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1983.03.09_CEB_Minutes_Regularr TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA 0 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Regular Meeting March 9, 1983 10:05 A.M. Chairman Roehner called the Regular Meeting to order at 10:05 A.M. Those in attendance were: Soll Roehner, Chairman; Ellen Gerber, Secretary; Robert Scholz, John Chironna, Albert Approbato, Robert Myers and Donald Sherbondy. Mr. Novak was absent. Also present were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Tony Abbate, Code Enforcement Inspector; Chief Jones and Rita Ebersole, Deputy Town Clerk. Tom Sliney, Town Attorney arrived at 10:25 A.M. Mrs. Gerber read the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 19, 1983. MOTION was made by Mr. Scholz, seconded by Mrs. Gerber to approve minutes of the Regular Meeting and the Workshop Meeting as read. All agreed. OLD BUSINESS • Citation ##02198 - Third Wind, 4217 S. Ocean Blvd. Mrs. Roberts advised the Board that the Town Commission had sent a "Letter of Objection" to the Department of Natural Resources regarding the seawall and stairs which were constructed without a permit. No response has been received to date. Mr. Scholz MOVED to hold this violation in abeyance until we hear from the Department of Natural Resources. Mrs. Gerber seconded the motion and all agreed. Citation #02199 - Thomas L. Delaney, Vice President - Evanton Baye. This project has been inspected and approved to receive their final Certificate of Occupancy. Citation #02200 - Thomas L. Delaney, Vice President - Braemer Isle. After some discussion a MOTION was made by Mrs. Gerber, seconded by Mr. Scholz and all agreed to recommend to the Town Commission that they have the Community Appearance Board call a special meeting to satisfy the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy at Braemer Isle garage and if they do not wish to do so the Town should follow the Temporary Occupancy Code in Section 109.3 • and complete the project. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting March 9, 1983 Page 2 of 4 NEW BUSINESS Citation #02201 - Clarendon Inc. - Digby Bridges. Mr. Bridges addressed the Board stating he needs extra time in order to reestablish plants and trees. After discussion, a MOTION was made by Mrs. Gerber, seconded by Mr. Scholz, all in favor, to send the following letter to the Town Commission - "Mr. Digby Bridges appeared before the Board explaining the situation and is making every effort to complete the project. We, therefore, recommend he be granted an extension to allow landscaping to firm and if they fail to complete on the extension, the Town should follow the Temporary Occupancy Code in Section 109.3 and complete the project." Citation #02202 - Thomas L. Delaney (Carron House) Mr. Delaney explained that the Community Appearance Board disapproved the project for final Certificate of Occupancy and listed several items to be corrected. All • of the items should be corrected shortly. He will then request another review. On a MOTION by Mr. Scholz, seconded by Mrs. Gerber, and agreed to by all, the Board decided to table this citation until the C.A.B. has reached their decision. They also requested the C.A.B. to inform of their decision. Citation #01152 - Cam -An Tile Co. (Ferdinano DeCiddo) Installing marble in lobby of Coronado after 6 p.m. on 2/22/83. Mr. Claude Ferland, owner of the Tile Co. appeared before the Board and was sworn in. He said he and his workman, Mr. DeCicco, were familar with the working hours in Highland Beach, but his workman did not have a watch and didn't realize it was after 6 p.m. A. MOTION by Mr. Scholz, seconded by Mrs. Gerber and all agreed that this was a legitimate excuse and dismissed the case with a warning stating any further violation on the site would result in a substantial fine. Citation #02205 - Trafalgar Developers - Roger Zona, Construction Manager. General Contractor held responsible for violation of sub -contractor, Cam -An Tile Co. Citation #01152. • • Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting March 9, 1983 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Zona appeared before the Board and was sworn in. When Mr. Zona explained that it was his guard who reported the violation of the Cam -An Tile Co., Mrs. Gerber MOVED to dismiss the case because Mr. Zona did take precautions to uphold the Town's Ordinance. MOTION was seconded by Mr. Myers and all agreed. Discussion continued with Mr. Zona regarding the Fire Alarm system at the Coronado. It has been going off night and day disturbing the neighbors and causing the Fire truck and paramedics to make unnecessary trips. Mrs. Roberts felt something must be done to correct the situation. Mr. Zona explained that the system is very sensitive and reacts to dust and humidity. He has had it checked numerous times. When the air conditioning is working, he felt the problem would be eliminated. Mr. Sliney said it should be determined whether the system is defective or not. He advised Mr. Zona to check with the Fire Marshall and if the system is bad replace it, otherwise the Town will issue citations for false alarms as a nuisance. Mrs. Gerber suggested some form of adjustment could probably be made. It was the consensus of the Board that something be done immediately and Mr. Zona agreed. Citation #02203 - Rainbow Signs - Installing sign without permit at Sunny Surf. After discussion a MOTION was made by Mr. Scholz, seconded by Mr. Myers to hold this citation in abeyance until the Town Manager supplies further details. All agreed. Citation #02204 - Mapleleaf Developers Inc. - David Gustfrand - Finish installing shingles or remove from roof. Mr. Gustfrand appeared and was sworn in. He said the job was 95/ complete. Mr. Abbate explained that the roofer was leaving loose tiles on the roof which were falling into his neighbors pool creating a safety hazard. On a MOTION by Mr. Scholz, seconded by Mrs. Gerber, Mr. Gustfrand was ordered to bundle loose tiles immediately. If this is not done today another Citation will be issued and substantial fines will result. Any further violations at this site will result in substantial fines. All agreed. U is Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting March 9, 1983 Page 4 of 4 Mrs. Gerber MOVED to recommend the appointment of Mr. Novak to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Paul and recommended that Mr. Sherbondy be appointed Alternate ##1. MOTION was seconded by Mr. Scholz and all agreed. - Mr. Sliney said he would advise the Town Commission that it is his feeling that the Code Enforcement Board should not be involved with violations of Temporary Certificates of Occupancy. The Town Commission should make this decision. Mr. Chironna MOVED for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Gerber. All agreed. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M. APPROVED: SoApl Roehner, Chairman ,Ellen Gerber, Secretary Robert Scholz ATTEST: /�� Albert Approbato Date: , Robert Myers