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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-12-2018 City Council MeetingCity Council Meeting February 12, 2018 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 honorable Mayor David Cadle, City Clerk Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Ben Holley, department heads and members of the press. REGULAR AGENDA Called to Order This meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitten at 6:00 p.m. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance The invocation and pledge were led by Rev. Michael Precht of First United Methodist. Open Policy making and legislative session Approval of Agenda Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council for the Agenda. Mr. Whitten stated there was an item deleted from the Agenda, 12 A A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve the Agenda with the removed item. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, 0 nays, motion carried. Special Presentations Presentation of IEMO IV Certificate to Council Member Hayes- Council President Whitten Mr. Whitten presented Mr. Hayes with the Certificate of Completion for a municipal leadership class. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from the October 27, 2017 Workshop Meeting, November 23, 2017 Council Workshop, and the January 8, 2018 Council Meeting. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to approve the minutes from the October 27, 2017 Workshop Meeting, the November 23, 2017 Council Workshop and the January 8, 2018 Council Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Cox with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Cox, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. Public Hearings: Public Opportunity on Council Propositions Consent Agenda Approval of invoice from Ben Holley for $4,462.50. Approval of invoice from Allen, Norton and Blue in the amount of $561.00. Approval of renewal of Professional Services Contracts. Approval of Right of Way Easements for PJ Adams Parkway Construction. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to approve Consent Agenda items “a”, “b”, “c”, and “d”. Seconded by Mr. Cox with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Cox, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. Resolutions Resolution 18-07- Out of City Utility Services President Whitten asked for the City Clerk to read Resolution 18-07. City Clerk stated, “Mr. President, Resolution 18-07 reads, RESOLUTION 18-07 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A PETITION FOR OUT-OF-CITY WATER SERVICE; ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 929 E. EDNEY AVENUE, AKA 21-3N-23-0000-0010-0020; OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; ALLOWING FOR WRITTEN OBJECTIONS BY CITIZENS; AND, IF NECESSARY A PUBLIC HEARING WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM ENACTMENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is Resolution 18-07.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that this is simply a name change for the existing services utilized at 929 East Edney Ave. This is so the new property owners can sign a new Municipal Agreement. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to approve Resolution 18-07. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Resolution 18-08- Support of Crestview Pedestrian Facilities Alternative Program Funding President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 18-08. The City Clerk states, “Mr. President, Resolution 18-08 reads, RESOLUTION NO. 18-08 A RESOLUTION BY THE CRESTVIEW CITY COUNCIL, FLORIDA, TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW WITH TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is Resolution 18-08.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that this resolution is similar to a previous resolution. This shows the continued support for the alternative transportation funding for the sidewalks. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to approve Resolution 18-08 and forward to the City Clerk, and Council President for signing. Seconded by Mr. Cox with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Cox, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. Committee Reports Presentation of Christmas Parade Awards by Main Street Crestview Mr. Paul Lowery, President of the Crestview Main Street Association presented the awards for the 2017 Christmas Parade. He thanked all that were involved with making the parade a success. Request from CRA Director Ms. Burleson, CRA Director, presented Officer Wanda Hulion a check for $275.00 that was raised for the Cops 4 Kids program. Scheduled Presentations from the Public Request for Fee Waiver for fundraiser at Warriors Hall- (Item Removed) Project Reports and Comments from the Public Mayor Cadle spoke on the Relief Foundation that helps youth at risk, GED programs and tutoring programs is running low on funds. He asked that if anyone knew of volunteers or those that give financial relief to this foundation to please do so because this foundation is helping the community. Then he added for his appreciation and excitement of having a person from Crestview representing the United States in the Winter Olympics. Mr. Whitten shared a letter that he received concerning one of the City’s employee, Marte Lancaster a Code Enforcement Officer. The person gave a positive affirmation for the work that Ms. Lancaster did to aid them with an issue. Mr. Whitten stated there will be a joint meeting between the City Council and the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners to discuss the CRA Plan. This Public meeting will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at Warrior’s Hall. Staff Reports and Recommendations First Reading of Ordinance 1633- Red Light Cameras President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1633. City Clerk stated, “Ordinance 1633 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. _1633_ _ AN ORDINANCE OF THECITYOFCRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, ELECTING TO IMPLEMENT THE USE OF TRAFFIC INFRACTIONDETECTORS WITHINTHECITYLIMITSOF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 316.008(8)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA LAW RELATING TO THE USE OF TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTORS WITHIN THECITYLIMITS OF CRESTVIEWFLORIDA;PROVIDINGFORSEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the First Reading of Ordinance 1633.” President Whitten stated that this Ordinance is to have red light cameras installed in Crestview and asked Council if there were any comments or questions. President Whitten stated that with the information provided only nine accidents were attributed to running a red light. He was not convinced that the City of Crestview has a red light problem. Police Chief Taylor, stated that there is a survey that was done on three intersections there were fifty-one infractions of people running a red light. This red light camera will also help to determine who’s at fault once an accident occurs. The implementation of this is holistic approach to basically make drivers aware and they are more likely to stop at the red light. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hayes and Mr. Blocker are in agreement with this Ordinance. Discussion ensued. Mr. Whitten noted that those Cities that have participated in the program have now terminated their program. Discussion ensued. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Cox to adopt Ordinance 1633 on First Reading and move to Second Reading. Seconded by Mr. Faircloth with 4 yeas from Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes with 1 nay from Mr. Whitten, motion carried. Ordinance 1634- Storage and Temporary Use of Recreational Vehicles-First Reading President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1634. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President Ordinance 1634 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1634 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF PART II CODE OF ORDINANCES OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 102, LAND USE REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 22 MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SECTION 102-537 HOUSE CARS AND CAMP TRAILERS USED FOR LIVING AND SLEEPING PURPOSES PROHIBITED EXCEPT IN LICENSED TRAILER PARK AND SECTION 102-538 STORAGE OF CAMP TRAILERS, OTHER TYPES OF HOUSE TRAILERS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF SECTION 102-537 OUTSIDE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND SECTION 102-538 TEMPORARY USE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCE OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the First Reading of Ordinance 1634.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director informed Council this item was reviewed during a Workshop and she reviewed certain items in the ordinance for clarity. President Whitten asked for comments or questions, there were none, he then asked for action by Council. Mr. Blocker stated that he does not agree with the Ordinance. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to adopt Ordinance 1634 on First Reading and move to Second Reading. Seconded by Mr. Cox with 4 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Cox, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth with 1 nay from Mr. Blocker, motion carried. Board Membership considerations Ms. Gaillard, stated that one of the Boards that need members is the CRA Buildings Improvement Grant Review Board. She then introduced Mr. Charles Salis to serve on this board and the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Charles Salis, 154 Cabana Way, Crestview Fl, introduced himself to the Council. Discussion ensued. Council gave consensus for Mr. Salis to be a member of the CRA Buildings Improvement Grant Review Board and the Board of Adjustments. Request for scheduling Special Meeting Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director requested to schedule a Special Meeting and Workshop for February 26th. A group of annexation ordinance needs to be presented in that meeting, followed by a workshop to discuss how to educate the Public on the issue of the Charter. Council gave consensus to the Special Meeting and Workshop. Comments from the Audience A Citizen of Crestview Fl, asked where she could obtain a copy of Ordinance 1634. Ms. Gaillard stated that she can retrieve that from the City of Crestview website. Mr. Whitten shared the remarks of a Citizen of Crestview concerning Ordinance 1634. Mr. Charles Salis, 155 Cabana Way, stated that some people live in pop-up trailers and is that included in this Ordinance as an recreation vehicle. Mr. Whitten answered that this to stop people from living on their property in this manner. Mr. Cox wanted to thank the City Clerk, Betsy Roy on changing the services of the Utility Billing Service. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned by Mr. Blocker at 7:09 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________ Elizabeth M. Roy J B Whitten City Clerk Council President Minutes approve this_____ day of , 2018. 7 Minutes 02/12/2018