TOWN OF HAVERHILL SPECIAL MAGISTRATE  MINUTES HEARING JUNE 5, 2024  Present: Special Magistrate William P. Doney, Code Enforcement Officer Joseph Petrick, Town Attorney John Foster, Town Administrator Tracey Stevens, Deputy  Town Clerk Jean Wible.  I.  CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order at 9:02. A.M. by Special Magistrate William P.  Doney.  II.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Special Magistrate Doney approved the minutes of May 1, 2024.  III.  SWEARING IN OF WITNESSESS:  Special Magistrate Doney administered Oath to Code Enforcement Officer Joseph Petrick, Town Administrator Tracey Stevens, Respondent France  Jastrome and her daughter, Janine Jean-Jacques.  CODE ENFORCEMENT REPEAT VIOLATION, FINE ASSESSMENT AND  STATUS HEARINGS: CASE NO. 24-00048 920. N. HAVERHILL ROAD HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN; 22-2-3-36-00-000-31  ALLMON PROPERTY MANAGEMENTLLC  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 36-43-42, N 100 FT OF S200 FT OF WYOF NW YOF NW NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 58 Article IX Section 58-584 Maintenance and  0 OF NW % (LESS W 54.50 FTHAVERHILL RDR/W)  appearance standards for all real property.  1    Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Joseph Petrick testified this is a second repeat violation case in reference to an apartment complex that once again has excessive trash and debris on the property in violation ofTown Code Section 58-584. He stated that he first observed the second repeat violation on April 1, 2024, while checking the property for compliance prior to the April 3, 2024, Special Magistrate hearing. The property went before Special Magistrate on. April 3, 2024, for the same violation and was found in violation and assessed $100.00 per day from March 6, 2024, through March 21, 2024. The fine was paid by the On April 23, 2024, CEO Petrick issued a Notice of Hearing to the property owner via certified mail to the address listed on the Property Appraiser website and Sun Biz records, the property was posted, and the notice posted on the Code Enforcement board at Town CEO Petrick testified that as oftoday, the property remained out ofc compliance. He stated the Town was asking for a fine of $250.00 per day beginning April 1, 2024, until the property came into compliance. The cost to bring this case before the Special Magistrate  Respondent.  Hall with no response from the Respondent.  was $40.72.  ORDER  A Fine in the amount of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($16,500.00) is hereby assessed for this repeat violation at the rate of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per day for the violations which existed on the property from April 1, 2024, to June 5, 2024, and will continue to accrue at the rate of $250.00 per day until compliance is achieved. In A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and, once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property upon which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by Respondents Should Respondents violate the same Section of the Code again, Respondents may be subject to a fine ofup to $500.00 per day. Additionally, the Code Inspector is not required to give a reasonable time to correct the repeat violation and the case may be presented to the Special Magistrate even if the repeat violation has been corrected prior to the Special  addition, costs in the amount of $20.72 are assessed in this matter.  pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.  Magistrate hearing.  2    CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATION HEARINGS:  CASE NO. 24-00026 FRANCE. JASTROME 1001 NEW PARKVIEW PLACE HAVERHILL, FL 33417 PCN; 2242-3-36-00-00031  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARKVIEW PLACE. LT1  NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 14 Section 14-2 Permit and inspection fees for building, electricity and plumbing; Chapter 14 Section 14-7 Unsafe buildings and Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Joseph Petrick testified this case was in reference to a Single-Family residence that started plumbing work and installed a screen enclosure without obtaining a permit from the Town in violation ofTown Code Section 14-2 and 14- 7. CEO Petrick stated that he first observed plumbing being installed on March 4, 2024, and spoke with the person doing the work and the Respondent and explained a building permit was required. Also on March 4, 2024, Town Building Inspector, Carlos Gomez, issued a stop worker order requiring a building permit be submitted within two weeks. On March 5, 2024, the Respondent came to Town Hall and met with CEO Petrick and Deputy Town Clerk Wible to discuss the permit process where at that time, the Respondent revealed that shel had also installed a screen enclosure ofher rear patio. At that time, it was explained to the Respondent that a building permit was needed for the enclosure as well. As of March 21, 2024, no permit had been obtained. CEO Petrick issued a Notice of Violation and Notice ofHearing which he mailed via certified to the address listed on the Property Appraiser website, the property was posted, and notices were posted on the Code Enforcement board at' Town Hall. The Notice ofViolation gave thirty (30) days to comply by obtaining a permit for the plumbing and enclosed rear patio. He stated that the Respondent and her daughter had been in contact with the Town Building Department, but CEO Petrick stated the Town was requesting compliance within thirty (30) days or a $100.00 per day fine be assessed until compliance is achieved. The cost for the Town to The Respondents daughter, Janine Jean-Jacques testified that she is helping her mother resolve the issues and unfortunately, itis a long process. She asked the Town for additional  structures.  no permit application had been submitted as oftoday's hearing.  bring this case before the Special Magistrate was $18.01.  time to submit the permits.  3    CEO Petrick stated the Town would allow Ninety (90) days to submit all permit  applications required to the Town.  ORDER  Itis the Order ofthe Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that the Respondent shall comply with Code Sections 14-2 and 14-7 ofthe Town's Code of Ordinances by September 5, 2024. In the event the Respondent does not comply with the Town's Code ofOrdinances within the time period specified above, a fine in the amount ofOne Hundred ($100.00) Dollars per day may be imposed for each day the violation continue  to exist. In addition, costs in the amount of$18.01 are assessed.  NOTICE OF HEARING  AI Fine Assessment Hearing, ifnecessary, shall be held before the Special Magistrate on October 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 4585 Charlotte Street. Haverhill, Florida to determine whether Respondents have complied with the terms and conditions ofthis  Order and to consider the assessment ofa fine.  CASE NO. 24-00018 RODNEY & JUDITH HUSEY 5330 BELVEDERE ROAD HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN: 22-42-43-35-05-05-010-0000  COMPLIED  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: HAVERHILL RIDING ESTATES TR 10  NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 14 Section 14-2 Permit and inspection fees for building, electricity and plumbing; Chapter 14 Section 14-7 Unsafe buildings and structures. Chapter 58 Article IX Section 58-584 Maintenance and appearance CEO Petrick determined that Respondents complied prior to Special Magistrate Hearing,  standards for all real property.  sO there was no reason to move forward with the case at this time.  4    CASE NO. 24-00030 CLARIBEL A MARTINEZ 5465 STRATFORD ROAD HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN: 22-42-43-35-15-15-000-0300  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TOWNER PARK REPL LT3 30  NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 58 Article IX Section 58-584 Maintenance and appearance standards for all real property Chapter 38 Section 38-9 Parking of vehicles and Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Joseph Petrick testified this case was in reference to a Single-Family residence in violation of Town Code Section 58-584 for a roof soffit that needed to be cleaned, tree stumps on the property, excessive outdoor storage, trash and debris, and Town Code Section 38-9 for vehicles, trailers and vessels parked on the grass in front ofti the house and parked in the easement. He stated that some of the vehicles are inoperable and unregistered, and types ofvehicles and vessels differ from time to time. He first observed the violations on March 4, 2024. On March 7, 2024, he issued a courtesy On April 10, 2024, CEO Petrick issued a Notice of Violation and Notice of Hearing via certified mail to the address listed on the Property Appraiser website, the property was posted, and the notices were posted on the Code Enforcement board at Town Hall. The Notice of Violation gave thirty (30) days to comply. On May 7, 2024, CEO Petrick spoke with the Respondent to discuss the violations and ways to bring the property into compliance. Since May 7,2024, the roofsoffit had been cleaned, some ofthe trash, debris and excessive outdoor storage had been removed, although not all. Some of the vehicles and trailers remain on the property still parked on the grass and in the easement. As ofthis CEO Petrick stated the Town was requesting compliance within fifteen (15) days or a $100.00 per day fine be assessed until compliance is achieved. The cost for the Town to  boats in residential districts.  notice.  morning, the tree stumps were removed.  bring this case before the Special Magistrate was $46.03.  ORDER  Iti is the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with Code Sections 38-9 and 58-584 oft the Town's Code of Ordinances by June 20, 2024. In the event Respondent does not comply with the Town's Code ofOrdinances within the time period specified above, a fine in the amount of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars per  5    day may be imposed for each day the violation(s) continues to exist. In addition, costs in  the amount of$46.03 are assessed.  NOTICE OF HEARING  A Fine Assessment Hearing, if necessary, shall be held before the Special Magistrate on August 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 4585 Charlotte Street, Haverhill, Florida to determine whether Respondents have complied with the terms and conditions ofthis Order  and to consider the assessment of a fine.  CASE NO. 24-00032 JANICE W. GRANT 810 PALM TREE LANE HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN: 224243.627-.0.0160  COMPLIED  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EMERLAD COVE LT 16  NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 16 Article II Section 16-6 License and Business Tax CEO Petrick determined that Respondents complied prior to Special Magistrate Hearing,  Receipt required for rental dwellings.  sot there was no reason to: move forward with the case at this time.  CASE NO. 23-00027 5071 PALO VERDE PLACE HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN: 22-42-43-35-24-002-0080  DF COASTAL WOOD CONTRACTORS CORP.  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: WOODLAND TERRACE NO2LT8E BLK2  NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 16 Article II Section 16-61 License and Business Tax Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Joseph Petrick testified this case was in reference to a Single-Family residence that is renting the property without obtaining a rental license from the Town in violation of Town Code Section 16-6. He stated that a courtesy letter was mailed to the Respondent on March 5, 2024, and required fourteen (14) days to comply by obtaining a Business Tax Receipt and Rental License. As of March 22, 2024, no Business Tax Receipt or Rental License had been obtained. At this time, a Notice of Violation and NoticeofHearing: was issued and sent via certified: mail tot the address listed on the Property  Receipt required for rental dwellings.  6    Appraiser website and Sun Biz records, the notices were posted on the Code Enforcement board at' Town Hall. Hes stated that while posting thej property, he spoke with ai tenant named Judith with whom he hand delivered the notices to and asked that she have the property owner contact him. The Notice of Violation required thirty (30) days to comply. On April 25, 2024, after the compliance time passed, CEO Petrick stated that he spoke with the Respondent and discussed the Business Tax Receipt and Rental License process. At On April 30, 2024, CEO Petrick met with the Respondent and tenants at the property and found several violations pertaining to structural, electric, mechanical and plumbing all completed without obtaining aj permit from the Town, al business being run out ofthehouse, excessive outdoor storage, trash and debris on the property, a washer and dryer located in the backyard area not enclosed. He stated the house was divided to allow for tenants to stay on one side and the Respondents daughter to reside on the other side in the garage area. Additionally, there was no access to the shed located in the backyard. He stated for these reasons, the rental inspection failed, and a rental license could not be obtained. Special Magistrate Doney asked about the Town's Business Tax Receipt and Rental License process. Town Administrator Stevens explained the Town's Business Tax Receipt isat temporary certificate to allow the rental of the property to occur while processing the Rental License application. Special Magistrate Doney asked if the Respondent had CEO Petrick stated the Town was requesting compliance within Ninety (90) days or a $100.00 per day fine be assessed until compliance is achieved. The cost for the Town to  this time, a rental license inspection was scheduled for April 30, 2024.  obtained their Business Tax Receipt and CEO Petrick replied yes.  bring this case before the Special Magistrate was $25.59.  ORDER  Iti is the Order oft the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with Code Section 16-6 ofthe Town's Code ofOrdinances by September 5, 2024. In the event Respondent does not comply with the Town's Code ofOrdinances within the time period specified above, a fine in the amount of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars per day may be imposed for each day the violation(s) continues to exist. In addition, costs in the  amount of $25.59 are assessed.  NOTICE OF HEARING  A Fine Assessment Hearing, ifnecessary, shall be held before the Special Magistrate on October 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at' Town Hall. 4585 Charlotte Street, Haverhill, Florida to  7    determine whether Respondents have complied with the terms and conditions ofthis  Order and to consider the assessment ofa fine.  ADJOURNMENT  The hearing was adjourned at 9:41 A.M.  Minutes prepared by Deputy Town Clerk Wible and adopted by Special Magistrate  Doney on. July 17,2024.  alo  iy  F. Wible, Deputy Town Clerk  Special Magistrate, William P. Doney  Gh  8