9:01 am
Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Kenny Nelson - Animal Control Officer
| 19-1340 CE COMPLIED |
2703 Avenue D | Bernice, Joyce | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| May 30, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Bernice Joyce 711 Valencia Ct Winter Garden, FL 34787 |
TENANT: Melissa Mounts 2703 Avenue D Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 22-67 (B)(2), 22-53 - Clear Vision Area
| 19-0774 CE COMPLIED |
2203 Avenue E | Elite Groceries | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| March 23, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Buteau Morestant 1897 Idaho Ln Port. St. Lucie, FL 34953 |
VIOLATOR: Elite Groceries 2203 Avenue E Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 EMAIL: mahmoud.farhoud88@gmail.com |
| TENANT LISTED: NED Trading Group Inc 2203 Avenue E Ft. Pierce, FL 349950 |
REGISTERED AGENT to TENANT: Nidal Farhoud 2203 Avenue E Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 9-27(B) - Doing Business without a Tax
| 19-0552 AC |
1308 N 21st Street Unit B |
Peterson, Derrrick #313 AC & 314 AC |
BJ Gasparre |
| Case Initiated: | April 20, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - Animal Control |
| VIOLATOR: Derrick Peterson |
ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATION(S): |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | AC Surcharge | Total Due |
| 313 AC | 4-27 Rabies Registration Req. | 2 @ $ 50.00 | $100.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 | $115.00 |
| 314 AC | 4-50 Registration Required | 2 @ $125.00 | $250.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 | $265.00 |
| TOTAL FINES DUE | $350.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 | $380.00 |
Prior to close of the hearing Derrick Peterson arrived at the Special Magistrate meeting and his case was recalled. Code Compliance Manager Arraiz reviewed the facts of the case.
Derrick Peterson was sworn in. He said there was only 1 dog now and presented proof of rabies. He said the dog, Diesel, actually belonged to his brother, Richard.
Richard Peterson was sworn in. He confirmed the dog was his. He did not want to have the dog sterialized and agreed to pay the $75.00 registration fee before the end of day.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist for Citation #314 and after being presented a copy of the proof of rabies, the Special Magistrate waived citation #313. She ordered the city registration to be done before the end of day. If obtained, the citation would be waived. If not obtained by the end of day, the fines of $265.00 would be due within 30 days and if not paid within that time, the citation would be forwarded to the county court system.
| 19-696 AC | 423 N 24th St | Copeland, Frances #714AC & #715AC |
BJ Gasparre |
| Case Initiated: | March 8, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Frances Copeland |
VIOLATION: Citations: #714AC & #715AC |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | AC Surcharge | Total Due |
| 714 AC | 4-27 Rabies Vaccination Required | 3 @ $100.00 | $300.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 | $305.00 |
| 715 AC | 4-50 City Registration Required | 3 @ $205.00 | $750.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 | $755.00 |
Prior to the end of the meeting Ms. Copeland arrived. The case was recalled. Frances Copeland was sworn in. She presented the registrations which she had obtained from Tri County Veternariay Hospital.
As the rabies and registration was in compliance, Ms. Arraiz recommended waiving the fines.
After hearing testimony from Code Compliance Manager Arraiz and Frances Copeland, the Special Magistrate dismissed the case.
| 19-1273 AC | 308 S 25th St | Singletary, Daniel #571AC & 573AC |
Kenny Nelson |
| Case Initiated: | April 29, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Daniel Singletary |
VIOLATION: Citations: 571AC & 573AC |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | AC Surcharge | Total Due |
| 571AC | 4-27 Rabies Vaccination Required | 2 @ $100.00 | $200.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 | $205.00 |
| 573AC | 4-50 City Registration Required | 2 @ $250.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 | $255.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear, is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the total amount on the citation numbers listed as follows; unless, the violations are brought into compliance within the expiration of 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-1527 CE | 418 North 25th Street | Monds, Inez | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| June 19, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Inez Monds 665 Nw Fairhaven Ave Port. St. Lucie, FL 34983 |
TENANT: Wonderful Wheels 418 N 25th St Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| Wonderful Monds 665 NW Fairhaven Dr Pt St Lucie, FL 34983 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) - Non Operable Vehicles
After hearing testimony from Code Officer Debevec the Special Magistrate found Inez Monds, Wonderful Monds, and Wonderful Wheels in violation of the 3 cases presented. She ordered the violations be corrected within 10 days of the hearing date or the City would take the necessary steps to bring the property into compliance and the costs would be assessed against the property. In addition, if not brought into compliance, there would be a fine of $100.00 per day assessed.
| 19-1417 CE | North 25th Street 2409-603-0013-0006 |
Monds, Inez | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| June 5, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Inez Monds 665 NW Fairhaven Dr Port. St. Lucie, FL 34984 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) - Non Operable Vehicles
After hearing testimony from Code Officer Debevec the Special Magistrate found Inez Monds, Wonderful Monds, and Wonderful Wheels in violation of the 3 cases presented. She ordered the violations be corrected within 10 days of the hearing date or the City would take the necessary steps to bring the property into compliance and the costs would be assessed against the property. In addition, if not brought into compliance, there would be a fine of $100.00 per day assessed.
| 19-1456 CE | North 25th Street 2409-603-0013-0006 |
Monds, Inez | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| June 7, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Inez Monds 665 NW Fairhaven Dr Port. St. Lucie, FL 34984 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) - Non Operable Vehicles
After hearing testimony from Code Officer Debevec the Special Magistrate found Inez Monds, Wonderful Monds, and Wonderful Wheels in violation of the 3 cases presented. She ordered the violations be corrected within 10 days of the hearing date or the City would take the necessary steps to bring the property into compliance and the costs would be assessed against the property. In addition, if not brought into compliance, there would be a fine of $100.00 per day assessed.
| 19-1415 CE | 2302 Avenue C | Filmore Sr, Rufus | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| June 5, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Rufus Filmore Sr 2302 Avenue C Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) - Non Operable Vehicles
Rufus Filmore Sr. was sworn in. He said he was not aware of this. He asked what he had to do to obtain the conditional use. He said all but two box trucks, a van , and a flat trailer were gone. He said he needed a little more time to get everything done.
Officer Debevec requested a continuance.
After hearing testimony from Mr. Filmore, the Special Magistrate continued this case until the next hearing date, August 7, 2019.
| 14-0881 CE |
1608 S 27th Street | Handzel, Mark | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | April 28, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Old Business |
| VIOLATOR: Previous Address Mark Handzel 1608 S 27th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
Current Address: Mark Handzel 1709 S US Highway 129 Bell, FL 32619 |
Section(s): 5-368 (1) (3) Property Maintenane
Section(s): 5-368 (6) Fence Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 22-187 (13) (b) Landscape Maintenance
Mark Handzel was sworn in for testimony. He confirmed the facts and requested the Special Magistrate amend the order removing the requirement to rehab or demolition in order for him to obtain funding to rehabilitate.
After hearing testimony, the Special Magistrate ordered the order dated June 3, 2015 to be amended and remove the "obtain permits and complete renovations to the house or complete demolition".
9:40 am
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk