Building Trades Examining Board

1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call 2. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A Building Trade Board Minutes March 26, 2026 4. SWEARING OF CITY STAFF 5. OLD BUSINESS 5.A BLD-000023-2026 - 433 Sheldon St.; Owner: Ishman Hunter, III; Officer: Barbara Bobelak 5.B BLD-000024-2026 - 428 Palm St.; Owner: Dorothy Lee Brown Seymour, Roy Brooks; Officer: Barbara Bobelak 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.A BLD - 000025-2025 - 350 Mission Dr., Owner: Teresa N. Gascon, Officer: Building Trades Examining Board Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Commission Chambers 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 The City of New Smyrna Beach April 23, 2026 1

Barbara Bobelak 7. REQUEST TO APPEAR 8. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OR STAFF 9. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, if an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission of the City of New Smyrna Beach with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be required and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail at 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168, (386) 410-2630, prior to the meeting. The City of New Smyrna Beach April 23, 2026 2

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CODE COMPLIANCE BUILDING TRADE BOARD MINUTES MARCH 26, 2026 April 23, 2026 Background: Approval Of Minutes for the March 26, 2026, Building Trade Board Hearing. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Evann Lorenzen - Administrative Specialist Attachments: Building Trade Board March Meeting Minutes.pdf 3

The City of New Smyrna Beach March 26, 2026 1 Building Trades Examining Board Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Having been duly advertised as required by law, the regular meeting of the Building Trades Examining Board of the City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Commission Chambers, City Hall Annex, 214 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168. Vice Chairman Paul Heer called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Present: Vice Chairman Paul Heer, Member Joseph Blanchette, Member Frank Dalton, Member Heidi Hales-Walker, Member Robert Werner, Member Randolph McKown, Member Nick Shulz, and Member Mary Fikert Absent: None. 2. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS None 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Heidi Hales-Walker moved to adopt the minutes from January 22, 2026. Member Nick Shulz second the motion. The motion carried unanimously 7-0. 4

The City of New Smyrna Beach March 26, 2026 2 4. SWEARING OF CITY STAFF Board Secretary Evann Lorenzen administered the oath to the following city staff: Barbara Bobelak, Code Compliance Supervisor and Steve Woodworth, Building Official 5. OLD BUSINESS BLD – 000021-2025, 437 Sheldon Street, Owner: Adel Montague, Officer: Barbara Bobelak This case was heard before the Building Trade Examining Board on March 26, 2026, the Building Trade Examining Board made a determination based on testimony and evidence that the property owner did not attempt to make improvements or to demolish the structure within 60 days of the hearing held on October 23, 2025. On October 24, 2025, the board’s order was mailed certified mail to the property owner and posted on the property. The January hearing was cancelled, and this case was rescheduled for the March 26, 2026, hearing. The notice of hearing with a copy of the notice of determination was mailed certified mail on February 11, 2026, and posted on the property February 13, 2026, certified mail was returned to the city. On March 25, 2026, a follow up inspection showed that the structure remained in the same condition, and no permits were applied for repair or demolition of the structure. It is staff’s recommendation to the board to order the condemnation of the property based on the testimony and evidence provided by Code Compliance officer Barbara Boeblak and Chief Building official Steve Woodworth. Heidi Hales – Walker made a motion to approve the recommendation made by staff to condemn the property Member Francis Dalton second the motion. Motion carried 7-0 5

The City of New Smyrna Beach March 26, 2026 3 6. New Business 6.A BLD-000024-2026 – 428 Palm St.; Owner: Dorothy Lee Brown Seymour, Roy Brooks; Officer: Barbara Bobelak This case was heard before the Building Trade Examining Board on March 26, 2026. The property was first inspected in February of 2026, and it was determined that the home had significant damage to the exterior, and a request was submitted for the building official to inspect the property. In February of 2026, an inspection was conducted by the building official verifying the status of the structure. On February 11, 2026, a notice of determination and notice of hearing was mailed certified mail giving the property owner giving 30 days from the mailing date to complete the application process and a copy was also posted on the property February 13, 2026. On March 26, 2026, a follow up inspection showed that the structure remained in the same condition, and no permits were applied for repair or demolition of the structure. It is staff’s recommendation that the property owner applies for permits to make the necessary repairs or apply for a demolition permit within 20 days of the hearing held on March 26, 2026. Francis Dalton made a motion to approve the recommendation to allow the property owner 20 days to obtain a permit for improvements or demolition, Member Nick Shulz second the motion. Motion carried 7 – 0 6

The City of New Smyrna Beach March 26, 2026 4 6.B BLD – 000023-2026 – 433 Sheldon St.; Owner: Ishman Hunter; Officer: Barabra Bobelak This case was heard before the Building Trade Examining Board on March 26, 2026, the property was first inspected in June 2025, and it was determined that the home had significant damage to the exterior, and a request was submitted for the building official to inspect the property. In June of 2025, an inspection was conducted by the building official verifying the status of the structure. On February 16, 2026, a notice of determination and notice of hearing was mailed certified mail on February 10, 2026, giving the property owner 30 days from the mailing date to complete the application process and a copy was also posted on the property February 13, 2026. On March 26, 2026, a follow up inspection showed that the structure remained in the same condition, and no permits were applied for repair or demolition of the structure. It is staff’s recommendation that the property owner applies for permits to make the necessary repairs or apply for a demolition permit within 20 days of the hearing held on March 26, 2026. Nick Shulz made a motion to approve the recommendation to allow the property owner 20 days to obtain a permit for improvements or demolition, Heidi Hales - Walker second the motion. Motion carried 7 – 0 7

The City of New Smyrna Beach March 26, 2026 5 7. Election Results of Chair and Vice Chair The board made a motion to elect Member Francis Dalton for Chair of the board. Motion carried unanimously The board elected Heidi Hales - Walker for vice chair and the board. Motion carried unanimously. 8.REQUEST TO APPEAR 9.COMMENTS FROM BOARD OR STAFF 10.ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Paul Heer adjourned the meeting at 6:01 P.M. 8

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CODE COMPLIANCE BLD-000023-2026 - 433 SHELDON ST.; OWNER: ISHMAN HUNTER, III; OFFICER: BARBARA BOBELAK April 23, 2026 Background: Notice of determination issued February 9, 2026. The Building Official determined the structure cannot be restored it is damaged and has become dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare of people within or near the structure pursuant to Article X, Sec. 26-795. and Sec. 26-796. a notice of determination was mailed certified mail giving 30 days to submit an application to make the necessary repairs or demolition of the structure. Method of Service certified mail sent on February 10, 2026; delivered on February 17, 2026. Property Posted on February 13, 2026 Findings: On March 26, 2026, the Building Trade Board moved to find the building on the property condemned and is in an unsafe and dilapidated condition based on the testimony of the Code Inspector Barbara Bobelak and Chief Building Official Steve Woodworth. The order was mailed certified mail March 27, 2026, and posted on the property March 30, 2026. Certified mail moving through the network per usps.com. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Evann Lorenzen - Administrative Specialist Attachments: BLD-000023-2026 - 433 Sheldon Agenda II.pdf 9

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Date Produced: 02/18/2026 ConnectSuite Inc.: The following is the delivery information for Certified Mail™/RRE item number 9214 8901 9403 8356 2332 84. Our records indicate that this item was delivered on 02/17/2026 at 02:58 p.m. in HOUSTON, TX 77053. The scanned image of the recipient information is provided below. Signature of Recipient : Address of Recipient : Thank you for selecting the Postal Service for your mailing needs. If you require additional assistance, please contact your local post office or Postal Service representative. Sincerely, United States Postal Service The customer reference number shown below is not validated or endorsed by the United States Postal Service. It is solely for customer use. Customer Reference Number: C6569255.40203524 2 Return Reference Number 433 Sheldon St., BLD-000023-2026 This USPS proof of delivery is linked to the customers mail piece information on file as shown below: ISHMAN HUNTER IV ISHMAEL HUNTER & ISRAEL HUNTER 4927 COTTON RIDGE TRL HOUSTON TX 77053-5333 22

Return address: CODE DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH 210 SAMS AVE FL 1 NEW SMRYNA BEACH FL 32168 MAILING DATE: 02/11/2026 DELIVERY DATE: 02/17/2026 USPS Tracking Label Number: 9214 8901 9403 8356 2332 84 Recipient address: ISHMAN HUNTER IV ISHMAEL HUNTER & ISRAEL HUNTER 4927 COTTON RIDGE TRL HOUSTON TX 77053-5333 USPS CERTIFIED MAIL 420770539214890194038356233284 9214 8901 9403 8356 2332 84 USPS Tracking History Location Date / Time PRE-SHIPMENT INFO SENT USPS AWAITS ITEM NEW SMYRNA BEACH,FL 32168 02/11/2026 13:51 DELIVERED LEFT WITH INDIVIDUAL HOUSTON,TX 77053 02/17/2026 14:58 CASE #: BLD-000023-2026 23

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THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CODE COMPLIANCE BLD-000024-2026 - 428 PALM ST.; OWNER: DOROTHY LEE BROWN SEYMOUR, ROY BROOKS; OFFICER: BARBARA BOBELAK April 23, 2026 Background: Notice of determination issued February 11, 2026. The Building Official determined the structure cannot be restored however it is damaged and has become dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare of people within or near the structure in pursuant to Article X Sec. 26-795. and Sec 26-796. A notice of determination was mailed certified mail giving 30 days to submit an application to make the necessary repairs or demolition of the structure. Method of Service certified mail sent on February 11, 2026 in transit. Property Posted on February 13, 2026 Findings: On March 26, 2026, the Building Trade Board moved to give the property owner 20 days to obtain a permit for demolition or obtain a permit for improvements based on the testimony of the Code Inspector Barbara Bobelak and Chief Building Official Steve Woodworth. The order was mailed certified mail March 27, 2026, and posted on the property March 30, 2026. Certified mail was delivered and accepted on March 31, 2026. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Evann Lorenzen - Administrative Specialist Attachments: BLD-000024-2026 - 428 Palm St.pdf 35

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