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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03272023 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCity Council Minutes March 27, 2023 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: Doug Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, and Ryan Bullard. Also present: City Manager Tim Bolduc, Deputy City Clerk Natasha Peacock, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway and various staff members. 2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 2.1. Reverend John Ferguson of Oak Ridge Assembly of God The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Reverend John Ferguson of Oak Ridge Assembly of God. 3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session Mayor JB Whitten established a quorum. 4. Auurove Agenda Mayor JB Whitten called for action. Motion by Mr. Blocker to approve the current Agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr. Capps. Roll Call: Mr. Capps, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Rencich, Ms. Brown, Mr. Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 5. Presentations and Renorts 5.1. Presentation of the City of Crestview Bulldog Award Mayor JB Whitten presented the Crestview Bulldog Award for January, February and March. This award was presented to three students from Crestview High School. 5 2 Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 23-29, 2023 as National Library Week in Crestview Mayor JB Whitten read and presented the proclamation of Library Week to the Library. 6. Consent Agenda Mayor JB Whitten called for action. Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 6.1. Approval of CRA Annual Report 6.2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2023 6.3. CSX Railroad Property Contract Renewal 6.4. Purchase of By -Pass Bridge Pipe 7. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading 7.1. Ordinance 1919 - James Lee Blvd E Comprehensive Plan Amendment Planning Administrator N. Schwendt informed the Council that the next two ordinances before them were concerning a future land use and zoning for a property located on East James Lee Blvd. This property was presented at the previous Council meeting. He then presented Ordinance 1919 to the Council. Planning Administrator N. Schwendt asked the Deputy City Clerk to read the Ordinance. Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock read Ordinance 1919 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 Commercial (C) to Residential (R) on Approximately 42.82 Acres, More or Less, In Section 16, 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 called for comments from the City Council and the public. Hearing none, he called for action. Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1919 on Second Reading. Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 7.2. Ordinance 1920 - James Lee Blvd E Rezoning Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented information for Ordinance 1920 stating that the application requested the single and multifamily density residential dwelling district and that the Planning and Development Board and City Council approval of the request. Planning Administrator N. Schwendt asked the Deputy City Clerk to read Ordinance 1920. Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock read Ordinance 1920 by Title: Ordinance 1920 An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing For the Rezoning of 42.82 Acres, More or Less, of Real Property, Located In Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 23 West, From the Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-2) 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 called for comments from the City Council and the public. Hearing none, he called for action. Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Mayor-Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich to adopt Ordinance 1920 on Second Reading. Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 7.3. Ordinance 1921 - Designating the Official Seal of the City of Crestview City Manager T. Bolduc presented Ordinance 1921 for Second Reading. City Manager T. Bolduc asked the Deputy City Clerk to read Ordinance 1921 by title. Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock read Ordinance 1921 by title: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Crestview, Florida Designating the Official Seal of the City; Providing For Penalties For Unauthorized Use; Standards For Public Use; Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict; and Providing a n Effective Date. Mayor JB Whitten called for comments from the City Council and the public. Hearing none, he called for action. Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Doug Capps to adopt Ordinance 1921 on Second Reading. Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 8. Ordinances on First Reading None were brought forward. 9. Resolutions None were brought forward. 10. Action Items 10.1. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore Mayor JB Whitten informed the Council that it was time to select the Mayor Pro- Tem for the year. He then asked for nominations from the Council. Councilmember Brown nominated Mr. Rencich to hold the position again for 2023. She noted that he does an exceptional job representing the Mayor and the City at public events. A brief discussion ensued. Motion made by Councilmember Brown and seconded by Mr. Bullard to reinstate Mr. Rencich as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2023. Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 10.2. Authorization to Proceed with the Foreclosures of Code Compliance Liens Police Chief McCosker presented to the Council for approval properties that require foreclosure. He stated that the foreclosure process is the next step for the properties listed. Police Chief McCosker informed Council that since revamping the code enforcement process a few years ago the City has been able to address some of the blighted property issues. The purpose of having code enforcement is to get the property owners in compliance with the building codes and in most cases the property owner takes the necessary steps for correction. Unfortunately, with this request all efforts have been exhausted and these particular property owners are not adhering to the building codes. He then asked for Council approval to direct the City Attorney to begin the foreclosure process. There was discussion from Council concerning the process of foreclosure. Mayor Whitten asked if there were any comments from the Public. Mr. Williams of Williams Ave, Crestview, read a letter in support of the Council foreclosing on the properties especially the property on 650 Shortwell. Property owner of 690 Shortwell, Crestview addressed Council to support the foreclosure of the property at 650 Shortwell. Ms. Wanda Hulion of 685 East Williams Ave, Crestview spoke in support of the foreclosure of the property at 650 Shortwell. Mr. Victor Kolmetz of Crestview spoke in support of the foreclosure of the property at 650 Shortwell. A citizen of Crestview spoke in support of the foreclosure of the property at 650 Shortwell. Mr. Tarpley of Crestview spoke in support of the foreclosure of the property at 650 Shortwell. Property owner of 699 East Williams spoke in support of the foreclosure of property at 650 Shortwell. Mr. Kenny Siler stated he has property on the foreclosure list. He stated the city should clean the property and charge the individual, instead of taking the property, as stated on the paper that is sent out. He stated that some people have longer than others to clean up their property. Mayor Whitten called for action. Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Rencich to direct the City Attorney to proceed with the foreclosure process per Florida State Statute under the Magistrate's order to allow staff permission to abate these noncompliant properties during foreclosure. Seconded by Councilmember Brown. Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 11. City Clerk Report 11.1. Monthly Update Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock provided an update. 12. City Manager Report 12.1. Financial Update - Finance Director Financial Management Analyst W. Buttke informed Council that the January financial statements including the February check register were in the staff report. She then updated them on the new budget software stating all departments are currently inputting their 2024 budgets. City Manager T. Bolduc informed Council that he would be traveling to testify before a committee in Tallahassee concerning House Bill 6671. He reminded Council that there was an upcoming Strategic Planning meeting on Wednesday where elected officials, department heads, students from the LEAD class, the president of the college and individuals from the public would be in attendance. Mr. Bolduc commented that this meeting is an opportunity to look at what we've accomplished over the last four years and start planning for the next ten years. 13. Comments from the Mayor and Council 13.1. Ground -Mounted Solar Energy Systems Update City Manager T. Bolduc commented after Council direction, staff reviewed all the comments that were made at the last meeting and have provided a draft ordinance. There was a study conducted and an assessment completed and asked the Council to review it before it is scheduled for the next Council meeting. A brief discussion ensued. City Manger T. Bolduc requested consensus from Council to direct staff to move forward. Council gave consensus for staff to move forward. Councilmember Capps informed Council that he was approached to provide a waterslide for the May Day celebration at Allen Park. Mr. Capps directed Staff to assist in this matter. City Manager T. Bolduc stated that the Special Events staff would take care of the matter. Councilmember R. Bullard voiced his support in how the city is handling the foreclosure process. Councilmember C. Brown stated that she was also in support of the foreclosure process. Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich spoke about the ribbon cutting at the fire tower, the swearing -in of four new police officers, and added the Special Olympics Torch Run is coming up on Wednesday. Mayor Whitten mentioned that the library event of "Touch A Truck" was a success and the Triple B was a major success also. He reminded Council of the upcoming Narcan training on the 30tn 14. Comments from the Audience Mayor Whitten asked if there were any comments from the Public. A citizen of Crestview spoke in support of foreclosing the property on Shortwell Ave. Ms. Hulion of 685 E Williams Ave, asked now that Council has approved the foreclosure list what would the timeline look like before residents can see tangible change. City Attorney Mr. Holloway answered that options would be reviewed short of foreclosure because foreclosure is the longest of the options that are out there. A citizen of Crestview thanked the Council for their decision on the foreclosure list. A citizen of Crestview informed the Council of the condition of the property on Shortwell Avenue as it relates to clean-up. A citizen of Crestview informed Council of the deceased owner of the property on Shortwell as relatives live nearby. Mr. Hayes, a citizen of Crestview, informed council about the different events that have taken place in the City. Mr. Brian Lewis representing the Crestview Housing Authority informed Council that there will be a Town Hall meeting this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Allen Park for citizens to come out and ask questions, and voice concerns about the Housing Authority. 15. Adjournment Mayor Whitten adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:36 p.m. Minutes approved this 10th day of April 2023, Natasha Peacock, Deputy City Clerk Propjr Notice having been duly given n City aryanne Schrader ''. ••••D,,,.•