Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board minutes show routine postponements and fee disputes

Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes 07/17/08 V. Public Hearings: A. Case # 08-2431, 434 Seaspray Ave., Christopher Kaufman Violation of Chapter 18, Section 18-242, Subsection 1 (104.1.1) of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, building permits required to construct, install, repair or alter any building or building system. Lead Code Enforcement Walton requested the case be postponed until a date certain of September 18, 2008 as Mr. Kaufman has a hearing before the Town Council. MOTION BY MS GREENBERG TO POSTPONE THE CASE UNTIL STEPTEMBER 18, 2008 SECONDED BY MR. OCHSTEIN MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY B. Case # 08-2511, 114 N. County Rd., Palm Beach Affair Violation of Chapter 46, Section 46-68 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, annual fire and life safety inspection fees not paid Code Enforcement Officer Gerry requested the case be dismissed as it had come into compliance and the fees had been paid. MOTION BY MR. FRIED TO DISMISS THE CASE SECONDED BY MS. GREENBERG MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY C. Case # 08-2512, 235 Sunrise Ave., Suite C8, Palm Beach Resorts International Violation of Chapter 46, Section 46-68 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, annual fire and life safety inspection fees not paid Code Enforcement Officer Gerry presented the facts of the case and said the Town recommends a finding of non-compliance, administrative costs in the amount of $150.00 and payment of the fire inspection fee in addition to any late penalties and costs by July 21, 2008. Mr. Hoffman inquired about the late penalties and Mr. Gerry said they were based on a monthly penalty of 10% per month. In response to Mr. Ochstein’s question, Mr. Gerry explained that both the business and the property owner were cited. Mr. Fried inquired about service and Mr. Gerry said it was sent by certified mail. Mr. Ballentine asked if any attempts, other than by mail, were made to get in touch with someone at the business. Mr. Gerry said he went to the business, was told the owner was difficult to reach and left his business card but had not received any response. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016575