Magistrate orders Huntley Investments to start roof repairs within 30 days on two Lake City properties

Special Magistrate Stephanie Marchman on May 1 ordered Huntley Investments to start roof repairs within 30 days and complete them within 90 days for two Lake City properties, 833 Southwest Poplar Lane and 354 Southeast Brown Street.

The city presented certified notices and photographs showing continued roof damage and said permits for the repairs were pulled in March but work had not begun. City staff asked the magistrate to require a start within 30 days and completion in 90 days, and to assess a $50-per-day fine beginning on day 91 if repairs were not complete, plus administrative mailing fees of $28.92.

Bill Billie Ann Hunter, who identified himself as representing Huntley Investments, told the magistrate that permits were pulled in March and that materials were on site. “It’s about a 3 day job. The materials are already on the ground ready to go,” Hunter said, and confirmed he could meet the magistrate’s timetable.

Marchman said she would issue an order reflecting the city’s request. The order requires the respondent to begin repairs within 30 days of the order date and to complete repairs within 90 days; if not completed by the 91st day a $50 daily assessment will be placed on the property. The city was also awarded administrative mailing/postage fees of $28.92 for each matter.

The magistrate sent the order to the address the city used for official notices. No further conditions or alternative remedies were announced at the hearing.