City Commission Regular Meeting on 2025-10-28 6:00 PM — North Port, FL
Date: 2025-10-28

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 Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers


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.

Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will be
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.

Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be
accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide
information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds.


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.)


3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


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A. 25-2964 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. 25-2061 Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-30 for Citywide Generator
 Services as Needed to Paramount Power, Inc., in the Amount of
 $181,767.00 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Future Renewals
 in Accordance With the Terms and Conditions in the Solicitation.
 Attachments: RFB No. 2025-30 Notice of Intent to Award
 RFB No. 2025-30 Award Recommendation
 RFB No. 2025-30 Bid Comparison Tab Sheet
 RFB No. 2025-30 Citywide Generator Services with all Addendum
 RFB No. 2025-30 Paramount Power, Inc. Submittal
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

B. 25-2575 Approve the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Subrecipient Agreement for
 the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) to Assist With
 Funding Involved With Narcotics Related Investigations and Authorize the
 City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to
 Execute all Funding Documents, After Legal Review.
 Attachments: Subrecipient Agreement

C. 25-2622 Approve the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant Agreement,
 Grant Number 03D35625, for the City of North Port Sewer Vacuum Station
 Installation Project in the Amount of $2,300,000 in Federal Funding, and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Execute All Funding Documents After Legal Review.
 Attachments: Grant Agreement

D. 25-2643 Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and
 Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the Safe Place and Rape
 Crisis Center, Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6619 Outreach
 Way, North Port, Florida, 34287.
 Attachments: Second Amendment to SPARCC Lease Agreement
 Executed First Amendment to SPARCC Lease Agreement
 Executed SPARCC Original Lease Agreement.pdf

E. 25-2645 Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the
 City of North Port, Florida, and Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota
 County, Inc., for Space at the Family Service Center, 6619 Outreach Way,

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 North Port, Florida, 34287.
 Attachments: Second Amendment to LVSSC Lease Agreement
 Executed First Amendment to LVSSC Lease Agreement
 Executed LVSSC Original Lease Agreement

F. 25-2646 Approve the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement by and Between
 the City of North Port, Florida, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun
 Coast, Inc., for Space at the Family Service Center, 6619 Outreach Way,
 North Port, Florida, 34287.
 Attachments: Second Amendment to BBBS Lease Agreement
 Executed First Amendment to BBBS Lease Agreement
 Executed BBBS Original Lease Agreement.pdf

G. 25-2656 Approve Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract
 No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and
 Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for
 Construction of a Public Works Pole Barn in the Amount of $582,175.00.
 Attachments: Amendment
 Contract No. 2023-17.001
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

H. 25-2687 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.
 Attachments: Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal
 Property Disposal Forms
 FY24-FY25 Replacement Score Sheet

I. 25-2704 Approve Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement and
 Addendum to Agreement Between City of North Port, Florida, and Cintas
 Corporation No. 2 for Uniforms and Workplace Products.
 Attachments: Addendum to Agreement
 Agreement
 OMNIA University of Nebraska Contract
 OMNIA Contract Addendum 1
 OMNIA Contract Addendum 2
 OMNIA Contract Addendum 3
 OMNIA Executive Summary
 OMNIA RFP Document
 Supplier Response to RFP
 Florida Division of Corporations Document


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J. 25-2843 Approve the Annual Certification Statement Between Florida Highway
 Safety and Motor Vehicles and City of North Port Regarding Access to the
 Driver and Vehicle Information Database.
 Attachments: Annual Certification Statement 2025
 Memorandum of Understanding Contract Number HSMV-0197-23

K. 25-2917 Approve the October 2, 2025 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

 Attachments: Minutes

L. 25-2918 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 82,
 5650 North Port Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the Amount of
 $290.00.
 Attachments: Agreement Fire Station 82
 FitRev, Inc. Sunbiz
 FitRev, Inc. Insurance Requirements
 FitRev, Inc. Certificate of Insurance

M. 25-2954 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 83,
 3601 East Price Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the Amount of
 $150.00.
 Attachments: Agreement Fire Station 83
 FitRev, Inc. Sunbiz
 FitRev, Inc. Insurance Requirements
 FitRev Certificate of Insurance

N. 25-2961 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 84,
 1350 Citizens Parkway, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the Amount of
 $290.00.
 Attachments: Agreement Fire Station 84
 FitRev, Inc. Sunbiz
 FitRev, Inc. Insurance Requirements
 FitRev, Inc. Certificate of Insurance

O. 25-2962 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 85,
 1308 North Biscayne Drive, North Port, Florida, 34291, in the Amount of

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 $290.00.
 Attachments: Agreement Fire Station 85
 FitRev, Inc. Sunbiz
 FitRev, Inc. Insurance Requirements
 FitRev, Inc. Certificate of Insurance

P. 25-2963 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 86,
 19955 Preto Boulevard, Venice, Florida, 34293, in the Amount of $290.00.
 Attachments: Agreement Fire Station 86
 FitRev, Inc. Sunbiz
 FitRev, Inc. Insurance Requirements
 FitRev, Inc. Certificate of Insurance

Q. 25-2968 Approve the October 6, 2025 Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes

 Attachments: Minutes


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc
 2025-28 at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan;
 Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV,
 Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to
 Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing
 for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing
 for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Ordinance No 2025-28 - Second Reading
 Ordinance No 2025-28 - First Reading
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation
 Ex-Parte through 10-13-25
 Ex-Parte 10-14-25 through 10-28-25
 PZAB Action Report
 Option 4 Alternative Buffer Plan and Supporting Documents
 Public Notice

B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of
 2025-31 Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the
 Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
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 Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-31 Second Reading
 Business Impact Statement
 Ordinance No. 2025-31
 June 2, 2025 City Commission Workshop Minutes
 June 2, 2025 Workshop Agenda Item Staff Summary
 North Port and Surrounding Local Government Distance Regulations
 Economic Development Element
 Economic Development and Growth Management Pillar
 April 15, 2025 CEDAB Meeting Minutes


RESOLUTION:

C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-77 Vacating a Portion of Utility and Drainage Easements for Lot 27, Block
 2096 45th 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: Staff Report and Exhibits
 Resolution No. 2025-R-77
 Staff Presentation

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-78 Vacating a Portion of Maintenance Easements for Lots 19 and 20 Block
 1633 of the 33rd 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: Staff Report with Exhibits
 Resolution No. 2025-R-78
 Staff Presentation

E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-83 Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block
 235, 8th 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: Staff Report with Exhibits
 Resolution No. 2025-R-83
 Staff Presentation


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 25-2905 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Clerk’s Annual

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 Evaluation.
 Attachments: Contract
 Contract First Amendment
 Self Evaluation
 Commissioner Duval Evalution
 Commissioner Emrich Evaluation
 Mayor Stokes Evaluation
 Commissioner Petrow Evaluation
 Commissioner Langdon Evaluation

B. 25-2921 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Individual Commissioners'
 Interaction With Staff (Requested by Commissioner Petrow).
 Attachments: Charter Section 5.02
 Personnel Policy 6.8
 City Org Chart

C. 25-2971 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Debt Management
 Advisory Committee.
 Attachments: Debt Managment Policy
 Ordinance No. 2024-37


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. 25-2956 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 25-2957 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

C. 25-2958 Mayor Stokes' Communications

D. 25-2959 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

E. 25-2960 Commissioner Duval's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

A. 25-2912 City Attorney’s Monthly Report

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



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B. 25-2955 City Clerk's Monthly Report

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

C. 25-2972 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Attachments: City Manger Report - October 2025


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 Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, October 28, 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- Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow,
 Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon and Commissioner Philip Stokes

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist Lindner,
 Deputy Fire Chief Herlihy, Police Captain Fussel, Development Services Director Ray,
 and Planner II Silva.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pam Tokarz.

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 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:
 Stephanie Gibson: Spoke to conflict of interest and impartiality in deliberations regarding
 City Manager concerns.
 John Parker: Spoke to Commission and staff interaction.
 City Employee: Spoke to Commission and staff interaction.
 Brock Mitchell: Expressed support of the Central Parc Master Plan amendment.

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 Park User: Spoke to parks project and funding options.

 In Person:
 Pam Tokarz: Expressed concern regarding Commissioner photo display and spoke to
 personnel policy.
 Susan Balmer: Expressed concern regarding Commissioner photo display.
 Josh Smith: Expressed concern regarding Commissioner photo display.
 Robin San Vincent: Expressed concern regarding Commissioner photo display and
 spoke to Robert’s Rules.
 Valdy Olendar: Expressed opposition to law enforcement presence and spoke to
 legislative and policy matters.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to current Commission communication and
 teamwork.
 Michelle Pozzie: Expressed concern regarding Commissioner photo display and spoke to
 leadership concerns.
 Chuck English: Expressed concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and
 communication within the City.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 25-2964 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

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

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Steven Harrison: Expressed support of Item No. 25-2918.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

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

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

 A. 25-2061 Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-30 for Citywide Generator
 Services as Needed to Paramount Power, Inc., in the Amount of
 $181,767.00 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Future Renewals
 in Accordance With the Terms and Conditions in the Solicitation.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 25-2575 Approve the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Subrecipient Agreement for
 the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) to Assist With
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 Funding Involved With Narcotics Related Investigations and Authorize the
 City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to
 Execute all Funding Documents, After Legal Review.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 25-2622 Approve the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant Agreement,
 Grant Number 03D35625, for the City of North Port Sewer Vacuum Station
 Installation Project in the Amount of $2,300,000 in Federal Funding, and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Execute All Funding Documents After Legal Review.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 25-2643 Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and Between
 the City of North Port, Florida, and the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center,
 Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6619 Outreach Way, North
 Port, Florida, 34287.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 25-2645 Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the
 City of North Port, Florida, and Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota
 County, Inc., for Space at the Family Service Center, 6619 Outreach Way,
 North Port, Florida, 34287.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 25-2646 Approve the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement by and Between the
 City of North Port, Florida, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast,
 Inc., for Space at the Family Service Center, 6619 Outreach Way, North
 Port, Florida, 34287.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 G. 25-2656 Approve Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract
 No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and
 Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for
 Construction of a Public Works Pole Barn in the Amount of $582,175.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 25-2687 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 I. 25-2704 Approve Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement and
 Addendum to Agreement Between City of North Port, Florida, and Cintas
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 Corporation No. 2 for Uniforms and Workplace Products.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 J. 25-2843 Approve the Annual Certification Statement Between Florida Highway
 Safety and Motor Vehicles and City of North Port Regarding Access to the
 Driver and Vehicle Information Database.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 K. 25-2917 Approve the October 2, 2025 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 L. 25-2918 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 82,
 5650 North Port Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the Amount of
 $290.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 M. 25-2954 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 83,
 3601 East Price Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the Amount of
 $150.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 N. 25-2961 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 84,
 1350 Citizens Parkway, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the Amount of
 $290.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 O. 25-2962 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 85,
 1308 North Biscayne Drive, North Port, Florida, 34291, in the Amount of
 $290.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 P. 25-2963 Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire
 Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 86,
 19955 Preto Boulevard, Venice, Florida, 34293, in the Amount of $290.00.

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 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 Q. 25-2968 Approve the October 6, 2025 Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc
 2025-28 at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan;
 Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV,
 Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to
 Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing
 for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing
 for Codification; 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. Commissioner Petrow
 disclosed discussion with the property manager of Fairview Villas and residents,
 Commissioner Langdon disclosed discussion with a resident of Sabal Trace Community
 and was informed that the residents express support of this item, Commissioner Duval
 disclosed discussions with the City Manager, Interim City Attorney, several residents of
 the Trace Community, a fellow commissioner, and heard both sides of support, Mayor
 Stokes disclosed discussions with the City Manager and Sabal Trace residents who
 express support of this item, and Vice Mayor Emrich disclosed no ex -parte
 communications.

 Ms. Faust stated there were no aggrieved parties.

 Peter Van Buskirk, Kimley Horn and Associates, being duly sworn, provided a
 presentation including request, zoning and uses, January 2018 concept, July 2018
 concept, Section 21-9, Table 1, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) required
 landscape buffers, proposed amendment, current buffer plan, proposed revisions to the
 plan, compromises to include live oak plantings, buffer along Fairway Village, and Lake
 13 buffer, staff recommendations, Lake 13, waiver 1 for Lake 5, waiver 2 for Lake 9,
 Comprehensive Plan consistency, complies with applicable findings review criteria, and
 request for approval.

 Alaina Ray, being duly sworn, spoke to impacts of Option 4 versus Option 1, additional
 options discussed with the applicant, and staff’s recommendation of Option 1.

 Mr. Van Buskirk provided a rebuttal regarding the proposed reduction in required tree
 plantings and request for approval.

 There were no rebuttals by staff.

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 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Kathy Brown, being duly sworn: Expressed support of Option 4.
 Ronald Barriere, being duly sworn: Expressed support of Option 4.
 James Murphy, being duly sworn: Expressed opposition of Option 4
 Conni Brunni, being duly sworn: Expressed Expressed support of Option 4.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding maintaining the agreement,
 heat elements, representation of all residents, public feedback received, buffer waivers,
 environmental protections and impacts, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB)
 meeting, and citizen support.

 There were no closing arguments by staff.

 Mr. Van Buskirk provided closing arguments regarding staff appreciation and number of
 trees being planted.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to approve Option 4 adopting Ordinance No. 2025-28 including approval of the
 alternate buffer plan along with waivers as presented by the applicant featuring an
 increased number of shrubs, a Type 2 buffer along the northern side of Lake 13,
 and the addition of six live oak trees in the open space near Lake 6. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

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

 No: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow


 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of
 2025-31 Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the
 Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; 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 Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-31 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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RESOLUTION:


 C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-77 Vacating a Portion of Utility and Drainage Easements for Lot 27, Block
 2096 45th 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 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, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. There were no ex-parte
 communications.

 Ivan M. Dankanich, being duy sworn, provided a presentation regarding property
 purchase, knowledge of vacation of easement encroachment, variance approval, and
 vacation of easement supporting documentation.

 Adriana Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,
 review process, compliance with Florida Statutes and Unified Land Development Code
 (ULDC), legal review, and staff recommendations.

 There were no rebuttals by the applicant or staff.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding support of the request and
 appreciation to the property owner for bringing the property into compliance.

 There were no closing arguments by staff or the applicant.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-77 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-78 Vacating a Portion of Maintenance Easements for Lots 19 and 20 Block
 1633 of the 33rd 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 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, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and

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 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. There were no ex-parte
 communications.

 Adriana Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,
 review process, compliance with Florida Statutes and Unified Land Development Code
 (ULDC), legal review, and staff recommendations.

 There was no rebuttal by staff.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding space allocation
 requirements for pool installation, ULDC code compliance regulations, and applicant
 attendance.

 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 Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-78 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,
 2025-R-83 Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block
 235, 8th 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 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, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Commissioner Duval
 disclosed communications with neighborhood residents. Commissioner Langdon,
 Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Emrich, and Mayor Stokes disclosed no ex -parte
 communications.

 Adriana Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,
 review process, compliance with Florida Statutes and Unified Land Development Code
 (ULDC), legal review, and staff recommendations.

 There was no rebuttal by staff.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding drainage easement impacts,
 the utility review process, standby generator installation cost and timeline, drainage

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 installation costs, and quasi-judicial proceedings.

 Mr. Fuino spoke to consideration of verbal evidence.

 Ms. Silva provided closing arguments regarding review process.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to
 adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-83 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

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

 Recess was taken from 7:41 p.m. to 7:52 p.m.

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 25-2905 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Clerk’s Annual
 Evaluation.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding the City Clerk ’s professional
 and personal growth, engagement with staff, team-building efforts, communication and
 public-speaking development, workload, credentials, comparable salaries, compensation
 based on performance, honoring the City Clerk’s request for no increase, budget cycle,
 Consumer Price Index (CPI) considerations, right sizing, proposed salary adjustments,
 support for increase, recommended compensation, and prior compensation increases.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Debbie McDowell: Spoke to commending request and FCPC certification.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 conclude the annual evaluation for City Clerk Heather Faust and give her a 5%
 salary increase. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 Commissioner Langdon spoke to her vote.


 B. 25-2921 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Individual Commissioners'
 Interaction With Staff (Requested by Commissioner Petrow).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Commissioner Petrow introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding limitations in the Charter,

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 administrative services definition, interaction with staff, Commissioner and City Manager
 roles, ability to obtain information, ensuring information is shared amongst all
 Commissioners, one-on-ones and agenda briefings, other municipalities processes,
 potential perceived violations, Charter Officer responsibilities, legal review, concern with
 work environment, email to citizen, badge access, meeting locations, employee
 retention, and outside investigation.

 Mr. Fuino spoke to Policy 6.8 being consistent with the City Charter, statutory
 interpretation, and responded to Commission questions regarding Commission ability to
 ask staff questions.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding personal versus business
 related  communications, manager accountability, employee interactions, Human
 Resources (HR) limitations, and potential legal action.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Tammy Rehm: Expressed support of Commission interaction with staff.

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to Florida Law and guidelines regarding Commissioner
 communication with employees, formal versus informal.
 Pam Tokarz: Expressed concern regarding Policy 6.8 and spoke to organizational chart.
 Susan Palmer: Expressed concern regarding Policy 6.8.
 Conni Brunni: Spoke to organizational chart and expressed concern regarding lack of
 trust.
 Michelle Pozzi: Spoke to other municipalities processes and expressed concern
 regarding Policy 6.8.
 Josh Smith: Spoke to various issues and expressed concern regarding chain of
 command.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed concern with treatment, equal dissemination of information,
 and Policy 6.8.
 Stephanie Gibson: Spoke to City Attorney declination memorandum and expressed
 concern with public trust.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding legalities, third party
 clarifications regarding potential policy and charter changes, and current communication
 procedures.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to direct the City Manager to revise Policy 6.8 regarding current communication
 procedures to allow staff to answer questions from individual Commissioners
 without having to go through the City Manager's office. The motion failed on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 No: 3- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

 Mayor Stokes passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Emrich.

 A motion was made by Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon, to
 direct the City Attorney to seek outside legal opinion to obtain a formal opinion in

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 regard to the Charter and Policy 6.8 to determine if there are conflicts and report to
 back to Commission for possible further action. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 C. 25-2971 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Debt Management
 Advisory Committee.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding meeting requirements,
 temporary suspension of board, powers and duties, reinstatement requirements, and prior
 board involvement.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Expressed support of keeping the committee.
 Pam Toharz: Expressed support of keeping the committee.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed support of keeping the committee and spoke to the Debt
 Management policy.
 Josh Smith: Expressed support of keeping the committee and submitting an application.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 There was no public comment.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 25-2956 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow spoke to events attended.


 B. 25-2957 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Vice Mayor Emrich had no communications.


 C. 25-2958 Mayor Stokes' Communications

 Mayor Stokes spoke to events attended.


 D. 25-2959 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

 Commissioner Langdon spoke to events attended.


 E. 25-2960 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval spoke to events attended.

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9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.


 A. 25-2912 City Attorney’s Monthly Report

 Mr. Fuino did not provide a report.


 B. 25-2955 City Clerk's Monthly Report

 Ms. Faust did not provide a report.


 C. 25-2972 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Mr. Fletcher did not provide a report.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to items on the report including springhaven roadway
 extension, Warm Mineral Springs conservation, and the Outstanding Florida Springs
 (OFS) designation.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: ___________________________________________
 Phil Stokes, Mayor

 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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