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 October 23, 2025 4. SWEARING OF CITY STAFF 5. OLD BUSINESS 5.A BLD-000021-2025, 437 Sheldon Street, Owner: Adel Montague, Officer: Barbara Bobelak 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.A BLD-000024-2026 - 428 Palm St.; Owner: Dorothy Lee Brown Seymour, Roy Brooks; Officer: Barbara Bobelak 6.B BLD-000023-2026 - 433 Sheldon St.; Owner: Ishman Hunter, IV; Officer: Building Trades Examining Board Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Commission Chambers 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 The City of New Smyrna Beach March 26, 2026 1

Barbara Bobelak 7. BUILDING TRADE BOARD ELECTION Election of Chair and Vice Chair 8. REQUEST TO APPEAR 9. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OR STAFF 10. 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 March 26, 2026 2

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CODE COMPLIANCE BUILDING TRADE BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 23, 2025 March 26, 2026 Background: Building Trade Board Minutes October 23, 2025 Approval of Minutes Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Evann Lorenzen - Administrative Specialist Attachments: Building Trade Board March 2026 Meeting Minutes Revised.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 October 23, 2025. 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, At the October 23, 2025, hearing the building trade examining board made a determination that the property owner needed to obtain a permit to make improvements or to demolish the structure within 60 days of the hearing held on October 23, 2025. On October 24, 2025, the boards order was mailed certified mail to the property owner and posted on the property March 30, 2026. 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. And the motion carried unanimously The board elected Heidi Hales - Walker for vice chair. And the 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-000021-2025, 437 SHELDON STREET, OWNER: ADEL MONTAGUE, OFFICER: BARBARA BOBELAK March 26, 2026 Background: Notice of determination issued July 25, 2025. The Building Official determined the structure can 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. For section 26-796 a notice of determination was mailed certified mail giving 30 days to submit an application to make the necessary repairs or demolition. Method of Service certified mail sent on July 25, 2025 Property Posted on July 29, 2025 Findings: The Building Trade Board moved to continue the case until January 22, 2026, hearing based on the testimony of the code inspector The order was mailed certified mail October 23, 2026, and posted on the property October 24, 2026. A new notice of hearing was mailed certified mail February 11, 2026, and posted on the property February 13, 2026 Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Evann Lorenzen - Administrative Specialist Attachments: BLD-000021-2025 - 437 Sheldon.pdf 9

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Volusia County Property Appraiser 123 W. Indiana Ave., Rm. 102 DeLand, FL. 32720 Phone: (386) 736-5901 Web: vcpa.vcgov.org AltKey: 3872843 MONTAGUE ADEL Parcel ID: 744106000130 437 SHELDON ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL Parcel Summary Alternate Key: 3872843 Parcel ID: 744106000130 Township-Range-Section: 17 - 34 - 41 Subdivision-Block-Lot: 06 - 00 - 0130 Owner(s): MONTAGUE ADEL - FS - Fee Simple - 100% Mailing Address On File: 1930 NW 107TH ST MIAMI FL 33167 Physical Address: 437 SHELDON ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH 32168 Property Use: 0100 - SINGLE FAMILY Tax District: 601-NEW SMYRNA BEACH 2024 Final Millage Rate: 16.7933 Neighborhood: 4062 Subdivision Name: SAMS F W DAUGHERTYS NEW SMYRNA Homestead Property: No https://vcpa.vcgov.org/parcel/summary/?altkey=3872843 Page 1 26

AltKey: 3872843 MONTAGUE ADEL Parcel ID: 744106000130 437 SHELDON ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL Working Tax Roll Values by Taxing Authority Tax Authority Just Value Assessed Ex/10cap Taxable Millage Estimated 0017 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $114,675 $52,961 $0 $114,675 1.5000 $172.01 0012 DISCRETIONARY $114,675 $52,961 $0 $114,675 0.7480 $85.78 0011 REQ LOCAL EFFORT $114,675 $52,961 $0 $114,675 3.0370 $348.27 0050 GENERAL FUND $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 3.2007 $169.51 0053 LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 1.5994 $84.71 0055 LIBRARY $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.3891 $20.61 0520 MOSQUITO CONTROL $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.1647 $8.72 0530 PONCE INLET PORT AUTHORITY $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.0692 $3.66 0058 VOLUSIA ECHO $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.2000 $10.59 0057 VOLUSIA FOREVER $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.2000 $10.59 0065 FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.0288 $1.53 0120 SOUTH EAST VOLUSIA HOSPITAL AUTHORITY $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.7506 $39.75 0060 ST JOHN'S WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.1793 $9.50 0272 NEW SMYRNA BCH I&S 2018 $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 0.0895 $4.74 0270 NEW SMYRNA BEACH $114,675 $52,961 $61,714 $52,961 4.6370 $245.58 16.7933 $1,215.55 Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Project Units Rate Total 6012-NSB STORMWATER 1 $104.00 $104.00 $104.00 Estimated Ad Valorem Tax: $1,215.55 Estimated Non-Ad Valorem Tax: $104.00 Estimated Taxes: $1,319.55 Estimated Tax Amount without SOH: $2,029.77 https://vcpa.vcgov.org/parcel/summary/?altkey=3872843 Page 2 27

AltKey: 3872843 MONTAGUE ADEL Parcel ID: 744106000130 437 SHELDON ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL Previous Years Certified Tax Roll Values Year Land Value Impr Value Just Value Non-Sch Assd Exemptions Taxable HX Savings 2024 $47,600 $62,661 $110,261 $48,147 $0 $48,147 $0 2023 $43,180 $57,998 $101,178 $43,770 $0 $43,770 $0 2022 $19,040 $39,610 $58,650 $39,791 $0 $39,791 $0 2021 $18,360 $24,527 $42,887 $36,174 $0 $36,174 $0 2020 $18,360 $24,277 $42,637 $32,885 $0 $32,885 $0 2019 $6,800 $23,876 $30,676 $29,895 $0 $29,895 $0 2018 $6,800 $20,377 $27,177 $27,177 $0 $27,177 $0 2017 $6,800 $18,570 $25,348 $25,348 $0 $25,348 $0 2016 $9,151 $18,886 $28,037 $26,797 $0 $26,797 $0 https://vcpa.vcgov.org/parcel/summary/?altkey=3872843 Page 3 28

AltKey: 3872843 MONTAGUE ADEL Parcel ID: 744106000130 437 SHELDON ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL Property Description NOTE: This property description may be a condensed/abbreviated version of the original description as recorded on deeds or other legal instruments in the public records of the Volusia County Clerk of Court. It may not include the Public Land Survey System's Section, Township, Range information or the county in which the property is located. It is intended to represent the land boundary only and does not include easements or other interests of record. This description should not be used for purposes of conveying property title. The Property Appraiser assumes no responsibility for the consequences of inappropriate uses or interpretations of the property descriptions found on this site. LOT 13 & N 18 FT OF LOT 16 SAMS SUB DAUGHERTYS NEW SMYRNA PER OR 5019 PG 3329 https://vcpa.vcgov.org/parcel/summary/?altkey=3872843 Page 4 29

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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 March 26, 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. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Evann Lorenzen - Administrative Specialist Attachments: BLD-000024-2026 - 428 Palm St - Agenda.pdf 38

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