Code Enforcement Board Hearing (2025-01-08)

Code Enforcement Board Minutes – Draft January 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Building and Code Regulation Division Commission Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER The Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Mr. Ralph Fogg. II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG All those present rose to pledge allegiance to the flag. III. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman………………………………………………………...………Mr. Ralph Fogg Vice Chair…..………………………………………………….………..Mrs. Margaret Monahan Board Members..………………………………………………………...Mr. Wes Taylor ……………………………………………………………………………Mr. Ken Waters …………………………………………………………………………....Mr. Peter Spatara ……………………………………………………………………………Mr. Michael Claus ……………………………………………………………………………Ms. Candy Bergman Board Attorney…………………………………………………….…….Mr. Jack Krieger IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN Chairman Fogg stated at this time we have election of officers for Chairman and Vice-Chair of the Code Board and he passed the gavel to the Board Secretary. Mr. Krieger stated the Secretary will entertain nominations for Chairman. Mr. Waters made a motion to re-elect Mr. Fogg as Chairman. There were no other nominations. Mr. Taylor seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The Secretary stated she would entertain a motion for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Taylor made a motion to re-elect Mrs. Monahan as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Waters seconded the motion. The Secretary asked if there were any other nominations, seeing none all in favor. There were none opposed, and the motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 4, 2024

2 Mr. Taylor made a motion to accept the minutes of December 4, 2024. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. V. SWEARING IN OF STAFF MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT Assistant County Attorney…………………………………………….....Katherine Barbieri Assistant Building Official… ………………………………………… William Durden Code Enforcement Supervisor…………………………………………...Paula Guy Code Enforcement Officer ………………………………………………Mirlande Moise ……………………………………………………………………………Michael Winkler ……………………………………………………………………………Josue Guevara ……………………………………………………………………………Huascar Moreira ……………………………………………………………………………Jamea O’Connor ……………………………………………………………………………Thondra Lanese Board Recorder………...…………………………………………………Roxann Johnson William Durden, Paula Guy, Mirlande Moise, Huascar Moreira, Paula Guy, Josue Guevara, Michael Winkler, James O’Connor and Thondra Lanese were sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Rescinding of Order Imposing Fine and Lien _______________________________ Rescinding of Order Imposing Fine and Lien – Infinite Network Solutions LLC - Case No. 2403-112617 Mr. Waters made a motion to approve and accept staff’s recommendation as presented. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VIII. VIOLATION HEARING: The following cases were abated, removed, or withdrawn from the agenda: Case No. Location of Violation Contractor/Owner/Violator/Name 2409-113898 2657 Conifer Dr, Fort Pierce Carlos M. Arrebola 2411-114115 2657 Conifer Dr., Fort Pierce Teresita. & Pablo Bregolat 2403-112635 10701 S Ocean Dr 712, Jensen Beach Ronald & Michelle Perrone Case No. Code 2410-113965 was heard first on the agenda: Case No. Code 2410-113965, Location of violation, 2704 S 29 th St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, William Hopkins. William Hopkins, 2704 S 29 th St., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Winkler addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting permit 2109-0681 NOV and NTA. Inspection was done on October 15th, 2024 and found permit number 2109-0681 had expired on March 29th, 2022

3 violation was for section 11.05.01 A(2) A, Time limitations of building permits, for moving the meter box and electrical to the south side of the home. On November 1st, 2024, an NTA was certified mailed to the property. Package was delivered and signed for November 4th, 2024. He stated this morning he did have a chance to talk to Mr. Hopkins and he believes he is looking for more time. Chairman Fogg asked Mr. Hopkins if he got a permit to have it done. Mr. Hopkins stated yes, he did but it expired. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Hopkins regarding the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2410-113965 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on February 5, 2025. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. Code 2409-113754, Location of violation, 5503 Paleo Pines Cir., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Michelle R. Jerger and Sydney L Jerger. Michelle R. Jerger and Sydney L Jerger, 5503 Paleo Pines Cir., Fort Pierce, FL, were sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Winkler addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting seven (7) photos taken September 6, 2024, taken by St. Lucie County Building Inspector Trevor Drawdy. Drawdy was out conducting a scheduled inspection on permit number RUFER-2407-005708 on September 6, 2024, and found an unpermitted shed on the property. Officer Winkler stated a Notice of Violation was issued September 9, 2024, with a correction date of September 24, 2024. The violation was for section 11.05.01, building signs, permits. Please obtain a permit for the unpermitted shed by contact permit department. On October 10, 2025, October 25, 2024, an NTA certified mail for the January 8, 2025, code board. The package was delivered and signed for on October 28, 2024. Officer Winkler stated he has had contact with Mr. Jerger back on September 24th of 2024 and he advised him that he needs to contact the permit department. Again, as of this morning, a permit has been applied for and talking with him, it appears he needs some additional time to get things in order. Chairman Fogg stated so, you do need to get a permit for that. Have you applied for it? Mr. Jerger stated no, we haven't applied for it yet. We went in, got a survey because we thought we were, it went in. So, we just received the survey and we're currently working with the engineer. There was discussion among the Board, Staff Mr. and Mrs. Jerger regarding the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2409-113754 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on May 7, 2025. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2212-109460, Location of violation, 1785 Shinn Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Todd A. Heacock, 1785 Shinn Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting 14 photos dated December 21st, 2022, four photos dated March 27th, 2023, three photos dated April 3rd, 2023, and four photos dated January 6th, 2025. Officer Moise stated during her inspection for the property located at 1785 Shin Road, she found the property in violation for • Section 42-103, payment of tax prerequisites to engaging in business to please obtain a business tax receipt for the business on the property.

4 • Section 11.05.00, procedure for obtaining development permits to please obtain a zoning compliance for the business on the property. Officer Moise stated a notice of violation was issued on December 21st, 2022 with a correction date of January 4th, 2023. After getting no compliance, a Notice to Appear was issued on December 11th, 2024 for the January 8th, 2025 Code Board Meeting. Officer Mosie stated she has had contact with the owner. As of January 6th, 2025, the property remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated okay sir, so are you in violation or are you not? Mr. Heacock stated yes. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Heacock regarding the violations and when it will be corrected. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. 2212-109460 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by November 3, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. Code 2403-112619, Location of violation, 115 Gotham Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Jose J. Hernandez and Marlen Y. Vasquez. Marlen Y. Vasquez, 115 Gotham Dr., Fort Pierce FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting one photo dated February 27, 2020 from a previous case number 100748, two photos dated March 8, 2024, and one photo dated June 4, 2024. A copy of the property appraisers 2021 and 2023 aerial maps, one photo dated December 2, 2024, and one photo dated January 6, 2025. Officer Moise stated during my first inspection, she found a property located at 115 Gotham Drive in violation for section 11.05.01, building and sign permits to please obtain a permit for the addition on the back of the home. A notice of violation was issued on March 8, 2024, with a correction date of March 22, 2024. After getting no compliance, a notice to appear was issued on December 4, 2024, for the January 8, 2025, code board meeting. On June 18, 2024, permit number BLDR-2406-006603 was filed for the addition. Officer Moise stated on June 18, 2024, however, the permit is still in review, awaiting a resubmittal from the owner. I have had contact with the owner's children. As of January 6, 2025, the property remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated okay, very good. So, are you in violation or are you not? Yes or no? Ms. Vasquez stated yes. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Ms. Vasquez regarding the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2403-112619 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on August 6, 2025. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

5 Case No. Code 2410-114076, Location of violation, 181 SE Bonita Ct., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Sayco Equity Fund Y LLC. Troy Gagliardi, 942 Evergreen Dr., Delray Beach, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record he is am submitting fifteen (15) photos dated October 30th, 2024 and one (1) dated January 6th, 2025. Officer Guevara stated 181 Southeast Bonita Court was found in violation of section 130801, roof in disrepair. 13.09.00, rotted wood and holes throughout the structure. and 13.09.00, mold and mildew. Officer Guevara stated a Notice a Violation letter was issued on October 30th, 2024 and a Notice to Appear letter was issued on November 27th, 2024 for the Code Board Hearing of today's date, January 8th, 2025. He stated he has been in contact with property management, and as of today's date, January 8th, 2025, the property remains in violation. Mr. Troy is here to request more time. Chairman Fogg stated are you in violation or not? Mr. Gagliardi stated there is a violation which is going to be repaired, yes. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Gagliardi regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. CODE-2409-113793 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by February 7, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. CODE-2409-113793, Location of violation, 52 Tangelo Blvd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, GMF Group Fund II Holdings LLC. Jackie Reilly, 1 Seargant Ct., Palm Coast, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary Officer Guy stated for the record, she is submitting twelve (12) photos. Four (4) were taken on September 17, 2024. Six (6) photos were taken by Building Inspector Mike Cotto on January 2, 2025 and two (2) were taken by staff on January 6, 2025. Officer Guy stated this is a citizen complaint regarding electrical problems. 52 Tangelo Boulevard was found in violation of Section 13.08.01, the electrical system hazards for Unit 52 is unsafe and in disrepair. They were requested to hire a licensed electrician to repair and replace any obtained any and obtain any necessary required permits by St. Lucie County. The Notice of Violation was issued on September 18, 2024 with a compliance date of October 2, 2024. The Notice to Appear for today's hearing was issued on October 21, 2024 with delivery service by certified mail confirmed on October 24, 2024. Officer Guy stated contact has been made with the Mobile Home Park Manager, Ms. Worley and also contact has been made with the prospective contractor who started the work on January 2, 2024, it was reported by the tenant that unpermitted repairs were actively happening. Officer Guy stated County Building Inspector was on site and verified and stop work order placed. As of today's date, the property remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated are you in violation or are you not?

6 Ms. Reilly stated yes. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Ms. Reilly regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code-2409-113793 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by February 7, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. CODE-2406-113208, Location of violation, 1703 Linwood Ave., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Linney Cunningham Rivero. Linney Cunningham Rivero, 1703 Linwood Ave., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Guy addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting six photos taken by myself and staff to include one image of the property appraiser sketch. Officer Guy stated 1703 Linwood Avenue was found in violation of section 11.05.01, a building permit is required for the enclosed carport or additional living space. The notice of violation was issued on June 25, 2024, with a correction date by July 9, 2024. The Notice to Appear was issued on September 24, 2024, with service confirmed by certified mail on September 27, 2024. Officer Guy stated there has been communication constantly with the property owner and with the engineer that the property owner is working with. The pending review for resubmittals required are on the permit number BLDR 2410- 007386. As of today's date, the property still remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Rivero regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. Code-2406-113208 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by June 4, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $0.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Companion Cases: 13 & 14 Case No. Code-2402-112434, Location of violation, 7115 US Highway One, Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owners, Port St Lucie Plaza I, II, & III LLC. Chrissy Bennett, 2751 Melaleuca Blvd., Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Case No. Code-2402-112434, Location of violation, 7115 US Highway One, Port St Lucie, FL, Tenant, Choice Furniture Liquidator Center. Chrissy Bennett, 2751 Melaleuca Blvd., Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary.

7 Officer Guy addressed the Board and stated the for the record, she is submitting twelve (12) photos, three (3) are dated February 6, 2024, one (1) dated September 3, 2024, five (5) dated November 12, 2024, and three (3) dated January 6, 2025. Officer Guy stated 7115 South U.S. Highway 1 was found in violation of Section 11.05.00, a zoning compliance permit is required for the business of Choice Auctions and Choice U-Haul. Also, 42-103, the payment of pre-erect to engage in business, a business tax receipt license is required for Choice Auction Business and Choice U-Haul. Officer Guy stated a Notice of Violation was issued on February 28, 2024 with a compliance date of March 13, 2024. The Notice to Appear for today's hearing was issued on November 13, 2024 with delivery verified by certified mail on November 18, 2024 to the property owner and delivery of the notice to appear for the tenant verified on November 16, 2024. Officer Guy stated there has been active communication in place with the tenant representative and the property representative is present today and also we have the county business navigator is present for any assistance for questions and as of today's date, the property remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated okay, very good. So, are you in violation or are you not? Ms. Bennett stated yes. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Ms. Bennett regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. Code-2402-112434 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by July 2, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $0.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. Code-2402-112440 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by July 2, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $0.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Companion Cases: 16 & 17 Case No. Code-2406-113147, Location of violation, 350 Dickson Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Autoline Plus LLC / Richard Perlberg. Richard Perlberg, 350 Dickson Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Case No. Code-2406-113162, Location of violation, 350 Dickson Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Tenant, revelation Paint and Body. Richard Perlberg, 350 Dickson Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary.

8 Officer Guy addressed the Board and stated submitting twenty-three (23) photos. Three (3) photos were taken on June 17, 2024, eleven (11) photos were taken by Chief Inspector Andrew Wentz on June 20, 2024. There was also tenant photos submitted regarding repairs on June 21, 2024, and four (4) photos that were taken on January 6, 2025. Officer Guy stated 350 Dixon Drive was found in violation of: • Section 13.08.01. The interior structure repair required to damaged ceiling regarding second-level flooring obtained any necessary permits for repairs and replacement. • Section 11.05.00, a zoning compliance permit is required for the auto paint and body business. • Section 42-103, a business tax receipt license is also required for the auto body paint and repair business. Officer Guy stated the notice of violation was issued on June 19, 2024, with a compliance date of July 23rd, or July 3rd, 2024. The notice for today's hearing was issued on October 18, 2024, and was served October 23rd, 2024, with delivery service by certified mail to the property owner and business occupant. Officer Guy stated Constant communication has been in place with the business occupant. A pending permit, BLDC- 2409-002740, is in place with resubmittals required since October of 2024, pending receipt from occupant. The business owner is present here today to speak, and as of today's date, the property remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated okay, sir, are you in violation or are you not? Mr. Perlberg stated yes sir. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Perlberg regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. Code-2406-113147 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by July 2, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $0.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. Code-2402-113162 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by July 2, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $0.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Hall was sounded and Mrs. Monahan read the name and number of the case of those not present into the record: Default Cases: Case No. Location of Violation Property Owner/Contractor/Violator______ 2410-114027 6006 Cassia Dr., Fort Pierce Michael G. Woodside 2309-111606 5902 Hickory Dr.., Ft. Pierce Jack P & Thelma Hoyt

9 2410-113962 2659 Rainbow Dr., Port St Lucie Gregory L Sanders Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to the cases read into the record that the Code Enforcement Board enters an Order of Finding against the violator finding the violator in default and if the violator does not appear to contest the violations against him/her that the Board adopt the recommendation of staff as set forth on the agenda. Mr. Spatara seconded and the motion carried unanimously. IX. FINE HEARING: Case No. Code 2403-112620, Location of violation, 113 Gotham Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Howard H. Peterson. Howard H Peterson, 113 Gotham Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and for the record, she is resubmitting one (1) photo from a previous case, number 99605, dated November 8, 2019, one (1) photo dated March 8, 2024, one (1) photo dated May 3, 2024, one (1) photo dated May 20, 2024, and one (1) photo dated June 4, 2024. She is submitting one (1) photo dated January 6, 2025. Officer Moise stated this case went before the board on June 5, 2024, cold board meeting for section 11.05.01, Building and Sign Permits, to please obtain a permit for the shed. The owner's son was present. The board found the property in violation and gave a compliance date of December 4, 2024. Officer Moise stated she has had contact with the two gentlemen that resides at the property and as of January 6, 2025, the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Peterson regarding the violations. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2403-112620 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on September 6, 2025. Mr. Spatara seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2405-113018, Location of violation, 1300 Tumblin Kling Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Travis Sweitzer. The property owner was not present. Officer Guy addressed the Board and for the record, she is resubmitting thirteen (13) photos. Four (4) photos are dated May 14th, 2024, two (2) photos dated May 30th, 2024, two (2) photos dated June 19th, 2024 and five (5) photos dated July 1st, 2024. A submittal of ten (10) photos, six (6) taken on December 6th, 2024 and four (4) taken on January 6th, 2025. Officer Guy stated 1300 Tunnel Cling was found in violation of section 38-26, prohibited outside storage. And 38-97, overgrowth of high grass and weeds. The Code Board hearing took place on July 3rd, 2024. The owner was present for hearing and the Code Board members granted a compliance date of December 4th, 2024 for the property owner to complete all corrections. No further communication has been received from the property owner since the date of the hearing and the property remains in the same condition as of today's date, January 8th, 2024. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2405-113018 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 5, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $10,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

10 Case No. Code 2405-113014, Location of violation, 107 Bedford Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Salomon’s Daughters Investments LLC. Jphetere Danielle, 3080 Southwest Circle St., Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and for the record, she is resubmitting 10 photos dated May 3rd, 2024. One photo dated July 8th, 2024. One photo dated August 5th, 2024, one photo dated September 30th, 2024 and a copy of the property record card from property appraisers taken on December 1st, 2022. She is submitting one photo dated January 6th, 2025. Officer Moise stated this case was brought to the August 7th, 2024, Code Board Meeting for section 11.05.01, building and sign permits, to please obtain a permit for the new door and door frame, the drywall work, and the work being done to the interior of the home, the electric work, the duct work, and the new windows. The owner was not present. The case was found in default and given a default compliance date of September 6th, 2024. Officer Moise stated due to noncompliance, this case was brought before the October 2nd, 2024, Fine Hearing meeting. The owner was present. The Board made the decision to continue the case to the January 8th, 2025, fine hearing meeting. Permit number BLDR-2407-006752 was filed on July 12th, 2024, which is still in review. Officer Moise stated she has had contact with the owner and as of January 8th, 2025, the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Ms. Danielle regarding the violations. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2405-113014 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on June 4, 2025. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2402-112529, Location of violation, 7409 Penny Ln., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Laura Burns. The property owner was not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and for the record, he is resubmitting three (3) photos dated October the 16th, 2024. three (3) photos dated April the 1st, 2024. Office Moreira stated this case was brought to the April 3rd, 2024, Code Board Meeting for section 11.05.01, building and sign permits, please obtain a permit for the fence. At the April the 3rd, 2024, Code Board Meeting. The owner was not present. The Board made a decision to continue the case for the November 6th, 2024, Code Board Hearing. Officer Moreira stated at the November 6th, 2024, Code Board Hearing, the owner was not present. The case was found in default and given a compliance date of December the 7th, 2024. Permit FENC-2403-00105A was issued December the 27th, 2024. Offier Moreira stated as of December 27th, 2024, the property is in compliance. Staff is requesting no fines be imposed on the property. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2402-112529 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts, in this case, testimony in the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation, we determined that the violations have been abated and no fine is imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2407-113247, Location of violation, 2908 Anderson Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Robert Wilson Jr. and Marva Wilson. The property owner was not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and for the record, he is submitting four (4) photos dated July 1st, 2024, five (5) photos dated July 3rd, 2024, and two (2) photos dated October 16th, 2024. This case was brought to the November 6th, 2024, Code Board Meeting for section 11.05.01, building and sign permits, please obtain a permit for the fence,

11 water heater, AC unit, and electrical work. At the November 6th, 2024, Code Board Meeting, the owner was not present. The case was found in default and given compliance date of December 7th, 2024. Officer Moreira stated in the past, I had contact with the owner. The last time I inspected the property was October the 16th, 2024. I spoke with the property owner December the 27th, 2024, and he made it clear that he was not going to pull any permits to correct the violations. Officer Moreira stated as of January the 7th, 2025, the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2407-113247 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 7, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $10,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2404-112882, Location of violation, 2406 N 47 th St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Tevin J. Hill. The property owner was not present. Officer Winkler addressed the Board and for the record, he is resubmitting a total of two (2) photos dated April 19th, 2024. Officer Winkler stated the case was brought before the November 6th, 2024 Code Board Meeting and found in default violation of Section 11.05.01, Building and sign permits, please obtain a permit for the shed. Officer Winkler stated he has had contact with Mr. Hill on April 22nd, 2024 and also August 8th, 2024. At the November 6th, 2024 hearing, no one was present to represent the property and the board gave a default compliance date of December 4th, 2024 for a $250 fine would be imposed. Officer Winkler stated as of January 8th, 2025, no permit has been applied for the shed. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2404-112882 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 7, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $10,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Spatara seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2408-113588, Location of violation, 208 W Arbor Ave., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast. The property owner was not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and for the record, he is resubmitting, Permit number 2202-0314, the case was brought before the November 6th, 2024, code board meeting and found a default of 11.05.01 A (2) A, please obtain a new permit for the AC change-out that had expired. Officer Winkler stated as of the other day, he had no contact with the contractor. However, he did get a hold of them and they did get a permit issued yesterday. So, the permit has been issued and staff suggest that we do no fines for the violator. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2408-113588 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts, in this case, testimony in the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation, we determined that the violations have been abated and no fine is imposed.

12 Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Companion Cases: 8 & 9 Case No. 2406-113142, Location of violation, 5507 S Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Dean and Dawn Doyle. The property owners were not present. Officer Moise addressed the Board and for the record, she is starting with case number 113142. She stated she is submitting a 2018 property appraiser's aerial that does not show the structure and a 2024 property appraiser's aerial that shows the unpermitted structure, a copy of the drawing that was submitted for the building permit, a copy of the permit number BLDR-2307-004122 filed on July 31, 2023, which was never issued, two photos dated August 12, 2024, one (1) photo dated October 22, 2024, one (1) photo dated November 4, 2024, and one (1) photo dated January 6, 2025. Officer Moise stated this case was brought before the November 6, 2024, code board meeting for section 11.05.01, building and sign permits to please obtain a permit for the detached three-car garage. The owner was not present. The case was found in default and given a default compliance date of December 6, 2024. Staff is requesting a maximum fine of $10,000. Officer Moise stated she has had contact with the owner and as of January 6, 2024, the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2406-113142 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 7, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $10,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2406-113203, Location of violation, 5507 S Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Contractor, Dean A. Doyle. The contractor was not present. Officer Moise addressed the Board and for the record, she will now be reading in case number 113203. She stated for the record, am submitting a 2018 property appraiser's aerial that does not show the structure and a 2024 property appraiser's aerial that shows the unpermitted structure, a copy of the drawing that was submitted for the building permit, a copy of the permit number BLDR-2307-004122 filed on July 31, 2023, which was never issued, two (2) photos dated August 12, 2024, one (1) photo dated October 22, 2024, one (1) photo dated November 4, 2024, and one (1) photo dated January 6, 2025. This case was brought before the December 6, 2024, Code Board Meeting for section 11.05.01, building and sign permits, to please obtain a permit for the detached three-car garage. The contractor was not present. Officer Moise stated the case was found in default and given a default compliance date of December 6, 2024. Staff is requesting a maximum fine of $10,000. Officer Moise stated she has had no contact with the contractor and of January 6, 2025, the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2406-113203 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 7, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $10,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed.

13 Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. Code 2408-113522, Location of violation, 2414 N 49 th St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Rymari Properties LLC. Rodney Mcmillian, 9338 Breakers Row, Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and for the record, she is submitting one (1) photo dated August 20, 2024, taken by Officer Whitley, one (1) photo dated September 12, 2024, taken by Officer Whitley, one (1) photo dated October 25, 2024, taken by myself, as well as one (1) photo dated November 4, 2024, and one (1) photo dated January 2, 2025. Officer Moise stated this case was brought before the November 6, 2024, Code Board Meeting for Section 38-97 for overgrowth. The owner was not present. The case was found in default and given a default compliance date of December 6, 2024. Officer Moise stated on December 30, 2024, she received an email from the owner of the property informing her that the violation was corrected and an inspection was performed. Officer Moise stated on January 2, 2025, she found the property to be in compliance. The property was in violation for 25 days. Staff is requesting no fines be imposed. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. McMillian regarding the violation. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2408-113522 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts, in this case, testimony in the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation, we determined that the violations have been abated and no fine is imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2306-110867, Location of violation, 6107 Hickory Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Joshua C. and Amanda A. Sugg. The property owners were not present. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and for the record, he is resubmitting five photos dated March 20, 2023, taken by the Water Quality Department, and he is submitting four (4) new photos dated January 6, 2025, taken by himself. Officer Guevara stated 6107 Hickory Drive was found in violation of section 7.07.00 for a failed culvert pipe. Two (2) letters were issued by Water Quality on March 22, 2023 and May 12, 2023. After receiving no compliance and notice of violation, a letter was issued by Code Enforcement on June 8, 2023, and a Notice to Appear letter was issued on February 8, 2024 and posted on February 10, 2024 for the April 3, 2024 Code Enforcement hearing. At the April 3, 2024 Code Enforcement hearing, the property was found in violation by default and given until May 3, 2024 to comply or a $250 fine would be imposed. Officer Guevara stated at the June 5, 2024 Fine Hearing, the property owner was present and the case was continued to the December 4, 2024 fine hearing. At the December 4, 2024 Fine Hearing, the case was continued until today's hearing. The property was sold on June 26, 2024. Officer Guevara stated we have emailed and left voice messages for the new property owner and have posted the orders and notices and mailed them certified mail to the new property owner and no contact has been made. As of today's date, January 8, 2025, the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2306-110867 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 7, 2025 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

14 XI. REHEARING OR RECONSIDERATION: None. XII. FINE REDUCTION HEARING: None. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: Motion for authorization to file foreclosures: Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: What you have before you will be two cases that we are asking for authorization to file foreclosure. I will give you a little background information first and then I will give you information on each case. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: I believe we would like a motion on each case separately, but if I may give you the background information first, and a lot of it is what's in the agenda item, but as you have not seen this request very often, I feel like I should give you the background. Foreclosures, the county, these liens are recorded in the public record and they are lien against all real and personal property. And after three months, the county may foreclose on these liens. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: The county does not foreclose on a lot of them for several reasons. Because no lien that is on homesteaded property may be foreclosed on. That's pursuant to Florida statutes. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: I've given you the statute. And so, you know, that takes out a lot of the residential unless it is, you know, owned as for commercial purposes. Also, these are not what's called superiority liens. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: So, they are first in time recorded. If there's a mortgage recorded before our lien, then that mortgage has priority. And if we foreclose, we will have to pay off that mortgage. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: So, that makes it an expensive business decision for the county. But foreclosure is the method allowed under Chapter 162 for the county to either collect on their liens or to use it as an incentive for future, hopefully, correction of the violations. And that is why we are bringing the two forward. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: Also, as I will tell you, the cases are still open. We have not been able to get compliance. We are not doing it for monetary reasons. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: The statutes also provide that under 162.09.3, that after three months of filing of such a lien, which remains unpaid, the enforcement board, which is you, may authorize a local governing body attorney, which is the county, and right now myself sitting in front of you, to foreclose on the lien. So, that is why we're here and asking for the motion on that. Mr. Spatara: Is there a motion in the book for that? Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: Yes. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: There probably, I don't know at the end if there is, but I will go now into the first case. That was just the background. The first case is commonly referred to as EFTX. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: EFTX, in December of 2012, brought three parcels on Ocean Drive, which is out there on the island. You have the background memo, and I believe to the memo, I've also attached a map. One parcel has a restaurant on it. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: One parcel is an empty lot used for parking, and one parcel is a strip mall. After they were bought and started using them, the parcel that has the parking lot has residential behind it. Mrs. Monahan: That's parcel number three, correct?

15 Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: The empty vacant lot is, yes, ma'am, parcel three. It is residential. It's a residential duplex behind it. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: One of the owners of the duplex started complaining to Code because of the effect on them. They were complaining about the noise, the dust, the noise from the vehicles, the dust from the vehicles, the light intrusion to their bedroom at night. So Code, at that point, tried to work with the owner, EFTX, which owns all three, and we entered into a PDS order, which allowed only their employees to park there on a hardened area that way because the restaurant parcel on the ocean has very limited parking. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: In fall of 2017, we received complaints again when Code went out. This is in Southern County, St. Lucie County on the island, almost to Martin County, so it is not always highly frequented by Code, and now we're only complaint-driven anyway. They noticed that the parking lot was being used for more than just employee parking, that the restaurant now had a valet service and was parking all their restaurant patrons there. Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri: That greatly intensified the use from what was agreed to on the PDS order. There was further discussion among the Board and Staff regarding the motion to file foreclosures. Case No. 103375 Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 103375 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: Pursuant to section 162.03. 09. 09 (3). Florida statutes in section 1-2-25D, St. Lucie County Code Board of Ordinance, penalty for failure to comply with the, with order, the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement Board hereby orders as follows. The County Attorney is authorized to foreclose on the lien in this case. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 93067 Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 93067 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: Pursuant to section 162.03. 09. 09 (3). Florida statutes in section 1-2-25D, St. Lucie County Code Board of Ordinance, penalty for failure to comply with the, with order, the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement Board hereby orders as follows. The County Attorney is authorized to foreclose on the lien in this case. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 106867 Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 106867 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: Pursuant to section 162.03. 09. 09 (3). Florida statutes in section 1-2-25D, St. Lucie County Code Board of Ordinance, penalty for failure to comply with the, with order, the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement Board hereby orders as follows. The County Attorney is authorized to foreclose on the lien in this case. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 103563 Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 103563 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: Pursuant to section 162.03. 09. 09 (3). Florida statutes in section 1-2-25D, St. Lucie County Code Board of Ordinance, penalty for failure to comply with the, with order, the St. Lucie County

16 Code Enforcement Board hereby orders as follows. The County Attorney is authorized to foreclose on the lien in this case. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. XIV. STAFF BUSINESS: None. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 noon.