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, DECEMBER 3, 2014.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- Present:
- Frank M. Blandino
- Staff Present:
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- Margaret M. Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager
- Shaun Coss, Code Enforcement Officer
- Isaac Saucedo, Code Enforcement Officer
- Steve McCain, Asst. City Attorney
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
A.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES
B.
IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED
Case 14-2025 - 1119 S 7th St. - complied
Case 14-1679 - 637 Texas Ct. - complied
Case 14-1955 - 1125 S 7th St. - complied
Case 14-1957 - 1121 S 7th St. - complied
Case 14-2025 - 1119 S 7th St. - complied
Case 14-1679 - 637 Texas Ct. - complied
Case 14-1955 - 1125 S 7th St. - complied
Case 14-1957 - 1121 S 7th St. - complied
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
1.
| 14-2025 | 1119 S 7th St. | TD Enterprises FP LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 9, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| TD Enterprises FP LLC 2361 Coolidge Rd. Ft. Pierce, FL 34945 |
Section: 22-194 Tree Protection and mitigation
Complied prior to hearing.
2.
| 14-1679 | 637 Texas Ct | Nepal, Rowtee R | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | August 13, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| Owner: Rowtee R Nepal 208 N 39th St. Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section: 5-368 Property Maintenance
Complied prior to hearing.
3.
| 14-1953 | 1112 S 7th St. | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 24, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA ASSOC 3415 VISION DR G-7 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
Section: 22-187 (13) (b) Landscape Maintenance
Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that a violation does exist and that JPMorgan Chase is not present and is responsible for the violations. I order that the violator be fined the amount indicated on the Code Officer's summary sheet and that they be given the number of days also indicated on the summary sheet. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal my decision to the Circuit Court of Appeal.,
4.
| 14-1955 | 1125 S 7th St. | Aguilar, Fernando & Evangelina | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 24, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: FERNANDO & EVANGELINA AGUILAR 1125 S 7TH ST. FORT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
Section: 16-25 (C) Responsibility for Containers
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section: 22-187 (13) (b) Landscape Maintenance
Complied prior to hearing.
5.
| 14-1957 | 1121 S 7th St. | Aguilar, Juan & Hilda | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 24, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: JUAN L & HILDA AGUILAR 1121 S 7TH ST FT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
Section: 16-25 (C) Responsibility for Containers
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Complied prior to hearing.
6.
| 14-1693 | 107 S 23rd St. | Reyes, Agripino & Francisca | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | August 18, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: AGRIPINO & FRANCISCA REYES 4335 N JACOBSON RD. SUTTONS BAY, MI 49862 |
SEND NOTICE TO: VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC PLEADINGS@VANLAWFL.COM |
Section: 5-368 (1) Property Maintenance
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that a violation does exist and that Agripino & Francisca Reyes are not present and are responsible for the violations. I order that the violators be fined the amount indicated on the Code Officer's summary sheet and that they be given the number of days also indicated on the summary sheet. The violators have 30 days in which to appeal my decision to the Circuit Court of Appeal.,
7.
| 14-1846 | 2750 S US Hwy 1 | Grand Savannah Club LTD | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | September 4, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Grand Savannah Club LTD % Fellers, Schewe, Scott & Rob P. O. Box 450233 Atlanta, GA 31145 |
Section: 5-368 (6) Fence Maintenance
Section: 22-187 (13) (a) (b) General landscaping requirements
Latonya Barche Luster, representative for Grand Savannah Club LTD, was present and signed a stipulation to plant 6 additional palm trees with a 10' trunk height along the fence line. Failure to comply within 15 days would result in a fine of $250.00 per day.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
1.
| 11-0007 | 1414 Avenue J | Brutus, Phillip | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | December 28, 2010 | Type of Presentation: | Partial Release of Lien |
| OWNER: Phillip J. Brutus 16801 NE 6th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33162 |
Section: 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
Code Manager Margaret Arraiz read in the fact of the case and explained that Deutsche Bank foreclosed upon another property owned by Mr. Phillip Brutus, which is being impacted by a spreading lien from 1414 Avenue J. They have requested a partial release from the lien, releasing the property located at 507 Hampton Place from the spreading lien.
Deutsche Bank has offered $1500.00 to facilitate the partial release and staff is agreeable to that amount.
Deutsche Bank has offered $1500.00 to facilitate the partial release and staff is agreeable to that amount.
2.
| 07-0535 | 505 N 13th Street | Mellon, Beracah (Estima) | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | April 11, 2007 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| OWNER: Beracah (Estima) Mellon 312 N 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section: 5-368 Description: Property Maintenance
Section: 23-41 Description: Certificate of Appropriateness
Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that due to Ms. Mellon's failure to appear, the case be continued to the next hearing to allow her the opportunity to present her request.,
7.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
8.
NEW BUSINESS
9.
OLD BUSINESS
DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, THE AUDIO OF THIS MEETING WAS NOT RECORDED.
Respectfully submitted:
_______________________________________________
Margaret M. Arraiz
Respectfully submitted:
_______________________________________________
Margaret M. Arraiz