4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
City Commission Workshop  
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  
Monday, September 8, 2025  
10:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
ROLL CALL  
4 -  
Present:  
Vice Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius  
Petrow and Mayor Philip Stokes  
1 - Commissioner Barbara Langdon  
Absent:  
Also Present:  
City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Fire Chief Titus,  
Police Chief Garrison, Board Specialist Lindner, Deputy City Manager Yarborough,  
Development Services Director Ray, Parks and Recreation Director Pfundheller, Public  
Works Director Chuck Speake, Assistant Public Works Director Wisner, Budget and  
Performance  
Administrator  
Herrmann,  
Finance  
Director  
Kukharenko,  
Emergency  
Manager Aloisio  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Pfundheller.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Mayor Stokes announced requested a motion to approved 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:  
4 - Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Mayor Stokes  
1 - Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
Absent:  
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to Item No. 25-2486 regarding Outstanding Springs  
Designation.  
3. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES  
25-2657  
A.  
Presentation Regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public  
Engagement and Existing Conditions Summary Reports.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Pfundheller introduced Kristen Caborn from GAI consultants.  
Ms. Caborn provided a presentation regarding master plan purpose, master plan process,  
understanding including analysis of facilities and public involvement, visioning including  
guiding principles, and master planning including next steps.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding rectangular shaped fields,  
league types, grant funding, eco tourism opportunities, what is lacking, splash pads,  
completion date, walk ability, typical survey response, Homeowners Association (HOA)  
parks, playgrounds versus nature focused parks, maintenance cost, and aquatic center  
public survey ratings.  
There was no public comment.  
4. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
25-2486  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Items on the City Manager's  
Report.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and reviewed the report items which included  
Commission questions and discussion regarding intern program, Activity Center  
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expansion models, joint meeting with Charlotte County, Jockey Club lease agreement,  
Spring Haven Roadway extension, Scout House/Art Center, and Outstanding Springs  
Designation for Warm Mineral Springs.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Unimproved Lot program and  
removal of dead trees.  
Public Comment:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record  
Robin San Vicente: Spoke to Spring Haven Roadway expansion project.  
Recess was taken from 11:49 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  
No direction was given on this item.  
25-2580  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Funding Options for the  
Solid Waste Transfer Station Project (SW22TS).  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Mr. Speake provided a presentation regarding options including self-funding, Certificates  
of Participation (COPS), Public-Private-Partnership (P3), funding option comparisons, and  
future costs with and without transfer station.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding staff recommendation, 1-year  
assessment, plan and construction timeline, cost to taxpayers, and want versus need.  
There was no public comment.  
There was consensus to direct the City Manager to move forward with the  
pay-as-you-go approach for the Solid Waste Transfer Station (SW22TS) utilizing  
Non-Ad Valorem Assessments, and to reject the Public-Private Partnership (P3)  
option in accordance with the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section  
2-420, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), subsection (7)b and the Certificates of  
Participation (COPs) option.  
25-2615  
C.  
Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Funding Options for the  
Effluent Pumping Station and Pipeline Project (U23EPS).  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Wisner provided a presentation including options for consideration including state  
revolving fund, pay-as-you-go, public-private partnership (P3), funding option comparisons,  
and staff recommendation.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding rate increases and state  
funding benefits.  
There was no public comment.  
There was consensus to direct the City Manager to prioritize the evaluation of  
funding options for the Effluent Pumping Station and Pipeline Project (U23EPS) in  
the following order: First, the State Revolving Fund (SRF) option in collaboration  
with the West Villages Improvement District (WVID); Second, the pay-as-you-go  
option; and to reject the Public-Private Partnership (P3) option in accordance with  
the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-420, Public-Private  
Partnerships (P3), subsection (7)b.  
25-2616  
D.  
Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the City's 10-Year Capital  
Improvement Plan.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and provided  
a presentation including purpose of  
discussion, overview of 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), implications of unfunded  
projects, potential funding options, general fund capital expenditures, and Commission  
direction needed.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding fiscal year (FY) 26 unfunded  
projects.  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to new community center in regard to Imagine School multi-purpose  
sports facility.  
Ms. Aloisio spoke to emergency operations center (EOC) including timeline, adopted  
budget, and EOC considerations.  
There was no public comment.  
No direction was given on this item.  
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
6. ADJOURNMENT:  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m.  
City of North Port, Florida  
By: ___________________________________________  
Phil Stokes, Mayor  
Attest: _________________________________________  
Heather Faust, City Clerk