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Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee Part 1

Monday, January 12, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee will meet to discuss property matters involving Linda and Walter Milton and review updated land maps. This meeting packet includes the agenda for the upcoming session and minutes from the previous meeting held on December 15, 2025.

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This committee oversees land conservation efforts and property appraisals in New Smyrna Beach, which directly impacts local land use and municipal land acquisition strategies.

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1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.A Consider the adoption of the minutes from the Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee regular meeting held on Monday, December 15, 2025. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4. NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.A Discussion: Linda and Walter Milton 4.B Review: Updated Turnbull Creek Map 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. STAFF REPORTS Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM City Commission Chambers 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 The City of New Smyrna Beach January 12, 2026 1

7. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, if an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission of the City of New Smyrna Beach with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be required and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail at 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168, (386) 410-2630, prior to the meeting. The City of New Smyrna Beach January 12, 2026 2

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE TURNBULL CREEK LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025. January 12, 2026 Background: N\A Fiscal Analysis: N\A Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Kohn Evans Attachments: Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee Minutes - Decemember 15 2025.pdf 3

Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee MINUTES Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM City Commission Chambers 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 1. CALL TO ORDER Having been duly advertised as required by law, the regular meeting of the Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee of the City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the City Commission Chambers, 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168. Chair Donna Athearn called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Present: Chair Donna Athearn, Vice Chair Chip Weston, Member William Robitzsch Excused Absence: Members John Werner and Randy Hartman 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.A Consider the adoption of the minutes from the Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee regular meeting held on Monday, September 15, 2025. Motion: Member Robitzsch moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the Turnbull Creek Land Preservation meeting held on Monday, September 15, 2025. Chair Athearn seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Cindy Sniezak, 512 Yupon Avenue urged the members to please speak into the microphones. 4

4. NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.A Presentation: Farmton Speaker Robbie Lee. Reschedule requested. 4.B Consider the approval of the proposed 2026 Turnbull Creek Land Preservation meeting dates Chair Athearn requested a meeting in January. Staff stated they would discuss it with the City Clerk. Motion: Vice Chair Weston moved to approve the meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year for Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Board. Member Robitzsch seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 4.C Discussion: New maps with updates of lands purchased under the current bond issue. Members discussed the purchases and possible future purchases. Motion: Vice Chair Weston moved to obtain appraisals for the Pinkerton properties. Member Robitzsch seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 4.D Discussion: Prioritize areas of concern and target locations Members discussed what areas can be protected and what the City can do to protect the land by ordinance. 4.E Discussion: Current appraisals Members discussed the appraisals for the Jungle Rd and 44 properties. The City of New Smyrna Beach December 15, 2025 1 5

4.F Discussion: Volunteer Partners Chair Athearn introduced David Ray and asked if he could give a update on the fire breaks. Mr. Ray updated the members. Assistant Manager mentioned Marine Science Center 4.G Discussion: Natural Resource Manager Ralph Anthony (Tony) Miller presented himself as the City's newly appointed Natural Resource Manager and provided the board with an overview of his relevant experience. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS This topic was addressed earlier. 6. STAFF REPORTS This topic was addressed earlier. 7. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to discuss, Chair Athearn adjourned the meeting at 3:49 pm Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, if an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission of the City of New Smyrna Beach with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be required and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail at 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168, (386) 410-2630, prior to the meeting. 6

The City of New Smyrna Beach December 15, 2025 2 7

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DISCUSSION: LINDA AND WALTER MILTON January 12, 2026 Background: Milton Property discussion Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding 8

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE REVIEW: UPDATED TURNBULL CREEK MAP January 12, 2026 Background: Review Turnbull Creek Map Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding 9

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