Community Economic Development Advisory Board

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes Community Economic Development Advisory Board 10:30 AM City Hall Room 244Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1. Call to Order Chair Burroughs called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. 2. Roll Call Board Member LaCour, Vice Chair Holland, Board Member Endee, Board Member Jerome and Board Member Perkins Present 5 - Board Member Eisenhauer and Board Member SimonAbsent 2 - Also Present Planner II Bowling, Impact Fee Administrator Di Pompo, Assistant Director of Development Services Quintas, Development Services Director Ray, Planning and Zoning Manager Fiorelli, and Board Specialist Gray 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board. 4. Public Comment There was no public comment. 5. Approval of Minutes A. 25-2167 Approve the February 18, 2025 Community Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Chair Burroughs announced the item and requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Endee, seconded by Board Member Lacour, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Burroughs, Board Member LaCour, Dipillo, Vice Chair Holland, Board Member Endee, Board Member Jerome and Board Member Perkins 7 - Absent: Wideman, Board Member Eisenhauer and Board Member Simon3 - B. 25-2166 Approval of March 18, 2025 Community Economic Development Advisory Board Minutes. Chair Burroughs announced the item and requested a motion. Page 1City of North Port Printed on 7/28/2025 April 15, 2025Community Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Board Member Jerome, seconded by Vice Chair Holland, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Burroughs, Board Member LaCour, Dipillo, Vice Chair Holland, Board Member Endee, Board Member Jerome and Board Member Perkins 7 - Absent: Wideman, Board Member Eisenhauer and Board Member Simon3 - 6. New Business A. 25-2073 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Unified Land Development Code, Section 3.2.3.B. Non-Residential Uses in Corridor Districts (Limitation on Hours of Operation) Chair Burroughs announced the item. Ms. Ray introduced the item. Discussion took place regarding current Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), New Business, Corridor Transitional (CT), Corridor Districts (COR), and possible exceptions. Chair Burroughs requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Jerome, seconded by Board Member Perkins, to recommend approval to the City Commission to extend operational hours for select commercial businesses in Corridor Transitional (CT) and Corridor (COR) Districts. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Burroughs, Board Member LaCour, Dipillo, Vice Chair Holland, Board Member Endee, Board Member Jerome and Board Member Perkins 7 - Absent: Wideman, Board Member Eisenhauer and Board Member Simon3 - B. 25-2178 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Code, Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Beverages, Sec. 6-4. - Sales Near Churches or Schools Chair Burroughs announced the item. Ms. Ray introduced the item. Discussion took place regarding city requirements for businesses with alcohol such as restaurants, bars, other adult themed businesses and their proximity to schools, and churches. Chair Burroughs requests a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Lacour, seconded by Board Member Endee, to recommend approval to the City Commission to review City Code, Chapter 6 – Alcoholic Beverages, Sec 6-4. – Sales Near Churches or Schools. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Burroughs, Board Member LaCour, Dipillo, Vice Chair Holland, Board Member Endee, Board Member Jerome and Board Member Perkins 7 - Absent: Wideman, Board Member Eisenhauer and Board Member Simon3 - Page 2City of North Port Printed on 7/28/2025 April 15, 2025Community Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting Minutes C. 25-2184 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 58, Impact Fees, of the City Code, Creating the Targeted Industry Business Incentive Program and Amending the Impact Fee Deferral Program Chair Burroughs announced the item. Mr. Bowling and Ms. Di Pompo introduced the item. Discussion took place regarding fee schedules, deferral programs, the incentive program, and city requirements. Chair Burroughs requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Dipillo seconded by Board Member Lacour, to recommend approval to the City Commission to adopt the proposed ordinance as presented, amending Chapter 58. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Burroughs, Board Member LaCour, Dipillo, Vice Chair Holland, Board Member Endee, Board Member Jerome and Board Member Perkins 7 - Absent: Wideman, Board Member Eisenhauer and Board Member Simon3 - 7. Updates A. 25-2150 Economic Development Division Update Chair Burroughs announced the item. Ms. Ray introduced the item. Discussion took place regarding attracting new business, transportation, affordable housing, job training, job fairs, and business tax. 8. Future Agenda Items Chair Burroughs announced the item and queried Board Members regarding items to be places on a future agenda. Discussion took place regarding information on Advent Health's future plans, childcare, and the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). 9. Public Comment There was no public comment. 10. Adjournment Chair Burroughs adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m. By: _____________________________ Sean Burroughs, Chair Page 3City of North Port Printed on 7/28/2025