HomeMy Public PortalAbout11.17.20 MinutesCITY OF CRESTVIEW
P.O. DRAWER 1209, CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536
Phone # (850) 682 – 1560
November 17, 2020
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
Special Magistrate Hearing
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proposed items. Notice is given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that in order to appeal any decision made at
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hours prior to the public hearing.
1 Call to Order
Special Magistrate convened the hearing at 5:30 PM
2 Administration of oath to staff/ Respondents /Witnesses
The Magistrate administered the oath to all staff, respondents and withesses
3 Red Light Hearings
3.1. Violation # 1012000000053409
Angelia Williams Lt Don Howe introduced the Red Light Hearing evidence into the record and explained the
reason for the issuing of the notice of violation. Ms Williams stated that she was not the driver at the time.
Mr. Taylor stated that she had a chance to show that she was not the driver, but that was not on the affidavit
for hearing. Mr. Taylor found that Ms Williams was responsible for the violation and the fine would be due
to the City of Crestview, in the amount of $158 plus the administrative costs. He stated that an
administrative order would be sent with instructions for payment.
3.2. Violation # 1012000000054365
Mathew Rees Lt Don Howe introduced the Red Light Hearing evidence into the record and explained the
reason for the issuing of the notice of violation.
Mr. Rees explained that he was worried that the van behind him was going to rear end him, as the vehicle
had been following him closely for quite some time. The magistrate acknowledged that there was a
violation, but due to the reasoning behind Mr. Rees not stopping, he was going to dismiss the case.
4 Code Compliance Hearings
The City Attorney at this time stated that the Code Compliance hearings would need to begin at 6:00 PM as
that is the time they were noticed.
At 6:00 PM Mr. Taylor, announced the case numbers and property owners and see it they were present.
Those who are present will be first, and those not will be done after. Mr. Taylor administered the oath to all
staff, respondents and witnesses present.
4.1. Case # 20903
792 Walnut Avenue east ‐ Property owners not present 20‐903 and 20‐904 are properties on the same lot,
even though they have the different addresses. see recommendations on next 2
Ms Olgesby presented evidence of the condition of the property and those documents are a part of these
minutes. The Magistrate found that the property is in non compliance, Staff recommends hearing costs of
$250 be assessed by 12/17/2020 and that the violations are to be cleared by 12/1/2020 and after that date
the fines be 250 per day with an per annum interest of 6.7%, and the Magistrate agreed to those
recommendations
Ms Olgesby presented evidence of the condition of the property and those documents are a part of these
minutes. The Magistrate found that the property is in non compliance, Staff recommends hearing costs of
$250 be assessed by 12/17/2020 and that the violations are to be cleared by 12/1/2020 and after that date
the fines be 250 per day with an per annum interest of 6.7%, and the Magistrate agreed to those
recommendations
4.2. Case # 20904
502 Bowers Avenue E Property owners not present Ms Olgesby presented evidence of the condition of the
property and those documents are a part of these minutes. The Magistrate found that the property is in non
compliance, Staff recommends hearing costs of $250 be assessed by 12/17/2020 and that the violations are
to be cleared by 12/1/2020 and after that date the fines be $250 per day with an per annum interest of
6.7%, and the Magistrate agreed to those recommendations 20‐903 and 20‐904 are properties on the same
lot, even though they have the different addresses.
4.3. Case # 20583
175 McArthur Street Property Owners not present The neighbors from the properties surrounding the 3
addresses on MacArthur street gave testimony to the condition of the properties. Ms Olgesby presented
evidence of the condition of the property and those documents are a part of these minutes. The Magistrate
found that the property is in non compliance, Staff recommends hearing costs of $250 be assessed by
12/17/2020 and that the violations are to be cleared by 12/1/2020 and after that date the fines be 250 per
day with an per annum interest of 6.7%, and the Magistrate agreed to those recommendations
4.4. Case # 20408
200 McArthur Street Property owners not present The neighbors from the properties surrounding the 3
addresses on MacArthur street gave testimony to the condition of the properties. . Ms Olgesby presented
evidence of the condition of the property and those documents are a part of these minutes. The Magistrate
found that the property is in non compliance, Staff recommends hearing costs of $250 be assessed by
12/17/2020 and that the violations are to be cleared by 12/1/2020 and after that date the fines be 250 per
day with an per annum interest of 6.7%, and the Magistrate agreed to those recommendations
4.5. Case # 20851
106 Mc Arthur Street Property Owner Gene Fryoux, III is present and his case shall be heard first. Ms Olgesby
presented the case for the City. The violation is from the City of Crestview Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 ‐4
The notice of violations that were presented are shown in the attached documentation. The property is still
in Non‐compliance as of the date of this hearing. Staff recommends hearing costs of $250 be assessed by
12/17/2020 and that the violations are to be cleared by 12/1/2020 and after that date the fines be 250 per
day with an per annum interest of 6.7%, The Magistrate gave Mr. Fryoux until 1/1/2021 to remove debris
out front. There is will be a $100 fine if not done by that date. The magistrate then gave them 120 days to
remove the structure. After that time there will be a $100 a day fine.
4.6. Case # 20416
897 MacDonald Street Property owner not present Lee Havard. Ms Oglesby presented the evidence and
those documents are a part of these minutes.
4.7. Case #19806
404 Beech Avenue West Property Owners not present Kenneth and Connie Siler Mr, Taylor reviewed the
Documents, then Ms Oglesby presented the evidence and those documents are a part of these minutes. The
Staff recommends hearing costs of $250 be assessed by 12/17/2020 and that the unsafe structure is to be
removed by 12/1/2020 and after that date the fines be 250 per day with an per annum interest of 6.7% Mr.
Taylor gave Mr. Siler until the end of December to remove the structure.
4.8. Case # 19814
490 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Leonard Lee is present His case will be heard second Cases number 19‐814
and 20‐186 are the same property. The property is in violation of City of Crestview Code of Ordinance 38‐18
unsafe structures. Ms Oglesby with the City presented the evidence and all the information about the
violations are included in the attached documents. The two property owners gave evidence, stated they
were willing to work together and were give 150 days to demolish the properties
Fines will accrue after the 150 days
4.9. Case # 20186
492 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Mr. Van Drasek is present and will be heard third, Cases number 19‐814 and
20‐186 are the same property. The property is in violation of City of Crestview Code of Ordinance 38‐18
unsafe structures. Ms Oglesby with the City presented the evidence and all the information about the
violations are included in the attached documents. The two property owners gave evidence, stated they
were willing to work together and were give 150 days to demolish the properties Fines will accrue after the
150 days
Ms Oglesby with the City presented the evidence and all the information about the violations are included in
the attached documents.
5 Adjournment
The Hearing was adjourned by Mr. Taylor at 7:33 PM