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City Council · Wednesday, March 26, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Summary

The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on March 26, 2025, where members approved several routine items on the and then considered additional matters including infrastructure projects and property acquisitions. The council authorized a new contract with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, signed a letter of intent to acquire the Lucky Star property to expand the City Complex, approved an on Marquis Way East, and funded two emergency repairs: a crosswalk at the Elementary School and a critical water line that ruptured under Highway 331 South. During public comment, residents expressed concerns about a proposed asphalt plant that may locate near Freeport, citing traffic safety, environmental, and property value concerns. The council encouraged citizens to contact their County Commissioner about the issue.

Why it matters

The city is investing in critical infrastructure repairs for water service and parks safety, as well as acquiring property to support future growth and expansion of city services. Public concerns about a potential asphalt plant development in the area highlight the tension between growth and quality-of-life issues that residents and the council are monitoring.

What happened

Development & zoning1 item

  • Letter of Intent for Lucky Star Property

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    Authorized Mayor Barley to sign a letter of intent to acquire the Lucky Star property to expand the City Complex for future use and additional city departments and buildings.

    Where: Lucky Star property

    Part of project: Lucky Star Property

Roads & infrastructure2 items

  • American Fidelity

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    Approved signing an for property on Marquis Way East behind the Taco Bell shopping center to support the plan to extend Marquis Way back to Highway 20.

    Where: Marquis Way East

  • Crosswalk Signs for Business 331

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    Approved moving the crosswalk at the Elementary School back slightly and installing a new crosswalk sign with a push button to walk.

    • $9,228.44 · cost of crosswalk sign installation and moving crosswalk

    Where: Elementary School

Utilities1 item

  • Water Line Bore Replacement on Highway 331 South

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    Approved emergency replacement of an 800-foot water line bore that ruptured under Ramsey Branch Road and Highway 331 South beneath a creek. The bore cannot be repaired and must be replaced.

    • $228,291.00 · cost from H&T contractor to replace 800 foot water line bore on Highway 331 South

    Where: Ramsey Branch Road; Highway 331 South

Public safety1 item

  • Walton County Sheriff's Office Work Detail Contract

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    Approved new contract with Walton County Sheriff's Office for work detail, which is based on equipment costs rather than personnel and will provide 2-3 officers instead of the previous 4-6.

Parks1 item

  • Sidewalk Repair in Parks

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    Approved emergency sidewalk repair in the common area between park concessions 1 and 2 where roots have raised the pavement creating a trip hazard that has already caused two falls. The director is still collecting additional estimates.

    • $138,380.00 · not to exceed amount for 13,838 square foot sidewalk repair in park common area

Other2 items

  • Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    Approved bills, minutes from March 11, 2025, Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees, and Revenue and Expenditure Reports through February 2025 on the .

  • for

    Passed 4–0 · unanimous

    City Clerk scheduled a to discuss for Monday, April 7 at 5:00 pm and requested approval of the date and time.

Coming up

  • for · Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm

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