Date: August 16, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Commission Chambers, 121 S.W. Flagler Avenue,
Stuart, Florida, 34994
Agenda:
- Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of patriotism was recited by the attendees as the meeting got underway, showing their dedication to and patriotism to the United States of America.
- Violation Hearings:
A violation case involving The Crocker Group, Inc. and Mancil’s Tractor Service LLC and the City of Stuart was listed on the magistrate hearing docket. The case, which was assigned the number CE23080023, concerned a purported infringement of LDC (Local Development Code) Section 5.05.08.4.
Case Details:
- Plaintiff: City of Stuart
- Defendants (Respondents): Mancil’s Tractor Service LLC and The Crocker Group, Inc.
- Address of Violation: Vacant Land (as per Exhibit “A” to the Stipulation and Consent Order)
- Description of Violation: According to the Tree Removal Permit #22060023 that the defendants were awarded, they were allegedly cutting down trees without permission.
The City of Stuart made its case, detailing the alleged infraction and providing proof to back up its assertion. The defendants were afforded the chance to reply and offer their perspective.
- Response from Defendants:
Both Mancil’s Tractor Service LLC and The Crocker Group, Inc. made their cases and discussed how they saw the claimed infraction. They talked about the conditions surrounding the permit’s issuing and the removal of the tree. The accused presented records and eyewitnesses to bolster their claims.
- Deliberations and Decision:
The magistrate started the deliberation process after carefully examining the evidence that had been given and the arguments made by each party. The magistrate went over the pertinent rules, legislation, and the conditions of the permit for tree removal.
Following careful consideration, the magistrate made a determination. The decision’s specifics, including any fines, penalties, or necessary corrective steps, were documented.
- Adjournment:
This brings an end to the report for the magistrate hearing docket that took place in the Stuart, Florida, commission chambers on August 16, 2023. After thorough evaluation of the evidence and arguments put out by both sides, a ruling was made in the matter involving the City of Stuart versus The Crocker Group, Inc. and Mancil’s Tractor Service LLC. After adjourning the meeting, participants left the Commission Chambers.