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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-09-2018 City Council MeetingCity Council Meeting April 9, 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: Minister Sam Water, H.E.L.P Ministries The invocation and pledge were led by Minster Sam Water of H.E.L.P Ministries. Open Policy making and legislative session Approval of Agenda Mr. Whitten asked for any objection of the current Agenda. With no objections noted to this item, it was approved unanimously. Special Presentations Due to the absence of employees to receive their Employee Service Recognition the Mayor stated that he would make sure the appropriate departments would receive them. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from the February 12, 2018 Council Meeting. Mr. Whitten asked if there were any objections to the Minutes. With no objections noted to this item, it was approved unanimously. Public Hearings: Items “a” through “i” are ordinances scheduled for Second Reading, which involve Comprehensive Plan Amendments and rezoning of real property. Quasi-judicial procedures and regulations will apply. Ordinance 1635-18S1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (0.63 +/-) 13.19 PRESIDENT: “The first agenda item is to CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS for Small Scale Amendment 18S1.” PRESIDENT: “Pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 102 of the City Code, a public hearing is being held for the purpose of receiving oral and written comments into the official records from the public for the purpose of the consideration of approval of a Small Scale Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The agency will consider the Amendment within this public hearing process and then vote on the Amendment at the end of its process.” PRESIDENT: “For the record, the Agency asks that all speakers identify themselves by name and address, and that they confine their oral remarks to the time allotted when recognized by the Chair. Written comments received by the staff shall be presented to the Agency and excerpts listed in the official minutes. The Growth Management Staff and Consultant, Jack Dorman of J.E. Dorman and Associates will speak on behalf of the City. The public hearing is being held to provide a forum for public input into the Comprehensive Plan process. I now call upon the staff to recite for the record the advertisement of the public notice and to provide staff input regarding the amendment.” STAFF: Mr. Chairman, publication of the legal notice for the amendment was accomplished in the Crestview News Bulletin which ran on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. There were two written comments or no verbal comments received by our staff for the small scale amendment. The Growth Management Staff recommends adoption of this amendment. Mr. Jack Dorman, of the City’s consulting firm, J.E. Dorman and Associates, is available to answer any questions of the Agency relative to the amendment. PRESIDENT: As noted, Comprehensive Plan Amendment 18S1 will be accomplished by Ordinance number 1635. I now ask the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1635 by title. CITY CLERK: Mr. President, Ordinance Number 1635 by title reads: ORDINANCE NO. 1635 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY TO COMMERCIAL FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY ON APPROXIMATELY 0.63 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1635. PRESIDENT: I now ask for presentation of staff reports and comments, if any, whether written or verbal. The Chair recognizes the Growth Management Department Staff to present any staff reports or comments. STAFF: Mr. President, this is the 0.63 acres of developed property that is located at 416 Garden Street. This Comprehensive Plan amendment and subsequent rezoning action are the first steps towards allowing the conversion of an existing residential structure into an approved commercial building. The property owner, is a local businessman and will utilize the office space. The Ordinance will change the use of the land and following Ordinance 1636 will implement the zoning regulations on the property. The physical remodeling and renovation of the building, together with the associated parking, landscaping and stormwater management will follow in the usual development review process through the Growth Management Department. The written comments were received from the public and are enter as part of the record. There were no verbal communications. The Staff, Technical Review Committee and Local Planning Agency recommend approval of this small-scale plan amendment. PRESIDENT: The Chair now recognizes the Consultant to provide input regarding Plan Amendment Number 18S1. CONSULTANT: There is not much more that can be said. Ms. Gaillard has covered all the necessary information. PRESIDENT: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak for or against Ordinance 1635? PROPONENTS: Recognition and comment, if any. OPPONENTS: Recognition and comment, if any. PRESIDENT: Close public input for this portion of the public hearing except for direct questionsby members of Council. PRESIDENT: At this time, I will close public input except for direct questions by members of the Council. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comments and questions, if any. Council discussion and debate. PRESIDENT: Called for any objections. COUNCIL: No objections noted from Council. MEMBERS: Ordinance 1635 is approved by unanimous consent. Ordinance 1636- Rezoning 0.63 +/- acre (18S1) President asked if anyone present would like to speak for or against rezoning. There was no response. President Whitten asked for the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1636. Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated, “Ordinance 1636 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1636 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF 0.63 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY, LOCATED IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, FROM SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ZONING (R-1A) TO THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR THE UPDATING OF THE CRESTVIEW ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1636.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that the 1636 will implement the zoning regulations on the property described in FLUM Amendment 18S1 and will be adopted by Ordinance 1635. President Whitten asked if there were any objections to Ordinance 1636. With no objections noted to this item, it was approved unanimously. Ordinance 1637- 18S2 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (9.2 +/- acre) PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 102 of the City Code, and Florida Statutes, I now declare the public hearing open to receive oral and written comments into the official record concerning the consideration of adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 18S2. The adoption of the Amendment will be accomplished by the adoption of Ordinance 1637. For the record, the Council asks that all speakers identify themselves by name, and address. We also ask that speakers confine their oral remarks to the time allocated when recognized by the Chair. Written comments received by the staff shall be presented to the Council and excerpts listed in the official minutes. The Growth Management Staff and the City’s Consultant, Mr. Jack Dorman of J.E. Dorman and Associates, will speak on behalf of the City. PRESIDENT: I now call upon the City Clerk to recite for the record, legal notice data provided to the public concerning this public hearing. CITY CLERK: Mr. President, publication of the legal notice for the Ordinance was accomplished in The Crestview News Bulletin on March 28, 2018. PRESIDENT: As noted, Comprehensive Plan Amendment 18S2 will be accomplished by Ordinance number 1637. I now ask the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1637 by title. CITY CLERK: Mr. President, Ordinance Number 1637 by title reads: ORDINANCE NO. 1637 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY TO MEDIUM DENSITY LIMITED RESIDENTIAL FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY ON APPROXIMATELY 9.2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the second reading of Ordinance 1637 by title. PRESIDENT: I now ask for presentation of staff reports and comments, if any, whether written or verbal. The Chair recognizes the Growth Management Department Staff to present any staff reports or comments. STAFF: Mr. President, this is the 9.2 acres of undeveloped property that is located on Redstone Avenue East. This Comprehensive Plan amendment and subsequent rezoning action are will allow for the property to be development in the form and format of the adjacent Iron Horse Townhomes. The Ordinance will change the use of the land and following Ordinance 1636 will implement the zoning regulations on the property. The physical development of the site, together with the associated parking, landscaping and stormwater management will follow in the usual development review process through the Growth Management Department. There were no written or verbal comments received from the public. The Staff, Technical Review Committee and Local Planning Agency recommend approval of this small-scale plan amendment. PRESIDENT: The Chair now recognizes the Consultant to provide input regarding Plan Amendment Number 18S2. CONSULTANT: Because this is being processed as a Small Scale Amendment and as she noted the Land Use Category is Medium Density Limited Residential. To qualify for a Small Scale Amendment is to have less than 10 acres and a ceiling of 9.99 units per acre. This property does contain about a half an acre or so of wetlands and unless permitted by the State or Federal government those wetlands have to be protected during and after development. This wetland acreage still counts toward the density, they are not penalized for preserving this area. PRESIDENT: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak for or against Ordinance 1637? PROPONENTS: Recognition and comment, if any. OPPONENTS: Recognition and comment, if any. PRESIDENT: Close public input for this portion of the public hearing except for direct questions by members of Council. PRESIDENT: At this time, I will close public input except for direct questions by members of the Council. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PRESIDENT: If there are any objections to Ordinance 1637. COUNCIL: No objections noted. PRESIDENT: With no, noted objections to Ordinance 1637 it passes by unanimous consent. PRESIDENT: I now declare the public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment 18S2 closed. Ordinance 1638- Rezoning 9.2 +/- (18S2) and 4.8 +/- acres (18S2 and adjacent property). President Whitten asked if anyone present would speak for or against the rezoning. There was no response. President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1638. Ms. Roy, City Clerk, stated, “Ordinance 1638 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1638 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF 14.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY, LOCATED IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, FROM COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT (PUD 06-03 IRON HORSE TOWNHOMES) TO SINGLE OR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ZONING (R-2); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR THE UPDATING OF THE CRESTVIEW ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1638.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director, stated that D. R. Horton, Inc, property owner, by Jenkins Engineering, Inc. Authorized Agent, with Matt Zinke PE, Project Engineer, hereby requests a rezoning of the 9.2 acres represented by 18S2. The current zoning district is Commercial (C-1) and will need to be changed to Single or Multi-Family Dwelling District (R-2). Also requested is the rezoning of the 4.8 acres adjoining this property to the east to the Single or Multi-Family Dwelling District (R-2). The 4.8 acres is currently zoned as part of the Planned Unit Development 06-03 Iron Horse Townhomes and is assigned the Medium Density Residential Future Land Use. This will allow for the development of a residential townhome complex on the property. The style will be similar to the adjacent Iron Horse Townhome complex lying to the east of this property. President Whitten asked if there were any objections to Ordinance 1638. With no objections noted to this item, it was approved unanimously. Ordinance 1639- Annexation of 100 +/- acres in Sec. 30 Township 3 North, Range 23 West. President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1639. City Clerk stated, “Mr. President Ordinance 1639 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1639 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, 100± ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR LAND DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BASE, LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1639.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director, stated that the parcels to be annexed is contiguous to the City Limits on the western boundaries. The current Okaloosa County future land use classification for this parcel is Mixed Use (MU) and it carries the Mixed Use (MU) zoning designation. The application requests that the assignment of Public Lands (PL) Future Land Use Category and Public (P) District Zoning designation be placed on the property being annexed. A portion of site has developed as part of the adjacent sanitary sewer treatment facility, together with the infrastructure for same. Currently, future development of a gun range for the Crestview Police Department is being planned for the eastern 20 acres west of Retta Lane. The Facility shall be served with City of Crestview Utilities for potable water, sanitary sewer and garbage services. The property lies within Flood Zone X, which is an area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain, there is an area of wetlands located on the most eastern of the 20 acres. President Whitten asked for any objections from Council on Ordinance 1639. There were no objections from Council for Ordinance 1639. With no objections noted for Ordinance 1639 it passes with unanimous consent. Ordinance 1640- Annexation of 2.7 +/- acres in Sec. 4 Township 3 North, Range 23 West. President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1640. City Clerk stated, “Mr. President Ordinance 1640 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1640 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, 2.7± ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR LAND DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BASE, LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1640. President Whitten asked for Staff reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated the parcel to be annexed is contiguous to the City Limits on the western boundary, being adjacent to and developed as a part of Spanish Trail Park. It is utilized as part of the grass parking area and a stormwater retention pond for the Park. The current Okaloosa County future land use classification for this parcel is Low Density Residential (LDR) and it carries the Residential - 1 (R-1) zoning designation. The application requests that the assignment of Public Lands (PL) Future Land Use Category and Public Lands (P) District Zoning designation be placed on the property being annexed. Currently, no plans exist to further develop the site. The property was developed as a part of the adjacent Spanish Trail Park, with improvements including retention pond and boundary fencing. President Whitten asked for comments or questions. President Whitten asked if there were any objections with Ordinance 1640. With no noted objections to Ordinance 1640 it is passed by unanimous consent. Ordinance 1641- Annexation of 0.50 +/- acres in Sec. 20 Township 3 North, Range 23 West. President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1641. City Clerk stated “Mr. President, Ordinance 1641 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1641 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, 0.50± ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR LAND DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BASE, LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1641.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that the Petitioner has paid the utility fees associated with the cost of providing water to the property and as per the executed the Municipal Services Agreement, has submitted application and payment for the annexation, comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of the property. President Whitten asked for comments or any objections. There were none. With no objections to Ordinance 1641 it passed by unanimous consent. Ordinance 1642- Annexation of 53.3 +/- acres in Sec. 35 & 36 Township 3 North, Range 23 West. President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1642. City Clerk stated, “Mr. President Ordinance 1642 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1642 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, 53.3 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF CONTIGUOUS LANDS LOCATED IN SECTIONS 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR LAND DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BASE, LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1642. President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that the applications for annexation, conventional comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning have been submitted by Thomas Lewis Young, as trustee of the Thomas Lewis Young Revocable Trust, property owners, of 53.3 acres located on Garrett Pit Road. The property owners plan to develop a single family residential home subdivision to be known as Cherry Brooke. The property is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City and therefore eligible to be considered for annexation. In discussion with Public Services, the water and sanitary sewer is available and is sufficient to meet the demands of the new development. The demand for affordable single-family homes is on the rise in Crestview. Phase 1 of the Cherry Brooke Development will provide approximately one hundred homes. President Whitten asked for any comments, questions or objections. Mr. Blocker asked if the available service would be able to handle one hundred homes. Mr. Steele, Public Services Director answered, yes sir. President Whitten asked again if there were any objections. With no objections to Ordinance 1642 it passed by unanimous consent. Ordinance 1643- Annexation of 1.5 +/- acres in Sec. 32 Township 3 North, Range 23 West. President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1643. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President Ordinance 1643 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1643 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, 1.50± ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR LAND DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BASE, LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1643.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that the Panhandle Preschools, LLC, by Shawn Riley, Managing Member, has submitted the applications requesting annexation into the jurisdictional limits of the City of Crestview, filing of a small-scale plan amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and the assignment of the zoning designation for the 1.36 acres as required per the Out of City Municipal Services Agreement and Resolution 15-10. The property is situated in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of John King Road and Live Oak Church Road. The application requests that the assignment of Commercial (C) Future Land Use Category and Commercial (C-1) District Zoning designation be placed on the 1.36 acres being annexed. The site is fully developed with a 8950 SF facility for daycare services, together with the parking and infrastructure for same. Currently, it is occupied by the Childcare Network Daycare. The Facility shall be served with City of Crestview Utilities for potable water, sanitary sewer and garbage services. President Whitten asked for any comments or questions. President Whitten asked for any objections. With no objections to Ordinance 1643, it passed by unanimous consent. 42.34 Public Opportunity on Council Propositions Consent Agenda Approval of invoice from Ben Holley for $3675.00 Approval of change from Part-Time to Full Time employee, elimination of one Part Time position in Utility Billing Department. Approval of Polyengineering Task Order- Public Services. Approval of Ard, Shirley and Rudolph invoice in the amount of $2397.50. Approval of the Plat for Redstone Commons Phase 3B. Approval of Next Site contract and funding from the City of Crestview Mr. Whitten asked if there were any objections or comments for the Consent Agenda. Mr. Cox asked that item “f” be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to approve the Consent Agenda items “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, “e” with the exception of item “f”. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Mr. Cox voiced his concern in signing a three year contract. He would rather sign a one year contract with annual renewal in lieu of the three years proposed. Mr. Hayes stated that in looking at this big of a task we should be fair and allow this company the time requested because a year is not sufficient time and is in favor of the three year contract. Mr. Blocker stated that if performance is not up to our standard then we should be able to cancel contract. Mr. Whitten called up the representative to address the three year time frame.. Mr. Chuck Branch, representing Next Site, stated that he does not think it will take three years but to limit it one year would be very limited. Discussion ensued. Mr. Cox thanked Mr. Branch for his answer and withdrew his objection for item “f”. Mr. Whitten asked if there were any objections to item “f”. Consent Agenda item 9 “f” is approved by unanimous consent. Resolutions Resolution 18-09 Interlocal Agreement between City of Crestview, Crestview CRA, and Okaloosa County President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 18-09. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President Resolution 18-09 reads by title, RESOLUTION 18-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW TO APPROVE AND ENTER INTO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CRA AND THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW. This is Resolution 18-09.” Ms. Gaillard stated that this is the City Council version of Ordinance 18-01 were additional verbiage was added. Interlocal Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) between Okaloosa County, the Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Crestview, relating to the operation of the CRA, to allow an additional ex officio (non-voting) member to the CRA Board who is an Okaloosa County Board of Commissioner. The CRA Board approves entering into the Agreement. Mr. Whitten asked if the verbiage can be added that concerns the non-voting member. Ms. Gaillard assured Council that, that could be done. Mr. Hayes stated that this additional member from the County will be a non-voting member. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to adopt Resolution 18-09 with additional corrections. Seconded by Mr. Cox with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Cox, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Blocker with 0 nays, motion carried. Resolution 18-12- Out of City Water Service Request President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 18-12. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Resolution 18-12 reads RESOLUTION 18-12 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 2856 SHOFFNER AVENUE AKA 21-3N-23-1670-0021-050B; 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 the reading of Resolution 18-12.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that the petition was submitted by White House Residential Properties, LLC, property owner, of the parcel described in the Warranty Deed recorded in OR Book 3312 page 4507, of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida, and being identified by Parcel Tax I. D. 21-3N-23-1670-0021-050B, located at 2858 Shoffner Avenue, Okaloosa County, Florida, for water service on March 15, 2018. 1. The City of Crestview hereby concludes that said property lies within the water service territory of the City. The property is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Crestview. However, could create an enclave if annexed at this time. The executed Petition and Agreement allows for the annexation when the property meets the criteria of the Annexation Policy. 2. The water concurrency and availability is sufficient on behalf of City to meet the demands of the petitioner as provided for in the Crestview Comprehensive Plan. 3. A 30-day period from enactment of this resolution is provided for protest to ascertain whether or not a public hearing is required. 4. The petitioner has executed a Municipal Services Agreement and has paid all fees associated with the cost of providing water pursuant to this resolution. President Whitten asked of there were any questions, comments or objections. With no objections to Resolution 18-12 it is approved with unanimous consent. Committee Reports Scheduled Presentations from the Public Request for Fee Waiver, Career Source Veteran’s Job Fair. Ms. Westby, 4767 Balboa Rd, Crestview Fl, a representative of the CareerSource of Okaloosa and Walton Counties requested a fee waiver for hosting a Veteran’s Expo & Job Fair at the Community Center on July 18th and 19th. Discussion ensued. Mr. Whitten if there were any objections. With no objections the request for fee waiver is approved by unanimous consent. Mark Anderson- Firefighter Lane Mr. Anderson, 4869 Retta Lane, Crestview Fl spoke to Council about the land use of the future gun range because of it proximity to his home and to those that live around him. He wanted to propose ideas of where the gun range can be moved to that it would not affect home values. Mr. Anderson then gave several reasons of why the gun range should not be in that area and where the City could move it to. He stated that no one from the City made contact with people that live in this area until after the items were in plans and works. Mr. Whitten thanked Mr. Anderson for his presentation and the solutions he presented and asked Council if they had any direct questions for Mr. Anderson or comments. Mr. Hayes thanked Mr. Anderson and stated that he would like to hear from the Public Services Director and the Police Chief concerning this issue. Mr. Hayes inquired of the timeline of when the Public Notice was posted and when the public was notified of what was going to happen. Mr. Faircloth asked for a recess. Mr. Whitten dismissed the Council Meeting for a five minute recess at 7:24 pm. Mr. Whitten called the Council Meeting to order at 7:29 pm. Police Chief Taylor said that he would let Mr. Steele speak about the relocation. He would address the issue of the safety and the noise. The range would not be open to the Public and it would not be in use every day. The type of guns that would be in use are not considered particularly noisy. He also stated that he spoke with the Police Chief of Valparaiso because they have two gun ranges in their City and they have not experienced any noise complaints. Chief Taylor also spoke to the County concerning noise complaints about their gun range that is located in the City limits and they have not received any complaints. Police Chief Taylor stated that this proposal was brought to Council in December 12th of 2016 and that he spoke with the Public Service Director about this location. Mr. Steele, Public Services Director, stated that when speaking with the Police Chief about the property he concluded that it is a City-owned property and that it might work. When it was presented to Council on December 12th of 2016 this request was approved by the City Council which at that time. In March he came before Council and received approval to spend $11,000.00 to survey the property and a topo survey for them to move forward with engineering the property. In this process it was discovered that the land had not been annexed into the City limits. So the Public was not notified of this process until Growth Management started the annexation. The proposed property to move the gun range to the sprayfield is under a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection and would require their approval. Discussion ensued relative to the gun range. Mayor Cadle suggested in having a meeting with Mr. Steele, Chief Taylor and Lt. Schneider to see what can be done. Mr. Whitten agreed with Mayor Cadle that a meeting needs to happen and solutions need to be explored. At this time we may need to put a hold on everything. Discussion ensued. Project Reports and Comments from the Public Appointment of Marita Bristow to the Crestview Housing Authority- Mayor Cadle Mayor Cadle stated that there is a vacancy on the Crestview Housing Authority Board and it is his duty to appoint people to that Board. Mayor Cadle informed Council that there will be “Mia Manganello” Day on April 24th at Warrior’s Hall. There will be presentations done for the Olympian by the City, County and the elementary school that she attended when she resided in Crestview. Mayor Cadle then presented Wanda Hulion with the Police Officer of the Year Award. Mr. Whitten gave an update on the Transportation Workshop that will be held here in Crestview. This meeting is what Sate Senator Edwin requested where the City, County, State and other officials. The meeting will be held on May 3rd at Warrior’s Hall. Mr. Whitten informed Council of a conversation he had with Congressman Gaetz that was concerning the submission that the County/City presented to the Triumph Committee for the Raspberry/Arena Road project. Congressman Gaetz suggested that we “think bigger”. His recommendation was for us to pull that submission and submit a project that would be a whole southwest bypass that would include Raspberry Road. So now that County is working on a joint resolution that the City would have to sign. This will be presented to the Triumph Committee as the most important project in Okaloosa County. Staff Reports and Recommendations Ordinance 1658- Changes to General retirement Plan Credited Service- First Reading President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1658. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Ordinance 1658 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1658 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1441, RESTATING THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1628; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "CREDITED SERVICE"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the First Reading of Ordinance 1658.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated that this Ordinance was submitted by the Secretary of the General Retirement Plan, was drafted by the attorney for the retirement plan and voted on by the General Retirement Plan Board for approval. This just keeps the board in their control but it has to be approved by the City Council. President Whitten asked for any comments, questions or objections. With no objections to Ordinance 1658 is approved by unanimous consent. Ordinance 1659- Changes to Fire/Police Disability payments- First Reading 2.15.52 President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1659. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Ordinance 1659 reads by title, ORDINANCE 1659 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1440 RESTATING THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT PLAN, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED; AMENDING SECTION 8, DISABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1659.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated, that this Ordinance was approved by the Police and Fire Retirement Board during their March meeting. President Whitten asked if there were any objections to Ordinance 1659. With no objections to Ordinance 1659, is approved with unanimous consent. Ordinance 1657- Amending Chapter 2, Division 2, Section2-98 of the Crestview Code of Ordinances- First Reading President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1657. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Ordinance 1657 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1657 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 4, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2-98 – MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR ADDITION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the First Reading of Ordinance 1657.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, stated the Interlocal Agreement between Okaloosa County, the Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Crestview, relating to the operation of the CRA, shall include an additional ex officio (non-voting) member to the CRA Board who is an Okaloosa County Board of Commissioner. Ordinance 1657 amends the Code to include the requirements of the Interlocal Agreement. Discussion ensued President Whitten asked if there were any objections. With no objections to Ordinance 1657 is approved with unanimous consent. Comments from the Audience Mr. Johnson 398 North Spring Street, Crestview Fl announced that he is running for City Council. Ms. Patterson, 426 Benjamin Street, Crestview Fl, thanked Mr. Steele for putting the shade over the exercise machines. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned by Mr. Blocker at 8:30 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________ Elizabeth M. Roy J B Whitten City Clerk Council President Minutes approve this_____ day of , 20__. 17 Minutes 04/09/2018