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Document Information

Type: Code enforcement board meeting minutes
File Size: 1.72 MB
Summary

This document contains the minutes from a Code Enforcement Board meeting on July 17, 2008. The board discussed a fine reduction request by Mr. Lynch regarding a $17,125.00 fine, debating whether the daily rate was $125 or $250; the board voted 4-3 to postpone the hearing until August 21, 2008, to allow for further research. A second case involving 'Casa Picchio, LLC' at 9 Via Vizcaya was also introduced and postponed due to the owner being out of town.

People (9)

Name Role Context
Mr. Walton Staff/Official
Reviewing transcripts regarding fine amounts and suggesting postponement for research.
Mr. Fried Board Member
Advised on motion to postpone; Seconded the motion; Voted Yes.
Mr. Lynch Petitioner/Defendant
Seeking a reduction of a $17,125.00 fine.
Mr. Hoffman Board Member
Read previous minutes regarding non-compliance; opposed to reducing the fine further; Voted No.
Mr. Ochstein Board Member
Made motion to postpone hearing until August 21, 2008; Voted Yes.
Ms. Duemler Board Member
Voted Yes on motion to postpone.
Ms. Greenberg Board Member
Voted No on motion to postpone.
Ms. Van Buren Board Member
Voted No on motion to postpone.
Mr. Ballentine Board Member
Voted Yes on motion to postpone.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
Code Enforcement Board
Governing body holding the meeting.
Macari Building & Design
Listed in Case # 08-2302.
Casa Picchio, LLC
Listed in Case # 08-2302.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by document footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.

Timeline (3 events)

2007-10-26
Start date for fine commencement ($125.00/day) mentioned in previous minutes
N/A
2008-07-17
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Unknown (likely Palm Beach, FL based on context of such files)
2008-08-21
Scheduled date for postponed Fine Reduction Hearing
Code Enforcement Board

Locations (1)

Location Context
Address associated with Case # 08-2302.

Relationships (2)

Mr. Fried Procedural Support Mr. Ochstein
Mr. Fried seconded Mr. Ochstein's motion.
Mr. Lynch Petitioner/Authority Code Enforcement Board
Mr. Lynch seeking fine reduction from the Board.

Key Quotes (3)

"Mr. Lynch said he was seeking a reduction of the $17,125.00 which would be the amount of the fine if it was $125.00 a day."
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"Mr. Hoffman said he would not be in favor of reducing the $17, 125.00 any further."
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"MOTION BY MR. OCHSTEIN TO POSTPONE THE FINE REDUCTION HEARING UNTIL AUGUST 21, 2008"
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Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes 07/17/08
a day but he would review it. Mr. Walton reviewed the transcript and noted that it showed $125.00 a day but the Board order specified $250.00 a day and he would have to do further research.
Mr. Fried advised he could make a motion to postpone the matter to the next meeting and have Mr. Walton bring back the correct information. There was additional discussion about the amount of the fine and Mr. Lynch said he was seeking a reduction of the $17,125.00 which would be the amount of the fine if it was $125.00 a day. Mr. Hoffman said he would find that hard to accept. Mr. Hoffman read from the minutes that a motion was made by Mr. Fried that the defendant was found in non-compliance, ordered to pay an administrative fee in the amount of $150.00, obtain a final building inspection by October 25, 2008 and a fine of $125.00 to commence on October 26, 2007. He said that motion passed 4-3. Mr. Walton said he could not dispute that but he would have to do some research. Mr. Hoffman said he would not be in favor of reducing the $17, 125.00 any further.
Mr. Ochstein said he was hesitant to do anything until they know what the number is. Mr. Walton suggesting postponing the case until next month.
MOTION BY MR. OCHSTEIN TO POSTPONE THE FINE REDUCTION HEARING UNTIL AUGUST 21, 2008
SECONDED BY MR. FRIED
MOTION OPPOSED
ROLL CALL VOTE:
MR. OCHSTEIN YES
MR. FRIED YES
MS. DUEMLER YES
MS. GREENBERG NO
MS. VAN BUREN NO
MR. BALLENTINE YES
MR. HOFFMAN NO
MOTION PASSES 4-3
B. Case # 08-2302, 9 Via Vizcaya, Macari Building & Design, Casa Picchio, LLC
Violation of Chapter 18, Section 18-242, Subsection 104.5.1.6, medium projects, all new or remodel construction projects 4000 sq. ft, to 8,999 sq. ft. under roof be allowed 22 months
Lead Code Enforcement said the property was found in non-compliance and they requested a fine reduction hearing. The owner of the property was called out of town and they requested a postponement until the August hearing.
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