CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
February 16, 2006
The Lynn Haven Code Enforcement Board held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lynn Haven City Hall Commission Meeting Room.
Present:
Sharon Sheffield, Chairman
Claude Mixdorf, Co-Chairman
Perry Stevens, Board Member
John McCrory, Board Member
William Brock, Board Member
Amy Ross, City Attorney
John Pauga, Code Enforcement Officer
Tina Coker, Code Enforcement Officer
Sheri Hernandez, Police Officer
Absent:
James Griffin, Board Member
David Adams, Board Member
Sharon Sheffield called the Code Enforcement Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Sheffield gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Claude Mixdorf made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 19, 2006 meeting. John McCrory seconded the motion, motion carried.
Item #5. Case #2005070825. Hearing on 1305 Texas Avenue, property owner Iva Bond.
John Pauga noted that the heir to the property, Pam Dunn, was not present, but he had received a letter regarding the status of the property.
John Pauga presented a power point overview outlining the violations noted as M.O. 26-30 sections a, b, & c; M.O. 26-32 sections 1, 2, 11, & 12 a & b; M.O. 26-33 sections 2 & 4 and M.O. 26-97.
John Pauga recommended giving Ms. Dunn forty-five (45) days from the date of the Order to properly store, remove or register the untagged vehicles on the property. Thereafter, a fine in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day for each day the violations remain on the property. Should the violations remain on the property for sixty (60) days, the City or its designee will undertake removal and abatement of any nuisance remaining on the property and assess the costs of such removal and abatement against the property.
John McCrory made a motion to accept staff recommendation.
Perry Stevens seconded the motion.
On Vote:
McCrory aye
Stevens aye
Mixdorf aye
Brock aye
Sheffield aye Motion passed 5-0.
Item #6. Case #2004071433. Hearing on 1514 Indiana Avenue, property owners Mohammed Chaudhry and Mussarat Buttar.
John Pauga noted Mr. Chaudhry and Ms. Buttar were present.
John Pauga presented a power point overview of this case from March 2005 until February 2006. Mr. Pauga provided the Board with a letter from Emory Pitts, Lynn Haven Building Official, which stated that it is the intent of the building department to issue a stop work order on the house.
Amy Ross swore in Mr. Chaudhry and Ms. Buttar.
Mr. Chaudhry advised that Browns Electric has completed the wiring. Mr. Chaudhry advised money was given to a subject named Mr. Bryan to purchase and install 24 sheets of sheet rock to complete the walls. Mr. Bryan purchased the sheet rock, but never delivered it to the property. Mr. Chaudhry advised he has filed a theft report with the Cedar Grove Police Department regarding the stolen sheet rock. Mr. Chaudhry advised that the house is 90% complete with only the carpet and cabinets left to be installed. Mr. Chaudhry advised he has pulled the necessary permits needed to complete the work including the plumbing and air conditioning permits. Mr. Chaudhry did not have copies of said permits with him.
Ms. Buttar advised that in March of 2005 Emory Pitts and John Colosetti did a walk through inspection of the property with she and Mr. Chaudhry and at that time she was told everything was in order.
Ms. Sheffield requested John Pauga meet with Emory Pitts to find out exactly what needs to be done to bring the property into compliance. Ms. Sheffield tabled the case until Thursday February 23, 2006.
Item #7. Staff and Board discussion.
John Pauga gave an update on 1317 Indiana Avenue advising that there has been no change since the last Board meeting. Mr. Pauga advised that he will move forward with cleaning and securing the property per the Board Order issued January 30, 2006.
John Pauga gave an update on 1310 Minnesota Avenue advising that there has been no change since the last Board meeting. Mr. Pauga advised that he will move forward with cleaning and securing the property per the Board Order issued January 30, 2006.
John Pauga gave an update on Parcel Number 10499-010-000 advising that there has been no change since the last Board meeting. Mr. Pauga advised that he will move forward with cleaning the property per the Board Order issued January 30, 2006.
There being no further business the Board adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Sharon Sheffield, Chairman
