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October 24, 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,
Councilmembers: Shannon Hayes, Doug Capps, Cynthia Brown, and Joe Blocker. Also
present: City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne Schrader, City Attorney
Jonathan Holloway, and various staff members.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2.1. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fire Chief Anthony Holland.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
Mayor JB Whitten established a quorum and went over the rules of procedure.
4. Approve Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten announced he would delay the reading of the Proclamation until the
next meeting and called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve the agenda, as amended.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. All ayes. Motion
carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1. Fire Department Strategic Plan Presentation
City Manager T. Bolduc introduced Chief Tony Holland stating he will provide an
overview of the strategic plan for the Fire Department.
Fire Chief T. Holland said it was the first time the fire department has had a strategic
plan. He went over the SWOT analysis with the full department represented. They
chose eight staff members to bring the plan together. Fire Chief T. Holland went over
the focus areas of the plan, and the eight goals.
City Manager T. Bolduc updated the Council on how the team arrived at the goals.
He said they will prioritize a needs assessment list, review the overall structure of the
department, grant review committee, policies review committee, and radio
communications strategy and timeline. He congratulated the fire department on the
presented product.
Fire Chief T. Holland replied that he has 49 fire fighters and 16 dispatch positions in
response to Councilmember J. Blocker.
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5.2. Employee of the Quarter
Mayor Whitten requested Chief McCosker come forward to present the Officer of the
Third Quarter and Officer of the Year for the police department.
Officer Christine Peters was awarded the Officer of the Third Quarter. Mayor
Whitten stated All In Credit Union sponsors the program.
Chief McCosker presented the Officer of the Year award to Corporal Willie Butler.
Mayor Whitten expressed how proud he is of the police department. Rachel Lewis of
Lewis Galleries presented a watch to Corporal Butler in recognition of his service.
Next, Mayor Whitten requested Chuck Powell, Parks and Recreation Director, to
come forward. Mr. Powell announced Stephanie Raybon as the Employee of the
Quarter.
City Manager T. Bolduc congratulated the winners and presented them with a coin.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve the Consent agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. All ayes. Motion
carried.
6.1. Sewer Division Vacuum Truck Purchase
6.2. Approval of October 10, 2022 City Council Minutes
6.3. Concessionaire Agreement with Compass Rose Disc Golf Course
7. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading — Nothing brought forward.
8. Ordinances on First Reading
8.1. Ordinance 1897 - Airport Road Annexation
Interim Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1897 to the
City Council regarding property in unincorporated section of Okaloosa County. He
mentioned a development application has not been received. He went over the
courtesy notices, posting, certified mailing, and advertisement per State Statute.
Interim Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt stated they went over the options
with the developer, as discussed at the last meeting.
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Interim Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt and asked the City Clerk to read
the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance Annexing
to the City of Crestview, Florida, ± 13.16 Acres of Contiguous Lands Located In
Section 33, 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.
Dan Niblett, Trimcor Construction, came forward and presented the details of the
plan they are proposing to the City Council stating it is an affordable development at
the north end of the city. The company is proposing 192 apaitiiients and plan to
incorporate greenspace and amenities.
Discussion ensued and the City Council voiced concern on the traffic issues,
inadequate traffic lanes, the plan not being conducive to the surrounding homes,
inadequate infrastructure for sewer lines, and preference for single-family homes as
desirable to the area.
In response to the concerns from City Manager T. Bolduc and the City Council, Dan
Niblett said his company is willing to participate with the costs for the wastewater
needs, however, he added his company could not approve a single-family plan
concept, as it does not work with their business plan.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public.
Kerry May affirmed he does not want the development.
Jessica Bader voiced concern on the increased population and traffic issues. She
mentioned the restrictions on the deed that prevents this type of development adding
she did not sign any document releasing the restriction.
Sherry Cyrus said she does not think it is a good business move. She voiced concern
about the increase in our school population, and the flooding on Houston Lane and
Airport Road.
Alex Zalenski voiced his concern on safety for school students.
Jim Crosse voiced concern on the lack of an environmental study. He said
construction of a sewer line would cause the closure of Airport Road, and the traffic
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would have to be rerouted for several months. He added one traffic light is
insufficient for the volume of traffic and suggested a four -lane road. He said
sidewalks are needed now, as well as filling in drainage ditches.
Karen Shue voiced concern about the development. She stated the light on Highway
85 and Airport Road is a three -minute light.
Josh H. also voiced concern about the traffic. He mentioned that the schools cannot
handle extra kids.
LeeAnn voiced concern about the impact of the schools.
Mayor JB Whitten closed the public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. and asked for comment
from the Council.
Councilmember D. Capps said the Council is pro -development and for property
rights. However, this project is outside of our strategic plan and will stress our
infrastructure.
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to deny staff recommendations.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. All ayes.
Motion carried and the Ordinance was denied.
8.2. Ordinance 1903 Friendship Lane Annexation
Interim Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1903 -
Friendship Lane Annexation to the City Council. He explained the advertisement
issue with the previous advertisement and the need for readvertising. He went over
the courtesy notices, posting, certified mailing, and advertisement per State Statute
He went over the surrounding zoning.
Interim Planning Administrator N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the
ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance Annexing
To The City Of Crestview, Florida, ± 2.19 Acres Of Contiguous Lands Located In
Section 33, 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.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by
Councilmember Joe Blocker to approve Ordinance 1903 on 1st reading and move to
second reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. All ayes.
Motion carried.
8.3. Ordinance 1904 - Friendship Lane Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Interim Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1904 -
Friendship Lane Comprehensive Plan Amendment and explained the zoning and
existing uses.
Interim Planning Administrator 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 Okaloosa County Low Density
Residential To Commercial (C) On Approximately 2.19 Acres, More Or Less, In
Section 33, 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 called for action.
Motion was made by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember
Shannon Hayes to approve Ordinance 1904 on 1st reading and move to second
reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. All ayes.
Motion carried.
8.4. Ordinance 1905 - Friendship Lane Rezoning
Interim Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1905 -
Friendship Lane Rezoning to the City Council. He went over the zoning and mixed
use for the surrounding property.
Interim Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt asked the City Clerk to enter the
staff report into the record: On August 24, 2022, staff received an application to
annex and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property
located at 5851 Friendship Lane. 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 of the request on October
3, 2022. The property description is as follows: Property Owner: Wilson Bobby J &
Katherine; 5851 Friendship Lane; Crestview, FL 32536-9322; Parcel ID: 33-4N-23-
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0000-0059-0000; Site Size: 2.19 acres; Current FLU: Okaloosa County Low Density
Residential. Current Zoning: Okaloosa County Residential-1; Current Land Use:
Residential. The following provides the surrounding land use designations, zoning
districts, and existing uses. Direction: North; FLU: Okaloosa County Mixed Use;
Zoning: Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Existing Use: Residential; Direction: East;
FLU: Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Zoning: Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Existing
Use: Residential. Direction: South; FLU: Okaloosa County Low Density Residential;
Zoning: Okaloosa County Residential-1: Existing Use: Residential; Direction: West;
FLU: Mixed Use (MU); Zoning: Mixed Use (MU); Existing Use: Being developed
for multi -family residential. The subject property is currently developed for
residential use and a development application has not been submitted. Based on the
requested land -use and zoning designations, the property can be developed for
commercial use. Staff reviewed the request for rezoning and finds the following:
- The proposed zoning is consistent with the proposed future land use designation.
- The uses within the requested zoning district are compatible with uses in the
adjacent zoning districts.
- The requested use is not substantially more or less intense than allowable
development on adjacent parcels.
Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject
property on September 9, 2022. The property was posted on September 20, 2022.
An advertisement ran in the Crestview News Bulletin on October 13 and 20, 2022.
Interim Planning Administrator 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 2.19 Acres, More Or
Less, Of Real Property, Located In Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 23 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 called for comment from Council.
Councilmember D. Capps requested information regarding use.
Gary Gilbert of Tellus Partners came forward to represent his company stating he did
not have a development order yet.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by
Councilmember Douglas Capps to approve Ordinance 1905 on 1st reading and move
to second reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Douglas Capps. All ayes.
Motion carried.
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9. Resolutions — No items brought forward.
10. Action Items — No items brought forward.
11. City Clerk Report
11.1. Citizen of the Year nominations are due by November 1, 2022.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader reminded the Council that the Mae Reatha Coleman
Citizen of the Year nominations are due on November 1st and added that a meeting to
review the nominations is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
12. City Manager Report
12.1. Financial Update - Finance Director
Finance Director Gina Toussaint updated the Council regarding the August financials
adding the links to the documents are available in the staff report.
City Manager T. Bolduc said we have made a wise decision on smart planning.
Everyone who owns property has a right to build on their property and provided
clarification on comments made. He added city staff has been busy with Government
Week activities. He added he will provide a monthly booklet next month to update
City Council.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Councilmember D. Capps agreed with the smart growth.
Councilmember S. Hayes said we had a fantastic Government Week and applauded the
several opportunities for citizen engagement.
Councilmember C. Brown concurred about the success of Government Week and
appreciated the work from staff.
Councilmember J. Blocker said it takes leaders to bring it together and thanked staff.
Mayor Whitten also appreciated the time and effort from staff. He thanked all for the
participation. Mayor Whitten went over the various upcoming events throughout the city.
14. Comments from the Audience
Gary Gilbert, Tellus Partners, clarified the intention for the property stating they plan to
build apartments. He said they have heard the concern about school traffic. However, he
explained that Mr. Bob Wilson has an easement out to Highway 85. He mentioned Mike
McDuffie plans to place a wedding event or sandwich shop in the complex.
He commended the city on the small town, and the staff in Community Development.
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15. Adjournment
Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Minutes approved this 14th day of November 2022.
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Maryanne S�er, City Clerk
Proper Noti ving Been Duly Given
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