Code Compliance Hearing

CITY OF BELLEVIEW CODE COMPLIANCE HEARING MINUTES

Belleview City Hall Commission Room 5343 SE Abshier Blvd. December 11,2025 1:30 PM

Marty Smith, Special Magistrate

CALL TO ORDER: Special Magistrate Marty Smith called the meeting to order and read the overview of meeting procedures.

NOTICE/PUBLICATION OF THE MEETING: Ms. O'Neill confirmed the meeting had been properly posted.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting were approved.

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICERS: The Code Compliance Officers were sworn in by Ms. Susterka.

NEW BUSINESS:

Case # EN25-0086: Bageant Betty H, PID 38153-002-00

CCO Bryan presented the case to the Special Magistrate.

Mr. Darryl Wallston spoke on behalf of the property owner.

Based upon the testimony, case documentation, and discussion, the Special Magistrate finds that Betty H Bageant, owner of the property located at 5942 SE Magnolia Rd, Belleview, Florida (Parcel ID #38153-002-00) violated the following City of Belleview Code of Ordinances, as referenced in the findings of fact:

The Special Magistrate orders the following corrective action:

- Chapter 82-32

- Sec. 38-33

1. Assess a minimum Code Enforcement fee of $350.00 for City expenses (staff time, supplies, and vehicle use) incurred in this case plus attorney fees for this hearing.

- Article II, Sec. 38-32

2. Remove abandoned vehicles and all junk and debris from property. All violations to be corrected no later than 2 weeks from the date of signed Special Magistrate Order.

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3. A fine of $250.00 per day will be assessed starting 2 weeks from the date of signed Special Magistrate Order if violations are not corrected.

4. If the property is not maintained as required per code by City of Belleview Code of Ordinances, staff is directed to request funds from the City Commission on behalf of the Special Magistrate to correct all violations. All costs incurred by the City are to be placed on the property as a lien until paid with the maximum fine to be $5,000.00.

OLD BUSINESS:

Case # EN25-0185: Investment Brokers LLC, PID 3792-004-021

CCO O'Neill updated the Special Magistrate on the case. CCO O'Neill requested the following:

1. Affirm a fine of $250.00 per day starting November 12, 2025 and ending November 16, 2025 for a total of $1,000.00, plus $200.00 for the cost of mowing the property.

2. All costs incurred by the City are to be placed on the property as a lien until paid with the maximum fine to be $5,000.00.

The property owner was not present.

The Special Magistrate supported staff recommendation.

Case # EN25-0232: Carpenter Sean, PID 38525-001-01

CCO O'Neill updated the Special Magistrate on the case. CCO O'Neill requested the following:

1. Affirm a fine of $250.00 per day starting November 12, 2025.

2. If the property is not maintained as required per code by City of Belleview Code of Ordinances, staff is directed to request funds from the City Commission on behalf of the Special Magistrate to correct all violations. All costs incurred by the City are to be placed on the property as a lien until paid with the maximum fine to be $5,000.00.

The property owner was not present.

Case # EN25-0233: Carpenter Sean, PID 38525-001-00

The Special Magistrate supported staff recommendation.

CCO O'Neill updated the Special Magistrate on the case. CCO O'Neill requested the following:

2. If the property is not maintained as required per code by City of Belleview Code of Ordinances, staff is directed to request funds from the City Commission on behalf of the Special Magistrate to correct all violations. All costs incurred by the City are to be placed on the property as a lien until paid with the maximum fine to be $5,000.00.

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The property owner was not present.

The Special Magistrate supported staff recommendation.