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August 28, 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, City Clerk Maryanne Schrader, City Attorney Jonathan
Holloway, and various staff members.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Mark Dillman of Airport Road
Church of Christ.
2.1. Pastor Mark Dillman of Airport Road Church of Christ
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
Mayor JB Whitten established a quorum was met and reviewed the rules of procedure.
4. Approve Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew
Rencich to approve the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan Bullard.
All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1. Check Presentation - A Bed 4 Me
Councilmember Cynthia Brown presented a check from Council's discretionary fund
for $2,500 to Diane Freeman, Executive Director of A Bed 4 Me Foundation.
Ms. Freeman thanked Councilmember Cynthia Brown stating on behalf of the non-
profit she appreciated the assistance from the City Council.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown
to approve the Consent agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan Bullard.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Councilmember R. Bullard voiced concern about the traffic MOU's and asked about
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revisiting the traffic impact fees, as they need to come up to par.
6.1. Home2 Suites Traffic MOU
6.2. Texas Roadhouse Traffic MOU
6.3. Florida Department of Corrections MOA #A5267
6.4. Approval of August 14th City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes
7. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading
7.1. Ord. 1938 - Retta Lane Annexation
Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt presented Ordinance 1938, Retta Lane
Annexation to the City Council stating the item includes the Memorandum of
Understanding that provides a six-month window to the applicant before the need to
apply for rezoning and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. He went over the
required notices and posting and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1938 aloud: An Ordinance annexing
to the City of Crestview, Florida, ± 29.77 acres of contiguous lands located in section
30, 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 called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to adopt Ordinance 1938 on 2nd reading.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.2. Ord. 1941 - Jones Road Annexation
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1941, Jones Road
Annexation, to the City Council stating the next three ordinances concern 114 Jones
Road. There are no development plans received for the property. He went over the
required notices and posting and asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1941 aloud: An Ordinance annexing
to the City of Crestview, Florida, ± 1.84 acres of contiguous lands located in section
4, Township 3 north, range 23 west, and being described as set forth herein;
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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 called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to adopt Ordinance 1941 on 2nd reading.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.3. Ord. 1942 - Jones Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1942 - Jones Road
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City Council stating the information is the
same as in the previous ordinance. He then asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance
by Title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1942 aloud: 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
Mixed Use (MU) on approximately 1.84 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 called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem
Andrew Rencich to adopt Ordinance 1942 on second reading.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.4. Ord.1943 - Jones Road Rezoning
City Attorney Jonathan Holloway swore in Planning Administrator N. Schwendt for
the quasi-judicial segments of the meeting.
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1943, Jones Road
Rezoning, for second reading. He asked the City Clerk to enter the staff report into
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the record: Background: On June 23, 2023, staff received an application to annex and
to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at 114
Jones Road. The subject property is currently located within unincorporated
Okaloosa County with a future land use and zoning designations of Mixed Use. The
application requests the Mixed -Use zoning designation for the property. The
Planning and Development Board recommended approval of the request on August
7, 2023, and the first reading was approved by the City Council on August 14, 2023.
Discussion: The property description is as follows: Property Owner: King Larry R &
Cynthia S, P 0 Box 1798, Crestview, FL 32539, Parcel ID: 04-3N-23-1840-0007-
0020, Site Size: 1.84 acres, Current FLU: Okaloosa County Mixed Use Current
Zoning: Okaloosa County Mixed Use Current Land Use: Private School. The
following table provides the surrounding land use designations, zoning districts, and
existing uses. Direction: North; FLU: Mixed Use; Zoning: Mixed Use; Existing Use:
Vacant; Direction: East; FLU: Commercial & Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Zoning:
Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-1) & Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Existing
Use: Residential & Commercial; Direction: South; FLU: Commercial; Zoning:
Commercial Low -Intensity District (C-1); Existing Use: Residential; Direction:
West; FLU: Mixed Use & Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Zoning: Mixed Use &
Okaloosa County Mixed Use; Existing Use: Vacant & Residential. 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 a business. 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
July 18, 2023. The property was posted on July 25, 2023. An advertisement ran in the
Crestview News Bulletin on July 27 and August 3, 2023.
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance
by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1943 aloud: An ordinance of the City
of Crestview, Florida, providing for the rezoning of 1.84 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 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 JB Whitten called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
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Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew
Rencich to adopt Ordinance 1943 on 2nd reading.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.5. Ord. 1944- Antioch Road Annexation
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1944 - Antioch Road
Annexation. He went over the current zoning and required notices and posting and
asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1944 aloud: An Ordinance annexing
to the City of Crestview, Florida, ± 5.30 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 called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember
Cynthia Brown to adopt Ordinance 1944 on second reading.
Roll Ca11: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.6. Ord. 1945 - Antioch Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1945, Antioch Road
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, stating the information is the same as the previous
ordinance. He then asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1945 by Title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1945 aloud: 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 Mixed Use (MU) on approximately 5.30 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 called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
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Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to adopt Ordinance 1945 on second reading.
Roll Ca11: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.7. Ord. 1946 - Antioch Road Rezoning
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1946, Antioch Road
Rezoning and asked the City Clerk to enter the staff report into the record:
Background: On July 13, 2023 staff received an application to annex and to amend
the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at Antioch
Road and GMC 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
Single and Multi -Family Density Dwelling District (R-3) zoning designation for the
property. The Planning and Development Board recommended approval of the
request on August 7, 2023, and the first reading was approved by the City Council on
August 14, 2023. Discussion: The property description is as follows: Property
Owner: RSW Foundation LLC, 308 W James Lee Blvd Crestview, FL 32536, Parcel
ID: 26-3N-24-0000-0006-0000, 26 -3N -24-0000-0002-002A, 26-3N-24-0000-0002-
0090, Site Size: 5.30 acres, Current FLU: Okaloosa County Low Density Residential
Current Zoning: Okaloosa County Residential -1 Current Land Use: Vacant. The
following table provides the surrounding land use designations, zoning districts, and
existing uses. Direction: North, FLU: Mixed Use, Zoning: Single and Multi -Family
Density Dwelling District (R-3), Existing Use: Vacant; Direction: East, FLU: Mixed
Use & Okaloosa County Low Density Residential, Zoning: Single and Multi -Family
Density Dwelling District (R-3) & Okaloosa County Residential -1, Existing Use:
Residential & Vacant Direction: South, FLU: Mixed Use & Okaloosa County Low
Density Residential, Zoning: Single and Multi -Family Density Dwelling District (R-
3) & Okaloosa County Residential -1, Existing Use: Residential & Vacant; Direction:
West, FLU: Okaloosa County Agriculture, Zoning: Okaloosa County Agricultural,
Existing Use: Residential & Vacant. 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 use can be developed for residential 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 July 18, 2023. The property was posted on
July 25, 2023. An advertisement ran in the Crestview News Bulletin on July 27 &
August 3, 2023. He then asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1946 by Title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1946 aloud: An Ordinance of the City
of Crestview, Florida, providing for the rezoning of 5.30 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 Single and Multi -family Density
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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 comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1946 on second reading.
Roll Ca11: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.8. Ord. 1947 - Price -Gregory Vacation
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1947, Price Gregory
Vacation Way. He explained this ordinance will vacate the portion of Price -Gregory
Way as right-of-way and grant it to the adjacent property owner. He then asked the
City Clerk to read Ordinance 1947 by Title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1947 aloud: An Ordinance of the City
of Crestview, Florida, vacating and abandoning a portion of Price -Gregory Way,
located in Section 29, Township 3 north, Range 23 west, more specifically
described herein; providing for update of the Crestview base, zoning and land use
maps; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; providing for filing of this
ordinance with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Okaloosa County; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1947 on second reading.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.9. Ord. 1948 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Commercial Density
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1948, Comprehensive
Plan Commercial Density. He explained this will solidify recommendations
suggested by the consultant to clearly ensure the maximum density allowance be
added to the Commercial category in the Future Land Use Element of our
Comprehensive Plan. He then asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1948 by Title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1948 aloud: An Ordinance providing
for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment; amending Chapter 7, policy 7.A.3.4,
Subsection 3, regarding density in the Commercial Future Land Use category;
providing for authority; providing for filing with the Clerk of Circuit Court of
Okaloosa County, the Chief Administrative Officer of Okaloosa County and the
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Florida Depai Intent 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 called for comment from the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Douglas Capps and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1948 on second reading.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.10. Ord. 1949 - Comprehensive Fee Schedule Amendment
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1949, Comprehensive Fee
Schedule amendment. He mentioned this is an overall update of the Comprehensive
Fee Schedule to coincide with the annual budget process, as well as to allow each
department an opportunity to inspect and propose updates and adjust our fees to
match the cost of services. He then asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1949 by
Title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1949 aloud: An Ordinance of the City
of Crestview, Florida, providing for a retroactive twenty percent reduction of
building permit fees; providing for a twenty percent reduction of building permit fees
for not less than one year; providing for an amendment updating the comprehensive
fee schedule; providing for filing of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Okaloosa County; providing for authority; 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 the Council and the public. In hearing
none, he called for action.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1949 on second reading.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
8. Ordinances on First Reading — No item brought forward.
9. Resolutions — No item brought forward.
10. Action Items
10.1. Retirement Ordinance Amendment
City Manager T. Bolduc went over the need for amending the current plan to allow
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retirement after 25 years of service, regardless of age. The amendment also changes
the allocation of 175/185 contributions to the City of Crestview. He mentioned the
actuary reviewed the participants, as well as the contributions from the employees.
He added the city subsidizes any fluctuation. The plan will increase contributions by
3% increase.
Firefighter David Griggs came forward stating he is the Vice Chair of the Board. One
major item is recruitment of personnel, as 70% of the departments surrounding us are
already doing it. He said they have polled and received a unanimous vote to move to
the new plan.
Major Andrew Schneider came forward stating he is the Chair of the Board. He
explained that staff reaching eligibility with service may not reach the age
requirement, so this action will rectify that issue.
Discussion ensued.
City Manager T. Bolduc said recruitment is part of the decision as well as rotation of
personnel. He added the city is able to offset the expense. It is a good business move
and will create incentives for the employees. He added no employees plan to take
advantage in this incentive immediately.
There was general consensus of support from the Council.
10.2. Purchase of Property -211 Bowers Avenue West
City Manager T. Bolduc said the purchase price of the property at 211 West Bowers
Avenue is $120,000. The property is adjacent to the properties the city currently
owns. This purchase will provide more options for affordable housing. The funding
for this purchase and the demolition and clean-up of the properties is in the
undesignated fund balance. The intention is to tear down the building on the property
adding there is a lot of police enforcement issues at this location.
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve the contract for the purchase of the property in the amount of
$120,000.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
10.3. Approval of Concessionaire Services Bid Submittal
City Manager T. Bolduc stated on August 23, 2023, one sealed bid was received
from Hub City Smokehouse. The Finance department reviewed the bid finding the
bid met all specifications. He added the current contract sunset on August 1St. He
added we start games on September 1st.
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
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Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia
Brown to accept the proposal from Hub City Smokehouse and direct the City
Attorney to move forward with the contract preparation and permit Mike Carroll to
move forward and provide the service during the contract preparation.
Roll Call: Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
City Attorney J. Holloway said the contract will be effective immediately.
11. City Clerk Report
11.1. Monthly Update
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader announced that the staff report is attached for the June
and July reporting period.
12. City Manager Report
12.1. Financial Update - Finance Director
City Manager T. Bolduc stated he will meet with the County on their mobility fee
and discuss a partnership with the County. We will bring back an adoption of a local
traffic impact fee or a partnership with the County.
He also went over entrance signs and the partnership with the TDC. The sign will be
designed with breakaway walls per FDOT guidelines. The sign is free with the logos
from TDC. In response to Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich regarding a brick facade
instead of the stone, City Manager T. Bolduc said it can be changed. The consensus
of the Council was approval for D. Capps to bring the recommendation to the TDC to
request approval of four signs.
Finance Director Gina Toussaint mentioned the June and July 2023 check
disbursement registers are included in the link on the staff report. The link will also
connect to the monthly Unaudited Schedules of Revenues & Expenditures for May
and June 2023, as well as the Pooled Cash Carryforward ending June 30, 2023.
12.2. Monthly Report - Police Department Update
Chief Stephen McCosker addressed the City Council with an update on recent
community events, the "Guns and Hoses" and "Backpack Drive." He mentioned the
partnership with Baker to hold a basketball skills workshop on September 16th at the
Twin Hills Gym.
He said the corporal eligibility list will be conducted the week of September 18th, as
well as going over staffing. He added the K9 contract will be on the next agenda, as
he is looking for dual service dogs. We also have foreclosures coming up. The
animal control department is working on a "trap and fix" program, mentioning the
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Police Academy alumni will sponsor obtaining grants for the program.
Next, Chief Stephen McCosker presented a draft ordinance regarding convicted
sexual offender/predator residency restrictions. The city has 88 registered sexual
offenders and 8 registered sexual predators. He added the proposed ordinance is
1,500 feet which will include bus stops. He mentioned the current team efforts by the
city are the sexual predator/offender residential enforcement and Internet crimes
against children.
Discussion ensued on restrictions, Romeo and Juliet laws and homelessness of
offenders.
Councilmember D. Capps said he has been pushing this ordinance as he wants to
protect the children. He added pedophile behavior is a repetitive compulsion.
Consensus was reached 4 - 1, as Councilmember R. Bullard had concerns on creating
homelessness for the offenders. Mayor Whitten added he wanted clearer definitions
on the exceptions.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council.
Councilmember R. Bullard asked about the status of the project for Main Street, and City
Manager T. Bolduc said we are scheduled to go for bid next month.
In response to Councilmember R. Bullard on when the red-light camera contract ends,
stating it is government overreach, Chief McCosker replied the contract is up next January.
Councilmember C. Brown agreed with the need to review the red-light camera program.
She mentioned the "Race for the Rhein" event at Spanish Trail Park is this Friday and
Saturday.
Mayor Whitten said the Florida legislature is returning in September and plans to contact
representatives. He mentioned that Casey Cook, lobbyist, advised that bills are coming
back that we will need to monitor. The Overdose Awareness Summit is this Thursday. On
Saturday night a USO dance will be held at 7 p.m. at Old Spanish Trail. The Ambassadors
are having a market at the Bush House on September 9th with the proceeds going toward
hosting the kids from France.
14. Comments from the Audience
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public.
Kenny Siler voiced concern on the city purchasing land and giving it away. He mentioned
the city should ensure repayment of the money.
Shannon Hayes commented on the poor condition of property on Bay Street and Spring
Hill, adding it is city property. He commented that it is a junk haven and asked that it be
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cleaned up. City Manager T. Bolduc said he will have it cleaned when they are working on
clearing another property on Bay.
Mike Carroll said there are a few obstacles before he opens and said he is hiring now.
15. Adjournment
Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes approved this 1 lth day of September 2023.
Mayor
Maryanne
City Clerk
Proper Notice having been duly given
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