4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board  
Thursday, June 26, 2025  
6:30 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair Jackomin called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
6 -  
Present  
Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File,  
Board Member Berra and Board Member Patel  
2 - Board Member Gray and Board Member Ferin  
Absent  
Also Present  
Staff Liaison Sturgess and Board Specialist Gray.  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Jackomin.  
There was no public comment.  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
4. Public Comment  
5. Approval of Minutes  
25-2277  
A.  
Approve the April 17, 2025 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting  
Minutes.  
Chair Jackomin announced the item and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Stevens, seconded by Board Member File,  
to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File,  
Board Member Berra and Board Member Patel  
2 - Board Member Gray and Board Member Ferin  
Absent:  
6. Presentation  
25-2282  
Presentation Regarding User Fees  
A.  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess introduced the item and provided a presentation about parks and recreation  
including a fee study by Willdan, cost recovery, Warm Mineral Springs, camp programs,  
level of service reduction, and cost analysis.  
Discussion took place regarding current fees, cost of service, price increase, budget,  
operational costs, free programs, targeted cost, cost of service, events, and competitive  
pricing and commissions.  
Chair Jackomin requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Patel, seconded by Board Member Stevens,  
to recommend the implementation of affordable fees for events currently offered  
free of charge The motion carried on the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File and Board  
Member Patel  
2 - Chair Jackomin and Board Member Berra  
No:  
2 - Board Member Gray and Board Member Ferin  
Absent:  
Discussion continued regarding fireworks, attendance, sponsorship, parking, Legacy  
Trail, Warm Mineral Springs, events on the green, vendor fees, discounts, budget  
recommendations, the Aquatic Center and various programs.  
7. New Business  
25-2289  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Holding a Joint Meeting with  
The Environmental Advisory Board  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess introduced the item and included information regarding the agenda, future  
timeline, Master Plan timeline, and not canceling the August meeting.  
Chair Jackomin requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Board Member Berra, and seconded by Board Member  
Stevens, to approve the joint meeting with the Environmental Advisory Board,  
while maintaining the Board’s currently scheduled meeting. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File,  
Board Member Berra and Board Member Patel  
2 - Board Member Gray and Board Member Ferin  
Absent:  
8. Updates  
25-2281  
Update Regarding Drug Free Youth Program  
A.  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess introduced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding new employee, start date, program invite, and Drug Free  
Youth (DFY).  
25-2283  
B.  
Review and Discussion of Parks & Recreation Department Agenda Items  
for Recent and Upcoming City Commission Meetings  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess introduced Item No 25-2284 jointly.  
Discussion took place regarding agenda, summer camp, Freedom Festival time and  
location, events, and fee increase.  
25-2284  
25-2437  
C.  
D.  
Review and Discussion of Recent and Upcoming Parks & Recreation  
Department Events  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
Ms. Sturgess noted that this item was discussed under Item No 25-2283.  
Review and Discussion Regarding Neighborhood Park Land Nominations  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
Ms Sturgess introduced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding parcel nominations, locations, benefits, cost, potential  
uses, requirements, maintenance, and invasive species.  
Chair Jackomin requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member File, seconded by Board Member Patel, to  
recommend approval to the City Commission for the acquisition of the property  
located at 14161 Tamiami Trail for the Neighborhood Park Land Nomination. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Chair Jackomin, Vice Chair Morgan, Board Member Stevens, Board Member File,  
Board Member Berra and Board Member Patel  
2 - Board Member Gray and Board Member Ferin  
Absent:  
Discussion continued regarding auctions and budget.  
Chair Jackomin announced the item.  
9. Future Agenda Items  
Discussion took place regarding bench, Patterson Foundation, options for Warm Mineral  
Springs, connecting North Port, Wellen Park, schools, master plan, Circle of Honor,  
landscaping, and Drug Free Youth (DFY).  
10. Public Comment  
11. Adjournment  
There was no public comment.  
Chair Jackomin adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.  
By: _____________________  
Paul Jackomin, Chair