The most discussion centered on the compliance of window locks on Horseman Drive, a property managed by 4H4R Properties LLC. The city representative presented a document package confirming that a recent inspection found all locks were functioning properly. However, Scott Douglas, representing the property, contested this finding by presenting a “vice grip lock,” arguing that it did not meet city standards. He insisted that the alternative locks were inadequate, stating, “This mechanism relies on the person knowing how to operate it and two being able to exert enough strength…” His attempt to present additional, non-notarized documentation was rejected by the magistrate, who insisted on proper procedural adherence for submissions.

A detailed recounting of the repair timeline ensued, revealing that the vendor, Construct Ohio, had made multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure the windows prior to city involvement. The speaker highlighted a communication breakdown with the landlord’s representatives, noting that repairs were only attempted after significant delays, culminating in new locks being installed two months past the original deadline. Despite the city eventually affirming compliance, Douglas’s concerns about the locks’ true functionality persisted, fueling a broader debate. The magistrate emphasized the importance of proper procedure and compliance, ultimately closing the case despite unresolved concerns about the locks’ effectiveness.

In another significant agenda item, the meeting addressed a parking citation involving Saferi Musum, issued for parking in a handicap space without a visible placard at the Oviedo Mall. Officer Frank France testified about observing a white Lexus in the handicap spot without a visible placard on November 29, 2025. Upon running the vehicle’s registration, he found no associated handicap eligibility and issued a citation.

The registered vehicle owner explained that her daughter, who has severe autism and a valid handicap placard, was with her sister in the crowded parking lot. She expressed anxiety over her daughter’s inability to stand in the crowd for extended periods, leading to the oversight of not displaying the placard. “I was very worried because she cannot stand with the crowd for a long time,” she stated, emphasizing that she typically parks in handicap spaces only when necessary. The special magistrate confirmed the citation’s imposed fine, acknowledging the circumstances but upholding the violation due to procedural non-compliance.