9:04 AM
Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Kenny Nelson - Animal Control Officer
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Isaac Saucedo - Code Enforcement Officer
Cindy Ricker - Alarm Assistant
Shaun Coss - Building Department Investigator
| 17-1314 CE | 417 North 6th Street | Silver Shore Holdings LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | June 17, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Silver Shores Holding LLC 719 Shore Dr Vero Beach, FL 32963 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Carol Bello 719 Shore Dr Vero Beach, FL 32963 |
Section(s): 5-368 (6) - Fence Maintenance
| 17-1283 AC | 1223 Avenue B | Flood, Pernetta | Kenny Nelson |
| Case Initiated: | June 7, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - COMPLIED |
| VIOLATOR: Pernetta Flood 1223 Avenue B Ft Pierce, Fl 34950 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 158AC | 4-20 Running At Large | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $5.00 | $18.00 | $73.00 |
| 17-1572 Cit. | 355 South Ocean Drive | Avalon Beach Club | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: CE | July 15, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - CONTINUED |
| VIOLATOR: Avalon Beach Club 430 NW Lake Whitney Place Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Pinnacle Association Management 430 NW Lake Whitney Place Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 00607 CE | 5-375(B) Sea Turtle Lighting | $100.00 | $100.00 | $10.00 | $110.00 |
| 15-1914 | 2710 Avenue I | Brown, Jero | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 23, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Massey - DISMISSED |
| ORIGINAL OWNER: Jero & Crystal Brown 2710 Avenue I Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
CURRENT OWNER: TMT Enterprises LLC 811 S 7th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
| 17-2802 AA | 822 Seaway Dr | Chuck's Seafood Restaurant | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | September 22,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal - RESCHEDULED |
| APPELLATE: Chuck's Seafood Restaurant 822 Seaway Dr Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | # of prior alarms | Total Due |
| 07/20/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 0 | 0 |
| 08/8/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
| 08/8/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 2 | $200.00 |
| 08/9/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 3 | $400.00 |
| 08/13/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 4 | $500.00 |
| 08/14/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 5 | $500.00 |
| 08/14/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 6 | $500.00 |
| Total fines | $2,200.00 |
| 17-1640 AC | 1012 N. 22nd St. | Hooper, Vontravis | Kenny Nelson |
| Case Initiated: | July 13, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Vontravis Hooper 1012 N. 22nd St. Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
| Citation # | Description | Fines / Counts | Total Fine | AC Fee | Admin Fee | Total |
| 226AC | 4-20 Running At Large | $50.00 | $50.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $65.00 |
| 227AC | 4-27 Rabies Required | $100.00 | $100.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $115.00 |
| 228AC | 4-50 Registration Required | $250.00 | $250.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $265.00 |
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 pay the amount on the citation $400.00 plus $15.00 administrative fees and $30.00 late fee or a total of $445.00 within 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.
| 17-1258 CE | 1100 Colonnades Drive | B & L Development LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | June 13, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: B & L Development LLC 1102 Colonnades Dr Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Rickey Farrell 1595 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34952 |
Section: 5-368 - Property Maintenance (4)
The Special Magistrate found that the violation did exist but has been cured as of the date of this hearing. The violators shall be warned that if these violations re-occur, pursuant to FL Statute 162.09, the Code Officer may notify the Special Magistrate and request that a fine be entered.
| 17-1083 CE | 813 S Indian River Dr | Wright, John Wright, Diana |
Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | September 18,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: JOHN WRIGHT DIANA WRIGHT 813 S INDIAN RIVER DR. FORT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Sec. 9-25. - Proof of business activity; burden of proof on applicant.
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
The Special Magistrate found that the violation did exist but has been cured as of the date of this hearing. The violators shall be warned that if these violations re-occur, pursuant to FL Statute 162.09, the Code Officer may notify the Special Magistrate and request that a fine be entered.
| 17-1918 CE | 517 Beach Court | Aliaga, Frederick A Reconco, Ethel P |
Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | September 18, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: FREDERICK A ALIAGA ETHEL P RECONCO 517 BEACH CT FT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Sec. 9-25. - Proof of business activity; burden of proof on applicant.
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
The Special Magistrate found that the violation did exist but has been cured as of the date of this hearing. The violators shall be warned that if these violations re-occur, pursuant to FL Statute 162.09, the Code Officer may notify the Special Magistrate and request that a fine be entered.
| 17-1920 CE | 820 Atlantic Ave | Mcleod, Michael C Wassylenko, Cathy |
Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | September 18, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MICHAEL C. MCLEOD CATHY WASSYLENKO 822 ATLANTIC AVE FT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Sec. 9-25. - Proof of business activity; burden of proof on applicant.
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
Michael McLeod was sworn in. He said he had spoke to Vennis Gilmore in Planning and he now understands what needs to be done. He understands that the ads need to be removed. Officer Saucedo said nothing has been done yet. He said the City was requesting one month's rent or $2,300.00. He presented the ads and said he had sent a friendly letter prior to sending the violation letter. Mr. McLeod said he received the letter and responded to it. He said his wife was supposed to remove the ads and he was surprised they were still up. He said he was out of town from May to August and his mail goes to a mailbox.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet does exist and that Michael C. McLeod and Cathy Wassylenko have conducted short term rentals. The rentals that have already commenced are considered irreversible and irrevocable in nature, and a fine of $1000.00 is to be assessed payable within 30 days. She also ordered the immediate cease and desist order from the City be imposed and all future rentals be terminated. If rentals continue without a business tax receipt, all utilities to the property are to be suspended.
| 17-1919 CE | 808 Atlantic Ave | Mcleod, Faith T | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | September 18, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: FAITH T MCLEOD 566 OSBORN ST BROOKLYN, NY 11212 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Sec. 9-25. - Proof of business activity; burden of proof on applicant.
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
Michael C. McLeod represented this case also. He said the notice went to New York and he can't say it was received. There was a change of ownership and it was registered with the property appraiser.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet does exist and that Faith T McLeod has conducted short term rentals. She did not issue any fines; however, she ordered the immediate cease and desist order from the City be imposed and all future rentals be terminated. She further ordered all utilities to the premises be suspended if the violation continues. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie
| 17-1646 CE | 209 North 9th Street | Intergrated Real Proeprties | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 26, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Intergrated Real Properties 9114 Forest Hill Blvd #113 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Walter Stsurin 9638 Shepard Ln Wellington, FL 33414 |
| INTERESTED PARTY: Tierone Bank 7105 Corporate Dr Plano, Tx |
Section(s): 5-368 (1)(3) - Property Maintenance
The Special Magistrate finds a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. 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 his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 17-1484 CE | 206 North 8th Street | Carlson Family LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 5, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Carlson Family LLC 2103 Sunrise Blvd Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
TENANT: Natal Joseph 206 N 8th St Apt. B Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| REGISTERED AGENT: William Nielander 172 E Interlake Blvd Lake PLacid, FL 33852 |
TENANT: Leonard Damis 206 N 8th St Apt A Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) - Outside Storage
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (4) - Parking on Other than Pavement
The Special Magistrate found that the violation did exist but has been cured as of the date of this hearing. The violators shall be warned that if these violations re-occur, pursuant to FL Statute 162.09, the Code Officer may notify the Special Magistrate and request that a fine be entered.
| 17-0587 CE | 1001 Seaway Drive | Saucier Realty LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 17, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Saucier Realty LLC 8351 Chinaberry Rd Indian River Shores, FL 32963 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Frank Fee Esq 426 Avenue A Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 15-3(C)(3) - Administration and Enforcement Maintenance
Ryan Saucier was sworn in but no testimony to give. He did agree that he could come into compliance within the time limit given.
The Special Magistrate found correction #1 on fthe violation did exist but has been cured as of the date of this hearing. The violators shall be warned that if these violations re-occur, pursuant to FL Statute 162.09, the Code Officer may notify the Special Magistrate and request that a fine be entered.
Special Magistrate found that correction #2 of the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet does exist and that Saucier Realty Inc. has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) has 30 days in which to comply with the city code of ordinances. 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 his/her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-2230 | 1717 S US Highway 1 | Bamboo Palms LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 30, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Bamboo Palms LLC % Anne S. Freeman Esq. 300 Turner Street Clearwater, FL 33756 |
OCCUPIED BY: Shoe Town 1717 S US Highway 1 #8 Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
Attorney Matt McCarthy was representing the owner and agreed to the payment of $1,000.00 to resolve the matter.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $29,730.00 to $1000.00 payable in 30 days. If not paid within this time period 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.
| 16-1199 | 115 Maple Avenue | DSSELL Investments Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 9, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: DSSELL Investment Inc. 3746 Whiteway Dairy Road Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 505.1 Water System
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
The Special Magistrate ordered the fines to continue to accumulate until the property is in compliance and a lien should be recorded with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court.
| 17-2350 AA | 110 S Ocean Dr | Fort Pierce Inlet Beach Resort, LLC | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | September 6,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal - cont 11/1/17 |
| APPELLATE: Fort Pierce Inlet Beach Resort Angela Robinson 110 S. Ocean Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | # of prior alarms | Total Due |
| 08/9/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 0 | 0 |
| 08/12/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
| 08/21/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 2 | $200.00 |
Harold Smith was sworn in. He said in March he canceled the alarm company and didn't pay the bill. The company didn't cancel the account. He asked the Special Magistrate to waive all fines.
Special Magistrate Ross ordered the elimination of alarm #3 and reset the level to #1 with the fine being $100.00. This order will be sent to Cry Wolf for collection.
| 17-2804 AA | 608 S Ocean Drive | Golden, Kelly | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | October 19,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: Kelly Golden 772-777-9616 oceanamore@me.com |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | # of prior alarms | Total Due |
| 08/1/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Residential | 0 | 0 |
| 08/13/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Residential | 1 | $50.00 (permit) |
| 08/21/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Residential | 2 | $50.00 |
Kelly Golden was sworn in. She said the alarm company installed the unit in 2013 but did not inform her of the permit. She was unaware of the registration and went on line to take an on-line course immediately when she returned home. She asked that the fines be waived.
The Special Magistrate found Kelly Golden responsible for the violations and ordered her to pay $100.00 for the 3 alarms. This order shall be forwarded to Cry Wolf for processing.
| 17-2803 AA | 2106 Linda Sue Circle #104 | Enge, Michelle | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | October 3, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: Michelle Enge MEANDT28@YAHOO.COM |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | # of prior alarms | Total Due |
| 08/20/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Residential | 0 | $50.00 (permit) |
| 09/05/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Residential | 1 | $50.00 |
Michelle Enge was sworn in. She said Comcast told her to go to the Police Department to get something done about the alarm motion detector which was faulty. She hasn't turned on the alarm since then. She was told she was registered.
The Special Magistrate found Michelle Enge responsible for the violations and ordered her to pay $100.00 for the 3 alarms. This order shall be forwarded to Cry Wolf for processing.
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