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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.
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.
Apr 7, 2025Council
Workshop - Interlocal Agreements
The Freeport City Council held a workshop on April 7, 2025, to discuss interlocal agreements with Walton County. Planning Director Latilda Hughes-Neel explained that the city has two types of agreements with the county: coordination agreements (which formalize participation in regional processes or grant opportunities) and service agreements (which define specific services and responsibilities). The council focused on three contentious areas: code enforcement, road maintenance, and mosquito control. The county has asked the city to take over code enforcement, citing costs of about $110 per inspection. For road maintenance, the city contributes gas tax revenue (about $700–$800 monthly) while the county receives $3.8 million and maintains only roads accepted before 2011; roads accepted after 2011 are maintained by the city. On mosquito control, the city noted it has not received adequate information about program costs and effectiveness and indicated it may not consent to continued county operation of the tax. The council requested that staff bring back proposals on code enforcement (including a magistrate process) and the capital improvements plan before the budget season.
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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.
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.
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.
Feb 11, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, at 9:03 a.m. The council approved a consent agenda 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 Workshop 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.
Jan 21, 2025CouncilMinutes not posted yetCancelled
Regular Council Meeting CANCELLED
The City of Freeport City Council's regular meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. No meeting took place, so no votes were held and no decisions were made. The agenda included consent items, staff reports from various departments, and new business from council members, but none of these were addressed.
Jan 14, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on January 14, 2025, and approved several routine items on the consent agenda including bills, meeting minutes, and a Budget Amendment #2. The council then voted on several substantive matters: approving a utility easement for Chelco to provide power to the Community Center, purchasing a new air conditioning unit for City Hall from Odis Brown for $10,200, approving an easement and transfer of 10 ERCs (Environmental Resource Credits) to Alaqua Animal Refuge for a lift station at 20 East on Quail Run, and adopting an Interlocal Agreement with Walton County School District for joint use of athletic fields. The council also held a first reading of two ordinances for the Carr Large Scale Amendment and Zoning Assignment covering approximately 1,056.76 acres of undeveloped land near Highway 20 and County Road 3280, with plans for mixed-use, industrial, and residential development including a sports complex, sheriff's substation, and school to be donated to the county and school district. Staff provided updates on City Hall air conditioning, wastewater infrastructure, parks maintenance, and ongoing property acquisition for the Marquis Way project.

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