2:39The primary focus of the meeting was on the case involving Farzad M. Rad, the owner of a property on Waverly Drive, Fern Park, Florida. The board examined whether a boat missing its propeller should be classified as inoperable under Seminole County Code Chapter 95, section 95.4, which deals with abandoned or junk vehicles. Code Enforcement Officer Cameron Adair provided a detailed account of the case, including a timeline of inspections and photographic evidence showing the boat in the respondent’s driveway since May 2024. Despite notification letters sent in May and June of 2024, and subsequent inspections through February 2025, the violation remained unresolved.

Officer Adair recommended that the board require Rad to correct the violation by mid-March 2025, specifying that the boat must be removed or stored properly, with a $100 daily fine for non-compliance. During the discussion, Rad argued that the propeller had been removed to prevent weather damage and claimed the boat was donated to a veterans’ organization pending pickup. He expressed his frustration over what he perceived as long-term harassment by the county, which he stated had persisted for over two decades.

The board considered treating the case as a repeat violation due to a previous compliance letter from October 2024, associated with an earlier officer’s case. However, they decided to address it as a new case. A motion was made and passed to follow the officer’s recommendation, setting a compliance date of March 14, 2025, with the specified fine structure, providing Rad with a clear resolution path.

16:54Attention then shifted to Nancy A. Heer, the owner of a property on 243rd Street in Geneva, Florida, who faced two separate violations. Officer Hill from the County Sheriff’s Office presented the first case about a dilapidated fence and the second regarding uncultivated vegetation on the property. Despite notices issued in late 2024, compliance was not achieved. Heer expressed concerns over the lack of direct communication from enforcement officers, while her spouse highlighted their financial constraints due to recent renovations on another property.

The board deliberated on the fines, initially set at $100 per day for the fence violation. Given the financial burden of dual fines, a board member proposed reducing the fine to $50 per day, which was unanimously approved. The same fine reduction applied to the second case concerning the vegetation violation, highlighting a board consensus on balancing enforcement with fairness.

31:01Victoria Gomez’s property on Holiday Avenue was the subject of three separate cases, including rubbish accumulation, uncultivated vegetation, and abandoned vehicles. The enforcement officer reported minimal changes following inspections, recommending compliance by March 14, 2025, with associated fines for non-compliance. The board discussed the condition of the vehicles, noting signs of disrepair, and unanimously approved staff recommendations, emphasizing the need for prompt corrective action.