4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
City Commission Regular Meeting  
CITY COMMISSIONERS  
Phil Stokes, Mayor  
Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor  
Barbara Langdon, Commissioner  
David Duval, Commissioner  
Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner  
APPOINTED OFFICIALS  
Jerome Fletcher, City Manager  
Michael Golen, Interim City Attorney  
Heather Faust, City Clerk  
Tuesday, January 28, 2025  
6:00 PM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
ROLL CALL  
5 -  
Present:  
Vice Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius  
Petrow, Commissioner Barbara Langdon and Mayor Philip Stokes  
ALSO PRESENT  
City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist  
Lane, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Assistant Development Services Director  
Barnes, Assistant Public Works Director Wisner, Public Works Director Speake,  
Assistant Utilities Director Brasefield, and Deputy City Manager Yarborough.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Josh Smith.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion to approve the agenda.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into record:  
Stephanie Gibson: Expressed concern with Capital Improvement Project (CIP)  
prioritization and borrowing limits.  
In person:  
Chuck English: Spoke to Myakkahatchee Creek access maintenance plan, forestry, and  
creek clearing projects.  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to temporary building/development moratorium.  
Kevin Burris:Expressed concern with permitting procedures.  
Josh Smith: Expressed concern with need for infrastructure.  
Valdy Olender: Spoke to various law and statutes.  
Debbie McDowell: Expressed concern regarding Price Boulevard bid and update to  
citizens.  
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
25-1844  
Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies  
A.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the  
announcements.  
Ms. Faust read the announcements into record.  
4. CONSENT AGENDA:  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled  
from the consent agenda for discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
24-1618  
24-1619  
24-1685  
25-1725  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 2019-49 Rostan  
Solutions, LLC for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services and Financial  
Recovery Monitoring Services Between the City of North Port, Florida, and  
Rostan Solutions, LLC.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Disposition of Surplus Fleet Assets in an Appropriate Fashion  
Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section  
2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the  
City of North Port, Florida.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 2019-48.001 Debris  
Management Services and Ancillary Preparation/Recovery Services  
Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Ceres Environmental  
Services, Inc.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the License and Services Agreement with SWORN, Inc. for  
Members of the North Port Police Department to Participate in a Pilot  
Program That Uses Advanced Analytics to Enhance Law Enforcement  
Health and Well-Being.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-1753  
25-1761  
E.  
Approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for  
Hurricane Helene DR4828, Agreement Number Z4404 with the Florida  
Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for Hurricane Helene 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.  
F.  
Approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for  
Hurricane Milton DR4834, Agreement Number Z4706 with the Florida  
Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for Hurricane Milton 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.  
25-1773  
25-1785  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for November 2024.  
G.  
H.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of North  
Port and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal  
Employees, Local 3432, (AFSCME).  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-1796  
25-1798  
I.  
Approve the Appointment of Laurie File as an Alternate I Member to Serve  
on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From January 28, 2025,  
Through January 27, 2028.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
J.  
Approve the January 2, 2025 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes,  
January 6, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, January 14, 2025  
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
PETITION  
A. CC-DMA-24- Consideration  
of  
Petition  
DMA-24-093 Ekos  
at  
Arbor  
Park  
II  
093 (QUASI-JUDICIAL).  
Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and called on  
the City Clerk to read the petition title and swear in those wishing to provide testimony.  
Ms. Faust read the petition title and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.  
Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner Duval disclosed a meeting with Boone Law Firm/Applicant and staff during  
one on one.  
Commissioner Langdon disclosed a meeting with Boone Law Firm/Applicant and staff  
during one on one.  
Mayor Stokes disclosed  
a
meeting with Boone Law Firm/Applicant, County  
Commissioner and staff during one on one.  
Vice Mayor Emrich disclosed a meeting with Boone Law Firm/Applicant and staff during  
one on one.  
Commissioner Petrow disclosed  
during one on one.  
a meeting with Boone Law Firm/Applicant and staff  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Jeff Boone, Boone Law Firm, Chris Shear, and Eduardo Teran, McDowell Housing  
Partners, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, McDowell Housing  
Partners overview, project details, aerial, Phase I and Phase II layouts, Development  
Master Plan Amendment (DMA) details including unit size and type, residential and  
commercial targets, amenities, and parking waiver request, project rents and compliance,  
commercial space limiting factors, photograph renderings, floor plans, timeline, quality  
design and sustainability, impact on community, completed Arbor Park Phase  
photographs, affordable housing component, non-residential component, Unified Land  
Development Code (ULDC) requirements, Comprehensive Plan  
consistencies/inconsistencies, and request for approval.  
I
Ms. Barnes, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, staff review,  
current zoning and future land use, history, elevation design, modification request,  
highlights, proposed site plan, compliance with Comprehensive Plan and ULDC, future  
land use element goal 1 and objective 1, future land use element goal 2, future land use  
element Policy 2.1 Figure 1, Policy 2.25, recreation and open space objective 6, housing  
element objective 1 and Policies 1.7 and 2.6, ULDC Sections 53-103, 53-106, 53-107,  
53-109, 53-110, and 53-113, public notice, and staff recommendation of denial.  
Mr. Jackson and Jeff Boone, being duly sworn, provided a rebuttal regarding 2022  
Development Master Plan (DMP), restrictions, Future Land Use Element Policy 2.25, and  
undeveloped land in activity center.  
Ms. Barnes provided  
a rebuttal regarding 2022 DMP attachments with emphasis on  
Exhibit B1 and meeting minutes, and Comprehensive Plan policy.  
Public Comment:  
June Maugieri, being duly sworn, expressed support of higher residential and the petition.  
Jim Maggert, being duly sworn, expressed support of affordable housing and the petition.  
Garry Blake, being duly sworn, expressed support of affordable housing and the petition.  
Debbie McDowell, being duly sworn, noted no connection to applicant and expressed  
support of the petition.  
Josh Smith, being duly sworn, expressed support of the petition.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding prior ULDC percentage  
targets for non-residential in activity center (AC) 5, current commercial ratio in AC5,  
federal credit allocations, Sarasota County allocation investment in affordable housing,  
commercial percentages, impact of building up, unit square footage, allowed commercial  
uses, commercial interests, benefits to citizens, recent rezoning, affordable housing  
benefits, increased commercial options, fair housing laws and prioritizing applicants,  
applicant process, and office leasing.  
Ms. Barnes provided closing arguments regarding recommendation of denial and AC  
uses.  
Mr. Jeff Boone provided closing arguments regarding affordable housing benefits,  
undeveloped land in AC5, mixed uses, consistency with Comprehensive Plan, and  
request for approval.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
approve Petition No. DMA-24-093, with condition numbers 2-8 as identified in  
Section IV of the staff report; and waiver 1 as requested by the applicant, and find  
that, based on competent substantial evidence, the development master plan and  
the modifications comply and are consistent with the intent of the Unified Land  
Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan, and do not adversely affect the  
public interest.  
Waiver:  
1. To provide one lane of travel with parking on both sides in front of Building 1  
between the building and W. Price Blvd. in an effort to save a heritage tree and  
allow additional parking in front of Building  
Conditions:  
Planning and Zoning— 1. Require that the mixed-use development be composed of  
not less than 35 percent of the total building square footage for nonresidential use  
as long as the 65 percent residential.  
Fire/Rescue— 2. All proposed project or development shall comply with the Florida  
Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), 8th Edition (NFPA 1 – Fire Code, 2021 Edition with  
State of Florida Amendments) and the City of North Port Unified Land Development  
Code (ULDC), Chapters 37 and 60 as outlined prior to formal submittal. Emergency  
Access Plans (EAP) for Fire Apparatus Access must be submitted for review and  
approval prior to commencement of all new construction as outlined in FFPC, 8th  
Edition (NFPA-1 Fire Code, 2021 Edition), § 1:18.1.3 and § 60-10(A-C) of the ULDC.  
3. Maintain Fire Department Access during construction and no combustible  
products or materials are to be delivered or placed on site until fire hydrants are  
installed, tested, certified, placed in service, approved by the City of North Port  
Utilities, and meet the requirements outlined in §60-10 of the ULDC.  
Utilities— 4. Before FDEP permits will be signed, North Port Utilities requires the  
following: a. Four complete sets of DEP permit applications (water and sewer) and  
four sets of construction plans both sets of items shall be signed and sealed by the  
engineer of record. b. One engineer certified (sealed) estimate for the cost of utility  
construction. c. A check for the Utility Construction Inspection Fee. The fee shall be  
6.5% of the utility construction costs for projects $0 to $2 million, plus 2.5% of  
utility construction cost over $2 million. The minimum fee is $250.00.  
5. Prior to commencement of utility site construction, three copies of shop  
Drawings plus any copies required by the applicant shall be submitted to the  
Utilities Department for review and approval.  
6. Irrigation systems shall be designed and constructed to meet reuse standards.  
7. Prior to utility site construction the Development Order, Department of  
Environmental Protection Permit, and Development of Health Permit shall be  
posted at the project site and provided at the preconstruction meeting.  
8.  
A developer agreement shall be negotiated with the utility department and  
approved by the Utilities Director and City Staff prior to DEP or DOH permits and  
released.  
The motion carried on the following vote with Commissioner Langdon dissenting  
due to need for more commercial:  
4 - Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Mayor Stokes  
1 - Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
No:  
Recess was taken from 8:18 p.m. until 8:28 p.m.  
ORDINANCE - First Reading  
B. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum  
Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port,  
2025-03  
Florida at  
Determining  
a
Special Election; Providing  
a
New  
Referendum Question  
Police Department  
Whether to Finance the  
Headquarters Project Through the Issuance by the City of General  
Obligation Bonds Payable from the Proceeds of Ad Valorem Taxes Levied  
on all Taxable Property within the City in Amounts Sufficient to Pay Debt  
Service on Such Bonds; Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of  
the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing  
for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to  
ready by title only.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,  
to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor  
Stokes  
1 - Vice Mayor Emrich  
Not Present:  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding need for headquarters,  
concern with cost, removing "a portion" from the referendum question language, and  
educating public phases.  
Public Comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Expressed support of item and expressed concern regarding funding  
options.  
Josh Smith: Expressed concern regarding cost and impact on citizens.  
Debbie Mcdowell: Expressed support of the item and spoke to law enforcement fees.  
Commission discussion took place regarding upcoming Town Halls.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,  
to continue Ordinance No. 2025-03, as amended to remove the words “a portion  
of”, to second reading on February 11, 2025. The motion carried on the following  
vote with Vice Mayor Emrich dissenting due to removing language:  
4 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor  
Stokes  
1 - Vice Mayor Emrich  
C. ORD. NO.  
2025-04  
An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum  
Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port,  
Florida at  
a
Special Election; Providing  
a
Referendum Question  
Determining Whether to Finance a New Solid Waste Transfer Station  
Through the Issuance by the City of Bonds Payable from the Revenues of  
the City’s Solid Waste District; Providing for Findings; Providing for the  
Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to  
read by title only.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding benefits for transfer station,  
estimated annual savings, and bond payments.  
Public Comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Expressed support of the item and concern with funding.  
Debbie McDowell: Expressed support of the item and concern with timing.  
Josh Smith: Expressed concern with timing and lack of planning.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to continue Ordinance No. 2025-04 to second reading on February 11, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
D. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum  
Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port,  
2025-05  
Florida at  
a
Special Election; Providing  
a
Referendum Question  
Determining Whether to Finance Certain Capital Improvements to a  
Wastewater Treatment Facility Through the Issuance by the City of Bonds  
Payable From the Revenues of the City’s Water and Sewer Utility System;  
Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the  
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Conflicts; Providing  
for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to  
read by title only.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding benefits of improvement.  
Public Comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Expressed support of the item and educating citizens.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to continue Ordinance No. 2025-05 to second reading on February 11, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
ORDINANCE - Second Reading  
E. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the  
2024-47  
City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-45 Regarding  
Exceptions to Noise Violations; Providing for Findings; Providing for  
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and  
Providing an Effective Date  
Mayor Stokes 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  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-47 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
F. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum  
Question to be Placed before the Qualified Electors of the City of North  
2024-48  
Port, Florida at the May 13, 2025 Special Election; Providing  
a
Referendum Question Determining Whether to Amend the City Charter to  
Authorize the City Commission to Issue Debt to Respond to a Declared  
Emergency or Disaster without Prior Voter Approval; Providing for the Full  
Text of the Proposed Charter Amendment; Providing Findings; Providing  
for an Effective Date for the New Charter Language if the Proposed  
Charter Amendment is Approved; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance  
with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Publication  
of the Text of the Proposed Charter Amendment; Providing for Filing with  
the Florida Department of State if the Proposed Charter Amendment is  
Approved; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing  
an Effective Date.  
Mayor Stokes 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 including language from  
Section 2.02(c) in the referendum question.  
Public Comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Expressed support of including additional language in the referendum  
questions.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-48 as amended for the referendum question to read  
“Florida law allows local governments to issue certain debt for various  
governmental purposes. The City Charter requires voter approval before the City  
issues any debt. Should the Charter be amended, allowing the City to issue debt  
payable from funds other than property taxes without voter approval if the debt is  
used to remove debris from, repair, or reconstruct, any public infrastructure or  
capital facilities damaged as a direct result of a declared emergency or disaster.”  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
G. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum  
Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Electors of the City of North  
2024-49  
Port, Florida at the May 13, 2025 Special Election; Providing  
a
Referendum Question Determining Whether to Amend the City Charter to  
Remove the Residency Requirements for the City Clerk and City Attorney  
Positions; Providing for the Full Text of the Proposed Charter Amendment;  
Providing Findings; Providing for an Effective Date for the New Charter  
Language if the Proposed Charter Amendment is Approved; Providing for  
the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of  
Elections; Providing for Publication of the Text of the Proposed Charter  
Amendment; Providing for Filing with the Florida Department of State if the  
Proposed Charter Amendment is Approved; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date.  
Mayor Stokes 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.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
Public Comment:  
Josh Smith: Expressed opposition to the item.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-49 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
H. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District  
Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for  
Hurricane Ian Repairs and Additional Costs to Park Impact Fee Projects  
P21VET Circle of Honor; P17EPI Environmental Park Improvements; and  
P24LTC Legacy Trail Connection to Warm Mineral Springs in the Amount  
of $3,171,180; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for  
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-01  
Mayor Stokes 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.  
There were no Commission questions and discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
I.  
ORD. NO.  
2025-02  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the  
City of North Port, Florida, Section 74-151 to Designate Additional City  
Roadways for the Operation of a Golf Cart; Providing for Findings;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for  
Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
Mayor Stokes 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.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
RESOLUTION  
J. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission  
Policy No. 2021-05 Related to Commission Meeting Schedules, Notices,  
and Agendas; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for  
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-R-10  
Mayor Stokes 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.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
Public Comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Expressed concern regarding language relative to one day meeting  
and one night evening meeting.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-10 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
K. RES. NO.  
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.  
2025-R-11  
Mayor Stokes 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.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
Public Comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to the timing of public comment on agenda items, character  
count on eComment and voice mail allotted time.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-11 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote with Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow dissenting due  
to time/character constraints and timing of public comment:  
3 - Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
2 - Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow  
Yes:  
No:  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to process for determination of character limits and processes for  
public comment.  
6. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
25-1795  
A.  
DIscussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of Paul  
Jackomin and Ali Akaeva to the Environmental Advisory Board.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Ms. Faust introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding timing of application receipt  
and expected college transfer of Ali Akaeva.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to approve the appointment of Ali Akaeva as  
a
Regular Member and Paul  
Jackomin as an Alternate I Member on the Environmental Advisory Board to serve  
a term January 28, 2025, through January 27, 2028. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
25-1797  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of Richard  
Gortz, Charles Wolf, and Jessica Mccamey to the Planning and Zoning  
Advisory Board.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Ms. Faust introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding background provided on the  
applicants and benefits of experience on Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB).  
Public Comment:  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke about developers being appointed to the Planning and Zoning  
Advisory Board.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to  
approve the appointment of Richard Gortz to serve as an Alternate I Member and  
Charles Wolf to serve as an Alternate II Member on the Planning and Zoning  
Advisory Board from January 28, 2025, through January 27, 2029.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by  
Commissioner Duval, to appoint Charles Wolf to serve as Alternate I and Richard  
Gortz to serve as Alternate II. The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
24-1038  
C.  
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Eleventh Amendment to  
Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction  
Services Contract Phase II with Jon F. Swift, Inc., in the Amount of  
$72,607.00, for Demolition Services of the Utilities Administration Building.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
approve the Eleventh Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.  
2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Jon F. Swift, Inc., in  
the amount of $72,607.00, for demolition services of the Utilities Administration  
Building. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
24-1149  
D.  
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Sixth Amendment to  
Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction  
Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in the Amount of  
$332,217.00, for Repairs to the Senior Center.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to approve the Sixth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.  
2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in  
the amount of $332,217.00, for repairs to the Senior Center. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
24-1150  
E.  
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Eighth Amendment to  
Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction  
Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in the Amount of  
$204,679.00, for Repair Services at the Family Service Center Building.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to approve the Eighth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.  
2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in  
the amount of $204,679.00, for repair services at the Family Service Center  
Building. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
24-1152  
F.  
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Fourth Amendment to  
Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.003 for Construction  
Services Contract Phase II with Ajax Building Company, LLC., in the  
Amount of $360,730.13, for Lighting Repairs in the Open Spaces of the  
City Hall Campus.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
approve the Fourth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.  
2023-17.003 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Ajax Building  
Company, LLC, in the amount of $360,730.13, for repairs to the lighting in the open  
spaces of the City Hall campus. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
7. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Chuck English: Expressed concern regarding communications between advisory boards  
and Commission and support for advisory board appointments.  
8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
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25-1825  
Commissioner Duval's Communications  
A.  
B.  
Commissioner Duval reported on events attended.  
Commissioner Petrow's Communications  
Commissioner Petrow reported on important topics.  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to comprehensive Capital Improvement Project (CIP), report timeline,  
referendum information, and Price Boulevard Widening Project.  
25-1824  
25-1823  
Commissioner Langdon's Communications  
C.  
D.  
Commissioner Langdon noted she will submit her report to the City Clerk.  
Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications  
Vice Mayor Emrich did not have a report.  
25-1822  
Mayor Stokes' Communications  
E.  
Mayor Stokes reported on events attended and important topics.  
9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.  
25-1727  
25-1752  
25-1828  
City Attorney's Monthly Report  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Mr. Golen did not have a report.  
City Manager Report  
Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.  
City Clerk's Monthly Report  
Ms. Faust did not have a report.  
10. ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m.  
By: ___________________________________________  
Phil Stokes, Mayor  
Attest: _________________________________________  
Heather Faust, City Clerk