Welcome to the April 15th, 2026 Town of Lockahhatchee Groves Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing. According to Verizon Wireless, it is 9:01 a.m. and we will begin with our hearing.
Before we begin, I'll introduce myself. My name is Magistrate Brandenburgg, taking the place of Midi Bernard this morning. Uh for anyone who has uh not been to a code enforcement hearing before, I don't
see anyone present in the U. Chambers today, but this is a quasi judicial procedure, meaning it is not a formal court hearing. The formal rules of evidence do not apply, but fundamental due process shall be observed and will govern the proceedings.
So, if anyone is present who plans to provide any testimony regarding any of the items on our agenda this morning, I need to swear you in at this time. If anyone will be speaking on any items on the agenda, please stand and raise your
right hand at this time. Do you swear or affirm under penalty of perjury and the laws of the state of Florida to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in your testimony? I do. >> Very good. You may be seated.
Before we begin, uh, are there any additions, deletions, and or modifications to this morning's agenda? >> Nope. >> Okay. Very good. We'll move on to new business. And if the town is ready to proceed, you may call your first case.
>> Thank you. Um we're going to proceed first if it's okay with the special magistrate on we have some stipulations to enter and we have some continuances. Uh we also want to note for the record that there is nobody presently on our virtual or on our Zoom hearing as well.
So the first item is new business number one uh which is Britain B R I T O N case number CE 26-34 address 12823 Kazzy Road PCN number 4141431701730010 violation section ULDC05-4A
permits required expiration of permits and development ordersc-10 permit inspection maintenance requirements code of ordinance 18-24 tree mitigation. Code of ordinance 18-21A1 through2 tree vegetation removal. I
believe this is a stipulation. I will turn this matter over to the code officer, John Suarez. >> Good morning, your honor. Code officer for the town of Lockachi Groves, John Suarez, presenting KCE2634 at 12823 KZ Road. Uh for the record do want to
stipulate that I have an affidavit of service notice of violation notice of hearing was posted on the property March 5th 2026 as well was mailed certified March 5th 2026 and it was posted here at town hall
on the same day. I have the full case record but I have the stipul signed stipulated uh stipulation agreement uh to hand in to you. Okay, very good. Before you do that, let's just confirm. Uh, is there anyone present here or present online who is here for case
number CE-26-34 address 12823 Kazzy Road? Please make yourself known at this time. Seeing no one, uh, please go ahead and tender your uh, case file.
Thank you. I see that this is an agreed order. Have you been in contact with the respondent? >> We have been in constant contact um with the the property owner, Walter Britain, through email and a phone conversation
and we actually do have a meeting on his property this Thursday to discuss the the ways towards compliance. >> Okay. How was service achieved in this case? It was posted on the property the notice of violation notice of hearing as well
mailed certified mail via USPS and posted here at town hall. >> I'm going to accept into the record the town's case file as composite exhibit A. see an affidavit of service,
certified mail receipt, pictures of the violation. and a agreed order adopting settlement agreement signed by has the respondent signed this agreement? >> Yes. >> Okay, very good. In case number C26-34,
I'm going to make a finding of proper service and I am going to approve the agreed order adopting settlement agreement between the respondents Walder Brier Britain and Mayor Liz Delarman Britain and the town of Lockahhatche
Groves. Is there any other anything else that the town is requesting on this case? >> Nothing further on. >> Okay, very good. Agreed. or adopting settlement agreement is approved. >> Next item. >> Whenever you're ready.
>> Next item is Moses Landscaping Inc. case number C26-3115346 San Diego Drive. PCN number 4141-431701207 0320 0. Violation section Florida building code 105.1 building permit
required 05040A permits required expiration of permits and development orders. I believe this is also for the entry of a stipulation and I will turn it over to the code officer John Suarez. >> John Suarez, code officer for the Ton Lockachi Groves presenting KC2631
at 15346 San Diego Drive. I do have a stipulated agreement. I do want to stipulate to service of the notice of violation, notice of hearing was posted on the property fee on February 26, 2026. It
was also mailed via certified mail for the USPS on the same date, February 26, 2026, and posted here at town hall on the same date. I'm prepared to hand in the stipulation agreement at this time in the case folder. >> Thank you. Is there anyone present here for case number C26-31,
address 15346 San Diego Drive, uh either in person or online, please make yourself known at this point. Seeing no one, please go ahead and tender me your case file. Thank you. I have in front of me another agreed
order adopting settlement agreement. So once again, you've been in contact with this respondent and they have agreed to this order. >> Yes, actually as of yesterday when they signed the order, I was here present with them. >> Okay. I also see an affidavit of service
as well as a return signed green card. and the town's photos of the violations and posting. Very well. In case number CE-26-31, I will make a finding of proper service. I will approve the agreed order adopting
settlement agreement between the respondent Moyes landscaping INC and the town of Lockahhatchee grows. Is there any other is a town requesting anything else on this case? >> Nothing further your honor. >> Very good. Uh agreed order adopting settlement agreement for case number
C26-31 approved. >> Next item. Ivonne Carbullo. Case number CE 26-54. address 15331 Okatobee Boulevard. PCN number 4141-431701213 0090 violation section 20-010B3
animals and livestock setback 20-10 G3 equipment screening uh 3F equipment screening inactive vehicles and equipment Florida building code 105.1 building permits required 92-010 recreational vehicles permit inspection
and maintenance requirements 92- 015 allowances 20-10H swimming pool. I believe this is also a request for the entry of a stipulation. I will turn it over to the code officer, Deanna Thomas. >> Good morning. Deanna Thomas for the town
of Lockxah Hatche Groves code compliance. Um I do have an agreed um order. We have been in contact the property owner and I I do have an affidavit of service uh dated March 13th. The um notice of violation, notice
of hearing was mailed regular and certified mail and posted here at town hall on the same date. Um we have been in contact uh constant contact between us. Uh we've even met in person. She did agree to the stipulated agreement and I
have that in the file for you to view. >> Very good. Is anyone from the respondent side present here this morning for case number CE-26-54 address 15339 Okachobee Boulevard? Please make yourself known at this time.
Okay, seeing no one here, I'm going to take the town's case file. You guys are good with the stipulated agreements. Wow. Okay. I've got another agreed order adopting a settlement agreement between
respondent Ivon Carbalo and the town of Locka Etchy Gross. I see an affidavit of service. I see a certified mail return signature with signature. see the photos of the violation.
I'm going to accept into the record the town's case file for 15339 Okachobee as town composite exhibit A. I'm going to make a finding in case number CE-26-54 that proper service was achieved. I'm
going to approve the agreed order adopting settlement agreement between Ivon Carbalo and the town of Locksahhatchee. Is there anything further in this case? >> No, sir. >> Very good. >> Next item. >> Next item is number five. Gale Gail
Hankla case number CE26-5214 address 14523 Okobee Boulevard PCN number 414143701-3120040 violation section 175-125 application for a permit or approval
175-10 permits required 45-1 010B duty to maintain property inoperable derelict unregistered vehicles ULDC 20-010G13 equipment screening 30-5 overgrowth
20-017 prohibited use 45-010 property maintenance litter garbage debris trashcreational vehicles permit inspection and maintenance requirements 50-015A1 visual distractions or eyesaws. I believe this is a request for a
continuence and I'll turn it over to the code officer, Deanna Thomas. >> Good morning, Officer Thomas, Town of Locks Hatche Groves Code Compliance. Um, this case was issued a notice of
violation notice of hearing on February 4th, 2026. I do have an affidavit of service. The uh notice of violation, notice of hearing was posted um at the property, mailed regular and certified mail, and also uh posted at
town hall. Um this is for a continuence. Um I heard from the property owner's son yesterday. Um there are some issues with the own his mom, the owner
of the property. Um, so we have uh asked for continuance until May 4th, 2026 um in order to get a stipulated agreement drawn up and um he's already
started working on the violations, but um due to his situation um I said we would ask for a continuence. He is making the effort. >> Always good to hear that everyone is working together. Is anyone present here
today for case number CE265214523 Okovi Boulevard? Please make yourself known at this time. >> Seeing no one present, please tender me your case file. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. Okay,
I'm going to accept into the record the town's evidentiary case file for case number C26-52. I see within this case file an affidavit of service as well as a certified mail
receipt. Looks like this one was returned to sender, but you still have your posting. >> Yes, sir. as well as some photos of the violation. Okay. In this case, C2652, I'm going to make a finding of proper service. I'm
going to approve the continuence of this case to the town of Locks Achie Grove's code compliance meeting of May 4th, 2026. Is there anything further on this case? >> No, sir. >> Okay. Very good.
>> Next item. They're uh joint properties owned by the same property owner. I'll do you want me to do them separately? Um or >> two separate cases? >> They're two separate cases. >> Yeah, let's do them individually. >> Okay. First one is uh this is Dustin and Jamie Erdle. Case number CE 26-4913313
Bryant Road. PCN number 4141-431701-6120030 violations section Florida building code 105.1 building permit required code of ordinance 22-135A business tax receipt 20-10 G3E
commercial vehicle trailers 20-010G3 equipment screening outdoor storage 175-170 general inspections 175-17 permits required ired 20-010G1
outdoor storage 05040 permits required expiration of permits and development ordersc 20-017 prohibited uses code of ordinance 18-21A1-2 tree and vegetation removal and ULDC 175240 violations. I believe this is a
request for a continuence and I will turn it over to the code officer uh John Suarez. John Suarez, court officer for the town of Lockach Gross, presenting case C2649, uh, property address at 13313 Brian
Road. Want to stipulate a service where I posted the notice of violation, notice of hearing on February 11th, and I'm sorry, I posted the property on February 13th, uh, 2026. I mailed the NOV, the notice of hearing
on February 11th, 2026 via certified mail. and I posted the property or I posted here at town hall on the same day, February 11, 2026. Um, I just got in touch with the property owner yesterday and even this
morning he agreed to the continuence. We have a lot to talk about with this matter and uh we are in agreement for a continuence to the May 4th, 2026 hearing. Okay. Is anyone present here physically
or online for case number C264913313 Brian Road? Please make yourself known at this time. Seeing no one present here for this case, please go ahead and tender me your case file. >> Sir, for the record, the property owner is out of the country at this time.
>> I see. Thank you. Okay. So, we have an affidavit of service is posted. I see a certified mail receipt. You said there was was there an issue with the the mailing?
>> Uh, no. It was just I I mailed it and I believe 2 days later either vice versa I mailed it and uh posted it on two separate days. >> Okay. I'm going to accept into the record the town's evidentary case file for case number
C26-49 13313 Brian Road and I'm going to approve the order resetting or excuse me I will make an order uh resetting this case to we wanted May
4th 2026 correct May 4th 2026 town of Lockxa sheet roads Code enforcement special magistrate hearing. Anything further on this case? >> Nothing further. >> Okay. Very good. >> Next item. Dustin and Jamie Erdle. Case number 26-56.
Address. There was only a PCN number for this. PCN number 4141-4317016130020. Violation section Florida. Building code 105.1. Building code required. ULDC1 175-170. General Inspection Code of Ordinance 30-4 Nuisance Accumulation of
Trash, Junk, or Debris. ULDC 20-010G1 Outdoor Storage ULDC05-040A permits required. Expiration of permits and development orders 175-110 permits required. ULDC 20-017 prohibited uses
175-240 violations. Believe this is another request for continuence to May 4th. They will turn it over to the code officer, John Suarez. >> Code officer John Suarez for the town of Lockxachi girls presenting KC2656. Um PCN 4141431701-6130020.
Um notice of violation notice of hearing was posted on the property February 13, 2026. on the same day I mailed it certified mail February 13, 2026 and also post it here at town hall a copy um same
instance your honor uh the owner me and owner agreed uh on a continuence to May 4th 2026 hearing well we like it when people agree is anyone present here I doubt it if anyone is anyone present here force26-56
please make yourself known at this time okay see no I will now accept the town's case file. >> Thank you. >> I'm going to accept into the record town's case file for case number CE26-56.
I see within this case file an affidavit of service as well as a certified mailing receipt as well as photos of the violation. See some very nice looking livestock. It's a good picture.
>> Who looks very confused as to why a code officer is here. >> Okay. Are we also seeking the May 4th date for this case? >> That is correct, your honor. >> Okay. So, in case number C26-56, I'm going to make a finding of proper
service. I'm going to reset this hearing to the May 4th, 2026 Town of Locks Hatche Groves code enforcement special magistrate hearing. Is there anything further on this case? >> Nothing further. >> Very good. >> On to our last stipulation. This is
under the order granting continuence and resetting violation hearing number 10. Donald and Sheri uh Tetro Trust case number CE 26-48 address 13538 Alkatobe Boulevard PCN number 4141431701510
violations section Florida building code 105.1 building code required 20-010G1 outdoor storage 05-040 permits required expiration of permits and development ordersc
20-0 017 prohibited use 175-110 permits required 175-240 violations 90-0170A signed violations code of ordinances 18-21A1-2
tree vegetation removal 50-015 A2 visual distractions or ISOs code of ordinance 22-135A business tax receipt this is I believe a entry of a stipulation and I will turn it Over to the code officer, John Suarez.
>> Code officer John Suarez for the town of Los Angeles Groves. Presented KC2648. Um, notice of violation, notice of hearing uh was posted on the property of February 13, 2026 as well mailed certified mail, same date, and posted
here at town hall, same date. Um, we have been in constant contact with the owner. He has signed a stipulated agreement. Prepare to enter for the record at this time. >> Okay.
This is are we? Pardon me. We're on item nine now. >> Item 10. >> Okay. If anyone present is here physically or virtually for case number C26-481353 Oaki Boulevard, please make yourself
known at this time. Seeing no one present here, please go ahead and tender me your case file. Thank you. Okay, I'm going to accept into the record the town's case
file for case number C26-48. I see within this case file an affidavit of service, a certified mail receipt as testified by the code enforcement officer. I also see pictures of the violation.
Do you have a copy of the This is a stipulated agreement, correct? >> Correct. >> Do you have a copy of the agreement? I don't see one in here. I see an order granting continuence and resetting violation hearing. >> I'm sorry. It's uh on the front of the folder.
>> There it is. Right on the front. >> Okay. I see a stipulated agreement between Donald and Tetrol. I'm sorry if I'm saying that wrong. And Sherry Tetrol
and the town of Voxachi Groves. Okay. In case number 26-48, I'm going to make a finding of proper service and I am going to go ahead and approve the settlement agreement between
Donald and Cherry Trot and the town of Lockxahhatche Groves. My apologies to the Tults if I and I'm butchering your last name. There anything further on this case? Nothing further. Very good. >> Next case, Aaya Hernandez, which is
number four on our agenda. Uh, case number 26-57, address 15347 Okatobee Boulevard, PCN number 4141-4317 012130080. Violation sections 20-010G3
equipment screening outdoor storage 20-0G3 F equipment screening inactive vehicles equipment. Code of ordinance 30-3 nuisance. Code of Ordinance 30-4, Accumulation of Trash, junk or debris, living and non-living plant material.
Code of Ordinance 30-14, purpose and intent. ULDC 20-010G1 outdoor storage 25-020 prohibited use. ULDC 20-017 prohibited uses
50-015 A2 visual distraction or eyesaws. ulc 45-010B duty to maintain property inoperable debris uh derelict unregistered vehicles 45-010 property maintenance litter garbage
debris trashc 45-010 property maintenance maintain property and state of good repairc 50-015A1 visual distractions or eyesore I believe we are prepared to present our case and I will turn this over to the code officer Deanna Thomas
>> code officer Deanna Thomas, Town of Lockxah Hatchee Groves. Um, and I have been sworn. I do have an affidavit of service dated March 13th, 2026. The property was posted. It was posted here at town hall
on the same day and it was mailed regular and certified mail. I do have the uh certified mail that came back to us as returned to send to sender unclaimed. However, there are pictures of the posting in the file folder as
well as um pictures of the violations in the case file. I have also on the screen for you to look at the address that is outlined in red. Um you can see mostly
all of the violations and these can be seen from the legal standpoint on Okobee Boulevard. also aerial views. Uh I have not had any contact with the property owner. Um I did have a phone number on file. However, that phone
number is not good. Um so I will attempt to also make contact after the hearing. Um I'll go by the property and knock on the door to see if anybody is there. But the violations do stand. Um, and
they are pretty egregious. Um, I mean, you can see the containers, the derelict vehicles. Um, there's a school bus hitting hidden
under the trees. Um, it's it's a mess. >> Okay. >> Is there anyone present here this morning? either physically or virtually for case number CE26-57. If you're here for this case, please
make yourself known at this time. Seeing no one, I'll go ahead and take your case file. Thank you. I'm going to accept into the record the town's case file for case C26-575347
Okchobee Boulevard. have an affidavit of service. We have a certified mail return to sender. I note the file contains a photograph of the physical posting of
the notice on the site. That's recovery sheet. I see that you have a an alleged use violation here. >> Yes. What is the use that you are alleging is being conducted at this site in violation of the code?
>> If I may join you to look at the file. It says my notes are all in the file. >> Okay. >> Sorry. Oh yes, all the it all ties into the derelik vehicles, the um containers, the dump trucks um that are on the rear of the property
is prohibited. It's single family. Um there's no use for those to be on the property. either an isore. >> Yeah. >> So it all ties into the derelict distract detractions and isore of the
property. It's prohibited to have those store there. But so >> is it an outdoor storage? Yes. >> Yes. Outdoor storage. >> Construction storage. >> Construction storage would be the illegal use. >> Okay. And you haven't been in contact with this respondent?
>> No sir. I did attempt to uh call the phone number that we have. Um however, it was not a good working number. See, we've got quite a lot. Appears like we have several vehicles stored in the lot. Looks like there's a a tractor
trailer on one portion. I can see appears to be a boat as well as almost looks like there's two boats there, at least from this photograph. Mhm. Correct. >> Um,
>> I see this photograph is J dated January 20th, 2024. I see a photograph dated January 30th, 2026. That appears to show the derelict bus as well as another
commercial vehicle. >> Correct. Did you cite this uh this building for disrepair? >> Uh well, I cited the home um because there is some uh on the front of the
home as can be seen. There's I don't know if it's a type of mold or blackish matter, greenish matter. um it would need to be cleaned. Um there is a tiki hut on the property, but there was a permit for that in the county records
prior to us being incorporated. Um but it that's all falls under the duty to maintain property. >> Okay. And what is the town requesting the respondent to do? Is it do they need to
just simply remove these items and repair and clean the site? Do they need to is there anything else that require a permit or anything like that? >> No sir. Um we are requesting um compliance by June 30th,
2026. Um, otherwise to attend the fine assessment hearing on I have it on my folder. Sorry. >> That's quite all right. We'll we'll
we'll find it here. >> Yes. The town is seeking compliance by June 30th, 2026 or a fine assessment hearing on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. >> Okay. So, you're giving them a month and a half
to get their site sorted out. >> Correct. >> And if the respondent fails to come into compliance by June, that's okay. Siri, I'm not talking to you. >> Um, if the respondent fails to come into
compliance by June 30th, are you seeking fines after that date? >> Well, there would be a fine assessment hearing. >> Okay. >> At that time on um and then yes, the fines would be $250 per day per violation.
We are seeking also admin costs for today's hearing of $49. I see your cost recovery sheet for $4966. Okay. For case number CE 26-57, I'm going to make a finding of proper
service. I'm going to find that the property is in violation of ULDC section 20-010G3 equipment SC screening outdoor storage. ULDC 20-010 G3F equipment screening inactive vehicles and equipment. Code of
ordinance 30-3 nuisance. Code of Ordinance 30-34, accumulation of trash, junk, or debris, living and non-living plant material. Code of Ordinance 30-1 section subsection 4 purpose and intent. ULDC 20-010 G1 outdoor storage.
ULDC2-020 prohibited use 20-017 prohibited uses 50-015 A2 visual detractions or eyes. ULDC45-010 subsection B duty to maintain property
inoperable derelict unregistered vehicles 45-010 property maintenance litter garbage debris trashc 45-10 property maintenance maintain property in a state of good repairc 50-015
subsection A1 visual detractions or isore I'm going to require the property to come into compliance by June 30th 2026 six or a fine may issue up to $250 per violation should the property fail to
achieve compliance by that date. I will also order the respondent to appear at the town of Lockahhatche Groves fine assessment hearing on July 14th, 2026 and I will award the town its administrative fees in the amount of $4966
payable within 30 days of the date of this order. Is there anything else the town is requesting on this case? >> I just wanted to clarify. You said $250 per violations. $250 per day. Per violation. >> Per day. Per violation. >> Thank you.
>> Nope. Nothing else. >> Very good. Done and order. >> Thank you. >> Next item is number 8 F Road Holdings LLC. Case number CE 26-55. Address 1858F Road. PCN number
4141-431701 61200050 violations section Florida building code 105.1 building permit required code of ordinance 22-135A business tax receipt 05040A permits required expiration of permits
and development ordersc 92-010 recreational vehicles permit inspection and maintenance requirements I believe staff is ready to present this case and I will turn this over to the code enforce But officer >> John, is that you? >> Yes. >> John Suarez.
>> John Suarez for the town of Lockachi Groves. Uh presented KC2655 at 1858 F Road. Um service was attained. I posted the property February 13th, 2026 with a notice of violation, notice
of hearing and I mailed a copy certified February 11th, 2026. And I posted at town hall on the same day, February 11th, 2026. Your honor,
I'm uh we are requesting a continuence at this time. This is tied in with the um 13313 Brian Road. There's three separate parcels there. So, we're requesting a continuence till uh May 4th, 2026 >> and you've been in contact with the
respondent. >> I have and we're working towards compliance. >> They've agreed to this. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Is anyone present here this morning for case number C26-551858 F Road? Please make yourself known at this time.
>> Seeing no one, please go ahead and uh tender me your case file. Can I get a nice workout in today? I'm going to accept into the record the town's case file for ACE55. I see within this case file an affidavit
of service. I see a certified mail receipt. I also see a posting, a physical posting at the site. I see pictures of the violation. What's going on at this site?
This um there's a couple storage buildings um without permits. Um they complied. There was an RV on site without the proper permit, but now they have that's complied. So, there's two storage buildings on site without a permit.
And I believe they have a BTR, a business tax receipt that they need to acquire. >> Okay. Well, I'm sure you all can deal with that on May 4th. >> Yes, sir. >> So, I'm going to make a finding of proper service in case C26-55,
and I'm going to uh grant an order resetting this case to the May 4th, 2026 Town of Locks Groves Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing. Anything further on this case? >> Nothing, further. Thank you. >> Next item number nine, PBP Investments
LLC. Case number C26-45. There's no address for this, only a PCN number. PCN number 4141-431701210. Violation section Florida. Building code 105.1. Building permit required. ULDC 20-010
G1 outdoor storage. ULDC 175-360 park trailers. ULDC05-040A permits required expiration of permits and development order. ULDC 20-017 prohibited uses code of ordinance 18-21A1-2
tree vegetation removal. I will turn this over to the code officer John Suarez. >> John Suarez for the town of Lockache Groves presented KC2645. Um, the notice of violation notice of hearing was mailed certified February
11, 2026 as well. It was posted at town hall on the same date. I posted the notice of violating notice of violation notice of hearing on February 13th, 2026. I have been in constant contact with the property manager, Gilbert. Um, there's a few items on this vacant lot
that may require permit. Um, we have a meeting on site Thursday with our arborist and planner. Um, we are requesting a continuence to the May 4th hearing at this time, 2026. Um, property
manager is in agreement. >> All right, good to hear that everyone is talking. Just to make sure is if anyone is present here physically or virtually. Okay, CE2645. Uh, no address but of TCN number case
number nine on our docket. Please make yourself known at this time. Seeing no one present here, I'll go ahead and take a look at your case file. Thank you. I'm going to enter into the record the
town's case file for case C26-45. I see within this case file an affidavit of service. I also see a certified mail receipt. I also see a photo of the physical posting at the site. Looks like they've got a couple structures here. And you're saying
there's no permit, huh? >> Yes. >> All right. I'm going to make a finding in case C2645 of proper service. Um, I'm going to grant an order resetting
this case to the May 4th, 2026 Town of Locket Grove special magistrate hearing. Anything else the town is requesting on this case? >> Nothing further. >> Okay, done and ordered. >> Thank you. >> I believe that is the last item on our agenda. So, that is it for staff's
presentations. We made pretty good time. >> Okay. I have next on my agenda the confirmation of the next hearing date. Since we've been continuing all these, I'm assuming May 4th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. is still the next hearing. >> Correct.
>> Okay. Is there anything further the town would need to be taken care of today? >> No. >> Okay. Then we will adjourn at 9:48 a.m. We are adjourned. >> Thank you.