Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting - October 7, 2025
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting - October 7, 2025
The City of Dunedin Code Enforcement Board met on October 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting lasted until 2:58 PM. The Board addressed several cases involving code violations, including permits, property maintenance, and parking of recreational equipment. The Board also received a presentation from the City Attorney on additional enforcement tools available to the City beyond the Board's fine authority.
Consent Calendar
- The Board unanimously approved the draft minutes of the September 2, 2025, Code Enforcement Board meeting. (Motion by Ballard, second by Gillette)
Affidavits of Compliance
- Case 24-754 (City vs. Miller, Robert H. Jr.) – 1940 Canadiana Ct. The Board found that the violation of Dunedin Code of Ordinances §34-1 (Offensive Accumulation) was corrected as of September 8, 2025, and accepted the Affidavit of Compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
- Case 25-1707 (City vs. Long, Dean & Suzanne) – 2685 St. Josephs Dr E. The Board found that the violation of §103-14.8.1 (Transient Uses – Bed & Breakfast) was corrected as of September 9, 2025. The property had been in violation for 9 days, resulting in a fine of $4,500.00, which was paid. The Affidavit of Compliance was accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items
- Case 25-1725 (City vs. Moon, Matthew T.) – 2490 Trade Winds Dr. The property was cited for four violations: Florida Building Code §105.1 (permits required), §115.3 (stop work order), and International Property Maintenance Code §304.7 (roofs and drainage) and §304.13 (windows and door frames). The respondent stated that storm damage and a dispute with his mortgage company delayed repairs, and he misinterpreted the city's permit-fee waiver (which waived fees, not the permit requirement). The Board ordered the respondent to obtain permits for all violations by November 12, 2025, or face a fine of $250.00 per day per violation (total $1,000.00 per day). Motion carried 6-1 (Ballard dissenting).
- Case 25-1650 (City vs. Krasman, Bret D.) – 554 Baywood Dr N. The property was cited for parking a boat trailer in the front yard in violation of Dunedin Code of Ordinances §105-27.1.1.1(F)(1)&(5). The respondent did not appear. Code Compliance Inspector Laurel testified that the trailer had been in the front yard since July 2025 despite numerous communications. The Board ordered compliance by October 17, 2025, with a fine of $50.00 per day for non-compliance (reduced from the staff recommendation of $150.00 per day). Motion carried unanimously.
Other Business – Enforcement Tools Overview
- Assistant City Attorney Laura Carrera presented an overview of additional enforcement tools available to the City beyond the Board's fine authority (which is limited to a 20-day cap per State law). These include foreclosure on non-homestead properties, monetary judgments, injunctions in civil court, supplemental enforcement (citations/non-criminal citations), and public nuisance abatement. A formal memorandum will be prepared for the Board.
Key Outcomes
- Case 24-754: Violation corrected; Affidavit of Compliance accepted.
- Case 25-1707: Violation corrected; $4,500 fine paid; Affidavit of Compliance accepted.
- Case 25-1725: Respondent found in violation; must obtain permits by November 12, 2025; fine of $250/day/violation if not compliant ($1,000/day total). Motion passed 6-1.
- Case 25-1650: Respondent found in violation; must remove boat trailer by October 17, 2025; fine of $50/day if not compliant. Motion passed unanimously.
- Next meeting: November 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
Meeting Transcript
Board, my name is Phil Stone. I chair the board. Um it doesn't seem as though we have any uh folks here for citizen input, so we'll begin with a call to order. Lisa, will you do the honors, please? Dean voted for the board procedures before proceeding. I will set forth the purpose of this board. The code enforcement board is charged with conducting hearings to determine whether a violation of the codes and ordinances of the city of Denedin has occurred. In order to meet that obligation, all parties or their representative will be allowed the opportunity to be heard on matters relevant to the alleged violation. All witnesses offering testimony or presenting evidence will be required to swear or affirm that the testimony they offer is the truth. The city, through its staff, will present its evidence of the alleged violation after the city has completed uh period. Sorry. After the city has completed its presentation, the respondent shall be afforded the opportunity to present its evidence. Please silence cell phones. Any members of the board, the person presenting the city's case, or the city attorney may question any witness before the board. The respondent or his or her representative shall also be permitted to question any of the witnesses before the board and present brief opening and closing statements if so desired. The board will then openly deliberate considering only the evidence presented, the law, and common knowledge. By motion, duly made and seconded, discussed and approved by at least four members of the board. An order will be issued. The order will contain number one findings of facts, number two, conclusions of law, and number three, affirmative action to be taken. The order will be forwarded to the respondent by certified mail. We will now continue with our hearings. So the first item on the consent agenda is approval of the minutes to the September 2nd, 2025 meeting. Are there any comments? Corrections, edits, changes? Jamie Ballard, I move to accept the minutes. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you. Okay. All those in favor? Aye. Thank you. Okay. Um, can you swear in everyone who's going to be testifying before us, please? These are the testimony you're about to give in this proceeding. Is there the whole thing nothing by the truth? Yes. Okay, the next item on the agenda would be the uh two cases with affidavits of compliance. Who is presenting for the city? Good afternoon, board. Julie Phillips, Code Compliance Supervisor. And this is in regards to case 24-754, the property located at 1940 Canadiana Court regarding code section 34-1 offensive accumulation. At the board hearing on February 4th, the board ordered a correction date of March 4th, 2025, or a fine in the amount of 250 dollars per day. The property was inspected on September 8th, and compliance has been met. So I'm requesting that you accept the affidavit of compliance. Any questions for Ms. Phillips? No. I'll entertain a motion. Sorry, Jamie Ballard.
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