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1. Call to Order
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City Council Minutes
December 13, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
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The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor JB Whitten.
Those present: Mayor Pro -Tern Shannon Hayes and Councilmembers Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps,
Cynthia Brown, and Joe Blocker. Also present were the City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne
Schrader, City Attorney Jon Holloway, and several staff members.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Pastor Jeff Childers, of The Shepherd's Church, provided the Invocation and led Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. Open Policy -Making and Legislative Session
4. Approve Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tern Shannon Hayes to approve the
agenda, as presented.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye; Mayor Pro-Tem
Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye; Councilmember Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes.
Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1 Leslie Guyer FACC NWFL District Director
Lesley Howington, City Clerk, City of Century, presented a Resolution from the Florida Association of City
Clerks to Elizabeth Roy in recognition of her years of service since January 2012.
5.2 Recognition of Purple Heart Recipient - MSGT Ivan Morera Jr.
MSGT Ivan Morera was not able to attend.
5.3 Christmas Parade Winners - Main Street Association
Paul Lowrey, President of Main Street Association, presented awards to the winners Christmas Parade.
5.4 Mayor JB Whitten - Presentation of Appreciation to the City of Crestview for hosting the "Jingle Bell
Jog" from the United States Army
Mayor JB Whitten presented the plaque to City Clerk Maryanne Schrader on behalf of the city.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion by Councilmember S. Hayes and seconded by Councilmember C. Brown to approve the Consent
Agenda, as presented.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro -Tern Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye;
Councilmember Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
5.1. Donation of SCBA equipment
6.2. Purchase of Public Service Yard Forklift
6.3. FY 2020-2021 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
6.4. Message Trailer, Public Services
6.5. Purchase Tractor for Blackwater Golf Club
6.6. Well #8 Emergency Repair
7. Public Hearinas / Ordinances on Second Reading
7.1. Ordinance 1848 - Ferdon Boulevard South Rezoning
John Iten, Senior Planner, presented Ordinance 1848, requesting the Council for a
motion to adopt on 2nd Reading and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance 1848 by Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THE REZONING OF 11.07 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY,
LOCATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST AND
SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, FROM THE
COMMERCIAL HIGH -INTENSITY DISTRICT (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE
COMMERCIAL LOW -INTENSITY DISTRICT (C-1) ZONING DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR THE UPDATING OF THE
CRESTVIEW ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL INTERPRETATION;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING CODES AND ORDINANCES;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember S.
Hayes to adopt Ordinance 1848 on 2nd Reading.
Councilmember Cynthia Brown inquired whether there was any comment and John
Iten, Senior Planner, replied there was one concern brought up about traffic issues.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown,
aye; Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye;
Councilmember Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
8. Ordinances on First Readin
8.1. Ordinance 1849 Property Rights Element of the Comprehensive Plan
John Iten, Senior Planner, presented Ordinance 1849, stating the State required a property rights
element to be included in the Comprehensive Plan. He asked the Council for a motion to approve
on Is' Reading and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance 1849 by Title:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING
FOR AUTHORITY; 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 SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL INTERPRETATION;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING CODES AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Motion by Councilmember D. Capps and seconded by Councilmember C. Brown to approve Ordinance
1849 on 1st Reading.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye; Mayor Pro -
Tern Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye; Councilmember
Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
9. Resolutions
9.1. Issuance of Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds Series 2021
City Manager T. Bolduc presented Resolution 2022-5 to the City Council explaining the intent
is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of the golf course and refund the General Fund a
adding the interest rate is low currently. He asked the City Clerk to read the resolution by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Resolution 2022-5 by title: Issuance of Capital Improvement
Revenue Bonds Series 2021.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A $2,575,000 TAXABLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2022 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION
AND EQUIPPING OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING THAT THE BOND SHALL BE A LIMITED
OBLIGATION OF THE CITY PAYABLE FROM A COVENANT TO BUDGET,
APPROPRIATE AND DEPOSIT NON -AD VALOREM REVENUES BUDGETED,
APPROPRIATED AND DEPOSITED AS PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR
THE RIGHTS, SECURITIES AND REMEDIES FOR THE OWNER OF THE BOND;
MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes
to adopt Resolution 2022-5.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye;
Councilmember Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
9.2. Issuance of Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2021
City Manager T. Bolduc presented Resolution 2022-6 to the City Council stating the intent
is to spread the wastewater treatment plant debt over a time period to ensure the water rates
remain low and asked the City Clerk to read the Resolution by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Resolution 2022-6 by title:
A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 16-05 OF THE CITY OF
CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$5,075,000 CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA WATER AND SEWER REVENUE
BOND, SERIES 2021, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ISSUER'S SEWER SYSTEM AND PAYING
THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE RELATED THERETO; PLEDGING A PARITY LIEN ON
THE NET REVENUES OF THE COMBINED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE
ISSUER FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE
HOLDERS OF SUCH BOND; AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE NEGOTIATED SALE
OF SUCH BOND TO PINNACLE PUBLIC FINANCE, INC. PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN; RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING
ALL TERMS, PROVISIONS AND COVENANTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-05
OF THE ISSUER; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
adopt Resolution 2022-6.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye;
Councilmember Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
9.3. Florida Opioid Litigation
City Manager T. Bolduc presented Resolution 2022-4 with the intent that the funds
will run through the County and asked the City Clerk to read the Resolution.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Resolution 2022-4 by title:
A Resolution Authorizing the City of Crestview (herein referred to as this "Governmental Unit")
to join with the State of Florida and other local governmental units as a participant in the Florida
Memorandum of Understanding and Formal Agreements Implementing a Unified Plan
Motion by Mayor Pro -Tern Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to adopt Resolution 2022-4.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro -Tern Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye;
Councilmember Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
10. Action Items
10.1 K9 Tyson Donation and Training
City Manager Tim Bolduc explained the current K9 is coming toward the end of his service
expectancy and requested approval of the donation of a K9, adding when the dog is donated,
training is required.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
approve the K9 donation and training.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye; Councilmember
Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
10. 2 Lot Purchase/Water & Sewer Credit Swap in Stillwell Estates Subdivision
City Manager Tim Bolduc explained the lot is a property acquisition. There has been a realignment
of lots in the subdivision and adjustments have occurred, which has created a situation with the lot
across from the lift station. The property is adjacent to our lift station. We will do the lot value
with the exchange of wastewater fees.
Motion by Mayor Pro -Tern Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
approve the purchase/Water & Sewer Credit Swap in Stillwell Estates Subdivision.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro -Tern Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye; Councilmember
Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
10.3 Mannino Settlement Agreement
City Manager Tim Bolduc explained this item is to settle a code enforcement case at 792 Walnut.
The fines of $7,800 were reduced upon request and will be paid at closing. Staff explained we
could settle, as long as the structure is demolished.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown to
approve the purchase/Water & Sewer Credit Swap in Stillwell Estates Subdivision.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye; Councilmember
Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
10.4 Selection of the Citizen of the Year - 2022
Mayor JB Whitten announced that Mike Carroll has been selected as Citizen of the Year for 2022.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Douglas Capps
to approve citizen Mike Carroll as Citizen of the Year for 2022.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye;
Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye; Councilmember
Douglas Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
11. City Clerk Reort
11.1 Police and Fire Retirement Board Vacancies
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader explained there are two vacancies of the Police and Firefighters
Retirement Board.
City Clerk M. Schrader stated that Ellis Connor's appointment expired, but he has asked to be
reappointed. She asked Council to consider a motion to re -appoint Mr. Connor and/or direct staff to
solicit for volunteers.
Motion by Councilmember Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember
Joe Blocker to reappoint Mr. Ellis Connor to the Police and Fire Retirement Board.
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Joe Blocker, aye; Councilmember Cynthia Brown, aye; Mayor
Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, aye; Councilmember Andrew Rencich, aye; Councilmember Douglas
Capps, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
12. City Manager Report
12.1. Financial Report - City Manager
City Manager Tim Bolduc introduced the Financial Report to Council. He noted the strong conditions
of the financial report and that the city is on track with the budget.
City Manager Tim Bolduc displayed the fund balance sheet depicting the General Fund noting the
funds in reserve. He added we need a minimum of five million dollars to handle the monthly expenses.
He mentioned taking the councilmembers to the golf course to view the progress. He stated cart paths
should be addressed before the golf course is open, however. He added originally the targeted opening
date was January 15th, however, we have had problems getting supplies, such as golf carts. He added
that a soft opening is likely the week of February 10 adding a grand opening in March is projected. He
provided options on how to fund the cost of the golf paths at approximately $311,000, however, they
will obtain a couple more quotes. He asked for a consensus on moving forward with the transfer of fund
for the golf paths. Discussion ensued on the need for the paths. Council approved moving forward
with City Manager Tim Bolduc going out to obtain two more quotes. Discussion ensued on the need
to ensure we open when we are ready.
12.2. City Manager Updates
City Manager Tim Bolduc went over items that he is working on and provided the construction update.
He introduced Michael Criddle as our new Public Services Director. He mentioned Wayne Steele will
serve as the project manager.
City Manager Tim Bolduc announced the Christmas and New Year's holiday schedule. He announced that
Trae Duley had passed. His memorial service is December 20th at 2 p.m. at the Community Center.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Councilmember C. Brown asked for an update on the P.A.W.S renewal, and City Manager T. Bolduc
said they are working on a resolution stating there are some services that need to be agreed on before
moving forward. He mentioned P.A.W.S. stated they are raising the rate to $7.00 per capita. Mayor
Pro-Tem S. Hayes mentioned that we are working with other cities to work with P.A.W.S., and
City Manager T. Bolduc agreed it was a county -wide issue.
Councilmember Andrew Rencich wished everyone a Merry Christmas, and Councilmember
Cynthia Brown added it is a pleasure serving the community.
Mayor Pro-Tem S. Hayes said there are nine companies looking to locate in Okaloosa County. He
added that NWFL League of Cities is working on Affordable Housing and P.A.W.S. He thanked
the citizens of Crestview for the support they provide to help their fellow man.
Mayor J. B. Whitten mentioned Joey the Jeweler is sponsoring the Family Movie Night and thanked
him. He mentioned more information is coming on the Main Street event scheduled for December 31 st
at 8:00 p.m.
14. Comments from the Audience
Mayor JB Whitten asked if there were any public comments, but no one came forward.
15. Adjournment
Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Minutes approved this () day of� a� , 2022.
Approved:
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Proper notice having been duly given