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CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 2003
1. Call to Order.
The regular meeting of the Englewood Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Belt in the City Council
Conference Room.
Roll Call.
Present:
Ex-Officio:
Excused:
Absent:
A quorum was present.
Also Present:
2. Approval of Minutes.
Belt, Blair, McCahill, Hoagland , Goodrich
Sanchez, Flaherty, Yurchick
Crowe ll
Grazulis
Resident/Code Enforcement Officer Caroline Faseruk
Resident Karen Stenson
Residents from Bates-Logan Park and Jason Park
Member Goodrich moved and Member Hoagland seconded the motion to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18 , 2002. All were in
favor. The motion carried.
3. Announcement by Assistant City Manager, Mike Flaherty.
Assistant City Manager Mike Flaherty ann ounced that Code Enforcement
Supervisor Dave Lynn resigned the first part of January. Sergeant Jeff Sanchez
was introduced as the interim Code Enforcement Supervisor. Jeff has extensive
experie nce both with Code Enforcement and neighborhood issues.
4. Public Open Forum.
Resident Karen Stenson came to discuss the off leash program at Bates-Logan
Park. She stated she enjoys the off leash privileges at the park, and has heard
there have been complaints received on the park. She went on to say that she , as
well as other neighbors in the area , want to be aware of any problems since the
off-le a sh program is up fo r renewal. Resident Jane Coleman represents The
Jason Park Social Club. Mayor Beverly Bradshaw gave her sincere "thanks" to
all members for their hard work and the continued support they give to the city.
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She commented on issues at hand (i.e. derelict vehicles) and offered her
assistance where e eded. Resident James Johnson commented on juveniles
loitering at the Light Rail Station.
5. Old Business.
a. Review De-criminalization List. Per Chairperson Belt, no action taken at
this time.
b. Outdoor sto ra ge issues . Chairperson Belt stated Title 1 S enclosed in
everyone's packet pertains to outdoor storage . Belt solicited comments and/or
suggestions from members. None were given.
a. Approva l of Revised CEAC By-Laws . Member McCahill stated he has
exchanged e -mails with City Attorney Dan Brotzman regarding the updated
revisions Dan has made to the By-Laws. McCahill remarked he didn't feel
that there were any disputes on any open issues. Brotzman informed
McCahill that he would be revising the draft and would bring it back to the
committee fo r review at the next CEAC meeting . Council Member Yurchick
had questions regarding the make-up of the CEAC board.
6. New business .
a. Review Leash Law P ilot Program. Dave Lee, who is the Open Space
Manager, was asked to come and review the One-Year Pilot Program for dogs
off leash. Lee has observed the following over the last year: (1) he has
received 1 S contacts (i.e . phones, e -mails, letters) that are both positive and
negative, overwhelmingly satisfied with all parks; (2) the Parks and
Recreation Commission has met and recommended to retain the program,
with 6 month reviews for the next several years; (3) the Parks and Recreation
Commission will recommend to council to retain the program; ( 4) there have
been few complaints and that overall the program has worked out very well;
(5) there hasn 't been much damage to the parks, dog droppings are down, and
people are doing a better job of policing themselves, thereby keeping the
parks cleaner; (6) people with small dogs are concerned with their safety of
running with larger dogs; (7) Jason and Bates-Logan Parks have formed social
clubs, they gat her and chat over coffee while their dogs socialize . Member
Goodrich made a motion and Member Blair seconded it to continue the pilot
program .
b. December 20 02 Code Enforcement Mo nthly Activ ity Report. Recording
Secretary Osborne read the December 2002 Monthly A ctivity Report.
c . City Cou nc il Study Sess ion Fe bruary 10, 2003 . Chairperson Belt advised
members that there will be a City Council Study Session February 10, 2003 at
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6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room . They will address the
inoperable vehicle issue, which the committee has already approved to send to
council.
d. Code Enforcement Annual Reports . Member McCahill asked of Osborne if
she could provide the committee with an annual report.
7. Topics for Febr uary 19, 2003 meeting .
a . Review De -criminalization List
b . Outdoor storage issues
c. Discussion of the new CEAC By-Laws
(New version to be presented at meeting)
d. Graffiti offenses
8 . Adjo urnment.
Member McCahill made a motion to adjourn and Member Goodrich seconded
the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7: 17 p.m. All were in favor. The
motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Belt, Blair, McCahill, Hoagland, Goodrich
None
Susan L. Osborne, Recording Secretary
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