Charlotte public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Public Workshop
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public workshop with a single substantive agenda item: an update, discussion, and direction on Port Charlotte Beach. The board will also hear public input and comments from the county administrator, attorney, and commissioners. The rest of the agenda lists future meetings and workshops.
- Port Charlotte Beach update, discussion, and direction (with presentation added 12/16/2024)
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Upcoming citizen input budget meetings on Jan 8 and Jan 9, 2025
- Upcoming regular and land use meetings scheduled through April 2025
- March 18, 2025 monthly workshop canceled
Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on December 10, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including contract awards, appointments, and budget adjustments. Key actions include awarding a $36.8 million contract for the Ackerman Water Quality Improvements project and a $3.4 million contract for widening Veterans and Cochran Boulevards. The board will also approve various advisory committee appointments and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Award $36,822,222.15 to Forsberg Construction for Ackerman Water Quality Improvements Zones 3, 4, and LPS
- Approve budget adjustment BA25-149 for $8,640,451 for Ackerman sewer project
- Award $3,403,140.07 to EHC Inc. for widening Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard
- Approve ranking for Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility permit modification and design
- Approve 2025 meeting, workshop, and public hearing schedule
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on December 5, 2024, to address numerous affidavits of non-compliance, which are fines for property code violations. The agenda includes a consent agenda with 73 routine fine items, plus several new business cases involving alleged violations of county codes and Florida Building Code. The meeting will also swear in witnesses and handle any conflict cases.
- Consent agenda: 73 affidavits of non-compliance with fines ranging from $70 to $22,520
- New business: 30 cases with alleged violations of county codes and Florida Building Code
- COD-22-02181: Second Affidavit of Non-Compliance, $9,720, Oil Well Rd, Punta Gorda
- COD-23-00992: Second Affidavit of Non-Compliance, $22,520, Swaying Palm Dr, Punta Gorda
- COD-23-02121: Second Affidavit of Non-Compliance, $13,520, Chaves Circle, Port Charlotte
Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on November 26, 2024, to elect a chairman and vice chairman, consider consent agenda items, and address land use matters. Key actions include approving a $2.5 million transfer for the sheriff's helicopter rebuild, awarding contracts for jail surveillance, park planning, and bridge repairs, and making several advisory board appointments. The agenda also includes proclamations and public input on agenda items.
- Approve $2,500,000 transfer to Sheriff's FY25 budget for Huey aircraft rebuild (BA25-144)
- Award $321,900 contract to Montgomery Technology Systems for jail and sheriff access video surveillance upgrade
- Award $199,985 to DMK Associates for Community Services Park Re-Master Plan
- Approve $599,950 change order for Desoto Ditch Bank hurricane repairs, total $1,265,106.35
- Award $814,431.93 to Villa-Fuerte Construction for Biscayne Bridges rehabilitations
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2024, to consider consent agenda items, including a $4.39 million contract for sidewalk and watermain replacement on Dorchester Street, and regular agenda items such as a hurricane update, a speed limit reduction in South Gulf Cove, and a discussion on the Manasota and Sandpiper Key Overlay Code. The board will also discuss the Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center design and demolition, and consider new positions for disaster recovery.
- Award $4,390,072.05 to Andrew Sitework, LLC for Dorchester Street Sidewalk and Watermain Replacement (Phase 1)
- Approve $947,989 amendment for demolition of Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center, pool, and pool house
- Set public hearing for speed limit reduction to 35 mph on six major roads in South Gulf Cove
- Discuss Manasota and Sandpiper Key Overlay Code
- Approve $198,959 for two new Disaster Recovery Core Service positions
Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting to consider consent agenda items, including appointments to advisory boards, contract awards for engineering and security services, and budget adjustments. The board will also discuss land use items and receive public input on agenda items.
- Approve ranking for design bridge replacement - Washington Loop Bridge 010009 (Kimley-Horn 1st)
- Approve ranking for Babcock Ranch Water Supply Facilities (Kimley-Horn 1st)
- Approve security services annual contract to St. Moritz Security Services, Inc. with budget adjustment of $489,854
- Approve ranking for design restoration/repair of seawall at Bayshore Live Oak Park (Weiler Engineering 1st)
- Approve license agreement with Seminole Gulf Railway for underground fiber installation on Airport Road
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a final public hearing on the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The board will announce the total proposed net budget, hear public comments, discuss, and then adopt final millage rates and the budget by resolution.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2024/2025 county budget
- Adoption of final millage rates and budget by resolution
- Meeting held at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on September 24, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including contracts, appointments, and budget adjustments. Key actions include approving a $6.1 million road and bridge paving program, a $1.9 million behavioral health services agreement, and several other procurement awards. The agenda also includes proclamations, employee recognitions, and a check presentation for a veterans memorial.
- Award $6,149,175 to Ajax Paving Industries for 2024 Road and Bridge Paving Program
- Approve $1,948,361 funding agreement with Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
- Approve $916,546 for United Way of Charlotte County and other not-for-profit agreements
- Approve $690,426 for six walking floor trailers from Nationwide Haul LLC
- Approve voluntary acquisition resolution for Sandhill Boulevard widening project
Public Hearing On Proposed County Budget
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding the first public hearing on the proposed FY2024/2025 budget. The board will review the budget process, consider millage rates, and hold public hearings to adopt the county-wide tentative millage rate, the Environmentally Sensitive Lands millage rate, MSTU millage rates, and budgets for special revenue, debt service, enterprise, and MSBU funds. Public comment is invited on these items.
- Public hearing to adopt county-wide tentative millage rate and proposed budget
- Public hearing to adopt Environmentally Sensitive Lands millage rate and proposed budget
- Public hearing to adopt MSTU millage rates and proposed budgets
- Public hearing to adopt budgets for special revenue, debt service, enterprise, and MSBU funds
- Citizen input limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items
Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on September 10, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including appointments, contracts, and budget adjustments. Key actions include approving a $68,300 drainage feasibility study for North Beach Road, awarding an annual asphalt supply contract, and approving a $513,763.48 park renovation at Lake Betty. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and public input on agenda items.
- Approve Amendment 1 to Contract 22-298 for a Drainage Feasibility Study on North Beach Road for $68,300
- Award Request for Bid #24-482 for Supply Asphalt Concrete to Ajax Paving Industries, LLC
- Approve Piggyback award for Lake Betty Phase 1 Park Renovation for $513,763.48
- Approve appointment of Mary Shelley as Human Resources Director and Brian Gleason as Communications Director
- Set public hearing for FY2025 Capital Improvement Program Schedule on September 24, 2024
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear cases involving property code violations, including several conflict cases and a large consent agenda of non-compliance fines. The meeting includes both contested cases and routine fine approvals, with new business items covering various code violations across Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Englewood.
- Conflict case COD-23-00887: Neida Lopez, 29290 Clara Dr, Punta Gorda – second non-compliance affidavit, $4,520 fine
- Conflict case COD-23-02363: Michael Barrett, 3370 Idlewild St, Port Charlotte – second non-compliance affidavit, $4,520 fine
- Consent agenda includes 61 affidavits of non-compliance with fines ranging from $70 to $22,520
- New business: COD-24-00967, Anthony Illuzzi, 2502-25012 Highlands Rd, Punta Gorda – code violations
- New business: COD-24-01274, TLN GROUP INC, 359 Kindred Blvd, Port Charlotte – code violations
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Budget Meeting
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget meeting to review 2025 capital projects, receive an update on the Cape Haze septic-to-sewer project, and address the resignation of Economic Development Director Dave Gammon, including appointing an interim director. The board will also conduct a public hearing on an emergency ordinance proposing a charter amendment related to economic development and waiving notice requirements. Several upcoming meetings are canceled or rescheduled.
- Review of 2025 Capital Projects by infrastructure type and ad valorem funding
- Update on Cape Haze Septic to Sewer Project
- Accept resignation of Dave Gammon, Economic Development Director; discuss next steps; appoint interim director
- Public hearing on emergency ordinance to amend charter regarding economic development and waive notice requirements
- First and final budget public hearings scheduled for Sept 5 and Sept 24 at Charlotte Harbor Event Center
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on August 7, 2024, to address code violations. The agenda includes six conflict cases (COD-23-01735, COD-23-01736, COD-23-00887, COD-23-02363, PUO-24-00002, PUO-24-00003, COD-23-02912, COD-24-01034) and a consent agenda of 55 affidavits of non-compliance fines, which will be handled by one motion unless the magistrate removes an item for discussion. The hearing also includes new business items (A through WW) covering various code enforcement cases. The next hearing is scheduled for September 4, 2024.
- Conflict case COD-23-00887: Neida Lopez, 29290 Clara Dr, Punta Gorda – Second Affidavit of Non-Compliance - $4,520.00
- Conflict case COD-23-02363: Michael Barrett, 3370 Idlewild St, Port Charlotte – Second Affidavit of Non-Compliance - $4,520.00
- Consent item 8: Charles Fagundes III, 157 Barre Dr, Port Charlotte – Fifth Affidavit of Non-Compliance - $9,020.00
- Consent item 13: Narin Imprasert et al., 144 Revere St, Port Charlotte – Second Affidavit of Non-Compliance - $9,020.00
- New business item WW: MARCHELLI ENTERPRISE INC, 4017-4037 S. Access Rd, Englewood – multiple sections cited
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is holding a hearing to review new and continued code enforcement cases. The agenda includes the swearing in of witnesses, discussion of specific property violations, and the approval of consent fines for non-compliance. The meeting also covers new business items involving various residential and commercial properties across the county.
- Consent fines approved for 41 cases, including $9,020.00 for Bumford NP LLCA and Synergy Management Group LLC
- Continued case COD-23-02972 for Jose Carvalho & Neida Carvalho at 16180 Begonia Dr, Punta Gorda
- New business case COD-24-00005 for LMD Group Investments Corp at 21668 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte
- New business case COD-23-02235 for Beachcomber Bayfront of Manisota Key LLC at 165 Stanford Dr, Englewood
- Old business case COD-22-00967 for Jason Warram & Jessica O’Sell at 1488 or 1492 Flarian Dr, Punta Gorda
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is holding a hearing to review specific code violations and approve affidavits of non-compliance fines. The agenda includes new cases, conflict cases, and a consent agenda for routine fines. The meeting takes place at the Administration Center in Port Charlotte.
- Consent agenda includes 32 affidavits of non-compliance with fines ranging from $70.00 to $9,020.00
- Conflict cases include COD-23-01735 (Prompt Wrecker Service) and COD-23-01736 (Sharon Murray)
- New business includes 29 cases involving violations of Sections 3-9-33(e), 3-9-76, and FBC Section 105.1
- Fines for L.D. Howe Trustee properties at 4333 and 4325 Eaglet Rd are $9,020.00 each
- Next hearing is scheduled for May 1, 2024
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is holding a hearing to review 45 new code enforcement cases and approve 45 consent affidavits of non-compliance. The agenda includes routine fines ranging from $70 to $25,070 for various property owners in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Englewood. One case involves a specific motion to dismiss charges under Code 3-9-5(b) and FBC 105.1.
- Consent affidavit for Michael Wise L/E at 29186 Marylu Ave for $25,070.00
- Consent affidavit for ADVOCATE INSURANCE & RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS INC at 2288 Harbor Blvd for $9,020.00
- Consent affidavit for IT’S WHERE IN THE SKY LLC at 22080 Laramore Ave for $9,020.00
- New business case COD-23-01624 for Kohl Family Revocable Living Trust includes a motion to dismiss Code 3-9-5(b) & FBC 105.1
- 45 new code enforcement cases involving building, property, and zoning violations
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is holding a hearing to review 70 consent affidavits of noncompliance and 44 new or ongoing code violation cases. The agenda includes routine approval of fines ranging from $70 to $22,520 for property owners in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Englewood. The body will also hear testimony on specific violations involving building codes, zoning, and property maintenance.
- Consent agenda approves 70 fines, including $22,520 for 17173 Hillsborough and $20,462.34 for 3161 Tenth St
- New business includes case COD-23-02791 for TUCKERS GRADE & US 41 LLC at multiple addresses on Tamiami Trail
- Case COD-23-02234 involves FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP. at 3513 Syracuse St
- Case COD-23-01876 involves BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB INC at 19500 Cochran Blvd
- Case COD-23-00882 involves ENCORE-MCCALL LLC at 1725 S. McCall Rd in Englewood