Magistrate Hearing - Special Meeting

Good morning. It is presently June 18, 2026, and it is 9.01 AM. We are here for code enforcement hearings at the Wellington Municipal Complex. My name is Holly Hahn. I am the special magistrate, and I will hear all matters today. And I'm calling this meeting to order. Do we have any opening comments?

Yes, we do. Good morning. The Special Magistrate will hear all cases on the agenda. The meeting is recorded and televised on Wellington Government Access Channel 18 on Comcast cable. Testimony from Wellington staff and the respondent will be under oath. Although formal rules of evidence do not apply, fundamental due process shall be observed. The special magistrate may ask questions of either party to determine pertinent facts. The code compliance officer will present his or her case to the special magistrate. Service of all required notices associated with the case and all photographs presented by the code compliance officer will be entered as evidence, unless otherwise disputed. Upon completion of the presentation, the respondent will have the opportunity to comment or cross-examine. The special magistrate will issue... Findings of facts based on the testimony presented. If the special magistrate determines there are one or more violations of Wellington codes or ordinances, he or she may issue an order requiring the respondent to correct the violation by a specific date. The special magistrate may also assess costs that have been incurred in the prosecution of a case. In most cases, costs assessed by the special magistrate are due and payable to Wellington within 30 days from the date of this hearing. Failure to remit payment as ordered may result in a lien being filed against the property. In the event the violation is not corrected by the date specified, the order will also provide a date for a fine certification hearing. No additional notice will be provided to the respondent. A lien will be filed against the property if the assessed fines are certified by the special magistrate. The Special Magistrate may also issue a cease and desist order. If issued, the respondent is placed on notice that if the same violation reoccurs within five years, staff may notify the respondent of a hearing for a repeat violation. At the hearing, staff will request the Special Magistrate assess a fine. The primary object of a hearing is not to unduly penalize anyone, but to obtain compliance with Wellington codes and ordinances in a timely manner. Cases where the respondents are present will be heard first. When the respondent comes to the podium, please sign in, state your name, and indicate if you have been sworn in. Please ensure all cell phones are turned off or in silent mode. The special magistrate will now swear in all persons who will testify.

All right. Good morning. If everybody could stand, who will be offering testimony today, and raise your right hand. I need you to raise your right hand, sir. Okay. Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give or may give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? I do. All right. Thank you, everyone. You may be seated. Okay. Do we have any additions or deletions to the agenda?

No additions or deletions.

All right. The consent agenda is approved, and now we're going to move to the new business.

I'm going to go ahead and call the first case. Item number one on the new business, NOHCC38182025. Ward Putnell is the code officer.

Okay, and let me first ask, is there anyone here in case number NOH-CC-38182025? You are? All right, sir, if you could please come up here to the podium, sign in, and then if you could then give me your name.

Yes, of course. Good morning.

My name is Maximiliano Miranda.

Okay. And you are one of the property owners? All right. Thank you. Okay. We are going to let our code enforcement officer give his testimony, and then I will ask you for your comments, okay? All right.

Good morning. Good morning. Ward Puttnall, Code Compliance Officer for the Village of Wellington. Case number is CC-3818-2025. Respondents' names, Susan, Naomi, Sanchez, Molina, Maximiliano, Andres. Miranda Parra. Property address is 1171 Clouchester Court, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on a complaint. The NOVNOH was served by posted notice on May 20, 2026 at the property, at Village Hall, and at the Village Clerk's Office. Copy of the posted notice was mailed to the property owner. I request the service of the NOVNOH be entered as evidence. So entered. Correction date was May 30, 2026. An inspection on June 1, 2026 found the following items remained beyond the time given in the notice and violation of Wellington Code Sections 13-2.b.1. Mailbox and post stained and or discolored. Mailboxes deteriorated. 13-2.b.2. Driveway, apron, and sidewalks stained and or discolored. 13-2.B.3, apron has been painted, coated, sealed, sidewalks have been painted, coated, sealed, and land development regulation sections 6.4.1.A.5.H, hedge missing from front of fence, 6.4.1.A.5.X, unapproved fence type, 7.8.2.A-G, foundation plants missing from landscape, and 7.8.7.B, dead palm in landscape, vegetation removal permit required for removal and or replacement, dead and bare areas in landscape, mulch missing, dead fronds in palms. Photos were taken that fairly and accurately represent the violation at that time. I request the photographs be entered into evidence.

So entered.

A follow-up inspection on June 16, 2026 found the violations still exist. Staff conducted a PACER search which found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action. Research found there is not a Liz Pendence filed against this property. Staff contact with the owner representative on August 26, 2025. The property owner, Max, came into Village Hall to go over the violations. Code Officer Sinead Duffy went over each detail. He stated he would begin to make corrections and will submit the vegetation removal permit application. He was also given a courtesy extension until September 29, 2025. On October 8, 2025, I emailed the approved fence type handout to Max. On April 1, 2026, while dropping off a door hanger at the property, I spoke to the tenant. I asked her to contact the property owner and to correct the violations and have him contact me. On June 17th, I responded to an email from the property owner explaining that the case was set for special magistrate hearing on June 18th, 2026. I informed him that he could attend the hearing and what the timeframe would be if he could not attend. The Code Compliance Division recommends the respondent be found in violation of Wellington Code Sections 13-2.B.1, 13-2.B.2, 13-3.B.3, and Land Development Regulations Sections 6.4.1.A.5.H, 6.4.1.A.5.X, 7.8.2.A-G, and 7.8.7.b it is recommended that the respondent be given until july 16 2026 to correct the violations or be charged to find not to exceed 25 dollars per day per violation for each day the violations continue to exist it is also recommended that cost incurred by the code compliance division in the amount of 13.65 be assessed and be ordered to be paid within 30 days of the date of this meeting cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested In the event the Code Compliance Division is not contacted as required and or the violation is not corrected, it is recommended that a fine certification hearing be held before the special magistrate on August 20th, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida. It is also recommended that no additional notification of the intent to impose fine be given.

All right. Thank you. Okay. Mr. Parra, you can look up there to see some of the photographs. What is it you want to tell me about these violations?

About the violations, we figure out almost them at this moment. And we are missing the issues with the driveway and sidewalks, that we are working on that. All the violations, the other ones, was completely figured out. We sorted them. We removed the dead palms. We changed the mailbox. We took out the dead fronting palms. The first one, I spoke with CNAID last year. Well, first of all, I was unemployed like more than one year, and sadly I can't do this in that moment. I talked sometimes with CNAID last year, and I explained the first one, the violation 6.4.1.85H requirement, And that picture corresponds to the neighbor. It's not my fence. I have the picture here, if you can find.

OK.

It's the previous one. But one violation corresponds to the neighbor.

I don't know if it's OK. Let me ask Mr. Putnam some questions. It's your testimony that none of the items that are part of this citation have been addressed, correct?

No. The unapproved fence type. I forgot to change that in there. The unapproved fence type is now in compliance. Okay. I removed the fence. Right. That's why it's in compliance.

Okay. So you're in compliance there.

The mailbox is in compliance.

Okay. Okay. So that one's in compliance. Okay. So just to make sure I understand, we've got the foundation plants missing. That's still ongoing. We've got the apron has been painted sealed. We've got the – so for the next violation, which is the 7.8.7.B, dead palm and landscape, has that been corrected?

He removed the dead palm. However, there is a vegetation removal permit, which he did do the application, but he has not satisfied the permit.

Okay. So the permit needs to be finalized. Yes. Okay. All right. And part of that violation, there's also the dead and bare areas in landscape, mulch missing. Has that been fixed? Yes. Okay. So that one's fun. Okay. All right. And then it looks like the only other outstanding issue is going to be driveway, apron, and sidewalk stained and or discolored. That's still ongoing?

Correct.

Okay.

And painted.

Okay. Right. Okay. All right. So just for Claire. Uh-huh. Yeah.

Only one thing. For the last two ones, the driveway and coated sidewalk, we tried with water pressure last year, but didn't work. We tried with sand water pressure, as Sydney recommend us, and it didn't work. And now we are going to try with some special chemicals to remove the paint. But if this If that doesn't work too, maybe we have to redo or something with the concrete, with the surface. And that's why I would like to have more time because it would be a major work.

Right. And that's, I think it's a very good idea to reach out to code enforcement because they may be able to give you some tips and recommendations on the different ways that maybe that the paint and the staining can be removed. Okay. So just so that you understand what I understand is that for the dead palms, which you have resolved, the only thing that's remaining on that violation is you need to finalize the removal permit with code enforcement. Okay. So the work's been done. It's just kind of that last paperwork portion.

That's okay because we have to put in two more trees as the vegetation permit. Okay.

All right. So it looks like the foundation plants still have to be addressed, that the apron has been painted, coated, sealed. You've got the hedge missing from the front of the fence and the driveway apron and sidewalks. So we appreciate the fact that you've worked on a lot of these. So there's only a couple remaining items that you need to do to bring the property into compliance. Okay. Is there anything else that you would like to tell me?

No, that's it. I would like to have like three more months to finish this, just in case the issue with the sidewalks would be worse than we are expecting.

What I'm able to provide is that I believe, Mr. Putnam, your request is that this be corrected by July 16th. Did I?

Yes. But he does have to go through the vegetation removal permit process, which is probably going to extend a little longer.

Okay. Did you want to extend the date to correct these violations?

We could do it to the August hearing.

Okay. So we'll do to, so that you'll have until August 20th, 2026. And then that would move the, if you don't comply, that move the fine certification to September, September 17th. Okay. September 17th. Okay. All right. So what code enforcement has offered would be two months. Okay. It's okay. Okay. Perfect. Thank you. All right. Anything else you wish to add?

No, thank you. I would like to clarify this thing. I have to talk with Mr. Putnam or, yeah? Yeah. Okay.

Perfect. And you can talk with them after I'm going to go ahead and kind of do my official ruling. It will be followed up in mail with a written order to you. All right?

Okay. Perfect.

Okay. Thanks so much. All right. We're not quite done yet. Based upon the evidence testimony in this matter, I find that the notice of violation in hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. I find that the respondent is here today. I find further that the respondent property has not come into compliance and make the finding conclusions of law, that the property is still in violation of land development regulation section 7.8.2.8 dash g code section 13-2.b.3 land development regulation section 6.1 i'm sorry 6.4.1.a.5.h land development regulation section 7.8.7.b and code section 13-2.b.2 You are ordered to correct these violations by August 20th, 2026. A fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation is assessed and that will begin on August 21st, 2026. Costs in the amount of $13.65 are assessed against the respondent. I will also enter a cease and desist order prohibiting future violation. And in the event that you do not correct these violations, a fine certification hearing will be held back here on August 20th, I'm sorry, on September 17th, 2027, or 2026, giving you that long. I will follow this up with a written order. And I thank you very much for coming here today. Thanks so much. Thank you.

We have a staff member we need to get out, so I'll go ahead and call that case. Item number three on the new business, NOHCC 5733-2025.

Nicholas Christopher is the court officer.

Good morning. Code Officer Nicholas Christopher with the Village of Wellington presenting case number NOH-CC-5733-2025. Respondent names Michael Gambarati and Shannon Gambarati. Property address 1384 Primrose Lane, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on a complaint. The NOV-NOH was served by certified mail. Return receipt received. I request the service of the NOV-NOH be entered as evidence.

So entered.

Correction date was May 18th, 2026, and inspection on May 19th, 2026 found the following items remain beyond the time given in notice in violation of Wellington Code Section 5-1, 105.5, expired building permits, BP 23-0622, and 18-2296, wood fence double gate and replace 16 windows and doors with impact. Permit 8-1862, replace AC and relocate air handler was voided. Screenshots were taken that fairly and accurately represent the violation at that time. I request the screenshots be entered into evidence. So entered. A follow-up inspection on June 1st, 11th, and June 16th, 2026 found the violation still exists. Staff conducted a PACER search which found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or less pendants filed against this property. On November 21st, 2025, staff left a voicemail to Mr. Gamberati. On December 4th, 2025, staff spoke to Mr. Gamberati by phone and referred them to the building department for further assistance. On February 6th, 2026, staff had sent an email to the property owner. On March 20th, 2026, I left a door hanger at the property. On April 6th, 2026, I spoke with Mr. Gamberati by phone. I offered to draft a stipulation agreement in the event additional time would be needed to correct the violation beyond the May 18th correction date. On May 20th, 2026, I emailed a stipulation agreement to Mr. Gamberati. And on June 11th, 2026, I called Mr. Gamberati and left a voicemail. No further response was received. The co-compliance division recommends the respondent be found in violation of Wellington Code Section 5-1, 105.5. It is recommended that the respondent be given until July 16th, 2026 to correct the violations or be charged a fine. not to exceed $50 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. It is also recommended that costs incurred by the Code Compliance Division in the amount of $12.22 be assessed in order to be paid within 30 days of the date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested. In the event the Code Compliance Division is not contacted as required and or the violation is not corrected, it is recommended that a fine certification hearing be held before the Special Magistrate on August 20th, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida. It is also recommended that no additional notification of the intent to impose fine be given.

Thank you very much. All right. We are here on the matter of Village of Wellington versus Michael Gambriotti and Shannon Gambarotti, which is NOH-CC5733-2025. Is anyone here on this matter? All right. Seeing none and noting the time of 9-21, I just had one question. When I'm looking at this, was this building permit originally started in 2018? Correct. Okay. And building permits are normally good open for one year?

I believe the range is for a couple months, usually about close to six from what I've seen on a regular basis.

Okay.

For the one in 2018, from what I saw, there was a note on the permit that when Mr. Gambarati spoke to one of the former permit techs, the contractor became inactive, so they've been looking for a change of contractor to continue the work.

Oh, yes. They've only had eight years. All right. Thank you. I just wanted to make sure I understood the evidence that was submitted. Thank you so much for that clarification. No problem. All right. Based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation was properly served on the respondent. I find that the respondent is not here. I further find that the respondent's property is currently in violation of Wellington Code Section 5-1, 105.5. And the respondent is hereby ordered to correct these violations by July 16th, 2026. A fine in the amount of $50 per day is assessed against the respondent, which will begin on July 17th. Costs in the amount of $12.22 are further assessed. A cease and desist order will be issued. And in the event that the respondent fails to timely correct this violation, a fine certification hearing will be held back here on August 20th, 2026. And I will follow this up with a written order to the property owner. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number two on the new business, NOHCC 5578-2025. Johnson Joseph is the code officer.

Good morning Good morning I'm Johnson Joseph, Division of Wellington Court Compliance, presenting case number 5578-2025. The responding names are Thomas Cerrito, Trustee, and Rosanne Negostino, Cerrito, Trustee, and Thomas J. and Rosanne Negostino, Cerrito, Joint Trust. The property address is 147511 Horseshoe Trace, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on a neighborhood improvement inspection. The NOVNOH was served by posted notice on April 2nd, 2026 at the property, at the village hall, and at the village clerk's office. A copy of the posted notice was mailed to the property owner. I request that the service of the NOVNOH be answered as evidence.

So entered.

The correction date was on April 27th, 2026. The case was granted a continuance from the May 21st hearing. On inspection on May 12th, 2026, found the following items remain beyond the time given. the notice and violation of Wellington land development regulation section seven point eight point seven point B mulch missing from the landscape areas and seven point eight point two point eight dash G missing plants and or shrubs in front of the wall and on the right side of the property Photos were taken that fairly inaccurately represent the violation at that time. I request that the photos be entered as evidence.

So entered.

A follow-up inspection on June 4th, 11th, and 16th, 2026 found the violation still exists. A PACER search found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or a list pendants filed against this property. Communication with the property owner or the representative. I have been in contact with the property owner Rick on multiple occasions. On May 5th, I spoke with him over the phone and made him aware of the violations and the code case. rake had informed me that he had already placed an order for the mulch and needed to consult with his landscaper to plant the requested shrubs an email was later sent detailing where the mulch and shrubs were required i reached out to rick again on june 11th to get an update but did not receive a response and as of today the code violation still remains and the violation is still present at the property The Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent be found in violation of the Wellington Land Development Regulations Section 7.A.7.B and 7.A.2.A-G. It is recommended that the respondent be given until July 16, 2026 to correct the violations or be charged a fine not to exceed $25 per day per violation for each date the violation continues to exist. It is also recommended that the costs incurred by the Code Compliance Division in the amount of $14.43 be assessed in order to be paid within 30 days of the date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested. In the event the Code Compliance Division is not contacted as required and or the violation is not corrected, it is recommended that a fine certification hearing be held before the Special Magistrate on August 20th, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, 12300 4th Boulevard, Wellington, Florida. It is also recommended that no additional notification of the intent to impose fine be given.

Thank you very much. All right. In the matter of Wellington v. Thomas J. Cerrito, Trustee, Roseanne D. Agostino, Cerrito, Trustee, Thomas J. and Roseanne D. Agostino, Cerrito Joint Trust, case number NOH-CC5578-2025. Is anyone here on this matter? All right, seeing none and noting the time of 9-27, based upon the testimony, evidence and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation in hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. I find that the respondents are not here. I therefore make the following conclusions of law that based upon the evidence, testimony and photos in this matter that the respondent property is in violation of land development regulation section 7.8.2 A-G. and also Land Development Regulation Section 7.8.7.B. The respondent is ordered to correct these violations by July 16th, 2026. A fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation is further assessed against the respondent, which will begin on July 17th. Cost in the amount of $14.43 is assessed against the respondent. I will issue a cease and desist order. and that in the event the respondent fails to correct these violations, a fine certification hearing will be held back here on August 20th, 26th, and I will send the respondents a written order with these findings. Thank you. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number four on the new business, NOHCC 6104-2025. Isaiah Como is the code officer.

Good morning. Co-compliance officer for the Village of Wellington, Isaiah Comeau. The case number is NOHCC6104-2025. Respondent name is Augusta Solange. Property address is 13620 Folkestone Court, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on a neighborhood improvement inspection. The NOV-NOH was served by posted notice on March 26, 2026 at the property at Village Hall and at the Village Clerk's Office. A copy of the posted notice was mailed to the property owner. I request the service of the NOV-NOH be entered as evidence.

So entered.

The correction date was April 5, 2026. An inspection on April 6 and 13 found the following items remain beyond the time given in the notice of violation. OF WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION SECTION 6.4.1.8.5.BB, FENCE STAINED AND OR DISCOLORED AND 7.8.2.A THROUGH G, MISSING SHRUBBERY AND OR VEGETATION AND LANDSCAPE, WHILE WELLINGTON CODE SECTION 13-2.B.2, DRIVEWAY APRON STAINED AND OR DISCOLORED, SIDEWALK STAINED AND OR DISCOLORED WERE BOTH CORRECTED. PHOTOS WERE TAKEN THAT FAIRLY AND ACCURATELY REPRESENT THE VIOLATION AT THAT TIME. I REQUEST THE PHOTOGRAPHS BE ENTERED IN THE EVIDENCE.

SO ENTERED.

Follow-up inspections on May 26, June 3, 11, and 16, 2026 found the violations do still exist. Staff conducted a PACER search, which found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or a list pendants filed against his property. Staff contact with the owner slash representative. On April 10, 2026, the Code Compliance Division received a phone call from Rebecca Augusta, the representative of the property. Rebecca informed Code Compliance that all violations have been corrected. On April 13th, I conducted an inspection and found that information to be inaccurate. After the inspection was conducted, I attempted to reach Rebecca via cellular device but was unsuccessful. On May 26th and June 3rd, I attempted to speak to Rebecca via cellular device again but was unable to reach her on those dates. On June 11th, while leaving a door hanger, I was able to establish contact with one of the homeowners where I advised her of the upcoming hearing date, time, and location, as well as information, as well as informed her about the remaining violations and how much time she had left to correct the violations. The homeowner acknowledged and agreed to have the violations corrected before today's hearing, but ultimately the property remains in violation. The Code Compliance Division recommends the respondent be found in violation of Wellington Land Development Regulation Sections 6.4.1.A.5.BB and 7.8.2.A-G. It is recommended that the respondent be given until July 16, 2026 to correct the violations or be charged a fine not to exceed $25 per day per violation for each date of violations continue to exist. It is also recommended that costs incurred by the co-compliance division in the amount of $13.65 be assessed in order to be paid within 30 days of the date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested. In the event the co-compliance division is not contacted as required and or the violation is not corrected, it is recommended that a fine certification hearing be held before the special magistrate on August 20, 2026 at 9 a.m., at the Wellington Municipal Complex, 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida. It is also recommended that no additional notification of the intent to impose fine be given.

All right. Thank you very much. All right. In the matter of Wellington v. Augustine Solange, which is case number NOH-CC6104-2025, is anyone here on this matter? All right. Showing none or seeing none and noting the time of 9.32. Based upon the evidence, testimony, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. The respondent is not here. Further, I find that the property is still in violation of Land Development Regulation Section 7.8.2.A-G, Land Development Regulation Section 6.4. Further, that the respondent is hereby ordered to correct these violations by July 16th. A fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation is assessed against the respondent. And cost in the amount of $13.65 is further assessed against the respondent. I will issue a cease and desist order. And that in the event that the respondent does not correct these violations, a fine certification hearing will be held back here at the Wellington Municipal Complex on August 20th, 2026. And I will send the respondent an order with these findings. Thank you. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number five on the new business, NOHCC 205-2026. Johnson Joseph is the court officer.

Good morning. Johnson Joseph with the Village of Wellington Code Compliance presenting case number 205-2026. The respondent names are Chadwick J. Walters and Kimberly Dranko Walters. The property address is 15170 Meadowood Drive, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on a neighborhood improvement inspection. The NOVNH was served by posted notice on May 29, 2026 at the property. at the village hall and at the village clerk's office. A copy of the posted notice was mailed to the property owner. I request that the service of the NOVNOH be entered as evidence.

So entered.

The correction date was on May 25th, 2026. An inspection on May 27th, 2026. Find the following items remain beyond the time given in the Notice and Violation of Wellington Code Section 13-2.B.1. The roof, the mailbox, and the post are stained and or discolored. And 13-2.B.2. Driveway and sidewalk stained and or discolored. And driveway in a state of deterioration. The driveway is cracked and needs to be repaired. In Wellington, Linn Development Regulation Section 7.8.7.B, mulch missing from the landscape areas. Photos were taken that fairly inaccurately represent the violation at that time. I request that the photos be entered as evidence.

So entered.

A follow-up inspection on May 29th, June 9th, 12th, and 16th, 2026 found the violation still exists. A PACER search fund respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or list pendants filed against this property. Staff have tried to make contact with the property owner on multiple occasions, with leaving a door hanger at the property on April 8th, 2026, and calling the homeowner Chadwick with no response on all attempts. The Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent be found in violation of Wellington Code Section 13-2.B.1, 13-2.B.2, and Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 7.A.7.B. It is recommended that the respondent be given until July 16, 2026 to correct the violations or be charged a fine not to exceed $25 per day per violation for each day the violation continues to exist. It is also recommended that the cost incurred by the Court Compliance Division in the amount of $13.65 be assessed in order to be paid within 30 days at the date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested. In the event the Code Compliance Division is not contacted as required and or the violation is not corrected, it is recommended that the fine cert hearing be held before the Special Magistrate on August 28, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, 12300 Fossil Boulevard, Wellington, Florida. It is also recommended that no additional notification of the intent to impose fine be given.

All right. Thank you very much. Okay. In the matter of Wellington v. Chadwick J. Walters and Kimberly Drinko Walters, case number NOH-CC205-2026, is there anyone here on this matter? All right, seeing none and noting the time of 9.37, and based upon the evidence, testimony, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent and that the respondent is not present here today. Therefore, I make the following conclusions, that the property is in violation of Land Development Regulation Section 7.8.7.B, Code Section 13-2.B.1 and Code Section 13-2.B.2. The respondent is ordered to correct these violations by July 16, 2026. A fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation is further assessed against the property, and costs in the amount of $13.65 is also assessed against the against the respondent, a cease and desist order will be issued. And if the respondent does not correct these violations by the time given, a certification hearing will be held back here at the Wellington Municipal Complex on August 20th, 2026. And I will follow that up with a written order to the respondent. Thank you.

going to move to item number six on the new business and oh hcc 297 2026 johnson joseph is the code officer good morning johnson joseph um with the village of wellington code compliance presenting case number 297-2026 the respondent name is milmar llc the property address is one six zero three five hollow tree lane wellington florida this case was established based on a internal complaint The NOVNOH was served by posted notice on March 26, 2026 at the property, at the village hall, and at the village clerk's office. A copy of the posted notice was mailed to the property owner. I request that the service of the NOVNOH be answered as evidence.

So entered.

The correction date was on March 30, 2026. This case was granted a continuance from the April 16, 2026 hearing. An inspection on April 2, 2026 found the following items remain being at time given in a notice in violation of the Wellington Code section. 13-3.b.1, construction dumpster stored on lot not completely screened from view and without an active building permit. In Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.10.6, improper wastewater running to drainage, on RVs and 6.8.9.P multiple RVs used as temporary overnight residents exceed the permitted number of RVs per acre and without an approved equestrian permit and RVs are not being completely screened from view. Photos were taken that fairly and accurately represent the violation at that time. I request that the photos be entered into evidence.

So entered.

A follow-up inspection on May 12th, June 2nd, 9th, and 12th, 2026 found the only violation that still exists is Wellington Coast Section 13-3.B.1. Construction dumps were stored in a lot, not completely screened from view. And without an active building permit, has Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.10.6 improper wastewater running to drainage on RVs and 6.8.9.P came into compliance. A PACER search final respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or a list pendants filed against this property. Staff contact with the owner or representative. I have been in contact with the property owner, Neil Marr, and as he represented himself as Rick on multiple occasions. On April 14th, 2026, I met with him and explained that a building permit is required to keep the dumpster on the property. He stated that he was using it to clear the debris left by the previous owner, and he had planned to remove it once that work was completed. I followed up with Rick on June 9th for an update. He then stated that he does not believe the dumpster is in violation and he will not move it and he feels like he should be allowed to keep it due to the large size of the parcel. I had informed him of the hearing date and he mentioned he will attend the hearing to contest his case. The Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent be found in violation of Williamson Code Section 13-3B.1. It is recommended that the respondent be given until June 29, 2026 to correct their violations or be charged a fine not to exceed $50 per day for each data violation continues to exist. It is also recommended that the costs incurred by the Code Compliance Division in the amount of $14.43 be assessed and ordered to be paid within 30 days of the date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested.

All right. Thank you very much. And I missed it, and I apologize. You're seeking a fine in the amount of how many? How much?

$50 per day.

$50 per day. Okay. And let me just see. We are here on the matter of Village of Wellington versus Milamar LLC, case number NOH-CC2972026. Is anyone here on this matter? All right. Seeing none and noting the time of 9.42, Mr. Joseph, I just want to make sure I'm clear. The only remaining violation is that there's the construction dumpster there and it's without a building permit.

So he does not have to pull a permit, but he has to fully screen it with some type of hedge or a fence.

Okay. And so, okay, so, all right, so it's the violation that currently exists. It still exists, yes. Is the dumpster.

Yes.

That's what I wanted to make sure. All right. That's what I thought. All right. Thank you very much for that clarification. Based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation in hearing was properly served on the respondent. I find that the respondent is not here today. I make the following conclusions of law, that the respondent is currently in violation of Code Section 13-3.B.1. and that the respondent is hereby ordered to correct this violation by June 29th, 2026. A fine in the amount of $50 per day per violation is also assessed against the respondent, which will begin on June 30th. Costs in the amount of $14.43 are assessed against the respondent. I will also issue a cease and desist order and that in the event the respondent does not correct this violation, a fine certification hearing will be held at the Wellington Municipal Complex on August 20th, 2026.

I'm sorry, it would be July...

I'm sorry. Oh, July. You wanted the July, sorry, the July 17th?

16th.

16th. Okay. Thank you for that clarification. All right. The fine certification hearing will be held back here on July 16th, 2026, in the event this violation is not corrected. And I will also send a written order to the respondent with my findings. Thank you. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number seven on the new business, NOHCC 500-2026. Ward Putnell is the court officer.

Good morning. Good morning. Ward Puttnall, co-compliance officer for the Village of Wellington. Case number is CC-500-2026. Respondents' names, Erica Fonticelli and Jonathan Merrigan. property address is 13521 Northumberland Circle, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on an internal complaint. The NOV and OH was served by posted notice on May 20th, 2026 at the property, at Village Hall, and at the Village Clerk's Office. A copy of the posted notice was mailed to the property owner. I request the service of the NOV and OH be entered as evidence.

So entered.

Correction date was May 30, 2026. An inspection on June 1, 2026 found the following items remain beyond the time given in the notice in violation of Wellington Code Sections Chapter 21, Article 2, No Business Tax Receipt for Merrigan Building Group, LLC, and No Business Tax Receipt for Zion Concepts, LLC. Screenshots were taken that fairly inaccurately represent the violation at that time. I request the screenshots be entered into evidence.

So entered.

A follow-up inspection on June 11th, 2026 found the violation still exists. Staff conducted a PACER search which found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action. Research found there is not a list pendants filed against his property. Staff contact with the owner representative on March 25th, 2026. A door hanger was left at the property. No response was given. Code Compliance Division recommends the respondent be found in violation of Wellington Code Section Chapter 21, Article 2. It is recommended that the respondent be found in violation in order to pay the local business tax fee plus a penalty of 25% of the license determined to be due and a penalty of $250. It is also recommended that costs incurred in the amount of $13.65 be assessed in order to be paid within 30 days of the date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested.

Thank you very much. All right. In the matter of Wellington v. Erica Fontanaciglia and Jonathan Merrigan, case number NOH-CC500-2026. Is anyone here on this matter? All right. Seeing none and noting the time of 9.46, I just had one question, Mr. Putnall. Is this one violation or is it two violations because we've got the delinquent?

It's the same violation. But you're only asking for one? There are two companies.

Okay. So you're just saying there's one violation. You're not saying there's two violations.

It's one violation for the same address.

Okay. Just wanted to make sure I understood. Thank you very much. All right. Based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. Further, that the respondent is not here, I make the following conclusions of law, that The respondent is in violation of Chapter 21, Article 2, business tax receipt. Based upon that, I further find that the respondent is hereby ordered to obtain and pay for a local business tax receipt and further impose a 25 percent license fee, 25 percent of the license fee as a penalty as well as a $250 penalty. And further, that cost in the amount of $13.65 is assessed against the respondent, and a cease and desist order will also be issued. And I will follow that up with a written order to the respondents. Thank you. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number 8 on the new business, NOHCC 579-2026. Christopher Prasad is the code officer.

Oh chickens.

Good morning, Christopher Prasad, co-compliance officer for the Village of Wellington. Case number CC5792026. Respondent named Sultana Ali and Aladin M. Ali. Property address 12410 Sawgrass Court, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on a complaint. The NOV-NOH was served by certified mail. Return receipt received. I request the service of the NOV and OHP entered in as evidence. So entered. The correction date was June 1st, 2026. An inspection on June 2nd, 2026 found the following item beyond the time given in notice of violation. Wearing of agriculture, chickens observed on residential property, in violation of Walton Land Development Regulation Section 6.2.1 use regulations. Photos were taken and fairly accurately represented the violation at that time. I request the photographs be entered in as evidence. So entered. A follow-up inspection on June 4, 2026 found the violations still do exist. Staff conducted a patient search, which found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action. Research found there is not a list pendants filed against the property. Staff has been in contact with the Ali family on multiple occasions regarding the presence of chickens on the property. On April 22nd, 2026, while conducting a re-inspection of the property, I made contact with the property owner's wife, who was sitting near the canal bank within the easement, and I advised her that I was there investigating the complaint regarding the chickens being kept on the property. which are prohibited in the Village of Wellington land development regulations. She stated chickens were being kept as emotional support animals based on the recommendation from her therapist. At that time of the conversation, she was on a video call with the therapist. The therapist briefly spoke with me and then stated she did not wish to become involved and then disconnected the call. I advised the property owner's wife she would need to contact planning and zoning department to see about obtaining a special use permit. On May 13th, 2026, I met with Mr. Ali at the property. During the discussion, Mr. Ali raised the question regarding the chicken violation. I advised him the chickens were prohibited within the village of Weldon. Mr. Ali stated chickens were being kept for his wife and child as emotional support animals. I advised him to contact planning and zoning department to see if he can obtain a special use permit. Mr. Ali responded he did not wish to pursue that process and stated he would have the chickens removed from the property. Recent inspection revealed the property remained in violation and the chickens had not been removed. Co-compliance division recommend responding to be found in violation of Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.2.1 It is recommended the respondent be given until July 3rd, 2026 to correct the violation or be charged a fine not to exceed $25 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. It is also recommended costs incurred by the Code Compliance Division in the amount of $12.22 be assessed and ordered and to be paid within 30 days of date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested. In the event the Code Compliance Division does not contact as required and or the violation is not corrected, it is recommended a fine certification hearing be held before the Special Magistrate on July 16th, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida. It is also recommended no additional notification of the intent to impose fine be given.

Thank you very much. All right. In the matter of Wellington v. Sulantana Ali case number NOH-CC579-2026. Is anyone here on this matter? All right, seeing none and noting the time of 9.52, based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. Further, that the respondent is not present here today. I also make the following conclusions, that the respondents are in violation of Land Development Regulation Section 6.2.1. The respondents are ordered to correct this violation by July 3rd, 2026. A fine in the amount of $25 per day is also assessed against the respondents and costs in the amount of $12.22 is further assessed. A cease and desist order will be entered and that in the event that the respondent does not correct this violation, A fine certification hearing will be held at the Wellington Municipal Complex on July 16, 2026, and I will follow it up with a written order to the respondents. Thank you. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number nine on the new business, NO8CC652-2026. Staff is requesting a continuance on this case to the July 16, 2026 hearing.

All right. Granted.

Thank you. We're going to move to item number 10 on the new business, NOHCC 1142-2026. Johnson Joseph is the court officer.

Good morning. Johnson Joseph with the Village of Wellington Court Compliance presenting case number 1142-2026. The respondent names are Hugo Ernesto, Taliaferro trustee, and Hugo Ernesto, Taliaferro revocable living trust. The property address is 16883 Deer Pad Lane, Wellington, Florida. This case was established based on a neighborhood improvement inspection. The NOVNOH was served by a certified mail return receipt received. I request that the service of the NOVNOH be entered as evidence.

So entered.

The correction date was on May 18th, 2026. An inspection on May 27th, 2026 found the following items remain being the time given in a notice and violation of Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.8.9.P. RVs used as temporary overnight residence exceed the permitted numbers of RVs per acre. and it violates the minimum setback requirements, and it's without an approval question and permit, as well as the RV is improperly not completely screened from view, and Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.10.6, improper wastewater running to drainage, Photos were taken that fairly and accurately represent the violation at that time. I request that the photos be entered into evidence.

So entered.

A follow-up inspection on June 9th and 12th and 16th, 2026, found that Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.10.6 is in compliance and is removed from the case. and found that Williamson Land Development Regulation Section 6.8.9.P, RVs used as temporary overnight residence exceed the total amount of RVs per acre and it violates the minimum setback requirement and without an approved equestrian permit. And RVs used, I'm sorry, RVs parked at property not completely screened from view is still in violation. A PACER search found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or a list pendants filed against his property. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the property, Andreas Julio Soto. I spoke with Julio at the property on June 12th and explained all of the violations and offer him an extension through a stipulation agreement. He came into the village hall to sign the agreement on June 15th, 2026. However, he did not have the power of attorney to sign on behalf of the owner or the trust as he was a tenant. Julio sent the agreement to the owner and mentioned that he would have him return it to us as soon as possible. But as of today, the agreement has not been returned and the violations still remain at the property. The Court Compliance Division recommends that the respondent be found in violation of Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.8.9.P It is recommended that the respondent be given until July 16, 2026 to correct the violations or be charged a fine not to exceed $25 per day for each data violation continues to exist. It is also recommended that the costs incurred by the Code Compliance Division in the amount of $12.22 be assessed in order to be paid within 30 days of the date of this meeting. A cease and desist order for a period of five years is requested. In the event the Code Compliance Division is not contacted as required and or the violation is not corrected, it is recommended that a fine certification hearing be held before the Special Magistrate on August 20th, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida. It is also recommended that no additional notification of the intent to impose fine be given.

Thank you very much. All right. In the matter of Wellington v. Hugo Ernesto Tagliaferro Trustee and Hugo Ernesto Tagliaferro Revocable Living Trust, NOH-CC1142-2026, is anyone here on this matter? All right. Seeing none and noting the time of 9.58. I just had one question, Mr. Joseph. So we've got, I see that the violation of the RVs as temporary residences, that's still outstanding. So we've got, there's actually, are there two items that are creating that violation? We've got the recreational vehicle used as overnight residences and then the recreational vehicles parked on property?

Yeah. Yes.

Sorry. All right. No, no, no. I just want to make sure I understand. And so how is it that you're able to make the finding that they are being used as overnight residences?

Every time I go out there to do my inspections, I see people go in and out, and I would pretty much prove that there's people living in it and going in and out.

Okay.

And to have the RVs parked there, you have to submit a special use permit to get permission to have that many parked out there. From my understanding, it's only one per five acres, and that property, there's almost 10 or 12 RVs parked there.

It's like an RV park. Yeah. All right. Thank you very much for explaining the basis for your determination. All right. Based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. Further, that the respondent is not here today. As a result, I make the following findings that the respondents are in violation of Land Development Regulation 6.8.9.P and that the respondent is ordered to correct these violations by July 16th, 2026. A fine in the amount of $25 per day is assessed against the respondent. Costs in the amount of $12.22 is also assessed against the respondent. I will issue a cease and desist order for five years. And in the event that the respondent does not correct this violation, a fine certification hearing will be held back here at the Wellington Municipal Complex on August 20th. Thank you. All right. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number one, undefined certification, NOHCC 2341-2025. Isaiah Como is the court officer.

Good morning. Co-compliance officer for the Village of Wellington, Isaiah Comeau. Case number is NOHCC2341-2025. Respondent name is Cindy Augustine. Property address is 1098 Mulberry Place, Wellington, Florida. The hearing date was April 16th, 2026. The respondent was ordered to correct the violation of Wellington Code Section 13-2.B.2 and Wellington Land Development Regulations Section 7.8.7.B on or before May 21st or 2026 or pay a fine not to exceed $25 per day. The order also scheduled a fine certification hearing on June 18th, 2026 if the Code Compliance Division was not contacted as required and or the violation was not corrected. An inspection on May 28th, 2026 found the property still in violation of Wellington Code Section 13-2.B.2. Driveway stained and or discolored was corrected on September 24th, 2025 in Wellington Land Development Regulations Section 7.8.7.B. Tree stump in landscape, hedges are dead, diseased and or dying and need to be replaced. was found in partial compliance as the vegetation removal permit required is still in violation. Follow-up inspections on June 2nd, 10th, and 16th found the violation still exists. Photos were taken that represent the condition of the property at the time of the various inspections. I request the photos be entered in as evidence.

So entered.

A PACER search found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action and or list pendants filed against this property. contact with the representative. There have been multiple attempts made to establish contact with the homeowner, Cindy, via phone call, email, and door hanger. On March 31st, a phone call was placed to Cindy to discuss the status of the case file and inform her of the next steps. However, the phone call went unanswered and a voicemail was left requesting a call back, but no phone call was received. On April 22nd, Cindy sent an email to the Planning and Zoning Department that contained marked up images explaining her plans for replacement and stated all the work would be completed by May 26th. On May 13th, 28th, and June 2nd, Cindy was emailed regarding the status of the vegetation removal permit as well as updated regarding the status of the submitted replacement plan, but again, no response was received. The Code Compliance Division recommends the respondent be found in violation of the Order, Wellington Land Development Regulations, Section 7.8.7.B, and that the respondent be assessed a fine pursuant to Section 2-38A2 of the Code of Ordinances and Section 162.092B of the Florida Statutes. In determining the amount of the fine, the Special Magistrate must consider the following factors. The gravity of the violation, any actions taken by the violator to correct the violation, and any previous violations of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property. As to the gravity of the violation, the respondent has not submitted the required landscape replacement plan necessary to complete the corrective actions associated with the violation. Without an approved replacement plan, the property remains in noncompliance with the code and the required landscape restoration cannot be completed. As to the actions taken by the violator to correct the violation, The respondent has partially corrected the violation by removing the subject tree stump. However, the respondent has not obtained the required vegetation removal permit nor submitted the required landscape replacement plan. As a result, the corrective process remains incomplete. As to any previous violations of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property, There are no previous violations of the same code section on record for this property. Based on these factors, the Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent is assessed a fine in the amount of $25 per day commencing on May 22nd, 2026, and in addition to costs in the amount of $48.13, which does include costs assessed in the order both continuing to accrue until the violation is corrected.

All right. Thank you very much. All right. In the matter of Wellington v. Cindy Augustine, NOH-CC2341-2025, is anyone here on this matter? All right, seeing none and noting the time at 10.04. Based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of fine certification and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. Further, that the respondent is not here. Further, that on April 16, 2026, the special magistrate entered an order requiring the respondent to correct the violation of Land Development Regulation Section 7.8.7.B. And further, that that violation is still ongoing. After hearing the testimony, evidence, and photos, and noting the requirements of Florida Statute 162.09, I've reviewed the gravity of the violation, that the required process to finalize the removal of the tree stump has not been completed, that the respondent's efforts has made partial efforts to correct this violation, and that the respondent's history of violations at the same property that there are none. Based on those factors, I determined that a fine in the amount of $25 per day is assessed against the respondent, which began on May 22, 2026. Further, I assessed costs in the amount of $48.13 against the respondent, and I will follow up with a written order with my findings to the property owner. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number two on the fine certification, NOHCC 2661-2025. Isaiah Como is the code officer.

Good morning. Isaiah Como, code compliance officer for the Village of Wellington. The case number is NOHCC 2661-2025. Respondent name is SFR 2012-1, Florida, LLC. Property address is 1864 Wisteria Street, Wellington, Florida. The hearing date was March 19, 2026. The respondent was ordered to correct the violation of Wellington Code Sections 13-2.B.1, roof stained and or discolored, wall stained and or discolored in partial compliance. Accumulation of debris on roof in violation 13-2.B.2, driveway stained and or discolored is in partial compliance. Weeds growing in driveway is in violation. 13-3.B.1, garbage can not screen from view in violation. And Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.4.1.A.5.BB, fence stained and or discolored, fence contains broken boards in violation. Honor before May 21st, 2026 or pay a fine not to exceed $25 per day per violation. The order also scheduled a fine certification hearing on June 18, 2026, if the Code Compliance Division was not contacted as required and or the violation was not corrected. An inspection on 2 June 2026 found the property still in violation of Wellington Code Sections 13-2.B.1, 13-2.B.2, 13-3.B.1, and Wellington Land Development Regulations Section 6.4.1.A.5.BB. A follow-up inspection on June 10 and 15 found the violation still exists. Photos were taken that represent the condition of the property at the time of the various inspections. I request the photos be entered in as evidence.

So entered.

A PACER search found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or a list pendants filed against this property. Contact with the representative. The representative of the property, Todd, was informed multiple times about the status of the residence. On March 12, Todd entered into a stipulation agreement stating the remaining items, the remaining violations would be corrected no later than May 21, 2026. As of today, the violation still remains visible at the property. The Code Compliance Division recommends the respondent be found in violation of the order, Wellington Code Sections 13-2.B.1, 13-2.B.2, 13-3.B.1, and Wellington Land Development Regulations Section 6.4.1.A.5.BB. and that the respondent be assessed a fine pursuant to Section 2-38 of the Code of Ordinances and Section 162.09 of the Florida Statutes. In determining the amount of the fine, the Special Magistrate must consider the following factors. The gravity of the violation, any actions taken by the violator to correct the violations, and any previous violations of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property. As to the gravity of the violations, the violations have a negative impact on the neighborhood because the conditions are visible from the public right of way and are inconsistent with the minimum maintenance standards of the code. The stained and discolored exterior surfaces, visible garbage containers, and deteriorated fence adversely affect the aesthetic appearance and overall quality of the surrounding area. As to the actions taken by the violator to correct the violation, partial compliance has been achieved. Efforts have been made to adjust the roof and driveway staining. However, the remaining violations, including the visible garbage containers and deteriorated fence, have not been corrected. Therefore, the property remains in violation of the order. As to any previous violations of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property, the respondent has previously been cited for violations of the same code sections. The reoccurrence of these violations demonstrates a continued pattern of noncompliance with the code. Based on these factors, the Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent is assessed a fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation commencing on May 22, 2026, and in addition to costs in the amount of $44.06, which does include costs assessed in the order, both continuing to accrue until the violations are corrected.

All right. Thank you very much. Okay. In the matter of Wellington versus SFR 2012-1 Florida LLC, NOH-CC2661-2025. Is anyone here on this case? Seeing none and noting the time of 10-10, I did have one question, and that is because you talked a little bit about when we were going through the factors for fine assessment, the partial efforts on the part of the respondent. But even though there were partial efforts, it didn't fully correct any of the violations that are noted in this order.

Correct. Correct.

Okay. Great. Thank you for that clarification. All right. Based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of violation or of fine certification and hearing for today was properly served on the respondents. I find that the respondent is not here. Further, I I see that on March 19th, 2026, respondent and special magistrate entered into a stipulation where the respondent agreed to correct the violations noted in that order. Based upon the evidence, testimony, and photos in this matter, I further find that the respondent is in violation or continues to be in violation of Code Section 13-3.B.1, Code Section 13-2.B.1, Land Development Regulation Section 6.4.1.A.5.BB and Code Section 13-2.B.2. After hearing the testimony and the evidence and photos in this matter, when determining the fine, I am looking at the gravity of the violations which create a negative impact to the neighborhood, the respondent's partial efforts to correct the violation, and that the respondent does have a history of previous violations at that property for these type of violations. As a result, I determine that a fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation is assessed against the respondent, which began on May 22nd, 2026. Costs in the amount of $44.06 are further assessed, and I will send a written order to the respondent with my findings. Thank you.

Thank you. The costs are just double-checked. It should be $46.70.

Oh, $46.70? Okay. $46.70. I will make sure that's in the written order. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number three, undefined certification, NOHCC 4994-2025. Christopher Prasad is the code officer.

Good morning, Christopher Prasad, Co-Compliance Officer of the Village of Wellington. Case number CC-4994-2025. Respondents named Aaron E. Leonard and Richard A. Farrell. Property address 807 Wintry Way, Wellington, Florida. The hearing date was April 16, 2026. The respondent was ordered to correct the violation of well-intended land development regulations section 6.4.1.A.5.B.B. Hedges are missing, dead, diseased, and are dying and needs replacing. Hedges contain 18 inches of visible trunk height, unapproved fence type installed, and 7.8.2.A-G, missing vegetation shrubs in front of the property. Honor before May 21st or pay a fine not to exceed $25 per day per violation. The order also scheduled a fine certification hearing on June 18, 2026, if the co-compliant division was not contacted as required and or the violation was not corrected. An inspection on May 22, 2026, found the property still in violation of Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 6.4.1.A.5.B.B., And 7 dot 8 dot 2 dot 8 dash G. A follow-up inspection on June 4th, 2026 found a violation still exists. Photos were taken that represent the condition of the property at the time of the various inspections. I request the photos be entered in as evidence.

So entered.

A PACER search found the respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or a list pendants file against the property. on may twenty second twenty twenty six a call the property owner and left a message was our own me twenty second twenty twenty six a call the property owner there was no answer i left a message to call me back as of today and i received a call the coal price division work means the respondent be found in violation of the order wants a land of the and regulation section six dot four dot one dot e dot five bb and seven dot eight dot two dot eight dash g and their respond to be assessed the fine in person to section two dash three eight eighty two of the court of ordinance in section one six two dot zero nine to be of the florida statute and determine the amount of the fine special magistrate must consider the following factors The gravity of the violation and the actions taken by the violator to correct the action and the previous violation of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property. As to the gravity of the violation, the violation is significant because it negatively impacts the appearance of the property and surrounding neighborhood. As to the actions taken by the violator to correct the violation, no corrective action has been taken and the property remains in violation. As to previous violations of the same code section, records indicate there are no previous violations of the same code section on this property. Based on these factors, Code Compliance Division recommend the respondent be assessed a fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation commencing on May 22, 2026, in addition to the cost in the amount of $48.13, which does include the cost assessed in the order, both continuing to recoup until the violation is corrected.

All right. Thank you very much. Okay. In the matter of Wellington versus Aaron E. Leonard and Richard A. Farrell, case number NOH-CC4994-2025. Is anyone here on this matter? All right. And noting the time of 10.17. based upon the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of the fine certification and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. Further, that the respondent is not here today. Further, that on April 16, 2026, the special magistrate entered an order requiring the respondent to correct the violations of Wellington Code Land Development Regulation Section 7.8.2 point a dash G and land development regulation section six point four point one point eight point five point BB And I find that these violations are still ongoing and then after hearing the testimony evidence and photos in this matter and Considering the requirements in Wellington code ordinances and Florida law. I find that the gravity of the violations It's a negative impact to the neighborhood i find that the respondent has not taken any efforts to correct these violations further that the respondent does not have a history of these violations at this property as a result i determine a fine in the amount of 25 dollars per day per violation is a sense is assessed against the respondent which began uh which will begin on may 20th 20 or may 22nd uh 2026 I further find that costs in the amount of $48.13 are assessed against the respondent, and I will provide the respondent with a written order with my findings. Thank you.

We're going to move to item number four on the fine certification, NOHCC 5520-2025. Johnson-Joseph is the code officer.

Good morning. I'm Johnson Joseph with the Village of Wellington Code Compliance presenting case number 5520-2025. The respondent name are Julie Lenza and Marco C. Lenza. Property address is 14757 Horseshoe Trace, Wellington, Florida. The hearing date was on April 16, 2026. The respondent was ordered to correct the violations of Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 7.A.7.B. dead and bare areas in a landscaping and seven point eight point two point eight dash G missing shrubs and additional trees in the front plane of home as well as acquiring a vegetation removal permit on or on or before May 21st 2026 or pay a fine not to exceed $25 per day per violation the order also scheduled to find certification hearing on June 18 2026 if they put compliance division was not contacted as required and or the violation was not corrected. An inspection on May 22nd, 2026 found the property still in violation of Wellington Lend Development Regulation Section 7.8.7.B and 7.8.2.A-G. A follow-up inspection on June 5th, 12th, and 16th, 2026 found the violation still exists. Photos were taken that represent the condition of the property at that time of the inspections. I request that the photos be entered as evidence.

So entered.

A PACER search found a respondent does not have a pending bankruptcy action or a list pendants filed against this property. Staff have not had any communication with the property owner, Julie, since March 19th, 2026, when she was made aware of the violation. At that time, she mentioned that she had not yet installed irrigation system to water the grass and plant the shrubs requested from the home, which due to ongoing remodeling work. A recent inspection revealed that all building permits for the home have been closed out and the violation still remains at the property. The Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent be found in violation of the Order of Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 7.A.7.B, 7.A.2.A-G, and that the respondent be assessed a fine pursuant to Section 2-38.A.2, the court of the ordinance in section 162.09 to be of the Florida Florida statute and determine the amount of fine the special magistrate must consider the following factors the first one is the gravity of the violation the second one is any action taken by the violator to correct the violation and the last one is any previous violation of the code sim of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property has to the gravity of the violation. The violations are a blight to the nearby neighborhood and homes. As to the action taken by the violator to correct the violations, no action has been taken to bring the violation into compliance. As to any previous violation of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property, there are no prior violations of this code section on record on the property. Based on these factors, the Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent is assessed a fine to pursuant of $25 per day per violation commencing on May 22, 2026. in addition to costs in the amount of $48.91, which does include costs in the order, but continue to accrue until the violation is corrected.

All right. Thank you very much. Okay. In the matter of Wellington v. Julie Lanza and Marco C. Lanza, case number NOH-CC5520-2025. Is anyone here on this matter? All right. Seeing that it is noting that the time is 1023, based upon the evidence, testimony, and photos in this matter, I find that the notice of fine certification and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. I further see that the respondent is not here today. I also see that on April 16th, 2026, the special magistrate entered an order requiring the respondents to correct the violations of land development regulation section 7.8.2 as well as Land Development Regulation Section 7.8.7 .B. Further, based upon the evidence, testimony, and photos in this matter, I find that those violations are ongoing and have not been corrected. After hearing the testimony, evidence, and photos in this matter, and considering the requirements of Wellington Ordinances and Florida law, I find that the I'm reviewing the gravity of the violations, which it creates a negative impact to the neighborhood. Also, that the respondent has not taken any action to correct the violations, as well as that the respondent does not have a history of the same violations at the same property. Based upon the foregoing, I determined that a fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation is assessed against the respondent, which will begin on May 22, 2026. Further, I also assess costs in the amount of $48.91 against the respondents, and I will follow this up with a written order to the respondents. Thank you.

Thank you. We're going to move to Item No. 5, Undefined Certification, NOHCC 5873-2025. Johnson-Joseph is the co-officer.

Good morning. Johnson Joseph with the Village of Wellington Code Compliance presenting case number 5873-2025. The respondent names are Dina Young and Austin J. Young and Connie Deaton. Private address is 13840 Green Tree Trail, Wellington, Florida. The hearing date was on April 16, 2026. The respondent was ordered to correct the violations of Wellington Code Section 13-3.C.2, household items visible from the street, buckets, car jack, et cetera, in Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 7.A.7.B, weeds in the landscape area in 7.8.2.A-G, missing shrubs and or plant in front of the wall of the home and trees in the landscape as well as submitting a vegetation removal permit on or before may 21st 2026 or pay finance exceed 25 per day per violation the order also scheduled to find certification hearing on june 18 2026 if the code compliance division was not contacted as required and or the violation was not corrected On inspection on May 22nd, 2026, found the property still in violation of Wallington Code Section 13-3.C.2 and Wallington Land Development Regulation Section 7.A.7.B and 7.A.2.A-G. A follow-up inspection on June 5th, 9th, 12th, 10th, and 16th, 2026, found the violation still exists. Photos were taken that represent the condition of the property at that time of the inspections. I request that the photos be entered as evidence.

So entered.

A pacer search final respondent does not have the pending bankruptcy action or list pendants filed against this property. Contact with the homeowner or the representative. I have been in contact with the property owner, Austin Young, which was on March 26, 2026, when he was informed of the violations, which he had expressed his disagreement with them. The compliance division recommends that the respondent be fined in violation of the order, Wellington Code Section 13-3.C.2, in Wellington Land Development Regulation Section 7.A.7.B and 7.A.2.A-G, and that the respondent be assessed a fine pursuant to Section 2-38A.2 of the Code of the Ordinance and Section 162.092B of the Florida Statute. and determine the amount of fine the special magistrate must consider the following factor the first one the gravity of the violation second one is any action taken by the violator to correct the violations and lastly any previous violation of the same protection committed by the violator on the same property as to the gravity of the violation the violations are unsightly and are blight to the surrounding properties and the neighborhood. As to the action taken by the violator to correct the violations, no action has been taken to bring the violations into compliance. As to any previous violation of the same code section committed by the violator on the same property, there are no prior violations of the same code section on the property. Based on these factors, the Code Compliance Division recommends that the respondent is assessed a fine to pursuant of $25 per day per violation commencing on May 22nd, 2026, in addition to costs in the amount of $48.13, which does include costs assessed in the order, but continuing to accrue until the violation is corrected.

All right. Thank you very much. All right. In the matter of Wellington versus Deanna Young, Austin J. Young, and Connie Deaton, case number NOH-CC-5873-2025. Is anyone here on this matter? All right. Seeing none and noting the time of 1029, I find that the, based upon the evidence, testimony, and photos in this matter, that the notice of fine certification and hearing for today was properly served on the respondent. that the respondent is not here today. Further, that on April 16th, 2026, the special magistrate entered an order requiring the respondent to correct the violations of Land Development Regulation Section 7.8.2.A-G, Code Section 13-3.C.2. Based upon the evidence, testimony, and photos in this matter, I find that the violations have not been corrected. Further, when reviewing the factors for the fines, I am reviewing pursuant to Florida law and Wellington ordinances, the gravity of the violation, which it does create a negative impact to the neighborhood. The respondents have not made any actions or efforts to correct this violation, the violations, and respondent does not have a history of the same violations at this address. Based upon that, I will find that a fine in the amount of $25 per day per violation will be assessed against the respondents, which will begin on May 22nd, 2026. Further, a cost in the amount of $48.13 is assessed against the respondent, and I will send in written order to the respondents with this findings and conclusions. Thank you. Thank you.

That brings us to the end of the agenda.

All right. Thank you, everyone. And this matter, the compliance hearings for today are adjourned. Thank you.