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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05092023 Citizens Advisory Council Agenda Packet CITIZENS' ADVISORY COUNCIL MAY 9, 2023 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Agenda 4. Mayor's Minute 4.1. Brainstorm the CAC’s next project 5. Action Items 5.1. Approval of minutes of March 14, 2023 5.2. April 11, 2023 Notes from Adjourned Meeting 6. Adjournment Florida Statute 286.0105. Notices of meetings and hearings must advise that a record is required to appeal. Each board, commission, or agency of this state or of any political subdivision thereof shall include in the notice of any meeting or hearing, if notice of the meeting or hearing is required, of such board, commission, or agency, conspicuously on such notice, the advice that, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The requirements of this section do not apply to the notice provided in s. 200.065(3). In accordance with Section 286.26, F.S., persons with disabilities needing special accommodations, please contact Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofcrestview.org or 850-628-1560 option2 within 48 hours of the scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 5 Citizen’s Advisory Committee Minutes March 14, 2023 6:00 p.m. The meeting of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present from left to right: Roy Estes, Yvonne Shanklin, Kristen Sallberg, Ray Nelson, and Jennifer Sweeney. 1. Called to Order This meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Sallberg at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge was recited by membership in attendance. 3. Approval of Agenda Ms. Sallberg asked to approve the agenda. Mr. Estes made a motion to approve the agenda and Mr. Nelson seconded it. 4. Mayor’s Minutes Topics By Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Rencich 4.1 Arbor Day Tree Dedication Ceremony- Mayor Pro Tem Rencich reminded everyone in attendance the dedicating ceremony is April 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Environment Center. There is a proposed timeline for the event, and he would like the committee to put the plans in motion to move forward. [ Ms. Sallberg interrupts Mr. Rencich to introduce Ray Nelson as the new CAC member to replace Ryan Knox] Open Discussion on Arbor Day and Memorial for Joshua Kreiser Ms. Sallberg gives a summary to the audience and members on what the dedication is for and the plans that have been put into place regarding the citizen who lost their life and the way he will be remembered. At the next meeting they will finalize the minister who is performing the invocation and the committee member who will be in attendance. Roy Estes can be the back-up if no one else is able to attend. Page 2 of 5 Action Item- Approval of the minutes: •Ms. Sallberg advised the committee to make a motion to approve the November minutes. Ms. Shanklin approved the minutes and Ms. Sweeney seconded the motion. •Ms. Sallberg advised the committee to make a motion to approve the January minutes. Mr. Estes approved the minutes and Mr. Nelson seconded the motion. 4.2 Narcan Training Event- Mayor Pro Tem Rencich reminded everyone of the Narcan Event on Thursday, March 30th, at the Crestview Community Center. (Chance interjected) There will be two classes, one at 9:00 a.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. Each training will be 30 minutes to an hour. Everyone over the age of 18 can participate. The Health Department will hand out 2 doses (1 box) of Narcan to the public. Guest Speakers 5. Mr. Charles Reynolds from Hub City Basketball spoke on his organization that was started in 2021 where they decided to change the core foundation of youth in sports in the city. Using their platform to show the organizations around the area that youth are more than the sport. This organization uses community service and family values to teach these young adults how to face adversity in athletics. Mr. Reynolds and his coaches shape these young adults to be accountable for their actions by showing them the healthy side of competitiveness. They teach them to know their worth so as not to succumb to the antics of bullies. Reach out to them via Facebook. 6. Ms. Diane Freeman from A Bed for Me is a 501-3C that provides beds for the youth in Okaloosa and Walton County. The organization has volunteers that work to help make sure that all children have a place to sleep. They operate on donations. The beds provided are twin sizes that can easily fold and be placed in the back of a vehicle. The organization provides the bed, mattress, pillows, and bedding. The organization encourages the children to provide information on their hobbies and favorite colors so that they are able to pick out designs specified to their tastes. They are only able to provide to a child one time and provide around 60 beds per month to families in need in the Okaloosa and Walton County area. Reach out via their website. 7. Chance has some items to remind the committee and public about. 7.1 Easter Egg Hunt is April 1st at Twin Hills Park starting at 9:00 a.m. 7.2 Ribbon cutting for the firefighter tower, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. 7.3 The Strategic Planning Event is March 29th; this is a public meeting, but only those invited get to participate. Page 3 of 5 7.4 The Olympic Torch Run is also March 29th at 8:00 a.m. starts at the North Publix to Warriors Hall. 7.5 Triple B and Touch a truck are on March 25th. Triple B is on Main street and Touch a Truck is at the library. 7.6 The mayor put together the Ecumenical Easter Service at Old Spanish Trail on Easter Sunday at 6:30 a.m. Closing Remarks Ray Nelson to introduce himself- He came to the area in 1993, retired from the Military in 2005 and has been working on Hurlburt AFB since his retirement. Adjournment Roy Estes makes a motion to adjourn; Ray Nelson seconds the motion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Minutes approved this _______ day of __________________ 2023. _________________________ __________________________ De’Carlo Garcia JB Whitten Chair Mayor Minutes submitted by, Dominique Vaughn, Executive Assistant Page 4 of 5 Citizen’s Advisory Committee Minutes April 11, 2023 6:00 p.m. Due to a lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned. After adjourning, the guest speaker provided a presentation to those present. Minutes approve this _______ day of __________________ 2023. _________________________ __________________________ De’Carlo Garcia JB Whitten Chair Mayor Minutes submitted by, Dominique Vaughn, Executive Assistant Page 5 of 5