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, January 24, 2023

6:00 PM

City Commission Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

5 -

Present:

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

Commissioner Debbie McDowell and Commissioner Philip Stokes

ALSO PRESENT:

City Manager Jerome Fletcher, City Attorney Amber Slayton, City Clerk Heather Faust,

Recording Secretary Matthew Powell, Deputy Police Chief Chris Morales, Planner III

Sherry Willette-Grondin, Planning Manager Lori Barnes, Public Works Director Chuck

Speake, Planner II Noah Fossick, and Fire Chief Scott Titus

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joan Morgan.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ms. Faust played a recording of the following voicemail public comment into the record:

Julie Rodriguez: spoke to waste receptacle requirement.

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

Kiwanis Club: spoke to sign ordinance.

Chris Streer: spoke to sign ordinance.

Jacqui Clarke Naklen: spoke to sign ordinance.

In person public comments:

Joan Morgan: spoke to upcoming events and sign ordinance.

Valdy Olender: spoke to citizen rights.

Justin Willis: spoke to sign ordinance.

Jeffrey Scott: spoke to City policies.

Vanessa Carusone: spoke to sign ordinance.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

23-0154

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, and requested a motion.

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

to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

22-3816

23-0038

Award RFB No. 2023-03 for Citywide Generator Services to Tampa

Armature Works, Inc., in the Amount of $105,455.00 and Authorize the City

Manager to Approve Renewals in Accordance with the Terms and

Conditions in the Solicitation.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program

to Family Promise of South Sarasota County in Support of the 2nd Annual

Kenducky Derby to be Held on May 6, 2023, in the Amount of $500 to be

Applied to the Cost of City Fees and Resources.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

23-0066

23-0030

Approve the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Construction and

Use of Soccer Facilities at Glenallen Elementary School Between the

School Board of Sarasota County and the City of North Port, Florida.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing

Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.,for the Addition of Drones, Hardware

and Software with an Additional Cost of $31,615.67 for Fiscal Year 2023.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

23-0135

23-0018

23-0019

Approve the Addendum to the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO)

Program State Plan of Operation (SPO) between the State of Florida and

the City of North Port

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve Work Assignment 2023-03 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.,

in the Amount of $494,980.00, for the Water Reclamation Facility Effluent

Pipeline Project

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve Work Assignment 2023-04 with CHA Consulting, Inc., Formerly

Reiss Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of $396,969.00, for the Water

Reclamation Facility Effluent Chamber and Pumping System Expansion

Project

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

23-0046

23-0129

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Flock Group, Inc.

and the City of North Port for Data Sharing and Use of the Flock System

and Approve the Interagency Agreement Between Panama City Beach

Police Department and the City of North Port for Information Exchange and

Use Regarding Flock Data for the State of Florida.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Ratification of the City Manager’s Use of Emergency Authorization to Enter

into an Interlocal Agreement For Emergency Debris Management Services

With Holiday Park and Recreation District

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PETITION:

A. CC

Consideration of Petition No. PLF-22-198, Arbor Oaks at the Woodlands

Final Plat (QUASI-JUDICIAL)

PLF-22-198

Mayor Langdon 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 Petition by title only and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

There were no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

Strickland Smith, Heidt Design, being duly sworn, provided

recommendations, revisions, and requested approval.

a presentation including

Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including location, acreage, bond

details, surveyor recommendation, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) and staff

recommendations, revisions, and requested approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding plat encumbrances

omission, maintenance responsibility, and revision regarding dedication language.

There were no closing arguments by Staff.

Mr. Smith provided a closing argument regarding tract dedication language.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor White,

to approve Petition No. PLF 22-198 with the below changes and find that, based on

the competent substantial evidence, the Arbor Oaks at the Woodlands, Final Plat

complies with the Unified Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter

177.

1. Correct Certificate of Ownership and Dedication language from “Florida Limited

Liability Company” to “Michigan Limited Liability Company”.

2. Update and individually list plat tracts C1 through C27.

The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding plat encumbrances omission.

B. CC

PLF-22-225

Petition No. PLF-22-225, Wellen Park Village E, Tract 4 Replat

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor Langdon 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 Petition by title only and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

There were no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

John Luczynski, Senior Vice President Wellen Park, being duly sworn, requested

approval.

Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, West

Villages Improvement District and surveyor recommendations, bond details, Florida

Statutes Chapter 177 compliance, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) and staff

recommendations, and requested approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to approve Petition No. PLF 22-225 as presented and find that, based on

the competent substantial evidence, the Wellen Park Village E, Tract 4 Replat

complies with the Unified Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter

177. 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. CC

PLF-22-227

Petition No. PLF-22-227, Wellen Park Downtown Tract 6 & 9, Replat

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor Langdon 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 Petition by title only and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

There were no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

John Luczynski, Senior Vice President Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided

presentation including lot divisions, development plans, and requested approval.

Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, West

Villages Improvement District and surveyor recommendations, Florida Statutes Chapter

177 compliance,

Planning

and

Zoning

Advisory

Board

(PZAB)

and

staff

recommendations, and requested approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to approve Petition No. PLF 22-227 as presented and find that, based on the

competent substantial evidence, the Wellen Park Downtown Tract 6 & 9, Replat

complies with the Unified Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter

177. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

D. CC

PLF-22-213

Consideration of Petition No. PLF-22-213, Everly at Wellen Park Final Plat

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor Langdon 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 Petition by title only and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

There were no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

John Luczynski, Senior Vice President Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided

presentation including location, size, development plans, and requested approval.

Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including location, bond details,

Everly at Wellen Park Master Homeowners Association and surveyor recommendations,

Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) and staff recommendations, and requested

approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Emrich, to approve Petition No. PLF 22-213 as presented and find that, based on the

competent substantial evidence, Everly at Wellen Park, Final Plat complies with the

Unified Land Development Code and the Florida Statues Chapter 177. The motion

carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

E. CC

PLF-22-217

Consideration of Petition No. PLF-22-217, Lakespur at Wellen Park Final

Plat (QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor Langdon 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 Petition by title only and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

There were no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

John Luczynski, Senior Vice President Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided

presentation including location, size, development plans, and requested approval.

Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including location, size, bond

details, Lakespur at Wellen Park Master Homeowners Association and West Villages

Improvement District recommendations, surveyor, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board

(PZAB) and staff recommendations, and requested approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to approve Petition No. PLF 22-217 as presented and find that, based on the

competent substantial evidence, Lakespur at Wellen Park, Final Plat complies with

the Unified Land Development Code and the Florida Statues Chapter 177. 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 - First Reading

F. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing and Replacing

2023-07

Chapter 4, Article I of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to

Advisory Boards and Committees; 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.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Stokes, to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion

carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

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

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Sunshine Law training, rules

of decorum policy timeline, conflict of interest, policy versus Code of the City, certificates

of appreciation, Advisory Board Member absences, Advisory Board Chair unilateral

powers,

excused

versus

unexcused

absences,

Advisory

Board

seat

terms,

Commissioner attendance for Advisory Board meetings, public comments, meeting

requirements in regards to Sunshine Law, policy regarding requests of Commission,

Advisory Board handbook, Liaison training and policy, and annual report.

Consensus was requested to remove the second sentence in Section 4.4(a)(3) stating

“The chairperson is also authorized to call or schedule a special meeting or workshop

unilaterally.”.

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to remove the second sentence in

Section 4.4(a)(3) stating “The chairperson is also authorized to call or schedule a

special meeting or workshop unilaterally.”. The motion failed due to lack of

second.

There was consensus to amend Section 4.3(e) a. and b. to state “a. The board

member has three absences from regular meetings within a 12-month period.”

There was consensus to remove section 4.4(e)2.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Advisory Board Chair

unilateral powers.

There was no public comment.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Stokes, to continue Ordinance No. 2023-07 to second reading on February 14, 2023,

with the two consensus’ given. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

Recess was taken from 7:39 p.m. to 7:55 p.m.

Without objection, Mayor Langdon reordered the agenda to hear Ordinance No.

2023-06 at this time.

ORDINANCE - Second Reading

K. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land

2023-06

Development Code Section 55-19 Regarding Heron Creek Activity Center

#2; Amending the Pattern Book for the Development of Towne Center;

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

Providing

for

Codification;

and

Providing

Effective

Date.

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor Langdon 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 Petition by title only and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

There were no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

Jeffery Boone, Boone Law Firm, being duly sworn, requested approval.

Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including signal at White Ibis and

Sumter, staff recommendation, and requested approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding drinking fountain requirement

and grammar error.

There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-06 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

G. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of the

City of North Port Comprehensive Plan; Adopting a New Chapter 13,

Coastal Management Element, Including Goals, Objectives, and Policies,

and Adopting a Coastal Management Map Series; Amending Chapter 5,

Conservation and Coastal Zone Management Element and Adopting a

Conservation Map Series; Amending the Table of Contents; Amending

Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element, Amending Chapter 4, Utilities

Element; Amending 9, Public School Facilities Element; Repealing

Conservation and Coastal Zone Management Maps 5-1 through 5-17;

Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of

Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and

Providing an Effective Date.

2022-31

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.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

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 approve Ordinance No. 2022-31 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

H. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2022 - FY

2026 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements of the Capital

Improvements Element of the North Port Comprehensive Plan; Providing

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

Providing an Effective Date.

2023-01

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.

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

Emrich, to approve Ordinance No. 2023-01 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

ORD. NO.

2023-02

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land

Development Code Regarding Unified Control Requirements and Related

Definitions by Amending Sections

37-6, 37-7, 53-117, 53-205, 53-220,

53-240, 54-3, and 61-3; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; 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 removing duplex definition

versus multifamily or villa definitions, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) rewrite,

removing Planned Community Development(PCD) definition, Planned Unit Development

(PUD).

There was consensus to leave the definition of duplex in until Unified Land

Development Code (ULDC) rewrite.

There was consensus to leave the definition of Planned Community Development

(PCD) in until ULDC rewrite.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding unified control.

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. 2023-02 as amended by the two consensuses’

given. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

J. ORD. NO.

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

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

2023-03

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 redundancy of proceeds of

sale.

There was consensus to remove “In the absence of direction, the sale proceeds will

be allocated to the City’s General Fund or to the applicable special district or

enterprise fund, based on the governmental entity selling the property.” from

Section II, C 3.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding responsibility of costs.

There was consensus to add language to Section 3, Land Exchange Program to

state “The city will not be responsible for any costs associated with the

transaction.”.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding independent written appraisal

requirement, costs, process to determine property value, and recommended language

changes.

Consensus was requested to direct staff to present language incorporating in house

analysis on property value under $100,000 at third reading.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding requiring appraisals, donated

parcels, cost of appraisal versus cost of property, numeric threshold, and Real Estate

Coordinator recommendation.

There was consensus to modify Subsection E 1. to identify the dollar amount for

when an independent written appraisal is not required and when an informal in

house analysis will be used to determine property value.

Public comment:

Justin Willis: spoke to cost responsibilities and property appraisal process.

Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Stokes, to continue Ordinance No. 2023-03 to third reading with the three

consensuses’ given. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

RESOLUTION:

L. RES. NO.

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

Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for Costs

Related to Hurricane Ian and Vehicle and Drone Requests From the Police

Department in the Amount of $3,560,528; Providing for Findings; Providing

for Conflicts; Providing for Severability: and Providing an Effective Date.

2023-R-05

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.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding SS (Storm Salary) employee

compensation, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), budget amendment,

and Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and Florida Retirement System (FRS)

adjustments.

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 adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-05 as amended to remove category SM

(Storm with Pay) and SR (Storm Regular Work Hours), and adjusting FICA and FRS

costs accordingly. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

22-3783

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Presentation of a Key to

the City to Fred Tower III (Posthumously) at the City Commission Regular

Meeting on February 2, 2023, Requested by Mayor Barbara Langdon

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon passed gavel to Vice Mayor White.

motion was made by Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Emrich, to

approve the presentation of a Key to the City to Fred Tower, posthumously, at the

February 2, 2023, City Commission Meeting. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

23-0201

Approve the November 22, 2022 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

Mayor Langdon announced the item.

Mr. Faust introduced the item.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Langdon requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Stokes, to approve the November 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes as presented. The

motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner

McDowell and Commissioner Stokes

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Justin Willis: spoke to sign ordinance.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

Commissioner Emrich reported on events attended.

Vice Mayor White reported on important topics and events attended.

Commissioner Stokes reported on events attended.

Commissioner McDowell reported on important topics and events attended.

Mayor Langdon reported on important topics and events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

23-0194

23-0185

23-0187

City Manager Report

Mr. Fletcher spoke to pop up events, Family Service Center, and clothing closet.

City Attorney's Monthly Report

Ms. Slayton spoke to Teen Court.

City Clerk Report

Ms. Faust did not have a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Langdon adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m.

City of North Port, Florida

By:

___________________________________________

Barbara Langdon, Mayor

Attest: _________________________________________

Heather Faust, City Clerk

These minutes were approved on the ____ day of _______________, 2023.