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March 28, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Mayor JB Whitten. Board members present: Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Hayes, Council
members Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Cynthia Brown, and Joe Blocker. Also present:
City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne Schrader, City Attorney Jon Holloway,
and various staff members.
2. Invocation. Pledge of Alleiiance
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Janelle Webster of Lifepoint
Church.
3. Open Policy Makin=t and Lettislative Session
Mayor JB Whitten went over the rules and procedures.
4. Approve Aeenda
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1. Awards for Crestview Police Officers
Chief Steve McCosker mentioned Harry Tomlin, Senior Chaplain, who also served
as a crossing guard, had passed away recently. He mentioned the services will be
held next Saturday.
Chief Steve McCosker asked Detective Michael Tingle to come forward and
recognized him as the 2021 Crestview Police Officer of the Year. Rachel Lewis of
Lewis Galleries presented him a watch. Mayor Whitten presented the Mayor coin,
and City Manager T. Bolduc presented a "One City, One Mission" coin. The City
Council congratulated Detective Tingle. Detective Tingle expressed his gratitude to
everyone.
Chief McCosker asked Corporal Baier and Officer Culbertson to come forward and
presented the Life Saving Award to each of them. Chief McCosker explained their
heroic efforts in saving a cardiac patient.
Mayor Whitten presented them with the Mayor's coin, and City Manager T. Bolduc
presented a "One City, One Mission" coin to each and congratulated the recipients.
The Council congratulated the officers, as well.
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Chief McCosker asked Officer Sweeney and Officer Culbertson to come forward
to present the Life Saving award to each of them applauding their quick actions in
saving a gunshot victim. Mayor Whitten presented the Mayor coin, and City
Manager T. Bolduc presented a "One City, One Mission" coin.
Police Department Major Ray Harp spoke of the officers' training and teamwork
and lauded them for their work and dedication.
5.2. Employee of the Quarter
City Manager T. Bolduc introduced Hannah Wilburn of All -In Credit Union
mentioning their sponsorship with the "Strongest Link" program which recognizes
employees. He stated the first employee of the quarter winners are Lucas Kraus
and Michael Clinton.
Hannah Wilburn said All In Credit Union liked the "One City, One Mission"
concept and wanted to find ways to help. She explained that All In Credit Union
sponsors a culture of teamwork where they invest in their employees, and they
wanted to assist the city in recognizing our employees. She presented each
employee with $100 as a thank you. She thanked the mayor and city manager for
the opportunity to contribute.
Michael Clinton was honored as the Public Services department employee, and
City Manager T. Bolduc announced Michael had been recommended by several
members of his team. City Manager T. Bolduc lauded M. Clinton for his extra
efforts to supervise the employees on special projects. He also presented him with
a plaque and a coin. M. Clinton thanked his fellow team and Council.
Mayor Whitten asked Lucas Kraus, Sergeant, to come forward stating he was a co -
leader of the SWAT team. City Manager T. Bolduc congratulated Sergeant Kraus
on his leadership. City Manager T. Bolduc also thanked the families who support
the employees.
Mayor Whitten presented Hannah with a "Powering Partnerships" coin for her
efforts.
5.3. Vietnam War Veterans' Commemoration Proclamation
Mayor Whitten mentioned the program was instituted by President Obama in 2012
to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War who were never properly recognized.
Mayor JB Whitten declared Tuesday, March 29, 2022 as Vietnam Veterans Day.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1. Purchase of new patrol vehicles
6.2. WWTP Solids Handling Change Order #1 and Notice to Proceed
6.3. Emergency Purchase - Well # 4 Pump Replacement
6.5. Approval of March 14, 2022 - Crestview Unlimited Inc. Board minutes
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Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
7. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading
7.1. Ordinance 1856 - Lindberg Street Annexation
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this is the second reading of Ordinance
1856, Lindberg Street Annexation. He said the next three ordinances involve the
Lindberg Street annexation and explained the development plan has not yet been
presented. He mentioned all notices were properly given and advertised as per
statute. He explained the benefit of the waiver of the annexation fee.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the ordinance by title: An Ordinance Annexing
to the City of Crestview, Florida, ± 1.89 Acres of Contiguous Lands Located in
Section 18, 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 Depailiiient 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, Lindbergh
Street Annexation.
Mayor Whitten requested Council and public comment and hearing none he closed
the Public Hearing and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember
Douglas Capps to adopt Ordinance 1856 on second reading.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.2. Ordinance 1857 - Lindberg Street Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this is the second reading of
Ordinance1857, Lindberg Street Comprehensive Plan Amendment. He mentioned
all notices were properly given and advertised as per statute.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the ordinance by title: An Ordinance of the
City of Crestview, Florida, Amending Its Adopted Comprehensive Plan; Providing
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For Authority; Providing For Findings of Fact; Providing For Purpose; Providing
For Changing The Future Land Use Designation From Okaloosa County Mixed
Use to Commercial (C) on Approximately 1.89 Acres, More or Less, in Section 18,
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 requested Council and public comment and hearing none, he closed
the Public Hearing and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember
Cynthia Brown to adopt Ordinance 1857 on second reading.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.3. Ordinance 1858 - Lindberg Street Rezoning
City Attorney J. Holloway swore in Senior Planner N. Schwendt and asked if there
were any ex-parte communications. Council member C. Brown said she drove by
the property.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this is the second reading of Ordinance
1858, Lindberg Street Rezoning. He mentioned all notices were properly given and
advertised as per statute and asked that the staff report to be made part of the
record: On February 9, 2022, staff received an application to annex and to amend
the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at 200
Lindberg Street N. The subject property is currently located within unincorporated
Okaloosa County with a future land use and zoning designation of Okaloosa
County Mixed Use. The application requests the Commercial Low -Intensity
District (C-1) zoning designation for the property. The Planning and Development
Board recommended approval on March 7, 2022, and the first reading was
approved by the City Council on March 14, 2022.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the ordinance by title: An Ordinance Of The
City Of Crestview, Florida, Providing For The Rezoning Of 1.89 Acres, More Or
Less, Of Real Property, Located In Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 23 West,
From The Okaloosa County Mixed Use Zoning District To The Commercial Low -
Intensity District (C-1); 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 comments from Council and the public and hearing none
closed the hearing and called for action.
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Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1858 on second reading.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.4. Ordinance 1859 - Crosson Street Rezoning
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this is the second reading of Ordinance
1859, Crosson Street Rezoning. He said the property is vacant, and a development
plan has not been received. This parcel will be opened to a change in development
with the zoning amendment. He mentioned all notices were properly given and
advertised as per statute and asked that the staff report be entered into the record:
On February 3, 2022, staff received an application to annex and to amend the
comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at 1000 Crosson
Street. The subject property is currently located within the city limits 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. The
Planning and Development Board recommended approval on March 7, 2022, and
the first reading was approved by the City Council on March 14, 2022.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the ordinance by title: An Ordinance of the
City of Crestview, Florida, Providing For the Rezoning of 23.4 Acres, More or
Less, of Real Property, Located in Section 29, Township 3 North, Range 23 West,
From the Commercial High -Intensity District (C-2) to the Commercial Low -
Intensity District (C-1); 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 requested Council and public comment and hearing none he closed
the Public Hearing and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember
Cynthia Brown to adopt Ordinance 1859 on second reading.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
8. Ordinances on First Reading — Nothing brought forward.
9. Resolutions — Nothing brought forward.
10. Action Items — No other items.
11. City Clerk Report — Nothing to report.
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12. City Manager Report
City Manager T. Bolduc displayed a picture of the carts that were delivered to the golf
course. He updated Council that the back nine will be open by the middle of the month
with the grand opening scheduled for the end of the month. He added the restaurant is
having supply issues. He stated a neighborhood meeting for Foxwood is planned on
April 9th to explain the process. The Council is welcome, but it will only be a briefing.
City Manager T. Bolduc added the participation of the "Strongest Link" program had
stiff competition and was pleased with the response.
City Manager T. Bolduc replied to Mayor Whitten that the outdoor furniture has not
arrived, but he will ensure furniture is ready for the Mayor's reception.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Council member D. Capps said the Triple B event was well attended.
Council member C. Brown mentioned the police department's sponsorship of the
Special Olympics Run on Wednesday at North Publix starting at 8 a.m. She mentioned
the library stating she is proud of what they are accomplishing. She mentioned her past
work with the Vietnam Veterans Home adding they will appreciate the proclamation.
Council member J. Blocker mentioned his regard of the caliber of the recipients of the
awards tonight.
Council member S. Hayes mentioned the mayor attended Triple B, and then the RC
races and noted both attracted a large crowd. He looks forward to completing the plans
for the RC course, mentioned the skatepark is being used, and the playground equipment
at Countryview is nice. He added he took the Mayor of Havana, Janice Hart, on a tour,
and she was amazed about what was going around in our town.
Mayor Whitten commended the people who helped at the Triple B. He also asked for a
letter of support, as he is running as the VP for the League of Cities. Council member
C. Brown supports the mayor in his efforts as the vice president of the NWFLC and also
mentioned the "Kollar Kall Out," stating they are donating the funds to the Crestview
Police Alumni Association and expressed her appreciation to Heather and Rob. Mayor
Whitten added they raised over $4,000.
Mayor Whitten mentioned the "Hometown Heroes" award was presented the evening of
the NWFLC dinner to Mayor Pro-Tem Hayes and our city manager. City Manager T.
Bolduc added that Mayor Whitten also received the award.
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14. Comments from the Audience
15. Adiournment
Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Minutes approved this 1 l th day of April 2022.
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Minutes submitted by,
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