City Commission Special Meeting (2025-12-15)

CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WILDWOOD, FLORIDA SPECIAL MEETING December 15,2025 9:00 AM CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBER

1. Call to Order

(meeting taped)

| Attendee Name | Title | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Ed Wolf | Mayor | Present | | Joe Elliott | Commissioner | Present | | Marcos Flores | Commissioner | Present | | Julian Green | Commissioner | Present | | Jason McHugh | City Manager | Present | | Ashley Hunt | City Attorney | Present | | Joshua Bills | City Attorney | Present | | Cassandra Smith | Assistant City Manager/CFO | Present | | Jessica Barnes | City Clerk | Present | | Randall Parmer | Police Chief | Present |

2. Consent Agenda/Informational Items None.

3. Public Hearings - Timed - Legislative None.

A. Swear in City Staff and Public Speakers None.

8. Resolutions for Approval None.

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9. Financial & Contracts & Agreements None.

10. General Items for Consideration/Discussion and Other Business None.

11. Appointments

A. Applicant Selection to Fill Vacant Commission Seat

Mayor Wolf provided a brief explanation of the procedure used for appointing new commissioners. He stated there were eleven initial applications and one applicant had withdrawn, that left ten applicants for selection. Mayor Wolf stated the applicants would be called in alphabetical order.

Mr. Andres J. Amado Vallejo

Mayor Wolf called Amado Vallejo. Mr. Amado Vallejo briefly explained his previous work history and felt supported by the City of Wildwood since he moved to the area. He explained his reasons for wanting to be on the City Commission and emphasized his commitment to transparency and the community. Commissioner Elliott asked about Mr. Vallejo's previous municipal experience. Mr. Vallejo responded that his municipal experience prepared him to understand citizens and put the community first. Commissioner Green inquired about Mr. Vallejo's recent move to Wildwood. Mr. Vallejo explained the cost of living was too high in Ocala, and he moved to Wildwood as a result.

Mr. Robin Caruthers

Mayor Wolf called Robin Caruthers. He was not present at the meeting.

Mr. Bernard DeRose

Mayor Wolf noted that applicant Bernard DeRose had notified the Commission he was unable to attend the meeting, but his application was available for review.

Mr. David Fountaine

Mayor Wolf called Thomas Patrick Donohue IV. Mr. Donohue provided a brief explanation of his personal and professional background. He cited his military service as an experience that taught him discipline, accountability and the importance of measured decisions. He further explained his educational background and ministry work as experiences that reinforced listening and collaboration skills. Mr. Donohue stated that, if selected, he would balance progress with practicality and ensure the citizens' quality of life remained a priority. Commissioner Elliott asked for updates on his resume post 2022 and his motivation for applying. Mr. Donohue stated he was doing lay ministry work and engaged with the local lodge. He stated he applied to serve his community. Commissioner Green asked about his goals for the city. Mr. Donohue replied that communication gaps between older and newer citizens would be a priority, as well as road infrastructure.

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redevelopment were key challenges.

Mrs. Nahid Hayati Izadpanah

Mayor Wolf called Nahid Izadpanah. Mrs. Izadpanah provided a brief description of her background. She described her extensive travels and emphasized beliefs in truthfulness and fulfilling promises that were made. She stated she served as the president of the HOA in Beaumont North. Mrs. Izadpanah highlighted how important education was to her and that collaboration between citizens and the commission was a key to success. Commissioner Elliott asked about the ten years she spent in London, England and how it would serve her if appointed. Mrs. Izadpanah explained her travel experience and how it led her to settle in Florida. Commissioner Green asked what city goals were important to her. She referenced her background in communications and stated continuous engagement provided hope to the community.

Mr. James D. McManus

Mayor Wolf called James McManus. Mr. McManus provided a brief description of his professional background and detailed his work with Fortune 500 companies in the fields of product development and marketing. He described his extensive education history. Mr. McManus highlighted that he was different from other applicants as he had a science background and emphasized his consumer research skills and problem-solving abilities. Commissioner Elliott asked what motivated him to apply for the position. Mr. McManus described his desire to immerse himself in Florida and stated his background would assist businesses in understanding community needs. Commissioner Green asked what his city goals would be. Mr. McManus identified unification challenges and suggested education programs to bring residents together.

Mr. Phil Montalvo

Mayor Wolf called Phil Montalvo. Mr. Montalvo reminded the commission of his previous campaign for a commission seat during which time he received 9,372 votes. He then detailed his professional qualifications and cited his position as a previous city attorney, former board member of the Illinois Development Finance Authority and current supervisor in CDD 12. Mr. Montalvo also detailed his volunteer work with the neighborhood AED program. Commissioner Elliott asked about his CDD service and its relevance to the appointment. Mr. Montalvo explained that his work with CDD taught him about different government entities and how to be engaged with the public.

Mayor Wolf called Susan Stoltz. Ms. Stoltz described the challenges she had overcome to become a Wildwood resident and praised the commission's form of government. Stoltz emphasized her practical background and described her professional background in which she managed large medical practices and owned two businesses. She highlighted her willingness to learn and how she wanted to represent the average Wildwood citizen. She provided a personal anecdote of how she was so impressed with the commission when they helped a citizen with flood issues. Commissoner Elliott asked what her motivations were for applying. She responded that she wanted to make a difference.

Mayor Wolf called Mary Wimberly. Mrs. Wimberly provided a brief description of her professional background and emphasized walking alongside individuals through their most difficult times.She outlined priorities that were important to her, which included affordable housing, mental health services, community engagement, multilingual communication and sustainable solutions for poverty and education disparities. She stated she had experienced building bridges between departments and how to turn community feedback into actionable plans. Commissioner Elliott noted that she answered his question about her motivations for applying. Commissioner Green acknowledged her regular attendance to commission meetings.

City Attorney Hunt explained the voting procedure to the commission.

FIRST BALLOT RESULTS

| Commissioner | Ballot for Applicant | | --- | --- | | Commissioner Joe Elliott | Phil Montalvo | | Commissioner Julian Green | Mary Wimberly | | Mayor Ed Wolf | David Fountaine | | Commissioner Marcos Flores | David Fountaine |

City Attorney Hunt explained that no majority vote was achieved, and a second vote was required with only the three applicants who had ballots cast for them.

SECOND BALLOT RESULTS

| Commissioner | Ballot for Applicant | | --- | --- | | Commissioner Joe Elliott | Phil Montalvo | | Commissioner Julian Green | David Fountaine | | Mayor Ed Wolf | David Fountaine | | Commissioner Marcos Flores | David Fountaine |

Mayor Wolf congratulated David Fountaine and the other applicants. He noted that all applicants could have served well on the commission.

12. City Manager Reports None.