2023.02.14_CEB_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: February 14, 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:OOP.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member Robert Lasorsa
Board Member Michael Cherbini
Board Member Bryan Perilman
Board Member James Murray
Board Member David Axelrod
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart
Additional Staff Present
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Code Enforcement Board led the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of
America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion: Axelrod/Perilman - Moved to approve the agenda as presented
which passed unanimously 7 to 0.
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Ms. DeHart swore in those giving testimony.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jerry Ruggirello of 1006 Grand Ct. made comments on a previous code case.
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 10, 2023
Motion: Murray/Axelrod - Moved to approve the minutes, which passed
unanimously 7 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 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 8.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 mentioned that this case was postponed from the previous meeting.
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
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the date set for
compliance.
Lisa Compres, property owner, gave testimony on the violation.
Motion: Perlow/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, Vice Chairperson
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Perlow (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes),
Member Perilman (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member Axelrod
(Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed 7 to 0.
B. CASE NO. CC2022-06-006
Braemar Isle Condominium Association
4740 S Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach, FL 33487
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Observed damage drywall and elevated levels of moisture in Unit 116
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 8.6. 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 Osowsky reviewed the information from the previous
Code Enforcement Board Meeting. He mentioned that Braemar Isle
Condominium association had formally requested to have this item placed on the
agenda for review.
Rebecca Zissel, attorney for Braemar Isle Condominium Association provided
comments on the violation. They are requesting a 90 -day extension for the
compliance order.
Anthony Lopez, Director of Operations for Braemar Isle Condominium
Association, provided comments on the violation.
Jeff Remus, Building Official for the Town of Highland beach, provided comments
on the violation.
Rhonda Brami, condo owner, mentioned that since the last meeting Anthony
Lopez has been working hard to resolve the issue.
Motion: Cherbini/Lasorsa — Moved that the Respondent be ordered to comply
within 90 days or be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation
remains after the date set for compliance, Based upon a roll call,
Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Chairperson
Schlam (Yes), Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes), Member Perilman
(Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and Member Axelrod (Yes). The
motion passed 7 to 0.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Nomination of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
The Board members discussed the nomination of a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson. Member Lasorsa/Axelrod nominated the current Chairperson and
Vice Chairperson to continue in their current positions. Due to their being no other
nominations Town Attorney Rubin advised that no motion was needed due to
their being only one nomination for each.
B. CASE NO. CC2022-12-015
Timothy Fischer
1123 Highland Beach Dr. 1
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-02-002-0221
Legal Description: BEL LIDO TH PT OF LT 22 K/A UNITS 1 & 2 BLK 2
Code Sections: 12-4 Temporary construction fences.
Violations: Dumpster not screened to code.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.B. 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 set
by the date for compliance.
Motion: Perilman/Perlow - 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 Perilman (Yes), Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Chairperson Schlam (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes),
Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and Member Axelrod
(Yes). The motion passed on a 7 to 0 vote.
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C. CASE NO. CC2022-12-008
Timothy Fischer
1123 Highland Beach Dr. 1
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-02-002-0221
Legal Description: BEL LIDO TH PT OF LT 22 K/A UNITS 1 & 2 BILK 2
Code Sections: FBC 110.5 Inspection requests, FBC 110.6 Approval required.
Violations: Violation of FBC [A]110.5 Inspection requests & [A]110.6 Approval
required. This job has been Red Tag with a Stop Work Order on 12/14/2022.
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 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
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the date set for
compliance.
Motion: Perlow/Axelrod - 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, Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Axelrod (Yes), Chairperson Schlam (Yes),
Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Perilman (Yes), Member Lasorsa
(Yes), and Member Murray (Yes). The motion passed on a 7 to 0
vote.
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D. CASE NO. CC2022-09-007
Delray Florida Properties LLC
2525 S Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-28-09-000-0140
Legal Description: BYRD BEACH LOT 14
Code Sections: IPMC 507.1 Storm Drainage General
Violations: Storm drainage causing a nuisance.
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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 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
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the date set for
compliance.
Jeff Remus, Building Official for the Town of Highland Beach, gave comments on
the violation.
Richard Jones, contractor for the property, gave comments on the violation.
Motion: Perlow/Murray - 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 by April 01, 2023, 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, Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Chairperson Schlam (Yes),
Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Perilman (Yes), Member Lasorsa
(Yes), and Member Axelrod (Yes). The motion passed on a 7 to 0
vote.
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% ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows:
February 20, 2023
February 21, 2023 1:30 P.M.
March 07, 2023 1:30 P.M.
March 09, 2023 9:00 A.M.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:57 P.M.
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Transcribed by: Jaclyn DeHart
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