2026-09-22 - Code Enforcement Board

23:14one. Welcome to our September 22nd, 2026

23:18code enforcement board hearing. If

23:20there's anyone who wishes to speak at

23:22today's proceedings, please stand and

23:23raise your right hand.

23:26[clears throat]

23:30For those of you in line, you could

23:31raise your right hand as well. Do you

23:33swear and affirm to tell the truth that

23:35today's proceedings?

23:37>> Thank you. You all may be seated. At

23:39this time, we ask that you silence all

23:40of your devices.

23:44Board,

23:50good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My

23:52name is uh Terry Nolan. I am the

23:54chairman of the board. And uh just let

23:57you know that we are not paid employees

24:00up here. We volunteer and if you want

24:03you can volunteer as well for other

24:05boards and be part of the community. So

24:09let's have some fun.

24:12>> Oh. Oh yes. Uh they can introduce

24:14themselves. You can start.

24:17>> Ed Murphy.

24:19>> Donald Carney. Good morning.

24:20>> Alex Schneider.

24:22>> Kimberly Smith. panel attorney.

24:26>> Now we may begin.

24:28>> Our first page is our first case is on

24:32page 8. Senior Inspector Alexander

24:35Boris, property address 1609 Northeast

24:3717th A. Owner Veronica and Ernesto

24:41Cartena.

24:42Case number BE24080358.

24:47>> [clears throat]

24:47>> This case was first heard on 127206

24:50to comply by 52626.

24:53One section at $50 per day. Order

24:55recorded not complied. There are two

24:57extensions noted. Notice posted at the

25:00property on 82426.

25:02Posted at Wy'sboro Boulevard on 9826.

25:12>> Good morning.

25:15>> Can you hear me now?

25:16>> Yes. Good morning. My name is Veronica.

25:18>> Hold on. Just hold on.

25:20>> Good morning,

25:22>> Alexandra, building inspector for the

25:24city. Updating your case number and

25:26address is read. The property was cited

25:28for violation of Florida building code

25:302023 section 105.1 for work without

25:33permit regarding a rear structure

25:36adjacent to the pool. Violation remains

25:39at this time. uh permit application

25:43um has been submitted

25:45and is currently being reviewed and the

25:48respondent is here to speak.

25:53>> Morning. My name is Veronica Cartahena,

25:55owner of the property. Um basically at

25:57this point we were waiting for this the

25:59response for the permit application. Um

26:02last week um actually it was on Friday

26:06they posted that they needed some

26:07additional information and so I was um

26:10here to request for an extension.

26:14>> How much time do you need?

26:16>> I would say 90 days.

26:17>> Inspector, has she been in contact with

26:19you?

26:20>> Yes, she has.

26:20>> All right. I make a motion to grant to

26:22respond at uh 90 days.

26:25>> I'm sorry. Uh can you do it in 77 days?

26:30Well, it's I don't know. There's a lot

26:32of work in the city. I mean, it's just

26:34taking a long time to get responses from

26:37um

26:37>> we'll complete a plan review within 30

26:39days.

26:40>> Okay.

26:40>> Yeah. So, the um once the building

26:43review once building reviews um the

26:46gazebo

26:48uh then it'll you'll be able to address

26:51the electrical comments.

26:53>> Okay.

26:53>> Okay. So, what are you suggesting first

26:55of all?

26:55>> 77

26:56>> uh 77 days. Okay.

26:58>> All right. Then I I amend my motion to

27:00uh grant the respondent a 77day

27:01extension on complaints.

27:03>> Alex Schneider will second.

27:04>> All those in favor say I.

27:06>> I.

27:06>> Any opposed?

27:07>> 77 days. You have.

27:09>> Great. Thank you.

27:09>> Thank you.

27:12>> Our next case is on page 13. Inspector

27:15Searian Anescu. Property address 1001

27:19Southeast 16th Street. Owner Harborell

27:22Condo Association, Inc. Case number

27:24BE251200094.

27:27Notice posted at the property on 82126.

27:30Posted at One Brow Boulevard on 9826.

27:33[clears throat] This case was first

27:34heard on 32426

27:36to comply by 72826.

27:39One section at $50 per day. Order

27:41recorded not complied. There is one

27:43extension noted.

27:51Good morning, Barces, building inspector

27:53for the city. Presenting the case and

27:56address as read. This case has not

27:57comply. The respondent is here to speak.

28:02>> You go.

28:03>> Uh yes sir. Uh we have submitted your

28:06name and

28:07>> my name is uh Jonathan Longo the

28:08president of Harbordale Condominium

28:12>> and uh we have submitted I I have uh

28:15retained the general contractor and

28:17submitted the permit packet and we are

28:19waiting to see if we need to submit

28:21anything else

28:23as far as the with the inspectors.

28:27>> And what are you suggesting?

28:33Um, so you just retained the contractor,

28:36right? Yes, sir.

28:36>> But the plans and specs, they're already

28:39submitted.

28:39>> Correct, sir.

28:40>> Right. So,

28:41>> when were they submitted?

28:42>> A while ago. Uh, this

28:44>> Yeah, some some time ago.

28:46>> Two months ago, I believe.

28:47>> Yeah, something like that. I don't know

28:48if they've been approved yet. They had

28:49no no GC on file. So, they

28:51>> And two months ago, they should have

28:52comments back from the building

28:53department, right?

28:54>> Right.

28:55>> No, because they didn't have a GC. So, I

28:57guess it's uh they're waiting.

28:59>> We had to retain a GC. And the GC who

29:02was doing our concrete restoration for

29:05the 10-year inspection said he was going

29:07to do it and kept doing it and kept

29:08pushing it off. So, I retained my own.

29:11>> When was he retained?

29:13>> Uh, last week, sir.

29:14>> Okay.

29:16>> Has he been in contact with you?

29:18>> Yes, definitely.

29:19>> What do you recommend?

29:20>> I'll recommend 77.

29:22>> I move for a 77day extension.

29:24>> Alex Schneider second.

29:26>> All those in favor say I. I.

29:28>> Any opposed? 77 it is.

29:30>> Thanks, sir.

29:33>> Our next case is a new business case on

29:35page two. Property address 2684 Marathon

29:39Lane. Owner Santa Fe RE Investments LLC.

29:42[clears throat]

29:43Case number BE260235.

29:47I'm sorry. Senior Inspector Jose Seri.

29:51Notice [clears throat] posted at the

29:52property on 9326.

29:54posted at 1 East Broad Boulevard on 9826

29:58by the signing table.

30:02Page two, 2684 Marathon Lane.

30:09[snorts]

30:14One moment, please. Please hold.

30:25>> [clears throat]

30:35>> Good morning, Inspector Saguti. On

30:37behalf of the city, presenting the case

30:39as read, the property was cited for work

30:42without permit under Florida Building

30:44Code 2023,

30:46section 105.14.

30:50Garage enclosure alteration, garage door

30:53remover and remove it and replace for a

30:56wall. New AC unit, new electrical

30:59receptacles addition in the property in

31:02the side [cough and clears throat]

31:04and backyard.

31:06New windows and doors, [clears throat]

31:10large canopy area in the backyard, also

31:13new terrace on the second floor. The

31:16case was open in July 24,

31:202026.

31:21Inspection report was mailed in July 17,

31:242026 and notice of hearing ported the

31:28property in August 6, 2026.

31:31There is no permit in process for those

31:34violations.

31:36We are asking the board to find the

31:38violation exist to grant the property

31:40owner 126 day to come in compliance or a

31:45fine of $50 per day thereafter.

31:48I will let the respondent to speak and

31:50will request mandatory appearance.

31:54>> Hi, my name is Steven Thomas. I'm

31:56representing the Santa Fe REI uh

32:00investments and um just here to talk

32:02about um the situation I guess. Um what

32:07what would you like to hear from me?

32:09>> Why is the inspector requiring a

32:10mandatory reappearance?

32:13>> Because we want to move forward with the

32:15case.

32:17We need to have progress.

32:19>> Has he done anything to warrant that

32:21extraordinarily out of the ordinary?

32:23>> There are additions for that. Erh, I

32:26think and they are living inside the

32:28house for that is necessary to move

32:31forward as soon as possible.

32:32>> Would you rather I mean like shorter

32:35amount of time versus a mandatory a

32:37mandatory appearance we usually we're

32:38usually implementing when people don't

32:40show up and don't come communicate.

32:42>> That's why that's kind of the ordinary

32:43for us here

32:44>> the 126 days but I need to show up him

32:49when the in this date.

32:52>> Has he been in contact with you? Yes, I

32:54am in contact with the property owner

32:56and his son.

32:58>> Well, the reason you're here is doing

33:00the work without a permit. It's

33:01>> a lot of work.

33:01>> That's the That's a lot of work.

33:04>> Some of the uh if you look at the

33:06pictures, some of this stuff was already

33:08existing when we bought the place, like

33:10the awning and the overhang. If you can

33:14see the pictures, those were already

33:15existing. We built the four the two

33:18walls essentially to enclose the garage

33:20that was not really a garage.

33:24Um, so that's that's the work that we're

33:26doing.

33:26>> So the electrical work and the plumbing

33:27work was already existing.

33:28>> Well, the plumbing was about the

33:30plumbing hasn't been done. The

33:31electrical work was because they're

33:34enclosing the garage which is going to

33:35be two offices and so new electrical had

33:38to be done because there wasn't

33:39electrical. Um, but if you look at the

33:42um, you can't see them behind you, but

33:44the overhanging was already there. Okay.

33:47>> And [clears throat] the the the

33:49electrical was in uh already existing on

33:51the dock. So, if that's brought up, that

33:53was already there. We just added the

33:55pedestals. The um

33:58>> So, the existing work is still going to

33:59require a permit whether you did it or

34:01not. If it's not permitted, you're still

34:03going to need a permit

34:04>> cuz the other thing was there were

34:06inspections that came by. So, there was

34:08someone that did inspect the roof and

34:10everything. So,

34:11>> that should have been already called

34:12out. So, I don't understand why we

34:14should be um punished for that. Yeah.

34:18>> Oh, yeah. Sorry. This is the engineer.

34:20>> Sorry. Um, I'm his engineer and I just

34:22Your name? My name is uh Raa.

34:25Sorry, I have a cold. Um, I work for PES

34:28Engineering um PS solutions. Um, I'm the

34:31structural engineer doing the work, but

34:32I'm also coordinating all the other

34:34disciplines, mechanical, electrical, and

34:36everything. So, I I do understand what

34:38the building inspector is saying and

34:40they have a lot of unpermanent work over

34:42there. Um, as of right now, we have

34:44completed maybe 90% of all the

34:46structural. It doesn't seem like it's

34:48going to require a lot of modification

34:50from the structural. However, I have not

34:52justified the corner piece over there

34:54for the roof. Um the biggest um hold

34:57down that we're having right now is in

34:59terms of the electrical. They added an

35:01auxiliary electrical for their

35:03modification and we're still doing the

35:06analysis to see if the connection was

35:08correct. So, we're not too far away from

35:11permitting and there probably won't have

35:14too much modifications. So, I guess the

35:16reason why um we're here is we were

35:19hoping to get an extension to become

35:21compliant in all of those things.

35:24>> Were you retained uh before or after the

35:25violation?

35:26>> You asking for

35:26>> I don't know. That's all front end. I

35:29get a call, you know, I'm back in the,

35:31you know, the computer.

35:33>> You know, it was after the violation.

35:35>> Okay, perfect. Yeah.

35:36>> Yeah.

35:37>> Um so, uh I'm

35:40>> the city request 126 day extension.

35:43>> All right. I move that we find for the

35:44city and the violation existed alleging

35:46that we order the property owners to

35:47come into compliance by

35:49uh January 26, 2027 or a fine of $50 per

35:53day per violation will be imposed and

35:55recorded and a mandatory appearance at

35:57the January 26th hearing.

35:59>> That that should be sufficient.

36:00>> I'll second that. Ed Murphy.

36:02>> All those in favor say I.

36:04>> I.

36:04>> Any opposed?

36:06>> We hope not to see you in January.

36:08>> Okay, we will.

36:09>> Thank you. Thank you.

36:09>> Thank you.

36:12Our next case is on page 12. Senior

36:15Inspector Jorge Martinez, property

36:17address 1418 Northwest 11th Street. Case

36:21number BE25100156.

36:24Owner Casto Fun Mayor. Notice post at

36:28the property on 82726.

36:31Posted at 1 Boulevard on 9826.

36:34This case was first heard on 22426

36:38to comply by 62326.

36:40One section at $50 per day. Order

36:42recorded not comply. There is one

36:44extension noted.

36:46>> Inspector Martinez, updating case on

36:48behalf of the city. Case number and

36:50address as read. This case is not in

36:52compliance. I'm going to let the

36:53respondent speak.

36:55>> Hi. Good morning.

36:56>> Good morning.

36:58>> Your name?

36:58>> Andrew Ols and

37:00>> I am the property manager. Cost is the

37:03owner.

37:04>> Okay. Vegan. I just wanted to again I'm

37:07I used to be in planning and zoning for

37:0813 years in Biscane Park just as a

37:10reminder and and I was in your seat. So

37:13it's

37:13>> hard work isn't it?

37:14>> Yeah.

37:15>> For a volunteer it's a lot of work for

37:17Lauderdale it's even more work.

37:19>> Go ahead.

37:19>> Anyway I wanted to speak about the

37:21timeline first of the house. Um when we

37:23first got the warning um we hired a a

37:27contractor. We did the research active

37:30in Fort Lauderdale has active permits

37:33and um so that was in about June of 26.

37:38In November we he kept telling us that

37:40things are going fine going fine and

37:43then he ghosted us and he had most of

37:45our money. We paid for the permit repair

37:48for the whole project. Most of the money

37:50by the way the the on the list we didn't

37:53do we only thing we did when we bought

37:55the house is the carport. all the other

37:57things were done by the previous owner.

37:58So, we're left to clean all that up um

38:01permit-wise. So, um Jorge was even

38:04involved in trying to, you know,

38:06convince to to contact the the

38:08contractor, seeing that he's working in

38:10Fort Lauderdale, and he wouldn't return

38:11even Jorge's calls as an inspector. So,

38:14um so then we had to go through the

38:16process of getting a new contractor,

38:18everything. In the meantime, we saw you.

38:20We got a third a 90-day inspection. And

38:23in that time frame since June, um, we

38:26did submit a packet answering from the

38:29master permit. We put in then we put in

38:32a packet and we got pages of responses

38:35including needing engineers,

38:36environmental, all these things that

38:38that that were pretty overwhelming. Um,

38:42we do have a financial consideration,

38:44health considerations that happened in

38:46the last three months with me. I'm You

38:48see I'm shaking a little bit. Um and we

38:51need a three-month extension to

38:53>> to you need three more additional

38:55months.

38:56>> Yeah.

38:57>> Inspector, have they been in contact?

38:58What What's the deal? Three months. I

39:00mean, this is this has been going on

39:01since February. You went three more

39:03months now.

39:04>> Okay. Let me let me let me because he he

39:07we were in constant conversation with

39:10Jorge until June. That's when we were

39:12busy with Karen Washington with a a

39:14permit repair. Okay.

39:15>> Constant contact with Karen. I mean,

39:17she's our friend.

39:18>> Could you ask that you a cancerous care?

39:21>> Yeah, that's okay. That's okay. Um Um

39:24So, we didn't even think to call Jorge

39:27during that time because we were so busy

39:29with the other stuff and our personal

39:30stuff, but we were working with the city

39:32the whole time.

39:34>> So, what have you actually done to

39:35achieve compliance?

39:37>> Uh we hired the engineer now.

39:39>> Well, we just hired the engineer, but a

39:42we actually

39:45mayor. I'm the owner. We actually hire

39:48the the plumber and the electrician and

39:51this the GC. But what what like he said

39:54when we submit we got a list of things

39:56that we need to do. So we have to hire

39:58an engineer. We will just hire and he's

40:02working into the fix whatever it was

40:05missing.

40:06>> Inspector, have they been in contact

40:07with you?

40:08>> Not not recently. Uh

40:10>> not recently.

40:11>> No. that my last communication was that

40:15I have on on my system is 310.

40:18>> 310 March and you want three more

40:20months.

40:20>> March.

40:21>> That that's the last I have

40:24that I have.

40:26>> It can't be March because we were

40:27talking to you right before right before

40:29the the the last meeting in June.

40:31>> We were talking to you up until then.

40:34[clears throat]

40:34>> You just told us over there we talked to

40:35you last in June.

40:36>> No, it's 3:30. I show you.

40:38>> Okay. And the permits are applied for uh

40:43they've been waiting corrections since

40:46June.

40:50>> Uh okay. So the permits haven't been

40:52applied for. They're waiting correct

40:54corrections since June. Yeah.

40:56>> Recommend it. Inspector.

40:57>> Okay. The city at this moment is

41:00requesting for to come back as a messy

41:02>> but it's going to be your decision. I'm

41:05good with giving these guys 35 more days

41:07if you have you've got plans waiting for

41:10comments since June. I mean

41:13>> just show us some progress 35 days.

41:16>> So I I make a motion to grant these guys

41:1835day extension on compliance after that

41:21and we'll come back. We'll bring it back

41:23as second.

41:25>> We'll do a better job to be in touch.

41:26>> Yeah, please move forward. All those in

41:28favor say I.

41:29>> I.

41:29>> Any opposed?

41:31>> You have 35 days. But I just wanted to

41:34add we did have that in six, seven month

41:38lost time in in that time because we did

41:41hire a contractor that took all our

41:43money. So

41:44>> understood that's history. Let's move

41:45forward from here.

41:46>> Go get him.

41:48>> Thank you.

41:52[clears throat]

41:53>> Our next case is on page nine. Senior

41:56Inspector Preston Mark, property address

41:59905 Southwest 22nd Terrace. Owner Lonnie

42:03Saunders. Lonnie Saunders Revocable

42:05Trust. Case number BE2560116.

42:10Notice posted at the property on 9326.

42:13Posted at Oneboro Boulevard on 9826.

42:16This case was first heard on 82625

42:20to comply by 12726. Two sections at $100

42:23per day. Order recorded not complied.

42:26There are four extensions noted. Whoa.

42:29>> Press mark bill inspector for the city

42:31presenting case and address is read.

42:33This case is not in compliance. Uh the

42:36respondent is here to speak. Good

42:38morning. Will Astrom here on behalf of

42:40the property owner. I also have with me

42:41the property owner Lonnie Saunders. Um

42:44so since our last hearing, we have made

42:47substantial progress. Electric is now

42:49approved. Plumbing is now approved.

42:51Engineering permits are approved.

42:53Mechanical, it sounds like there's one

42:54or two items. We recently got comments

42:56back. it sounded like it was two small

42:58things they need to fix. And then the

43:00last thing would be building, which

43:02we've got comments back recently. It was

43:04about four or five comments that it

43:06would probably be the bulk of the time

43:07that it'll take, but even that we don't

43:09expect to take too long. So, we're we're

43:12getting close here.

43:14>> What was what was the nature of the

43:15building comments? How complicated are

43:17they?

43:18>> I don't know if you want to

43:19>> uh I don't know what the most recent

43:20ones. I I just found the uh I went

43:22online this morning. I thought there

43:24were comments, so I have to call my uh

43:26contractor and find out exactly what

43:27they are, but we've already submitted a

43:30complete set of plans from an engineer,

43:32which should have covered everything.

43:33So, I'm not sure what else he needs.

43:36>> Okay. So, uh have they been in contact

43:39with you?

43:39>> Yes, they have.

43:40>> Okay. And what's your recommendation

43:42here?

43:43>> We'll support an extension. I know

43:44they're been working on this uh

43:46diligently. They also had the uh board

43:49of adjusters approval for the variants.

43:51So we can uh support 77 days extension.

43:55>> Oh yeah. When did you receive the the uh

43:58approval from the board of adjustment?

44:01>> Board of adjustment would have been back

44:02in

44:04>> that was back in

44:06>> several months ago.

44:07>> December 2025.

44:09>> Gotcha.

44:09>> 25.

44:12>> What?

44:13>> Yeah.

44:14>> They applied in December 2025. So they

44:16got approval a while ago.

44:18>> Was that the date of the hearing or just

44:19when we applied for the board? That's

44:21when you applied.

44:21>> Okay. I believe the board of adjustment

44:23hearing itself was in somewhere in that

44:25February to April range.

44:27>> I think it's late.

44:27>> I I'll move for a 77day extension.

44:32>> I'll second the motion.

44:34>> Uh all those in favor say I.

44:36>> I.

44:37>> Any opposed?

44:38>> Oh, wait. All those in favor say I.

44:40>> I.

44:41>> Any opposed?

44:43You have 77 days.

44:44>> Thank you all for your time. Thank you.

44:48Our next case is on page 15. Senior

44:52Inspector Joseé Sargusti, property

44:54address 522, Southwest 9 Terrace. Owner

44:58[snorts] BT Coconut North Fork LLC. Case

45:02number BE25040014.

45:05Notice posted at the property on 9226.

45:08Posted at Wisboro Boulevard on 9826.

45:11This case was first heard on 92325 to

45:14comply by 12726.

45:17One section at $100 per day. Order

45:20recorded not complied. There are three

45:22extensions noted.

45:25>> Uh my name is Joseph O'Neal.

45:27>> Yeah. Hold on a second.

45:28>> Oh, okay.

45:29>> One moment, please. Please hold.

45:35>> Jose, senior building inspector for the

45:38city. Updating the case number red. The

45:41case is not comply. I will let the

45:44respondent to speak.

45:47>> Yes, we um uh had originally filed.

45:50>> First of all, your name?

45:51>> Uh Joseph O'Neal.

45:52>> Okay, go.

45:53>> We originally filed for the

45:54environmentals and you know, Army Corps

45:57or whatever the different things and we

46:00finally filed for the uh city permit.

46:04>> Okay.

46:04>> That was which was the final uh thing to

46:07be approved. So they just filed the

46:10contractor. What happened was the

46:11contractor I was he kind of ghost me

46:14sort of this guy he's come back but

46:17everything's in his name the um

46:19environmental and all those things which

46:21have already been approved. So finally I

46:24got with the guy and he filed the permit

46:26with the city.

46:27>> So since last time you were able to get

46:28the approval for the Broward County and

46:31uh and Army Corps and all that stuff

46:33that you need to do to get uh the dock

46:36work done. Is that what you're saying?

46:37>> Yes. Okay.

46:38>> Um, how much time do you think you need?

46:41>> I'd like to get 77 days, please.

46:44>> Inspector, what do you recommend?

46:46>> The city support 77day extension

46:50fines.

46:51>> Alex Schneider, I move for a 77-day

46:53extension.

46:54>> Ed Murphy. Second.

46:56>> All those in favor say I.

46:57>> I.

46:57>> Any opposed?

46:59>> You have 77 days.

47:01>> Thank you.

47:03Our

47:05next case is on page 14. Inspector

47:08Searian Anescu. Property address,

47:12[clears throat] excuse me,

47:15501 Southwest 6 A. Owner Hannah Pepe

47:19LLC. BT Coconut River LLC. Case number

47:23BE25040015.

47:26Notice posted at the property on 9226.

47:29Posted at 1 Boulevard on 9826.

47:32This case was first heard on 92325 to

47:35comply by 12726 one section at $50 per

47:39day. Order recorded not comply. There

47:41are five extensions noted.

47:44>> Oh boy.

47:45>> Sea anesco bill inspector for the city

47:47presenting the case and addresses read.

47:49This case

47:51did not comply. The respondent is here

47:53to speak.

47:55>> Uh my name is Joseph O'Neal.

47:58I apologize for the you know the long

48:00delay on this case. Initially we hired

48:04the contractor we hired uh we had

48:07architectural plans done engineering

48:09plans done. Unfortunately we had an

48:11initial walkth through with um Mr.

48:14Inesco and um

48:17subse sub subsequently he you know as

48:20this thing dragged on and we had some

48:24dis disputes

48:26they asked us to sit down have our

48:28contractor sit down with them uh Alex

48:31and um um this gentleman here and um we

48:35did that two weeks ago. Um, so we're

48:37we're redoing the architectural plans

48:40because there's an extension that the

48:42original owner put probably 30 40 years

48:44ago, who knows? And they wanted us to

48:47address that and that wasn't in the

48:49original scope of of the um violation.

48:54Then subsequently once we had the the

48:56meeting with the the gentleman, they

48:59alerted us to the fact that now they

49:01wanted that part to be permitted too,

49:04which I had nothing to do with.

49:06So, we're now drawing up those uh

49:09engineering, mechanicals, and everything

49:11for that extension.

49:14>> Is this the same contractor that you had

49:16from the last case that ghosted you and

49:18everything else?

49:18>> Uh, no, different

49:20>> different contract.

49:22>> Inspector, what do you what do you

49:23recommend here since you just, you know,

49:25you're dealing with

49:26>> How far along are they? What what's

49:27>> I mean, we we just had the meeting and

49:29we we cleared off exactly the scope of

49:32work and um hopefully this time he

49:34understood it. Um this this has been the

49:38case since the beginning. Um just that

49:41they they couldn't grasp the concept of

49:43that of that part that was illegally

49:46built some time ago

49:47>> who couldn't grasp the contract or

49:49>> no the the guy that helps him. I'm

49:51guessing he's an engineer, right?

49:53>> The the Yeah,

49:54>> he couldn't grasp the

49:55>> Well, I unfortunately it was just a

49:57little bit of a gray area in the

49:59original violation. We should have sat

50:01down with them initially. There's two

50:03properties and they they build like an

50:05addition in between the two.

50:07>> Okay.

50:07>> That created like a a new more of a

50:10living space, but that thing was there

50:12for some time. So that needs to be

50:14legalized,

50:15>> but it wasn't addressed in

50:17>> it was addressed in violation. Yeah.

50:19It's just not from from from the

50:23from the plans and from the survey, they

50:26just did not understand that that's that

50:28needs to be also addressed. When you say

50:30they, who's they?

50:33>> The gentleman that the they hired,

50:35>> inspector, how long was the argument

50:37going back and forth?

50:38>> Well, it went um plans went to ATF

50:42review.

50:43>> Yeah.

50:43>> And then we had, you know, we actually

50:47had to have a meeting with them to sit

50:49down with them so they can understand

50:51what we're requesting.

50:52>> Oh. And so the argument was that big

50:54where you needed to sit down with these

50:56guys?

50:57>> It wasn't really an argument. Not to

50:59interrupt, but it was more to be, you

51:01know, to get clarified the scope of the

51:03work.

51:04>> Yeah.

51:04>> Is that true or the argument of

51:06>> No, no, no. It's it's true. I mean, Alex

51:08should know better because he was he's

51:09doing the plan review, but yeah, it's

51:12>> was a misunderstanding on our

51:13>> misunderstanding. So, it wasn't actually

51:15argument. We're going to fight or

51:19[clears throat]

51:20>> So, how much time do you need, man?

51:22>> I I'd prefer to have the 77 days. We're

51:25having this all redrawn up and

51:26everything and as opposed to 35 days,

51:29you know.

51:29>> What do you think, Inspector?

51:31>> I the city want to oppose 77 days.

51:34>> I make a motion to grant responder to 76

51:3677day extension on compliance.

51:39>> Alex Schneider, I'll second.

51:41>> All those in favor say I.

51:43>> I.

51:43>> Any opposed?

51:46>> 77 it is.

51:47>> Thank you.

51:48>> Good luck. Our [clears throat]

51:51next case, Senior Inspector Alexander

51:54Boris on page 8, property address

51:581524, Southwest 32nd Court. Case number

52:02BE2508-0188.

52:05Owner Sharon Bachar.

52:07[clears throat and cough]

52:08Notice posted at the property on 9126.

52:11Posted at Wiseboro Boulevard on 9826.

52:15This case was first heard on 22426

52:18to comply by

52:2262326.

52:24One section at $50 per day order

52:26recorded not comply. There is one

52:28extension noted.

52:33>> Alexandra Labor bill inspector for the

52:35city updating your own case number and

52:37address is read. The property was cited

52:39for violation of Florida building code

52:412023 section 105.1 for work without

52:44permit including windows and exterior

52:47doors. Interior alteration including

52:49kitchen and bathroom remodel alteration

52:51in closure to rear porch including

52:54alterations to exterior walls

52:57and roof structure

53:00and roof covering.

53:02The uh respondent is here to speak.

53:07My name is Henry Sapir. I'm the

53:09contractor. Come,

53:10>> come close to the mic. Yeah.

53:11>> Hammy Sapir. I'm the contractor. This is

53:14the owner.

53:14>> Okay.

53:15>> We are in the process of getting the

53:17permit. It's just I guess it's a lot of

53:20items and the comments are not always

53:24clear to the architect. So, it takes

53:25time for the architect to clear up the

53:27comments because he wants to get

53:30approved. Anyway,

53:32we are on our third review.

53:36And hopefully this time will be approved

53:39or maybe a minor minor

53:42comments to get the permits. Once we

53:44have the permits, obviously we do

53:45inspections and it shouldn't be long.

53:47>> How much time do you think you need?

53:49>> How much time do you think you need?

53:52>> You know, it's most of the it's

53:54basically up to, you know, the city what

53:56it takes. I I believe in what is it 70

54:00days today? 70 90 days. We we are

54:03working on the permit. Every time we

54:05have comments, you know, we keep on

54:06working on it.

54:07>> Are you been in communication with the

54:08inspector?

54:09>> Have you been in communication with him?

54:12>> Last time we spoke, but no,

54:16>> no, during the

54:17>> We haven't spoken with him.

54:18>> What?

54:18>> You have not spoken with the inspector?

54:20>> We spoke last time in the previous

54:23hearing, just before the hearing, but

54:24not

54:25>> inspector. Are they making progress to

54:27for compliance here? What where we how

54:30these guys

54:31>> at this time? The city's uh requesting

54:33for the case to come back as a massie. I

54:36have here last communication on 94th

54:41um as far as phone conversation. That's

54:442025

54:46and

54:46>> September 25.

54:47>> September

54:49uh September 4, 2025. So last year last

54:52last year. Yes. And

54:54>> the the case uh the plan the permit

54:58application has been awaiting clients

55:00replies since July 2nd. I mean it it's

55:04been like two months. So it's not really

55:06the city, you know. I mean it's been two

55:08months since the comments uh since the

55:11balls in your court. Yeah. So

55:12>> we submitted the corrections. The

55:14corrections were submitted.

55:15>> When did you submit the correction?

55:16>> Huh?

55:17>> When did you submit it?

55:18>> Last week.

55:19>> Yeah. It's showing here that uh waiting

55:21client reply.

55:23>> I don't know the system, but we did

55:25definitely submitted the uh

55:27>> who's doing the submittal? You or your

55:29contractor here?

55:30>> I'm the contractor.

55:31>> Did you Did you finish the steps um

55:33online?

55:35>> Yes. Like

55:36>> the call.

55:38>> You haven't been calling me. So if you

55:40call me, I can um

55:42>> Oh, okay.

55:42>> Call me, you know, when I'm at the

55:44office and I can look in the system for

55:46you and I can troubleshoot where the

55:48glitch is at. But we have I haven't been

55:50receiving that communication from you.

55:52>> I have an email saying that I

55:55>> again yeah there needs to be more

55:57communication. It'll be easier.

55:59>> Okay.

56:00>> I I think you first of all you need to

56:02keep in contact with them and this is

56:04going on a while. I move for 35day

56:07extension. Let's see some movement in 35

56:09days.

56:09>> Right. Because if is there a second?

56:12>> Yeah. Alex Schneider I'll second.

56:13>> Okay. All those in favor say I. I. I.

56:16>> All those in favor say I. Please. I

56:20>> any opposed?

56:20>> Nay.

56:22>> Okay, it it passes. Uh you have 35 days.

56:26Get something going because if you come

56:27back here again, it's going to go back

56:29as a Massie and you don't you really

56:30don't want that. So you need to talk

56:32with him.

56:32>> Okay.

56:33>> Every day if you have to.

56:34>> Okay.

56:35>> Oh yeah. When when uh when it comes back

56:37as a Massie um the day after the fines

56:40start acrewing. So when it comes back

56:42back as Massie, we're we're determining

56:43whether to actually impose fees. So we

56:46don't want to have to do that. We want

56:48you guys to actually complete this and

56:50get

56:50>> just to be in touch with the inspect.

56:51>> Yeah. Get get in touch with the

56:52inspector.

56:53>> That's the most important.

56:54>> Yeah.

56:54>> Thank you very much.

56:55>> Have a good day.

56:56>> Thank you.

56:56>> Good day.

56:59>> 35.

57:01>> Our next case, senior inspector Jorge

57:03Martinez

57:05[clears throat] on page 11. Property

57:07address 910 Southwest 30th Street.

57:10Owners Steven Donughue. Homestead

57:12exempted Kathleen McGawan. Case number

57:15BE251000046.

57:18Notice posted at the property on 9326.

57:21Posted at Wy'sboro Boulevard on 9826.

57:25This case was first heard on 52626

57:28to comply by 9226.

57:31One section at $50 per day or recorded

57:33not complied.

57:35>> Inspector Martinez updating case on

57:37behalf of the city. Case number and

57:39address as read. This case is not in

57:41compliance. I'm going to let the

57:42respondent speak.

57:48Good morning everybody. Good morning. Um

57:50Kathleen McGawan here and with my

57:52husband Steven Donahghue. Thank you very

57:54much for your time today. It's

57:56embarrassing to be here again. Um it has

57:59been the summer of frustration. I can

58:01see this resounding theme of working

58:04with contractors who don't show or

58:06thinking that the work is being done and

58:09then you come not to. So, um I'm hoping

58:11since this is the first day of fall and

58:13we've just gotten letters of of approval

58:16from a engineering firm and a con and a

58:20legitimate uh contracting company that

58:24we can actually move these things

58:25forward. We have been in touch pretty

58:28regularly with Mr. uh Martinez and with

58:30Mr. Simpson. Um I mean like again a

58:33prime example is I wasn't aware that

58:35there were comments that needed to be

58:37addressed and my contractor had not. Um,

58:39so we're getting on top of that. We're

58:41going to be moving things forward. Um,

58:44and uh, you know, because he's been a

58:46no-show for us for a month, six weeks.

58:48So that's we'd like to have an

58:50extension. Feel very confident that we

58:52can now with this new a team move this

58:54forward and get this in compliance and

58:56cured.

58:57>> Have you been in contact with the

58:58inspector?

58:59>> Yes, sir.

58:59>> What was last time?

59:01>> Uh, Friday.

59:02>> The last time was 9:18.

59:04>> 9:18.

59:05>> Three or four days ago.

59:06>> Thursday.

59:07>> Yeah, sure. We we've been ghosted, you

59:09know, Steven Donahghue owner and um

59:12we've spent a lot of money like you've

59:14heard through contractors in this town

59:16>> and uh this is more than a

59:18disappointment for us, but we're moving

59:19forward. We've got an engineer already

59:21signed

59:22>> and we've got a contractor in place. We

59:24want to get this cured.

59:25>> How much time do you think you need? I

59:27would like 77 days only because now they

59:30have to go back and review everything as

59:33they're coming in and getting started

59:35and it's just it everything takes time

59:37and the good ones are really busy. So

59:40now squeezing us into their already busy

59:42schedule. I'm hoping they they've

59:44they've they're very confident they can

59:46get this, you know, accomplished, but I

59:48I I can't just completely just squeeze

59:50them right off the bat because they're

59:51just coming to the game.

59:53>> Inspector, what do you recommend? The

59:54city want to oppose to a 77day

59:56extension.

59:57>> All right. I move for a 77day extension.

59:59>> Alex Schneider, I'll second. All those

1:00:01in favor say I.

1:00:02>> I.

1:00:02>> Any opposed?

1:00:04>> 77 it is.

1:00:05>> Thank you very much.

1:00:06>> Good luck.

1:00:07>> Stay dry today, guys.

1:00:08>> Good luck, guys.

1:00:09>> Thank you.

1:00:12>> Jorge, you have the next three cases.

1:00:14Um, our next case, Senior Inspector

1:00:17Jorge Martinez on page 22. to hearings

1:00:21on PWines. Property address 2648

1:00:24Northeast 37th Drive. Case number

1:00:27BE25100181.

1:00:30Owner Christopher David Valetta Liliana

1:00:33Andrea Gil Valetta. Notice posted at the

1:00:36property on 9326. Posted at Oneboro

1:00:38Boulevard on 9826.

1:00:41This case was first heard on 22426

1:00:44to comply by 32426.

1:00:46One section at $100 per day. Order

1:00:48recorded not comply. CD is requesting to

1:00:51impose fines in amount of $3,400 which

1:00:54continues to acrue. There are two

1:00:56extensions noted.

1:00:59Inspector Martinez updating case on

1:01:01behalf of the city. Case number and

1:01:02address as read. This case is not in

1:01:05compliance.

1:01:06They have been working and the last uh

1:01:11correction was 918. So five days ago. Uh

1:01:17I'm going to let uh the respondent

1:01:19speak.

1:01:20>> Good morning.

1:01:20>> Good morning, the general contractor for

1:01:22Mr. Bayetta, the owner.

1:01:24>> Uh yes, we are now in the third round of

1:01:28reviews. We have some comments, some

1:01:30back and forth between the mechanical

1:01:32engineer and the city regarding the air

1:01:35conditioning that at the very end they

1:01:38get an agreement for removing the air

1:01:40[snorts] conditioning of the of the

1:01:42structure. And now we are changing the

1:01:47plans because the air conditioning and

1:01:50for the assuming the final submission

1:01:53for the

1:01:55for approval. Uh we are asking for 77

1:01:58days. We are in constant communication

1:02:01with Mr. Martinez and hopefully this

1:02:04this is going to end in this final round

1:02:06of um reviewing.

1:02:08>> Inspector, when was the permit

1:02:10application actually submitted? Do you

1:02:11have that information? Uh, I don't have

1:02:14that date, but I know that the last

1:02:16correction was submitted 96 8 uh, sorry,

1:02:22>> 9:16.

1:02:23>> What about the one prior to that? Do you

1:02:24know?

1:02:25>> No.

1:02:25>> Okay.

1:02:27>> Is there a reason why no one was here at

1:02:29the last meeting?

1:02:30>> An emergency must fly away from the

1:02:33country.

1:02:34>> Okay.

1:02:35>> That's why he sent it to me.

1:02:37>> I guess that wasn't comm was that

1:02:39communicated to you, inspector.

1:02:40>> Yes. Oh,

1:02:41>> they have been in constant communication

1:02:43with me.

1:02:44>> No, I'm saying uh missing the last

1:02:46meeting was the reason communicated to

1:02:47you or

1:02:48>> I I don't remember that.

1:02:49>> Okay.

1:02:51>> Whenever you can't make a meeting, you

1:02:52have to tell them because we

1:02:54>> we think you're just blown us off,

1:02:56>> right? When you can't come in and make a

1:02:58meeting, you have to tell him so he can

1:03:00tell us. Otherwise, we'll assume certain

1:03:03things that you just kind of blowing us

1:03:05off.

1:03:05>> Sorry. Sorry for that. He just called me

1:03:08about the last um two days ago and told

1:03:11me Ricky I I need to go away. I got a

1:03:14family issues here and I have to fly

1:03:16away and he sent me an attorney power of

1:03:18attorney to to be here.

1:03:20>> Explain just

1:03:21>> Oh, okay. Wait. So, I think there's a

1:03:23misunderstanding. So, so that's why the

1:03:25owner is not here today. What I meant

1:03:27was last meeting it doesn't seem like he

1:03:29was here or anybody was here. Do you

1:03:31know why

1:03:31>> he was here? The owner was here the last

1:03:33meeting. Yeah.

1:03:34>> No, I don't remember. Not yeah not

1:03:36according to what we have here.

1:03:39>> Well

1:03:39>> for me for me as my first time here

1:03:42always Mr. Betta was there

1:03:44>> representing himself.

1:03:46>> Okay. So uh

1:03:48>> never miss a a hearing.

1:03:51>> Inspector are they actually making

1:03:52meaningful work to come into compliance?

1:03:54>> Yes. Yes. Uh I think the city can uh do

1:03:57the 77day extension.

1:04:00>> How about a 35day extension since we're

1:04:02at a Massie right now?

1:04:03>> Okay.

1:04:04>> Okay. Uh, I grant the respondent a 35day

1:04:07extension on compliance. We pause the

1:04:10daily fines and a mandatory reappearance

1:04:13at the October 27th, 2026 board hearing

1:04:18meeting.

1:04:19>> Alex Schneider, I'll second.

1:04:21>> All those in favor say I.

1:04:22>> I.

1:04:23>> I. Any oppose? 35 days you have.

1:04:26>> Thank you.

1:04:28>> Our next case is on page

1:04:3111. [clears throat]

1:04:32Senior Inspector Jorge Martinez.

1:04:37Property address 1505

1:04:40Southwest 9th Street.

1:04:43Owner Fouad R. Labad. Case number

1:04:47BE25020184.

1:04:51Notice posted at the property on 9226.

1:04:54Posted at One Eastboro Boulevard on

1:04:569826.

1:04:57This case was first heard on 7:225

1:05:00to comply by 11325.

1:05:03One section at $50 per day order

1:05:05recorded not comply. There are four

1:05:07extensions noted.

1:05:10Inspector Martinez updating case on

1:05:11behalf of the city. Case number and

1:05:13address as read. This case is not in

1:05:16compliance but the permit is already

1:05:19approved. It's not issued but it's

1:05:21approved.

1:05:22>> What's the difference?

1:05:23>> Yes.

1:05:24>> There's there's some uh

1:05:25>> and what's the hangup actually? Yeah.

1:05:28>> Sorry.

1:05:28>> No.

1:05:28>> Payment.

1:05:29>> Payment. Yeah. There's a payment

1:05:31missing.

1:05:32>> Oh, it's approved, but it hasn't been

1:05:34paid for.

1:05:34>> Correct. So, it's

1:05:36>> it's not issued. Yeah.

1:05:37>> So, it's waiting on payment.

1:05:38>> All right. So, you can talk now.

1:05:40>> So, the apparently what they I was told

1:05:43is that there's some hardship here.

1:05:46>> Okay.

1:05:47>> So, the city won't oppose to a 35day

1:05:49extension.

1:05:50>> What's the Do you know the Do you know

1:05:51the amount of the permit fees?

1:05:53>> I'm not sure. No. is like the thousands

1:05:56or it could be these hardships.

1:05:58>> Couple hundred bucks should be charged.

1:06:00>> It should be about 1,500.

1:06:01>> 1,500. Okay. All right, sir. You can

1:06:04talk.

1:06:05>> Name is for bad. I I need I got like you

1:06:09say the permit. I got the permit. I need

1:06:11to go pay and I need some extension like

1:06:1530-day.

1:06:16>> Okay.

1:06:16>> To pay.

1:06:18>> I move for a 35day extension.

1:06:20>> I'll second.

1:06:20>> Okay. All those in favor say I.

1:06:23>> I. Any opposed? All those in favor say

1:06:27I.

1:06:27>> I.

1:06:28>> I.

1:06:28>> Sorry.

1:06:29>> Any opposed? You have 35 days, sir.

1:06:32>> Good luck. Good luck.

1:06:35>> Our next case is on page 21.

1:06:43[clears throat]

1:06:43>> Senior Inspector Jorge Martinez.

1:06:46Property address 2425 Vimin Lane. Owner

1:06:50David Blair. Case number BE25050061.

1:06:56Notice posted at the property on 9326.

1:06:58Posted at 1 Boulevard on 9826.

1:07:01This case was first heard on 12726 to

1:07:04comply by 52626 one section at $200 per

1:07:08day. Order recorded. This case has

1:07:11complied. City is requesting to impose

1:07:13fines of $5,400

1:07:16and there [clears throat] is one

1:07:17extension noted.

1:07:18>> Inspector Martinez updating case on

1:07:20behalf of the city. Case number and

1:07:22address as read. This case is in

1:07:24compliance

1:07:25>> is

1:07:26>> yes is in

1:07:27>> comp. So the owner the city is

1:07:31requesting right now to the fines to be

1:07:33reduced to handling cost of $2,229.

1:07:38>> 2229.

1:07:41I'm going to let the respondent speak.

1:07:44>> Hi, my name is Scott Bird. I'm here in

1:07:46behalf of David Blair, the homeowner.

1:07:49I'm a friend of his. uh he gave me

1:07:51authorization to come in his behalf due

1:07:55to family matters. He couldn't make it

1:07:57here. And I've

1:08:01I been involved with with this case with

1:08:05Dave and understand what had been going

1:08:08on. He had hired a contractor from the

1:08:11beginning of the violation.

1:08:14Um,

1:08:15>> and the reason uh that it was the

1:08:19contractor that didn't follow up

1:08:21>> with being here at the meeting and doing

1:08:24what he was supposed to do, he was paid

1:08:27and they just went on and on and on and

1:08:30excuses, but so far I guess we're it's

1:08:33been

1:08:35conformed com he did follow through

1:08:38finally, but the the fines really aren't

1:08:41fair to the homeowner, But he had to

1:08:44hire a contractor. It's not his uh

1:08:47homestead home. His primary residence is

1:08:51in Kansas. And uh they wouldn't allow

1:08:55him to do it. So he looked for a

1:08:58contractor which showed up as a stellar

1:09:02reputation. But this is why this came to

1:09:04this, not David's uh neglect. And the

1:09:08money was always there to to uh complete

1:09:12what needed to be done.

1:09:15Wasn't getting done, but it's now taken

1:09:18care of. But the fines are

1:09:22it's it's not

1:09:23>> Did David do this? Did David actually do

1:09:25the work dirty?

1:09:26>> No, he be uh he was told uh he's not

1:09:30homestead.

1:09:31>> No, when I mean did he actually perform

1:09:33the work or did he buy the property with

1:09:35his existing? He No, there was uh it was

1:09:39there. He bought the property five years

1:09:41ago.

1:09:41>> Can be confirmed.

1:09:42>> Uh I'm if I'm not mistaken, the part of

1:09:46the door he did the door.

1:09:48>> Yeah.

1:09:48>> Uh

1:09:49>> what I can agree is that

1:09:51>> Excuse me.

1:09:52>> The thing I can agree is that he

1:09:54immediately hired a running permit

1:09:57runner.

1:09:58>> Okay.

1:09:59>> And he took a lot of time.

1:10:01>> The permit runner took a lot of time.

1:10:02>> Yes. And the owner has been in contact

1:10:05with me every single week.

1:10:07>> Okay.

1:10:09>> So he played ball. He didn't uh Yes.

1:10:11[clears throat]

1:10:14>> So So uh

1:10:16>> and you recommend that the fines be

1:10:18reduced to administrative costs?

1:10:20>> Yes.

1:10:20>> Okay.

1:10:22>> Fourth.

1:10:26>> What's What kind of Is this a rental

1:10:27property, a second home? What kind?

1:10:29>> He he lives here, too. Uh, some

1:10:32roommates are there.

1:10:34>> Yeah. And I'm there as well from time to

1:10:37time. Yes, I have it.

1:10:40>> I'll hear a motion to accept the uh

1:10:42reduced fines.

1:10:47>> The admin costs are I feel like this is

1:10:49higher than some of our other cases.

1:10:51Admin costs. Is there a reason for that?

1:10:54I think one of the dates he didn't

1:10:58nobody was here and the fines were

1:11:01increased. I'm not pretty sure.

1:11:03>> I mean just that's true.

1:11:05>> So So is this $2,229

1:11:08only admin cost?

1:11:10>> Yes,

1:11:11>> that's it. That's it does it does seem

1:11:13higher than usual.

1:11:15>> I make a motion that we wave all the

1:11:16fines.

1:11:17>> Thank you very much.

1:11:19>> Well, we're not done yet.

1:11:21>> Can I go?

1:11:22>> Can I get a second?

1:11:25Yeah. Alex Schneider, I'll second.

1:11:28>> Boy.

1:11:29>> All those in favor say I.

1:11:31>> I.

1:11:32>> I.

1:11:34>> All those opposed say

1:11:37yay.

1:11:40>> Your fines have been reduced. Uh J have

1:11:43been

1:11:44>> removed. Eliminated.

1:11:45>> Removed.

1:11:45>> Removed.

1:11:46>> Very lucky today.

1:11:47>> You're lucky.

1:11:47>> Very lucky today. Very much.

1:11:50>> Admin's not happy with you.

1:11:52Our next case is a new business case on

1:11:54page two.

1:11:57>> Senior Inspector Jose Serusi.

1:12:02Property address 2881 Northeast 32nd

1:12:05Street 121. Case number BE26060035.

1:12:10Owner Blaine M. Filio.

1:12:14Notice posted at the property on 82426.

1:12:18Posted at Wisboro Boulevard on 9826.

1:12:25Just like one moment, please.

1:12:32>> Senior building inspector Jose Salaguchi

1:12:34on behalf of the city presenting the

1:12:36case as read. The property was cited for

1:12:39work without permit under Florida

1:12:41building code 2023 section 105.1

1:12:46for complete apartment renovation

1:12:48including kitchen.

1:12:50The case was open in June 2nd, 2026.

1:12:53Inspection report was made on June 4th,

1:12:562026 and notice of hearing posted at the

1:13:00property in August 4, 2026.

1:13:03There are permits in process at this

1:13:05time. We're asking the board to find the

1:13:08violation exist to grant the property

1:13:10owner 126 days to come into compliance

1:13:13or a fine of $50 per day thereafter. I

1:13:17will let the respondent to speak. All

1:13:19right. [clears throat] Uh, good morning.

1:13:20My name is Blaine Fleo, the owner of uh,

1:13:23unit 121 at Wateride on the Inter

1:13:25Coastal. Um, as of last week, all my

1:13:27permits were pulled for the electrical,

1:13:29structural, and plumbing. Uh, I have

1:13:31right here the numbers and all the

1:13:34information regarding those permits. I

1:13:36also have the architectural plans from

1:13:38Michael Savise, a licensed and insured

1:13:40architect. Um, I'm I'm ready to go when

1:13:43whenever you are. I don't think I need

1:13:44an extension. And I just need 30 days to

1:13:47get the inspection approved and be done.

1:13:50>> Did you actually perform the work or did

1:13:51you buy it as is?

1:13:52>> No, I performed the work.

1:13:54>> Okay.

1:13:54>> How'd you get caught?

1:13:56>> What's that? How did you get caught?

1:13:58>> Oh, some uh another unit owner out of

1:14:00spite and

1:14:02>> just turned me in with 12 other folks.

1:14:04>> 12 others?

1:14:05>> That's a lot of us.

1:14:07>> But you you know you're not supposed to

1:14:08do the work without a permit, right?

1:14:10>> Understood. Yes.

1:14:10>> Okay. The the bottom line is you got

1:14:13caught because it's not right.

1:14:15>> Right.

1:14:15>> Okay.

1:14:16>> The dirty dozen.

1:14:19>> Uh so what what what has been done? Has

1:14:22the work

1:14:23>> been completed?

1:14:24>> Yes, sir.

1:14:25>> He's got permits and everything.

1:14:26>> What's the time the city's recommended

1:14:27him?

1:14:28>> 126 days.

1:14:29>> I move that we find for the city and the

1:14:31violations exists alleged in order to

1:14:33property owners.

1:14:36>> He the work is all done.

1:14:37>> Yes. So why does it need

1:14:40to pull the front door after?

1:14:42>> There is no problem. When it's complete,

1:14:43it's complete. We will close the case.

1:14:46>> Okay. Well, don't you need to check out

1:14:48the inspection or

1:14:50>> you you will call to the department, the

1:14:53city department, and request

1:14:54inspections.

1:14:55>> Okay.

1:14:56>> When it's [clears throat]

1:14:57But we need the permit issue only.

1:15:00>> We order the property owners to come

1:15:01into compliance by you said 126, right?

1:15:05>> Yes.

1:15:05>> July. I'm not July. uh January

1:15:09January 26, 2027 or a fine amount of $50

1:15:12per day per violation would be opposed

1:15:14and recorded.

1:15:15>> Ed Murphy second.

1:15:17>> All those in favor say I.

1:15:19>> Any opposed?

1:15:21>> You have 126 days to get it

1:15:24>> completely complete. Done. Done.

1:15:26>> Complete.

1:15:26>> Thank you.

1:15:27>> Thank you.

1:15:27>> Merry Christmas.

1:15:29Our

1:15:31next case, [clears throat]

1:15:34[snorts] Inspector Sarescue, page 14,

1:15:37property address 1201,

1:15:40Northwest First AB, owner Aaron B.

1:15:42Adams, case number BE25070089.

1:15:47Notice posted at the property on 82726.

1:15:50Posted at Wies Boulevard on 9826. This

1:15:53case was first heard on 111325 to comply

1:15:56by 22426.

1:15:58One section at $50 for a day order

1:16:01record and not comply. There are two

1:16:02extensions noted.

1:16:04>> Several building inspector for the city

1:16:06presenting the case and address as read.

1:16:08This case has not complied. The

1:16:10respondent is here to speak.

1:16:13>> Good morning. My name is Hugh Min. I'm

1:16:14here on behalf of Mr. Aaron Adams. Mr.

1:16:17Aaron Adams has been timely prosecuting

1:16:20the work needed to come into compliance.

1:16:22Mr. Adams is in contact with an

1:16:24architect as well as a flood manager

1:16:28from the city. Um, both of which are the

1:16:31balls in their court and we're waiting

1:16:33for a response from them and as such

1:16:34we're asking for a 60-day extension.

1:16:39>> What do you recommend, Inspector?

1:16:44>> This case has been um open for some time

1:16:48now. So,

1:16:50>> what is it that can you explain to them

1:16:53what where do you stand and

1:16:55>> exactly what have you done so far to to

1:16:57bring this into compliance?

1:17:01>> Good afternoon, Erin Adams. I've hired a

1:17:03architect, plumber, engineer, um, all

1:17:07that stuff. General contractor. We got

1:17:09everything uh taken care of except for

1:17:11the there's a problem with the flooding.

1:17:14Just got off the phone with the

1:17:15architect. Um, they say they want us to

1:17:18raise the structure two feet. We're

1:17:20going to try to set up a meeting with

1:17:22someone that can figure this out. So,

1:17:25>> you say brace the structure

1:17:27>> two feet.

1:17:28>> Oh, raise the structure.

1:17:29>> Yes, sir.

1:17:30>> Has any plans applications been

1:17:32submitted to the building department?

1:17:34>> Yes. Yes, they do have um they do have

1:17:37all the applications submitted

1:17:39and um I guess it's awaiting client

1:17:43response, right?

1:17:43>> Since when do you know? I don't I don't

1:17:46have the information on me. Sorry.

1:17:49>> Is okay. What's wait awaiting client

1:17:51response?

1:17:53>> What?

1:17:54>> Um I can check on you. I don't I don't

1:17:55have it in front of me.

1:18:00>> Yeah.

1:18:02>> Waiting time reply means the city did

1:18:04their plan review. Now it's in the

1:18:07property owners court to respond to

1:18:10comments.

1:18:11>> Okay. Right. And you know, I I' also

1:18:14like to, you know, let you know what the

1:18:17what the violation is. This is a case

1:18:19where they did major remodeling to where

1:18:22it got to the point that the remodeling

1:18:25exceeded 50% of the value of the

1:18:27structure. I mean I mean that's a pretty

1:18:30extensive remodel. So what that triggers

1:18:33that the the structure needs to be

1:18:35raised. So to say that this is in the

1:18:38city's court is unfair to say because

1:18:40the city is entitled to their review. So

1:18:43it's not in our court. I mean obviously

1:18:45it should be factored in that the city

1:18:47has to review it. So I would say more

1:18:50that they need to come to a realization

1:18:53raise the structure or not. Um and you

1:18:56know I don't know if they're in that

1:18:58debate stage with the planer or not but

1:19:01again uh you know to say it's in the

1:19:03city's court. No, it's in the property

1:19:05owners court that they did extend the

1:19:07remodel without a permit.

1:19:09>> True.

1:19:10>> Inspector, have they been in contact

1:19:12with you?

1:19:14>> So, I I have I have here in front of me

1:19:15the mechanical permit. It's awaiting

1:19:17initial fee payment and go back go back

1:19:20to that one. Um

1:19:23>> go back to all of them

1:19:25the record.

1:19:31>> Uh okay. Electrical sub permit says

1:19:33open. That's open for review.

1:19:37And we got to have another one. We got

1:19:40to have a building permit on us.

1:19:44>> No, that's it. Yeah.

1:19:46>> So, basically, it's in a homeowner's

1:19:48court.

1:19:50>> Yeah. Oh, pretty much. So, uh I'm

1:19:53guessing they just

1:19:56got a hold of a of a architect, right?

1:19:59So basically it's probably they're

1:20:03starting from the from the beginning,

1:20:05right? If they need to raise the

1:20:06building up, there's going to be new set

1:20:08of plans, new set of everything. So

1:20:11>> when was the last time you spoke with

1:20:12him?

1:20:12>> We we we spoke pretty much pretty much

1:20:15all I think I think the last time we had

1:20:16contact was at the was at the the

1:20:18previous hearing. Correct.

1:20:21>> So So guys, so with with your architect,

1:20:23is really raising a building within your

1:20:25wheelhouse? Is this something that

1:20:27you're going to do?

1:20:28I just heard about it uh as I walked

1:20:30into the meeting today. Just

1:20:32>> understood. Let it sink in a little bit.

1:20:34But um what do you recommend an

1:20:36inspector?

1:20:37>> Um

1:20:40>> I mean 77 days should be

1:20:45>> 77 days to

1:20:47>> 77 days will bring it over

1:20:48>> to get the permit to get the permit

1:20:50>> to get the permit and then the building

1:20:52still has to be raised. So

1:20:55>> have to figure out whether the next step

1:20:57is I move for a seven 77day extension

1:20:59with a mandatory appearance.

1:21:01>> I I think we should do 35 days of the

1:21:04mandatory reappearance.

1:21:05>> I agree.

1:21:06>> 77 days. It's that'll bring it over a

1:21:08year's time. 35 days. You can figure out

1:21:10a game plan.

1:21:11>> Take it back.

1:21:12>> Okay. All right. I'll take back the

1:21:14motion and leave it to

1:21:16>> you. You want amend it? Go ahead.

1:21:18>> I amend it.

1:21:19>> All right. Thank you, Ed. Uh, I will

1:21:20make a motion to grant the respondent a

1:21:2335-day extension on compliance in a

1:21:25mandatory appearance at the October

1:21:2727th, 2026 board meeting.

1:21:29>> Alex Schneider second.

1:21:30>> All those in favor say I.

1:21:32>> I.

1:21:33>> Any opposed?

1:21:34>> 35 days. You have

1:21:38>> the master permit. It's awaiting client

1:21:40replies in September 18th. So they they

1:21:42submitted some stuff.

1:21:43>> Making progress.

1:21:44>> Okay. Yeah.

1:21:44>> Yeah.

1:21:45>> Keep on trucking, man.

1:21:47>> Thank you. See you in 35 days.

1:21:52>> Our next case is a new business case on

1:21:55page seven. Senior Inspector Andrew

1:21:57Gbia, page seven, property address 1401,

1:22:02Southeast 10th A. Case number be

1:22:0526060055.

1:22:08Owner Padellis

1:22:11Doagis.

1:22:13Notice post at the property on 82626

1:22:16posted at Wisboro Boulevard on 9826.

1:22:22>> Is this

1:22:27[snorts]

1:22:30nice flowers?

1:22:34>> What is that?

1:22:36>> Incognito.

1:22:38>> Good morning. Building Inspector Andrew

1:22:40Gabia for the city presenting case and

1:22:42address is read. This case was cited for

1:22:44violation of the Florida Building Code

1:22:462023 105.1. Work illegally performed

1:22:49without obtaining the required permits

1:22:51in the following manner but not limited

1:22:53to uh windows and doors, cement pave

1:22:56walkways, patio in the patio area and

1:22:59some interior renovations, kitchen,

1:23:01bathroom, structural plumbing. Uh I

1:23:03researched this property on BCPA and

1:23:05then visited it. observed two workers

1:23:08inside the fenced in area. Um

1:23:12[snorts] there is a a permitted

1:23:14chainlink fence around the property. Uh

1:23:16green mesh covering. One of these

1:23:18workers came out and said they were just

1:23:19doing touch-ups inside the house. He

1:23:21called the homeowner or contractor. I

1:23:23was denied access. This property has uh

1:23:26new windows and exterior doors. New

1:23:28cement paper walkways. Um some outdoor

1:23:31electrical like a pump for something. uh

1:23:34AC condenser was removed and the pipes

1:23:36were exposed, ready to connect a new

1:23:38one. I observed a new tile stacked in a

1:23:41pile with cement and uh I left my car

1:23:44with the worker. I returned to the

1:23:47property a couple hours later and they

1:23:48were gone. They weren't there anymore.

1:23:50This case was opened up on 64 2026. The

1:23:53inspection report was mailed on 65 2026

1:23:56and code board was scheduled in 84. The

1:23:58city is requesting the code board to

1:24:00find the violations exist and grant the

1:24:02property owner 77 days to come into

1:24:04compliance or $100 a day thereafter. The

1:24:07respondent is here to speak.

1:24:10>> Good morning. Uh my name is attorney

1:24:11Alexander Cranles on behalf of the

1:24:14homeowner. uh come bearing proof that

1:24:17there is a uh currently an engineer uh

1:24:21working on this uh actively and we're um

1:24:25actively trying to get everything into

1:24:27compliance here. Um I should have um if

1:24:31if the commission uh is

1:24:36amanable to an extension uh we we would

1:24:38push forward with this as much as

1:24:40possible.

1:24:40>> You said you have an engineer. You've

1:24:42applied for the permits. Uh no, we have

1:24:45a uh engineer and architect that is uh

1:24:47preparing all the um all the all the

1:24:50drawings of everything that was done. Uh

1:24:52and that will be uh submitting

1:24:54everything uh as soon as possible. They

1:24:55need about 30 days to get everything

1:24:57ready for submitt.

1:24:59Uh if I if we could have uh some more

1:25:01time just in case there's some changes.

1:25:02Um 77 days would be great.

1:25:04>> Inspector, what's the timeline by the

1:25:06city?

1:25:08>> Well, 77 days I think should be

1:25:10sufficient. I mean, I I haven't really

1:25:12had any contact with the owner. I think

1:25:14uh the moment when I was when I arrived

1:25:17initially at the property, I think he

1:25:18called me a day or so later, but that

1:25:21was, you know, the that was back on 64,

1:25:2465, 66, you know, so I haven't heard

1:25:27anything from uh from the owner of the

1:25:28home and nothing's been submitted. So, I

1:25:31mean, I think 77 is a good step, you

1:25:34know, and if uh, you know, it takes 30

1:25:36days for them to submit some

1:25:37applications,

1:25:39you know, we can go from there as a good

1:25:40start. I move that we find for the city

1:25:43the violations exist alleged and we

1:25:45order the property owners to come into

1:25:46compliance by December 8th, 2026 or a

1:25:50fine in the amount of $50 per day per

1:25:53violation will be imposed and recorded

1:25:55in a mandatory appearance at the

1:25:57December 8th, 2026 meeting.

1:25:59>> Alex Schneider, I'll second. Yeah, both.

1:26:01All right. All those in favor say I.

1:26:03>> I.

1:26:04>> Any opposed?

1:26:06>> 77 days.

1:26:07>> And tell you only keep in contact with

1:26:09the inspector.

1:26:10>> Now that I'm on board, I'll I'll reach

1:26:12out. I appreciate y'all. Thank you. Take

1:26:13care.

1:26:15>> That was $50, correct?

1:26:17>> No. 100.

1:26:18>> 100. Okay.

1:26:19>> Yeah.

1:26:20>> Our next case is on page 23. Senior

1:26:23Inspector Jorge Jorge Martinez.

1:26:25>> Yeah. I thought I said 50 on that.

1:26:27>> Oh, okay.

1:26:28>> Yeah.

1:26:29>> Okay. So he recommended recommended.

1:26:31>> Oh. Uh,

1:26:32>> right. I recommended 100, but if you

1:26:34recommend 50,

1:26:35>> what do you think? Were you we

1:26:36undercutting ourselves here?

1:26:38>> Well, I think that I think a $100 a day

1:26:40surely lights a fire. A spark,

1:26:43>> right? [snorts]

1:26:43>> But, you know, if you oppose that.

1:26:46>> No, I just I would I would love for you

1:26:49to support a hundred.

1:26:50>> Yeah. I mean, we are we are active.

1:26:53>> I know I said 50. I'm not not that

1:26:54crazy.

1:26:55>> So, the [snorts] the building official

1:26:56recommends 100 also.

1:26:58>> Okay. Sorry. Uh, I um make

1:27:01>> I make a new

1:27:08>> Yeah, I just misspoke. Uh, make a new

1:27:11motion to uh amend the daily fine amount

1:27:14to $100.

1:27:17>> Alex,

1:27:22>> we [snorts] need we need to vacate.

1:27:23>> Yeah,

1:27:25>> okay.

1:27:27I make a mo then okay then I make a

1:27:29motion to withdraw the motion I just

1:27:31said then I

1:27:33>> then I make a motion to vacate the uh

1:27:37[snorts] previous motion

1:27:39>> previous order I'm sorry

1:27:41>> Alex Schneider I'll second it.

1:27:43>> All those in favor say I.

1:27:45>> I.

1:27:45>> Any opposed? Motion is vacated. I make I

1:27:49move that we find for the city and the

1:27:50violation exists alleged in the order of

1:27:52property owners to come into compliance

1:27:54by December 8th, 2026 or a fine amount

1:27:58of $100 per day per violation be opposed

1:28:00and recorded and a mandatory appearance

1:28:02at the next at the December 8th, 2026

1:28:04board meeting.

1:28:04>> Alex Schneider, I'll second.

1:28:06>> All those in favor say I.

1:28:07>> I. I.

1:28:08>> Any opposed?

1:28:11>> Okay, we're good now.

1:28:12>> And now it's $100 a day.

1:28:14>> Okay.

1:28:15>> Thank you.

1:28:16>> You're welcome. Our next case, don't

1:28:18worry about it. Get it down. You don't

1:28:19have to worry about it.

1:28:20>> Jorge Martinez, page 23, property

1:28:24address 1517 Northwest 4th A. Case

1:28:28number BE24070390.

1:28:32Owner Artree LLC.

1:28:35Notice posted at the property on 83126.

1:28:38Posted at Wingsboro Boulevard on 9826.

1:28:41This case was first heard on 32525 to

1:28:44comply by 7225.

1:28:47[snorts] One section at $100 per day.

1:28:49Order reported not complied. City is

1:28:51requested to impose fines in the amount

1:28:53of $2,800

1:28:55which continues to acrue. There are

1:28:57several extensions noted.

1:29:00>> Inspector Martinez updating case on

1:29:02behalf of the city. Case number and

1:29:04address as read. This case is not in

1:29:06compliance. I'm going to let the

1:29:08respondent speak.

1:29:09>> Good morning. Alex got a monoglue. Um,

1:29:13this time it's not me. All the

1:29:15documents.

1:29:16>> Who is it then?

1:29:16>> Huh?

1:29:17>> Who is it then? Whose fault is it?

1:29:18>> Well, I'm not not assigning blame here,

1:29:20but it's just taken time for the uh the

1:29:23plan reviewers to do it. Um, the zoning

1:29:25approved it. Um, building has been on

1:29:28vacation. So, I've been to the city over

1:29:30the last couple of weeks like five, six

1:29:32times to try and push it to somebody.

1:29:35Randy saw it in building. He it was a

1:29:39clerical issue where the four letters

1:29:41that they required were in one PDF and

1:29:43he just saw the first page and didn't

1:29:45see the rest of it. So I'm having to

1:29:48reprint resubmit and uh he said once

1:29:51that's done he'll approve it today.

1:29:54>> What what

1:29:56once what what what's

1:29:59>> So there were engineer letters that they

1:30:00were requesting the building department

1:30:02was requesting uh for the the missed

1:30:04inspection. So that was the only thing

1:30:06that was missing in order for building

1:30:07to approve and that's that and then

1:30:10zoning had had already approved and

1:30:11engineering is just basically waiting

1:30:13for building to approve. So once that's

1:30:15all done it should happen today then we

1:30:18should have a permit

1:30:19>> port. May I add some uh content to this?

1:30:22>> Uh first of all it's this case is over

1:30:25two years old.

1:30:26>> Oh yes.

1:30:26>> Uh second to that so I can explain what

1:30:29he's referring to engineers letters. If

1:30:31you build the structure without a

1:30:32permit, uh you obviously concealed um

1:30:35work that the inspector would have

1:30:37normally had to look at. So therefore,

1:30:40the city will require um him to go out

1:30:43and acquire his own engineer to certify

1:30:45the work. Now, if he submitted an

1:30:47engineer's letter that didn't was kind

1:30:50of vague, the plan review is going going

1:30:52to reject it and not accept it. But more

1:30:54importantly, um this case is over two

1:30:57years old. We got it.

1:30:58>> Yeah. So, so the

1:31:00>> So, yeah, I'm inclined to because

1:31:02there's no way admin this case is over

1:31:04two years. There's no way admin costs

1:31:05are going to be under what it is right

1:31:07now. So, I'm I'm inclined to just impose

1:31:09the fines, you fix it, and then we don't

1:31:12we don't either way, we don't have to

1:31:14see you again.

1:31:15>> I'm not sure I understand.

1:31:16>> Like, what have you done in the last 30

1:31:18days to bring us in compliance? get the

1:31:20paperwork from the engineer and speak

1:31:22with the individual plan reviewers to

1:31:24get it approved because obviously

1:31:25there's time frame in, you know, each

1:31:27cycle. So, the last time it was just the

1:31:31fact that the letters were all in one

1:31:33PDF. It was just really dumb clerical

1:31:35error and not on my part. But the what

1:31:38I'm saying is that he spoke to me today.

1:31:41He sent an email. I just got it this

1:31:42morning. He says, "If you split the

1:31:44letters up, I'll approve it." and and

1:31:47that's all that we need in order to get

1:31:49the permit.

1:31:49>> Who says put the letters up? Is the city

1:31:51engineer

1:31:52>> Randy Clutter?

1:31:54>> That's one of our plan years, boys. But

1:31:56I I'd like to get a little bit more

1:31:58information on why where is the 2-year

1:32:00lapse in this. I mean, we keep talking

1:32:02about something that happened yesterday

1:32:04rather than emphasizing on there's

1:32:05[clears throat] a two allow me to speak,

1:32:07sir.

1:32:07>> Yep.

1:32:08>> Um I'd like to get a little bit more I'd

1:32:10be more sympathetic to know why was

1:32:12there a two and a half year delay here.

1:32:16We were trying to do a variance. We've

1:32:19been trying to do different work to try

1:32:21and correct it. So, because we didn't

1:32:23want to tear the whole thing down. At

1:32:25the end of the day, it was just the

1:32:26encroachment uh of the five-foot setback

1:32:29that was the the the issue. And

1:32:31obviously, the fact that we didn't have

1:32:32a permit. Again, we're talking about a a

1:32:34wooden deck here right around my pool

1:32:36around my house. So, it's not like a a

1:32:38two-story building. I get it. Still done

1:32:41correctly. I'm owning that. I have a two

1:32:43shaded structures. Am I missing

1:32:45something?

1:32:47>> No, my point is that

1:32:48>> but you said it's just a pool deck. It I

1:32:50see the case involves two shade

1:32:52structures,

1:32:53>> right? Pool deck and a pergola.

1:32:55>> Okay. You just said that it only

1:32:57involves a pool deck. So I just wanted

1:32:59clarification on that.

1:33:00>> Fine.

1:33:01>> Again, two, this has been two and a half

1:33:03years. Did you go through the variance

1:33:05process? We were trying to, but then

1:33:07after the cost involved and there were

1:33:09no asurances, then we said it that was

1:33:12probably not the right course of action.

1:33:14So, we said, "Okay, we're going to do

1:33:15the change of the work." The work's been

1:33:16done.

1:33:17>> We know that. That's why you're here.

1:33:19But I'm wondering what a two and a half

1:33:21year delay.

1:33:21>> The correction, that's what I meant to

1:33:23say. The correction has been done. We

1:33:24just needed to get the permits. And I'm

1:33:28fully aware of that.

1:33:29>> I move that we find that the violation

1:33:31was not complied with by the date

1:33:33ordered and therefore we impose the fine

1:33:36in the amount of $2,800 per section

1:33:38violation stated in the first order.

1:33:42>> I second.

1:33:44>> So what does this mean?

1:33:47>> All those in favor say I.

1:33:48>> I.

1:33:49>> Any oppose?

1:33:51>> Fines are imposed. Uh you you you really

1:33:55need to get this done. I agree. I want

1:33:57to get this done. This is terrifying.

1:33:59Every time we come up here,

1:34:00>> it's two years and uh it should have

1:34:02been done by now.

1:34:03>> I'm with you.

1:34:04>> Okay.

1:34:04>> But still, I don't know what this means.

1:34:06Are there acrewing fines?

1:34:08>> The fines are going to continue to acrue

1:34:10until this is complied. So,

1:34:12>> keep on doing. Right now, it's $200 plus

1:34:14$100 a day.

1:34:16>> So, if you're one letter away, get that

1:34:17letter done and just

1:34:19>> it's there. It's been sub point.

1:34:23So, uh, the fines are acrewing. Uh, we

1:34:27need to see him back here.

1:34:28>> No, he's done now. You're someone else's

1:34:30problem.

1:34:32>> So, what does that mean? What I mean, I

1:34:33get the permit and then what? When do

1:34:35they stop

1:34:35>> for lean amnesty? Maybe

1:34:36>> correct.

1:34:37>> No, no. My point is, do they stop

1:34:38acrewing once I get the permit? That's

1:34:40my question.

1:34:40>> Yes.

1:34:41>> Once they

1:34:43>> Please let that be it.

1:34:45>> Yes.

1:34:46>> You're saying compliance.

1:34:50After you get the permits issued, fines

1:34:52are going to stop.

1:34:53>> Okay.

1:34:54>> Board, keep in mind that there is a sec

1:34:56another phase to this. Once he gets the

1:34:59permit, yes, the code place complies,

1:35:02but he's obligated to then call for

1:35:04inspections.

1:35:04>> Of course. Yeah, I'm aware of that.

1:35:07>> And and to to the cavalier about it's

1:35:10just a shade structure. if it's not

1:35:12built properly. That's why we do this

1:35:14and have codes because during a storm

1:35:16that could be your neighbor's personal

1:35:18or their property damage when it blows

1:35:20off your pool deck. I'm aware. So that's

1:35:22why we do these.

1:35:23>> I promise. And that's why I got the

1:35:24engineer to make sure that it was okay,

1:35:26which it is. So

1:35:28>> all right.

1:35:28>> Thank you.

1:35:29>> Thank you.

1:35:30>> Yeah.

1:35:32>> Our next case is on page 17.

1:35:37>> [clears throat]

1:35:37>> Senior Inspector Joseé Salgusti.

1:35:39Property address 1318,

1:35:43Northwest 4th A-B.

1:35:45Owner Marie D. Austin,

1:35:48>> Latang Fam Revocable Trust. Case number

1:35:50BE25070241.

1:35:54Notice posted property on 82726.

1:35:57Posted at Wingsboro Boulevard on 9826.

1:35:59This case was first heard on 12726 to

1:36:03comply by 52626.

1:36:05Two sections at $50 per day. Order

1:36:07recorded not comply. There are two

1:36:09extensions noted.

1:36:15>> Wait, wait. He has to speak first.

1:36:17That's okay. No problem.

1:36:23>> Josei, senior building inspector for the

1:36:25city, updating the case number as read.

1:36:28The case is not comply. There are

1:36:31permitting process. I will let the

1:36:34respondent to speak.

1:36:37>> Hello. Um my name is Valerie Augustine

1:36:39on behalf of my mother Marie Augustine.

1:36:42Uh we did submit a permit but it was

1:36:44rejected and um the instructions ask for

1:36:46an engineer to submit a um an after

1:36:49build letter. Um it's just that

1:36:52currently I'm kind of transitioning from

1:36:54active duty to reserves and like because

1:36:56of um financial hardship I'm not able to

1:36:58hire an engineer at the moment. So, like

1:37:00a 77-day extension to save funds to um

1:37:04be able to hire an engineer.

1:37:07>> How did this even get caught? New

1:37:09plumbing fixtures.

1:37:11>> New toilet sink. They put the toilet and

1:37:14sink out for bulk pickup and that's when

1:37:16the inspectors look and see. Anytime

1:37:18they see those things out there, they go

1:37:21and inspect.

1:37:22>> Right.

1:37:23>> Is that accurate?

1:37:24>> Yeah.

1:37:24>> All right. 77. I move for 77day

1:37:27extension and thank you for your

1:37:28service.

1:37:29>> Thank you. Thank you.

1:37:31>> Second, sorry, the city doesn't oppose

1:37:3477 days suspension. Right. Okay. That

1:37:37was the motion, but

1:37:38>> thanks.

1:37:39>> All those in favor say I.

1:37:41>> I.

1:37:41>> Any oppose? 77 days.

1:37:44>> Thank you so much.

1:37:46>> Thank you.

1:37:46>> You're welcome.

1:37:48>> Our next case is

1:37:51>> Oh, I'm sorry. Want to take a break?

1:37:53>> Yes.

1:37:54>> Yeah, sure.

1:37:55>> Okay. This the city. Uh, we're going to

1:37:57take a brief recess. Thank you.

1:37:59>> Yeah.

1:51:34and we're going to resume our code

1:51:36enforcement board hearing.

1:51:38Our next case is on page 16. Senior

1:51:41Inspector Joseé Saragusti, property

1:51:44address 424, Northwest 14th A. Owner

1:51:48Leonard Gogggins. Case number

1:51:50BE26020178.

1:51:53Notice posted at the property on 83126.

1:51:56Posted at Wisboro Boulevard on 9826.

1:52:00This case was first heard on 62326 to

1:52:03comply by 72826.

1:52:05One section at $50 per day. Order

1:52:07recorded not comply. There's one

1:52:09extension noted.

1:52:26Josei, senior building inspector for the

1:52:28city, updating the case number red.

1:52:31[snorts] The case is not comply for

1:52:34complete renovation in progress,

1:52:36plumbing, electric, and a new panel.

1:52:40>> I will let the respondent to speak. the

1:52:43right case.

1:52:44>> Is that the right case? Uh

1:52:45>> 846 Northwest 14th Avenue4

1:52:49>> 424 Northwest 14th Avenue.

1:52:51>> I'm sorry.

1:52:52>> One moment, please.

1:52:53>> Give me one second.

1:52:55>> Please hold.

1:53:09Uh sorry.

1:53:12The case is for yes 424 Northwest 14th

1:53:16Avenue. The case is not comply

1:53:22new fence and two shed installed without

1:53:25permit. There is a permit in process

1:53:28for the driveway and I will let the

1:53:32respondent speak.

1:53:35>> Can you turn that on?

1:53:38>> Good morning. My name is Lennon Gogggins

1:53:41and my son, this is his project. He

1:53:44should be here. But um

1:53:47>> on Well, he's doing it for me. So, you

1:53:50know, I'm trying to do the best I can on

1:53:53uh getting these permits. I I just uh

1:53:57signed off on one permit permit, the

1:53:59last permit that we were supposed to

1:54:01have, and also tow down the shed uh two

1:54:04weeks after we had left from the last

1:54:07meeting. So, the shed is done.

1:54:09>> I need to I need to inspect that one. I

1:54:11did that.

1:54:12>> Yes, we we've been trying to contact

1:54:13you. My son been trying to contact you.

1:54:16I also was there on the 27th with this.

1:54:19I was trying to see if we went, but we

1:54:22never uh got a response.

1:54:26>> Looks rare, but uh

1:54:30>> there two sheds. [clears throat]

1:54:31>> I tow it down. I tore the other one

1:54:33down. The old one is towed down.

1:54:34>> And it's a permit for another one. is

1:54:37one permit for the fence, one for the

1:54:40shed, and he said that one shed it was

1:54:44removed.

1:54:45>> So, okay. It says here two sheds. He

1:54:47said he put down one, right?

1:54:49>> Yeah. So, there's still another one.

1:54:50Yes.

1:54:51>> Yes. Only one. And

1:54:53>> for

1:54:55putting put the permit for one

1:54:58>> and the fence permit is already issued.

1:55:01>> It's issued.

1:55:02>> Yes. And the driveway?

1:55:04>> Yes. The driveway is under permit that

1:55:08is awaiting client replies since July

1:55:1127.

1:55:12>> Yeah,

1:55:13>> you need to answer something there.

1:55:15>> What's the nature of the comments?

1:55:17>> Um,

1:55:17>> sorry.

1:55:18>> The nature of the comments. Do you know

1:55:19>> the comments on the the driveway?

1:55:22>> The I didn't understand. Sorry.

1:55:24>> Okay. So,

1:55:24>> what did the city say about these the

1:55:26the driveway plans?

1:55:28>> I mean, is it something complicated? Is

1:55:30it something simple? No, I don't have

1:55:32with me the information, but he need to

1:55:34submit additional information. Right.

1:55:36>> Okay.

1:55:38>> How much?

1:55:39>> So, there's been some comments on the

1:55:41driveway

1:55:42>> that it means your son or you have to

1:55:44talk find out what those comments are.

1:55:46>> Well, we already know uh the contractor

1:55:49supposed to send sent the uh permit in

1:55:51or something. Well,

1:55:52>> okay. He sent I guess it was sent in

1:55:55comments on them. Now, those comments

1:55:58have to be addressed.

1:55:59>> Yes.

1:56:00>> Okay.

1:56:01Uh,

1:56:02>> how much?

1:56:03>> Need some more time.

1:56:04>> Okay.

1:56:05>> So, it's been about two months. You need

1:56:06to get on that contractor, get him to

1:56:08get that in there. Um, how much time do

1:56:10you think you need?

1:56:11>> Uh, 77.

1:56:13>> Inspector, what do you think?

1:56:14>> The city doesn't oppose 77day extension.

1:56:17>> Alex Schneider, I move for a 77day

1:56:19extension.

1:56:20>> Okay.

1:56:20>> Ed Murphy, second.

1:56:22>> All those in favor say I.

1:56:24>> I.

1:56:24>> Any oppose? 77.

1:56:27>> Okay. Get them. Get them going. Thank

1:56:30you. God bless you all.

1:56:32>> Have a great day.

1:56:32>> Have a good day.

1:56:38>> Our next case [clears throat] is on page

1:56:4122.

1:56:44>> Senior Inspector Jorge Martinez.

1:56:50Property address [clears throat] 2132

1:56:53Northeast 63rd Street. Case number

1:56:55BE25070049.

1:56:58owner

1:57:01Galicia revocable livable trust Jessica

1:57:04Vargas trustee notice posted at the

1:57:07property on 831

1:57:1026 posted at Wingsboro Boulevard on

1:57:129826.

1:57:13This case was first heard on 111325 to

1:57:16comply by 32426

1:57:19one section amended from $50 per day to

1:57:22$250 per day. Order recorded not

1:57:25complied. City is requested to impose

1:57:27fines in amount of $6,750

1:57:30which continues to acrue and there are

1:57:32two extensions noted.

1:57:34>> Inspector Martinez updating case on

1:57:36behalf of the city. Case number and

1:57:37address as read. This case is not in

1:57:40compliance. I'm going to let the

1:57:41respondent speak.

1:57:44>> Hi, good morning. My name is Jessica

1:57:46Chaw and I am the owner of the property.

1:57:49Um I bought the house with all

1:57:52everything as like it was. So I wasn't

1:57:56aware that permit that all of that was

1:58:00done without permits. Um after that I

1:58:03hired a runner to help me because I

1:58:06don't live here. I live in Georgia. Um,

1:58:09so I hired her, I paid her, she started

1:58:12um, submitting the permits and doing

1:58:15everything that supposedly was supposed

1:58:17to do. Um, after that I started

1:58:21receiving like just letters that said

1:58:24she was granted an extension. So I said,

1:58:26"Okay, she is working on it because it

1:58:29takes some time." Um, and then I

1:58:32received the last letter that was

1:58:34stating that fines and that nothing has

1:58:37been done. So I contacted um Mr. Jorge

1:58:41to ask him what was going on because I

1:58:44thought like everything was being worked

1:58:45on. So I I found out that um she was

1:58:50doing it very slowly and that last time

1:58:54she didn't come to the hearing which she

1:58:56tell me she was here. She said yes I was

1:58:59there for sure and she was charging me

1:59:01every time she came. Um so I spoke with

1:59:06Mr. Jorge. she he said no she didn't

1:59:08come and then so things are getting hard

1:59:11ser more serious because money is uh um

1:59:15acrewing uh so um I said well I'm going

1:59:18to be there on the next hearing so I can

1:59:21know what like really what's going on

1:59:23what's going what can I do to fix it and

1:59:25I spoke to her and she said like the

1:59:27corrections have been submitted um the

1:59:30Mr. Jorge told me there was something

1:59:32that she submit like bad like a permit

1:59:36and it has to be breaking down by one

1:59:39permit like plumbing building. So she

1:59:42told me she did already. Um I just want

1:59:45to make sure that everything gets done

1:59:47as fast as I can and I just um request

1:59:51for a 77day extension to see if I can

1:59:55work on those days to fix it.

1:59:57>> Inspector, where are we standing at with

1:59:59permitting? This has been going on since

2:00:00November of 25. Have they done anything?

2:00:05>> Permits have been applied for.

2:00:07>> Applied for?

2:00:08>> Yes.

2:00:08>> When was the application date, Dina?

2:00:10>> Uh, okay. The last corrections I see

2:00:12here is 8:27. So,

2:00:14>> couple months.

2:00:15>> No, no, no, no.

2:00:16>> 827.

2:00:18A couple weeks. I'm sorry.

2:00:20>> Time flies.

2:00:21>> So, uh, the city will oppose to a 77 day

2:00:23extension.

2:00:24>> What about the fines? Should we stop and

2:00:26then

2:00:27>> you you you purchased the house with all

2:00:29this work that has already been done?

2:00:31>> Yes, sir. Yes. Mhm.

2:00:33>> I make a motion to grant the respondent

2:00:34a 77-day extension on compliance and uh

2:00:38stop the fines, daily fines with a

2:00:40mandatory appearance at the uh December

2:00:448th, 2026 board meeting.

2:00:46>> I'll second that.

2:00:48>> All those in favor say I.

2:00:49>> I.

2:00:50>> Any opposed? 77 days.

2:00:53>> Good luck.

2:00:54>> Thank you. Also, I I put a motion out

2:00:56there to reduce the fines from 250 a day

2:00:58to $100 a day.

2:01:01>> I'll second that.

2:01:05>> Oh, what was that last one?

2:01:06>> Repeat. Repeat that.

2:01:07>> A motion to reduce the fines from $250 a

2:01:10day to $100 a day.

2:01:13>> A second.

2:01:14>> All those in favor say I.

2:01:16>> I.

2:01:17>> Any opposed?

2:01:19>> Motion carries. Down to $100 a day.

2:01:24reduce

2:01:26from 250 to 150 to 100.

2:01:34Our next case is on page 15. Senior

2:01:38Inspector Jose Saragusti, property

2:01:41address 3471 Southwest 14th Street. Case

2:01:45number BE26010195.

2:01:48Owner

2:01:50Veronica Esika

2:01:52Lea Saluran

2:01:55Maria Espironza Delea Salaran

2:01:59[clears throat] notice post at the

2:02:00property on 9326 posted at Wingsboro

2:02:02Boulevard on 9826. This case was first

2:02:06heard on 52626 to comply by 9226

2:02:10one section at $50 per day. Order

2:02:12recorded not complied. Um Alex Oh yes.

2:02:18Josei, senior building inspector for the

2:02:20city, updating the case number I read.

2:02:23>> The case is not comply. One it was um

2:02:28two structure in the side yard. One it

2:02:32was already removed and the other one is

2:02:34under permitting process since September

2:02:3816, 2026.

2:02:41I will let the respondent to speak.

2:02:43>> Uh Alex, excuse me. Do you do you swear

2:02:48and affirm to tell the truth to

2:02:49translate from English to Spanish and

2:02:51from Spanish to English?

2:02:53>> Thank you.

2:03:05for

2:03:31Anastasia.

2:03:34Young

2:04:08An inector.

2:04:18Fore

2:04:37connection.

2:05:14So,

2:05:19Extension

2:05:25solicias.

2:05:47Okay.

2:05:53>> No.

2:05:56>> Can we summarize that?

2:05:57>> Can you repeat what you said at the

2:05:59beginning so I can tell her?

2:06:06>> There are two structures.

2:06:09one in the one side that it will remain

2:06:13and the other one was already removed.

2:06:16>> Okay.

2:06:17>> The one is under permit already.

2:06:20>> Okay.

2:06:38Okay.

2:06:41>> Um, so um, her name is Maria Pansa

2:06:44Smeron. Uh, she's co- uh, owner of the

2:06:48property located 3471 Southwest 14th

2:06:51Street. her daughter Jessica Leva is

2:06:53also a uh co-owner who should have been

2:06:56here uh but she could not assist be here

2:06:59today because she's at the hospital with

2:07:01her daughter um who's got special needs

2:07:05and at this moment it's uh having a

2:07:08procedure under anesthesia. Uh for that

2:07:11reason her daughter um had to remain at

2:07:13the hospital was not able uh to be here

2:07:16today. um they have uh work they've been

2:07:21actively working um to resolve the

2:07:24issue. They've applied they've removed

2:07:27the trailer as the inspector said and

2:07:29they've uh submitted a permit

2:07:32application um for the other structure

2:07:36um in addition to modifications.

2:07:44Oh, so they've clear on the permit

2:07:46record they've put a note uh indicating

2:07:50that the structure is only going to be

2:07:52used for storage. Uh the structure

2:07:54doesn't have air conditioning and there

2:07:56were some lamps that um have been

2:07:59disconnected. Um they have photographs

2:08:02um of you know that that happened. Um

2:08:05they're she's indicating that she's not

2:08:07ignoring

2:08:09uh the city's request and they've been

2:08:11actively working on it and um they're

2:08:14requesting a twomonth um extension.

2:08:19>> The city doesn't oppose 77day extension.

2:08:24>> Has she been in touch with you? Has

2:08:26>> Okay, perfect.

2:08:27>> Weekly.

2:08:28>> All right. Alex Schneider, I move for

2:08:3077day extension.

2:08:32>> Second. All those in favor say I.

2:08:36>> Any opposed?

2:08:38>> 77 days.

2:08:39>> 77 days.

2:08:44>> Okay.

2:08:47>> Thank you.

2:08:50>> Our next case is also on page 15. Senior

2:08:54Inspector Jose Sagusi.

2:08:58>> Property address 1000 Southwest 12th

2:09:00Street. owner Rio

2:09:03B. Condo Association, Inc.

2:09:07case number BE26020154.

2:09:10Notice post at the property on 9226.

2:09:13Posted at One East Boulevard on 9826.

2:09:16This case was first heard on 72826 to

2:09:18comply by 9226.

2:09:21One section at $50 per day. Order

2:09:23recorded not complied.

2:09:27possessor, senior building inspector for

2:09:30the city, updating the case number as

2:09:32red. The case is not comply for chain

2:09:36link gate installed without permit. I

2:09:39will let the respondent to speak.

2:09:42>> Thanks. Good morning. I'll leave the

2:09:44ask. We want 77 additional days to

2:09:46comply.

2:09:46>> President, who are you?

2:09:47>> Lucas Pearlman, member of the board of

2:09:49directors of the condo association that

2:09:50owns the property. [snorts]

2:09:52Um, we'd like 77 days to comply. The

2:09:54most recent comments were from week

2:09:56ending

2:09:598:21 where we were indicated that we

2:10:02needed a full survey of the property. We

2:10:04had submitted a I guess we'll call it a

2:10:05local survey of the section of the

2:10:07property. Um uh last week week ending

2:10:109:18 we ordered from the surveying

2:10:13company the full boundary survey. Um and

2:10:15we'll submit it when we have it. Um I

2:10:17can give more detail.

2:10:19>> This is a chain fence around the entire

2:10:21property

2:10:22>> uh sort of. So, at some point in time,

2:10:2520 plus years ago, there was a chainlink

2:10:27fence installed around the property. The

2:10:29modification that was made was to remove

2:10:30an existing portion of it and put in a

2:10:32pedestrian gate. Uh, the extenduating

2:10:35circumstance was is we have a handyman

2:10:36that works for the association. We asked

2:10:38him if we needed a permit for that. He

2:10:40said no. That was obviously an incorrect

2:10:42statement. So, now we are it's already

2:10:43installed. We're trying to get that

2:10:45after the fact permit.

2:10:47>> Inspector, have they been in touch with

2:10:48you?

2:10:49>> Yes.

2:10:49>> Uh, are you opposed to 77 days? The city

2:10:52support 77 days.

2:10:53>> Alex move for a 77day extension.

2:10:57>> I'll second the motion.

2:11:00>> I'll second the motion.

2:11:02>> All those in favor say I.

2:11:04>> I.

2:11:04>> Any oppose?

2:11:06>> 77.

2:11:07>> Thank you all.

2:11:07>> Thank you.

2:11:08>> Thank you.

2:11:09>> Thank you. Our next case is on page 18.

2:11:13Senior Inspector Preston Mark hearing to

2:11:16impose fines. Property address 22

2:11:18Northeast 16th Place. Owner Scott

2:11:21Morris. C. Thank you. Case number

2:11:24BE25110110110173.

2:11:29Notice posted [clears throat] at the

2:11:30property on 82426. Posted at Wies

2:11:33Boulevard on 9826. This case was first

2:11:36heard on 32426 to comply by 52626.

2:11:40One section at $50 per day. Order

2:11:42recorded non-complied. The city is

2:11:45requested to impose fines in amount of

2:11:47$4,50 which continues to acrue. There's

2:11:50one extension noted.

2:11:52>> Preston Mark, building inspector for the

2:11:53city presenting case and address is

2:11:55read. This case is not in compliance.

2:11:57The city's requesting to impose fines.

2:11:59The respondent is here to speak.

2:12:06>> Not yet. There you go. Now it is your

2:12:09name?

2:12:09>> Scott Morris.

2:12:13I have been battling contractors and

2:12:16illness all summer long and working as

2:12:18best I can. I do have a electrical

2:12:21contractor finally to get this

2:12:23electrical work done. There's a permit

2:12:25in the process. Uh we have our

2:12:29engineering and information here. I also

2:12:31have plans for the kitchen area, but

2:12:34they say they can't do it until the

2:12:36power is on.

2:12:37My electrician has told me that once the

2:12:40permits are done, dealing with FPL to

2:12:42get the main power reconnected will

2:12:45probably be at least 60 days.

2:12:48Just telling you what I've been told.

2:12:50[snorts]

2:12:51Between the work being done and FPL

2:12:54getting set up and all the inspections,

2:12:55they said it'll be about 60 days.

2:12:57>> So, what have you done so far to come

2:12:58into compliance?

2:13:00>> Hired an electrician,

2:13:02hired a contractor to do the kitchen.

2:13:05>> I've got

2:13:07I basically interviewed nine different

2:13:10contractors and six of them just

2:13:11disappeared.

2:13:12>> Was this work done by you or is it what

2:13:14you

2:13:14>> No, I had a contractor who disappeared

2:13:16on me. Okay.

2:13:17>> Originally, and you know that, needless

2:13:19to say, has caused a lot of problems

2:13:21getting a new contractor because no one

2:13:22wants to take over the work that's half

2:13:24done.

2:13:25>> Inspector, has any permits been applied

2:13:27for?

2:13:27>> No, no permits been applied for the

2:13:29original electrical permit, which was

2:13:31applied for prior to the the uh

2:13:34violation. That permit is expired. And

2:13:36there's also a a permit for board up of

2:13:39windows u which basically shows expired

2:13:43but there was a permit for windows which

2:13:45was completed uh and uh since then

2:13:49there's been no submissions for any

2:13:52permits. Well, CW Fisher Electric is the

2:13:55contractor I'm using, and I had to send

2:13:57a letter to the old guy who no longer is

2:14:01available, but I got a registered or

2:14:03whatever it is letter sent off to his

2:14:06address based on the permit and I

2:14:09submitted all that to CW Fischer and

2:14:10they told me that they are in the

2:14:12process of applying for the new permit.

2:14:15>> Yeah, they haven't submitted anything.

2:14:17>> Inspector, has has Scott been in touch

2:14:19with you? No,

2:14:21>> I did try to call on two different

2:14:23occasions and leave a message just to

2:14:25update you and

2:14:26>> I I have no no

2:14:30information that you called.

2:14:32>> That's what happened the last time we

2:14:33talked to when we were in

2:14:34>> I remember that as I show I have not

2:14:38received one call from you.

2:14:40>> Okay.

2:14:41>> Now we we also have another case open

2:14:44for the expired permits

2:14:47>> that the electrical permit. Yes, it's

2:14:50expired.

2:14:50>> I understand. That's why we're trying to

2:14:52get a new one and get the old contractor

2:14:54off of that one.

2:14:58>> What else do I have to do besides that?

2:15:00I mean, I have to send him a letter and

2:15:01notify him.

2:15:02>> You need to get permits for the work

2:15:06that is

2:15:08not in compliance.

2:15:10>> Correct. The electric we're talking

2:15:11about the electrical

2:15:12>> electrical, structural, plumbing.

2:15:15>> Okay. I thought you see it all. I mean,

2:15:18you got your electrical done, but what

2:15:20about the rest?

2:15:20>> Well, plumbing is a new issue that we

2:15:23talked about, you and I, originally, and

2:15:25you said there was no plumbing issues

2:15:26that the bathrooms look fine.

2:15:28>> Don't recall having that discussion with

2:15:29you, sir. Sorry.

2:15:30>> Okay.

2:15:34>> Sounds like you need to get a general

2:15:35contractor to to umbrella this all under

2:15:39>> under him.

2:15:42>> Financially, that's going to be very

2:15:43difficult. But I'm doing the best I can

2:15:45with the available resources that I

2:15:47have. I even have to put in a loan

2:15:49against my 401k in order to do this. But

2:15:52I am doing it as judiciously as I can.

2:15:56Board, can I ask a question? Um, how far

2:15:59along is the project? Is it completely

2:16:02100% completed? Um,

2:16:06>> who's this? That's a building official

2:16:08in the back seat.

2:16:09>> I'm sorry. What' you say?

2:16:10>> Yeah. No, I just Preston, do you know do

2:16:12we know if this is 100% complete?

2:16:14>> I haven't been uh I've been I have not

2:16:17been there for a reinspection. So the

2:16:19work is obviously in the condition my

2:16:22understanding it should be still in the

2:16:23condition that I uh saw it when I sat.

2:16:26>> Is the work completely completed?

2:16:28>> It is not. It is in the condition it was

2:16:29when he saw it. I was in the process of

2:16:31getting a new service and in that

2:16:33process a new interior panel put in the

2:16:35house.

2:16:35>> Okay. Just so you know that to change

2:16:38the contractor for your expired permit

2:16:40is no more than a one-week process. It's

2:16:42just a matter of sending a letter to the

2:16:44previous contractor as a courtesy. Um

2:16:47you mail it, you you show us a copy of

2:16:49the uh return receipt from the post

2:16:52office and the permit gets transferred.

2:16:54It's so total in one week process.

2:16:56>> That is exactly what my electrician told

2:16:58me when we did it. And then they said

2:17:00the city requires a copy of the letter

2:17:02also.

2:17:02>> Right. That's just a copy of the letter

2:17:04that you sent. I didn't have a copy

2:17:05because I had sent it.

2:17:06>> But my point is is that it only takes a

2:17:08week. So we'll we'll do you can contact

2:17:10me. I'll make sure that we get that

2:17:12done, you know, and then you call for

2:17:13inspections

2:17:15>> and I am literally dropping off a new

2:17:17copy of the letter to the electrician

2:17:19tomorrow. So

2:17:21>> it's just that the you know the the

2:17:23violations it's almost

2:17:25>> I'm well aware

2:17:26>> it's almost a year old. Um

2:17:28>> I've had some major medical issues over

2:17:30the past year. I'm dealing with what I

2:17:31can. I'm literally fighting to get this

2:17:34done as quick as possible. My

2:17:36understanding was the exterior of the

2:17:37house was the issue, which I spent most

2:17:39of last year bringing up to code and

2:17:41everything and got that all taken care

2:17:42of. And then this hit me right after

2:17:44that ended.

2:17:46>> Okay. Just so you know, I mean, I don't

2:17:48encourage owner builder permits and

2:17:51>> Oh, is it? Okay, never mind.

2:17:54>> I mean, I had the fence replaced last

2:17:56year. I had the house painted. had the

2:17:58windows replaced, you know, and upgraded

2:18:01and, you know, it's been, needless to

2:18:03say, a financial nightmare. I

2:18:05understand.

2:18:06>> Just just as a point of correction and

2:18:08just some additional info, the

2:18:11electrical permit was for the uh

2:18:14installation of the new panel,

2:18:17not the interior remodel.

2:18:20>> And that was something I did not know my

2:18:22electrician said without me. I thought

2:18:25it was for all of it. I didn't know it

2:18:27was just for part of it.

2:18:29>> And even the plans he gave me show the

2:18:31interior and the exterior panels.

2:18:33>> So you would need to submit new

2:18:35information

2:18:37um to uh include all the requirements

2:18:41for the interior model, the electrical,

2:18:44the plumbing and the structural work

2:18:45that was completed. If there is and I

2:18:48believe there you may or may not have

2:18:50had a mechanical there. Uh

2:18:53>> what's a mechanical

2:18:55>> AC? No, there's no AC on the property.

2:18:57>> So once you get those permits submitted

2:19:00and approved, then you can apply for a

2:19:03lean amnesty.

2:19:06>> What do you recommend, Inspector?

2:19:09>> Impose the fines.

2:19:14>> Is this going to make it harder to do

2:19:15anything else?

2:19:17>> Okay. So, uh, we're here to impose

2:19:20fines. Okay, board. I can't do it.

2:19:29You guys got to do something. Jeez,

2:19:31>> I'm reluctant to do

2:19:33>> I mean, [sighs]

2:19:34you have not done anything in terms of

2:19:36finding contractors. I mean, I

2:19:38understand you got to interview and I've

2:19:40>> No, I've hired

2:19:40>> I would do the same thing on interview,

2:19:42but I mean, you can't whistle Dixie all

2:19:44this time and not actually pull the

2:19:46trigger on something, man.

2:19:47>> Sir, I hire I interviewed nine different

2:19:50contractors. Several of them said they'd

2:19:52get back with me, the first ones, with a

2:19:54proposal. Never did. Two weeks go by and

2:19:56you never and you could follow up and

2:19:57you then you finally a couple of them

2:19:59said, "We're not interested in the

2:20:00work." I finally got a hold of an

2:20:02electrician that will do the work.

2:20:03>> What about the What about the You had to

2:20:04pull a master permit here. You got

2:20:06structure stuff involved. So, you need

2:20:07like a general contractor, not you. This

2:20:10is

2:20:11>> the structure. When we say the

2:20:12structure, we're talking about the dry.

2:20:14>> Well, I mean, you got you got plumbing

2:20:15here. You've got cabinets. You've got

2:20:17structural. That requires a general

2:20:19contractor.

2:20:20>> It's part of the kitchen is plumbing.

2:20:21>> Yeah. That requires a plumbing

2:20:24subcontractor.

2:20:24>> This This is also a rental propert.

2:20:27>> It's not It's not been rented in 20

2:20:29years,

2:20:30>> right? Well, that's why I would think

2:20:32you would It gives you an incentive to

2:20:35comply the case. So, you could rent it

2:20:36out and make Because you mentioned

2:20:38there's financial hardship. I agree with

2:20:40you, sir, but it was getting I had a lot

2:20:43of problems with people breaking in and

2:20:44damaging things. That's why we're in the

2:20:46position we are. And I just threw up my

2:20:47hands and decided to sit on it as

2:20:49opposed to doing anything. I've been

2:20:51paying my taxes. I've been maintaining

2:20:52it. But the fact is it's difficult and

2:20:55I'm doing my best to get it under

2:20:57control now.

2:20:57>> So, do you plan on keeping the the house

2:20:59empty?

2:21:00>> I think my son is going to move into it.

2:21:02>> Okay.

2:21:02>> That's you know, he's 25,

2:21:05>> right? Sir, I I sympathize with you if

2:21:08you know you want to take my card. Uh

2:21:10I'll I'll do everything to help you on

2:21:11our end as far as expediting it, but

2:21:14it's going to take you to take the

2:21:16initiative to hire um licensed

2:21:19professionals to do the best I can.

2:21:22>> I mean, that's all I can do. And I mean,

2:21:24>> a fine at this stage of the game is just

2:21:26going to make that that much harder.

2:21:29>> I I mean, we were discussing here.

2:21:32I I think the consensus among the board

2:21:34is to throw you a bone, give you 35

2:21:37days. Um we're not going to impose fines

2:21:39today, but give you 35 days just to have

2:21:42some kind of substantial pro in 35 days.

2:21:45You should be able to hire a full set of

2:21:46contractors, plumbers,

2:21:48>> show some progress,

2:21:49>> general contractors, all that stuff

2:21:51here. I mean,

2:21:52>> okay,

2:21:52>> I'm glad you're doing your due

2:21:54diligence, but you're going to have to

2:21:55pull the trigger, man. Okay. So, needs

2:21:57to know.

2:21:57>> When you say pull the trigger, I mean,

2:21:59once I have a kitchen guy ready to put

2:22:02in the kitchen,

2:22:03>> you need to pull permits first, man. You

2:22:04need to apply for permits.

2:22:05>> Okay. I guess I could have him do that

2:22:07because he doesn't need electricity to

2:22:08do that, but Okay.

2:22:09>> I mean,

2:22:10>> I mean, there's the plan right there. I

2:22:11mean,

2:22:12>> you just have to have a hire a

2:22:14contractor who who can act as your, you

2:22:17know, liaison and and knows what to do

2:22:20with the city, get the permits. And so,

2:22:21>> does the city have a list of these

2:22:23contractors that are reputable?

2:22:25>> Okay. All right. I make a motion to

2:22:27grant the respondent a 35day extension

2:22:30on compliance and to pause the fines

2:22:34with a mandatory appearance at the

2:22:37October 27th, 2026 board meeting. Please

2:22:42come back with like some progress, man.

2:22:44>> Alex Schneider, I'll second. Yeah. And

2:22:46make sure the inspector knows everything

2:22:47that's

2:22:48>> All those in favor say I.

2:22:49>> I.

2:22:50>> Any opposed?

2:22:51>> Yes. Please keep keep in contact with

2:22:53the inspector and and with the building

2:22:55official.

2:22:56>> I'll ask again. Is a city have a list of

2:22:59competent local contractors that are

2:23:01reliable?

2:23:01>> No, the No,

2:23:03>> they there's not they can't do that.

2:23:05>> Okay. Just asking.

2:23:07>> All right. Thank you.

2:23:08>> Thank you.

2:23:09>> Our next case, Senior Inspector Alexand

2:23:11Alexander Boris on page 20.

2:23:15It's a [clears throat] hearing to impose

2:23:16fines. Property address 1229 Northeast

2:23:19Third A. Case number BE26050047.

2:23:24Owner Zamina Pa, Inc. Notice posted at

2:23:28the property on 9326.

2:23:30Posted at One Brow Boulevard on 9826.

2:23:34This case was first heard on 5626 to

2:23:36comply by 62326.

2:23:39One section at $750 per day. Order

2:23:42recorded not comply. City is requesting

2:23:44to impose fines in amount of $25,500

2:23:48which continues to acrue. There's one

2:23:50extension noted.

2:23:52>> Alexandra police building inspector for

2:23:54the city updating your own case number

2:23:56and address is read. The property was

2:23:58cited for violation of Florida building

2:24:00code 2023 section 105.1 work without

2:24:03permit for CME walls for addition at the

2:24:08rear of the building. Interior and

2:24:11exterior alteration including

2:24:12mechanical, electrical and plumbing.

2:24:14Structural alteration including

2:24:15replacement of loadbearing partitions.

2:24:18exterior walls, wall sheathing, wirelap.

2:24:21The interior of the structure um was

2:24:24fully gutted with all wall covering

2:24:26removed. Selected windows and door have

2:24:29been removed. Alterations to the

2:24:31electrical service. Um a permit

2:24:35application has been submitted for a

2:24:37total demolition

2:24:39and the uh respondent is here to speak.

2:24:42>> Good morning, Himemenas. I'm the

2:24:44property owner. Um, we are in the

2:24:46process of getting the permit approved.

2:24:49>> What's the hangup with it?

2:24:51>> Um, well, she's a representative from

2:24:53the company that is going to demo the

2:24:55property.

2:24:56>> Yeah. It's just that we didn't realize

2:24:57that you needed a plumbing per

2:25:01>> car. Speaking to the microphone.

2:25:03>> Speaking to the microphone.

2:25:04>> Carried Carbonel.

2:25:05>> Uhhuh.

2:25:06>> We weren't aware that you needed a

2:25:08plumbing permit prior to getting a

2:25:10demolition permit. So, we'll be

2:25:12>> You kept the plumbing, don't you?

2:25:14>> Correct. But

2:25:15>> I mean that just goes without saying.

2:25:17>> But in the city of Miami day,

2:25:20>> we're not in Miami.

2:25:21>> Obviously. Obviously, this was our first

2:25:23permit. So, apologies for that. But we

2:25:26went ahead and we we have the plumbing

2:25:28permit application signed and will be

2:25:30submitted today so that the permit can

2:25:32continue running.

2:25:36Okay. So, the only thing that we're

2:25:39pending for the permit to be approved,

2:25:40it's a landscape department that they're

2:25:42asking for us to, I guess, remove some

2:25:46of the trees. So, we're going to go to

2:25:47the city and speak with them now. And

2:25:49the plumbing permit building has been

2:25:51approved. Um, what got us delay was the

2:25:54FPL letter, the gas company letter,

2:25:56mechanical, it was a bunch of

2:25:58requirements in order to to get the

2:26:00permit approved. Now, the only thing

2:26:02pending is the plumbing. I I mean I I I

2:26:04can recall that the big the big hubbub

2:26:07about this particular case was we were

2:26:09going into hurricane season and you had

2:26:12a structure that was blatantly unsafe

2:26:15threat to public safety. I mean and

2:26:18bless your soul you did the right thing

2:26:20for the moving demolition but I mean

2:26:22>> doesn't take 6 months to get a

2:26:24demolition permit as big as demolition

2:26:26permit.

2:26:26>> We didn't start with the demolition

2:26:28permit. So whenever we whenever the

2:26:31inspector gave me the violation, I did

2:26:34plans. It took me two weeks to do the

2:26:35plans to fix the violation. However,

2:26:38when I sat with the entire building

2:26:40department, they advised me that it will

2:26:42be better to demo the property instead

2:26:44of just fixing whatever was repair.

2:26:48>> So that I lost a month there. Then I

2:26:51hired them

2:26:52>> in order to apply for the demo permit

2:26:54because then I was going to go that

2:26:55route instead.

2:26:56>> When were you when were you guys

2:26:57engaged? July June

2:26:59>> July

2:27:01>> W June

2:27:02>> June

2:27:05>> July

2:27:06>> inspector they've been in contact with

2:27:07your office

2:27:12>> uh yes we've been um in contact

2:27:16um

2:27:18I'm looking here there is uh the the

2:27:21plumbing it's one of the issues and the

2:27:24landscaping and I believe building

2:27:26there's something with dust control. Um,

2:27:28all the other ones appear to have been

2:27:33approved.

2:27:35Um, and you're right, we have another

2:27:38case um separate case addressing the

2:27:40unsafe situation because of this

2:27:43unpermanent work and and that's the

2:27:46reason why uh the city cannot does not

2:27:49support the extension at this time.

2:27:51>> I mean, we we're done extending. We're

2:27:52we're here to here to impose some some

2:27:55fine monies. the meter was already taken

2:27:57care of which it was the unsafe place.

2:27:59Um it was within the week that I came

2:28:01that you mentioned it. So FPL already

2:28:04took care of it. We're just literally

2:28:05just waiting for the approval of the

2:28:07permit to go in and demolish the

2:28:08property.

2:28:09>> Or just to clarify, the city would not

2:28:11recommend them to demo. We certainly

2:28:15suggest, you know, let them know that

2:28:16there's two options. Either get a permit

2:28:19or they could demo to um comply the

2:28:21case, but we wouldn't recommend it. Um

2:28:24it she chose to because the cost to

2:28:27rehab an old structure um outweighed um

2:28:32you know an demoing it. So that was her

2:28:35choice.

2:28:36>> That is absolutely

2:28:36>> again this is a case where there was

2:28:38blatant disregard. They built the entire

2:28:40addition on the back of home and gutted

2:28:42the main structure. Um as far as the

2:28:45plumbing permit that's a two-day permit

2:28:48by a plumber and the intent of that is

2:28:50to cap off the sewer line. It's a

2:28:53typical demo permit requirement as far

2:28:56as I know throughout the state. Um, but

2:28:59nonetheless, it's a [snorts] per

2:29:00requirement here. It takes no more than

2:29:03two days. You get a plumber, he goes out

2:29:06there, he caps off the sewer line, we

2:29:08inspect it. That's one of the that's

2:29:10part of the checklist items in order to

2:29:12get a demo permit,

2:29:14>> which will be submitted today.

2:29:15>> Yeah.

2:29:16>> I'm sorry.

2:29:16>> It will be submitted today.

2:29:18>> Right. But it, you know, everything is

2:29:20done the day, you know, the day you have

2:29:22to go to court, but you you we've waited

2:29:24till June for this.

2:29:25>> So, excuse me, Joe, you said uh the city

2:29:27did not recommend demoing the structure.

2:29:31>> They suggested it.

2:29:32>> We give you the option.

2:29:33>> We give you the option to comply the

2:29:35case,

2:29:36>> okay,

2:29:36>> of either getting a permit for the

2:29:38illegal addition,

2:29:40>> okay,

2:29:40>> or you get it, you could demolish it.

2:29:42It's two choices.

2:29:43>> Gotcha.

2:29:43>> So, I went with the first option the

2:29:45first month and I did plans and

2:29:47everything. So I lost a month. Then I

2:29:49sat with the building department. They

2:29:50should they gave me suggestions like he

2:29:52said. So then that's when I decided I'll

2:29:54go ahead and demo the property. So that

2:29:56was another month in order for me to

2:29:58apply and do and get all of the letters,

2:30:00the engineer letters. FPL took almost a

2:30:03month to reply back to me to actually go

2:30:05back and take care of the meter. Um the

2:30:07gas company took another month as well.

2:30:10So I've been doing what I'm supposed to

2:30:11do. It's just a it's timing. So now

2:30:15three of the departments approved me

2:30:17already. I'm just waiting for the

2:30:18plumbing permit which is going to be

2:30:20taken care of today. So I guess I mean

2:30:22within 30 days I will say that less than

2:30:2530 days we should be able to demo the

2:30:27property. Port we would we would suggest

2:30:30holding to the imposition of fines and

2:30:32then

2:30:33>> Rhonda.

2:30:34>> Yes sir.

2:30:34>> Rhonda

2:30:35>> uh Rhonda Hassan uh city attorney's

2:30:37office. We would suggest holding to the

2:30:39imposition of fines and then once the

2:30:40property owner comes into compliance,

2:30:43they can apply for lean amnesty.

2:30:45>> I I agree. I would even tinker with the

2:30:48notion of increasing the daily fine

2:30:50amount to the max $1,000.

2:30:55>> Like I said, this has been going on and

2:30:58again I mean that structure is just

2:31:00lucky hurricane hasn't hit.

2:31:04>> So are you making a motion?

2:31:18the pictures.

2:31:21>> Is anyone living in the property right

2:31:22now?

2:31:23>> No.

2:31:23>> Is it is it safe for human? And uh uh

2:31:26what's the word? Uh

2:31:28>> no. The structures the structure is

2:31:29empty.

2:31:30>> The structure is empty. It's not

2:31:32habitable.

2:31:32>> Yeah. We're waiting literally to go in

2:31:34and demo. We're just waiting for the

2:31:36demo permit so we can demolish the

2:31:38property.

2:31:40>> I uh move that I move that we find the

2:31:43violations were not complied with by the

2:31:46date ordered and therefore we oppose the

2:31:48fine

2:31:50of $25,500

2:31:52per section violation stated in the

2:31:54first order.

2:31:56>> Can I get a second?

2:32:01>> A second.

2:32:02>> August. All those in favor say I.

2:32:04>> Oh, hey, Madam Secretary, call the roll.

2:32:06>> We got a big fine here, man.

2:32:13>> Yes.

2:32:16>> Yes.

2:32:24>> Yes.

2:32:26>> Yes.

2:32:32Okay. Uh,

2:32:33>> and why I'm inclined to do this is

2:32:35because we have a lean amnesty program

2:32:37in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Rhonda,

2:32:39would you would you be able to explain

2:32:40that a little bit to to the respondent?

2:32:44>> Um, they they can speak with staff about

2:32:48about that.

2:32:49>> Yeah. Okay. Yeah, sure.

2:32:51>> So,

2:32:52continue doing what you're doing to

2:32:54bring this in compliance. Um, and the

2:32:56fines are still continuing to acrue.

2:32:59Just just so you guys know there's no

2:33:01confusion there.

2:33:03>> Don't don't be totally scared by the the

2:33:05fines. Be scared. But they can come down

2:33:09if you do your your your compliance.

2:33:12Okay.

2:33:13>> Trying to fix this.

2:33:14>> I know 25,000 sounds like a lot and it

2:33:16is a lot but do the right thing. Do your

2:33:18thing and

2:33:20>> well we can do our thing too. report.

2:33:21But I also like to remind them it's it's

2:33:24um [snorts] to their benefit to um get

2:33:27this done while we're under the 15%

2:33:31amnesty program as opposed to in October

2:33:34it's going to go to it's going to be

2:33:35increased to only a 50% reduction as

2:33:39opposed to 85 what we have today.

2:33:41>> Oh, it's incentive.

2:33:43>> Yeah, you got a monthly

2:33:44>> and that begins October 1st.

2:33:46>> Two weeks.

2:33:48>> Okay.

2:33:49>> Seating working together.

2:33:50>> All right. Thank you.

2:33:51>> Thanks.

2:33:52>> You're welcome.

2:33:53>> Next,

2:33:54>> our next case is on page three. Senior

2:33:58Inspector Preston Mark, property address

2:34:014,800 Bay View Drive, 601. Case number

2:34:04BE26060025.

2:34:08>> Owner Shu Joan Shu Sun. Notice posted at

2:34:12the property on 82726. Posted at 1 East

2:34:16Boulevard on 9826.

2:34:21Preston Mville building inspector with

2:34:22the city presenting case and address as

2:34:24read. This property was cited for

2:34:26violation under Florida building code

2:34:28105.1 work illegally performed without

2:34:31obtaining the required permits in the

2:34:32following manner but not unlimited not

2:34:34limited to uh new flooring uh kitchen

2:34:38and bathroom remodel including plumbing,

2:34:40electrical and also water heater and AC

2:34:43uh installed without permits. Uh, the

2:34:46case was open 62206. Inspection report

2:34:49mail 642026 and code board notice mailed

2:34:52842026.

2:34:55I visited this property to investigate

2:34:57the possibility of work being done

2:34:58without permits and met with Terry, the

2:35:02building property manager who gave

2:35:03access to the unit. Um during my

2:35:06inspection I did note that the work

2:35:10mentioned above was in the process of

2:35:13being completed and as a result I issued

2:35:15a stop work order. I spoke with the

2:35:18owner on one or two occasions and she

2:35:20stated that she's in the process of

2:35:22hiring a contractor to pull the permit.

2:35:24president of permits. Uh I think she has

2:35:28one permit in process for the

2:35:30soundproofing on the flooring and

2:35:34that's it. Uh the city's requesting that

2:35:37the board find that the violations exist

2:35:38and grant the property owner 126 days to

2:35:41come in compliance or a fine of $50 a

2:35:43day thereafter. The respondent is here

2:35:45to speak.

2:35:47>> Uh hi, how are you? Uh my name is Luan.

2:35:51I'm the owner of the property.

2:35:52>> Go closer. goes to the microphone. Yeah.

2:35:54>> Uh yes. Uh

2:35:58the AC and the uh hot water heater when

2:36:02I purchased the property, they already

2:36:04there. So I I did not aware of that. And

2:36:08also uh I already have [clears throat]

2:36:12my contractor and they already they

2:36:15working as soon as I get the violation

2:36:18notice we work on the uh permit. But as

2:36:22the HOA they really give me hard time.

2:36:25They didn't give me approval letter.

2:36:27It's like a back and forth. It's like

2:36:29more than two months. So it's like a

2:36:32delay the process. But my general

2:36:34contractor they already submit

2:36:36[clears throat] a permit and uh I I

2:36:39wanted to request like uh 77 days to

2:36:43extension. So we already working on

2:36:46that. Well, the HOA letter is not

2:36:49required uh for the city and we're uh

2:36:53recommending 126 days for you to get the

2:36:57permits.

2:36:58>> Oh, this Thank you so much. I appreciate

2:37:00you guys.

2:37:01>> Have you been inspector? Has she been in

2:37:03touch with you?

2:37:04>> Yes.

2:37:04>> Okay. Yes. Stay in touch with the

2:37:05inspector. I move that we find the city

2:37:07and the violation existed allegedly. We

2:37:08order the property owners to come into

2:37:10compliance by uh January 26, 2027 or a

2:37:13fine of $50 per day per violation will

2:37:15be opposed and recorded.

2:37:17Okay.

2:37:18>> Second.

2:37:18>> I'll second.

2:37:22>> All those in favor say I. I.

2:37:24>> Any opposed?

2:37:25>> You have 126 days.

2:37:27>> Oh, thank you.

2:37:27>> You're welcome. Thank you.

2:37:28>> Merry Christmas.

2:37:32>> Oh god. Our next case is on page 13.

2:37:35Inspector Searian Anescu. [snorts]

2:37:38[clears throat]

2:37:39>> Property address 1120 Northeast 17th A.

2:37:42Owner Diane Properties LLC. Case number

2:37:46BE25070034.

2:37:49Notice posted at the property on 82426.

2:37:52Posted at one boulevard on 9826. This

2:37:55case was first heard on 111325

2:37:59to comply by

2:38:01>> 32426. Two sections at $50 per day.

2:38:04Order recorded not comply. There are

2:38:07three extensions noted.

2:38:15See anesco, building inspector for the

2:38:17city, presenting the case and address as

2:38:19read. This case has not complied. The

2:38:21respondent is here to speak.

2:38:24>> Hi, good morning. My name is Juan

2:38:25Restrepo. I'm here to speak on behalf of

2:38:27the owner. Um I was in front of you guys

2:38:31two months ago uh where we were waiting

2:38:34um variance scheduling. Um, right before

2:38:38scheduling, Karen from Varian tells us

2:38:41that we need an FPL letter saying if

2:38:44it's okay to encroach in the East. Uh,

2:38:48so right now we're in the process of

2:38:50speaking with FPL to get that

2:38:52encroachment approval.

2:38:55>> Where does the city stand, Inspector?

2:38:59>> We we've been in communication and um

2:39:01they're they are doing their due

2:39:03diligence on this. When when are like

2:39:06when is the uh what hearing are you

2:39:09going to be on before the uh

2:39:10>> I would like the 77 day. Um oh for

2:39:13variance so I'm waiting on FPL uh that

2:39:16timeline they didn't really give us a

2:39:18concrete because it has to go through

2:39:20legal and all that. Um so obviously my

2:39:24goal is the soon the earliest available

2:39:26for variance but we're just pending on

2:39:28FPL at this moment.

2:39:30>> When is the next variance meeting? um

2:39:33>> monthly

2:39:33>> in Nove it would be November.

2:39:36>> Okay.

2:39:36>> For FPL.

2:39:38>> No, no, no. For variance.

2:39:39>> Variance would be the next hearing.

2:39:43>> You should get the FPL letter by then, I

2:39:45would assume.

2:39:46>> Well, to get on it, you need to be able

2:39:47to submit your application with

2:39:49>> Rhonda. Is the variance meeting at the

2:39:51beginning of the month or the end of the

2:39:52month?

2:39:53>> It is the beginning of the month.

2:39:54>> The beginning of the month.

2:39:55>> Yes, sir.

2:39:56>> Thank you.

2:39:56>> And when do you need to submit your

2:39:58application packet beforehand

2:40:00>> uh for variance? Yeah, like two weeks

2:40:02before. So it's like the first week of

2:40:04the month for the next month. So I would

2:40:08need to upload first week of October for

2:40:10the November hearing

2:40:11>> which is in two weeks.

2:40:12>> Correct.

2:40:13>> That's going to be tight.

2:40:15>> Well, so 77 days I think.

2:40:18>> Well, at least to see come back and give

2:40:19us an update.

2:40:20>> Yeah. Um we're okay with that.

2:40:23>> All right. I move for a 77day extension.

2:40:26>> Alex Schneider second.

2:40:28>> All those in favor say I.

2:40:29>> I.

2:40:29>> Any oppose? 77 days it is.

2:40:33>> Thank you guys.

2:40:33>> Thank you.

2:40:34>> Our next case is a new business case on

2:40:37page three.

2:40:40>> Senior Inspector Preston Mark.

2:40:43Property address

2:40:453250

2:40:47Northeast 28th Street. Owner Le Circle

2:40:50by the Beach Condo Association, Inc.

2:40:52Case number BE260316.

2:40:56Notice posted at the property on 82826.

2:40:59posted at one boulevard 9826.

2:41:02>> Preston Mark M, building inspector for

2:41:04the city presenting case and address is

2:41:06read. This property was cited for

2:41:07violation of the Florida bill in code

2:41:09105.1. Work illegally performed without

2:41:12obtaining the required permits in the

2:41:14following manner but not limited to the

2:41:16installation of two French drains in the

2:41:18parking lot of the building. This case

2:41:20was open 529 2026. inspection report

2:41:24mailed 642026 and codeboard notice

2:41:27mailed 84206.

2:41:30I visited this property after receiving

2:41:32an anonymous complaint as noted uh

2:41:36during my research. I found that there

2:41:38was a pool permit issued BLCPS25030534

2:41:46which was pulled and successfully passed

2:41:47all inspections. However, at the time of

2:41:50the inspection, I uh my review, I

2:41:52noticed that there were two at the time

2:41:55of my visit to the property uh

2:41:58inspection, I noticed two French drains

2:42:00installed in the parking lot that

2:42:02connected to the pool drain. Our record

2:42:04showed that the work was not part of

2:42:06[clears throat] the original permitted

2:42:09uh work and was done after the fact. I

2:42:11spoke with the property manager, Wendy

2:42:13Darling, who indicated that the work was

2:42:15done in conjunction with the pool

2:42:17repair, but was not sure. I spoke with

2:42:20the pool contractor who agreed to get

2:42:21these permits uh for the work. Uh and he

2:42:25did admit that it was done during the uh

2:42:28remodel. However, today there is no

2:42:31permit pulled for this work. The city is

2:42:32requesting that the board find that the

2:42:34violations exist and grant the property

2:42:36owner 126 days to come in compliance or

2:42:39a fine of $100 a day thereafter.

2:42:45>> The respondent is here to speak.

2:42:47>> We're okay with that extension.

2:42:50>> I'm sorry. My name is Melissa Laour. I'm

2:42:51the president of the board for the

2:42:53circle by the beach association. We were

2:42:55not aware that the uh drainage, I guess

2:42:59the flow from the drainage and the pool

2:43:01was not included in the original permit.

2:43:03And because the permit was approved and

2:43:05closed um in April, uh we've been having

2:43:09difficulty getting the contractor to

2:43:11accept responsibility of not uh

2:43:14addressing that drainage and the

2:43:15permitting properly. Um we have to well

2:43:18not we have to we've been in contact

2:43:19with a forensic engineer um because

2:43:22we're under the impression that things

2:43:24will have a new scope of work will have

2:43:26to occur because we do not trust this

2:43:28contractor at this point. We are hiring

2:43:30a forensic engineer. It's coming this

2:43:32week to survey the property and let us

2:43:34know exactly what we need to have

2:43:35pulled. Therefore, she can submit the

2:43:37payment. We can have the permit

2:43:38submitted for us instead of outside of

2:43:40this engineer or sorry outside of the

2:43:42contractor.

2:43:44Inspector, have they been cooperative

2:43:45with your

2:43:46>> Yes, very cooperative.

2:43:50>> What was it? It was $50 per day. 126.

2:43:54>> I move that we fine for the city and the

2:43:55violation exists as alleged that we

2:43:56order the property owners to come into

2:43:57compliance by January 26, 2027 or fine

2:44:01of $100 per day per violation will be

2:44:03imposed and recorded.

2:44:05>> I'll second that motion.

2:44:06>> All those in favor say I.

2:44:08>> I. Any opposed?

2:44:11>> Merry Christmas.

2:44:12>> Thank you.

2:44:13>> Thank you. Have a good one.

2:44:20>> Our next case is on page nine.

2:44:25>> Senior Inspector Andrew Jeb.

2:44:29>> Property address 424 Hrix Isle.

2:44:34Case number BE262

2:44:370120.

2:44:41Posted at property 827206

2:44:46posted at one Broward Boulevard 98 2026

2:44:52first heard

2:44:54June 23rd 2026 to comply by September

2:44:5822nd 2026

2:45:00one section at $50 per day recorded not

2:45:05complied.

2:45:15Andrew Gbia, building inspector for the

2:45:17city, presenting case and address is

2:45:19read. This case is not complied. The

2:45:21respondent is here to speak.

2:45:24>> Okay.

2:45:24>> Hi, good morning. David Castella, owner

2:45:26of the property at 424 Hendricks Isle.

2:45:29Um, I did secure a contractor to pull

2:45:32the permits and bring

2:45:34um bring the charger into compliance um

2:45:38back in April.

2:45:40Um, it's just it's it's taking him this

2:45:43long and I've been in constant contact

2:45:45with him. I had to pay for an architect

2:45:48and engineer to do uh plans and a

2:45:51required letter by the city. I think it

2:45:53was submitted um a couple of weeks ago

2:45:57finally by the contractor. So, I've been

2:45:59on a weekly basis pushing the contractor

2:46:01to get this to get this permitted.

2:46:05>> Inspector, has he been in touch with

2:46:06you?

2:46:07um not necessarily in touch with me, but

2:46:10I know from reading records he the uh

2:46:12the city's requiring him to get an

2:46:14additional electrical permit for the uh

2:46:16for the uh the charging station.

2:46:18>> What do you recommend?

2:46:19>> Excuse me.

2:46:19>> What do you recommend? Sorry.

2:46:21>> Um

2:46:24>> I think that permit was pulled by the

2:46:26contractor on the 27th of September.

2:46:28>> Yeah, the notes on that were uh was

2:46:30stating that that they're requiring an

2:46:33additional electrical permit for that.

2:46:35Uh, I think that,

2:46:37you know, 35 days should be sufficient.

2:46:41>> All right, Alex Schneider, I move for a

2:46:4235day extension.

2:46:44>> I'll second.

2:46:46>> All those in favor say I.

2:46:47>> I.

2:46:48>> Any opposed?

2:46:50>> 35 days it is.

2:46:51>> Thank you.

2:46:52>> Welcome.

2:46:57>> Our next case is on page 13.

2:47:02Inspector Seiveria, Ionq.

2:47:06Property address 1731 Southeast 15th

2:47:10Street,

2:47:12sweet 209.

2:47:15Case number be 251200069.

2:47:20owner David

2:47:23Gab Gabaldon

2:47:25and Mariana Gabaldon.

2:47:29Posted at property August 21st, 2026.

2:47:33Posted at 1 East Broward Boulevard

2:47:36September 8, 2026. First heard March

2:47:4024th, 2026. To comply by July 28, 2026.

2:47:45One section at $50 per day. Order

2:47:48recorded not complied. There is one

2:47:50extension noted.

2:47:53>> Seanco building for the city presenting

2:47:56the case and address as read. This case

2:47:57is not complied. The respondent is here

2:47:59to speak.

2:48:00>> Good morning all. My name is Armando

2:48:02Aras. I'm here on behalf of the owners.

2:48:05Um the permit is I would say 99%

2:48:10uh almost getting approved. We were

2:48:12asked since last time that we came here,

2:48:16we were asked to get an electrical so

2:48:18permit. We already have the electrical

2:48:20so permit and then we were also asked um

2:48:24right at the last minute for a plumbing

2:48:26sub permit and we're in the process of

2:48:28getting a plumbing sub permit. We

2:48:30submitted all the paperwork. It's just

2:48:31getting reviewed by the city and getting

2:48:33approved in a few days. I would say in

2:48:36less than 35 days we will get everything

2:48:38resolved.

2:48:40Inspector, have they in touch with you?

2:48:44>> Did we?

2:48:45>> We spoke last time when I when I

2:48:46>> last time in in court. Yeah.

2:48:48>> The

2:48:50>> about Yeah.

2:48:51>> What do you recommend?

2:48:53>> Uh, okay. So, last time I check the

2:48:58master permit was awaiting client reply

2:49:00on 8 since 81.

2:49:04I'm trying to see now. Yeah. So the Oh,

2:49:08they have a

2:49:10>> the nature of the comments

2:49:11>> 811. They do have a um private provider

2:49:15for an interior modeling.

2:49:18Um

2:49:20>> yeah, like I said, the the electrical

2:49:22submit is already approved and paid for.

2:49:24>> Yeah, I'm looking

2:49:25>> and we're doing the same thing with the

2:49:26plumbing.

2:49:26>> Awaiting client reply for for the

2:49:30electrical

2:49:31September 14.

2:49:33How extensive is this interior?

2:49:36>> It's complete interior alteration. So,

2:49:37they did they did everything.

2:49:40>> How did you get caught, man?

2:49:42>> What is it?

2:49:43>> Yeah.

2:49:43>> How did you get caught?

2:49:45>> Oh, no. It was I'm representing the

2:49:47client. I'm I'm just the the one dealing

2:49:49with the city and the permits and the

2:49:53>> Alex Schneider. I'll move for a 35day

2:49:54extension.

2:49:57>> Say don't oppose 35 days.

2:49:58>> Okay, then I'll second it.

2:50:00>> All those in favor say I.

2:50:02>> I. Any opposed?

2:50:05>> You have 35 days.

2:50:06>> Thank you so much. Thank you.

2:50:08>> Our next case is on page 13.

2:50:12Inspector Seescu and Searian, just to

2:50:15let you know, you have the next three

2:50:16cases.

2:50:18[clears throat] Property address.

2:50:20>> Page 13.

2:50:21>> Okay.

2:50:22>> Property address 1731.

2:50:25>> Oh, that's the one you just did.

2:50:27>> Yeah.

2:50:28>> Okay.

2:50:29>> She She didn't mark it off my list.

2:50:31Oh, it's her fault. Here comes that bus.

2:50:34>> Okay, so just turn over to page 14.

2:50:36Property address 2621

2:50:39Southwest 18th Street. Case number

2:50:41BE25050056.

2:50:45Owner

2:50:47Deanna Leon

2:50:49or Lon Homestead exempted Evangelio

2:50:53Galendez. Notice posted at the property

2:50:55on 9326.

2:50:58posted at 1 Boulevard on 9826. This case

2:51:01was first heard on 111325

2:51:03to comply by 32426.

2:51:06One section at $50 per day. Order

2:51:08recorded not comply. There are three

2:51:10extensions noted.

2:51:13>> Several building inspector for the city

2:51:15presenting the case and address is read.

2:51:17This case is not complied. The

2:51:18respondent is here to speak.

2:51:20>> Hi, good morning. My

2:51:23>> my name is Janet. and the permit running

2:51:25that is helping the owner to comply and

2:51:28most of the permit has been issued roof

2:51:31vans. We are on the last permit which is

2:51:34for the

2:51:36driveway. Last time I came here and you

2:51:39gave me 35 days which is more that we

2:51:43need by that time but the engineer has a

2:51:46medical issues. So we couldn't submit

2:51:49the last correction that is needed for

2:51:51structural department. So he's back on

2:51:54contract. So I believe he has a lot of

2:51:57work as he mentioned to complete with to

2:52:01complete and [snorts] as soon as we get

2:52:03the plans to

2:52:05resubmit it back and just comply with

2:52:08the comments I think we will be done

2:52:11because this is the last thing that we

2:52:13are waiting cuz most of the permit has

2:52:16been issued.

2:52:17>> I think we need to bring this back as a

2:52:19massie. It's been going on since

2:52:21November and uh I would be inclined to

2:52:24increase your daily fine amount as well.

2:52:27>> Can I can I say something?

2:52:28>> Sure.

2:52:29>> Okay. So, basically they had a lot of

2:52:31work and um they're down to the last

2:52:35five yards I would say. Um it's all

2:52:38about the driveway that was done without

2:52:41permit. So, this is the only thing they

2:52:43have they have left.

2:52:44>> Yeah. is the thing that the engineer

2:52:46have. There was someone regarding with

2:52:49water specialist because as he have

2:52:52concrete in most of the property around

2:52:56they have to do some calculation that he

2:52:58has to find another person that help him

2:53:00with this plan and in the middle of this

2:53:02time he got his medical issues and we

2:53:04just stuck in this part but he just back

2:53:07you know working.

2:53:09All right, Alex Schneider, I'm going to

2:53:11put a motion for an extension of a 35day

2:53:14extension, but also raise the daily

2:53:16fines to $150 a day. So, if you don't

2:53:20get it done by then and then we send it

2:53:21to Massie, the fines will be raised.

2:53:24>> When's how long the extension?

2:53:25>> 35 days.

2:53:27>> I'll second that motion.

2:53:29>> 150.

2:53:29>> All those in favor say I.

2:53:30>> I. Any opposed?

2:53:34>> Okay. Thank you.

2:53:35>> Good luck.

2:53:37Our next case is a new business case on

2:53:39page four. Inspector Searian Onescu,

2:53:43property address 826 Northwest 14th Way.

2:53:49Excuse me. [cough and clears throat]

2:53:50>> Four.

2:53:51>> Case number BE2603

2:53:53010 0. Owner Nikra Johnson Leola Cannon

2:53:59Estate. Notice posted at the property on

2:54:0283126. posted at one east boulevard on

2:54:059826.

2:54:08>> Okay. Seanco building inspector for the

2:54:11city presenting the case and address as

2:54:13read. This property was cited as a

2:54:15violation of the Florida building code

2:54:17105.1. This building has been illegally

2:54:20altering construction work illegal

2:54:22performed without obtaining the required

2:54:24permits in the following manner and not

2:54:25but not limited to split system air

2:54:27conditioning unit and city ordinance

2:54:309280B.

2:54:32There are building parts which are

2:54:34deteriorated and not maintained. Rear

2:54:36structure and roof in this repair. This

2:54:39case was open on March 13, 2026. The

2:54:42inspection report was sent on April 6,

2:54:452026. Codeboard hearing was scheduled on

2:54:48July 30th, 2026. During the inspection

2:54:51of the property, it was observed that a

2:54:53newly installed mini split air

2:54:55conditioning unit has been placed on the

2:54:56right side of the structure when view

2:54:59from the street. A search of the permit

2:55:01records confirmed that no permits were

2:55:02obtained for the installation of this

2:55:04mechanical equipment. In addition of a

2:55:07review of the public available aerial

2:55:09imagery and on-site evaluation revealed

2:55:11that the rear structure previously part

2:55:14of the interior space currently has no

2:55:17roof and is in a state of disrepair. The

2:55:19area is exposed to elements creating

2:55:22potential safety and structure concerns.

2:55:24Based on this findings, violations have

2:55:26been created. The city is requesting the

2:55:28code board to find that the violation

2:55:30exists and to grant the property owner

2:55:33126 days to come into compliance or a

2:55:35fine of $50 per day thereafter. The

2:55:38respondent is here to speak.

2:55:41>> Hello.

2:55:42>> Hello.

2:55:43>> Your name?

2:55:43>> Good morning. I'm Nikitra Johnson.

2:55:47Um do I start from the beginning,

2:55:49>> please?

2:55:51>> Are you the owner?

2:55:52>> I am the owner.

2:55:53>> Yes. Um my grandmother passed away

2:55:56November 19th, 2025 and I inherited her

2:56:00home and this is the home that I

2:56:02inherited. Um subsequently after that I

2:56:06paid the taxes towards the end of

2:56:08November and when I questioned a couple

2:56:10of things that's when I understood that

2:56:13her previously deceased sister was still

2:56:16on the home. She died prior in CO. So my

2:56:20first step was to open up probate to get

2:56:23all of the property in my name. And so

2:56:26that's the process that I was working

2:56:29towards when I received this information

2:56:33in April.

2:56:35So um I will say my grandmother who died

2:56:38at 89 years old was still in her right

2:56:41mind and did everything in decency and

2:56:43in order. Um, so to learn that this

2:56:46wasn't done properly was very much so a

2:56:48shock to me. Um, but I did reach out to

2:56:51the individual who she hired to put in

2:56:54the mini splits. Um, and I asked him

2:56:56about his availability to go back and

2:56:58pull the permit and he stopped talking.

2:57:02And so that's when I learned further

2:57:04that he was not um Yeah.

2:57:09So, um, I'm a school teacher in Orange

2:57:12County and that's where I reside. And

2:57:14so, that kind of sort of led me into the

2:57:16summer where I had to get a second job

2:57:19to kind of sort of start to fulfill

2:57:20these obligations. And that's where I am

2:57:22now. So, I did um hire someone to get a

2:57:26mechanical permit um that will bring

2:57:29that mini split up to date and in

2:57:31compliance. And that's currently in the

2:57:33works right now. Um and then the

2:57:36inspector has been very gracious and

2:57:37very supportive and helping me

2:57:39understand what to do next in terms of

2:57:42the back structure. So my idea is to

2:57:45demo it um to bring that into

2:57:47compliance. And so that's my next step

2:57:50um moving forward.

2:57:52>> Is the house occupied currently?

2:57:54>> Yes.

2:57:54>> Who occupies it? So, interesting enough,

2:57:57my uncle who had a stroke

2:58:00um right before my grandmother passed

2:58:03resides in the home. And when the AC

2:58:06went kapoot this summer, I was excited.

2:58:09So, I was like, I'll just take it out

2:58:11and that'll be in compliance.

2:58:13Unfortunately, because of his stroke, he

2:58:15needed the AC. So, he's there. And the

2:58:18mental uh my cousin Frankie who's always

2:58:21lived there, that's his been his

2:58:22childhood home. He also resides there as

2:58:25well.

2:58:26>> How long did you How long has your

2:58:27grandmother owned the property?

2:58:28>> Oh, it's been in that family. My

2:58:30grandfather built that home.

2:58:32>> Wow. That's cool.

2:58:34>> And it survived several It survived all

2:58:36the hurricane. So,

2:58:38>> yeah.

2:58:38>> How How are you with the probate? How's

2:58:40that? Because I know that can take a

2:58:41long time.

2:58:42>> That's where Yeah. So, interesting.

2:58:43Today, I go with a notary to have some

2:58:47deeds signed over to me so that I can

2:58:49get progress.

2:58:51>> Yeah. There's eight of them that I have

2:58:53to deal with. So, I have four of them on

2:58:55board today.

2:58:56>> So, board just just for for um uh

2:59:01comment legal commenting purposes, the

2:59:04notice as set forth on your agenda as is

2:59:07reflected in BCPA. She owns the property

2:59:10right now as she stated. So, while the

2:59:13probate may be an ancillary process to

2:59:16clean up the second property owner,

2:59:18which is the estate of Leola Cannon, um,

2:59:23Miss Johnson has the full authority to

2:59:26act on behalf of the property to obtain

2:59:28permits on the property. And so, the

2:59:31probate really isn't necessarily gerine

2:59:33to our proceedings today. There's no

2:59:36barrier for her.

2:59:37>> Inspector, how did this get on your

2:59:38radar?

2:59:39>> Thank you.

2:59:40If I remember correctly, someone that

2:59:42did some work on the back room, right?

2:59:44It was the was the the complainant. So,

2:59:48>> someone did work on that back room

2:59:50that's you see the roof, it's off of it.

2:59:53>> So, my grandmother hired a roofer. Um,

2:59:55and then the city came out to do the

2:59:57inspection because he had started the

2:59:59process of retiling the roof cuz it's a

3:00:01flat roof.

3:00:02>> And so, the city came out to do the

3:00:04inspection and then cited him and told

3:00:06him he needed to get that structure

3:00:08fixed. and so he stopped working on it.

3:00:13Um, so that's basically how that works.

3:00:16[clears throat]

3:00:17>> Okay. And your recommendation was

3:00:19>> 126 days and $50 per day thereafter. I

3:00:21move that we find to the city and the

3:00:23violations exist alleged and we've

3:00:25ordered the property owners to come into

3:00:26compliance by

3:00:29January 26, 2027 or a fine in the amount

3:00:33of

3:00:35be $50 per day. Per violation be imposed

3:00:39and recorded.

3:00:40>> Alex Schneider will second.

3:00:41>> All those in favor say I. I.

3:00:43>> Any opposed? You have 126.

3:00:46>> Good luck.

3:00:47>> Thank you.

3:00:48>> Thank you.

3:00:49>> Happy New Year.

3:00:50>> Thank you. Our next case is also a new

3:00:54business case on page six. Senior

3:00:56Inspector Andrew [laughter] Debia,

3:00:58property address 1031 Northwest 13th

3:01:01Street. Case number BE260293.

3:01:06Owner Roxanna Rodriguez Perez. Notice

3:01:09posted at the property on 82726. Posted

3:01:12at 1 East Royal Boulevard on 9826.

3:01:33Andrew Gbia, building inspector for the

3:01:35city, presenting case and addresses

3:01:37read. This uh property was cited for

3:01:39violation of the Florida Building Code

3:01:412023 105.1. work illegally performed

3:01:44without obtaining the required permits

3:01:46in the following manner, but not limited

3:01:48to uh an interior remodel, two bathrooms

3:01:51in a kitchen with a split unit AC. This

3:01:54case was opened on 629 2026. The

3:01:57inspection report was mailed on 772026.

3:02:01Code enforcement board was scheduled on

3:02:028:18 2026. I visited this property on

3:02:067626.

3:02:07I first observed the new split unit AC

3:02:10system attached to the west wall of the

3:02:11house. then did some research by the by

3:02:15uh then research done by code officer

3:02:17Marie Aras showed interior pictures of

3:02:20two remodeled bathrooms and a kitchen.

3:02:23These modifications would include

3:02:24structural, plumbing, electrical, and

3:02:26mechanical permits. There are no permits

3:02:28on record for any of this were

3:02:29completed. I left a courtesy note in the

3:02:31door and uh I've been emailing the uh

3:02:33the owner of the home and uh we spoke

3:02:36previously. Uh, the city is requesting

3:02:39the code board fine that the violations

3:02:40exist to grant the property owner 126

3:02:43days to come into compliance or $50 a

3:02:45day thereafter. The respondent is here

3:02:47to speak.

3:02:49>> Good morning. My name is Lady Fer. I'm

3:02:52behalf of the owner and we already um

3:02:56ready to submit to the city. We received

3:02:58the plans for the design team and um

3:03:02just request little more time to comply.

3:03:06I think that those days well is enough

3:03:11to

3:03:13>> inspector. Has the respondent been in

3:03:16contact with your office? Are they

3:03:17playing both?

3:03:19>> Uh I've we we've chatted by email. Um

3:03:23you know, I I don't see any reason why

3:03:25it shouldn't take her anything more than

3:03:26126 days to come into compliance.

3:03:28>> Now, I mean, have they they've been

3:03:30they're they're in talk

3:03:32>> they cooperating is what I'm trying to

3:03:33say.

3:03:34>> Cooperating. I wouldn't say we've

3:03:35necessarily had many conversations, but

3:03:37you know, it's noted that we have, you

3:03:40know, so

3:03:41>> I move that we find for the city in

3:03:43violation exists as alleged we order the

3:03:44property owners to come into compliance

3:03:45by January 26, 20 27 or a fine of $100

3:03:49per day per violation will be imposed

3:03:50and recorded.

3:03:52>> I'll second. All those in favor say I.

3:03:56>> Any opposed? You have 126 days.

3:03:59>> Thank you. Our

3:04:02next case, senior inspector Joseé

3:04:04Salagusti on page 18 to Harrington and

3:04:07Pulse Wines, property address 2538

3:04:10Northeast 8th Street. Case number

3:04:13BE26010158.

3:04:15Owner Kayla Rodriguez, homestead

3:04:18exempted.

3:04:19>> What? What page?

3:04:20>> 18 [clears throat]

3:04:21bottom.

3:04:22>> Got it. Thank you.

3:04:23>> Alejandro Tori Ba. Notice post at the

3:04:27property on 83126.

3:04:30Notice posted at Wingsboro Boulevard on

3:04:329826.

3:04:34This case was first heard on 62326 to

3:04:37comply by 82526.

3:04:40One section amended from $100 per day to

3:04:42$300 per day. Order recorded. Comply the

3:04:45city's request to impose fines in amount

3:04:47of $5,700.

3:04:51>> Hi, good morning.

3:04:52>> Not yet. Let the inspector speak.

3:04:55>> Thank you. Professor Ruti, building

3:04:57inspector for the city presenting the

3:04:59case number as read. The case is comply.

3:05:03>> I will let the respondent speak.

3:05:06>> Hi, good morning. Uh, we did all the the

3:05:10job that needs to

3:05:12>> I'm sorry. My name is Kayla Rodriguez.

3:05:15>> I'm the owner of the property.

3:05:16>> Thank you.

3:05:17>> And we did comply. We next day after we

3:05:22have the hearing, we hired a contractor.

3:05:25He put all the pull pull all the

3:05:28permits.

3:05:29We were while we were waiting for the

3:05:31permits to be approved. H because a

3:05:34deadline was coming. We proactively

3:05:38to avoid any issues. We remove the

3:05:40pavers and we plant grass

3:05:44in August the 20th.

3:05:47I have the the digital printing of the

3:05:51picture if that is needed and I send the

3:05:54the an email to the city explaining that

3:05:58that's all

3:05:59>> that's what we have.

3:06:01>> Is that correct inspector?

3:06:02>> Yes. The they remove the violation.

3:06:06>> There is a permit for the next war but

3:06:09nothing to do with this violation. This

3:06:12violation is already compliant. It has

3:06:15fines and I don't know.

3:06:19>> Yeah.

3:06:22>> Do you want

3:06:23>> Yes. I the the fines to be removed and

3:06:31>> the city

3:06:33will support the administrative fines

3:06:38of $1,166.

3:06:42So

3:06:43>> was the violation

3:06:44>> it's compi it's all compiled compied

3:06:47saying

3:06:48>> was it complied before violations would

3:06:50have started to occur? Yes,

3:06:52>> the violation as soon as we have the

3:06:57information, we inspect the property and

3:07:00we comply the case.

3:07:04>> It's comply. Yes.

3:07:08>> Motion for

3:07:09>> I mean I'm confused here. I mean all you

3:07:10had to do was pull the papers and put

3:07:12saw that's that's a day's work. How did

3:07:14this rack up 19 days?

3:07:16>> That's what I'm trying to figure out.

3:07:17>> The the constru the con the Um the

3:07:22general contractor told us not to worry

3:07:24about that as soon as he did the thing.

3:07:27But things get extended. I said, "No,

3:07:29no, no. Let's move it, remove it, and

3:07:32put it back there. The the grass."

3:07:33>> So, inspector, in order for them to

3:07:35comply, they had to pull the pavers, put

3:07:37sat down. Right.

3:07:38>> Yes. They removed the paper and put the

3:07:40grass.

3:07:41>> When did they first call you to say this

3:07:42has been completed?

3:07:44>> I don't have the here the information.

3:07:45>> That's what I'm trying to figure out

3:07:46here. But uh I

3:07:50when I have the information that they

3:07:52comply Yeah. I think it was a Thursday

3:07:55or Friday. I went on Monday and and put

3:07:59the the the date before.

3:08:04>> I I agree. Um in what it's a little

3:08:07confusing because I've been dealing with

3:08:09the complaintant on this and

3:08:11>> I believe they complied within the time

3:08:13frame. Um

3:08:16I mean definitely was admin costs that

3:08:18were acrewed. So, you know, I definitely

3:08:20would support, you know, reducing it to

3:08:22that. Um, but

3:08:25>> there was a there was a lag from when

3:08:28the case was created um to when, you

3:08:31know, they came into compliance. Um, but

3:08:33since, you know, it's been in front of

3:08:35the board um I believe they meant I

3:08:37think it was a 60 they were they had to

3:08:39comply within either 30 or 60 days.

3:08:42Again, it was about, you know, 30 pavers

3:08:45that they created a parking area inside

3:08:48the swale um close to the corner. Um

3:08:52but, you know, they

3:08:54they did come into compliance.

3:08:56>> I make a motion now we wave the fines.

3:08:58>> What What day did you guys come into

3:09:01compliance?

3:09:01>> The 20th.

3:09:02>> The 20th of August.

3:09:03>> Yes.

3:09:05>> Uh yeah, Alex Schneider, I'll second

3:09:07that.

3:09:07>> All those in favor say I.

3:09:09>> I.

3:09:10>> Any oppose? lines have been waved.

3:09:13>> Thank you. Thank you so much.

3:09:14>> God bless you all.

3:09:16>> Thank you.

3:09:17>> God bless.

3:09:18>> Thank you.

3:09:19>> Merry Christmas.

3:09:21>> Our next case is on page 20.

3:09:24>> Senior Inspector Alexander Boris. Page

3:09:2620. Property address 572 West Dayton

3:09:30Circle. Case number BE25050095.

3:09:34Owner and Lewis Fabian.

3:09:38>> [clears throat]

3:09:38>> Notice posted at the property on 9326

3:09:41posted at Wise Brow Boulevard on 9826.

3:09:44This case was first heard on 111325 to

3:09:47comply by 22426

3:09:50one section at $50 per day. Order

3:09:52recorded not comply. The city is

3:09:54requested to impose fines in amount of

3:09:56$1,400

3:09:58which continues to acrue. There are two

3:10:00extensions noted.

3:10:02>> Alexander Alvarez, building inspector

3:10:04for the city, updating you on case

3:10:06number and address is read. The property

3:10:07was cited for a violation of Florida

3:10:09building code 2023 section 105.1 for

3:10:13work without permit regarding a garage

3:10:16enclosure. Uh case is not complied. Uh

3:10:20initially the owner had applied for the

3:10:22enclosure permit and then decided to

3:10:27abandon that project and convert back to

3:10:30a garage. So, they've applied for their

3:10:34uh new garage door uh replacement

3:10:37permit. The uh permit was just recently

3:10:41issued. Uh we're just waiting for

3:10:45the violation to be removed, per se. The

3:10:48wall needs to be removed, garage door

3:10:50installed, and and and I would have to

3:10:52go do an inspection. They understand all

3:10:54of this.

3:10:56>> [snorts]

3:10:57>> So, we're waiting for the violations to

3:11:01be removed. You said

3:11:04>> technically the violation remains

3:11:05because the unpermitted work is still

3:11:07there. Uh the intent is to remove the

3:11:10violation, meaning remove the wall that

3:11:13was built to enclose the garage. Once

3:11:16that wall is removed, the violation is

3:11:19removed. Then

3:11:20>> uh the the the garage it's the intent is

3:11:24to convert it back to a garage. So the

3:11:27garage door would have to be installed

3:11:29and we would have to do an inspection,

3:11:31make sure the inside, you know, it's in

3:11:33fact the garage.

3:11:34>> Do they need a demolition permit for

3:11:35that?

3:11:36>> A demolition? No. To remove the wall?

3:11:38>> No, not for that wall.

3:11:39>> So they can do it anytime.

3:11:40>> Has a permit uh for the new garage door

3:11:43been pulled yet? It was just issued.

3:11:45Yes.

3:11:46>> Just Okay. So, now you [laughter]

3:11:49>> Hi, good morning. My name is Anise

3:11:50Fabian. I'm the owner of the property.

3:11:53>> And as Mr. Alvarez stated, we did get

3:11:56the um permit finally. Um Luigi is the

3:12:02contractor, so just waiting to see when

3:12:05he's going to start

3:12:07taking the wall down. Um, we're still

3:12:11trying to get a price on the garage

3:12:13doors because they're not cheap. I'm on

3:12:15a fixed income, but we are working um

3:12:18towards getting the garage doors

3:12:20and getting no um violation removed.

3:12:24>> Luigi, when are you going to tear this

3:12:25wall down?

3:12:26>> Well, my name

3:12:30>> number one.

3:12:33Speak to the microphone and tell us your

3:12:34name. Same thing. And number one,

3:12:36congratulation is a new place here.

3:12:40[laughter]

3:12:41New place.

3:12:41>> Quite nice. Thank you.

3:12:43>> I like this place. All right. Second

3:12:45time I need a little time. Whatever. The

3:12:48last time I speak after I got it.

3:12:52>> Uh they told me here

3:12:55the other the other place is about six

3:12:59months.

3:13:01You know the after the per six months of

3:13:03the you know they finish the job. How

3:13:06many day your guy give it to me they

3:13:09finish the job.

3:13:10>> Inspector have they been in contact with

3:13:12you?

3:13:13>> They have been in contact.

3:13:14>> Are they good people?

3:13:17>> Of course.

3:13:18>> All right. Good. Um

3:13:20>> since you only need to tear a wall down

3:13:22to get the permit issued, which will

3:13:23bring us in compliance. Correct.

3:13:26>> The structure would have to be um

3:13:29>> inspected. inspected to make sure that

3:13:33>> meaning all this can be done within 30

3:13:35days. Correct? No. Theoretically?

3:13:37>> No. No. No. No. No. No.

3:13:41>> No. The lady, she don't got no much

3:13:42money.

3:13:43>> I'm sorry. Tear down a wall.

3:13:44>> I can do one day.

3:13:46>> Yeah. Tear the wall.

3:13:47>> Yes.

3:13:48>> But she don't got no money.

3:13:50>> But we can't tear the wall down and not

3:13:52have the doors to put the doors down.

3:13:53>> Well, I mean, you have six months to put

3:13:55Once the permit's issued, you got six

3:13:56months. So, I mean

3:13:57>> Oh, okay. And once the permit's issued,

3:13:59you're you're we're it's done with us.

3:14:01>> Oh.

3:14:02>> So that's what I'm saying. 35 days you

3:14:03usually tear away.

3:14:04>> They don't they don't have So let me

3:14:06just clarify. They don't have a permit

3:14:09to [clears throat] enclose the garage.

3:14:11So that's the violation. So the

3:14:12violation still remains. They have a

3:14:15permit which is the road to come into

3:14:18compliance, right? So they're going to

3:14:19they need to remove the wall. And once

3:14:22the wall is removed, the unpermanent

3:14:23work, we need to do an inspection, make

3:14:26sure that you know there's no other

3:14:28things since we never been inside the

3:14:30garage. So when when it was enclosed, we

3:14:32don't know to what extent, right? So

3:14:34we'd have to follow up by an inspection

3:14:36as well.

3:14:37>> What are they going to find in that

3:14:38garage?

3:14:40>> So we got to get another permit.

3:14:42>> No, an inspection.

3:14:44>> They have to go.

3:14:46>> They have to go to the right now. the

3:14:48the the wall has to come down and he has

3:14:51to go and inspect to make sure that the

3:14:53structure is still safe. Okay. Okay.

3:14:56>> Once he gets that then uh then you can

3:14:59you'll get you have the permit that's

3:15:02good for six months and then you have

3:15:04six months to put that door in.

3:15:06>> Okay. So you can't come and inspect the

3:15:09thing until the wall comes down.

3:15:12>> Correct.

3:15:13>> That is correct. and the city would

3:15:15prefer for the garage door to be

3:15:17installed. Uh so that so so so that the

3:15:20building it's protected uh the minute

3:15:22you remove that wall now it's you have

3:15:24an unprotected opening. So um that's why

3:15:28I would strongly recommend for the once

3:15:31the wall is taken down for the garage

3:15:33door to be installed so you you have so

3:15:36that it's protected

3:15:39>> and they're right their permit is good

3:15:41for uh six months. So that permit is

3:15:44good for six months.

3:15:45>> When is that? You said the city prefers

3:15:47that or is that mandatory with the city?

3:15:50>> Technically, uh the violation is for the

3:15:54garage enclosure.

3:15:55>> Yeah.

3:15:56>> Uh so for the wall,

3:15:59it would create another violation.

3:16:02>> So So in essence, in essence, the wall

3:16:05should come down and next day the garage

3:16:06door go away in.

3:16:07>> Correct. Yeah. But I mean, if you're

3:16:08saying I mean I'm not doubting you.

3:16:09Those garage doors will be several

3:16:11thousand dollars. I mean, I'm starting

3:16:13the garage door it overhead door itself

3:16:15will be several thousand dollar at

3:16:17least.

3:16:18>> I mean, to be up to 2026 code, they're

3:16:20not cheap. So, I mean, that's the thing

3:16:21here. I kind of want to give them an

3:16:25extension, but if they don't have a

3:16:28solution to get it fixed in a timely

3:16:30fashion,

3:16:32>> I mean, if we could go if we could get

3:16:34we could get the doors, find some doors,

3:16:36that's not going to just

3:16:38>> Okay,

3:16:38>> why don't we give us Can we hold on? So

3:16:40what what is your suggestion? What is

3:16:42what are you

3:16:44>> what what are you talking about?

3:16:45>> What what do you think we should be

3:16:47doing?

3:16:49>> This just say respectfully respectfully

3:16:52defers that decision to the board today.

3:16:54>> I I think we got to get that we can take

3:16:58bill.

3:16:59>> No, but but maybe a few months I mean I

3:17:02agree not to take the wall down. It's

3:17:03just going to create more damage and

3:17:05more problem. So, what we need to do is

3:17:07give us some time to purchase a door.

3:17:11>> She could do both at the same time.

3:17:12>> Hold on. Wait, wait, wait. So, you So,

3:17:14the the the garage door permit has been

3:17:16basically issued, correct?

3:17:18>> That is correct.

3:17:18>> So, you actually have engineering behind

3:17:20a door that is going to be installed

3:17:22there, correct?

3:17:24>> Yeah, we install it.

3:17:24>> Okay. So, you know exactly the kind of

3:17:26door you need.

3:17:27>> Yeah, because we got a

3:17:28>> How much does that door cost? Do you

3:17:29know?

3:17:29>> We got the product.

3:17:32>> It's a door for the garage.

3:17:35They call DN. What do they call it?

3:17:37Whatever.

3:17:37>> How much? Oh, the question he's asking

3:17:39how much did you you got some pricing

3:17:41for the door, right? How much is the

3:17:43door?

3:17:44>> The door that cost

3:17:45>> for the garage door. Yes.

3:17:47>> Well, I don't know how much I stole the

3:17:50door, but I cut the wall. The same thing

3:17:53garage doors, but I don't know if these

3:17:55the right doors.

3:17:57>> Well, you have to hire you have to hire

3:18:00I mean, are you going to install the

3:18:02door? You going to hire

3:18:02>> install the door? Yeah. You got to

3:18:04install the door as on the permanent

3:18:06specific door.

3:18:06>> You've already seen the pricing of

3:18:08>> I saw five or six 10 20.

3:18:10>> Okay. I I price doors, right? For the

3:18:13standard garage door.

3:18:14>> Why they go the size of the wall to the

3:18:17wall, sir? Luigi, let me see here.

3:18:20>> The cheapest door that I found based on

3:18:23the way my garage doors was, it was a

3:18:26smaller garage than a larger garage. So,

3:18:28it's two different size in the doors,

3:18:30but I said standard. The cheapest one

3:18:32that I found online was like $3,500.

3:18:35One was $3,500

3:18:37and I'm assuming if I remember

3:18:39correctly, it was for the smaller

3:18:41>> door. Okay. And then for the big one

3:18:47is

3:18:47>> No, no, two. You needed two. Two.

3:18:49>> I know. I need two. That's what I just

3:18:50said. One smaller door and one larger

3:18:53door.

3:18:53>> No, no, you needed all the same size.

3:18:56All small the way it was. That's it.

3:18:59>> Packed big. is I'm cool with like 77

3:19:02days

3:19:02>> just to see where she is at that point.

3:19:05>> Yeah, I mean I'm cool with 77 if

3:19:08>> let's just give you some time to to try

3:19:10to see and pro have some progress talk,

3:19:12you know, see where you are. Let us know

3:19:14where you are with the purchase of the

3:19:15door.

3:19:15>> I got to come back at the end back here

3:19:17>> or you get a door installed in 77 days.

3:19:20>> 126

3:19:21>> 126

3:19:22>> 126 126.

3:19:23>> You know, you you per se don't have to

3:19:25come back. You can authorize Luigi to

3:19:27come back and give us a promise.

3:19:29>> He's not He's not gonna come back if I

3:19:32don't come back. He's not. [laughter]

3:19:34>> Oh, okay. Let's do Let's do 26.

3:19:37>> No, but

3:19:37>> uh I make a motion.

3:19:39>> He knows when they stole the door,

3:19:41right? I put the door

3:19:42>> exactly the way it was before, right?

3:19:44And he knows he confirmed.

3:19:47>> Come here, they say, "Hey, the door is

3:19:49done." The original one way it was. Why

3:19:52we need to come back all time and do

3:19:54this?

3:19:55>> Thank you. I I make a motion that we uh

3:19:57grant the respondent a 126 day extension

3:20:01on compliance

3:20:02>> and hold the fines

3:20:03>> and we uh Yeah, let's stop the fines.

3:20:04>> Yeah.

3:20:05>> And a mandatory reappearance at the

3:20:08January 26, 2027. I want to see you next

3:20:11year, Luigi.

3:20:12>> Next year. Next year.

3:20:13>> Can I get a second?

3:20:14>> Can I Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down.

3:20:16Slow down. Slow down. Let me finish,

3:20:18please. Thanks. No worries. Can I get a

3:20:20second, please?

3:20:21>> I'll second that.

3:20:22>> All those in favor say I.

3:20:24>> I. I

3:20:25>> any

3:20:27>> Wait a second now.

3:20:29>> Uh

3:20:31uh motion carries.

3:20:33>> All right. So, you have 126 days.

3:20:36>> That's until January 26 to uh take down

3:20:41the wall and put a new door on there.

3:20:44Okay, that should be enough time uh to

3:20:47hopefully get it together. If not, we'll

3:20:49see you then. And then we're going to

3:20:51lay the hammer down.

3:20:52>> Gino is going to get those wall get that

3:20:54wall down. We're going to get them doors

3:20:55and get them doors up. I don't want to

3:20:56come back here.

3:20:57>> Yeah. We're not I mean, we're right now

3:20:59we're not finding you. We we've we've um

3:21:01put a stop on the fine. So, there's no

3:21:03money being levied against the property.

3:21:05>> Already, though.

3:21:05>> Say again.

3:21:06>> How much I owe y'all already?

3:21:07>> We don't know. You don't owe us

3:21:09anything.

3:21:10>> Yeah, you're good.

3:21:12>> Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait,

3:21:13wait. Don't don't

3:21:14>> No, no. There's There's $1,400 in fines

3:21:16acrewed at the moment. We haven't we

3:21:19haven't imposed the fines yet. So, so

3:21:21once this is completed, then we can

3:21:23determine how many how much money we

3:21:25need to impose at the end because

3:21:27>> that that's a separate

3:21:29>> get the job done.

3:21:30>> The sword is still hanging over your

3:21:31heads here.

3:21:32>> Okay, go. The door is over our heads.

3:21:34Get this done. Okay, we got Luigi, guys.

3:21:38>> Thank you.

3:21:42>> Merry Christmas.

3:21:45>> Y'all have a great day. God bless.

3:21:47>> Smile on your face. Our next case is on

3:21:50page 21. Senior Inspector Jorge

3:21:53Martinez.

3:21:55>> Property address 401 Southeast 25th AB

3:21:58305. Case number BE25040039.

3:22:03>> Always at the end.

3:22:04>> Owner Jamie L. Durando. Dylan L.

3:22:07Durando.

3:22:08Notice posted at the property on 9426.

3:22:11Posted at 1 Boulevard on 9826.

3:22:14This case was first heard on 52725.

3:22:17to comply by 92325.

3:22:20One section at $50 per day order

3:22:22recorded not comply. The city is

3:22:24requesting to impose fines in amount of

3:22:26$1,400

3:22:28which continues to acrue. There are five

3:22:30extensions noted.

3:22:33[clears throat]

3:22:33>> Inspector Martinez updating case on

3:22:35behalf of the city. Case number and

3:22:37address as read. This case is not in

3:22:40compliance. I'm going to let that

3:22:41respondent speak. showing.

3:22:44>> Hi, my my name is Michelle Benzaken and

3:22:46I'm the acting contractor right now on

3:22:49record.

3:22:51>> I saw you guys last month.

3:22:54>> I took your advice and submitted

3:22:56whatever corrections we have even though

3:22:58we were waiting for Broward County's

3:23:00approval. Um, it did take we did get

3:23:04their approval finally on Friday at like

3:23:074:45 p.m.

3:23:08>> Approval for what specifically?

3:23:10>> Asbesus.

3:23:11>> Okay. It took about five months because

3:23:13we started the process in April. So, we

3:23:16finally got a hold of of them. They had

3:23:19all the documentation they need.

3:23:20Unfortunately,

3:23:22you know, he admitted that they are

3:23:23underst staffed and it's taking them a

3:23:25while to get to everything, but we did

3:23:27officially get their approval. So, I

3:23:29have the certificate from them. Um, in

3:23:32the meantime, the city has reviewed,

3:23:35electrical approved it,

3:23:37plumbing approved it. I believe I have

3:23:40I'm waiting on building and flood and

3:23:42flood still to review, but obviously

3:23:44building we know is going to come back

3:23:45and say they're still as they they still

3:23:48need the certificate, but I will be

3:23:49prepared for that. Um I do have a couple

3:23:52of small items that the owner did want

3:23:55me to mention for him.

3:23:58In October of 2025, they did meet

3:24:00someone who they gave a deposit to to

3:24:03help with this. And unfortunately, from

3:24:05October to March, he didn't do anything.

3:24:08I came in in March. He wanted you guys

3:24:12to know that. And unfortunately, he's

3:24:14not here. He lives in New Jersey. But,

3:24:17you know, that

3:24:19happened to, you know, add on to the

3:24:21whole requesting for extensions, not

3:24:23having anything done because he was

3:24:25hoping that this person was going to do

3:24:26what they were supposed to. He also

3:24:29wanted me to mention that his son who is

3:24:32um who was the one who was living in the

3:24:34unit did get into he was in the Coast

3:24:38Guard reserves and he got uh called in

3:24:40back to active duty at the excuse me at

3:24:43the end of 2025.

3:24:45So he was trying to monitor the

3:24:48situation and then he got called back

3:24:50in. So his dad is now you know

3:24:54>> in charge.

3:24:55>> So now you're here to save the day. I'm

3:24:57trying to. I really am.

3:24:59>> I am um staying on top of it though. I I

3:25:02I truly am.

3:25:05>> And I do hope that within the next 30

3:25:07days, we should have all the corrections

3:25:10completed for the city and then we can

3:25:13have a permit issued. I do have all my

3:25:15contractors [clears throat]

3:25:16>> in in line as far as

3:25:19>> plumbing and electrical go.

3:25:20>> I should be in contact with you.

3:25:21>> No,

3:25:22>> you haven't. I remember we the same

3:25:24exact thing last month

3:25:25>> and I was nervous you were exact to me.

3:25:28>> I emailed um twice with updates and

3:25:33>> sometimes I from my I get like the fire

3:25:36blocking situation and you I have to

3:25:38like email tech tech and then like

3:25:40technical they have to go in and allow

3:25:43my emails to go through.

3:25:45>> Wait wait wait. So what what's left to

3:25:47be done here to get this in under under

3:25:50compliance? So, I need the f I need the

3:25:53review back from building and flood

3:25:56>> so the portal can open and I can submit

3:25:58the Broward County and whatever other

3:26:00corrections might be needed, but I'm

3:26:02hoping there won't be much of any.

3:26:05>> Okay. So,

3:26:07>> there are corrections from 9:17, so last

3:26:10week. And the corrections are from

3:26:13building,

3:26:14flood, mechanical, and plumbing.

3:26:17So the only one that that has been

3:26:19approved is electrical.

3:26:21>> So

3:26:22>> but it's recent.

3:26:23>> So there's work on your end now. Now now

3:26:24the ball's back in your court

3:26:26>> almost. Building and flood have been

3:26:28assigned one to I think Mario and the

3:26:30other plan review but they haven't

3:26:32looked at it yet. There

3:26:33>> he just he just told you that they have

3:26:35reviewed it and there were comments as

3:26:37of last week. That's what he just said.

3:26:39>> I just checked it this morning. Well,

3:26:43>> from why I have 917,

3:26:47there are corrections needed.

3:26:50>> But for this, they were granted five

3:26:52extensions already. I think we should

3:26:55support

3:26:56>> inspector. When did this case originate

3:26:57and revisit this when it comes to the

3:27:00complian May of 25?

3:27:03>> Okay, it's 254. So,

3:27:06April 2025.

3:27:11year and a half.

3:27:13>> We got to do the fines. Impose the fines

3:27:16and and and uh let her come back to us

3:27:20and and show us what what she's done,

3:27:22you know.

3:27:22>> No, she's not coming back.

3:27:24>> Would you impose?

3:27:26>> Yeah. Well, that's last. We'll see.

3:27:28>> I think maybe we should also increase

3:27:30daily fund amount. Don't increase it.

3:27:33You don't think so?

3:27:34>> No.

3:27:36>> You sure?

3:27:38I make I move that we find the

3:27:41violations was not complied with by the

3:27:44date ordered and therefore we impose a

3:27:46fine in the amount of $1,400

3:27:49per section/violation as stated in the

3:27:51first order.

3:27:52>> Alex Schneider second.

3:27:54>> All those in favor say I.

3:27:56>> I.

3:27:56>> Any opposed?

3:27:58>> Fines are imposed.

3:28:01>> Okay. So that's $1,400 in fines

3:28:04>> with continuing to acrew. But you you

3:28:07still have to get this.

3:28:08>> No, of course I'm not stopping. I just

3:28:10think it's up. I would never do that.

3:28:12I've been on it the whole time. So it's

3:28:131,400 in fines that

3:28:16>> as of right now.

3:28:17>> As of right now.

3:28:18>> Correct.

3:28:19>> And what's the Is there an acrewing

3:28:21until they get issued?

3:28:23>> So it's permits are issued.

3:28:25>> It is. No, I don't

3:28:28>> $50 a day.

3:28:31The fines

3:28:32>> because the we're not increasing. Okay.

3:28:35>> Okay.

3:28:36Okay,

3:28:36>> my good.

3:28:38>> You are dismissed.

3:28:39>> Thank you.

3:28:39>> Thank you. Thank you.

3:28:40>> Our next case is on page eight. Senior

3:28:43Inspector Andrew Gabia. Property address

3:28:4625507 Sugarloaf Lane. Case number

3:28:49BE26030026.

3:28:52Owner Glenny and Marouch Fchinski.

3:28:56Notice posted at the property on 9326.

3:28:59Posted at 1 East Bar Boulevard 9826.

3:29:03This case was first heard on 62326 to

3:29:06comply by 9226

3:29:08one section at $50 per day. Order

3:29:10recorded not complied.

3:29:16Andrew Gbia, building inspector for the

3:29:18city, presenting case and address is

3:29:19read. This case is not complied. The

3:29:22respondent is here to speak.

3:29:24>> Yes. First um good morning or good

3:29:26afternoon. Sorry.

3:29:28>> Um it's possible to

3:29:29>> your name. Your name?

3:29:30>> My name is Conrad Mendes. I represent

3:29:32the company is is working in the project

3:29:35for leg legalization of the relation.

3:29:38>> It's possible the service translator is

3:29:40better for me.

3:29:41>> Yes.

3:29:42>> Yes. Can we get a translator please?

3:29:44>> Translator.

3:29:46>> Stat.

3:29:51>> Do we have to pay a picture for that?

3:30:00>> Alex.

3:30:01Do you swear an to tell the truth will

3:30:03translate from English to Spanish and

3:30:05Spanish to English?

3:30:14>> He understand what the

3:30:33It's okay.

3:30:48children. Yes.

3:31:09demolition.

3:31:12Okay. So, he's here uh on behalf of the

3:31:15contractor. He's um been he's um been

3:31:20hired to try to remedy the situation and

3:31:24uh

3:31:27he says the plans are ready uh to

3:31:31for

3:31:41[clears throat]

3:31:42Okay. So they're they're ready to be

3:31:44submitted. They have not been submitted.

3:31:47>> The tik barition

3:31:49for the bar

3:31:50>> and they intend to remove the tik bars

3:31:56demolition because you know temporary

3:31:58glass.

3:32:00>> Uh they intend to remove the sauna

3:32:09>> and all the rest is uh uh they're going

3:32:12to legalize it.

3:32:15Okay.

3:32:15>> So, they're they're getting rid of the

3:32:17sauna, the what? The tiki hut,

3:32:19>> new kitchen with interior remodel. They

3:32:21have they're going to legalize

3:32:23>> structural, electrical, plumbing,

3:32:24mechanical. They're going to legalize uh

3:32:27in inspector uh have they been in touch

3:32:30with you?

3:32:32>> This uh the the owner of this property,

3:32:35he he's uh he's gone through a couple

3:32:37contractors already. I mean the last

3:32:39time we here was somebody else speaking

3:32:40on his behalf and then I guess that fell

3:32:43through. So now this gentleman is is

3:32:45speaking for the owner as well. Now I

3:32:47have spoken to the owner of the property

3:32:49before. I did speak to the contractor

3:32:51last week. Um he said he was going to

3:32:55try to avoid all the permits and then uh

3:32:58resubmit them with new plans. But now

3:33:00this is another curveball because if

3:33:02they remove the sauna and they remove

3:33:04the tiki hut, the majority of this case

3:33:06is is uh complied.

3:33:32Um, they remove the

3:33:46in compliance.

3:33:49idea is

3:34:06okay. Um, so basically what he's saying

3:34:09that they'll they're going to apply for

3:34:12a pergola. Um, but they'll remove this

3:34:14one and they'll apply a permit for a for

3:34:17>> what what about the kitchen? The outdoor

3:34:19kitchen.

3:34:22>> They're going to keep the outdoor

3:34:23kitchen.

3:34:24>> All right. So that's what they're going

3:34:25to permit the outdoor kitchen and remove

3:34:27the tiki hut.

3:34:30>> So how much time does he think he needs

3:34:32to rem to remove these items? The sauna.

3:34:34This owner is in a a whole a whole room.

3:34:38They're going to remove that

3:34:39>> in this moment. The plan is ready for

3:34:41submit.

3:34:42>> Okay.

3:34:42>> Um I think so. Two months for working,

3:34:46you know, one months for for

3:34:48legalization for for the permit and two

3:34:51months for working in the project.

3:34:53That's it.

3:34:55>> So you you're saying one month?

3:34:58>> One month for you know idea is submit

3:35:01right now the permit. I don't know. See

3:35:03the proof is in one month.

3:35:05>> How how long do you think it's going to

3:35:06take you to remove the sauna?

3:35:18>> Once the permit is approved,

3:35:22why would that be a big deal?

3:35:25>> Uh so are you saying that you could use

3:35:29an extension of 77 days because that's

3:35:31the calendar?

3:35:45hearing.

3:35:46>> Okay. Possible possible first three

3:35:49months

3:35:52if three months are not possible. I'll

3:35:55support 77 day extension but no more

3:35:57after that.

3:36:06Okay.

3:36:08>> All right. I move for a 77day extension.

3:36:11>> Alex second.

3:36:12>> All those in favor say I.

3:36:14>> Any opposed? 77 days.

3:36:17Okay.

3:36:18>> And keep the inspector keep the

3:36:19inspector updated on what's going on.

3:36:21Like he needs to know what's going on.

3:36:25that I

3:36:28>> Our next case is on page five. Property

3:36:32address 1239

3:36:34Southwest 29 Terrace. Owner V LL LLC.

3:36:39Case number BE260190.

3:36:43Notice posted at the property on 9326.

3:36:46Posted at Wiseboro Boulevard on 9826.

3:36:52>> Good morning. Andrew Gvy, a building

3:36:54inspector for the city, presenting case

3:36:56and address is read. This property was

3:36:58cited for violation under Florida

3:37:00building code 2023 105.1. Work illegally

3:37:04performed without obtaining the required

3:37:06permits in the following manner but not

3:37:07limited to uh windows, doors, roof,

3:37:12stucco, interior renovations, demo,

3:37:14structural, electrical, and plumbing.

3:37:15This case was opened on 518 2026. The

3:37:18inspection report was mailed on 64 2026.

3:37:22Code board was scheduled on 84 2026.

3:37:25Before arriving at this property, I

3:37:27checked records to see if there were any

3:37:28permits issued for any construction. As

3:37:30I ar as I arrived, I observed the new

3:37:33roof, windows, door, some new stucco. I

3:37:36met a worker walking to his van. I

3:37:38explained to him why I was there. He

3:37:41said he was just cleaning up. So, he

3:37:44left. I posted a stop work order. I took

3:37:46photos of what I could see. Uh the

3:37:49windows were covered up except for one

3:37:51where I got to look inside. Um there has

3:37:54been some work to the inside that I

3:37:56could see some demo framing electrical

3:37:58and plumbing. Uh since then they have

3:38:02obtained the permit for the windows,

3:38:04door and roof. That's all. Uh the window

3:38:07permit is issued and the roof is

3:38:09completed. So nothing there's nothing

3:38:11for the inside yet. [snorts]

3:38:14The city is requesting the code board to

3:38:15find that these violations do exist and

3:38:18to grant the property owner 126 days to

3:38:21come into compliance or $50 a day

3:38:23thereafter. The respondent is is here to

3:38:25speak.

3:38:28>> My name is Hi. Um my name is Helen. I'm

3:38:30a rep. My uncle owns a property.

3:38:34I'm just confused because speaking to

3:38:36the microphone.

3:38:37>> So for the stuckco is does the stucco

3:38:39that requires a permit

3:38:42>> if there's wire l Yes. Okay. Um, so what

3:38:46if it was just around the when the

3:38:48windows were replaced? Does that require

3:38:50a permit?

3:38:51>> We'd have to re reinspect that.

3:38:53>> Okay. So I would have to get an

3:38:56inspection.

3:38:57>> Yeah. But as far as everything else, the

3:38:59main things, the the stuckco was a

3:39:01little minor on this part, but the main

3:39:03thing is the interior. There's, you

3:39:04know, there's a lot of work that looks

3:39:05done in

3:39:06>> and I'm looking at the pictures and

3:39:08there's framing that's not decode just

3:39:09by looking at it. So you you need to get

3:39:12a master permit for this whole

3:39:14>> for the whole all the whole renovation.

3:39:16You need a master permit that's

3:39:18inclusive of all the other sub permits.

3:39:21>> Like what possessed your uncle to like

3:39:23replace an entire roof and windows

3:39:25without pulling permits.

3:39:26>> Well, it was leaking. The roof was

3:39:28leaking. And

3:39:29>> this was a complete re-roof, right?

3:39:31>> Right. Well,

3:39:32>> that's a big job.

3:39:33>> He hired a a Miami contractor.

3:39:37got those out

3:39:38>> and he started doing work without

3:39:41permits apparently

3:39:43and he gave him like a huge deposit and

3:39:45he didn't do things correctly

3:39:48apparently.

3:39:50>> Well, that that's unfortunate but for

3:39:52moving forward you need to get a master

3:39:54permit

3:39:55>> for the whole thing because I say just

3:39:57[clears throat] looking at it there's

3:39:58things that are not done up to code and

3:40:00I can see it in the pictures. So, um,

3:40:03you need to get a hired a general

3:40:04contractor, get a master permit, and

3:40:07that they will guide you for all the sub

3:40:09permits and all the the ancillary things

3:40:12that need to get done.

3:40:14>> Okay. So, right now, do we have any

3:40:16fines?

3:40:16>> Well, what have you been doing uh for

3:40:18the interior? Like, have you actually

3:40:19got a uh

3:40:20>> We have all We have the electrical and

3:40:22the plumbing plans.

3:40:24>> Plans?

3:40:25>> Yeah.

3:40:25>> Okay.

3:40:25>> Inspector, have they been in contact

3:40:26with your office?

3:40:27>> No.

3:40:28>> At all?

3:40:29>> No. We spoke over the phone and you

3:40:31>> Oh, except for her, but I haven't talked

3:40:32to the owner.

3:40:33>> I mean, I mean that contact,

3:40:35>> you know, no representative, no

3:40:36contractor, nobody. No. No.

3:40:38>> Okay. Okay.

3:40:38>> Well, that's Yeah, we need to get the

3:40:39contractor in touch or at least someone

3:40:41giving him updates. Um, so 126. Do we

3:40:44need to speed this up a little bit?

3:40:47>> I besides the the time frame, I think we

3:40:49need to increase the fine amount to

3:40:51let's say 250.

3:40:52>> I was going,

3:40:53>> but we got two permits already. Why? Why

3:40:55do we

3:40:56>> No, this is only only if you don't get

3:40:58it and done done.

3:40:59>> Yeah, we have plans already. We're going

3:41:00to submit next week.

3:41:02>> If it's going to be done,

3:41:04>> you'll be fine then. Yep. Keep working.

3:41:06>> So, you're saying increase it after the

3:41:08127?

3:41:08>> No. Yeah. So, yeah. What's the penalty?

3:41:10>> So, once once uh 126 days, if it's not

3:41:13done by January 27th, you'd have to come

3:41:16in for another hearing. And at that

3:41:18hearing, we would decide whether to give

3:41:19you an extension or to start to acrew

3:41:21fines.

3:41:22>> Okay. And we don't need a stuckco

3:41:23permit.

3:41:25that's going to be included in the

3:41:26master.

3:41:27>> That'll be included

3:41:30on the date or the amount yet. We still

3:41:32have to figure that out.

3:41:34>> But for 126 days, I think that's a

3:41:36sufficient amount of time for you to

3:41:38achieve,

3:41:39you know, getting everything submitted

3:41:41and and issued. And once the permits are

3:41:43issued, this will get closed up. But as

3:41:45far as uh like the gentleman said over

3:41:47here, the that that the picture of that

3:41:49window, that's not the code.

3:41:51>> And the frame here frame.

3:41:52>> Yeah. the way it's framed. It's not

3:41:54>> interior framing. You have studs that

3:41:55are spliced that

3:41:56>> spiced together.

3:41:59>> Not right.

3:42:00>> Even I know that.

3:42:03>> So, just keep in mind.

3:42:04>> Okay.

3:42:04>> So, I'm in for 77 at 200 or 126 at 250.

3:42:09>> 77.

3:42:10>> No, I'm saying I'm asking I'm asking the

3:42:12board what they're

3:42:14>> I mean 126 and 250.

3:42:16>> Okay, fine. So, uh, I move that we find

3:42:18for the city and the violation exists as

3:42:19allegedly we order the property owners

3:42:20to come into compliance by January 26,

3:42:232027 or a fine of $250 per day per

3:42:26violation will be imposed and recorded

3:42:28>> and a mandatory appearance at the

3:42:30January 26th.

3:42:31>> I'll second that.

3:42:32>> All those in favor say I.

3:42:34>> Any opposed?

3:42:36>> 126 days it is.

3:42:38>> Thank you.

3:42:38>> All right.

3:42:38>> You're welcome.

3:42:40>> Thank you, board. At this time, that

3:42:42concludes all of our respondents.

3:42:44>> We have one person here. here. Observe.

3:42:48>> He's just observing.

3:42:49>> Okay.

3:42:49>> You're spying on us.

3:42:50>> Yeah, I did my due diligence.

3:42:52>> Um

3:42:53>> observing.

3:42:54>> We're going to take a brief recess. You

3:42:56guys can use the restroom and grab some

3:42:57food from the back. And when we come

3:43:00back, we're going to have a presentation

3:43:02uh training from our deputy city

3:43:04attorney, D. Wayne Spence, before we

3:43:07finish out the agenda.

3:52:34and uh deputy city attorney. Um thank

3:52:37you for inviting me to your lunchon.

3:52:39[laughter]

3:52:44[laughter]

3:52:46>> Um so our office is making their rounds

3:52:48to all of the boards and uh committees

3:52:51of the city. um to provide a

3:52:53presentation

3:52:55on the basic um

3:52:58uh basic purpose of each board uh the

3:53:03sunshine law, voting requirements,

3:53:05public records law, and a little

3:53:08legislative update including the new DEI

3:53:10law. Um, we provide a we provide a more

3:53:16extensive training, a three-hour

3:53:18training uh twice a year in conjunction

3:53:20with the city clerk's office. Uh, this

3:53:23is tailored directly for your board and

3:53:26we'll just be briefly touching on those

3:53:28subjects. So, we'll be about 15 minutes.

3:53:31Okay.

3:53:32All right. Wonderful. So, this board is

3:53:35uh authorized under Florida statute

3:53:38162.05.

3:53:41um local governing bodies may appoint

3:53:44one or more code enforcement boards or

3:53:47and legal counsel for those code

3:53:49enforcement boards. And that statute

3:53:52provides that these boards have the

3:53:54function of adopting rules for the

3:53:56conduct of its hearings. It can subpoena

3:53:59alleged violators and witnesses to its

3:54:01hearings. It may subpoena evidence at

3:54:03those hearings and may take testimony

3:54:05under oath and issue orders having the

3:54:08force of law to command whatever steps

3:54:10are necessary to bring the violators

3:54:12into compliance. We've ina um the city

3:54:16of Fort L'Oreal adopted in a set up or

3:54:20established this board in uh 2008 under

3:54:24ordinance C 0836

3:54:29establishing a code enforcement system

3:54:31that established this board along with

3:54:33the special magistrate system and our

3:54:35general code enforcement system.

3:54:38The jurisdiction

3:54:40of this board is to hear and decide

3:54:42cases

3:54:44um that violate any provision of the

3:54:47code that is alleged. And I won't go

3:54:50into any more in depth um in terms of

3:54:53your board's uh function or

3:54:55responsibilities. that you have a

3:54:57council that is um that guides you well

3:55:01and and much of the presentation also

3:55:03because you're so structured in the way

3:55:05that your board operates uh is may be a

3:55:09little bit more applicable to other

3:55:10boards but it is still important that

3:55:13you hear them because you are still

3:55:15subject to some of these requirements.

3:55:17So the voting requirement under Florida

3:55:20law uh section 286.012 012.

3:55:26A member of a municipal government

3:55:28board, commissioner, agency who is

3:55:31present at a meeting of such a body at

3:55:33which official decisions, rulings, or

3:55:35other official actions are taken or

3:55:37adopted may not abstain from a vote

3:55:40unless there is a conflict of interest,

3:55:42unless that individual has conflict of

3:55:44interest. So, we'll discuss what a

3:55:46conflict of interest means, but this is

3:55:48a concept. If you work in a private

3:55:51sector board, it's kind of hard to

3:55:53understand that you cannot abstain. If

3:55:56you are here and present, you cannot

3:55:58abstain from voting. Uh the attorney

3:56:02general in an opinion in 2002

3:56:06decided that this law did not just apply

3:56:10to uh the commissioners, but it also

3:56:12applied to uh board members as well.

3:56:16So the only way that you can abstain for

3:56:20general practice for boards is if

3:56:23there's a conflict of interest and there

3:56:24is a form 8B that needs to be filed if a

3:56:29conflict of interest is determined to um

3:56:32be present. Now, a conflict of interest

3:56:35means or the the prohibition against

3:56:38voting is that no county, municipal or

3:56:42public officer shall vote on any in

3:56:44their official capacity upon any measure

3:56:47which would enure to his or her per uh

3:56:50special private gain or loss which she

3:56:52or she knows would inure to the special

3:56:55private gain or loss of the principal

3:56:57whom they are retained or a parent

3:56:59organization or subsidiary of that

3:57:01principal or which he or she uh knows

3:57:05would enure to special gain or loss of a

3:57:07relative or business association

3:57:10business associate of that public

3:57:12officer. For the purposes of the

3:57:14statute, re relative means father,

3:57:17mother, son, daughter, husband, wife,

3:57:19brother, sister, father-in-law,

3:57:21mother-in-law, son-in-law, and

3:57:23daughter-in-law. These are the only

3:57:25categories of relatives. if uh your vote

3:57:28on the matter um would enure to their

3:57:31special gain or loss that you cannot

3:57:33vote in. And in your context that would

3:57:36be if any of these uh categories of

3:57:39relatives came before this body with a

3:57:42case you would not be able to

3:57:44participate. you would have to state

3:57:45your conflict before the um before the

3:57:50matter comes up and file a form 8B and

3:57:55that will be made a part of the record.

3:57:57It is a state form that um your board

3:58:00layers on can provide for you.

3:58:04Um in terms of determining whether

3:58:06there's a conflict of interest and

3:58:08whether there's a special private gain

3:58:10or loss, you look at the size of the

3:58:11people affected. The example I like to

3:58:13give all the time is uh utilities uh a

3:58:18utility pipe. If it's a overall

3:58:21renovation of the entire city, obviously

3:58:24the class is large enough, there's no

3:58:26special benefit or gain to me if I voted

3:58:29on something that involves that. But if

3:58:32say they were going to install a single

3:58:34pipe down my street, uh that benefits a

3:58:38smaller class and could be viewed as a

3:58:40special gain to those individuals on

3:58:43that street. Remote or speculative,

3:58:47uh when you look at the decision, it it

3:58:49shouldn't be whether or not it could

3:58:52possibly affect you. You need to be more

3:58:54definitive in order for it to be

3:58:56considered a special private gain or

3:58:59loss. procedural and preliminary issues

3:59:04um to a later action that result in a a

3:59:09actual private gain or loss is not a

3:59:11voting conflict either. So if you're

3:59:14just addressing preliminary questions

3:59:16that is not the case there either. As

3:59:19you know for your board you have a

3:59:20quorum of four members and alternative

3:59:23members are considered a part can count

3:59:27or do count towards that quorum.

3:59:32Now the sunshine law is a law that

3:59:34applies to any gathering whether formal

3:59:36or casual between two or more members of

3:59:38the same board or committee to discuss

3:59:41some matter which will force where which

3:59:44foreseeable action will be taken by that

3:59:46public board or committee. It does not

3:59:49have to be in order to be considered a

3:59:52meeting under the sunshine law. All it

3:59:54needs to be is two members of the same

3:59:57board talking about something that would

3:59:59foreseeably come before that board for

4:00:02consideration. There hasn't there's no

4:00:05need for any formal meeting um in order

4:00:09for that to be classified as such.

4:00:12As such, uh, for a meeting to be in the

4:00:16sunshine, whenever this board meets in

4:00:19the sunshine, those meetings need to be

4:00:21open to the public. There needs to be

4:00:23reasonable notice given to the public

4:00:26and written minutes needs to be taken

4:00:28and promptly recorded.

4:00:31The quorum is directly related to the

4:00:34sunshine law in the sense that it makes

4:00:37sure that the meeting is open. So, uh,

4:00:40Mr. chair. It is your responsibility to

4:00:42maintain the quorum and uphold the

4:00:44sunshine law in that respects.

4:00:47Uh public records law.

4:00:51Every person in the state is a

4:00:53constitutional right, a Florida

4:00:55constitutional right um to inspect and

4:00:58copy public me public records made or

4:01:00received in connection with the official

4:01:02business of the city. This right is

4:01:05further annunciated in chapter 119 of

4:01:08the Florida statute.

4:01:12Public records are defined broadly to

4:01:14include any document, paper, map, book,

4:01:17tape, uh, photographs, film, sound

4:01:20recording, data processing software, or

4:01:22other material regardless of physical

4:01:24form, characteristic, or means of

4:01:26transmission made or received pursuant

4:01:29to law or ordinance in connection with

4:01:31the transaction of official business.

4:01:34The Florida Supreme Court has further uh

4:01:37interpreted that definition to encompass

4:01:39all materials rece materials made or

4:01:42received by the agencies used to

4:01:44perpetuate, communicate or formalize

4:01:48knowledge. So any

4:01:51information that you uh share that is

4:01:54intended or used to perpetuate,

4:01:57communicate or formalized knowledge is

4:02:00considered a public record and should be

4:02:03open to public inspection or copying.

4:02:07All right? And it doesn't doesn't matter

4:02:10who's in possession. If you are in

4:02:12possession and you share a document that

4:02:15you intend to communicate something with

4:02:17regards to public business, it makes it

4:02:19a public record. It can be on your

4:02:21private device, can be on a public

4:02:23device. It in it is a public record.

4:02:27Draft notes, note that there is no

4:02:29unfinished business um exception. So

4:02:33drafts that are shared with other people

4:02:35are public record. Uh but drafts that

4:02:38you keep for yourself and notes that you

4:02:39keep for yourself that you do not share,

4:02:42they are not public record. Emails that

4:02:45are sent and received in connection,

4:02:47those are public record. Social media

4:02:49posts are public record as well.

4:02:54It's important to note uh before we move

4:02:56on to the legislative update, I just

4:02:59wanted to talk about the separations of

4:03:01powers that the city has in terms of uh

4:03:04our man city manager council form of

4:03:07government. Uh our city charter splits

4:03:11the government into two spheres. So you

4:03:15have the legislative sphere that the

4:03:16city commission controls and you have

4:03:19the city manager who controls the

4:03:21administrative sphere of things. Our

4:03:25charter specifically provides that the

4:03:29city commission may not direct uh the

4:03:33city manager in terms of um in terms of

4:03:37the employees and that the city

4:03:40commission may not direct city employees

4:03:42at all.

4:03:44Your boards and all advisory boards

4:03:48are functioning under a delegated

4:03:52authority of the city commission. You

4:03:54are a arm of the city commission. You

4:03:56are operating

4:03:57under the sovereign you are exercising

4:04:00sovereign powers of the city commission.

4:04:03In in your particular case, you have

4:04:07final decision makingaking authority.

4:04:10All right. So you the city commission in

4:04:12essence have placed this responsibility

4:04:15with you all. You are thereby also

4:04:19limited in terms of the city charter in

4:04:21terms of how you direct staff. You can

4:04:25direct staff. Um so what you can do is

4:04:28similar to the commission. The

4:04:29commission can direct the city manager

4:04:31and other charter officers. You can

4:04:33communicate if there is a desire to have

4:04:36staff do anything that is beyond the

4:04:39normal scope of their work here as

4:04:41leaison or inspectors or whatever the

4:04:43case may be. You can send a

4:04:45communication to the city commission

4:04:47requesting for additional work. And and

4:04:49we can understand this in terms of the

4:04:51the tax dollars that are in play. uh

4:04:54that the city manager is responsible for

4:04:56making sure that the dollars are spent

4:04:58and and allocated appropriately and the

4:05:02allocation of city resources.

4:05:05Lastly in our presentation is our

4:05:07legislative update. So, there have been

4:05:10a number of bills that we've heard that

4:05:12the legislature considered over the

4:05:14session, but one that has um very strong

4:05:19implications here at the city is known

4:05:22as the DEI bill, the bill that deals

4:05:25with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

4:05:29So that bill um and the impact here uh

4:05:35may be limited but I think it should be

4:05:37important for you all to understand the

4:05:39impact of the bill on city operations.

4:05:42So it defines DEI as any effort to

4:05:46manipulate or otherwise influence the

4:05:48composition of employees with reference

4:05:50to race, color, sex, ethnicity, gender

4:05:54identity, or sexual orientation other

4:05:56than to ensure the hiring is conducted

4:05:59in accordance with state and federal

4:06:00anti-discrimination laws. Secondly, it's

4:06:03defined as the to promote or provide pre

4:06:07preferential treatment to or special

4:06:09benefit to a person or group. based on

4:06:12that person's race, color, sex,

4:06:14ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual

4:06:16orientation. And lastly, to promote or

4:06:21adopt training, programming, or

4:06:22activities designed or implemented with

4:06:25reference to race, color, sex,

4:06:29ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual

4:06:32orientation. This is what this statute

4:06:35defines as DEI.

4:06:39What can't the city do in reference to

4:06:41DEI? If the activity is classified or

4:06:44the effort is classified as DEI, the

4:06:46city may not promote fund

4:06:49direct directly or indirectly or take

4:06:51any official action as it relates to

4:06:54DEI. It may not expend funds regardless

4:06:57of source to establish, sustain, support

4:07:00or staff a DEI office or employee,

4:07:03contract or otherwise engage a person to

4:07:06serve as a DEI officer. And lastly, it

4:07:09can they the city cannot provide or

4:07:11authorize its funds to be used by

4:07:14employees, contractors, vendors or

4:07:16agencies to promote DEI. So these cannot

4:07:20fund or promote official action related

4:07:23to DEI. cannot expend funds with regards

4:07:26to staffing a DEI office or or contract

4:07:30services or and cannot authorize funds

4:07:34to be used by others to do so.

4:07:39The prohibition there is also a

4:07:41prohibition to members of the governing

4:07:43body of the municipality and other

4:07:45municipal officials. You are municipal

4:07:48officials acting in official capacity.

4:07:50Those who violate this law um commit a

4:07:54malfeasance or a misfeasence in office.

4:07:58Um and that's punishable in terms of our

4:08:02elected officials in terms of removal.

4:08:05The section however does not apply to

4:08:08the actions of bodies composed by

4:08:10non-elected volunteers

4:08:13or basic administrative support to the

4:08:15such bodies. Um, so if you're exempt

4:08:20from it, why am I sharing that with you?

4:08:22It's because

4:08:24it the way it's written, it does not

4:08:26exempt the city from not taking these

4:08:30actions and following those

4:08:31prohibitions. So many of our boards who

4:08:34have the um ability to recommend funding

4:08:37and so forth and so on. Although the

4:08:39individual uh actions of the board

4:08:42members are do not make them

4:08:45individually liable for violating this

4:08:48law, the actions of the city would be

4:08:50prohibited by this law. And that

4:08:52distinction is something I want to make

4:08:54sure we're clear on in terms of that

4:08:58that distinction.

4:09:00And that with that I conclude uh my

4:09:04keynote lecture

4:09:08and and I've attend I've attended a lot

4:09:09of keynote lectures and people are

4:09:11asleep by this time. So I'm I'm glad you

4:09:13stayed awake. are.

4:09:17So, are there um any questions uh that

4:09:21you may have?

4:09:24All right, great. And thank you for

4:09:25indulging me. I was sorry to impose, but

4:09:28I appreciate your time. All right.

4:09:33>> Thank you.

4:09:47Page one,

4:09:50Senior Inspector Jorge Martinez.

4:09:53Property address 1325 Northeast Second

4:09:56A. Case number BE26040075.

4:10:01Owner Raymond Costello, Carol Costello,

4:10:04and all others. Notice posted at the

4:10:06property on 82426.

4:10:09Posted at One Grow Boulevard on 9826.

4:10:13Inspector Martinez, on behalf of the

4:10:14city, presenting case as read, this

4:10:17property was cited for violation of the

4:10:19FBC 2023 105.1 work without permits for

4:10:23a wood fence. The city will request 126

4:10:26days to comply or a final $50 a day

4:10:29thereafter.

4:10:30>> Inspector, where are these people at,

4:10:32man?

4:10:32>> I don't know.

4:10:33>> Have they contacted you at all?

4:10:35>> Yes. The owner called me on 86

4:10:38>> that he was going to get the permit.

4:10:40>> That's it. Have has the permit been

4:10:42applied for?

4:10:43>> No.

4:10:44>> Nothing. Nothing since then?

4:10:45>> No.

4:10:47>> How much time you recommended?

4:10:48>> 126

4:10:49>> for a fence about 77.

4:10:53>> Since they haven't contacted you, how

4:10:55much fine?

4:10:56>> 100 bucks.

4:10:58>> $50.

4:10:59>> It's a fence.

4:11:00>> Okay.

4:11:00>> $50. Come on. It's just a fence. Uh, I

4:11:03move that we find for the city invite

4:11:05violations exists as alleged and we

4:11:07order the property owners to come into

4:11:08compliance by December 8th, 2026 or a

4:11:13fine in the amount of $50 per day per

4:11:15violation would be imposed and recorded.

4:11:17Mandatory appearance at the uh December

4:11:208th board meeting.

4:11:21>> Alex Schneider second.

4:11:22>> All those in favor say I.

4:11:24>> I.

4:11:24>> Any opposed?

4:11:26Why? Next,

4:11:29>> senior [clears throat] inspector

4:11:30Alexander Boris. Property address 4250

4:11:33G Ocean Drive. Case number BE260550169.

4:11:38Owner G Towers Condo Association, Inc.

4:11:42Notice delivered via personal service to

4:11:44Millie Whitehead, assistant property

4:11:46manager on 82826

4:11:48at 119 p.m. Notice posted at One

4:11:51Boulevard on 9826.

4:11:55Page one. Still,

4:11:58>> Alexander Larz, building inspector for

4:12:00the city, presenting case number and

4:12:02address is read. The property was cited

4:12:04for violation of Florida building code

4:12:062023, section 105.1 to work without

4:12:09permit, including a a wood stair

4:12:12structure at the rear east side of the

4:12:15building. Case was open on May 9, 2026.

4:12:18>> Has to go in the ground. Inspection

4:12:20report mailed to the property owner

4:12:24515206.

4:12:25We're asking that the board find the

4:12:27violation exists and grant the property

4:12:29owner 126 days to come into compliance

4:12:32or a final of $50 per day thereafter.

4:12:34>> Inspector, where are these people at?

4:12:37>> I this morning I found an email um it

4:12:41explained that they are uh working with

4:12:45uh with an engineer and they would they

4:12:48are going to be applying for a permit.

4:12:49They have not applied for the permit

4:12:51yet.

4:12:52>> Yeah, they need some hurricane clips on

4:12:53that thing.

4:12:54>> I think maybe

4:12:55>> it's closed off right now. The uh this

4:12:57Yeah, they need a few things on.

4:13:00>> Yeah, they need [laughter] a few things.

4:13:01>> Oh, it's closed off.

4:13:03>> Yes.

4:13:03>> Are you sure about that?

4:13:04>> Um according to the photographs I got.

4:13:06Yes. [clears throat]

4:13:07>> Okay.

4:13:08>> Those are It looks like a set of stairs

4:13:10that leads from the pool deck to the

4:13:12beach.

4:13:13>> Yeah,

4:13:14>> that's still quite quite a large fall.

4:13:17>> Oh, yeah. For sure. put you in a

4:13:19wheelchair.

4:13:23>> Uh I make a how much I move that we find

4:13:26for the city violation exists alleged to

4:13:28order property owners come to compliance

4:13:29by December 8th, 2026 for a fine amount

4:13:32of $50 per day per violation be imposed

4:13:34and recorded.

4:13:36>> Huh?

4:13:37>> 77.

4:13:38>> No. Yeah. 77 days.

4:13:39>> He said he offered at 126.

4:13:42>> We can't do 77.

4:13:43>> We can do whatever you want.

4:13:44>> Oh, yeah. Through 77.

4:13:46>> All right.

4:13:46>> That's not even going to pass. I mean,

4:13:48look, they put blocks on underneath the

4:13:50>> That's why we should expedite this.

4:13:52>> We know this matter.

4:13:54>> Yeah, they're gonna have to

4:13:55>> Yeah,

4:13:55>> they got blocks

4:13:57>> or the fine amount of uh

4:14:00>> Let's do $100 a day per violation would

4:14:02be imposed and recorded. Mandatory

4:14:03appearance at the December 8th, 2026

4:14:06board meeting.

4:14:08>> Second. Go ahead, Alex.

4:14:09>> Yeah, go ahead. Alex Schneider second.

4:14:11>> All those in favor say I.

4:14:13>> I.

4:14:13>> Okay, passes.

4:14:16Page three

4:14:19at the top. Senior Inspector Preston

4:14:21Mark,

4:14:22property address 120 Southwest 29th A.

4:14:26Case number BE26030169.

4:14:29Owner Christopher and Stacy P. Griffin.

4:14:33Notice posted at the property on 9326.

4:14:36Posted at Wies Boulevard on 9826.

4:14:39>> You okay over that, Mark?

4:14:44There's instructions on the bottom of

4:14:45the chair. [laughter]

4:14:51[snorts]

4:14:55>> Here we go. Okay. Roof cover.

4:14:57>> President M. Bill inspector for the city

4:14:59presenting case and address is read.

4:15:00This property was cited for violation

4:15:02under Florida building code 105.11. work

4:15:05illegally performed without obtaining

4:15:08the required permits in the following

4:15:09manner, but not limited to

4:15:12[clears throat] the installation of a

4:15:13roof uh covering over an existing patio

4:15:17slab and the installation of aluminum

4:15:19fence with gates. Uh please note the

4:15:22aluminum fence and gates have been

4:15:24complied with as they have received a

4:15:25permit number BLF26050083.

4:15:31The case was open 3:24 2026.

4:15:35Inspection report mailed 326 2026

4:15:39and code board notice mailed 83206.

4:15:43I visited this property to investigate

4:15:45the possibility of work without permits.

4:15:48Uh this uh complaint came from a

4:15:50neighbor met with the owner, Mr. Chris

4:15:53Griffin, who indicated that uh due to uh

4:15:58conflicts with the neighbor, he had to

4:16:01get the fence up and uh was in also

4:16:06added a shaded structure at the back um

4:16:09which he was not aware that he needed

4:16:11permits for. I've been in regular

4:16:13contact with him and he has had uh

4:16:16issues with the engineering and

4:16:19contractor getting the permitting for

4:16:22the uh shared structure and then

4:16:26initially submitted a permit for

4:16:29>> [clears throat]

4:16:29>> uh building permit for the work but did

4:16:31not uh submit a permit for the roofing.

4:16:35I I explained this to them. They are in

4:16:37the process of getting this done. Uh, so

4:16:39at present, the city's requesting that

4:16:41the board find that the violations exist

4:16:42and grant the property owner [snorts]

4:16:45126 days to come in compliance or find a

4:16:47$50 a day thereafter.

4:16:49>> Sounds like they've been in contact. Do

4:16:51you foresee any issues?

4:16:52>> Yeah, I don't foresee any issues. I

4:16:54spoke with him. He did say he was going

4:16:56to show up, but I'm not sure why

4:16:59>> he didn't show.

4:17:00>> All right. I move that we find for the

4:17:01city [clears throat] and the violation

4:17:02exists as alleged that you order the

4:17:03property owners to come into compliance

4:17:04by January 26, 2027 or fine of $50 per

4:17:07day per violation. will be opposed and

4:17:09recorded at a mandatory appearance at

4:17:11the January 26th hearing.

4:17:12>> Everybody or is it?

4:17:15>> Who second?

4:17:16>> I'll I'll second

4:17:16>> everybody.

4:17:17>> All those in favor say I.

4:17:19[clears throat]

4:17:20>> Okay, it passes.

4:17:22>> Next page four, property address 163,

4:17:25Fiesta Way, case number B26050039.

4:17:30Owner Marwin Hideair. [clears throat]

4:17:32Notice posted at property on 82726.

4:17:36posted at 1 East Boulevard on 9826.

4:17:41>> Searianesco building inspected for the

4:17:43city presenting the case and addresses

4:17:45read. This property was cited as a

4:17:47violation of the Florida building code

4:17:49105.1. [clears throat]

4:17:50This building has been illegally

4:17:52altering construction work illegally

4:17:53performed without obtaining the required

4:17:55permits in the following manner, but not

4:17:57limited to boat lift and dock. This case

4:17:59was open on May 6, 2026. Codeboard

4:18:02hearing was scheduled on August 3, 2026.

4:18:05Following my site inspection, I observed

4:18:07workers actively engaging in the

4:18:08erection of a new boat lift and dock at

4:18:10the reference property. I made contact

4:18:13with the property owner through the ring

4:18:15camera system and explained that a

4:18:16permit is required for this type of

4:18:18work. A stop work order was issued on

4:18:20site. The city is requesting the code

4:18:22board to find the violation exist and to

4:18:24grant the property owner 126 days to

4:18:26come into compliance or a fine of $50

4:18:29per day thereafter.

4:18:30>> Inspector, was the uh homeowner

4:18:32difficult with you?

4:18:33>> No, it wasn't. But that was the first

4:18:36and last time I heard from him.

4:18:37>> That was back in May, correct?

4:18:39>> Yes. [clears throat]

4:18:40>> Um, what's the time frame on that?

4:18:43>> 126.

4:18:43>> We do 77.

4:18:45>> Mhm.

4:18:46>> All right. And I'm going to jack fine up

4:18:47to 300 bucks.

4:18:49>> Since this is Los Solus, this is Los

4:18:51Solus money, man.

4:18:52>> Yeah. Sounds great.

4:18:53>> I like the way you think. I move that we

4:18:55find for the city and the violation

4:18:57exists alleged to order property owners

4:18:59come to compliance by December 8th, 2026

4:19:03or a fine amount of $300 per day per

4:19:05violation be opposed and recorded.

4:19:07Mandatory appearance at the December

4:19:098th, 2026 meeting

4:19:12>> December 8th 77 days. You're doing

4:19:14>> 77 days.

4:19:15>> All right, I'll second that.

4:19:16>> All those in favor say I.

4:19:17>> I.

4:19:18>> It passes. Just so you know that does

4:19:21that fall under the DEI? uh without

4:19:24definition to [clears throat] color.

4:19:27>> Okay. All right. Just checking

4:19:29>> at the bottom of page four. Property

4:19:31address 1801 Southeast First A case

4:19:33number BE2604

4:19:360102. Owner um P. Kana and Uma Kana.

4:19:42>> Notice posted at the property on 82126.

4:19:45Posted at 1 Boulevard on 9826. as TC

4:19:52>> sees building inspector for the city

4:19:54presented the case and addresses read.

4:19:56This property was cited as a violation

4:19:57of the Florida building code 105.1.

4:20:00This building has been illegally altered

4:20:02and construction work illegally

4:20:03performed without obtaining the required

4:20:04permits in the following manner but not

4:20:06limited to front entrance door. This

4:20:08case was [clears throat] open on April

4:20:0913, 2026. Inspection report was mailed

4:20:12on April 23rd, 2026. without

4:20:15>> code board hearing was scheduled in

4:20:16August 10, 2026. Following my site

4:20:19inspection, I observed that the front

4:20:20entrance door was replaced with a new

4:20:22unit. Research done on record show no

4:20:24permits for this installation. Violation

4:20:26was [clears throat] found. The city's

4:20:27requesting the board to find the

4:20:29violation existing to grant the property

4:20:30owner 126 days to come into compliance

4:20:33or a fine of $50 per day thereafter.

4:20:35They do have a permit application on

4:20:37file

4:20:37>> once they submitted a permit.

4:20:39>> Yes, they was done. Uh actually I think

4:20:41I helped them um if it wasn't last week,

4:20:44the week before that uh because they had

4:20:46the they had the application in but they

4:20:48never uh pushed I guess submit. Okay.

4:20:51>> And it got stuck in the system. So they

4:20:54should they should have it pretty pretty

4:20:55>> So was it so 35 days should be more than

4:20:57enough time for a door permit. Correct.

4:20:58>> Yeah. But yeah, it's it's up to you. But

4:21:01um

4:21:01>> let's do 35 days.

4:21:05If they submitted all the NOAs and

4:21:08everything correctly, they should get it

4:21:10right away

4:21:10>> without comments. Yeah. [clears throat]

4:21:13>> Have they been in touch with you?

4:21:15>> Yes, they did.

4:21:16>> I move that we find I move that we find

4:21:18for the city the violation existed

4:21:19alleging that we order the property

4:21:20owners to come to compliance by December

4:21:228th, 2026 or a fine of $50 per day per

4:21:25violation would be opposed and recorded.

4:21:28>> I'll second the motion.

4:21:29>> All those in favor say I.

4:21:31>> I.

4:21:34Tasha,

4:21:35>> yes.

4:21:35>> Do do you read these names at home aloud

4:21:38in the mirror or something so you know

4:21:39how to annunciate?

4:21:40>> So, uh, sometimes, but not all the time.

4:21:43>> Okay. [clears throat] Cuz you you

4:21:45usually go through it.

4:21:46>> Well, not in the mirror. I just say it.

4:21:47Yeah.

4:21:48>> Okay. Fairly easy.

4:21:50>> Okay. Page five. Terry, are you

4:21:52>> She reads the phone book, too. I would

4:21:54wait till 15.

4:21:55>> Okay. Okay.

4:21:57>> Page five.

4:21:59>> Oh, Searian's up there. Okay. Property

4:22:01address 5300 Northeast 24 Terrace 428C.

4:22:05Case number BE26040228.

4:22:08Owner Roy P. Masolini.

4:22:10[clears throat and cough] Notice posted

4:22:11at the property on 82726. Posted at one

4:22:14boulevard on 9826.

4:22:18>> The worker sees building inspector of

4:22:20the city presenting the case and address

4:22:21as read. This property was cited as a

4:22:23violation of the Florida building code

4:22:25105.1.

4:22:27>> This building has been illegally

4:22:28altered. construction work illegally

4:22:30performed without obtaining acquired

4:22:31permits in the following manner

4:22:32[clears throat] but not limited to sound

4:22:34attenuation membrane. This case was open

4:22:36on April 27, 2026. Inspection reports on

4:22:39mail on April 29, 2026. Codeboard

4:22:42hearing was scheduled on August 3rd,

4:22:442026. Visiting this property in response

4:22:47to to a noise complaint. I observe a

4:22:49flooring contractor actively working

4:22:51inside the unit. The contractor said

4:22:53they are installing an epoxy floor.

4:22:55Since the apartment is located on the

4:22:57fourth floor, a permit is required for

4:22:59the installation of sound attenuation

4:23:00membrane. A stop work order was issue

4:23:03advised the contractor and uh

4:23:05responsible parties that they must

4:23:06obtain the required permits from the

4:23:08building department as well as approval

4:23:11from the building association before

4:23:13continue any work. The city is

4:23:14requesting to find the violation exist

4:23:16and to grant the property owner 126 day

4:23:19to come into compliance or a fine of $50

4:23:21per day thereafter.

4:23:22>> Where's Mr. Mausolini at?

4:23:25I have no idea.

4:23:27>> Have you talked to them at all?

4:23:28>> Uh, if I remember correctly, yeah, like

4:23:31a month back, but um, their permit, it's

4:23:35nowhere to be found.

4:23:36>> So, let me ask you this here. When did

4:23:37when did Mr. Mausini first notice he was

4:23:40when was he given notice that he had a

4:23:42problem with the building department?

4:23:44>> April 29th.

4:23:45>> Yeah. The the April 29th, we we mailed

4:23:48[clears throat] the inspection report.

4:23:50>> So, it's been like what, six months now?

4:23:51Seven months.

4:23:52>> Yes. Yes.

4:23:52>> So, this should have been done seven

4:23:54months ago. This is a floor.

4:23:56>> Yes. I Well, they were doing epoxy. So,

4:24:00they're trying to do like epoxy on top

4:24:03of bare concrete. So, I don't know what

4:24:06what's their remediation because they

4:24:08got to do soundproofing. So, they have

4:24:11to

4:24:12>> Are they in a second floor?

4:24:14>> Fourth floor.

4:24:14>> Fourth floor. Okay.

4:24:15>> So, no permits, no applications,

4:24:17[clears throat]

4:24:17nothing of the like.

4:24:20>> Oh. Uh, I don't have that information

4:24:24here, but I don't think they applied for

4:24:26now.

4:24:27>> All right. I am uh [sighs and gasps] I'm

4:24:29going to be finding for the city

4:24:30violations alleged order of property

4:24:33owners come into compliance. I'm going

4:24:34to do 35 days. Um, come to compliance by

4:24:38October 27th, 2026 for a fine amount of

4:24:40$150 per day per opposed and recorded in

4:24:44a mandatory appearance at the uh October

4:24:4727th, 2026 board meeting.

4:24:51Second.

4:24:53>> Second.

4:24:54>> There we go.

4:24:55>> All those in favor say I.

4:24:56>> I.

4:24:57>> It passes. [clears throat]

4:25:00>> I I don't think we should be giving

4:25:02these people extraordinary lengths of

4:25:04time if they've already known about this

4:25:05for seven months. So that's my thing

4:25:07here.

4:25:07>> And they haven't pulled a permit.

4:25:08>> Exactly. So I mean

4:25:10>> if you know you did something wrong and

4:25:12you're trying to comply it, you'll try

4:25:14to comply before you even come in front

4:25:15of the board to begin with. So I mean I

4:25:18think that giving them 120 even 77 days

4:25:21on top of that is just unnecessary.

4:25:24>> Simon Mcgree has spoken.

4:25:29>> Property address uh inspector senior

4:25:31inspector Andrew Gabia. Property address

4:25:331611 Northeast 50th Court. Owner Barbosa

4:25:38Investment Group Inc. case number

4:25:39BE260550292.

4:25:42Notice posted at the property on 82726.

4:25:46posted at one east blue on 9826.

4:25:59Andrew Gabia, building inspector for the

4:26:00city, presenting case and address is

4:26:02read. This property was cited for

4:26:04violation under Florida building code 20

4:26:06[clears throat]

4:26:0723 2023 105.1. work illegally performed

4:26:11without obtaining the required permits

4:26:13in the following manner, but not limited

4:26:14to uh mechanical wood fence and uh some

4:26:20exterior nonstructural panels at the

4:26:22entrance, like kind of like a siding.

4:26:24[snorts] Um this case was opened on 527

4:26:282026. The inspection report was mailed

4:26:30on 622 2026. Codeboard was scheduled on

4:26:3484 2026. I visited this property. Um

4:26:38they have a closed out window permit,

4:26:40but I observed a new AC unit installed

4:26:44and some new uh structural co cosmetic

4:26:46siding work done on the side of the

4:26:48property. Uh the last photos I have from

4:26:51BCBA does not show that this work was

4:26:53done. There is also a new gate and a

4:26:55small section of fence installed on the

4:26:57west side of the property. No permits on

4:26:59record for anything but the windows. I

4:27:02left a courtesy note on the front door

4:27:04and uh I have not heard from anybody

4:27:06anything. This is a a rental a two

4:27:09family dwelling. Um I left a message on

4:27:12the complaintant's voicemail

4:27:15and uh I haven't heard from her either.

4:27:17So uh the city's requesting the code

4:27:20board find that the violations exist and

4:27:22to grant the property owner 77 days to

4:27:24come into compliance or $100 a day

4:27:26thereafter. Was the window permit uh was

4:27:29that done before or after it came this

4:27:32property got on your radar

4:27:33>> before?

4:27:34>> So that so the permit the window permit

4:27:36wasn't uh an act of trying to come into

4:27:39compliance or

4:27:40>> No, I would say not.

4:27:41>> So So there it's a rental unit.

4:27:43>> Yeah.

4:27:44>> So the note we don't know if that note

4:27:46ever got to the property owner,

4:27:49>> you know, perhaps I would I I mean solid

4:27:52chance not.

4:27:53>> How was that our problem? I mean, you go

4:27:55by what's on BCPA, your hands are clean.

4:27:59>> Well, it's not my problem. I'm just

4:28:00saying that.

4:28:01>> But I'm just saying I mean, who like the

4:28:04Did the rental people do this work or

4:28:06did the home

4:28:07>> No, the rental people did

4:28:09>> any contact with Has there has the owner

4:28:11contacted you?

4:28:13>> I have not had an ounce of contact from

4:28:15the owner of this property whatsoever.

4:28:20>> Chief Inspector.

4:28:21>> Chief Inspector.

4:28:24You could It's a sunshine. You have to

4:28:26say it on the mic there. Yeah. You

4:28:28can't.

4:28:28>> Yeah. Come on. You're trying to get us

4:28:30in trouble with it. We We We just heard

4:28:32about it.

4:28:34>> Where Where were you? We We just heard

4:28:36about it.

4:28:38>> Yeah. You could go ahead and state

4:28:39whatever you

4:28:40>> Okay. Leo Martinez. Uh I'm the chief of

4:28:42construction enforcement. I just want to

4:28:43explain to you why we given 120 day, 126

4:28:47days. uh at the first time that we

4:28:50present the case inspector are given

4:28:51that much time because the inspector are

4:28:54packed with cases at least they give a

4:28:56reasonable amount of time so when they

4:28:58come back they don't have too much

4:29:00reason that why they didn't uh address

4:29:03the valation so that's the reason why

4:29:05initially when we present for the first

4:29:08time the case we're offering 126 or we

4:29:11ask for 126 day extension or 120day

4:29:14extension you understand now Okay,

4:29:17[snorts]

4:29:18>> I just want to explain that.

4:29:19>> Appreciate it.

4:29:20>> Simon agree understands.

4:29:21>> Thank you.

4:29:22>> On that note,

4:29:23>> on that note, I think this case would

4:29:25probably give them less because they're

4:29:26not here and they also [laughter]

4:29:29>> There you go. So, I mean,

4:29:30>> come on, Simon. Go.

4:29:31>> Oh, wait. So, they have not contacted

4:29:33you at all. Have not done anything at

4:29:35all.

4:29:36>> No permit.

4:29:36>> This has been active since May, you

4:29:38said, correct?

4:29:39>> Uh, yeah. This case was opened on uh on

4:29:42Yeah. End of May. May May 27th. Well,

4:29:45there [snorts] was Memorial Day, so give

4:29:47them a reason.

4:29:48>> Please note that Chairman Nolan is

4:29:50leaving.

4:29:52>> Yes.

4:29:52>> Okay. Thank you.

4:29:54>> Yes. I've got to go.

4:29:55>> Do noted.

4:29:56>> Thank you.

4:29:57>> Duly noted.

4:29:58>> Duly noted.

4:30:00>> All right. For the record, I have the

4:30:01gavl.

4:30:01>> Yes.

4:30:03>> I can't make motions anymore. So

4:30:05>> agree is in charge. Oh.

4:30:08I move that we file for the city the

4:30:09violation exists alleged that we order

4:30:10the property governance to come into

4:30:12compliance by December 8th, 2026 or a

4:30:14fine of $100 per day per violation will

4:30:16be imposed and recorded and a mandatory

4:30:18appearance at the December 8th hearing.

4:30:19>> Can I get a second?

4:30:20>> I'll second.

4:30:21>> All right, we have a motion to table

4:30:22with the second. All in favor say I.

4:30:24>> Opposed?

4:30:25>> Passes unanimously.

4:30:28>> At the bottom of page six, property

4:30:30address 1642 Northwest 14th Street. Case

4:30:34number BE2607

4:30:360047. Owner GNH Real Estate USA LLC.

4:30:42>> Notice posted at the property on 82726

4:30:46>> posted at Wisboro Boulevard on 9826.

4:30:51>> Yeah, I'm not sure.

4:30:52>> Okay, so that means we could do whatever

4:30:54we want [laughter] now.

4:30:57>> Go ahead, Andrew.

4:30:57>> All right. Andrew Gabby, a building

4:30:58inspector for the city, presenting case

4:31:01and address as read. This property was

4:31:03cited for violation of the Florida

4:31:04Building Code 2023 105.1. Work illegally

4:31:08performed without obtaining the required

4:31:09permits in the following manner, but not

4:31:11limited to an additional bathroom. This

4:31:14case was opened up on 77206.

4:31:18The inspection report was mailed on 7:22

4:31:202026. Codeboard was scheduled on 842026.

4:31:25>> [sighs]

4:31:25>> on uh 7:21-2026,

4:31:28I was able to meet with the tenant of

4:31:29the property

4:31:31uh with the assistance of Inspector

4:31:33Russell Castile. We were invited inside

4:31:35the property. There is an ongoing case

4:31:37for an infestation of vermin and insects

4:31:40on this property. She showed us the

4:31:43primary bathroom which had a clogged

4:31:45sink in it and shower problems. the uh

4:31:47the owners of the property had uh

4:31:50they did something to uh like a

4:31:52tourniquet for the hot water. So they

4:31:54only had so much hot water in this in

4:31:56this house. It it was like timed or

4:31:58something.

4:31:59>> So she showed us holes everywhere and

4:32:01this and that which really has nothing

4:32:03to do with the building code case. So uh

4:32:06at the end while conducting our

4:32:07inspection, you know, there was expo

4:32:10exposed wires in the back and uh and a

4:32:13meter pan box that was exposed, but he

4:32:15had corrected that. He fixed that. So,

4:32:17that's no longer a uh a violation. So,

4:32:22you know, he's got the additional

4:32:23bathroom that wasn't permanent. This

4:32:25this house only had one bathroom in it

4:32:28and then he put another bathroom in it.

4:32:30And uh I spoke to the owner a couple

4:32:32times. You know, he says he's going to

4:32:35submit application for permit. He hasn't

4:32:37yet. Uh there's another code enforcement

4:32:40case for all the rest of the vermin and

4:32:42the insects which is nothing to do with

4:32:44us but that's the status of this. Uh the

4:32:46city's requesting a code board to find

4:32:48the violations exist. Grant the property

4:32:50owner uh 126 days to come into

4:32:53compliance or $100 a day thereafter.

4:32:55>> Let me ask this here. Has this landlord

4:32:57been on your radar before?

4:32:59>> Not mine. If the city's radar uh I would

4:33:02have to say yes.

4:33:02>> So okay. So he's a he's a repeat

4:33:05offender. Correct.

4:33:06>> Yeah.

4:33:06>> Okay.

4:33:07That's why

4:33:08>> you know there's a

4:33:11>> And when was this first? Uh this was

4:33:13April or May?

4:33:14>> This was um

4:33:16>> No, this was July. This is a fast one.

4:33:19This is July 7th. I was first. Yeah.

4:33:21>> Okay. I move that we find for the city

4:33:22the violation exists alleged and we

4:33:24order the property owners to come to

4:33:25compliance by December 8th, 2026 or a

4:33:27fine of $200 per day per violation will

4:33:29be imposed and record or actually a fine

4:33:32of 250 per day per violation will be

4:33:34opposed and recorded and a mandatory

4:33:36appearance at the December 8th hearing.

4:33:38>> Can I get a second?

4:33:40>> All right, I got a second on the motion

4:33:41with the second on the table. All in

4:33:43favor say I. I opposed. Passes

4:33:45unanimously.

4:33:46>> That was $250, right?

4:33:48>> 250 big ones.

4:33:50Thank you. Moving on to page

4:34:01>> 10.

4:34:03Senior [clears throat] Inspector Preston

4:34:04Mark. Property address 1104 North Rio

4:34:07Vista Boulevard. Owner Lori and Matthew

4:34:10Hatcher. Case number

4:34:12BE25110110110110110174.

4:34:14Notice posted at the property on 81426.

4:34:18Notice posted at one broad boulevard on

4:34:209826.

4:34:21This case was first heard on 32426 to

4:34:24comply by 72826.

4:34:27One section at $50 per day. Order

4:34:29recorded not comply. There is one

4:34:31extension noted.

4:34:33>> Press mark bill inspector for the city

4:34:35presenting case and address as read.

4:34:37This case is not in compliance. There

4:34:39are permits in process uh which include

4:34:42the mechanical

4:34:45uh the electrical and plumbing. Uh also

4:34:49there's a building permit. Uh the issue

4:34:52with this was that he initially um

4:34:57wanted to do an addition and then

4:35:01realized that this could not work. So he

4:35:05reverted back to the original plan of

4:35:10alteration and had to void the permits

4:35:12that he originally submitted. So he's in

4:35:16process of getting these uh done. Um the

4:35:18city will uh will not be opposed to

4:35:22supporting a 77day extension.

4:35:25>> Is there a reason they're not here

4:35:26today?

4:35:27Um I spoke to him

4:35:31two weeks ago based on my notes and not

4:35:35sure why he didn't show.

4:35:36>> So how just this case is progressing

4:35:38towards the compl comp

4:35:43>> compliance.

4:35:43>> Yeah. Yeah. To compliance. I'm sorry. I

4:35:45had a brain.

4:35:46>> Yes. Yes. I I I I believe he he uh he's

4:35:49he's getting there.

4:35:50>> Okay. Okay. So, I'll I'll uh move I'll

4:35:52go with the city's recommendation and

4:35:54move for a 77day extension and a

4:35:56mandatory appearance at the December 8th

4:35:58hearing.

4:35:58>> Mandatory. Yes.

4:35:59>> Yeah.

4:36:00>> I'll second.

4:36:06>> Oh, what? Oh, I'm sorry. Like I said, uh

4:36:09>> got a motion on the table.

4:36:11>> Got a motion on the table. All in favor

4:36:13say I.

4:36:13>> I.

4:36:14>> Opposed.

4:36:16Remember you have the g

4:36:18>> you have the you have the gav

4:36:19>> seven days correct.

4:36:20>> Yes. Yes.

4:36:21>> Thank you.

4:36:23>> Sorry.

4:36:23>> Property address

4:36:25[clears throat]

4:36:27723 Southwest 14 Terrace. Case number

4:36:30BE260229.

4:36:33Owner Daniel M. And Cindy Graphman.

4:36:36Notice posted at the property on 9226.

4:36:38Posted at Wies Boulevard on 9826.

4:36:42This case was first heard on 82526 to

4:36:44comply by 9226.

4:36:46One section at $1,000 per day. Order

4:36:49recorded not complied.

4:36:51>> Press mark. Bill inspector presenting

4:36:53case and address is read. This case is

4:36:55not in compliance.

4:36:57>> Based on our information, the owner has

4:37:01hired a private provider to complete

4:37:03this work. As a result, the city is

4:37:05requesting that this case be scheduled

4:37:07for Massie.

4:37:09>> Let me ask this here. evident anything

4:37:11to come into compliance at all?

4:37:13>> Um, he did. Well, obviously the private

4:37:17provider firm has approved some of the

4:37:21permits and they're now in review with

4:37:24uh with the city.

4:37:26>> Has he been in contact with your office

4:37:27at all?

4:37:28>> Yes, he has.

4:37:28>> Are they playing ball?

4:37:31[sighs and gasps]

4:37:31>> Well, they hired a private provider.

4:37:33>> Yeah, so they're moving forward with

4:37:35their work,

4:37:36>> right?

4:37:36>> Yeah.

4:37:37>> Okay. pretty the the private provider

4:37:39will do the plan review and inspection.

4:37:42So it's a PX2

4:37:43>> PX2

4:37:44>> board just in I don't know if anyone

4:37:46needs clarification what a private

4:37:48provider is of basically um there's new

4:37:51legislation come out um which enhanced

4:37:55the um option for property owners to

4:37:59hire a their own private inspection

4:38:02service uh which includes the service of

4:38:05reviewing plans and inspections in lie

4:38:08of the city. um that only applies to the

4:38:11building, electrical, plumbing, and

4:38:13mechanical um disciplines. Uh but they

4:38:16still have to go through full review for

4:38:19zoning and flood and engineering. So if

4:38:22we receive an application and it's

4:38:24approved by a private provider, it's

4:38:27only approving those four disciplines.

4:38:29Um so I'm not I'm not I hope that

4:38:32clarifies what

4:38:33>> But let me ask you a question. with the

4:38:34private provider. You still have the

4:38:36option, the building department still

4:38:37has the option to inspect even though

4:38:39the private provider is inspecting,

4:38:41right?

4:38:41>> No, we we can't duplicate our efforts.

4:38:43We are

4:38:44>> So, you can't go and review the the

4:38:45property.

4:38:46>> We can audit we can do an audit only at

4:38:49four times a year. Um whether it's four

4:38:52times on the same job or four times on

4:38:55different jobs. Uh but current

4:38:57>> but currently we aren't in historically

4:39:00we have not done that. Um, again, it's

4:39:03new legislation recently come out. Um,

4:39:07you know, we'll we'll see how smooth

4:39:08that goes, but um, we can audit. Uh, we

4:39:11can't duplicate our inspection efforts.

4:39:14>> So, can that private provider authorize

4:39:16the CO or do you still have to go?

4:39:18>> No, we we would review their uh

4:39:21inspection reports.

4:39:22>> Okay.

4:39:23>> Um, and we would issue the the CO

4:39:26>> without ever seeing the site.

4:39:28>> Correct.

4:39:28>> That's crazy.

4:39:29>> Yep. Well, again, it it without the four

4:39:32disciplines seeing the site, it still

4:39:34would have to get zoning, engineering,

4:39:36and flood approval.

4:39:38>> Okay.

4:39:39>> All right.

4:39:40>> And zoning.

4:39:40>> All right. So, unless we have a motion

4:39:42on the table, we're going to bring it

4:39:42back as a mask.

4:39:43>> Yeah. Just a mandatory appearance at the

4:39:45October 27th hearing.

4:39:46>> Second.

4:39:48>> I got a motion. All in favor say I.

4:39:50>> I. With a mandatory appearance.

4:39:52>> We have a new respondent here to speak.

4:39:57>> Okay. Moving on to at the bottom of page

4:39:5912. Senior Inspector Jorge Martinez,

4:40:02property address 795 East Sunrise

4:40:04Boulevard. Owner Broward Design Center,

4:40:07Inc., case number BE26010181.

4:40:11>> Notice posted at the property on 8

4:40:15>> in the rain.

4:40:17>> Jacket out of here like

4:40:19>> Okay, we'll have to recall.

4:40:21>> You just wanted to be closer to us.

4:40:23>> No, my back is bothering me.

4:40:24>> Oh, sorry.

4:40:26Um,

4:40:28page

4:40:31>> 16. Yes, page 16. Senior Inspector Jose

4:40:35Sagusti. Property address 846 Northwest

4:40:384th A. Owner Real Property Buyers LLC.

4:40:41Case number BE260200061.

4:40:46Notice posted at the property on 83126.

4:40:49Notice posted at Wisboro Boulevard on

4:40:509826. This case was first heard on 72826

4:40:55to comply by 9226

4:40:57one section at $100 per day. Order

4:40:59recorded not complied.

4:41:02>> Jose Sarah, senior building inspector

4:41:04for the city updating the case number as

4:41:07read. The case is not compliation

4:41:13in progress

4:41:14uh with new windows. Um no permitting

4:41:18process, no contact with a customer. the

4:41:21case we will uh return as a massing.

4:41:27>> Maybe we should increase the daily fine

4:41:29amount.

4:41:30>> Uh you can do it.

4:41:31>> Yeah. I move that we uh increase the

4:41:33daily fine amount from $100 a day to

4:41:36$300 a day.

4:41:37>> Can I get a second?

4:41:38>> And a mandatory appearance at the

4:41:40October 27th hearing.

4:41:41>> Can I get a second?

4:41:42>> Mandatory. Want

4:41:43>> to second it?

4:41:44>> Second.

4:41:44>> All right. I got a motion on the table

4:41:45and a second. All in favor say I.

4:41:47>> I.

4:41:47>> Opposed.

4:41:49>> All right. That was a mandatory.

4:41:50[clears throat]

4:41:52>> Yes, ma'am.

4:41:52>> Yeah.

4:41:53>> It's a mass. Yeah. Massie.

4:41:58>> 300 big ones.

4:42:00>> Nice.

4:42:01>> How many days?

4:42:03>> Uh, it's it's a Massie.

4:42:04>> Oh, it's a Massie.

4:42:05>> It's a Massie.

4:42:05>> It's a Massie.

4:42:06>> It's a Massie.

4:42:09>> Moving on to page 17. Property address

4:42:112121 East Commercial Boulevard. Owner

4:42:14East Commercial Oaks. [clears throat]

4:42:15Prop Code LLC. Case number BE25110026.

4:42:20Notice posted at the property on 82726.

4:42:23Posted at Wisboro Boulevard on 9826.

4:42:26This case was first heard on 22426 to

4:42:29comply by 62326.

4:42:32One section at $100 per day. Order

4:42:34recorded not comply. There are two

4:42:36extensions noted.

4:42:38>> Seri, senior building inspector for the

4:42:40city of the case number as read. The

4:42:43case is not comply. the case should

4:42:46board back as a massi

4:42:48>> any any response any kind

4:42:50>> yes I've been in contact with them it's

4:42:52a also

4:42:55a permit in process but they are not

4:42:58taking care so much of the the this

4:43:02violation

4:43:03>> is awaiting permit issuance since August

4:43:0820th for that

4:43:10>> not the case should be brought back as a

4:43:14massive

4:43:15increase.

4:43:16>> Go for it. You want to?

4:43:18>> Yeah. I move that we increase the fines

4:43:20to from $100 a day to $200 a day and a

4:43:24mandatory appearance at the Massie here

4:43:27in October 27th, 2026. [clears throat]

4:43:29>> I got the second

4:43:30>> second. All right.

4:43:31>> Sorry.

4:43:33>> You got Who's got it? August.

4:43:34>> August.

4:43:35>> You got it, ma'am. All right. All in

4:43:36favor say I. I.

4:43:38>> Opposed. Pass unanimously.

4:43:41>> Property address 6300 Northwest 9th A.

4:43:44owner 6300 Powerline Shopping LLC. Case

4:43:48number BE26010130.

4:43:51Notice posted at the property on 82826.

4:43:54Posted at Winnie Boulevard on 9826. This

4:43:57case was first heard on 52626 to comply

4:44:00by 9226.

4:44:02One section at $50 per day. Order

4:44:04recorded not complied.

4:44:07>> Josei, senior building inspector for the

4:44:09city, updating the case number. The case

4:44:12is not comply.

4:44:16There is uh there are permit building

4:44:18and electrical permit but is missing

4:44:21plumbing permit. For that the case

4:44:24should brought back as a massi.

4:44:26>> Any communication?

4:44:28>> Yes, I've been in contact with them

4:44:31but there are no per nor there are not

4:44:34plumbing permit.

4:44:36>> Any reason that they're not here or

4:44:37>> I don't know.

4:44:40>> All right. I move that we increase the

4:44:41daily fine from $50 to 150 a day and a

4:44:45mandatory appearance at the October 27th

4:44:47hearing.

4:44:48>> Okay, I got a second.

4:44:49>> I'll second.

4:44:50>> All right. All in favor say I.

4:44:52>> I.

4:44:52>> I. Opposed. Pass unanimously.

4:44:58>> Correct.

4:44:58>> Correct.

4:45:00>> Okay. At this time, we're going to go

4:45:01back to page 12.

4:45:04>> You joining us? Is Frank Martinez?

4:45:06>> Let me finish.

4:45:09>> You're done. No, in page 18.

4:45:12>> No, I'm I'm not doing the masses right

4:45:13now. I'm going to go finish page 12.

4:45:16Thank you.

4:45:19[laughter]

4:45:20>> Page 12. Property address 795 East

4:45:22Sunrise Boulevard. Case number

4:45:25BE26010181.

4:45:27Owner Broward Design Center, Inc. Notice

4:45:30posted at the property on 82826.

4:45:32Posted at 1 Boulevard on 9826. This case

4:45:36was first heard on 52626 to comply by

4:45:3992226

4:45:40one section at $50 per day. Order

4:45:42recorded not complied. Uh I would like

4:45:45the board to know that we did receive an

4:45:47email this morning stating that the

4:45:50owner had a medical issue and that she

4:45:54and they had not given uh power of

4:45:56attorney to anyone else. They wanted to

4:45:59reschedu but it was too late to reschedu

4:46:02it. So, I just wanted board to know that

4:46:04email was received.

4:46:06>> When was that when was that email sent?

4:46:09>> It was sent around nine before 9:00 this

4:46:12morning.

4:46:13>> It's last minute then.

4:46:14>> Yeah.

4:46:14>> Well,

4:46:16>> but she said it was a medical issue. So,

4:46:19>> want to just uh

4:46:22move it 35 days.

4:46:24>> Well, we were waiting for the inspector

4:46:26to present the case.

4:46:28[laughter]

4:46:29>> We should have we should have went to

4:46:30page 18.

4:46:31>> Yeah. Maybe we should have

4:46:33>> the extensions on here. They don't seem

4:46:35accurate, by the way. Also, a lot of

4:46:37them say like extended to 9:22.

4:46:41>> That's today.

4:46:42>> Yeah.

4:46:42>> No. So, there's Oh, I meant on the

4:46:44Massie ones. Sorry. I'll wait till we

4:46:46get to those.

4:46:56>> Is it about pictures? We don't need

4:46:58pictures for this case.

4:46:58>> No, no. I was He was trying to look for

4:47:02>> Take your time.

4:47:06>> Yeah, right. Can't go anywhere anyway.

4:47:08I'm not walking that much.

4:47:12>> I thought they were going to build a

4:47:13parking garage above us so we don't have

4:47:15to work outside.

4:47:18>> It's the corner of the

4:47:22>> Okay.

4:47:23>> Okay. Building Martinez

4:47:27updating case on behalf of the city.

4:47:28case number and address as read. This

4:47:31case is not in compliance.

4:47:35I need to

4:47:38check again on the case. So I will

4:47:40request a 35day extension.

4:47:42>> Move for a 35day extension.

4:47:44>> Second.

4:47:45>> All in favor say I.

4:47:46>> I.

4:47:47>> Opposed?

4:47:48>> Pass unanimously.

4:47:50>> Back to 18.

4:47:52[laughter]

4:47:53>> Thank you. [clears throat]

4:47:54>> Back up.

4:47:55>> Moving on to page 18.

4:47:57>> Get back up. Come on.

4:47:58>> Where are [clears throat] you?

4:47:59>> Inspector Searian Anescu.

4:48:02>> Property address 4820 Northeast 23rd A

4:48:06B-107.

4:48:08Owner Eric W. Reed Jr. Case number

4:48:11BE26010193.

4:48:13Notice posted at the property on 83126.

4:48:16Posted at Wy'sboro Boulevard on 9826.

4:48:20This case was first heard on 72826 to

4:48:22comply by 82526.

4:48:25One section amended from $200 per day to

4:48:28$300 per day. Order recorded not comply.

4:48:31City is requesting to impose fines in

4:48:33the amount of $8,100

4:48:35which continues to acrue.

4:48:37>> Several bill inspector for the city

4:48:40presenting the case and address as read.

4:48:42This case has not complied. The city is

4:48:44requesting the board to impose.

4:48:47>> Have you heard from Mr. Reed at all?

4:48:48>> No contact. No communication. No

4:48:51permits.

4:48:52>> Nothing at all.

4:48:53>> Nothing at Is that a peep?

4:48:55>> This was a case where the association

4:48:58actually had to force an entry into

4:48:59apartment. So

4:49:00>> yeah,

4:49:01>> the guy is not cooperating.

4:49:04>> All right.

4:49:04>> Is he mentally stable or

4:49:08>> you can't ask?

4:49:09>> I I I don't know.

4:49:11>> No, I mean if if the CS had to force

4:49:13their way in there, is it a guy with a

4:49:14bunch of boxes stacked to the ceiling?

4:49:16>> Correct.

4:49:17>> So I mean he's not mentally stable. Uh,

4:49:19from what they said, he's dependent on

4:49:22some kind of drugs or something else.

4:49:25>> Deem it.

4:49:27>> I move that we find the violation was

4:49:29not complied with by the date of order

4:49:30and therefore we impose a fine of $8,100

4:49:33as stated in the first or $300 per

4:49:36section per vi violation as stated in

4:49:38the first order. Is that the correct

4:49:40one?

4:49:41>> Sean,

4:49:46I'd say ask our board attorney

4:49:54by the date order and therefore we

4:49:55impose the fine of $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

4:49:55$8100 as stated for

4:49:58>> Can I get a second?

4:50:01>> I'll second.

4:50:03>> All right. All in favor say I.

4:50:05>> I opposed.

4:50:08>> Page 19. Senior Inspector Jose

4:50:11Saragusti. Property address 2330

4:50:14Southwest 19th A1-2. Owner Nicole Noble.

4:50:18Case number BE25060068.

4:50:22Notice posted at the property on 9126.

4:50:25Posted at 1 East Brow Boulevard 9826.

4:50:28This case was first heard on 111325 to

4:50:31comply by 32426.

4:50:34Two sections amended from $50 per day to

4:50:37$250 per day per violation. Order

4:50:40recorded not comply. The city is

4:50:42requesting to impose fines in the amount

4:50:43of $13,500

4:50:46which continues to occur. There are two

4:50:48extensions noted.

4:50:49>> Josei, building inspector for the city

4:50:52presenting the case number red. The case

4:50:55is not complied, non-cont, no permitting

4:50:58process. For that, the city does not

4:51:02support any further extension and impose

4:51:06the fines.

4:51:07>> Holland, have you talked when the last

4:51:08time you spoke with her?

4:51:10Sorry.

4:51:11>> When is the last time they actually

4:51:12spoke with the

4:51:13>> We don't have any contact with them

4:51:15>> period since November.

4:51:18>> Okay.

4:51:18>> All right. [clears throat]

4:51:20>> Maybe we should increase the daily fine

4:51:21amount.

4:51:22>> Well, I think that makes sense.

4:51:24>> This is massy.

4:51:25>> It is massive.

4:51:26>> I'm talking going forward. I mean,

4:51:30>> man, there's no generators in this

4:51:32place.

4:51:33>> Yeah, that's probably what just kicked

4:51:34on.

4:51:37>> Well, we're almost to the end.

4:51:38>> Yeah. Um, are we still on YouTube and

4:51:41everything? [snorts and clears throat]

4:51:43[laughter]

4:51:44>> I move that we find that the violation

4:51:46was not complied with or were not

4:51:48complied with by the date ordered and

4:51:50therefore we impose a fine

4:51:52>> of $13,500

4:51:54uh which is 250day per section per

4:51:56violation as stated in the first order.

4:51:58>> Second.

4:51:59>> All right. All in favor say I. I

4:52:02>> opposed. Passes unanimously.

4:52:04>> Thank you. Senior Inspector Alexander

4:52:08Bores. Property address 1132 Northeast

4:52:1015th A. Case number BE26030088.

4:52:14Owner Rick C. Presley.

4:52:17Notice posted at the property on 83126.

4:52:19Notice posted at One Boulevard on 9826.

4:52:23This case was first heard on 72826 to

4:52:26comply by 82526.

4:52:28One section amended from $150 per day to

4:52:32$350 per day. Order recorded not comply.

4:52:35City is requested to impose fines in the

4:52:37amount of $9,450

4:52:39which continues to acrue.

4:52:42>> Alexandra Boris, building inspector for

4:52:43the city, updating your case number and

4:52:45address is read. The property was cited

4:52:47for violation of Florida building code

4:52:482023 section 105.1. Work with apartment

4:52:52for addition at the rear of the

4:52:53building. Uh the building was extended

4:52:56to the rear. Uh last communication with

4:52:58the owner was 552026

4:53:01824. I left the owner a voice message.

4:53:04Haven't heard from the owner. City is

4:53:06requesting to impose the fines.

4:53:09>> Well, I mean this this we seem like we

4:53:12fasttrack this to uh to uh to a Massie

4:53:16here. Was

4:53:17>> there's no contact maybe?

4:53:19>> I haven't heard back from the owner. I

4:53:21[clears throat] left him messages

4:53:22>> at all. Period.

4:53:23>> I'm sorry.

4:53:24>> He even heard from the owner at all.

4:53:25Period.

4:53:26>> Oh, no. I last communication I had I

4:53:28heard he called me once. Um,

4:53:31and so the last communication was on May

4:53:345th, 2026.

4:53:36He did it in addition towards going

4:53:38towards the back of the property, the

4:53:41rear of the building.

4:53:42>> Any permanent

4:53:44application? Nothing.

4:53:46>> All right.

4:53:47We find that the violation

4:53:50uh was not complied with by the date

4:53:51order and therefore we impose the fine

4:53:53of

4:53:55>> 9450 which is uh uh 150 per day per

4:53:59section per violation of state

4:54:01>> 350 sorry and the fine of 350 per day

4:54:05per section for violation of state in

4:54:06the first order.

4:54:07>> Second.

4:54:08>> Oh never say I wait

4:54:11>> mandatory this is out of our hands now.

4:54:13This is we'll never see these people

4:54:14again. Yeah, it's opposed.

4:54:16>> All right. All in favor say I.

4:54:19>> I opposed.

4:54:20>> Pass unanimously.

4:54:23>> Address 1136 Wyoming Avenue. Case number

4:54:27BE2404

4:54:290109.

4:54:30Owner Angel L. Lugo. Notice posted at

4:54:33the property on 9326. Posted at Wy'sboro

4:54:36Boulevard on 9826. This case was first

4:54:38heard on

4:54:4012825 to comply by 32525.

4:54:44one section at $100 per day or recorded

4:54:46not comply. The city is requesting to

4:54:48impose fines in the amount of $3,500

4:54:52which continues to acrue. There are five

4:54:53extensions noted.

4:54:55>> Alexander Labor building inspector of

4:54:57the city updating your case number and

4:54:59address is read. Property was cited for

4:55:01violation of Florida building code 2023

4:55:03section 105.1. Work without permit for

4:55:05interior alteration including but not

4:55:07limited to kitchen and bathrooms. All

4:55:08windows and doors replacement new

4:55:10concrete driveway at the front of the

4:55:12property. New concrete deck at the rear

4:55:14of the property and new accessory

4:55:16structural SL pergola at the rear west

4:55:19side of the property. Violation remains

4:55:21at this at this time. Um windows uh

4:55:24permit was issued. It's complete. Uh

4:55:29the permit for the pergola

4:55:32status is awaiting client's replies as

4:55:34of the 15th of this month.

4:55:38And um and the paving permit has also

4:55:41been applied for and the master permit

4:55:44for the kitchen remodel. It's been

4:55:45applied for uh and awaiting clients

4:55:49reply. The the respondent I spoke with

4:55:53him this morning. Um he did uh mention

4:55:57that he was not going to be able to make

4:55:58it because he cannot miss another day of

4:56:01work and

4:56:04that basically he needs the money to um

4:56:10you know continue with with with the

4:56:12process. So that's the reason why he say

4:56:15he was in here. I told him you know uh

4:56:18it was highly recommended to come.

4:56:20>> Um

4:56:21>> what do you recommend? Well, he he

4:56:23bought this property as is, right?

4:56:24>> That is correct. Yes. So, there we have

4:56:26enough evidence that he he did purchase

4:56:29the property. Comparing the when you

4:56:32know the

4:56:34uh listing photos and when the there was

4:56:37a property transfer. Yes. Enough

4:56:40evidence that he purchased the property

4:56:41like this. So, he's been trying um I

4:56:44mean I can say that but it's been a very

4:56:46long time. So, uh respectfully again the

4:56:50board's decision. What mean what has he

4:56:52done since July?

4:56:53>> Since July. Um, so right now uh we're

4:56:57waiting the the the review department uh

4:57:00some of the stuff that's concealed

4:57:02requires inspection letters. Um and

4:57:05that's and he was telling me that that

4:57:07you know that's also an additional fee

4:57:09he's now has to pay. So, um, that's

4:57:13what's holding up plumbing permit and

4:57:15and

4:57:17do you believe do you personally believe

4:57:19your professional opinion that he's

4:57:20trying to make his best effort on

4:57:22obtaining compliance?

4:57:24>> I can't given circumstances his

4:57:26circumstances.

4:57:26>> I can't say that. Um, I don't know if

4:57:29he's putting in his best effort, but

4:57:32he's putting in effort

4:57:34>> if that helps

4:57:36>> within his financial means,

4:57:38>> right?

4:57:38>> I mean, that's what I I know he's he's

4:57:40strapped for cash, but is he sandbagging

4:57:42you or is he actually making an effort?

4:57:44>> There's been progress.

4:57:45>> So, it's not on it's not on the back

4:57:47burner for him.

4:57:49>> Why Why don't we give him 7 to 70 days

4:57:51and stop the fines?

4:57:53>> Have you have Have you been in contact

4:57:54with them?

4:57:56>> All the time.

4:57:57>> Yeah.

4:57:59>> I move I move that we give a 77day

4:58:02extension and stop the fines at this

4:58:03point.

4:58:04>> Alex Schneider, I'll second.

4:58:06>> All right. Motion table. All in favor

4:58:07say I. I opposed. Can you reach out to

4:58:10Mr. Lo and let him know what happened

4:58:12today's meeting?

4:58:13>> I will tell him.

4:58:14>> I told him I was going I I spoke this

4:58:17with him this morning

4:58:18>> and um and I'll call him again and and

4:58:20let him know.

4:58:21>> Okay. As long as he makes progress, I

4:58:23don't think we have a problem.

4:58:25>> Understood. I will.

4:58:26>> Thank you.

4:58:27>> Is there a way we can get those nice

4:58:29blue raincoats for us to [clears throat]

4:58:35[laughter]

4:58:36>> Yes.

4:58:38At this time, we would like to have all

4:58:40the cases list on page 24 into the

4:58:42record as we do drawing.

4:58:44>> Page 22 top.

4:58:45>> Yeah, we did.

4:58:46>> Yeah, we did.

4:58:47>> Yeah.

4:58:47>> Okay.

4:58:48>> I'm sorry.

4:58:49>> It's okay.

4:58:51>> Motion to read all the uh cases on page

4:58:5424 into the record as closed or

4:58:55withdrawn.

4:58:55>> Can I get a second?

4:58:56>> Second.

4:58:57>> All in favor say I.

4:58:58>> I opposed.

4:59:00>> And we will we have the minutes from the

4:59:03August hearing. Motion to approve the

4:59:05minutes from the August hearing.

4:59:06>> Can I get a second?

4:59:07>> Second.

4:59:08>> All in favor say I.

4:59:10>> I.

4:59:10>> Opposed. Pass unanimously.

4:59:12>> And any business for the city?

4:59:15>> Just one thing I want.

4:59:15>> Yeah. Blue jackets.

4:59:17>> Oh yeah.

4:59:18>> When uh when the city's like

4:59:20recommending to have uh reduced admin

4:59:22fees. I think it might be helpful to

4:59:24like actually see those admin fees. I

4:59:27was just telling

4:59:28>> Okay.

4:59:28>> Yeah. Just make sure. I mean, is there

4:59:31like a formula you guys use to set the

4:59:33daily fine amounts, the suggested daily

4:59:35fine amounts?

4:59:36>> Uh,

4:59:37>> but the daily fine is set by you,

4:59:39>> but the admin fees, we do have a cost

4:59:40sheet.

4:59:41>> No, no, I'm saying that some of these

4:59:42some of these fine amounts are just a

4:59:44little bit too low out of the gate.

4:59:46>> Is there Can we raise the bar up a

4:59:48little bit?

4:59:49>> Well, well, the the the inspectors

4:59:51normally start at 50, but you guys have

4:59:53the authority.

4:59:54>> Yeah, that I think that's us. That's us.

4:59:57and you guys have the authority to

4:59:58increase as as needed. Okay. And that

5:00:02concludes our September 22nd, 2026 code

5:00:05enforcement board hearing. Thank you.