Special Magistrate Hearing (2024-12-17)

Special Magistrate Hearing Minutes December 17,2024 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers

1 Call to Order

Special Magistrate S. Taylor called the Hearing to order at 5:30 p.m.

Administration of oath to staff/ Respondents /Witnesse

Special Magistrate S. Taylor swore in all participants for the quasi-judicial segments of the meeting at 5:35 p.m.

3 Red Light Hearing

3.1 Case #1012000000209613

Special Magistrate S. Taylor stated that Mr. Kyle Fort attended the Red-Light Hearing and asked Officer Spry, who oversees the Red-Light proceedings, to begin the testimony.

Officer Spry presented Case#1012000000209613 which included video footage of the vehicle in question.

Office Spry asked Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock to show the video footage from the red-light camera. Deputy City Clerk Peacock played the video for all to view.

Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked Mr. Fort if he would like to speak.

Mr. Fort spoke in his defense stating that he did run the light, but he has a very good driving record and has never been in a car accident.

Special Magistrate S. Taylor reviewed the factors of the case and stated that the driver was in violation of the fine of $208.00

3.2 Case # 1012000000203657

Special Magistrate S. Taylor stated that Ms.Mann was not attendance and asked Officer Spry, who oversees the Red-Light proceedings, to begin the testimony.

Officer Spry presented Case#1012000000203657 which included video footage of the vehicle in question. Officer Spry asked Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock to show the video footage of from the red-light camera. Deputy City Clerk Peacock played the video for all to view.

4 Code Enforcement Hearings

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4.1. 23-984

Special Magistrate S. Taylor opened Case 23-984 stating the owner listed is Jennifer Ludemann for the property at 23 Dabney Court. He asked that Ms. Blackburn could present her case.

Code Enforcement Officer A. Blackburn then presented the case and asked that Exhibit 1 be entered into the record. Special Magistrate S. Taylor accepted Exhibit 1 into the record and asked if Ms. Ludemann wanted to speak.

Ms. Ludeman proceeded to go through the findings and point out what has been fixed and what has not.

Special Magistrate S. Taylor reviewed the findings presented and found that the property was in violation of the evidence presented. Then ordered that the property owner had ninety (90) days to address the remaining issues and that the fee for the hearing is waived.

5 Adjournment

Minutes submitted by,

Special Magistrate S. Taylor adjourned the Hearing at 6:10 p.m.

Natasha S. Peacock, Deputy City Clerk

Proper Notice having been duly given