4970 CITY HALL BLVD
NORTH PORT, FL 34286
City of North Port
Meeting Minutes
Historic and Cultural Advisory Board
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
5:30 PM
City Hall Room 244
1. Call to Order
Chair Klinkhamer called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
5 -
Present
Chair Klinkhamer, Board Member Stearns, Vice Chair Sterner, Board Member
Becket and Board Member Accardi
Also Present
Staff Liaison Puglise and Board Specialist Gray.
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
Approve the July 9, 2025 Historic and Cultural Advisory Board Meeting
Minutes.
Chair Klinkhamer announced the item and requested a motion.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Sterner, seconded by Board Member Becket, to
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:
5 -
Yes:
Chair Klinkhamer, Board Member Stearns, Vice Chair Sterner, Board Member
Becket and Board Member Accardi
6. Updates
Update on the July 8, 2025 Commission Discussion Regarding City
Commission Approval of Historic Designations and Request for City to
Proceed with Necessary Steps for Placement on the National Registry of
Historical Sites.
Chair Klinkhamer announced and introduced the item.
Board discussion took place regarding research, comparable language, document
revisions, required professionals, and intent of proposed changes.