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, December 14, 2021  
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 Slayton, City Clerk Taylor, Fire Chief Scott  
Titus, Police Chief Todd Garrison, Police Captain King, Neighborhood Development  
Services Director Alaina Ray, Neighborhood Development Services Assistant Director  
Derick Applegate, Information Technology Director Eric Ryan, Service Desk Technician II  
Riley Jones, Network Administrator Kory Merchant, Geographical Information System  
Administrator Jon Kalfsbeck, Information Technology Business Administrator Vicki  
Edwards, Infrastructure and Communication Manager Aaron Bourquin, Neighborhood  
Development Services Business Manager Katrina Romano, Assistant City Manager  
Jason Yarborough, Finance Director Kim Williams, Marketing Outreach Coordinator Laura  
Ansel, Assistant City Manager Julie Bellia, Interim Utilities Director Mike Vuolo, and  
Assistant Utilities Director Jennifer Desrosiers  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fire Chief Scott Titus.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, 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:  
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Valdy Olender: expressed concern with Charter Officers on dais and spoke to contents of  
the City Charter  
Jeffrey Scott: expressed concern with state of the City  
21-1972  
Current Vacancies and Upcoming Expirations for Boards and Committees  
A.  
Ms. Taylor read the Announcements into the record.  
4. CONSENT AGENDA:  
Mayor Emrich queried the City Manager regarding Items requested to be pulled from the  
Consent Agenda for discussion.  
Commissioner McDowell spoke to concern with the scope of work in Item No. 21-1923.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Luke, to approve the Consent Agenda except for Item No. 21-1921 being pulled for  
discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
21-1716  
21-1926  
21-1797  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for September 2021.  
A.  
B.  
C.  
This Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for October 2021.  
This Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approve the Annual Water Demand Projections for Submission to the  
Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority  
This Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
21-1910  
21-1921  
D.  
E.  
Approve the Interagency Agreement By and Between the Sarasota County  
Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the City of North Port, Florida on Behalf of the  
North Port Police Department for Use of the Knight Trail Park Gun Range.  
This Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approve Contract No. 2021-39 - Replacement of Perimeter Fence at the  
Water Treatment Plant with Jay’s Fencing, LLC, in the Amount of  
$225,177.00, with a Contingency Amount of $45,035.00 for a Total Cost of  
$270,212.00.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commissioner McDowell read a statement into the record regarding concerns with lack of  
a
project Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) sheet, discussion with City Manager, CIP  
criteria, savings from other projects, and lack of transparency.  
Mr. Fletcher further provided clarification regarding transparency, available funding, and  
maintenance replacing the current structure to ensure safety with no increase of funding.  
Discussion continued regarding the item not being included in a maintenance account  
line item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to  
approve Item No. 21-1921 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
4 - Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke and Commissioner White  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
Commissioner McDowell dissented for reasons stated.  
21-1920  
F.  
Approve Award of Request for Bid 2022-01 - Water and Wastewater  
Treatment Chemicals to Allied Universal Corporation, Amaya Solutions,  
Inc. d/b/a American Water Chemicals, Brenntag Mid South, Inc, Chemtrade  
Chemicals U.S. LLC., Donau Carbon U.S. LLC., Hawkins, Inc. and  
Polydyne, Inc by Line-Item Pricing on an “As-needed” Basis for a Term  
Through and Including December 31, 2024, with Options to Renew for Two  
(2) Additional One (1) Year Terms; and Authorize the City Manager to  
Approve Future Renewals.  
his Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
21-1923  
G.  
Approve Award of Request for Bid No. 2022-05 for Tree and Brush  
Abatement Services to Greentopps Landscape Maintenance  
&
Tree  
Services LLC. and R.A. Markuson Inc., at the Unit Prices Indicated in Their  
Bid Form, with a Contract Period from Date of Award Through September  
30, 2022 and a Not to Exceed Budget Amount for Fiscal Year 2022 of  
$325,000.  
his Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
21-1929  
H.  
Approve Award of Request for Bid No. 2022-07 for Citywide Park Facility  
Debris Removal and Restroom Cleaning to At Your Services Cleaning  
Group, Sarasota, Florida, at the Unit Prices Indicated in Their Bid Form,  
With the Contract Period From January 1, 2022, Through and Including  
December 30, 2022, and Authorize the City Manager to Exercise the  
Options to Renew Two (2) Additional One-Year Terms. Estimated Budget  
Amount for 2022 is $132,284.64.  
his Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
21-1930  
21-1954  
22-1998  
21-1967  
I.  
Approval of Joseph Pumilia as a Regular Member of the Zoning Board of  
Appeals, to Serve a Three-Year Term from December 14, 2021, to  
December 14, 2024.  
his Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
J.  
K.  
L.  
Approval of Lynn Cleary as the North Port Resident of the Joint  
Management Advisory Board, to Serve a Three-Year Term from December  
14, 2021, to December 14, 2024.  
his Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of Duane Sautbine as the North Port Resident on the Community  
Economic Development Advisory Board, to serve a two-year-term from  
December 14, 2021 to December 14, 2023.  
his Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of Minutes for the October 26, 2021 Commission Regular  
Meeting, November 9, 2021 Commission Regular Meeting, November 10,  
2021 Commission Workshop, and November  
Special Meeting  
10, 2021 Commission  
his Item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES  
21-1961  
A.  
Annual Presentation by Neighborhood Development Services Department,  
Building Division.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Mr. Applegate provided  
including mission statement, and department sections including call center, permitting,  
plan review, inspections, communications and outreach, applications system  
administrator, and administration staff.  
a presentation with emphasis on the Building Department  
Ms. Ray spoke to her arrival and goals for the department.  
Discussion took place regarding number of permits, percentage of permits that require a  
physical inspection, percentage of times an inspector physically inspects single -family  
residence developments, process for noticing the contractor of a discrepancy, new home  
builds completed annually, and completion of automated permit process.  
There was no public comment on this item.  
21-1791  
B.  
Annual Presentation by Information Technology Division of the City  
Manager's Department  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Mr. Ryan provided  
a
presentation including services provided, mission and vision  
statements, organizational chart, and staff.  
Mr. Jones spoke to services provided by the service desk, metrics and accomplishments,  
service desk and audio-visual support, and how to contact the service desk.  
Mr. Merchant spoke to network, telecommunications, and security.  
Mr. Kalfsbeck spoke to citizen-centric services, geographic information system (GIS)  
services.  
Ms. Edwards reviewed department accomplishments.  
Mr. Bourquin reviewed upcoming projects.  
Discussion took place regarding timeframe for the development of the IT department and  
ensuring department needs are communicated to Commission.  
There was no public comment on this item.  
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
RESOLUTION:  
RES. NO.  
2021-R-57  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Relating to Senate Bill 378 and House Bill 207 Designating the Florida  
Scrub-Jay as the Official State Bird; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Ms. Taylor read the Resolution by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding declination of the Florida Scrub-Jay.  
Ms. Taylor read the following e-comment into the record:  
Barbara Lockhart: expressed support of the Resolution  
Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Luke, to approve Resolution No. 2021-R-57 as presented, directing staff to send a  
copy of the resolution with a request to adopt and support to State Local Elected  
Officials Representative Buchanan and Senator Gruters, State Committee Chair of  
Florida Environmental and Natural Resources, Florida League of Cities, Manasota  
League of Cities, City of Venice, City of Sarasota, City of Longboat Key, Charlotte  
County, and Sarasota County. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
RESOLUTION - First Reading:  
B. RES. NO.  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
2021-R-56  
Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for Staffing  
Needs for the Neighborhood Development Services Department in the  
Amount of $696,570 and Police Vehicle for Sworn Supervisor in the  
Amount of $57,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Ms. Taylor read the Resolution by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Romano responded to questions regarding use of monies from the tree fund.  
Mr. Yarborough responded to questions regarding temporary agency fee percentage.  
Discussion took place regarding use of temporary staff versus hiring permanent staff, and  
availability of temporary agency resources.  
Ms. Williams responded to questions regarding use of staff savings.  
Mayor Emrich expressed concerns with costs associated with contracted employees and  
ability to fund full-time employees for the same cost.  
Discussion continued regarding concern with contracted employees, inclusion of funding  
for police vehicle, investing in permanent staff, use of temporary staff in conjunction with  
permanent staff search, and various options to meet needs.  
Public Comment:  
Jeffrey Scott: support of outsourcing jobs to professionals with needed skills and  
qualifications  
Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, to continue Resolution No.  
2021-R-56 to second reading on  
changes:  
a
date to be determined with the following  
1. To approve a temporary ULDC Project Manager  
2. To approve a Police Department vehicle purchase  
3. To approve a temporary arborist in Neighborhood Development Services  
4. To approve the Box Enterprise Software  
5. To approve the Q Trac Scheduling Software  
6. To approve the Development Review Process Solicitation  
7. To approve the Plans Examiner/Inspector  
8.  
To have the additional planning staff and temporary planner to be utilized for  
three to four months with the authorization to hire full-time employees with the  
balance remaining  
Ms. Slayton spoke to concern with legalities of the motion and Commission authority.  
Commissioner McDowell withdrew her motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, to continue Resolution No.  
2021-R-56 to second reading on  
changes:  
a
date to be determined with the following  
1. To approve a temporary ULDC Project Manager  
2. To approve a Police Department vehicle purchase  
3. To approve a temporary arborist in Neighborhood Development Services  
4. To approve the Box Enterprise Software  
5. To approve the Q Trac Scheduling Software  
6. To approve the Development Review Process Solicitation  
7. To approve the Plans Examiner/Inspector  
8.  
To instruct the City Manager to work with staff to come up with temporary and  
full-time position with regards to the temporary funding  
The motion failed due to lack of a second.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to  
continue Resolution No. 2021-R-56 to second reading on January 25, 2022 as  
presented.  
Discussion took place regarding providing departments with needs to be successful, not  
commission prevue to make staffing decisions.  
Commissioner McDowell spoke to concern with departments not having enough adequate  
full-time employees and the temporary positions not satisfying the concern.  
Mr. Fletcher provided clarification as to increase of full-time employees.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
3 - Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke and Commissioner White  
2 - Mayor Emrich and Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
Commissioner McDowell dissented due to goal to give the City Manager tools to hire  
temporary staff and additional full-time employees.  
Mayor Emrich dissented for reasons stated.  
Recess was taken from 11:53 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:  
C. ORD. NO.  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2021- FY  
2021-44  
2025 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements of the Capital  
Improvements Element of the North Port Comprehensive Plan; Providing  
for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Ms. Taylor read the Ordinance by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and responded to commission questions regarding  
projects being subject to prioritization and additional project being introduced during or  
before the budget process.  
There was no public comment on this item.  
Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to  
approve Ordinance No. 2021-44 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
7. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
21-1776  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Community Development  
Block Grant Entitlement Funds  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding building better relationships with partners, articulating  
needs, and monitoring benefits if the City was its own entity.  
There was no public comment on this item.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Luke, to  
direct staff to pursue renewal of existing agreement with Sarasota County. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
21-1952  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Art Advisory Board  
Recommendation of “Future Fish” Art Sculpture by Donald Gialanella, Artist  
to be Located on Property at the Northwest Intersection of Price Boulevard  
and Sumter Boulevard.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Ansel provided an overview including prior Commission direction, advisory board  
recommendation, artist rendering, art fund balance, estimated project budget, additional  
considerations, and responded to Commission questions regarding responsibility of  
maintenance.  
Commissioner McDowell expressed concern with use of same artist who created the  
Spoonbill Sculpture and the materials used for the structure.  
Ms. Ansel responded to additional questions regarding other submissions received.  
Vice Mayor Langdon expressed concern with visibility of structure in the specified  
location.  
Discussion took place regarding funding of the project, location and visibility, support of  
material used, and concern with maintenance of other submitted structure.  
Ms. Christie spoke to structure location permissions from Heron Creek.  
Ms. Bellia spoke to Heron Creek approval process during development, and  
communication with Heron Creek developers for approval of new piece of artwork.  
Mayor Emrich expressed concern with materials used, and support of design.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner White, to  
direct staff to use $47,785 from the fiscal year 2022 budget, revenue account  
number 001-0000-324-62-05 to purchase the future fish art sculpture by Donald  
Gialanella to be located at the northwest intersection of Price Boulevard and  
Sumter Boulevard. The motion failed on the following vote:  
2 - Commissioner Luke and Commissioner White  
Yes:  
No:  
3 - Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner McDowell  
Vice Mayor Langdon dissented due to practical concerns of materials, location, and  
specifics of the piece of art.  
Commissioner McDowell dissented for reasons stated.  
Mayor Emrich dissented due to concerns of materials and location.  
Discussion took place regarding legal obligation to replace the piece, ability to choose an  
alternate location, prior decision to use a steel piece, concern with selecting cheap art,  
concern with not accepting Advisory Boards recommendation, use of a sturdier materials,  
tasking the Art Advisory Board with another structure, ability to revamp the spoonbill, and  
review of the development order.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor  
Langdon, to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to review the legalities of  
removing and replacing artwork at this location and task the Art Advisory Board to  
review materials and focus on low maintenance art to be placed at the same  
location.  
Discussion took place regarding staff guiding to be sensitive to the location and to orient  
the artwork to ensure visibility in the location.  
Ms. Slayton requested clarification as to the intent of the motion with regards of legal  
review.  
A motion to amend was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner  
Luke, to add that the artwork be oriented to provide maximum visibility of the  
piece from the intersection. The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
There was consensus to hear public comment at this time.  
Public Comment:  
Bob Stewart: suggested formulating a choice to an artist to create art that has the Scrub  
Jay  
21-1962  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Draft Redistricting Maps.  
C.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Christie spoke to City Charter requirements relative to redistricting.  
Commissioner Luke disclosed discussion with City staff regarding an alternate mapping  
option.  
Priti Mathur, ARCBridge Consulting and Training Inc., provided a presentation including  
current districts maximum deviation of 46.88 percent, current districts with 2020 Census  
data, proposed plan A and B, neighborhoods that must stay together, overall district  
statistics, and current district statistics.  
Ms. Bramble spoke to suggestions from discussion with a Commissioner prior to the  
meeting.  
Ms. Mathur spoke to Plan C with comparison to Plan A and B.  
Commissioner Luke spoke to reasons for recommendation to include lessening the  
density of the northern part of the district to prepare for the growth in Wellen Park in the  
future, and due to the criteria of keeping current Commissioners in their district not being  
applicable due to her term limit approaching, and to not split the Jockey Club.  
Discussion took place regarding significant differences between the plans.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to public notice requirements within the Charter, noting Plan C has  
not been noticed and recommended to either continue the item for 30 days or not to  
discuss Plan C at all.  
A
motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, include Plan C in the public notification requirement of the City Charter  
with the addition of Plan C on the redistricting webpage and to continue Item No.  
21-1962 for a minimum of 30 days. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
21-1964  
D.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Policy Decisions for the  
Expansion of Water and Wastewater Identified in the Preliminary Cost  
Estimates and General Sequencing of the Master Plan Report Relative to  
Existing Residents.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Mr. Vuolo provided a presentation including map of current septic tank locations, fiscal  
year (FY) 2022 budget survey results, total estimated costs, subsidized incentive Option  
A and B including total costs, existing homeowner incentives, other local entities charges  
for similar projects, hardship programs, policy considerations, and utilities next steps.  
Ms. Desrosiers responded to Commission questions regarding block grant considerations  
for hardships.  
Staff responded to additional questions regarding Infrastructure bill grant funding, funding  
model, means for funding offsets, process for property liens, targeted timeline for  
completion in various areas, incentive eligibility for vacant lots, funding of incentive, time  
frame for billing to go into effect, cost for vacuum station, and deferral program.  
Recess was taken from 3:03 p.m. until 3:15 p.m.  
Additional questions were addressed regarding policy considerations for Commission with  
emphasis on consideration two, cost comparison of full septic and installation of a well,  
payment added to monthly bills, inclusion within comparisons to other entities, on-site  
costs, requirement regarding disabling wells and installation of backflow meters, deferral  
criteria, reduction of payment guidelines, ability to place assessment on taxes, and  
allocation of funds for Capital Improvement Projects.  
Ms. Taylor read the following public comment into the record:  
Jason Cachia: expressed opposition with city sewer and water expansion  
Ivieki Pierfelice: expressed opposition with city sewer and water expansion  
Public Comment:  
John Faverve: responsibility for removal of sewer and water, time to remove septic, Code  
Enforcement involvement, and emergency plans  
Bob Stewart: sugarcane runoff  
A motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner White, to  
approve the following revisions to the policies related to the expansion of water  
and wastewater identified in the preliminary cost estimates and general sequencing  
of the master plan report relative to existing residents:  
1. REVISE THE WATER LINE FEE FROM THE CURRENT $43.75 PER FOOT TO  
THE REVISED FEE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THE RATE ANALYSIS.  
2. ADD  
A
WASTEWATER LINE FEE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THE RATE  
ANALYSIS.  
3. HARDSHIP  
PROGRAM:  
APPROVAL  
OF  
DEFERRAL  
PROGRAM  
AND  
REDUCTION OF ANNUAL PAYMENT PROGRAM.  
4. NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER: OPTION A:  
CUSTOMER COST $5,235  
5. NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FOR WASTEWATER ONLY (EXISTING WATER  
CUSTOMERS): OPTION A: CUSTOMER COST $2,213  
Discussion took place regarding additional information and clarification needed with the  
rate analysis.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by  
Commissioner White, to add “and to direct staff to bring back detail and specifics  
of policy considerations one, two, three, and four prior to formal adoption.”  
Discussion took place regarding staff providing an outline of the deferral program for  
Commission review, master plan approval, and clarifying the policy considerations.  
Commissioner McDowell withdrew her motion. Commission White withdrew her  
second.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by  
Commissioner Luke, to use policy number one revised water line fee, policy  
number two add wastewater line fee, policy number three hardship water deferral of  
cost, and policy four hardship program reduction of annual payment to be brought  
back to Commission with all details and specifics for further discussion.  
Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to for the needs for a finance or funding model, to have data  
regarding septic systems impact on canals prior to determining if the project is justifiable  
and the option chosen being the lower of the two options.  
Discussion followed regarding community engagement, and incentive for lump sum  
prepayment.  
The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
3 - Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Mayor Emrich and Vice Mayor Langdon  
Mayor Emrich and Vice Mayor Langdon dissented for reasons stated.  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
3 - Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Mayor Emrich and Vice Mayor Langdon  
Mayor Emrich and Vice Mayor Langdon dissented for reasons stated.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor  
Langdon, to direct staff to bring back options for prepayment plans. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor  
Langdon, to direct staff to bring an agenda item with specifics, as of today,  
regarding how this will be paid for. The motion carried on the following vote:  
3 - Mayor Emrich, Commissioner White and Commissioner McDowell  
2 - Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Luke  
Yes:  
No:  
Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Luke dissented due to staff already bringing this  
item back to Commission.  
22-2009  
E.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of North Port Unified  
Land Development Code Rewrite Timeline, Strategy, and Prior Directives.  
Mayor Emrich announced the item.  
Commissioner McDowell introduced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding pros of taking a pause on the rewrite, impact on contract  
with consultant, impact on temporary staff position, list of items to be brought forward as  
agenda items during pause, allowing the director to review the rewrite and provide an  
updated timeline, continuation of tree regulations and activity centers, cost associated  
with temporary staff position, and ability to review and discuss individual items as  
needed.  
There was no public comment on this item.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Luke, to direct the City Manager to pause further Commission and Planning and  
Zoning Advisory Board discussion on the Unified Land Development Code rewrite  
with the exception of tree regulations and activity centers which will continued at  
the current pace with monthly updates on steps taken to get back on track and to  
produce  
a new timeline with the assistance of the Director of Neighborhood  
Development Services.  
A motion to amend was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to strike “with monthly updates on steps taken to get back on track”  
from the motion. The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and  
Commissioner McDowell  
8. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
There was no public comment.  
9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
Commissioner McDowell reported on tour of The Gallery, City holiday luncheon, 12 Days  
of Giving Food and Toy Drive, Florida League of Cities webinar, public works luncheon,  
and wished all a Happy Holiday.  
Commissioner White reported on the Poinsettia Parade, North Port High School Chorus  
Concert, extending kindness to others, and wished all a Happy Holiday.  
Commissioner Luke reported on the North Port High School Chorus Concert, Kid Kelly  
Boxing League Championship win, Tourist Development Council thank you letter,  
wellness fair, Habitat for Humanity Reception, Loveland Center BBQ Fundraiser, Feast  
Upon the Fields, Chamber of Commerce Holiday event, Sarasota County Council of  
Neighborhood Associations (CONA) regarding water quality, tour of Little Salt Spring with  
Representative Buchanan, Fill the FireTruck, Protect and Serve Night, Breakfast with  
Santa, Holiday Bizarre, Living Waters Church Holiday Event, Poinsettia Parade, Boots  
and Badges, Holiday Luncheons, Florida Power and Light (FPL) world record of having  
largest battery, and wished all a Happy Holiday.  
Vice Mayor Langdon reported on the Poinsettia Parade, Boots and Badges, North Port  
Symphony, and wished all a Happy Holiday.  
Mayor Emrich reported the on Poinsettia Parade and Festival, Breakfast with Santa,  
wellness fair, holiday luncheons, Council of Government meeting, and wished all a Happy  
Holiday.  
10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
There were no reports by Charter Officers.  
11. ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 5:11 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___.