4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board  
Thursday, September 19, 2024  
6:30 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Vice Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
6 -  
Present  
Absent  
Board Member Thomas, Board Member Gray, Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan,  
Board Member Spisak and Board Member Stevens  
1 - Board Member Garrity  
Also Present:  
Staff Liaison Sturgess and Board Specialist Bodmer  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board.  
There was no public comment.  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
4. Public Comment  
5. Approval of Minutes  
24-1227  
Approval of the August 15, 2024 Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes  
A.  
A motion was made by Board Member Stevens, seconded by Board Member Gray,  
to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice  
vote.  
6. Updates  
24-0882  
A.  
Review and Discussion of Parks & Recreation Department Agenda Items  
for Recent and Upcoming City Commission Meetings  
Vice Chair Morgan announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess provided an update.  
Discussion took place regarding sand instead of dirt dog parks, Warm Mineral Springs,  
flooding, Greenway Trail Award, and Aquatic Center.  
24-0883  
B.  
Review and Discussion of Recent and Upcoming Parks & Recreation  
Department Events  
Vice Chair Morgan announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess provided an update.  
There was no board discussion.  
24-1391  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks & Recreation Budget  
C.  
Vice Chair Morgan announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess provided a presentition regarding overview, total budget, proposed budget,  
changes in budget, fund balance, and Capital Improvement Program.  
Vice Chair Jackomin joined the meeting at approximately 7:31 p.m.  
Discussion took place regarding donation funds, Wellen Park Special Programs,  
recreational fields, impact fees, trail counter, community meetings, potential park  
locations, and North Port growth.  
7. Future Agenda Items  
Future Agenda Items include 2025 meeting schedule.  
Discussion took place regarding new Commissioners, 2026 Parks and Recreation  
budget, new parks, handicap accessibility, storm preparation, and park preservation.  
8. Public Comment  
9. Adjournment  
There was no public comment.  
Vice Chair Morgan adjourned the meeting at 7:23p.m.  
By: _____________________________  
Celeste Jameson, Chair