4970 CITY HALL BLVD

NORTH PORT, FL 34286

City of North Port

Meeting Minutes - Final

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 Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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 Debbie McDowell and Commissioner Alice White

Also Present

City Manager Jerome Fletcher, City Attorney Amber Slayton, Assistant City Clerk Adrian

Jianelli, Recording Secretary Amanda Baker, Fire Chief Scott Titus, Police Chief Todd

Garrison, Finance Director Kimberly Williams, Utilities Director Nancy Gallinaro,

Assistant Utilities Director Jennifer Derosiers, Planner I Sam Hudson, Planner II Noah

Fossick, Assistant Neighborhood Development Services Director Derek Applegate,

Assistant City Manager Julie Bellia, Social Services Director Janet Carrillo, Public Works

Director Chuck Speake, Neighborhood Development Services Director Alaina Ray, and

Planning Manager Lori Barnes

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Jerome Fletcher.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ms. Jianelli read the following e-comments into the record:

James Ruleford: cost of tree removal and preservation.

Barbara Lockhart: expressed support in extending the time period for City Code Chapter

22.

David Ianotti: expressed support in extending the time period for City Code Chapter 22.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jeffrey Scott: inflation, fiscal discipline and responsibility, Commission responsibility to

constituents, and level of service.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

22-3241

Current Vacancies and Upcoming Expirations for Advisory Boards and

Committees

Ms. Jianelli read the announcements into the record.

Discussion took place regarding a consultant being present for Item No. 22-3128 and

reordering the agenda.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to hear Item No. 22-3180 after Item No. 22-3139. The motion carried on

the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher noted no items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

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

approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

22-3118

Approve the CrowdStrike Falcon Complete Limited Warranty Agreement

for the Provision of Insurance Coverage in the Event of a Security Incident.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-3134

Approve the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring

Program Grant for Three Police Officers in the Amount of $375,000 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.

22-3141

22-3162

22-3166

Approve

Amendment One to the Federally Funded Community

Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) Subrecipient

Agreement IR025 Between the City of North Port and the Florida

Department of Economic Opportunity

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve Construction Contract No. 2022-25-2021 Water Distribution

Improvements with C-Squared Certified General Contractors, Inc. in the

Amount of $931,532.56 with a Contingency of $93,153.00, for a Total

Amount of $1,024,685.56.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Aquatics Operations Agreement for Consulting Services with

Counsilman-Hunsaker In a Lump Sum Amount of $4,410.00, Plus Any

Additional Services at the Contracted Unit Prices for a 36 Month Term.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

F. CC

Approve the Consent by the City of North Port, Florida to the Acquisition of

CTA-22-130 Real Property by the West Villages Improvement District for Unplatted

Lands and Portions of Tracts 1, 4, and 6 of the Plat of Wellen Park Village

E Located Along the South Boundary of the US-41 Right-of-Way in Wellen

Park Village E.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-3171

22-3186

Approve the Master Services Agreement with Cumberland Group for the

Purchase of a Replacement Storage Area Network in the Amount of

$352,583.80.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve Amendment One to the Federally Funded Community

Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) Subrecipient

Agreement IR027 Between the City of North Port and the Florida

Department of Economic Opportunity

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-3189

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.

22-3197

22-3227

Approval of Minutes for the June 28, 2022 and July 7, 2022 Commission

Regular Meetings

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approve Change Order #1 to the City Hall Backup Generator Installation

Contract No. 2021-28 with OAC Action Construction Corp. for an

Additional $107,647.35, Resulting in a New Contract Total of $952,474.30.

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

22-3256

Approve the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Community

Development Block Grant Program with Sarasota County

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES

22-3139

Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal

Year Ending on September 30, 2021.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Williams introduced Wade Sansbury with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.

Mr. Sansbury spoke to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including

overall financial report, positive net position, cash flow statement, reduction in long -term

liabilities, single audit requirement, and auditor's discussion and analysis (AD&A).

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding approval delay and gratitude

to the consultant and staff.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as presented. The

motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

7. GENERAL BUSINESS:

22-3128

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Capacity Fee Changes,

Line Extension Charges and Acceptance of the 2022 Utility Rate Analysis

Report Prepared by GovRates, Inc.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Gallinaro introduced Bryan Mantz with GovRates, Inc.

Mr. Mantz provided a presentation including Utility overview, major cost factors affecting

water and wastewater utility system, revenues under existing rates vs. revenue

requirements, financial risks of not adjusting rates, recommended user rate for fiscal year

2023, capital reinvestment in utility system, projected financial position, user rate

comparison, proposed capacity fees per equivalent residential connection (ERC), water

and wastewater capacity fees per ERC comparison, other charges, line extension

charges, and recommendations.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding prior rate increases, rate

adoption, future year increases, current outstanding debt in Utilities department, line

extension fees, and existing and proposed capacity fees for neighborhood expansion.

There was consensus to direct the City Manager to send a memo to Commission

with the differences of the numbers discussed in December compared to the new

rates for the neighborhood expansion.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding cash flow analysis, utilization

of the Peace River/Manasota Regional Supply Authority for supplemental water, City

payment of operational cost of services for water treatment plants, Ordinance No.

2022-17 vs. water rate analysis pertaining to meter installation, and multiple charges

including maintenance fees and deposits.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

approve the capacity fee changes, line extension charges, and accept the 2022

Utility Rate Analysis Report prepared by GovRates, Inc. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PETITION:

A. CC

Consideration of Petition No. PLF-22-083, Wysteria-Wellen Park, Village

F-4 Replat. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).

PLF-22-083

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

Assistant City Clerk to read the Petition title.

Ms. Jianelli read the Petition title and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

Commissioner McDowell had no additional ex-parte communications aside from the

disclosures on May 21, 2021 when the Petition was initially adopted.

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

Mayor Langdon, or Commissioner Luke.

Ms. Jianelli noted there were no aggrieved parties.

Bobbie Claybrook, AM Engineering, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including

number of lots, water service connections, modifications including reducing side yard

easements, utilities along side lot lines, removal of 10-foot rear yard easement, and the

discrepancy between the original boundary survey and property deed regarding the

roundabout at Manasota Beach Road and Preto Blvd.

Mr. Hudson, being duly sworn, provided

a presentation including total acreage and

location, prior Commission approval, number of units, consistency, City surveyor

approval, and staff recommendation.

There was no rebuttal by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding easements and setbacks,

buildable area, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) recommendation, and

approval being for a replat.

There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

approve Petition No. PLF-22-083 as presented and find that, based on competent

substantial evidence, the Wysteria-Wellen Park Village F-4 replat complies with the

Unified Land Development Code and Florida Statute Chapter 177. The motion

carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

B. ORD. NO.

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

2022-10

Port Comprehensive Plan to Add Chapter 12 Property Rights Element;

Adding Goals, Objectives, and Policies Pursuant to Florida Statutes

Section 163.3177; Repealing City of North Port Comprehensive Plan

Chapter 2, Goal 4, Objective 12 of the Future Land Use Element Relating

to Balancing Property Owner Interests; Providing for Findings; Providing for

Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Emrich announced the item and directed the Assistant City Clerk to read the

Ordinance by title only.

Ms. Jianelli read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to approve Ordinance No. 2022-10 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

C. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Increasing certain Building

2022-14

Fees under the City Fee Structure; Amending the Code of the City of North

Port, Florida, Appendix A – City Fee Structure, Section D, Building Fees;

Providing for Findings; 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 Assistant City

Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

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

motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Ms. Jianelli read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

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 Ordinance No. 2022-14 to second reading on September 27,

2022. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

RESOLUTION:

D. RES. NO.

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

Vacating a Portion of the Utility and Draining Easements for Lots 3, 4, 18

and 19, Block 822, 19th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing

for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for

Severability; and Providing an Effective Date (QUASI JUDICIAL)

2022-R-38

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

the Assistant City Clerk to read the Resolution by title only.

Ms. Jianelli read the Resolution by title only and swore in those wishing to provide

testimony.

There were no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Jianelli noted there were no aggrieved parties.

Patrick Ireland, Applicant, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including gratitude to

the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) and staff.

Mr. Hudson, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including receipt of application,

location, lot size, request to construct pool and cabana, utilities review, noticing

requirements, and staff recommendations.

There was no rebuttal from the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding legislative text pertaining to

the existing pool.

Mr. Hudson spoke to the PZAB recommendation.

Mr. Ireland had no closing argument.

Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-38 as presented.

Commission expressed gratitude to the Applicant.

The motion carried on the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

E. RES. NO.

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

Approving the Subordination of City Utility Interests in Favor of the Florida

Department of Transportation for Highway Purposes; Providing for

Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;

and Providing an Effective Date.

2022-R-42

Mayor Emrich announced the item and directed the Assistant City Clerk to read the

Resolution by title only.

Ms. Jianelli read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Bellia spoke to proposed parcel locations, purpose of interest, upcoming second

subordination agreement, and approval by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

legal staff and City legal staff.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Wellen Park Boulevard

location and scriveners errors.

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-42 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

RESOLUTION - Second Reading:

F. RES. NO.

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

2022-R-40

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

Trailer Rental for Warm Mineral Springs in the amount of $60,000;

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

and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Emrich announced the item and directed the Assistant City Clerk to read the

Resolution by title only.

Ms. Jianelli read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

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 approve Resolution No. 2022-R-40 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Mr. Fletcher spoke to representative presence in the audience for Item No. 22-3251.

Commission discussion took place regarding reordering the agenda.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by VIce Mayor

Langdon, to hear Item No. 22-3251 at this time. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

7. GENERAL BUSINESS continued:

22-3251

Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Home Share Program

and Connecting Home Providers with Workforce Housing Applicants

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Carrillo spoke to program overview, renter benefits, program process, rental

payments, Home Share Sarasota, program staff, average renter span, waiting list,

program challenges, potential factors to consider, program expansion, eviction process,

taxes and homestead, and potential injuries sustained by renter.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding program concept, joining

Sarasota program, number of matches made, program funding, explanation of "man

hours", potential rental charges, effects on homestead and insurance, Sarasota County

vs. Pinellas County program results, potential productivity, homeowner benefits,

homeowner and renter compatibility, interview process, gratitude to staff, program being

under the Sarasota Housing Authority, homeowner provisions, homestead exemption,

City's relationship with Sarasota Housing Authority and Sarasota Funding Corporation,

current need for the program, employers' willingness to contribute, available funding,

exploring

a pilot program, available homes, participation, program being a non-profit

organization, further discussion with Sarasota Housing Authority to market the program,

requested Commission direction, homeowner limitations that are affiliated with the

program, and current program employment.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to direct the City Manager to reach out to Sarasota Housing Authority to gain

interest in marketing the Home Share Program in existence in the City of North Port

and have an agenda item on the efforts in September for an update.

Commission discussion took place regarding marketing the program for existence in the

City, receiving more information on the program, homeowners renting rooms, citizens in

need of the program, and number of available homes in North Port.

The motion carried on the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

No:

Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell and Commissioner

White

1 - Vice Mayor Langdon

Vice Mayor Langdon dissented due to Sarasota Housing Authority being expected to

solve the needs of North Port citizens is a "pipe dream", and referring people to that

program when there is no housing inventory in North Port is unfair to citizens.

Commission discussion took place regarding homeless citizens commuting to take part

in the program.

Recess was taken from 12:17 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

22-3158

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Amending the Code of the City

of North Port Chapter 22 - Fertilizer and Landscape Management to

Extend the Period of Time When Use of Fertilizer is Restricted.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to citizen correspondence regarding canal water color

due to algae bloom and exploring pros and cons of extending restriction period.

Commission discussion took place regarding restricted fertilizer season coinciding with

rainy season, staff recommendations, and previously mimicking Sarasota County policy.

Mr. Speake spoke to shift in rainfall amounts, staff recommending extension, regulations

and protocol regarding enforcing a more stringent policy than State Statutes permit, and

staff's diligence in gathering evidence to submit to allow for more stringent policies.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding levels of rainfall, shifting vs .

extending the timeline, promoting Florida-friendly fertilizer, municipalities implementing

stricter policies, and water sampling as a budget line item.

Ms. Slayton noted the City Attorney's Office has not reviewed the item, and provided an

overview including State Statute regarding implementing more stringent policies and

criteria for adoption prior to and after January 1, 2009, and responded to Commission

questions regarding Statute criteria.

Ms. Jianelli read the following e-comment into the record:

Edie Driest: expressed support to extend the fertilizer restriction period.

Commission discussion continued regarding changing the proposed start date.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

White, to direct the City Manager to work with the City Attorney and Staff to amend

the City Code Chapter 22 to extend the fertilizer restriction period from April 1 to

September 30, using the criteria set forth by State Statute with the hopes that this

could be effective in 2023.

Commission discussion took place regarding the probability of the effective date being in

2023 and withholding the start date from April 1 to May 1 depending on sufficient

scientific data collected.

A motion to amend was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, that if scientific data does not verify or justify that the start date be April

1, they would have the ability to make it May 1. The motion to amend carried on

the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:

5 -

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

22-3178

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of the June 14,

2022 Commission Workshop Minutes

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Ms. Jianelli introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Luke, to approve the June 14, 2022 minutes as presented with the recommended

changes. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

22-3180

22-3183

22-3243

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of the June 15,

2022 Commission Workshop Minutes

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Ms. Jianelli introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

approve the June 14, 2022 minutes as presented with the recommended changes.

The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of the June 16,

2022 Commission Workshop Minutes

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Ms. Jianelli introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

approve the June 16, 2022 minutes as presented with the recommended changes.

The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Potential of

Joint

Resolution Between the City of North Port and Charlotte County in Regard

to Collaborative Support of Interstate 75 Interchanges in the Yorkshire

Street/Raintree Boulevard Area.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and spoke to the July 14, 2022 joint meeting.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding proceeding with the

interchange projects, updating the Comprehensive Plan, evaluation and appraisal report

(EAR) due date, entities included in the joint resolution, Tropicaire Boulevard being

extended to Yorkshire Street, and issuance of the joint resolution not being dependent on

the Comprehensive Plan being changed.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested motion.

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

direct staff to draft a joint resolution with Charlotte County in support of Interstate

75 interchanges in the Yorkshire/Raintree Boulevard area. The motion carried on

the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

22-3244

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Scheduling a Joint Meeting

Between the North Port City Commission and the Sarasota County

Commission in October 2022 Before the Elections.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commissioner Luke spoke to the item including e-mail regarding the joint resolution with

Charlotte County and scheduling joint meetings with Sarasota County and Charlotte

County.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding discussion points to submit

to County Commissioners prior to the joint meeting including identifying needs,

prioritizing topics, services to offer the County, maintaining reasonable expectations,

importance of positive relationship, enhancing collaborations, and length and location of

the joint meeting.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor

Langdon, to direct the City Manager to reach out to Sarasota County

Administration to schedule a joint meeting between October 2022 and November 8,

2022 at North Port City Hall preferred for lunch and meeting to discuss South River

Road services, community benefits that each entity shares, an overview of what is

supplied, and to thank Sarasota County Commissioners for partnering with North

Port in various aspects.

Discussion took place regarding the City Manager determining the agenda, discussing

during the September workshop, suggested topics, and meeting logistics.

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

Luke, to add language ahead of the agenda topics stating, "suggested topics to

include but not be limited to". The motion to amend carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:

5 -

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

22-3245

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Scheduling a Joint Meeting

Between the North Port City Commission and the Charlotte County

Commission to be Held in the City of North Port Between Elections and

Installations of Positions.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commissioner Luke spoke to the item including meeting date.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding timeline for meeting,

Charlotte County Commission election timeline, City Manager scheduling the meeting,

discussion topics, calendar management, and expressing gratitude to Charlotte County

Commissioners.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

direct staff to schedule a joint meeting between North Port City Commission and

Charlotte County Commission to be held in the City of North Port after the

installation of new Commissioners in both County and City.

Discussion took place regarding providing lunch.

The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner McDowell

and Commissioner White

22-3246

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Addition of Light Industrial

Land Uses to the Definitions and Permitted Uses Sections of the CG,

Commercial General Zoning District of the Zoning Regulations of the

Unified Land Development Code and Possible Changes to the Current

Zoning Map.

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commissioner Luke spoke to the item including zoning designations and uses, required

vs. intended in Future Land Use Element and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC),

history of the Comprehensive Plan, planned community development (PCD) zoning

designation, adhering to case law, State Statutes, and City Code, and urbanizing Activity

Centers.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding ULDC timeline update and

potential zoning changes.

Ms. Slayton stated Commission should not discuss the reconsideration of any

application that is subject to appeal.

Commission discussion continued regarding reviewing zoning designations to determine

compatibility with the ULDC rewrite.

Ms. Barnes spoke to providing updated ULDC schedule, intended effective date, current

status, and Activity Centers proposed zoning designations and other proposals.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding staff's intentions for the ULDC

rewrite and new and improved ULDC format.

There was no public comment.

No action was taken on this item.

22-3252

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving Annual Budgets and

Budget Amendments by Ordinance or Resolution

Mayor Emrich announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Slayton clarified State Statute requirements regarding District and City budget

adoptions, reading requirements, budget amendment process, and public reading and

noticing requirements.

Commission discussion took place regarding processes other municipalities follow,

importance of multiple readings for budget amendments, public participation, and

communication with the public.

Ms. Slayton FY 2021-2022 budget adoption process and recommendation.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding FY 2021-2022 budget

process, following the best practice, prior public participation, transparency, budget

adjustments consistency with Districts, and Commission's options regarding approving,

modifying, or not approving budget amendment Resolutions.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to direct the City Manager and

staff to adopt the non-District budget by Ordinance. The motion failed for lack of

second.

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

direct staff to draft a Resolution for the approval of the non-District budget and

budget amendments. 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 not approving anything that removes a citizen's

ability to participate in their government.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

22-2536

Commissioner McDowell's Report

Commissioner McDowell reported on events and activities attended.