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City of Deltona Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Meeting - October 28, 2026

City Commission & Boards — Wednesday, October 28, 2026

BodyDeltona, Florida

SessionCity Commission & Boards

DateWednesday, October 28, 2026

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Speaker 1

0:00

City Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement.

Speaker 2

0:02

I'll be presiding in today's hearings, which we'll get away and get underway in just a few minutes.

0:08

Before we start calling the cases, we do have

Unassigned speaker

0:10

some

Speaker 2

0:11

preliminary matters to attend to.

0:13

Um let me first uh get the uh the uh officers to uh to identify themselves on the record and we'll take the role

Speaker 3

0:36

Danny go ahead.

0:39

Code compliance manager Danny Ron

Speaker 4

0:42

Assistant Fire Marshal Samuel Schaller, co-compliance supervisor Mark Gibson,

Speaker 5

0:48

Code Compliance Administrative Supervisor Renee Kearney,

Speaker 6

0:53

Code Compliance Supervisor Todd Mead

Speaker 7

0:56

Hearing Clerk Jessica Cotterman,

Unassigned speaker

0:59

Code

Speaker 1

0:59

Compliance Coordinator Tyler Russell,

Speaker 8

1:05

Code Compliance Officer Janice Pelasik.

Speaker 9

1:08

Co-compliance office at Cena Pagan.

Unassigned speaker

1:14

Code

Speaker 10

1:14

compliance officer Tom Ruddy.

Speaker 3

1:22

That'll be it,

Unassigned speaker

1:23

sir.

Speaker 3

1:24

All right, very good.

Unassigned speaker

1:26

And

Speaker 3

1:27

at this time,

Speaker 2

1:27

let me ask everyone who's able to do so, stand uh and say the pledge of allegiance with you if you would please rise.

1:38

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:45

One nation, under God, indivisible, liberty, and justice for all.

1:50

Thank you very much.

1:51

You may be seated.

Speaker 6

1:54

Uh,

Speaker 2

1:54

and at this time, let me just place on the record the following statement.

1:58

I have received

Unassigned speaker

1:59

Speaker 2

1:59

ex parte communications regarding any of the cases on today's agenda.

2:03

I have not discussed the substance or merits of any pending compliance or fire safety matter with city staff, code enforcement officers, property owners, or any other interested persons outside of the formal hearing process.

Unassigned speaker

2:14

Speaker 2

2:14

am prepared to hear and decide these matters solely on the evidence and arguments presented on the record today.

2:23

And uh I have the minutes from last month's uh meeting.

2:29

Um there any objections to the approval of the agenda and minutes from last month without objection, those are approved.

2:40

Are there any other announcements that need to be placed on the record at this time, including withdrawing cases?

Speaker 11

2:46

Yes, your honor, there is

Unassigned speaker

2:49

Speaker 11

2:49

like to withdraw case DEL 2607 case number DEL 26081.

3:03

Case number DEL 26082 case number DEL 26086, case number DEL 26084 ANB.

3:24

Fire 059 2026 and fire case 060 2026.

Speaker 2

3:36

All right, very good.

3:38

Thank you.

3:38

And that uh brings us to it looks like 17 cases, including the three lean reduction cases.

3:47

Um let me get the uh officers and witnesses who are present uh sworn in at this time.

3:53

If all of you who expect to give testimony in any of tonight's hearings, uh uh any of you uh who are expected to give testimony if you please raise your right hands for me, please.

Unassigned speaker

4:03

You

Speaker 2

4:03

swear or from the testimony we'll give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Speaker 3

4:08

Yes, sir.

Speaker 2

4:10

Very good.

4:12

And with those uh preliminary matters out of the way, we can begin calling the cases.

Speaker 3

4:18

Sir, before we begin, I just noticed there was uh an error on the withdrawal case.

4:23

It should be DEL 26-0863 instead of 86 for 3510 Patron Avenue.

Speaker 2

4:35

The number is 26-1.

Speaker 3

4:38

It'll be a 26-083 instead of 086.

Speaker 2

4:43

Got it.

4:45

All right, very good.

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Summary of Proceedings

City of Deltona Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Meeting - October 28, 2026

The City of Deltona Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement convened on October 28, 2026, at 10:45 AM to hear 17 cases, including multiple compliance hearings and two lien reduction requests. The meeting began with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous month's minutes. Several cases were withdrawn prior to hearings.

Withdrawn Cases

Six cases were withdrawn: DEL 26081, DEL 26082, DEL 26086, DEL 26084 (with a correction from 86 to 83 for 3510 Patron Avenue), Fire 059 2026, and Fire 060 2026.

Cases with Imposed Fines and Continuing Fines

DEL 26028 (927 Lauren Drive): Property came into compliance on September 8, 2026, after 17 days of noncompliance. A fine of $1,700 was imposed (17 days at $100/day).
DEL 26051 (8108-0101010 Avenue East): Fence installed without permit. Noncompliance for 33 days as of hearing date. Fine of $8,250 imposed, continuing at $250/day until compliance.
DEL 26053 ANB (820 Deltona Boulevard): Noncompliance on multiple violations. Fine of $6,600 imposed (33 days at $100/day per violation), continuing at $100/day per violation.
DEL 26056 (2265 Rabbington Road): Noncompliance for 33 days. Fine of $3,300 imposed, continuing at $100/day.
DEL 26057 (2985 Keysler Street): Noncompliance for 33 days. Fine of $3,300 imposed, continuing at $100/day.
DEL 26058 ANB (2289 Remington Road): Partial compliance achieved for Violation A (permit issued). Violation B (closed patio) remained noncompliant. Fine of $8,250 imposed (33 days at $250/day), continuing at $250/day. Property owner Antonio Salais Jr. testified he is a 100% disabled veteran who has spent nearly $10,000 on engineering and permit efforts but faced repeated setbacks. The magistrate acknowledged his efforts but ruled the violation continues.
Fire 044 2026 (1000 Integral Miss Way): Violation C complied; Violation B complied after 11 days (fine $2,200); Violation A remained noncompliant for 33 days (fine $6,600), continuing at $200/day. Representative Lauren Hendry stated that a tamper switch in Building 13 was repaired that day; the city required a report from a contractor to verify compliance.
Fire 061 2026 (2196 Howland Boulevard): Repeat violation for electrical work without permit. Property obtained permit on October 15, 2026, after 24 days of noncompliance. A one-time fine of $2,400 (24 days at $100/day) was imposed due to the repeat offense.

New Cases with Compliance Deadlines and Fines

DEL 26071 (Anthony Barnes - fence disrepair): Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $100/day will begin if not met.
DEL 26076 A&B (927 Lauren Drive - pool enclosure and fence): Two violations. Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $100/day per violation ($200/day total) will begin if not met.
DEL 26078 (2033 El Campo Avenue - outdoor storage): Compliance deadline set for November 11, 2026. Fine of $100/day will begin if not met.
DEL 26079 (1400 Hayward Avenue - exterior wall disrepair): Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $100/day will begin if not met.
DEL 26080 (1995 Montfort Lane - right-of-way obstruction): Compliance deadline set for November 4, 2026. Fine of $50/day will begin if not met.
Fire 055 2026 (3296 Graves Avenue - unpermitted break room): Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $250/day will begin if not met.

Lien Reduction Cases

DEL 2217/22178 (2123 Saxon Boulevard): The lien reduction request was continued to the next hearing because the property owner did not appear.
DEL 16245 (829 Westline Avenue - unsanitary pool, 2016 case): Attorney Patrice Scott represented the owner, requesting full abatement of the $10,000 capped fine. She argued the fine was disproportionate to a maintenance violation, the owner received inadequate notice, and the city took no action for nine years after the cap was reached. The city recommended full recovery. The magistrate took the matter under advisement.
Fire 0032 2024 (hair salon work without permit): Property manager Wayne Scott testified that a contractor abandoned the project and the owner was unaware of the outstanding violation until 2026. Compliance was achieved promptly upon discovery. The city acknowledged the owner's responsiveness. The magistrate took the matter under advisement.

Key Outcomes

Fines and continuing fines were imposed in eight cases, totaling $41,850 in accrued fines (excluding continuing daily amounts).
Compliance deadlines and prospective fines were set in six new violation cases.
Two lien reduction cases were taken under advisement; written orders are expected within approximately one week.
One lien reduction case was continued due to nonappearance.
All decisions and recommendations are subject to the special magistrate's written orders and, in lien reduction cases, final action by the City Commission.

Meeting Transcript

City Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement. I'll be presiding in today's hearings, which we'll get away and get underway in just a few minutes. Before we start calling the cases, we do have some preliminary matters to attend to. Um let me first uh get the uh the uh officers to uh to identify themselves on the record and we'll take the role Danny go ahead. Code compliance manager Danny Ron Assistant Fire Marshal Samuel Schaller, co-compliance supervisor Mark Gibson, Code Compliance Administrative Supervisor Renee Kearney, Code Compliance Supervisor Todd Mead Hearing Clerk Jessica Cotterman, Code Compliance Coordinator Tyler Russell, Code Compliance Officer Janice Pelasik. Co-compliance office at Cena Pagan. Code compliance officer Tom Ruddy. That'll be it, sir. All right, very good. And at this time, let me ask everyone who's able to do so, stand uh and say the pledge of allegiance with you if you would please rise. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, liberty, and justice for all. Thank you very much. You may be seated. Uh, and at this time, let me just place on the record the following statement. I have received no ex parte communications regarding any of the cases on today's agenda. I have not discussed the substance or merits of any pending compliance or fire safety matter with city staff, code enforcement officers, property owners, or any other interested persons outside of the formal hearing process. I am prepared to hear and decide these matters solely on the evidence and arguments presented on the record today. And uh I have the minutes from last month's uh meeting. Um there any objections to the approval of the agenda and minutes from last month without objection, those are approved. Are there any other announcements that need to be placed on the record at this time, including withdrawing cases? Yes, your honor, there is we like to withdraw case DEL 2607 case number DEL 26081. Case number DEL 26082 case number DEL 26086, case number DEL 26084 ANB. Fire 059 2026 and fire case 060 2026. All right, very good. Thank you. And that uh brings us to it looks like 17 cases, including the three lean reduction cases. Um let me get the uh officers and witnesses who are present uh sworn in at this time. If all of you who expect to give testimony in any of tonight's hearings, uh uh any of you uh who are expected to give testimony if you please raise your right hands for me, please. You

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City of Deltona Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Meeting - October 28, 2026

Withdrawn Cases

Six cases were withdrawn: DEL 26081, DEL 26082, DEL 26086, DEL 26084 (with a correction from 86 to 83 for 3510 Patron Avenue), Fire 059 2026, and Fire 060 2026.

Cases with Imposed Fines and Continuing Fines

DEL 26028 (927 Lauren Drive): Property came into compliance on September 8, 2026, after 17 days of noncompliance. A fine of $1,700 was imposed (17 days at $100/day).

DEL 26051 (8108-0101010 Avenue East): Fence installed without permit. Noncompliance for 33 days as of hearing date. Fine of $8,250 imposed, continuing at $250/day until compliance.

DEL 26053 ANB (820 Deltona Boulevard): Noncompliance on multiple violations. Fine of $6,600 imposed (33 days at $100/day per violation), continuing at $100/day per violation.

DEL 26056 (2265 Rabbington Road): Noncompliance for 33 days. Fine of $3,300 imposed, continuing at $100/day.

DEL 26057 (2985 Keysler Street): Noncompliance for 33 days. Fine of $3,300 imposed, continuing at $100/day.

DEL 26058 ANB (2289 Remington Road): Partial compliance achieved for Violation A (permit issued). Violation B (closed patio) remained noncompliant. Fine of $8,250 imposed (33 days at $250/day), continuing at $250/day. Property owner Antonio Salais Jr. testified he is a 100% disabled veteran who has spent nearly $10,000 on engineering and permit efforts but faced repeated setbacks. The magistrate acknowledged his efforts but ruled the violation continues.

Fire 044 2026 (1000 Integral Miss Way): Violation C complied; Violation B complied after 11 days (fine $2,200); Violation A remained noncompliant for 33 days (fine $6,600), continuing at $200/day. Representative Lauren Hendry stated that a tamper switch in Building 13 was repaired that day; the city required a report from a contractor to verify compliance.

Fire 061 2026 (2196 Howland Boulevard): Repeat violation for electrical work without permit. Property obtained permit on October 15, 2026, after 24 days of noncompliance. A one-time fine of $2,400 (24 days at $100/day) was imposed due to the repeat offense.

New Cases with Compliance Deadlines and Fines

DEL 26071 (Anthony Barnes - fence disrepair): Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $100/day will begin if not met.

DEL 26076 A&B (927 Lauren Drive - pool enclosure and fence): Two violations. Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $100/day per violation ($200/day total) will begin if not met.

DEL 26078 (2033 El Campo Avenue - outdoor storage): Compliance deadline set for November 11, 2026. Fine of $100/day will begin if not met.

DEL 26079 (1400 Hayward Avenue - exterior wall disrepair): Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $100/day will begin if not met.

DEL 26080 (1995 Montfort Lane - right-of-way obstruction): Compliance deadline set for November 4, 2026. Fine of $50/day will begin if not met.

Fire 055 2026 (3296 Graves Avenue - unpermitted break room): Compliance deadline set for November 27, 2026. Fine of $250/day will begin if not met.

Lien Reduction Cases

DEL 2217/22178 (2123 Saxon Boulevard): The lien reduction request was continued to the next hearing because the property owner did not appear.

DEL 16245 (829 Westline Avenue - unsanitary pool, 2016 case): Attorney Patrice Scott represented the owner, requesting full abatement of the $10,000 capped fine. She argued the fine was disproportionate to a maintenance violation, the owner received inadequate notice, and the city took no action for nine years after the cap was reached. The city recommended full recovery. The magistrate took the matter under advisement.

Fire 0032 2024 (hair salon work without permit): Property manager Wayne Scott testified that a contractor abandoned the project and the owner was unaware of the outstanding violation until 2026. Compliance was achieved promptly upon discovery. The city acknowledged the owner's responsiveness. The magistrate took the matter under advisement.

Key Outcomes

Fines and continuing fines were imposed in eight cases, totaling $41,850 in accrued fines (excluding continuing daily amounts).

Compliance deadlines and prospective fines were set in six new violation cases.

Two lien reduction cases were taken under advisement; written orders are expected within approximately one week.

One lien reduction case was continued due to nonappearance.

All decisions and recommendations are subject to the special magistrate's written orders and, in lien reduction cases, final action by the City Commission.

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