2022.04.12_CEB_Minutes_RegularaTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: April 12, 2022
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:00 PM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Schlam called the meeting to order at 1:04 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member Bryan Perilman
Board Member Michael Cherbini
Board Member Robert Lasorsa
Board Member James Murray (Virtually)
Board Member David Axelrod
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Administrative Support Ganelle Thompson
ADDITIONAL STAFF
Code Enforcement Officer Jason Manko
ABSENT
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Axelrod/Lasorsa - Moved to approve the agenda as presented which
passed unanimously on a 6 to 0 vote.
5. SWEARING OF THE PUBLIC
Ms. Thompson swore in those providing testimony.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 09, 2022 - Minutes
MOTION: Axelrod/Perliman - Moved to approve the minutes as presented
which passed unanimously on 6 to 0 vote.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Case No. CC2021-11-006
Robert L. Zucker Jr.
2917 S. Ocean Blvd, 502
P C N : 24-43-46-33-18-000-0502
Legal: TRAFALGAR OF HIGHLAND BEACH COND UNIT 502
Code Section:30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violation: Observed bathroom remodel without permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.A. and asked the Board members if
they have any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Enforcement Officer Manko to
give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Enforcement Officer Jason Manko stated that the property has been
brought into compliance since the Notice of Hearing and the case is closed.
B. Case No. CC2022-01-007
Gunther and Margareth Buerman
4019 S. Ocean Blvd
PC N: 24-43-47-04-00-005-0070
Legal: 4-47-43, N 100 FT OF S 545 FT OF GOV LT 5 E OF SR 140 A/K/A CITY
LOT NO 48
Code Section:30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violation: AC changeout without a permit
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Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.B. and asked the Board members if
they have any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Enforcement Officer Manko to
give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Enforcement Officer Jason Manko stated that permits have been issued
job by the A/C Contractor, and the case is now closed.
C. Case No. CC2022-02-003
Ambassador East Condominium Assn Inc.
3221 S. Ocean Blvd Condo
PCN: N/A
Legal: AMBASSADORS V NORTH COND
Code Section:30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violation: Observed drywall repair from water damage throughout the building
performed without permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.C. and asked the Board members if
they have any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Enforcement Officer Manko to
give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Enforcement Officer Jason Manko provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the records that included proof
of service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Enforcement Officer Manko mentioned that as of to -date, no permit has
been applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends
that the Respondent(s) be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the
Notice of Violation and that he/she/they be fined $ 250.00 per day for each day
the violation remains after the date set for compliance (March 09, 2022) and until
the property is brought into compliance. The Town is also asking to assess the
prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the date set for
compliance.
Chairperson Schlam asked the Board members if they had any questions for staff
in the matter? The Board members and Code Compliance Officer Manko
discussed the violation on the property.
Property Manager of Ambassadors East Condominium Jonathan Merrigan
provided comments on the violation and why the permit was not obtained prior to
the commencement of work.
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Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and asked for a motion
MOTION: Lasorsa/Cherbini - Moved that the Respondent(s) be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
that he/she/they be ordered to comply within 30 days and be fined
$250.00 per day for each day the violation remains after the date set
for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance. Upon roll call,
Members Lasorsa (Yes), Cherbini (Yes), Perilman (Yes), Murray
(Yes), Axelrod (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion
passed 6 to 0.
D. Case No. CC2022-02-008
Seagate of Highland Condominium
3310 S. Ocean Blvd Condo
PCN: N/A
Legal: SEAGATE OF HIGHLAND COND
Code Section:30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violation: Observed plumbing work without permit.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.D. and asked the Board members if
they have any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Enforcement Officer Manko to
give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Enforcement Officer Jason Manko stated that this case is closed; the
property has been brought into compliance.
E. Case No. CC2022-02-010
Leonard and Rebecca Agostino
3114 S. Ocean Blvd., 811
PCN: 24-43-46-33-09-000-8110
Legal: MONTEREY HOUSE COND APT 811
Code Section:30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violation: Observed removal of bathroom ceiling without permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.E. and asked the Board members if
they have any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Enforcement Officer Manko to
give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
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Code Enforcement Officer Jason Manko provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the records that included proof
of service taken February 22, 2022 and April 12, 2022 supporting documents,
photos taken of the property that fairly and accurately represented the violation
observed during the onsite inspections, and paper postings at the property
address and at Town Hall.
Code Enforcement Officer Manko mentioned as of today, no permits have been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondent(s) be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation and be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains after
the date set for compliance, which was April 11, 2022, until the property is brought
into compliance. The Town is also asking to assess prosecution costs in the
amount of $250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Chairperson Schlam asked the Board members if they had any questions for staff
in the matter? The Board members and Code Compliance Officer Manko
discussed the violation on the property.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and asked for a motion.
MOTION: Lasorsa/Cherbini - Moved that Respondent(s) be found in violation
of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that
he/she/they be ordered to comply immediately and that a fine of
$250.00 per day be assessed starting April 11 until the property is
brought into compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount
of $250.00 payable within 30 days. Upon roll call, Members Lasorsa
(Yes), Cherbini (Yes), Murray (Yes), Axelrod (Yes), Perilman (Yes),
and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed 6 to 0.
10. BOARD MEMBERS REPORT
None.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows:
April 14, 2022 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
April 19, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
May 10, 2022 - 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
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12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:34 P.M.
APPROVED at the June 14, 2022, Code
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