2023.01.10_CEB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: January 10, 2023
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:00 PM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Schlam called the meeting to order at 1:02 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member Robert Lasorsa
Board Member Michael Cherbini
Board Member James Murray
Board Member David Axelrod
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart
Absent
Board Member Bryan Perilman
Additional Staff Present
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky
Building Official Jeff Remus
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Code Enforcement Board led the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of
America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chairperson Myles Schlam mentioned one new item was added to the agenda, Item 9F
Consideration and Approval of the 2023 Proposed Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Schedule, under new business.
MOTION: Murray/Perlow - Moved to approve the agenda as amended, which
passed unanimously 6 to 0.
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: January 10, 2023
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Mrs. DeHart swore in those giving testimony.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 13, 2022
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MOTION: Axelrod/C herb in i- Moved to approve the minutes, which passed
unanimously 6 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2022-10-032
Mandalco LLC
1121 Bel Air Dr.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-03-001-0100
Legal Description: BEL LIDO LT 10 BLK
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Exterior work to balcony/railing without permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.A, and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record 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 Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation remains.
Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in violation of
the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation, the violator be fined $250.00
per day for each day the violation remains after the date set for compliance and
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Date: January 10, 2023
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assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the date set for
compliance.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
Motion: Cherbini/Lasorsa - Moved that Respondent be found in violation of
the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that they be
ordered to comply within 14 days or 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. Based upon a roll call. Member Lasorsa
(Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member
Axelrod (Yes), Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes), and Chairperson
Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 6 to 0 vote.
B. CASE NO. CC2022-11-006
AJR Grand Highland Beach LLC
1006 Grand Ct. Lot 6
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-09-00-002-0090
Legal Description: 9-47-43, LT 6 & SELY
CAY ESTS IN N 1/2 OF GOVLT 2 AS IN
35.68 FT OF LT 7 UNREC GRAND
OR10274P1371
Code Sections: FBC SECTION 116.1 Unsafe buildings, structures, equipment or
service systems, 30-24 (11) BUILDING OFFICIAL
Violations: Open permit for the installation of a 40,000 pound, ten -post platform
boat lift. First notified July 2022. No contact with Building Official since August
2022. This has been deemed an unsafe building/structure by the Building Code
Official Jeff Remas.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.13. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record 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 Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation remains.
Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in violation of
the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation, the violator be fined $250.00
per day for each day the violation remains after the date set for compliance and
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assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the date set for
compliance.
Jeff Remus, Building Official, provided comments on the violation.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
Motion: Perlow/Cherbini - Moved that Respondent be found in violation of the
Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that they be
ordered to comply within 14 days or 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. Based upon a roll call. Member Lasorsa
(Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member
Axelrod (Yes), Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes), and Chairperson
Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 6 to 0 vote.
C. CASE NO. CC2022-11-012
Barbara Fonteboa and Jonathan Nelson
4502 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-37-000-0070
Legal Description: CAMINO COVE IN PB49P107 UNIT 7
Code Sections: IPMC 303.1 Swimming pools.
Violations: Dirty Pool
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.C. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record 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 Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation has been
corrected. Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended to assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
within 30 days.
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Date: January 10, 2023
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John Carlo Pantone, contractor, provided comments about the violation on the
property.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
Motion: Axelrod/Murray - Moved that the Respondents be found in violation
of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but is now in
compliance and that a do not repeat order be issue and assess
prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable within 30 days.
Based upon a roll call. Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini
(Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member Axelrod (Yes), Vice
Chairperson Perlow (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The
motion passed on a 6 to 0 vote.
D. CASE NO. CC2022-10-011
ROMANO TR, MICHAEL & ANN
4215 S Ocean Blvd. # 6
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-56-002-0060
Legal Description: OCEAN PLACE VILLAS CONDO UNIT 6 BLDG B
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required, 4-8(C) Lighting restrictions
for protection of sea turtles.
Violations: 10/5/22 - 10/6/22 it was discovered that the second -floor exterior
balcony lights were on. No artificial light shall illuminate any area of the beach
which may be used for turtle nesting and hatching. Bathroom remodel without
permits.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.D. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record 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 Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violations have
been corrected. Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be
found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended to assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
within 30 days.
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: January 10, 2023
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Jefferson Kalil, contractor, provided comments about the violation on the
property.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
Motion: Axelrod/Murray - Moved that the Respondents be found in violation
of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but is now in
compliance and that a do not repeat order be issue and assess
prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable within 30 days.
Based upon a roll call. Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini
(Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member Axelrod (Yes), Vice
Chairperson Perlow (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The
motion passed on a 6 to 0 vote.
E. CASE NO. CC2022-10-023
COMPRES LISA A HYNES & LUIS J TRUST
3114 S Ocean Blvd. Apt. 101
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-33-09-000-1010
Legal Description: MONTEREY HOUSE COND APT 101
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Interior work to closet without a permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.E. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky asked the board to postpone this item
till the February meeting because the respondent is not in town. They had
requested it be postponed so they could attend.
Motion: Murray/Lasorsa - Moved to continue the case to the Board hearing
scheduled for February 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Beach
Town Hall, 3614 S. Ocean Boulevard, Highland Beach, FL 33487,
which passed unanimously 6 to 0 vote.
F. Consideration and Approval of the 2023 Proposed Code Enforcement
Board Meeting Schedule.
Chairperson Schlam introduced the item.
Motion: Perlow/Lasorsa — Moved to accept the 2023 Code Enforcement
Board Meeting schedule as presented, which passed unanimously 6
to 0 vote.
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: January 10, 2023
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows:
January 12, 2023 9:30 A.M.
January 16, 2023
January 17, 2023 1:30 P.M.
January 24, 2023 9:00 A.M.
January 26, 2023 11:30 A.M.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:43 P.M.
Planning Board Regular Meeting
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Town Hall closed in observance of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
Town Commission Meeting
Coffee with the Mayor
Financial Advisory Board Regular Meeting
APPROVED February 14, 2023, Code Enforcement Regular Meeting
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ATTEST:
Jacl DeHa
Administrative Support Specialist
B. Scfilam, Chairperson
Transcribed by: Jaclyn DeHart
February 14, 2023
Date
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