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City Council Meeting

Monday, October 27, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Crystal River City Council voted 4-1 to retain City Manager Audra Curts-Whann under a six-month probationary period following a performance review. The Council also approved new fertilizer regulations to protect local waterways and authorized additional funding for the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) plan.

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The decision to retain the City Manager on probation directly impacts city leadership and administrative operations, while the new fertilizer ordinance changes landscaping requirements for residents and businesses to reduce water pollution.

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Agenda textCity Council Meeting

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Crystal River City Council Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Citrus County Welcome Center

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Council members present: Mayor Meek, Vice Mayor Robert Holmes, Council member Chris Ensing, Council member Cindi Frink, Council member Gabrielle Satchell

Staff present: City Manager Audra Curts-Whann, City Attorney Rob Batsel, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Troy Slattery, Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Bollin, Visitors Services Director Andrea Hullstrung, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Finance Director Michelle Russell-Maynard, Assistant Finance Director Cindy Marihugh, Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Fire Chief Frank Melillo, City Clerk Mia Fink, Deputy City Clerk Sabrinna Utter

Vice Mayor Holmes led the invocation and Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Council member Satchell requested the agenda be amended to place item 5 “Public Input” prior to item 4A “City Manager Discussion”

Motion to adopt the agenda, as amended, was made by Council member Satchell; seconded by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 5-0.

PRESENTATIONS

PUBLIC INPUT

Rick Rogers- Spoke regarding item 4A and related evaluation process.

Mindi Hastings- Spoke regarding item 4A, selection and hiring process, potential termination and result.

Virginia Owen- Commended City Manager Curts, noting accomplishments.

Pete Vega- Discussed ongoing code enforcement case (Kings Bay Duplex, LLC), and request for meeting with City Council.

Terry Coburn- Kings Bay Duplex- Discussed previously mentioned code enforcement case, related evidence presented and discomfort with code enforcement surveillance.

Curtiss Bryant- Spoke regarding item 4A and related process issues, recommending future personnel development specific to the City Manager position.

Lance Ives- Brannen Bank- Spoke regarding item 11A, noting provision of banking services to City since 2019.

Ellen McNally-Florida Native Plant Society- Spoke in favor of item 7A.

Paula Wheeler- Spoke regarding item 4A, commending City Manager Curts.

Gail Kostelnick- Spoke regarding item 4A and related staffing and process issues, performance of current City Manager, charter provisions and funding concerns.

Charlie Kish- Spoke regarding item 4A and related evaluations, commending City Manager Curts.

Scott Davis- Spoke regarding item 4A and concerns with evaluation process.

John Morrison- Spoke regarding item 4A, City Manager authority and issues with staff presence at Council meetings.

Josh Johnson- Sea Coast Bank- Spoke regarding item 11A.

Maxine Connor- Sierra Club- Spoke in favor of item 7A.

Mayor Meek and City Attorney Batsel addressed Mr. Vega, confirming the scheduling of a meeting once litigation finalized. Mayor Meek also confirmed upcoming discussion on banking services.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. City Manager Discussion

City Manager Curts distributed to Council “City Manager Responses to Certain Evaluations and Anonymous Emails” after the agenda deadline (ATTACHED UNDER ITEM 4A OF ORIGINAL AGENDA PACKET).

Mayor Meek introduced the item, noting public nature of personnel issues in local government, and providing background information. Council member Ensing noted initial inquiry made regarding City Manager evaluation process. Mayor Meek continued discussion, noting previous Council direction for the Mayor and City Attorney to meet with City Manager for evaluation review, related discussion and conclusion on results.

Noting City Manager Curts’ presence at the meeting, he opened up the item for discussion, and she spoke on recent meeting with Mayor and City Attorney, dedication to position, and requested consideration prior to final decision regarding employment status.

Mayor Meek discussed meeting with City Manager and City Attorney, importance of collaboration among Council and City Manager, current state of situation and recommended termination. Council discussion was held regarding evaluation process and public comment heard prior to the item. Council member Frink discussed issues included in her written evaluation.

Council discussion was held regarding the item, related issues, City Manager evaluations and evaluation process.

Motion to retain City Manager Curts with probationary period was made by Council member Satchell; seconded by Council member Holmes.

Further discussion was held regarding evaluation contents, evaluation process and potential re-evaluation process, to be determined at a future Council meeting.

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