4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Veterans Park Ad Hoc Committee  
Wednesday, December 18, 2024  
10:00 AM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair English called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
2. Roll Call  
6 -  
Present  
Absent  
Board Member Stephens, Board Member Rambo, Board Member Wilson, Vice  
Chair Burris, Chair English and Board Member Bailey  
1 - Alternate I Hadovski  
Also Present:  
Staff Liaison Jeff Nelson and Board Specialist Melanie Price.  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board.  
There was no public comment.  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
4. Public Comment  
5. Approval of Minutes  
24-1667  
Approve the November 20, 2024 Veteran's Park Ad Hoc Committee  
Meeting Minutes.  
Chair English introduced the item.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Burris, seconded by Board Member Bailey, to  
approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Board Member Stephens, Board Member Rambo, Board Member Wilson, Vice  
Chair Burris, Chair English and Board Member Bailey  
1 - Alternate I Hadovski  
Absent:  
6. New Business  
25-1728  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2024 Annual Report  
Chair English announced the item.  
Mr. Nelson spoke to the annual report, completed goals, and gopher tortoise  
preservation.  
Discussion took place regarding contractor selection, budgetary constraints, timeline to  
public presentation, impact of donations, clarification of environmental aspects, wildlife  
permitting, and native plant landscaping utilization.  
7. Updates  
25-1729  
Discussion Regarding the Circle of Honor Design Recommendation  
Chair English announced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding estimate exceeding budget and next steps.  
8. Future Agenda Items  
Future agenda items include finalizing annual report, compiling 2025 goals, identifying  
project commencement date, and sponsorship promotion.  
9. Public Comment  
10. Adjournment  
There was no public comment.  
Chair English adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m.  
By: _____________________________  
William “Chuck” English, Chair