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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03252024 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCity Council Minutes March 25, 2024 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers I. 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 Girard, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and various staff members. 2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 2.1. Pastor Stallworth of Evelenar Baptist Church Pastor Stallworth of Evelenar Baptist Church led the City Council in the Invocation and Kadence Fredericksen led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session Mayor JB Whitten declared a quorum was present and went over the rules and procedures. 4. Approve Agenda Mayor JB Whitten called for action. Motion by Councilmember R. Bullard and seconded by Councilmember J. Blocker to approve the agenda, as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 5. Presentations and Reports 5.1. Child Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation Councilmember Cyndie Brown said she has worked for the Department of Children's Services, so she read the proclamation declaring April as "Child Abuse Awareness Month." She called Kadance Fredericksen forward to receive the proclamation. Kadance Fredericksen spoke on the effects of child abuse. She mentioned prevention starts with education. 5.2. American Red Cross Life Saving Award Proclamation Mayor JB Whitten mentioned he was a training monitor volunteer when he first came to Crestview. He then read a proclamation declaring March as "Red Cross Month". Samantha Youngren, Program Manager, accepted the proclamation. 5.3. Friends of the Library Paul Farnsworth of the Friends of the Library came forward. He went over the mission explaining all funds raised are given to the library. The book sale is the main income source. He added the last sale was so successful that they need a larger venue. They asked that the rental fee be waived for their August sale. Mayor JB Whitten suggested amending the request to create a partnership with the Friends of the Library to allow for the Community Center to be used for the book sales at no charge. Mayor JB Whitten called for action. Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Cynthia Brown to approve the partnership with the Friends of the Library to hold book sales at the Community Center at no charge. Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 6. Consent Agenda Mayor JB Whitten called for action. Motion by Councilmember Doug Capps and seconded by Councilmember Ryan Bullard to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 6.1. Approval of Easement Granted by Okaloosa County School Board 6.2. Planning and Development Board Appointments 6.3. Approval of Amendment 9 — Operations Management International 6.4. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2024 7. Public Hearings / Ordinances on Second Reading 7.1. Ordinance 1965 - Noise Ordinance Amendments Senior Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1965, Noise Amendments, to the City Council stating it is a clarification of the noise regulations regarding construction activities and sound amplification. He then asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1965 by Title. City Clerk Maryanne Girard read Ordinance 1965 aloud: An Ordinance Amending Noise Regulations Within the City of Crestview; Providing For Amendment of Section 30-1 of the Code of Ordinances; 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 from the public. In hearing none, he called for action. Wage Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Ryan Bullard to approve Ordinance 1965 on 2nd reading for final adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 8. Ordinances on First Reading 8.1. Ordinance 1966 - Smoking in Twin Hills Park Senior Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1966, Smoking Prohibition in Twin Hills Park, to the City Council explaining the smoking restriction areas in Twin Hills Park. He then asked the City Clerk to read the ordinance. City Clerk Maryanne Girard Ordinance 1966 by Title: An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing For Authority; Providing For Amending Chapter 58 of the Code of Ordinances to Prohibit Smoking Within Twin Hills Park as Authorized by Chapter 386.209 of the Florida Statutes; Providing For Filing of this Ordinance With the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okaloosa County; Providing For Severability; Providing For Scrivener's Errors; Providing For Liberal Interpretation; Providing For Repeal of All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; and Providing For An Effective Date. Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council. Discussion ensued on the designated smoking area behind the play park, the need for designated smoking areas in general, posting of signs, and placing of receptacles. City Manager Tim Bolduc advised that the intent was to provide an area for smoking that is related to an activity. A consensus could not be formed to remove smoking around the playground, or eliminate the designated area around the dog park, or at the pickle ball court. Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public. In hearing none, he called for action. Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Councilmember Doug Capps to approve Ordinance 1966 on 1st reading and move to second reading for final adoption without the designated smoking area map. Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. Nays: Andrew Rencich. Ayes: 4; Nays: 1. Motion carried. 9. Resolutions 10. Action Items 10.1. Memorandum of Understanding- Murphy Oil Traffic Mitigation Senior Planning Administrator N. Schwendt mentioned the development order for the 3IPage Murphy Oil project, a gas station and convenience store, at 3702 South Ferdon Boulevard adding staff has reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the traffic mitigation which provides for the developer to participate in costs not to exceed the total amount of $65,700.00. City Manager T. Bolduc stated he has received a question on the traffic coming out of Cracker Barrel Road. He mentioned it currently is an allowable use. The concern voiced is the danger when people cut across the road. So, with this MOU, it will allow for a small turn lane. He added we do not currently have the authority to make improvements to Cracker Barrel Road. Discussion ensued on the benefits of the gas station, and the need for a left turn lane. Councilmember D. Capps said DOT already had the plan in the works for a left turn lane even without Murphy Oil, and Senior Planning Administrator N. Schwendt added the County has a plan to add two left turn lanes. He added he will provide a timeline to the Council. In response to the request from Councilmember R. Bullard about the John King intersection improvements, Senior Planning Administrator N. Schwendt will request information from the County regarding the plans. Mayor JB Whitten called for action. Motion by Councilmember Doug Capps and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to approve the MOU with Murphy Oil and send to the Mayor and City Clerk for signature. Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 10.2. Senior Center Improvements City Manager T. Bolduc went over the improvements needed for the Senior Center. He stated the building has not had any improvements since 1995. The bathrooms, flooring and parking improvements are included. Mayor JB Whitten called for comments from the Council. Mayor JB Whitten said the Senior Center has been underused. The improvements are needed with the increased programs we have added. Mayor JB Whitten called for action. Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Doug Capps to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $74,860 to complete the remodel of the Senior Center. Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 41 Page 11. City Clerk Report 11.1. Monthly Update City Clerk Maryanne Girard mentioned the staff report contains statistics on records management. She added that Deputy City Clerk Natasha Peacock had recently attended her first International Municipal Clerks regional training and was highlighted in the Florida Association of City Clerks member news. 12. City Manager Report 12.1. Financial Update - Finance Director City Manager T. Bolduc mentioned the staff report contains links for the January Monthly Financial Statements, as well as the February Check Registers. He updated the City Council on projects stating the curbing on Main Street has started. The Foxwood sewer improvements are moving forward, as well. In response to Councilmember R. Bullard about the mitigation study proposal, City Manager T. Bolduc replied that the proposal is $82,000, and the study is in staff review. 13. Comments from the Mayor and Council Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council. Councilmember R. Bullard asked about the sponsorship for the parks and the scoreboard. City Manager T. Bolduc said all of the leagues are sponsored. The sponsor's names will be on the sleeve of the jersey. Councilmember R. Bullard also asked about adult leagues, and Parks and Recreation Director Brady Peters replied that baseball is offered currently, and flag football is in the works. Councilmember C. Brown said Friends of the Library are doing a great job. She appreciates Shannon Hayes' support. She added she is proud of the work Jean McCarthy and the library are doing. Councilmember Joe Blocker spoke about the trash scattered in the northeast section of the city, and City Manager T. Bolduc said he knew of the issue on Wilson but will follow up on Mr. Blocker's concerns. Mayor Pro-Tem A. Rencich said he attended a public outreach with the city manager regarding the comp plan in the northwest area. He mentioned the next scheduled comp plan for the northwest area of the region is March 27th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center. He added we want the growth to stay where the people want it to stay. Mayor JB Whitten said Triple B last Saturday was a success. 5IPage He stated the Easter Egg Hunt is on the 30th at Twin Hills Park at 10:15 a.m. He mentioned the Intergalactic Heroes on Main will be held on April 6th on Main Street. 14. Comments from the Audience Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public. 15. Adjournment Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Minutes approved this 8th day of April 2024. 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