Code Compliance Board leadership transition
Summary
Carlos Diez-Arguelles stepped down as vice chair after one month, saying others were better suited, and Steve Heller was unanimously elected to take the role.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $400 fine plus a $40 lien filing cost stand against the Whitehall Drive property unless the City Commission acts.
The board itself, gaining leadership the members felt was better qualified.
Property owners like Sean Duff, who must persuade the City Commission to reduce or vacate a recorded fine.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Code Compliance Board - Nov 5, 2026
Building Official Gary Hiatt told the board a draft ordinance would replace it with a special magistrate to streamline code enforcement, headed to the City Commission in December. E-bike and false-alarm fee appeals would go to the new body either way. This may have been the board's last meeting.
Code Compliance Board - Aug 6, 2026
Carlos Diez-Arguelles stepped down as vice chair after one month, saying others were better suited, and Steve Heller was unanimously elected to take the role.
Code Compliance Board - Jun 4, 2026
Once a code board fine is recorded as a lien, only the City Commission can reduce or release it — a surprise to the Whitehall Drive respondents and even some board members. Residents seeking relief from old fines now know the path runs through City Commission, not this board.
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