: PETER J. MCCAULEY |
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Due |
| 330 | 5-53(a)(6) Unlicensed contractor | $500.00/1 | $500.00 |
Inspector Julin reads in the case into record. Mr. McCauley was not present and was found to be doing work without a permit or proper licensing. An anonymous call lead to the inspection. Mr. McCauley admitted that he did not have a license to the work that he was doing. Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and that he be assessed a fine of $500.00 to be paid within 30 days, and that the case be referred to the County court system.
C.
| 19-580 CT |
2400 S Ocean Dr 2348 |
Miret, Jeff |
Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | March 4, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: JEFF MIRET |
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Due |
| 327 |
5-53(a)(6) Unlicensed contractor 5-53(a)(8) Doing work without a permit |
1@$500.00 | $500.00 |
Inspector Carbonell presented the case. Mr. Miret was sworn in. He stated that he is a state licensed mold remediation contractor and he removed drywall. He claimed that a licensed contractor replaced the drywall. Inspector Carbonell explained that the mold remediation portion of the work was fine to do, but the state requires that a licensed contractor does the drywall repair. Mr. Miret stated that the drywall contractor said to use his license to do the work. Mr. Coss, Building Dept. Coordinator clarifies that the city ordinance requires that you either be a contractor or an employee of a drywall, or general contractor. Mr. Miret confirmed that he was neither. Special Magistrate found that the violation exists and that Jeff Miret was responsible. He is fined $500.00 for the violation and given 30 days to pay or it may be forwarded to the County court system.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
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| 18-2940 |
3217 Orange Avenue |
Manuel Esquivel Concrete Contractor, Inc. | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | 18-2940 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MANUEL ESQUIVEL CONCRETE CONTRACTOR INC. 5548 NW CORDREY ST PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986 |
REG. AGENT: MANUEL ESQUIVEL SAME ADDRESS |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Mr. Esquivel asked for an interpreter. Mr. Esquivel is sworn in. Cesar Flores is sworn in as the interpreter. Inspector Carbonell presents the case. He explains that he spoke to Mr. Esquivel before the hearing and that Mr. Esquivel has a contractor for the paving work that was done, and he was supposed apply for the permit but at the time of the hearing nothing had been received by staff. Mr. Esquivel showed Inspector Carbonell a copy of the contract for the paving. Special Magistrate continues the case to the July Special Magistrate, to give the owner & contractor time to obtain the permit.
A.
| 18-2624 | 707 N 19th Street | George, Portia | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | October 19, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Portia George Donella Crenshaw 707 N 19th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Inspector Carbonell begins to present the case. Special Magistrate asks that the case be continued. She works in the same building as Ms. George and saw her recently. Ms. George began to tell her about the case but the Special Magistrate asks that the case be continued to the next hearing.
B.
| 18-2935 | 325 S 13th Street | Dantilus, Jean M | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | December 11, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: JEAN M DANTILUS 325 S 13TH STREET FT PIERCE FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 5-1.105.1 Permit Required, 5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit
Inspector Carbonell presents the case including photos taken at the property. Speical Magistrate finds that a violation exists and provides the owner 60 days to obtain a permit or a fine may be assessed.
C.
| 18-2937 | 1516 Thumb Point Drive | Kaye, Edward J & Linda S | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | December 11, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: EDWARD J. & LINDA S KAYE 1615 THUMB POINT DR FORT PIERCE, FL 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner not present. Special Magistrate provides 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
D.
| 18-2940 |
3217 Orange Avenue |
Manuel Esquivel Concrete Contractor, Inc. | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | 18-2940 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MANUEL ESQUIVEL CONCRETE CONTRACTOR INC. 5548 NW CORDREY ST PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986 |
REG. AGENT: MANUEL ESQUIVEL SAME ADDRESS |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Case continued to July Special Magistrate.
E.
| 18-2975 | 1008 Avenue L | O'Connor, Claire | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | December 20, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: CLAIRE O'CONNOR THOMAS O'CONNOR 332 HOLLY AVENUE PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34952 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required, IPMC 304.13.2 Openable Windows, IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment, IPMC 309.1 Infestation, IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
Inspector Carbonell presents the case. He further explains that the owners did obtain permitting for the violations requiring a permit. He requires a copy of the pest control certificate and a reinspection to close the case. Ms. O'Connor was sworn in and explained all the work was done. Special Magistrate finds that items 1, 2 and 5 have been complied (review & determination), and with regard to items 3, 4 and 6, violations exist and the owner is responsible. Since a permit had already been obtained, Special Magistrate reminds owner to get the necessary inspections and get a reinspection by Mr. Carbonell.
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| 18-2976 | 4935 Oleander Avenue | Midway Road Plaza LLC | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | December 20, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MIDWAY ROAD PLAZA LLC 630 SW PALMETTO COVE PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986 |
REG. AGENT: ROHIT PATEL SAME ADDRESS |
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
Owner not present. Special Magistrate provides 60 days to obtain a permit or address violation or fines may accrue.
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| 19-89 | 2911 Okeechobee Road | ID 2911 LLC | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | January 14, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: ID 2911 LLC 18651 SW 39TH STREET PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029 |
REG. AGENT: JUAN Y DIAZ 3326 JUNIPER LANE DAVIE, FL 33330 |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner not present. Special Magistrate provides 60 days to obtain a permit or fines may accrue.
H.
| 19-195 | 2802 Okeechobee Road | Candyland Properties of St Lucie | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | January 23, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: CANDYLAND PROPERTIES OF ST LUCIE LLC 442 SE STARFLOWER AVE PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983 |
REG. AGENT: DOMINIC HARRISON 5432 CRISTA STREET PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986 |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Inspector Carbonell presents the case. Mr. Dominic Harrison is sworn in. He states that he hired a contractor for this permit. Mr. Coss, Department Coordinator explains that the permitting process for fire alarms are different in this county, and that the contractor did the steps in the wrong order. The permit was then properly applied for at St Lucie County Fire District and then the Fort Pierce Building Department. The permit was ready for pick up as of the day before the Hearing. Special Magistrate continues this case to the July Hearing to allow the permit to be obtained.
I.
| 19-337 | 511 Texas Court | Sosa, Melissa I | Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | February 4, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MELISSA I SOSA 495 N FEDERAL HWY APT 1603 FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 604.3 Electrical System Hazards, IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy, Section: 8.5-47 Defects Constituting Dwelling Unfit
Case continued to July Special Magistrate.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
A.
| 15-2219 | 104 Roselyn Avenue | Johnston, Barbara | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 29,2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Barbara L Johnston 3190 SW Armucher Street Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner not present. Rescheduled for July Special Magistrate.
B.
| 18-491 | 1209 N 16th Court | Unlimited US Services Corp | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | February 14, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: UNLIMITED US SERVICES CORP 3158 SW ESPERANTO ST PORT ST LUCIE FL 34953 |
REG. AGENT: ANTHONY ESPINOZA |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Mr. Coss presented the case. The violation was that a permit was required. An Order Determining Violation was issued providing 60 days to get a permit, and a 90 day extension was granted after the 60 days expired. Fines began on May 15, 2019 to June 4, 2019 for a total of $2,000.00. Staff's recommended reduction amount was $585.80. Mr. Espinoza is sworn in. He was unfamiliar with the process and thought he had more time and asks for mercy. Special Magistrate reduces the fine to $500.00 to be paid within 30 days.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
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OTHER CASES
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NEW BUSINESS
10.
OLD BUSINESS
Respectfully submitted:
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