4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Veterans Park Ad Hoc Committee  
Wednesday, January 22, 2025  
10:00 AM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair English called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
2. Roll Call  
6 -  
Present  
Board Member Stephens, Board Member Rambo, Board Member Wilson, Vice  
Chair Burris, Chair English and Board Member Bailey  
Also Present:  
Staff Liaison Nelson, Board Specialist Lane, Board Specialist Gray, and Assistant City  
Clerk Powell  
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  
25-1776  
A.  
Approve the December 18, 2024 Veteran's Park Ad Hoc Committee  
Meeting Minutes.  
A motion was made by Board Member Bailey, seconded by Vice Chair Burris, to  
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Board Member Stephens, Board Member Rambo, Board Member Wilson, Vice  
Chair Burris, Chair English and Board Member Bailey  
6. New Business  
25-1728  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2024 Annual Report  
A.  
Chair English announced the item.  
Mr. Nelson spoke to accomplishments and goals.  
25-1774  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Revised 2025  
Annual Meeting Schedule  
Chair English announced the item.  
Mr. Nelson spoke to outstanding Board goals and meeting schedule.  
Discussion took place regarding special meeting potential, budget, and review process.  
A motion was made by Board Member Bailey, seconded by Vice Chair Burris, to  
approve the 2025 meeting schedule as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Board Member Stephens, Board Member Rambo, Board Member Wilson, Vice  
Chair Burris, Chair English and Board Member Bailey  
25-1782  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding 2025 Goals  
C.  
Chair English announced the item.  
Mr. Nelson spoke to budget, project completion, and tribute program.  
Discussion took place regarding public notification.  
7. Updates  
25-1783  
A.  
Updates Regarding Circle of Honor Design Recommendation and Budget  
Amendment  
Chair English announced the item.  
Mr. Nelson spoke to current budget, funding requirements, and timeline.  
Discussion took place regarding Commission input, landscape design, engineering costs,  
funding requirements, and public input.  
8. Future Agenda Items  
Chair English announced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding public notification.  
9. Public Comment  
10. Adjournment  
There was no public comment.  
Chair English adjourned the meeting at 10:24 a.m.  
By: _____________________________  
William “Chuck” English, Chair