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September 25, 2023
5:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The Final Budget Hearing of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
by Mayor JB Whitten. Board members present: Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich, Council
members: Doug Capps, Cynthia Brown, and Ryan Bullard. Also present: City Manager
Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne Schrader, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and
various staff members. Councilmember Joe Blocker was excused.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by
Councilmember Doug Capps.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
Mayor JB Whitten declared a quorum was present. He went over the rules and procedures.
4. Approve Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Doug
Capps to approve the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion
carried.
5. Public Hearings /Resolutions for Final Millage and Budget
5.1. Resolution 2023 - 14 Adopting the Final Millage
City Manager T. Bolduc introduced to the City Council Resolution 2023-14,
Adopting the Final Millage stating the rate has been discussed over the last four
months. He then asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 2023-14 by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Resolution 2023-14 aloud: A Resolution of the
City of Crestview, Florida, Adopting the Tentative Levying of a Millage of 6.8466
for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2023 and Ending September 30, 2024, and
Providing For an Effective Date.
City Manager T. Bolduc announced after the tentative millage hearing, the City must
advertise its intent to adopt a final millage. The public hearing to adopt the final
millage must be two to five days after the advertisement appears in the paper as
required by Florida Statute 200.065(2). The advertisement, as required by Florida
Statute 200.065(2), was in the Northwest Florida Daily News on Thursday,
September 21, 2023. The tentative millage rate of 6.8466 was adopted by Resolution
2023-12 at the Tentative Millage Hearing on September 12, 2023. He continued that
the taxing authority is the City of Crestview located in Okaloosa County, the current
rollback rate is 6.2520, the proposed tentative millage rate is 6.8466 which is a 9.51
percentage increase over the roll back rate. The millage rate to be levied is 6.8466,
which is the same as last year.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council and from the public. In
hearing none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Doug Capps and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to adopt Resolution 2023-14.
Roll Call: Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Mayor JB Whitten reiterated that the economy has been on the rise and expenses for
all services has risen.
5.2. Resolution 2023 - 15 Adopting the Final Budget
City Manager T. Bolduc presented to the City Council Resolution 2023-15, Adopting
the Final Budget stating the budget must be advertised within fifteen days after the
tentative budget hearing, adding the City must advertise its intent to adopt a final
budget. The public hearing to adopt the final budget must be two to five days after
the advertisement appears in the newspaper as required by Florida Statute
200.065(2). The advertisement, as required by Florida Statute 200.065(2), was in the
Northwest Florida Daily News on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The tentative
budget with expenditures of $74,388,168 was adopted by Resolution No. 2023-13 at
the Tentative Budget Hearing held on September 12, 2023. He then asked the City
Clerk to read the Resolution by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Resolution 2023-15 aloud: A Resolution of the
City of Crestview, of Okaloosa County, Florida, Adopting the Final Budget for the
Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2023 and Ending September 30, 2024 and
Providing for an Effective Date.
City Manager T. Bolduc added there were no significant changes or expenditures in
the current year.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council and from the public. In
hearing none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia
Brown to adopt Resolution 2023-15.
Roll Ca11: Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
6. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council.
7. Comments from the Audience
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public.
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8. Adjournment
Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Minutes approved this 9th day of October 2023.
JB itten
Mayor
Mary e S ader
City Clerk
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