City Commission Regular Meeting on 2025-09-23 6:00 PM - Amended to add Item Nos. 25-2808 and 25-2838, reorder the agenda moving Item No. 25-2449 to general business, update Ord. No. 2025-30, and add attachment to Item No. 25-2449. — North Port, FL
Date: 2025-09-23

4970 CITY HALL BLVD
 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



 Meeting Agenda

 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


 Amended to add Item Nos. 25-2808 and 25-2838, reorder the agenda moving Item No.
 25-2449 to general business, update Ord. No. 2025-30, and add attachment to Item No.
 25-2449.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting
pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04.

Public comment may be submitted in the following ways:

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submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:




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(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)


3. CONSENT AGENDA:

(All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items
removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)

A. 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
 Attachments: Contract No. 2024-20
 Notice of Intent to Award
 Recommendation to Negotiate
 Evaluation and Ranking
 Submittal by Ferguson Enterprises
 RFP No. 2024-20 and Addenda
 Florida Division of Corporations Documents

B. 25-1959 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.
 Attachments: Agreement
 Procurement Documents
 Single Source Letter
 Florida Division of Corporations

C. 25-2581 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.




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 Attachments: Property & Casualty Renewal Evaluation
 AmWins - Property Quote
 AmWins Fraud Warning Disclosure
 AmWins Quote Authorization
 AmWins Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Chubb Illinois Union Insurance Co. Pollution Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Chubb Westchester Surplus Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Commercial Application Accord-Signature
 Evenston Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Everest Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Florida Division of Corporation Documentation
 National Fire & Marine Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Nautilus Insurance Co. Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Policyholder Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Preferred Government Insurance Trust Renewal Application for Liability & Worker's Compensation Signatures
 Preferred Government Insurance Trust-Signature Page
 Preferred Government Insurance Trust-SIR Signatures
 Preferred Government Insurance Trust-Uninsured Motorist Form Signature
 Property, Inland Marine Accords Signatures
 Sompo Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice
 Starstone Terrorism Risk Insurance Act TRIA Disclosure Notice

D. 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.
 Attachments: RFB No. 2025-33 Notice of Intent to Award
 RFB No. 2025-33 Award Recommendation
 RFB No. 2025-33 with all Addendum
 RFB No. 2025-33 Bid Comparison Tab sheet
 RFB No. 2025-33 NDL LLC Submittal
 Florida Division of Corporations - NDL LLC

E. 25-2611 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.
 Attachments: Application- Redacted
 Resume - Redacted

F. 25-2613 Approve the Appointment of Donald R. Chavis as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board From September 23,

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 2025, Through September 23, 2028.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

G. 25-2614 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.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

H. 25-2617 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.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

I. 25-2641 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.
 Attachments: FloridaCancerProposalBinder - City of North Port - North Port FRD - UPDATED OPTION 1 - 10.01.2025 - United
 FloridaCancerProposalBinder - City of North Port - North Port FRD - UPDATED OPTION 1 - 10.01.2025 - United
 RFQ #2023-01 Fire Fighter Cancer Policy.pdf

J. 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
 Attachments: Interlocal Agreement

K. 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.
 Attachments: PEMT Letter of Agreement State Fiscal Year 25-26

L. 25-2724 Approve the Water and Wastewater Developer’s Agreement By and
 Between the City of North Port, Florida and North Port RV, LLC.
 Attachments: Developers Agreement

M. 25-2729 Approve the August 29, 2025, City Commission Special Meeting Minutes,
 the September 4, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, the
 September 4, 2025 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes,
 September 8, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, May 1, 2025
 Commission Regular Minutes, September 9, 2025 Commission Regular

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 Meeting Minutes
 Attachments: 8-29-25 Minutes
 9-4-25 Reg Minutes
 9-4-25 Special Minutes
 9-8-25 Minutes
 5-1-25 Minutes
 9-9-25 Minutes

N. 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.
 Attachments: Combined Participation Form


4. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 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.
 Attachments: RedSpeed Agreement
 Division of Corporations - RedSpeed Florida, LLC
 Presentation
 House Bill 657


5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES

A. 25-2738 Utilities Rate Analysis Presentation

 Attachments: Presentation


6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

RESOLUTION:

A. RES NO A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-66 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
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 Attachments: Resolution No. 2025-R-66


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.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-30
 Business Impact Estimate


RESOLUTION - Continued:

C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-68 Vacating a Portion of the Side and Rear Drainage Maintenance
 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).
 Attachments: Staff Report with Exhibits
 Resolution No. 2025-R-68 with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-69 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 an Effective Date.
 (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Staff Report with Exhibits
 Resolution No. 2025-R-69 with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation


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.


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 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-22 - Second Reading
 Ordinance No. 2025-22
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Presentation
 PZAB Action Report

F. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 3.30 Acres of
 2025-21 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;
 Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date.
 (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-21 - Second Reading
 Ordinance No. 2025-21
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Presentation
 PZAB Action Report

G. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
 2025-20 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.
 Attachments: Ordinance - First Reading
 Business Impact Estimate

H. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for Use of Speed
 2025-19 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.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-19
 House Bill 657 (2023)

I. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-23 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.

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 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-23 (Adoption, no line numbers)
 Ordinance No. 2025-23

J. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Quasi-Judicial
 2025-29 Proceedings; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,
 Section 2-79 through 2-84; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for
 Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-29


GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:

B. 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.
 Attachments: Fourth Amendement to Lease Agreement - North Port Senior Center.pdf
 Executed Third Amendment to Lease Agreement - North Port Senior Center.pdf
 Executed Second Amendment to Lease Agreement - North Port Senior Center.pdf
 Executed First Amendment to Lease Agreement - North Port Senior Center.pdf
 Executed Original Lease Agreement - North Port Senior Center.pdf
 North Port Senior Center, Inc. Memo.pdf

C. 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).
 Attachments: Request
 Ceremonial Items Policy

D. 25-2712 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reconsideration of
 Commission Board - Committee Assignments. (Requested By
 Commissioner Langdon).
 Attachments: Current Committee Assignment

E. 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.
F. 25-2735 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Annual
 Evaluation.




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 Attachments: Evaluation Summary
 Mayor Stokes Evaluation
 Vice Mayor Emrich Evaluation
 Commissioner Langdon Evaluation
 Commissioner Duval Evaluation
 Commissioner Petrow Evaluation
 City Manager Self Evaluation
 City Manager Employment Agreement

G. 25-2808 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney Employment
 Agreement With Michael Fuino.
 Attachments: City Attorney Employment Agreement


7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)


8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

A. 25-2800 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 25-2801 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

C. 25-2802 Mayor Stokes' Communications

D. 25-2803 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

E. 25-2804 Commissioner Duval's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

A. 25-2565 City Attorney's Monthly Report

 Attachments: Commission Directives to the City Attorney
 Matter List (Redacted)

B. 25-2733 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Attachments: City Manger Report September 2025
 City Manager Contingency Report September 2025

C. 25-2819 City Clerk's Monthly Report




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 Attachments: Open Requests by Status Chart
 Fiscal Year to Date Requests-Closed Status
 Public Records Request Log


10. ADJOURNMENT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City
Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and
provided a staff recommendation. All of these materials are available at the City Clerk's Office, during normal
business hours, for inspection and (for a fee) copying. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff
member who prepared them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is
available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing
difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings.

NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical
characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services.

No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to
appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the
meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Copies of the recordings are available (for a
fee) at the City Clerk's Office.




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4970 CITY HALL BLVD
 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



 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

 Present: 5- 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:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:


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 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:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 A. 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:

 Yes: 3- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 No: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow


 B. 25-1959 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.


 C. 25-2581 Approve Renewal of Property and Casualty, Accidental Death &

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 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.


 D. 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:

 Yes: 3- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 No: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow


 E. 25-2611 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.


 F. 25-2613 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.


 G. 25-2614 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.


 H. 25-2617 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.


 I. 25-2641 Approve Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefits
 Insurance With United Badges Insurance Services, LLC and the City of

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 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.


 J. 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.


 K. 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.


 L. 25-2724 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.


 M. 25-2729 Approve the August 29, 2025, City Commission Special Meeting Minutes,
 the September 4, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, the
 September 4,  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.


 N. 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:


 C. 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:

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 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:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 G. 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:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 A. 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 a 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:


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 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:

 Yes: 3- Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 No: 2- Vice Mayor Emrich and Commissioner Petrow

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

5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES


 A. 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,
 2025-R-66 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
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 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
 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:

 Yes: 5- 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:

 Yes: 5- 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:



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 Yes: 5- 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,
 2025-R-68 Vacating a Portion of the Side and Rear Drainage Maintenance
 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:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-69 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;

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 Providing for Severability; 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 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:

 Yes: 5- 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.


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 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:

 Yes: 5- 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
 2025-21 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;
 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 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  during one-on-ones. Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow,
 Commissioner Duval, and Commissioner Langdon disclosed no ex-parte
 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:



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 Yes: 5- 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
 2025-20 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.
 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:

 Yes: 5- 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
 2025-19 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.
 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:

 Yes: 4- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor
 Stokes
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 No: 1- Commissioner Petrow


 I. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-23 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:

 Yes: 5- 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
 2025-29 Proceedings; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,
 Section 2-79 through 2-84; 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 Duval, to
 adopt Ordinance No. 2025-29 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:


 B. 25-2557 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to the

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 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:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 D. 25-2712 Discussion  and Possible Action Regarding Reconsideration of
 Commission Board - Committee Assignments. (Requested By
 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.


 E. 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.



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 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:

 Yes: 5- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner
 Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 F. 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.

 Yes: 4- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor
 Stokes

 No: 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.


 A. 25-2800 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow did not provide a report.


 B. 25-2801 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Vice Mayor Emrich did not provide a report.


 C. 25-2802 Mayor Stokes' Communications

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 Mayor Stokes’ spoke to important topics.


 D. 25-2803 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

 Commissioner Langdon did not provide a report.


 E. 25-2804 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval spoke to events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.


 A. 25-2565 City Attorney's Monthly Report

 Mr. Golen did not provide a report.


 B. 25-2733 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Mr. Fletcher did not provide a report.


 C. 25-2819 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: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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