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City Council Meeting (2024-10-21)

Monday, October 21, 2024 · Government meeting record

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Resolution 2025-02 EDATE Incentive Program

The Crestview City Council approved a resolution supporting the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) program and passed a resolution opposing Florida's Amendment 4. The council also discussed potential changes to the timing of public comments during meetings.

Why it matters

Residents are directly affected by the council's formal opposition to a state constitutional amendment and the reauthorization of a local tax incentive program that impacts economic development and job growth.

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Next meeting: Not specified.

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Andrew Rencich

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3 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps to approve the agenda, as presented. Roll Call: - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps to approve Resolution 2025-02. Roll Call: - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to approve Resolution 2025-03. Roll Call: - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps to approve the agenda, as presented. Roll Call:

passedYes 4No 0

Voted yes

  • Cynthia Brown
  • Andrew Rencich
  • Doug Capps
  • Ryan Bullard

Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps and seconded by Councilmember Ryan Bullard to approve the Consent agenda, as presented. 6. Consent Agenda 6.1. Approval of City Council Final Budget Hearing Minutes of September 23, 2024 Roll Call:

passedYes 4No 0

Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps to approve Resolution 2025-02. Roll Call:

passedYes 4No 0

Voted yes

  • Cynthia Brown
  • Andrew Rencich
  • Doug Capps
  • Ryan Bullard

Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to approve Resolution 2025-03. Roll Call:

passedYes 3No 1

Voted yes

  • Cynthia Brown
  • Andrew Rencich
  • Doug Capps

Voted no

  • Ryan Bullard

Record text

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Minutes textCity Council Meeting (2024-10-21)

City Council Minutes October 21,2024 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 Doug Capps. Council members: Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, and Ryan Bullard. Councilmember Joe Blocker, City Manager Tim Bolduc and City Attorney Jonathan Holloway were excused. Also present: City Clerk Maryanne Girard and various staff members.

2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance

2.1. Pastor Josh Neel of Hope City Community The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance w Community Church.

Church is led by Pastor Josh Neel of Hope City

3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session

Mayor JB Whitten established a quorum.

4. Approve Agenda

Mayor JB Whitten called for action.

Motion by Councilmember Ryan Bullard and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps to approve the agenda, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. Ayes: 4; Absent: 1. Motion carried.

5. Presentations and Reports

5.1. Proclamation in Recognition of the Sister Cities Mayor JB Whitten declared October 21, 2024 as S proclamation in English and representatives of the

ter Cities Day and read the sister Cities read it in French.

Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps and seconded by Councilmember Ryan Bullard to approve the Consent agenda, as presented.

6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Approval of City Council Final Budget Hearing Minutes of September 23, 2024

Roll Call: Ayes: Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. Ayes:4; Absent: 1. Motion carried.

6.2. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024

Mayor JB Whitten called for action.

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8. Ordinances on First Reading

9. Resolutions

9.1. Resolution 2025-02 Expression of Support for the EDATE Incentive Program Mayor JB Whitten introduced Resolution 2025-02, Expression of Support for the EDATE Incentive Program, to the City Council.

CDS Planning Administrator Nicholas Schwendt went over the temporary tax incentive program's objective explaining it has to be reauthorized by the voters every ten years. He added we have had an addition of 317 jobs to the local economy over the past 10 years.

City Clerk Maryanne Girard read Resolution 2025-02 by Title: A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Crestview Florida, Supporting and Encouraging Approval of the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) Incentive Program; and Providing for an Effective Date.

Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council.

Mayor Pro-Tem D. Capps said the average annual wage is $54,000 dollar from this program and is a good thing for the county.

Councilmember R. Bullard said the Chamber of Commerce did an excellent job educating the public on the program.

Mayor JB Whitten said it is beneficial to the county and encouraged the voter to vote yes.

Mayor JB Whitten called for action.

Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Capps to approve Resolution 2025-02. Roll Call: Ayes: Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. Ayes:4; Absent:1. Motion carried.

City Clerk M. Girard read Resolution into the record by title: A Resolution of the City of Crestview, Florida Opposing Pro-Abortion Amendment 4 to the Florida State Constitution.

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Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council.

Councilmember R. Bullard said Amendment 4 is not a decision for the government to make.

Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public. In hearing none, he called for action.

Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Andrew Rencich to approve Resolution 2025-03.

Roll Call: Ayes: Cynthia Brown, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps. Nays: Ryan Bullard;. Ayes: 3; Nays: 1; Absent:1. Motion carried.

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