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Minutes for Special Magistrate Blandino Hearing

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE BOARD 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, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015.  THERE WAS TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE AUDIO TODAY.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
 
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
 
A.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES:
Peggy Arraiz, Andy Avery and Shaun Coss were sworn in.
 
B.
IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED
 
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
 
1.
13-2096 513 N 13th Street Smith, Annie L Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  May 20th, 2015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:
Annie L Smith (EST)
513 N 13th Street
Ft Pierce, FL 34950
 		 OCCUPIED BY:



 

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that the violations do exist and the violators who are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. He further ordered that they be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
 

 
2.
15-0107
 		 1214 Avenue L
 		 Jackson, Charles &
Moorer, Mary		 Shaun Coss
 

Case Initiated:  April 23, 20015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:
Charles Jackson &
Mary Moorer
804 Holly Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982		 OCCUPIED BY:



 

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that the violations do exist and the violators who are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. He further ordered that they be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
 

 
3.
15-0109 2703 Virginia Avenue Land Trust Service Corp Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  April 17, 2015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:
Land Trust Service Corp (TR)
PO BOX 186
Lake Wales, FL 33859		 INTERESTED PARTY:
Saint Lucie Building LLC
710 NE 126th Street
North Miami, FL 33161

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Officer Shaun Coss read the facts of the case.  He asked that the order include obtaining a permit for all work that has been started or has been completed.  Alan Berger, representing I.P.O. Realty was sworn in. He stated that they did not know the violations existed. They have hired a contractor and once he is registered with the city they will obtain a permit and get the work done.  He asked for additional time.
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that a violation does exist and that Land Trust Service Corp (TR) has committed or is responsible for the violations. He ordered that the violator has 30 days in which to obtain the permit and comply with all permit conditions. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation continues past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
 

 
4.
15-0363
 		 108 N 8th Street (U G&H)
 		 Orrego De Villegas, Matha M Shaun Coss
 

Case Initiated:  February 27, 2015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:
Matha M Orrego De Villegas
1235 SW Briarwood Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986		 INTERESTED PARTY:
Jackson Crain
710 Orange Avenue
Ft Pierce, FL 34950

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-1.108.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that the violations do exist and the violators who are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. He further ordered that they be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
 

 
5.
15-0647 637 N 2nd Street Seaway Complex Inc. Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  April 27, 2015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:
Seaway Complex Inc
8213 Butler Greenwood Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33411		 OCCUPIED BY:


 

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that the violations do exist and the violators who are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. He further ordered that they be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
 

 
6.
15-0680 647 N 2nd Street Seaway Complex, Inc Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  April 30, 2015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:
Seaway Complex Inc
8213 Butler Greenwood Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33411		 OCCUPIED BY:


 

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches & Balconies
IPMC 304.13 Window & Door Frames
IPMC 304.13.2 Openable Windows
IPMC 304.14 Insect Screens
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 402.2 Light-Common Halls and Stairways
IPMC 403.2 Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms Ventilation
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
Shaun Coss read the facts of the case.  He went over the violations that are in compliance and  the violations that are still active.  He stated that he had done a walk- thru with the property manager and they are in agreement with the violations.  He asked for 30 days to obtain the permit and comply or a fine of $100.00 per day.
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that the violations identified by Officer Coss do exist and the violators who are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. He further ordered that they be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
 

 
7.
15-0847 637 N 2nd Street, Apt. D Seaway Complex Inc Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  June 7, 2015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:
Seaway Complex Inc.
8213 Butler Greenwood Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33411		 OCCUPIED BY:


 

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that the violations do exist and the violators who are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. He further ordered that they be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
 

 
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
 
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
 
1.
11-1633 2110 S 33rd Street Chagani, Feroz Peggy Arraiz

Case Initiated:  October 26, 2011 Type of Presentation: Lien Reduction

PREVIOUS OWNER:
Rita J & Roy D Richardson
2110 S 33rd Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34947		 NEW OWNER:
Feroz A. Chagani
1989 S US Highway 1
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950

  1. Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
  2. Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Buildings
  3. Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
  4. Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (8) Nuisance - Stagnant Water
Peggy Arraiz read the facts of the case and stated due to being a new owner, the 7 Criteria of Rule 17 of the Rules of Procedure did not apply in this case.  She stated this was a tax lien sale and there were excess funds for which the City received a check in the amount of $31,111.00.  There are two code violation liens against the property and a lot clearing lien.  The new owner and Staff are in agreement to settle these liens with the excess funds payment.
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino  that after reviewing the 7 criteria required by Rule 17, that the City Commission reduce the lien to $24,000.00.
 

 
7.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
 
1.
14-1688 1209 Raymond Avenue Isenhour, Bruce Andy Avery

Case Initiated:  August 18, 2014 Type of Presentation: Extension of Time

OWNER:
Bruce Isenhour
1209 Raymond Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950		 OCCUPIED BY:


 

Section(s): 5-368 (1) (3) (4) Property Maintenance
Officer Andy Avery read the facts of the case. Bruce Isenhour was sworn in for testimony.  He stated that he now has family coming to help him do the repairs and that he has checked with the SHIP program on where he stands in his request for financial assistance.  He has moved up; but in the meantime he needs more time to get the work done.  Officer Avery stated that this was the first time he had heard that someone was coming to help Mr. Isenhour out.  Peggy Arraiz suggested that they continue the case to allow the Special Magistrate to continue monitoring the progress rather than issuing an order.  Mr. Isenhour and Staff were in agreement to this.
 

Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino that the case be continued until the first meeting in January which is January 6, 2016. He asked that Officer Avery continue monitoring the progress.
 

 
8.
NEW BUSINESS
 
9.
OLD BUSINESS

Meeting Adjourned 9:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer