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October 23, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
11. 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: 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. Mayor
JB Whitten and Councilmember Doug Capps were excused.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2.1. Pastor Joe Bennett of the First Church of the Nazarene
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Joe Bennett of the First
Church of the Nazarene.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich declared a quorum was present.
Approve Agenda
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown
to approve the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Presentations and Reports — No item brought forward.
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6. Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for action.
Motion by Councilmember R. Bullard to remove Item #2, traffic MOU from the Consent
Agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker
to approve the Consent agenda, as amended.
Roll Call. Ayes: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Ryan Bullard. Nays: Cynthia Brown.
Ayes 3; Nays 1. Motion carried.
6.1. Vineyard Village State Grant Agreement No. HL204
6.2. Traffic MOU — Pink Periwinkle Beads
Councilmember R. Bullard expressed concern about the traffic MOU stating the
amount does not make financial sense.
Councilmember C. Brown mentioned she had emailed Mr. Schwendt and was
advised the business is small without much traffic. She added the purpose is to
mitigate some of the expenses.
City Manager T. Bolduc explained that in order for us to make changes with
mitigation a study must be done adding we plan to partner with the county in the
future which will help make more improvements. We have to charge the current fee
as is in the fee schedule. The County has completed their study, but the
commissioners must adopt it. He has met with Jason Autry and the commissioners,
so his expectation is after the first of the year, the study will be adopted. He added
the store is small and has fees already in the sidewalk improvements. We have
assisted them with the CRA grant program.
Councilmember R. Bullard said he does not want to stifle small businesses but he
wants to ensure we are appropriately assessing the fees.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich added we are utilizing a metric currently.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to approve the Pink Periwinkle traffic MOU.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
6.3. Joint Use Agreement - Sandspur Field
6.4. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2023
7. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading
7.1. Ordinance 1952 - General Employees Retirement Amendment
City Manager T. Bolduc presented Ordinance 1952 to the City Council and asked
the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1952.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Ordinance 1952 by Title: An Ordinance of the
City of Crestview Further Amending the City of Crestview General Employees'
Retirement Plan; Amending Section 6 Benefit Amounts and Eligibility; Amending
Section 7 Pre -Retirement Death; Amending Section 10 Optional Forms of Benefits;
Amending Section 15 Minimum Distribution of Benefits; Providing For Inclusion In
the Code; Providing For Severability; Providing For A Repealer; and Providing for
an Effective Date.
City Manager T. Bolduc said this requires changing the retirement distribution from
70 1/2 to 73 years of age.
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Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for comment from the Council and from the
public. In hearing none, he called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Ryan
Bullard to adopt Ordinance 1952 on 2nd reading.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
8. Ordinances on First Reading — No item brought forward.
9. Resolutions
9.1. Resolution 24-1 Support of CDC in Greater Crestview Area
City Manager T. Bolduc presented Resolution 24-1 to the City Council stating this
action is a resolution of support. He went over the childcare issues stating the federal
government desires to build a CDC. We would prefer that the CDC be built in
Crestview. It could also potentially have a VA benefit facility included. He then
asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 24-1 by title.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read Resolution 24-1 aloud: A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Crestview, Florida, Supporting Siting of A Military Child
Development Center In the Greater Crestview Area; and Providing For An Effective
Date.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for comment from the Council.
Councilmember C. Brown said this is a great opportunity to showcase what we have
been doing behind the scenes.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for comment from the public. In hearing none, he
called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve Resolution 24-1.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Ryan Bullard. Motion
carried.
10. Action Items
10.1. Declaration of Surplus Property and Approval to Sell to Habitat for Humanity
City Manager Tim Bolduc explained we have had a partnership with Habitat for
Humanity. He went over the five lots listed at $6,000 per lot. The recommendation
is that we sell them, as it not only allows for the development of much -needed
affordable housing within the City, but it also gives us enough money to provide
money that can be made available to further blight removal efforts. The money will
be placed in a Code Enforcement Reserve Fund until needed for tear down or
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improvements on other properties.
Discussion ensued on the ownership of the properties and the pros and cons of
donating or selling the properties.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for comment from the Council.
Councilmember C. Brown commented that Habitat for Humanity has improved a lot
of neighborhoods throughout Okaloosa County.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich asked if they were deed restrictive, and City Manager T.
Bolduc replied that there were none adding Habitat for Humanity plans to build
affordable housing.
Nancy Vincent of Habitat for Humanity came forward stating the homes will have a
second mortgage adding she has a grant for each home. The second mortgage will
include equity which will return to Habitat for re -use. They do not charge interest.
She receives her data from HUD. The military and city volunteers have assisted in
building the homes. The next house is ADA compliant, and the funding is secured
through ARPA for $70,000 for materials.
City Manager T. Bolduc said in the past we have donated properties to donate to
Habitat for Humanity, but this is the best plan moving forward.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for comment from the public.
Shannon Hayes came forward stating he supports the project.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe
Blocker to approve the designation of the five lots as surplus and authorize staff to
execute the required documentation to sell the property to Habitat for Humanity in
Okaloosa County, Inc. for the requested amount.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Ryan Bullard. All ayes.
Motion carried.
11. City Clerk Report
11.1. Monthly Update
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader mentioned the update is in the staff report and
informed the City Council that Deputy City Clerk Natasha Peacock is attending the
second year of training this week.
12. City Manager Report
12.1. Financial Update - Finance Director
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City Manager T. Bolduc updated the City Council on the financials.
He added the performance evaluation for the City Clerk will be on the next Council
agenda. He added Ms. Leavins will send a link to the Council or they could provide
a hard copy.
He announced we had our LEAD graduation during Government Week and stated
we had a great turnout for the Cops and Bobbers event.
13. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for comment.
Councilmember R. Bullard asked about the Twin Hills project, and City Manager T.
Bolduc provided an update that the rock donated from Crestview Commons will be used.
The dog park is now open.
Councilmember Joe Blocker asked about an update for Veterans Day, and City Clerk M.
Schrader mentioned the parade will begin November l lth adding Chance will send out
additional information, as she did not have the information yet.
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich said the Cops and Bobbers event had a great turnout and the
kids were happy.
City Manager T. Bolduc is going to forward the Legislative Days information to the City
Council adding he will take care of the planning, if they want to attend. The session will
be in the middle of November.
14. Comments from the Audience
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich called for comment.
Ms. Patterson came forward stating she emailed the Governor on the sewage system issue
on Benjamin Street.
City Manager T. Bolduc said we have funding for the Benjamin Street project and the
governor is matching the funds. He added we will be able to connect it without the
citizens having to pay the connection fee.
Shannon Hayes said our representatives will be in Niceville next week, if the Council
wants projects for them to approve, he advised them to meet with them. It is always good
to know who represents the citizens.
He added that for the properties the city just sold, we can utilize the funds for the other
properties in need of improvement.
15. Adjournment
Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
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Minutes appr this 13th day of November 2023.
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Mary Sc . der
City Clerk
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