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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Town of Lake Hamilton Special Magistrate reviewed five red-light camera citations, dismissing three cases after reviewing video evidence and upholding two cases involving prosecution costs.

Why it matters

Residents cited for red-light violations have their cases adjudicated by a Special Magistrate, where they may be required to pay $258 in prosecution costs or have their fines dismissed based on video evidence.

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TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES RED LIGHT CAMERA MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 4:00 PM

The Town of Lake Hamilton held a Red-Light Camera Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851.

CALL TO ORDER

The Special Magistrate Joseph Mawhinney called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

SWEARING IN

Special Magistrate Joseph Mawhinney explained the procedures of the hearing and swore in all parties who wish to give their testimony.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special Magistrate approved the March 25, 2025, and May 27, 2025, Red Light Cameras meeting minutes.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Notice Number LH10002293 Aprie Lu Brennan, Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate granted the owner no fine due to footage that showed a complete stop before taking a turn.

2. Notice Number LH10002561 Angel Manuel Aviles, Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate granted the owner no fine due to the footage that showed a complete stop before taking a turn.

3. Notice Number LH10002755 Daurie Grace Mancini, Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was not present. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

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7. Notice Number LH10002763 Terrell Jean Baker, Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

8. Notice Number LH10002843 Geraldine Ann Kiessling, Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate granted the owner no fine due to footage that showed a complete stop before taking a turn.

Next Meeting Date: July 29, 2025, at 4:00 pm.

ADJOURNMENT:

The Red-Light Cameras Meeting was adjourned at 4:33 PM.

ATTEST:

Jacqueline Borja, Town Clerk

Joesph Mawhinney, Special Magistrate

Town of Lake Hamilton SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Agenda – June 24, 2025 Time: 3:00 P.M. Location: 100 Smith Avenue, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 Respondent(s) shall have 10 days from the date of the Order of the Special Magistrate to appeal said Order by filing a Notice of Appeal, signed by the Respondent(s). The Notice of Appeal must be received by the Lake Hamilton Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, P.O. Box 126, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851, within the 10-day time period referenced above. If an appeal is filed, you will receive written notice informing you of the date, time, and location of that hearing on that matter. If an appeal is filed and is denied by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, the date for compliance will continue to be that date designated in the Order above. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 (863) 439-1910, not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (4:00 p.m.) - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURES - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney APPROVE OF MINUTES May 27, 2025, Special Magistrate minutes OLD BUSINESS Satisfactions of Fine/Lien All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine and action will be accomplished by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by the Special Magistrate, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. TOTAL LIENS PAID THROUGH - TBA CONTINUATION – IMPOSITION IMPOSITIONS: Respondent(s) whose case is listed under this section should be aware that the Special Magistrate will limit all discussion to whether the violation continues to exist and the appropriate amount of the fine, if any, to be imposed. The Special Magistrate WILL NOT hear the entire case over again. IMPOSITION – UNPAID COST OF ENFORCEMENT FEES – SEE EXHIBIT RESCISSION/ADJUDICATION OF LIEN REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME Code Case 20240048 - 1121 Martin St. Parcel ID #272809-822000-080401 Owner: Faith Based Investments LLC Violations: FBC 1.7 Sec. 105.4 Expired Permit  #210015 is now opened, Sec. 105 Permits Required: for renovation of home - including 4x4 to support porch roof and new wood to support porch flooring, Sec. 301.3 Vacant Structures and Land: must 1

be secured from entry - doors/windows open to public, Sec. 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches and Balconies: repair /replace all rotten/decayed wood including all entry steps, Sec. 304.13 Window, Skylight and Door Frames: has broken/cracked windows, door frames rotten - in need of repair/replacing, Sec. 304.14 Insect Screens: Windows that do not have screening needs to have screens, Sec. 304.15 Doors: doors not intact or functioning properly - repair/replace, Sec. 304.2 Protective Treatment: Structure needs painting, Sec. 304.3 Premise Identification: The structure needs house numbers displayed, Sec. 304.6 Exterior Structure Walls: walls are rotten and decayed - repair/replace, and Sec. 304.7 Roofs and Drainage: roof is in need of repairing/replacing. REQUEST TO CONTINUE FIRST OFFENSE CASES REQUEST TO WITHDRAW FIRST OFFENSE CASES REQUEST FOR REDUCTION CASES Code Case 20190002 -- 50 Omaha St. S, Lake Hamilton FL 33851 Parcel ID #272816- 823000-023210 Violation: IPMC Sec 110 - Demolition -- Has been in compliance Case status: In compliance with fine/lien that was never satisfied. This case was continued form the May 27, 2025, Special Magistrate to the June 24, 2025, Special Magistrate FIRST OFFENSE Code Case #20250025 -- 0 Rose St, Lake Hamilton FL 272809-822000-090103 Violation(s): Sec 16-176.1 A & B.1 Accessory Uses & Structures w/o Primary: Storing boats / trailers on vacant land (no primary use), and IPMC Sec. 302.1 Exterior Property Sanitation: misc. items, junk / debris stored around the boats / trailers. Property remains in violation as of 6/11/25. Code Case 20250011 -- 510 Pearl St, Haines City (LH) Parcel ID #272809-822000-40102 Violation(s): Sec. 16-178 Parking of Boats and Recreational Vehicles: Several boats/trailers parked/stored around an abandoned structure do not meet the setback requirements and are encroaching onto the adjacent property. Sec. 302.1 Exterior Property Sanitation: for junk/ debris and misc. items all around the abandoned structure. Sec. 302.8 Motor Vehicles: All vehicles including mini-buses must run under their own power and have an assigned license plate with current tag or be removed from the property. Case was continued from the May 27, 2025, Special Magistrate hearing to June 24, 2025. Code Case #20250036 -- 4302 Periwinkle Pl, Lake Hamilton FL 33851.Parcel ID #272809- 822002-017010. Owner: Vanessa Torres Viera. Violation: Sec. 105 Permits Required: Installing a fence without permits. As of 6/17/25 Permit #250371 was cancelled. Permit #250461 has been obtained and finalized. DEMOLITION APPEAL FORECLOSURE INQUIRY MONTHLY REPORT -- [ENTER TEXT HERE] NEXT MEETING DATE – [MONTH DAY], 2025 ADJOURNMENT 2

Town of Lake Hamilton Special Magistrate Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: May 27, 2025, Special Magistrate minutes DATE: June 24, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: If Yes, Please Explain: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): May 27, 2025 Special Magistrate minutes .pdf 3

TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 4:00 PM The Special Magistrate of Lake Hamilton held a SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851. Respondent(s) shall have 10 days from the date of the Order of the Special Magistrate to appeal said Order by filing a Notice of Appeal, signed by the Respondent(s). The Notice of Appeal must be received by the Lake Hamilton Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, P.O. Box 126, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851, within the 10- day time period referenced above. If an appeal is filed, you will receive written notice informing you of the date, time, and location of that hearing on that matter. If an appeal is filed and is denied by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, the date for compliance will continue to be that date designated in the Order above. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 (863) 439-1910, not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (4:00 p.m.) - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney The Special Magistrate Joeseph Mawhinney called the meeting to order 4:02 pm. EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURES - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney Special Magistrate Joseph Mawhinney explained the procedures of the hearing and swore in all parties who wish to give their testimony. APPROVE OF MINUTES Special Magistrate Joseph Mawhinney approved the minutes from May 27, 2025. OLD BUSINESS Satisfactions of Fine/Lien TOTAL LIENS PAID THROUGH - TBA CONTINUATION – IMPOSITION IMPOSITIONS: Respondent(s) whose case is listed under this section should be aware that the Special Magistrate will limit all discussion to whether the violation continues to exist and the appropriate amount of the fine, if any, to be imposed. The Special Magistrate WILL NOT hear the entire case over again. IMPOSITION – UNPAID COST OF ENFORCEMENT FEES – SEE EXHIBIT RESCISSION/ADJUDICATION OF LIEN REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST TO CONTINUE FIRST OFFENSE CASES May 27, 2025, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Minutes 4

REQUEST TO WITHDRAW FIRST OFFENSE CASES REQUEST FOR REDUCTION CASES Case #20190002 -- 50 Omaha St, Lake Hamilton FL. This property was in violation of IPMC 110.1 Demolition. This is a request for a reduction regarding fine / lien - new owner The Code Officer Lisa requested for the case to be continue to the next meeting June 24, 2025. Special Magistrate granted request to continue case to the June 24, 2025. FIRST OFFENSE Case #20250011 for 510 Pearl St, Lake Hamilton FL Property is in violation for LDR Sec. 16 -178 Parking of boats and recreational vehicles, IPMC Sec. 302.1 Exterior Property Sanitation (outside storage of scrap and other misc. items as well as junk / debris), IPMC Sec. 302.8 Motor Vehicles (vehicles that either do not have a current license plate or sticker and / or do not run under its own power) The Code Officer Lisa requested for the case to be continue to the next meeting June 24, 2025. Special Magistrate granted request to continue case to the June 24, 2025. Case #20250025 for 0 Rose St, Lake Hamilton FL 33851 (272809-822000-090103) This property is in violation of LDR Sec. 16-176 A & B.1 Accessory Use & Structures w/o Primary (storing items on vacant land without a primary use) and IPMC Sec. 302.1 Exterior Property Sanitation (junk / debris and outside storage) The Code Officer Lisa requested for the case to be continue to the next meeting June 24, 2025. Special Magistrate granted request to continue case to the June 24, 2025. DEMOLITION APPEAL FORECLOSURE INQUIRY MONTHLY REPORT -- [ENTER TEXT HERE] Code Officer Lisa reported for the Month of April 1 reduction case and 2 first offense cases. NEXT MEETING DATE – [MONTH DAY], 2025 June 24, 2025 ADJOURNMENT The Special Magistrate adjourned at 4:16 pm. ATTEST: _________________________________ Joseph Mawhinney, Special Magistrate ___________________________________ Jacqueline Borja, Town Clerk May 27, 2025, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Minutes 5

Town of Lake Hamilton Special Magistrate Agenda Summary Report TO: Jeffrey Ball, Brittney Sandoval THROUGH: Community Development FROM: Lisa Harris, Code Enforcement Officer AGENDA ITEM: Code Case 20240048 - 1121 Martin St. Parcel ID #272809-822000-080401 Owner: Faith Based Investments LLC Violations: FBC 1.7 Sec. 105.4 Expired Permit #210015 is now opened, Sec. 105 Permits Required: for renovation of home - including 4x4 to support porch roof and new wood to support porch flooring, Sec. 301.3 Vacant Structures and Land: must be secured from entry - doors/windows open to public, Sec. 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches and Balconies: repair /replace all rotten/decayed wood including all entry steps, Sec. 304.13 Window, Skylight and Door Frames: has broken/cracked windows, door frames rotten - in need of repair/replacing, Sec. 304.14 Insect Screens: Windows that do not have screening needs to have screens, Sec. 304.15 Doors: doors not intact or functioning properly - repair/replace, Sec. 304.2 Protective Treatment: Structure needs painting, Sec. 304.3 Premise Identification: The structure needs house numbers displayed, Sec. 304.6 Exterior Structure Walls: walls are rotten and decayed - repair/replace, and Sec. 304.7 Roofs and Drainage: roof is in need of repairing/replacing. DATE: June 24, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommendation: requesting a (90) days extension to allow more time for staff to review the plans. If Yes, Please Explain: There is no financial impact for the Town, however, if respondent doesn't comply by the time frame given a daily fine can be assessed. RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): 20240048 - Entire file up to June 24, 2025 SM.pdf 6

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