4970 CITY HALL BLVD

NORTH PORT, FL 34286

City of North Port

Meeting Minutes

City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY COMMISSIONERS

Barbara Langdon, Mayor

Alice White, Vice Mayor

Pete Emrich, Commissioner

Debbie McDowell, Commissioner

Phil Stokes, Commissioner

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Jerome Fletcher, City Manager

Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney

Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

10:00 AM

City Commission Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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Present:

Mayor Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor Alice White, Commissioner Pete Emrich,

Commissioner Debbie McDowell and Commissioner Philip Stokes

ALSO PRESENT:

City Manager Jerome Fletcher, Deputy City Attorney Michael Golen, City Clerk Heather

Faust, Recording Secretary Matthew Powell, Police Chief Todd Garrison, Acting Fire

Chief Nick Herlihy, Grant Division Manager Valerie Malingowski, Parks and Recreation

Director Sandy Pfundheller, Assistant Director of Public Works Tricia Wisner, Public

Works Director Chuck Speake, Finance Director Kimberly Williams, Planning Manager

Lori Barnes, Neighborhood Development Services Director Alaina Ray, and Social

Services Manager Janet Carrillo

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy City Attorney Michael Golen.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to approve the Agenda moving Item Nos. 23-0469 and 23-0549 before

Public Comment. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

23-0469

Presentation of a Key to the City and Proclamation to Eugene Matthews

and his Family

Mark Frandsen presented the Key to the City.

Commission presented the Proclamation.

Public comment:

Jill Luke: commended and expressed gratitude to Eugene Matthews and his family.

Joan Morgan: commended and expressed gratitude to Eugene Matthews and his family.

6. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES

23-0549

Presentation on the New Gene Matthews Boys & Girls Club, Presented by

Bill Sadlo, CEO.

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Bill Sadlo, Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSota Counties, provided

presentation including overview, history, Hurricane Ian damages, renderings, funding,

donations, floor plans, and contact information.

Public comment:

Jill Luke: expressed support for new facility plans and expressed gratitude to everyone

involved.

Dawn Frandsen: expressed support for new facility plans and expressed gratitude to

everyone involved.

Justin Willis: expressed support for new facility plans and expressed gratitude to

everyone involved.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jeffrey Scott: expressed concern regarding City Charter Officer conduct.

Don Richardson: expressed support for the proposed lease agreement amendments

noted in the January 16, 2023 letter from the Jockey Club of North Port Property Owners

Association, Inc. and expressed support for the Canine Club Dog Park.

Frank Lamond: expressed concern regarding tree removal at Bobcat Trail.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

23-0436

Current Vacancies and Upcoming Expirations for Advisory Boards and

Committees

Mayor Langdon announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the

announcements.

Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

Mayor Langdon announced the item, queried the City Manager regarding items pulled

from the Consent Agenda for discussion, and requested a motion.

Mr. Fletcher noted items pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

motion was made by Commissioner Emrich, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item Nos. 23-0468

and 23-0570 being pulled for discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

23-0340

23-0360

Approve the Application to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block

Grant Program and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as

Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After

Legal Review

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the

Amount of $1,272,727.27 for a Fire Rescue Mobile Command Unit 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.

23-0378

23-0468

Approval of Agreement for Inspection With Whitewater West Industries,

Ltd. to Perform an Inspection of the Aqualoop Slide Tower and Drop Slide

at the North Port Aquatic Center, in the Amount of $4,200.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Application to the State of Florida Department of

Transportation Highway Safety Concept Paper Grant for Work Zone

Enforcement in the Amount of $100,000, 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

Mayor Langdon introduced the item.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item regarding the Florida Department of

Transportation (FDOT) safety grant injuries and fatalities statistics.

Ms. Malingowski spoke to FDOT work zone statistics, timeline, and fatality locations.

Commission discussion took place regarding City domain relating to the statistics.

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to approve Item No. 23-0468 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

23-0574

23-0575

23-0576

Approve the Contract Terms Acknowledgement Agreement Between

Vigilant Solutions, LLC and the City of North Port.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Online Terms Acknowledgement between Motorola and the

City of North Port for Watchguard Products.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve Third Amendment to Contract No. 2022-26 - Water Pipeline

Bridge Replacements

Haberland/Woodhaven/N. Toledo Blade for

Change in Scope and Time Extension With Spectrum Underground, Inc.,

for an Additional Amount of $81,222.50, for a Total Contract Price of

$787,866.35.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

23-0577

23-0600

Approve the Sole Source Purchase of Lift Station Pumps, Control Panels

and Associated Components From Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for a

Total of $370,133.00.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF)

FY 2023 Agreement for the Use of the State & Local Overtime and

Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program for Reimbursement of

Overtime Costs and Authorized Investigative Expenses Incurred on

OCDETF Narcotics Related Investigations.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

23-0537

23-0540

23-0570

Ratification of City Manager's Use of Emergency Authorization to Enter Into

a Contract with Persons Services Corporation for Temporary Roof Work

and Mitigation at 5845 Greenwood Ave, Under Purchase Order No.

049859 in an Amount Not to Exceed $14,179.41.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Ratification of City Manager's Use of Emergency Authorization to Enter into

a Contract with N&D Restoration for Temporary Roof Work at 1867

Clarinet Avenue, Under Purchase Order No. 049858 in an Amount Not to

Exceed $900.00.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Authorize City Manager to Submit Sumter Boulevard/I-75 Interchange and

New Police Headquarters Projects for Consideration Under the Fiscal Year

2024 Federal Community Projects Funding Request.

Mayor Langdon introduced the item.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item regarding approval process discrepancy

relating to application submission prior to approval by City Commission.

Ms. Malingowski spoke to withdrawal of application and intent of information.

Commission discussion took place regarding authority for approval and potential additions

to application.

Mr. Fletcher spoke to grant application process.

Public comment:

Jeffrey Scott: spoke to City Commission authority and expressed concern regarding City

Charter Officer conduct.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding funding request status as a

grant.

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Emrich, seconded by Vice Mayor White, to

approve Item No. 23-0570 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

No:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich and Commissioner

Stokes

1 - Commissioner McDowell

Commissioner McDowell dissented due to disagreeing with the approval process and not

receiving City Commission input prior to submitting the application.

23-0559

23-0604

Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for February 2023.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of Minutes for the February 28, 2023 Commission Regular

Meeting, March 2, 2023 Commission Special Meeting, and March 2, 2023

Commission Regular Meeting

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES - CONTINUED

23-0648

Sarasota County Schools Presentation Regarding the Design of a New

High School in Wellen Park

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Jody Dumas, Sarasota County School Board, provided a presentation including overview,

history, signature spaces, floor plans, renderings, aerial view, legal advertisement, and

project schedule.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding community needs, Collier

County campus, tree preservation, District versus Charter, timeline, kindergarten through

8th grade (K-8) construction timeline, relationship with North Port High School (NPHS),

integration with current NPHS students, safety and security installations, and trail

maintenance.

There was no public comment.

Recess was taken from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading

A. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Criteria Relating

2023-10

to the Playful City USA Program from the Parks and Recreation Advisory

Board Powers and Duties; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,

Florida, Section 4-162, Regarding Powers and Duties of the North Port

Parks and Recreational Advisory Board; Providing for Findings; Providing

for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and

Providing an Effective Date.

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

read by title only.

A motion was made by Commissioner Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,

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 Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Pfundheller spoke to the Playful City USA Program discontinuation and necessary

verbiage amendments.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Section 4-162 providing

verbal recommendations to City Commission, public comment process, and joint

meetings.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor White, seconded by Commissioner Emrich, to

continue Ordinance No. 2023-10 to second reading on April 25, 2023. The motion

carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

B. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to the Citizen Tax

Oversight Committee; Repealing Resolution No. 97-R-14; Amending the

Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 4 – Boards and

Committees to Create Article V - Citizen Tax Oversight Committee;

Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;

Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

2023-11

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

read by title only.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, 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 Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Stokes, to continue Ordinance No. 2023-11 to second reading on April 25, 2023.

The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

C. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Reducing and Eliminating

Certain Fees Related to Warm Mineral Springs Park; Amending the Code

of the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A, Section G - Parks and

Recreation Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing

for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective

Date.

2023-16

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

read by title only.

A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Emrich,

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 Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding proposed rates timeline,

process and proposals for reviewing rates and expenses, monthly operation costs,

available pass options, lot accessibility, general versus Warm Mineral Springs (WMS)

fund usage, property maintenance costs, revenue and attendance statistics, pro forma

budget timeline, self-financing necessity, public-private partnership (P3) process, fee

structure amendment process, trailer funding, expenses versus revenue, admission rate

costs and suggestions, rate amendment timeline, operating hours, and payment

methods.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, to continue Ordinance No.

2023-16 to second reading on April 25, 2023 as amended changing the daily rate for

residents to be $8 per person and nonresidents to be $11 per person.

Mr. Fletcher spoke to inclusion of the charter tour bus rate.

The motion was restated by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to continue Ordinance No. 2023-16 to second reading on April 25, 2023 as

amended changing the daily rates for residents to be $8 per person, nonresidents to

be $11 per person, and charter tour buses to be $11 per person. The motion carried

on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

ORDINANCE - Third Reading:

D. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Adopting City Commission Policy

2023-03

No. 2023-01 Related to the Inventory, Disposal, and Acquisition of Real

Property; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for

Severability; and Providing an Effective Date

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

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding missing closing costs for

acquiring property, impact on property acquisition, negotiation process, and in -house

property appraisal.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-03 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

RESOLUTION:

E. RES. NO.

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

Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-03 Related to the Rules of

Order and Rules of Decorum for Boards; Providing for Incorporation of

Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing

an Effective Date.

2023-R-10

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

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

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding similarities to Ordinance No .

2023-07, Chair and Presiding Officer role, subscript reference to Charter relating to Mayor

and Vice Mayor, and missing City Commission absence notification process.

There was a consensus to move subscripts "1" and "2" to be placed after Mayor and

Vice Mayor.

There was a consensus to add under Section B Absence language to reflect the City

Commission notification to the City Clerk if a Commissioner is absent and the City

Clerk to notify the Mayor of that absence.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding procedure for staff direction

without consensus given, Advisory Board reconsideration of action, and rules of decorum

regarding Advisory Board Members.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-10 as amended to include the two

consensuses given. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

F. RES. NO.

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

Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-04 Related to City

Commission Minutes and Records; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals;

Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an

Effective Date.

2023-R-23

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

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

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Minutes reflecting public

support or opposition without requesting to speak.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Emrich,

to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-23 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

G. RES. NO.

2023-R-27

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

Amending City Commission Policy No. 2020-04 Related to the Procedures

and Methods for Public Comment in City Commission Meetings and

Workshops; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

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

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

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding parties responsible for

announcing support or opposition, City Clerk Staff responsibilities, Mayor role regarding

addressing questions, and public comment card rules of decorum regarding approaching

the dais.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-27 as presented.

Ms. Faust spoke to inclusion of amendments.

Commissioner Emrich withdrew his second.

The motion was restated by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-27 as amended to include City Clerk Staff

in Section A.(d). The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

Recess was taken from 1:36 p.m. to 1:46 p.m.

H. RES. NO.

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

Amending the Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Relating to Hurricane Ian Utilities Purchases,

Increase to Utilities Building Project U18UAB, Utilities Lift Station Project,

2023-R-26

an Additional Assistant City Attorney,

Mobile Lift System and

Maintenance Costs for Fleet, Six John Deere Mowers for Road and

Drainage, Cranberry and Toledo Blade Improvements Project R23CTI, I75

Interchange at Toledo Blade Project R22I75, I75 Interchange at Sumter

Project R2275S, Price Widening Phase II Project R25PW2 and Yorkshire

Raintree Interchange Project R23YRI in the Amount of $16,210,747;

Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Langdon 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.

Ms. Williams spoke to funding request changes.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Cranberry Boulevard and

Toledo Blade Boulevard project shared funding and timeline, Capital Improvement Plan

(CIP) project possibility, and budget discussions.

Mr. Speake noted a CIP sheet will be created.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Yorkshire Street and Raintree

Boulevard project shared funding and intent for allocating impact fees.

Ms. Williams provided the new budget amendment total.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-26 as amended to remove $3,526,780 from

Utilities Fund for Utility Building Project U18UAB, removing the Water Capacity Fee

of $1,000,000 for the same Utility project, and leaving a budget amendment total of

$11,593,967. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

8. GENERAL BUSINESS:

23-0471

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Lease Agreement Between

the City of North Port and the Jockey Club of North Port Property Owners

Association, Inc.

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding lease agreement amendment

discussions, liability and insurance, requested financial compensation, and property

ownership.

Public comment:

David Casarsa: expressed support for the proposed lease agreement amendments noted

in the January 16, 2023 letter from the Jockey Club of North Port Property Owners

Association, Inc.

Mr. Golen spoke to Commission direction.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding City Attorney Staff

involvement, exclusion of requested financial compensation, lease provisions, and liability

and indemnification.

Mr. Fletcher spoke to allowing more time for Mr. Casarsa to explain the requested lease

agreement amendments.

Mr. Casarsa spoke to financial compensation and indemnification requests, authority

granted by the lease, property survey, and concern for sovereign immunity.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding origin and purpose of the

lease, determination for monthly payment amount, land included in lease, lot

maintenance responsibility, aerial view, vacant area maintenance, timing of request, lease

authority, financial compensation, community input regarding Canine Club Dog Park

removal or relocation, Tracts E, J, and L City mowing maintenance, future development

plans, liability, cancellation of the lease, Canine Club Dog Park utilization regarding

public versus Jockey Club, City intent and goals regarding Canine Club Dog Park and

property development, City Commission role, lease rewrite process, maintenance costs,

negotiation process and stipulations regarding disagreement for monthly payments,

mortgaging history regarding lease agreement, and future discussion goals.

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to direct the City Attorney and the City Manager to make a good faith effort

to renegotiate the lease agreement with the Jockey Club of North Port Property

Owners Association, Inc. with no financial payout for rental of the Canine Club Dog

Park, and to report back in terms of progress made or obstacles encountered to

City Commission as soon as possible. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

23-0670

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Warm Mineral Springs

Park Experience Vintage Florida Welcome Back Celebration From April

12, 2023, Through April 25, 2023.

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding economic benefits and

consistency regarding rates.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Stokes, to approve the implementation of the Warm Mineral Springs Park

Experience Vintage Florida Welcome Back Celebration from April 12, 2023 through

April 25, 2023 using the rates of $8 per resident of Sarasota County, $11 per

nonresident, and $11 per person for charter tour buses. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

23-0561

Discussion and Possible Direction Initiating a New Project: Activity Center

3 (Gateway) Master Plan.

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding support for the project,

timeline and process regarding Commission feedback and community input, stakeholder

responsible for leading stormwater improvements, Activity Center and Master

Development Plan (DMP) integration, and communication with hospital and other

stakeholders.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Emrich,

to direct staff to move forward with creating the project to prepare a master plan for

Activity Center 3 (Gateway). The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

Recess was taken from 3:07 p.m. to 3:12 p.m.

23-0653

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Topics for Joint

Meeting with Sarasota County Commission on May 18, 2023.

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding conversations versus

updates, Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) public transportation services, pool fund

history, break routine, City inclusion, submitting questions prior to meeting, expectations,

providing updates regarding City business and action, affordable housing, mosquito

control, and acknowledging Commissioner Detert.

Public comment:

Ms. Faust read the following public eComment into the record:

Tax payers in need please help: expressed concern for mosquito control.

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to approve the list for potential topics for the joint meeting as follows, with

emphasis on mosquito control:

1. 2017-2022 County actions on affordable housing update (Sarasota County)

2. Growth patterns in North Port update (North Port)

3. Mobility system update (Sarasota County)

4. Aquatic Center update (North Port)

5. Mosquito Management update (Sarasota County)

6. Southern Interchange update (North Port)

The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

23-0599

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Termination of

the

Agreement Between the Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc., and the City of

North Port, Florida, Regarding Children’s Community Clothing Closet and

the Approval of the Tenant Lease Agreement Between the City of North

Port and Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. for $1.00 per Month for Space at

the Al Goll Ancillary Building for Kiwanis Club Outreach Efforts.

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding discrepancy in the lease

agreement relating to use of the premises, building usage, storage facility signage

requirement, rental amount, partnership status, Kiwanis Club role regarding the Children ’s

Community Clothing Closet, and pop-up events.

There was no public comment.

There was consensus to have item 5A removed from the tenant lease agreement

relating to signage.

Consensus was requested to amend 2C of the tenant lease agreement from "and conduct

its business on the Premises" to reflect "to conduct its business on the Family Services

Buildings premises".

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,

to approve the termination of the agreement between Kiwanis Club of North Port,

Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida, regarding the Children’s Community

Clothing Closet and approve the tenant lease agreement between the City of North

Port and Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. for $1.00 per month for space at the Al

Goll Ancillary Building for Kiwanis Club outreach efforts as amended to capture the

consensus given. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

9. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

10. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

Mayor Langdon's Communications

Mayor Langdon reported on important topics and events attended.

Vice Mayor White's Communications

Vice Mayor White reported on important topics and events attended.

Commissioner Emrich's Communications

Commissioner Emrich reported on important topics and events attended.

Commissioner McDowell's Communications

Commissioner McDowell reported on important topics and events attended.

Commissioner Stokes' Communications

Commissioner Stokes reported on important topics and events attended.

11. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

Mr. Fletcher did not provide a report.