Road and Drainage District Governing Body on 2026-01-20 4:00 PM

Name: Road and Drainage District Governing Body on 2026-01-20 4:00 PM
Start: 2026-01-20

Regular Meeting

North Port, FL · January 20, 2026

Minutes

4970 CITY HALL BLVD City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286 Meeting Minutes Road and Drainage District Governing Body 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 20, 2026 4:00 PM City Commission Chambers CALL TO ORDER Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow and Commissioner Philip Stokes ALSO PRESENT City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist Lindner, Deputy Police Chief Morales, Fire Chief Titus, and Public Works Director Speake. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Public Works Director Chuck Speake. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Emrich requested a motion to approve the agenda. 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, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Emrich announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled City of North Port Page 1 Printed on 2/25/2026 Road and Drainage District Meeting Minutes January 20, 2026 Governing Body from the consent agenda for discussion. There was no public comment. Mayor Emrich requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes A. 26-0194 Approve the November 18, 2025 Road and Drainage District Governing Body Meeting Minutes. This item was approved on the consent agenda. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION: A. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, as 2025-R-75 the Governing Body of the North Port Road and Drainage District, Accepting the Transfer of Real Property Located on Manila Avenue and Described as Lot 25, Block 734, 12th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1144073425 from the City of North Port, Florida; Exchanging the Accepted Real Property for Real Property Located on Pilgrim RoadaAnd Described as Lot 14, Block 2014, 44th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1147201414; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; 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. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding tax deed sales and property trade options. 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. 2025-R-75 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: City of North Port Page 2 Printed on 2/25/2026 Road and Drainage District Meeting Minutes January 20, 2026 Governing Body Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes B. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida as 2026-R-01 the Governing Body of the North Port Road and Drainage District, Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located on Hice Court; Described as Parcel Identification Number 1132212038; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; 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. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. There were no Commission questions or discussion. 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 Petrow, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-01 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. 6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 4:07 p.m. City of North Port, Florida By: _________________________________________ Pete Emrich, Mayor Attest: _________________________________________ Heather Faust, City Clerk City of North Port Page 3 Printed on 2/25/2026

Agenda

4970 CITY HALL BLVD City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286 Meeting Agenda Road and Drainage District Governing Body 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 20, 2026 4:00 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. CONSENT AGENDA: City of North Port Page 1 Printed on 1/13/2026 Road and Drainage District Meeting Agenda January 20, 2026 Governing Body (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. 26-0194 Approve the November 18, 2025 Road and Drainage District Governing Body Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Minutes 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION: A. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, as 2025-R-75 the Governing Body of the North Port Road and Drainage District, Accepting the Transfer of Real Property Located on Manila Avenue and Described as Lot 25, Block 734, 12th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1144073425 from the City of North Port, Florida; Exchanging the Accepted Real Property for Real Property Located on Pilgrim RoadaAnd Described as Lot 14, Block 2014, 44th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1147201414; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. Attachments: Resolution Property Information Sheet PID# 1144073425 Property Information Sheet PID# 1147201414 Map B. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida as 2026-R-01 the Governing Body of the North Port Road and Drainage District, Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located on Hice Court; Described as Parcel Identification Number 1132212038; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. Attachments: Resolution Appraisal Report Property Information Sheet Map 5. 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 2 Printed on 1/13/2026 Road and Drainage District Meeting Agenda January 20, 2026 Governing Body 6. 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. City of North Port Page 3 Printed on 1/13/2026