Municipal Code Enforcement Board Minutes

Municipal Code Enforcement Board Minutes

Regular Meeting 110 Watula Avenue

Ocala, FL 34471

Thursday, August 11, 2016 www.ocalafl.org

Yvette J. Tyree and Teri D. Allen

Municipal Code Enforcement Board Page 1 Printed: 9/6/2016

Call to Order

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Roger Baldus Member Present

Michael Kroitor Member Present

BiBi Larson Member Present

Danielle Ruse-Laird Chairman Excused

Shirley Wright Member Present

Joe Richardson Member Present

Approval of Minutes

1. Approved Municipal Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes for Thursday,

July 14, 2016

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Shirley Wright, Member

SECONDER: Roger Baldus, Member

AYES: Baldus, Kroitor, Larson, Wright, Richardson

EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird

Swear In Officers

Code Enforcement Officers Greg McClellan, Dale Hollingsworth, Jason Kilcrease,

Amanda Yoder, Teri Allen, and Matt Leibfried were sworn in.

New Business

CASE NO: COM16-0979, OFFICER G. MCCLELLAN

CITY OF OCALA vs. DANE E. HERB, 2602 SE 22ND AVE, OCALA, FL 34471-1010 VIOLATION(S):

Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2016


Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter Section 122-51 Building Permit Required

LOCATION: 2814 SW 14TH ST

Approved STAFF RECOMMENDATION (S): Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section(s): 34-95 and 122-51. Order to; 1.) maintain the entire property in accordance with the city's code; 2.) obtain the required permit(s) within 30 days to bring the structure into compliance with any

identified Standard Housing Code violation(s), and when necessary, obtain the required permit(s)

needed to meet the current Florida Building Code Regulations, as well as the current National

Electric Code; with all repairs to the structure, that require a permit, be completed by a licensed

contractor within 180 days after the issuance of the permit(s); and 3.) pay the costs for prosecution of the case as assessed within 14 days. Failure to comply with by the 31st day after the date of this Order as to item two (2) and does not

obtain all required permit(s) by the 31st day after the date of this Order with the work finished by

the 181st day after the issuance of the permit(s); or if the permit(s) issued under item two (2)

expire without a final inspection finding that the work complies with the city code, there will be a

fine of $50.00 per day thereafter. All costs and fines assessed as a Lien against the property. After

90 days of non-payment, refer to the City Attorney’s office for consideration of foreclosure.

Officer Matt Leibfried read the details of this case and staff recommendation.

No representative present.

The Board approved staff recommendation.


MOVER: BiBi Larson, Member

SECONDER: Shirley Wright, Member


EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. JANET E. HURD EST, 1908 SW 28TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471-7738 SUNTRUST BANK, 303 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 3600, ATLANTA, GA 30308 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB. AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, 1600 SOUTH DOUGLASS ROAD, SUITE 200-A, ANAHEIM, CA 92806 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, ATTN: PRE-FORECLOSURE DEPT, 1600 SOUTH DOUGLASS ROAD, SUITE 200-A ANAHEIM, CA 92806 VIOLATION(S):



Section 34-32 Water collections Section 34-143 Maintenance requirements Section 82-512 Barrier required Section 82-513 Specifications LOCATION: 1908 SW 28TH ST

Approved as Amended STAFF RECOMMENDATION (S):

Find the respondent(s) guilty of violating city code section(s) 34-32, 34-143, 82-512, and

82-513. Order to;

1.) do not have, keep, maintain, cause or permit any collection of standing or flowing

water upon the property in which mosquitoes breed or are likely to breed, unless such

collection of water is treated so as effectually to prevent such breeding, in accordance

with the city’s code, within 14 days;

2.) clean up their property grounds, fully and properly removing any junk & debris within

14 days; maintaining the entire property in accordance with the city's code;

3.) do not continue to permit illegal illicit discharges upon the property from which

noisome odors or noxious gases arise that create a public health or safety hazard or a

nuisance to the general public, within 14 days;

4.)(a) maintain the pool and/or spa in a condition so it does not create a public health or

safety hazard or a nuisance to the general public, and maintain water clarity so that all

parts of the bottom can be seen; maintain proper fencing as required in City code section

82-513; maintain water so that it is free of all foreign matter; secure and lock all access

gates when the property is unoccupied; prevent harborage or breeding of insects or

rodents, all within 60 days after the date of this order; or (b) obtain a permit to demolish,

remove, and clean-up the debris from the pool within 60 days of the date of this Order,

with all demolition, removal and clean-up of the debris to be completed within 60 days

after the issuance of the permit so the pool does not remain in an inoperable unsafe,

unsanitary or dangerous condition so as to create a public health or safety hazard or a

nuisance to the general public; and

5.) pay the cost of prosecution of the case.

Failure to comply with by the 15th day after the date of this Order as to item(s) one (1),

two (2) and three (3) there will be a fine of $50.00 per day thereafter, and in addition to

the fines, if any, related to item(s) one (1), two (2) and three (3); if the Respondent fails

to comply with item four (4)(a) by the 61st day after the date of this Order; or if the

Respondent chooses to obtain a demolition permit and purchases the same by the 61st

day after the date of this Order, and does not complete the removal and clean-up of the

debris by the 61st day after the date of this Order, there will be an additional fine of

$50.00 per day that will run in addition to any fine related to item(s) one (1), two (2) and

three (3). As to any of the item(s) above not completed by the Respondent in the times

allowed for compliance, the City shall enter upon the property to do any work, utilizing



any means required, with all costs and fines assessed as a Lien. After 90 days of non-

payment, refer to the City Attorney’s office for consideration of foreclosure.


Rachel Aument 1130 Shady Lane, Merritt Island, FL 32952: Representative from

Wilmington Savings - First mortgage holder on the property.

Requesting a sixty day extension to get the work done but, will take care of the pool

sooner. Anticipating obtaining title by the end of September.

The Board approved staff recommendation. (Extended time to 60 days to come into

compliance, except for the pool which needs to be done within 14 days.)

RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Roger Baldus, Member



EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. LAND TRUST NO 217S, 14912 NE 248TH AVENUE RD, SALT SPRINGS FL 32134 WILLIAM H. SR STONE TR, 14912 NE 248TH AVENUE RD, SALT SPRINGS FL 32134 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter LOCATION: 217 SW 13TH AVE

Approved STAFF RECOMMENDATION (S):

Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section: 34-95 as a repeat violator, per

Chapter 162.04 of the Florida Statutes. Order to;

1.) cut and clean up their property grounds, fully and properly removing any junk &

debris within 14 days; maintaining the entire property in accordance with the city's code;

2.) pay the costs for prosecution of the case.

Failure to comply by the 15th day after the date of this Order as to item one (1) there will

be a fine of $500.000 per day thereafter. As to item one (1) not completed by the

Respondent in the time allowed for compliance, the City shall enter upon the property to

do any work, utilizing any means required, with all costs and fines assessed as a Lien

against the property. After 90 days of non-payment, refer to the City Attorney’s office for

consideration of foreclosure.










EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird

CASE NO: COM15-2348, OFFICER D. HOLLINGSWORTH

CITY OF OCALA vs. GLORIA CARPENTER, 2300 SW 5TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471-1952 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter Section 82-181 Definition Section 82-182 Dangerous buildings declared nuisance: abatement required: time limits Section 82-184 Standards for ordering repair, vacation or demolition LOCATION: 2113 SW 7TH PL


Find the respondent(s) guilty of violating city code section(s): 82-181, 82-182, and 82-

184. Order to;

1.)(a) complete the permit process that pertains to BLD16-0342 within the time allowed

for completion; (b) obtain the required permit(s) within 30 days to bring the structure into

compliance with any identified Standard Housing Code violation(s), and when necessary,

obtain the required permit(s) needed to meet the current Florida Building Code

Regulations, as well as the current National Electric Code; with all repairs to the

structure, that require a permit, be completed by a licensed contractor within 180 days

after the issuance of the permit(s); or (c) obtain a permit to demolish and/or remove the

structure within 30 days of the date of this Order, with all demolition, removal and clean-

up of the debris to be completed within 60 days after the issuance of the permit;

2.) do not rent or lease to any tenant(s) until the structure is brought into compliance with

all identified Standard Housing Code Regulations and/or meet the required minimum

standards pertaining to Current Florida Building Code Regulations, as well as the current

National Electric Code; and

3.) pay the costs of prosecution of the case.

Failure to comply with item one (1)(a); if permit BLD16-0342 expires without a final

inspection finding that the work complies with the city code there, will be a fine of



$25.00 per day thereafter, and in addition to the fines, if any, related to item one (1)(a); if

the Respondent fails to comply with item one (1)(b) and does not obtain all required

permit(s) by the 31st day after the date of this Order with the work finished by the 181st

day after the issuance of the permit(s), or if the permit(s) issued under item one (1)(b)

expire without a final inspection finding that the work complies with the city code or; if

the Respondent fails to comply with item one (1)(c) and the Respondent chooses to

obtain a demolition permit and purchases the same by the 31st day after the date of this

Order, and does not complete the removal and clean-up of the debris by the 61st day after

the issuance of the permits, there will be an additional fine of $25.00 per day that will run

in addition to any fine related to item one (1)(a). As to item(s) one (1)(a), one (1)(b), and

one (1)(c) not completed by the Respondent in the times allowed for compliance, the City

shall enter upon the property to do any work, utilizing any means required, with all costs

and fines assessed as a Lien. After 90 days of non-payment, refer to the City Attorney’s

office for consideration of foreclosure.






SECONDER: Joe Richardson, Member


EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. DANIEL WILLOUGHBY AND MARGARET WILLOUGHBY, 1602 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA, FL 34475-9105 DAVID F. WILLOUGHBY AND MARGARET WILLOUGHBY ET AL, 1602 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA, FL 34475-9105 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter Section 110-3 Definitions Sign Section 110-31 Removal of Prohibited or Abandoned Signs LOCATION: 3301 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD

Approved STAFF RECOMMENDATION (S): Find the respondent(s) guilty of violating city code section(s): 34-95, 110-3, and 110-31. Order

to; 1.) cut and clean up their property grounds, fully and properly removing any junk & debris within

14 days; maintaining the entire property in accordance with the city's code;



2.) remove all nonconforming signs and/or sign structures in accordance with the city’s code

within 14 days; and 3.) pay the costs for prosecution of the case as assessed within 14 days. Failure to comply by the 15th day after the date of this Order is signed as to item(s) one (1) and

two (2) there will be a fine of $25.00 per day thereafter. As to item(s) one (1) and two (2) not

completed by the Respondent(s) in the time allowed for compliance, the City shall enter upon the

property to do any work, utilizing any means required, with all costs and fines assessed as a Lien










EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. DR GRATIO TSANG INC, C/O WEST COAST MOBILE HOME PARKS, 33832 SOUTH FRASER WAY, # 201, ABBOTSFORD BC V2S 2C5 CANADA DR GRATIO TSANG INC, 33695 SOUTH FRASER WAY, ABBOTSFORD, BC V2S 2C1 OC WEST COAST MOBILE HOME PARKS INC, 881 SNEATH LANE, SUITE 110, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter Section 34-121 Definitions Section 34-122 Abandoned or derelict vehicles Section 82-151 Standard Housing Code adopted 305.7 Windows 305.10 Windows To Be Openable Section 98-74 Mobile Home Skirting Section 122-51 Building Permit Required LOCATION: 3387 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD


Find the Respondent(s) guilty of violating city code section(s): 34-95, 34-121, 34-122,



82-151, 98-74 and 122-51. Order to;


debris by Wednesday, October 12, 2016; maintaining the entire property in accordance

with the city's code;

2.)(a) obtain the required permit(s) by Wednesday, October 12, 2016 to bring the

structure into compliance with any identified Standard Housing Code violation(s), and

when necessary, obtain the required permit(s) needed to meet the current Florida

Building Code Regulations, as well as the current National Electric Code; with all repairs

to the structure, that require a permit, be completed by a licensed contractor within 180

days after the issuance of the permit(s); or (b) obtain a permit to demolish and/or remove

the structure by Wednesday, October 12, 2016, with all demolition, removal and clean-up

of the debris to be completed within 60 days after the issuance of the permit;

3.) do not rent or lease to any new tenant(s) until the structure is brought into compliance

with all identified Standard Housing Code Regulations and/or meet the required

minimum standards pertaining to Current Florida Building Code Regulations, as well as

the current National Electric Code;

4.) not keep, dump, store, place, or maintain any abandoned or derelict vehicle on the

property in violation of the city’s code; and


Failure to comply with by Thursday October 13th, 2016 as to item one (1) there will be a

fine of $50.00 per day thereafter, and in addition to the fines, if any, related to item one

(1); if the Respondent fails to comply with item two (2), and does not obtain all required

permit(s) by the Thursday, October 13th, 2016 with the work finished by the 181st day

after the issuance of the permit(s); or if the permit(s) issued under item two (2) expire

without a final inspection finding that the work complies with the city code; or if the

Respondent chooses to obtain a demolition permit and purchases the same by Thursday,

October 13th, 2016, and does not complete the removal and clean-up of the debris by the

61st day after the issuance of the permit, there will be an additional fine of $50.00 per

day that will run in addition to any fine related to item one (1). As to item(s) one (1) and

two (2) not completed by the Respondent in the times allowed for compliance, the City

shall enter upon the property to do any work, utilizing any means required, with all costs

and fines assessed as a Lien against the property. After 90 days of non-payment, refer to

the City Attorney’s office for consideration of foreclosure.


Mithilesh Amin 3455 SE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34480: Tried calling Mr.

Hollingsworth but has not been able to reach him. This is a mobile park with trailers

owned privately. The land is common ground. The common ground land is maintained.

There are rules that are enforced at the park. States he will take care of property that is in

violation. Requesting a sixty day extension.

The Board approved staff recommendation. (Extension granted. 60 days additional time

to come into compliance - October 12, 2016.)







EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. ANTHONY NGUONLY AND PONNARENO CHHENG, 14165 COLBE LASKEY CT, CENTERVILLE, VA 20121 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-91 Definitions Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter LOCATION: 1500 BLK NW 23RD AVE


Find the Respondent(s) guilty of violating city code section(s): 34-91 and 34-95. Order

to;



and


Failure to comply by the 46th day after the date of this Order is signed as to item one (1),

there will be a fine of $25.00 per day thereafter. As to item one (1) not completed by the

Respondent(s) in the time allowed for compliance, the City shall enter upon the property

to do any clean-up work, utilizing any means required, with all costs and fines assessed

as a Lien against the property. After 90 days of non-payment, refer to the City Attorney’s











EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. KAREN GROSS, 1315 GULLY RD, NEPTUNE, NJ 07753-7218 ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE, C/O EBONY JACKSON, 13024 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PL, STE 425, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-143 Maintenance requirements Section 34-144 Security requirements Section 82-181 Definition Section 82-182 Dangerous buildings declared nuisance: abatement required: time limits LOCATION: 1735 NW 18TH ST

Approved STAFF RECOMMENDATION (S): Find the Respondent(s) guilty of violating city code sections: 34-143, 34-144, 82-181, and 82-

182. Order to; 1.) cut & clean up their property grounds, fully and properly removing any junk & debris;

maintaining the entire property in accordance with the city's code within 14 days; 2.) maintain the security of the structure as required to prevent unauthorized entry, in accordance

with the city's code; 3.) pay the costs of prosecution of the case. Failure to comply by the 15th day after the date of this Order is signed as to item one (1), there

will be a fine of $25.00 per day thereafter. As to item one (1) not completed by the Respondent in

the time allowed for compliance, the City shall enter upon the property to do any clean-up work,

utilizing any means required, with all costs and fines assessed as a Lien against the property.

After 90 days of non-payment, refer to the City Attorney’s office for consideration of foreclosure.










EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. ALICE W. ROBERTS, PO BOX 5331, OCALA, FL 34478-5331

VIOLATION(S): Section 82-151 Standard Housing Code adopted 302.6 Kitchen Facilities 302.9 Smoke Detector Systems 304 Minimum Requirements for Electrical Systems 305.3 Roofs 305.3.1 305.3.2 305.7 Windows 305.10 Windows to be Openable 305.16 Interior Floors, Walls, and Ceilings 305.16.1 LOCATION: 1705 NW 17TH AVE

Approved as Amended STAFF RECOMMENDATION (S): Find the respondent guilty of violating city code section: 82-151. Order to;

1.) obtain the required permit(s) within 30 days to bring the structure into compliance with

any identified Standard Housing Code violation(s), and when necessary, obtain the required

permit(s) needed to meet the current Florida Building Code Regulations, as well as the

current National Electric Code; with all repairs to the structure, that require a permit, be

completed by a licensed contractor within 180 days after the issuance of the permit(s), and;

2.) pay the cost for prosecution of the case.

Failure to comply by the 31st day after the date of this Order is signed as to item one (1),

there will be a fine of $25.00 per day thereafter. All costs and fines will be assessed as a Lien




Alice Roberts-Cunningham 80160 SW 53rd Ct. Ocala, FL 34476: Has corrected all of

the violations. Renter has moved out. Property is vacant at this time. Put on a new roof,

corrected the window issue. All electrical work has been finished. Has not called for an

inspection at this time.



The Board approved staff recommendation. (Order to not rent property without coming

into compliance first.)




AYES: Baldus, Kroitor, Larson, Richardson

EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird, Wright


CITY OF OCALA vs. IRA SERVICES TRUST CO CFBO, C/O CHUN LU IRA, PO BOX 7080, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-91 Definitions Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter LOCATION: 27 NW 21ST PL



to;



and









John Amerson 14950 NE 157th Lane, Fort McCoy, FL 32134: Property Manager for the

property. It is a constant problem with keeping this property into compliance. This is a

rental property. He has had shady tenants. He does not feel comfortable going to this

property without law enforcement.






SECONDER: BiBi Larson, Member


EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. VOYAGER PACIFIC FUND 1 LLC, PO BOX 872590, VANCOUVER, WA 98687

VIOLATION(S): Section 34-91 Definitions Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter LOCATION: 500 BLK NW 16TH AVE



to;



and















EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird




CITY OF OCALA vs. A. LUTCHMAN AND SOMATTIE SAMAD, 15 HEMLOCK RADIAL DR, OCALA, FL 34472

VIOLATION(S): Section 82-151 Standard Housing Code adopted 302.6 Kitchen Facilities 304 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 305.7 Windows 305.12 Exterior Door Frames 305.12.1 307.4 Care Of Premises LOCATION: 19 NW 21ST PL


Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section: 82-151. Order to;

1.) maintain the entire property in accordance with the Standard Housing Code; and

2.) pay the costs for prosecution of the case as assessed within 14 days.

All unpaid costs will be assessed as a Lien against the property. After 90 days of non-

payment, refer to the city attorney's office for consideration of foreclosure.


Representation present but did not speak. Property is all cleaned up.






EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. AYSHEH LLC, 2066 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA, FL 34476 AYSHEH LLC, 5403 SW 115TH STREET ROAD, OCALA, FL 34476

VIOLATION(S): Section 110-3 Definitions Sign



Section 110-131 Prohibited signs Section 110-161 (c) Temporary Banners, Pennants, Balloons, Flags Or Streamers LOCATION: 2076 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD


Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section(s): 110-3, 110-131, 110-161(c).

Order to;

1.) do not place any additional signs out in violation of the city’s code; and

2.) pay the costs for prosecution of the case as assessed within 14 days.

All unpaid costs will be assessed as a Lien against the property. After 90 days of non-

payment, refer to the city attorney's office for consideration of foreclosure.


Brian Kenniston 2026 NE 11th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470: This is a business, has

received permits to maintain the signs in front of the business. Currently in compliance.





AYES: Baldus, Kroitor, Larson, Wright

EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird, Richardson

CASE NO: COM16-0139, OFFICER A. YODER

CITY OF OCALA vs. MARTHA WIGGINS EST, 2229 NE 16TH CT, OCALA, FL 34470-4333

VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter LOCATION: 2229 NE 16TH CT


Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section: 34-95 as a Repeat Violator, per







Failure to comply with by the 15th day after the date of this Order as to item one (1) there

will be a fine of $500.00 per day thereafter to a maximum of $25,000.00. As to item one

(1) not completed by the Respondent in the time allowed for compliance, the City shall

enter upon the property to do any work, utilizing any means required, with all costs and

fines assessed as a Lien against the property. After 90 days of non-payment, refer to the

City Attorney’s office for consideration of foreclosure.



The Board approved staff recommendation. (Amended fine to a maximum of $25,000.00)





EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. TAMARA GUNSBY, 2603 NE 1ST AVE, OCALA, FL 34470 TAMARA GUNSBY, 830 NE 28TH ST, UNIT 102, OCALA, FL 34470 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter Section 34-121 Definitions Section 34-122 Abandoned or derelict vehicles Section 82-181 Definition Section 82-182 Dangerous buildings declared nuisance: abatement required: time limits Section 82-184 Standards for ordering repair, vacation or demolition LOCATION: 2603 NE 1ST AVE


Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section(s): 34-95, 34-121, 34-122, 82-

181, 82-182, and 82-184. Order to;



2.) (a) obtain the required permit(s) within 30 days to bring the structure into compliance

with any identified Standard Housing Code violation(s), and when necessary, obtain the

required permit(s) needed to meet the current Florida Building Code Regulations, as well

as the current National Electric Code; with all repairs to the structure, that require a



permit, be completed by a licensed contractor within 180 days after the issuance of the

permit(s); or (b) obtain a permit to demolish and/or remove the structure within 30 days

of the date of this Order, with all demolition, removal and clean-up of the debris to be

completed within 60 days after the issuance of the permit;

3.) do not keep, dump, store, place, or maintain any abandoned or derelict vehicle on the

property in violation of the city’s code;

4.) do not rent or lease to any new tenant(s) until the structure is brought into compliance

with all identified Standard Housing Code Regulations and/or meet the required

minimum standards pertaining to Current Florida Building Code Regulations, as well as

the current National Electric Code; and



will be a fine of $25.00 per day thereafter, and in addition to the fines, if any, related to

item one (1); if the Respondent fails to comply with item two (2), and does not obtain all

required permit(s) by the 91st day after the date of this Order with the work finished by

the 181st day after the issuance of the permit(s); or if the permit(s) issued under item two

(2) expire without a final inspection finding that the work complies with the city code; or

if the Respondent chooses to obtain a demolition permit and purchases the same by the

91st day after the date of this Order, and does not complete the removal and clean-up of

the debris by the 61st day after the issuance of the permit, there will be an additional fine

of $25.00 per day that will run in addition to any fine related to item one (1). As to

item(s) one (1) and two (2) not completed by the Respondent in the times allowed for

compliance, the City shall enter upon the property to do any work, utilizing any means

required, with all costs and fines assessed as a Lien against the property. After 90 days of

non-payment, refer to the City Attorney’s office for consideration of foreclosure.


Tamara Gunsby, 2603 NW 1st St., Ocala, FL: House caught fire. Did not have any

insurance. Has had some programs i.e., HUD to come in to try and help her. She has lost

everything.

The Board approved staff recommendation. (Have the premises boarded up and secure

within fourteen days. Granted an extension of ninety days from that time to obtain a

permit to repair/demolish the structure.)





EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA



vs. MARK A. LOLATTE JR EST, C/O DOLORES SCROFANI PERS REP, 1851 NE 39TH CT, OCALA, FL 34470 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter LOCATION: 1851 NE 39TH CT


Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section: 34-95 as a Repeat Violator, per






will be a fine of $500.00 per day thereafter to a maximum of $5,000.00. As to item one

(1) not completed by the Respondent in the time allowed for compliance, the City shall

enter upon the property to do any work, utilizing any means required, with all costs and

fines assessed as a Lien against the property. After 90 days of non-payment, refer to the

City Attorney’s office for consideration of foreclosure.



The Board approved staff recommendation with amendment.





EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. EARL R. ARNETT, 2620 SW 36TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34474 VIOLATION(S): Section 34-91 Definitions Section 34-95 Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter LOCATION: 201 NE 31ST TER




Find the Respondent guilty of violating city code section(s): 34-91 and 34-95. Order to;


debris within 14 days; and do not keep, dump, store, place, or maintain any junk, debris,

and unsightly matter on the property in violation of the city’s code; maintaining the entire

property in accordance with the city's code; and




Respondent in the time allowed for compliance, the City shall enter upon the property to

do any work, utilizing any means required, with all costs and fines assessed as a Lien




Sheila Arnett 2721 SW 34th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474: Apologized to the Board and

neighbors for the state of the property. All of the fencing except for one section is back

up. The front yard is completely done, all the weeds in the backyard gone. Canopy not

yet on the frame. Requesting additional time to complete remaining violations.

Questioned what needed to be done as per the carport.

Brian Creekbaum 103 NE 31st Terrace, Ocala, FL: Neighbor to the property. States that

this is a long standing problem with this property, the owner is a repeat violator.

Pleading to have a heavy fine in place.

The Board approved staff recommendation. (Amended to grant additional time -

September 8, 2016)





EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird

Petition to Request Reduction of Penalty

CASE NO: COM15-2136, OFFICER J. KILCREASE

CITY OF OCALA vs. RAYNARD W. PASTEUR, 11365 SW 169TH ST, #5444C, MIAMI, FL 33157

VIOLATION(S): Section 34-95 Weeds: accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter



Section 82-181 Definition Section 82-182 Dangerous buildings declared nuisance: abatement required: time limits Section 82-184 Standards for ordering repair, vacation or demolition

LOCATION: 926 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD

Approved

Officer Teri Allen read the details of this case and staff recommendation.


The Board approved staff recommendation. (Approved as a Consent Agenda)





EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird


CITY OF OCALA vs. FLORINE STEVENSON, PO BOX 695, FAIRFIELD, FL 32634-0695

VIOLATION(S): Section 34-91 Definitions Section 34-95 Weeds: accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter

LOCATION: 1900 BLK SW 7TH PL

Approved



The Board approved staff recommendation. (Approved as a Consent Agenda)





EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird

Old Business



Non-Compliance (Massey) Hearing

CASE NO: Non-Compliance Notice of Hearings

COM15-1438 ELVIRA KEHRES 2107 NE 8TH RD COM16-0642 JOHN 3:16 BAPTIST CHURCH 2000 BLK SW 2ND ST COM16-0651 KARL J. DENHART, JR 728 SE 39TH TER COM16-0878 DIANE GUZMAN CAPPAS 1308 NE 12TH AVE

Approved as Amended

COM16-0651


Karl Denhart, 728 SE 39th Terrace, Ocala, FL: Having some issues pulling a permit for

the air conditioning. In the process of fixing these issues. Requesting an additional

fourteen days.

The Board approved staff recommendation. (Granted an additional fourteen days.)





EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird

CONSENT AGENDAS - The Board approved staff recommendation


MOVER: Shirely Wright, Member


AYES: Wright, Larson, Baldus, Kroitor, Richardson

EXCUSED: Ruse-Laird

Discussion

Building Official's Report

Comments by Those Who Wish to Address the Board

Comments by Individual Board Members

Adjournment

Documents

Municipal Code Enforcement Board Minutes