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on 30 -day time frames. A lot of that Board's decision was based on the letter from Catalano's attorney on the availability of the property where the cars would be relocated. Commissioner Adams was concerned about the flagrant disregard of the cease and desist order. It is a slap in the face; that type of attitude causes the multitude to be punished for the sins of the few. Commissioner Lowther thought the Board should think about revamping our code enforcement process. Chairman Macht pointed out that the Code Enforcement Board is semi -autonomous and they have laws to go by. Perhaps it is time to review their authority with them so they understand how to use it. Commissioner Adams believed the problem here is the auto sales company since there has not been an effort to try to comply or work with the County. Mr. DeBlois pointed out that the Code Enforcement Board hears about 50 cases a month and every so often there is a case like this one where the respondent ignores compliance. In most cases, the violation is understood and there is voluntary compliance so the Code Enforcement process is generally successful. There are a few cases where both sides come to a reasonable conclusion, a fine is imposed, and then it is up to the respondent as to how he reacts to that penalty. He explained that the next level allowed by Florida Statutes is to take the matter to Court. The County can seek an injunction or seek a foreclosure on the lien. A lien against the inventory is also an option. After 3 months, the Board would be able to foreclose on the lien. Another option would be to increase the fine if the Code Enforcement Board thought it would be effective. Commissioner Neuberger thought an end should be put to extensions. He asked Mr. Applegate to keep in touch on this matter and understood the County is stuck with the July 21 S` deadline. July s, 2003 17