The Crestview City Council met September 1, 2026, beginning with a discussion about installing security cameras and Wi-Fi at the city’s ball fields. A representative from RJR Service explained that the project would require internet service, network equipment and additional infrastructure, potentially including a centrally located utility pole. Council discussed using multiple fixed cameras to provide enough detail for identifying people and activity, as well as the possibility of extending a single cloud-based camera-hosting service to other locations such as the monument area and large traffic circle. Preliminary estimates placed internet service at approximately $150–$200 per month and cloud hosting at roughly $200 per month, in addition to equipment and installation costs. RJR Service agreed to develop a more detailed plan and investigate how nearby Park Hills has implemented similar camera and Wi-Fi systems. Council approved the August 4 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s report, with discussion concerning a final $2,800 landscaping payment to a contractor. Officials said the payment should cover the remaining contracted work for the year after monthly billing and unfinished bed maintenance were addressed. Maintenance updates included installation of safety signs with flags at stop signs, cleanup and pressure washing around the ball field, continued weed control, and repairs to meeting-room wiring. Council also discussed potential improvements to the city meeting room, including painting, repairing cracks, replacing carpet and window coverings, and improving lighting. The council leaned toward simpler improvements rather than the more extensive installation of recessed ceiling lights, with work potentially beginning after the first October meeting. Maintenance staff also reported approximately 70 hours on the city's lawnmower, an oil change, and repeated blade sharpening. In other business, council discussed permanent speed humps as an option for slowing traffic on city streets. Cardinal Engineering provided information on removable speed humps used in Walton, costing approximately $7,400 per set including installation and warning signs. Council expressed greater interest in permanent humps and plans to request additional pricing. Officials also discussed upcoming road work on Dorothy Drive and Village Point, with residents notified that work was expected to begin September 8. Safety concerns were raised about speeding, children playing in the area and increased use of motorized bikes. Plans continued for the September 12 block party, including food, door prizes, mums and drinks. Council also discussed arranging fall dumpsters, tentatively targeting October 2–3 ahead of Campbell County's October 9–10 cleanup. During the ordinance portion of the meeting, council conducted the first reading in summary of Ordinance 2026-03, establishing the city's trash collection fee at $282.72 per household. Council also conducted the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04, setting the fiscal year 2026-27 property tax rate at the compensating rate of 0.261 cents per $100 of assessed real property value, rather than taking the higher compensating rate plus 4%. The council noted that the lower rate is expected to generate approximately the same revenue as the previous year. A public hearing would only be required if the higher rate were selected. Finally, council voted to dispense with its regularly scheduled second September meeting and will hold a special meeting September 22 for the second readings of the tax ordinance and the trash-related business, as well as other pending matters. The September 1 meeting was then adjourned. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI from the meeting transcript and is intended as a concise overview. It may not include every discussion, statement or action taken during the meeting.