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Dunedin Code Enforcement Board Meeting – June 2, 2026

City Commission & Boards — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
BodyDunedin, Florida
SessionCity Commission & Boards
DateTuesday, June 2, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
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And the party is about to begin, Lisa.

0:06

Good afternoon.

0:07

It's two o'clock.

0:08

Everybody looks like they've been here before.

0:10

Please turn off your digital devices.

0:13

Remember to speak into the microphone.

0:16

Identify yourself by name.

0:18

And Ms.

0:20

Ballard will read the call to order.

0:26

Okay, good afternoon.

0:27

The statement of purpose.

0:28

Before proceeding, I will set forth the purpose of this board.

0:32

The code enforcement board is charged with conducting hearings to determine whether a violation of the codes and ordinances of the city of Dunedin has occurred.

0:40

In order to meet the obligation, all parties or their representative will be allowed the opportunity to be heard on matters relevant to the alleged violation.

0:48

All witnesses offering testimony or presenting evidence will be required to swear or affirm that the testimony they offer is the truth.

0:56

The city, through its staff, will present its evidence of the alleged violation.

1:00

After the city has completed its presentation, the respondent shall be afforded the opportunity to present its evidence.

1:06

Any members of the board, the person presenting the city's case, or the city attorney may question any witness or witnesses before the board.

1:14

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.

1:23

The board will then openly deliberate considering only the evidence presented, the law, and common knowledge.

1:29

By motion, duly made and seconded, discussed and approved by at least four members of the board, an order will be issued.

1:36

The order will contain findings of fact, conclusions of law, affirmative action to be taken.

1:41

The order will be forwarded to the re to the will be forwarded to the respondent by certified mail.

1:46

We will now continue with our hearings.

1:48

Thank you.

2:05

Do any board members have any comments, corrections, edits?

2:10

Jamie Ballard, I move to accept the minute to submit it.

2:13

Thank you.

2:13

A second, please.

2:16

Gillette.

2:19

Thank you.

2:20

Mr.

2:20

Gillette.

2:21

Aye.

2:22

Ms.

2:22

Hunt.

2:23

Aye.

2:23

Ms.

2:24

Ballard.

2:24

Aye.

2:25

Mr.

2:25

Sweetser.

2:26

Aye.

2:26

Chair Stone.

2:28

Aye.

2:29

And the minutes are approved.

2:31

The next item on the agenda would be swearing in the staff and anyone else who's going to be testifying this afternoon.

2:37

If the staff from code would rise.

2:46

I did.

2:49

Thank you.

2:50

The next item on our agenda would be affidavits of compliance.

2:54

We have one in case number 26-316, the City of Dunedin versus Derek Daniels and Jennifer Cusato.

3:02

Who's speaking to that?

3:04

Ms.

3:04

Laurel.

3:05

Good afternoon, board members.

3:07

My name is Rachel Laurel, City of Dunedin Co-compliance Inspector.

3:14

I'll be testifying in reference to case number 26-316.

3:19

The property is located at 2490 Bay Shore Boulevard in Dunedin, Florida.

3:25

At the May 5th, 2026 hearing, the board ordered a correction of the violation by May 19, 2026, or a fine of 150 dollars shall be imposed.

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Summary of Proceedings

Dunedin Code Enforcement Board Meeting – June 2, 2026

The Code Enforcement Board of Dunedin, Florida convened on June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM at City Hall to address routine consent items, three enforcement cases, and administrative business. The meeting was televised and lasted until approximately 2:26 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Draft Minutes – The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of May 5, 2026 were approved unanimously (vote: 5–0).

Discussion Items

  • Case 26-316: City vs. Derek B. Daniels and Jennifer A. Cusato (2490 Bayshore Blvd) – Code Compliance Inspector Rachel Laurel presented an affidavit of compliance showing that a violation of IPMC Section 302.8 (Motor Vehicles) had been corrected as of May 18, 2026, within the May 19, 2026 deadline ordered at the prior hearing. The board accepted the affidavit (unanimous vote).

  • Case 26-192: City vs. Peter Karoub (1396 Overcash Drive) – Inspector Laurel presented evidence of a continuing violation of IPMC Section 302.7 (Accessory Structures – dilapidated fence). Notices to the owner were posted and mailed; certified mail for the notice of violation was returned unclaimed on March 31, 2026; the notice of hearing was still attempting delivery as of the meeting date. A voicemail was left by a person named Stephen, not the owner. The fence had missing slats and further deterioration was noted. The board found the respondent in violation and ordered compliance by July 2, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day thereafter. Motion by Lisa Hunt, seconded; vote: 5–0.

  • Case 26-349: City vs. David M. Ritter (1776 Pasadena Dr) – Chair Stone recused himself. Code Compliance Supervisor Julie Phillips presented a case involving a leaning fence with missing boards, violating IPMC Section 302.7. The neighbor (Phil Stone) had complained when his own fence repairs were blocked. Certified mail notice of violation was returned unclaimed on May 12, 2026. Photos from May 29, 2026 and June 2, 2026 showed no repairs. The board, under Acting Chair Jamie Ballard, found the respondent in violation and ordered compliance by July 2, 2026, with a $150 per day fine. Motion by Ballard, seconded by Sweetzer; vote: 5–0.

Other Business

  • Board Member Comments – Chair Stone announced he would be away for the next two months, raising quorum concerns for the July meeting. Board member Lisa Hunt reported she had considered moving but decided to stay in Dunedin and had renewed her lease.
  • City Attorney & Staff Comments – None.
  • Next Meeting Date – Set for July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes of the May 5, 2026 meeting approved.
  • Affidavit of compliance for Case 26-316 accepted; violation resolved.
  • Two new enforcement orders (Cases 26-192 and 26-349) issued: respondents must achieve compliance by July 2, 2026 or face a daily fine of $150.
  • Next regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, with a note that quorum may be challenged due to member absences.

Meeting Transcript

And the party is about to begin, Lisa. Good afternoon. It's two o'clock. Everybody looks like they've been here before. Please turn off your digital devices. Remember to speak into the microphone. Identify yourself by name. And Ms. Ballard will read the call to order. Okay, good afternoon. The statement of purpose. 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 Dunedin has occurred. In order to meet the 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 its presentation, the respondent shall be afforded the opportunity to present its evidence. Any members of the board, the person presenting the city's case, or the city attorney may question any witness or witnesses 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 findings of fact, conclusions of law, affirmative action to be taken. The order will be forwarded to the re to the will be forwarded to the respondent by certified mail. We will now continue with our hearings. Thank you. Do any board members have any comments, corrections, edits? Jamie Ballard, I move to accept the minute to submit it. Thank you. A second, please. Gillette. Thank you. Mr. Gillette. Aye. Ms. Hunt. Aye. Ms. Ballard. Aye. Mr. Sweetser. Aye. Chair Stone. Aye. And the minutes are approved. The next item on the agenda would be swearing in the staff and anyone else who's going to be testifying this afternoon. If the staff from code would rise. I did. Thank you.

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