ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OF APPEALS

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-A or virtual

TL;DR

The Administrative Review Board met to hear appeals from property owners regarding various municipal fees and violations, including reinspection, vacant building registration, and nuisance complaints. Most appeals were either denied or held in committee, with only a few being granted.

Key Decisions

Bulky Waste Fees Appeal Granted
Overhanging Tree Branches Nuisance Fees Granted
Multiple Nuisance Property Designation Appeals Held in Committee
Garbage and Litter Violation Appeals Mostly Denied or Held in Committee
Reinspection Fees Appeals Denied due to Non-Appearance

Agenda PDF

Agenda

1. Appeal of Debbie McKay for reinspection fees (4566 N 84th St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
2. Appeal of Richard Feest for reinspection fees (3809 N Richards St.) (6th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
3. Appeal of Jose Bautista Ramos for reinspection fees (4011 S 1st St.) (13th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: DENIED Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be DENIED based upon non-appearance despite timely notice of the hearing. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Appeal of Fidel Olalde Nuzes for reinspection fees (2218 S 18th St.) (12th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: DENIED Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be DENIED based upon non-appearance despite timely notice of the hearing. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Appeal of Alexander Esuoso for vacant building registration fees (4030 N 11th St.) (1st Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
6. Appeal of Ade Esuoso for vacant building registration fees (4527 W Medford Ave.) (7th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
9:15 AM
7. Appeal of Ronald and Sharon Ragan for vacant building registration fees (5202 W Roosevelt Dr.) (7th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
8. Appeal of Keith Seib for vacant building registration fees (2569 N Buffum St.) (6th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
9. Appeal of Ramzey Humeldi for vacant building registration fees (1652 N Water St.) (3rd Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
9:30 AM
11. Appeal of Yaitzanid Laboy-Figueroa for garbage and litter nuisance violation (4629 N 38th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
12. Appeal of Steven Wolf for garbage and litter nuisance violation (508 W Vienna Ave.) (6th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Appeal of Daniel Sheehan for garbage and litter nuisance violation (2463 W Chambers St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: DENIED Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be DENIED as the city followed proper procedures. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Appeal of Samantha Parker for garbage and litter nuisance violation (3052 N 25th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: DENIED Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be DENIED as the city followed proper procedures. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9:45 AM
15. Appeal of Tim Brennan for garbage and litter nuisance violation (2409 S 13th St.) (12th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
16. Appeal of Ngozi Obiora for garbage and litter nuisance violation (317 E Burleigh St.) (6th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Appeal of Kelly Sullivan for garbage and litter nuisance violation (7638 W Waterford Ave.) (11th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10:00 AM
18. Appeal of Judy Wright for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (2401 N 45th St.) (15th Aldermanic District).
APPEAL
19. Appeal of Mark Rolison for bulky waste fees (508 N 29th St.)
APPEAL
Action: GRANTED Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be GRANTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
20. Appeal of Mark Rolison for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (508 N 29th St.) (10th Aldermanic District).
APPEAL
Action: DENIED Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be DENIED as the city followed proper procedures. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
21. Appeal of Mark Rolison for tall grass nuisance fees (425 N 30th St.) (10th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: DENIED Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be DENIED as the city followed proper procedures. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
22. Appeal of Sarah Sterling for overhanging tree branches nuisance fees (9400 W Melvina St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: GRANTED Passed

A motion was made by Vincent Bobot, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be GRANTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10:30 AM
23. Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation. (4937 N 39th St.) (1st Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
24. Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation. (2850 W Highland Blvd.) (4th Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
25. Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (4264 N 27th St.) (1st Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
26. Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (4102-4114 N 27th St.) (1st Aldermanic District)
APPEAL
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Kendrick Yandell, seconded by Elizabeth Hammer, that this APPEAL be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Discussion and approval of amended Rules of Procedure for the Board.
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