DRAFT MINUTES

CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING

 

City Hall, 516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL  34221

 

Special Magistrate:  Regina Kardash, Esq.

July 27, 2021

6:00 p.m.

 

   Special Magistrate Regina Kardash called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Kardash explained that the hearing was a quasi-judicial proceeding in which she would be making the legal decisions and findings of fact based on relevant evidence presented during the hearing in accordance to the City Code of Ordinances.  All people wishing to speak were duly sworn.

 

1. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA                                                                                

No changes were made to the agenda.

 

 

     2. APPROVE MINUTES                                                                                                      

Magistrate Kardash approved the June 29, 2021 Code Enforcement Hearing Minutes as written.

 

 

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

A. Compliance Cases

Magistrate Kardash followed the 07/27/2021 Agenda as posted.

 

 

   B. Case No. 21-03                                                                                                        

Sarasota Security Patrol

Chad Ritchie

1408  8th Avenue West

Palmetto, FL  34221

 

Violation Location:      1408  8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL  34221

Codes Violated:          Chapter 7, Article VIII- Fences, Section 7-182 –Permit required

 

 

  Code Enforcement Officer Don Barajas stated the fence permit was initiated today, July 27, by Mr. Ritchie’s daughter, but was not completed.  Additional information was still needed before the permit could be finalized.  Magistrate Kardash clarified that according to City requirements, the owner needs to apply for the permit.

 

  Mr. Chad Ritchie, the Respondent, admitted he passed the thirty-day deadline due to delays by the fence contractor. He stated he filled out the permit to the best of his ability and he sent his daughter to submit the paperwork.  She returned with additional forms along with a survey and proof of ownership. Additional information was still needed which he will complete.

 

      SETTLEMENT:  Magistrate Kardash found the property in violation of City codes and imposed a fine of $20/ day until the application is completed. The lien will continue to run until the application is complete and the Code Enforcement Officer submits an Affidavit of Compliance.

 

 

4. OLD BUSINESS

None

 

5. NEW BUSINESS

  The next Code Enforcement Hearing is scheduled Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

 

 

Magistrate Kardash adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.

 

 

 

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