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People
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Organizations
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Events
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Government meeting minutes (code enforcement board)
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Summary
This document contains minutes from a Code Enforcement Board meeting held on July 17, 2008. Key topics discussed include the postponement of a fine reduction hearing, the implementation of penalties (4x fees) for working without permits, and the administrative process of inputting fines into the computer system to block permits for non-compliant residents. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, typical of documents released during congressional inquiries, though Jeffrey Epstein is not explicitly named in this specific page.
People (8)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Greenberg | Board Member |
Proposed a motion to postpone a hearing; commented on room lighting and permit ordinances.
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| Ms. Van Buren | Board Member |
Seconded Ms. Greenberg's motion.
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| Capt. Blouin | Police/Enforcement Official |
Explained penalties for unpermitted work and police scrutiny of foreclosure actions.
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| Mr. Fried | Board Member |
Inquired about foreclosure actions and the status of fine collection systems.
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| Mr. Randolph | Town Official/Staff |
Responded to Mr. Fried regarding discussions with Mr. Elwell.
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| Mr. Elwell | Official (Unspecified) |
Subject of inquiry regarding foreclosure action responsibility.
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| Ms. Houston | Town Staff |
Reported on the inputting of fines into the computer system.
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| Mr. Walton | Board Member |
Commented positively on the number of 'working without permit' cases.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Code Enforcement Board |
The body holding the meeting.
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| Town Council |
Referenced regarding legislative authority and responsibility division.
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| Police Department |
Mentioned by Capt. Blouin regarding scrutiny of foreclosure actions.
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| Code Enforcement |
Department being contacted by people unable to get permits.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (2 events)
2008-07-17
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Town Meeting Room (implied)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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General jurisdiction of the board.
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Relationships (2)
Fried questioned Randolph about administrative matters.
Blouin provides advice and policy clarification to the Board.
Key Quotes (3)
"There was an ordinance drafted last year that requires them to pay four times the permit fee."Source
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"People are contacting Code Enforcement because they cannot get permits and are either paying or asking to come back to the Board for a fine reduction."Source
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"The meeting was adjourned without benefit of a motion."Source
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Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes 07/17/08
MOTION BY MS. GREENBERG TO POSTPONE THE FINE REDUCTION HEARING UNTIL AUGUST 21, 2008
SECONDED BY MS. VAN BUREN
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
SECONDED BY MS. VAN BUREN
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
IX. Comments:
Ms. Greenberg said that the presentation using the “slides” made it too dark in the room. She wanted to know if there was anything they could do as a Board in making a suggestion to the Council about an ordinance that could address people not pulling permits because of the safety issues in terms of multi-family dwellings. Capt. Blouin said there was a provision in place. If work is done without a permit, there is a penalty involved. There was an ordinance drafted last year that requires them to pay four times the permit fee.
Mr. Fried asked Mr. Randolph if he had spoken to Mr. Elwell about the foreclosure action being brought to the Board’s area of responsibility as opposed to the Town Council. Mr. Randolph said he had but did not have an answer yet and would try to get one. Mr. Fried asked Ms. Houston about progress on the fines and she said the Town was now inputting fines into the computer system and if someone had outstanding fines they could not get any permits. People are contacting Code Enforcement because they cannot get permits and are either paying or asking to come back to the Board for a fine reduction.
Capt. Blouin advised that with regard to any foreclosure action, the police department is scrutinizing each and every one of them as some of these cases we have liens on were pre-existing prior to coming to the police department. We do not want to bring a case to the board that can be handled in a different manner.
Mr. Walton remarked that it was a good thing that there are a number of working without permit cases being brought to the Board, that it means Staff is doing their job.
X. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned without benefit of a motion.
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