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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 13, 2021 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 19 not being used but couple times a year, that would not trigger any type of code enforcement action; however, if it is in the front yard, not being used, and there's grass growing up over it or it's not operable and there's no evidence of a license, then if a neighbor were to complain, Code Enforcement would go out to take a look because at that point it has become an eyesore and it is creating a public nuisance. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding potential burden on residents; public safety; whether a license is required for a boat that is not being used or is used infrequently; navigation hazard presented by a boat that is partially submerged in the water; definition of derelict; and screening requirements. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 21-1557 on first reading. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Ordinance 21-1557. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Ordinance 21-1557 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. Ms. Reischmann noted for information purposes that any issues relating to motor size and horsepower of vessels would be preempted to the State. B. Ordinance 21-1558 — Amending Chapter 2 Administration Lien Reduction Procedures The City Clerk read Ordinance 21-1558 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING PART II, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS, DIVISION 2, CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, SECTION 2-158, APPLICATION FOR SATISFACTION OR RELEASE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS, TO MODIFY PROCEDURES FOR THE REDUCTION, SATISFACTION, AND RELEASE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Community Development Director Chris Bowley stated that approval on first reading of Ordinance 21-1558 which amends Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances modifying the procedure for lien reductions is requested. He explained that the City of Casselberry currently has provisions for the reduction, satisfaction or release of recorded code enforcement liens placed on real property in the City as a result of violations of Code compliance measures. The City's goal is to achieve compliance in code enforcement issues, which is preferred over the lien and financial penalty side. The City's Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is the one who determines and sets a fine when appropriate. Currently, the City has both a resolution and an ordinance which address code compliance issues; however, the ordinance is somewhat cumbersome and rarely used, and the resolution is utilized more often as it is