Everything recording, ready to get started? >> Yep. >> All right. With that, I'll call to order the Town Lock stat grow special magistrate hearing. It's April 6. It's 911, so we can get started. Uh, my name is Amity Barnard. I'm the special magistrate for this morning's hearing. First thing I'm going to do is swear in
anybody who's going to be speaking on any items on the agenda. Quick question for staff. Is there anybody appearing remotely? >> Uh, yes, there are two or >> can they turn their videos on, please? >> Reggin. Thank you, Reginal. Sha, thank
you. >> All right. Any I see Mr. Stanbos, I think that's you at the top there, sir, with the blue shirt. Are you an attorney or are you a respondent? >> No, I'm a respondent. Reggie's my attorney. >> Okay, great. Thank you. I'm going to swear you in if you're going to be saying anything. Everybody in the room
who is going to be testifying, if you could raise your right hands for me and sir on the computer, thank you. Do you all swear from to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> I do. >> Yes. >> Thank you much. Uh with that, a little bit about process. It looks like most of
the items are uh violation hearings or continuences. There's one for closure authorization, but process is essentially the same for all those. The town will begin, the town will will go first. They'll present any evidence they wish me to consider. >> Okay.
>> Do you need a minute? >> Sir, you okay to go ahead? >> All right. They'll present any uh evidence they have, call any witnesses they intend to call. Uh they'll introduce their evidentiary case file. Once the town has concluded its
presentation, it'll be your turn to go to the podium. That's on my right, your left. Um they will show you the documents that they would like to enter into the record. You can cross-examine any witnesses that the town calls. Uh and then once I've heard both sides, I'll make a final ruling and you'll get a copy of an order that reflects that
ruling. So with that, I will turn it to uh the town. I'll note for the record I did review the March 2nd uh meeting minutes and those are approved as drafted and I'll turn it to the town hall's first case. >> Great. Thank you. Uh first item is uh number five order resetting violation
hearing John Evan Norle Smith case number CE 2532 address 14805 Okobee Boulevard PCN number 414143170131300010 violations sections 20-0G1 outdoor storage ULDC 20-017
prohibited use um I believe there is a representative of the property owner are here today. There is a request for a continuence to the August 4th uh special magistrate meeting because at that point many will be on the Tuesday, not on the Mondays.
>> When time will those hearings be? >> I'm sorry. >> What time will that hearing be? >> 9:00. >> And is there service testimony for today's hearing? I believe you have no objections to service on behalf of your client. >> Uh, good afternoon for the record. Morning for the record. Jack Rice Gunster Yoken Stewart for the
respondent. I have been previously sworn in. We have uh no objections to uh finding a proper notice. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And you uh are in agreement with the continuence. Is that accurate? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay.
Jeff City gave it And there were no findings at the last hearing, right? It was strictly continuence. >> I believe there was a finding of proper notice at last. >> Yeah. But no, no findings on the merits. Okay. >> No. >> All right. Anything else, Mr. Wright, you'd like me to hear? >> Not at this time.
>> Anything else from the town? >> No. The reason for the continuence is that they've recently filed an application. Um, and that's to give them time to process the application. If they are successful in the request um they will have satisfied the code
regulations. >> Okay. >> We have no objection to that statement office. >> Okay. Great. All right. With that in case C2-32 I'll note for the uh record that respondents council has stipulated to uh
proper service for this morning's hearing. Given that, I will grant the mutually agreed request uh for continuance and reset this matter for August 4th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. uh for violation hearing. >> Thank you everyone.
>> Thank you. >> Thanks, Jack. Next item, uh, order granting continuence for foreclosure authorization number six, SQ Farms LLC. Case number 2340012. Address 1300D road. PCN number
4141-43170140500010. Code sections 20-050A1 recreational vehicles 20-050 A2 recreational vehicles 20-05085 recreational vehicles order assessing
fine dated June 6 2023 and recorded with the clerk of the court dated June 16th 2023 or book 34381 page 357 through 358. This order assessing fine has been recorded for more than 90 days. The fine amount
totals $156,750. An affidavit of compliance is dated February 11th, 2025. The fine amount has not been paid. Um, Roger Sbug is on the file as is Mr. Sha who is the uh, I should see the potential violator. And
I'll turn this over. Jeff, do you want to handle this? >> Um, turn it over to Deanna. I think there's a stipulation of service. This was a continuence um from a previous uh from your previous meeting. Um and uh
this is just requesting authorization to go forward uh with a foreclosure. Um Dana will testify as to the length that the bine has been outstanding. Lean has
been outstanding without payment. Um and I'm not sure whether Mr. Stanb has an objection or not to uh the order granting um our request for foreclosure authorization.
>> Uh your magistrate, I need to be sworn in. >> All right. Raise your right hand for me. Thank you, ma'am. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> I do. >> Thank you. Go ahead. >> Deanna Thomas, code officer for the town of Laxa Hatchee Groves. Um this is case number 23040012
order granting continuance foreclosure authorization. Um as indicated um this was continued because um we had to have the affidavit of compliance.
There is one dated February 11th, 2025. Um the order assessing fine has been recorded for more than 90 days. Let me just look at the date. The order assessing fine was dated recorded
616203. Um and that is in the file for the review as well as the affidavit of compliance. Um and the fine totals uh $156,750.
That was from uh June 6, 2023 to um February 11th, 2025. >> And the fine has not been paid. >> Correct. The fine amount has not been paid. >> All right. Do you have a case file that
you're intending to enter? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. >> Thank you. And who's on the computer for this case? >> Right. Uh, yes, your honor. Regginald G. Stanball. That's for the record, that's
spelled S T A Mary. B A U G H. Regginald Stanball. on behalf of Sescue Farms LLC. If you recall, your honor, we've been before you a couple times earlier this month with regard to related cases. And
uh while I understand what your honor has uh stated in the prior hearings uh as I expect your honor would be stating in this that uh we're going through the process which leaves you little
discretion to grant the order. Uh my client as in the prior cases objects to um the uh and we just need to stay for the record uh objects to the foreclosure
of this of this uh of of the property at issue. Um we un uh understand payments have not been made here as in a couple of the other cases. Uh but we do believe
that um the substance of the facts giving rise to a foreclosure are erroneous. Uh we understand that there's already been a finding and order. Uh but we do believe that um through diligent
negotiations with the city, we'll be able to arrive at a settlement. uh if if not shortly later. But I just need to state for the record that we do uh object. So if the order is granted, it
is under uh uh u uh over objection. And I guess just so I understand sounds like you're objecting to the underlying orders. Did you uh appeal those orders? >> No, your honor. No. Uh it it new evidence uh came out after the appeal
process and we're working diligently uh with the uh with the staff to correct. We we've been cooperating uh the staff and the the city has been a great partner in trying to get these
things settled. Um and we understand that they still have to move forward uh with the statutory requirements. So uh we understand that the process is moving forward towards foreclosure. But um uh
at the time there were no appeals. No, at the time there were no appeals. >> Is that accurate town that you're working with them on settlement? >> Yes, we are. >> Yes. We we're we're discussing
resolution. The resolution would be uh for them to potentially come before you for a um fine or a lean mitigation um as we do with everybody who is
subject to this process. >> Okay. So that's not an agreed settlement. That's so that's what I wanted to understand because that's much different than you asking me to authorize forclosure. If you're talking settlement, you're talking fine mitigation hearing. >> Okay. Mr. Stanbot, is the gentleman
that's also on the computer, is he with you as well? >> Yes, Mr. Cures is here on the computer listening in, although he does have his speaker on mute given he's not speaking at the time. >> Okay. I just wanted to make sure if you wanted him to speak or you needed him to
speak that I would give you that opportunity. >> I think that it would be important for him to speak. Um, Mr. Cures, are you still there? >> I am. >> Do you have anything to add uh uh to the
uh presentation so that the so that the special master can hear from you directly? >> Yes, I have been trying to I don't know how relative this related this is, but for the past several years, I have emails going back and forth trying to
resolve the issues with the town. I've received little to no response and I have a whole file documenting all of these um these situations. I've even been into the town a number of times. I've spoken with Deanna. I've spoken with a number of people trying to resolve or figure out if there were any
outstanding issues um specifically related to this FDA. Uh at the time the only issue that I was aware of was the FDA which was being which was submitted two or three years ago. my uh uh engineer at the time hadn't received a
response back. I have a whole case file from his as well from the communications between him and the town and Tara. And I think the lack of communication between the town and myself has been uh really difficult in me trying to resolve the
issue. Um, you know, before I engaged Reggie, I uh had personally went to the town a number of times and emailed and unfortunately I was unaware of the appeals process and that's when I uh you know I engaged with with uh my attorney
after that process not knowing that it went this far. uh my father who uh previously had a heart condition kind of left him unavailable to attend to these things and I had to kind of step in late in the time frame to try to figure out
and go through what what the processes are with the town. So, you know, I have a whole stack of emails and files and letters, but I understand from what Reggie told me that, you know, this is limited in what you're able to do.
Yeah, that's right. I I appreciate that testimony. I guess the one thing I I will encourage you to do is at least the order assessing fine that I'm looking at. It does not appear that you appeared at the hearing uh back in 2023. So, um I hear what you're saying about communication with the town. That is not
before me this morning. I don't have any authority over how the town communicates or does not, but I appreciate that testimony. Um, I would encourage you in any code enforcement notice that you're given to always appear at the hearings because that is your opportunity to speak directly with me and speak directly with the town at a stated uh
hearing date and time. But as your attorney indicated and as I will reiterate again this morning, um, these foreclosure authorization hearings are are determined or basically prescribed in Florida statute. And if the town um shows me sufficient evidence that they've met the the criteria that are in
the state law for me to authorize them to initiate foreclosure, I don't have much discretion there. Um >> I understand. >> Again, >> yeah, as I've said, I appreciate your understanding there. As I've said at previous hearings, it doesn't mean that the town is going to start or initiate the foreclosure action today or
tomorrow. It's just the prerequisite that they need uh from me before they can. So, my hope is uh your attorney's indicated and the town has indicated that there is a discussion about you getting back on a fine mitigation uh hearing agenda. So, hopefully you continue down that path rather than
going through uh the foreclosure process. But unfortunately, the order that I'm looking at >> um testimony that I have the town has has satisfied the statutory criteria at least. So, um again want everyone to understand that my discretion here is a
little bit limited today. Um anything else, Mr. standby from you. >> No, your honor, >> let me ask the town. Um, >> Mr. Standby, you were present at the March hearing uh which set hearing. So,
are you stipulating to service for today's hearing? >> Yes. Yes. >> All right. Were you provided, Mr. Stanbomb, the evidentiary case file before the hearing? Uh, I do not believe that I was, but uh, I'll I'll wave
any objection as to what was presented. I would just ask that the clerk email me a copy at regge stanbballicloud.com. Regismary b a ugicloud.com. >> All right. Thank you for that, Mr. Stanbell. Anything further from the
town? >> Nothing, your honor. >> All right. In case 23040012, uh, with Mr. Stanba's stipulation to service, uh, I will find that we can proceed with today's hearing given that he was present at the March um
second hearing, 2026 hearing, and was given actual notice of today's hearing, as well as his stipulation to service. Uh, with that, I'll enter the town's evidentiary case files composite exhibit one. Without objection, I will ask that the town email Mr. Stanbach a copy of the
case file uh as he has requested. Uh in reviewing the case file, the most pertinent document uh is the order assessing fine which was testified here by Miss Thomas. Uh for the record, that order was recorded
on June 16th, 2023 at book 34381, page 357. It's a certified copy of an order assessing fine that I signed on June 6, 2023. Uh, one question for the town, is the
property homestead? >> No, it is not. >> Thank you. So given that the order assessing fine uh has been recorded uh since June 16, 2023 for a period of more than 90 days, given that the testimony is that the uh fine or lean amount
remains unpaid as of this morning's hearing, uh and given that the property is not homestead property, I will grant the town's request uh and authorized foreclosure on this property and I will sign an order that grants that um latitude to pursue foreclosure.
>> Thank you, your honor. Thank you, your honor. >> Thank you, your honor. >> Thank you. >> Next item. Number one, Southeastern Conference Association of 7th Day Adventists, Inc., case number CE26-46,
address 14046 Okobee Boulevard, PCN number 41414317014100030. Violation, Florida building code 105.5. Building permit expired. Florida Building Code 105.1. Building permit required. ULDC 20-101
G1. Outdoor storage 05-040. Permits required. Expiration of permits and development orders. ULDC 45-010. Property maintenance 45-0C1. Duty to maintain property 90-070A.
Sign violations. Let's turn this over to the code officer, John Suarez. >> Code officer for the town of Lockache Groves, John Suarez, presenting KCE2646 for the property at 14046 Okobee Boulevard. >> Mr. Suarez, do we have a tenative
stipulation with these folks? >> We do have a tenative stipulation. >> All right. Uh I think that they are their representative is on the line. Um, do you want to do you want to review the stipulation um and see if their
representative will concur? My understanding is that it is all but signed. Um, so we would like to present that stipulation to you. Um, so yes, I just want to make sure we're all on the same page, but um, the
violations are as stands. There are billing permits that are expired. This is roughly a church or honor that is has a structure and the permits have expired and work has just stopped for whatever reason where the town is looking for the
permits to be issued once more and construction to begin once more. So it would be Florida building code 105.1 per per permits needed. Florida building code 105.5
expired permits we are which are to be reissued. Um there is outdoor storage on the property ma'am. Um that'll be taken up once the permits are good and issued. Um, we'd like the property be cleaned up. There's a
property maintenance. So, there is random debris of material. >> Property maintenance code section 4510 that is now complied. That is graffiti was removed. There is a sign on the property which
needs a permit section 90070A. And that is everything. Do you have a copy of the stipulation that you have um submitted to the property owners? >> I do. >> Okay. Could you review the agreed order
with the special magistrate um and and explain to her what you and the uh property owners had negotiated with respect to this. We have agreed
180day time frame for compliance to have the permits issued, the debris removed and to get the construction started again. Or if for non-compliance, it would be $250
per violation daily fine. >> Okay. And you've given that to the um property owners and they have indicated to you that they are willing to execute that document. Correct. Correct. >> You have a
And I'm sorry. I I think I heard uh the property owner there. >> She does need to be sworn in. >> Hi. Good morning. >> Good morning, ma'am. Hold on just one second. Can you put it back so I can see the woman on the phone? Sorry. >> Thank you.
>> All right, ma'am. What's your name? >> Okima Mintosh Patrick. >> Spell your first name for me. O like Oscar, K like Kite, E like Edward, M like Mary, A like Apple. >> Your last name is Macintosh.
>> Macintosh. That's MC I N T O S Hyphen Patrick. P A T R I C K. >> And what's your relation to the Southeastern Conference Association of 7th Day Adventist, Inc.? >> I am the property development and management director for the owner.
And ma'am, you've reviewed the um stipulation that Mr. Suarez provided to you. >> Yes. Yes. >> And the the um association is willing to enter into that agreement? >> Yes, we're doing so right now. Uh the
holidays delayed the uh bits for the signin, but yes, you will have that today. >> Okay. Um and you are you have received notice of this hearing? >> Yes. >> Okay. Um
so are you stipulating to service in this case which means that um you are aware of uh the hearing and have notice of the violations and are willing to proceed? >> Yes. >> Um
if you don't object, I would like Mr. Suarez to give um the special magistrate a copy of the proposed order and agreement. You have any objection to that? >> No, you can go ahead. >> You have a copy for the special
magistrate, John? >> Do I have a copy? So your honor, subject to their um execution of that uh agreement uh which is pending um we
would propose you authorize uh or enter the agreed order on the stipulation. All right. So, I've reviewed the uh settlement agreement. One thing I just want to make sure is clear, ma'am. Um the compliance date, there was a little bit more general language used in the
hearing this morning, but just so you understand, you you're in agreement uh to comply with all of the listed code sections on or before October 3rd is the date, correct? >> Yes. Um, and I did also mention because
we are in construction and of course there's things out of our control like hurricane, we're getting into that hurricane season. Uh, there may be a need to ask for an extension. However, our goal is to get things done by then.
>> All right. And you understand that you're waving service for the October 13th, 2026 fine assessment hearing? >> I'm sorry. What was that? >> Your This uh settlement agreement just indicates that you're waving additional service for the fine assessment hearing
on October 13th. >> You're in agreement with that as well? >> Yes. >> All right. Anything else you'd like me to hear? Uh Miss Macintosh Patrick? >> Um no, just well just that we are uh diligently working on finishing this
project. We hope to finish it this year. Um, and we will definitely keep in touch with the county as it relates to the the different permits. And as I mentioned before, while we we will sign the stipulation, our goal is to finish by
October. However, in the event we're not finished, we would need another extension. Uh, but we're working on um hiring a new contractor and getting everything completed uh uh hopefully this year. That's our goal.
What's the town's response to that? Because that's not what this settlement agreement says. It says a $250 a day fine will be assessed for each day of non-compliance after October 3rd. Um the town the town's position is as
indicated in the uh stipulation agreement. Um that does not mean pending good faith um and an exercise of due diligence on their part that we would necessarily be adverse to uh amending
the uh time frame for um that and that would be presented to you um at the hearing that's scheduled for October 13th if necessary. >> But we're hoping and we think it is reasonable that they will be able to to get be compliant.
>> Yeah. um within that time frame given the amount of work that they have left to do. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> All right. The only thing I'm going to ask the town is this agreed order has me making findings of fact as it relates to
the violation. I have not reviewed any file, nor has there been any testimony. So, typically in these matters, I just do an order acknowledging the settlement agreement, acknowledging and approving. So, if you're okay with that, that's how I'd like to proceed because I haven't made these bindings.
>> That's fine. >> Okay. >> There's still the order. Yeah. >> Other I mean, we can go through the testimony if you want to do that, but I as the settlement agreement reads, it's to avoid that. So, uh >> if the town is okay with that. So, all that means, ma'am, for you is is the
town gave me an agreed order, but it has the language in here has me making some findings that I have not made uh and have not been presented with that evidence. So, I'm just going to sign an order that uh acknowledges and accepts the settlement agreement that you've agreed to with the town. Um, so it's a
little bit more generic on my end, but the the meat of the agreement is what's in the settlement agreement between you and the town. Okay. Does that make sense? >> Yes. >> Okay. Anything further from you, ma'am? >> No, that's it. Thank you. >> All right. Anything further from the town?
>> No. >> All right. And then no entry of an evidentiary case file. Is that correct? >> Um, you should enter the case file. >> Has the respondent been presented with the case file? >> No, your honor.
I mean, you're entering a settlement agreement. >> Yeah. >> That's the trouble with these virtual hearings, though, is that when you're trying to give me a pile of documents that nobody's seen, it's difficult for me to enter it. Uh, >> but there is a settlement. Normally, it's signed and that that would eliminate this issue. But,
>> ma'am, do you have any objection? They have an evidentiary case file. It has the hearing notice documents for today's hearing and the photographs that the town has built its case on. Do you have any objection to them entering that into the record? this morning. >> Well, I haven't seen them uh and or
review it. So, would that um would that change anything based on the agreement we have to to finish the work within the given time frame or >> it doesn't the the settlement agreement
is is what my order will say is accepted and acknowledged. So, as long as you sign that settlement agreement, that will be what controls Okay. And so I'm um I'm thinking here because I haven't seen what you're entering in.
However, I've seen the settlement agreement and we have agreed to move forward with that. >> Ma'am, this is Ramsey Balkley. The the documents are just everything that we have on the file. Uh it's essentially all the pictures of the property. It's just the documents relating to the
settlement. So, it's nothing out of the ordinary. It's just the building codes, what was wrong, all the things that you've discussed with the code officer and the pictures. We we'll just enter the whole file. It's all public information into into your case. Do you do you have um
I guess we got to you by email? >> Yes. >> Um do you have your email available to you at this moment? >> I do. I can go on there. Uhhuh. we can um have the file sent to sent to
her um and you know uh she can review it at that uh at that point in time and we can come back to this case. >> Okay. So, what he's asking me to do is just to essentially put a put a brief pause on your case, not make a final ruling, have the town email you a copy of that um case file for you to look at
so you can stay on the computer, uh, and then I'll come back to your case and and have you give me anything else you'd like me to hear as it relates to the file that sent to you. Is that okay, ma'am? >> Okay, that's fine. >> Okay. So, the town will email you right now. They're going to make a copy of what's in the file and email it to you. Uh, so I'm going to not I'm going to
withhold ruling on your case in this moment. I'm going to push pause basically on that and I'll come back to your case uh after some other cases are heard. Okay. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. So stay connected to the uh Zoom or whatever you're on uh and I'll come back to you in a few minutes. Okay. >> Okay. Thank you.
>> Thank you. This >> next item number two, S R O K136 LLC, case number CE 26-47, address 13640, Okachobee Boulevard, PCN number 4141-4317015100000020.
Violation Florida building code 105.5, building permit expired. Florida building code 105.1 building permit required. ULDC 20-010G1 outdoor storage. ULDC05040 permits required expiration of permits
and development orders. ULDC 20-017 prohibited uses. I will turn this over to the code officer John Suarez. >> Code officer John Suarez for the town of Lockachi Groves presenting case C2647. Um
your honor, we have an email from the representative of the property. uh stipulates to service has been obtained and we in an agreement to a continuence on this matter to the May 20th, 2026 hearing. >> Is the respondent present?
>> They're not. I just have an email from the No, >> a violation hearing. >> It is a violation hearing. >> It's new business. >> Okay. >> All right. I guess uh what are you intending to enter into the record? Just
the email. >> The email for continuance that service was obtained for the property. >> Okay. >> And uh >> did do you have confirmation of service or just a stipulation? I also have confirmation of service. I have affidavit of service. >> Okay. So, go ahead and testify to that,
>> Mr. Honor. Um, the notice of violation, notice of hearing was mailed to the property owner on record, certified on February 13th, 2026. I also posted the same copy here at town hall and also posted the
property with the notice of violation notice here February 13th, 2026. have a notorized affidavit of service in the case folder that I'm prepared to present. >> All right. And is the town in agreement with the continuence? >> We are in agreement.
>> Okay. So, that's probably all unless you want me to hear anything else. That's probably all I need. If you just want to bring the case file and I'll take a look at the service. Uh, and then Thank you. All right. And just for the record, your um email correspondence is from what
appears to be the respondents council, >> correct? >> And they indicate uh that they can stipulate the service and they agree to the continuence of to continue the matter to May 20th, 2026. And that's from Christina Himl, who appears to be an attorney for the
respondents. And you also have USPS delivery confirmation. And it appears correct. >> All right. So you have an affidavit of service. You also have USPS delivery confirmation. Correct. So you don't actually need their stipulation, but that's fine. All right. Anything else?
>> Nothing further. >> All right. In case uh C2647, I'm going to enter um only the notice documents from the case file into the record this morning. That would be the USPS delivery confirmation uh sheet as well as the uh
notice documents themselves and the affidavit of posting. So, I'll enter those into the record as composite exhibit one. I'll note for the record that the respondent is not present. I'll note for the record that the respondents council has uh provided an
email to the town uh dated March 26, 2027 agreeing to continue this matter to May 20th, 2026. And the town has testified this morning that they're in agreement with that continuence. So having found uh legally service via the
affidavit of posting uh USPS delivery confirmation and the stipulation from the respondents council. I will continue this matter to violation hearing on May 20th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Thank you, your honor.
>> Next case is Stanley Borsk and Deborah Wilson. KCE 26-50 address 12875 Brian Road PCN number 4141-4317016340010 violation section Florida building code 105.1 building permit required code of
ordinance 22-135A business tax receipt 20-101G3E commercial vehicle trailers 20-010G3 equipment screening 175-17 70 general inspections
20-010G1 outdoor storage uldc05-040 permits required expiration of permits and development ordersc 175-110 permits required 20-017 privity uses
excuse me 50-01582 visual distractions or ISOsc-175240 violations I believe we have a signed stipulation regarding this. Is that correct? John's Flores. >> That is correct. We have a signed stipulation order ready to present to
you, your honor. >> Was her bring her this stipulation. All right. Uh, is there a respondent present >> there? No, your honor. >> No. >> All right. Right. So, I've reviewed the uh settlement agreement that in this
case appears to have been signed by the respondents as well as the town. Same thing in this case, I'll ask the town uh that I substitute the typical order as opposed to this agreed order because I'm not making the findings that you have stated in here. So, if the town
doesn't have any objection to that, it doesn't change what happens. It just changes the what I'm doing. Um but the settlement agreement just so the record is clear um appears to track the same dates as the prior giving them 180 days or compliance
by October 3rd. Uh and then appearance at a fine assessment hearing also in October in the event of non-compliance. And then I guess this um what do you have for service for this morning's hearing? >> Half affidavit of service. go ahead and
testify to that because settlement agreement doesn't deal with that. >> Your honor, I uh certified mailed the notice of violation notice of hearing on February 13th, 2026. I posted the same here at town hall and I also posted the
same notice violation notice of hearing on February 13th, 2026 uh to the property at 12875. Brian wrote, >> "All right, can I just see that affidavit of posting and then that should be sufficient And the town may want to revise uh
number 12 in these settlement agreements to deal with service. It basically says they have the right to appear at today's hearing, but it doesn't stipulate to their service for today's hearing. So you may want to >> change that. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> You have them waving it for the future hearing, but not for this. So if they don't show up, then I got to make a
finding for although they've signed it, so I know that they're in agreement, but just so you know how these expect the unexpected, I guess, will be my point for code enforcement. All right. So, the town has handed me an affidavit of service indicating that the
documents were posted on February 13th. So, with that second, >> there's legally sufficient service to proceed with today's hearing. So, anything further from the town before I make a ruling? >> Nothing further.
>> All right. So, for case CE-26-50, for the record, the respondents are not present. Uh, I'll admit into evidence only the affidavit of service for today's hearing. Having found legally sufficient service for today's hearing, uh, I have reviewed the settlement
agreement that has been handed to me by the town that has been signed by both Stanley Vorste and Deborah Wilson as well as John Suarez for the town. I reviewed the settlement agreement and I will sign an order that acknowledges and approves that settlement agreement and
orders the parties to comply with the terms stated therein. And I will ask the town. Uh my order typically attaches the settlement. So before I leave today, could you guys give me copies of uh any settlement agreements that are dealt with at this hearing so I can me and attach them to
the orders when I sign them back to you later today? >> All right. Thank you. Um your honor, I apologize. I have to go back to the first one we did, which was Smith. I gave the wrong date, I think, because we remember we were changing it.
It's the second Tuesday. I gave August 4th as the date, but it should be August 11th is the second Tuesday and I will let the attorney know. That was Jack Rice who was in. We continued it. >> Yeah. To August. Okay.
>> Yep. >> So, it's August 11th. >> Yep. Thank you. >> All right. So, with that, let me reopen case C25-32 and correct the record and have the order reflect that the uh violation hearing reset date will be August 11th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
>> Thank you. >> Last item is Donald N. and Cheryl uh Tetrol Trust case number C26-48 address 13538 Okobee Boulevard PCN number 4141-4317
01510000010 violations section Florida building code 105.1 building permit required 20-0G1 outdoor storage ulgc05040 permits required expiration of permits
and development ordersc -017 prohibited uses 175-110 permits required 175-240 violations 90-0708 sign violations code of ordinance
18-21A1-2 tree vegetation removal 50-015 A2 visual distraction or ISAs code of ordinance 22-135A business tax receipt um I believe this matter is we're going be requesting a
continuence to the April 15th um uh special magistrate meeting. We have we're in the midst of the stipulation, but we haven't got it signed yet. We think we can get that done by the 15th. So, I will turn this over to John Suarez if there's any documentation. I'm assuming you want confirmation of
service. If you would just show her proof of service and then there's no objection. We did talk to them over the phone. They agreed to the April 15th date. >> Your honor, John Suarez for the town of Lockachi Groves. presenting KC2648
uh service. I posted the notice of violation notice of hearing on February 13, 2026 to the address of 13538 Okobee Boulevard. I also mailed a copy of the NOVOH uh certified mail on the same date, February 13, 2026. And a copy was posted
here at town hall as well. I have a affidavit of service And for the record, the respondent is not present. Is that correct? >> That is correct. >> Okay. Thank you. And this is a violation hearing, right? This is new business. >> That is correct. >> Correct.
>> All right. Anything further from the town? >> Nothing further. >> All right. in case C26-48 uh I will admit into the record the affidavit of service that the town has handed me uh showing that the property was posted with the notice of violation
notice of hearing for today's hearing. So we can proceed uh as the town has legally sufficient service to proceed with this morning's hearing uh given the testimony of the town staff. Uh for the record, the respondent is not present, but it's my understanding from what's been testified to that they've agreed to
continue this matter to April 15th. So granting uh or hearing that both sides are in agreement with continuing this, I will uh reset this matter for violation hearing on April 15, 2026. All right, that appears to be
everything. Do we need to go back to >> Yes. >> Yeah, >> piece number one. >> If we we could, your honor, just want to um we prepared the emails to be sent um and they got kicked back. So, I just
want to go on the record and have um the clerk confirm the email address um and uh if we get the email address correct, we might take a 15minut uh break so that that could be sent and she could review it.
>> All right, Miss Macintosh Patrick, can you hear me? Yes, I can hear you. I just got an email. I was opening it up uh uh from you, I think it is. And I also just sent the signed agreement to John.
>> All right. So, ma'am, if you got the email that the town sent you with the case file, are you able to take a look at that and let me know if you have any objection to that those documents being entered? >> Yes, I'm doing so as we speak. I I'm I'm now I just got them, so I'm now opening it.
>> Okay, take as much time as you need. >> Okay, just a moment. >> For the record, it appears I do have the email for the sign stipulation agreement. Let me printing it out now. Great. Get the st. >> Okay, great.
>> And while she's while she's uh reviewing that, can you make a copy of this one, too? Okay, I've reviewed it. These are just photos of the property, right? With the signage and the graffiti that was on the building.
>> There was a second email. How many emails did you get? Uh, one is that it or >> there's a second one that we're trying to send to you. That was pictures. The other one I think was document providing um mailings and things like that. I'm
assuming that's the second one was, right, Jeeoff? >> That's my understanding. >> Okay. >> Okay. Just just a moment. I have the pictures. I didn't see the other one. Let me check again. Um yeah, typical you should be able to put it in the Dropbox and then you can
send it through the Dropbox, but I don't know. >> Is the other file large? Is that what you're saying? >> Yeah. Yeah. The >> Is it possible to share your screen and and scroll through them with her on the phone if she's appearing virtually? not on my screen, but I think it's about
they sent it to two different emails. >> Okay. >> Yes, I only received one. >> Give it a few minutes. They're trying to resend. Okay. for this case. Yeah, >> that's the other one.
>> Yeah, please. Thank you. She said, "Yeah." Is this the other one? >> Yes, that's the other one. Okay. >> Okay. We're going to share the screen. >> Yes. Because I have two emails, but they're both the same documents. >> Can you see the screen now?
>> Yes, I can. >> Yes. Okay. So, you just let us know. We can scroll it down. You just let us know that you had time to review it. Okay. >> Is it big enough? Is it big enough, ma'am, for you? Or can you see it? >> Yes, that's the email that is uh subject
file to >> Is that the same one? >> This is all in regards to notice that we had sent regarding what you received on the violation. >> Okay, I see that one in my email. Okay, >> this one's posted
and these are pictures, I guess. All right. So, if that's the case, that's fine. I I see it. That's fine. >> We don't any obje No objection then, ma'am, for that that piece being >> No, the only thing is the the the the
photos are are not updated because we've corrected some of the violations. For example, the graffiti is no longer there. Um there's some other things that was mentioned in the letter that we've we've we've corrected. So, >> the town testified to the graffiti
having been uh complied, >> right? And we haven't been working on the property. So, to work without a permit, we haven't been working, but we will uh apply for a new permit. We which we we did already uh to then start
working again. So, that's the next one. >> Okay, great. And just so you know, ma'am, that the town has uh given me a copy of the uh settlement agreement that was signed by Pierre Francois. >> Yes. >> So looking at that, so that's great. Thank you for getting that back to us.
>> Lastly, lastly, the sign uh in the pictures was removed as well. >> Okay. So >> go ahead. >> That's that's okay. So that the what we'll control now is if that sign has been taken down, you still have the six months based on the settlement that was
signed. You have the six months to comply it. So there's no finding happening today, nothing happens today other than me acknowledging the stipulation that you've signed, the settlement agreement rather that you've signed. Yes. >> So if that's I I believe what you're saying that the sign's been down, that that issue will go away because you've timely complied and the town will
confirm that >> on rein. >> All right. Anything else, ma'am? >> No, that's it. We can move forward. >> All right. Great. So with that, in case C-26-46, I'll admit the town's evidentiary case file without objection,
I will note that I'm now uh have reviewed a signed copy of the settlement agreement which has been signed by both uh the respondent Pierre Francois and also uh the town. So I will um
first make a finding of legal service for today's hearing and I will issue and sign an order that acknowledges and approves the settlement agreement and directs the parties to comply with the terms that are set forth therein. So as I told you before the settlement agreement now controls uh once you have a copy of my order which the town will
send to you uh you are bound by what you signed and and you should continue to proceed uh and comply with the terms in that agreement. Okay, ma'am. >> Yes. >> All right. Great. Thank you so much. Thanks for your patience uh in the document delivery. >> You're welcome. Thank you. Have a wonderful day.
>> Have a great day. >> Bye. >> Bye. >> All right. That appears to be all the cases. >> Yes, it is. >> All right. So, a bit of a scheduling issue. I have a conflict on the 15th. How many cases are you anticipating on that day?
>> Full pack, I think. >> Probably like 12 to 15. >> 12 to 15. That was a date I think that was flagged in an original schedule thing um from months and months ago, but when we talked about changing dates, that was I kept it on a calendar because
I wasn't sure if you were going to have a hearing. So, does the town have any objection to Dylan sitting at that hearing from my office, he's available to sit here. I just can't get out of my other hearing. So, >> either that or Jeff, we if we get appointed tomorrow night, we also have McDibon if we want to do that. You tell
me which way you prefer. I have to uh I have to check with your um on your agreement as to whether it was the firm or you specifically the firm that was >> Yeah, it allows anybody from the firm. Yeah, but we can check that. I just wanted to flag it as an issue. I apologize for the conflict um and that
it didn't get preserved when we talked about the new hearing dates. I didn't flag it. >> Um so with that, I'll let me know how you want to proceed. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> After the hearing, of course. Yes, sir. >> And and I just want to bring bring something up. um you you're going to probably see a whole lot more of these stipulations and just some some
background is we're some of these are very complex uh problems that we're having in the town. So we spend a fair amount of time with with with them going through and coming up with these settlements. Um and that's why we do these stipulations as opposed to hearings cuz they essentially be an all day hearing just for one case. So kind
of all the leg work up front, come to an agreement and then present it to you. So that's that's that's why we we you you'll be seeing a lot Well, I know it's not the standard run-of-the-mill, but that's >> Yeah, and I'll defer to the town on that. What I would ask the town on the agreed orders that you've been preparing, so the orders that I sent today, if you want to prepare the
>> mirror that just so that it doesn't have the findings of fact language because I'm not comfortable signing that if I haven't made the >> other thing we have to change, Jeff, is the um special magistrate pointed out that we did not the ordered the the settlement agreement didn't contest that
service. They agreed to service today. It agreed to service for the future hearing but not for the one today. So we need to put some language at that as well. >> Easy fix. But yeah, that that's fine. >> Just want to make sure we go. >> Yeah, I appreciate that. So, are we finished? >> Yes, we are. >> Very good. Thank you, Alle. We're in the
hearing at 10:17. >> Thank you.