City Commission Special Meeting on 2026-05-07 1:00 PM - Amended to Add Presentations on Items

Name: City Commission Special Meeting on 2026-05-07 1:00 PM - Amended to Add Presentations on Items
Start: 2026-05-07

Special Meeting

North Port, FL · May 7, 2026

Agenda Minutes

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4970 CITY HALL BLVD City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286 Meeting Minutes City Commission Special 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 Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00 PM City Commission Chambers CALL TO ORDER Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 1:00 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, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Parks and Recreation Director Pfundheller, Aquatics Manager Poulos, Communications Manager Bartolone, and Social Services Manager Carrillo. Mayor Emrich read statement regarding rules of decorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tim Doyle. 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: Michele Moore: Spoke to various topics. Melissa Tanguay: Spoke to various topics. Robin San Vicente: Spoke to various topics. City of North Port Page 1 Printed on 6/9/2026 City Commission Special Meeting Meeting Minutes May 7, 2026 Mike Adams: Spoke to various topics. In Person: Debbie Blackwell: Expressed support of Item No. 26-0700 and spoke to various topics. Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics. Joan Morgan: Expressed support of Item No. 26-0700 and spoke to various topics. 3. GENERAL BUSINESS: A. 26-0700 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Parks & Recreation Department's Details of Service Delivery. Mayor Emrich announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Ms. Pfundheller provided a presentation including overview, organizational evolution, performance metrics, cost recovery model, community benefit breakdown and framework, special events, system, public satisfaction, trust, and snapshot, maintenance division, and level of service modes. Mr. Fletcher spoke to goals, events, and budget processes. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding maintenance outsourcing, shared equipment usage analysis, event sponsorship budget, sports league costs, parade sponsors, visitor tracking, contract clarifications, commercial development, enhanced services, asset investments, taxes and fees, amenity uses, referendums, Aquatics Center rental uses, childcare programs, construction upgrade, conservation easement, revenue, and impact fees. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item and spoke to various topics. Commission questions and discussion continued regarding bringing this item back for further discussion. Recess was taken from 2:30 p.m. to 2:42 p.m. B. 26-0701 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Communications Division's Details of Service Delivery. Mayor Emrich announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Mr. Bartolone provided a presentation including agenda, decentralized versus centralized communications, roles and responsibilities, benefits of centralization, accomplishments, value provided and costs, and future outlook. Mr. Fletcher spoke to benefits, misinformation, and communication improvements. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding transparency, past media communications and future changes, reputation and value, commercial growth, Homeowners Association (HOA) meetings, emergency communication outlets, customer service, and social media. City of North Port Page 2 Printed on 6/9/2026 City Commission Special Meeting Meeting Minutes May 7, 2026 Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics. Marina Rechitsky: Spoke to various topics. Elaine Emrich: Spoke to various topics. C. 26-0702 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Social Services Division's Details of Service Delivery. Mayor Emrich announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Ms. Carrillo provided a presentation including overview, agenda, mission and organization, key functions and services, direct services and administrative support, reasons for existence, grants and partnerships, community events, filling gaps and not duplicating services, Family Service Center (FSC) Community Education Center (CEC), and accessing services. Mr. Fletcher spoke to financial model. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding goals, FSC and CEC building conditions, county funding clarifications, duplication of services, nonprofit coordination, transportation barriers, vulnerable populations, and digital access barriers. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: In Person: Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics. 5. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 3:58 p.m. City of North Port, Florida By: ________________________________________ Pete Emrich, Mayor Attest: ______________________________________ Heather Faust, City Clerk City of North Port Page 3 Printed on 6/9/2026

Agenda

4970 CITY HALL BLVD City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286 Meeting Agenda City Commission Special 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 Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00 PM City Commission Chambers Amended to Add Presentations on Items 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.) City of North Port Page 1 Printed on 5/5/2026 City Commission Special Meeting Meeting Agenda May 7, 2026 3. GENERAL BUSINESS: A. 26-0700 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Parks & Recreation Department's Details of Service Delivery. Attachments: Parks & Recreation Presentation B. 26-0701 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Communications Division's Details of Service Delivery. Attachments: Communications Presentation Cost to Outsource C. 26-0702 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Social Services Division's Details of Service Delivery. Attachments: Social Services Presentation 4. 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.) 5. 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. 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. The North Port City Hall is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Designated, accessible parking is available on the west side of City Hall, with building access from the parking area. Accommodations and translation services are available at no cost. Any person requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance by email at cityclerk@northportfl.gov or by telephone at (941) 429-7270. Persons using TTY/TDD may access this number via the Florida Relay Service by dialing 711. 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. City of North Port Page 2 Printed on 5/5/2026