4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Environmental Advisory Board  
Monday, December 1, 2025  
5:30 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair McGowen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
Present  
3 - Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm  
1 - Board Member Jackomin  
Not Present  
Also Present  
Staff Liaison Kalev, Deputy Director of Development Services Barnes, City Clerk Faust,  
and Board Specialist Fritz.  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board.  
4. Public Comment  
There was no public comment.  
5. Approval of Minutes  
25-3047  
A.  
Approve the November 3, 2025, Environmental Advisory Board Meeting  
Minutes.  
Chair McGowan announced the item and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Drumm, seconded by Vice Chair Eik, to  
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
3 - Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm  
1 - Board Member Jackomin  
Yes:  
Not Present:  
6. New Business  
26-0006  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Update from the Parks and  
Recreation Advisory Board Liaison  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev provided an update regarding presentation of the Parks Master Plan to the  
Parks Advisory Board, including suggestions for the Commission and the trick -or-treat  
event.  
26-0007  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation of the  
Environmental Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to the City Commission  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding preferred options.  
There was  
a consensus to present the Annual Report to the City Commission  
utilizing Option 3, a joint meeting.  
26-0008  
C.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Relocation and Crediting of  
Trees Moved from Development Properties to Designated Areas  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding cost factors.  
No action was taken on this item.  
26-0009  
D.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding  
a
Property Adjacent to  
Myakkahatchee Creek and Its Potential Environmental Value for  
Preservation Through the Sarasota County Land Acquisition and  
Management Program  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding recommendation process, utilization of land,  
clarification of location, suggestion for conservation, and acreage.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to zoning, acquisition program, County compensation, economic  
impact, and City involvement.  
Board discussion continued regarding request for recommendation to Commission for  
purchase of parcel and Parks and Recreation's involvement in purchasing properties.  
Public Comment:  
Chuck English: spoke to property owners request, protection zones, flood class,  
expenses for development, and board involvement.  
Board discussion continued regarding contacting owner for tree information, site visit,  
parcel information from Natural Resources Department, and presentation to Commission  
on Land Acquisition Program.  
No action was taken on this item.  
Presentations  
26-0004  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Recommendation Regarding City of North Port  
Land Acquisition Program Utilizing the Environmental Protection Fund  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev provided a presentation including program purpose, why this matters to North  
Port, environmental and economic connection, overview of identified ecological zones,  
benefits of permanent conservation, funding mechanism, acquisition strategy, scorecard  
guidelines,  
projected  
community  
benefits,  
alignment  
with  
City  
goals,  
case  
study/example, Commission direction and options, next steps and call to action.  
Board discussion took place regarding input for land criteria, differences of options, and  
acreage.  
Public Comment:  
Chuck English: spoke to property placement for conservation, focus on beauty of  
community and natural resources, and responsibilities of board.  
A motion was made by Board Member Drumm, seconded by Vice Chair Eik, for the  
Environmental Advisory Board to give input on which option the City should focus  
on. The motion carried on the following vote:  
3 - Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm  
1 - Board Member Jackomin  
Yes:  
Not Present:  
A motion was made by Vice Chair EIk, seconded by Chair McGowan, to pursue  
properties in order of ranking for the Land Acquisition Program. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
2 - Board Member Eik and Board Member McGowan  
1 - Chair Drumm  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Board Member Jackomin  
Not Present:  
Board discussion continued regarding possibility of recommended land targeted for  
program and verifying property.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to time for updates, recommendations to Commission, and providing  
history.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Eik, seconded by Chair McGowan, to include  
the property adjacent to Myakkahatchee Creek, north of Tamiami Trail (PID  
#0997034655) in  
the North  
Port  
Land  
and  
Acquisition  
Program  
as  
a
recommendation to the City Commission. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
3 - Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm  
1 - Board Member Jackomin  
Yes:  
Not Present:  
26-0005  
B.  
Presentation and Discussion Regarding Potential Future Development  
Projects in North Port  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev provided a presentation including summary of projects.  
A motion was made by Board Member Drumm, seconded by Chair McGowan, to  
remove presentation on potential future development projects from future agendas.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
2 - Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm  
Yes:  
1 - Board Member Eik  
No:  
1 - Board Member Jackomin  
Not Present:  
Board discussion continued regarding importance of item and availability online.  
7. Future Agenda Items  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding estimate for invasive and native trees and proposal  
for how the tree fund is utilized.  
8. Public Comment  
9. Adjournment  
Chuck English: spoke to Myakkahatchee Creek Park history and original purpose and  
learning center.  
Chair McGowan adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.  
By: ______________________  
Casey McGowan, Chair