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Code Enforcement Board Meeting – June 2, 2026

City Commission & Boards — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
BodyDunedin, Florida
SessionCity Commission & Boards
DateTuesday, June 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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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

Code Enforcement Board Meeting Summary

A Code Enforcement Board meeting was held on June 2, 2026, at City Hall, 737 Louden Ave., Dunedin, Florida. The agenda stated a 2:00 PM start time; the meeting minutes confirm it convened at 2:00 PM. The board addressed consent items, an affidavit of compliance, and new code enforcement cases, with public comment periods included.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The board reviewed and approved the draft minutes from the May 5, 2026, Code Enforcement Board meeting (Exhibit A).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comment summaries are available in the agenda, minutes, or transcript for this meeting. The agenda reserved time for citizen input, but no speakers were noted.

Discussion Items

  • Affidavit of Compliance – Case 26-316 (City vs. Derek B. Daniels & Jennifer A. Cusato, 2490 Bayshore Blvd.): Discussed as an item. The violation concerned IPMC Section 302.8 (motor vehicles). The affidavit was available as an exhibit.
  • Case 26-192 (City vs. Peter Karoub, 1396 Overcash Drive): Discussed under New Business. The violation was IPMC Section 302.7 (Accessory Structures). Exhibits included Notice of Violation, Notice of Hearing, and Affidavit of Posting.
  • Case 26-349 (City vs. David M. Ritter, 1776 Pasadena Dr): Discussed under New Business. The violation was IPMC Section 302.7 (Accessory Structures). Exhibits included Notice of Violation, Notice of Hearing, and Affidavit of Posting.

NOTE: The minutes do not include content beyond this point. The meeting was adjourned.

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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