Special Magistrate Meeting

# CITY OF BRADENTON

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE September 2, 2025

The City of Bradenton Special Magistrate met in regular session on August 12, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida.

## PRELIMINARIES

1. Meeting called to order by Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney at 9:00 A.M. 2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney. 3. Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, approved the minutes from August 12, 2025, as presented by staff.

## WITNESSES SWORN IN:

Volker Reiss, Michael Maginness, Doug Jones, Frank Pontrelli, Rodney Norris, Tamara Tornai, Jeremy Giddens, Craig Chibbaro, Neil Scott, Dean Nguyen, Kendall McKeon, Jeff Little, Paul Howard, Troy Syprett, James Hughbanks, Marianne Gotch, Christopher Saffor

## UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

23-074 Thomas Varne Address: 1506 14th Street West /P.I. # 4411400007/Ward 3/14th Street CRA

The property owner was not present.

Mr. Volker Reiss summarized the events of the case stating that the property owner has not paid the $50.00 application fee. Mr. Reiss asked the case to be continued October 7, 2025.

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case.

## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, ordered the case continued to October 7, 2025.

25-026 Estate of Gussie M. Saffor Address: 220 11th Avenue East /P.I. # 4627300009/Ward 5/Central CRA

The property owner, Christopher Staffor was present and spoke about the violations. Mr. Saffor requested the case be continued October 7, 2025

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case.

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## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, ordered the case continued to October 7, 2025.

25-088 Kenneth T. Williamson Joyce D. Williamson Address: 624 14th Street West Unit 618/P.I. #336800000/Ward 3/14th Street CRA

The property owner's representatives, Kendall McKeon and Jeff Little, were present. and spoke about the violations.

Michael Maginness, Code Enforcement Officer whose credentials are on file, entered one photograph into evidence. He explained the violations and displayed the photographs.

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case.

## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, found the property owner in violation of Section 18-31, from Ordinance no. 2818, of the City Code of Ordinances

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, ordered the property owner 180 days from rendition of the Order for code compliance with a fine of $75.00/day thereafter and ordered the property owner to contact code enforcement to arrange for a reinspection of the property once compliance is met.

## 25-089 Five Ten 112 LLC

Address: 1122 15th Street West/P.I. # 4390000000/Ward 3/14th Street CRA

The property owner, Marianne Gotch, was present and spoke about the violations.

Michael Maginness, Code Enforcement Officer whose credentials are on file, entered one photograph into evidence. He explained the violations and displayed the photograph.

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case.

## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, found the property owner in violation of Chapter 2.0, Section 2.2.1, from Ordinance no. 2926, of the City Code of Ordinances

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, ordered the property owner 90 days from rendition of the Order for code compliance with a fine of $75.00/day thereafter and ordered the property owner to contact code enforcement to arrange for a reinspection of the property once compliance is met.

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## EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTS: None

## REDUCTION OF FINE REQUESTS: None

## SECOND HEARINGS:

25-027 David Coffer Address: 2612 9th Avenue West/P.I. #3529600003/Ward 5

AGENDA # SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

# 9:00 AM

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (August 12 2025)

III. SWEARING IN

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

23-074 Thomas Varne Address: 1506 14th Street West/P.I. # 4411400007/Ward 3/14th Street CRA

The property owner requests a reduction of the fine for property located at 3607 22nd Avenue West.

25-026 Estate of Gussie M. Saffor Address: 220 11th Avenue East / P.I. # 4627300009/Ward 5/Central CRA Violation: Sent property owner an “Important Notice Regarding Your Right To A Hearing”, “Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order” and an “Affidavit of Non-Compliance” for the property located at 22011th Avenue East.

25-088 Kenneth T. Williamson Joyce D. Williamson Address: 624 14th Street West Unit 618/P.I. #336800000/Ward 3/14th Street CRA Violation: Section18-31 from Ordinance no. 2818, of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-089 Five Ten 112 LLC Address: 1122 15th Street West/P.I. # 4390000000/Ward 3/14th Street CRA Violation: Chapter 2.0, Section 2.2.1(work without a permit), from Ordinance no. 2926, of the City Code of Ordinances.

V. EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTS: NONE

VI. REDUCTION OF FINE REQUESTS: NONE

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## VII. SECOND HEARINGS:

## 25-017 Bayway Investment Fund LP Address: 116 12th Avenue East/P.I. #4631400001/Ward 5/Central CRA Violation: Sent property owner an "Important Notice Regarding Your Right To A Hearing", "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order" and an "Affidavit of Non-Compliance" for the property located at 116 12th Avenue East.

25-027 David Cofer Address: 2612 9th Avenue West / P.I. #3529600003/Ward 5 Violation: Sent property owner an "Important Notice Regarding Your Right To A Hearing", "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order" and an "Affidavit of Non-Compliance" for the property located at 2612 9th Avenue West.

## VIII. HEARINGS:

25-094 Lopez Douglas Obed Mux Kinkope Abra Address: 2604 12th Avenue West/P.I. #4143700059/ Ward 2 Violation: Chapter 5.0, Section 5.1.1 from Ordinance 2936 of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-096 Martha Hollis Address: 3718 61st Street West/P.I. #5110819603/Ward 1 Violation: Section 1(G)(1) (landscaping), Section 1(A)(2)(3) (Building Front, Side and Rear Walls Abutting Streets or Public Areas), Section 304.7 (roofs and drainage), Section 304.2 (protective treatment), Section 304.14 (insect screens), Section 604.3 (electrical system hazards), from ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

## 25-100 CNO Limited Liability Company Address: 2004 2nd Avenue East/P.I. #1232300002/Ward 5 Violation: Section 304.2 (protective treatment), from Ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

## 25-101 MRW Associates LLC Address: 108 9th Street East/P.I. #3135100000/Ward 5/Bradenton CRA Violation: Section18-31 from Ordinance no. 2818, of the City Code of Ordinances,

## 25-103 MRW Associates LLC Address: 208 9th Street East/P.I.#3134800006/Ward 4/Bradenton CRA Violation: Section 1(G)(1) (landscaping), from ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

## 25-104 MRW Associates LLC Address: 214 9th Street East Apt. A/P.I.#3134700008/Ward 4/Bradenton CRA Violation: Section 1(A)(2)(3) (Building Front, Side and Rear Walls Abutting Streets or Public Areas), Section 304.14 (insect screens), from Ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

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25-106 Estate of Irene Irving Address: 1418 16th Street East/P.I.# 1375012604/Ward 5/Central CRA Violation: Chapter 5.0, Section 5.1.1 (outdoor storage), from Ordinance no. 2926, Section 1(B)(3) (windows boarded), from ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-109 CNO Limited Liability Company Address: 209 2nd Avenue East/P.I.# 1232300002/Ward 5/Bradenton CRA Violation: Section 304.2 (protective treatment), from ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-111 Crystal T. Nguyen Address: 716 Hubble Road/P.I.# 1179301209/Ward 5 Violation: Section 605.1 (electrical equipment), Section 1(A)(2)(3) (Building Front, Side and Rear Walls Abutting Streets or Public Areas), from ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-112 Andre Nowak Address: 3911 39th Avenue West/P.I.# 5097316904/Ward 2 Violation: Section 22-52, from Ordinance no. 4011, of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-113 Swift Holdings Company LLC Address: 7301 19th Avenue West/P.I.# 3915411700/Ward 1 Violation: Section 22-52, from Ordinance no. 4011, of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-114 National Faith Homebuyers Address: 117 29th Street West/P.I.# 3461700001/Ward 4 Violation: Chapter 5.0, Section 5.1.2.2(f) (swimming pools), Chapter 5.0 (accessory uses), from Ordinance no. 2926, Section 303.1 (swimming pools, spas, hot tubs), Section 1(G)(2) (vacant lots), Section 302.4 (weeds), from Ordinance no. 4054, of the City Code of Ordinances.

SPEED CAMERA APPEALS: Start: End:

Name: Craig Ronald Chibbaro Notice # 2031100052312122

Name: John Bale Nisbit Notice # 2031100053213692

IX. STAFF COMMENTS:

X. ADJOURNMENT

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Next scheduled meeting October 7, 2025.

Pursuant To Florida Statute 286.0105, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Council, Agency of Commission at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Code Enforcement Division at 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida 34205, telephone (941) 932-9402, no later than three (3) business days prior to the proceedings.