Code Enforcement Board Hearing (2024-11-06)

Code Enforcement Board Minutes – Draft November 6, 2024 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 9:01 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. Richard Pancoast …………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Ken Waters …………………………………………………………………………... Mr. Peter Spatara …………………………………………………………………………... Mr. Wes Taylor Board Attorney…………………………………………………….…….Mr. Jack Krieger IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 2, 2024 Mr. Pancoast made a motion to accept the minutes of October 2, 2024. Mr. Spatara seconded and the motion carried unanimously. V. SWEARING IN OF STAFF MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT Assistant County Attorney…………………………………………….....Katherine Barbieri Building Official…………………………………………………………Michael Jerrighan Code Enforcement Supervisor…………………………………………...Paula Guy Code Enforcement Officer ………………………………………………Mirlande Moise ……………………………………………………………………………Michael Winkler ……………………………………………………………………………Josue Guevara ……………………………………………………………………………Huascar Moreira ……………………………………………………………………………Paula Guy ……………………………………………………………………………Thondra Lanese Board Recorder………...…………………………………………………Roxann Johnson

2 Michael Jerrahian, Paula Guy, Mirlande Moise, Huascar Moreira, Michael Winkler, Paula Guy, Josue Guevara, and Thondra Lanese were sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None VII. CONSENT AGENDA: None VIII. VIOLATION HEARING: The following cases were abated, removed, or withdrawn from the agenda: Case No. Location of Violation Contractor/Owner/Violator/Name 2410-113921 2813 Jefferson Pkwy A, Ft. Pierce Zully C. Figueroa 2410-113950 2604 Iroquois Ave., Ft. Pierce Affordable Housing of Florida LLC 2407-113360 6013 Seagrape Dr., Ft. Pierce Laura Rozen 2401-112414 500 N 44 th St., Ft Pierce National Debt Relief Services Inc. 2408-113653 141 El Sito Ct., Port St Lucie Sayco Equity Fund K LLC Case No. 2407-113273 was heard first on the agenda: Case No. 2407-113273, Location of violation, 6805 Santa Rosa Pkwy., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Ashley L. Miele and Curtis Mulry. Ashley L. Miele, 6805 Santa Rosa Pkwy, Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting two (2) photos dated August 8, 2024 two (2) photos dated July 10, 2024, two (2) photos dated November 4 th , 2024 Officer Moreira stated during his inspection, he found the property located at 6805 Santa Rosa Parkway to be in violation of section 11.05.01, Building and sign permits, please obtain a permit for the exterior work done to the structure. Officer Moreira stated he issued a Notice of Violation letter on July 10, 2024 and give a compliance date of July 24, 2024. After getting no compliance, a certified Notice to Appear letter for the November 6 2024 Code Board Meeting was issued on August 2, 2024 and delivered on August 7, 2024. There's no permits on file at this time. Officer Moreira stated he has remained in contact with the owners and the contractor and as of November 5, 2024 the property remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated so are you in violation or are you not? Ms. Miele stated yes. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Ms. Miele regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2407-113273 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 5, 2025. 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:

3 Case No. Location of Violation Property Owner/Contractor/Violator______ 2402-112529 7409 Penny Ln., Fort Pierce Laura L. Burns 2407-113247 2106 N 53 rd St., Ft. Pierce Robert Wilson Jr. and Marva Wilson 2409-113804 8406 Fort Pierce Blvd., Ft. Pierce Antoinette Boudrie (TR) 2404-112882 132 SE Prima Vista Blvd., Port St Lucie Tevin J. Hill 2408-113648 150 Castana Ct., Port St Lucie Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast Inc. 2406-113142 5507 S Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce Dean and Dawn M. Doyle 2406-113203 5507 S Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce Dean A. Doyle 2408-113522 2404 N 49 th St., Ft Pierce Rymari Properties LLC 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. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. IX. FINE HEARING: Case No. 2311-112054, Location of violation, 2455 W Midway Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Florida Organization DB LLC. Alain Dumont, 2455 NW Midway Rd., Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is resubmitting four (4) photos dated November 7th 2023 and he is submitting two new photos dated November 4th 2024. Officer Guevara stated 2455 Midway Road was found in violation of section 11.05.01, to obtain a permit for the sign that was repaired by contacting the permitting department. Officer Guevara stated a Notice of Violation letter was issued on November 8th 2023 and a Noticed to Appear letter was issued on January 9th 2024 for the Code Board Hearing of March 6 2024. At the March 6 2024 Code Enforcement Hearing the property was found in violation and given on to October 2nd 2024 to comply or $250 daily fine would be imposed. Officer Guevara stated sign permit sign 2401-000115 was applied for on January 29 th , 2024 and it's still in review and requires reason middle from zoning a variance number VAR-2406-000047 was applied for on June 5 th , 2024 which would go before the Board of Adjustment on November 13th 2024. Officer Guevara stated as of today's date, November 6, 2024 the property remains in violation but we've been in contact communication with property owner and the and staff is recommending that we Give him 90 days. Since it has to go before the Board of Adjustment in a couple days, our recommendation is that we give him an extra 90 days. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2311-112054 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 April 2, 2025 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution has been imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2402-112523, Location of violation, 2909 Avenue S, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Perimeter Property Group LLC. Brandon Davis, 2909 Avenue S, Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is resubmitting one (1) photo dated February 21 st , 2024, one (1) photo dated March 20 th , 2024, one (1) photo dated April 29 th , 2024 a copy of the property appraisers

4 property appraisers aerial from 2018 which shows the structure was not there. She stated she is submitting one (1) photo dated October 14th 2024 and one photo dated November 4 2024. Officer Moise stated this case was brought to the May 1 st , 2024 Code Board Meeting for section 11.05 0.01, building and sign permits, to please obtain a permit for the carport. The owner was present, the Board found the property in violation and gave a compliance date of October 2nd 2024. Permit number BLDR 2405-0006263 was filed on May 14th 2024 and is still in review a Variance application was also filed with the Planning and Development Services department on November 3rd 2024. Chairman Fogg stated okay, sir. Can you help us out here? Where are we at? Mr. Davis: Yes, so um, so Perimeter property group is my business and this is a rental property and I purchased the house two years ago Which I shared with you guys before so my goal is to keep that carport. So, when I purchased it, it had the carport When we left last meeting I actually a gentleman was at the door for general contracting company First two days. Mr. Davis: I tried to do the due diligence myself, right? Because I thought I can just get a plan on online with the right measurements submitted all as well everyone's happy and we go separate ways, but it's the setback is what the issue is from the end of the carport to the road, right so I ended up hiring the licensed general contractor and they submitted a Variance document and I noticed when I came back and talked to planning and zoning that the first Submittal was a withdrawn and I didn't understand why and I guess the general contractor said it was a mistake. Mr. Davis: So he just Submitted the variance again, November 3rd November 3rd, so I literally paid him maybe three days after I came. So, I've been pressing him to get this thing and now is with the county with the variance So I'm hoping that um, there's exception to the setback and that Structure can stay and remain there. Mr. Fogg: Okay, if not, it looks nice I mean, it's that you know, it's not necessarily an unpleasant thing, but you know rules and regulations, correct? Mr. Davis: Correct. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Davis regarding the case. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2402-112523 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 April 2, 2025 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution has been imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Companion Cases: Case No. 2404-112832, Location of violation, 365 Sandria Ave., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Juldairson J. Louis. The property owner was not present. Case No. 2406-113141, Location of violation, 365 Sandria Ave., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Juldairson J. Louis. The property owner was not present. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated he will be reading Case No. 2404-112832 and then Case No. 2406- 113141 right after. He stated for the record, he is resubmitting fifteen (15) photos dated April 16 2024 and he is submitting five (5) new photos dated October 21st 2024.

5 Officer Guevara stated 345 Sandia Avenue was found in violation of section 13.0801 unsanitary swimming pool, 13.08.01, electrical system hazards throughout the entire property, section 13.08.01, unpermitted plumbing fixtures throughout the property and section 13.09.00, rotted wood and holes throughout the structure. Officer Guevara stated Notice of Violation letter was issued on April 17th 2024 and a Notice to Appear letter was issued on June 28th, 2024 for the code board hearing of August 7th 2024. At the August 7th, 2024, Code Enforcement Hearing, the property owner was present. It was found in violation and given until October 15th 2024 to comply or a two hundred and fifty dollar daily fine would be imposed. Officer Guevara stated as of today's date November 6 2024 the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. 2404-112832 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 October 16, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution has been imposed. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Officer Guevara stated for Case number 2406-113141, for the record he is resubmitting one (1) photo and one (1) video dated, June 13th 2024 and submitting two (2) new photos dated October 21st 2024. Officer Guevara stated 345 Sandia Avenue was found in violation of section 13.0801 ceiling roof and disrepair. A Notice of Violation letter was issued on June 13th 2024 and a Notice to Appear letter was issued on June 28th 2024 for the August 7th 2024 Code Enforcement Hearing. At the August 7th 2024 Code Enforcement Hearing, the property owner was present and the property is found in violation and given until October 15 2024 to comply or a two hundred and fifty dollar ($250) daily fine would be imposed. Officer Guevara stated November 6, 2024, the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. 2406-113141 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 October 16, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution has been imposed. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2407-113293, Location of violation, 7302 Pacific Ave., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Robert T. Davidson. The property owner was not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is resubmitting three (3) photos dated July 10 2024 so for the day to August 28 2024 one for the day of September 3rd 2024 and resubmitted four photos dated November 4 2024 Officer Moreira stated this case was brought to the September 4 2024 Code Board Meeting for Section 38-26 abandoned property junk trash and debris, for the outside storage, Section 38-97 prohibited acts for the overgrowth. At the September 4 2024 Code Board Meeting, the owner was present. The case was found in violation and given compliance date of November 1st 2024. Officer Moreira stated he has remained in contact with the owner and as of November 4 2024 the property remains in violation.

6 Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2407-113293 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 November 2, 2024 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. Case No. 2405-113008, Location of violation, 7903 Hibiscus Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Sanche Pierre. The property owner was not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is resubmitting two (2) dated May 9th 2024, four photos dated August 13 2024, one (1) photo dated September 3rd 2024 and two (2) photos dated November 4th 2024. Officer Moreira stated this case was brought to the September 20 to September 4th 2024 Code Board Meeting for section 11.05.01 building and sign permits, please obtain a permit for the fence. At the September 4th 2024 Code Board Meeting, the owner was not present and the case was found in default and given a compliance date of October 4th 2024. Officer Moreira stated he has remained in contact with the owner. There's no permanent file for the fence at this time and as of November 4th, 2024, the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2405-113008 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 October 5, 2024 with a maximum fine not o exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2406-113293, Location of violation, 1101 Trowbridge Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property, Adianna Romanes. The property owner was not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting one (1) photo dated June 27, 2024, two (2) photos dated July the 23rd 2024, three (3) photos dated August 14 2024, two (2) photos dated September 3rd 2024, four (4) photos dated October 30 2024 and three (3) photos dated November 4th 2024. Officer Moreira stated this case was brought to the September 4th 2024 Code Board Meeting for Section 11.05.00, Procedure for obtaining development permit. Please obtain a Zoning Compliance Permit for the business on the property, section 42 -103, Tax prerequisite to engage in business, please obtain a Business Tax Receipt for the business on the property. At the September 4th 2024 Code Board Meeting, the owner was not present the case was found in default and given a compliance date of October 4th 2024. Officer Moreira stated in the past he has had contact with the owner staff recommendations to impose a fine not to exceed $75,000 and as of November 4th 2024 the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2406-113293 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 October 5, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $75,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

7 Case No. 2311-112094, Location of violation, 5906 Raintree Trl., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Angela K. Smith. The property owner was not present. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is resubmitting six (6) photos dated July 17 2024 and he is submitting four (4) new photos taken on November 4th 2024. Officer Guevara stated 365 S Naranja Avenue was found in violation of section 38-97 for overgrowth and 38-26 outside storage. A Notice of Violation letter was issued on July 17th 2024 and a Notice to Appear letter was issued On August 8th 2024 for the Code Board Hearing of September 4th 2024. Officer Guevara stated at the September 4th 2024 Code Enforcement Hearing property was found in violation by default and given until October 4th 2024 to comply or $250 daily fine would be imposed. As of today's date November 6 2024 the property remains in violation. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2407-113327 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 October 5, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2406-113138, Location of violation, 305 W Arbor Ave., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Jay S Saddington Jr. The property owner was not present. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting resubmitting four photos dated February 14 2024 taken by Water Quality Department Inspector, James O'Connor and he is submitting two (2) new photos taken by me on November 4th 2024. Officer Guevara stated 305 West Arbor Avenue was found in violation of section 7.0 7.0 0 failed driveway culvert pipe. A Notice of Violation letter was issued on June 13th 2024 and a Notice to Appear letter was issued on July 12th 2024 for the Code Board Hearing of September 4th 2024. Officer Guevara stated at the September 4th 2024 code enforcement hearing the property was found in violation by default and given until October 4th 2024 to comply or a $250 daily fine would be imposed as of today's date November 6 2024 the property remains in violation. Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2406-113138 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 October 5, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2407-113248, Location of violation, 6009 Papaya Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Dawn Goyette and Dagmar Dewees. The property owner was not present. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is resubmitting three (3) photos dated July 1st 2024 and one (1) new photo dated November 4th 2024. Officer Guevara stated 6009 papaya drive was found in violation of section 7.07.00 failed driveway culvert. A Notice of violation letter was issued on July 1st 2024 and a Notice to Appear letter was issued on July 16th 2024 for the Code Board Hearing of September 4 th , 20254.

8 Officer Guevara stated at the September 4th 2024 Code Enforcement Hearing the property was found in violation by default and given a compliance date of October 4th 2024 to comply or $250 daily fine would be imposed. As of today's date November 6 2024 the property remains in violation Mr. Spatara made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2407-113248 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 October 5, 2024 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. Case No. 2404-112879, Location of violation, 2406 N 43 rd St. Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Shawn L. Morgan. The property owner was not present. Officer Winkler addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is resubmitting a total of twenty-three (23) photos, six (6) dated April 19th, 2024, two (2) dated May 7th 2024, seven (7) photos dated September 3rd 2024 and eight (8) photos dated November 4th 2024 taken by himself. A Notice of Violation was issued April 22nd 2024 and a Notice to Appear was posted on June 18, 2024 for the September 4th 2024 Code Board. No one was present at the Code Board. Officer Winkler stated the following violation was for 38-26 outside storage of items materials not permitted, p Please remove such items as construction stuff freezer and other miscellaneous items 38 dash 26, please remove or repair any unserviceable vehicles on the property, Section 7.05.09, please place four-inch house numbers on the home so they are visible for road. Again, no one was present at September 4th 2024 Code Board Hearing and the Board gave a default compliance date of October 5th 2024 for a $250 daily fine would be imposed. Officer Winkler stated as of November 5th 2024 he has had one contact with Mr. Morgan back in June 19 2024 requesting more time. Since then, he has not had any contact with him. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2404-112879 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 October 5, 2024 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. Case No. 2308-111393, Location of violation, 4527 S US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, 4527 Fort Pierce LLC. The property owner was not present. Officer Guy addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting ten (10) photos that are taken by herself one taken on August 21st 2023, two (2) taken on May 15th 2024, one (1) taken on August 12th 2024, two (2) taken August 21st 2024, two (2) taken October 7th 2024 and the remaining three (3) November 3rd 2024. Officer Guy stated 4527 South US highway 1 was found in violation of section 11.05.01, building and sign permits required, a permit was required for the HVAC systems that have been installed The original notice of violation was issued on August 24th with a correction date by September 7 th , 2024. The notice to appear was on July 22nd 24 with a delivery date via certified mail to property owner on July 25 th , 2024. Officer Guy stated the case came on the September 4th Code Board Hearing. The owner was not present and the case defaulted. There has been communication from an owner’s representative that took place on May 22nd of 2024. No

9 further communication has been able to be established and since that date. As of today's date the property still remains in violation. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2308-111393 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 October 5, 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. Mr. Waters opposed the motion. X. REPEAT VIOLATION HEARING: None. XI. REHEARING OR RECONSIDERATION: None. XII. FINE REDUCTION HEARING: Case No. 103856, Location of violation, Jay Gardens Ln, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Richard Michalak. Fine Reduction requested by Christopher and Andrea Logsdon. Christopher Logsdon, 3015 S 8 th St., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Case No. 100742, Location of violation, Jay Gardens Ln, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Richard Michalak. Fine Reduction requested by Christopher and Andrea Logsdon. Christopher Logsdon, 3015 S 8 th St., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Chairman Fogg: Mr. Logsdon, please, tell us why you’re here today. Mr. Logsdon: Yes, I am here today because I am in the process of purchasing half of this parcel that was split into two it is out west of West Orange Avenue past the jail before you get to the overpass this neighborhood my family have about four different family members that live in there including my brother and I. This lot was not listed for sale I came in contact with the owner because I'm out in the neighborhood so often and I asked him about purchasing a lot to build a home where my kids can grow up next to their family and cousins and I was able to talk him into being able to sell me the lot now. Mr. Logsdon: The problem is there was code violations on the lot and with the price of the code violations and the price that we kind of agreed on to sell the lot I was it was going to be tight for me to be able to afford it with all of that. So I Asked him if I if I took the lead on maybe getting the lot cleaned up And the code violations dropped off I've been in contact with the county to see if I could get the fines reduced So that I can build a home where my family is out there that's purchased you say it is too large Is that correct? So, I was not able to afford the whole piece. Mr. Logsdon: I don't know if the County has the whole piece, but basically it's going to be half of this lot And it was overgrown with kind of brush and vegetation so Yeah, this is kind of where it was previous and I have all the stuff for me to purchase the lot ready to go I'm just trying to get the title cleared up and cleaned up. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Logsdon regarding the Fine Reduction cases. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 103856 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: the fine of ten thousand and 00/100 dollars ($10,000.00) and the prosecution cost of two hundred and 00/100 dollars ($200.00) is hereby reduced the zero. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

10 Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 100742 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: the fine of five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) and the prosecution cost of two hundred and 00/100 dollars ($200.00) is hereby reduced the zero. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: None. XIV. STAFF BUSINESS: None. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m.