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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09272021 CC Regular Minutes - scannedCity Council Meeting Minutes September 27, 2021 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were Shannon Hayes, Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, and Doug Capps. Also present were the honorable Mayor JB Whitten, City Clerk Elizabeth Roy, City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Attorney Mr. Holloway, department heads and members of the press. 1. Called to Order This meeting was called to order by the Honorable Mayor Whitten at 6:00 p.m. 2. Invocation and Pled a of Alle iance The invocation and the pledge led by Elder Sylvester Echols, Assistant Pastor of First Church of God in Christ. 3. Open Poliev making and legislative session 4. Auproval of A enda Mayor Whitten asked if there were any changes or objections to the current Agenda. There were no objections or changes to Agenda it was approved by unanimous consent. 5. Presentations and Reports 6. Consent Ap-enda 6.1 Vendor Change Fire Tower Purchase 6.2 Top Tracer Net Project Approval Mayor Whitten asked for action. A motion made by Ms. Brown to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Ms. Brown, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Rencich, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Capps with 0 nays, motion carried. 7. Public Hearinms- Ordinances on Second Reading 8. Ordinances on First Reading 9. Resolutions 10. Action Items 11. C tL Clerk Report 11.1 Replacement of City Clerk on the Okaloosa County Transit Co-op Board Ms. Roy, City Clerk informed the Council that the position currently held by the City Clerk on the Transit Board must be held by an elected official and as of January there will not be an elected City Clerk. In discussion with Ms. Brown, she has agreed to be that replacement and it would just require Council approval. Mayor Whitten asked for action. A motion made by Mr. Rencich to approve the appointment of Ms. Cynthia Brown to the Okaloosa County Transit Co-operative Board. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Rencich, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Capps, Ms. Brown with 0 nays, motion carried. 11.2 Transit Development Plan 2022-2031 Ms. Roy, City Clerk briefly reviewed the Transit Development Plan. 12. City_Manaaer Report 12.1 Change of Code of Ordinance regarding chickens Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that following an increased amount of public input regarding the keeping of chickens within the city limits, members of the City Council reached out to staff requesting the current Chapter 10 of the City's Code of Ordinance be looked over and amended, specifically in regard to its prohibition on chickens. Staff researched how adjacent jurisdictions handle the keeping of chickens, as well as discussed potential undesirable consequences that the keeping of chickens could have on the public specific to the culture and character of the community in the City of Crestview. As a result, verbiage was developed by staff to allow property owners the freedom to keep chickens, while also implementing controls and regulations that will mitigate and provide for enforcement against any undesirable consequences that may result from the keeping of chickens. Discussion ensued. Council gave consensus to draft the changes into an ordinance. 12.2 City Manager Updates Mr. Bolduc, City Manager, provided Council with updates of the: Golf Course, Main Street and Industrial parking lot demolition, Fire Training Tower, Crestview Commons, Health 2 Minutes 0912712021 Fair/Employee Appreciation Day, Animal Control Contract, Foxwood Water & Wastewater Improvements,: Skate Park lighting project, Main Street Mobility Study Engineering Plan status, Facility Study status, McCarthur Code Enforcement Update. Discussion ensued. Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council for the McCarthur property. A motion made by Ms. Brown for Staff to settle the case on the McCarthur property. Seconded by Mr. Rencich with 5 yeas from Ms. Brown, Mr. Rencich, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Capps, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. Mr. Bolduc also requested Council to approve for the Attorney to proceed with legal action against the owners of 490 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave due to code enforcement violations. A motion made by Mr. Rencich to approve for the Attorney to proceed with legal action against the owners of 490 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave due to code enforcement violations. Seconded by Mr. Capps with 5 yeas from Mr. Rencich, Mr. Capps, Ms. Brown, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker with 0 nays, motion carried. 13. Comments from the Mayor and Council 13.1 City Government Week Agenda -Mayor Whitten Mayor Whitten reviewed the event schedule for the upcoming Government Week taking place in October from the 18t`-24th. 14. Comments from the Audience Mr. John Alexander of 117 Louise Drive, Crestview FL, thanked the city for the opportunity to take part in the 9/11 event that the hosted by the city. Mr. Alexander gave his appreciation of the elected officials making the city a priority in the local transportation meeting. 15. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned by Mayor Whitten at 6:53 p.m. Minutes approve this day of 202Z_ 7 Anutes provide by Natasha Peacock On behalf of the City Clerk, "1 A-. J Whitten, Mayor �444061040,, GRESTV•,,� -�3oV°R4rF oar c, t� �S Minutes 0912712021