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, March 11, 2025  
10:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
ROLL CALL  
5 -  
Present:  
Vice Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius  
Petrow, Commissioner Barbara Langdon and Mayor Philip Stokes  
Also Present:  
City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Police Captain  
Gregory, Fire Chief Titus  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joan Morgan.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion to approve the agenda.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Sanderfab: Spoke to ancient books.  
Jill Luke: Spoke to Outstanding Springs Designation, property tax, and Autism signage.  
In Person:  
Mya Bright: Expressed concern with tobacco use and vaping.  
Erin Nessmith: Expressed concern with vaping.  
Skye Steward: Expressed support of banning tobacco uses.  
Brian Mccue: Spoke to how to initiate change regarding tobacco use and concern with  
vaping at schools.  
Jennifer Stringer: Spoke to Drug Free Youth (DFY) program.  
Joan Morgan: Spoke to DFY and support of the program initiatives.  
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
25-2019  
Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies  
A.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the  
announcements.  
Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.  
4. CONSENT AGENDA:  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled  
from the consent agenda for discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
24-1624  
25-1906  
A.  
B.  
Approve  
Purchase  
Order  
Supplemental  
Terms,  
Conditions,  
and  
Documents With Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Terms  
with Big Truck Rental, LLC for Vehicle Rentals Under Purchase Order No.  
51217 in an Amount Not to Exceed $63,600.00.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve Master Client Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida  
and Ayuda Group, LLC for the Maintenance and Operations of the Accela  
Software as a Service (SaaS) Multi-Solution Software With Ayuda Group,  
LLC, for the Development Services, Building Division, in the Amount of  
$399,090, Plus Contingency in the Amount of $60,000, for a Total Project  
Cost of $459,090.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-1965  
25-1988  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for January 2025.  
C.  
D.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Appointment of Ellie Cascio as a Regular Member to Serve  
on the Art Advisory Board From March 11, 2025, Through March 12, 2028.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
25-1991  
E.  
Approve the Consent by the City of North Port, Florida to the Acquisition of  
Real Property by the West Villages Improvement District for Property  
Located Southwest of the Current Terminus of S. West Villages Parkway  
for the Purpose of Extending the Parkway.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
F. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida; Approving a Final Plat for  
2025-R-19  
the Oakbend at Wellen Park Subdivision,  
a
181 Lot Residential  
Subdivision Consisting of 84.7874 Acres Located to the East of Preto  
Boulevard, to the West of West Villages Parkway, to the South of Everglow  
Drive and to the North of Playmore Road; Providing for Findings; Providing  
for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
RESOLUTION:  
A. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Accepting the Transfer of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and  
Improvements and Associated Warranties in Arbor Oaks Phase 1C;  
Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
2025-R-08  
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-08 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.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Accepting the Transfer of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and  
Improvements and Associated Warranties in Cedar Grove Phase 3A (The  
Strand 1A); Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of  
Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date  
2025-R-09  
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 Langdon,  
to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-09 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:  
C. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida; Amending the Code of the  
2025-07  
City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V., Division 5. - Police  
Officers' Pensions; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commission discussion took place regarding benefit to the city.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,  
to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-07 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
D. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District  
Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Milton  
Costs and Payments From Park Impact Fees From the West Villages  
Developer Agreement (Post Annexation) in the Amount of $823,398;  
Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
2025-08  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to  
adopt Ordinance No. 2025-08 as presented. 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, Amending the Non-District  
Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for  
2025-09  
Additional Funding for Price Widening Phase I Project  
R15PW1 in the  
Amount of $13,723,472; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commission discussion took place regarding start of project.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,  
to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-09 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner  
Langdon and Mayor Stokes  
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
There was no public comment.  
7. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
Mayor Stokes called on Commissioners for communications.  
25-2022  
25-2023  
25-2024  
Commissioner Petrow's Communications  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Commissioner Petrow reported on events attended and important topics.  
Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications  
Vice Mayor Emrich reported on events attended.  
Mayor Stokes' Communications  
Mayor Stokes reported on events attended and important topics.  
25-2020  
25-2021  
Commissioner Langdon's Communications  
D.  
E.  
Commissioner Langdon noted her report is attached to the agenda back up and spoke to  
important topics.  
Commissioner Duval's Communications  
Commissioner Duval reported on events attended and important topics.  
8. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.  
Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.  
Mr. Golen reported on tobacco bill legal review.  
Ms. Faust did not have a report.  
9. ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.  
City of North Port, Florida  
By: ___________________________________________  
Phil Stokes, Mayor  
Attest: _________________________________________  
Heather Faust, City Clerk