4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
City Commission Regular Meeting  
CITY COMMISSIONERS  
Barbara Langdon, Mayor  
Alice White, Vice Mayor  
Pete Emrich, Commissioner  
Debbie McDowell, Commissioner  
Phil Stokes, Commissioner  
APPOINTED OFFICIALS  
Jerome Fletcher, City Manager  
Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney  
Heather Faust, City Clerk  
Tuesday, November 22, 2022  
6:00 PM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
ROLL CALL  
ALSO PRESENT:  
City Manager Jerome Fletcher, City Attorney Amber Slayton, Assistant City Attorney  
Margaret Roberts, City Clerk Heather Faust, Assistant City Clerk Adrian Jianelli, Deputy  
Fire Chief Nick Herlihy, Police Chief Todd Garrison, Assistant City Manager Jason  
Yarborough, Planning Manager Lori Barnes, Planner II Noah Fossick, Planner III Carl  
Benge, and Neighborhood Development Service Director Alaina Ray  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Pete Emrich.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Discussion took place regarding reordering the agenda.  
Mayor Langdon requested a motion to approve the agenda.  
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
A
Stokes, to approve the Agenda as amended to hear Item No. 22-3749 after Item No.  
22-3744. The motion carried on the following vote:  
3 - Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
2 - Commissioner Emrich and Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
Commissioner McDowell dissented out of protest and noted a request to include an  
agenda item request denied by City Manager.  
Commissioner Emrich dissented due to rather hear the item after quasi-judicial  
items.  
Mr. Fletcher provided a statement regarding the item being discussed.  
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Karen Blackford: expressed support of preserving land  
David Iannotti: expressed concern with development  
In-person public comment:  
Austin Baird: spoke to 50% rule  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to the 50% Rule Emergency Order.  
Keith Brown: spoke to land damage due to builder on adjacent lot and concern with  
Ordinance enforcement  
Jeffrey Scott: spoke to Charter violations  
Jill Luke: spoke to Warm Mineral Springs Public Private Partnership (P3) and  
Commissioner assignments  
Steve Barnhardt: expressed concern with land damage due to builder on adjacent lot and  
concern with Code Enforcement  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to action by the City.  
Valdy Olender: spoke to Police Officer presence, Sunshine Law, and Oath of Office  
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
22-3744  
A.  
Current Vacancies and Upcoming Expirations for Advisory Boards and  
Committees  
Mayor Langdon announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the  
announcements.  
Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.  
4. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES  
22-3736  
A.  
Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger Update to the North Port  
City Commission.  
Mayor Langdon introduced the item.  
Mr. Cutsinger provided a presentation including North Port Connector for Legacy Trail  
Ribbon Cutting, Flying the Bridge video, Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey results,  
Hurricane Ian response, River Road construction, South River Road, joint meeting with  
Commission, congratulated Commissioner Stokes and Commissioner Emrich and  
expressed gratitude to Former Commissioner Luke.  
Commission discussion took place regarding Deer Prairie Bridge, appreciation for video,  
and integration and support from a variety of entities during Hurricane Ian recovery.  
There was no public comment.  
22-3749  
D.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Warm Mineral Springs  
Development Group, LLC Public Private Partnership Detailed Proposal  
Related to the Warm Mineral Springs Park Master Plan Building  
Restoration/Improvements and Future Park Development.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and read into the record the Florida Statutes section  
255.065 relating to qualifying project.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding fulfillment of Florida Statutes  
Section 255.065(i)2.  
Public comment:  
Anna Kaplin: expressed opposition to development  
James Strouser: expressed appreciation of Hurricane Ian recovery, spoke to citizen  
outreach regarding Warm Mineral Springs (WMS), and expressed concern with  
development  
Theresa Pratt: expressed opposition to development  
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Emrich, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to make a preliminary determination that the WMS Development Group  
LLC’s unsolicited detail proposal is for a facility or project that serves a public  
purpose, or a facility or infrastructure that is used or will be used by the public or  
in support of a public purpose or activity, and that it meets the definition of a  
“qualifying project” in Florida Statutes Section 255.065(1)(L).  
Ms. Slayton spoke to correction in Florida Statute Section.  
Commissioner Emrich restated his motion, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,  
to read “to make a preliminary determination that the WMS Development Group  
LLC’s unsolicited detail proposal is for a facility or project that serves a public  
purpose, or a facility or infrastructure that is used or will be used by the public or  
in support of a public purpose or activity, and that it meets the definition of a  
“qualifying project” in Florida Statutes Section 255.065(1)(I).  
Discussion took place regarding the need to move forward with renovations in the springs  
and funding options.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
5. CONSENT AGENDA:  
Mayor Langdon announced the item, queried the City Manager regarding items pulled  
from the consent agenda for discussion, and requested a motion.  
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
A
Emrich, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item No. 22-3753  
being pulled for discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
22-3653  
A.  
Approve the Interagency Agreement Between the Sarasota County  
Sheriff's Office and City of North Port on Behalf of the North Port Police  
Department for Use of Driving Simulators at the Knight Trail Park Facilities  
Located at 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis, Florida.  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
22-3672  
22-3673  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for September 2022.  
B.  
C.  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2018-63, with Mauldin  
and Jenkins, LLC., Modifying the Fee of the Total Fiscal Year-Ending 2022  
Basic Audit and the Total Fiscal Year-Ending 2022 Fee Per Single Audit  
for Each Major Program Required, and to Authorize the City Manager to  
Approve all Future Renewals.  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
22-3676  
22-3685  
D.  
E.  
Approve Construction Contract No. 2023-04 - Renovation of Lift Stations  
29, 45 and 73 Community Development Block Grant with Dejonge  
Excavating Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $389,448.00 with  
Contingency of $58,417.00, for a Total Amount of $447,865.00.  
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This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Construction Contract No. 2022-26 - Water  
Pipeline Bridge Replacements- Haberland/Woodhaven/N. Toledo Blade  
with Spectrum Underground, Inc., for an Additional Amount of $135,066.50,  
for a Total Contract Price of $475,671.35.  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
22-3733  
22-3734  
22-3735  
F.  
Approval of Minutes for the October 25, 2022 Commission Regular  
Meeting  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
G.  
H.  
Approval of Minutes for the October 27, 2022 Commission Special  
Meeting  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
Approval of Minutes for the November 3, 2022 Commission Regular  
Meeting  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
22-3753  
I.  
Approve the 2023 City of North Port Federal and State Legislative  
Priorities.  
Mayor Langdon introduced the item.  
Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item.  
Mr. Miles spoke to the effect of removing language.  
There was consensus to remove all words after "preemptions" in State Legislative  
Priorities under Home Rule.  
Consensus was requested to reword language under Suncoast Technical College to state  
“The City of North Port supports full funding to ensure all facility and student population  
growth needs are met.”  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor White,  
to reword the language under Suncoast Technical Collage to state "The City of  
North Port supports full funding to ensure all facility and student population growth  
needs are met."  
Discussion took place regarding current language.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
3 - Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Emrich  
Mayor Langdon dissented due to the current wording being clear.  
Commissioner Emrich dissented due to previous reviews with changes.  
There was consensus to update the North Port Mayor, Vice Mayor, and new  
Commissioner information on the back.  
Consensus was requested to reword the language under Federal Priority, Disaster  
Recovery, second bullet point to read “to allow 90-days for debris removal to be fully  
reimbursed.”  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to change the wording on the Federal Legislative Priorities for 2023 under  
Disaster Recovery to read “to allow 90-days for debris removal to be fully  
reimbursed by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).” The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes and Vice  
Mayor White  
1 - Mayor Langdon  
Mayor Langdon dissented due to the current wording being clear.  
22-3755  
J.  
Approve the Ratification of Emergency Order No. 2022-17 Related to the  
Temporary Waiver of Permit Requirements for the City's Use of Modular  
Buildings, Construction Trailers, and Storage Containers on City-Owned  
Property  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
22-3675  
K.  
Approve the Tenant Lease Agreement Between the City of North Port and  
Centerplace Health, Inc., for Suite B104 at the Family Service Center  
Located at 6919 Outreach Way.  
This item was approved on Consent Agenda.  
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
PETITION:  
A. CC  
Consideration of Petition No. DMP-22-060, Arietto Development Master  
DMP-22-060 Plan. (Quasi-Judicial)  
Mayor Langdon announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing and called on  
the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Petition title and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.  
Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex parte communications.  
Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Vice Mayor White disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Mayor Langdon disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Commissioner Stokes disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell disclosed email to City Manager, request for copy of Traffic  
Impact Statement, listened to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) meeting,  
email from citizen, and noted all were forwarded to the City Clerk.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Jackson Boone, Boone Law Firm, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including  
parcel size and location, future land use designation and zoning, surrounding land use  
designation, surrounding property zoning designations, amenity center location, density  
consistency and compliance, requested waivers, plan sheet points including site access  
points, internal sidewalk and multi-modal paths, consistency with future land use  
policies, traffic report results, increased open space, landscape buffers, environmental  
assessment, water and sewer service, stormwater design, staff review, consistency and  
compliance, and request for approval.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including location and size of  
parcel, neighborhood meeting, requested waivers, staff review, PZAB recommendation  
and conditions, and staff recommendation.  
There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.  
Public comment:  
Bruce Shaw, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
E”Faye” Doyle, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Lora Ross, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Jack Nearhoof, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Coby Nearhoof, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Paul Dunlea, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Jennifer Kelly, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Nancy Mosson, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Sheri Styckiewicz, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Carl Styckiewicz, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Bonnie Towles, being duly sworn: expressed opposition of the development  
Recess was taken from 8:10 p.m. until 8:25 p.m.  
Mr. Yarborough replaced Mr. Fletcher on the dais.  
Mayor Langdon requested disclosure of additional ex parte.  
There were no ex parte communications.  
Commission questions took place regarding market rate housing, lot size, open space,  
side and rear setbacks, mixed-use component requirement, amenity center size, Unified  
Land Development Code (ULDC) Chapter 37 and walking path around pond.  
Peter Van Buskirk, Kimley-Horn, being duly sworn, responded to questions regarding  
flood zone.  
Ms. Ray, being duly sworn, clarified vast majority of flood zone.  
Commission questions continued regarding bike path, minimum park requirement, weir  
standards and discharge location.  
Ms. Faust swore in Mr. Yarborough.  
Commission questions and discussion continued on bike path requirements, weir  
drainage, drainage maintenance, rear yard size, flood designation, provisions to restrict  
water runoff, setback standards, water drainage areas, estimated villa square footage,  
density, shade trees requirements, rear setback requirement, sub-division phase, and  
vegetation removal in waterways.  
Mr. Benge did not have any closing arguments.  
Staff provided closing argument to include park area definition.  
Mr. Boone provided closing arguments to include amount of impervious and open space,  
stormwater, prior single-family attached housing approvals, traffic study results,  
environmental assessment and permit requirements, and request for approval.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor White,  
to approve Petition No. DMP-22-060 based on the competent substantial evidence,  
the Development Master Plan does not comply with the Unified Land Development  
Code denying waiver request 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and approving all conditions listed in  
the staff report.  
Ms. Slayton expressed concern with the wording of the motion.  
Commissioner McDowell withdrew her motion. Vice Mayor White withdrew her  
second.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor White,  
to approve Petition No. DMP-22-060 with the below conditions and find that, based  
on the competent substantial evidence, the Development Master Plan complies with  
The Unified Land Development Code.  
Conditions:  
1. To approve waivers 1 and 7  
2. To deny waiver 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6  
3. Approve all conditions on page 12 of the staff report  
Discussion took place regarding waiver 1 and 2, concern with reductions, prior approved  
single-family villas, and concern with drainage issues.  
The motion failed on the following vote: Commissioner Emrich, Vice Mayor White,  
Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes dissented.  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
4 -  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner Stokes and Vice Mayor  
White  
Commissioner Emrich dissented due to drainage concerns.  
Vice Mayor White dissented due to waiver one being approved.  
Commissioner Stokes dissented due to drainage concerns.  
Mayor Langdon dissented due to drainage concerns and in favor of waivers.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, to approve Petition DMP-22-060 as  
presented and find that, based on the competent substantial evidence, shows that  
the proposed Development Master Plan does comply with the North Port  
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Goal 1 and 2 and Policies 1.6, 2.17, & 2.1.12  
and Section 53-102, 53-103, & 53-113 of the Unified Land Development Code and to  
conduct a study of drainage issues to be submitted back to Commission for final  
approval.  
Discussion ensued on the decision of the motion and spoke on having green space.  
Commissioner Stokes restated his motion to read to approve Petition DMP-22-060  
as presented and find that, based on the competent substantial evidence, shows  
that the proposed Development Master Plan does comply with the North Port  
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Goals 1 and 2 and Policies 1.6, 2.17, & 2.1.12  
and Section 53-102, 53-103, & 53-113 of the Unified Land Development Code.” The  
motion failed due to lack of a second.  
Mr. Boone requested to continue the item.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to the process for continuing.  
Ms. Ray agreed to continue the item and spoke to impacts of development to be  
presented.  
Staff and the Applicant agreed to the extension.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor White,  
to continue the hearing for DMP-22-060 to a future date, to present new testimony  
based on discussion with staff and the applicant on stormwater conditions and  
impact, and to extend the Commission decision a maximum of 180 days.  
Commission questions continued regarding on-site drainage impact on neighboring areas  
and re-advertising.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:  
B. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Future Land  
2022-22  
Use Designation from Agricultural, Estates and Activity Center to Village  
for a ± 83.417 Acre Area Generally Located North of Interstate 75 and East  
of Toledo Blade Boulevard; Amending the City of North Port  
Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2, Future Land Use Map 2-7; Providing for  
Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date. (QUASI JUDICIAL)  
Mayor Langdon announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing and called on  
the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony.  
Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell disclosed ex parte communications stated at the September  
13, 2022 meeting, email regarding staff report on September 16, 2022, addressing  
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) comments, and noted all  
were forwarded to the City Clerk.  
Commissioner Stokes disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Mayor Langdon disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Vice Mayor White disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Jeff Boone, Boone Law Firm, being duly sworn, noted no changes since first reading.  
Carl Benge, being duly sworn, spoke to comments from SWFWMD.  
There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-22 and find that, based on the competent  
substantial evidence, the amendment is consistent with the standards and intent of  
the adopted Comprehensive Plan and Florida Statutes. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
C. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 789 Acres  
Located in Section 6, Township 39 South, Range 22 East of Sarasota  
County as Described in Instrument No. 2003102705 in Official Records of  
Sarasota County; Section 5 and Section 8, township 39 South, Range 22  
East of Sarasota County as Described in Instrument No. 2003102706 in  
the Official Records of Sarasota County; and Section 15 and 16, township  
39 South, Range 22 East of Sarasota County as Described in Instrument  
No. 2003102706, from No Zoning Designation District (NZD) to Village  
District (V); Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings;  
Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Cconflicts,  
2022-21  
Providing  
for  
Severability;  
and  
Providing  
an  
Effective  
Date.  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
Mayor Langdon announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing and called on  
the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony.  
Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Vice Mayor White disclosed no ex parte communications..  
Mayor Langdon disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Commissioner Stokes disclosed no ex parte communications..  
Commissioner McDowell disclosed ex parte communications at the September 13, 2022  
meeting.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Jeff Boone, Boone Law Firm, being duly sworn, noted no changes since first reading.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, noted no changes since first reading.  
There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-21 and find that, based on the competent  
substantial evidence, the rezoning will not adversely affect the public interest  
health, safety and general welfare; and that the specific requirements in the City of  
North Port Comprehensive Plan, and the standards listed in Section 1-33.E(1) of the  
Unified Land Development Code have been met. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
D. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing and Replacing  
Chapter 59 of the Unified Land Development Code Regarding Public Art;  
Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;  
Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date  
2022-27  
Mayor Langdon announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Emrich, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-27 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
E. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing and Replacing  
Chapter 4, Article III of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida Relating  
to the Art Advisory Board; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an  
Effective Date  
2022-28  
Mayor Langdon announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Emrich, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-28 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
F. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Establishing a Schedule  
and Location of City Commission Regular Meeting and Workshops for the  
2023 Calendar Year; Providing for Findings; Providing for conflicts,  
Providing for Severability; and Providing and Providing and Effective Date.  
2022-26  
Mayor Langdon announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Ms. Jianelli introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Emrich,  
to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-26 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
Recess was taken from 9:55 p.m. until 10:05 p.m.  
ORDINANCE - First Reading:  
G. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending Ordinance No.  
2022-25  
2011-10 and the North Port Gardens Development of Regional Impact  
Development Order Related to Land Use, Transportation Conditions, and  
the Master Development Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for  
Enforcement; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing  
for  
Severability;  
and  
Providing  
an  
Effective  
Date.  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
Mayor Langdon announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and requested  
a motion to direct the City Clerk to read by title only.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Emrich, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony.  
Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell disclosed agenda briefing.  
Commissioner Stokes disclosed agenda briefing.  
Mayor Langdon disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Vice Mayor White disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Kelley Klepper, Kimley Horn, being duly sworn, provided  
a
presentation including  
background, site details, aerial map, requests, existing and proposed entitlements, and  
modification to Map-H.  
Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including location, size, future  
land use and zoning designation, phase date proposals, entitlements proposed, requests,  
Map-H2 no longer being needed, proposed Map-H1, and conditions of development order.  
There were no rebuttals from the Applicant or Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding dwellings, list of conditions,  
and following the Ordinance.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to motions, including other conditions, and amending the Ordinance if  
needed.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding conditions included within  
ordinance, Map H1 regarding installation of ingress and egress, Table 1 regarding  
reduction in commercial non-residential, shade structure requirements, vertical integration  
with non-residential uses, physical and functional integration, intent to mix uses, DRI  
expiration, envisioned housing types, job opportunities, Sarasota County Area Transit  
(SCAT), commercial component, and retail options.  
There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to continue Ordinance No. 2022-25 to second reading on December 13,  
2022. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
H. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of the  
City of North Port Comprehensive Plan; Adopting a New Chapter 13,  
Coastal Management Element, Including Goals, Objectives, and Policies,  
and Adopting a Coastal Management Map Series; Amending Chapter 5,  
Conservation and Coastal Zone Management Element and Adopting a  
Conservation Map Series; Amending the Table of Contents; Amending  
Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element, Amending Chapter 4, Utilities  
Element; Amending 9, Public School Facilities Element; Repealing  
Conservation and Coastal Zone Management Maps 5-1 through 5-17;  
Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of  
Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
2022-31  
Providing an Effective Date.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to  
read by title only.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Emrich, to direct the City Clerk to read by title only. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to initiation of amendment, development of goals, objectives, and  
policies, proposed amendments, City Attorney review, public notice, Planning and Zoning  
Advisory Board (PZAB) recommendation, transmittal requirement, compliance with State  
Statutes and staff recommendation.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding review of recommended  
changes to ensure no conflicts with state law, flood zone A and VE locations on maps,  
and referencing flood zones.  
There was consensus to add where appropriate the reference to flood zones A, AE  
and VE in Policy 2.10.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to approve the transmittal of Ordinance No. 2022-31 according to state law,  
and to continue to second reading at a date to be determined, with the consensus  
given during discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
RESOLUTION:  
I.  
RES. NO.  
2022-R-66  
A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Temporarily Suspending the  
Historic and Cultural Advisory Board; Providing for Incorporation of  
Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing an  
Effective Date; and Providing a Sunset Provision.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.  
Ms. Jianelli introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding the sunset provision.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Emrich,  
to adopt Resolution No. 2022-R-66 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
7. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
22-3570  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Commission Board  
and Committee Assignments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Ms. Faust introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding City Commission Board and  
Committee Assignments.  
There was consensus to maintain current Florida League of Cities committees with  
Commissioner Stokes being assigned to Utilities, Natural Resources and Public  
Works.  
There was consensus for Vice Mayor White to be assigned as primary for Teen  
Court.  
There was consensus for Commissioner Stokes to be assigned as primary for Visit  
Sarasota (TDC).  
There was consensus for Mayor Langdon to be assigned as primary and  
Commissioner Stokes to be assigned as alternate for Economic Development  
Corporation.  
There was consensus for Mayor Langdon to be assigned as alternate for Visit  
Sarasota (TDC).  
There was consensus for Commissioner Stokes to be assigned as alternate for  
Manasota League of Cities.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to approve the new 2022-2023 Commission board and committee  
assignments as stated by consensus’ given. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
22-3705  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of the October 6,  
2022, City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Ms. Faust introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.  
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
A
Emrich, to approve the October 6, 2022 meeting Minutes as presented with the  
recommended changes. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
22-3737  
C.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Suggested Agenda Items for  
the 2023 Convocation of Governments Based on the Interlocal Agreement  
for School Facility Planning.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding traffic study update, update  
on school in Wellen Park, skills training and current training expansions at Suncoast  
Technical College (STC).  
There was consensus to direct the City Manager to contact Sarasota Technical  
College (STC) for a presentation to Commission on offered programs.  
There was consensus to add update on intern program.  
There was consensus to add update on college and career night invites.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.  
There was consensus to add update on traffic study and update on K-12 and charter  
school in Wellen Park.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to direct the City Manager to send a letter to the Sarasota County School  
Board to include all the consensus’ given during the discussion for the upcoming  
Convocation of Governments. The motion carried on the following vote:  
There was consensus to direct the City Manager to invite the School Board to hold  
a meeting at City Hall.  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner  
Stokes and Vice Mayor White  
8. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
There was no public comment.  
9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Emrich, Vice Mayor White, and Commissioner Stoke's  
did not have a report.  
Commissioner McDowell spoke to concerns with the City Manager.  
10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
22-3739 City Manager Report  
A.  
Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.  
22-3740  
22-3661  
City Attorney's Report  
B.  
C.  
Ms. Slayton did not have a report.  
City Clerk Report  
Ms. Faust did not have a report.  
11. ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor Langdon adjourned the meeting at 11:38 p.m.  
City of North Port, Florida  
By: ___________________________________________  
Barbara Langdon, Mayor  
Attest: _________________________________________  
Heather Faust, City Clerk  
These minutes were approved on the ____ day of _______________, 2023.