Environmental Advisory Board

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes Environmental Advisory Board 5:30 PM City Hall Room 244Monday, December 1, 2025 1. Call to Order Chair McGowen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair DrummPresent 3 - Board Member JackominNot Present 1 - Also Present Staff Liaison Kalev, Deputy Director of Development Services Barnes, City Clerk Faust, and Board Specialist Fritz. 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. 25-3047 Approve the November 3, 2025, Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. Chair McGowan announced the item and requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Drumm, seconded by Vice Chair Eik, to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm3 - Not Present: Board Member Jackomin1 - 6. New Business A. 26-0006 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Update from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Liaison Chair McGowan announced the item. Mr. Kalev provided an update regarding presentation of the Parks Master Plan to the Page 1City of North Port Printed on 1/6/2026

December 1, 2025Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Parks Advisory Board, including suggestions for the Commission and the trick -or-treat event. B. 26-0007 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation of the Environmental Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to the City Commission Chair McGowan announced the item. Mr. Kalev introduced the item. Board discussion took place regarding preferred options. There was a consensus to present the Annual Report to the City Commission utilizing Option 3, a joint meeting. C. 26-0008 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Relocation and Crediting of Trees Moved from Development Properties to Designated Areas Chair McGowan announced the item. Mr. Kalev introduced the item. Board discussion took place regarding cost factors. No action was taken on this item. D. 26-0009 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Property Adjacent to Myakkahatchee Creek and Its Potential Environmental Value for Preservation Through the Sarasota County Land Acquisition and Management Program Chair McGowan announced the item. Mr. Kalev introduced the item. Board discussion took place regarding recommendation process, utilization of land, clarification of location, suggestion for conservation, and acreage. Ms. Barnes spoke to zoning, acquisition program, County compensation, economic impact, and City involvement. Board discussion continued regarding request for recommendation to Commission for purchase of parcel and Parks and Recreation's involvement in purchasing properties. Public Comment: Chuck English: spoke to property owners request, protection zones, flood class, expenses for development, and board involvement. Board discussion continued regarding contacting owner for tree information, site visit, parcel information from Natural Resources Department, and presentation to Commission on Land Acquisition Program. No action was taken on this item. Presentations Page 2City of North Port Printed on 1/6/2026

December 1, 2025Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Minutes A. 26-0004 Discussion and Possible Recommendation Regarding City of North Port Land Acquisition Program Utilizing the Environmental Protection Fund Chair McGowan announced the item. Mr. Kalev provided a presentation including program purpose, why this matters to North Port, environmental and economic connection, overview of identified ecological zones, benefits of permanent conservation, funding mechanism, acquisition strategy, scorecard guidelines, projected community benefits, alignment with City goals, case study/example, Commission direction and options, next steps and call to action. Board discussion took place regarding input for land criteria, differences of options, and acreage. Public Comment: Chuck English: spoke to property placement for conservation, focus on beauty of community and natural resources, and responsibilities of board. A motion was made by Board Member Drumm, seconded by Vice Chair Eik, for the Environmental Advisory Board to give input on which option the City should focus on. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm3 - Not Present: Board Member Jackomin1 - A motion was made by Vice Chair EIk, seconded by Chair McGowan, to pursue properties in order of ranking for the Land Acquisition Program. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Eik and Board Member McGowan2 - No: Chair Drumm1 - Not Present: Board Member Jackomin1 - Board discussion continued regarding possibility of recommended land targeted for program and verifying property. Ms. Barnes spoke to time for updates, recommendations to Commission, and providing history. A motion was made by Vice Chair Eik, seconded by Chair McGowan, to include the property adjacent to Myakkahatchee Creek, north of Tamiami Trail (PID #0997034655) in the North Port Land and Acquisition Program as a recommendation to the City Commission. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Eik, Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm3 - Not Present: Board Member Jackomin1 - B. 26-0005 Presentation and Discussion Regarding Potential Future Development Projects in North Port Chair McGowan announced the item. Page 3City of North Port Printed on 1/6/2026

December 1, 2025Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Mr. Kalev provided a presentation including summary of projects. A motion was made by Board Member Drumm, seconded by Chair McGowan, to remove presentation on potential future development projects from future agendas. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member McGowan and Chair Drumm2 - No: Board Member Eik1 - Not Present: Board Member Jackomin1 - Board discussion continued regarding importance of item and availability online. 7. Future Agenda Items Chair McGowan announced the item. Board discussion took place regarding estimate for invasive and native trees and proposal for how the tree fund is utilized. 8. Public Comment Chuck English: spoke to Myakkahatchee Creek Park history and original purpose and learning center. 9. Adjournment Chair McGowan adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. By: ______________________ Casey McGowan, Chair Page 4City of North Port Printed on 1/6/2026

Environmental Advisory Board City of North Port Meeting Agenda 4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286 City Hall Room 2445:30 PMMonday, December 1, 2025 MEETING PROCEDURE: By submitting a “Request to Speak” card to the City Clerk, the Public may comment during the course of the meeting. Comments on all scheduled Agenda Items will be heard immediately following the presentation by the Staff or Petitioner. Please wait until you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of three (3) minutes or less. The Board will act on an Agenda Item after comments from the Staff, Petitioner and Public have been heard. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Public Comment 5. Approval of Minutes Approve the November 3, 2025, Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. A. 25-3047 MinutesAttachments: 6. New Business Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Update from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Liaison A. 26-0006 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation of the Environmental Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to the City Commission B. 26-0007 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Relocation and Crediting of Trees Moved from Development Properties to Designated Areas C. 26-0008 Chapter 6 - Tree Protection RegulationsAttachments: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Property Adjacent to Myakkahatchee Creek and Its Potential Environmental Value for Preservation Through the Sarasota County Land Acquisition and Management Program D. 26-0009 Presentations Discussion and Possible Recommendation Regarding City of North PortA. 26-0004 Page 1City of North Port Printed on 11/24/2025

December 1, 2025Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Land Acquisition Program Utilizing the Environmental Protection Fund Presentation Map of Identified Ecological Zones Parcel Ranking Summary Land Acquisition Scorecard Land Acquisition Scorecard Guidelines Attachments: Presentation and Discussion Regarding Potential Future Development Projects in North Port B. 26-0005 November SummaryAttachments: 7. Future Agenda Items 8. Public Comment 9. Adjournment No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these meetings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. (SEE: F.S. 286.0105) Note: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's office 48 hours in advance of the meeting. (SEE F.S. 286.26) NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status in administration of its programs, activities or services. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings. Page 2City of North Port Printed on 11/24/2025