4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
City Commission Regular Meeting  
CITY COMMISSIONERS  
Alice White, Mayor  
Phil Stokes, Vice Mayor  
Pete Emrich, Commissioner  
Barbara Langdon, Commissioner  
Debbie McDowell, Commissioner  
APPOINTED OFFICIALS  
Jerome Fletcher, City Manager  
Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney  
Heather Faust, City Clerk  
Tuesday, May 28, 2024  
6:00 PM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and provided required notifications  
regarding conducting a hybrid meeting.  
Commissioner Emrich stated he will be attending the hybrid meeting via Communications  
Media Technology (CMT) due to experiencing a medical condition.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to accept the use of CMT for a hybrid meeting. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
ROLL CALL  
5 -  
Present:  
Commissioner Pete Emrich, Commissioner Debbie McDowell, Mayor Alice White,  
Vice Mayor Philip Stokes and Commissioner Barbara Langdon  
Also Present:  
City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Slayton, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist  
Bodmer, Deputy Police Chief Morales, Fire Chief Titus, Planner Brown, Parks  
&
Recreation Director Pfundheller, Deputy City Manager Yarborough, Assistant Public  
Works Director Wisner, Assistant Director of Development Services Barnes, Director of  
Development Services Ray, and Assistant City Manager Bellia  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robin San Vicente.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
Commissioner questions and discussion took place regarding Item No. CC PLF-23-258.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,  
to approve the agenda hearing Item No. PLF-23-258 after Public Comment. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
2. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES  
24-0770  
A.  
Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger Update to the North Port  
City Commission.  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ron Cutsinger provided a presentation including resilient SRQ, Disaster Recovery funds,  
Affordable Housing, application timeline, homeowner reconstruction, reimbursement,  
infrastructure, Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army, North Port impact, and South River  
Road project.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:  
Evelyn Evelyn: Spoke to mosquito control.  
John Parker: Expressed support of developing Warm Mineral Springs.  
Lori Flaherty: Spoke to the traffic congestion.  
Patricia Rounds: Expressed support of developing Warm Mineral Springs.  
Stephanie Gibson: Spoke to public records request.  
Ursula Kubrak: Expressed opposition rezoning.  
In person public comment:  
Luci Bromberg: Expressed opposition rezoning.  
Debbie Blackwell: Spoke to cultural resources.  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to mosquito control.  
Chuck English: Spoke to public concern.  
David Iannotti: Expressed support of developing Warm Mineral Springs.  
Pam Tokarz: Spoke to notice to the city regarding Unified Land Development Code.  
Juno Enoch: Expressed support of developing Warm Mineral Springs.  
Richard Corbin: Spoke to Heron Creek Golf Course.  
Sharon Donovan: Spoke to Legacy Trail.  
Monica Balicki: Spoke to Revised Comprehensive Plan.  
Valdy Olender: Spoke to civil rights.  
Jill Luke: Expressed support of developing Warm Mineral Springs and Unified Land  
Development Code.  
Michael Bowes: Spoke to Heron Creek Golf Course.  
James Strawser: Spoke to Unified Land Development Code.  
Alina Stolarski: Spoke to Warm Mineral Springs.  
Victor Dubrin: Spoke to the Revised Comprehensive Plan.  
Michelle Pozzie: Spoke to Unified Land Development Code.  
Jessica Lopez: Spoke to proper parking services.  
Josh Smith: Spoke to listening to the public.  
Robin Vaccai: Spoke to Unified Land Development Code.  
Dan Lobeck: Spoke to Revised Comprehensive Plan.  
Tom Ferris: Spoke to Revised Comprehensive Plan.  
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
A. CC  
Consideration of Petition PLF-23-258, Wellen Park Village E, Tract 3  
Replat (QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
PLF-23-258  
Mayor White 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 by title only and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.  
Mayor White called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell, Vice Chair Stokes, Commissioner Langdon, Mayor White, and  
Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Darenda Marvin, WMG Development, LLC, being duly sworn, provided a presentation  
including overview, location, tenants, and requested approval.  
Mr. Brown, being duly sworn, provided  
a presentation including overview, applicant,  
property owner, background, request, location, aerial view, compliance with Unified Land  
Development Code (ULDC) and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to approve the Wellen Park Village E, Tract 3 Replat, Petition No. PLF-23-258, and  
find that, based on the competent and substantial evidence, the plat is consistent  
with Florida Statutes Section 177.081, the Unified Land Development Code, and the  
North Port Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Recess was taken from 7:33 p.m. until 7:39 p.m.  
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
24-0212  
Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies  
A.  
Mayor White announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the  
announcements.  
Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.  
In person public comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to Board vacancies.  
5. CONSENT AGENDA:  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:  
Nonprofits: Spoke to grants.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to approve the items in the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
24-0165  
A.  
Approve the Subrecipient Agreement Between Sarasota County, Florida,  
and the City of North Port, Florida, for Ponce de Leon Pathway Project in  
the Amount of $325,000 and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as  
Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After  
Legal Review.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
24-0539  
24-0569  
B.  
C.  
Approve First Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.  
2023-17.002 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Halfacre  
Construction Company in the Amount of $42,662.40, for Demolition of the  
Jessamine House.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement Between  
Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida, for Story Walk  
at the Garden of Five Senses Park, Extending the Timeline to May 31,  
2024, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under  
the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
24-0600  
24-0603  
D.  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement Between  
Sarasota County, Florida and the City of North Port, Florida for Pan  
American Blvd. Seawall Renovation, Extending the Timeline to August 31,  
2024, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under  
the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
E.  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement Between  
Sarasota County, Florida and the City of North Port, Florida for Greenwood  
Avenue Sidewalk Construction, Extending the Timeline to September 30,  
2025, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under  
the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
24-0604  
F.  
Approve the Application to the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency  
Response (SAFER) Grant in the Amount of $5,754,871.26 for 18  
Firefighters and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable  
Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal  
Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
24-0678  
24-0684  
G.  
H.  
Approve the 2024 Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge Memorandum of  
Understanding Between the Patterson Foundation and the City of North  
Port.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Work Assignment 2022-03 for  
Professional Engineering Service for the Myakkahatchee Creek Surface  
Water Treatment Plant Intake Structures Repairs, Renovations and/or  
Upgrades Project with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for an Additional  
Amount of $7,935.00, for a Total Cost of $ 247,817.64  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
24-0741  
24-0742  
Approve the May 2, 2024 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.  
I.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
J.  
Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program  
to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Family Fishing Tournament  
to be Held on June 15, 2024, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500  
to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.  
This Item was approved on the consent agenda.  
6. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
24-0755  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of North Port Gateway  
Activity Center Master Plan with Presentation by Pritchett Steinbeck Group  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Alan Steinbeck, Pritchett Steinbeck Group, provided a presentation regarding land use  
scenarios, mixed use conversion, action plan, zoning, immediate actions, grants,  
partnership and infrastructure, inflection point, build-out, conservation and recreation, and  
requested action.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding approval meaning,  
stormwater management, public transportation, endorsement clarity, Sarasota Memorial  
Hospital ground breaking, and traffic signal.  
In person public comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to stormwater management.  
Jill Luke: Spoke to the master plan.  
Chuck English: Spoke to environmental concerns.  
Josh Smith: Spoke to public concern.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to endorse the City of North Port Gateway Activity Center Master Plan as presented.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice  
Mayor Stokes, to add “draft dated May 10, 2024 included in the backup material”  
to the motion. The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
The motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
24-0765  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Status of Action Items Related  
to Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Improvements and Phase II Future  
Development.  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Pfundheller spoke to sight refresh, furniture, staffing, reopening, visitors, contract  
amendment, construction, insurance claim, Federal Emergency Management Agency  
(FEMA) floodzone, future improvements, stormwater management, wildlife relocation,  
public input, environmental protection, outside firm investment, Warm Mineral Springs  
conservation efforts, and grants.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding building demolition cost,  
analysis, and restoration project.  
There was consensus to allow a presentation by the Sarasota Alliance for Historic  
Preservation regarding the Springs Preservation Plan.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding stormwater management,  
funding,  
restoration, museum, septic, plumbing, historical preservation, estimate origin,  
Warm Mineral Spring funds, revenue bond referendum, and public input.  
Dave Baber, Tony Souza, and Jan Vertefeuille, Sarasota Alliance for Historic  
Preservation, provided a presentation including building preservation, funding, grants, flood  
zone, new flooding prevention technology, historical preservation tax break, and  
investment opportunities.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Florida Forever Funds,  
bringing buildings up to code, tourism, Tourist Development Taxes, outstanding spring  
designation, and staff direction.  
Ms. Faust played the following voicemail into the record:  
Larura Fine: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Tammy Hunagel: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Terasa Pratt: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Catherine Beausoliel: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Donald Rivette: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Jasmine Bowman: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
John Parker: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Mike Cosden: Spoke In support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Rick Kilby: Spoke In support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Stephanie Gibson: spoke In support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
In person public comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Pam Tokarz: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Jill Luke: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
James Strauser: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Krystina Smith: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Josh Smith: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Abigail Degregoio: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Erin Difazio: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Nancy DeForge: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Steve Koski: Spoke in support of the preservation Warm Mineral Springs.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,  
to direct the City Manager to halt the demolition of all three buildings at Warm  
Mineral Springs. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to direct the City Manager to prepare separate cost estimates for the restoration of  
all 3 buildings, cost of water and sewer, and sanitation facilities.  
A motion to amend was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor  
Stokes, to add “including separate flood mitigation and hardening costs for all 3  
buildings”. The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
The motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to direct the City Manager to explore additional insurance options, including  
historic designation insurance. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to direct the City Manager to work with Friends of Legacy Trail to pursue design  
and funding options for Route 1.  
Commission discussion and questions continued regarding cost of the trail, clarification  
on direction, and estimates.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to direct the City Manager to coordinate and invite Sarasota County and state  
elected officials to North Port for  
a special meeting to discuss Warm Mineral  
Springs and potential available options as soon as possible.  
Commission discussion and questions continued regarding timing of invitation and  
potential interest.  
The motion carried on the following vote with Commissioner Langdon dissenting  
due to state official's lack of interest:  
4 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White and Vice Mayor  
Stokes  
1 - Commissioner Langdon  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to direct the City Manager to pursue use of  
a management company for the  
operations of Warm Mineral Springs. The motion failed on the following vote:  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
4 -  
Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner  
Langdon  
Recess was taken from 11:07 p.m. until 11:13 p.m.  
PETITION:  
ORDINANCE - First Reading  
A. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of North  
2024-09  
Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume I; Repealing Chapter 1, Planning  
Framework; Amending Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element; Repealing  
and Replacing the Future Land Use Map; Amending Chapter 3,  
Transportation Element; Amending Chapter 4, Utilities Element; Amending  
Chapter 5, Conservation Element; Amending Chapter 6, Recreation and  
Open  
Space  
Element:  
Amending  
Chapter  
7,  
Intergovernmental  
Coordination Element; Amending Chapter 9, Public School Facilities  
Element; Amending Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Element; Amending  
Chapter 11, Economic Development Element; Providing for Findings;  
Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing  
for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
Mayor White announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to read  
by title only.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.  
Ms. Barnes provided a presentation regarding Florida Statues 163.3177, Unified Land  
Development Code re-write history, public notice, notice requirements, multiple meetings,  
Comprehensive Plan Amendments, property rights, draft future land use map, old land  
usage versus new land usage, land use designations, activity centers, environmental  
conservation, density, parkland, vested rights, Development of Regional Impact, and  
conclusion.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding past emails, draft zoning  
map, draft future land use map, activity centers, deadlines, chapter 3 left blank, projected  
growth, vested rights, commercial property growth implication, impact fees, medium  
density corridor, high density corridor, traffic, noise regulation, home business regulation,  
chapter language, naming activity centers, environmental sensitive land, community  
redevelopment, residential development, recreational space, framework, neighborhood  
name removals, and districts.  
Ms. Faust played the following voicemail into the record:  
Deborah Plasenica: Spoke to medium density corridor.  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Jasmine Bowman: Spoke to nature preservation.  
Jermyu Joseph: Spoke to nature preservation.  
John Leslie: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Maria Leslie: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Michael Joesph: Spoke to nature preservation.  
Sandra Kreiser: Spoke to nature preservation.  
Stacy Tracy: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Stephanie Gibson: Spoke to support of continuing ORD. No 2024-09.  
In person public comment:  
Rick Budweg: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Peter James: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Barbara Evangelista: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Pam Tokarz: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to land preservation.  
Susan Balmer: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Carolyn Price: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Mary Jude Moffat: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Morgan Bentley: Spoke to not rezoning Heron Creek Golf Course.  
Josh Smith: Spoke to informing citizens.  
Krystina Smith: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
Dan Lobeck: Spoke to opposing ORD. No 2024-09.  
James Strawser: Spoke to land designated as land conservation.  
Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to ensure the Comprehensive Plan is codified with Municode upon adoption. The  
motion failed on the following vote:  
2 - Commissioner Emrich and Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
3 - Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner Langdon  
Commission discussion and questions continued regarding cost, importance of codifying,  
and time frame.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Langdon, to remove all reference to .5 mile and 1.5 mile in medium and  
high-density corridors or to clarify intent and purpose of contiguity. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to remove the parcel commonly referred to as Italy Avenue from medium-density  
corridor designation to public designation. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
3 - Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White and Vice Mayor Stokes  
2 - Commissioner Emrich and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
No:  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to remove references for resorts,  
hotels, and other intensities from the Warm Mineral Springs 7B of the draft plan.  
The motion failed due to lack of a second.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to reinstate the recreation open  
space for parkland designation in the current Future Land Use Map onto the draft  
Future Land Use Map. The motion failed due to lack of a second.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to remove the medium and high-density corridors in the draft Comprehensive Plan  
and return to low density residential. The motion failed on the following vote:  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
4 -  
Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner  
Langdon  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to continue Ordinance No. 2024-09 to second reading on a date to be determined.  
Commission discussion and questions continued regarding previous Comprehensive  
Plan, impact fees, City infrastructure, and activity centers.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner  
Langdon  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
B. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the  
City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 58 – Planning and Development, Article  
III. – Impact Fees; Updating Impact Fee Rate Schedules for the City's  
Transportation Impact Fees; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for  
Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2024-12  
Mayor White 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  
Langdon, to direct the City Clerk to read by title only. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding splitting up the impact fees,  
affect on citizens, and mobility fee.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
Commission discussion and questions continued regarding lack of direction for the city.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to continue Ordinance No. 2024-12 to second reading on September 10, 2024.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, to direct the City  
Attorney review Florida Statute regarding increasing to 24% of 2011 study and the  
City Manager review the map to ensure 99% of 2011 study using 24% and looking at  
12.5% that is outlined. The motion to amend failed due to lack of a second.  
The main motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
RESOLUTION:  
A. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Providing for the Approval and Execution of the State-Funded Grant  
Agreements Between the City of North Port and the Florida Department of  
Transportation Regarding the Reconstruction of Drainage Under Price  
Boulevard at the Blueridge Waterway, MacCaughey Waterway, Lagoon  
Waterway and Creighton Waterway; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
2024-R-18  
Mayor White announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.  
Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,  
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-R-18 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
B. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Renaming Activity Centers 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 and Confirming the Use of  
Existing Names of Activity Centers 2, 3, and 9 for Marketing Purposes;  
Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for  
Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2024-R-22  
Mayor White announced the item.  
motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner  
A
McDowell, to continue Resolution No. 2024-R-22 on a date to be determined. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
8. GENERAL BUSINESS: - Continued  
24-0687  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway  
Expansion Project.  
Mayor White announced the item.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Langdon, to continue Item No. 24-0687 on  
carried on the following vote:  
a date to be determined. The motion  
5 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
9. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Kelly Joesph: Spoke to negative impacts from activity centers.  
Lisa Joesph: Spoke to negative impact from land use.  
10. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
24-0310  
24-0242  
24-0291  
24-0259  
24-0781  
Mayor White's Communications  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Mayor White did not provide a report.  
Commissioner Langdon's Communications  
Commissioner Langdon did not provide a report.  
Commissioner Emrich's Communications  
Commissioner Emrich did not provide a report.  
Commissioner McDowell's Communications  
Commissioner McDowell did not provide a report.  
Vice Mayor Stokes' Communications  
Vice Mayor Stoke did not provide a report.  
11. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
24-0228  
City Clerk's Monthly Report  
A.  
Ms. Faust did not provide a report.  
24-0767  
24-0769  
City Attorney's Monthly Report  
B.  
C.  
Ms. Slayton did not provide a report.  
City Manager's Monthly Report  
Mr. Yarborough did not provide a report.  
12. ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 2:54 a.m.  
City of North Port, Florida  
By:  
_________________________________________  
Alice White, Mayor  
Attest: _________________________________________  
Heather Faust, City Clerk