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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-13-2017 City Council MinutesCity Council Meeting November 13, 2017 6:00 PM Council Chambers The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were: President J.B. Whitten, Vice President Bill Cox, Shannon Hayes, Joe Blocker, and Doug Faircloth. Also present were the City Clerk Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Ben Holley, department heads and members of the press. The honorable Mayor Cadle was absent. REGULAR AGENDA Called to Order This meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitten at 6:00 p.m. Invocation: Victor Bettenhausen Pledge of Allegiance The invocation and pledge were led by Reverend Victor Bettenhausen. Open Policy making and legislative session Approval of Agenda Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council for the Approval of Agenda. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve the Agenda for the November 13, 2017 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Special Presentations Main Street Association presented the Public Services Department with a Certificate of Appreciation for their help with the events that take place on Main Street. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from the September 12, 2017 Public hearing, September 12, 2017 City Council Meeting, September 25, 2017 Public Hearing, and the September 25, 2017 Workshop. Mr. Faircloth noted a correction to the Workshop Minutes from September 25th. A motion made by Mr. Cox to approve the minutes from the September 12, 2017 Public Hearing, September 12, 2017 City Council Meeting, September 25, 2017 Public Hearing, and the September 25, 2017 Workshop. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Cox, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. Public Hearings: Ordinance 1626 Amending Chapter 102 Article XXII Sections 102-537 and 102-538 Concerning Recreational Vehicles President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1626. City Clerk stated, “Mr. President Ordinance 1626 reads by title, This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1626.” President Whitten asked for the Staff Report. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated, that the purpose of this amendment is to provide for the orderly, safe, and effective parking of recreational vehicles within the residential districts of the City of Crestview. Furthermore, this amendment will bring the City of Crestview’s Land Development Regulations into the present and allow for a more orderly and flexible means of protecting the Public’s health, safety and general welfare. Ms. Gaillard then presented the areas that this ordinance would affect. Discussion ensued relative to the ordinance. Mr. Faircloth stated that he appreciates the work done for the ordinance but still does not agree with it. Discussion ensued relative to the ordinance. President Whitten opened for a Public Hearing. Mr. Andrew Rencich, 197 Villacrest, Crestview Fl, gave his thoughts and stated that he feels that if the ordinance passes that it would only target those who own recreational vehicles. Mr. Bryan Karlan, Citizen of Crestview, gave his thoughts and opposes Ordinance 1626. Ms. Sue Jones, 48 Abby Road, Crestview Fl, feels that the ordinance should be changed but not so restrictive to recreational vehicles. She also opposes Ordinance 1626. Mr. Stephen Strom, 139 Villacrest Dr, Crestview Fl, stated that he does not have an RV and feels that the ordinance is discriminatory towards those who do own RV’s. He opposes Ordinance 1626. Mr. John Mamazza, 191 Nun Dr, Crestview Fl, stated that as an RV owner he opposes Ordinance 1626. President Whitten closed the Public Hearing and asked for action by Council. Mr. Hayes inquired that if the Ordinance was not approved would it go back to the original ordinance where no vehicle is allowed over twenty-four feet. He feels that by approving Ordinance 1626 would give RV owners some leeway instead of none at all. Mr. Cox suggested totally removing the length restriction in Ordinance 1626. Mr. Whitten stated in passing this Ordinance 1626 it will allow RV owners to park the vehicle at their residence but with certain restrictions and by not passing it means that there is work to do, to fix the issue. He does not support the ordinance. Mr. Blocker agreed with Mr. Whitten and he does not support the ordinance either. He feels that the ordinance is doing the RV owners a disservice and it needs to be fixed. Mr. Cox feels that the Ordinance is a good document and agrees with it. Discussion ensued. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve Ordinance 1626 on Second Reading and send to the Mayor, Council President and City Clerk for signatures. Seconded by Mr. Cox with 2 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Cox and 3 nays from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, motion failed. Ms. Gaillard, Administrative Assistant, suggested that Council create a moratorium so that workshops can be scheduled. Ms. Roy, City Clerk, suggested a motion for that moratorium. Discussion ensued about when to have a Workshop. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to have a Workshop on January 22, 2018 on the ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, 0 nays, motion carried. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to create a moratorium on the current Camp Trailer section of the Land Use Ordinance until such time that a new ordinance is in place or the Council determines that the current ordinance remains. Seconded by Mr. Faircloth with 5 yeas form Mr. Blocker, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Hayes, with 0 nays, motion carried. Ordinance 1629 Amending Chapter 18 Article III, Cannabis Related Activities President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1629. The City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Ordinance 1629 reads by title, This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1629.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Administrative Assistant, stated that she would answer questions. She then showed on a map the areas that dispensaries could be opened. Discussion ensued concerning dispensaries. President Whitten opened for the Public Hearing. Mr. Steven Strom, 139 Villacrest Dr, Crestview Fl, stated that the positive attributes of the medicinal marijuana and the dispensaries in the City. Discussion ensued about medical marijuana. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve Ordinance 1629 on Second Reading and send to Mayor, Council President and the City Clerk for signatures. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Mr. Whitten excused Mr. Hayes from the meeting. Public Opportunity on Council Propositions Consent Agenda Approval of invoice from Allen, Norton and Blue in the amount of $433.50 Approval of invoice from Ben Holley for $3762.50 Approval of Ard, Shirley and Rudolph invoice in the amount of $332.50. Approval of revised Subordinate Agreement for Katie Manor Approval of Union Contract for Fiscal 2018/2019/2020. Approval of Police Vehicle purchase from Valparaiso. Approval of the issuance of an Alcoholic Beverage Certificate of Compliance for a 2COP Alcohol Beverage License for the Vitaliano Restaurant located at 398 Hickory Avenue East. Approval of issuance of 3PS Alcoholic Beverage Certificate of Compliance for Haskan Properties LLC d/b/a Cost Plus Liquors, 1900 Ferdon Blvd South, Units 160 and 170. Approval of Site Development plans for Popeye’s Restaurant to be located at 3870 Ferdon Blvd S. Approval of the Site Development Plans for the connection of Southcrest Drive and John King Road. Approval of the Site Development Plans for Kelley’s Automotive and Diesel to be located at 951 Chestnut Ave East. Approval of the adjustment of Code/Building from Grade 19 to Grade 20. A motion made by Mr. Cox to approve the Consent Agenda items “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, “e”, “f”, “g”, “h”, “i”, “j”, “k” and “l”. Seconded by Mr. Faircloth with 4 yeas from Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Blocker, with 0 nays, motion carried. Mr. Hayes was not in attendance for this motion. Resolutions Committee Reports Scheduled Presentations from the Public Project Reports and comments from Mayor and Council Request from Councilman Hayes for IEMO IV Class funding. Mr. Hayes has returned. Mr. Hayes stated being he does represent the City of Crestview and Northwest Florida and holds a position on the State Board for the League of Cities that the League of Cities is holding a class after the conclusion of the Legislative Conference. He is requesting approval for the cost of the class for three-hundred dollars, the estimated cost for the hotel and two-hundred and twenty-five dollars for travel expenses. A motion made by Mr. Cox to approve the request from Mr. Hayes for the IEMO 4 class funding. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Cox, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. Request from Councilman Cox for discussion of alcoholic beverage review study. Mr. Cox stated that existing Alcohol ordinance needs to be reviewed and possibly updated to accommodate incoming commercial growth. Mr. Whitten asked for a consensus from Council to have Staff review the existing Alcohol ordinance. Council gave consensus for Staff to review the Alcohol ordinance. Discussion of road projects by Council President Whitten. Mr. Hayes stated that he had several items to bring towards the attention of Council. One is House Bill 17 is bill that will phase out CRA, this bill is one that the League of Cities does not support and that he will be sending an email to continue that non-support. Mr. Hayes asked for a consensus that in that email he can state that the City of Crestview Council does not support House Bill 17 either. Council gave Mr. Hayes consensus on his request. Mr. Hayes then asked for the Council support for Proposal #661 that deals with the Home Rule. A short discussion ensued with Mr. Whitten stating that the proposal was one that they all could support. Mr. Hayes, thanked the City for all of the support that it shows Veterans. Mr. Whitten informed Council of the status of the Raspberry Road Connect project for the Triumph Funds. The Okaloosa Triumph Committee has been meeting over the past few months, the Mayor and Mr. Whitten sit on this committee. At this point and time we are in the pre-app phase with the County funding a half a million and the City of Crestview contributing five hundred thousand. Mr. Whitten stated that he met with the current sponsor of the SGA (Student Government Association) and they are interested in getting involved in City Government. At his next meeting on the 27th the group will let Mr. Whitten know how they can contribute and get involved. Staff Reports and Recommendations Discussion/Approval of CAD program for Fire and Police. Fire Chief Anthony Holland, stated that currently the Police and Fire are operating from two different CAD (dispatching) programs. The request is to consolidate the two communication centers and use the same program. All of the dispatchers will be cross-trained and the Fire Department dispatchers cans assist the Police Department dispatchers when they are busy or vice versa. Discussion ensued relative to the information presented. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve the Fire/Police Department changes to the CAD program. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Discussion/Approval of Library Closure for Thanksgiving. Library Director, Ms. Marie Heath is requesting that the Library be closed going forward on the Saturday after Thanksgiving as an unpaid holiday. This is the slowest day of the year and the rest of the City offices are closed. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to approve the closure of the Library the Saturday after Thanksgiving going forward. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Comments from the Audience Mr. Gary Johnson representing the New Way of Life Outreach Ministry, 398 N. Spring St, announced that the ministry is planning their annual Thanksgiving Feast. They are looking for donations to help feed the less fortunate to feed and to help serve. He thanked all in advance for their donations. Mr. Jody Smallwood, 203 W. Woodruff Ave, City Employee stated that in his years of being an employee there was a time that the employees received a gift card and the opportunity to sale back unused leave. Over time the employees opportunity for the sale back ceased and only gift cards were given. He is requesting on the behalf of all employees that the City allow the sale back of annual leave. Mr. Whitten stated that he would have to speak to the City Clerk to have a better understanding of how the sale back process works. Discussion ensued. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned by Mr. Whitten at 8:13 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________ Elizabeth M. Roy J B Whitten City Clerk Council President Minutes approve this_____ day of , 20__. 8 Minutes 11/13/2017