City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-01-13 10:00 AM - Amended to remove Item No. 26-0293 and update Item No. 26-0003. — North Port, FL
Date: 2026-01-13

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 Meeting Agenda

 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Pete Emrich, Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor
 Phil Stokes, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


 Amended to remove Item No. 26-0293 and update Item No. 26-0003.


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:

In Person Attendance: Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may be
submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per
person.

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available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your public
comment is limited to 2,000 characters.

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accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. 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.)



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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. 26-0134 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

 Attachments: Vacancy List


4. 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. 25-2777 Approve the Letter of Agreement and Contract Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department and University
 of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police
 Technology and Management (IPTM), a Direct Support Organization of the
 University of North Florida, for Reimbursement of Costs in an Amount Not
 to Exceed $7,143.38, for the North Port Police Department to Provide High
 Visibility Law Enforcement Operations in Areas With a High Rate of
 Pedestrian/Bicycle Crashes.
 Attachments: Letter of Agreement and Contract - IPTM
 Florida Division of Corporations - IPTM
 Florida Division of Corporations - University of North Florida

B. 25-3035 Approve First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Commercial
 Driver License Training Between Charlotte County Public Schools and the
 City of North Port, Florida.
 Attachments: First Amendment
 Interlocal Agreement

C. 25-3042 Approve Election Day Polling Place Agreement Between the City of North
 Port, Florida and the Supervisor of Elections of Sarasota County, Florida
 Regarding Use of the Premises Located at 6207 West Price Boulevard,
 North Port, Florida, 34291, Morgan Family Community Center,
 Multi-Purpose Room A and B, for the August 18, 2026, Primary Election
 and November 3, 2026, General Election.
 Attachments: Morgan Family Community Center

D. 25-3071 Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Water Interconnect
 Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Englewood Water District.
 Attachments: Englewood Interlocal Agreement

E. 26-0003 Approve Request from Sarasota Memorial Hospital Seeking Relief From
 the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Article II, Division 2. Noise, to
 Allow Concrete Pouring Activities to Occur at the Sarasota Memorial
 Hospital - Sumter Boulevard Location Between the Hours of 9:00 p.m. and
 7:00 a.m. the Following Day on Weekdays and 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. on
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 Weekends and Holidays, Beginning February 1, 2026, and Extending
 Through September 30, 2028.
 Attachments: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - North Port After Hours Construction Work Request

F. 26-0078 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for October 2025.

 Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - October 2025

G. 26-0132 Approve the Affiliation Agreement for Clinical Practice Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and The School District of Manatee County, Florida, to
 Permit Students Enrolled in the School District's Health Science Programs
 at Manatee Technical College to Ride-Along With North Port Fire Rescue
 Crews.
 Attachments: Affiliation Agreement - School District of Manatee County

H. 26-0189 Approve the November 18, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes,
 December 1, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, December 9, 2025
 Commission Regular Minutes, December 11, 2025 Commission Regular,
 and December 11 Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
 Attachments: 11-18-25
 12-1-25
 12-9-25
 12-11-25
 12-11-25

I. 26-0260 Approve Construction Contract No. 2025-45 Pan American Wastewater
 Reclamation Facility Centrifuge Building By and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and Close Construction Services, LLC, in the Amount of
 $253,046.85 with a Contingency of $25,304.00, for a Total Amount of
 $278,350.85.
 Attachments: Contract No. 2025-45
 Notice of Intent to Award and Recommendation Memo
 Bid Tabulation
 Submittal by Close Construction Services, LLC
 RFB No. 2025-45 and Addenda
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

J. 26-0261 Approve the Reappointment of Julianne Lacour as a Regular Member to
 Serve a Second Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory
 Board From February 14, 2026, Through February 14, 2029.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

K. 26-0314 Approve the Appointment of Sharon Matthews as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board From
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 January 13, 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

L. 26-0262 Approve the Reappointment of Eva M. Rathgeber as a Regular Member to
 Serve a Second Term on the Art Advisory Board From February 28, 2026,
 Through February 28, 2029.
 Attachments: Application

M. 26-0263 Approve the Appointments of Robin J. San Vicente and Eva M. Rathgeber
 as Regular Members to Serve on the Environmental Advisory Board From
 January 13, 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
 Attachments: San Vicente- Application
 Rathgeber- Application

N. 26-0265 Approve the Appointment of Cheryl L. Cook as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Debt Management Committee Advisory Board From January
 13, 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
 Attachments: Application

O. 26-0266 Approve the Appointment of Carolyn Barry as a Regular Member to Serve
 on the Art Advisory Board From January 13, 2026, Through January 13,
 2029.
 Attachments: Application

P. 26-0272 Approve Election Day Polling Place Agreement Between the City of North
 Port, Florida and the Supervisor of Elections of Sarasota County, Florida
 Regarding Use of the Premises Located at 1602 Kramer Way, North Port,
 FL, 34286, George Mullen Activity Center/Gym, for the August 18, 2026,
 Primary Election and November 3, 2026, General Election.
 Attachments: George Mullen Activity Center

Q. 26-0294 Approve Employment Separation and Release Agreement By and
 Between David Brown and the City of North Port, Florida.
 Attachments: Settlement Agreement and Release
 Ordinance No. 2015-43


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for the Imposition
 2026-01 and Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments to Fund Costs
 Incurred by the City in Abating Nuisance Conditions of Excessive Growth of
 Grass and Nuisance Weeds on Developed Lots, and Hazardous Trees

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 and Accumulation of Debris on Any Lot; Amending the Code of the City of
 North Port, Florida, Chapter 42 – Nuisances, Article II – Lot Clearing, to
 Create Section 42-27; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-01
 Ordinance No. 2026-01 Business Impact Estimate

B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Adjusting the
 2026-02 Commission’s Base Salary Rate; Amending the Code of the City of North
 Port, Florida, Section 2-23. - Declaration of Salary; Payment; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
 Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-02
 Business Impact Estimate

C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land
 2026-04 Development Code Regarding Authorized Hours for Business Activities
 and Deliveries in Corridor Transitional and Corridor Zoning Districts by
 Amending Section 3.2.4.; Providing for Findings, Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-04
 PZAB Action Report
 CEDAB Draft Meeting Minutes
 Business Impact Statement
 CT and COR All Uses
 Use Table Changes
 Noise Ordinance Specific Prohibitions
 Hours of Operation Report
 AGO 77-139 Business Hours Restrictions
 Economic Development Element
 Economic Develoment and Growth Management Pillar
 06-03-24 City Commission Workshop Minutes
 04-15-25 CEDAB Meeting Minutes
 06-02-25 Workshop Minutes
 11-04-25 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes


RESOLUTION:

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Authorizing the Use of
 2026-R-03 Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures Pursuant to the Uniform
 Electronic Transaction Act and Directing the City Manager to Adopt and
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 Implement Control Processes and Procedures for the Use of Electronic
 Signatures; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-03
 Digital Signature Manual
 Florida State Statute Section 668.50

E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-04 Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 15 & 16 Block 334 of
 the 5th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings;
 Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
 and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Res. No. 2026-R-04
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0228 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pursuing an Outstanding
 Spring Designation for Warm Mineral Springs.
 Attachments: Presentation
 Warm Mineral Springs OFS Memorandum (May 1, 2025)
 Memo Regarding HB 1505 WMS as OFS (March 9, 2023)
 FS 373 Part VIII Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act
 Overview of Springs & Aquifer Protection Act Requirements
 Resolution 2021-R-26
 Resolution 2022-R-75
 Letter from Myakka River Management Council
 Warm Mineral Springs FAQ Sheet

B. 26-0234 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Lowering the Tax Rate That the
 City Charges on Citizens Florida Power and Light (FPL) Electric Service
 Bills. (Requested by Commissioner Duval).
C. 26-0264 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Advisory Board
 Recommendation Memorandum From the Charter Review Advisory Board
 Regarding Bond Issuance During Declared Disaster or Emergency
 Without Voter Approval.
 Attachments: CRAB - Bond Issuance

D. 26-0274 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointment of
 Tim A. Drumm or Tiffany Arnold as a Regular Member to Serve on the
 Community Economic Development Advisory Board From January 13,
 2026, Through January 13, 2029.

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 Attachments: Drumm- Application
 Drumm- Resume
 Arnold- Application
 Arnold- Resume


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. 26-0016 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 26-0017 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

C. 26-0018 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 26-0019 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

E. 26-0020 Commissioner Duval's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

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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 Meeting Minutes
 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Pete Emrich, Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor
 Phil Stokes, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

 Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

ROLL CALL

 Present: 5- Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow,
 Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon and Commissioner Philip Stokes

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, Deputy City Manager Yarborough, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk
 Faust, Board Specialist Lindner, Deputy Police Chief Morales, Deputy Fire Chief Herlihy,
 Development Services Director Ray, Development Services Deputy Director Barnes,
 Planner II Silva, Natural Resources Manager Kalev, Parks and Recreation Director
 Pfundheller, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sturgess, Environmental Planner I
 Bosch, and Finance Director Kukharenko.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daniel Finton.

 Mayor Emrich recognized prior Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:

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 Concerned Resident: Spoke to prior Good Governance Workshop conduct, participation,
 and accountability.
 Anonymous: Spoke to retreat funding and accountability within City leadership.
 Debbie McDowell: Spoke to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) noise
 protections.

 In Person:
 Joan Morgan: Expressed opposition of Item No. 26-0265.
 Jon Thaxton: Expressed support of Item No. 26-0228.
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to Commission communication and citizen input.
 Chuck English: Spoke to board and committee removal processes.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 26-0134 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the
 announcements.

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

 Mayor Emrich announced the item and queried the Deputy City Manager regarding items
 pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust played the following voicemail into the record:
 Jonathan Temper: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0003.

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Nikki Miller: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0003.
 Chris Miller: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0003.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item No. 26-0265 being pulled for
 discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 A. 25-2777 Approve the Letter of Agreement and Contract Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department and University
 of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police
 Technology and Management (IPTM), a Direct Support Organization of the
 University of North Florida, for Reimbursement of Costs in an Amount Not
 to Exceed $7,143.38, for the North Port Police Department to Provide High
 Visibility Law Enforcement Operations in Areas With a High Rate of
 Pedestrian/Bicycle Crashes.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


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 B. 25-3035 Approve First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Commercial
 Driver License Training Between Charlotte County Public Schools and the
 City of North Port, Florida.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 25-3042 Approve Election Day Polling Place Agreement Between the City of North
 Port, Florida and the Supervisor of Elections of Sarasota County, Florida
 Regarding Use of the Premises Located at 6207 West Price Boulevard,
 North Port, Florida, 34291, Morgan Family Community Center,
 Multi-Purpose Room A and B, for the August 18, 2026, Primary Election
 and November 3, 2026, General Election.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 25-3071 Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Water Interconnect
 Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Englewood Water District.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 26-0003 Approve Request from Sarasota Memorial Hospital Seeking Relief From
 the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Article II, Division 2. Noise, to
 Allow Concrete Pouring Activities to Occur at the Sarasota Memorial
 Hospital - Sumter Boulevard Location Between the Hours of 9:00 p.m. and
 7:00 a.m. the Following Day on Weekdays and 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. on
 Weekends and Holidays, Beginning February 1, 2026, and Extending
 Through September 30, 2028.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 26-0078 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for October 2025.

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 G. 26-0132 Approve the Affiliation Agreement for Clinical Practice Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and The School District of Manatee County, Florida, to
 Permit Students Enrolled in the School District's Health Science Programs
 at Manatee Technical College to Ride-Along With North Port Fire Rescue
 Crews.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 26-0189 Approve the November 18, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes, December
 1, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, December 9, 2025 Commission
 Regular Minutes, December 11, 2025 Commission Regular, and
 December 11 Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 I. 26-0260 Approve Construction Contract No. 2025-45 Pan American Wastewater
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 Reclamation Facility Centrifuge Building By and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and Close Construction Services, LLC, in the Amount of
 $253,046.85 with a Contingency of $25,304.00, for a Total Amount of
 $278,350.85.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 J. 26-0261 Approve the Reappointment of Julianne Lacour as a Regular Member to
 Serve a Second Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory
 Board From February 14, 2026, Through February 14, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 K. 26-0314 Approve the Appointment of Sharon Matthews as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board From
 January 13, 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 L. 26-0262 Approve the Reappointment of Eva M. Rathgeber as a Regular Member to
 Serve a Second Term on the Art Advisory Board From February 28, 2026,
 Through February 28, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 M. 26-0263 Approve the Appointments of Robin J. San Vicente and Eva M. Rathgeber
 as Regular Members to Serve on the Environmental Advisory Board From
 January 13, 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 N. 26-0265 Approve the Appointment of Cheryl L. Cook as a Regular Member to Serve
 on the Debt Management Committee Advisory Board From June 9, 2026,
 Through June 9, 2029.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.

 Commissioner Stokes spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding purpose, member
 qualifications, current borrowing needs, and suspension of applications.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Mayor Emrich, to
 suspend presenting applications for approval to the Commission for the Debt
 Management Advisory Committee for a period of 6-months. The motion carried on
 the following vote with Commissioner Duval dissenting due to the timeframe:



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

 No: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow


 O. 26-0266 Approve the Appointment of Carolyn Barry as a Regular Member to Serve
 on the Art Advisory Board From January 13, 2026, Through January 13,
 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 P. 26-0272 Approve Election Day Polling Place Agreement Between the City of North
 Port, Florida and the Supervisor of Elections of Sarasota County, Florida
 Regarding Use of the Premises Located at 1602 Kramer Way, North Port,
 FL, 34286, George Mullen Activity Center/Gym, for the August 18, 2026,
 Primary Election and November 3, 2026, General Election.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 Q. 26-0294 Approve Employment Separation and Release Agreement By and
 Between David Brown and the City of North Port, Florida.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for the Imposition
 2026-01 and Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments to Fund Costs
 Incurred by the City in Abating Nuisance Conditions of Excessive Growth of
 Grass and Nuisance Weeds on Developed Lots, and Hazardous Trees
 and Accumulation of Debris on Any Lot; Amending the Code of the City of
 North Port, Florida, Chapter 42 – Nuisances, Article II – Lot Clearing, to
 Create Section 42-27; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

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

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding fund expenditures, cost


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 assessments, tree removal, code violations, Florida Building Code applicability, drought
 considerations, and undeveloped lots.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to fee abatement processes.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding County tax fee processes.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 continue Ordinance No. 2026-01 to second reading on February 24, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Adjusting the
 2026-02 Commission’s Base Salary Rate; Amending the Code of the City of North
 Port, Florida, Section 2-23. - Declaration of Salary; Payment; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
 Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

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

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding base salaries, cost of living
 adjustments, voting procedures for compensation, and clarification of Consumer Price
 Index (CPI) based adjustments.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to citizen concerns regarding pay structure for Commission
 salaries.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-02 to second reading on February 24, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

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 C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land
 2026-04 Development Code Regarding Authorized Hours for Business Activities
 and Deliveries in Corridor Transitional and Corridor Zoning Districts by
 Amending Section 3.2.4.; Providing for Findings, Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

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

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Ms. Barnes spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding residential property uses,
 restaurant use, noise ordinances, guideline adjustments, light industrial uses and special
 exceptions, City segmentation, planned communities, impacts on undeveloped lots,
 arterial and collector road classifications, automotive repair shop use limitations, benefits
 versus cost considerations, citizen concerns, hotels, bed and breakfast establishments,
 animal boarding facilities, and commercially designated lots.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-04 to second reading on February 10, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

RESOLUTION:


 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Authorizing the Use of
 2026-R-03 Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures Pursuant to the Uniform
 Electronic Transaction Act and Directing the City Manager to Adopt and
 Implement Control Processes and Procedures for the Use of Electronic
 Signatures; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.



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 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding DocuSign standards and
 candidate forms.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-03 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-04 Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 15 & 16 Block 334 of the
 5th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings;
 Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
 and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Mayor Emrich 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, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Emrich called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Stokes, and
 Commissioner Petrow disclosed no ex-parte communications.

 Cherie DeHay, Settles Real Estate, LLC and Applicant's Realtor, being duly sworn,
 spoke to lot concerns regarding contract and kitchen easements.

 Ms. Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,
 review process, compliance review, staff recommendations, and legal review.

 There were no rebuttals by staff or the applicant.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding easement clarifications.

 There were no closing arguments by staff or the applicant.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-04 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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


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 Recess was taken from 11:27 a.m to 11:45 a.m.

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 26-0228 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pursuing an Outstanding
 Spring Designation for Warm Mineral Springs.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Ms. Bosch spoke to the item and provided a presentation including the origination and
 characteristics of the spring, prior Commission discussion, clarification of the process
 and timeline, qualification criteria, priority focus characteristics, potential benefits of
 designation, potential community benefits, major drawbacks of designation, City -level
 challenges, potential costs to residents, potential City costs, municipal involvement,
 Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) requirement clarification, minimum flows and
 levels (MFL), clarification of prior Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
 questions, alternative local protection tools, benefits versus drawbacks, and decision
 points for the Commission.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding water quality and testing
 parameters, regulatory thresholds, monitoring responsibilities, environmental impacts,
 cost considerations, local versus state oversight, and long-term protection strategies.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to prior involvement with water testing and designation
 clarification.
 Pam Tokarz: Expressed support of the Commission discussion and expressed
 opposition of the item.
 Debbie Blackwell: Expressed opposition of the item.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to direct the City Manager to continue utilizing local protection measures instead of
 pursuing Outstanding Florida Spring designation. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 No: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Recess was taken from 1:00 p.m. to 1:13 p.m.


 B. 26-0234 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Lowering the Tax Rate That the
 City Charges on Citizens Florida Power and Light (FPL) Electric Service
 Bills. (Requested by Commissioner Duval).
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Commissioner Duval spoke to the item.

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 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding franchise fee percentage
 rates, impacts to citizens, budgetary and revenue considerations, fiscal responsibility,
 timing of potential changes, staff review and analysis needs, right -of-way and utility fee
 structures, solid waste and water revenue allocations, potential offsets for residents,
 future rate projections, and the budget process.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to direct the City Manager to review a revenue-neutral approach, an approach to
 reducing to 6%, the impact on citizens in terms of dollars, and the impact to the
 City in terms of lost revenue, as timely as possible. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 C. 26-0264 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Advisory Board
 Recommendation Memorandum From the Charter Review Advisory Board
 Regarding Bond Issuance During Declared Disaster or Emergency
 Without Voter Approval.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Ms. Faust spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding recommendations, Charter
 language clarification, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) related
 considerations, potential voter approval requirements, and a joint meeting.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Pam Tokarz: Spoke to processes, costs, and financing options.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 direct the City Clerk to schedule a joint meeting with the Charter Review Advisory
 Board to discuss this item. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 D. 26-0274 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointment of
 Tim A. Drumm or Tiffany Arnold as a Regular Member to Serve on the
 Community Economic Development Advisory Board From January 13,
 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Ms. Faust spoke to the item.


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 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding applicants' backgrounds and
 experience.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to approve Tiffany Arnold to serve on the Community Economic Development
 Advisory Board as a North Port resident. The motion failed on the following vote:

 Yes: 2- Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

 No: 3- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to approve Tim Drumm to serve on the Community Economic Development
 Advisory Board as a North Port resident. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 3- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 No: 2- Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Pam Tokarz: Expressed concerns regarding Item No. 26-0274.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 26-0016 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow spoke to events attended.


 B. 26-0017 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

 Vice Mayor Langdon did not have a report.


 C. 26-0018 Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Mayor Emrich did not have a report.


 D. 26-0019 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

 Commissioner Stokes reported on important topics.


 E. 26-0020 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval reported on important topics and events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.


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 Mr. Fletcher did not provide a report.

 Mr. Fuino did not provide a report.

 Ms. Faust did not provide a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 2:19 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: ___________________________________________
 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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