4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board  
Thursday, December 18, 2025  
6:30 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair Jackomin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
7 -  
Present  
Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File,  
Board Member Gray, Board Member Patel and Board Member Chavis  
Also Present  
Staff Liaison Sturgess and Board Specialist Lindner.  
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  
26-0192  
Approve the November 20, 2025 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board  
Minutes.  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
A motion was made by Board Member Stevens, seconded by Vice Chair Morgan, to  
approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
7 -  
Yes:  
6. New Business  
26-0173  
Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File,  
Board Member Gray, Board Member Patel and Board Member Chavis  
Review and Discussion of Recent and Upcoming Parks & Recreation  
Department Events  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess introduced the item and spoke to awards and attendance, North Port  
Aquatic Center and Warm Mineral Springs enhancements, community participation  
initiatives, maintenance improvements, Boca Chica Park progress, Parks & Recreation  
Master Plan approval and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) staging, park impact fees, park  
planning for Winchester Ridge and Toledo Villages, Florida Recreation Parks Association  
(FRPA) Southwest Educational Center staff presentations and recognition certification.  
Discussion took place regarding the Gene Matthews Boys and Girls Club, North Port  
High School and surrounding school involvement and recruitment, and City Commission  
reconsideration procedures for denied agenda items.  
26-0197  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Review and Approval of  
Draft 2025 Annual Report  
Ms. Sturgess announced and introduced the item and spoke to Board roles and  
responsibilities, department accomplishments, 2025 initiatives, and 2026 goals.  
There were no Board questions or discussion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Patel, seconded by Vice Chair Morgan, to  
approve the 2025 Parks and Recreation Annual Report as presented. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File,  
Board Member Gray, Board Member Patel and Board Member Chavis  
26-0174  
Review and Discussion of Parks & Recreation Department Agenda Items  
for Recent and Upcoming City Commission Meetings  
This item was discussed under Item No. 26-0173.  
7. Future Agenda Items  
Chair Jackomin announced the item and queried Board Members regarding items to be  
placed on a future agenda.  
Discussion took place regarding public safety and North Port Police Department  
coordination, Dallas White Park boat ramp restoration options, 2026 Poinsettia Parade  
route impacts related to building projects, fee schedule clarifications, City Commission  
reconsideration procedures, and a requested Drug-Free Youth (D-Fy) presentation.  
8. Public Comment  
9. Adjournment  
There was no public comment.  
Chair Jackomin adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.  
By: _____________________________  
Paul Jackomin, Chair