The Village of Wellington special magistrate on April 17 found multiple properties in violation of local land‑use and property‑maintenance rules, issued fines or deadlines in each case and scheduled follow‑up fine‑certification hearings for several properties.

The hearing covered neighborhood‑improvement and complaint‑driven cases ranging from missing hedges and stained roofs to unpermitted construction and unsecured pools. Most respondents were not present; where owners did appear the magistrate generally granted short periods to correct violations, ordered ongoing accrual of fines that begin on specified dates and set fine‑certification hearings for May, June or August as appropriate.

One of the lengthiest exchanges involved property owner Ira S. Kornberg, who spoke at the hearing about plans to replace a cedar‑shake roof and to replant missing hedges at 1437 Rudder Cove. The magistrate acknowledged prior extensions and said he would grant a new extension of 90 days, telling Kornberg, "I'm gonna give you an extension of 90 days, July seventeenth." Kornberg said he had a contractor ready and: "I will do what's necessary to make it so."

Across the docket, code compliance officers presented evidence including posted notices, inspection photos and proof of service. The magistrate routinely found respondents in violation where inspections showed outstanding items beyond correction dates in notices of violation. In most cases the magistrate gave respondents until mid‑May to fix landscaping, screening, staining or other deficiencies; where violations remained after those deadlines, daily fines of $25 (or higher amounts in specific cases) were assessed beginning on the date the officer recommended.

Votes at a glance

- NOHCC25982024 (Ira S. Kornberg, 1437 Rudder Cove): Special magistrate granted a 90‑day extension to July 17, 2025, to obtain a signed contract and start roofing work and to plant hedges; case will be dismissed if compliance is verified by the code division prior to the August fine‑certification hearing on Aug. 21, 2025. Costs assessed: none at time of hearing; fines to accrue if not timely corrected.

- NOHCC5352‑2024 (RJ Segan Associates, 1826 Steinfurt Circle): Found in violation for work without permits (pool remodel, sliding glass door); compliance deadline May 15, 2025; fine $50/day thereafter; costs $12.30; fine‑certification hearing June 12, 2025.

- NOHCC3406‑2024 (Veronica Nunez & Carlos Santiago Nunez La Cruz, 1930 Derby Veil): Found in violation for unpermitted pergolas; fine $25/day starting March 21, 2025; costs $46.08; fine‑certification hearing scheduled.

- CC‑2861‑2024 (Leon A. Clark, 1153 The Twelfth Fairway): Repeat violation for commercial vehicle not screened; assessed $25/day for seven days plus costs $48.84; 5‑year cease‑and‑desist extended.

- NOHCC3154‑2024 (Imogene Ricketts, 13755 Green Tree Trail): Trailer not screened; compliance deadline April 30, 2025; fine $50/day thereafter; costs $11.65; fine‑certification hearing May 15, 2025.

- NOHCC3585‑2024 (June Ann Clark trustee / June Clark revocable trust, 1621 Harton Place): Tree removed without permit; compliance deadline May 15, 2025; fine $25/day thereafter; costs $13.11; fine‑certification hearing June 12, 2025.

- CC4133‑2024 (Fawn & Steven Diage, 15930 Bowen Court): Landscaping, missing plants and mechanical equipment not screened; compliance deadline May 15, 2025; fine $25/day per violation; costs $11.65; fine‑certification hearing June 12, 2025.

- NOHCC4421‑2024 (Cassandra & Gregory Osorio, 14429 Horseshoe Trace): Missing shrubs/ground cover, dead hedges; compliance deadline May 15, 2025; fine $25/day per violation; costs $13.03; fine‑certification hearing June 12, 2025.

- NOHCC4754‑2024 (Dora Marlene Soto, 14174 Blackberry Drive): Fence staining and dead palm fronds; compliance deadline May 15, 2025; total fine $25/day (combined); costs $13.03; fine‑certification hearing June 12, 2025.

- NOHCC4788‑2024 (Stefan Heaman, 13585 York Court): Garbage cans visible; compliance deadline April 23, 2025; magistrate set fine $35/day; costs $13.03; fine‑certification hearing May 15, 2025.

- NOHCC4895‑2024 (Chien Chang Chen, 13892 Folkestone Circle): Garbage cans visible at a quadplex; compliance deadline April 23, 2025; fine $35/day thereafter; costs $11.65; fine‑certification hearing May 15, 2025.

- NOHCC5192‑2024 (Karen Ben Nime & Andrew Schneider, 10596 Versailles Blvd): Roof staining, garbage cans not screened, dead/bare landscape areas; compliance deadline May 15, 2025; fines $25/day per violation; costs $11.65; fine‑certification hearing June 12, 2025.

- NOHDCC114‑2025 (Anne Zilingold, 12725 Kingsway Road): Garbage cans visible; compliance deadline April 23, 2025; fine $25/day thereafter; costs amended to $13.03; fine‑certification hearing May 15, 2025.

- NOHCC1229‑2024 (IH5 Property Bridal LP, 961 Citrus Place): Tree removed without replacement plan; certified fine $25/day from March 21, 2025; costs $46.08.

- NOHCC3691‑2024 (IH5 Property Bridal LP, 13720 Exotica Lane): Multiple landscaping violations; certified fine $25/day per violation from March 21, 2025; costs $46.08.

- NOHCC2339‑2024 (Benita & Andrew McDonald, 767 Juniper Place): Roof and landscaping violations; certified fine $25/day per violation from March 21, 2025; costs $46.81.

- NOHCC2721‑2024 (Romina & Carlos Garcia, 1212 Skipton Ave): Sidewalk and roof discoloration; certified fine $25/day per violation from Dec. 13, 2024; costs $48.19.

- NOHCC3005‑2024 & NOHCC4719‑2024 (Marie & David Boland Sr., 1121 Avery Road): Two related dockets for multiple exterior and landscaping violations; magistrate certified fines (order listed $10/day for one item and $40/day total for another docket, with costs ranging per docket); fines accrue from March 21, 2025; case details include prior stipulations and multiple extensions.

- NOHCC3693‑2024 (SRP Sub LLC, 658 Racina Drive): Multiple landscaping and screening violations; certified fine $25/day per violation from March 21, 2025; costs $46.08.

- NOHCC3859‑2024 (Khalid A. Altaba, 14176 Blackberry Drive): Dead/bare landscape areas; certified fine $25/day from March 21, 2025; costs $47.46.

- NOHCC3905‑2024 (Bridal Amodio trust / Ronald Amodio, 1049 Morning Dublin): Roof and drip‑edge staining; certified fine $25/day from March 21, 2025; costs $47.46.

- NOHCC4055‑2024 (Violet & Solomon Frasier, 14566 Larkspur Lane): Multiple violations including garbage can timing/visibility and household items visible from street; certified fine $25/day per violation from March 21, 2025; costs $46.08.

- NOHCC198‑2025 (Alan & Maria Justalter, 14193 Astor Ave): Vacation‑rental contact requirements not met; certified fine $25/day from April 1, 2025; costs $46.08.

- NOHCC4703‑2024 (In Plainview 1 LLC, 14106 Wellington Trace): Dead tree on property; certified fine $25/day from March 21, 2025; costs $46.08.

What happened next

For respondents who were absent, the magistrate ordered the violations remain on the record and set fine certification hearings. For respondents who were present and demonstrating progress or providing a contractor timeline (for example, Kornberg), the magistrate in several cases granted short additional time while retaining fines and costs that will continue to accrue if compliance is not completed by the new deadlines.

The hearing record shows the code compliance division relied on posted notices, certified mail returns, inspection photos and PACER searches for bankruptcy filings. The magistrate repeatedly instructed owners to contact the code division to document permit applications or active remediation; the magistrate said the village will schedule a fine‑certification hearing if staff is not notified or violations are not fixed.

The next fine‑certification hearings and follow‑up inspections are set on dates provided above; code compliance officers will confirm corrections before the magistrate will dismiss matters.