HomeMy Public PortalAboutSeptember 21CITY OF CRESTVIEW
P.O. DRAWER 1209, CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536
Phone # (850) 682 – 1560
September 21, 2021
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
Special Magistrate Hearing
Minutes
At the public hearing before the Special Magistrate all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the
proposed items. Notice is given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that in order to appeal any decision made at
these public hearings, you will need a verbatim record of the proceedings. It will be your responsibility to ensure that a
verbatim record is made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring
reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk at (850) 682-1560 at least 48
hours prior to the public hearing.
1 Call to Order
The hearing was called to order at 5:27 by Special Magistrate Sam Taylor
2 Administration of oath to staff/ Respondents /Witnesses
3 Red Light Hearings
Magistrate Sam Taylor administered the oath to those who would be providing testimony in the Red light
Hearing.
3.1. HOV 1012000000075527
Investigator Don Howe of the Crestview PD presented the case for the City and reviewed the
video. Mr. Vignolo gave testimony in his defense. Magistrate Sam Taylor found the defendant to
be guilty of the violation and ordered that the $158 fine plus the $75 hearing fee be paid. Inv.
Howe explained that there is no points for the defendant's Driver's license in these cases.
4 Code Enforcement Hearings
Magistrate Sam Taylor explained to those present that the cases would be taken out of order to
accommodate those present. He then administered the oath to those who would be providing testimony
in the Code Enforcement hearings.
4.1. 21-479
Owner Name: Birdie Richardson
Address of Violation: 663 Lee Avenue
Staff presented the case. The Magistrate asked the building official to address the building that is
in violation. The main building is fine, it is the single wide trailer See Building Official Structural
Determination in the attached documents. Mr. Richardson addressed the magistrate, and stated the
matter would be taken care of asap. Staff then made the following recommendation. That on or
before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property is not brought into
compliance (remove or demolish the trailer) by 10/22/21 a $250 a day fine be assessed with an
annual interest of 6.77%. The magistrate agreed with staff recommendation and ordered same.
4.2. 21-812
Owner Name: Lula Belle Westbrooks
Address of Violation: 697 Walnut Avenue
Staff presented the case. The Magistrate asked the building official to address the building that is
in violation, and his recommendations. See Building Official Structural Determination in the
attached documents, F. Westbrooks, Lula Belle's son, spoke to the violations. He asked for more
time for the violations to be corrected as he lives out of state. Staff then made the following
recommendation. That on or before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property
is not brought into compliance by 10/22/21, a $250 a day fine will be assessed with an annual
interest of 6.77%. The magistrate found that the property is in violation, but due to circumstances,
gave Mr. Westbrooks 90 days (12/22/21) to comply with the order.
4.3. 21-321
Owner Name: Tiffannie & Lex Morrill
Address of Violation: 105 Mercie Lane
Staff presented the case. The Magistrate asked the building official to address the building that is
in violation. See Building Official Structural Determination in the attached documents. There were
no witnesses for the property owner. Staff then made the following recommendation. That on or
before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property is not brought into
compliance by 10/22/21 a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of 6.77%. The
Magistrate agreed with the recommendation and so ordered.
4.4. 21-322
Owner Name: Timothy & Alisca Simpler
Address of Violation: 525 Brackin Street
Staff presented the case. The Magistrate asked the building official to address the building that is
in violation. See Building Official Structural Determination in the attached documents, No
witnesses were present for the property owner. Staff then made the following
recommendation. That on or before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property
is not brought into compliance by 10/22/21 a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of
6.77%. The Magistrate agreed with the recommendation and so ordered.
4.5. 21-741
Owner Name: Justino C Guerra
Address of Violation:406 E Griffith Avenue
Staff presented the case. The Magistrate asked the building official to address the building that is
in violation. See Building Official Structural Determination in the attached documents. No
witnesses were present for the property owner. Staff then made the following
recommendation. That on or before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property
is not brought into compliance by obtaining permit to remove unsafe structure and debris removed
from property 10/22/21 a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of 6.77%. The
magistrate agreed with staff recommendation and ordered same.
4.6. 21-1314
Owner Name: Annie R & Thomas V Kolmetz.
Address of Violation: 620 Shortwell Avenue
Staff presented the case. The Magistrate asked the building official to address the building that is
in violation. See Building Official Structural Determination in the attached documents .No
witnesses were present for the property owner. Staff then made the following
recommendation. That on or before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property
is not brought into compliance by 10/22/21 a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of
6.77%. The Magistrate agreed with the recommendation and ordered same.
4.7. 21-858
Owner Name: GMAC Mortgage LLC
Address of Violation: 653 6th Avenue
Staff presented the case. The Magistrate asked the building official to address the building that is
in violation. See Building Official Structural Determination in the attached documents. There
were no witnesses present for the property owner. Staff then made the following
recommendation. That on or before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property
is not brought into compliance by 10/22/21 a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of
6.77%. The Magistrate agreed with the recommendation and ordered same.
4.8. 21-862
Owner Name: Denzel Dockery
Address of Violation:769 Walnut Avenue W
Staff presented the case. This case involves an inoperable vehicle. Some have been removed but
not all. There were no witnesses for the property owner. Staff then made the following
recommendation. That on or before 10/22/21 the $250 administrative fee be paid and if the property
is not brought into compliance by 10/22/21 a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of
6.77%. The Magistrate agreed with the recommendation and ordered same.
The hearing was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
5 Adjournment