July 8, 2025
09:00 a.m.

MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ROBERT L. ANDERSON ADMINISTRATION CENTER
4000 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
COMMISSION CHAMBER
VENICE, FLORIDA


Joe Neunder, Chair, District 4
Ron Cutsinger, Vice Chair, District 5
Teresa Mast, District 1
Mark Smith, District 2
Tom Knight, District 3

Also present were:

Jonathan Lewis, County Administrator
Joshua Moye, County Attorney
Karen E. Rushing, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
Beatrice Patrizi, Deputy Clerk
Jacquelyn Lachance, Recording Secretary

(09:01 a.m.)
INVOCATION

Health and Human Services Director Charles Henry   

(09:02 a.m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Paul Olson, Master Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps

(09:04 a.m.)
PROCLAMATIONS

Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 

(09:08 a.m.)
RECOGNITION

Best Beach in the U.S.A.

(09:11 a.m.)
1.

Items submitted: A copy of a property appraisal and copies of photos

Jon Thaxton commented on skate park construction. (See Item 53 later this meeting.)

David Rayner, Celine O'Connor, Petr Conrad, and Ezequiel M. commented on South Lido Beach.

Andy Sandberg and Patricia Caswell commented on the Hermitage Art Alliance building repair.

Jacob Crabtree and Connie Neeley commented on Phillippi Creek.

Lourdes Ramirez and Neal Schleizer commented on Siesta Key construction regulations. (See Item 70 later this meeting.)

Martin Hale commented on the Sarasota County 2025 Budget.

Arthur Reilly and Jennifer Carey commented on  the Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center.

CONSENT SECTION:

09:51 a.m. Board Action:  Moved to approve consent Items 2 through 48. Moved by Mast, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

2.
ADMINISTRATION
To authorize a public hearing on an ordinance implementing commissioner statutory compensation for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, pursuant to Chapter 145, Florida Statutes.

3.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to Work Assignment No. 220346 to Contract No. 2021-140 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., for the Nokomis Beach Park Improvements, increasing the not to exceed amount to $603,349.00.

4.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
To adopt a resolution delegating signatory authority to execute regulatory agency permit applications and ancillary documents for County Projects.

5.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
To approve an Interconnection Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, to facilitate the activation of the interconnection of the County-Owned Renewable Generation at the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Administration Building, and to pay an application fee in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Tier 3 Customer-Owned Renewable Generation, pursuant to Florida Public Service Commission Rule 25-6.065 Florida Administrative Code.

6.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
To approve an Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, for the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Administration Building, in an amount not to exceed $187.47, provided no additional costs are incurred by FPL which may include, but are not limited to, engineering design, administration and relocation expenses, due to changes made subsequent to this Agreement on the subdivision or development layout or grade.

7.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
A.
To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2025-052, amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to appropriate additional funding for the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Contractor Fuel Facility Replacement Capital Improvement Program project, in the amount of $584,569.00;
B.
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. SR 2491 with MDM Services, Inc, for the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Contractor Fuel Facility replacement construction services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $77,350.00 to $2,038,472.82.

8.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
To approve an Interconnection Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, to facilitate the activation of the interconnection of the County-Owned Renewable Generation at the Planning and Development Services One Stop Center, and to pay an application fee in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Tier 3 Customer-Owned Renewable Generation, pursuant to Florida Public Service Commission Rule 25-6.065 Florida Administrative Code.

9.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute term contract No. 2681 with Electronic Protection Systems, Inc. for closed circuit television maintenance, service, and installation services for a period of three years for a total amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

10.
GENERAL SERVICES
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a term contract with REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., dba Road Rescue Emergency Vehicles, for Road Rescue Ambulances and ancillary equipment, through February 28, 2028, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

11.
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
To approve the CareerSource Suncoast Program Year 2025-2026 Budget for submittal to CareerSource Florida, Inc., pursuant to Section 445.007(12), Florida Statutes.

12.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
To approve the Mosquito Management Services Tentative Fiscal Year 2026 Detailed Budget for submittal to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 388, and the Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 5E-13.

13.
LIBRARIES & HISTORICAL RESOURCES
To appoint Kendall Southworth to serve a four-year term on the Historical Commission, effective through July 2029.

14.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A.
To approve a Subrecipient Agreement with The City of North Port to allocate Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds for Hope Park Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00;
B.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve amendments, extensions, and ancillary documents to the Subrecipient Agreement that do not increase the amount awarded.

15.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A.
To approve a Subrecipient Agreement with The City of North Port to allocate Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant funds for Social Services Case Management, in the amount of $55,000.00;
B.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve amendments, extensions, and ancillary documents to the Subrecipient Agreement that do not increase the amount awarded.

16.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A.
To approve a Subrecipient Agreement with The City of North Port for Federal Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Funds for Biscayne Drive Erosion Control, in an amount not to exceed $325,000.00;
B.
To approve a Subrecipient Agreement with The City of North Port for Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Funds for Biscayne Drive Erosion Control, in an amount not to exceed $166,120.00;
C.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve amendments, extensions, and ancillary documents to the Subrecipient Agreements that do not increase the amount awarded.

17.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
To approve a second amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  Community Development Block Grant Program Interlocal Agreement with the City of Venice, Contract No. 2022-327, to allow the County to undertake community development and housing activities within the municipality utilizing Community Development Block Grants, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

18.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A.
To approve a Subrecipient Agreement with the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, Inc. to allocate Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Emergency Solutions Grant funds for the administration of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), in the amount of $50,000.00;
B.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve amendments, extensions and ancillary documents to the Subrecipient Agreements that do not increase the amount awarded.

19.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute agreements for grant writing consulting services for a 3-year initial period with two optional 1-year renewals for a total of five (5) years, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds, with the following vendors:

a.
Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc

b.
DRMP, Inc

c.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc

d.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc

20.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
To approve recommendations for the uses and corresponding funding amounts of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for inclusion in the Annual Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2025-26, as a member of the Sarasota Consortium.

21.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A.
To approve the final Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and execute the required Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant certification forms for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;
B.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve and execute subrecipient agreements with the agencies and amounts listed in the Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.

22.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
To authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute a Consultant Agreement with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for Auditing Services for Sarasota County Government, in a form substantially similar to the attached draft, for an initial term to run until completion of the audits for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, in the total amount not to exceed $1,275,000.00 for the initial term.

23.
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
A.
To adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Conveyance of Real Property between the City of Venice and Sarasota County; and authorizing the Chair or Vice-Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Conveyance Agreement; and designate the County Administrator or designee to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this resolution; and providing for an effective date;
B.
To approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Conveyance of Real Property dated October 8, 2024, (C2025-015) extending certain timelines and correcting the error of the stated acreage in Exhibit A of the Conveyance Agreement for a portion of the Regional Park Property from 4.2 acres to 2.84 acres.

24.
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
A.
To adopt a resolution amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program to add the Nokomis Riverview Dock Lots Land Acquisition as Project No. 93130;
B.
To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2025-049, amending the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to appropriate funding for the Capital Improvement Project No. 93130 - Nokomis Riverview Dock Lots Land Acquisition, in the amount of $18,445.00;
C.
To adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of two parcels of real property located at S. Riverview Dr., Nokomis, from Keith Olson in the amount of $9,000.00, authorizing the execution of the contract for sale and purchase, and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the closing, and providing for applicability and an effective date.

25.
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
A.
To adopt a resolution amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2024-145) to add the New London Street - Estero Property NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up as Project No. 85686;
B.
To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2025-053, amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to appropriate funding for the Capital Improvement Program Project No. 85686 – New London Street - Estero Property NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up Project in the amount of $39,200.00;
C.
To adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of an approximately 0.27-acre of real property located at New London Street, North Port, FL 34288 from Estero Development Partners (Property Owners), a North Carolina General Partnership, in the amount of $25,000.00, authorizing the execution of the contract for sale and purchase, and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the closing, and providing for applicability and an effective date.

26.
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
A.
To adopt a resolution amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2024-145) to add the New London Street - Ehrling Properties NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up as Project No. 85687;
B.
To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2025-054, amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to appropriate funding for the Capital Improvement Program Project No. 85687 – New London Street - Ehrling Properties NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up Project in the amount of $73,575.00;
C.
To adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of two parcels totaling approximately 0.5 acres of real property located at New London Street, North Port, FL 34288 from Ehrling Properties LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in the amount of $50,000.00, authorizing the execution of the contract for sale and purchase, and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the closing, and providing for applicability and an effective date.

27.
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
To approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Venice Historic Preservation League, Inc. to renew the Lease Agreement for five years.

28.
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
To approve an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles for the acquisition of new and replacement grounds equipment and reimbursement of associated lease payments for said equipment to the Baltimore Orioles, Inc. in the amount of $409,236.48.

29.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To adopt a resolution identifying the County Administrator, or designee, as the administrative officer or employee designated to administratively approve final subdivision plats.

30.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To authorize the processing of a Unified Development Code text amendment relating to subdivision plat procedures and requirements.

31.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To waive the term limit set forth in Resolution No. 2020-265 and reappoint Teresa Toole to serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals, effective through August 2028.

32.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To approve a utility easement in favor of Florida Power and Light within County Parcel Identification Number (PID) 0237050002 (Property) in line with the vacated Raymond Road by Petition SV25-02, approved by the Board on March 11, 2025.

33.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To approve an Agreement for the Special Planning Area 3 (SPA 3) Affordable Housing Plan, pursuant to the SPA 3 Critical Area Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 2014-057, as amended, for property identified as Sub-Area G, located on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, east of I-75 and particularly described in Exhibits A and B of the Affordable Housing Plan.

34.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
A.
To waive the term limit set forth in Resolution No. 2023-252 and appoint Charlie Day and Bob Singeisen to serve a three-year term on the Mechanical Contractors Licensing and Examining Board as air conditioning contractor representatives, effective through July 2028;
B.
To waive the term limit set forth in Resolution No. 2023-252 and appoint Don Strickland to serve a three-year term on the Mechanical Contractors Licensing and Examining Board as a master electrician representative, effective through July 2028.

35.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
A.
To approve and grant an easement agreement for a permanent non-exclusive utility easement and temporary construction easement to the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority on Sarasota County Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program property known as Myakka Islands Point, within Parcel ID No. 0816004010, located at 1289 Campbell St., Port Charlotte;
B.
To approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority; and Sarasota County and authorizing the Chair or Vice-Chair to execute this agreement.

36.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To approve a modification of easement to JDG BAY STREET TH, LLC to modify the location of the easement area for the property located at 1627 East Bay Street in Sarasota.

37.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To appoint Quinn Di Maria to serve a three-year term on the General Contractors Licensing and Examining Board as a citizen representative, effective through July 2028.

38.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To adopt a resolution to approve a Maintained Right-of-Way Map for Ocean Boulevard.

39.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To appoint Nicola Conicella to fill an expired three-year term on the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Advisory Committee as the District 1 representative, effective through June 2028.

40.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve a Utility Agreement with Palmer Ranch Holdings, LTD for the design and permitting of utility improvements as part of the extension of Lorraine Road, south of Clark Road, and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve reimbursement of a fixed fee, lump sum amount of $230,800.00.

41.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve a Utility Agreement with Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. for water, reclaimed water and wastewater system improvements along Lorraine Road, Phase 2 with the provision of utility service for the Skye Ranch development and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $455,000.00 for costs related to oversizing and constructing certain utility system improvements.

42.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Unit Price Contract No. CP 2076-01 with A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc., for well drilling and repair services, to modify Section II – Assignment of Work;

43.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to issue a purchase order to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks for the one-time purchase of small water meter parts in an amount not to exceed $734,968.25.

44.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve a Water System Utility Agreement with East Venice 10, LP, a Florida Limited Partnership, for the Nolan Estates Development with the provision of utility service and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $1,230,726.00 for costs related to oversizing and constructing certain utility system improvements.

45.
PUBLIC WORKS
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Work Assignment No. 250557 to Contract No. 2020-497 with AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc., for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for Seawall Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $318,400.00.

46.
PUBLIC WORKS
A.
To approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of North Port and the City of Sarasota for the distribution of the six-cent per gallon Local Option Fuel Tax revenue, effective September 1, 2025;
B.
To approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of North Port and the City of Sarasota for the distribution of the five-cent per gallon Local Option Fuel Tax revenue, effective September 1, 2025.

47.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER
To ratify and approve the Warrants dated May 19 through June 20, 2025, in the amount of $80,044,360.09, as detailed in the voucher packets filed in the Finance Department.

48.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER
To approve the Minutes of the meetings dated April 22, May 6, May 20, May 21 (two sets), May 23, June 3, and June 4, 2025.

(09:52 a.m.)
49.
A.
To declare the identified tangible personal property as surplus property, authorize the disposal of the surplus property and move the surplus property to a disposed of status;
B.
To authorize the disposal of eight (8) 2014 35-foot Gillig Low Floor Diesel Buses.

Chair Neunder recessed the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and convened as the Sarasota County Transportation Authority (SCTA).        

09:52 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Chair Neunder recessed the SCTA and reconvened as the BCC.

DISCUSSION SECTION:

(09:53 a.m.)
50.

Staff Presenters: Public Works Director Spencer Anderson and County Attorney Joshua Moye

09:54 a.m. Board Action:  Nominated Susan Scholette-Gumm, Becky Ayech, and William Samuels. Moved by Smith, seconded by Knight.

09:59 a.m. Board Action:  Amended motion to withdraw William Samuels from consideration, so it will only be the two Susan Scholette-Gumm, and Becky Ayech. Moved by Smith, seconded by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote.

10:01 a.m. Board Action:  Moved to add additional language prior to advertising for the Stormwater Utilities Advisory Board to include engineering or hydrologist qualifications. Moved by Mast, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(10:00 a.m.)
51.

Staff Presenters: Office of Financial Management Director Kim Radtke and County Attorney Joshua Moye

Item submitted: A copy of the Countywide Millage Comparison

10:06 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(10:06 a.m.)
52.

Staff Presenter: Capital Projects Director Carolyn Eastwood

10:13 a.m. Board Action:  Moved to advertise solicitation to determine if there are any other opportunities for consideration and bring those back to the Board. Moved by Smith, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(10:13 a.m.)
53.

Staff Presenter: Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Director Nicole Rissler

10:24 a.m. Board Action:  Directed staff to proceed with the proposed public-private partnership to build the world-class skating park. Moved by Mast, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

RECESS: 10:25 a.m. to 10:35 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS UPON REQUEST:

(10:37 a.m.)
54.

10:37 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Neunder, without objection.

10:38 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Smith, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(10:38 a.m.)
55.

10:38 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Neunder, without objection.

10:38 a.m. Board Action:  Moved approval. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(10:38 a.m.)
56.

Items submitted: Copies of correspondence

10:39 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Neunder, without objection.

10:39 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Smith, seconded by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(10:39 a.m.)
57.

Public Presenters: Lynn Medlin and Bo Medred

Items submitted: Copies of correspondence

10:46 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Neunder, without objection.

10:46 a.m. Board Action:  Moved approval. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(10:46 a.m.)
58.

Staff Presenter: Public Works Director Spencer Anderson

10:51 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Neunder, without objection.

10:51 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Smith, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote.

REPORTS SECTION:

(10:51 a.m.)
59.

(10:52 a.m.)
60.

(10:58 a.m.)
61.
A.
Request authorization to file lawsuit for foreclosure and injunctive relief against Crestwood Ranch, LLC;
B.
To consider proposed settlement in Katie L. Butler v. Sarasota County;
C.
To approve a conflict-of-interest waiver for bond counsel, Holland & Knight, LLP related to Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements;
D.
Final plat approval for Skye Ranch Neighborhood Six;
E.
Final plat approval for Gardens at Bay Street;
F.
Final plat approval for Lakeview Crossing.

10:59 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Knight, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote.

10:59 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Mast, seconded by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:00 a.m. Board Action:  So moved. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

No action taken on Items 61. D., E., and F.

(11:00 a.m.)
62.

11:03 a.m. Board Action:  Requested a Board assignment for a full comprehensive report and a long range strategic plan from a third party that would include levels of service. Moved by Mast, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(11:03 a.m.)
63.
A.
Casey Key Shoreline Resiliency Program;
B.
Restricting watercraft in designated swimming areas at Ted Sperling Park.

Staff Presenters: County Attorney Joshua Moye and County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

Public Presenters: Bill Merrill and Fred Aschaner

11:21 a.m. Board Action:  Requested staff bring back to us for consideration of a motion for us to work with the Casey Key Shoreline Resiliency Program and what all that entails to be brought back at a later date. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:26 a.m. Board Action:  Requested staff look into revising Sarasota County Ordinance section 130-33, specific to South Lido Beach Park- No anchoring or mooring any motor boats within 300 feet of South Lido Beach Park unless permitted. The second amendment would be to Chapter 90, Section 90-33, specific to South Lido Beach Park as follows; no anchoring or mooring any motorboats within 300 feet of South Lido Beach unless permitted. Moved by Smith, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(11:26 a.m.)
64.

11:29 a.m. Board Action:  Directed staff to bring us back the opportunity for the public to participate in artificial reef program and what that would look like for citizens to participate in it, what the process for the citizens to participate in an artificial reef program. Moved by Knight, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:37 a.m. Board Action:  Moved that if a line item was in the budget for $50,000 that it be removed and no longer part of the consideration for a budget presentation to this Board. Moved by Knight, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:41 a.m. Board Action:  Requested to have the August 19th Budget Workshop Meeting with the understanding that between now and that meeting if it should happen that there is some conversations with constitutionals and Jonathans, etc. to "try to sharpen the pencils". Moved by Knight, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:42 a.m. Board Action:  Asked that staff come back with some opportunities of different type of budget building processes and bring that to us at our August 19th meeting. Moved by Knight, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(11:44 a.m.)
65.

(11:44 a.m.)
66.

(11:45 a.m.)
67.

(11:45 a.m.)
68.

RECESS: 11:46 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

DISCUSSION SECTION:

(01:00 p.m.)
69.

Staff Presenters: Planning and Development Services Senior Manager Michele Norton

01:28 p.m. Board Action:  Moved to allow three feet of additional voluntary freeboard, amend the zoning code as to daylight plane and where height is measured from, recommend a cap of three feet optional freeboard allocated towards height, include a new definition of destruction and freeboard. It will be not limited to single family but across the board to multi-family and commercial, not include conservation district on portions of Casey Key and Manasota Key for additional height, and to open it to the SFHA (Special Flood Hazard Area) countywide. Moved by Mast, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(01:28 p.m.)
70.

Staff Presenters: Planning and Development Services Planner Everett Farrell, County Attorney Joshua Moye, and County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

Items submitted: A copy of survey, a copy of the agenda packet for Item 70, copies of correspondence, and a copy of Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and other Local Public Officers submitted by Commissioner Smith

02:07 p.m. Board Action:  Moved as discussed. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 4-0 vote; Smith abstained.

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

(02:08 p.m.)
71.
A.
To approve the funding recommendations of Behavioral Health Advisory Council for Contracted Human Services for Fiscal Year 2026;
B.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve and execute human services program contracts in substantially the form of Attachment 1 with awarded agencies for the programs and amounts approved at today’s meeting;
C.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve and execute amendments or ancillary documents to the contracts with the awarded agencies so long as the award amounts do not increase.

Staff Presenter: Health and Human Services Director Charles Henry 

Public Presenters: Chris Johnson and Major Brian Meinberg

02:20 p.m. Board Action:  Moved to approve Staff recommendation one and two. Moved by Knight, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(02:20 p.m.)
72.
A.
To approve the funding recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Council for Contracted Human Services for Fiscal Year 2026;
B.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute human services program contracts in substantially the form of Attachment 1 with the awarded agencies for the programs and amounts approved at today’s meeting;
C.
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve and execute amendments or ancillary documents to the contracts with the awarded agencies so long as the award amounts do not increase.

Staff Presenters: Health and Human Services Director Charles Henry and County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

Public Presenters:  Kari-Jo Koshes, Major Brian Meinberg, and Kim Cutchner

02:38 p.m. Board Action:  Moved to move forward with number two, earmarking the additional funds for the possibility of exploring a woman facility there and move forward with the board assignment, to look at what would that mean, in other words what would it take to move forward with something like that. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote.

03:41 p.m. Board Action:  Moved to approve 71. B. and C. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED:

(02:43 p.m.)
73.
A.
(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2025-014, approving Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. SA 2025-01 amending the Future Land Use Map for property located east of Twin Laurel Boulevard and north of Laurel Boulevard,  Venice, from Moderate Density Residential to Commercial Highway Interchange;
B.
(Not a public hearing) Land Development Regulation Commission to find Ordinance No. 2025-015 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (Must be done prior to the adoption of C.);
C.
(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2025-015, approving Critical Area Plan Amendment No. 86-01-SP-2025 amending the Future Land Use Map of the I-75 Corridor Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 89-35 (as amended) for property east of Twin Laurel Boulevard and north of Laurel Road, Venice, from Low Density Residential to Commercial Highway Interchange;
D.
(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2025-016, approving Rezone Petition No. 25-02 for property located east of Twin Laurel Boulevard and north of Laurel Road, Venice, from OUE-1 to CHI zone district;
E.
(Public hearing) To adopt a Resolution, approving Special Exception Petition No. 1910 to allow Height of up to 65 feet in the CHI zone district, for property located east of Twin Laurel Boulevard and north of Laurel Road, Venice.

Staff Presenter: Planning and Development Services Planner Kirk Crane

Public Presenters: William Merrill, Patrick Seidensticker, Shreya Patel, Steve Carr, and Jeffery Boone

03:39 p.m. Board Action: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2025-014 approving Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. SA 2025-01 amending the Future Land Use Map for property located east of Twin Laurel Boulevard and north of Laurel Boulevard, Venice, from Moderate Density Residential to Commercial Highway Interchange. Moved by Smith, seconded by Mast, the motion failed by a 3-2 vote; Neunder and Knight voted "No." (Note: This Item required a super majority vote by the Board.)

No action taken on Items 73. B., C., D., and E.

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

(03:42 p.m.)
74.

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MEETING ADJOURNED:  3:42 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED:_______________    ______________________________
Chair