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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-15 CEAC MINUTES• • • 1. CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 15, 1998 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Englewood Code Enforcement Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:05 p .m . by Acting Chair Stankorb in the Police/Fire Training Room. Roll Call Present : Ex -Officio: Absent: Unexcused: Boyer, Fischback, Fout, Hansen, Roth, Stankorb, Tucker, Warren Bradshaw*, Olson, Parsons, Wicks Allen, Johnson, Nabholz Crawford *Representing Councilperson Nabholz 2. Approval of Minutes Member Stankorb noted that his name was misspelled i n two locations . Member Stankorb noted t hat the motion on page 3 should be changed to read: "A MOTION WAS MADE AND ACCEPTED FOR THE EXISTING PROCEDUR •AS WRITTEN." Member Stankorb noted that the motion on page 4 should be changed to read: "A MOTION WAS MADE AND ACCEPTED FOR THE EXISTING PROCEDUR •AS WRITTEN BUT TO INCLUDE 'THREE WORKING DAYS'." There was some discussion about Doug Garrett's status. Member Stankorb advised that Councilman Garrett i s not part of the attendance that has to be tracked. However, it should be noted in the minutes that Garrett lli. one of the two City Council members who was either appointed or asked to attend these meetings . Member Stankorb then reiterated that absences needed to be divided into excused and unexcused categories and that failure to attend meetings regularly and/or advise someone when unable to attend can be cause for termination from the committee. MEMBER WARREN MOVED, AND MEMBER FISCHBACK SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED OF THE JUNE 17, 1998, CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING. Ayes: Tucker , Boyer, Fischback , Hansen , Roth, Fout, Stankorb, Warren Nays : None Absent : Johnson , Allen , Crawford The motion carried . Member Warren requested that Roberts Rules be followed in that names of those making and seconding motions be recorded as a permanent part of the minutes. • • • 3. Old business . Member Hansen asked if the police/fire radio system had been fixed . Parsons advised that it was fixed, that it had actually only been out a short time. Parsons also advised that the problem was corrected quite promptly. 4. New business. None. 5. Proposed Graffiti Ordinance. Member Roth, chair of the Graffiti Subcommittee, asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the proposed ordinance and asked if there was anything that the members felt should be added or deleted. Member Fout complimented the subcommittee on the time and effort they had taken and wanted the subcommittee to know that they did a good job. The major points discussed were "graffiti walls," enforcement issues, possible types of punishment, and restitution . MEMBER FISCHBACK MOVED, AND MEMBER BOYER SECONDED THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE SENT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THEM TO REWRITE, FORMAT, AND BRING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ENGLEWOOD'S CURRENT CODES. Ayes: Tucker, Boyer , Fischback, Hansen, Roth, Fout, Stankorb, Warren Nays: None Absent: Johnson, Allen, Crawford The motion carried. 6. Subcommittee reports. Graffiti Subcommittee: Presented in item 5 . Education Subcommittee: Th i s subcomm ittee has had problems in coordinating a meeting this summer . Member Fout prepared a draft for presentation to the Committee. These items will be discussed in detail at the August meeting. A partial list consists of: information about the board itself ; issues that have been discussed previously; the changes taking place in Code Enforcement and how Code Enforcement works; the partnership between the Committee and Code Enforcement; the importance of taking a positive stance regarding the efforts within the community as well as a tough stance regarding the lack of effort. The citizens of Englewood must be informed and given the facts. Lieutenant Wicks advised the Committee that as members of the Committee they should hold themselves to a higher standard regarding Code Enforcement issues. This applies to City of Englewood properties as well. Member Stankorb felt it would be wise for the subcommittee to prepare something to be mailed out with the minutes prior to the next meeting regarding its presentation . 2 • • • 7. Internal Operations Committee: Member Tucker advised that, it being summer, the subcommittee had not been able to coordinate a time to meet. The subcommittee; therefore, would probably not meet until September or October at which time they will meet with Lieutenant Wicks to determine their status. Lieutenant Wicks advised that in September the new Nuisance Abatement Ordinance would be in effect as well as the new accountability system. He will be able to show the subcommittee when they meet what has transpired as of August 1 . It will be kept track of on computer so monthly readouts will be available. The Recording Secretary handed out copies of the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance at this time. Member Roth asked that since the Internal Operations Subcommittee was not going to be meeting as a subcommittee during the summer if they would be willing to address some of the other issues entailed in the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance, i.e., trash, weeds, derelict vehicles, zoning ordinances, obstructions of public right-of- ways, barking dogs. These issues are listed in the black book prepared by the City Attorney's office for the members of the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee. Member Tucker advised that the Internal Operations Subcommittee would be willing to work on one or two of the issues. It was suggested that the Internet be utilized, if possible. Next meeting, date, location, and agenda. Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 7:00 p.m., Police/Fire Training Room. Agenda item: Presentation by the Education Subcommittee. Lieutenant Wicks advised the Committee that he would be on active-duty the entire month of August and he would not be at the August meeting. 8. Adjournment. MEMBER HANSEN MOVED, AND MEMBER BOYER SECONDED, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Ayes: Tucker, Boyer, Fischback, Hansen, Roth, Fout, Stankorb, Warren Nays: None Absent: Johnson, Allen, Crawford The motion carried and the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m . 3