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February 28, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Mayor Whitten called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
2.1. Worship Leader Sharesse Warfel of Crosspoint -South Crestview
The Invocation was led by Sharesse Warfel of Crosspoint - South Crestview.
Mayor Whitten asked Boy Scout Troop 30 led by Noah Gibson to lead with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Whitten presented Troop 30 with the Mayor coin in honor of the Boy Scouts
100-year anniversary.
3. Open Policv Making and Legislative Session
Mayor Whitten went over the Rules of Procedure stating there are many public hearings tonight,
and asked the public to complete a speaker card and identify the Ordinance they wish to speak on.
4. Approve Agenda
City Manager T. Bolduc requested that Item 7.12 be moved to Item 7.4 with the remaining items
to follow.
Motion by Councilmember S. Hayes and seconded by Councilmember J. Blocker to approve the
agenda, as amended.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1. Boy Scout Centennial Proclamation
Mayor Whitten presented a proclamation to Boy Scout Troop 30 declaring February
28, 2022 as Boy Scout Centennial Anniversary Day.
5.2. Anti -Smoking and Tobacco Free Proclamation
Mayor Whitten presented the proclamation to the SWAT team declaring February 28th
as Anti -Smoking and Tobacco Free Partnership Day.
Mayor Whitten mentioned the vaping enticement that is being directed mainly to young
People, and the Council encouraged the students to continue with their work.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1. Approval of minutes from February 14, 2022.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve the minutes from the February 14th meeting.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7. Public Hearintzs / Ordinances on Second Reading
7.1. Ordinance 1837 -Old Bethel Road Annexation
Mayor Whitten explained the Ordinance progress.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt introduced the Ordinance 1837 explaining the
process for the annexation, zoning, and publication notice requirements. He added the
fees for the comprehensive plan amendment have been waived for this application,
as it was received during the moratorium on annexation fees. He asked the City Clerk to
read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title:
Regarding Old Bethel Road Annexation - An Ordinance Annexing to the City Of Crestview,
Florida, f 48.48 Acres of Contiguous Lands Located In Section 31, Township 4 North,
Range 23 West, and Being Described as Set Forth Herein; Providing For Authority; Providing
For Land Description; Providing For Boundary; Providing For Land Use And Zoning
Designation; Providing For Amendment To The Base, Land Use And Zoning Maps;
Providing for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment; 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.
Mayor Whitten asked for comment from the Council and the public and in hearing none,
called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1837 on 2nd reading.
Roll Call: Joe Mocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.2. Ordinance 1838 - Old Bethel Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner N. Schwendt reviewed the requirements for the Comprehensive Planned
Land Use designation and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding Old Bethel Road
Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 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 48.48 Acres, More or Less, in Section 31, Township 4 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 Whitten asked for comment from the Council and the public and in hearing none,
called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayesto approve Ordinance 1838 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich,
Douglas Capps. Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.3. Ordinance 1839 - Old Bethel Road Rezoning
City Attorney Jon Holloway swore in Senior Planner N. Schwendt. N. Schwendt then
requested that the staff report be made part of the minutes: On September 15, 2021, staff
received an application to annex and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning
designations for property located on Old Bethel Road. 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 Density Dwelling District (R-3) zoning designation
for the property. The Planning and Development Board recommended approval on
January 3, 2022 and the first reading was on January 10, 2021.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by title: Regarding- Old Bethel Road
Rezoning, An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing for the Rezoning
of 48.48 Acres, More Or Less, of Real Property, Located In Section 31, Township 4
North, Range 23 West, From the Okaloosa County Residential-1 Zoning District to the
Single and Multi -Family Density Dwelling District (R-3) 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.
City Manager T. Bolduc asked the Council if there were any ex parte communication,
and Councilmember C. Brown mentioned she drove over to look at the site but did not
speak to anyone. Councilmember D. Capps mentioned he also drove by the area.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve Ordinance 1839 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.4. Ordinance 1855 to Amend Land Development Code for R-1E Zoning District
Senior Planner N. Schwendt stated this will amend the code to create the R-IE Zoning
District, stating the original zoning was deemed not suitable for the area. He mentioned
the public meetings, staff discussions, and a meeting with the developer of the property,
that it was determined that it is necessary to create a new zoning district that serves to
protect existing" estate -style" neighborhoods within the City limits. It will be available
for use in the future, within areas of a similar character and nature. There was concern
voiced at the Town Hall meeting to change the proposed lot size.
City Manager Tim Bolduc briefed that the item was moved to this meeting, so staff could
address the concerns by the citizens and provide an opportunity for communication. The
meeting resulted in a request to amend the ordinance to include larger lot sizes to 1 unit
per acre or change to 1 acre lots including buffers. He also went over the requirements of
the zoning and annexing in relation to the R-IE Zoning District. He added the developer's
comments regarding having only have two units per acre.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: regarding - R- I E Zoning district,
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; 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 Whitten asked for Council comments.
In response to Councilmember S. Hayes, City Manager T. Bolduc replied that a portion
of the property is in the county and a portion is in the city. City Manager T. Bolduc
displayed the20 acres in the city in relation to the 172 acres in the county.
Councilmember C. Brown said she wants what is best for the city and a 1/3 acre is a
good compromise from the developer.
City Manager T. Bolduc explained this is 2nd reading for the zoning district.
Mayor Whitten asked for public comments.
Robert Hartwell came forward stating the goals within "A New View Strategic Plan
2020", are not in line with the quality of life - Community Character and Community
Culture. He stated the plan is not in line with track -style housing. The citizens moved there
to have the estate -style houses, so it is completely out of line with the already established
community character and culture. He suggested revisiting the zoning. He asked that the
vision be followed.
Gary Magnussen came forward and went over the density issue stating he likes his lot size.
The quality of life will be affected. He would prefer that it be one acre but would be
comfortable with 1/2 acre lots. He would like to see a heavily wooded buffer. He is also
concerned about the traffic issue and the school situation.
Doug Wheeler delivered a petition against the proposal to the mayor. He voiced concern
about the chance of having 600 cars driving down Lindley. He said the 1/2-acre lot proposal
is inappropriate, as the area was designed for 1-acre lots.
Elizabeth Daughtry voiced concern about the noise. She said the Rl- E zoning does not
equate to one acre lots. She said "estate" means luxury homes.
Tina Hartwell came forward voicing concern about density.
Catherine Pittman mentioned she supports going R1-E, as a compromise. As a realtor,
the developer could have four houses per acre with the County. The R-IE zoning would be
less homes per acre.
Mayor Whitten called for action after there was no additional comment.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich
to approve Ordinance 1855 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Discussion ensued from Council on the population increase over time, property rights,
support of development, higher prices of homes, and the want to reduce the millage rate
across the board.
Councilmember A. Rencich said this is one community, but we are creating this zoning for the
whole community adding the developer has compromised with the city.
7.5. Ordinance 1840 - Lindley Road Annexation
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information to the City Council,
and he went over the publication cost, as well as the waiving of annexation fees. He asked
the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding Lindley Road
Annexation, An Ordinance Annexing to the City Of Crestview, Florida, f 172.45 Acres of
Contiguous Lands Located in Section 2, Township 3 North, Range 24 West, and Being
Described As Set Forth Herein; Providing for Authority; Providing for Land Description;
Providing for Boundary; Providing for Land Use and Zoning Designation; Providing for
Amendment To The Base, Land Use And Zoning Maps; Providing For A Comprehensive
Plan Amendment; 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.
Mayor asked for council comment.
City Manager Tim Bolduc described the area of property by displaying a map overhead.
He said there are about 238 homes that could be part of the annexation on property currently
in the county. He explained how the roads could work based on the developer's general
layout. The R-lE district will be no more than two units per acre on 1/3 acre or larger lots.
Mayor Whitten asked for comment public.
Doug Wheeler came forward to remark on the traffic, crime, and fire safety issues, as there
is only one way in and one way out. He mentioned the petition stating it included forty
names.
Robert Hartwell said the city has more control of the annexation to have some say in
what is going on. He said it is a neighborhood issue, not a community issue.
Mary Rashard came forward and asked for the map to be displayed. She stated the estate
zoning was grandfathered in to have the larger lots. In order to have the city grow, we have
to offer lots for larger homes.
Elizabeth Daughtery voiced concern about density stating the larger homes will bring in
higher taxes. She stated she wants a safe, quiet neighborhood.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown
to approve Ordinance 1840 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps,
Joe Blocker, Nay. Ayes: 4, Nays:1. Motion carried.
7.6. Ordinance 1841 - Lindley Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment
City Manager Tim Bolduc presented the Ordinance information to the City Council
describing the land use for residential and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding Lindley Road
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Crestview,
Florida, ± 172.45 Acres of Contiguous Lands Located in Section 2, Township 3 North,
Range 24 West, and Being Described As Set Forth Herein; Providing for Authority;
Providing for Land Description; Providing for Boundary; Providing for Land Use
and Zoning Designation; Providing For Amendment To The Base, Land Use and Zoning
Maps; Providing For A Comprehensive Plan Amendment; 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.
City Manager T. Bolduc said the ordinance has already been sent to the respective agencies
and we received no comments.
Mayor Whitten asked for Council comment and public comment.
Ken Edwards asked whether the environmental considerations have been evaluated, and
City Manager T. Bolduc replied that the Environmental Protection Agency and others have no
Comment, adding it is appropriate for residential.
Motion by Andrew Rencich and seconded by Shannon Hayes to approve Ordinance 1841 on
2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.7. Ordinance 1843 - Rasberry Road Annexation
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information to the City Council
explaining the procedure regarding the mixed -use designation, adding the advertisements
were done per statute and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding — Rasberry Road
Annexation, An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Crestview, Florida, f 30.12 Acres of
Contiguous Lands Located in Section 30, Township 3 North, Range 23 West, and Being
Described as Set Forth Herein; Providing for Authority; Providing For Land Description;
Providing for Boundary; Providing For Land Use and Zoning Designation; Providing for
Amendment To The Base, Land Use and Zoning Maps; Providing For a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment; 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.
Mayor Whitten asked for council and public comment. Hearing none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Andrew
Rencich to approve Ordinance 1843 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.8. Ordinance 1844 - Rasberry Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information to the City Council
regarding the mixed -use request and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding - Rasberry Road
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, 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 Mixed Use to Mixed Use On Approximately 30.12
Acres, More or Less, In Section 30, 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 Whitten asked for Council and public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve Ordinance 1844 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.9. Ordinance 1845 - Rasberry Road Rezoning
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the ordinance information to the City Council and
requested the staff report be included in the record: On October 1, 2021, staff received an
application to annex and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for
property located on Rasberry Road. The subject property is currently located within
unincorporated Okaloosa County with a future land use and zoning designation of
Mixed Use. The application requests the Mixed Use (MU) zoning designation for the
property. The Planning and Development Board recommended approval on
January 3, 2022, and the first reading was on January 10, 2022.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding - Rasberry Road
Rezoning, An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing for the Rezoning
of 30.12 Acres, More Or Less, of Real Property, Located In Section 30, Township 3 North,
Range 23 West, From The Okaloosa County Mixed Use Zoning District to the Mixed -Use
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.
Mayor asked for council and public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve Ordinance 1845 on 2nd reading for final adoption
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.10.Ordinance 1852 - Patriot Lane Annexation
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information to the City Council
explaining the zoning designation and mentioning the publication requirements, and the
reason that the annexation fees were waived. He asked the City Clerk to read the
ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding Patriot Lane
Annexation, An Ordinance annexing to the city of Crestview, Florida, f 1.37 acres of
contiguous lands located in Section 21, Township 3 north, range 23 west, and being
described as set forth herein; providing for authority; providing for land description;
providing for boundary; providing for land use and zoning designation; providing for
amendment to the base, land use and zoning maps; providing for a Comprehensive Plan
amendment; 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.
Mayor Whitten called for comment from Council and public. Hearing none, he called
for action.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve Ordinance 1852 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.11.Ordinance 1853 - Patriot Lane Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information to the City Council
and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: regarding Patriot Lane
Comprehensive Land Amendment, 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 Mixed Use on
Approximately 1.37 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 Whitten asked for comments from Council and the public. Hearing none, he called
for action.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve Ordinance 1853 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.12. Ordinance 1854 - Patriot Lane Rezoning
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information to the City Council
and asked the City Clerk to record the staff report: On November 24, 2021, staff received
an application to annex and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for
property located on Patriot Lane. The subject property is currently located within
unincorporated Okaloosa County with a future land use and zoning designation of Low
Density Residential and Resiential-1, respectively. The application requests the Mixed
Use (MU) zoning designation for the property. The Planning and Development Board
recommended approval of the request on January 3, 2022 and the first reading was on
January 10, 2022.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: Regarding Patriot Lane Rezoning,
An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing For the Rezoning of 1.37 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 Mixed -Use 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.
Mayor Whitten asked for comment from Council and the public. Hearing none, he called
for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Andrew
Rencich to approve Ordinance 1854 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
8. Ordinances on First Reading
8.1. Ordinance 1842 -Lindley Road Rezoning
Councilmember D. Capps requested a recess, and Mayor Whitten recessed at 7:50 p.m. for
five minutes.
Mayor Whitten commenced the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt stated this is the first reading of Ordinancel842, Lindley Road
Rezoning.
City Attorney J. Holloway explained this is just the introduction of the rezoning as R-IE.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information explaining the staff
reviewed the comments from all entities. He said the ordinance was advertised per statute.
He explained the ordinance assigns the zoning to Lindley Road. He asked the City Clerk to
read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by title: Regarding Lindley Road Rezoning,
An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing for the Rezoning of 172.45 Acres,
More or Less, of Real Property, Located in Section 2, Township 3 North, Range 24 West,
From the Okaloosa County Agriculture Zoning District to the Single -Family Estate District
(R-IE) 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.
Mayor Whitten called for Council comment.
Councilmember S. Hayes asked what would happen if the zoning was not approved, and
Senior Planner N. Schwendt replied, it would remain in the County. City Attorney
J. Holloway added it is whatever the zoning is for Okaloosa County currently. Senior Planner
N. Schwendt said the map indicates it is Industrial, in response to Councilmember Hayes.
Mayor Whitten called for public comment.
Resident, Gary Magnusson, said he would be comfortable with 1/2-acre minimum lots.
He asked Council for an amendment from 1/3 to %2 acre.
Robert Hartwell said the annexing gives more tools by adding zones, but this zoning is
specific to the neighborhood. He would like the zoning to be comparable to what the
neighborhood looks like and requested the development align with the strategic plan.
Motion by Shannon Hayes and seconded by Andrew Rencich to approve Ordinancel842,
Lindley Road Rezoning on first reading and move to second reading.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Whitten mentioned the protest that was held outside of City Hall and asked Mr. Chris
Woodward to come forward.
Mr. Woodward stated Florida Power and Light did not consider the hardship and impact of
the higher rates for the local residents.
Tanya Zetteck from Milton came forward stating that the approval of rates was not done
properly. She suggested sending in letters of protest, as FPL did not provide the information
needed to the Public Utility Commission.
Angel Minnis requested a public meeting regarding the high cost for electricity, as"people
are requesting assistance to pay their bills. She asked that members of the Public Utility
Commission and FPL attend the meeting.
Jennifer Cox came forward stating the rates are double and triple of the normal rates, adding
those using 1,000 watts are getting higher bills. She has a petition with 17,000 signatures
circulating now. She said they are asking for a forensic audit of FPL.
Mayor Whitten stated the city is well aware and both he and the city manager have spoken
to FPL. He also spoke to the legislators in Tallahassee, and they are having same issues.
Discussion ensued on what the city can do to assist. City Manager T. Bolduc said the letter
the city sent is the best legal path for a municipality. FPL is partnering with us to have a
representative located at one of our properties to assist with the concerns, stating we are
doing everything we can possibly do.
9. Resolutions
9.1. Annexation Fee Moratorium Extension
City Manager T. Bolduc presented the Resolution information to the City Council and requested
approval. He asked the City Clerk to read the Resolution by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Resolution by title: Resolution of the City of
Crestview, Florida, amending the Comprehensive Fee schedule, providing for a six-month
waiver period for the collection of annexation application fees; providing for severability;
providing for repeal of all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith and
providing for an effective date.
Mayor Whitten asked the Council for comment.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve the Annexation Fee Moratorium Extension.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
9.2. State Funded Grant Agreement (SFGA) City of Crestview Downtown Streetscape Renovation
City Manager T. Bolduc presented the Resolution information for the one million -dollar
project to the City Council and asked the City Clerk to read the Resolution by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Resolution by title: Resolution of the
City of Crestview, Florida, allowing the city staff to execute the state funded grant
agreement (SFGA) with the Florida Department of State for funding of the City of
Crestview Downtown Streetscape Renovation and providing for an effective date.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember
Andrew Rencich to approve the State Funded Grant Agreement (SFGA) City of Crestview
Downtown Streetscape Renovation.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
10. Action Items
10.1. Redstone Avenue Improvements Task Orders
City Manager Tim Bolduc explained the Redstone and Brookmeade task order for the roadway and
drainage/stormwater design. He added it will cover the area from Highway 85 to the Brookmeade
Drive intersection. We will be utilizing the 1/2 cent sales tax for funding.
Motion by Douglas Capps and seconded by Joe Blocker to approve the Redstone Avenue
Improvements Task Orders.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
10.2. City Manager Evaluation
Mayor Whitten said the Council has returned the city manager evaluations. He went over
the scoring stating the overall rating was 2.92 out of 3.0, which demonstrates what a great
job Mr. Bolduc is doing. Mayor Whitten added it is a fair rating and asked for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown
to accept the evaluation rating for Tim Bolduc.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Councilmember Cynthia Brown called for a Point of Information to award the city manager
a percentage increase.
Councilmember Joe Blocker asked how it would impact the rest of the employees, and City
Manager T. Bolduc said he is being evaluated based on the same criteria as the employees. He added
the 3% increase, is in the budget.
Discussion ensued and Council concurred the increase was warranted, as it is based on
performance.
Councilmember Andrew Rencich suggested a proficiency increase be awarded for 2022 at
3% and a 2% cost of living to equal 5%.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown
to approve the 5% increase.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
10.3. Award of contract to Constantine Constructors, LLC for the Blackwater Golf Club Lift
Station and Force Main Project
City Manager Tim Bolduc asked for a motion to approve the award of contract to
Constantine Constructors, LLC for the Blackwater Golf Club Lift Station, and Force
Main Project, as this will serve the golf course and all of Foxwood.
Mayor Whitten asked about a meeting with the residents, and City Manager T. Bolduc
said he needed firm delivery dates for the lift station but is planning on the end of March.
He mentioned the city was awarded the SRF loan at a low rate. He said we hope to get
an award from the State, as well.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve the award of contract to Constantine Constructors, LLC for the
Blackwater Golf Club Lift Station and Force Main Project.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
11. City Clerk Revort — No report.
12. ON Manaeer Revort
12.1. City Manager Updates
City Manager Tim Bolduc stated Blackwater Golf Club/Top Racer driving range is ahead
of revenue and staying full every weekend. The goal is to average $1,000 a day and over
on the weekends. He added we do not have the golf carts yet.
City Manager Tim Bolduc mentioned the State Revolving Funding request of 10 million
dollars, that we heard during the Hearing we were awarded the full amount.
He stated the Animal Control officer works every day, and Katy is doing a fantastic job.
He stated the WWTP staff is working on upgrades and will have updates next month.
He mentioned the Tourist Development Council is receiving feedback on the wayfinding
and marketing budget.
He mentioned that Florida Department of Transportation needs to relocate utility easements
and requested approval for the city attorney and he to be granted permission to negotiate
and finalize the transfer and sign an agreement to release easements.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve the city attorney and city manager to negotiate and finalize the transfer of
easements and sign an agreement to release said easements.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
Ayes: 5; Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
12.2. Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development Concepts
City Manager Tim Bolduc updated Council on ridding the area of drug houses and the
promise that the area would be developed for affordable housing.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes
to approve proceeding with the Request for Proposals for the Affordable Housing
Development Concepts.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
All ayes. Motion carried.
City Manager T. Bolduc said the developer will come with a strategy and a committee made
up of a councilmember and a citizen would make a recommendation to Council. Council
member Joe Blocker requested to be on the bid committee and Council concurred.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Councilmember Joe Blocker said several months ago, he asked him about the industrial marketing side of
development, and City Manager T. Bolduc responded we have not done that yet, but we are
working with Nathan Sparks at the Economic Development Committee, adding
Councilmember Rencich represents us on the EDC.
Councilmember C. Brown said we are working for all of the citizens, adding there is a huge
need for housing.
Councilmember D. Capps said the citizen involvement is great. He mentioned the Tourist
Development Committee is still looking for a sports hire and partnering to buy a hotel to attach to the
Convention Center.
Mayor Whitten said the third Community Unity Walk went well. He also mentioned a health
Squad that was brought in for peer counseling for suicide intervention. He added that Dr. Hsu
is opening another building called the HSU Innovation Institute located North on
John Givens Road.
14. Comments from the Audience
No comments from the public.
15. Adiournment
Mayor Whitten adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Minutes approve this 14th day of March 2022.
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