D. Approve minutes from October 18, 2017 Christian W. Waugh approved the October Hearing minutes as written.

CITRUS COUNTY CODE COMPLIANCE HEARING Lecanto Government Building Multi-Purpose Room 166 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, November 15, 2017 @ 9:00 A.M. 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, Florida 34461 Gregg R. Brennan, Special Master Christian W. Waugh, Alternate Special Master A. Call to Order Christian W. Waugh called the November 15, 2017 Hearing to order at 9:01 a.m. B. Pledge to Flag Christian W. Waugh opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. C. Code Compliance Director, Scott McKinney, read the statement into the record: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Code Compliance Special Master with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. D. Approve minutes from October 18, 2017 Christian W. Waugh approved the October Hearing minutes as written. SPECIAL MASTER: STAFF PRESENT: Christian W. Waugh, Alternate Special Master Code Officers JC Charlton, George Pierson, Amy Becker, Justin Chamblin, Matt Hampton Recording Secretary, Laurie M. Speros Assistant County Attorney, Beth Antrim ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Deputy Alexander 1

E. Staff Update (Abated & Continued) Code Compliance Director, Scott McKinney, did not read the following abated cases into the record as they were posted outside of the meeting room: Abated Cases Name Case # Brooks Dallas L. & Dale L. 217185 Carpenter Mary Jo 218281 Dupree L.B. Jr. 218094 Dupree L.B. Jr. 218413 Fote Aleksandar & Edelle Field 218885 Freeman Land Trust Catherine G. Collins, Trustee 217964 Gasson Ray 217436 Graham Mary Lee 218282 Hamilton William V. 215133 Hinojosa Jaime Lopez 218745 ITJ2020 LLC 213806 Johnson Donnie Wayne 218007 Lawson Cora E. 217643 Lawson Cora E. 217644 Mallett Jamie & Medley Mary 210889 Mandat Angela Marie 216439 Neeld Carl J. and Rhonda M. Walsh 217262 O Neill James M. & Georgette S. 216610 O Neill James M. & Georgette S. 216611 Pierce Sr. Michael A. & Karen M. Hoffman 217169 Ricciardi Helaina C. 217434 Romeo Michael & Bernadette Melissa Romeo 217566 Rouse Patrick 219739 Stearns Stanley Lloyd & Marlene Faye Stearns 216262 Stearns Stanley Lloyd & Marlene Faye Stearns 216263 The William N. Porter & Mary J. Porter Revocable 216612 Family Trust Turano Geraldine 220523 Walker Robert K. 215144 Wicken John E. 217588 Wicken John E. 217919 Wilson David L. 218265 Wilson David L. 218402 Yates Roy Lee 217860 Yates Roy Lee 217862 Yates Roy Lee 217863 Young Thomas B. 217665 2

Code Compliance Director, Scott McKinney, read the following continued cases into the record: Continued Cases Name Case # Continued Until Stapleton, Linda D. 215162 December 20, 2017 F. Old & New Cases (Listed in Alphabetical order) Cases to be Heard: Name Case # Officer Experts on case An Xiaoping **Repeat Violation** 214559 J. Chamblin Arment Toby 216898 M. Hampton Brooks Dallas L. & Dale L. 217557 J. Charlton Cleveland Valeri P. 217564 A. Becker Cleveland Valeri P. 217648 A. Becker Dyer David 217358 J. Charlton Hite Nickole 215739 J. Charlton Ice Peggy 215530 G. Pierson Lyon Susannah C. & Kenneth R. Nendze 213452 J. Chamblin ** Repeat Violation** Mandat Angela Marie 216428 J. Chamblin Nillaga Imelda V. 217664 M. Hampton Parker Daniel R. 217886 A. Becker Reyes Roy ** Repeat Violation** 219929 A. Becker Smith Minnie L. & Ericka Williams 217265 J. Chamblin Turano Geraldine 217612 A. Becker Turano Geraldine 217613 A. Becker Van Wagner William A. 217188 A. Becker 3

An Xiaoping Code Compliance Case No. 214559 Case 1 Nature of Violation: Repeat violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Justin Chamblin testified that this is a repeat violation as the Respondent was previously found guilty of the same violation at the same location owned by the Respondent on August 20, 2014 in Case #159986. A lien was recorded in the amount of $6,344.88 and thereafter case abated on October 15, 2015. His initial inspection for this violation was conducted on July 12, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of administrative complaint/notice of hearing-repeat violation was issued on October 30, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 30, 2017. He has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Special Master Order: Citrus County Code of Ordinances Section 19-24 defines repeat violation as follows: Repeat violation shall mean a violation of a provision of county codes by a person who has been previously found through a code enforcement board or any other quasi-judicial or judicial process, to have violated or who has admitted violating the same provision within five years prior to the violation, notwithstanding the violations occur at different locations. Violator shall mean the person creating or permitting the violation of any provision of the county codes, or a person who owns, controls, or is otherwise responsible for the real property upon which the violation occurred. Respondent is therefore guilty of a repeat violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent can abate the violation by maintaining weeks/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18" and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. A total fine from October 30, 2017 November 14, 2017 of $150.00 per day for fifteen (15) days for a total of $2,250.00 will be recorded in the public record of Citrus County for a repeat violation and will constitute a lien on real or personal property of Xiaoping An. A fine of $150.00 per day will be imposed from November 14, 2017 until the violation is abated. This fine will be recorded and will constitute a lien on real or personal property of Xiaoping An. 4

The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Respondents shall be responsible to pay all costs required by County ordinance or regulation, which may also be filed as a lien of record. Pursuant to Section 162.09(1), Florida Statutes, a hearing shall not be necessary prior to imposing such fine. Arment, Toby Code Compliance Case No. 216898 Case 2 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Matthew Hampton testified that his initial inspection was conducted on August 28, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on October 5, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 5, 2017. He has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. property of Toby Arment. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Brooks, Dallas L. & Dale L. Code Compliance Case No. 217557 Case 3 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having 5

control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents were not present despite being notified of the hearing date and time via certified mail. Code Officer J.C. Charlton testified that his initial inspection was conducted on August 30, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 18, 2017 and signed for via certified mail on October 2, 2017. He has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Special Master Order: Respondents are in violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents are granted 30 days from the date of this order to abate the violation. If the property of Dallas L. & Dale L. Brooks. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Cleveland, Valeri P. Code Compliance Case No. 217564 Case 4 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article IV, Section 20-41, It shall be a violation of this article for any person, firm or corporation to keep, dump, store, place or deposit abandoned, unlicensed, inoperable, junked, disabled, wrecked, discarded or otherwise unused vehicles on any property, street or highway. To Wit: Chevy Monte Carlo with smashed windows and no tag, gray Camaro and any other vehicles in violation of this ordinance. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Amy Becker testified that her initial inspection was conducted on October 31, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 1, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto 6

Government Building on October 24, 2017. She had no contact with the property owner on November 14, 2017 who advised that the Camaro was a project car and therefore thought it was not a violation. Code Officer Amy Becker advised the property owner that she was mistaken and the Camaro needed to be shielded from view. Upon her final inspection on November 14, 2017 the Chevy Monte Carlo was gone, but the gray Camaro remained and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article IV, Section 20-41, It shall be a violation of this article for any person, firm or corporation to keep, dump, store, place or deposit abandoned, unlicensed, inoperable, junked, disabled, wrecked, discarded or otherwise unused vehicles on any property, street or highway. To Wit: Gray Camaro and any other vehicles in violation of this ordinance. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the vehicle from the property, registering it or placing it in a permitted enclosed structure. If not enclosed or removed, the vehicle must be operable and registered. property of Valeri P. Cleveland. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Cleveland, Valeri P. Code Compliance Case No. 217648 Case 5 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: Appliances, tires, grills and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Amy Becker testified that her initial inspection was conducted on August 31, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 1, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 24, 2017. Upon her final inspection on November 14, 2017 the appliances and 7

grills were moved to the vacant lot next door. She has had contact with the property owner who was advised that she cannot move junk and debris to a neighboring vacant lot and they must be removed. A pile of cans remains in the back of the property and the property owner will put them in a container with a lid. As of November 14, 2017, the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: Appliances, tires, grills and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the junk and debris from the property or placing it in a permitted enclosed structure. violation is not brought into compliance as ordered, due to the current violation and the fact that the property owner moved appliances to neighboring vacant lot, a penalty of $150.00 per day will be imposed thereafter. This fine will be recorded and will constitute a lien on real or personal property of Valeri P. Cleveland. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Dyer, David Code Compliance Case No. 217358 Case 6 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: garbage bags, scrap mobile home materials and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. 8

Code Officer J.C. Charlton testified that his initial inspection was conducted on August 15, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 22, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 18, 2017. He has had contact with the property owner via telephone on October 24, 2017 who stated he would need at least two weeks after the compliance date of October 25, 2017 to complete the clean-up of the property. Two more weeks were given to Mr. Dyer to clean up the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: Garbage bags, scrap mobile home materials and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the junk and debris from the property or placing it in a permitted enclosed structure. property of David Dyer. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Hite, Nickole Code Compliance Case No. 215739 Case 7 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: scrap wood, household furniture, storage containers and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. 9

The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer J.C. Charlton testified that his initial inspection was conducted on August 1, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 22, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 18, 2017. He had contact with the property owner on November 13, 2017 who stated that she would clean up the property as soon as she was released from a rehabilitation facility. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: scrap wood, household furniture, storage containers and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the junk and debris from the property or placing it in a permitted enclosed structure. property of Nickole Hite. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Ice, Peggy Code Compliance Case No. 215530 Case 8 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer George Pierson testified that his initial inspection was conducted on July 27, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was 10

issued on September 5, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on September 20, 2017. He has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. property of Peggy Ice. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Lyon, Susannah C & Kenneth R Nendze Code Compliance Case No. 213452 Case 9 Nature of Violation: After an investigation by Code Officer Justin Chamblin, a notice of repeat violation was issued to the Respondent alleging a repeat violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents were not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Justice Chamblin testified that this is a repeat violation as the Respondents were previously found guilty of the same violation at the same location owned by the Respondents on April 15, 2015 in Case #169057. That case abated on May 26, 2017 with no fines imposed. His initial inspection for this violation conducted on June 22, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The Notice of Administrative Complaint and Notice of Hearing, Repeat Violation was issued on October 30, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 30, 2017. He had contact with the property owner on June 27, 2017 at which time the property owner stated that a lawn service would abate the violation. No further contact has been had with the property owner. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. 11

Special Master Order: Citrus County Code of Ordinances Section 19-24 defines repeat violation as follows: Repeat violation shall mean a violation of a provision of county codes by a person who has been previously found through a code enforcement board or any other quasi-judicial or judicial process, to have violated or who has admitted violating the same provision within five years prior to the violation, notwithstanding the violations occur at different locations. Violator shall mean the person creating or permitting the violation of any provision of the county codes, or a person who owns, controls, or is otherwise responsible for the real property upon which the violation occurred. Respondents are therefore guilty of a repeat violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. A total fine from October 30, 2017 November 14, 2017 of $100.00 per day for fifteen (16) days for a total of $1,600.00 will be recorded in the public record of Citrus County for a repeat violation and will constitute a lien on real or personal property of Susannah C. Lyon and Kenneth R. Nendze. A fine of $150.00 per day will be imposed from November 14, 2017 until the violation is abated. This fine will be recorded and will constitute a lien on real or personal property of Susannah C. Lyon and Kenneth R. Nendze. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Respondents shall be responsible to pay all costs required by County ordinance or regulation, which may also be filed as a lien of record. Pursuant to Section 162.09(1), Florida Statutes, a hearing shall not be necessary prior to imposing such fine. Mandat, Angela Marie Code Compliance Case No. 216428 Case 10 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: discarded household garbage, loose trash and debris, and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. 12

The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Justin Chamblin testified that his initial inspection was conducted on August 17, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on August 31, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 24, 2017. He has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: discarded household garbage, loose trash and debris, and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the junk and debris from the property or placing it in a permitted enclosed structure. property of Angela Marie Mandat. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Nillaga, Imelda V. Code Compliance Case No. 217664 Case 11 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Matthew Hampton testified that his initial inspection was conducted on September 6, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice 13

of administrative hearing was issued on September 19, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 31, 2017. He has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. property of Imelda V. Nillaga. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Parker, Daniel R. Code Compliance Case No. 217886 Case 12 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: tires, chair, door and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Amy Becker testified that her initial inspection was conducted on September 13, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 22, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 26, 2017. She has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon her final inspection on November 14, 2017 the chair is the only item that has been removed and the property remains in violation. 14

Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: tires, chair, door, and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the junk and debris from the property or placing it in a permitted enclosed structure. property of Daniel R. Parker. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Reyes, Roy Code Compliance Case No. 219929 Case 13 Nature of Violation: Repeat violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent was not present despite notice of the hearing date and time being posted at the property and at the Lecanto Government Building. Code Officer Justice Amy Becker testified that this is a repeat violation as the Respondent was previously found guilty of the same violation at the same location owned by the Respondent on October 19, 2016 in Case #196845. That case abated on November 26, 2016 with no fines imposed. Her initial inspection for this violation conducted on October 18, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The Notice of Administrative Complaint and Notice of Hearing, Repeat Violation was issued on October 24, 2017 and posted at the property and the Lecanto Government Building on October 24, 2017. She has had no contact with the property owner. Upon her final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Special Master Order: Citrus County Code of Ordinances Section 19-24 defines repeat violation as follows: Repeat violation shall mean a violation of a provision of county codes 15

by a person who has been previously found through a code enforcement board or any other quasi-judicial or judicial process, to have violated or who has admitted violating the same provision within five years prior to the violation, notwithstanding the violations occur at different locations. Violator shall mean the person creating or permitting the violation of any provision of the county codes, or a person who owns, controls, or is otherwise responsible for the real property upon which the violation occurred. Respondent is therefore guilty of a repeat violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. A total fine from October 24, 2017 November 14, 2017 of $100.00 per day for twenty-two (22) days for a total of $2,200.00 will be recorded in the public record of Citrus County for a repeat violation and will constitute a lien on real or personal property of Roy Reyes. A fine of $100.00 per day will be imposed from November 14, 2017 until the violation is abated. This fine will be recorded and will constitute a lien on real or personal property of Roy Reyes. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Respondent shall be responsible to pay all costs required by County ordinance or regulation, which may also be filed as a lien of record. Pursuant to Section 162.09(1), Florida Statutes, a hearing shall not be necessary prior to imposing such fine. Smith Minnie L. and Erica Williams Code Compliance Case No. 217265 Case 14 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents were not present despite being notified of the hearing date and time via certified mail. Code Officer Justin Chamblin testified that his initial inspection was conducted on August 28, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on August 31, 2017 and signed for via certified mail on September 7, 2017. He has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon his final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. 16

Special Master Order: Respondents are in violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondents are granted 30 days from the date of this order to abate the violation. If the property of Minnie L. Smith and Ericka Williams. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Respondent shall be responsible to pay all costs required by County ordinance or regulation, which may also be filed as a lien of record. Pursuant to Section 162.09(1), Florida Statutes, a Turano Geraldine Code Compliance Case No. 217612 Case 15 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: TV, chair, blinds, grills, construction debris and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent was not present despite notified of the date and time of the hearing via certified mail. Code Officer Amy Becker testified that her initial inspection was conducted on September 1, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on October 16, 2017 and was signed for via certified mail on October 20, 2017. She has had contact with the property owner and the property owner s son and was told that the debris would be removed. Upon her final inspection on November 14, 2017 progress had been made. The debris from the back and side yards had been removed. However, debris still remains in the front yard and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article III Section 20-31(a), It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any land to permit, cause or have thereon any accumulation of junk, debris, rubbish and vegetative matter except for junk stored in enclosed litter receptacles or completely enclosed buildings; 17

except for junk which will not fit into standard sized litter receptacles and which is set out for no more than 48 hours for pick up and removal; except for recyclable material stored in receptacles provided for recycling such materials; except junk stored in a lawfully established and maintained junkyard, garbage or waste disposal site or sanitary landfill; and except for accumulations of vegetative waste on agricultural lands on the above property. To Wit: TV, chair, blinds, grills, construction debris and any other miscellaneous trash and debris. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the junk and debris from the property or placing it in a permitted enclosed structure. property of Geraldine Turano. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Turano Geraldine Code Compliance Case No. 217613 Case 16 Nature of Violation: After an investigation by Code Officer Amy Becker, a notice of violation was issued to the Respondent alleging a violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article IV, Section 20-41, It shall be a violation of this article for any person, firm or corporation to keep, dump, store, place or deposit abandoned, unlicensed, inoperable, junked, disabled, wrecked, discarded or otherwise unused vehicles on any property, street or highway. To Wit: White Ford Explorer with no tag, blue & white Chevy pick up with no tag, Mercury Villager van with no tag, white lawn trailer with no tag and any other vehicles in violation of this ordinance. The Respondent was not present despite notified of the date and time of the hearing via certified mail. Code Officer Amy Becker testified that her initial inspection was conducted on September 1, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 7, 2017 and signed for via certified mail on September 12, 2017. She has had contact with the property owner and her son and was told that the remaining vehicles would be removed. Upon her final inspection on November 14, 2017 the white lawn trailer, a Toyota and a black trailer, all with no tags, remained and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article IV, Section 20-41, It shall be a violation of this article for any person, firm or corporation to keep, dump, store, place or deposit abandoned, unlicensed, inoperable, junked, disabled, wrecked, discarded or otherwise unused vehicles on any property, street or highway. To Wit: White Ford Explorer with no tag, blue & white Chevy pick up with no tag, 18

Mercury Villager van with no tag, white lawn trailer with no tag and any other vehicles in violation of this ordinance. The Respondent can abate the violation by removing the vehicles from the property, registering them or placing them in a permitted enclosed structure. If not enclosed or removed, the vehicles must be operable and registered. property of Geraldine Turano. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. Van Wagner, William Code Compliance Case No. 217188 Case 17 Nature of Violation: Violation of Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent was not present despite being notified of the hearing date and time via certified mail. Code Officer Amy Becker testified that her initial inspection was conducted on August 25, 2017 at which time the violation was confirmed. The notice of violation/notice of hearing was issued on September 19, 2017 and signed for via certified mail on September 25, 2017. She has had no contact with the property owner or any occupant of the property. Upon her final inspection on November 14, 2017 there has been no change in the condition of the property and the property remains in violation. Chapter 20, Article VI Section 20-61, It shall be unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, occupying or having control of any property subject to the provisions of this article to maintain weeds, grass and undergrowth in excess of 18" in height, or an accumulation of vegetative matter. The Respondent can abate the violation by maintaining weeds/grass and undergrowth to a height of less than 18 and remove accumulation of vegetative matter. property of William A. Van Wagner. The County Attorney s Office may seek foreclosure or 19

money judgment on any unpaid lien of record three months from the date of first recording. G. Other Business H. Adjourn 10:32 a.m. Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the County Administrator's Office, 110 North Apopka Avenue, Inverness, Florida 34450; (352) 341-6560, at least two days before the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, use the TDD telephone (352) 341-6580. CHRISTIAN W. WAUGH, ALTERNATE SPECIAL MASTER CITRUS COUNTY CODE COMPLIANCE HEARING 20