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, April 12, 2022

10:00 AM

City Commission Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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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 Fire Chief Nick

Herlihy, Police Chief Todd Garrison, Assistant City Attorney Michael Golen, Social

Services Manager Janet Carrillo, Planner II Noah Fossick, Project Manager Monica

Bramble (virtually), Neighborhood Development Services Alaina Ray, Assistant City

Manager Jason Yarborough, Economic Development Program Manager Mel Thomas,

Market Research Analyst Randy Bowling, Grant Writer Valerie Malingowski, and

Assistant City Manager Julie Bellia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Attorney Michael Golen.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Discussion took place regarding reordering the agenda.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to approve the Agenda as amended to hear Resolution No. 2022-R-14

and Resolution No. 2022-R-16 prior to Ordinance No. 2022-03. The motion carried

on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jeffrey Scott: unelected officials' powers and rules of law.

22-2565

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.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item No. 22-2593

being pulled for discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

22-2452

22-2465

Approve

Agreement

No.

2021-17 Professional

Architectural

and

Engineering Services for City of North Port Police Department Facilities

Between The City of North Port and Schenkel & Shultz, Inc. in the Amount

of $235,410.00.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Transportation State

Safety Concept Paper Grant for Work Zone Enforcement in the Amount of

$100,000, 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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-2501

22-2503

Approval to Reappoint Nancy Ceci as a Regular Member on the Citizens'

Tax Oversight Committee, to serve a two-year term from April 12, 2022 to

April 12, 2024.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Federally Funded Community Development Block Grant

Mitigation Program Subrecipient Agreement in the Amount of $650,440 to

be Used for Utilities Bypass Pump Project

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-2543

22-2549

Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for February 2022.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of Minutes for the March 3, 2022 Commission Special Meeting,

March 7, 2021 Commission Workshop, March 8, 2022 Commission

Regular Meeting, March 22, 2022 Commission Workshop, and March 22,

2022 Commission Regular Meeting

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-2552

22-2590

Approval to Reappoint Scott Duff as the Fifth Trustee to the Firefighters'

Pension Board of Trustees by the North Port City Commission as a

Ministerial Duty, to Serve a Term from April 12, 2022, to April 12, 2024.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Disposition of Surplus Assets in an Appropriate Fashion

Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section

2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the

City of North Port, Florida.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-2591

22-2592

22-2593

Approval to Appoint JJ Thompson as a Regular Member on the Art

Advisory Board to Serve a two-year term from April 12, 2022, to April 12,

2024.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval to Appoint Joseph Garren as a Regular Member on the Charter

Review Advisory Board, to Serve a Two-Year Term From April 12, 2022, to

April 12, 2024.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Drop-In Office Agreement Template, for Nonprofit or State

Agency Use of Drop-In Office Space at the Family Service Center Building

for the Provision of Services to North Port Residents, and Authorize the

City Manager or Designee to Sign Future Agreements Using the Approved

Template

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletched introduced the item.

Commissioner Luke spoke to recommended changes to the template.

In response to Commission questions, Ms. Slayton and Mr. Golen explained provisions

including property insurance within lease agreements and the agency being required to

obtain property insurance per Risk Management.

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

approve Item No. 22-2593 with the following changes:

1. Modify Section 3A to strike “will” and add “may” or “will try”.

2. Add language to Section 7I to include "no materials or storage to be left

overnight", if it is not already in the template.

3. Correct "50,000" in Section 12B to read “$250,000”.

4. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to sign future agreements using the

approved template.

Discussion took place regarding the agreement being a template and renewal process.

The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

A. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port. Florida, Amending the Code of the

2022-05

City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Structure, Section D.

Building Fees; Repealing Ordinance No. 2020-28; Providing for

Severability; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Codification; and

Providing an Effective Date.

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

title only.

Ms. Taylor read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to approve Ordinance No. 2022-05 as presented. The motion carried on

the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

B. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Adopting the Village I

2022-07

Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages) for a ±898.00 Acre Area

Located to the West of Preto Boulevard, to the South of Future Manasota

Beach Road, and to the North and East of the City of North Port City

Limits; Amending the Unified Land Development Code, Chapter 53, Article

XVIII-V Village, Section 53-214 to Incorporate the Pattern Plan by

Reference; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for

Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor Emrich announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and requested

a motion to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion

carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

Ms. Taylor read the Ordinance by title only and swore in those wishing to provide

testimony.

Ms. Taylor noted there were no aggrieved parties.

Commissioner McDowell disclosed conducting a site visit.

There were no ex-parte communications from Commissioner White or Mayor Emrich.

Vice Mayor Langdon disclosed a conversation with the Applicant regarding workforce

housing.

Commissioner Luke disclosed conducting a site visit with John Luczysnki.

Phillip DiMaria, Jr. with Kimley-Horn, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including

master developement, site location, acreage, proposed land use, number of units,

commercial and office space, conceptual rendering, mixed-use and residential examples,

development standards, Village District Pattern Plan (VDPP) requirements, and further

community goals.

Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided

a presentation including site location and

acreage, proposed land use, mixed-use area, number of units, commercial and office

space, conceptual site layout, development standards, mixed-use and residential area

acreage, consistency with the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and

Comprehensive Plan, noticing requirements, and Planning and Zoning Advisory Board

(PZAB) and staff recommendations.

There was no rebuttal by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

Commission questions took place regarding residential lot size and coverage, wetlands,

open space, civic uses, scrivener's errors within the VDPP including acreage for Village I

in the Index Map differing from the acreage in the Ordinance title block, inconsistencies of

landscaping standards on pages 18 and 56, Figures 13 and 14 on page 28 not mentioned

on page 27, on-demand services not mentioned on page 39, striking "20" from page 44 to

read "(See Figures 18-19)", and the Ordinance title block referencing West Villages

where VDPP references Wellen Park.

Discussion took place regarding affordable and workforce housing.

John Luczynski, Owner of Manasota Beach Ranchlands, LLC, being duly sworn, spoke

to mixed-use housing, Comprehensive Plan requirements being met, rental opportunities,

and age-restricted apartments.

There were no closing arguments from Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to continue Ordinance No. 2022-07 to second reading on April 26, 2022,

taking conversations and presented scrivener's errors into consideration. The

motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

C. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Adopting the Village K

Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages) for a ±636.00 Acre Area

Located to the East of West Villages Parkway, to the South of Future

Manasota Beach Road, and to the North and West of the City Of North Port

City Limits; Amending the Unified Land Development Code, Chapter 53,

Article XVIII – V Village, Section 53-214 to Incorporate the Pattern Plan by

Reference; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for

Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

2022-08

Mayor Emrich announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and requested

a motion to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

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

direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

Ms. Taylor read the Ordinance by title only and swore in those wishing to provide

testimony.

Commissioner McDowell disclosed conducting a site visit.

There were no ex-parte communications from Commissioner White, Vice Mayor Langdon,

or Mayor Emrich.

Commissioner Luke disclosed conducting a site visit with John Luczysnki.

Ms. Taylor noted there were no aggrieved parties.

Phillip DiMaria, Jr. with Kimley-Horn, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including

master developement, site location, acreage, proposed land use, number of units,

commercial and office space, conceptual rendering, mixed-use and residential examples,

development standards, Village District Pattern Plan (VDPP) requirements, and further

community goals.

John Luczynski, Owner of Manasota Beach Ranchlands, LLC, being duly sworn, spoke

to the conceptual plan including pond and lake locations, future housing and school

developments, and development goals.

Mr. Fossick, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including site size, proposed land

use, number of dwelling units, conceptual site layout, development standards, site

requirements, consistency with the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and

Comprehensive Plan, and Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) and staff

recommendations.

There was no rebuttal from the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

Commission questions took place regarding inconsistencies in the title block and VDPP,

scrivener's errors within the VDPP, and whether the schools will be restricted or limited to

Wellen Park residents.

There were no closing arguments from Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Emrich closed public hearing and requested a motion.

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

continue Ordinance No. 2022-08 to second reading on April 26, 2022.

Discussion took place regarding funding of a future right turn lane at the school location.

The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

RESOLUTION:

E. RES. NO.

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

Accepting the Conveyance of +/- 4.66 Acres of Real Property Located at

the Southwest Corner of U.S. 41 and Preto Boulevard, Lot 1, Wellen Park

Public Safety Complex, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel

Identification No. 0781010001, as well as Improvements Thereon, Which

2022-R-14

Include

Fire Station, Police Substation, and Related Equipment;

Accepting Associated Warranties and Intangible Property; Entering an

Indemnity Agreement for Final Payment to the Contractor; Providing for

Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and

Providing an Effective Date.

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.

Discussion took place regarding the building layout, funding, and the upcoming

ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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-14 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

F. RES. NO.

A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Transfer of

Certain Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Related to the Force Main

Extension Project in Village E of Wellen Park and Associated Warranties,

2022-R-16

Including a Non-Exclusive Perpetual Easement for Access, Operation, and

Maintenance of the Improvements; Providing for Filing of Documents;

Providing for Conflicts: Providing for Severability: and Providing an

Effective Date.

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.

Discussion took place regarding funding and gratitude to developers.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor

Langdon, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-16 as presented. The motion carried on

the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

ORDINANCE - First Reading (continued):

D. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of The

2022-03

City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 58 – Planning and Development, Article

III. – Impact Fees and Updating Impact Fee Rate Schedules for the City’s

Parks, Fire Rescue, Law Enforcement, General Government, and Solid

Waste Impact Fees; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;

Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to

read the Ordinance by title only.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion

carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

Ms. Taylor read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Bramble and Carlos Villareal, Project Manager with Willdan Financial Services,

answered questions pertaining to transportation and mobility fees and spoke to the

financial analysis and percentage increase for residential and commercial.

Discussion took place regarding the percentage increases if the impact fee was raised to

100%, previously proposed studies, impact on commercial, residential, and office uses,

missing “Whereas” clauses pertaining to the February 9, 2021 increase and September

14, 2021 reduction, and Parkland inventory impacts.

Ms. Ray and Mr. Yarborough spoke to incentives for deferrals for targeted industries,

updating the Comprehensive Plan, recalculating Parkland inventory, current impact fee

basis, increase of construction costs, and State law regarding impact fee standards.

Discussion continued regarding scrivener’s errors, comparison to other municipalities,

and fee increase without inclusion of transportation and mobility fees for residential and

commercial.

Ms. Ray answered questions regarding implementation in conjunction with deferral fees

and incentives and spoke to staff’s efforts to ensure both are presented simultaneously.

Discussion continued regarding the percentage increase, effects of delaying the increase,

and implementing a systematic approach of handling adjustments.

Ms. Thomas spoke to the percentage increase, implementation dates for impact and

deferral fees, and legal issues with incentives.

Ms. Slayton answered questions regarding State Statutes pertaining to requirements of

setting and implementing impact fees and the demonstrative needs study.

Discussion continued regarding “retail restaurant with drive-thru” being removed per

Commission direction.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jeffrey Scott: in-office governance.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

continue Ordinance No. 2022-03 to second reading on June 21, 2022, adding the

extra "Whereas" clauses as discussed. 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 due to implementing too large of an increase with no

incentives or deferral plan in place.

Recess was taken from 12:10 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

RESOLUTION (continued):

H. RES. NO.

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

2022-R-25

Directing the City Manager to Temporarily Market Activity Center 1:

Mediterranea as Activity Center 1: Trailside, Activity Center 4: Panacea as

Activity Center 4: Innovation Park, Activity Center 5: Midway as Activity

Center 5: The Crossings, Activity Center 6: The Shire as Activity Center 6:

Yorkshire, Activity Center 7: The Springs as Activity Center 7: Warm

Mineral Springs, and Activity Center 8: The Gardens as Activity Center 8:

Myakka Connection; Providing for Duration; Providing for Incorporation of

Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing

an Effective Date.

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.

Discussion took place regarding reordering the agenda.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to reorder the agenda to hear Resolution No. 2022-R-25 at this time. The

motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

Mr. Bowling answered questions regarding the use of "temporarily" in the title block.

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

approve Resolution No. 2022-R-25 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

G. RES. NO.

2022-R-22

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

Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-04 Related to City

Commission Minutes and Records; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals;

Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an

Effective Date

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 and introduced the item.

Discussion took place regarding process of amending draft minutes, Attorney General's

opinion, agenda placement, inclusion of backup material, revision process, City Clerk's

process formation, and public input.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

approve Resolution No. 2022-R-22 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

RESOLUTION - First Reading: (Two Hearings Required)

RES. NO.

2022-R-17

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

Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for an

Additional Planner III Full Time Equivalent in the Amount of $46,832;

Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability:

and Providing an Effective Date.

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.

Discussion took place regarding vacant positions and the position description.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

continue Resolution No. 2022-R-17 to second reading on April 26, 2022. The motion

carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

J. RES. NO.

2022-R-18

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

Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for two

Grants Coordinator Full Time Equivalents in the Amount of $35,110;

Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;

and Providing an Effective Date.

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.

Discussion took place regarding justification for multiple grant coordinators.

Ms. Malingowski provided a presentation including division positions and descriptions and

answered questions regarding position responsibilities and the coordination process.

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

continue Resolution No. 2022-R-18 to second reading on April 26, 2022. The motion

carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

K. RES. NO.

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

2022-R-19

Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for

Project

Manager Full Time Equivalent in the Amount of $60,585; Providing for

Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing

an Effective Date.

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.

Commission questions took place regarding a project manager position being added

during the FY 2021-2022 budget process.

Ms. Bellia spoke to the FY 2021-2022 project manager position and stated the requested

position is for a project manager within Public Works.

Discussion took place regarding the importance of the position and recruiting efforts.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to continue Resolution No. 2022-R-19 to second reading on April 26, 2022.

The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

L. RES. NO.

2022-R-20

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

Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for

Legislative Analyst .75 Full Time Equivalent in the Amount of $14,633;

Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts: Providing for Severability:

and Providing an Effective Date.

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.

Discussion took place regarding the position being part-time, scheduling issues, position

start date, analyst vs. lobbyist responsibilities, and advertising for the position.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

continue Resolution No. 2022-R-20 to second reading on April 26, 2022. 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 due to her belief of the start date being too early.

M. RES. NO.

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

2022-R-21

Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for

Development Technician Full Time Equivalent in the Amount of $14,350;

Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;

and Providing an Effective Date.

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

continue Resolution No. 2022-R-21 to second reading on April 26, 2022. The motion

carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

N. RES. NO.

2022-R-24

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

Amending the Non-District and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal

Year 2021-2022 for Police Vehicles in the amount of $139,900, for a Fire

Engine in the amount of $734,872, and for the Legacy Trail Project

P22DPB in the amount of $33,500; Providing for Findings; Providing for

Conflicts; Providing for Severability and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested the City Clerk to read the Resolution

by title only.

Ms. Taylor read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Deputy Fire Chief Nick Herlihy answered questions regarding vehicle payment process.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor

Langdon, to continue Resolution No. 2022-R-24 to second reading on April 26,

2022. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

22-2368

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Commissioner Attendance at

Chamber

Government

Commerce

Relations

Economic

Committee

Development

Meetings

Committee

and Possibly

and

Assigning/Rotating Commissioner Attendance.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to Chamber of Commerce meeting attendance, Sunshine

Law, and possibly implementing a rotation of Commission attendance.

Ms. Slayton explained Sunshine Law regarding discussion topics during open meetings.

Discussion took place regarding

a rotating schedule, contents of the Chamber of

Commerce reports, allowing Commissioners to attend meetings keeping Sunshine Law in

mind, and Staff speaking with the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director regarding

meeting etiquette.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

direct staff to develop protocol for the Government Relations Meetings to be

presented to Commission on a future meeting. The motion carried on the following

vote:

Discussion took place regarding the urgency due to the next Chamber of Commerce

meeting date.

The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

22-2510

Discussion and Possible Action Considering Using Coronavirus State and

Local Recovery Funds for the One-Time Standard Allowance of Revenue

Loss, Allowing Expenditure Flexibility

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There was no Commission discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

approve using Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds for the one-time

standard allowance or revenue loss, allowing expenditure flexibility. The motion

carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

22-2583

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Mural for the North Port

Senior Center Located at 4940 Pan American Boulevard.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commissioner Luke spoke to the joint meeting with the Art Advisory Board, discussion

with the Director of the Senior Center regarding creating a mural, and submitting a call to

artists.

Discussion took place regarding cost, artist rendering, art fund balance, and placing art in

public places.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to direct staff to work with the Art Advisory Board and the Senior Center

in order to bring back a project for placement of a mural on the Senior Center

building. 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 2:35 p.m. until 2:50 p.m.

22-2610

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Environmental Advisory Board

Memoranda Dated February 7, 2022 Regarding Development Waivers

Affecting

Parkland,

Environmentally

Sensitive

Lands,

and

Water

Resources and/or Wildlife Habitat; and Environmental Advisory Board

Member Attendance at Regular Meetings of the Planning & Zoning, Parks

& Recreations, and Historic and Cultural Advisory Board Meetings.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to advisory boards requesting Commission input

regarding processes and memoranda that was received.

Mr. Fletcher spoke to staff recommendations.

Commissioner McDowell continued regarding memoranda being submitted in proper

format, development waiver notifications, allowing liaisons from advisory boards to attend

other board meetings, and board members speaking at other board meetings as citizens.

Ms. Slayton spoke to the legal scope of board member involvement at other board

meetings.

Discussion took place regarding State statute pertaining to board member powers,

quasi-judicial boards, staff liaison training, and community involvement regarding public

comment.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to direct the City manager and staff to send memorandum to the

Environmental Advisory Board denying their two requests as noted in the backup

material as there are process and procedures to be followed that their requests do

not follow. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

22-2637

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling the May 2, 2022

Commission Workshop for May 9, 2022

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There was no Commission discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

direct staff to reschedule the May 2, 2022 Commission Workshop to May 9, 2022.

The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

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

Commissioner McDowell

22-2633

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding City Manager Six-Month

Evaluation

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Discussion took place regarding positive changes, maintaining transparency, leadership

skills, enhancing the City, evaluation review, strategic planning, value of community

engagement, initiation of "Community of Unity", contract review requirements,

performance evaluation objectives, and areas of concern.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

conclude the six-month evaluation for City Manager Jerome Fletcher and give a

$5,000 salary increase effective April 1, 2022. 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 with no reason stated.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

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22-2473

Mayor Emrich's Report

Mayor Emrich reported on the Braves events, Diva's Masquerade Ball, Council of

Governments meeting, and Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.

Vice Mayor Langdon's Report

Vice Mayor Langdon reported on the Junior League of Sarasota event, Braves events, and

the new hire ceremony.

Commissioner Luke's Report

Commissioner Luke reported on the Junior League of Sarasota event, University of Florida

extension garden celebration, tour of Wellen Park, youth art event at the Art Center,

Autism Day, Diva's Masquerade Ball, Easter egg hunt events, Art Center tea event,

Braves events, Mary Poppins at the North Port High School, Movie on the Green, Awaken

Church anniversary, Florida League of Cities Legislative wrap-up, Imagine School run,

Rockin' Run & Roll 5k event, Great American Cleanup, Lightspeed Voice, new hires

ceremony, Tiger Bay, community baby shower, and the interagency meeting.

22-2474

Commissioner McDowell's Report

Commissioner McDowell reported on the Legislative breakfast at Junior League of

Sarasota, North Port High School art show, community baby shower, Braves events,

interagency meeting, North Port Police Department (NPPD) swearing-in ceremony,

webinars on housing, Great American Cleanup, Rockin' Run & Roll 5k event, Awaken

Church anniversary, post-Legislation webinar by Florida League of Cities, flashlight egg

hunt, Diva's Masquerade Ball, webinar on electric vehicles, tour of North Port and Wellen

Park, and 2022 Home Rule Hero selection.

22-2475

Commissioner White's Report

Commissioner White reported on the Braves events, Autism Day at Garden of Five

Senses, Easter egg hunt events, and a North Port High School student-involved incident.

Discussion took place regarding community connections with Commissioners.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

Mr. Fletcher expressed his gratitude to Commission.

Ms. Slayton had nothing to report.

Ms. Taylor had nothing to report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 3:53 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___.