North Port Non-Profits United (NP2)

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes North Port Non-Profits United (NP2) 3:00 PM City Hall Room 244Monday, September 15, 2025 1. Call to Order Vice Chair Rowe called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Chair Caracciolo, Vice Chair Rowe, Board Member Stevens and Board Member Morgan Present 4 - Also Present Staff Liaison Carrillo, Business Operations Coordinator Elsenheimer, Administrative Specialist Lane, and Board Specialist Fritz. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board. Chair Caracciolo arrived at 3:02 p.m. 4. Public Comment There was no public comment. 5. Approval of Minutes A. 25-2323 Approve the May 19, 2025 North Port Non-Profits United (NP2) Advisory Board Minutes Vice Chair Rowe announced the item and requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Morgan, seconded by Chair Caracciolo, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Caracciolo, Vice Chair Rowe, Board Member Stevens and Board Member Morgan 4 - 6. New Business A. 25-2775 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. Vice Chair Rowe announced the item. Ms. Carrillo introduced the item. A motion was made by Board Member Morgan, seconded by Vice Chair Rowe, to Page 1City of North Port Printed on 10/21/2025 September 15, 2025North Port Non-Profits United (NP2) Meeting Minutes approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Caracciolo, Vice Chair Rowe, Board Member Stevens and Board Member Morgan 4 - B. 25-2786 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Suggestion and Selection of New Committee Member Chair Caracciolo announced the item. Discussion took place regarding terms ending, summary, spreadsheet of applicants, criteria, administration plan, timeline, identifying applicants, conflict of interest, communication, and potential applicants. 7. Updated A. 25-2736 Review of (FY) 2025/2026 North Port and Non-Profits United (NP2) Organization Applications, Supporting Documentation, Updated Application and Impact Report Chair Caracciolo announced the item. Ms. Carrillo introduced the item. There was a consensus made to approve Awaken Outreach application in the amount of $1,929. There was a consensus made to approve Big Brother and Sister of the Sun Coast application in the amount of $1,690. There was a consensus made to approve Freedom Bible Church application in the amount of $2,000. There was a consensus made to approve Kiwanis Club of North Port application in the amount of $584. Discussion too place regarding camera usage and number of cameras needed. There was a consensus made to approve Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County application in the amount of $1,785. There was a consensus made to approve Loveland Center application in the amount of $1,500. Discussion continued regarding conflict of interest and application criteria. There was a consensus made to deny Pregnancy Solutions application in the amount of $2,000. There was a consensus made to approve Saint Vincent de Paul Society application in the amount of $781.09. Discussion continued regarding public speaking and conflict of interest. There was a consensus to approve Teen Court of Sarasota application in the amount of $2,000. Page 2City of North Port Printed on 10/21/2025 September 15, 2025North Port Non-Profits United (NP2) Meeting Minutes Discussion continued regarding hurricane kits. There was a consensus made to deny Salvation Army Sarasota County application in the amount of $2,000. There was a consensus made to approve United Way of South Sarasota County application in the amount of $1987.96. B. 25-2783 Update and Discussion Regarding Laurel Civic Chair Caracciolo announced the item. Ms. Carrillo spoke to impact statement, soft skills, and approval at October 20, 2025 meeting. C. 25-2785 Update and Discussion Regarding Family Promise Chair Caracciolo announced the item. Ms. Carrillo spoke to application timeline, property renovations, and noncompliance. Discussion took place regarding funding, noncompliance, hurricane damage, approval extension, and timeline. A motion was made by Vice Chair Rowe, seconded by Chair Caracciolo, to extend Family Promise until compliance is met. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Caracciolo, Vice Chair Rowe, Board Member Stevens and Board Member Morgan 4 - 8. Future Agenda Items Chair Caracciolo announced the item. Discussion took place regarding next meeting date and time. 9. Public Comment There was no public comment. 10. Adjournment Chair Caracciolo adjourned the meeting at 3:58 p.m. By: ____________________________ Teresa Caracciolo, Chair Page 3City of North Port Printed on 10/21/2025