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May 29, 2018
6:00 p.m. or the conclusion of the Special Meeting
Council Chambers
The Workshop Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. or the conclusion of the Special Meeting. The Members present were: President J.B. Whitten, Vice President
Bill Cox, Joe Blocker, Shannon Hayes and Doug Faircloth. Also present were the honorable Mayor David Cadle, City Clerk Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Bill Holley department heads and
members of the press.
WORKSHOP
Called to Order
This workshop was called to order by Mr. Whitten.
Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was led by the honorable Mayor Cadle.
Open Policy making and Legislative Session
The Workshop was open by Mr. Whitten.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Whitten asked if there were any changes to the Agenda.
There were none and Council gave consensus to present Workshop Agenda.
Public Opportunity on Council proposition
Workshop Items
Discussion of travel and per diem policy
Ms. Roy, City Clerk reviewed the current Per Diem and Travel and noted that it is comparable to other local Cities. She then requested that Council determine what changes they would
make concerning:
What changes do you want to the meal per diem?
What changes do you want to the guidelines for overnight stays (distance and price)?
What changes do you want to the mileage reimbursement, and what is the factor to be used, shortest distance, or requested distance?
Discussion ensued.
Discussion of Traffic Impact Fees and Alternatives
Mr. Steele, Public Services Director, stated that he was looking for a consensus from Council to repeal the current Traffic Impact Fee ordinance, Ordinance 1419 and allow staff to move
forward with the adoption of the Mobility Fee type of program. This program would be in line with the County and other municipalities in the State. As we are putting this fee in place
he asked to keep the current process in place as it is beneficial to both parties. Mr. Steele spoke in depth concerning the Mobility Fee.
Discussion ensued.
Council did agree that this move would be beneficial to the City.
Mr. Steele asked for a consensus.
Council gave a consensus for Staff to repeal and replace Ordinance 1419.
Other items for Discussion
Mayor Cadle spoke about his meeting with the Owner/Operators of the new Chik-Fil-A and the meeting with a gentleman who have plans to open a business on Main Street.
Mr. Faircloth stated that he’s still receiving complaints concerning the homeless and Crestview. He suggested having and ordinance to help with the situation and the public transportation
to coordinate a schedule for them to pick up those who get released.
Mr. Whitten informed Mr. Faircloth that some of his concerns were addressed in the ISP report and once it is released the suggestions in dealing with the homeless are included in that
report.
Mr. Hayes will be giving officials dates out soon for his Town Hall meeting concerning the upcoming referendum.
Mr. Whitten informed Council that the Triumph application has been submitted.
Comments from the Audience
A concerned citizen spoke about an incident that took place over the weekend.
Mr. Whitten suggested to the citizen to speak with the acting Police Chief Cmdr. Grant.
Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned by Mr. Whitten at 7:01 p.m.
_____________________________ __________________________
Elizabeth M. Roy J B Whitten
City Clerk Council President
Minutes approve this day of______, 2018.
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Workshop Minutes 05/29/2018