HomeMy Public PortalAbout07122021 CC Regular Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting
July 12, 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 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.
REGULAR AGENDA
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 prayer were led by Pastor Josh Neel of Destiny Worship Center.
3. Open Policv making and legislative session.
4. Avoroval of Agenda
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
Mayor Whitten announced ,that the local Crestview Sister Cities organization received Special
Recognition from the Sister Cities International.
Mr. Hughes, President of the Crestview Sister Cities said a few words regarding the recognition.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Park Usage Agreement between the B & T Raceway Group and the City of
Crestview
6.2 Main Street Demolition Bid
Mayor Whitten asked for action on the Consent Agenda.
A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Capps with 5
yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Capps, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Rencich, Ms. Brown with 0 nays, motion
carried.
7. Public Hearings- Ordinances on Second Reading
8. Ordinances on First Reading
8.1 Ordinance 1829-Aggressive Panhandling
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that Panhandling is a solicitation made in person, whereby the
solicitor requests the immediate donation of money or other thing of value or requests one to
purchase an item in an amount far exceeding the item's value. Over the last 18 months, the City
of Crestview Police Department has observed an increase in aggressive panhandling and
panhandling from City medians and rights of way. The public health, safety, and welfare issues to
both persons and traffic flow that result from such activity are numerous. Therefore, in an effort
to balance a solution to problems arising from such activity while continuing to allow for
panhandling in public areas, City staff has drafted an ordinance that will restrict such activity so
that it does not interfere with vehicular traffic, cause traffic safety or traffic flow issues, and so
that it does not constitute a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry. He then
asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1829 by title.
Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated, "Ordinance 1829 reads by title,
ORDINANCE 1829
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, CREATING A NEW
SECTION 54-9 OF CHAPTER 54 OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This is the First Reading of Ordinance 1829."
Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council.
A motion made by Mr. Rencich to adopt Ordinance 1829 on First Reading and send to Second
Reading. Seconded by Mr. Blocker, with 5 yeas from Mr. Rencich, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr.
Capps, Ms. Brown with 0 nays, motion carried.
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9. Resolutions
10. Action Items
10.1 Regions Bank Prepayment
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that this is a request to pay off a portion of the 2020 Series
Capital Improvement Revenue Bond since a portion of the debt was used to purchase Foxwood
County Club, and that portion exceeded the allowable percentage of the loan to which a public,
private partnership can be entered, a portion of the loan must be repaid at this time and the
certificate amended. The "private loan financing test' that is required with this type of funding, is
not consistent with the terms of the management agreement that the City Council recently
approved with GreatLife Golf. The repayment of the portion of the financing was something that
staff was aware of prior to entering into the management agreement, but it was determined that
repayment of the required portion of the financing would be beneficial to ensure that the terms of
the agreement could be as they are, placing the burden of success on the management company.
Staff is requesting permission for the City Manager and the City Attorney to finalize the remedial
action, pay down the debt and have the Mayor execute the necessary documentation.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Whitten asked for action by Council.
A motion made by Mr. Capps to approve the City Manager and the City Attorney to finalize the
remedial action, pay down the debt and have the Mayor execute the necessary documentation.
Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Capps, Mr. Hayes, Ms. Brown, Mr. Rencich, Mr.
Blocker with 0 nays, motion carried.
10.2 Downtown Parking Lot
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that this item includes a budget for the downtown parking lot.
He reviewed the budgeted items and costs. Staff respectfully requests the approval of the new
Downtown Parking Lot project, with a "not to exceed cost' of $310,000. Funding is available at
this time in fundbalance.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Whitten asked for action.
A motion made by Ms. Brown to approve the new Downtown Parking Lot project, with a cost
"not to exceed cost" of $310,000. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Ms. Brown, Mr.
Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Capps, Mr. Rencich with 0 nays, motion carried.
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11. Ch v Clerk Report
Ms. Roy, City Clerk informed Council that there will be some upcoming workshops, budget
workshops and meetings a finalized schedule will be sent out so please make sure you can be
there. These meetings are important.
11.1 League of Cities Dinner -Fort Walton
Ms. Roy, City Clerk informed Council to please make sure they show up to this dinner if they
signed up.
12. City Manap-er Report
12.1 Crestview Commons
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager informed Council that the work has begun on Crestview Commons. He
gave some details concerning the construction and opening of Crestview Commons.
A brief discussion ensued.
12.2 Audit Report
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager briefly spoke about the audit report.
12.3 Downtown Mobility Plan
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager requested for the Council to approve the Mayor signing the Task Order
for Matrix.
A motion was made by Mr. Rencich to approve for the Mayor to sign the Task Order. Seconded
by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Rencich, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Ms. Brown, Mr. Capps
with 0 nays, motion carried.
12.4 Tentative Milaae
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager stated that at the next meeting Council will be presented with a
financial update, conversations about the upcoming budget and at the next meeting you all will set
the Tentative Milage rate.
Discussion ensued.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council.
Mr. Capps commended the City Manager and Staff about their response and handling of
complaints that come up on social media.
Mr. Rencich gave thanks to those sitting in the Chamber and words for those who complain.
Ms. Brown informed those in attendance about an educational program offered at the library.
Mr. Blocker requested that the configuration of the Council Chamber to be redone.
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Mr. Hayes appreciates the moving forward of the City and is looking forward to having Town
Hall meetings to inform and to communicate more with the public.
Mayor Whitten gave thanks to the great effort done by the City for the 4th of July event. He noted
that the Citizen Advisory Council is taking applications. Mayor Whitten requested a policy
concerning the naming of a project.
Discussion ensued.
14. Comments from the Audience
15. Adiournment
This meeting was adjourned by Mayor Whitten at 6:54 p.m.
Elizabeth M. Roy B Whitten
City Clerk
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