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, May 9, 2023  
10:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
ROLL CALL  
5 - Mayor Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor Alice White, Commissioner Pete Emrich,  
Commissioner Debbie McDowell and Commissioner Philip Stokes  
Present:  
ALSO PRESENT:  
City Manager Jerome Fletcher, City Attorney Amber Slayton, City Clerk Heather Faust,  
Recording Secretary Matthew Powell, Deputy Police Chief Chris Morales, Acting Fire  
Chief Nick Herlihy, Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Pfundheller, Public Works  
Director Chuck Speake, Emergency Manager Michael Ryan, Utilities Director Nancy  
Gallinaro, Planning Manager Lori Barnes, Planner II Noah Fossick, Planner III Carl  
Benge, Development Services Director Alaina Ray, and Fire Marshal Peter Marietti III  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Phil Stokes.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner  
Emrich, to approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following public eComments into the record:  
Joanna  
Polkowski:  
expressed  
opposition  
to  
Public  
Private  
Partnership  
(P3)  
development of Warm Mineral Springs (WMS).  
David Iannotti: expressed concern regarding City policy and actions.  
Ella Mandus: expressed opposition to P3 development of WMS.  
Jill Luke: expressed support for smoke-free parks.  
James Strawser: expressed concern regarding public input and accessibility to  
information.  
Lyubov Levitova: expressed opposition to P3 development of WMS.  
In person public comment:  
Michelle Pozzie: expressed support for First Amendment and expressed support for  
Item No. 23-0772.  
Robin San Vicente: expressed concern regarding security and expressed concern  
regarding process for appointing advisory Board Members.  
Mayor Langdon requested City Manager to contact Ms. San Vicente regarding her  
security concerns.  
Mr. Fletcher noted security concerns are being addressed and implemented.  
Jeffrey Scott: expressed concern regarding City policy and actions.  
John Meisel: expressed concern regarding City policy and actions.  
Victor Dobrin: expressed opposition to P3 development of WMS.  
Ms. Faust played the following voicemail public comment into the record:  
Elizabeth: expressed opposition to P3 development of WMS.  
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
23-0438  
Current Vacancies and Upcoming Expirations for Advisory Boards and  
Committees  
A.  
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 and queried the City Manager regarding items  
pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.  
Public comment:  
In person public comment:  
Robin San Vicente: expressed clarity regarding Item No. 23-0716.  
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote: voice vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
CC  
Approve the Consent by the City of North Port, Florida to the Acquisition  
A.  
CTA-22-257 of Real Property by the West Villages Improvement District for Portions  
of Tract 312 of the Gran Paradiso, Infrastructure Plat.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
23-0649  
Approve the Application to the Florida Local Government Cybersecurity  
Grant for Managed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)  
Tool Implementation 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.  
B.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
23-0687  
23-0704  
Ratification of City Manager’s Use of Emergency Authorization to Enter  
Into a Contract for License Plate Reader Repair with Vetted Security  
Solutions Under Purchase Order No. 049818.  
C.  
D.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Award Request for Bid No. 2023-26 Morgan Family Community Center  
Gym Floor Replacement With Athletic Resources in the Amount of  
$169,000, With a Project Contingency of $8,450, for a Total Amount of  
$177,450.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
23-0706  
Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance  
Program to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Kiwanis Family  
Fishing Tournament to be Held June 17, 2023, in an Amount up to, and  
Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Resources.  
E.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
23-0710  
23-0713  
23-0716  
Approve the Policy Confluence, Inc. Services Agreement for the Annual  
Citizen Survey and Web-Based Survey Platform Subscription in the  
Annual Amount of $11,125.00.  
F.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approve the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sarasota Resident  
Agency Suncoast Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force  
(CEHTTF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  
G.  
H.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approve the Applications to the Protecting Florida Together Grant for  
Fixed Weir No. 123 in the Amount of $471,000 and Myakkahatchee  
Creek Maintenance and Debris Removal in the Amount of $2,500,000  
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 of North Port.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
23-0720  
Approve the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Vehicle  
Lease, Vehicle Use Agreement - Non-FBI Task Force Officer at no Cost  
to the City of North Port.  
I.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
23-0723  
23-0755  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for March 2023.  
J.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approve the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and City of North Port,  
Florida, Lead Contracting Agency Agreement Permitting the St. Johns  
County Sheriff’s Office to Act as the Agency Lead in Ensuring that the  
City of North Port, Florida, is Compliant with the Federal Bureau of  
Investigation Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy for  
Use of Fusus Software for Surveillance Data Access.  
K.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
23-0760  
23-0769  
23-0735  
Approve the Appointment of Andrea Nease as the North Port Resident  
Representative of the Community Economic Development Advisory  
Board to Serve a Three-Year Term from May 9, 2023, to May 9, 2026.  
L.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of Minutes for the April 10, 2023 Commission Workshop  
Meeting, April 11, 2023 Commission Regular Meeting, and April 13,  
2023 Commission Regular Meeting  
M.  
N.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approve Polling Place Agreements for Use of the Morgan Family  
Community Center and George Mullen Activity Center Between the City  
of North Port and the Supervisor of Elections of Sarasota County for the  
March 19, 2024, Presidential Primary Election; August 20, 2024, Primary  
Election; and November 5, 2024, General Election.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES  
23-0766  
Presentation Reviewing City Wide Impacts from Hurricane Ian, Including  
Responses and Recovery Status.  
A.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Mr. Ryan provided a presentation including overview, impacts, response, current status,  
and looking ahead relating to Neighborhood Development Services, Human Resources,  
City Manager’s Office, Public Works, Utilities, Police, Fire and Rescue, Parks and  
Recreation, Information Technology (IT), Geographic Information System (GIS), and  
estimated financial impacts.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Florida Recovery  
Obligation Calculation (F-ROC) applicability, Scout House repair status, water service  
disconnection process, and drone usage during emergencies.  
Mr. Ryan spoke to upcoming hurricane exposition event.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding street sign repair status.  
There was no public comment.  
23-0767  
Presentation of Awaken Church Outreach Center 2022 Annual Report of  
Activities  
B.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Bill Taaffe, Awaken Church Outreach Center, provided  
a
presentation including  
programs and services, partners, mission, statistics, and Hurricane Ian relief efforts.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding eligibility for services,  
volunteer programs, and expenses.  
Public comment:  
Ms. Faust read the following public eComments into the record:  
Jill Luke: expressed gratitude to Awaken Church Outreach Center.  
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
PETITION:  
CC  
PLF-23-009  
Consideration of Petition No. PLF-23-009, Brightmore at Wellen Park,  
Phases 1A-1C, 2A, and 3. Replat of Tract 513 and Tract 601  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
A.  
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.  
Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White,  
and Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, provided  
a presentation including overview, applicant,  
property owner, request, location, aerial view, compliance with Unified Land  
Development Code (ULDC) and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to procedure recommendation regarding Applicant presence and  
prior notice.  
Mr. Benge noted the Applicant is not present and did receive prior notice.  
There was no rebuttal by Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no closing argument by Staff.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to approve Petition No. PLF 23-009 as presented and find that, based  
on the competent substantial evidence, the Brightmore at Wellen Park Phases  
1A-1C, 2A, and 3 Replat of Tract 513 and Tract 601 complies with the Unified  
Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter 177. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
CC  
PLF-23-010  
Consideration of Petition No. PLF-23-010, Brightmore at Wellen Park,  
Phases 1A-1C, 2A, and 3 - Replat of Tract 514 and Tract 608  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
B.  
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.  
Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White,  
and Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, noted the Applicant is not present and did receive prior  
notice, and provided  
a
presentation including overview, applicant, property owner,  
request, location, aerial view, compliance with Unified Land Development Code (ULDC)  
and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
There was no rebuttal by Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no closing argument by Staff.  
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 23-010 as presented and find that, based on  
the competent substantial evidence, the Brightmore at Wellen Park Phases  
1A-1C, 2A, and 3 Replat of Tract 514 and Tract 608 complies with the Unified  
Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter 177. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
CC  
PLF-23-011  
Consideration of Petition No. PLF-23-011, Brightmore at Wellen Park  
Phases 1A-1C, 2A, and 3, Replat of Tract 607 and Tract 705  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
C.  
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.  
Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White,  
and Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, noted the Applicant is not present and did receive prior  
notice, and provided  
a
presentation including overview, applicant, property owner,  
request, location, aerial view, compliance with Unified Land Development Code (ULDC)  
and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
There was no rebuttal by Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding tract 705 reconfiguration.  
There was no closing argument by Staff.  
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 23-011 as presented and find that, based on  
the competent substantial evidence, the Brightmore at Wellen Park Phases  
1A-1C, 2A, and 3 Replat of Tract 607 and Tract 705 complies with the Unified  
Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter 177. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
CC  
PLF-23-012  
Consideration of Petition No. PLF-23-012, Brightmore at Wellen Park,  
Phases 1A-1C, 2A, and 3, Replat of Tract 614 and Tract 910  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
D.  
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.  
Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White,  
and Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, noted the Applicant is not present and did receive prior  
notice, and provided  
a
presentation including overview, applicant, property owner,  
request, location, aerial view, compliance with Unified Land Development Code (ULDC)  
and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
There was no rebuttal by Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no closing argument by Staff.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to approve Petition No. PLF 23-012 as presented and find that, based  
on the competent substantial evidence, the Brightmore at Wellen Park Phases  
1A-1C, 2A, and 3 Replat of Tract 614 and Tract 910 complies with the Unified  
Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter 177. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
CC  
PLF-23-013  
Consideration of Petition No. PLF-23-013, Brightmore at Wellen Park,  
Phases 1A-1C, 2A, and 3 - Replat of Lots 81-94, and a Portion of Tract  
606 (QUASI-JUDICIAL)  
E.  
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.  
Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White,  
and Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, noted the Applicant is not present and did receive prior  
notice, and provided  
a
presentation including overview, applicant, property owner,  
request, location, aerial view, compliance with Unified Land Development Code (ULDC)  
and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
There was no rebuttal by Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
There were no Commission questions or discussion.  
There was no closing argument by Staff.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to approve Petition No. PLF 23-013 as presented and find that, based  
on the competent substantial evidence, the Brightmore at Wellen Park Phases  
1A-1C, 2A, and 3 Replat of Lots 81-94, and a portion of Tract 606 complies with  
the Unified Land Development Code and the Florida Statutes Chapter 177. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:  
ORD. NO.  
2023-14  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of  
the City of North Port, Florida, Section 22-55 and 22-65 Relating to  
Extending the Time Period When Use of Fertilizer is Restricted and  
Eliminating the Vehicle Decal Requirement; Providing for Findings;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for  
Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
F.  
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 support for extension.  
There was no public comment.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-14 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
ORD. NO.  
2023-09  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of  
the City of North Port, Florida, Related to Alternative Pickup Locations  
for the Collection of Solid Waste from Residential Properties; Amending  
the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 62-50; Providing For  
Findings; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For Severability; Providing  
For Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
G.  
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 McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-09 as presented at second reading. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
Commission discussion took place regarding recess and reordering the Agenda.  
Recess was taken from 11:45 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor White,  
to reorder the Agenda to hear Resolution No. 2023-R-31 and Resolution No.  
2023-R-33 at this time. The motion carried on the following vote:  
4 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner McDowell and Commissioner  
Stokes  
Yes:  
1 - Commissioner Emrich  
Absent:  
RESOLUTION:  
RES. NO.  
2023-R-31  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Vacating a Portion of the Twenty (20) Foot Drainage Maintenance  
J.  
Easement for Lot 8, Block 160, Fifth Addition to Port Charlotte  
Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing  
for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an 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 Resolution by title only and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony.  
Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, and Commissioner Emrich  
disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell disclosed speaking with citizens during recess regarding what  
Agenda Item they were present for.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Thaddeus Szumilas and Wielawa Stachura, property owners, being duly sworn,  
requested approval.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, provided  
a presentation including overview, applicant,  
property owner, request, location, review process, compliance with Unified Land  
Development Code (ULDC) and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
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 McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Emrich, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-31 as presented. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
RES. NO.  
2023-R-33  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Vacating a Portion of Maintenance, Utility, and Drainage Easements for  
Lot 23, Block 1936, Forty-First Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision;  
Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts;  
K.  
Providing  
for  
Severability;  
and  
Providing  
an  
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 Resolution by title only and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony.  
Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, and Commissioner Emrich  
disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell disclosed speaking with citizens during recess regarding what  
Agenda Item they were present for.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Clifford King, CMK Law representing the Applicant, being duly sworn, requested  
approval.  
Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided  
a presentation including overview, applicant,  
property owner, request, location, review process, compliance with Unified Land  
Development Code (ULDC) and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding discrepancy of timeline,  
property ownership history, and fees or penalties.  
Ms. Faust swore in Ms. Barnes.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to fee schedule options and considerations for the ULDC rewrite.  
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 McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Emrich, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-33 as presented. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
Recess was taken from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.  
ORDINANCE - FIrst Reading:  
ORD. NO.  
2023-18  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of  
North Port Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Regarding  
Goal 2, Figure 1: Standards for Activity Centers, AC #7 Area A, Warm  
Mineral Springs; Amending the Density, Intensity, and Percentage Of  
Land Use; and Amending Goal 2, Activity Center #7 Area A, Policies  
2.7.11 Through 2.7.22, Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption;  
Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
H.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item and requested the City Clerk to read by title only.  
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Emrich, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Barnes provided a presentation including overview, aerial view, conflict and contract  
zoning, amendments, policies, and recommendations.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding creating separate columns  
for Activity Centers 7 and 7A, public recreation open space requirements and definition,  
Unified Land Development code (ULDC) rewrite, Comprehensive Plan inclusion,  
acreage discrepancy with prior Ordinance and effects on development, contract zoning  
legality timeline, dwelling units per acre, City water and sewer requirements, Policy  
2.7.22 inclusion versus exclusion, ULDC versus Comprehensive Plan hierarchy, tree  
canopy inclusion, maximum square footage, and Planning and Zoning Advisory Board  
recommendation.  
Public comment:  
Ms. Faust read the following public eComments into the record:  
Juno Enoch: expressed opposition to Ord. No. 2023-18 and expressed support for Item  
No. 23-0772.  
K White: expressed opposition to Ord. No. 2023-18.  
Jasmine Bowman: expressed support for preservation of Warm Mineral Springs  
(WMS).  
In person public comment:  
Jeffrey Scott: expressed opposition to Public Private Partnership (P3) development of  
WMS.  
Robin San Vicente: expressed opposition to P3 development of WMS and expressed  
support for annexation of WMS.  
James Strawser: expressed opposition to Ord. No. 2023-18.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor White, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,  
to direct the City Clerk to transmit Ordinance No. 2023-18 and related documents  
to the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and to continue to a  
second reading at a date to be determined.  
Commission discussion took place regarding creating separate columns for Activity  
Centers 7 and 7A.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by  
Commissioner Emrich, to direct staff to create  
Activity Center 7A.  
a separate column designated as  
Commission discussion continued regarding ramifications and making amendments  
prior to transmittal.  
The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by  
Commissioner Emrich, to un-strike and include Policy 2.7.22 and re-label it as  
Policy 2.7.17.  
Commission discussion continued regarding policy number determination.  
The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
RESOLUTION:  
RES. NO.  
2023-R-30  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Vacating a Portion of the Twenty Foot Utility and Drainage Easement on  
the Northeasterly Boundary of Lot 16, Block 248, Eighth Addition to Port  
Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date. (Quasi-Judicial)  
I.  
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 Resolution by title only and swore in those wishing to provide  
testimony.  
Mayor Langdon called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White,  
and Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, noted the Applicant is not present and did receive prior  
notice, and provided  
a
presentation including overview, applicant, property owner,  
request, location, floor plans, review process, compliance with Unified Land  
Development Code (ULDC) and Florida Statutes, and recommendations.  
There was no rebuttal by Staff.  
There was no public comment.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding permit and inspection  
process and pool versus deck area.  
There was no closing argument by Staff.  
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Stokes, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-30 as presented. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner  
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes  
Yes:  
7. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
23-0692  
Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Changes to the City Fee  
Structure, Appendix A to the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Including but not Limited to, Building Fees, Fire Rescue Fees, Police  
Fees, Parks and Recreation Fees, Facility Rental Fees, Solid Waste  
Fees, Utility Fees, and Road and Drainage Fees.  
A.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding justifying proposed fees.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to fee regulations and requirements.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding monitoring time and cost  
effectiveness of services, default payment options, Parks and Recreation fees inclusion  
of sales tax, and City budget requirements.  
Ms. Pfundheller provided a presentation regarding the Aquatic Center fiscal year (FY)  
2024 proposed fees including options 1 through 3, historical admission and revenue,  
and area attractions.  
Commission  
questions  
and  
discussion  
continued  
regarding  
covering  
costs,  
self-sustaining goal, adult versus child admission fee, fee history, conformity with  
Sarasota County, age restrictions, potential amendments using Option 1, and family  
and seasonal passes.  
There was no public comment.  
23-0768  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Potentially Amending the City  
of North Port Unified Land Development Code to Allow Temporary  
Housing Options Inside City Limits and Potentially Declaring a Housing  
Emergency Due to Hurricane Ian.  
B.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to recommended procedure regarding discussion.  
Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item including citizens effected, living conditions,  
providing  
assistance,  
emergency  
housing  
options,  
and  
Federal  
Emergency  
Management Agency (FEMA) manufactured housing units (MHU) location and timeline  
limitations.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding assisting citizens, Holiday  
Park as a location for MHUs, age restriction, point of contact, acreage requirements,  
location requirements, City water and sewer requirements, travel trailers, lot and utility  
costs responsibility, timeline, and City inspections.  
Public comment:  
In person public comment:  
Robin San Vicente: expressed clarity regarding providing assistance to citizens.  
Commission requested City Manager to contact Ms. San Vicente regarding assistance  
information.  
Recess was taken from 2:38 p.m. to 2:48 p.m.  
23-0772  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Potential Violations of the  
City Charter and Employment Contract as Outlined by the Complaint  
Filed by Commissioner McDowell Against City Manager Jerome  
Fletcher.  
C.  
Mayor Langdon announced the item.  
Ms. Faust introduced the item.  
Commissioner  
McDowell  
spoke  
to  
the  
item  
including  
Charter  
requirements,  
Commission and City Manager roles, authority limitations, compliant filed, and  
documents provided.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding postponing discussion until  
conflict resolution session, conflict resolution purpose versus complaint filed, Charter  
requirements, and Commission role and duties.  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to staff response to complaint filed.  
Ms. Slayton clarified findings relating to Resolution No. 2019-R-07 and the Human  
Resources Investigation Policy for Charter Position.  
Public comment:  
Ms. Faust read the following public eComments into the record:  
Jasmine Bowman: expressed support for Item No. 23-0772.  
K White: expressed support for Item No. 23-0772.  
Ms. Faust read the following public comment cards into the record of those supporting  
or opposing:  
James Strawser: support for Item No. 23-0772.  
In person public comment:  
Robin San Vicente: expressed concern regarding clarity and expressed support for  
immediate discussion.  
Conni Brunne: expressed support for Item No. 23-0772.  
Mark Frandsen: spoke to City Manager qualifications and actions.  
Jeffrey Scott: expressed support for Item No. 23-0772.  
Susan Gastony: expressed support for Item No. 23-0772.  
Michelle Pozzie: expressed support for Item No. 23-0772.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Commission role and  
duties, authority, and Charter requirements.  
Without objection, Mayor Langdon allowed for additional in person public comment:  
Justin Willis: expressed concern regarding clarity and expressed support for immediate  
discussion.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding postponing discussion, City  
Manager role and duties, and strategic planning.  
Mayor Langdon passed gavel to Vice Mayor White.  
A
motion was made by Mayor Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor White, to  
continue Item No. 23-0772 to the June 6, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
4 - Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich and Commissioner  
Stokes  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
Commissioner McDowell dissented due to need for immediate discussion and possible  
action.  
8. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
In person public comment:  
Michelle Pozzie: expressed concern regarding postponing discussion for Item No.  
23-0772.  
Justin Willis: expressed concern regarding postponing discussion for Item No. 23-0772.  
9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
23-0407  
23-0408  
23-0409  
23-0410  
23-0411  
Mayor Langdon's Communications  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Mayor Langdon reported on important topics.  
Vice Mayor Whtie's Communications  
Vice Mayor White reported on important topics and events attended.  
Commissioner Emrich's Communications  
Commissioner Emrich reported on events attended.  
Commissioner McDowell's Communications  
Commissioner McDowell reported on important topics and events attended.  
Commissioner Stokes' Communications  
Commissioner Stokes reported on important topics.  
10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
Ms. Faust did not have a report.  
Ms. Slayton did not have a report.  
Mr. Fletcher expressed gratitude to staff.  
11 ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor Langdon adjourned the meeting at 3:32 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.