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
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
A.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES
B.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.
IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITATIONS
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
A.
| 19-283 | 3205 Kentucky Avenue | Caneus, Edris | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | January 31, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: EDRIS CANEUS 5832 NW BEGONIA AVENUE PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required, IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces, IPMC 306.1.1(4)4.3 Unsafe Conditions
Case complied before the hearing.
B.
| 19-423 | 212 Gardenia Avenue | Evans, Jimmy D. & Rosie L. | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | February 11, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: JIMMY D & ROSIE L EVANS 212 GARDENIA AVENUE FT PIERCE, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure, Section 8.5-47 Defects Constituting Dwelling Unfit
The owner is present by phone. Mr. Shaun Coss presents for the City. He explains that the inspector is not present and offers the owner an opportunity to continue the case. The owner chooses to move forward with the case but then chooses to continue to next month to allow the inspector to inspect to see if the property has been vacated.
C.
| 19-738 | 217 N 10th Street | Lazare, Ermith | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | March 18, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Ermith Lazare 315 S 17th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit
Mr. Coss states that the property owner has a representative present, but that she is not present. Ms. Lazare shows up to the meeting. Mr. Shaun Coss gives the owner the choice to go forward with the case or continue it to the next month, due to the fact that the inspector was not present. She chooses to continue the case to the next month.
D.
| 19-755 | 2108 Avenue E | 2108 Avenue E Inc. | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | March 21, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: 2108 Avenue E Inc. 3569 Forest Hill Blvd., Apt 110 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 |
REG. AGENT: Alfonso Duque Same Address |
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 309.1 Infestation
Mr. Duque is present as manager of the property. Mr. Shaun Coss explains that the inspector is not present at the meeting and give the manager a choice to have the case heard or to continue it to the next month. He chooses to continue the hearing to next month. The case is continued to the September Special Magistrate Hearing.
E.
| 19-884 | 953 Revels Lane | VIP Home Improvement Inc. | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | April 8, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: VIP Home Management Inc. 1172 SW Alcantarra Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 |
REG. AGENT: Eduardo S Almodovar Same Address |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Permit issued and case complied before hearing.
F.
| 19-947 | 1801 St. Lucie Court | Jeethan, Narindra & Sheena | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | April 15, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Narindra & Sheena Jeethan 1201 Cypress Key Way Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Permit issued and case complied before hearing.
G.
| 19-988 | 711 S Ocean Drive | Fond De Blanc, Inc. | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | April 18, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Fond De Blanc, Inc. 275 SW Lost River Road Stuart, FL 34997 |
REG. AGENT: Jermaine LeClerc |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Prior to the hearing the owner requested an extension to allow for plans to be drawn to reflect the work that has been and will be done at the property. Scheduling this case for a future Special Magistrate Hearing.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
A.
| 17-753 | 927 N US Highway 1 | TTT Utopia Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 10, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: TTT UTOPIA INC. 927 N US HIGHWAY 1 FT PIERCE FL 34950 |
REG. AGENT: CARMEN SOHAN |
Section 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building, Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Mr. Shaun Coss presents the case for the City. The owner agrees to pay $850.00 of the total fine, and staff is agreeable to that amount. Mr. Sohan, the owner is present. The Special Magistrate agrees to the fine reduction to $850.00 to be paid within 30 days.
7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
A.
| 17-1194 | 315 S 17th Street | Lazare, Ermith | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | June 6, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Ermith Lazare 3406 Menendez Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment, IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy, IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls, IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage, IPMC 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches & Balconies, IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 305.2 Structural Members, IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces, IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces, IPMC 309.1 Infestation, IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 504.3 Plumbing System Hazards, IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment, IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment, IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles, IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems, IPMC 704.2.1 Smoke Alarms
Mr. Shaun Coss presents the case for the City. The City offers a lien reduction in the amount of $1,500.00. The owner, Ms. Lazare agrees to the reduction. The Special Magistrate explains that the recommendation has to be approved by the City Commission. The Special Magistrate reduces the lien to $1,500.00 and will send the recommendation to the City Commission.
8.
OTHER CASES
A.
| 17-972 | 1116 Hernando Street | Albers, Nathan | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 8, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Ext. of Time |
| OWNER: Owner's Address from Property Appraiser Nathan Albers 3640 SE Siver Court Stuart, FL 34997 |
OCCUPIED BY: Current Address Nathan Albers 985 SW Flora Belle Lane Stuart, FL 34994 |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Mr. Shaun Coss presents case for the City. The owner requests a 30 day extension of time, but the City is offering 60 days to allow the owner to address all violations. The Special Magistrate provides the 60 day extension.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
10.
OLD BUSINESS
Respectfully submitted:
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