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CITY OF CASSELBERRY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 12,2009, page 4 REQUESTS FOR REDUCTIONIW AIVER OF LIEN CE-04-o2074 1241lancelot WavEngel/owner Trash & debris 70-2 tC) Ketron Brown, Code Enforcement Supervisor read the case history for the above case. Scott Engle 1241 Lancelot Way, Casselberry, FL gave testimony. the time of this case he was also working on trying to comply on another case. This was not so much for trash as it was for trees down in the yard. A tree from the neighbor's yard fell in the street and when someone moved the tree they put a large portion of the tree in Mr. Engle's yard. Mr. Engle stated there has been casual conversations about this violation and the other two violations that were going on at the same time, she was told ahead of time that he would have this done in a couple of weeks. There was never any formal conversation after that telling Ms. Lee he had complied, she was constantly checking on the progress of the other projects so he thought she knew he was in compliance long before May. Alvera Armour, Vice-Chairperson asked what date he thought he was in compliance. Mr. Engle stated at the latest was by Super Bowl Sunday, when he took the wood to his friend's house. Mr. Brown stated there were not any digital photos, but there were some file photos that could be passed around. This was basically a large tree that had come from a neighbor's property. The small limbs had been removed and just the large trunk sections on the tree that had obviously been cut, there were attempts to get it cleaned up. This was an a result of storm damage. Mr. Brown advised that when he took over in Code Enforcement he made contact with individuals that have outstanding fines or liens on their property. Mr. Engle contacted us immediately and it trying to resolve this, and there have been no other Code complaints there. Mr. Brown stated he thought due consideration was appropriate. Kathleen A. Hale asked staff what kind of administrative fees are involved. Mr. Brown stated the only fees would have been $60.00 to record the lien. Robert C. Flint asked Mr. Engle when he was notified of this fine. Mr. Engle stated May of 2005, and then for four years heard nothing. Mr. Engle that received a letter that the City was trying to collect on the debt on 10/27/2008. Discussion. Mr. Brown recommended due consideration, this was an act of nature. There is evidence that there were efforts made to correct the violation. Robert C. Flint made a motion that the Board recommend to the City Commission that the lien will be reduced in CEB Case #04-02074 from $6,650.00 to $100.00, TO BE PAID WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE COMMISSION'S ORDER, OR THE FINE REVERTS TO THE ORIGINAL FINE AMOUNT. The reason for the reduction is mitigating circumstances related to the administrative actions of the City. Kathleen A. Hale seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.