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, September 9, 2025  
10:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and provided required  
notifications regarding conducting a hybrid meeting.  
Commissioner Langdon stated she will be attending the hybrid meeting via  
Communications Media Technology (CMT) due to experiencing a medical condition.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
accept the use of CMT for a hybrid meeting. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
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  
Lindner, Police Captain King, Fire Chief Titus, Planner Silva, Deputy Director of  
Development Services Barnes, Assistant City Attorney Coughlin, Economic Development  
Manager Meerman, Development Services Director Ray  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daniel Finton.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Mayor Stokes requests a motion to approve the agenda.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, 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 the record:  
Gregory Culy: Expressed concern with tax increases.  
3. 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 Duval, to  
approve the consent agenda as presented with the exception of Item No. Resolution  
No. 2025-R-65 being pulled for discussion. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
25-2252  
25-2259  
A.  
B.  
Approve the Thirteenth 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 $84,342.00, for Demolition Services  
at the Art Center Building.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve Contract No. 2025-10, Road Rehabilitation Project (Cranberry  
Boulevard) with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC in the Amount of  
$2,161,454.32, Plus Contingency in the Amount of $237,759.98 for a Total  
Amount of $2,399,214.30.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2407  
25-2480  
C.  
D.  
Approve the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force  
Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida,  
and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of  
Community Oriented Policing Services Fiscal Year 2025 Law Enforcement  
Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects in the  
Amount of $68,000, 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.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2481  
E.  
Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program  
to the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the  
Business-to-Business Expo to be Held on August 12, 2025, in an Amount  
up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and  
Services.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2510  
F.  
Approve the CivicPlus Master Services Agreement for the Purchase of a  
MuniPro Subscription in the amount of $500.00.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2512  
25-2544  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for June 2025.  
G.  
H.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program  
to North Port Youth Soccer in Support of the Fusion Fest to be Held on  
November 22, 2025, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $1,000 to  
Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2555  
I.  
Approve Award of RFB No. 2025-37 EMS Supplies, Equipment, and  
Pharmaceuticals to Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Henry Schein, Inc., Agni  
Enterprises (dba) Head to Heels Safety Supplies, and Life-Assist, Inc.,  
Effective October 1, 2025, at Established Unit Prices on an As-Needed  
Basis.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2560  
25-2562  
J.  
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the Sarasota  
County Sheriff’s Office and the City of North Port, Florida, on Behalf of the  
North Port Police Department Regarding Carrying Firearms and Weapons  
in Court Facilities.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
K.  
Approve the July 22, 2025 Commission Regular, July 23, 2025  
Commission Workshop, July 23, 2025 Commission Special, and July 30,  
2025 Commission Special Meeting Minutes.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
L. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;  
Approving a Replat Consisting of ± 12.0088 acres for Wellen Park Village  
E Tract 5 Replat - 1st Amendment Located to the South of Mezzo Drive  
and to the West of Merlot Avenue; Providing for Findings; Providing for  
Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-R-60  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2567  
M.  
Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency  
Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Fire  
Station 83 Hardening in the Estimated Amount of $1.1 Million 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 of North Port.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2570  
N.  
Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency  
Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Fire  
Station 84 Hardening in the Estimated Amount of $1.5 Million 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 of North Port.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
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25-2572  
O.  
P.  
Approve the Travel-IQ Florida 511 Data Quality Plan Outline for Municipal  
Data Entry Into Florida 511 System.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency  
Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Fixed  
Weir 120 Replacement in the Estimated Amount of $2.9 Million 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 of North Port.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
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25-2579  
Q.  
R.  
Approve the Statement of Work With Encoretech for Four (4) Hours of  
ndMAX Professional Services Training at no Cost to the City of North Port.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency  
Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for  
Multiple City Lift Stations Permanent Bypass Pumps in the Estimated  
Amount of $2.25 Million 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 of North Port.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-2587  
S.  
Approve the Application to the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne  
Memorial  
Justice  
Assistance  
Grant  
Program  
JAG-Direct  
(JAGD)  
Solicitation in the Amount of $7,646, 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.  
T. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;  
Approving a Replat of a Portion Of Tract “A-1”, Palmera at Wellen Park,  
Phases IA, IB, IC & ID Consisting of ± 11.4591 Acres, Located to the North  
of Foxtail Loop, to the East of Foxtail Loop and to the West of Foxtail Loop;  
Establishing a Parcel for an Amenity Center and to Dedicate Required  
Easements; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for  
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-R-63  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
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25-2626  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for July 2025.  
U.  
V.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Appointment of Timothy M. Robinson as a Regular Member to  
Serve on the Municipal Firefighters Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees  
From September 9, 2025, Through September 9, 2027.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
W. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City Of North Port, Florida;  
Approving a Final Plat for the Central Parc Phase 3 Subdivision, a 188-Lot  
Residential Subdivision on Approximately 55.85 Acres Located to the  
West of Sumter Boulevard, to the North of Greenwood Avenue and to the  
East Of Sabal Trace Drive; Providing for Findings; Providing for  
Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-R-65  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Ms. Langdon spoke continuing the item due to lawsuit and consulting with legal counsel.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding discussion with legal  
counsel, and administrative approval.  
Mr. Golen spoke to passed legislation regarding administrative approval and responded to  
Commission questions regarding administrative approval criteria.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-65 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
4 - Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Mayor Stokes  
1 - Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
No:  
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
RESOLUTION:  
A. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Vacating the Drainage and Utility Easement for Lots 32 and 33, Block 329,  
of 5th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings;  
2025-R-67  
Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;  
and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and called on  
the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony:  
Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner Petrow disclosed  
a conversation with petitioner. Vice Mayor Emrich,  
Mayor Stokes, and Commissioner Langdon disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner Duval disclosed discussion with the City Manager.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Adriana Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,  
review process, compliance with Florida Statutes and Unified Land Development Code  
(ULDC), and staff recommendations.  
There were no rebuttals.  
There was no public comment.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding applicant payment of  
associated fees.  
There were no closing arguments.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-67 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
B. RES. NO.  
2025-R-61  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Revising the List of Proposed Infrastructure Projects Funded Through  
Sarasota County's Collection of the One Percent Infrastructure Sales  
Surtax Proceeds for Years 2025 Through 2039; Providing for Findings;  
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 Resolution 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 Resolution No. 2025-R-61 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
C. RES. NO.  
2025-R-64  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Designating the City's Administrative Authority and Administrative Official  
for the Administrative Approval of Plats and Replats Pursuant to Florida  
Statutes Section 177.071; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals,  
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 Resolution 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 Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to  
adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-64 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
ORDINANCE - First Reading:  
D. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Future Land  
2025-22  
Use Designation From Conservation to Agricultural Estates for ± 3.30  
Acres of Land Generally Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section  
24, Township 40 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further  
Described in Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota  
County; Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2,  
Future Land Use Map 2-7; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption;  
Providing for Transmittal of Documents; 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 Duval, 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.  
Ms. Barnes provided  
a presentation including overview, background, site information,  
review process, consistency with Florida Statutes, Unified Land Development Code  
(ULDC) and Comprehensive Plan, property rights element, conservation element, school  
facilities element, public notices, neighborhood meeting, and staff recommendations.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding rezoning error, ULDC rewrite,  
property rights, and conservation designation.  
Public Comment:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Maria Leslie: Expressed opposition of the item.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to  
continue Ordinance No. 2025-22 to second reading on September 23, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
E. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 3.30 Acres of  
Land Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section 24, Township 40  
South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in  
Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From  
Environmental Conservation Classification (EC) to Agriculture (AG)  
Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings;  
Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability;  
2025-21  
Providing  
for  
Conflicts;  
and  
Providing  
an  
Effective  
Date.  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL).  
Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and called on  
the City Clerk to read by title only.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, 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 and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony.  
Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner Duval disclosed meeting with the City Manager. Mayor Stokes, Vice  
Mayor Emrich, and Commissioner Petrow disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Ms. Barnes provided  
a presentation including overview, background, site information,  
review process, staff analysis findings, compliance with Florida Statutes, Unified Land  
Development Code (ULDC), and Comprehensive Plan, public notices, neighborhood  
meetings, and staff recommendations.  
There were no rebuttals.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding process for public feedback  
during neighborhood meetings.  
There was no public comment.  
There were no closing arguments.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to  
continue Ordinance No. 2025-21 to second reading on September 23, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Yes:  
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, Amending the Code of the  
City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-510 Regarding Subpoena  
Procedures Related to Code Enforcement Hearings; Providing for  
Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for  
Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-20  
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 Duval, to  
direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
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.  
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  
continue Ordinance No. 2025-20 to second reading on September 23, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
G. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for Use of Speed  
Detection Systems in School Zones, Designating Local Hearing Officers to  
Conduct Hearings on Contested Violations and Determining School Zones  
Where Speed Detection Systems Will be Placed; Amending the Code of  
the City of North Port, Florida, by Adding Section 74-31; Providing for  
Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for  
Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-19  
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 Duval, 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 importance, financial impact,  
locations, revenue, and time frame for placement.  
Public Comment:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
John Rein: Expressed support of the item.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
continue Ordinance No. 2025-19 to second reading on September 23, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
H. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Relating to Fines and Liens; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,  
Florida, Section 2-511 to Expand and Clarify the Lien Reduction Program  
for Code Enforcement Fines; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for  
Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-23  
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 Duval, to  
direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
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 regarding purpose of ordinance.  
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  
continue Ordinance No. 2025-23 to second reading on September 23, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
I.  
ORD. NO.  
2025-29  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Quasi-Judicial  
Proceedings; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Section 2-79 through 2-84; 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 Duval, 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 aggrieved party determination, purpose of  
Ordinance, legal standing, and criteria establishment.  
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  
continue Ordinance No. 2025-29 to second reading on September 23, 2025. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor  
Stokes  
1 - Commissioner Petrow  
Recess was taken from 11:35 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.  
5. PRESENTATION: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES  
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Presentation - Economic Development Update  
A.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Mr. Meerman provided  
a presentation including Lending Tree announcement, Small  
Business Development Center (SBDC) partnership, State College of Florida (SCF)  
partnership, continued growth of small businesses, Chamber Champion recognition,  
current development map, trade shows, inbound missions, active development  
relationships, Activity Centers 6 and 10, and aerospace and aviation.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding relocations, workforce,  
incentives, density, sports centric, tracking metrics, quarterly update workshops, city  
owned properties for development, and mobile activity for marketing.  
There was no public comment.  
6. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
Meeting went into Recess  
Meeting Reconvened  
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A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Nomination for Acquisition  
of Parcel No. 0997034655 Under the Sarasota County Land Acquisition  
Program.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion nomination, commercial zoning, planning  
recommendations, environmental constraints, intention of nomination, and donation  
options.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Mayor Stokes, to reject  
the nomination for acquisition of Parcel No. 0997034655 under the Sarasota County  
Land Acquisition Program. The motion carried on the following vote with  
Commissioner Duval dissenting due to the need for both commercial and  
conservation.  
4 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor  
Stokes  
1 - Commissioner Duval  
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B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Interim City Attorney’s  
Performance Evaluation.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion performance, prior and current compensation,  
2024 evaluation, facilitating new City Attorney, budget inclusion, and impact on City  
Attorney negotiations.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to approve $198,000 annual salary for the Interim City Attorney based on the  
performance evaluation.  
Commission discussion took place regarding annual percentage increases versus salary  
amount.  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to charter officer increases.  
A motion to amend was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner  
Duval, to remove “$198,000 annual salary” and add “7.5% increase”. The motion to  
amend carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
Commission discussion took place regarding an agenda item on Commission  
compensation.  
7. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
There was no public comment.  
8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
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25-2690  
25-2691  
25-2692  
25-2693  
Commissioner Duval's Communications  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Commissioner Duval reported on events attended.  
Commissioner Langdon's Communications  
Commissioner Langdon did not have a report.  
Mayor Stokes' Communications  
Mayor Stokes reported on events attended.  
Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications  
Vice Mayor Emrich did not have a report.  
Commissioner Petrow's Communications  
Commissioner Petrow reported on events attended.  
9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.  
Mr. Golen thanked Commission for support during interim position.  
Ms. Faust did not have a report.  
10. ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 12:56 p.m.  
City of North Port, Florida  
By: ___________________________________________  
Phil Stokes, Mayor  
Attest: _________________________________________  
Heather Faust, City Clerk