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Home My Public Portal About11082021 CC Regular Council MinutesCity Council Minutes November 8, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present: 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 Pledge of Allegiance The invocation and pledge led by Pastor Clint Nelson of Lifepoint Church. 3. Oven Policv making and legislative session 4. Aptaroval of Agenda Mayor Whitten stated that the City Manager has requested to amend the agenda to include a Benchmark Agreement. Motion by Mr. Blocker and seconded by Mr. Hayes to approve to amend the agenda. ROLL CALL: 5 ayes from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Rencich, Ms. Brown, Mr. Capps with 0 nays. Motion carried. 5. Presentations and Reports 5.1 Small Business Saturday Mayor Whitten read a proclamation in support of Small Business in the City of Crestview. 5.2 Recognition of Past Elected Officials Mayor Whitten noted that during the City Government Week the past elected officials of the City of Crestview were recognized for their work as an elected official. Being that some were not able to make it there are some present now to be recognized. With the help of Ms. Brown, Mayor Whitten recognized those Elected Officials. 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Approval of funding from the 2021-2022 Voca-Grant 6.2 HVAC Blackwater Golf Club Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council. Mr. Hayes requested that the City Manager give a brief overview of 6.1- Voca-Grant. Motion by Mr. Blocker and seconded by Mr. Hayes to approve to Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL: 5 ayes from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Rencich, Ms. Brown, Mr. Capps with 0 nays. Motion carried. 7. Public Hearings- Ordinances on Second Reading Ordinance 1831 Parking and Vehicles Mr. Bolduc, City Manager asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1831 by title. Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated, "Ordinance 1831 reads by title, ORDINANCE: 1831 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 86-1 ADOPTION OF FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL LAW: SECTION 86-25, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 86-26, MANNER OF PARKING; SECTION 86-27, UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE; SECTION 86-28, STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED AREAS; SECTION 86- 31, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS; SECTION 86-32 OVERTIME PARKING IN PARKING ZONES; SECTION 86-37, REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDING OF ILLEGALLY PARKED, ABANDONED, OR DISABLE MOTOR VEHICLES; SECTION 86-38, REMOVING IMPOUNDING AN IMMOBLIZATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES BEARING OUTSTANDING CITATIONS; SECTION 86-39, STORAGE, COSTS AND REMOVAL OF IMPOUNDED MOTOR VEHICLES; SECTION 86-42, FIRE LANES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY DEVOTED TO PUBLIC USE; SECTION 86-44, SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS; SECTION 86- 45, PARKING FINES UNIT, PROCEDURES UPON NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PARKING VIOLATION NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL INTERPRETATION; 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 1831. 2 Minutes 1110812021 Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that Chapter 86 of the City of Crestview Code of Ordinances requires updating to meet the current needs of the city. The current ordinance was adopted in March of 1997. For consistency with other fines and fees, the fines and fees need to be removed from the ordinance and placed in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Mayor Whitten asked for any public comment. Mr. Siler, 497 South Wilson St, Crestview stated inquired about the areas that will be covered Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that this Ordinance is enforced throughout the city. Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council. Motion by Mr. Rencich and seconded by Ms. Brown to adopt Ordinance 1831 on Second Reading and send for signatures. ROLL CALL: Mr. Rencich, Ms. Brown, Mr. Capps, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried. 7.1 Ordinance 1836 Chickens Mr. Bolduc, City Manager asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1836 by title. Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated, "Ordinance 1836 reads by title, ORDINANCE: 1836 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF FLORIDA STATUTE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 10 — ANIMALS, SECTION 10-9. — BARNYARD ANIMALS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL INTERPRETATION; 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 1836." Mr. Bolduc, City Manager noted that the change was only for the number of chickens. A brief discussion ensued. Two citizens of the Steeplechase subdivision stated that issues that come with having chickens in the city limits and how would those issues be handled and is not in favor of the passing of the ordinance. Minutes 1110812021 Ms. Annabelle Brush, 122 South Drive, is in favor of the passing of the ordinance. Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council. Motion by Mr. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1836 on Second Reading and send for signatures. ROLL CALL: 5 ayes from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Rencich, Ms. Brown, Mr. Capps, 0 nays. Motion carried. 8. Ordinances on First Reading 8.1 Ordinance 1848- Ferdon Boulevard South Rezoning Mr. Iten, Senior Planner, stated the subject property is currently located within the City of Crestview with a future land use and zoning designation of Commercial (C) and Commercial High -Intensity District (C-2), respectively. The application requests the Commercial Low - Intensity District (C-1) zoning designation for the property and asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1848. Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated, "Ordinance 1848 reads by title, ORDINANCE: 1848 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 LOWINTENSITY 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. This is the First Reading of Ordinance 1848. Mr. Iten, Senior Planner stated that the subject property is currently developed for commercial use or is vacant, and a development application has not been submitted. Based on the requested land - use and zoning designations, the property could be developed for commercial or multi -family use. Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property on October 11, 2021. The property was posted on October 19, 2021. An advertisement ran in the Crestview News Bulletin on October 20, 2021. Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council. 4 Minutes 1110812021 Motion by Mr. Rencich and seconded by Mr. Hayes to adopt Ordinance 1848 on First Reading and move to Second Reading. ROLL CALL: 5 ayes from Mr. Rencich, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Capps, Ms. Brown with 0 nays. Motion carried. 9. Resolutions 10. Action Items 10.1 Appointment of TDC Board Member Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that Ms. Adams, Director of the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Board is requesting a representative, an elected official, to be appointed. Mr. Capps stated that he has attended the TDC meetings and would like to throw his hat in the ring to be appointed. A brief discussion ensued. Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council. Motion by Mr. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Blocker to appoint Councilmember Doug Capps to serve as a member of the Okaloosa County TDC. ROLL CALL: 5 ayes from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Capps, Mr. Rencich, Ms. Brown with 0 nays. Motion carried. 11. City Clerk Report 11.1 Veterans Parade Update Ms. Roy, City Clerk gave Council an update on the status of the upcoming Veteran's parade. She also informed Council that Saturday is the annual Christmas Market on Main Street and that the next Council meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2021. 12. City Manager Report 12.1 City Manager Updates Mr. Bolduc, City Manager gave Council updates on the following projects: 1. Announcement of Michael Criddle as Public Services Director. Mr. Bolduc noted that this was a selection made from a nationwide search. 2. Budget Booklets Minutes 1110812021 The City Manger noted that the booklets were provided to Council and that he or the Finance Director could answer any questions. 3. Blackwater Golf Club Mr. Bolduc, City Manager gave a brief update on the status of the golf course. 4. Mainstreet parking lot and streetscape design Mr. Bolduc, City Manager gave a brief update on the progress of this project. 5. Crestview Commons Mr. Bolduc gave a brief update on the construction of Crestview Commons. 6. Wilson Street Splashpad & Mural Mr. Bolduc noted that they are still waiting for parts for the splashpad. 7. Animal Control Contract He noted that there was an upcoming Town Hall meeting for the Public to attend and to speak with PAWS. 8. Foxwood Water & Wastewater Improvements He noted that they are on schedule with those improvements. 9. Skate Park lighting project Mr. Bolduc noted that this project is completed. 10. McCarthur Code Enforcement Update The property did sell and all occupants have been evicted and the new owners are trying to bring the property back up to code. 11. Allen Park pavilion update He noted that the pavilion is going up. A brief discussion ensued regarding the updates given. 12.2 Contract- Benchmark Agreement (Amended Item) 6 Minutes 1110812021 Mr. Bolduc, City Manager explained to Council the need for the agreement and asked for Council approval. Motion by Mr. Rencich and seconded by Mr. Capps to approve the Benchmark Agreement presented by the City Manager. ROLL CALL: 5 ayes from Mr. Rencich, Mr. Capps, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Ms. Brown with 0 nays. Motion carried. 13. Comments from the Mayor and Council Mr. Capps thanked all for the community involvement in attending Council meetings. Mr. Blocker stated that back in March, he requested financial information to provided and that he has not received that information. Mr. Bolduc, City Manager answered that the information has been provided and offered to schedule a meeting to discuss the financial information further. Mr. Hayes gave updates on community events that he has attended. Mayor Whitten also gave updates on recent community events and dates for upcoming events. 14. Comments from the Audience Mr. Siler, 497 South Wilson Street, Crestview inquired about notification of Ordinance 1831. Mr. Bolduc, City Manager answered the inquiry. 15. Adiournment This meeting was adjourned by Mayor Whitten at 7:14 p.m. Mi utes approve s 24th day of January 2022. Min tes prepar by Natasha Peacock On behalf of the City Clerk �Q lCirty ne ch der erk .•`��j�f�W .W e; �_� ipfie / �Q� ORGP`•� 11164164 7 Minutes 1110812021 Whitten Mayor