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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 9:30 AM
TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 North Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
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Polk County TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Meeting Agenda
July 23, 2026 TPO TAC
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 N. Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
Introduction
1. Call to Order - 9:30 a.m. (Tess Schwartz, Chairperson)
2. Confirmation of Quorum
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4. Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
Action Items
5. Review/Approve Amendments to FY 2026/27 - 2030/31 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
Presentations and Status Reports
6. Polk SunRail Transit Oriented Development Study (TOD)
7. Proposed Route 60 Scenic Highway Update
8. Polk Vision Zero Action Plan Update
9. State of the Transportation System Report
Communications and Reports
10. Board Member Comments
11. Adjournment - Next TAC Meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at the
FDOT Conference Center, Bartow.
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities
needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the
Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office, at 330 W. Church Street,
Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090, not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If
hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771, or Voice impaired call:
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
The TPO planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 and Related Statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have
been discrimi
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Polk Regional Water Cooperative
Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board to approve road contracts and set millage rates for FY 26/27
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving construction contracts for road and stormwater improvements, including projects on Country Club Road and the Peace Creek Canal. The board will also set proposed millage rates for the upcoming fiscal year and discuss various land development code amendments.
- Approve construction contract for Country Club Road Intersection Improvements ($2,774,976.16)
- Set Proposed Countywide Millage Rate for FY 26/27
- Public hearing to amend Polk County Indigent Health Care Plan Extension Ordinance
- Public hearing to adopt revisions to Utilities Division Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees
- Approve agreement with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. for recruiting incentives (Not to exceed $1,300,000.)
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
July 21, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanle
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Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners (Budget)
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July 17, 2026 Proposed Budget FY26/27
FY 26/27 Proposed Budget
July 17, 2026
11:00 a.m.
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
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Polk County Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Meeting Agenda
July 14, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
Minutes for June 25, 2026, LUHO Hearing Date
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
1. LDLVAR-2026-16 (Lake Reedy Blvd Variance)
2. LDLVAR-2026-21 (Sundean Variance)
3. LDLVAR-2026-29 (Limedale Accessory Variance)
4. LDLVAR-2026-33 (Davis Variance)
5. LDLVAR-2026-35 (Archacki Accessory Variance)
ADJOURNMENT:
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 8:50 AM
Planning Commission
Polk County Planning Commission to review 10 land use and zoning items
The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several land development cases, including comprehensive plan amendments and planned developments. The body will also address a Comprehensive Plan update.
- LDCT-2026-15 (RACX Vehicle Service)
- LDCU-2026-15 (Grove Sand Mine)
- LDPD-2026-4 (Berkley Crossings PD)
- LDPD-2026-8 (Schoolhouse Road PD)
- LDCPAS-2026-8 (Kathleen Government Center)
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda - Final
July 08, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call / Attendance
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
June 3, 2026 meeting minutes will be approved on August 5, 2026.
Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning
Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda.
1) Reorder Agenda
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be
called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.
LDCU-2026-3 Recreation High Intensity - Continued to August 5, 2026
LDCU-2026-11 - Mulberry Concrete - Continued to August 5, 2026
Explanation of General Procedures
Voir Dire of Expert Witnesses
Staff resumes
Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
Agenda Item
New Business
1. LDCT-2026-15 (RACX Vehicle Service)
2. LDCPAL-2026-3 (Socrum Loop W LCCX)
3. LDCPAL-2025-2 (US 98 & Peace River A/RR CPA)
4. LDCPAL-2025-3 (Parrish & Keller Rds A/RR CPA)
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5. LDCU-2026-15 (Grove Sand Mine)
6. LDPD-2026-4 (Berkley Crossings PD)
7. LDPD-2026-8 (Schoolhouse Road PD)
8. LDCPAS-2026-6 (Eloise Main Street Corridor CPA)
9. LDCT-2026-13 (Eloise Main Street Corridor LDC Text Amendment)
10. LDCPAS-2026-8 (Kathleen Government Center)
Comprehensive Plan update
Adjournment
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
July 07, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanle
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
July 07, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bill B
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Fri Jun 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Citizen's Healthcare Oversight Committee
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Polk County Citizen's Healthcare Oversight Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
June 26, 2026
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee (COC)
Meeting Agenda June 26, 2026
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Commission Boardroom, County Administration Building
330 West Church Street, Bartow
§ Call to Order Stacy Campbell-Domineck, Chair
§ Opening Prayer/Pledge Steve Bissonnette, Vice-Chair
§ Introductions Stacy Campbell-Domineck, Chair
§ Public Comments Open
§ Approval of Minutes Stacy Campbell-Domineck, Chair
§ FY 2025/26 Mid-Year Reports:
o Grants and Aid - Paula McGhee, Provider Services and Contract
Manager
o Polk HealthCare Plan Provider Network - Paula McGhee, Provider
Services and Contract Manager
o Polk HealthCare Plan Dashboard - Dr. Wills, Medical Director
o Financial Outlook - Kelvin Almestica, Financial Administrator
o United Way Pilot Project Report - Holly Vida, Behavioral Health
Program Manager
§ Other Updates:
o Investments in Health Care Infrastructure - Joy Johnson, HHS
Administrator
o Community Health Care Campus Master Plan - Joy Johnson, HHS
Administrator
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o Local Provider Participation Fund - Joy Johnson, HHS
Administrator
§ Action Items (Vote):
o LIP Intergovernmental Transfers SFY 2026/27 - Joy Johnson, HHS
Administrator
o Increase Income Limits - Joy Johnson, HHS Administrator
o Unsolicited Funding Requests for FY 2026/27 - Holly Vida,
Behavioral Health Program Manager
o PHP Behavioral Hea
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Land Use Hearing Officer considers four variance requests
The Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer will consider four variance requests for properties on Anderson Road, Chaisson, Grand Canal Drive, and Lake Buffum Road. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 1:30 P.M.
- LDLVAR-2026-18: Anderson Road Variance
- LDLVAR-2026-22: Chaisson Variance
- LDLVAR-2026-28: Grand Canal Dr Variance
- LDLVAR-2026-39: Lake Buffum Road Variance
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Meeting Agenda
June 25, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
Minutes for April 23, 2026, LUHO Hearing Date
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
1. LDLVAR-2026-18 (Anderson Road Variance)
2. LDLVAR-2026-22 (Chaisson Variance)
3. LDLVAR-2026-28 (Grand Canal Dr Variance)
4. LDLVAR-2026-39 (Lake Buffum Road Variance)
ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting Minutes - Final
June 25, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
Minutes for April 23, 2026, LUHO Hearing Date
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
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1. LDLVAR-2026-18 (Anderson Road Variance)
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2026-18 - (Anderson Road Variance)
Thimothy and Sarah Moss, property owners, are requesting a variance to allow an
accessory structure to be larger than the primary structure in an Agriculture/Residential
Rural (A/RRX) land use district. The property is located at 5803 Anderson Road, North
of Cow Pen Road, east of 80 Foot Road, south of E Hwy 60, east of the city of Bartow
in Section 07, Township 30, Range 26.
Erik Peterson, Land Development; Presented the case and reported that 28 mailers
were sent on 6/10/26, with no response, 1 board was posted on 6/10/26 and the legal
ad was published in the Polk Sun News on 6/10/26.
Aleya Inglima, Case Planner, showed a power point presentation, has a
recommendation of approval, and stood for questions.
Thimothy and Sarah Moss, property owners, were available to answer questions and
agree with staff recommendations.
The LUHO opened the public hearing.
There was neither support nor opposition in the audience.
The LUHO closed the public portion of the hearing.
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2. LDLVAR-2026-22 (Chaisson Variance)
Minutes: CASE FILE #LDLVAR-2026-22 - (Chaisson
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board approves construction contracts for road and fire station projects
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving construction contracts for the Thompson Nursery Road Extension and Caloosa Lake Fire Rescue Station 21, along with amendments to existing agreements. The meeting also includes multiple public hearings on land development code amendments and a work session on the preliminary budget.
- Construction contract with Jr. Davis Construction for Thompson Nursery Road Extension ($33,523,440.79)
- Construction Manager at Risk contract with Miller Construction Management for Caloosa Lake Fire Rescue Station 21 ($6,390,171.95)
- Amendment 4 with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Thompson Nursery Road Phase II ($3,453,821.68)
- Public hearings on 13 land development code and comprehensive plan amendments
- Work session on FY 26/27 Preliminary Budget
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
June 16, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanle
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
June 16, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bill B
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 1:30 PM
TPO Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TD LCB)
Polk TD LCB to review CTC designation and reimbursement rates
The Polk County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will meet to approve grievance procedures and review the Community Transportation Coordinator's rate calculation model for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also receive a status update on Citrus Connection's designation as the Polk CTC.
- Approval of grievance procedures
- Review and approval of CTC reimbursement rates
- Status update on Citrus Connection designation
- Review of Polk Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan update
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Polk County TPO Transportation Disadvantaged Local
Coordinating Board (TD LCB)
Meeting Agenda
June 15, 2026 TPO TD LCB
Polk County Administration Building
330 W. Church Street
Bartow, FL 33830
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Introduction
1. Call to Order - 1:30 p.m. (Jeremy Clark, Chairman)
2. Confirmation of Quorum
3. Opportunity for Public Comment
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
5. Agenda Review – Cindy Mitchell, Senior Planner, Polk TPO Staff
CTC Report
6. CTC Quarterly Report
Status Update
7. Status Update on Citrus Connection’s designation as the Polk CTC for the
period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031
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Action Items
8. ANNUAL REVIEW/APPROVAL OF GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
9. Review and Approval of the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC)’s
Rate Calculation Model/CTC Reimbursement Rates for the July 1, 2026 - June
30, 2027, Trip Equipment Grant
Information Item, Communications, and Reports
10. Status Update of Polk Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP)
2025-26 Major Update. FY 2026-27 through 2030
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
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Polk County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Meeting Agenda
June 11, 2026 Regular TPO Board Meeting
1. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m. (Sara Roberts McCarley, Polk TPO Chair)
2. Confirmation of Quorum
3. Opportunity for Public Comment
4. Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
CONSENT AGENDA (TAB 1)
These action items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items. A Board member may request an
item be moved to the regular agenda for discussion.
5. Approval of Meeting Minutes
6. Approve Interlocal Agreement and Waiver of Conflict between Polk County and
the Polk TPO for Legal Services
OTHER ACTION ITEMS (TAB 2)
7. Public Hearing on Draft Amendment to FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
8. Public Hearing on the Polk TPO ’s Draft FY 2026/27 - 2030/31 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
9. Appointment to the Central Florida MPO Alliance (CFMPOA)
10. Review/Approve Draft 2026 Priority Transportation Projects
PRESENTATIONS AND STATUS REPORTS (TAB 3)
11. Lakeland Intermodal Center Project Development and Environmental (PD&E)
Study
12. Vision Zero Action Plan Update
REPORTS (TAB 4)
13. Executive Director's Report
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14. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Report
15. Opportunity for Public Comment
16. Board Member Comments
a. Commissioner Becky Troutman - Unauthorized signage in public right-of-way
(snipe signs)
17. Adjournment - Next TPO B
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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 8:50 AM
Planning Commission
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda
June 03, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
A. Planning Commission (PC) will discuss agenda items and consider additions,
deferments, withdrawals to published agenda. Planning Commission will discuss any
particular agenda items of concern with any Planning Commission member.
B. Planning Commission will consider and review with staff any upcoming ordinance
revisions, comprehensive plan recommendations or other matters of concern to the
Planning Commission.
Note: This first part of the monthly Planning Commission agenda is a workshop. No
official action on any item will be taken at the workshop. While the public is invited to
attend, no public comment will be solicited during the workshop.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call / Attendance
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2026
Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning
Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda.
1) Reorder Agenda
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be
called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.
LDCU-2026-3 - Agricola Firearm Range CU - Continued to July 8, 2026
LDPD-2026-4 - Berkley Crossings PD - Continued to July 8, 2026
Explanation of General Procedures
Voir
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
June 03, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
Note
Note
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call / Attendance
Vice Chair Mike Hickman, Chair Merle Bishop, Brooke Agnini,
Secretary Cyndi Jantomaso, Angelic Sims, Linda Schultz, and
Julie Jackson
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Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
Approve Minutes
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mike Hickman
SECONDER: Angelic Sims
AYE: Hickman, Bishop, Updike, Agnini, Jantomaso, Sims, Schultz,
and Jackson
Absent: Beltran
Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2026
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Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning
Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda.
1) Reorder Agenda
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be
called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.
LDCU-2026-3 - Agricola Firearm Range CU - Continued to July 8, 2026
LDPD-2026-4 - Berkley Crossings PD - Continued to July 8, 2026
Explanation of General Procedures
Voir Dire of Expert Witnesses
Staff Resumes
Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL
MOVER: Angelic Sims
SECONDER: Linda Schultz
AYE: Hickman, Bishop, Updike, Agnini, Jantomaso, Sims, Schultz,
and Jack
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
June 02, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Bill Dehart,
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
June 02, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bill B
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Land Use Hearing Officer to review seven variance requests
The Land Use Hearing Officer is meeting to consider several variance requests and one continued item. One previously scheduled item for Bass Lane SE has been withdrawn.
- LDLVAR-2026-2 Public Storage Davenport (Continued)
- LDLVAR-2026-14 Thompson Veterinary Center Variance
- LDLVAR-2026-15 Hegedus Solivita Phase 7D Variance
- LDLVAR-2026-17 1946 Manatee Ct Variance
- LDLVAR-2025-27 84 Lumber ISR Variance
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Meeting Agenda
May 28, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
MINUTES APPROVAL:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. LDLSE-2025-14 (Bass Lane SE) - Withdrawn
2. LDLVAR-2026-2 Public Storage Davenport (Continued)
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
3. LDLVAR-2026-14 Thompson Veterinary Center Variance
4. LDLVAR-2026-15 (Hegedus Solivita Phase 7D Variance)
5. LDLVAR-2026-17 (1946 Manatee Ct Variance)
6. LDLVAR-2025-20 (Samus Variance)
7. LDLVAR-2026-23 Shepherd Road Variance
8. LDLVAR-2025-27 (84 Lumber ISR Variance)
ADJOURNMENT:
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 9:30 AM
TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 North Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
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Polk County TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Meeting Agenda
May 21, 2026 TPO TAC
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 N. Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
Introduction
1. Call to Order - 9:30 a.m. (Tess Schwartz, Chairperson)
2. Confirmation of Quorum
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4. Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
Action Items
5. Review/Approve Amendment to FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
6. Review/Approve Draft FY 2026/27 - 2030/31 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
7. Review/Approve Draft 2026 Priority Transportation Projects
Presentations and Status Reports
8. Lakeland Intermodal Center Project Development and Environmental (PD&E)
Study
9. I-4 Intermodal Passenger Rail Station Planning and Feasibility Study
10. Polk County Schools Sidewalk Gap Analysis
11. Polk TPO 2026 Roadway Network Database
12. Polk County Vision Zero Action Plan Update
Communications and Reports
13. Committee Member Comments
14. Adjournment - Next TAC Meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at the FDOT
Conference Center, Bartow.
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needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the
Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office, at 330 W. Church Street,
Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090, not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If
hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771, o
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Polk Regional Water Cooperative
Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
Tue May 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
May 19, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
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participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
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Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanley
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
May 19, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
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participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Tro
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 8:50 AM
Planning Commission
Polk County Planning Commission to review 14 land use and zoning items
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop and public hearing to consider various comprehensive plan amendments and land development cases. The body will review specific requests for property use changes and district modifications.
- LDCU-2026-6 (Northeast PRWC Receiving Facility)
- LDCPAS-2025-12 (Keller Road PM to A/RR CPA)
- LDCPAS-2025-13 (Mt. Pisgah Road PM to A/RR CPA)
- LDCPAL-2026-2 Main Street Corridor Comprehensive Plan Text
- LDCT-2026-8 (Stand-alone ATMs & Vending Machines)
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda
May 06, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
A. Planning Commission (PC) will discuss agenda items and consider additions,
deferments, withdrawals to published agenda. Planning Commission will discuss any
particular agenda items of concern with any Planning Commission member.
B. Planning Commission will consider and review with staff any upcoming ordinance
revisions, comprehensive plan recommendations or other matters of concern to the
Planning Commission.
Note: This first part of the monthly Planning Commission agenda is a workshop. No
official action on any item will be taken at the workshop. While the public is invited to
attend, no public comment will be solicited during the workshop.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call / Attendance
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
Meeting Minutes April 1, 2026
Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning
Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda.
1) Reorder Agenda
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be
called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.
LDCU-2025-25 (Hudson MH) - Withdrawn
LDCU-2026-3 (Agricola Firearm Range) - Continue to June 3, 2026
LDCPAS-2025-36 (IT Land Investments CPA) - Continue to June 3, 2026
LD
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
May 06, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 8:50 a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the County
Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following
members: Robert Beltran, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso, Mike Hickman, Linda Schultz
and Kevin Updike. Also, present were Sandra Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben
Ziskal, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark Bennett, Robert Bolton, Aleya Inglima,
Kyle Rogus, Andrew Grohowski of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone,
recording secretary.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the County
Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following
members: Robert Beltran, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso, Mike Hickman, Linda Schultz
and Kevin Updike. Also, present were Sandra Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben
Ziskal, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark Bennett, Robert Bolton, Aleya Inglima,
Kyle Rogus, Andrew Grohowski of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone,
recording secretary.
Roll Call / Attendance
Vice Chair Mike Hickman, Robert Beltran, Chair Merle Bishop,
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County considers $70 million grant for disaster recovery infrastructure
The Board of County Commissioners will review several high-value grants and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public hearings on land use amendments for a water storage facility and various economic development tax exemptions.
- Commerce agreement No. MS024 for CDBG-DR Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair ($70,000,000)
- FDOT grant for Power Line Road Phase 2 Project ($7,500,000)
- Budget transfer of $3,000,000 from Central County Jail expansion to Kathleen Government Center
- Public hearing for potable water storage facility land use change from Residential Low to Institutional
- Installation of four speed humps on Woodview Drive near Polk City ($20,000)
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
May 05, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
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participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanley
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
May 05, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
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participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bill Br
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Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
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Polk County Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Meeting Agenda - Final
April 23, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
February 26, 2026, Land Use Hearing Officer Meeting Minutes
OLD BUSINESS:
1. LDLVAR-2025-78 - 2787 Recker HWY - Withdrawn
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
2. LDLSE-2026-3 (Country Club Road SE)
3. LDLVAR-2026-1 (Shinabarker Variance)
4. LDLVAR-2026-2 (Public Storage Davenport) - Cont. 5/28/2026
5. LDLVAR-2026-5 (Byron Variance)
6. LDLVAR-2026-6 (Slenk Variance)
7. LDLVAR-2026-7 (Chambers Street Variance)
8. LDLVAR-2026-8 (Salmeron Variance)
9. LDLVAR-2026-11 (Willow Drive ADU)
ADJOURNMENT:
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Polk County Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Meeting Minutes - Final
April 23, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
February 26, 2026, Land Use Hearing Officer Meeting Minutes
OLD BUSINESS:
1. LDLVAR-2025-78 - 2787 Recker HWY - Withdrawn
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2025-78 - WITHDRAWN
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
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2. LDLSE-2026-3 (Country Club Road SE)
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLSE-2026-3 - Aleya
Johnathan Gonzalez, property owner, is requesting a Special
Exception to allow a commercial vehicle parking in a Residential
Low-1 (RL-1) land use district. The location of the property is
2840 North Country Club Road, east of Rankin Road, west of
Kendall Lane, southwest of Winter Haven, Florida, in Section 14,
Township 28, Range 26.
Erik Peterson, Land Development, presented the case and
reported that 18 mailers were sent on 4/9/2026 with 2
oppositions. 1 board was posted on 4/2/2026, and the legal ad
was published in the Polk Sun on 4/8/2026.
Aleya Inglima, Case Planner, showed a power point presentation;
has a recommendation of approval and stood for questions.
The owner, Johnathan Gonzalez was available to answer
questions and agrees with staff recommendations.
The LUHO opened the public hearing.
There was neither support nor opposition in the audience.
The LUHO closed the public portion of the hearing.
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3. LDLVAR-2026-1 (Shinabarker Variance)
Minu
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Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider $2.4M Maine Avenue sidewalk contract and land use amendments
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and land development code changes. The meeting includes public hearings on comprehensive plan amendments and the adoption of new standards for flex space and storage yards.
- Construction contract with Rogar Management & Consulting of Florida, LLC for Maine Avenue Sidewalk project ($2,418,685.50)
- Engineering services for East Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility via Carollo Engineers, Inc. ($976,382.54)
- Public hearing to add standards for Flex Space and Retail Plazas to the Land Development Code
- Public hearing to add storage yards as a new land use activity in Industrial (IND) districts
- Budget transfer for Commission Boardroom audio-visual equipment upgrade ($207,000)
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Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
April 21, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
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participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanl
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
April 21, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
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participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
Rollcall
Commissioner Rick Wi
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Boardroom
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Polk County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Meeting Agenda
April 09, 2026 Regular TPO Board Meeting
1. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m. (Sara Roberts McCarley, Polk TPO Chairwomen)
2. Confirmation of Quorum
3. Opportunity for Public Comment
3. Public Comment
Petition Provided at Meeting
4. Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
CONSENT AGENDA (TAB 1)
These action items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items. A Board member may request an
item be moved to the regular agenda for discussion.
5. Approval of Meeting Minutes
6. Approve Polk TPO Executive Director Quarterly Timesheets and Expense
Reimbursements
7. Approve the Polk TPO Certification Review
8. Approve Draft TPO Resolution 2026-03 Authorizing Chairman to File a
Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Planning-Related Activities Grant
Application
9. Approve the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with the Central
Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Alliance (CFMPOA)
10. Approve Selection Committee ’s Recommended List of General Planning
Consultant Firms in Response to the TPO ’s Request for Proposals (RFP No .
25-687)
OTHER ACTION ITEMS (TAB 2)
11. Public Hearing on Draft Amendment to FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
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12. Review/Approve Draft Polk TPO Resolution 2026-04 Supporting the Designation
of State Road 60 as a Scenic Highway
13. Review/Approve Consulta
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330 West Church Street
Bartow, Florida 33830
Polk County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Meeting Minutes - Final
April 09, 2026 Regular TPO Board Meeting
1. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m. (Sara Roberts McCarley, Polk TPO Chairwomen)
Minutes: Chair Sara Roberts McCarley called the TPO Board meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Confirmation of Quorum
Minutes: Voting Members Present:Representing:
Commissioner Martha Santiago Polk County BoCC
Commissioner Bill Braswell Polk County BoCC
Commissioner Rick Wilson Polk County BoCC
Mayor Sara Roberts McCarley, Chair City of Lakeland
Mayor Pro Tem Guy LaLonde, Jr. City of Lakeland
Commissioner Mike Musick City of Lakeland
Commissioner Terry Coney City of Lakeland
Commissioner Ashley Troutman City of Lakeland
Mayor Brian Yates City of Winter Haven
Vice Mayor Jordan Helms City of Auburndale
Commissioner Omar Arroyo City of Haines City
Vice Mayor Vernel Smith City of Haines City
Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer City of Bartow
Vice Mayor Nancy Daley City of Lake Alfred
South County Bloc Members:
Commissioner Dawn McDonald (Voting Member) City of Mulberry
Council Member Adam Greenway, Vice-Chair City of Frostproof
Central County and Ridge Bloc Members:
Mayor Phyllis Hall (Voting Member) Town of Lake Hamilton
Advisory Members Present: Representing:
Wayne Gaither FDOT, District One
Ryan Kordek Polk TPO Director
Dane Norman TPO Legal Advisor
Other Persons Present: Representing:
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Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
April 07, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanl
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Meeting Minutes - Final
April 07, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bill
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Wed Apr 1, 2026 · 8:50 AM
Planning Commission
Polk County Planning Commission meets to discuss agenda items and review ordinance revisions
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss agenda items and review upcoming ordinance revisions, followed by a public hearing to consider 13 items including text amendments and comprehensive plan updates.
- LDCT-2026-1 Wahneta Main Street Overlay LDC Text Amendment
- LDCPAS-2025-40 (Poinciana Commercial CPA)
- LDCT-2026-4 (Poinciana Commercial Activity Center Plan LDC Text Amendment)
- LDCPAS-2025-39 (Braddock Road CPA)
- LDCPAS-2026-1 (US 27/Deer Creek Blvd INST)
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda
April 01, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
A. Planning Commission (PC) will discuss agenda items and consider additions,
deferments, withdrawals to published agenda. Planning Commission will discuss any
particular agenda items of concern with any Planning Commission member.
B. Planning Commission will consider and review with staff any upcoming ordinance
revisions, comprehensive plan recommendations or other matters of concern to the
Planning Commission.
Note: This first part of the monthly Planning Commission agenda is a workshop. No
official action on any item will be taken at the workshop. While the public is invited to
attend, no public comment will be solicited during the workshop.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call / Attendance
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
Meeting Minutes March 4, 2026
Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning
Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda.
1) Reorder Agenda
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be
called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.
Explanation of General Procedures
Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
Voir Dire of Expert Witnesses
Staff Resumes
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Agenda Item
Old Business
1. LDCT-202
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final-revised
April 01, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 8:50 a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the County
Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following
members: Julie Jackson, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso, Brooke Agnini and Kevin
Updike. Also, Linda Schultz Planning Commission alternate. Also, present were Sandra
Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben Ziskal, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark
Bennett, Robert Bolton, Kyle Rogus, Tyler Daniels and Ian Nance of Land
Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 9:00a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the County
Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following
members: Julie Jackson, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso, Brooke Agnini and Kevin
Updike. Also, Linda Schultz Planning Commission alternate. Also, present were Sandra
Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben Ziskal, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark
Bennett, Robert Bolton, Kyle Rogus, Tyler Daniels and Ian Nance of Land
Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary.
Roll Ca
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Fri Mar 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Citizen's Healthcare Oversight Committee
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Polk County Citizen's Healthcare Oversight Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
March 27, 2026
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee (COC)
Meeting Agenda March 27, 2026
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Commission Boardroom, County Administration Building
330 West Church Street, Bartow
§ Call to Order Stacy Campbell-Domineck, Chair
§ Opening Prayer/Pledge Steve Bissonnette, Vice-Chair
§ Introductions Stacy Campbell-Domineck, Chair
§ Public Comments Open
§ Initial Business:
o Approval of Approval of Dec. 19, 2025 Minutes (Vote) - Stacy
Campbell-Domineck, Chair
o 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines - Joy Johnson, HHS Administrator
o Grants and Aid: Contract Proposals (Vote) - Paula McGhee, Provider
Services and Contract Manager
§ Recurring Reporting:
o FY 2025/26 First Quarter Reports - Dr. Wills, Medical Director, Paula
McGhee, Provider Services and Contract Manager, & Kelvin Almestica,
Financial Administrator
§ Pharmacy Formulary Additions (Vote)
o United Way Pilot Project Update - Holly Vida, Behavioral Health Manager
§ Adjourn
Mission: Ensuring the integrity and service quality of community healthcare in
Polk County through responsible stewardship of public funds.
Vision: Low-income Polk County residents have access to quality basic and
preventative healthcare services with a goal of improving the overall health of
the county.
Quorum: A quorum shall be a minimum of one-half, plus one of the voting
members. Recommendations and decisions of t
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Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Land Use Hearing Officer to review variances and land use cases
The Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer will hear several land use and variance cases. Two items from the agenda have been continued to future dates.
- LDLSE-2026-1 (Juan Sanchez SE)
- LDLVAR-2026-4 (Indian Creek ADU Variance)
- LDLVAR-2026-13 (Rural Fire Service Connection)
- LDLSE-2025-14 (West Bass Street SE) continued to May 28, 2026
- LDLVAR-2025-78 (WH Vending Machine) continued to April 23, 2026
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Meeting Agenda
March 26, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
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NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
1 LDLSE-2025-14 (West Bass Street SE) - Continue to May 28, 2026
2 LDLSE-2026-1 (Juan Sanchez SE)
3 LDLVAR-2025-78 (WH Vending Machine) - Continue to April 23, 2026
4 LDLVAR-2026-4 (Indian Creek ADU Variance)
5 LDLVAR-2026-13 (Rural Fire Service Connection)
ADJOURNMENT:
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Polk County Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Meeting Minutes - Final
March 26, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
Draft Minutes for January 22, 2026, LUHO Hearing Date
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
1 LDLSE-2025-14 (West Bass Street SE) - Continue to May 28, 2026
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLVAR- 202-14 (West Bass Street SE)- Continue to May 28,
2026
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2 LDLSE-2026-1 (Juan Sanchez SE)
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2026-1 - (Juan Sanchez SE)
Juan L. Sanchez & Traci Sanchez property owners are requesting a special exception
for commercial vehicle parking in a Residential Suburban (RS) land use district. The
property is located at 4100 Shady Hammock Drive, south and west of State Road 60,
north of Nichols Road, east of Riverwood Drive, west of Mulberry in Section 04,
Township 30, and Range 27.
Erik Peterson, Land Development; Presented the case and reported that 42 mailers
were sent on 3/11/26, with no response, 1 board was posted on 3/10/26 and the legal
ad was published in the Polk Sun News on 3/11/26.
Andrew Grohowski, Case Planner, showed a power point presentation, has a
recommendation of approval, and stood for questions.
Crystal Beaudoin, 4104 Shady Oak Drive, authorized person for Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez,
was available to answer questions and agree with staff recommendations.
The LUHO opened the public hearing.
There was neither support nor opposition in t
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 9:30 AM
TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
TAC to approve 2026-2029 transportation improvement program
The Polk County Technical Advisory Committee will review and approve amendments to the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2026-2028 Unified Planning Work Program. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FDOT Freight Study and a draft resolution supporting the designation of State Road 60 as a scenic highway.
- Review/Approve Amendment to FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Review/Approve Draft Amendments to the Fiscal Years 2024/25 - 2025/26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- Review/Approve FY 2026/27 - 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- Review/Approve Draft Polk TPO Resolution 2026-05 Supporting the Designation of State Road 60 as a Scenic Highway
- Presentation on FDOT Freight Study
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FDOT District One Conference Center
801 North Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
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Polk County TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Meeting Agenda
March 19, 2026 TPO TAC
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 N. Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
Introduction
1. Call to Order - 9:30 a.m. (Tess Schwartz, Chairperson)
2. Confirmation of Quorum
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4. Agenda Review - Angela Kaufman, Polk TPO Planner III
Action Items
5. Review/Approve Amendment to FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
6. Review/Approve Draft Amendments to the Fiscal Years 2024/25 - 2025/26
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
7. Review/Approve FY 2026/27 - 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
8. Review/Approve Draft Polk TPO Resolution 2026-05 Supporting the Designation
of State Road 60 as a Scenic Highway
9. 2026 Transportation Priorities Subcommittee
Presentations and Status Reports
10. FDOT Freight Study
11. Vision Zero Action Plan/Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Update
12. Vulnerability Assessment Update
Communications and Reports
13. Committee Member Comments
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14. Adjournment - Next TAC Meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at the FDOT
Conference Center, Bartow.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities
needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the
Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office, at 330 W. Church Street,
Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090, not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If
hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863
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Wed Mar 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Polk Regional Water Cooperative
Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
March 17, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanl
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
March 17, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bill
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Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 1:30 PM
TPO Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TD LCB)
Polk TD LCB to hold annual public workshop on transportation disadvantaged issues
The board is conducting a public workshop to gather information for updating the Polk Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan. The meeting also includes a quarterly business session to review reports and administrative appointments.
- Public workshop to collect input for the Polk Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan
- Redesignation of the CTC for Polk County
- Appointment of Vice Mayor Jeremy Clark as Local Coordinating Board Chair
- Review of the CTC Quarterly Report
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Polk County TPO Transportation Disadvantaged Local
Coordinating Board (TD LCB)
Meeting Agenda
March 16, 2026 TPO TD LCB
Polk County Administration Building
330 W. Church Street
Bartow, FL 33830
Polk Transportation Planning Organization Local Coordinating Board for the
Transportation Disadvantaged - Annual Public Workshop
Note to LCB Members: We must have FIVE voting members/alternates in the meeting
room in order to conduct this Public Workshop.
To Join the Zoom Meeting:
Polk Transportation Planning Organization Local Coordinating Board for the
Transportation Disadvantaged – Annual Public Workshop & Meeting
Time: March 16, 2026, 01:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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at the conclusion of this Public Workshop.)
Public Workshop Agenda
1. Welcome -- Polk TPO Staff
2. Call To Order -- Polk TD LCB Chairman Clark
3. Roll Call -- Polk TPO Staff
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4. Public Workshop – Polk TD LCB Chairman Clark
• Polk TPO Staff brief comments
• Polk CTC Staff brief comments
The public is invited to address the Polk Transportation Disadvantaged
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Wed Mar 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Planning Commission
Board Room
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
March 04, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order at 8:50
a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the County Commission
Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following members: Julie Jackson,
Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso, Brooke Agnini and Robert Beltran. Also, Linda Schultz Planning
Commission alternate. Also, present were Sandra Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben
Ziskal, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark Bennett, Robert Bolton, Kyle Rogus, Andrew
Grohowski and Ian Nance of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order at 9:00
a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the County Commission
Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following members: Julie Jackson,
Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso, Brooke Agnini and Robert Beltran. Also, Linda Schultz Planning
Commission alternate. Also, present were Sandra Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben
Ziskal, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark Bennett, Robert Bolton, Kyle Rogus, Andrew
Grohowski and Ian Nance of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary.
Pledge
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Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
March 03, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
INVOCATION
Murphy Hanley, Pol
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Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
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Polk County Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Meeting Minutes - Final
February 26, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
1 LDLSE-2025-15 (Heatherwood Blvd SE)
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLSE-2025-15
Armando Garza, applicant, and Armando and Isabel Garza, property owners, are
requesting a special exception for a commercial vehicle parking on an
Agricultural/Residential Rural-X (A/RRX) land use district. The property is located at
104Heatherwood Boulevard, north of First Avenue, south of Alturas Babson Park
Cutoff Road, east of Lake Buffum Road, west of US Highway 27, south of the City of
Lake Wales, Florida, in Section 26, Township 30, Range 27.
Erik Peterson, Land Development; presented the case and reported that 20 mailers
were sent on 2/9/2025 with no response, 1 board was posted on 2/2/2025, and the
legal ad was published in the Polk Sun News on 2/11/2026.
Kyle Rogus, Case Planner; showed a power point presentation, has a recommendation
of approval, and stood for questions.
Armando and Isabel Garza, owners were available to answer questions and agree with
staff recommendations.
The LUHO opened the public hearing.
There was neither support nor opposition in the audience.
The LUHO closed the public hearing.
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2 LDLVAR-2025-73 (Lakeview Drive Variance)
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2025-73
Andrew Pierce, property owner, is requesting
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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
February 17, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bi
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Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Boardroom
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:00 AM
Polk County
Polk County Administration Building
330 West Church Street
Bartow, Florida 33830
Boardroom
Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Meeting Minutes - Final
February 12, 2026 Regular TPO Board Meeting
1. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m. (Trish Pfeiffer, Polk TPO Chairwomen)
Minutes: Chairwoman Trish Pfeiffer called the TPO Board meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Confirmation of Quorum
Minutes: KC Rivera, Polk TPO staff, confirmed a quorum. Commissioner Dawn McDonald
represented the South County Bloc; no representatives were present for the Central County or
Ridge Blocs. Advisory Council members in attendance included Wayne Gaither (FDOT), Ryan
Kordek (Polk TPO), and Dane Norman (Polk County Legal).
Chairwoman Trish Pfeiffer welcomed new TPO Board members, Commissioners Terry
Coney and Ashley Troutman of Lakeland, and acknowledged updated titles for several
board members.
3. Opportunity for Public Comment
Minutes: Chairwoman Pfeiffer opened the floor for public comment.
Sharon Garrett expressed concerns about the potential loss of her family land in
connection with the planned Central Polk Parkway.
Chairwoman Pfeiffer closed public comment.
4. Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
CONSENT AGENDA (TAB 1)
These action items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items. A Board member may request an
item be moved to the regular agenda for dis
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Wed Feb 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Planning Commission
Board Room
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
February 04, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 8:50 a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the
County Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the
following members: Julie Jackson, Mike Hickman, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso,
Brooke Agnini and Robert Beltran. Also, Linda Schultz and Kevin Updike Planning
Commission alternate. Also, present were Sandra Howard, Deputy County Attorney,
Ben Ziskal, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Robert Bolton, Kyle Rogus, Andrew
Grohowski and Ian Nance of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording
secretary.
Rollcall
Vice Chair Mike Hickman, Mike Schmidt, Robert Beltran,
Chair Merle Bishop, Kevin Updike, Brooke Agnini,
Secretary Cyndi Jantomaso, and Angelic Sims
Present
Adam BassExcused
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the
County Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the
following members: Julie Jackson, Mike Hickman, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso,
Brooke Agnini and Robert Beltran. Also, Linda Schultz and Kevin Updike Planning
Commission alternate.
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Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
February 03, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
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Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bi
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Board Room
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Polk County Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
Meeting Minutes - Final
January 22, 2026 Land Use Hearing Officer meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTICULAR CASE
MAY BE HEARD
MINUTES APPROVAL:
December 9, 2025, Meeting Minutes
OLD BUSINESS:
1. LDLVAR-2025-58 (Saturn St Variance)
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2025-58 - (Saturn St Variance)
Cimberly Harris, property owner, is requesting a rear accessory structure setback
reduction from (10) feet to (2) feet for a shed and a side accessory structure setback
from (5) feet to (2) feet for a second shed, in a Residential Suburban (RS) land use
district. The property is located at 1910 Saturn Street, south of Skyview Drive, north of
Maine Avenue, east of Lakeland, Florida, Section 27, Township 28, Range 24.
Erik Peterson, Land Development; presented the case and reported that 33 mailers
were sent 10/1/2025, 2 board were posted on 10/31/25 and the legal ad was published
in the Polk Sun News on 11/5/25.
Aleya Inglima, Case Planner, showed a power point presentation, has recommendation
of approval, and stood for questions.
Cimberly Harris, owner/applicant, was available to answer questions and agreed with
staff recommendations.
The LUHO opened the public hearing.
There was neither support nor opposition in the audience.
The LUHO closed the public portion of the hearing.
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NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM:
2. LDLVAR-2025-64 (Cordero ADU Variance)
Minutes: CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2025-64 - (Cordero
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM
TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 North Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:30 AM
Polk County
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 N. Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 North Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Meeting Minutes - Final
January 22, 2026 TPO TAC
FDOT District One Conference Center
801 N. Broadway
Bartow, FL 33830
Introduction
1. Call to Order - 9:30 a.m. (Tess Schwartz, Chairperson)
Minutes: Chair Tess Schwartz called the TAC Meeting to order at 9:30 am.
2. Confirmation of Quorum
Minutes: Roll call was taken, and a quorum was confirmed by KC Rivera, Polk TPO
Staff.
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Attachments: AI3-A1_Draft TAC minutes 12.4.2025
Minutes: Motion to approve December 4, 2025, meeting minutes.
Motion: Motioned to approve made by Carlie Flagler, seconded by Chuck Barmby.
Motion carried without dissent.
4. Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
Minutes: Ryan Kordek, TPO Executive Director, provided an overview of the TAC
agenda, which included action items such as the election of officers, presentations on
Vision Zero Polk, and amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
and Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The agenda also featured updates on
the Central Polk Parkway East Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE), the Project
Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study, and draft revisions to Polk County ’s
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Plan.
Action Items
5. Election of Officers
Minutes: Ry
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
January 20, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bil
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Wed Jan 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Planning Commission
Board Room
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Polk County Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
January 07, 2026 Regular Planning Meeting
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 8:50 a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the
County Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the
following members: Julie Jackson, Mike Hickman, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso,
Brooke Agnini and Robert Beltran. Also, Kevin Updike Planning Commission alternate .
Also, present were Sandra Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben Ziskal, Erik
Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Robert Bolton, Kyle Rogus, Andrew Grohowski and Ian
Nance of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary.
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may
be heard 9:00 a.m.
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order
at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair, Merle Bishop, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the
County Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the
following members: Julie Jackson, Mike Hickman, Angel Sims, Cyndi Jantomaso,
Brooke Agnini and Robert Beltran. Also, Kevin Updike Planning Commission alternate .
Also, present were Sandra Howard, Deputy County Attorney, Ben Ziskal, Erik
Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Robert Bolton, Kyle Rogus, Andrew Grohowski and Ian
Nance of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary
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Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
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Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final
January 06, 2026 Regular BoCC meeting
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090
or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800)
955-1339 if you are using a computer.
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a
private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have
not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the
religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
Rollcall
Commissioner Becky Troutman
Commissioner Rick Wilson
Commissioner Bil
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