MINUTES OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF MARY ESTHER, FLORIDA

June 21, 2004

The Code Enforcement Board (CEB) held a meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004 at 5:30 PM at the Mary Esther Council Chambers, Mary Esther, Florida.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Phil Keesee, at 5:33 PM

ROLL CALL

Present: Mr. Phillip Keesee, Mr. Bill Zuppa, Mrs. Rachel Fay, Mr. Steve Weimers

Absent: Mrs. Jill Crew

ALSO ATTENDING: Mr. William Bradley, Code Compliance Officer, Mrs. Shannon Smith, Secretary

RESPONDENTS:

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes Tabled until the next meeting.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Mrs. Fay brought up the issue of the city possibly being able to collect an extra fine when an individual is ticketed by the Sheriff’s Department for playing loud music. Mr. Keesee thought this might be an issue that Mrs. Fay would be able to pursue better on a personal level than as the Code Enforcement Board. Issue tabled until Mr. Bradley can check on the legalities with the attorney. Mrs. Fay said that she thought the City Council might have to get involved with this issue and pass a resolution or law before the Code Enforcement Board could enforce it and all members agree.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Bradley stated that according to the Rules & Regulations of the CEB, the Board is supposed to elect officers annually in June but suggests that the Board adopt a new rule of electing officers every two years in June and that according to Florida Statutes and the attorney, it is O.K. to do this.

Mr. Zuppa motioned to change the Rules & Regulations of the CEB to elect officers every 2 years in June.

Motion 2nd by Mr. Keesee

Motion passed unanimously

Mr. Bradley pointed out that Mr. Zuppa’s term of office should have ended in April 2004.

Mrs. Fay motioned to extend Mr. Zuppas’ term for one more year.

Motion 2nd by Mr. Keesee

Motion passed unanimously

Members discussed the procedure when a member takes the place of another in the middle of that person’s term and agree that the policy is to finish the existing term and carry out one complete full term.

Mr. Bradley introduced Shannon Smith as the new CEB Secretary.

Mr. Bradley announced there will be a formal meeting on July 19th, 2004 at 5:30 P.M. and suggested to the board to look over the Code Rules and definitions that pertain to the City of Mary Esther.

OLD BUSINESS:

Mr. Keesee requests that the CEB Members all receive a new and updated handbook with information that they need included in it.

Mr. Weimers asked if a member was allowed to abstain from voting if there might be a conflict of interest during a hearing and was told yes. Mr. Keesee suggested that before the hearing begins that the question is asked if any board members would like to excuse themselves from voting.

Mr. Zuppa brought up the issue of political signs and other signs on the right away and in yards and asked what the rules were regarding them. Mr. Bradley stated that there is no rule prohibiting the political signs from being in yards; however, a sign may not be placed on right-of-ways in accordance with Florida Statutes.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Keesee motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 pm.

Shannon Smith

CEB Secretary