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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OF APPEALS

Thursday, September 5, 2024 · 9:00 AM AM · CIty Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Administrative Review Board of Appeals heard 17 appeals from property owners challenging various municipal nuisance fees and citations. Most appeals were either denied or held in committee, with a few being granted with modifications, indicating the city is generally enforcing its property maintenance regulations consistently.

Key Decisions

  • Graffiti Nuisance Fee for 828 S Water St. Denied
  • Graffiti Nuisance Fee for 1100 E Kane Pl. Granted with Modifications
  • Tree/Shrub Removal Fee at 4515 W Capitol Dr. Denied
  • Garbage and Litter Nuisance Fee at 3406 S 9th St. Denied
  • Reinspection Fee for 7738 N 107th St. Granted with Modifications
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Appeal of Mike Cole for graffiti nuisance fees (828 S Water St.) (12th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: DENIED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER, seconded by Kendrick Yandell, that this APPEAL be DENIED as the city followed proper procedures. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  2. 2. Appeal of Carson Praefke for graffiti nuisance fees (1100 E Kane Pl.) (3rd Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: GRANTED (WITH MODIFICATIONS) Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER, seconded by Kendrick Yandell, that this APPEAL be GRANTED (WITH MODIFICATIONS). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  3. 3. Appeal of Letha Harmon for reinspection fees (6508 W Hampton Ave.) (3rd Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: GRANTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER, seconded by Kendrick Yandell, that this APPEAL be GRANTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. 4. Appeal of Z Reebenzer for reinspection fees (3287 N Oakland Ave.) (3rd Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: GRANTED (WITH MODIFICATIONS) Passed

    A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Bill Averill, that this APPEAL be GRANTED (WITH MODIFICATIONS). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 5. Appeal of Roderick Battiste for reinspection fees (7738 N 107th St.) (9th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: GRANTED (WITH MODIFICATIONS) Passed

    A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by ALD. SPIKER, that this APPEAL be GRANTED (WITH MODIFICATIONS). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 6. Appeal of William Pucciani for reinspection fees (2914 N 60th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by ALD. SPIKER, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 9:15 AM
  8. 7. Appeal of Phillip Dixon for vacant building registration fees (325 E Hadley St.) (6th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER, seconded by Kendrick Yandell, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 8. Appeal of Elizabeth Martin for vacant building registration fees (2113 N 11th St.) (15th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
  10. 9:30 AM
  11. 9. Appeal of Nancie Perkins for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (3010 S 41st St.) (8th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
  12. 10. Appeal of Shemika Jones for removal of trees or shrubs fee at 4515 (formerly 4521) W Capitol Dr. (7th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: DENIED Passed

    A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Bill Averill, that this APPEAL be DENIED as the city followed proper procedures. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 11. Appeal of David Broomfield for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (3401 W Wanda Ave.) (13th Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER, seconded by Bill Averill, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 9:45 AM
  15. 12. Appeal of Ger Vang for garbage and litter nuisance fees (1243 N 25th St.)
    APPEAL
  16. 13. Appeal of Mohammad Tayub Kullah Meah for garbage and litter nuisance fees (3406 S 9th St.)
    APPEAL
    Action: DENIED Passed

    A motion was made by Bill Averill, seconded by Kendrick Yandell, that this APPEAL be DENIED as the city followed proper procedures. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 14. Appeal of Erika Covarrubias for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2974 N 45th St.)
    APPEAL
    Action: DENIED Passed

    A motion was made by Bill Averill, seconded by Kendrick Yandell, that this APPEAL be DENIED based upon non-appearance despite timely notice of the hearing. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 15. Appeal of Sharon McConnell for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2420 N Weil St.)
    APPEAL
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Bill Averill, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 16. Appeal of Daniel Sheehan for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2453 N 17th St.)
    APPEAL
    Action: DENIED Passed

    A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Bill Averill, that this APPEAL be DENIED based upon non-appearance despite timely notice of the hearing. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. 17. Appeal of Will J. Sherard for garbage and litter nuisance fees (4413 N 41st St.)
    APPEAL
    Action: DENIED Passed

    A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Bill Averill, that this APPEAL be DENIED based upon non-appearance despite timely notice of the hearing. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  21. 10:15 AM
  22. 18. Appeal of Corey Berndsen for nuisance designation (914 E Kewaunee St.) (3rd Aldermanic District)
    APPEAL
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