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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, JANUARY 4, 2017.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER:
9:08 am
 
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
 
A.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES:
Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Andy Avery - Code Enforcement Officer
Shaun Coss - Building Department Investigator
Isaac Saucedo - Translator
 
B.
IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED
 
1.
16-2376 3227 S US Highway 1 FKK Enterprises, Inc. Isaac Saucedo
 
Case Initiated:  October 12, 2016 Type of Presentation: Regular - Continued
 
OWNER:
FKK Enterprises Inc
5350 E Silver Springs Blvd
Silver Springs, Fl 34488		 OCCUPIED BY:
Citgo Of Fort Pierce Inc
3227 S Us Hwy 1
Fort Pierce Fl,34982 

Section 5-368 (6) – Fence Maintenance
Section 22-187 (13) – Landscape Maintenance
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2.
16-2070 2910 Sunrise Blvd Branch Banking and Trust Company Shaun Coss
 
Case Initiated:  August 24, 2016 Type of Presentation: Regular - Pulled
 
OWNER:
Branch Banking and Trust Company
PO Box 2027
Greenville, SC 29602
 		 OTHER PARTY:
C T Corporation System
Agent for Branch Banking and Trust Company
2 Office Park Court, Suite 103
Columbia, SC 29223 

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
 
A.
16-1345 1309 N 19th St Good Guyz Investments of FL Shaun Coss
 
Case Initiated:  May 25, 2016 Type of Presentation: Regular
 
OWNER:
Good Guyz Investments of Florida LLC
18401 Collins Ave #102
Miami, FL 33160 

 		 OTHER PARTY:
Kendall Accounting & Tax Services Corp
Registered Agent for Good Guyz Investments of Florida LLC
4601 SW 154 Ct
Miami, FL 33185 

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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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.

 
B.
16-1580 1510 Coronado Ave Macias, Maria Shaun Coss
 
Case Initiated:  July 8, 2016 Type of Presentation: Regular
 
OWNER:
Maria Macias
1510 Coronado Ave
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982		 OCCUPIED BY:
 

 

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.2.1 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
IPMC 304.13.1 Glazing
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
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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.

 
C.
16-1756 2525 S 25th St. St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Shaun Coss
 
Case Initiated:  July 21, 2016 Type of Presentation: Regular
 
OWNER:
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Inc.
2525 S 25th St.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981 
 		 OCCUPIED BY:
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Inc.
Attn: Dennis Starr
2525 S 25th St.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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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.

 
D.
16-2324 1604 Avenue K Unit B Gibbs, Queen Shaun Coss
 
Case Initiated:  October 11, 2016 Type of Presentation: Regular - Continued
 
OWNER:
Queen Gibbs
1604 Avenue K
Fort Pierce, FL 34950 		 OTHER:
Queen Gibbs
2506 Avenue J
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces
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Building Department Investigator Shaun Coss read the facts of the case and presented photos which were marked as composite Exhibit 1.

Queen Gibbs was sworn in for testimony.  She said the tenant did the damage and he is also the person who called code because he didn't want to pay rent. She has issued an eviction notice to the tenant but he is not out yet. Once he is out she will make the necessary repairs to correct the violations. 

BDI Coss recommended continuing the case until February 1 which would allow her time to complete the eviction.
 

Special Magistrate agreed to the continuation of this case.

 
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
 
a.
15-0622 416 Cedar Place Scott, Joy A (TR) & Leach, Joy S Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  April 20, 2015 Type of Presentation: Massey Hearing

OWNER:
Joy A Scott (TR) & Joy S. Leach
704 S 7th Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950		 OCCUPIED BY:


 

5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
5-368 Property Maintenance
5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.13 Window & Door Frames
IPMC 304.13.2 Openable Windows
IPMC 304.14 Insect Screens
IPMC 304.15 Exterior Doors
IPMC 304.18 Building Security
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 404.7 Food Preparation
IPMC 502.1 Required Facilities
IPMC 503.1 Toilet Room Privacy
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixture
IPMC 505.1 Water System
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
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BDI Coss read the facts of the case and said the bulk of the work has been completed.  Although, Ms. Scott was not present he recommended continuing the case until the next hearing date to allow her time to finish making corrections.
 

Special Magistrate, after hearing the facts of the case and the recommendation of the officer, agreed to continue this case until the next hearing date February 1.

 
b.
151041 2228 Okeechobee Road Mondragon, Juan Shaun Coss

Case Initiated: July 7, 2015 Type of Presentation: Massey Hearing

OWNER:
Juan Mondragon
1801 Havana Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950		 OCCUPIED BY:
El Resortes LLC
2228 Okeechobee Road
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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BDI Coss read the facts of the case.  Code Enforcement Officer Saucedo was sworn in as translator for Juan Mondragon who was sworn in for testimony.  Mr. Mondragon said he thought the order was to fix the roof and didn't understand that he had to have a permit.  BDI Coss read the 3 criteria and recommended paying the administrative costs of $1,477.86.
 

The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced to $1000.00 payable in 6 months. If not paid within this time period the fines will return to the original amount and a lien will be filed with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court.

 
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
 
7.
OTHER CASES
 
a.
15-1485 507 S 8th Street Unit A Poturkovic, Kenan Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  September 3, 2015 Type of Presentation:  Extension of Time

OWNER:
Kenan Poturkovic
507 S 8th Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950		 OCCUPIED BY:
 

 

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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BDI Coss read the facts of the case for both cases.  He said the owner was having problems hiring a contractor to obtain the air conditioning permit for work that was done by the prior owner.  He recommended giving a 60 day extension and if not corrected by then start the fines at $100.00 per day.
 

Special Magistrate, after hearing the facts of the case and officer's recommendation, agreed to extend this case for 60 days and if not complied by then the fines would begin.

 
b.
15-1486 507 S 8th Street Unit B Poturkovic, Kenan Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:  September 3, 2015 Type of Presentation:  Extension of Time

OWNER:
Kenan Poturkovic
507 S 8th Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950		 OCCUPIED BY:


 

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
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BDI Coss read the facts of the case for both cases.  He said the owner was having problems hiring a contractor to obtain the air conditioning permit for work that was done by the prior owner.  He recommended giving a 60 day extension and if not corrected by then start the fines at $100.00 per day.
 

Special Magistrate, after hearing the facts of the case and officer's recommendation, agreed to extend this case for 60 days and if not complied by then the fines would begin.

 
c.
14-1543 1709 N 16th Street Sturrup, Alfredia Andy Avery

Case Initiated:  July 21, 2014 Type of Presentation: Extension of Time - RECALL 11/2/16

OWNER:
Alfredia Sturrup
P. O. Box 884
Loxahatchee, FL 33470		 EXECUTOR:
Johnny Brown
2003 Avenue Q
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950

Section(s): 5-368 (1) (3) (4) Property Maintenance
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Code Officer Andy Avery read the facts of the case.  Mr. Brown was not present; however, he is now the legal owner of the property.  The property is boarded up and secure.  Recommend closing this case and if necessary open a new one.
 

Special Magistrate issued an order to rescind the previous order and an order to close the case.

 
d.
15-1909 418 N 13th Street Dominguez, Maria & Risco, Antonio Shaun Coss
 
Case Initiated:  October 23, 2015 Type of Presentation: Request for Extension of Time
 
OWNER:
Maria Dominguez & Antonio Risco
611 Maple Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982		 OCCUPIED BY:
 

 

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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BDI Coss read the facts of the case. Neither of the property owners were present.  BDI Coss recommended starting the fines.
 

Special Magistrate after hearing the facts of the case and the officer's recommendation ordered the extension of time be denied and the fines to begin.

 
8.
NEW BUSINESS
 
9.
OLD BUSINESS
Meeting adjourned 9:45 am

Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk