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Sep 25, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on September 25, 2025, and approved several routine administrative matters on the consent agenda, including revised job descriptions and financial reports. The council adopted a new notary policy, approved Community Center rental terms with a base fee of $500 for 8-hour rentals (increased from $250), ratified a multiyear utility rate resolution, awarded interim financing to Renasant Bank for the wastewater treatment facility expansion, approved a retiree health benefits category, designated locations for Rotary-sponsored rescue tubes at Marse Landing and Four Mile Creek, approved permits for the Boo Dash 5K fundraiser for St. Jude and a combined Trunk or Treat/Night at the Park event, adopted ordinances revising code enforcement procedures and rezoning property for the Grow With Us project, and enacted a grease trap control ordinance to protect the city's sewer system. The council also identified 2026 legislative priorities—the Bulldog Road sewer project, the 3280 Water Tower project, and Marquis Way East—and heard updates on a new teen library opening in spring 2026 and the launch of a Wednesday/Thursday mosquito control spray schedule.
- Development & zoningLDC Update – Code Enforcement 2nd Reading
- Development & zoningGrow With Us Re-Zoning 2nd Reading
Aug 28, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on August 28, 2025, to address infrastructure improvements, utility rate increases, and land-use decisions. The council approved major wastewater treatment expansions and related engineering work totaling millions of dollars, supported by new state and federal grants. They also approved water and sewer rate increases phased over four years to fund a new treatment facility, recommended Four Mile Road for county paving, and approved several development projects including the Timber Bridge residential community. The council paused plans to establish a city building permit department after learning it would require ten additional employees and generate no net revenue. A fee waiver was granted to the Gulf Coast Soccer Club, a nonprofit, and the council approved a formal non-profit fee waiver policy for annual processing.
- Development & zoningGrow With Us Rezoning - First Reading
- Development & zoningLDC Revisions - Code Enforcement - First Reading
- Development & zoningTimber Bridge PDP
Aug 12, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on August 12, 2025, and took action on several matters including infrastructure projects, recreational programs, and development approvals. The council approved an exchange of city-owned parcels for the lift station site, moved forward with a major sewer expansion project, and endorsed a wastewater facility funding strategy. They also waived Little League fees, approved a 2026 fireworks contract, advanced a swimming voucher program, approved housing density changes in one development, rezoned property for a daycare, and approved a water storage tank purchase. A motion to support the Wonderful Walton Economic Development Alliance with a letter failed on a divided vote. The meeting included discussions about wastewater facility costs, legislative appropriations, and community center policies.
- Development & zoningHammock Bay PDP 5 Revision
- Development & zoningGrow With Us Rezoning - First Reading
Aug 4, 2025Council
Budget Workshop
The City Council held a budget workshop on August 4, 2025, to review proposed budget additions for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Director Simmons presented several items that staff had been working on since the last workshop. The council discussed and agreed to fund a mosquito control flyball program with city logos, a sound system upgrade for city events, a pallet stacker upgrade, and an administration building design and permitting budget for what will be constructed on the former Lucky Star parcel. Staff also presented a proposal for employee compensation: a $4 per hour wage increase across the board and an additional $265 per month per employee added to their defined contribution benefit account. The council approved these measures and scheduled a follow-up budget workshop for August 12, 2025, to review finalized numbers and the balanced budget.
- Development & zoningAdministration Building Design and Permitting for Former Lucky Star Parcel
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Jul 24, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on July 24, 2025, swearing in newly elected officials and conducting routine business. The council approved purchases including a new server, AED devices, and a voltage regulator for sewer operations. They awarded a contract for the Bay Area Sewer Expansion project to the low bidder pending funding solutions, set the tentative property tax millage rate, and authorized the city manager to execute a utility service agreement with a developer that includes water capacity fee payments and cost-sharing for water line extensions. The council also adopted zoning amendments for the Sparkleberry project and received an update on the Ronnie Brannon Memorial Park phasing plan.
- Development & zoningSparkleberry Small Scale Amendment Second Reading and Adoption
- Development & zoningSparkleberry Rezoning Second Reading and Adoption
Jul 9, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on July 9, 2025, and approved multiple infrastructure and operational initiatives. The council voted unanimously to fund additional mosquito control operations through October, purchase chemicals and equipment for mosquito control, approve an engineering proposal for lift station replacement, award a contract for water tank painting, establish an in-house building permit department, and grant a special event permit for a firefighter challenge. The mayor also received approval to attend conferences and recognized outstanding employees.
- Development & zoningBuilding Permit Framework Implementation
Jun 26, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on June 26, 2025, and approved several items including consent agenda matters, a utility rate study presentation for informational purposes, denial of Walton County's request to take over Freeport Marina Boulevard maintenance, emergency status for a water tower project on Wagon Wheel Road, permission to bid two wastewater facility expansion projects, budget workshop dates, removal of the city from the North Walton Mosquito Control taxing district, a sports complex sign, approval of land development code revisions, and a residential development plan. The council also heard public comment opposing a zoning change at Sparkleberry and 331, which would allow mixed-use development on a small parcel, but approved the rezoning for first reading. Additionally, the council approved a pool fill policy clarification and funding for a sidewalk extension at city hall to improve park access.
- Development & zoningSparkleberry and 331 Future Land Use Change and Rezoning - First Reading
- Development & zoningLand Development Code Revisions - Second Reading and Adoption
- Development & zoningHammock Lakes Residential Planned Development Plan
Jun 10, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on June 10, 2025, and approved several municipal purchases and budget amendments. The council moved the July regular meeting to July 9 at 9 a.m., approved a replacement air conditioning unit for City Hall, and authorized a new mosquito control program with initial startup funding and equipment purchases. The council also approved capital improvements for the community center and sewer system, as well as staff conference attendance. Planning Director Hughes-Neel provided a detailed explanation of the King's Crossing development, a Live Local Act project that spans city and county jurisdictions and includes affordable housing requirements; the city is still coordinating with the county and developers on technical reviews and infrastructure requirements.
- Development & zoningKing's Crossing Live Local Act Development
May 22, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on May 22, 2025, and approved three major items: the consent agenda (bills, minutes, and financial reports), a financial audit showing the city in strong financial condition with no compliance issues, and authorization to close on the purchase of the Lucky Star Property. The council also approved the Carr Mixed Use Planned Development Project, a large 3,319.7-acre development with single-family and multifamily housing, commercial and industrial space. The project includes requests for variances including 4-story heights for residential buildings, 5-foot setbacks, and no minimum lot sizes; the council approved these with conditions requiring that higher buildings be clustered together in similar phases for consistency and privacy protection.
- Development & zoningCarr Mixed Use Planned Development Project (Carr MU PDP)
May 13, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, where they approved several consent agenda items including budget amendments and resolutions. Key decisions included supporting rural area of opportunity redesignation, discontinuing county mosquito control service and hiring an in-house director, approving a skate park conceptual plan study, accepting a resolution for wastewater revenue bonds, denying an annexation request for the Oaks at Black Creek, approving air conditioning repair at the sports complex, allowing the Rotary Club to install rescue tube stations at parks, establishing a city code enforcement framework, approving community center change orders, funding lift station communications equipment, and establishing a sewer-only customer policy. The council also approved sponsorship of the Walton County Fair and directed staff to explore signage options for the Regional Sports Complex.
- Development & zoningOaks at Black Creek Annexation Denial
- Development & zoningCross Creek Phase 2 Final Plat Approval
Apr 24, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 24, 2025, to approve various city business including contracts, development projects, and infrastructure improvements. The council approved a postage meter contract with Quadient, authorized design work for a sidewalk project on 331 Business with a $168,000 grant award, set pricing for the new Community Center, adopted zoning and future land use changes for the Carr property (a major 3,500-acre long-range development), approved two large residential development projects (Crews Holdings and Hidden Bayou), and authorized purchases for recreational safety improvements at the Sports Complex. The council tabled two annexation proposals (Hidden Cove and The Oaks at Black Creek) due to concerns about creating legal enclaves and planning complications. Other approvals included a waste management contract (tabled pending county negotiations), water well upgrades, a monument for a fallen deputy, and updated land development code language.
- Development & zoningHidden Cove Annexation
- Development & zoningThe Oaks at Black Creek Annexation
- Development & zoningCarr Large Scale Amendment and Rezoning (Second Reading)
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Apr 8, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 8, 2025, to approve routine administrative items and discuss several property and service matters. The council approved a contract to purchase a commercial property for $1.15 million, contingent on council ratification of closing documents and appraisals showing values of $750,000 and $815,000. They also authorized an irrigation well purchase for the community center, approved the final plat for Magnolia at The Bluffs Phase 3 development (129 single-family lots), and allowed use of the pickleball courts for a Fire and Rescue Cadet Classic fundraiser. The council decided to withdraw from the North Walton Mosquito Control contract effective September 30, 2025, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance confirming this decision. Additionally, they directed staff to coordinate with the Sheriff's office regarding traffic management for summer season starting Memorial Day weekend, and discussed safety improvements needed at the Sports Complex parking area.
- Development & zoningContract for Lucky Star Property Purchase
- Development & zoningUpdate on Living History Park
- Development & zoningMagnolia at The Bluffs Phase 3 Final Plat
Mar 26, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on March 26, 2025, where members approved several routine items on the consent agenda 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 easement 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.
- Development & zoningLetter of Intent for Lucky Star Property
Mar 11, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on March 11, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving community events, moving forward on sewer infrastructure projects, and considering changes to county service agreements. New Councilwoman Heather Hurst was sworn in, and the council recognized several employees for their service and performance. Major approvals included a change order for the US 331 South Sewer Improvements, permission to advertise bids for the Bay Area Sewer Expansion septic-to-sewer project, and support for a swimming lesson voucher program through the Walton County Health Department. The council also approved several community events, an additional parks employee, and a fountain donation to the Community Center. Councilwoman Haffner raised concerns about the city's mosquito control costs and proposed a workshop to review interlocal agreements with the county.
- Development & zoningGenoa Landing Phase 1 Final Plat
Feb 27, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on February 27, 2025, to discuss routine city business and address a council vacancy. The council approved several infrastructure projects including resurfacing Azalea Drive for $18,300, installing a new crosswalk north of Stowaway Storage, and two change orders for the Community Center totaling $62,500. They also approved Change Order #7 for the wastewater treatment plant expansion ($101,961.03, subject to USDA approval), the final phase of the Hammock Bay residential development (162 single-family homes), and events including the Fourth of July parade and Springfest Eggstravaganza. The Planning Director noted concerns about illegal off-premise signage in the city and proposed a quarterly public awareness campaign. Most significantly, following Councilman Day's resignation on February 24, the council appointed Heather Ray Hurst (Chairwoman of the Planning Board) to fill the vacant council seat for the remainder of his term, with TJ Kent appointed to the Planning Board vacancy that resulted.
- Development & zoningHammock Bay PDP 5 Approval
- Development & zoningCommunity Center Change Order #1 (Fiber Optic and Irrigation)
- Development & zoningCommunity Center Change Order #2 (Planning Building Parking Area Repairs)
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