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CITY OF CASSELBERRY CODr~ ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEE 11NG AUGUST 14, 2008 PAGE 3 NEW CASES CE OS 01203 & 8 01204 361 Kantor Blvd Finch, Edward /owner Stagnant water/trash & debris 70-2 ~ C~ Ketron Brown, Code Enforcement Supervisor stated that this was investigated by CEO Broman. There was death in her family therefore she did not attend the 08/14/2008 CEB Hearing. The observation was made by CEO Broman on 05/28/2008 after a neighbor called in the violation. CEO Broman went to the property and verified the property was overgrown, and thru the slats in the fence could see the swimming pool was not being maintained. Notice of Code Violation was mailed on 06/25/2008, Second Notice mailed on 06/27/2008, requesting date certain for compliance of 07/10/2008. Affidavit of Notice of Code Violation and Request for Hearing saw sent 07/17/2008 following non-compliance on 07/10/2008, sent Certified mail, posted on property and at City hall as required for legal service. Certified mail has been received back to the City as unclaimed, lis pendens has also been filed on this property within the last month. As of 08/14/2008 the property remains non-compliant, CES Brown then described the case photos. The City requested a Finding of Fact for the stagnant water and trash & debris, City Code 70-2 (C ), CES Brown continued. Alvera Armour, Vice-Chairperson asked if Mr. Finch was present at the 08/14/2008 Hearing. No one in the audience responded. Charlene Glancy asked Mr. Brown if he said the City had not been able to contact the owner. She also stated lis pendens had been filed on this property. CES Brown stated there had been no contact. Service was provided thru returned mail and posting on the property, which someone had picked up, not sure who. Kathleen A. Hale asked if the fence around the pool was secure. CES Brown stated yes it was. ' Ms. Hale asked if the City had a way to deal with mosquitoes since it is breeding season. CES Brown stated the Public Works Deparhnent has chlorine tablets that can be put into the pool to help deter the growth of mosquito larva. Ms. Hale asked if both the pool and spa would be done and if the cost for this service would be included with the Lien. CES Brown stated yes. He then asked the Board for an Administrative Order for the tabs to be added to the pool and the spa by Public Works. Paul L. McKernan made a motion to find Respondent in CEB Case #'s 08-01203 & 08-01204 in violation of City Code, Section 70-2 (C ), and that Respondent correct the violation before 1:00 pm 09/08/2008. Another Hearing will be held before this Board on 09/11/2008 to determine compliance by the aforestated date, and, if there is no compliance by the aforestated date, a fine in the amount of $50.00 ($25.00 each case) per day will be imposed for each and every day the violations continue past the aforestated date. The Respondent is further ordered to contact the Code Inspector to verify compliance with this Order. Charlene Glancy seconded the motion. Mr. McKernan then added that the City would take care of the problem by the date certain if the owner did not due so, as well as added to the cost of the fine. This was seconded by Charlene Glancy as well. The motion passed unanimously.