Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-25-2018 Special MeetingCity Council Special Meeting June 25, 2018 5:30 PM Council Chambers The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 5:30 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 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge was lead by a Boy Scout in attendance. Open Policy making and legislative session Approval of Agenda Mr. Whitten asked if there were any changes or objections to the presented Agenda. With no objections or changes to the Agenda it passed unanimously. Public Hearing Ordinance 1662- Traffic Impact Fee and Waiver Repeal President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1662. City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Ordinance 1662 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1662 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMENDING THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART II, SUBPART A, CHAPTER 86 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, BY REPEALING ARTICLE V – TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE AND ARTICLE VI – TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE WAIVER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1662. President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that the First Reading was completed at the last meeting. The repeal of the Traffic Impact Fee will allow for the mediation of the traffic improvements based on the need in the vicinity where the development is as well as the impact on the surrounding areas. Discussion ensued. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1662 on Second Reading and send to the Mayor, Council President and City Clerk for signatures. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Public Opportunity on Council Proposition Other items for Discussion Charter documentation and hand-outs Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director, stated that the changes requested has been made. Discussion ensued. Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated that she needed Council to vote to approve a tri-fold to be mailed with the utility bills. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to authorize the Charter Trifold to be mailed with the utility bills with the expense being no more than $3000.00. Seconded by Mr. Blocker, with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. Purchase of Vehicle for the Building and Inspections Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that in hiring a new employee a truck is going to be purchased and she requested to purchase the vehicle from their escrow account. Discussion ensued. Council gave consensus from Ms. Gaillard to start searching for a vehicle. Special Meeting to be scheduled for July 23rd before Workshop. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director requested a Special meeting on July 23rd to be scheduled before the Workshop. This Special Meeting would simply be for the adoption of Ordinances. Discussion ensued. Council gave consensus to have a Special Meeting on July 23rd before the scheduled Workshop. Comments from the Audience Mr. Whitten announced that on Wednesday, June 27th there will be a groundbreaking ceremony at the Environmental Center. Mr. Whitten also announced that on July 20th there will be a Blood Drive hosted by the Police and Fire departments. Mr. Whitten announced the July 4th Celebration at the park. Mr. Aiden Martin, of Crestview FL requested for more traffic lights on HWY 90. Mr. Whitten explained the process of putting in traffic lights in the City limits. Mr. Tom Potaski, owner of the ice cream store on Main Street asked for the schedule of the street sweeper. Mr. Steele, Public Services Director noted that there is a new street sweeper that Public Services has just started using and that Mr. Potaski will see a difference on Main Street the next time it is used. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned by Mr. Whitten at 5:58 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________ Elizabeth M. Roy J B Whitten City Clerk Council President Minutes approve this_____ day of , 20__. 2 Minutes 06/25/2018