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December 12, 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 Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich. Council members present: Doug Capps, Joe Blocker,
and Ryan Bullard. Also present: City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne
Schrader, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and various staff members. Mayor JB Whitten
and Councilmember Cynthia Brown were excused.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2.1. Pastor Jagger Eastman, Crosspoint South, Crestview
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Jagger Eastman of
Crosspoint South.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich opened the legislative session and went over the procedures.
4. Approve Agenda
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1. Recognition of the B&T RC Track Club
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich recognized the B&T RC Track Club and presented a
Certificate of Appreciation to the representatives.
5.2. Recognition of Christmas Parade Award Winners
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich welcomed the Crestview Main Street.
Executive Director Rachel Conort came forward and stated there were 132 entries
and invited the judges for the parade to come forward. She announced the winners in
the following categories:
Silver Bells - Cadenhead Pest Control
Most Festive - North Okaloosa Medical Center, Third Place; American Legion,
Second Place.
Most Original - Elks Lodge, Third Place; Rotary of Crestview, Second Place.
Tied for first place for Most Festive and Most Original were First Baptist Church and
Property Group 850.
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6. Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
In response to Councilmember R. Bullard regarding the lease agreement on the fairway
mowers, City Attorney J. Holloway replied that the promissory note from Crestview
Unlimited is mirrored from the lease agreement at a 3.99% interest rate for sixty months.
City Manager T. Bolduc added that we had the money in the bank, so it made sense.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
6.1. GreatLIFE Golf Equipment Lease Agreement
6.2. 1033 Program Approval Letter
6.3. Appointment of a trustee to the General Employees' Retirement Board
6.4. Smarsh Contract Renewal
6.5. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2022.
6.6. Approval of the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2022
6.7. FY 2021-2022 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
7. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading
7.1. Ordinance 1909 - North Ferdon & Third Ave Annexation
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this the second reading of Ordinance 1909,
North Ferdon and Third Avenue Annexation. He reviewed the application and
property zoning. Currently commercial and no development order received. He went
over the mailings and postings per State statute.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1909 to the City Council 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, ± 0.37 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 Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve Ordinance 1909 on second reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
7.2. Ordinance 1910 - North Ferdon & Third Ave Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this is the second reading of Ordinance
1910, North Ferdon and Third Avenue Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The fees
were waived but no additional funds were used for advertising, as all three ordinances
were advertised together.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1910 to the City Council and
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 Mixed Use to
Commercial (C) on Approximately 0.37 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 Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by
Councilmember Joe Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1910 on second reading.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
7.3. Ordinance 1911 - North Ferdon & Third Ave Rezoning
City Attorney Jon Holloway swore in all participants for the quasi-judicial segments
of the meeting.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1911, North Ferdon & Third
Avenue Rezoning, to the City Council and asked the City Clerk to enter the staff
report into the record: On September 9, 2022, staff received an application to annex
and to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at
1202 N Ferdon Boulevard. 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 of the request on November 7, 2022, and the first reading
was approved by the City Council on November 14, 2022. The property description
is as follows: Property Owner: O'Daniels Jason & April M; 411 Pendo Pl., Crestview,
FL 32536; Parcel ID: 04-3N-23-1840-0004-0080; Site Size: 0.37 acres; Current FLU:
Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Current Zoning: Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Current
Land Use: Commercial. The following table 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
& Vacant. Direction: East; FLU: Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Zoning: Okaloosa
County Mixed Use; Existing Use: Commercial. Direction: South; FLU: Commercial
(C); Zoning: Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-1); Existing Use: Vacant.
Direction: West; FLU: Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Zoning: Okaloosa County
Mixed Use; Existing Use: Residential & Commercial. The subject property is
currently developed for commercial use and a development application has not been
submitted. Based on the requested land -use and zoning designations, the property
use will continue as commercial. 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 October 14, 2022. The property was posted on October 25, 2022. An
advertisement ran in the Crestview News Bulletin on November 3 & 10, 2022.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance of the City
of Crestview, Florida, Providing for the Rezoning of 0.37 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 Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion made by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember
Douglas Capps to approve Ordinance 1911 on 2nd reading for final adoption.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8. Ordinances on First Reading
8.1. Ordinance 1912 - Highway 90 West Annexation
Senior Planner N. Schwendt stated this is the first reading of Ordinance 1912,
Highway 90 Annexation. He went over the zoning application, stating the property is
currently unincorporated. The property has several zoning designations. The
applicant is applying for mixed -use. The property is currently vacant. He went over
the mailings and postings per State statute.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1912 to the City Council 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, ± 542.53 Acres of Contiguous Lands Located In
Section 13, Township 3 North, Range 24 West, and In Section 14, 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 Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve Ordinance 1912 on 1st reading and move to second reading for
final adoption.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
8.2. Ordinance 1913 - Highway 90 West Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt stated this is the first reading of Ordinance 1913 -
Highway 90 West Comprehensive Plan Amendment mentioning the information is
the same as for the annexation.
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1913 to the City Council and
asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1913 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
Rural Residential to Mixed Use (Mu) on Approximately 542.53 Acres, More or Less,
In Section 13, Township 3 North, Range 24 West, And In Section 14, 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 Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion made by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember
Joe Blocker to approve Ordinance 1913 on 1st reading and move to second reading
for final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
8.3. Ordinance 1914 - Highway 90 West Rezoning
Senior Planner Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1914, Highway 90 Re -
Zoning, to the City Council and asked that the staff report be entered into the record:
On November 11, 2022, staff received an application to annex and to amend the
comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located on Highway 90
West. The subject property is currently located within unincorporated Okaloosa
County with a future land use and zoning designation of Agriculture and Rural
Residential and Agriculture and Residential Rural, respectively. The application
requests the Mixed Use (MU) zoning designation for the property. The Planning and
Development Board recommended approval of the request on December 5, 2022.
The property description is as follows: Property Owner: Powell Gillis Jr & Avis Land
P 0 Box 277, Crestview, FL 32536-0277; Parcel ID: 13-3N-24-1811-0000-0030;
14-3N-24-0000-0001-0000. Site Size: 542.53 acres; Current FLU: Okaloosa County
Agriculture and Rural Residential; Current Zoning: Okaloosa County Agriculture and
Residential Rural; Current Land Use: Vacant. The following table provides the
surrounding land use designations, zoning districts, and existing uses. Direction:
North; FLU: Okaloosa County; Zoning: Conservation & Rural Residential; Existing
Use: Residential (R); Okaloosa County Institutional & Residential Rural
Single -Family Low -Density Dwelling District (R-1); Existing Use: Vacant &
Residential. Direction: East; FLU: Okaloosa County; Zoning: Conservation;
Okaloosa County; Existing Use: Institutional Vacant. Direction: South; FLU:
Okaloosa County; Zoning: Mixed Use, Low Density Residential, & Agriculture
Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Existing Use: Residential-1, & Agriculture; Existing
Use: Vacant, Residential, & Commercial. Direction: West; FLU: Okaloosa County;
Zoning: Mixed Use Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Existing Use: Vacant, Residential,
& Commercial. The subject property is currently vacant, and a development
application has not been submitted. Based on the requested land -use and zoning
designations, the property can be developed for residential and/or low -intensity
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 November 14, 2022. The property was
posted on November 22, 2022. An advertisement ran in the Crestview News Bulletin
on November 23 and December 1, 2022.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title: An Ordinance of the
City of Crestview, Florida, Providing For the Rezoning of 542.53 Acres, More or
Less, of Real Property, Located In Section 13, Township 3 North, Range 24 West,
and In Section 14, Township 3 North, Range 24 West, from the Okaloosa County
Agriculture and Residential Rural Zoning Districts to the Mixed Use (MU) 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 Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember Douglas
Capps to approve Ordinance 1914 on 1st reading and move to second reading for
final adoption.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
9. Resolutions
9.1. Resolution 2023-3 - Support Initiative for the proposed H.B. 8980
City Manager Tim Bolduc mentioned this was brought forward by Councilmember
Rencich and presented Resolution 2023-3, Expressing Dissent With Regard to
Portions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as a support initiative for the
proposed H.B. 8980 to the City Council. He added the EGTTR support is crucial to
military readiness and to protect the training range. When the Inflation Reduction Act
was signed, the support was removed.
City Manager Tim Bolduc 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, Expressing Dissent With Regard to
Portions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, H.R. 5376, 117th Congress (2022)
and Support With Regard to the Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military
Readiness Act, H.R. 8980, 117th Congress (2022), Providing For Authority,
Providing For Findings of Fact, and Providing For an Effective Date.
Councilmember R. Bullard asked about what our support would do, and Mayor Pro-
Tem Rencich replied that this would show our support in this region, and the military
mission line gives us the abundance of economics from Eglin.
City Manager T. Bolduc said from time to time the city can show support for
initiatives that impact the city adding there are consequences that can reach beyond
something philosophical.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion was made Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember
Douglas Capps to adopt Resolution 2023-3.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
9.2. Resolution 2023-4- Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Disposal Planning
Public Services Director, Michael Criddle, presented Resolution 2023-4, Relating to
the Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (FDEP) State Revolving Fund
(SRF), Adoption of the Effluent Disposal Planning Project, to the City Council and
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, Relating to the Florida Department Of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) State Revolving Fund (SRF), Adoption of the
Effluent Disposal Planning Project, and Providing for an Effective Date.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for Council and public comment. In hearing none,
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion made by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember
Ryan Bullard to adopt Resolution 2023-4.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
10. Action Items
No items submitted.
11. City Clerk Report
11.1. Approval of the 2023 Annual Meeting Notice
City Clerk M. Schrader stated the 2023 Annual Meeting Notice is attached to the
staff report detailing the regular schedule of meetings for the Boards and committees.
Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember Douglas
Capps to accept the Annual Meeting Notice schedule.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
11.2. Approval of various Board volunteer appointments.
City Clerk M. Schrader stated there was a need to update the volunteer appointments
resulting from the November election and the recommended volunteer appointments
are in the staff report.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to approve the appointments.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
11.3. City of Crestview City Council Handbook
City Clerk M. Schrader stated the recommended revisions were made for the City of
Crestview City Council Handbook.
Discussion ensued on the need for the handbook in particular as a tool for those new
to the Council. City Manager T. Bolduc mentioned that the City Attorney added the
section on Robert Rules of Order. He added the intent was to provide guidelines.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve the City Council Handbook.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
12. City Manager Report
12.1. City Manager Updates
City Manager T. Bolduc updated the City Council on the following projects: The city
has entered into a private/public project with Gregg Chapel for the Vineyard Village
affordable housing project. It is going through the permitting process. We are seeking
assistance from the State outside the funding.
Regarding the RC track design work, Mr. Bolduc send he will send the design work
to the Council. We received money from TDC for the design plans.
For the Mainstreet Construction Project, the City did not receive bids, so we are
going back out for bid. He has asked FDOT for an extension for the project. There is
a lot of work going on and there are complexities to the project, which may be why
we did not receive any bids. On December 14, we are meeting with the downtown
business owners. We may have to extract the parking lot component if we do not
receive any bids.
City Manager T. Bolduc briefed the Council on the Legislative & Appropriation
Priorities Discussion explaining the forms were submitted to the House and Senate,
so the next step is to lobby. We received two million dollars last year. We will submit
four projects: The Vineyard Village; Foxwood Septic to Sewer, $851,000 for this
project; Benjamin Street Septic to Sewer project that is overdue, so we are asking for
additional $350,000; and a septage receiving station which takes product elsewhere.
There is only a station located in the south end of the County. He asked the Council
to provide suggestions to bring forward. He also went over the County legislative
items as well and stated the City of Niceville would like to partner with us to
construct a special needs park. Regarding, Springhill Cemetery, the cemetery was
operated by community churches, but had difficulty maintaining the property. This
initiative started with Mr. Hayes. It was discovered that the property lines are not
aligned, however, the owner is willing to work with us.
City Manager T. Bolduc updated the Council on the Welcome Signs stating that
FDOT will not approve them, as they have to be re -engineered as breakaway. He said
he will need to have the signs in disrepair removed. He is working with the County
on moving the signage.
City Manager T. Bolduc updated Council stating CSX wants to renegotiate the leases
with an escalation in costs. Additionally, they are not interested in selling the
property.
City Manager T. Bolduc updated Council stating we are looking at a potential
property purchase for future City Hall in the next five to ten years, so we need to look
at building and the property behind the fire station is for sale. A multi -story City Hall
complex is proposed. He asked for Council approval on purchasing the property. He
suggested placing the City Hall on the backside with a parking lot on the front where
the current City Hall is located. He added the fire station can be built in another
location. The owner has the property for sale for $105,000. It is under a third of an
acre. Councilmember J. Blocker also asked where we are in the Master Plan and City
Manager T. Bolduc said our next step in the process is picking the property. He
mentioned the owner has agreed to sell the property by the bypass. He added we will
schedule a workshop in January for options, along with the budget process. Our
greatest need is the police department; however, we need to address the fire
department.
Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember Douglas
Capps for the city manager and attorney to negotiate the purchase not to exceed
$120,000 for said property.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich requested staff to keep an eye on other areas.
City Manager T. Bolduc also went over the Council Chamber remodel stating we
need to make improvements and have engaged two architects to provide designs, as
we need to get the Council out of the Chamber safely.
City Manager T. Bolduc went over the Branding Campaign stating Chance is going
to start discussions in January on developing an overall branding. He mentioned
Mayor Whitten has come up with some campaigns, but we are going to extend the
"Powering Partnerships" one more year and develop a new branding on "Why
Crestview"? We plan to bring a contractor in for this project.
12.2. Financial Update - Finance Director
City Manager T. Bolduc said the reports are included in the staff report.
12.3. Presentation - Chief Stephen McCosker
Chief of Police Stephen McCosker came forward to present his programs and
highlight his staff. He went over grassroots programs such as "Please Be Kind" that
streamline communication for those with special needs.
Officer Peters came forward to discuss the Community Service Officer. She
discussed the Are You Ok? program, which targets the population of those needing
assistance. She also went over the Peer -to -Peer program for first responders.
Chief of Police Stephen McCosker added eighteen peers have gone through the
training.
Chief of Police Stephen McCosker also mentioned hiring a Crime Analysis employee
to research pawn shop files as one of their responsibilities. He went over the chaplain
program who are also peer -to -peer trained, such as Pastor Darlene Haynes-
Scheuermann and Pastor Josh Neel.
He thanked Allen Turner Chevrolet who sponsors the "Cops for Kids" program is
successful. He mentioned the police department is going to the Housing Authority
area for "Toys for Blue." In response to Councilmember Joe Blocker on
compensation for the chaplains, he stated they are strictly volunteer.
Chief of Police Stephen McCosker replied that the staff is trained in Sunshine Laws
in response to the concerns from Councilmember R. Bullard and his concern on
HIPPA with the special needs' programs.
Chief McCosker also added that dispatch is also to be commended for their work.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
13.1. Mae Reatha Coleman Citizen of the Year Selection
City Manager T. Bolduc mentioned that the Committee looked over the nominations
and has asked the Council to accept the committee's selection. The presentation of
the award shall take place at a ceremony prior to the January 9, 2022 City Council
meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to approve the committee's selection.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Councilmember D. Capps said recently a sexual predator was located in the wooded
area and suggested legislation centered around improving the registrations. He also
mentioned the golf club looks great; however, he would like the cattle gates upgraded
to secure the area. He added the TDC will meet in Warriors Hall tomorrow morning.
City Manager T. Bolduc replied we can pass a rule stating a sexual predator would
have to have an address with a structure. He said the gates have not been replaced as
the price ranges from $13,000 to $33,000. Discussion ensued and Council concurred
that the fencing needs improvement. City Manager T. Bolduc stated he will send
Council the quotes for the gates and will come back with a schedule on the asphalt.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich mentioned the New Years' Bash and support for the
TDC.
Councilmember R. Bullard mentioned the owner of Geek Lights in Niceville is
donating his funds to the Crestview Homeless Shelter. He added we need to do
repairs on concrete and cleaning up the streets. He also asked for pressure washing
and cleanup of weeds in the barrier off of the interstate. He would like to see a ban
from smoking and vaping in City parks, as well as expanding the employee assistance
program as currently there is only one provider.
Councilmember J. Blocker asked about the profitability of the golf course. City
Manager T. Bolduc answered it is not in the black, but the trajectory is getting better.
He spoke with the management company today regarding progress and will provide
Council with a progress report.
14. Comments from the Audience
Ann Sprague from Crestview Homeless Shelter thanked the Mayor and Council for support
of the "Walk for the Homeless" fundraiser in November.
Shannon Hayes came forward mentioned the golf course progress. He mentioned
contacting the legislators on the prioritization for funding. He added the Crestview Bake
Off is on Thursday.
15. Adjournment
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Minutes approved this 9t1 day of January 2023.
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