4970 CITY HALL BLVD

NORTH PORT, FL 34286

City of North Port

Meeting Minutes

City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY COMMISSIONERS

Pete Emrich, Mayor

Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor

Jill Luke, Commissioner

Debbie McDowell, Commissioner

Alice White, Commissioner

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Jerome Fletcher, City Manager

Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney

Heather Taylor, City Clerk

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

10:00 AM

City Commission Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

5 -

Present:

Mayor Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon, Commissioner Jill Luke,

Commissioner Alice White and Commissioner Debbie McDowell

Also Present

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

Recording Secretary Amanda Baker, Fire Chief Scott Titus, Deputy Police Chief Chris

Morales, Marketing and Engagement Coordinator Laura Ansel, Interim Public Works

Director Chuck Speake, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Tricia Wisner,

Economic Development Program Manager Mel Thomas, Parks and Recreation Director

Sandy Pfundheller, and Neighborhood Development Services Director Alaina Ray

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles

Hines.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

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

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and

Commissioner McDowell

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

22-2339

Current Vacancies and Upcoming Expirations for Boards and Committees

Ms. Taylor read the announcements into the record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

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

A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to

approve the Consent Agenda, pulling Item Nos. 22-2176, 22-2274, and 22-2341 for

discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and

Commissioner McDowell

22-2176

Approve the Reciprocal License Agreement Between the North Port Area

Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Commissioner White spoke to the item including the North Port Area Chamber of

Commerce (NPACC) building being the City Welcome Center.

Discussion took place regarding the Welcome Center being a future discussion, and the

progress of the new NPACC office.

Bill Gunnin, Executive Director of the NPACC, spoke to having the marketing logo swap

agreement to promote the City at large, listing the City as a sponsor for the NPACC, the

City listing NPACC as a sponsor for signature events, and the new office being the City

Welcome Center once completed in 2023.

Discussion continued regarding automatic renewal of the agreement, specifying social

media platforms, amending Exhibit A, legal scope of the City Manager's ability to amend

the agreement, signature event criteria, including Road-E-O and Newcomer's Day as

signature events, agreement items discussed at the October 26, 2021 Commission

meeting, and notification of the agreement renewal.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to approve Item No. 22-2176 as amended to add the Road-E-O event to

Exhibit A. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and

Commissioner McDowell

22-2250

22-2262

Approve NeoGov Services Agreement V020121, a Technology Services

Agreement Between NeoGov and the City of North Port, Florida for the

Addition of Single Sign On Services for the City of North Port Web

Application in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,450.00.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for December 2021.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-2289

22-2274

Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for January 2022.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve an Admission Rate Agreement Between the City of North Port,

Florida and North Port Hospitality, LLC.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item including amending language in 6 and 4C of

the agreement and staff tracking hotel package passes.

Ms. Wisner spoke to Hampton Inn's advanced purchase of passes, the maximum number

of passes at current rates, annual fee increase, staff evaluation of any issues with the

agreement, and tracking of used passes for the Aquatic Center and Warm Mineral

Springs.

Discussion took place regarding inclusion of nightly rates, process of Hampton Inn

distributing the passes to guests, passes for daily or multi-day use, and marketing the

Aquatic Center and Warm Mineral Springs in the hotel lobby.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

White, to approve Item No. 22-2274 as amended to strike "the City may" and add

"the City shall" in Item 6. The motion carried on the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

No:

Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and Commissioner

McDowell

1 - Vice Mayor Langdon

Vice Mayor Langdon dissented due to wanting to leave flexibility with the agreement in

the event situations may arise.

22-2286

22-2314

Approve the Award of Funds from the Special Event Assistance Program

to the SW Florida Mopar Plus for the Chariots for Charities Event to be

Held on February 19, 2022, in the Amount of $160.00 to Cover the Costs of

City Fees and Resources.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of Minutes for the January 11, 2022 Commission Regular

Meeting, January 25, 2022 Commission Regular Meeting, February 1,

2022 Commission

Regular

Meeting,

February

2022 Commission

Regular Meeting, and February 15, 2022 Commission Special Meeting

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-2328

22-2341

Approve the Letter of Agreement Between the City of North Port and the

International City/County Management Association Regarding Strategic

Plan Implementation Strategy for the City of North Port, Florida Capstone

2022 Project in the Amount of $7,000.00 plus Participant Travel Expenses

for Site Visits.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of James Scheidel as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Liaison to the Veterans Park Advisory Committee to Serve a Two-Year

Term From March 8, 2022, to March 8, 2024.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to pulling the item for voting purposes.

Discussion took place regarding Mr. Scheidel's current position on the Parks and

Recreation Advisory Board, concerns with discussion regarding the dog park extension,

prior comments that negatively reflected the Commission, and the reason for having a

Parks and Recreation Board Member serving as liaison for the Veterans Park Advisory

Committee.

Mayor Emrich passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Langdon.

A motion was made by Mayor Emrich to approve Item No. 22-2341. The motion

failed for lack of a second.

Vice Mayor Langdon passed the gavel back to Mayor Emrich.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

22-2243

Public Hearing for Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Draft

Redistricting Maps

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Bramble provided a presentation including current district boundaries, criteria for

redistricting to include plan deadlines, public availability, drafting the redistricting maps,

effective date, impact on current Commissioners, boundaries to ensure the plan remains

compact and contiguous, effective representation per the U.S. Constitution, deviation in

population per average population among the districts, maintaining below 5% deviation,

maximum deviation being less than 10%, all proposed maps meeting criteria, and the

process of finalizing the redistricting report.

Priti Mathur, Consultant for ABCBridge Consulting and Training, Inc., provided

presentation including the current districts map, districts with the 2020 Census Data to

include median population for all five districts, proposed Plan A with a maximum deviation

of 5.18%, Plan B with a maximum deviation of 4.72%, Plan C with a maximum deviation

of 3.22%, Plans with neighborhoods that must stay together, overall district statistics

between the current districts and the proposed Plans, and current vs. proposed Plans

statistics regarding racial and ethnic composition.

Commission questions took place regarding Plans A and B being the same as was

previously presented, and Plan C being suggested to keep the Jockey Club in one

district.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to direct the City Manager to present City Commission with

Redistricting Ordinance utilizing Plan C. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and

Commissioner McDowell

RESOLUTION:

B. RES. NO.

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

Granting a Temporary Construction Easement on a Portion of City-Owned

Property in Section 33, Township 39 South, Range 20 East, Sarasota

County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0785002110;

Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents;

Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an

Effective Date.

2022-R-13

Mayor Emrich announced the item and directed the City Clerk to read the Resolution by

title only.

Ms. Taylor read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There was no Commission discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Luke, to

approve Resolution No. 2022-R-13 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and

Commissioner McDowell

6. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES

22-2281

Presentation of the Art Advisory Board Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021

and Review of Future Goals for Fiscal Year 2022.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Ansel and Tony Kelly, Art Advisory Board Chair, provided a presentation including

the board mission, members, topics discussed, accomplishments, and goals for 2022.

Discussion took place regarding locations for the Roseate Spoonbill display, placing the

mandalas at the renovated Warm Mineral Springs Welcome Center, and gratitude to the

Art Advisory Board for their diligence.

There was no public comment.

7. GENERAL BUSINESS:

22-2247

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Art Advisory Board's

Recommendation for a Mural on the Back Wall of the Customer Care

Center on the First Floor in City Hall.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Ansel and Tony Kelly, Art Advisory Board Chair, provided a presentation including

the proposed mural location, board consensus, donations for art supplies, and concepts

for the mural.

Discussion took place regarding materials being used for the mural, labeling the Sandhill

Crane on the mural, and timeline for remodeling the first floor of City Hall.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Luke, to

approve Mr. Kelly’s concept for a mural on the back wall of the customer care

center on the first floor of City Hall. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and

Commissioner McDowell

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

22-2072

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Update on Dallas White Park

Redevelopment Opportunity and Recommended Marketing Strategies

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Phundheller spoke to the updates on the strategy and timeline for the Dallas White

Park and Italy Avenue projects.

Ken Krasnow, Vice Chair with Colliers International, provided a presentation including

introduction, process, recent experience, vision, marketing materials, execution strategy,

market fundamentals, and project timeline.

Casey Babb, Executive Managing Director with Colliers International, spoke to mixed-use

project concepts at Dallas White Park and Italy Avenue, maximizing green space, local

mixed-use projects, residential and commercial components, population growth, and Italy

Avenue containing single-family rental units.

Mr. Krasnow spoke to targeting projects to begin at year end.

Commission questions took place regarding rental unit rates and sizes at Italy Avenue,

redeveloping Dallas White Park, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Dallas White Park

acreage not including the fire station, police substation, and parking lot, relocating the

Scout House, amenity proposals for Dallas White Park, projected site density, Italy

Avenue parcel acreage, amenity proposals for Italy Avenue, residential and commercial

parameters for mixed-use projects, land lease vs. land sale, available locations for

relocating the ball field at Dallas White Park, distance from Dallas White Park to

Narramore Park, housing component being a staple in the development, development

layout concept, probability of a 3- to 4-story housing unit, Dallas White Park project

concepts, changing the dynamics of Dallas White Park, limiting the residential concept

at Dallas White Park to five acres, parking garage concept at Dallas White Park being a

P3 investment, ball field use, the effects of the Comprehensive Plan and impact fee study

for redeveloping Dallas White Park, intended outcome for this meeting, consequences of

complete Dallas White Park redevelopment, options for relocating the Scout House and

art center, and explanation of long-term ground lease rent.

Discussion took place regarding concerns with majority of the Dallas White Park parcel

being residential, keeping the Scout House at Dallas White Park, recreation fields being

developed on Italy Avenue, community input regarding redeveloping Dallas White Park,

building office space at Dallas White Park, flexibility with the plan proposals, gearing

workforce housing and a park setting at the Italy Avenue parcel, and the River Road

Sports Complex.

Ms. Thomas and Ms. Ray spoke to economic development aspect of the proposals,

mixed-use developments being integrated, and focusing on intensity of the property.

Discussion continued regarding community input pertaining to redeveloping Dallas White

Park, gearing Italy Avenue toward workforce population interest, River Road Sports

Complex being a regional park, most recent Scout House renovation and financing, and

keeping a playground at Dallas White Park.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Luke, to

approve the updated strategy and timeline as recommended by Collier’s

International to reactivate the Dallas White Park redevelopment opportunity and

associated marketing strategies.

Discussion took place regarding referencing the items that were in the discussion,

providing Colliers International with items that are absolute based on Commission

decisions, placing emphasis on keeping the Scout House on location, adhering to the

project timeline, and allowing negotiations on proposals.

The motion carried on the following voice vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and

Commissioner McDowell

Commissioner White informed the Commission that she would not be present for the

remainder of the meeting.

Recess was taken from 2:01 p.m. until 2:15 p.m.

22-2234

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Warm Mineral Springs Park

Future Phases and Potential Funding Sources and Approval to Begin

Contract Negotiations with Kimley-Horn & Associates.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Pfundheller provided an overview of the Warm Mineral Springs Park future phases

including prioritizing Phase 4 to be pursued for development, Phase 4 action items

including modifying the existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project sheet,

incorporating construction of

a trailhead and associated amenities to complete the

connection to the Legacy Trail Extension, determining schedule and identifying potential

funding sources, comparing updated work assignments, beginning discussions with

Kimley-Horn & Associates, and scheduling associated contract amendments, Phase

projected completion date, and development opportunities for Phases 2 and 3.

Commission questions took place regarding whether the Phases can be rearranged,

connectivity from Warm Mineral Springs to the Legacy Trail Extension, safety

mechanisms for the canal, estimated cost of the Phase 4 development with trailhead

connection, budgeted cost for the trailhead project at Price Boulevard, distance between

the projected trailhead and Legacy Trail, and options to offset the City's costs.

Ms. Thomas spoke to projected return of investments as mentioned in the Camoin study,

and provided examples of additional amenities within the Park that will assist in the

return.

Commission questions continued regarding preserving the area in Phase 1, property from

Legacy Trail to Warm Mineral Springs, options for connecting Warm Mineral Springs to

Legacy Trail, and Legacy Trail ending at Price Boulevard.

Discussion took place regarding presenting development plans for Phases 2, 3, and 4

and committing funds prior to plans being certain.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Juliette Jones: protecting and preserving the natural environment at Warm Mineral

Springs.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Mayor Emrich, to table

the conversation on building the Legacy Trail until staff brings back a plan for

developing the 60 acres.

Discussion took place regarding whether Commission is requesting staff to bring back

information on the area per the 2019 Master Plan or information regarding the most

economically sound development pathway to ensure revenue.

Vice Mayor Langdon restated her motion to read "to table the conversation on

building the Legacy Trail until staff brings back

plan on developing the

surrounding 60 acres in a way that enhances revenue to the City and advances an

economic development plan for the area".

Discussion took place regarding options that will support the Master Plan and improve

revenue.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to understanding the intent of the motion to allow for

grandiose development, and stated she would not support the motion due to vagueness.

Discussion continued regarding separating the motion, charging admission for special

programs and events at Warm Mineral Springs, keeping the spirit of the Master Plan,

utilizing private investments rather than tax dollars for development, increasing revenue

opportunities in a way that does not violate Warm Mineral Springs, and increasing

property value.

The motion carried on the following vote:

3 - Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Luke

Yes:

1 - Commissioner McDowell

No:

1 - Commissioner White

Absent:

Commissioner McDowell dissented for reasons stated.

22-2245

Discussion and Possible Direction on Citywide Mobility-Connectivity

Study, Including the Mobility-Connectivity Plan and Mobility Impact Fee

Rates

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Mr. Speake introduced Alex Anaya, Consultant with Engineering Science Research

Planning (ESRP) Corporation.

Mr. Anaya, Consultant with Engineering Science Research Planning (ESRP) Corporation,

provided a presentation including the mobility and connectivity plan background, research

and performance timeline, project purpose, future capacity (level of service) using a

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) model, multimodal mobility/connectivity

concept plan and project prioritization for short-term, mid-term, and long-term, proposed

mobile connectivity plan, pedestrian and bicycle facilities maps, shared-use and new

roadway routes maps, proposed plan and future land use, estimated costs for

improvements, full-parcel and partial land acquisition, mobility improvement sources

including the City, FDOT Long-Range Estimates (LRS), and FDOT Structures Manual

(SM), North Port Land for Sale price list using Zillow.com, project prioritization for short-,

mid-, and long-term, Scenario 1 (with all improvements) Plan Cost Estimation, Scenario 2

(without Price Boulevard Phase III project), mobility fee methodology including growth

estimates in vehicle miles, Existing Conditions Evaluation factor (ECEf), Increase in

Person Miles of Travel (PMTi), Capacity Addition Ratio (CAR), Person Miles of Capacity

Rate (PMCr), Person Travel Demand per use (PTDu), and Mobility Fee per use (MFu),

proposed Impact Fee schedule, Person Travel Demand by use, Trip Generation Source,

Scenario 1 and 2 proposed mobility fee schedule (MFS) drafts, proposed scenarios

including calculated mobility fee percentage increase, Scenario 1 and 2 mobility fee

comparisons between the City and Sarasota and Hillsborough Counties, and adoption

hearing dates.

Commission questions took place regarding Sarasota County having a range of fees vs .

the City having a definitive number per the presentation, the City's ability to adopt

Sarasota County's schedule in order to have a range of fees, mobility fee increase rate

per single family dwelling, staff requesting guidance, and the magnitude of mobility fees

over transportation fees.

Mr. Speake spoke to the timeline regarding adjusting and adopting mobility fees and

deciding on Scenarios 1 or 2.

Discussion took place regarding timeline of part three of the presentation including

alternate options, continuing part three to a future meeting, current transportation fee vs .

mobility fee, and basis for allocating the costs inside Activity Centers vs. outside Activity

Centers.

Mr. Fletcher spoke to scheduling a Workshop or Special Meeting to further discuss part

3 of the presentation by the consultant.

Recess was taken from 4:00 p.m. until 4:10 p.m.

Mr. Anaya continued the presentation including Alt-1 Mobility Fee (MF) Revenue

Forecast for Scenarios 1 and 2, Alt-2 MF Revenue Forecast for Scenarios 1 and 2,

Example 1 MF + other sources (OS) Revenue Forecast, Example 2 MF + OS Revenue

Forecast, and footnotes.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines: Stakeholders' meetings regarding

the presentation, methodology, putting the collected funds to use, and staff resources.

Discussion took place regarding Mr. Hines attending the Workshop and having

one-on-one meetings with staff regarding the item.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor

Langdon, to continue Item No. 22-2245 to

determined by the City Manager.

a Special Meeting at a date to be

Discussion took place regarding timeline concerns, and reasons for the deadline.

Ms. Slayton spoke to the project timeline with respect to legal notices and eventual

Ordinance adoption.

Mr. Speake spoke to legislative changes that caused timeline delays.

Ms. Slayton spoke to the time period between when the mobility fees Ordinance is

adopted until collection.

The motion carried on the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke and Commissioner

McDowell

1 - Commissioner White

Absent:

22-2307

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Events, With or Without

Alcohol, at the North Port Aquatic Center.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and noted Commissioner White requested this item be

on an agenda for discussion.

Discussion took place regarding continuing the item to the next meeting.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to continue Item No. 22-2307 to the March 22, 2022 meeting. The motion

carried on the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke and Commissioner

McDowell

1 - Commissioner White

Absent:

22-2306

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Clerk’s Annual

Evaluation.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Discussion took place regarding positive feedback from Commission, City Clerk salaries

in other municipalities, improvements within the City Clerk's Office, ethical framework

brought to the City, and improving Board participation and attendance.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to conclude the annual evaluation for City Clerk Heather Taylor and give a

4% salary increase effective immediately.

Discussion took place regarding Ms. Taylor's anniversary date and the effective date.

The motion carried on the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke and Commissioner

McDowell

1 - Commissioner White

Absent:

8. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

Commissioner McDowell reported on the Florida League of Cities (FLC) advocacy

meeting, North Port High School event for incoming freshmen, Newcomer's Day,

Tallahassee FLC meeting, Woofstock, FLC Legislative call-in sessions and webinars,

Homeless to Home luncheon, North Port Government and You class, Lakeside Plantation

Newcomer Day, Braves Bash, interagency social services meeting, Do the Right Thing

ceremony, Pinewood Derby, and the Welcome Home event for Operation Iraqi Freedom

and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.

Commissioner Luke stated she would submit her list of communications to the City Clerk

and reported on issues that were submitted by the FLC Committee being in queue to be

signed by Governor DeSantis, City in South Florida suspending their Sister City in

Russia, 2010 Resolution regarding North Port's Sister City in Ukraine, phone call with a

Jewish family taking in refugees, and Ukranian refugees taking shelter in the City.

Vice Mayor Langdon stated she would submit her list of communications to the City

Clerk and reported on vocational training in North Port, Homeless to Home luncheon,

Palm Port leasing applications, and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting

regarding Destination Zero.

Mayor Emrich reported on the Braves Bash, Do the Right Thing ceremony, MPO

meeting, Public Transportation Task Force meeting, Pinewood Derby, Tallahassee FLC

meeting, and the Meet and Mingle event at Wellen Park.

10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

Mr. Fletcher had nothing to report.

Ms. Slayton had nothing to report.

Ms. Taylor expressed her gratitude to Commission.

11. ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

City of North Port, Florida

By: ___________________________________________

Pete Emrich, Mayor

Attest: _________________________________________

Heather Taylor, City Clerk

These minutes were approved on the ____ day of _______________, 20___.