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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 5919 MAIN ST., NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 October 20, 2026 6:00 PM ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order – Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chopper Davis at 6:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Chopper Davis, Deputy Mayor Brian Jonas, Councilman Peter Altman and Councilman Bertell Butler IV. Absent: Councilman Matt Murphy. Also in Attendance were City Manager Debbie L. Manns, City Attorney Timothy Driscoll, City Clerk Judy Meyers, Finance Director Crystal Dunn, Assistant Fire Chief Adam Darling, Public Works Director Colin Eichenmuller, Police Chief Bob Kochen, Library Director Andi Figart, Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Trapp, Community and Development Director Dale Hall, Technology Solutions Director Leanne Mahadeo, Economic Development Director Dave Gammon, Assistant City Manager Rob Williamson and Human Resources Director Arnel Wetzel. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Moment of Silence 4. Swearing In of New Firefighter Cole Kingsbury 5. Swearing In of New Police Sergeant Jose Berrios 6. Swearing In of Two New Police Officers - Jillian Rudin and Joseph Crump 7. Proclamations a. Joan Hook for Years of Service to the Library Advisory Board b. Epilepsy Awareness Month (By Title Only) c. Grand High Priestess Lady Roberta Ensor Day (By Title Only) 8. Approval of Minutes 1

a. September 29, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes Motion made by Bertell Butler IV, and seconded by Brian Jonas to approve the minutes as submitted. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy b. October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion made by Bertell Butler IV, and seconded by Brian Jonas to approve the minutes as submitted. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy 9. Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda City Attorney Driscoll read aloud the rules governing Vox Pop. Mayor Davis then opened the floor for public comment. The following people came forward to speak: Richard Melton, 6851 Hills Dr., NPR spoke regarding arts and cultural experiences downtown. He also spoke about the importance of culture in our community and public comments. Charles Weis, 6013 Adams St., NPR spoke regarding CRA funding for Brainstorms and the overall spirit in the city. Bradford Lee, 6504 River Rd., NPR invited Council and the public to their Veterans Day ceremony. Fred Koehli, 5929 Boone Ct., NPR, spoke regarding development in the city and the Main & Bank building project. With no one else coming forward for public comment, Mayor Davis closed Vox Pop. 10. City Council Response to Vox Pop Speakers Councilman Butler spoke regarding the Main & Bank project. He appreciated Mr. Melton's comments about the arts. City Manager Manns stated a report is being prepared and will be disseminated on Monday regarding the building deficiencies. 11. Consent Agenda Motion made by Bertell Butler IV, and seconded by Brian Jonas to accept the Consent Agenda. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy a. Library Advisory Board Minutes - August 24, 2026 b. Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval c. Consideration of Amendment to the FY26 Adopted Budget 12. Public Reading of Ordinances a. First Reading Ordinance 2026-2380: Amendments to Police Pension Ordinance City Attorney Driscoll read the proposed ordinance by title only. City Manager Manns introduced HR Director Arnel Wetzel who presented the item to Council. He stated the purpose of this agenda item was 2

to conduct a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Police Pension Ordinance. He stated during contract negotiations, the City and the West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association agreed to clarify and amend the Pension and Retirement Plan definition/calculation of Average Final Compensation. The current definition as written within the Plan created two different pension calculations for any Union member that was actively employed as a police officer with the City prior to November 8, 2017, and still remains actively employed as a police officer by the City to date. This amendment will provide one unified calculation. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the ordinance upon its first reading. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy b. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2374 FLUM: Amendment for 6506 Meadowbrook Lane, Lot 110 of the Meadows Subdivision, from LMDR-10 to LDR-5 City Attorney Driscoll read the proposed ordinance by title only. City Manager Manns provided a brief overview of the Meadows pond and extending the use of that pond. She stated hopefully it addressed Council's previous concerns. She then introduced Development Director Dale Hall who then presented the item to Council. He stated the purpose of this agenda item was to conduct a second and final reading of an ordinance to amend the Future Land Use Map from Low Medium Density Residential-10 to Low Density Residential-5 for property located at 6506 Meadowbrook Lane. He stated there is a companion item next on the agenda. Mr. Hall began his presentation by providing a statement of facts. He stated there are two parcels that will be combined as well as two land use categories. He stated the zoning will not change. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the ordinance upon its second and final reading. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy c. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2375 FLUM: Amendment for a portion of the Meadows Subdivision adjacent to 6506 Meadowbrook Lane, from CON to LDR-5 City Attorney Driscoll read the proposed ordinance by title only. City Manager Manns and Development Director Dale Hall gave a brief introduction of this item. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the ordinance upon its second and final reading. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy d. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2376: FLUM Amendment for 6446 Meadowbrook Lane, Lot 27 of the Meadows Subdivision, from LMDR-10 to LDR-5 City Attorney Driscoll read the proposed ordinance by title only. City Manager Manns introduced Development Director Dale Hall who then presented the item to Council. He stated the purpose of this agenda item was to conduct a second and final reading of an ordinance to amend the Future Land Use Map from Low Medium Density Residential-10 to Low Density Residential-5 for property located at 6446 Meadowbrook Lane. He stated this parcel is located across from the parcels in the previous item. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. 3

Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the ordinance upon its second and final reading. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy e. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2377: FLUM Amendment for a portion of the Meadows Subdivision adjacent to 6446 Meadowbrook Lane, from CON to LDR-5 City Attorney Driscoll read the proposed ordinance by title only. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the ordinance upon its second and final reading. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy 13. Business Items a. Board Appointment: Jerry Dodd, Firefighters' Pension Board City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to approve the appointment of Jerry Dodd to fill the recently vacated Council-appointed city resident trustee position on the Firefighters' Pension Board. She stated the current term is due to expire on June 3, 2029. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Bertell Butler IV, and seconded by Peter Altman to approve the item as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy b. Board Appointment: Rosalyn Fenton, Library Advisory Board City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to approve the appointment of Rosalyn Fenton as member to the Library Advisory Board. If approved, Ms. Fenton's term will be for three years and will be up for renewal on October 20, 2029. Upon opening the floor to public comment, the following people came forward to speak: Nick Pacini, Chair of the LAB spoke in support of this item. With no one else coming forward Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the item as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy c. Board Appointment: Thomas Kuss, Environmental Committee City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to approve the appointment of Thomas Kuss as member to the Environmental Committee. If approved, Mr. Kuss' term will be for two years and will be up for renewal on October 20, 2028. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Peter Altman, and seconded by Brian Jonas to approve the item as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: 4

Matt Murphy d. Board Re-Appointments: Kimberly Brust, Beth Fregger and Susie Saxe, Cultural Affairs Committee City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to approve the re-appointments of Kimberly Brust, Beth Fregger and Susie Saxe as members of the Cultural Affairs Committee. If approved, all three terms will be for two years and will be up for renewal on November 6, 2028. Upon opening the floor to public comment, the following people came forward to speak: Richard Melton, 6581 Hills Dr., NPR spoke in favor of this agenda item. With no one else coming forward Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the item as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy e. 2027 Cotee River Bike Fest Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Application City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to re-approve the Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Application for beer and wine to be sold in Sims Park, along with the accompanying "Wet Zone" map proposed for the 20th Annual Cotee River Bike Fest for the revised event dates of January 15-17, 2027. She stated due to inclement weather and in the interest of preserving public safety, Farrell Cares, Inc., canceled the 20th Annual Cotee River Bike Fest from October 2026 and would like to reschedule to January 15-17, 2027. The event organizers wish to sell beer, wine, and seltzers in Sims Park on the following days: Friday, January 15, 2027, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2027, from noon to 11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, January 17, 2027, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Peter Altman to approve the item as presented and to include options for a ride share drop off / pick up area. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy f. Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement w/CDW Government, LLC City Manager Manns presented the item to Council. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to approve entering into a 3-year Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft through vendor CDW Government LLC for the period beginning November 1, 2026 and ending October 31, 2029. Technology Solutions Director Leanne Mahadeo then gave a brief overview of the item. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Peter Altman, and seconded by Brian Jonas to approve the item as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy g. ITB26-005 WWTP Clarifier No. 3 Gearbox Replacement Project Close Out City Manager Manns introduced Public Works Director Colin Eichenmuller who then presented 5

the item to Council. He stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to approve a deductive change order in the amount of $5,000.00 and the final pay request in the amount not to exceed $149,000.00 submitted by Ovivo USA, LLC, for the project close-out of the ITB26-005 Clarifier No. 3 Gearbox Replacement. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the item as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy h. Acceptance of the 2026 Compensation and Classification Study Results and Recommendations for General Employees City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to accept the results of the 2026 compensation and classification study completed by Evergreen Solutions, LLC, for the general employees and specifically to approve the recommended market wage adjustments to the city's pay plan. She stated the results of the study showed that the City was below market. She then introduced Assistant City Manager Rob Williamson who then made a presentation to Council. He began his presentation by highlighting the overall process for the study. He then highlighted factors on a national and local markets. He stated private sector wages are higher than public sector wages. He then highlighted market peers. He then highlighted market pay ranges in the 50th and 60th percentiles. Mr. Williamson then highlighted employee placement factors. He then highlighted the implementation cost summary. He stated it would be a two year implementation. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Mayor Davis returned the floor to Council. Motion made by Brian Jonas, and seconded by Bertell Butler IV to approve the item as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Brian Jonas, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV Absent: Matt Murphy 14. Communications City Manager Manns stated the City will host a Town Hall meeting on October 26th at 5PM regarding proposed Amendment 3. 15. Adjournment There being no further business to consider, upon proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. (signed) _________________________________ Judy Meyers, MMC City Clerk 6

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1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Moment of Silence 4. Swearing In of New Firefighter Cole Kingsbury 5. Swearing In of New Police Sergeant Jose Berrios 6. Swearing In of Two New Police Officers - Jillian Rudin and Joseph Crump 7. Proclamations a. Joan Hook for Years of Service to the Library Advisory Board b. Epilepsy Awareness Month (By Title Only) 8. Approval of Minutes a. September 29, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes b. October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 5919 MAIN ST., NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 October 20, 2026 6:00 PM AGENDA ANY PERSON DESIRING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE City Council, WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ANY MEETING OR HEARING, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSCRIBE VERBATIM MINUTES; THEREFORE, THE APPLICANT MUST MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS WITH A PRIVATE REPORTER (OR PRIVATE REPORTING FIRM) AND BEAR THE RESULTING EXPENSE. (F.S.286.0105) ORDER OF BUSINESS 1

9. Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda 10. City Council Response to Vox Pop Speakers 11. Consent Agenda a. Library Advisory Board Minutes - August 24, 2026 b. Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval c. Consideration of Amendment to the FY26 Adopted Budget 12. Public Reading of Ordinances a. First Reading Ordinance 2026-2380: Amendments to Police Pension Ordinance b. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2374 FLUM: Amendment for 6506 Meadowbrook Lane, Lot 110 of the Meadows Subdivision, from LMDR-10 to LDR-5 c. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2375 FLUM: Amendment for a portion of the Meadows Subdivision adjacent to 6506 Meadowbrook Lane, from CON to LDR-5 d. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2376: FLUM Amendment for 6446 Meadowbrook Lane, Lot 27 of the Meadows Subdivision, from LMDR-10 to LDR-5 e. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2377: FLUM Amendment for a portion of the Meadows Subdivision adjacent to 6446 Meadowbrook Lane, from CON to LDR-5 13. Business Items a. Board Appointment: Jerry Dodd, Firefighters' Pension Board b. Board Appointment: Rosalyn Fenton, Library Advisory Board c. Board Appointment: Thomas Kuss, Environmental Committee d. Board Re-Appointments: Kimberly Brust, Beth Fregger and Susie Saxe, Cultural Affairs Committee e. 2027 Cotee River Bike Fest Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Application f. Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement w/CDW Government, LLC g. ITB26-005 WWTP Clarifier No. 3 Gearbox Replacement Project Close Out h. Acceptance of the 2026 Compensation and Classification Study Results and Recommendations for General Employees 14. Communications 15. Adjournment Speakers must identify themselves prior to speaking by stating their name and full address for the record. Speakers shall address the City Council as a whole and refrain from addressing individual members of the City Council or the City staff. Speakers shall afford the utmost courtesy to the City Council, to City employees, and to the public, and shall refrain at all times, from rude and derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity, abusive comments, and statements as to motives and personalities. Agendas may be viewed on the City's website: www.citynpr.org. This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, all persons with disabilities 2

needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk, 727-853-1021, not later than four days prior to said proceeding. 3