Special Magistrate Ross called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Code Compliance Manager Margaret Arraiz
Code Officer Terry Denmark
Building Department Investigator Shaun Coss
| 15-0440 | 511 Quincy Avenue | Bishop (TR) (EST) , Harry R | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | March 20, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Harry R Bishop (TR) (EST) 511 Quincy Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: Kahane & Associates, P.A. Charlene Eligon, Esq., Bar No.:294070 8201 Peters Road, Suite 3000 Plantation, FL 33324 |
Section: 5-368 (1)(3)(4) Property Maintenance
Section: 22-187 (13) (b) Landscape Maintenance
| 15-0522 | 1601 Bahia Dr. | Winfrey, Virginia | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 8, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Virginia Winfrey 1601 Bahia Dr. Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 15-2024 | 416 Dundas Court | PEP Financial LLC (TR) | Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | November 14, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: PEP Financial LLC (TR) 2431 Atlantic Beach Boulevard Fort Pierce, Florida 3494 |
OCCUPIED BY: Miriam B Derry 416 Dundas Court Apt A Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 Richard K Woodin 416 Dundas Court Apt B Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 Nuisance as a Condition
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 Nuisance as an Object
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
| 16-0323 | 323 N 15th St. | Sweeting Sr, Ronald L | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Ronald L Sweeting Sr & Jannie L Sweeting 3907 Avenue M Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-0473 | 1117 S Ocean Dr. | Fillmore, David | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | February 18, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: David C, Edward H & JoAnn D Fillmore 1117 S Ocean Dr. Fort Pierce, FL 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-0597 | 2506 Avenue G | Henry, Wendy & Andre | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 7, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Wendy Dean Henry & Andre Henry 730 Waterbrook Ln. Greer, SC 29651 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-0823 |
1914 Orange Avenue |
Independent Haitian Church Assembly of God | Michael Morabito |
| Case Initiated: | April 20, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Independent Haitian Assembly of God Inc. 1914 Orange Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) Non-Operable Vehicles
Section(s): 5-368 (1)(4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 5-73 House Numbers
| 16-1339 | 337 Hernando St. | Surloff (TR), Cheri G | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | May 26, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Cheri G Surloff (TR) 501 Palm Dr Hallandele, Fl 33009 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 5-368 Property Maintenance
| 16-1336 | 1815 Melaleuca Dr | Celentano, Frank | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | May 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Frank Celentano ?1815 Melaleuca Dr. Fort Pierce, Fl 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 5-368 Property Maintenance
| 15-0694 | 3010 Carver Street | Jones, Yvonne | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 11, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: YVONNE JONES 3010 CARVER ST. FORT PIERCE, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1- Permit Required
Special Magistrate Ross found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do/does exist and that Yvonne Jones has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have 90 days in which to apply for a permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. In the event the violation(s) are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $50.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation(s) continue(s) past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-0476 | 711 Avenue E | Orange Tree Properties Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | February 19, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Orange Tree Properties Inc. 7430 Wiles Rd. Coral Springs, FL 33067 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 503.1 Toilet Room Privacy
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
5-368(1) Property Maintenance
Warren Taylor was sworn in. He agreed and understood that he would have to have the property complied within the 90 days period.
Special Magistrate Ross found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do/does exist and that Orange Tree Properties has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have/has 90 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. In the event the violation(s) 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(s) continue(s) past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-0566 |
702 Dundas Court |
Johnson, Sarah Bridges, Andrew Bridges, Wanda |
Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | February 27, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Sarah Johnson Andrew Bridges Wanda Bridges 1111 Avenue G Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: Tenant 702 Dundas Court Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) Non-Operable Vehicles
The Special Magistrate finds a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was 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.
| 16-0600 | 1217 N 22nd St. | Phillips, James & Wanda | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 7, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: James & Wanda Phillips 169 Barefood Cv. Hypoluxo, FL 33462 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
James Phillips was sworn in for testimony. He said because these violations happened prior to his purchasing the property, he shouldn't be responsible for getting a permit. His decision is to to leave the property as is. SM Ross explained the responsibility of property ownership and that he was responsible for violations. Mr. Phillips said he understood.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that James & Wanda Phillips has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 60 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. 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 her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-0676 | 204 Roselyn Avenue | Roselyn Holdings LLC | Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | March 17, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Roselyn Holdings LLC 3790 Spinnaker Court Ft Pierce, FL 34946 |
OCCUPIED BY: Jennifer M Cheatham 204 Roselyn Ave Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) Outside Storage-Indoor Furniture
Section: 11-30 Refrigerator/Ice Box Safety
The Special Magistrate finds a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was 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.
| 15-1170 | 134 S 13th Street | Castilla, Steve | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 22, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Steven M. Castilla Michela Caple 134 S 13th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit.
Steve Castilla was sworn in and he agreed to pay the $100.00 which would be payable in 30 days.
The Special Magistrate, after considering the facts ordered the fines be reduced to $100.00 payable within 30 days. If not paid within this time frame the fines would revert back to the original amount and a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office.
Code Compliance Manager Peggy Arraiz stated that she presented two new ordinance amendments to the City Commission and is preparing to present a 3rd. The two amendments currently under consideration are for handing parking violations and animal control violations. The 3rd amendment being worked on will change the process from filing citations with the Clerk of Court to handling citations in house. These items will now be presented to the Special Magistrates for consideration.
She also reminded the Special Magistrate that is was time for her to renew their Special Magistrate certification with the City Commission.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Secretary to the Special Magistrate