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February 14, 2022
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Mayor JB Whitten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Alleeiance
2.1. Pastor Josh Neel -Destiny Worship Center -Crestview
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Josh Neel of Destiny
Workshop Center - Crestview.
3. Open Policv Making and Leeislative Session
4. Aunrove Agenda
City Manager Tim Bolduc asked to postpone the following and asked for a motion to
amend the agenda by removing:
• 1837 (Item 7.3)
• 1838 (Item 7.4)
• 1839 (Item 7.5)
• 1840 (Item 7.6)
• 1841 (Item 7.7)
• 1843 (Item 7.8)
• 1844 (Item 7.9)
• 1845 (Item 7.10)
• 1852 (Item 7.11)
• 1853 (Item 7.12)
• 1854 (Item 7.13)
City Manager Tim Bolduc also asked to add a TDC update and approval to submit a letter
to the Florida Public Services Commission, as well approval to use the spray fields for
canine training.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Douglas Capps
to approve the Consent agenda, as amended.
Roll Call: Ayes: 4 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
Presentation congratulating Miss Madelyn Neel - student representing Shoal River
Middle School who was the sole representative from the Northwest Panhandle All -
State Choir.
Mayor JB Whitten presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Miss Madelyn Neel,
and the City Council expressed their congratulations and appreciation to Miss Neel.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten requested a motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0.
All ayes. Motion carried.
6.1. Election Services Agreement
6.2. Axon Contract Acceptance
6.3. Approval of the minutes from January 24, 2022
6.4. Amendment No. 7 - WWTP Operations, Maintenance and Management Contract
6.5. Resolution Amending Resolution 2021-19
6.6. Stormwater Department Excavator
6.7. Contract for Professional Transportation Engineering Services for the Garden Street
Extension
6.8. MOA for Firearms Range
7. Public Hearin2s / Ordinances on Second Reading
7.1. Ordinance 1833 Redstone Avenue Comprehensive Plan
Senior Planner N. Schwendt introduced Ordinance 1833 - Redstone Avenue
Comprehensive Plan and explained the property is currently within the county. He
explained the ordinance was on 1st reading October 11, 2021, however, the property
rights amendment had to pass before the State would review the ordinance.
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City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the ordinance by title:
An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Amending Its Adopted
Comprehensive Plan; Providing For Authority; Providing For Findings Of Fact;
Providing For Purpose; Providing For Changing The Future Land Use Designation
From Okaloosa County Low Density Residential To Residential On Approximately
19.69 Acres, More Or Less, In Section 21, Township 3 North, Range 23 West;
Providing For Future Land Use Map Amendment; 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
Mayor JB Whitten asked for comments from Council and the public.
In response from Councilmember Brown, Senior Planner N. Schwendt replied that
he received no comments.
Motion by Shannon Hayes and seconded by Joe Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1833 on
2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried
7.2. Ordinance 1834 Redstone Avenue Rezoning
Senior Planner N. Schwendt introduced Ordinance 1834 - Redstone Avenue
Rezoning.
City Attorney swore in Senior Planner N. Schwendt for the Public Hearing and
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked that the staff report be entered into the record.
Staff report: On August 23, 2021, staff received an application to annex and to
amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for properly located on
Redstone Avenue. The subject property is currently located within unincorporated
Okaloosa County with a future land use and zoning designation of Low Density
Residential and Residential-1, respectively. The application requests the Single and
Multi -Family Dwelling District (R-3) zoning designation for the property.
The Planning and Development Board recommended approval on October 4, 2021
and the first reading was on October 11, 2021.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the ordinance by title:
An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, providing for the Rezoning of 19.69
Acres, More Or Less, of Real Property, Located In Section 21, Township 3 North,
Range 23 West, from the Okaloosa County Residential-1 Zoning District to the
Single and Multi -Family Dwelling District (R-3) Zoning District; Providing For
Authority; Providing For The Updating Of The Crestview Zoning Map; Providing
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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.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for comment from Council and public. Hearing none he
called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1834 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas I Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
8. Ordinances on First Reading
8.1. Ordinance 1855 to Amend Land Development Code for R-lE Zoning District
Senior Planner N. Schwendt introduced Ordinance 1855 amending the Land
Development Code for R-1 E Zoning District. He mentioned there were two
Public Hearings prior to tonight, and the public had commented on the density.
After discussion among staff, the residents, and the developer, it was determined
to change the restrictions to R-IE to create larger lots with less density.
For background, Senior Planner N. Schwendt mentioned that on
September 30, 2021, staff received an application to annex and to amend the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations for the property located on Lindley
Road. He added the subject property is currently located within unincorporated
Okaloosa County with a Future Land Use and zoning designation of Agriculture. The
Staff report was entered into the record.
Staff report: The application originally requested the Single -Family Low Density
Dwelling District (R-1) zoning designation for the property. Following comments
made from the public since the application was made, discussions from previous
board meetings, numerous discussions among staff, and discussions with the
developer, the application has been amended to request the Single -Family Estate
District (R-IE). This zoning district is more compatible with the existing surrounding
areas and will serve to keep development on this property more consistent with those
surrounding neighborhoods and areas. He added the request for rezoning will be
presented to City Council with the introduction of Ordinance 1842 on February 14,
2022, for the first reading.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1855 by title:
An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing for the Amendment of
Portions of Chapters 4, 6 And 7 of the Land Development Code, For the Creation of
the Single -Family Estate District (R-IE) Zoning District, as Described Herein;
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Providing for Authority; 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
Mayor JB Whitten asked for Council comment and Councilmember C. Brown
expressed her gratitude to the staff, and Council echoed her comments. -
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment and in hearing none, he called for
action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia
Brown to approve Ordinance 1855 on 1 st reading and move to second reading for"
final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
9. Resolutions
9.1. Resolution Outlining the Powers And Duties for the City Clerk of the City
Of Crestview
City Manager T. Bolduc explained the resolution outlines the duties and
responsibilities of the City Clerk that is not defined in the Charter stating the City
Clerk wanted the duties and responsibilities clearly defined.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the resolution by title: Resolution Outlining the
Powers and Duties for the City Clerk of the City of Crestview.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember
Cynthia Brown to approve the Resolution outlining the powers and duties for the
City Clerk of the City of Crestview.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
10. Action Items
10.1. East-West Connector Road Utility Relocations
City Manager Tim Bolduc stated Gator Boring was hired to replace a line on Arena
Road which was not included in the Bypass contract, so this will move the line.
There are a couple of items that may change, as we may have work with Okaloosa
County or perform the bore work ourselves.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for Public comment.
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In response to Councilmember J. Blocker, Public Services Director M. Criddle
replied that they are performing 6" and 10" bores.
Councilmember D. Capps asked about the funding and City Manager Tim Bolduc
replied that some funds are from undesignated and reserves adding we may be able
to secure low interest loans with the SRF funds.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Cynthia Brown to
approve the agreement. Discussion ensued on funding.
Motion amended by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Cynthia
Brown to include the amount is at $234,885.40 but not to exceed $400,000.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
10.2. Authorization to proceed with the foreclosures of code compliance liens
City Manager Tim Bolduc said the Special Magistrate has found violations, staff
audits were done, and the properties checked before proceeding with the foreclosures.
It was determined the value of the lien is more than the value of the property. He
added the goal is to get properties into compliance. There has been no move to
improve the properties on Bay. He requested a motion to approve moving forward
with the foreclosures.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for Council comment.
Councilmember C. Brown asked about the timeline for the cleanup of the properties,
as she voiced concern about safety as Habitat for Humanity homes are next to it.
City Attorney J. Holloway said it typically is 120 days from the beginning to when
we take the property. City Manager Tim Bolduc added some properties have
buildings that need to be demolished. He said the funding comes from properties that
have foreclosed, and City Attorney J. Holloway added we should have $42,000 to
utilize.
Councilmember S. Hayes also said he has personally viewed the properties. He asked
what action will occur once we get the properties. City Manager Tim Bolduc replied,
the properties will be cleaned up to surplus. He added the property on Bay Drive may
be donated to Habitat for Humanity adding the goal is to turn it into safe and
affordable housing.
Mayor JB Whitten said we do not want to take property, so we have to do due
process. He added the Code Enforcement is doing a great job, as they have a tough
job.
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Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember
Douglas Capps to authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to proceed with the
foreclosure of code compliance liens.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
11. City Clerk Report
11.1. Nomination of Jim Sheffield to the Planning Development Board
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader explained the Planning Development Board requires
another alternate position and requested the City Council consider the nomination of
Jim Sheffield to the Board.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember
Douglas Capps to approve the nomination of Jim Sheffield as the alternate for the
Planning Development Board.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
11.2. Nomination of Dan Krusenklaus to the Police and Firefighters Retirement Board
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader explained the Police and Firefighters Retirement
Board requires a position to be filled as a vacancy has occurred. She requested the
City Council consider the nomination of Dan Krusenklaus to the Board.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Douglas
Capps to approve the nomination of Dan Krusenkluas to the Police and Firefighters
Retirement Board.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
12. ON Manaeer Report
12.1. Strategic Plan
City Manager Tim Bolduc said we reviewed the Strategic Plan last March and
realized the plan was not formerly adopted. He mentioned he and the mayor had
spoken about the Beautification Plan this morning. Some items have already been
done.
Mayor JB Whitten added every item we approve is tagged with the Strategic Plan.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember
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Douglas Capps to formerly adopt the Strategic Plan.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
12.2. Financial Update - City Manager
City Manager Tim Bolduc stated the city is in good fiscal condition referencing the
report is included in the packet.
12.3. TDC Update - Brookmeade Park
City Manager Tim Bolduc said the TDC notified us last week that applications are
due March 15th. He asked if there were any items that Council does or does not want
to move forward.
Mayor JB Whitten asked if anyone from the city will be present, and City Manager T.
Bolduc replied that Barry Henderson will represent the city next Thursday.
City Manager Tim Bolduc said the primary focus is on the Brookmeade Park
improvements with marketing. the sports complex, wayfaring signs, and RC tracks
as the main items in the plan. He commended the team that was created in-house.
Councilmember S. Hayes requested that the plan be made public. He realizes the
funds are limited this year, but hopes in the next two or three years, after
Brookmeade is completed, we can move forward on the sports complex. This will
enable us to attract tournaments.
City Manager Tim Bolduc said it is important to go toward the plan for the sports
complex, as the cost was estimated at seven to eleven million dollars pre COVID. We
will receive money from the TDC, but we may have to fund some of it. He explained
the sections in the plan that consists of Tourism marketing promotion, destination
stewardship, sports tourism and ecotourism, wayfinding systems, and infrastructure
improvements.
City Manager Tim Bolduc said he sent the funding chart to the TDC Finance Director
for review. In next year's budget, we will designate a budget for the plan. He asked
for feedback from the Council.
In reply to Mayor JB Whitten on receipt of the funding, City Attorney J. Holloway
replied the $14,000 comes from last year's funding, and City Manager Tim Bolduc
added, we can begin to spend money as we receive the funding.
Discussion ensued on the priority of the sports complex. City Manager Tim Bolduc
said the stewardship of the projects right now is important stating the RC Track needs
to be finished, as interest grew faster than we had expected. He added we will focus
on the sports complex in 2024. He added that we will complete the bike trail project,
but we will use CRA money to complete the improvements on Main Street.
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Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember
Cynthia Brown to approve staff to move forward and submit the application to the
TDC.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4;
Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
12.4. FPL Rate Increase
City Manager Tim Bolduc mentioned the rate increase and our residents are asking
the city to provide a solution, but the Florida Public Services Commission (FPSC)
approves the rate structure. However, the city believes the FPSC should review the
rates, as the rate structure includes improvements, but the rates are unreasonably
high. Discussion ensued on the need to send the letter out.
City Attorney J. Holloway added we are trying to capture the need to have the FPSC
review the structure for accuracy. City Manager Tim Bolduc said we have expressed
our views and believe the rates are disproportionately affecting the older homes that
are less efficient.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember
Douglas Capps to approve sending out the letter to the Florida Public Service
Commission.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. `Ayes: 4;
Nays: All ayes. Motion carried.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
City Manager Tim Bolduc asked for approval to give permission to work with the city
attorney to draft a Memorandum of Agreement to give the Okaloosa Canine Squad the use
of the spray fields for training.
Motion by Councilmember D. Capps and seconded by Councilmember C. Brown to
approve the city attorney and him to draft a Memorandum of Agreement to give the
Okaloosa Canine Squad the use of the spray fields for training.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. Ayes: 4; Nays:
All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for comments from the Council.
Councilmember C. Brown said she had the pleasure of going to Tallahassee and spoke to
the legislators and suggested citizens to attend and make their voice heard too. She also
mentioned the Community Flashlight Walk that will be held on February 26'starting at
5:30 p.m.
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Councilmember J. Blocker asked about the partnership with the County on the property by
the library and City Manager Tim Bolduc replied he is working with Ben Anderson.
Councilmember J. Blocker said the County has plenty of money and wanted a close watch.
Councilmember S. Hayes stated Crestview was well represented at the Capitol. He added
the mayor and city manager are doing a wonderful job for the city in trying to allocate
funds. He suggested that the citizens get to know their representatives.
Mayor JB Whitten said the relationship is a partnership with the legislators stating there is
good dialogue. He added the golf course opening was a success. He mentioned the
showing based on Dante's works at the library adding the art will be there several weeks.
He also said those interested in starting the theater group met, as we would like to bring
theater back to the city. He said we are working on the Juneteenth celebration and more
details are coming. He asked Council to return the city manager evaluations by February
27th to the City Clerk.
14. Comments from the Audience
Mayor JB Whitten asked for comments. He welcomed Claudis Dale, who was in
attendance.
Robert Hartwell of 124 Old South drive mentioning his concern about increased traffic on
Lindley and Sioux Circle.
City Manager Tim Bolduc said the city is going to hold a public meeting to give the
citizens an opportunity to address the issues stating the meetings will be held in City Hall
Chambers. He said staff will set them up as a Zoom meeting, as well.
15. Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Whitten at 7:25 p.m.
Minutes approve this 28th day of February 2022.
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