One item at the meeting was the case concerning a property red-tagged on January 15th, which required urgent demolition. The owner, identified as Agina Fernandez, was working on securing a demolition permit, already approved by the planning and design review board but pending building review. The building official emphasized the urgency due to the approaching hurricane season, noting the property’s potential danger in high winds. Fernandez explained her efforts to gather the necessary documentation, encountering delays at the county level, particularly with the Department of Urban and Regional Management. She was collaborating with village officials to expedite the process. The board, recognizing the situation’s urgency, unanimously decided to grant a 60-day extension until July 14th, allowing Fernandez additional time to secure the needed documentation.

Another discussion centered on the property on Northeast 111th Street, owned by Peg Evans. The board found Evans in violation for installing a shed without necessary permits. Despite Evans’ efforts to comply, including relocating her washer and dryer inside her house, the board set a compliance deadline of August 17th. If Evans fails to remove the shed or obtain permits by then, she faces a daily fine of $250. The board imposed an initial $250 violation fine and an additional $250 administrative fee. Evans expressed her struggle to find licensed contractors.

The meeting also addressed a case concerning the Church of the Resurrection on Griffin Boulevard. The church mistakenly certified the wrong building, failing to meet the structural re-certification requirement for buildings over 40 years old. The board granted a 30-day postponement, allowing the church time to rectify the oversight and complete the necessary re-certification.

In another case, the board discussed property 11659 Griffin Boulevard, where structural re-certification was delayed due to the building’s age. A 60-day extension was approved for essential repairs and re-certification, with the building official underscoring the necessity of these repairs before certification could be finalized.

A complex discussion unfolded regarding payments and liens for a property owned by Mr. and Ms. Dawson. The board sought clarity on a lien purportedly reduced from $82,000 to $20,000, with confusion surrounding the liens’ history. Without proof of payment, the board could not authorize lien releases. They were also cited for a tarp violation on their roof, which was resolved, leading to a unanimous decision to close the case.

The board also addressed Coupins Investments, Inc., where a title company sought to facilitate a property sale hindered by previous ownership violations. Coupins Investments claimed they were not responsible for past violations and requested the village review financial records to verify payments. Resolution would require proof of payment or appropriate documentation related to the fines.

Finally, the board reviewed compliance updates, including a property on Northeast 5th Avenue. The board issued an order of enforcement due to concrete blocks obstructing the public right-of-way, posing safety hazards. Additionally, the property owners were fined for painting their roof without a permit, with a penalty set if compliance was not achieved by June 17.