4970 CITY HALL BLVD

NORTH PORT, FL 34286

City of North Port

Meeting Minutes

City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY COMMISSIONERS

Phil Stokes, Mayor

Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor

Barbara Langdon, Commissioner

David Duval, Commissioner

Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Jerome Fletcher, City Manager

Michael Golen, Interim City Attorney

Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

6:00 PM

City Commission Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

5 -

Present:

Vice Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius

Petrow, Commissioner Barbara Langdon and Mayor Philip Stokes

Also Present:

City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Police Chief

Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Finance Director Kukharenko, Police Captain King, Interim

Utilities Director Wisner, Assistant Utilities Director Vuolo, Public Works Director

Speake, Social Services Manager Carrillo, Planner II Silva, and Development Services

Deputy Director Barnes.

Past Commissioners in attendance were Commissioner Luke and Commissioner

McDowell.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gid Pool.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Stokes requested a motion to approve the agenda.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,

to approve the agenda as amended to move Item Nos. 25-2654 and 25-2808 after the

consent agenda. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

3. CONSENT AGENDA:

Mayor Stokes announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled

from the consent agenda for discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to approve the consent agenda with Item Nos. 25-1720 and 25-2585 being pulled for

discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

25-1720

Approve Contract No. 2024-20 - Advanced Water Meter System with

Ferguson Enterprises Based on Budgeted Amounts, and Authorize the

City Manager to Approve Renewals in Accordance with the Terms and

Conditions in the Solicitation

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Mr. Duval spoke to the item including City Commission approving renewals.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding escalation clause.

Mr. Golen spoke to process for drafting contract and efficiencies.

Commission

discussion

continued

regarding

Commission

responsibility

and

representation of citizens, prior Commission direction regarding efficiencies, renewal

process and bids, procurement process, and City Charter language regarding

agreements.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to approve Item No. 25-1720 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

3 - Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes

2 - Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

Yes:

No:

25-1959

25-2581

Approve Agreement No. 2025-SS25-64, Recyclable Materials Processing

and Marketing Services By and Between the City of North Port, Florida,

and Single Stream Recyclers, LLC.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

Approve Renewal of Property and Casualty, Accidental Death

Dismemberment (AD & D) Insurance With Risk Strategies Company, for

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Through The Gehring Group in the Amount of

$2,322,317.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

25-2585

Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-33 Outsourced Mowing Services

to NDL LLC, dba Natural Designs Landscaping in an Amount Not to

Exceed $127,132 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Future

Renewal Terms.

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

This item was discussed under Item No. 25-1720.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,

to approve Item No. 25-2585 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

3 - Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes

2 - Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

Yes:

No:

Approve the Appointment of Ryan Persaud as a Regular Member to Serve

on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee From September 23, 2025,

Through September 23, 2028.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

Approve the Appointment of Donald R. Chavis as a Regular Member to

Serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board From September 23,

2025, Through September 23, 2028.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

Approve the Appointment of Donald R. Chavis as an Alternate II to Serve

on the Veterans Park Advisory Committee From September 23, 2025,

Through September 23, 2028.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

Approve the Appointment of Carl J. Goodrich as a Regular Member to

Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From September 23, 2025,

Through September 23, 2028.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

Approve Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefits

Insurance With United Badges Insurance Services, LLC and the City of

North Port - North Port Fire Rescue District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in

the Amount of $22,936.50.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

25-2642

Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Venice, North Port, Sarasota,

and Punta Gorda; the Counties of Charlotte, and Sarasota; and the Town of

Longboat Key for Reciprocal use of Building Code Department Personnel

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

25-2714

Approve the Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) Letter of

Agreement By and Between the City of North Port on Behalf of North Port

Fire Rescue and the State of Florida, Agency for Healthcare Administration

(AHCA) in the Amount of $292,763.45.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

25-2724

25-2729

Approve the Water and Wastewater Developer’s Agreement By and

Between the City of North Port, Florida and North Port RV, LLC.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

Approve the August 29, 2025, City Commission Special Meeting Minutes,

the September 4, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, the

September

2025 City

Commission

Special

Meeting

Minutes,

September 8, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, May 1, 2025

Commission Regular Minutes, September 9, 2025 Commission Regular

Meeting Minutes

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

25-2838

Approve the City of North Port’s Participation in the New National Opioids

Secondary Manufacturers Settlements and Authorize the City Manager to

Execute

the

Secondary

Manufacturers’

Combined

Subdivision

Participation and Release Form.

This item was approved on the consent agenda.

4. GENERAL BUSINESS:

25-2654

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City

and/or Other Ceremonial Item to Bill Gunnin at a Future Commission

Meeting (Requested by Mayor Stokes).

Mayor Stokes announced and spoke to the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Key to the City policy,

impact on the business community, training events, economic impact, and dedication to

the City.

Public Comment:

Gid Pool: Expressed support of the item and spoke to community involvement.

Jill Luke: Expressed support of the item and spoke to economic impact.

Debbie McDowell: Expressed support of the item and spoke to impact on the city.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,

to direct the City Clerk to create an agenda item for the November ceremonial

Commission Meeting to present Bill Gunnin with a Key to the City. The motion

carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

25-2808

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney Employment

Agreement With Michael Fuino.

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding negotiation process,

agreement details, and gratitude for Interim City Attorney Golen.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to approve the City Attorney Employment Agreement with Michael Fuino as

presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

25-2449

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Agreement By

and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and RedSpeed Florida, LLC

for Speed Detection Camera System for School Zones.

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Captain King provided

presentation regarding House Bill (HB) 657 including

implementing school zone speed camera system, allocation of funds, speed camera

system usage, technology of speed camera system, and five-day traffic study conducted.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding methodology used to capture

traffic study results, active time and school zone light flashing, implementation cost,

public education, warning process, speed limit fluctuation on Panacea Boulevard, Toledo

Blade Elementary crosswalk on Price Boulevard, N. Cranberry Boulevard school zone not

listed, concern regarding Price Boulevard widening, violation funds to RedSpeed, violation

reduction, signage, undue burden on citizens, city-wide versus school zones,

construction impact on traffic, changing driver behavior, and safety.

Public Comment:

Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:

Krystina Smith: Expressed concern with accuracy of provided stats.

In Person:

Debbie McDowell: Expressed concern regarding revenue, lack of data, and administrative

costs.

Jill Luke: Expressed support of compromising to be active during reduced school zone

timeframes.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,

to approve the agreement by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and

RedSpeed Florida, LLC for speed detection camera system for school zones. The

motion carried on the following vote:

3 - Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes

2 - Vice Mayor Emrich and Commissioner Petrow

Yes:

No:

Recess was taken from 7:41 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES

25-2738

Utilities Rate Analysis Presentation

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Ms. Wisner provided a presentation including utility overview, aging infrastructure and

substantial capital reinvestment needs, sample utility renewal and replacement needs,

recognized capital needs through fiscal year (FY) 2035, funding options, substantial

operating expense increases, proposed user rate adjustments through FY 2028, user rate

comparison, rate/bill comparison, proposed capacity fees per equivalent residential

connection (ERC), capacity fee per ERC comparison, other charges, impact if increase is

not supported, and recommendations.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding increase increments,

salary/position increases, project priorities, risks, capacity fee revenue, estimated

revenue, fluoride, cost allocation methodology, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).

There was no public comment.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

RESOLUTION:

A. RES NO

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

Adopting the Annual Utility Rate Schedule for Private Fire Protection

Services, the Annual Utility Rate Schedule for Water and Wastewater

Guaranteed Revenue Charges, the Utility Rate Schedule for Reclaimed

Water, the Water and Wastewater System Base Facility Charges, the

Water System Rate Schedule for Water Usage Volume, the Water System

Rate Schedule for Bulk Water, the Wastewater System Rate Schedule for

Usage, the Wastewater System Flat Rate Schedule, the Water and

Wastewater System Deposit Fee Schedule; Adopting Automatic Rate

Increases; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date

2025-R-66

Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,

to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-66 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

B. ORD. NO.

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

2025-30

City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule for Utilities

Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for

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

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

read by title only.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,

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

the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to

continue Ordinance No. 2025-30 to second reading on October 14, 2025. The

motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

RESOLUTION - Continued:

C. RES. NO.

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

Vacating Portion of the Side and Rear Drainage Maintenance

2025-R-68

Easements on Lot 1, Block 1478, 30th Addition to Port Charlotte

Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved

Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and

Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).

Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and called on

the City Clerk to read by title only.

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

testimony.

Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Mayor Stokes, Vice

Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, and Commissioner Langdon disclosed no ex-parte

communications. Commissioner Petrow disclosed a question being asked of him and he

provided the requestor with direction to contact the City Manger.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

Adriana Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,

review process, compliance with Florida Statutes and Unified Land Development Code

(ULDC), and staff recommendations.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding conditions.

Chuck Speake, being duly sworn, responded to Commission questions regarding

easement.

Public Comment:

Shannon Salerno, being duly sworn: Expressed support of the item.

There were no closing arguments by staff.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-68, with the condition that the property owner may

only occupy 15’ of the 20’ easement on the north property line. The motion carried

on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

D. RES. NO.

2025-R-69

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

Vacating the Utility and Drainage Easement Lying Adjacent to the Westerly

Line of Lot 20, Block 1159, 25th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision;

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

Providing

for

Severability;

and

Providing

Effective

Date.

(QUASI-JUDICIAL).

Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and called on

the City Clerk to read by title only.

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

testimony.

Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Mayor Stokes, Vice

Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner Duval, and Commissioner Langdon

disclosed no ex-parte communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

Adriana Silva, being duly sworn provided a presentation including overview, background,

review process, compliance with Florida Statutes and Unified Land Development Code

(ULDC), and staff recommendations.

There was no public comment.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There were no closing arguments by staff.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,

to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-69 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

E. ORD. NO.

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

2025-22

Use Designation From Conservation to Agricultural Estates for ± 3.30

Acres of Land Generally Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section

24, Township 40 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further

Described in Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota

County; Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2,

Future Land Use Map 2-7; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption;

Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing

for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

Public Comment:

Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:

Maria Leslie: Expressed concern with rezoning.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-22 and find the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is

consistent with the standards and intent of the City of North Port Comprehensive

Plan and the Florida Statutes. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

F. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 3.30 Acres of

Land Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section 24, Township 40

South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in

Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From

Environmental Conservation Classification (EC) to Agriculture (AG)

Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings;

Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability;

2025-21

Providing

for

Conflicts;

and

Providing

Effective

Date.

(QUASI-JUDICIAL).

Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi-judicial hearing, and called on

the City Clerk to read by title only.

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

testimony.

Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Mayor Stokes disclosed

discussion

Commissioner

during

one-on-ones.

Vice

Mayor

Emrich,

Commissioner

disclosed no

Petrow,

ex-parte

Duval,

and Commissioner

Langdon

communications.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

Lori Barnes, being duly sworn, spoke to impact of Unified Land Development Code

(ULDC) rezoning, property rights, and staff recommendation.

There was no public comment.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There were no closing arguments by staff.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,

to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-21 and find that, based on the competent substantial

evidence, the specific requirements in the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan,

and the decision criteria listed in Section 2.2.13.C. of the Unified Land

Development Code have been met. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

G. ORD. NO.

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

City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-510 Regarding Subpoena

Procedures Related to Code Enforcement Hearings; Providing for

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

Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

2025-20

Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to

adopt Ordinance No. 2025-20 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

H. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for Use of Speed

Detection Systems in School Zones, Designating Local Hearing Officers to

Conduct Hearings on Contested Violations and Determining School Zones

Where Speed Detection Systems Will be Placed; Amending the Code of

the City of North Port, Florida, by Adding Section 74-31; Providing for

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

Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

2025-19

Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

Public Comment:

Maria Leslie: Expressed concern with cameras being active during additional hours.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-19 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

4 -

Yes:

No:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor

Stokes

1 - Commissioner Petrow

ORD. NO.

2025-23

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

Relating to Fines and Liens; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,

Florida, Section 2-511 to Expand and Clarify the Lien Reduction Program

for Code Enforcement Fines; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for

Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-23 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

J. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Quasi-Judicial

Proceedings; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,

Section 2-79 through 2-84; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for

2025-29

Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to

adopt Ordinance No. 2025-29 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:

25-2557

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to the

Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the

North Port Senior Center, Inc. for Space at the Community Education

Center Located at 4940 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, Florida.

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding current tenant lease

agreement, lease infractions, meetings with tenants, assessing needed repairs, and

expiration date.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to approve the fourth amendment to the lease agreement by and between the City

of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Senior Center, Inc. for space at the

Community Education Center located at 4940 Pan American Boulevard, North Port,

Florida as amended to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

25-2712

Discussion

Commission

and

Board

Possible

Action

Committee

Regarding

Assignments.

Reconsideration

(Requested

Commissioner Langdon).

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Commissioner Langdon spoke to the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding conflicts, meeting time,

upcoming meeting schedules, and Commissioner Duval covering the September 25, 2025

meeting.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

No action was taken on this item.

25-2732

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cancelling or Rescheduling the

December 4, 2025, City Commission Regular Meeting (Ceremonial

Meeting) Due to Conflict With the Florida League of Cities Legislative

Conference/Policy Committee Meetings.

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Ms. Faust introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding pending agenda items.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,

to reschedule the December 4, 2025, City Commission Regular Meeting to

December 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner

Langdon and Mayor Stokes

25-2735

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Annual

Evaluation.

Mayor Stokes announced the item.

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding performance, cost of living

increase, prior increases, and percentage recommendations.

Public Comment:

Maria Leslie: Expressed concern with City Manager salary.

Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,

to approve a 5 percent increase for the City Manager based on the performance

evaluation. The motion carried on the following vote with Commissioner Duval

dissenting due to mitigating budget expenses, concern with public interactions,

and concern with respecting his role as one of the City Manager's supervisors.

4 -

Yes:

No:

Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor

Stokes

1 - Commissioner Duval

Mr. Fletcher spoke to concerns with Commissioner interactions with staff.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Debbie McDowell: Expressed concern regarding City Manager actions.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

Mayor Stokes called on Commissioners for communications.

Commissioner Petrow's Communications

Commissioner Petrow did not provide a report.

Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

Vice Mayor Emrich did not provide a report.

Mayor Stokes' Communications

Mayor Stokes’ spoke to important topics.

Commissioner Langdon's Communications

Commissioner Langdon did not provide a report.

Commissioner Duval's Communications

Commissioner Duval spoke to events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.

25-2565

25-2733

25-2819

City Attorney's Monthly Report

Mr. Golen did not provide a report.

City Manager's Monthly Report

Mr. Fletcher did not provide a report.

City Clerk's Monthly Report

Ms. Faust did not provide a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.

City of North Port, Florida

By: ___________________________________________

Phil Stokes, Mayor

Attest: _________________________________________