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City Council · Tuesday, February 11, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

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Summary

The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, at 9:03 a.m. The council approved a that included bills, prior meeting minutes, and revenue and expenditure reports. In substantive votes, the council approved the purchase of two sewer trucks from Triangle for $34,217.30 each, approved submitting grant applications for improvements at Barrier Free Park and Ronnie Brannon Memorial Park, authorized Planning Director Hughes-Neel to attend a Public Policy for $400 with hotel and travel expenses of $500, and approved a freestanding library at Barrier Free Park by the Florida Key Club. The council also read a Flood Awareness Week proclamation. All votes passed unanimously.

Why it matters

The council made investments in city infrastructure, parks, and professional development. Approving the sewer truck purchase addresses city operational needs, the park grants position Freeport to receive state funding for recreation improvements, and the issue highlights ongoing maintenance concerns for the city's wastewater system.

What happened

Roads & infrastructure1 item

  • Purchase of Two Sewer Trucks

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    The council approved the purchase of two trucks for the Sewer department from Triangle. Vote 4-0 (Haffner, Farris, King, Dickey all aye).

    • $34,217.30 · per truck for purchase from Triangle

Utilities1 item

  • Repair to Bulldog

    Wastewater Supervisor Johnson reported that pipes at the Bulldog have become too thin due to erosion. He indicated he would check further and bring recommendations back to council for approval.

    Where: Bulldog Lift Station

Parks2 items

  • Grant Funding Direction for Parks

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    The council approved submitting grant applications for Barrier Free Park and Ronnie Brannon Memorial Park for the FDEP grant to fund improvements including trails. Vote 4-0 (Haffner, Farris, King, Dickey all aye).

    Where: Barrier Free Park; Ronnie Brannon Memorial Park; Living History Park

  • Free Little Library at Barrier Free Park

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    The council approved a freestanding library at Barrier Free Park by the Florida Key Club. Vote 4-0 (Haffner, Farris, King, Dickey all aye).

    Where: Barrier Free Park

Other3 items

  • The council approved bills, January 14, 2025 meeting minutes, Revenue & Expenditure Reports through December 2024, and Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees on the .

  • Public Policy Attendance

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    The council approved Planning Director Hughes-Neel attending the Public Policy . Vote 4-0 (Haffner, Farris, King, Dickey all aye).

    • $400.00 · workshop cost
    • $500.00 · hotel expenses and travel

  • Flood Awareness Week Proclamation

    Mayor Barley read a Flood Awareness Week proclamation for the Florida Flood Plain Managers Association to acknowledge the importance of flood plain management.

Coming up

  • Repair recommendations for Bulldog to be brought back to council for approval

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