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CITY OF CASSELBERRY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING JANUARY 08, 2009, page 5 John Winkleblack, 15515 Trousdale St, Clermont FL, gave testimony. Mr. Winkleblack stated they were asking for a reduction of the fine to zero. The property is now in compliance and they have gone ahead and taken care of the building behind, they were out of compliance on that and have painted the building and the roof. Everything is 100% in compliance. Alvera Armour, Vice-Chairperson stated she wondered what staff recommended. Michele Lawrence, Code Enforcement Officer stated that the City would consider their reduction of lien, however to totally eliminate it would not be cost effective. She could not specifically tell what the costs are at this time on the filing of the lien; Brenda might know what costs were involved specifically for that and the time it has taken us. Ms. Armour stated it has been a long time. Brenda Jones, Recording Secretary stated she did not know how many hours were put into it by different officers. Ms. Armour asked who would have that information. Ms. Jones stated the Officers handling the case would know better than she would. Debra Babb-Nutcher advised that it was in the Boards discression. Kathleen A. Hale, Member stated 5 or 6 months is nothing compared to what some places we are dealing with, and they are thrilled that this gentleman continued to show up, which is a point in their favor. We do not get that very often, the Board knows he tried hard and was dealing with management and the economy. Mr. Brown stated the City is sympathetic to the situation that existed, however the City also did meet all of its obligations for Notice and made every effort to try to get compliance. Given the current economic situation of the whole country and the long standing of this particular company in the City, Mr. Brown asked that some consideration be given. Once the new management came in, he has been at every meeting we have asked him to be at, made every effort to clean it up, and actually gone beyond what we would expect in improving that property, those are factors that should be considered. A reasonable reduction would be beneficial to the City and to the company as well. Robert C. Flint stated the Board had come to a consciences that 25% would be adequate amount because it was a public site. Robert C. Flint made a motion to recommend to the City Commission that the lien be reduced in CEB Case # 08-00341 from $12,300.00 to $3,000.00 to be paid 60 days from the date of the commissions order, or the ime/lien reverts back to the original ime/lien amount. The reason for the reduction is mitigating circumstances and support of the present management of the organization. Paul L. McKernan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.