4970 CITY HALL BLVD

NORTH PORT, FL 34286

City of North Port

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY COMMISSIONERS

Pete Emrich, Mayor

Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor

Jill Luke, Commissioner

Debbie McDowell, Commissioner

Alice White, Commissioner

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Jerome Fletcher, City Manager

Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney

Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

10:00 AM

City Commission Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

ROLL CALL

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Present:

Mayor Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon, Commissioner Jill Luke,

Commissioner Debbie McDowell and Commissioner Alice White

Also Present:

City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Slayton, City Clerk Faust, Police Chief Garrison,

Fire Chief Titus, Utilities Engineer Manager Mike Acosta, Public Works Director Chuck

Speake, Assistant Utilities Director Jennifer Desrosiers, Marketing and Engagement

Coordinator Laura Ansel, Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Pfundheller

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Langdon.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Emrich requested a motion to approve the agenda.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor

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Langdon, to approve the Agenda as presented.

following vote:

The motion carried on the

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:

Anonymous: expressed concern regarding mosquito control

Commission questions took place regarding City actions regarding mosquito control and

public notice.

3. CONSENT AGENDA:

Mayor Emrich announced the item, queried the City Manager regarding items pulled from

the consent agenda for discussion, and requested a motion.

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motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

the following vote:

The motion carried on

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Approve the Application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance

Grant for Entry Tools in the Amount of $8,060 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.

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Participation in the Finder

Data Sharing Network (Florida) between Finder Software Solutions, LLC

and the City of North Port, at an Annual Cost of $2,500.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for August 2022.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program

to SWF Mopar Plus in Support of a Chariots for Charity Event to be Held

on February 11, 2023, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $1,000 to

Cover the Costs of City Fees.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of Katie Bazan and Kaiden A. Rosa as Student Members of the

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, to Serve a One-Year Term from

October 11, 2022, to October 11, 2023.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of Samantha J. Parkinson to Serve a Second Term as a Regular

Member on the Art Advisory Board to Serve a Two-Year Term from

October 11, 2022, to October 11, 2024, and Approval of Wendy B.

Namack as a Regular Member on the Art Advisory Board to Serve a

Two-Year Term From October 11, 2022, to October 11, 2024.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve Acceptance of the Community Grant from the Walmart Foundation

in the Amount of $3,500 to be Used for Shop with a Cop and Home for the

Holidays Programs

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Minutes for the September 8, 2022 Commission Special

Meeting

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Minutes for the September 12, 2022 Commission Special

Meeting.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of Howard Bearse as a Regular Member Appointed by the

Commission on the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees to Serve

Another Two-Year Term From October 11, 2022, to October 11, 2024.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PETITION:

Consideration of Petition No. PLF-22-121, Solstice Phase 1 Replat

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor Emrich announced the item and stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing.

Ms. Faust read the petition title and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Commissioners disclosed having no ex parte communications.

Ms. Faust noted there were no aggrieved parties.

Ms. Barnes, being duly sworn, provided an overview of the petition to include size,

location, original plan approval, received bond, adjustment of lot lines, addition of lift

station easement, surveyor review and approval, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board

(PZAB) recommendation, and staff recommendation.

There were no rebuttals, public comment, Commission questions or closing arguments.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to

approve Petition No. PLF 22-121 as presented and find that, based on the competent

substantial evidence, the Solstice Phase 1 replat complies with the Unified Land

Development Code and the Florida Statues Chapter 177. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 4,

Article VIII the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Thereby

Disbanding the Public Utility Advisory Board; Providing for Findings;

Providing for Conflicts; Providing Severability; Providing for Codification;

and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to

read by title only.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Luke, to

direct the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only and introduced the item.

Commission questions took place regarding current board members.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner White, to

continue Ordinance No. 2022-29 to second reading on October 25, 2022. The

motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

RESOLUTION:

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,

Granting the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority

Permission to Construct A Portion of the Regional Integrated Loop System

Phase 2B Interconnect Project within the Jurisdiction of the City of North

Port, Florida; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for

Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding estimated construction date,

coordination with Cranberry and Hillsborough Boulevard roundabout and widening

projects, Section 2.01 language regarding jurisdiction versus adding specific locations,

monetary exchange, and responsibility for any damage.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to

adopt Resolution No. 2022-R-65 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,

Approving the Partial Release of Easement for Florida Department of

Transportation Sidewalk Maintenance within the Utility Easement Along

Tamiami Trail as Described in Instrument No. 2021214234 of Sarasota

County Official Records; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing

for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and

Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There was no Commission questions, discussion, or public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Luke, to

adopt Resolution No. 2022-R-64 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

5. GENERAL BUSINESS:

Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Mural and Funding Source

for Sponsorship Wall at the North Port Aquatic Center.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Ansel provided a presentation including prior Commission direction, staff evaluation of

replacement options, Art Advisory Board recommendation, cost of services and

contingency for mural, cost of replacement of original design, proposed location, design

mock-up, mural proposal, staff considerations, and budget breakdown.

Cathy Beausoleil spoke to mural vision, design, and size.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding clear coat and preservation,

damage versus vandalism, estimated completion date, protection options, wording,

funding, photo opportunity, and promoting donor plaque availability.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to

approve the proposed mural concept by local artist Cathy Beausoleil as

recommended by the Art Advisory Board for the sponsorship wall at the North Port

Aquatic Center. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

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motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to approve funding of the mural in the amount of $4,700 from the Public Art

Fund. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding

Commission Retreats.

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Commission Policy on

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Ms. Faust introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding previous retreat, policy

language covering strategic planning and team building retreats, prior strategic planning

retreats, public attendance and topics discussed at previous retreat, Attorney General

opinion, public notice, staff participation, team building versus city business, team

building atmosphere, benefits of team building, community and staff participation,

opportunities provided by having retreats, state statute audio/video requirements, public

notice and staff participation at previous retreat, benefits of staff participation, and defining

language within policy for team building retreats and strategic planning workshops.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to

direct the City Clerk and staff to draft a resolution amending City Commission

Policy No. 2021-05 to add language regarding Commission team building retreats

and to define strategic planning as

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workshop. The motion carried on the

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Ms. Slayton spoke to prior Commission direction regarding providing informational

memorandum.

Commission discussion took place regarding the memorandum being provided in

integration with the Resolution.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

7. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

Commissioner McDowell's Report

Commissioner McDowell did not have a report.

Commissioner White's Report

Commissioner White spoke to Tour de North Port cancellation, importance of

connections, and advancements in recovery efforts.

Mayor Emrich's Report

Mayor Emrich spoke to various organizational assistance for storm recovery.

Vice Mayor Langdon's Report

Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to appreciation of staff and organizations, collaboration, and

community support.

Commissioner Luke's Report

Commissioner Luke spoke to community support and collaboration, FEMA aid

application, and appreciation of organizations.

8. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

There were no administrative or legal reports.

9. ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.

City of North Port, Florida

By: ___________________________________________

Pete Emrich, Mayor

Attest: _________________________________________

Heather Faust, City Clerk

These minutes were approved on the ____ day of _______________, 20___.