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SEP 2 3 1956 BOOK. 65 F"�r S16 Chairman Scurlock's only problem with proceeding through the t Code Enforcement Board was the length of the process involved which can extend out for months. He did feel the Code Enforce- ment Board is a good function, but wished we could find a more streamlined mechanism. Attorney Wilson did believe that most people respond to the Code Enforcement Board orders quite quickly, and it is just those few problem cases where people refuse where some other remedy is needed. He did agree the quickest method would be to bring the complaint before the County Commission for consideration and have this Board order that bids be let out or that county crews clear the lot and then place a lien. Chairman Scurlock asked if we can't have an ordinance that says after being sent notice you have "x" number of days to clean your lot or appeal it, and if you don't.,we are going to do it for you and we are going to bill you. County Attorney Vitunac noted that is the way the City of Vero Beach does it. Commissioner Bowman did not believe this ordinance should cover clearing trees, and Mr. Votapka noted that they are not talking about trees; their complaint and concern is weeds. Several members in the audience at this point displayed weeds about 8' high, and Commissioner Bowman remarked that the weeds were dog fennel and they are a fire hazard. Pauline Votapka requested that the Commission also take into consideration the danger that these lots are so highly overgrown that people with criminal intent could hide in them and you could throw a dead body in there and no one would know. Chairman Scurlock suggested that we direct staff to go ahead and prepare for a public hearing on such an ordinance, and Com- missioner Bird suggested consideration be given to making it apply to build -out at a certain percentage or within so many feet of an existing residence. 16