4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Environmental Advisory Board  
Monday, March 3, 2025  
5:30 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Chair McGowan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
2. ROLL CALL  
6 -  
Present  
Board Member Eik, Chair McGowan, Vice Chair North, Board Member Frattallone,  
Board Member English and Board Member Jackomin  
2 - Board Member Kang and Board Member Akaeva  
Absent  
ALSO PRESENT  
Staff Liaison Kalev, City Clerk Faust and Board Specialist Gray  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board.  
4. PUBLIC COMMENT  
There was no public comment.  
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
25-1939 Approve the February 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes.  
A.  
A
motion was made by Board Member English, seconded by Board Member  
Jackomin, to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Board Member Eik, Chair McGowan, Vice Chair North, Board Member Frattallone,  
Board Member English and Board Member Jackomin  
2 - Board Member Kang and Board Member Akaeva  
Absent:  
6. NEW BUSINESS  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Holding a Joint Meeting with  
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev introduced the item, and advised how to look up permits.  
Discussion took place regarding environmental conservation easements, natural areas of  
city owned properties, and communication between the Environmental Advisory Board  
and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Previous Memos from the  
Environmental Advisory Board.  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev introduced the item with emphasis on land acquisition and advised next steps.  
Board questions and discussion took place regarding public input and possible property  
locations.  
C.  
Presentation and Discussion Regarding Potential Future Development  
Projects in North Port  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev introduced the item with goal to update board monthly regarding projects in  
planning review stage.  
Discussion took place regarding environmental future city park plans and potential  
benefits.  
D.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Environmental Impact Audit  
Process for City, Federal, and State Projects within the City of North Port  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Mr. Kalev introduced the item with goal to update board monthly regarding projects in  
planning review stage.  
Discussion took place regarding environmental future city park plans and potential  
benefits.  
Future Agenda Items  
7.  
Chair McGowan announced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding a scorecard, on boarding strategy, and tree fund.  
There was no public comment.  
8. PUBLIC COMMENT  
9. ADJOURNMENT  
Chair McGowan adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.  
By: _____________________________  
Casey McGowan, Chair