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People
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Organizations
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Events
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Relationships
3
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Type: Meeting minutes (code enforcement board)
File Size: 2.62 MB
Summary

Meeting minutes from the Code Enforcement Board dated July 17, 2008 (page 14). The text details a dispute between Mr. Maxey (representing Nightingale Beach Club Association) and the Town regarding lighting shields, sea grape trimming, and compliance with turtle nesting season regulations. The Board discusses delaying enforcement until November 7, 2008, while Mr. Maxey alleges the Town committed illegal cutting of vegetation in February and questions the fairness of the code enforcement.

People (8)

Name Role Context
Mr. Maxey Speaker/Property Representative
Discussing code enforcement issues regarding Nightingale Beach Club, sea grapes, and lighting.
Mr. Ochstein Board Member
Asked about preclusion from enforcing the ordinance.
Mr. Walton Town Official
Discussed DEP/FWC agreements and permit dates.
Mr. Wettstein DEP Representative
Spoke with Mr. Walton regarding turtle season enforcement.
Ms. Higgins FWC Representative
Spoke with Mr. Walton regarding turtle season enforcement.
Mr. Hoffman Board Member
Asked questions about permit issuance; stated Board lacks authority to modify Code.
Mr. Balletine Board Member
Inquired about compliance timeframe (7 days).
Mr. Vanneck Board Member
Suggested more research is needed; believes Town code went too far.

Timeline (5 events)

2008-02-01
Town's alleged illegal cutting of sea grapes (approximate date based on 'in February')
Palm Beach
2008-03-19
Permit application date by Mr. Maxey
Nightingale Beach Club
2008-06-16
Permit issuance date
Nightingale Beach Club
Town Administration
2008-07-17
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Town of Palm Beach (Implied)
Board Members Mr. Maxey
2008-11-07
Compliance deadline (end of turtle season)
Nightingale Beach Club

Relationships (2)

Mr. Maxey Adversarial Town of Palm Beach
Maxey accuses Town of illegal cutting and hypocrisy regarding permits.
Mr. Walton Professional/Regulatory Mr. Wettstein
Walton spoke with Wettstein regarding enforcement timing.

Key Quotes (3)

"spending $2,000,000 to fight Lake Worth on the other side."
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"The Town did not apply for a permit to cut its own sea grapes and judging from the guidelines he has in his permit, the Town would be in violation of almost everyone of those guidelines."
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"Mr. Hoffman said the Board did not have the authority to modify the Code and could only enforce the Codes as they had been written."
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