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People
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Organizations
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Events
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Relationships
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Meeting minutes
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2.62 MB
Summary
This document contains minutes from a Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board meeting on July 17, 2008, primarily discussing environmental regulations regarding sea grape trimming during turtle nesting season at the Nightingale Beach Club Association. The Board debated enforcement timelines, referencing coordination with the DEP and FWC, while the violator's representative, Mr. Maxey, raised concerns about economic hardship and alleged the Town itself had violated similar regulations. The Board ultimately voted to grant an extension for compliance until November 7, 2008, with a potential daily fine of $250.00 thereafter.
People (8)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mr. Walton | Town Official/Staff |
Discussing enforcement and agreements with DEP/FWC regarding turtle nesting season.
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| Mr. Maxey | Representative for Nightingale Beach Club/Violator |
Arguing against the timeline for compliance and alleging unequal application of the law.
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| Mr. Ochstein | Board Member |
Questioning enforcement preclusion and making the final motion.
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| Mr. Wettstein | DEP Official |
Agreed to wait until the end of turtle season for enforcement.
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| Ms. Higgins | FWC Official |
Agreed to wait until the end of turtle season for enforcement.
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| Mr. Hoffman | Board Member |
Asked about permit issuance date; stated Board lacks authority to modify Code.
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| Mr. Balletine | Board Member |
Inquired about the 7-day compliance sufficiency.
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| Mr. Vanneck | Board Member |
Suggested more research is needed and that Town code may have gone too far.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Code Enforcement Board |
The body holding the meeting.
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| Nightingale Beach Club Association |
The entity facing code compliance issues regarding sea grape trimming.
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| Town Council |
Governing body mentioned regarding code modification.
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| DEP |
Department of Environmental Protection.
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| FWC |
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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| NOAA |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Timeline (4 events)
Locations (3)
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Location of street lights and the meeting.
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Location of the sea grapes requiring trimming.
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Mentioned in context of a $2,000,000 expenditure/dispute.
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Relationships (3)
Mr. Walton spoke with Mr. Wettstein regarding enforcement timing.
Mr. Walton spoke with Ms. Higgins regarding enforcement timing.
Mr. Maxey speaks on behalf of the club regarding the permit and compliance.
Key Quotes (4)
"spending $2,000,000 to fight Lake Worth on the other side."Source
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"Mr. Maxey said he is in consultation with an attorney to find out what measures he can take."Source
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Quote #2
"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."Source
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Quote #3
"MOTION BY MR. OCHSTEIN TO GRANT THE VIOLATOR UNTIL NOVEMBER 7, 2008 TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE"Source
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Quote #4
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