4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
City Commission Regular 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, March 5, 2024  
10:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
ROLL CALL  
5 - Commissioner Pete Emrich, Commissioner Debbie McDowell, Mayor Alice White,  
Vice Mayor Philip Stokes and Commissioner Barbara Langdon  
Present:  
Also Present:  
City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Slayton, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist  
Bodmer, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Fleet Manager Rappuhn, Planner III  
Benge, Parks and Recreation Direction Pfundheller, Development Service Director Ray,  
Budget Administrator Herrmann, Finance Director Williams, Public Works Director  
Speake, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sturgess, Facilities Manager  
Humphrey, Risk and Benefits Manager Knowles, and Assistant Development Service  
Director Barnes  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robin San Vicente.  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Mayor White requested a motion to approve the agenda.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,  
to approve the agenda as presented.  
Discussion took place regarding reordering the agenda.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell to move Resolution  
No. 2024-R-10 after Item No. 24-0414. The motion failed due to lack of a second.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust played the following voice mails into the record:  
David Iannotti: Expressed opposition of development of Warm Mineral Springs (WMS).  
Deborah Placencia: Expressed opposition of modification of Activity Center 6.  
Cynthia Morris: Expressed opposition of Ordinance No. 2024-05.  
Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:  
Urszula Kubrak: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Lynn Leboutillier: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Patrice Matz: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Sara Sutcliffe: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Elizabeth Rusiecki: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Kenneth Wells: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
In Person:  
Luci Bromberg: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Pat Rounds: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Monica Balicki: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Debbie Blackaev: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Carolyn Price: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Robin Vicenie: Expressed support of conservation.  
Chuck English: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
Yelena Medvedeva: Expressed opposition of Item No 24-0323.  
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
24-0207  
Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies  
A.  
Mayor White announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the  
announcements.  
Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.  
4. 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.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor  
Stokes, to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item No. 24-0131  
being pulled for discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
23-1681  
Approve First Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.  
2023-17.003 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Ajax  
Building Company, LLC in the Amount of $1,298,000.28, for Police  
Department Headquarters Facility Repairs  
A.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
24-0030  
24-0131  
Approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for DR –  
4734 – Hurricane Idalia, Agreement Number Z4045 with the Florida  
Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for Hurricane Idalia and  
Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City  
Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.  
B.  
C.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the Disposition of Surplus Fleet Assets in an Appropriate  
Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement,  
Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the  
Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Authorize the City Manager  
to Approve a More Suitable Surplus Asset for Project Graduation if One  
Becomes Available.  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item.  
Mr. Rappuhn spoke to project graduation donation and vehicle utilization.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding City Manager ability to  
determine use of vehicle and Commission authorization.  
There was no public comment.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Emrich,  
to approve Item No. 24-0131 as presented. The motion carried on the following  
vote  
with  
Commissioner  
McDowell  
dissenting  
due  
to  
Commissioner’s  
responsibility to inform the public of what vehicle is going to Project Graduation:  
4 - Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner  
Langdon  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
24-0200  
Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance  
Program to North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the  
Business & Community Expo to be Held on March 9, 2024, in an  
Amount Up To, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City  
Fees and Services.  
D.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
24-0343  
24-0359  
Approve the Application for the Moody’s Issuer Rating Between Moody’s  
Investors Service and the City of North Port for a Current Annual Fee of  
$3,000.  
E.  
F.  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
Approve the February 13, 2024 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes  
This item was approved on the consent agenda.  
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
ORDINANCE - SECOND READING:  
ORD. NO.  
2024-05  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ±262.34 Acres  
Located East of Toledo Blade Boulevard Approximately 1 Mile North of  
A.  
I-75 in Section 6, Township 39 South, Range 22 East  
of Sarasota  
County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2023042804 in Official  
Records of Sarasota County, From No Zoning Designation District  
(NZD)  
Classification  
to  
Residential  
Multi-Family  
District  
(RMF)  
Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings;  
Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing  
for  
Severability;  
and  
Providing  
an  
Effective  
Date.  
(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.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to general public comment not being part of the quasi-judicial  
procedure.  
Mayor White called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.  
Commissioner McDowell disclosed public comment presented and ex-parte at first  
reading.  
Commissioner Langdon disclosed public comment presented.  
Mayor White disclosed public comment presented.  
Vice Mayor Stokes disclosed public comment presented and ex-parte at first reading.  
Commission Emrich disclosed public comment presented.  
Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.  
Jeffery Boone, Boone Law Firm, being duly sworn, noted there was no additional  
information from first reading and requested approval.  
Mr. Benge, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including no zoning designation  
requirements, annexation ordinance language, and staff recommendation.  
Mr. Boone provided  
a rebuttal regarding public comment provided in reference to  
density, Development Master Plan (DMP) status, and wetland/environmentally sensitive  
areas.  
There was no rebuttal by staff.  
Public Comment:  
Susan Balmer: Expressed opposition of the item.  
Pam Tokarz: Expressed opposition of the item.  
Josh Smith: Expressed opposition of the item.  
Mary Jude Moffat: Expressed opposition of the item.  
Chuck English: Expressed opposition of the item.  
In response to Commission questions, Ms. Slayton spoke to Unified Land Development  
Code (ULDC) language regarding rezone property limitation provision.  
Consensus was requested to direct the City Attorney to draft a legal opinion regarding  
ULDC Section 1-34.  
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to direct the City Attorney to  
A
draft a legal opinion as it relates to ULDC Section 1-34. The motion failed due to  
lack of a second.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding over development,  
environmentally sensitive area, no zoning designated areas, prior annexations, and  
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) wetland review.  
Kenrick Gallander, The Neighborhood Company, being duly sworn, replied to  
Commission questions regarding SWFWMD review and wetland acreage.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding high density.  
Mr. Benge provided closing arguments regarding wetlands, consistency with the future  
land use, and staff recommendation.  
Mr. Boone provided closing arguments regarding DMP process, SWFWMD wetland  
review  
and  
approval,  
required  
permits,  
annexation,  
consistency  
with  
the  
Comprehensive Plan and ULDC, and request for 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. 2024-05 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 with Commissioner McDowell dissenting due to rezoning property  
on an environmentally sensitive area for more residential development and  
Commissioner Emrich dissenting due to detriment to the city, environmentally  
sensitivity, and need for infrastructure:  
3 - Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner Langdon  
2 - Commissioner Emrich and Commissioner McDowell  
Yes:  
No:  
ORD. NO.  
2024-02  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Annexing ± 2.491 Acres  
of Real Property Located on the Northwest Corner of North River Road  
and South Tamiami Trail in the Unincorporated Area of Sarasota  
County, Florida and Contiguous to the Existing City Limits of the City of  
North Port, Florida; Redefining the Boundary Lines of the City of North  
Port to Include the Property; Providing for Findings; Providing for  
B.  
Annexation;  
Amending  
the  
Official  
Zoning  
Map;  
Providing  
for  
Assessment and Taxation; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing  
for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; 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. 2024-02 as presented.  
Commission discussion took place regarding inaccuracies in the Official Zoning Map.  
Ms. Ray provided clarification regarding map amendment process.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
ORD. NO.  
2024-04  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified  
Land Development Code to Incorporate the Revised Federal Emergency  
Management Agency Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate  
Maps and Related Definitions by Amending Sections 17-9 and 17-84;  
Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;  
Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
C.  
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.  
Public Comment:  
Chuck English: Expressed support of the item.  
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. 2024-04 as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
Recess was taken from 11:43 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.  
RESOLUTIONS:  
RES. NO.  
2024-R-10  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Amending the Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for  
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for an Additional 0.5 Full Time Equivalent for  
D.  
Warm  
Mineral  
Springs,  
Road  
Rehabilitation  
Project  
and  
Parks  
Maintenance Building in the Amount of $4,502,551; Providing for  
Findings; Providing for Posting: Providing for Conflicts; Providing for  
Severability; 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 Resolution by title only.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Herrmann spoke to change in funding.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding half time position title,  
Warm Mineral Spring building restoration, Surtax funded to Park Impact Fee funded,  
Emergency Operation Center (EOC) building, approved Surtax project listed items,  
project change requirements, and impact fee use requirements.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to Sarasota County Code regarding use of Surtax language.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding park impact fee usage and  
road bond debt.  
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 Resolution No. 2024-R-10 as presented.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by  
Commissioner Emrich, to amend the motion to include “for Project 922DPB  
Legacy Trail Surtax Fund source decrease to $175,000 and Project P22DPB  
Legacy Trail parking funding use of Impact fee decrease use to $175,000 and use  
the difference of $8,580 for P23DWM from Park Impact Fee fund balance use. The  
motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
Yes:  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
6. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
24-0335  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Warm Mineral Springs Park  
Phase I Improvements and Phase II Future Development.  
A.  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Ms. Pfundheller provided a presentation including maintenance updates to the property,  
Phase  
I
improvements, post Hurricane Ian assessment report, current building  
conditions, updated cost estimates, and options.  
John Bryant, Sweet Sparkman Architects, spoke to history, post hurricane report,  
flooding concerns, and renovation and upgrade options.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding cyclorama and art mobility,  
cyclorama renovation cost, flooding concerns, utility cost, murals, historic designation,  
associated costs for interior restoration, restroom, overall estimated costs, Phase  
I
estimated cost, spring health concerns, testing, demolition of buildings, restoration  
options, report, appraisal, maintenance improvements, pass reinstatement, Florida  
Forever Funding, state park identification, Legacy Trail connectivity, Request for  
Interest (RFI) response, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds,  
insurance proceeds, utility connectivity, art work display, monthly revenue, need for  
basic costs, future collaboration, property acquisition, estimated time frame for addition  
cost information, and prior action.  
Recess was taken from 2:09 p.m. until 2:19 p.m.  
Public Comment:  
Ms. Faust played the following voice mails into the record:  
Juno Unich: Expressed opposition of development.  
Jasmine Bowman: Expressed opposition of development.  
Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:  
John Parker: Expressed support of the 2019 (Warm Mineral Springs) WMS Plan.  
Stephanie Gibson: Expressed support of the 2019 WMS Plan.  
Marius Boletta: Expressed support of the 2019 WMS Plan.  
Krystina Smith: Expressed opposition of WMS development.  
Elena Salim: Expressed opposition of WMS development.  
Maria Leslie: Expressed support of the 2019 WMS Plan.  
David Iannotti: Expressed opposition of WMS development.  
In Person:  
Pam Tokarz: Spoke to restoration and funding options.  
James Strawser: Spoke to history, preservation, and environmental.  
Robin San Vincente: Spoke to 2019 plan and funding options.  
Chuck English: Spoke to use of a referendum for resident input.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,  
to direct the City Manager to work with staff to bring back additional information  
regarding the costs associated with Option 1 including the demolition of existing  
buildings; salvaging Cyclorama panels for future display; constructing  
a simple  
administrative building including flushable toilets and an outside shower; water  
and sewer to the immediate area and incremental cost to bring to Tamiami Trail;  
parking improvements; and plan development costs.  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to cost for additional action.  
Commission discussion continued regarding eliminating the options for other  
collaborative opportunities, cost breakdown, exploring options to demolish/refurbish,  
and restoration costs.  
The motion carried on the following vote with Commissioner McDowell  
dissenting due to other options with outside entities not being pursued prior to  
demolition of the buildings and the need for additional cost information.  
4 - Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner  
Langdon  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Commissioner McDowell  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor  
Stokes, to direct staff to include the Warm Mineral Springs Appraisal and CBRE  
Real Estate Appraisal documents to the agenda backup. The motion carried on  
the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
Ms. Pfundheller spoke to prior presentation to Commission, staff recommendation, and  
future Surtax.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding communication with outside  
entities/individuals regarding funding options, concern with selling land, 2019 Master  
Plan, public private partnership (P3) proposal Commission input, Florida Fish and  
Wildlife input, wildlife habitats, gentle development options, prior Commission direction,  
development options, prior purchase of the property, funding opportunities, and trail  
head funding options.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Emrich, to direct the City Manager to continue discussion with various  
entities/focus groups and to bring back information on connecting Legacy Trail  
to Warm Mineral Springs.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding funding, trail head versus  
connector, and current entities involvement.  
A
motion to amend was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by  
Commissioner McDowell, to add specifically the look, cost and funding  
responsibility. The motion to amend carried on the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
Yes:  
The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:  
5 - Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes  
and Commissioner Langdon  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding requested action.  
Recess was taken from 3:47 p.m. until 3:57 p.m.  
24-0323  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Allowable Residential and  
Home-Based Business Parking (Requested by Commissioner Langdon).  
B.  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commissioner Langdon spoke to the item.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to State Statute and policy/regulation review.  
Ms. Ray spoke to combined lot code allowances, State Statute improved surface  
requirements, and parking regulation education.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding authorization per lot size,  
buffer  
home-based  
requirements,  
business  
restrictions,  
definition,  
total  
enforcement,  
vehicle  
allotment,  
burden  
property  
proof  
compliance,  
requirement,  
of  
commercial definition, review of State Statute regarding heavy equipment, storage  
regulations, combined lots, reducing number of vehicles on property being used for  
businesses, property rights, and enforcement.  
Public comment:  
Rosemary Amici: Expressed concern with excessive vehicle parking on residential  
property.  
Pam Tokarz: Spoke to impact of rezoning on parking.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner  
McDowell, to direct the City Manager to work with staff to bring back a revised  
parking regulation that effectively addresses home-based business parking  
issues.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding time frame options and  
Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) rewrite.  
The motion carried on the following vote with Commissioner Emrich dissenting  
due to adding undo stress to the Development Service Department and desire to  
address as a whole:  
4 - Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes and Commissioner  
Langdon  
Yes:  
1 - Commissioner Emrich  
No:  
24-0412  
Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Commission Policy No.  
C.  
2021-05 Section II.C  
-
Commission Meeting Schedules, Notices, and  
Agendas (Requested by Commissioner McDowell)  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commissioner McDowell spoke to the item.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding process for agenda items  
submitted by Commissioners, current process, required staff research and input, and  
current concerns.  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to current procedure, need for staff discussion planning, and Charter  
Officer agenda item requests.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding process concern.  
Public comment.  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Stephanie Gibson: Expressed concerns regarding process and policy for extensive  
research.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner  
Langdon, to approve Commissioner McDowell to work with the City Clerk and  
City Attorney to amend Policy No. 2021-05 relating to agenda items 1 through 4 in  
the staff summary and to bring back recommended changes to Commission at a  
later date. The motion failed on the following vote with Commissioner Emrich,  
Vice Mayor Stokes, and Mayor White dissenting:  
2 - Commissioner McDowell and Commissioner Langdon  
Yes:  
No:  
3 - Commissioner Emrich, Mayor White and Vice Mayor Stokes  
24-0414  
Discussion and Possible Action on the Processes and Procedures to  
Adopt the ULDC Rewrite (Requested by Commissioner McDowell)  
D.  
Mayor White announced the item.  
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.  
Commissioner McDowell requested the item be continued to the March 7, 2024,  
meeting and spoke to the item.  
Mr. Fletcher spoke to the need for staff review of documents distributed.  
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding review of discussion items,  
concern  
regarding  
staff  
responsibility  
versus  
Commission  
responsibility,  
implementation, and adoption process, and following applicable codes and statutes.  
Ms. Slayton spoke to following Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Section 1-33  
and State Statute and stated that no further direction is needed.  
Ms. Barnes provided additional background information regarding upcoming process for  
presentation to Commission.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding discussion points and notice  
requirements.  
Public comment:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Maria Leslie: Expressed opposition of rezoning.  
In person:  
Pam Tokarz: Expressed support of rezoning notifications.  
Mayor White requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to direct the appropriate charter  
officer to notify by US mail all property owners whose property is proposed to be  
rezoned including all public hearing dates at least 30 days prior to the first  
hearing. The motion failed due to lack of a second.  
In response to Commission comment, Ms. Barnes spoke to review of Senate Bill 250,  
plan to incorporate in the ULDC, and Comprehensive Plan requirements.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding public hearing location,  
timeline update, and charettes.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to direct the City Manager to  
conduct two charettes prior to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board hearing.  
The motion failed due to lack of a second.  
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding received recommendations,  
consensuses and requests for additional information, review of definitions, and review  
prior to first reading.  
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell to direct the City Manager to  
prepare a ULDC update including a realistic timeline for staff and requirements of  
everything getting done in order to be provided to Commission and updated on  
the website as soon as possible. The motion failed due to lack of a second.  
7. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:  
Krystina Smith: Expressed opposition of Ordinance No. 2024-05.  
8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
Mayor White called on Commissioners for communications.  
24-0305  
24-0273  
24-0237  
Mayor White's Communications  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Mayor White did not provide communications.  
Vice Mayor Stokes' Communications  
Vice Mayor Stokes did not provide communications.  
Commissioner Langdon's Communications  
Commissioner Langdon stated she would provide her communications to the City Clerk  
to be added to the agenda backup.  
24-0254  
Commissioner McDowell's Communications  
D.  
Commissioner McDowell did not provide communications.  
24-0286  
Commissioner Emrich's Communications  
E.  
Commissioner Emrich spoke to events attended.  
9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
Mayor White called on Charter Officers for reports.  
The City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk did not provide a report.  
10. ADJOURNMENT:  
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m.  
City of North Port, Florida  
By: ___________________________________________  
Alice White, Mayor  
Attest: _________________________________________  
Heather Faust, City Clerk