December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate Hearing Minutes

TITUSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
 550 S WASHINGTON AVE 
 TITUSVILLE, FL 32796

 

 

 

 

MEETING MINUTES 

Monday December 13, 2021
 2:00 PM

 

Council Chambers

 



 CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE


 

CALL TO ORDER                                                                                                                     

The scheduled meeting of the Titusville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate was called to order at 2:00 pm in the Fire Department Multi Purpose Room 550 S Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL. 

 Present: 

Debra Nutcher, Special Magistrate
 Glenn Tolleson, Code Enforcement Manager
 Chelsea Farrell, Assistant City Attorney

 

                

SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES

 

 

Jim Flannigan, Code Enforcement Officer
 Mae Wright, Code Enforcement Officer
 Frank Lewis, Code Enforcement Officer
 Ken Hutchings, Code Enforcement Officer
 Kyle Mack, Fire Inspector

 

 

HEARINGS

Code Enforcement Manager Glenn Tolleson advised that the following cases were in compliance: 21-20, 21-23, 21-35, 21-40 and 21-45. Code Manager Tolleson advised that case 21-39 and 21-41 would be withdrawn from the Agenda.


MASSEY HEARING


 
21-22                           JAMES SCANDRETT
                                           LOUISE SCANDRETT
                                          3920 BARCELONA STREET, TITUSVILLE, FL 32796
                                          TAX PARCEL ID # 21-35-31-51-5-22
                                          Code Enforcement Officer: Frank Lewis
                                           Notice of Hearing: Certified and Posted

 


                                            
 
                                          1. Section 6-109; 2018, Property Maintenance;
                                                 Sub Section 302.4, Weeds
                                            2. Section 6-109; 2018, Property Maintenance;
                                                Sub Section 304.1, General Exterior Maintenance
                                           3. Section 6-109; 2018, Property Maintenance;
                                                Sub Section 304.1.1 (8), Roofing or Roofing Components

                                        4. Section 12-23; Junk and Debris
                                     5. Section 13-73; Inoperable Vehicles 

At the September 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Frank Lewis, Lead Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Lewis entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Lewis entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Officer Lewis submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $122.00 as Exhibit # 3. Officer Lewis entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.
 
 
James Scandrett, property owner, was present and testified.

Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher ordered that the respondent correct the violations on or before December 9, 2021 or a fine of $25.00 per day, per violation will be imposed. The fines shall commence on December 10, 2021 if the violations are not corrected. Special Magistrate Nutcher reserved jurisdiction to impose the City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $122.00.

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Frank Lewis, Lead Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Lewis entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Lewis entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #2. 


 James Scandrett, property owner, was present and testified. 

 

Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher ordered that the respondent correct the violations on or before January 13, 2022 or a fine of $25.00 per day, per violation will be imposed. The fines shall commence on January 14, 2022 if the violations are not corrected. Special Magistrate Nutcher reserved jurisdiction to impose the City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $122.00.

 

 

 


INITIAL HEARING


21-46                           JAMES SPEIGNER 
                                     1412 ELM TERRACE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
                                     TAX PARCEL ID 21-35-09-BN-B-5
                                     CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Ken Hutchings
                                     NOTICE OF HEARING: CERTIFIED AND POSTED

                                    1. Section 6-109 ;2018 IPMC, 304.1.1 – Unsafe Conditions
                                     2. Section 6-109; 2018 IPMC, SEC 303.1 – Swimming Pools
 
              

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Ken Hutchhings, Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Hutchings entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Hutchings entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Officer Hutchings submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $104.39 as Exhibit # 3. Officer Hutchings entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.

Barry Walker, attorney for the property owner, was present and testified.
 

 Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher ordered that the respondent apply for   permits and have the pool in compliance on or before March 14, 2022. A subsequent hearing will be held on March 14, 2022. Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher reserved jurisdiction to impose City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $104.39.


                   

 

 

 

 

 


INITIAL HEARING


21-49                           RACHEL POUNCY 
                                          DAVID POUNCY 
                                     710 WAGER AVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
                                     TAX PARCEL ID 22-35-03-50-*-79
                                     CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Jim Flannigan
                                     NOTICE OF HEARING: CERTIFIED AND POSTED
 

                                     1. Section 12-23; Junk and Debris
                                     2. Section 28-373; Private Park 
                                           

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Jim Flannigan, Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Flannigan entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Flannigan entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Officer Flannigan submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $104.39  as Exhibit # 3. Officer Flannigan entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.

David Pouncy, property owner, was present and testified.
 

 Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher continued case 21-49 until the January 10, 2021 hearing.

 


MASSEY HEARING


21-29                           C CUBES STRIP LLC
                         5155 S WASHINGTON AVENUE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
                         TAX PARCEL ID 22-35-26-BF-*-29
                         CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Mae Wright
                         NOTICE OF HEARING: CERTIFIED AND POSTED

            1. Section 6-56; Permit Required

            

At the October 11, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Mae Wright, Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Wright entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Wright entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Officer Wright submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $227.66 as Exhibit # 3. Officer Wright entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.

Tuan Le, property owner, was present and testified.
 

 Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher ordered that the respondent correct the violations on or before December 10, 2021 or a fine of $250.00 per day, per violation will be imposed. The fines shall commence on December 11, 2021 if the violations are not corrected. Special Magistrate Nutcher imposed the City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $227.66.

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Mae Wright, Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Wright entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Wright entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #2. 


 Tuan Le, property owner, was present and testified. 

 

Special Magistrate Debra Babb-Nutcher imposed a fine in the amount of $250.00 per day for the violation of Section 6-56; Permit Required. The fine will commence December 11, 2021. Special Magistrate Nutcher imposed the City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $227.66. 

 

 

 

 


REPEAT VIOLATION


21-42                                 GREGORY PETTENGILL
                                           1002 QUEEN ST, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
                                           TAX PARCEL ID 22-35-09-16-*-7
                                           CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Jim Flannigan
                                           NOTICE OF HEARING: CERTIFIED AND POSTED

                  1. Section 12-23; Junk and Debris (REPEAT VIOLATION)

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Jim Flannigan, Code    Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Flannigan entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Flannigan entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Officer Flannigan submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $104.39 as Exhibit # 3. Officer Flannigan entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.

Gregory Pettengill was not present at the hearing. 
                                           
  Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher ordered the respondent to pay a fine in the amount of $25.00 per day for the violations observed on 11/1/2021, 11/2/2021, 11/3/2021, 11/4/2021. Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher reserved jurisdiction to impose costs in the amount of $104.39. 


 


INITIAL HEARING


21-44                                 RAUCCI ENTERPRISES
                                           4401 S HOPKINS AVE, SUITE 102 TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
                                           TAX PARCEL ID 22-35-22-75-51-7
                                           CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Kyle Mack
                                           NOTICE OF HEARING: CERTIFIED AND POSTED

                  1. NFPA 1-10.11.1 : Premises Identification
                   2. NFPA 1-11.1.3: Overloaded Outlets, Fuses or Breakers
                   3. NFPA 1-11.1.5 – Temporary Wiring/Extension Cords
 

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Kyle Mack, Fire Inspector, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Fire Inspector Mack entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Fire Inspector Mack entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Fire Inspector submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $104.39 as Exhibit # 3. Fire Inspector Mack entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.

No representative for Raucci Enterprises was not present at the hearing. 
 
 Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher ordered that the respondent correct the violations on or before January 10, 2022 or a fine of $50.00 per day, per violation will be imposed. The fines shall commence on January 11, 2022 if the violations are not corrected. Special Magistrate Nutcher imposed the City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $104.39.

 


INTIAL HEARING


21-47                                 KEITH EDWARDS 
                                           3985 THOR AVENUE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
                                           TAX PARCEL ID 22-35-22-26-8-3
                                           CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Ken Hutchings
                                           NOTICE OF HEARING: CERTIFIED AND POSTED

                  1. Section 6-109; 2018 IPMC 302.4 - Weeds 
                   2. Section 12-23; Junk and Debris
                   3. Section 6-56; Permit Required

 

 

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Ken Hutchings, Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Hutchings entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Hutchings entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Officer Hutchings submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $104.39 as Exhibit # 3. Officer Hutchings entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.
 
 
Keith Edwards, property owner, was not present.

Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher ordered that the respondent correct the violations on or before January 9, 2022 or a fine of $50.00 per day, per violation will be imposed. The fines shall commence on January 10, 2022 if the violations are not corrected. Special Magistrate Nutcher imposed the City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $104.39.

 


 

 


INITIAL HEARING 

21-48                                 TERRY ROSENBERGER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 
                                           2381 TALMADGE DRIVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
                                           TAX PARCEL ID 22-35-09-80-1-3.01
                                           CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Ken Hutchings
                                           NOTICE OF HEARING: CERTIFIED AND POSTED
 

                                           1. Section 12-23; Junk and Debris
                                           2. Section 20-58 A; Parking

 

At the December 13, 2021 Special Magistrate hearing Ken Hutchings, Code Enforcement Officer, was present and testified on behalf of the City. Officer Hutchings entered a Notice of Violation and Affidavit of Posting as Exhibit #1. Officer Hutchings entered a Notice of Hearing and Complaint and Affidavit of posting as Exhibit #2. Officer Hutchings submitted a Cost Recovery Statement in the amount of $104.39 as Exhibit # 3. Officer Hutchings entered a powerpoint presentation as Exhibit #4.
 
 
A representative for Terry Rosenberger Revocable Living Trust was not present.
 

Special Magistrate Debra Nutcher found the property to be in violation of Section 12-23 and Section 20-58 A. Special Magistrate Nutcher imposed the City’s costs of prosecution in the amount of $104.39. 

 

 

  1. CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER’S REPORT
     
    Code Enforcement Manager Glenn Tolleson advised that the January 10 2022 Hearings would be held at the Fire Department. 
     
     
  2. ADJOURNMENT    3:43 PM