City Council Meeting October 9, 2017 6:00 PM Council Chambers The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were: President J.B. Whitten, Vice President Bill Cox, Shannon Hayes, Joe Blocker, and Doug Faircloth. Also present were the honorable Mayor David Cadle, City Clerk Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Ben Holley, department heads and members of the press. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Called to Order This meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitten at 6:00 p.m. 2. Invocation: Sam Waters of HELP Ministries The invocation was led by Minister Sam Waters of the HELP Ministries, with Mayor Cadle leading the pledge 3. Open Policy making and legislative session 4. Approval of Agenda Mr. Whitten asked for the approval of the agenda with the requested additions. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve the agenda with the requested additions. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. 5. Special Presentations Mayor Cadle and Ms. Gaillard presented Jonathan Bilby, Building Official with an Employee Service Award for his five years of service to the City of Crestview. Mayor Cadle presented Police Chief Taylor with an Employee Service Award for his five years of service to the City of Crestview and the Crestview Police Department.
6. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2017 Council Meeting, August 28, 2017 Budget Workshop and the August 28, 2017 Special Meeting. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve the minutes from the August 14, 2017, Council Meeting, August 28, 2017, Budget Workshop and the August 28, 2017, Special Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. 7. Public Hearings: a. Ordinance 1628- General Retirement President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1628. City Clerk stated, Ordinance 1628 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1628 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1441, RESTATING THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF ACTUARIAL EQUIVALENT, CREDITED SERVICE AND SPOUSE ; AMENDING SECTION 4, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 6, BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY; AMENDING SECTION 8, DISABILITY; AMENDING SECTION 10, OPTIONAL FORMS OF BENEFITS; AMENDING SECTION 14, MAXIMUM PENSION; AMENDING SECTION 24, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1628. 2
President Whitten asked for Public comments. There were none, President Whitten closed Public comments and asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to adopt Ordinance 1628 on the Second Reading and send to the Council President, Mayor and City Clerk for signatures. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. 8. Public Opportunity on Council Propositions Mr. Joshua Littrell, representative of Veteran s For Cannabis Foundation, pleaded for Council to allow access to medical cannabis in the City of Crestview limits. 9. Consent Agenda a. Approval of invoice from Allen, Norton and Blue in the amount of $408.00. b. Approval of invoice from Ben Holley for $3675.00. c. Approval of Ard, Shirley and Rudolph invoice in the amount of $3,661.75. d. Approval for 10/1/2017 to 09/30/2018 Contract for Services- Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (PAWS) in the amount of $85,000.00. e. Approval of Public Services assistance with the Fall Festival Hay Bale Contest. Estimated cost: $200.00 for employee, equipment (fork lift) and fuel to remove and dispose of hay bales. f. Approval of the issuance of an Alcoholic Beverage Certificate of Compliance for 3PS Alcohol Beverage license for the Walmart Liquor Box located at 3351 Ferdon Blvd South. g. Approval of Site Construction and building Plans for Eden Adult Living Facility, 45,334 square foot, 70-bed, Assisted Living Facility/Nursing Home, located on Redstone Avenue West. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council on the Consent Agenda. A motion made by Mr. Cox to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Cox, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. 3
10. Resolutions a. Resolution 18-01 Out of City Utility Services- 2858 Shoffner Avenue President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 18-01. City Clerk, said Resolution 18-01 reads by title, RESOLUTION 18-01 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A PETITION FOR OUT-OF-CITY WATER SERVICE; ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2858 SHOFFNER AVENUE AKA 21-3N-23-1670-0021-050A; OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; ALLOWING FOR WRITTEN OBJECTIONS BY CITIZENS; AND, IF NECESSARY A PUBLIC HEARING WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM ENACTMENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This the reading of Resolution 18-01. Ms. Gaillard gave the staff report concerning Resolution 18-01. This address is already being served by the City. This resolution is to put the current property owner s name. Mr. Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to adopt Resolution 18-01. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. b. Resolution 18-02 Government Week President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 18-02. City Clerk, said, Mr. President, Resolution 18-02 reads by title, A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 23-29, 2017, AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the reading of Resolution 18-02. 4
President Whitten stated that in the past City Government week normally falls in the month of October and he will follow up on some suggestions for activities to do during that week. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Blocker to adopt Resolution 18-02. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 5 yeas from Mr. Blocker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth with 0 nays, motion carried. c. Resolution 18-03 Home Rule President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Resolution 18-03. City Clerk stated, Resolution 18-03 reads by title, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ALL LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO GOVERN THEMSELVES UNDER MUNICIPAL HOME RULE POWERS CONFERRED UPON THEM BY THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION; URGING THE 2017-18 CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN MUNICIPAL HOME RULE AUTHORITY AND FURTHER RESTRICT UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF TIDS RESOLUTION TO THE OKALOOSA COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, MEMBERS OF THE CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE This is the reading of Resolution 18-03. President Whitten stated this Resolution is to.21.21 A motion made by Mr. Cox to adopt Resolution 18-03. Seconded by Mr. Blocker with 5 yeas from Mr. Cox, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Whitten, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 0 nays, motion carried. 11. Committee Reports a. Presentation from Charter Review Committee- Ellis Conner, Chairman Mr. Whitten thanked the Charter Review Committee for all their work and introduced the chairman Mr. Ellis Conner. 5
Mr. Ellis Conner, chairman of the Charter Review Committee, thanked the Committee for their participation. He then asked for Ms. Gaillard to read the names of the members so that they can be thanked personally. Ms. Gaillard then read each name of the Committee members and then read the mission statement. Mr. Conner then informed Council of what the Charter Review Committee meetings consisted of. By having meetings that discussed and taught the Committee members how to change the Charter, the different forms of City government, the structure of those different forms and the process to change from the current form of government. Council thanked the Committee for their time and efforts for their recommendations. 12. Scheduled Presentations from the Public a. Parking Lot Update- Commissioner Boyles Commissioner Nathan Boyles, of the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners, presented to Council a rendering of a parking lot/park to be built on the corner of Wilson Street and Beech Ave. This will be a joint effort with the CRA and the County providing the funds. Discussion ensued pertaining to the project. Mr. Whitten inquired of a joint venture between the City and the County to build a sports complex. Mr. Boyles stated that at he has not presented this to his fellow Commissioners at this time. He feels that it possibly can be discussed in the future. b. Melissa Simpson In his introduction of Ms. Simpson, Mr. Whitten stated that he does enjoy coming before Council but it does put them at a disadvantage when there is no notification of what the presentation is about, the size of the presentation or the topic. People expect us to respond when they are on the agenda and it is a courtesy to provide this information before the day of the meeting. Ms. Simpson, 1194 Sioux Circle, Crestview FL, responded that she understood but she did this on purpose. The last time she submitted information early she received a complaint by phone from a Council member. There is nothing in the presentation that Council would have to speak on but hopefully to assist the Council in the future. Ms. Simpson started her presentation with requesting that the Council authorize the LPA, Code Enforcement to immediately begin a review all the properties within the City limits. She would like for them to begin at the local schools and churches and then a mile radius from those locations. Ms. Simpson hoped her actions would inspire the Council to act. She then began to 6
present a slide show Power Point presentation. Throughout the extensive presentation she presented different properties that she believed met the criteria that prompted her requests. Mr. Whitten stated that there would be no response from Council at this time but this topic and presentation would have been better in a workshop setting. He then thanked her for her presentation. c. Cannabis Education presented by Jessica K. Wirth, PharmD Candidate 19, Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Ms. Jessica K. Wirth, PharmD Candidate 19, Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 507 Boulder Street, Crestview Fl, presented to Council a presentation titled Cannabis Education. Ms. Wirth wanted to give another view to educate those so they maybe in favor of allowing cannabis. A brief discussion ensued. Mr. Whitten thanked Ms. Wirth for her presentation. 13. Project Reports and Comments from the Public a. Florida Government Week- Council President Mr. Whitten Mr. Whitten stated that earlier in this meeting Resolution 18-02 declared the last week in October, City Government Week and what proposes that the City government be involved with the City Government Week. During that week on the 23 rd after the Workshop to host a Open House here at City Hall with all the Elected Officials and Department Heads. On the 24 th there would be Coffee with Elected Officials at Casbah Coffee. Then on the 25 th at Firehouse 1 there will be a demonstration there from nine to eleven in the morning, on the 26 th for all the Elected Officials to hold a Town Hall meeting and to end the week on the 27 th for the Elected Officials to work as servers at Hub City BBQ. A brief discussion ensued. Mr. Whitten then announced that on October 19 th the City of Crestview is hosting the Okaloosa Walton Transportation Planning Organization Committee at the Northwest Florida State College, Crestview campus. This meeting will be majority of the day. He asked the Mayor if he could be there to welcome the three committees to the City of Crestview. Mayor Cadle answered that he would be available. Mayor Cadle stated that there is a great need for public restrooms in the downtown area. He has been in talks with Mr. Steele, Director of the Public Services, who suggested using port-a-potties until a permanent solution can happen. This suggestion would need a consensus from Council so that he can look into pricing. 7
Mr. Whitten suggested asking the CRA to fund that project. Mr. Faircloth wanted the citizens to know that the issues brought forth by Ms. Simpson are being worked on. The process maybe slow but those concerns are being addressed. Mr. Hayes thanked Ms. Simpson for her presentation and thanked the media for their coverage of the City of Crestview and how the keep the citizens informed. Mr. Blocker stated that Mr. Jonathan Bilby is a very exemplary employee within the Growth Management Department. 14. Staff Reports and Recommendations a. Ordinance 1626 First Reading- Storage of Recreational Vehicles President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1626. City Clerk stated, Ordinance 1626 reads by title, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF PART II CODE OF ORDINANCES OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 102, LAND USE REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 22 MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SECTION 102-537 HOUSE CARS AND CAMP TRAILERS USED FOR LIVING AND SLEEPING PURPOSES PROHIBITED EXCEPT IN LICENSED TRAILER PARK AND SECTION 102-538 STORAGE OF CAMP TRAILERS, OTHER TYPES OF HOUSE TRAILERS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF SECTION 102-537 OUTSIDE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND SECTION 102-538 TEMPORARY USE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCE OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the first reading of Ordinance 1626. President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Administrative Assistant stated that the purpose of this amendment is to provide for the orderly, safe, and effective parking of recreation vehicles within the residential districts of the City of Crestview. Furthermore, this amendment will bring the City of Crestview s Land Development Regulations into the present and allow for a more orderly and flexible means of protecting the public s health, safety and general welfare. The Staff find the amendment will promote safe storage and operation of recreational vehicles within the City s residential districts. 8
A public hearing has been conducted by the Local Planning Agency with recommendations to the Council. This amendment is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and is in the best interest of the City of Crestview and its citizenry. Discussion ensued. President Whitten called for action by Council. Mr. Whitten stated that he has not changed is views from the Workshop. He still thinks the ordinance is restrictive for those that own these type of vehicles. Mr. Cox feels that this Ordinance addresses all the issues concerning recreational vehicles. Mr. Hayes feels that this is ordinance is looking out for the majority of the citizens in the City. Mr. Blocker is not in favor of this ordinance. A motion made by Mr. Cox to adopt Ordinance 1626 on First Reading and move to Second Reading. Seconded by Mr. Faircloth with 3 yeas from Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Hayes with 2 nays from Mr. Whitten and Mr. Blocker, motion carried. b. Ordinance 1629 Amending Chapter 18 Article III, Cannabis Related Activities President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1629. City Clerk stated, Ordinance 1629 reads by title, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, CANNABIS RELATED ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, BY REPEALING SECTION 18-77. TEMPORARY MORATORIUM AND REPLACING WITH SECTION 18-77. MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTER DISPENSING FACILITIES; AND AMENDING SECTION 18-78, STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the First Reading of Ordinance 1629. President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Administrative Assistant, stated in the Workshop the Attorney s opinion was read into the record and then stated the changes that were in Ordinance 1629. Discussion ensued. 9