TOWN OF HAVERHILL MINUTES SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING September 11, 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 and Donald Anderson, Realtor on behalf of Respondent 115  Stallion LLC.  I.  CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order at 9:01 A.M by Special Magistrate William P.  Doney.  II.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Special Magistrate Doney approved the minutes of August 14, 2024.  III.  SWEARING IN OF WITNESSESS:  Special Magistrate Doney administered Oath to Code Enforcement Officer Joseph Petrick, Donald Anderson, Realtor on behalfofRespondent 115 Stallion  LLC.  CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATION HEARINGS:  CASE NO. 24-00085 STRASSNER DANIEL M 5023 CLUB ROAD HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN: 224243.5.05.06.000 HAVERHILL RD R/W)  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: HAVERHILL RIDING ESTATES TR: 36 (LESS TRGLRI PAR NATUREOF VIOLATION: Chapter 14 Sec. 14-2 Permit and inspection fees for building, electricity and plumbing Chapter 14 Sec. 14-7 Unsafe buildings and structures. Code. Enforcement Officer (CEO) Petrick testified that this was in reference to Single- Family property in violation ofTown Code Sections 14-2 and 14-7 for not completing the building permit process. He stated that on June 14, 2024, the Town Building Official,  1    Durrani Guy, posted a stop work order for structural work being done to the house without obtaining a building permit. He stated that on June 17,2024, he observed work being done in violation oft the stop worker order. On June 18, 2024, he issued a Notice of Violation and Notice ofHearing that were mailed 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 required work to stop immediately, ten (10) days to apply for a building permit and forty-five (45) days to obtain the building permit. He stated that on July 3, 2024, the building permit was issued however, as oftoday, the permit has not been picked up and paid for. He stated that Deputy Town Clerk Jean Wible has been in contact with the Respondent on a few  occasions reminding him the permit was ready to be picked up.  CEO Petrick stated that as of today, the property remains out of compliance. The Town was requesting compliance within thirty (30) days or a one hundred ($100.00) dollars per day fine be assessed. The cost to bring this case before the Special Magistrate was $17.00.  ORDER  Itis the Order ofthe Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with the above-referenced Town Code Sections by October 11, 2024. In the event Respondent does not comply within the time period specified above, a fine in an amount not to exceed One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars per day may be imposed for each day the violation(s) continue to exist. In addition, costs in the amount of$17.00 are assessed.  NOTICE OF HEARING  A Fine Assessment Hearing, if necessary, shall be held before the Special Magistrate on November 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at' Town Hall, 4585 Charlotte Street, Haverhill, Florida to determine whether Respondent has complied with the terms and conditions ofthis  Order and to consider the assessment ofa fine.  CASE NO. 24-00051 CHENOWETH MICHELLE 4830 RICHMOND MEWS HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN:22-42-43-36-21-000-0220  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BRIARWOOD NORTHLT22  NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 58 Article IX Division 14 Sec. 58-584 Maintenance  and appearance standards for all real property.  2    Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Petrick testified that this case was in reference to a Single-Family property in violation ofTown Code Section 58-584 for having a tarp on the roof for an extended period ofti time. He stated that on May 9, 2024, he first observed the tarp violation along with a van in disrepair and on jacks in the driveway. At that time, he issued a Courtesy Notice. The Courtesy Notice gave the Respondent three (3) days to remove the van from the jacks and thirty (30) days to remove the tarp or obtain a building On May 13, 2024, CEO Petrick inspected the property and found the van was repaired and no. longer on jacks. He stated that by June 21, 2024, he had not heard from the Respondent and re-inspected the property where he found the roofremained with the tarp.. At that time, hei issued a Notice ofHearing and Notice ofViolation for today' 'sl 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 ofViolation CEO Petrick stated that as of today, the property remains out of compliance. The Town was requesting compliance within thirty (30) days or a fifty ($50.00) dollars per day fine be assessed. The cost to bring this case before the Special Magistrate was $18.77.  permit to repair the roof.  gave the Respondent thirty (30) days to comply.  ORDER  Itis the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with the above-referenced Town Code Sections by October 11, 2024. In the event Respondent does not comply within the time period specified above, a fine in an amount not to exceed Fifty ($50.00) Dollars per day may be imposed for each day the violation(s) continue to exist. In addition, costs in the amount ofs $18.77 are assessed.  NOTICE OF HEARING  Al Fine Assessment Hearing, ifnecessary, shall be held before the Special Magistrate on November 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 4585 Charlotte Street, Haverhill, Florida to determine whether Respondent has complied with the terms and conditions ofthis  Order and to consider the assessment of a fine.  CASE NO. 24-00063  COMPLIED  DAVIS ROHAN E & DAVIS ROMANYE R. 4970 HAVERHILL POINTE DRIVE HAVERHILL, FL: 33415 PCN: 2-243.628.00.0160  3    LEGAL DESCRIPTION: HAVERHILL POINTE LTI 16  NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 58 Article IX Division 6 Sec. 58-417 Installation, CEO Petrick determined that Respondents complied prior to Special Magistrate Hearing,  maintenance, irrigation and replacement.  no reason to move forward with the case at this time.  CASE NO. 24-00068 SANCHEZ ONOVER 5122 PALO VERDE PL HAVERHILL, FL3 33415 PCN: 224245.5.19.004.0091  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: WOODLAND TERRACE PL3LT9/LESS W 115) FT/BLK 4 NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 16 Article II Sec. 16-6 License and business tax Codel Enforcement Officer (CEO) Petrick testified that this case was in reference to Single- Family property that is being rented without a rental license. He stated that on June 25, 2024, a Courtesy Notice was issued and sent regular mail to the Respondent requesting a compliance date of. July 15, 2024. He stated that by July 17, 2024, no rental license was obtained, and a Notice ofViolation and Notice ofHearing was issued 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 ofViolation On August 16, 2024, the Respondent submitted the rental license application and paid for same. The same day, he stated he left a voicemail for the Respondent to schedule the required property inspection. On August 26, 2024, CEO Petrick called again and left another message. On August 28, 2024, the Respondent called CEO Petrick, and the rental On September 4, 2024, CEO Petrick met with the Respondent and the tenants at the property. Thei rental inspection failed due toj property maintenance issues. He stated that he CEO Petrick stated the Town was requesting compliance by October 11, 2024, ora fine of up to fifty ($50.00) dollars per day be assessed. The cost to bring this case before the  receipt required for rental dwellings.  gave the Respondent thirty (30) days to comply.  license ordinance and process was discussed.  and the Respondent agreed on sixty (60) days to comply.  Special Magistrate was $20.14.  4    ORDER  Iti is the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with the above-referenced Town Code Section by October 11, 2024. In the event Respondent does not comply within the time period specified above, a fine in an amount not to exceed Fifty ($50.00) Dollars per day may be imposed for each day the violation(s) continue to exist. In addition, costs in the amount of $20.14 are assessed.  NOTICE OF HEARING  A Fine Assessment Hearing, ifnecessary, shall be held before the Special Magistrate on November 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 4585 Charlotte Street, Haverhill, Florida to determine whether Respondent has complied with the terms and conditions ofthis  Order and to consider the assessment ofa fine.  CASE NO. 24-00089 115 STALLION. LLC 560 BETHANY LANE HAVERHILL, FL 33415 PCN: 224245.5.05.025-0030 SKOFTR25  LEGAL DESCRIPTION: HAVERHILL RIDING ESTATES W20FTOFNKANKOF NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chapter 58 Article IX Division 14 Sec. 58-584 Maintenance and appearance standards for all real property Chapter 38 Sec. 38-9 Parking of vehicles Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Joseph Petrick testified that this case was ini reference to al lot (located in a Single-Family Residential area) with a vacant house on it in violation of Town Code Section 58-584 for vegetation overgrowth, trash and debris, tarped structures, fence in disrepair, auto parts and equipment stored on the property and Town Code Section 38-9 for unregistered inoperable vehicles, vehicles parked on the grass, weeds and/or dirt which are unapproved parking surfaces. He stated that it also appears that vehicles are being repaired on the property. He stated that on March 26, 2024, the Town received a complaint of possible illegal burning and illicit activity on the property at which time the complainant was given information on how to report her concerns to the appropriate agencies. He stated that the Town contacted Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) tor report the possibility of illegal activity on the property. While PBSO was working on their case, the code enforcement case was placed on hold for thirty (30) days. Discussion  and boats in residential districts.  ensued.  5    CEO Petrick testified that on May 1, 2024, he issued a Request to Inspect letter to the property owner via email and FedEx. FedEx records show the letter was delivered on May 2, 2024. He stated the letter requested the property owner contact him by May 31, 2024, and to set up an inspection no later than June 10, 2024. He has received no response from CEO Petrick testified that on July 22, 2024, a Notice ofH Hearing and Notice of Violation was issued and sent via certified mail to the address listed on the Property Appraiser website, Sunbiz records, the property was posted, and the notices were posted on the Code Enforcement board at Town Hall. The Notice ofViolation gave the Respondent thirty (30) CEO Petrick stated the Town was requesting thirty (30) days to comply or a fine of two hundred ($200.00) dollars per day be assessed. The cost tol bring this case before the Special Donald Anderson is the Realtor for the Respondent and testified that he was asked by the Respondent to request a postponement of today' 's hearing. Mr. Anderson stated that to the best of his knowledge, currently there is no auto repair being done on the property. He stated there is one (1) squatter on the property that the property owner has been trying to remove. He stated that al lot oft the vehicles have been removed. He also stated the property is almost 4 acres and was purchased in an overgrowth state. Discussion ensued. Town Attorney Foster asked Mr. Anderson ifhe was here today representing the property owner. Mr. Anderson replied that he was asked by the property owner to request a postponement of today's hearing to another day when the property owner could attend himself. Attorney Foster asked Mr. Anderson ifhe, on behalfofthe property owner, could agree to the Town inspecting the property along with a Sheriff's Deputy by the end ofnext week. Mr. Anderson replied that he did not think the property owner would object but he  the property owner and has tried to contact him several times.  days to comply.  Magistrate was $103.29.  does not have the authority to agree at this time. Discussion ensued.  ORDER  It tis the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with the above-referenced Town Code Sections by October 11, 2024. In the event Respondent does not comply within the time period specified above, a fine in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars per day may be imposed for each day the violation(s) continue to exist. In addition, costs in the amount of$103.29 are assessed.  6    NOTICE OF HEARING  Al Fine Assessment Hearing, ifnecessary, shall be held before the Special Magistrate on November 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at' Town Hall, 4585 Charlotte Street, Haverhill, Florida to determine whether Respondent has complied with the terms and conditions oft this  Order and to consider the assessment ofai fine.  ADJOURNMENT  The hearing was adjourned at 9:27 A.M.  Minutes prepared by Deputy Town Clerk Wible and adopted by Special Magistrate  Doney on October: 2, 2024.  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