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People
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Document Information

Type: Meeting minutes (code enforcement board)
File Size: 1.78 MB
Summary

This document contains page 2 of the Minutes for the Code Enforcement Board Meeting held on July 17, 2008. It outlines three public hearings regarding code violations: one for Christopher Kaufman (postponed), one for 'Palm Beach Affair' (dismissed upon compliance), and one for 'Palm Beach Resorts International' regarding unpaid fire safety fees (non-compliance found). The document details motions made by board members and testimony by code enforcement officers regarding attempts to contact business owners.

People (8)

Name Role Context
Christopher Kaufman Respondent/Property Owner
Subject of Case # 08-2431 regarding building permits at 434 Seaspray Ave.
Walton Lead Code Enforcement Officer
Requested postponement for the Kaufman case.
Ms. Greenberg Board Member
Made motion to postpone Kaufman case; seconded motion to dismiss Palm Beach Affair case.
Mr. Ochstein Board Member
Seconded motion to postpone Kaufman case; asked who was cited in Palm Beach Resorts International case.
Gerry Code Enforcement Officer
Handled cases for Palm Beach Affair and Palm Beach Resorts International.
Mr. Fried Board Member
Made motion to dismiss Palm Beach Affair case; inquired about service of notice.
Mr. Hoffman Board Member
Inquired about late penalties for Palm Beach Resorts International.
Mr. Ballentine Board Member
Asked about contact attempts regarding Palm Beach Resorts International.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board
Body conducting the meeting.
Town Council
Hearing body for Kaufman's separate hearing.
Palm Beach Affair
Business subject to Case # 08-2511.
Palm Beach Resorts International
Business subject to Case # 08-2512.

Timeline (2 events)

2008-07-17
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Palm Beach, FL
Board Members Walton Gerry Christopher Kaufman (absent/represented) Public
2008-09-18
Postponed hearing date for Case # 08-2431
Palm Beach, FL
Christopher Kaufman Code Enforcement Board

Locations (3)

Location Context
Location of violation for Case # 08-2431.
Location of violation for Case # 08-2511.
Location of violation for Case # 08-2512.

Relationships (2)

Gerry Investigator/Subject Palm Beach Resorts International
Gerry presented facts of the case and attempted contact.
Walton Investigator/Subject Christopher Kaufman
Walton requested postponement for Kaufman's case.

Key Quotes (1)

"Mr. Gerry said he went to the business, was told the owner was difficult to reach and left his business card but had not received any response."
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Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes 07/17/08
V. Public Hearings:
A. Case # 08-2431, 434 Seaspray Ave., Christopher Kaufman
Violation of Chapter 18, Section 18-242, Subsection 1 (104.1.1) of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, building permits required to construct, install, repair or alter any building or building system.
Lead Code Enforcement Walton requested the case be postponed until a date certain of September 18, 2008 as Mr. Kaufman has a hearing before the Town Council.
MOTION BY MS GREENBERG TO POSTPONE THE CASE UNTIL STEPTEMBER 18, 2008
SECONDED BY MR. OCHSTEIN
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Case # 08-2511, 114 N. County Rd., Palm Beach Affair
Violation of Chapter 46, Section 46-68 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, annual fire and life safety inspection fees not paid
Code Enforcement Officer Gerry requested the case be dismissed as it had come into compliance and the fees had been paid.
MOTION BY MR. FRIED TO DISMISS THE CASE
SECONDED BY MS. GREENBERG
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Case # 08-2512, 235 Sunrise Ave., Suite C8, Palm Beach Resorts International
Violation of Chapter 46, Section 46-68 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, annual fire and life safety inspection fees not paid
Code Enforcement Officer Gerry presented the facts of the case and said the Town recommends a finding of non-compliance, administrative costs in the amount of $150.00 and payment of the fire inspection fee in addition to any late penalties and costs by July 21, 2008. Mr. Hoffman inquired about the late penalties and Mr. Gerry said they were based on a monthly penalty of 10% per month. In response to Mr. Ochstein’s question, Mr. Gerry explained that both the business and the property owner were cited. Mr. Fried inquired about service and Mr. Gerry said it was sent by certified mail. Mr. Ballentine asked if any attempts, other than by mail, were made to get in touch with someone at the business. Mr. Gerry said he went to the business, was told the owner was difficult to reach and left his business card but had not received any response.
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