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Code Enforcement Board Meeting - August 11, 2026

City Commission & Boards — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
BodyDunedin, Florida
SessionCity Commission & Boards
DateTuesday, August 11, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

Go ahead and call the meeting to order.

0:02

Um I do want to take notice that uh if there is anybody here that is not on the agenda uh that would like to speak.

0:10

Um you all are on the agenda, so I think we're good.

0:14

No?

0:15

Do you all want to speak?

0:17

No, just observing?

0:19

Okay, fantastic.

0:20

Perfect.

0:22

All right, going back to the top.

0:24

Uh opening statements uh and statement of purpose.

0:27

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

0:31

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 that obligation, all parties or their representatives 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.

1:01

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

1:08

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

1:14

The respondent or his or her representative shall also be permitted uh to question any of the witnesses before the board and present uh brief opening and closing statements if so desired.

1:26

The board will then openly deliberate, considering only the evidence presented, the law and common knowledge by motion duly made and seconded seconded, discussed, and approved by at least four members of the board in order will be issued.

1:39

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

1:44

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

1:49

I'll ask everybody to please uh put your cell phones on silent and we will proceed.

1:55

Uh first order on the agenda is the uh consent agenda, first item I'm sorry, consent agenda, and that would be the approval of the draft minutes to the code enforcement board meeting from July 7th.

2:07

If there are no changes, additions, or corrections, I'll entertain a motion to accept the minutes as submitted.

2:14

Lisa Hunt.

2:17

Move to accept the minutes.

2:23

I need a second.

2:24

Second.

2:25

Sweetzer, second.

2:26

Okay, I've got a motion and a second.

2:28

Any further discussion?

2:30

Hearing none, I'll call for the vote.

2:32

Thank you, Mr.

2:33

Gillette.

2:34

Aye.

2:35

Ms.

2:35

Hunt.

2:36

Aye.

2:36

Ms.

2:37

Ballard?

2:38

Aye.

2:38

Mr.

2:38

Sweetser.

2:39

Aye.

2:40

Mr.

2:40

Alexander.

2:41

Aye.

2:42

Thank you.

2:43

Next item on the agenda is the testimony oath of staff and public.

2:46

So anybody who will be testifying today will need to be sworn in.

2:58

Perfect.

2:59

I have affidavits of compliance.

3:01

Uh first case, case number two six-three eight five city versus uh Lara Michael A, and I will turn it over to staff who will be presenting.

3:10

That would be me.

3:11

Thank you, Rachel.

3:12

Good afternoon, board members.

3:13

Uh my name is Rachel Laurel, City of Dunedin Code Compliance Inspector.

3:18

Testifying in reference to case number 26-385.

3:23

The property is located at 1670 Country Lane.

3:28

Um at the July 7, 2026 hearing, the board ordered a uh a correction of the violation by July 21st, 2026, or a fine of 150 dollars per day shall be imposed.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Pending Litigation██████████████████████████████30%
Procedural████████████████████████24%
Zoning Enforcement████████████████████████24%
Code Enforcement█████████████████17%
Public Safety███3%
Community Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Code Enforcement Board Meeting – August 11, 2026

The Dunedin Code Enforcement Board met on August 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM at City Hall (737 Louden Ave.) to hear a consent agenda, two affidavits of compliance, two old business cases, and two new business cases. All votes were unanimous. The board also set the next meeting date for September 1, 2026.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (July 7, 2026): Motion to accept the draft minutes as submitted. Motion by Lisa Hunt, second by Mr. Sweetser. Unanimously approved.

Affidavits of Compliance

  • Case 26‑385 – Michael A. Lara (1670 Country Lane): Violation of DCO §105‑27.1.1.1(f)(1)&(5) (utility trailers/boats/RVs). The board found the violation was corrected on July 15, 2026, before the July 21, 2026 compliance date. Motion to accept affidavit of compliance. Unanimously approved.
  • Case 26‑432 – Michael A. Lara (1670 Country Lane): Violation of IPMC §302.8 (motor vehicles). Violation corrected on July 15, 2026, before the July 21, 2026 compliance date. Motion to accept affidavit of compliance. Unanimously approved.

Old Business

  • Case 26‑192 – Peter Karoub (1396 Overcash Drive): Violation of IPMC §302.7 (accessory structures – dilapidated fence). At the June 2, 2026 hearing, the board ordered compliance by July 2, 2026, with a $150/day fine. Inspection on July 6 and August 11 showed the violation was not corrected (slats removed, frame left). The board determined it a minor violation and imposed the $150/day fine from July 2, 2026, until compliance. Motion by Lisa Hunt, second by Mr. Sweetser. Unanimously approved.
  • Case 26‑349 – David M. Ritter (1776 Pasadena Dr.): Violation of IPMC §302.7 (accessory structures – fence). At the June 2, 2026 hearing, compliance was ordered by July 2, 2026, with a $150/day fine. Inspection on July 8 and August 11 showed the violation remained (fence still leaning). The board determined it a minor violation and imposed the $150/day fine from July 2, 2026, until compliance. Motion by Mr. Alexander, second by Mr. Sweetser. Unanimously approved.

New Business

  • Case 26‑582 – Matthew G. & Kelly C. Roell Revocable Living Trust (2673 St. Joseph's Drive E): Repeat violation of DCO §103‑14.8.1 (transient uses; operating a bed & breakfast without conditional use permit). Staff presented evidence of short‑term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) violating the 90‑day minimum in MF‑15 zoning. Prior case 25‑1279 (May 6, 2025) had resulted in a $1,000 fine that remained unpaid. Staff recommended a $500/day fine for six specific dates (June 23, 24; July 17, 31; August 10, 11) totaling $3,000. The board adopted the motion, imposing a $3,000 fine ($500/day for 6 days). Motion by Mr. Sweetser, second by Mr. Alexander. Unanimously approved.
  • Case 26‑245 – Ioanna Kappis (180 Milwaukee Avenue): Violations of LDC §105‑27.1.1.1(b)(1)(i)(3) (vehicle parking standards) and IPMC §302.8 (motor vehicles) – unregistered vehicle parked on grass/right‑of‑way. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 28, 2026, with a $150/day per violation fine (two violations). The board amended the motion to specify $150 per day per violation (total $300/day until compliance). Motion by Mr. Gillette, second by Lisa Hunt. Unanimously approved.

Key Outcomes

  • All five cases resulted in unanimous votes adopting staff recommendations or motions as amended.
  • Fine amounts: $150/day for minor violations in cases 26‑192, 26‑349, and 26‑245 (with two violations at $150/day each for the latter); $500/day (6 days, $3,000 total) for the repeat violation in case 26‑582.
  • Compliance deadlines: For case 26‑245, the respondent must come into compliance by August 28, 2026.
  • Next meeting set for September 1, 2026.
  • Board members present: Mr. Gillette, Ms. Hunt, Ms. Ballard, Mr. Sweetser, Mr. Alexander.

Meeting Transcript

Go ahead and call the meeting to order. Um I do want to take notice that uh if there is anybody here that is not on the agenda uh that would like to speak. Um you all are on the agenda, so I think we're good. No? Do you all want to speak? No, just observing? Okay, fantastic. Perfect. All right, going back to the top. Uh opening statements uh and 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 that obligation, all parties or their representatives 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 witnesses before the board. The respondent or his or her representative shall also be permitted uh to question any of the witnesses before the board and present uh 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 seconded, discussed, and approved by at least four members of the board in order will be issued. The order will contain the findings of fact, conclusions of law, affirmative action to be taken. The order will be forwarded to the respondent by certified mail. I'll ask everybody to please uh put your cell phones on silent and we will proceed. Uh first order on the agenda is the uh consent agenda, first item I'm sorry, consent agenda, and that would be the approval of the draft minutes to the code enforcement board meeting from July 7th. If there are no changes, additions, or corrections, I'll entertain a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Lisa Hunt. Move to accept the minutes. I need a second. Second. Sweetzer, second. Okay, I've got a motion and a second. Any further discussion? Hearing none, I'll call for the vote. Thank you, Mr. Gillette. Aye. Ms. Hunt. Aye. Ms. Ballard? Aye. Mr. Sweetser. Aye. Mr. Alexander. Aye. Thank you. Next item on the agenda is the testimony oath of staff and public. So anybody who will be testifying today will need to be sworn in.

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