2023.04.11_CEB_Minutes_Regular0 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: April 11, 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 1:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member Bryan Perilman
Board Member Robert Lasorsa
Board Member David Axelrod
Board Member James Murray
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart
ABSENT:
Board Member Michael Cherbini
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
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/Lasorsa - Moved to approve the agenda as presented which
passed unanimously 5 to 0.
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Ms. DeHart swore in those giving testimony.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 15, 2023
Motion: Perilman/Axelrod - Moved to approve the minutes of March 15, 2023,
which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 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.
Chairperson Schlam introduced the item and referred to Town Attorney Leonard
Rubin.
Town Attorney Rubin gave a review of the issue before the board.
Thomas Juliano, property owner, gave comments on the violation and requested
to wave the prosecution costs.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky gave testimony about the violation.
Ms. DeHart swore in Richard Jones the property contractor.
Richard Jones, property contractor, commented on the costs of the drainage and
the timeline of events.
Motion: Lasorsa/Murray — Moved to grant the respondent's challenge of
recordation of the lien, the order of finding violation will not be
recorded in public records and the administrative costs will not
become a lien against the property, which passed unanimously 5 to
0.
B. CASE NO. CC2022-11-006
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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 35.68 FT OF LT 7 UNREC GRAND
CAY ESTS IN N 1/2 OF GOVLT 2 AS IN 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.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 8.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 since the hearing. The property was out of compliance 31 days past the
date sent for compliance. The fine total is $5,550. The property is now in
compliance and the cost of prosecution has been paid.
Jerry Ruggurello, property owner, gave comments on the violation and the issues
related to removing the pilings. He requested a reduction in fines. He handed in a
dated photo of the property in compliance.
Motion: Perilman/Axelrod — Moved to reduce the Respondent's fine to
$1,2500 to be paid within 30 days of the hearing or the fine shall
revert to the original amount of $5,500 and the Town shall record a
lien for said amount in public records, which passed unanimously 5
to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2023-01-036
Jill Giles
4023 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-00-005-0080
Legal Description: 4-47-43, N 100 FT OF S 445 FT OF GOV LT 5 E OF SR 140
A/K/A CITY LOT NO 47
Code Sections:30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Installing new beach access stairs/posts without a valid permit issued.
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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 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 wave prosecution costs.
Motion: Perilman/Lasorsa - Moved that the Respondent 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 issued. Based upon a
roll call. Member Perilman (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member
Axelrod (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam
(Yes). The motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows:
April 13, 2023 9:30 A.M.
April 18, 2023 1:30 P.M
April 26, 2023 11:30 A.M.
May 02, 2023 1:30 P.M
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Town Commission Meeting
Financial Advisory Board Regular
Meeting
Town Commission Meeting
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: April 11, 2023
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:40 P.M.
APPROVED May 09, 2023, Code Enforcement Regular Meeting
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Transcribed by: Jaclyn DeHart
May 09, 2023
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