CRESTVIEW — Due to impending foul weather, the three public planning and development meetings originally scheduled Jan. 11 at the Crestview Community Center have been rescheduled.

A Community Recreation and Enrichment Services (CRES) strategic planning meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Economic Development Outreach meeting scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m.; and a Transportation Outreach meeting scheduled for 3:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 have been moved to the same times and location on Saturday, Feb. 8.

“These are all public participation meetings to help chart our city’s future,” City Manager Tim Bolduc said. “We want as much participation as possible but we also want to make sure everybody stays safe.”

“We postponed these meetings out of an abundance of caution for the public’s safety,” city Planning Administrator Trae Duley said.

“We hope all interested residents join us Feb. 8 to help us develop the city’s cultural, recreational and athletic future,” CRES Manager Alisa Burleson said.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview Recreation and Enrichment Services Jan. 11 meetings postponed

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department’s two newest officers bring prior law enforcement and military experience to their positions as patrol officers, and each aspires to advance during a long-term career with the agency.

Mayor JB Whitten swore in Christopher Anderson and Matthew Currie on Dec. 18 in a ceremony attended by families of both officers, Chief Stephen McCosker and CPD police officers, investigators, command staff and administration staff members. Both officers are graduates of the Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Anderson served in the Air Force Security Forces and then as an Eglin Air Force Base Range Patrol officer, joining former fellow airman and Security Forces member Officer Brendan Richmond at CPD.

He aspires to join the department’s Special Enforcement Team and “continue the challenge of combating illegal narcotics,” McCosker said during the swearing-in ceremony.

Currie, a former U.S. Marine, currently serves as a combat engineer with the Florida Army National Guard.

“Mat joined the law enforcement family to continue the family-like feeling he enjoyed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Florida National Guard,” McCosker said.

Anderson aspires to become a supervisor in the police’s Patrol Division, “where he can lead by example,” the chief said.

His police shield was pinned on by his daughter Annabelle. Viviana Currie pinned on her husband Matthew’s shield.

Following the ceremony, CPD officers escorted their new colleagues and their families on a tour of the department. The officers now begin a probationary training program.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Two new officers join Crestview Police force

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council will hold a special council meeting and a council workshop Oct. 14.

The special council meeting is 5 p.m. Oct. 14 in council chambers at 198 Wilson St N., Crestview. The workshop follows at 5:30 p.m. in the same location.

The agendas are as follows:

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to order

2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance

3. Open Policy making and legislative session

4. Approve agenda

5. Special presentations:

5.1. Lt Daniel Austin presentation

6. Reports and presentations

7. Approval of minutes

8. Public hearings

8.1. First reading of Ordinance 1719 Brett Street for transmittal

9. Public opportunity on council propositions

10. Consent agenda

10.1. Approval of drainage easement with Okaloosa County School District

10.2. Approval of Library Coop Agreement with Okaloosa County

10.3. Approval of changes to meeting dates

10.4. Approval of proposed legislative funding initiatives

10.5. CDBG grant rescission

11. Resolutions

11.1. Resolution 20-01 City Government Week

12. Ordinances on second reading

12.1. Ordinance 1721 Cherry Brook annexation

13. Ordinances on first reading

13.1. Ordinance 1693 Cherry Brook rezoning

13.2. Ordinance 1720 Brett St. rezoning

13.3. Ordinance 1722 Cherry Brook Comprehensive Plan

14. Action items

15. Comments from the audience

16. Comments from the mayor and council

17. City Clerk report

18. Attorney update

19. City Manager report

19.1. City Government Week update

20. Adjournment

COUNCIL WORKSHOP

Chapter 6 -Alcoholic Beverages

1. Call to order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Open workshop

4. Approve agenda

5. Presentation from city staff

5.1. Staff presentation of Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinance

6. Council discussion

7. Comments from the audience

8. Staff summary of discussion

9. Adjournment

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: City sets Oct. 14 council meeting and workshop agendas

They are all 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8, 15, 22 and 29.

The July 8 and 22 meetings are a the Okaloosa County Administration Building, 1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Shalimar.

The July 15 and 29 meetings are at the Crestview Courthouse boardroom, 101 James Lee Blvd. E.

The county's regular business meetings are at 8:30 a.m. July 9 (Crestview) and July 16 (Shalimar).

The county will follow up with a workshop meeting 1:30 p.m. July 30 in Shalimar. A Facebook Live discussion will take place from 4-4:30 p.m. afterward.

Find these meetings and more information on the county's online calendar, https://bit.ly/2LEyuaT.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa County budget review workshops start soon

LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill City Council will meet 6 p.m. July 2 at city hall, 8209 Hwy 85 N., Laurel Hill.

Here is the meeting's agenda.

•Call to Order

•Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

1. New Business

a. Approval of Consent Agenda:

Consent Agenda 

1. Minutes of June 6 council meeting

2. Internal audit (Mayor): General and Water Funds (June) No Issues

3. Okaloosa County Half Cent Surtax – $4448.15 (June) and $16,608.06 (Total)

b. Fire Department Report c. Project Updates (Dewberry) d. Date Change for Dec 5th Meeting e. Approve Proposed Millage Rate for FY 2019

2. Unfinished Business

a. Park Ordinance

3. Public comments

4. Comments/presentations from Mayor, Council, and City Attorney; Mayor Adams; Councilmember Adams; Councilmember Blizzard; Councilmember Cogan; Councilmember James; Councilmember Moneypenny;  City Attorney

5. Adjourn.

The next regular meeting is 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at city hall.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Laurel Hill city council to meet

CRESTVIEW — City Councilman Andrew Rencich will host an informal town hall meeting to hear from area residents.

It starts 6 p.m. May 23 in the tent at Hub City Smokehouse, 168 Main St. S, Crestview.

“I am there to take any and all feedback I can get. I would like it to be more me listening than me talking,” Rencich said.

The councilman, who was sworn into office April 1, said he alone doesn't have all the answers, but by working together, city government and residents can help propel Crestview

forward and find solutions to some of the community’s challenges.

“It’s to help me help us. Bring the kids,” he said.

While food and drinks aren’t provided, town hall attendees may order at the restaurant’s inside counter and take their food out to the tent.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview councilman to host town hall

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview city council's regular council meeting is 6 p.m. March 25 at City Hall, 198 Wilson St., Crestview.

The agenda is below.

1. Call to order

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

3. Open policy making and legislative session

4. Approve consent agenda

5. Special presentations

6. Approval of minutes

7. Public hearings

7.1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle 19-1:

•7.1.1. 19-1-1 ESR Proposed Amendment – 31.93 acres in Section 5, Township 3 North, Range 23 West. Requested by: Betty Jean Long Trust Et Al.

•7.1.2. 19-1-2 ESR — Proposed Amendment 62.5 acres in Sections 35 & 36, Township 3 North, Range 24 West, Requested by: TAR, LLC.

•7.1.3. 19-1-3 ESR — Proposed Amendment 47.7 acres in Section 9, Township 3 North, Range 23 West. Requested by: Effie Lorene Fleming Trust And Mavis J Hancock Trust By Timothy C Fleming, Agent.

•7.1.4. 19-1-4 ESR Proposed Amendment – 6.5 Acres in Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 23 West. Requested by: Katie Manor, Ltd.

•7.1.5. Authorized transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle 19-1 packet.

•7.2. Ordinance 1682 – Out of City Water

8. Public opportunity on council propositions

9. Consent Agenda

10. Resolutions:

•10.1. Resolution 19-21 Council rules and regulations

11. Committee reports

12. Scheduled presentations from the public

13. Project reports and mayor and council comments

14. Staff reports and recommendations

•14.1. Election of CRA chair and co-chair

•14.2. Amended organizational chart

•14.3. Request to purchase Laserfiche Document Management Software

•14.4 Scheduling of council workshop and rescheduling of CRA meeting

15. Comments from the audience

16. Adjournment

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: City council meeting agenda released

CRESTVIEW — An upcoming workshop is 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in council chambers, 198 Wilson St., N., Crestview.

The agenda is as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Open workshop

4. Approve agenda

5. Public opportunity on council propositions

6. Presentations from the public

7. Workshop items

a. Attorney request for proposal

b. Sales tax bond proposal

8. Other items for discussion

a. City manager status update

I. Council administrative assistant

II. Council meeting schedule

b. Strategic planning meeting discussion

9. Comments from the audience

10. Adjournment

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: City council workshop agenda

The City of Laurel Hill's next council meeting is 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at the City Hall, 82098209 U.s. Highway 85 N.

The agenda is as follows:

•Call to Order

•Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

1. New Business

a. Approval of Consent Agenda: Jan. 3 council meeting minutes and update on interal audit — No problem with general and water funds.

b. Fire Department Report

c. Project Updates (Dewberry)

d. Garbage Administrative Fce

c. Planning Official — Jack Dorman (Extend Contract)

2. Unfinished Business

a. Fire Facilities Fee Ordinance No. 325 (2nd Reading)

b. Waste Pro Ordinance No. 327 (1st Reading)

c. Park Ordinance (discussion)

d. Code Enforcement (discussion)

3. Public Comments

4. Comments/Presentations from Mayor, Council, and City Attorney

a. Mayor Adams

b. Council member Adams

c. Council member Blizzard

d. Council member Cogan

e. Council member James

f. Council member Moneypenny

g. City Attorney

5. Adjourn.

The next regular meeting is 6 p.m. March 7 at City Hall.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Laurel Hill council to meet

UPDATE: The Crestview City Council meet and greet will end at 6 p.m. Feb. 4, instead of the previously stated 5:30 p.m.

CRESTVIEW — The city of Crestview will host a city manager candidate meet-and-greet, followed by interviews with each candidate during the city council meeting this coming Monday.

The public may attend the meet and greet, which is 4:45 p.m. Feb. 4 at City Hall, 198 Wilson St. N., Crestview.

That will be followed by a special meeting at 6 p.m. where the candidates will be interviewed. The agenda for that meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session

4. Approve Agenda

5. City Manager Interviews — Order of interviews to be determined at the beginning of the meeting

6. Public input on Candidates

7. Discussion and possible decision of the Council

8. Discussion of Negotiation’s with New City Manager (if chosen)

9. Comments from the Audience

10. Adjournment

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Public can meet, attend interviews with Crestview city manager candidates