4970 CITY HALL BLVD

NORTH PORT, FL 34286

City of North Port

Meeting Minutes

City Commission Special Meeting

CITY COMMISSIONERS

Alice White, Mayor

Phil Stokes, Vice Mayor

Pete Emrich, Commissioner

Barbara Langdon, Commissioner

Debbie McDowell, Commissioner

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Jerome Fletcher, City Manager

Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney

Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

6:00 PM

City Commission Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and provided required notifications

regarding conducting a hybrid meeting.

Commissioner Emrich stated he will be attending the hybrid meeting via Communications

Media Technology (CMT) due to experiencing a medical condition.

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

to accept the use of CMT for a hybrid meeting. The motion carried on the following

vote:

4 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner

Langdon

1 - Commissioner McDowell

No:

ROLL CALL

5 -

Present:

Commissioner Pete Emrich, Commissioner Debbie McDowell, Mayor Alice White,

Vice Mayor Philip Stokes and Commissioner Barbara Langdon

Also Present:

City Manager Jerome Fletcher, City Attorney Amber Slayton, City Clerk Heather Faust,

Board Specialist Bodmer, Police Captain Harvey, Deputy Fire Chief Herlihy, Planner

Willete-Grodin, Assistant Director of Development Services Barnes, and Director of

Development Services Ray

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planner Sherry Willette-Grondin.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor White requests a motion to approve the agenda.

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Langdon, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ms. Faust played the following voicemail into the record:

Pam Tokarz: Spoke to Ordinance No. 2024-13.

Jane Budwig: Spoke to Ordinance Nos. 2024-13 and 2024-15.

John Blazi: Spoke to Heron Creek Golf Course preservation.

Deborah Placencia: Spoke to rezoning.

Steven Clawson: Spoke to Ordinance Nos. 2024-13 and 2024-15.

Marilynn Clawson: Spoke to Ordinance Nos. 2024-13 and 2024-15.

Rick Budwig: Spoke to Ordinance Nos. 2024-13 and 2024-15.

Lucy Bromberg: Spoke to rezoning of commercial lots.

Ms. Faust read the following public comment cards into the record:

Cory Hutchinson: Expressed opposition to rezoning.

In person public comment:

David Iannotti: Spoke to elected representative responsibilities and expressed opposition

to rezoning.

Robin San Vincente: Expressed concern with public participation.

Debbie Blackwell: Expressed concern with overdevelopment.

Nancy DeCarlo: Expressed opposition to rezoning and concern with minimum notification

requirements.

Juno Enoch: Expressed opposition to rezoning.

Dan Lobeck: Spoke to communications with staff and concern with public comment time

limits.

3. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

from the consent agenda for discussion.

There was no public comment.

24-1109

Approve the July 11, 2024, May 14, 2024, May 28, 2024, and April 23,

2024 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

Mayor White announced the item.

Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item.

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to approve the July 11, 2024, May 28, 2024 and April 23, 2024 as presented and the

May 14, 2024 as amended to correct the vote on Think Tank discussion to reflect

Commissioner McDowell’s vote to state “yes”. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - SECOND READINGS:

A. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 27.7816 Acres

of Land Located South of S. Tamiami Trail (US-41) East of S. West

Villages Parkway in Sections 32 and 33, Township 39 South, Range 20

East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No.

2015141220 in Official Records of Sarasota County, from No Zoning

Designation District (NZD) Classification to Village (V) Classification;

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

Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for

Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. REZ-24-079).

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

2024-25

Mayor White 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 White called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

Commissioner McDowell, Vice Chair Stokes, Commissioner Langdon, Mayor White, and

Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications in addition to those

disclosed at first reading.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

Jackson Boone, Boone Law Firm, being duly sworn, spoke to first reading and request for

approval.

Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, noted there was no additional information from

first reading and requested approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

There were no Commission questions or discussion.

There were no closing arguments by Staff or the Applicant.

Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-25 and find that, based on the competent

substantial evidence, the rezoning will not adversely affect the public interest,

health, safety and general welfare; and that the specific requirements in the City of

North Port Comprehensive Plan, and the standards listed in Section 1-33.E(1) of the

Unified Land Development Code have been met. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

B. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E

Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending

the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village

2024-26

District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption;

Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for

Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078).

(QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Mayor White 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 White called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

Commissioner McDowell, Vice Chair Stokes, Commissioner Langdon, Mayor White, and

Commissioner Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications in addition to those

disclosed at first reading.

Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

Jackson Boone, Boone Law Firm, being duly sworn, spoke to changes made from first

reading, agreement with Wellen Park, permit submittal, and request for approval.

Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, spoke to incorporation of changes from first

reading and request for approval.

There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.

There was no public comment.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Page 13 Village

Development Standards chart footnote 8, and parking standards.

Jeffrey Boone, being duly sworn, spoke to Major Site Plan (MAS) language.

There were no closing arguments by Staff.

Mr. Jackson Boone requested approval.

Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-26 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

C. ORD. NO.

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

Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign

Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a

New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3,

"Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards";

2024-13

Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources";

Creating a New

Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing

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

for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an

Effective Date.

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

Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding fence installation permit and

survey requirements, fence/wall construction on property line, easements, inclusion of

diagram, bonuses and incentives, language regarding trees placed in front yards in

Section 4.3.1B.(1) relative to existing homes, general provisions regarding land

development requirements and improvements, and rezone notification to affected property

owners.

Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:

Tamara Rehm: Spoke to use of tree funds for salaries.

In person public comment:

Robin San Vicente: Spoke to various items.

Roland Oliver: Expressed opposition to the item.

Janice Wilbert: Expressed opposition to the item.

Thomas Germann: Expressed opposition to the item.

Greg Radke: Expressed opposition to the item.

Dan Lobeck: Expressed opposition to the item.

Chuck English: Expressed opposition to the item.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding alternative solutions to

notifying residents and city development, current fence installation requirements, and

fencing materials.

Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to remove the requirement of vinyl coating on chain link fences for single family

residential zoning districts.

Commission discussion took place regarding staff input regarding coating.

The motion failed on the following vote:

2 - Commissioner Emrich and Commissioner McDowell

Yes:

No:

3 - Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner Langdon

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to exempt existing homes prior to July 1, 2027 with or without septic systems from

Code Section 4.3.6c and d.

Commission discussion took place regarding proposed code language.

The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to exempt homes that receive a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) after July 1, 2027 that

have a septic system from Code Section 4.3.6c and d.

Commission discussion took place regarding ability to plant trees on property with septic

systems and impact on septic systems.

The motion carried on the following vote:

3 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell and Vice Mayor Stokes

2 - Mayor White and Commissioner Langdon

Yes:

No:

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to include number 4 as presented on November 7, 2022, into Section 1.1.3 and

renumber accordingly the following language “Adherence to prescribed standards

by the land developer of those required improvements should not become a charge

on the citizens and taxpayers of already existing areas.”

Commission

discussion

took

place

regarding

improvement

costs,

developer

improvements that benefit the public, language removal following 2022, Comprehensive

Plan provisions regarding development improvements, economic development incentives,

standard operating procedure, commercial development requirements, and need for more

information.

The motion failed on the following vote:

1 - Commissioner McDowell

Yes:

No:

4 -

Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner

Langdon

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to direct the City Manager to work with the City Clerk to notify each property owner

whose single family residential zoning is being changed to R-2, R-3, CT, COT, AC,

V, I1, or I2 via first class mail using the property tax roll for the property owners

address, to be completed prior to the effective date of the ordinance.

Commission discussion took place regarding impact on ULDC process, timing, impact on

staff, funding, Accella funding, alternative notification, and cost.

The motion failed on the following vote:

1 - Commissioner McDowell

Yes:

No:

4 -

Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner

Langdon

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

to direct staff to review and bring back to Commission options for notification to

property owners regarding the ULDC rewrite in

possible. The motion carried on the following vote:

a timely manner, as soon as

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-13 as amended by the prior motions with an effective

date of October 28, 2024. The motion carried on the following vote with

Commissioner McDowell dissenting due to lack citizen notification, hardships for

existing and future property owners, developments not being approved by

Commission, proposed land use for AC 7b permitting high density and intensity,

variance approval by hearing officer, intent not matching written word of code, and

lack of data/statistics, lack of infrastructure accommodations, and lack of PID list of

rezoned parcels.

4 -

Yes:

No:

Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner

Langdon

1 - Commissioner McDowell

Recess was taken from 8:40 p.m. until 8:50 p.m.

D. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 29 of

the Unified Land Development Code Relating to "Sign Regulations" and

Creating a New Chapter 5 "Signs"; Providing for Findings: Providing for

Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and

Providing an Effective Date.

2024-14

Mayor White 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.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding determination of

obscene/indecent, signage, Supreme Court rulings, and first amendment issues.

There was no public comment.

Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to remove Section 5.1.1C(6)d in its entirety. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-14 as amended by the prior motion. The motion

carried on the following vote:

5 -

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

E. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to the Official

Zoning Map; Repealing Ordinance No. 2010-15 and the Official Zoning

Map, as Amended; Adopting a New Official Zoning Map Pursuant to

Chapter 1, Article II, Section 1.2.3. of the Unified Land Development Code;

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

Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

2024-15

Mayor White 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.

Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:

Tamara Rehm: Expressed opposition to the item.

Jasmine Bowman: Expressed opposition to the item.

In person public comment:

Robin San Vicente: Spoke to citizen input.

Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-15 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

4 -

Yes:

No:

Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner

Langdon

1 - Commissioner McDowell

F. ORD. NO.

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

City of North Port , Florida, Section 2.82. – Quasi-Judicial Matters, to

Provide for Consistency with the Unified Land Development Code;

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

Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

2024-16

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-16 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

G. ORD. NO.

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

City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-511, Related to Fines for Tree

Protection Violations; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an

Effective Date.

2024-17

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-17 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

H. ORD. NO.

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

City of North Port, Florida, to Update References for Consistency with the

Unified Land Development Code; Amending Chapter 2, Article IV.,

2024-18

Division 1.

Committees, to Address Commission Liaisons and the Art Advisory

Board; Amending Chapter 22, Article II. – Fertilizer and Landscape

–

Hearing Officers; Amending Chapter 4 – Boards and

Management; Amending Chapter 59, Section 59-1 – Parking and Storage

of Certain Vehicles on Residential Lots; Providing for Findings; Providing

for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and

Providing an Effective Date.

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-18 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

ORD. NO.

2024-19

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Article 1 and

Sections 26-19, 26-20, and 26-22 through 26-35 of Chapter 26 of the

Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Fire Prevention and

Protection and Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,

Sections 26-1 through 26-20 and 26-22 through 26-23, Relating to

Firesafety and Prevention; Providing Direction for State Fire Marshal

Review; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for

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

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-19 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

J. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Section 34-1 of

the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Mobile Food

Vendors; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for

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

2024-20

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-20 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

K. ORD. NO.

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

City of North Port, Florida, to Update References to the Development

Services Department in Chapter 34 - Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous

Business Regulations, Article II – Business Tax Receipts and Article IV –

Adult Oriented Businesses; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an

Effective Date.

2024-21

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-21 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

L. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Solid Waste;

Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 62, Solid

Waste, Article III. - Collection and Disposal, to Clarify Definitions and

Update References; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;

Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an

2024-22

Effective Date.

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-22 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

M. ORD. NO.

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to the North Port

Road and Drainage District and the Construction Traffic Road Fee;

Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 66, Special

Districts, Article III. – Road and Drainage District, to Eliminate Conflicts

with the Unified Land Development Code, Update References, Clarify

Enforcement Provisions, and Clarify the Timing of the Payment for the

Construction Traffic Road Fee; Providing for Findings; Providing for

Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and

Providing an Effective Date.

2024-23

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner

McDowell, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-23 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

N. ORD. NO.

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

City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 70 – Streets, Sidewalks, and Other

2024-24

Public Places; Creating

New Article IV

–

Canopy Road Zone

Designation; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for

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

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner McDowell,

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-24 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

O. ORD. NO.

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

City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 82 – Waterways, Creating a New

Article III – Marine Vessel Regulations; Providing for Findings; Providing for

Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and

Providing an Effective Date.

2024-28

Mayor White 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 White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-28 as presented. The motion carried on the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

RESOLUTION:

P. RES. NO.

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

Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-05 Related to City

Commission Meeting Schedules, Notices and Agendas; Providing for

Findings, Providing for Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing

an Effective Date.

2024-R-30

Mayor White 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.

Commission questions and discussion took place regarding consent agenda vote,

discussion after motions, and process for reopening public hearings.

Ms. Slayton spoke to the policy revisions that would need to be made.

Commission questions and discussion continued regarding past practices.

In person public comment:

Robin San Vicente: Spoke to timing of public comment and placement of items on the

Commission agenda.

Mayor White closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,

to adopt Resolution No. 2024-R-30 as presented. The motion carried on the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner

Langdon, to direct the City Clerk to bring back Commission Policy No. 2021-05

relating to meetings and schedules to discuss public commenter's suggestions, at a

date to be determined. The motion carried on the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes

and Commissioner Langdon

5. PUBLIC COMMENT:

In person public comment:

Chuck English: Spoke to various topics.

Robin San Vicente: Spoke to various topics.

6. ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.

City of North Port, Florida

By:

_________________________________________

Alice White, Mayor

Attest: _________________________________________

Heather Faust, City Clerk