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BCC-Regular June 2, 2026 09:00 a.m. MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROBERT L. ANDERSON ADMINISTRATION CENTER 4000 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL COMMISSION CHAMBER VENICE, FLORIDA Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5 Mark Smith, Vice Chair, District 2 Teresa Mast, District 1 Tom Knight, District 3 Joe Neunder, District 4 Also present were: Jonathan Lewis, County Administrator Joshua Moye, County Attorney Beatrice Patrizi, Deputy Clerk Mandy Houston, Deputy Clerk (09:00 a.m.) INVOCATION Health and Human Services Director Charles Henry (09:01 a.m.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jasmine Vafiadis, Corporal, United States Marine Corps (09:02 a.m.) RECOGNITION International City County Management Association (09:04 a.m.) PROCLAMATION Code Enforcement Officers' Week (09:16 a.m.) RECOGNITION OF RETIREMENT Howard Berna, 25 years, Planning and Development Services (09:30 a.m.) 1. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Alexandra Coe, Jack Miller, Conni Brunni, Richard Mikluscak, and Matt Soldano commented on amendments proposed by the Charter Review Board. (See Item 2 later this meeting.) Lourdes Ramirez commented on in-person workshops, Live Local Act, and EDC changes. (See Items 23, 41, and 42 later this meeting.) Erik Silk and Kennedy Cole commented on Economic Development Corporation changes. (See Item 42 later this meeting.) Martin Hyde commented on the County Budget. David Duval commented on North Port affordable housing. Joe Medred commented on in-person workshops. (See Item 23 later this meeting.) Bryan Shelton commented on short-term rentals. Neal Schleifev commented on the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program. (See Item 24 later this meeting.) Ethel Green commented on the Clermont Project. Liz Boyle commented on freedom of speech. Jim Wotowski and Kelly Bauman, commented on the Manasota Beach Road extension. Julie London commented on County’s decisions. CONSENT SECTION: Chair Cutsinger requested a motion to approve Items 3 through 22 on the Consent Agenda. 10:25 a.m. Board Action: So moved. Moved by Smith, seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote. (10:25 a.m.) 2. CHARTER REVIEW BOARD To authorize a public hearing on an ordinance calling for an election to consider amendments proposed by the Charter Review Board to Sections 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.9, 3.10, 5.2, and 7.1 of the Sarasota County Charter. Staff Presenters: County Administrator Jonathan Lewis and County Attorney Joshua Moye 10:34 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Knight moved that we deny the Charter Review Board recommendation to send this to the November ballot and send it back to them for review and a recommendation in the future. Seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote. (See Item 1 earlier this meeting.) 3. COMMISSION SERVICES To ratify the previously issued proclamation for Hospital Week. 4. ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with Iron Bow Technologies LLC under cooperative purchase No. 2206, to provide information technology solution products and services, in a total amount not to exceed budgeted funds. 5. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES To approve a resolution affirming the designation of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota) as the local licensing agency for Sarasota County’s child care licensing program, including child care facilities, family child care homes, and large family child care homes, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 402.306. 6. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES A. To appoint Kristen Griego to serve an unexpired three-year term on the Human Services Advisory Council as a Health Services professional, effective through June 2026, and an additional three-year term, effective through June 2029; B. To reappoint Major Brian Meinberg to serve an expired three-year term on the Human Services Advisory Council as the Sarasota County Sheriff’s designated representative, effective through June 2029. 7. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES To reappoint Major Brian Meinberg to serve an expired three-year term on the Behavioral Health Advisory Council as the Sarasota County Sheriff’s designated representative, effective through June 2029. 8. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES To approve the expenditure authorization form and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve an individual purchase with Farber Specialty Vehicles Inc. for the purchase of a 27 Foot Stepvan with custom conversion to mobile medical unit, in an amount not to exceed $392,932.00. 9. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES To approve the Sarasota County Baker Act and Marchman Act Transportation Plan renewal for submission to Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, the behavioral health managing entity for the Florida Department of Children and Families. 10. HUMAN RESOURCES A. To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Master Services Agreement SR 2684 with Aetna Life Insurance Company for Comprehensive Medical Plan Administration Services for a three-year period, in the amount not to exceed $3,335,000.00 for administration services, plus the reimbursement of actual claim expenditures, up to the amount budgeted annually for such purposes; B. To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Master Services Agreement SR 2682 with Aetna Life Insurance Company for Comprehensive Pharmacy Plan Administration Services for a three-year period, in the amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for administration services, plus the reimbursement of actual claim expenditures, up to the amount budgeted annually for such purposes; C. To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Master Services Agreement SR 2683 with Aetna Life Insurance Company for Comprehensive Dental Plan Administration Services for a three-year period, in the amount not to exceed $705,000.00 for administration services, plus the reimbursement of actual claim expenditures, up to the amount budgeted annually for such purposes; D. To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Business Associate Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company. 11. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To reappoint Sarah Lyons to serve a three-year term on the Development Services Advisory Committee as an Architect representative, effective through June 30, 2029. 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To adopt a resolution approving the Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for the temporary staging and parking of properly licensed, insured, and operable construction vehicles, temporary structures, and material storage. 13. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To appoint Christina Roush to serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals, effective through June 2029. 14. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To adopt a resolution approving Plat Vacation No. PV26-04 to vacate the County’s interest in a two hundred and sixty-eight (268.29) square-foot portion of a twenty (20) foot platted drainage and utility easement located in the rear of Lot 34070 in the subdivision of Venice Gardens, Unit 34, Section 2, also known as 1731 South Gondola Court, Venice, Florida 34293. 15. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To adopt a resolution authorizing voluntary real property acquisitions and related actions to proceed in accordance with the requirements of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Participation Agreement for the 17th Street Park to Nathan Benderson Park Multimodal Connector Trail Project. 16. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES A. To grant two permanent utility easements to Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority for the property located at 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, North Port, FL 34291; B. To grant a permanent easement to Florida Power and Light Company for the property located at 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, North Port, FL 34291. 17. PUBLIC UTILITIES To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to issue a purchase order to Ferguson Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks for the one-time purchase of small water meter parts in an amount not to exceed $1,222,607.50. 18. PUBLIC UTILITIES To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Work Assignment No. 260627 to County Contract No. 2021-223 with Brown and Caldwell, for professional services related to the Reclaimed Water Master Plan update, for a total amount not to exceed $498,485.00. 19. PUBLIC UTILITIES To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Work Assignment No. 4 to Contract No. SR 2687 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., for the Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) program enhancement and continuous improvements for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $2,091,060.00. 20. SOLID WASTE To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute term contracts with the following vendors for debris collection, reduction, and disposal services, for a three-year period, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds for all awarded vendors: a. AshBritt, Inc. b. Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc. c. DRC Emergency Services, LLC. 21. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER To ratify and approve the Warrants dated May 4, 2026 through May 15, 2026, in the amount of $59,177,760.50, as detailed in the voucher packages filed in the Finance Department. 22. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER To approve the Minutes of the meeting dated April 7, 2026. DISCUSSION SECTION: (10:34 a.m.) 23. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To adopt a resolution amending Exhibit A, Neighborhood Workshop Requirements, requiring an in-person format, extending the distance for hosting location, and repealing Resolution No. 2025-082. Staff Presenters: Planning and Development Services Director Matthew Osterhoudt and County Attorney Joshua Moye 10:44 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Smith moved to adopt the updated resolution requiring the in-person format for Neighborhood Workshops, as presented. Seconded by Neunder, c arried by a 4-1 vote, Cutsinger voted "No." 10:47 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Neunder moved that we direct Staff to go ahead and do just a quick study on fee schedule and bring that back to the Board as soon as possible. Second ed by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote. (See Item 1 earlier this meeting.) (10:48 a.m.) 24. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES A. To approve the funding recommendations of the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Advisory Committee for the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program for Grant Cycle 39; B. To authorize the Board Chair, Vice Chair, or designee, to approve and execute Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program agreements with the awarded recipients for the projects and amounts approved at today’s meeting; C. To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve and execute amendments, modifications, or ancillary documents to the grant agreements so long as the modifications are within the scope of the original application and the award amounts do not increase. Staff Presenters: Community Outreach Specialist Rebecca Bekham and Community Outreach Specialist Erin Sommerville 10:56 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Mast moved approval of Items 24 A., B., and C. Second ed by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote. (See Item 1 earlier this meeting.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS UPON REQUEST: (11:08 a.m.) 25. PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES A. (Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2025-164) to add the Nash Avenue Property NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up as Project No. 85694; B. (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2026-052, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to appropriate funding for Capital Improvement Program Project No. 85694 – Nash Avenue Property NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up Project ($1,687,963.00) and Operating Impacts ($1,250.00), in the amount of $1,689,213.00; C. (Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of approximately 1.01 acres of real property located at Nash Avenue, Nokomis, FL 34275 from Maiden Lane Property, LLC, in the amount of $1,375,000.00, authorizing the execution of the contract for sale and purchase, and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the closing, and providing for applicability and an effective date. Public Presenter: Ken McKeithen 11:11 a.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. Chair Cutsinger requested a motion for approval. 11:12 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Neunder so moved. Second ed by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote. Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record. (11:12 a.m.) 26. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution relating to the host approval of the issuance by Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida of its tax-exempt loan, in a principal amount not exceeding $37,000,000.00, to finance a multi-family project, Avella North Port, in Sarasota County, and for the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code and providing other matters. 11:13 a.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 11:13 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Smith moved to adopt Item 26 as written. Second ed by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote. (11:13 a.m.) 27. CAPITAL PROJECTS A. (Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution, amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2025-164), to add Capital Improvement Program Project No. 96002 - RRRIC (River Road Regional Interstate Connector) South River Road from US41 to Winchester – Wetland Mitigation Credits; B. (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2026-056, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to appropriate funding to Capital Improvement Program Project No. 96002 - RRRIC South River Road from US41 to Winchester – Wetland Mitigation Credits, in the amount of $1,257,743.00; C. (Not a public hearing) To approve an agreement with Myakka Mitbank, LC, for the purchase of wetland mitigation bank credits for the widening of South River Road, from US41 to Winchester Boulevard, in an amount not to exceed $1,205,977.50. Staff Presenter: Capital Projects Director Carolyn Eastwood Item submitted: A copy of a hearing notice 11:18 a.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 11:19 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Smith moved to approve Item 27 Capital Project A., B., and C. Seconded by Kight, carried by a 5-0 vote. Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record. (11:16 a.m.) 28. PUBLIC UTILITIES A. (Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution, amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2025-164), to add the Carlton Wellfield Production Wells - Rehabilitation and Improvements as Project No. 88128; B. (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2026-031, amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Budget to appropriate funding to Capital Improvement Program Project No. 88128, Carlton Wellfield Production Wells - Rehabilitation and Improvements, in the amount of $6,112,495.00; C. (Not a public hearing) To approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Supplement to the original Tax Certification of the Utility System Revenue Bond, Series 2016A; D. (Not a public hearing) To approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Supplement to the original Tax Certification of the Utility System Revenue Bond, Series 2020A; E. (Not a public hearing) To approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Supplement to the original Tax Certification of the Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023. 11:17 a.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 11:17 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Mast so moved Item 28 A. through E., as stated in the Staff report. Seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote. (11:18 a.m.) 29. TRANSPORTATION A. (Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2026 – 2030 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2026-154) to add Fruitville Commons Canal Crossing as Project No. 96001; B. (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. BA 2026-057, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to appropriate funding for the Capital Improvement Program Project No. 96001 – Fruitville Commons Canal Crossing in the amount of $891,250.00; C. (Not a public hearing) To approve an agreement for the construction and funding of a vehicular bridge with a shared use path between Sarasota County and Fruitville LWR75, LLC in the total amount of $1,146,650.00. 11:19 a.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 11:20 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Mast moved Item 29 A., B., and C. Seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote. (11:19 a.m.) 30. TRANSPORTATION A. (Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2025-164) to add the Intersection of SR 776 and Old Englewood Road/Boca Royale Boulevard as Project No. 96000; B. (Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2026-055, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to appropriate funding for Capital Improvement Program Project No. 95600 – Intersection of SR 776 and Old Englewood Road/Boca Royale Boulevard Project, in the amount of $180,000.00; C. (Public hearing) To approve a mobility fee reimbursement agreement with Neal Communities of Southwest, Florida, LLC for the construction of a traffic signal at SR 776 and Old Englewood Road/Boca Royale Boulevard. Staff Presenter: Transportation Director Spencer Anderson and County Attorney Joshua Moye Public Presenters : Jim Wotowski, Vicki Eggleston, Kelly Bauman, Mary Beth Jones, and Christopher Jezes 11:19 a.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 11:40 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Smith moved to approve Item 30 A., B., and C. Second ed by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote. Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record. REPORTS SECTION: (11:41 a.m.) 31. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER Filed for Record List. (11:41 a.m.) 32. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - No report. (11:42 a.m.) 33. COUNTY ATTORNEY - No report. (11:42 a.m.) 34. COMMISSIONER MAST - No report. (11:42 a.m.) 35. COMMISSIONER SMITH 11:43 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Smith moved to have Staff bring back to us that Pilot Plan for us to discuss and vote on. Second ed by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote. (11:44 a.m.) 36. COMMISSIONER KNIGHT Commissioner Knight commented on the County Budget. 11:49 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Kight moved to make that a discussion item be done off the letter about fiscal neutrality and any legalities, Ordinances of it, that we need to be aware of and have a discussion on it. Second ed by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote. (11:50 a.m.) 37. COMMISSIONER NEUNDER Commissioner Neunder commented on regulations for underage vaping. 11:52 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Neunder moved with the Ordinance that I have already provided to our County Attorney that we go ahead and schedule this sooner rather than later, if possible, in order for an open dialogue and discussion for this Board, and to include a Board Assignment for the County Administrator and County Attorney to collect data from the Sheriff's office and other municipalities. Second ed by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote. (11:54 a.m.) 38. CHAIR CUTSINGER - No report. (11:54 a.m.) 39. ADMINISTRATION Outstanding Board Assignments. (11:54 a.m.) 40. ADMINISTRATION Board Meeting Schedule. RECESS: 11:55 a.m. – 1:04 p.m. DISCUSSION SECTION: (01:04 p.m.) 41. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To receive an update on Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY). Staff Presenters: Planning and Development Services Director Matthew Osterhoudt and County Attorney Joshua Moye (See Item 1 earlier this meeting.) (01:26 p.m.) 42. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To provide policy guidance on the EDC's proposed changes to Business Parks. Staff Presenters: Planning and Development Services Director Matthew Osterhoudt and County Attorney Joshua Moye Public Presenter: Erin Silk (See Item 1 earlier this meeting.) (See Item 48 later this meeting.) (01:49 p.m.) 43. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Presentation and update on Sarasota County’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program and uses to support affordable housing. Staff Presenter: Office of Financial Management Program Management Division Manager Steve Hyatt PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED: (02:11 p.m.) 44. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution regarding Coastal Setback Variance No. 79-03-25-612 for the construction of 457 linear feet of seawall at 11.0 feet NAVD and rock revetment at 9.0 feet NAVD located a maximum of 137.9 feet seaward of the Gulf Beach Setback Line (GBSL) at 3619 Casey Key Road and 138.2 feet from the GBSL at 3601 Casey Key Road. Staff Presenters: Planning and Development Services Environmental Protection Specialist Heather Rigney and County Attorney Joshua Moye Public Presenters: Matt Brockway and Weigi Lin Items submitted: Copies of presentations and a copy of correspondence 02:45 p.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 3:05 p.m. Board Action: Commissioner Mast moved to adopt a resolution regarding Coastal Setback Variance No. 79-03-25-612 for approval. Second ed by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote. Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record. (02:46 p.m.) 45. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution regarding Coastal Setback Variance No. 79-03-25-616 for the construction of 304.9 linear feet of seawall located a maximum of 114.4 feet seaward of the Sarasota County Gulf Beach Setback Line at 7120 Point of Rocks Circle, Sarasota. Staff Presenter: Planning and Development Services Environmental Protection Specialist Heather Rigney Public Presenters: Matt Brockway and Kristy Tignor Items submitted: Copies of presentations 03:02 p.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 3:05 p.m. Board Action: Commissioner Mast moved to adopt a resolution regarding Coastal Setback Variance No. 79-03-25-616. Second ed by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote. (03:17 p.m.) 46. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution regarding WNCA Major Work Permit Application No. EP-WNCA-25-00475 for the repair of a portion of an existing seawall and the addition of new rock waterward of the Mean High Water Line at 9390 Midnight Pass Road, (PID# 0000007305), Siesta Key. Staff Presenter: Planning and Development Services Environmental Protection Division Environmental Permitting Manager Howard Berna Public Presenter: Kay Massey 03:22 p.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 3:22 p.m. Board Action: Commissioner Neunder moved to approve agenda item 46. Second ed by Knight, carried by a 5-0 vote. Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record. (03:22 p.m.) 47. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution approving Plat Vacation No. PV26-06 to vacate the County’s interest in a three hundred and forty-seven (347.37) square-foot portion of a fifty-foot (50') platted drainage and utility easement at the rear of Lot 34, Block A, Country Meadows Subdivision, also known as 2057 Country Meadows Lane, Sarasota Florida 34235. Staff Presenters: Planning and Development Services Property Manager Justin Sago and Stormwater Director Ben Quartermaine 03:31 p.m. Board Action: Closed the public hearing. Closed by Cutsinger, without objection. 3:32 a.m. Board Action: Commissioner Kight moved to recommend approval of Plat Vacation No. PV26-06. Seconded by Mast, carried by a 5-0 vote. Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record. 48. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Chris Bales commented on Business Corridors. (See Item 42 earlier this meeting.) 49. OTHER BUSINESS MINUTES APPROVED: _______________ ______________________________ Chair