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May 23, 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 Andrew Rencich, Council members: Shannon Hayes,
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, P1ed$e of Allegiance
2.1. Pastor Jagger Eastman - Crosspoint South
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Jagger Eastman of Crosspoint South.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
Mayor JB Whitten went over the rules and procedures of the meeting.
4. Approve Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten asked that the agenda be amended to include an additional appointee for the
Crestview Housing Authority Board.
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to approve the
agenda, as amended.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All ayes.
Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to
approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All ayes.
Motion carried.
6.1. MOA for Rabies Control Program
6.2 Approval of May 9, 2022 City Council Minutes
7. Resolutions/ Public Hearing
7.1. Public Hearing and Reading of Resolution 2022-15 - Foxwood Addition Water Acquisition
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt reviewed the assessment which the County provided. He
mentioned the city is the only provider for water and sewer services, so this acquisition will allow
for the County to focus their resources on the expanded utility system. The County asked for the
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transition to transfer the utility system. The city has provided a plan to purchase the water utility
assets in the public interest at the purchase price of $327,500 over a five-year term. Funding is
available in ARPA monies, impact fees or current financing.
City Manager Tim Bolduc said he received several questions and provided answers. We are
purchasing this as we already have the area annexed into the city except for a small area. The
County does not have sewer in the small area. When we picked up the older portion of Foxwood,
we learned that we would have had to run a line but by acquiring the County's existing line as it is
for efficiencies for both the city and County. The residents will receive two bills and there will be
no impact to the residents, as the rate is based on the County water rates. As part of the agreement,
the bill will not increase. This is not an involuntary annexation; however, the neighborhood may
want to annex in the future. Sewer will be available for the Foxwood addition and eventually
Foxwood.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the Resolution.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Resolution by title: A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Crestview, Florida, Directing and Authorizing the Acquisition of Substantially all of the
Assets Comprising the Water Utility System at the Foxwood Addition Subdivision in Crestview
Owned by Okaloosa County, Florida; Finding that the Acquisition is in the Public Interest and
Serves a Paramount Public Purpose; Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the
Interlocal Agreement of Purchase and Sale; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Acquisition Closing Documents; and Providing for Applicability and an Effective Date.
Mayor J.B. Whitten asked for comment from the public.
Mr. Marquis Salley asked about the cost to the residents, and he asked if the residents will be asked
to connect to sewer at a future time and whether they will have to pay for the connection.
City Manager Tim Bolduc explained we will eventually have sewer to the area, but the city will not
require the residents to connect. He added there are grant opportunities to pay for the connection
fees.
Scott Williams voiced concern regarding hidden fees. City Manager Tim Bolduc said if the Council
approves, we will not charge a rate more than the County charges. There are no hidden fees. Scott
Williams asked about the current pricing, and City Manager Tim Bolduc said we would have to
match it indefinitely. The city fees are lower currently, and the city is not going to charge an out of
city rate.
In response to Bob Moreno, City Manager Tim Bolduc replied we approached the County because
it is more efficient. Mr. Moreno stated he does not see the urgency.
Kimberly Moreno asked if we would have to connect to the sewer system, and City Manager Tim
Bolduc said we are not requiring the residents to connect to sewer if the septic system is
operating. However, the law states if the septic system fails, you have to connect.
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to
approve Resolution 2022-15 and approve Mayor Whitten to execute the agreement.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading
8.1. Ordinance 1862 - Antioch Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Mayor JB Whitten opened the Hearing at 6:26 p.m.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt stated this is the first reading of Ordinance 1862 - Antioch Road
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The area is in an unincorporated area. Since it was over 50 acres,
the ordinance had to be sent to the State and other agencies for approval. The property is vacant,
and a development plan has not been received.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
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 Agriculture and Low Density Residential to Mixed Use (Mu) on
Approximately 58.55 Acres, More or Less, in Sections 23 and 26, Township 3 North, Range 24
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 comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment, and in hearing none, closed the Public Hearing at
6:30 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
approve Ordinance 1862 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.2. Ordinance 1863 - Antioch Road Rezoning
City Attorney Jon Holloway swore in Senior Planner N. Schwendt at 6:31 p.m.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this is the first reading of Ordinance 1863 — Antioch Road
Rezoning and asked to have the staff report entered into the record: On March 7, 2022, staff
received an application to annex and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for
property located on Antioch Road. The subject property is currently located within unincorporated
Okaloosa County with future land use designations of Agriculture and Low Density Residential,
and zoning designations of Agriculture and Residential-1. 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 April 4, 2022, and the first reading was
approved by the City Council on April 11, 2022.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance of the City of Crestview,
Florida, Providing for the Rezoning of 58.55 Acres, More or Less, of Real Property, Located in
Sections 23 and 26, Township 3 North, Range 24 West, From the Okaloosa County Agriculture and
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.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for comment from the Council.
City Attorney J. Holloway asked Council if there were any ex parte communications and
determined there were none.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment and in hearing none, he closed the Public Hearing at
6:33 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to
approve Ordinance 1863 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.3. Ordinance 1871 - Antioch Road Annexation
Senior Planner N. Schwendt explained this is the first reading of Ordinance 1871, Antioch Road
Annexation. He went over the details on the Future Land Use amendment and rezoning and asked
that the staff report be entered into the record: On April 12, 2022, staff received an application to
annex and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at 4928
Antioch 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 Planning and Development Board recommended approval of the request on May
2, 2022, by a unanimous vote. The first reading was approved by the City Council on May 9,
2022. The golf course is currently zoned for public use but is being used as commercial.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1871 by Title: An Ordinance Annexing to the City
of Crestview, Florida, ± 12.48 Acres of Contiguous Lands Located In Section 26, 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 JB Whitten asked for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment.
Chris Linnan voiced concern about the sewer. City, Manager Tim Bolduc said the sewer will be
available by the end of the year.
Bob Moreno said he is the pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church and asked about the location, and
City Manager Tim Bolduc responded the sewer is north of the Church.
Mayor JB Whitten closed the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to
approve Ordinance 1871 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.4. Ordinance 1872 - Antioch Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner N. Schwendt went over the first reading of Ordinance 1872 — Antioch Road
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. We do not have a development order for the property. Traffic
mitigation will be reviewed upon receipt.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the Ordinance 1872.
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 Commercial (C) on Approximately 12.48 Acres,
More or Less, in Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 24 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 comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment, and in hearing none, he called for action.
Chris Linnan asked about the water mitigation for his property. City Manager Tim Bolduc said we
do not have a set of plans yet, but an engineering plan review process will be conducted.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
approve Ordinance 1872 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.5. Ordinance 1873 - Antioch Road Rezoning
Senior Planner N. Schwendt went over the first reading of Ordinance 1873 — Antioch Road
Rezoning adding it will need to have a review process approved by the State. He asked for the
staff report to be entered into record: On April 12, 2022, staff received an application to annex and
to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at 4928 Antioch
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 Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-1) zoning designation for the
property. The Planning and Development Board recommended approval on May 2, 2022, by a vote
of 3-2. The first reading was approved by the City Council on May 9, 2022.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1873.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance of the City of Crestview,
Florida, Providing for the Rezoning of 12.48 Acres, More or Less, of Real Property, Located In
Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 24 West, from the Okaloosa County Residential-1 Zoning
District to the Commercial Low -Intensity 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.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment, and in hearing none, closed the Public Hearing at
6:49 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to
approve Ordinance 1873 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.6. Ordinance 1866 - Hwy 85 & Garden St Annexation
Senior Planner N. Schwendt went over the details of the first reading of Ordinance 1866 — Hwy 85
Garden Street Annexation. He mentioned it is in an unincorporated area.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to Ordinance 1866.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance Annexing to the City of
Crestview, Florida, ± 1.75 Acres of Contiguous Lands Located in Section 4, 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 JB Whitten asked for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment and in hearing none, closed the Public Hearing at
6:52 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve Ordinance 1866 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.7. Ordinance 1867 - Hwy 85 & Garden St. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner N. Schwendt reviewed the details of the amendment for the first reading of
Ordinance 1867 — Hwy 85 Garden Street. The property is currently vacant.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented the Ordinance information to the City Council and asked the
City Clerk to read the Ordinance 1867.
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 Mixed Use to Commercial (C) on Approximately 1.75 Acres, More or Less,
in Section 4, 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 comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whittenaskedfor public comment, and in hearing none, closed the Public Hearing at
6:54 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Shannon Hayes to approve Ordinance
1867 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.8. Ordinance 1868 - Hwy 85 & Garden St Rezoning
Senior Planner N. Schwendt went over the first reading of Ordinance 1868 - Hwy 85 Garden Street
Rezoning and asked that the staff report be entered into record: On March 25, 2022, staff received
an application to annex and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property
located at 1132 & 1134 Highway 85 North and on Garden Street. 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 Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-1) zoning
designation for the property. The Planning and Development Board recommended approval on May
2, 2022, and the first reading was approved by the City Council on May 9, 2022.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the Ordinance 1868.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance of the City of Crestview,
Florida, Providing for the Rezoning of 1.75 Acres, More or Less, of Real Property, Located in
Section 4, Township 3 North, Range 23 West, from the Okaloosa County Mixed Use Zoning
District to the Commercial Low -Intensity 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.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment, and in hearing none, closed the Public Hearing at
6:56 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Andrew Rencich to approve
Ordinance 1868 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.9. Ordinance 1869 - W James Lee Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner N. Schwendt reviewed the details of the first reading of Ordinance 1869 — West
James Lee Comprehensive Amendment stating this is the first step in the process if they decide to
develop at a future date.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
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 Mixed Use (Mu) to Commercial (C) on Approximately 0.12 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 JB Whitten asked for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment and, in hearing none, closed the Public Hearing at
6:59 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve Ordinance 1869 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Ca11: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.10. Ordinance 1870 - W James Lee Rezoning
Senior Planner N. Schwendt went over the details of the first reading of Ordinance1870 - W. James
Lee Rezoning. He stated staff has not received a development plan. He mentioned a couple of
questions regarding access to Carr Drive have been received, but staff does not anticipate any
change in use. He asked that the staff report be entered into the record. On April 4, 2022, staff
received an application to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property
located on Carr Drive. The subject property is currently located within the city limits of Crestview
with zoning designations of Mixed Use (MU) and Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-1). The
application requests the Commercial High -Intensity District (C-2) zoning designation for the
property. The Planning and Development Board recommended approval on May 2, 2022, and the
first reading was approved by the City Council on May 9, 2022.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance of the City of Crestview,
Florida, Providing for the Rezoning of 1.59 Acres, More or Less, of Real Property, Located in
Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 23 West, From the Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-1)
and Mixed Use (Mu) Zoning District to the Commercial High -Intensity District (C-2) 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 JB Whitten asked for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten asked for public comment, and in hearing none, closed the Public Hearing at
7:02 p.m. and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Shannon Hayes to approve Ordinance
1870 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Ca11: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
9. Ordinances on First Reading
9.1. Historic Preservation Board Conversion
City Manager T. Bolduc introduced the LEAD students: Deborah Lawson, Delania Moose, and
David Griggs. Deborah Lawson introduced the first reading of Ordinance 1874 and went over the
details of the conversion to a non-profit organization. She went over how the conversion is
consistent with the goals and mission of the city.
Mayor Whitten asked what the Historic Preservation Board thought of the change, and she stated
the Board had a consensus.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance of the City of Crestview,
Florida, Repealing and Removing Chapter 2, Article III, Division 7 - Historic Preservation - of the
City of Crestview Code of Ordinances; Providing For Authority; Providing For Filing of This
Ordinance With the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okaloosa County; 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.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to
approve Ordinance 1874 on 1st reading and move to second reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
10. Action Items
10.1. Appointment of Karen Brown to the Crestview Housing Authority
Mayor JB Whitten explained the process of the appointment for Ms. Brown and mentioned Krystal
Reynolds was screened by the Crestview Housing Authority. He asked for approval of the
appointment of Karen Brown and selection of Krystal Reynolds.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to
approve Karen Brown and Krystal Reynolds to the Crestview Housing Authority Board.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
10.2. Presentation on Collector Roads to the Bypass
The LEAD students came forward: Cody Suggs, Ronnie Raybon, Matt Cunningham, and Josh
Vargason to present the information.
Ronnie Raybon explained the routes of the proposed connector roads, and Cody Suggs stated the
plan will address current growth concerns and meet future infrastructure needs and provide safe and
accessible means of transportation in and around the City of Crestview. R. Raybon explained the
details of the 17 square miles of roads. Josh Vargason went over the city and county ownership of
the roads.
Councilmember J. Blocker asked about the acreage and was told the area covered 393 acres.
Councilmember S. Hayes asked about the traffic lights, and Matt Cunningham replied the traffic
lights will be placed on the bypass, as they are needed.
Councilmember A. Rencich asked about whether we have done an assessment regarding the
placement of the fire station, and Matt Cunningham replied that response time for Station #2 has
concerns, so the connector will ease the issue. He added another connector road will go down to
Physician's Drive.
In response to Councilmember C. Brown on the projected time, City Manager T. Bolduc said this
will be the first big project where we have taken vacant land and worked with the County to work
on agreements with the landowners. The construction could begin in three years. A Public Works
facility is proposed, and we are also looking at an additional fire station. He noted the training
tower location and moving Station #1 to the location.
City Manager Tim Bolduc asked for consensus from the Council, and the Council concurred with
the need for the connector roads.
10.3. LED Street Light Conversion
Chance Leavins came forward along with Cory Winkler, Paul Lewis, and Heather Sutton of the
LEAD team. C. Leavins presented the details of the conversion to LED lighting in the Rolling
Ridge Subdivision along with the consultation with Florida Power. He mentioned the savings
should be $100 per light bill. Captain Winkler went over the details and thanked Mr. Steele for his
assistance. He added from a safety perspective the Wal-Mart Road intersection will improve the
lighting in the area.
In response to Councilmember J. Blocker on the projected cost, Cory Winkler replied it will not
cost the City anything, and City Manager Tim Bolduc said FPL will pay for the installation.
Councilmember A. Rencich said he would like to request all the subdivisions be changed in the
future, and Heather Sutton said the total cost is $2,000. C. Leavins added we are working on
performing an audit. In response to Councilmember D. Capps on whether the LED lights would go
into new subdivisions, C. Winkler replied they will initially be installed. Councilmember C. Brown
said the public private partnership is a good thing.
In response to Mayor JB Whitten on the light impact, C. Leavins replied the intent is that the
overall lumens will be less abrasive to vision.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown
to approve this agreement and allow the City Manager to approve subsequent agreements in the
replacement of all streetlights to LED lights.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capp. All ayes.
Motion carried.
10.4. Digital Forensic Workstation Purchase
The next group of LEAD team members to come forward were Wendy Butzke and Nick Schwendt.
N. Schwendt went over the details stating we partner with the Sheriffs department currently. This
purchase will increase efficiency. The police department will receive $10,800 from the Sheriffs
Association which will include training. A budget amendment will come at the next budget
meeting.
Councilmember A. Rencich mentioned the cost andanannual maintenance fee, and N. Schwendt
said the licensing will be transferred. He added fault tolerance and redundancy will improve and is
a major factor in the value.
City Manager Tim Bolduc said we are choosing to apply funding toward this purchase.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
approve the purchase of the FRED Forensic Workstation, not to exceed $9,000.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
10.5. Financial Update
The LEAD team members presenting were John Iten, Mary Henderson Nancy Hough and Jace
Vanderford. Nancy Hough went over the monthly transaction of the financial statement, as well as
the Synovus bank statements with fees that incurred and the offset of monthly charges.
Discussion ensued on the last time the city went out for bids and the benefit of doing so. City
Manager Tim Bolduc explained the changes made with the hiring of an accountant and comptroller.
He added going out for bid is not practical now, as we are working with the new financial auditor,
but we plan to go out for bid next year.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to
accept the report, approve the Synovus plan funds protection and associated fees.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
11. Comments from the Audience
12. Cin Clerk Rei ort
12.1. January - May, 2022 Memo
City Clerk M. Schrader stated the key points are the improvements in record management by
utilizing document imaging; record retention and disposal per State Statute; Public Records
workflow; as well as, policies and procedures consolidation.
13. City Manager Report
13.1. Quit Claim Deed/Vacation of Easement near Farmer Street
City Manager T. Bolduc said the property is located behind the Community Center. The property
that is up for sale is having drainage problems and the owner would like to be able to mitigate the
problem.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to
approve to disconnect the pipe from the pond and vacate the easement.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps. All
ayes. Motion carried.
City Manager T. Bolduc mentioned we will install docks at each station in the Chambers. This will
enable each Council member to dock their own tablets, so they can have their own notes and save
their log ins.
In response to Councilmember J. Blocker on the Records security, City Manager Tim Bolduc said
non -electronic files are kept on site and the digital records are in the Cloud.
City Manager Tim Bolduc congratulated the LEAD class.
14. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Councilmember S. Hayes announced May Day is this Saturday at Allen Park. The purpose was to
celebrate the freedom of slaves on May 20th in the State of Florida. He added Juneteenth Day was
celebrated after the State of Texas received the news. He added the city will celebrate on June 20th, as
June 19th falls on a Sunday. He thanked the city manager and employees for cleaning up the areas, as
well as cleaning up the cemeteries.
Councilmember J. Blocker agreed adding the city is coming together. He asked about the construction
date for Main Street, and City Manager Tim Bolduc said the final plans and bid dates are coming up in
August.
Councilmember D. Capps provided the TDC update. He added that he sponsored a small team at the golf
course, adding the budget has been approved and the city plan was accepted. He had asked that the TDC
have a planning meeting in Crestview and the TDC attorney suggested either the Chamber or Warriors
Hall. He is hoping for one this year and a couple next year.
Councilmember A. Rencich said Councilmember Hayes and he attended an EOC meeting and learned
Florida is dominating tech growth, and the Ft. Walton Beach/Destin Metro area is rated third on the list
with FWB - Destin Metro area came out third on the list. He mentioned the Special Forces group is in the
area on June 6th.
Councilmember S. Hayes mentioned that Governor DeSantis said the area could get 11,000 new jobs, but
the EOC projected 19,000 jobs in the future.
Mayor JB Whitten reminded everyone of the Memorial Day ceremony on the 30th and mentioned the
city is hosting the Chamber of Commerce breakfast in June.
14.1. Designation of Delegates for the 2022 FLC Annual Conference
Mayor JB Whitten asked for a volunteer delegate who will serve as a backup. Councilmember A.
Rencich volunteered to serve as a delegate for the 2022 FLC annual Conference.
15. Adjournment
Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Minutes approve this 27th day of June 2022.
Whitten, Mayor
Maryanne $c der, City Clerk
Proper noti' ing been duly given
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