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Sep 24, 2026CouncilMinutes not posted yet
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, to address routine business and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes approval of bills and prior meeting minutes on the consent agenda, staff reports on engineering projects including a water well change order and sidewalk extension bids, planning items related to business lighting and intersection improvements, and a second reading on a rezoning application. The council may also discuss a Christmas banquet and take action on other matters that arise during the meeting.
- Development & zoningCHELCO 331 Business Lighting Plan
- Development & zoningRunnels SSA and Rezoning Application 2nd Reading/Adoption
Sep 8, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on September 8, 2026, and approved multiple items on the consent agenda including budget amendments for decorative lighting and a storage building for Christmas decorations. The council also approved several staff proposals: a $36,500 scope of services for improvements at the Blueberry Road and State Road 20 intersection, a $58,490 scope of services for revisions to the Living History Park stormwater design, and a $445,672 insurance renewal. The council approved the 2027 meeting schedule and holiday calendar, authorized a Trunk or Treat event for October 24, approved starting a kickball league, and funded a $4,000 HVAC certification class for employee William Canaday. Councilwoman Brannon added two items: requesting that the city prohibit Flock cameras on city streets and asking staff to explore a dedicated left-turn light at the Business 331 and Highway 20 intersection. The council also decided to turn off City Hall's under-awning lights on an event-by-event basis and to use white lighting on City Hall when no events are scheduled.
- Development & zoningDraft Political Signage Language
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Aug 27, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on August 27, 2026, where members approved a consent agenda that included bills and budget items, as well as several infrastructure and planning initiatives. Major approvals included a $4,250 survey for Jackson Street intersection improvements, a $67,000 scope of services contract for SR 20 utility relocation, and authorization to begin phase 3 of the city grounds lighting project at $58,700. The council also approved the city receiving a $20 million State Revolving Fund award for the Bulldog Road wastewater treatment facility, authorized planning discussions for a potential park donation on Madison Street, and advanced rezoning applications for a property on US 331 South. County Commissioner Dan Curry presented an initiative to coordinate infrastructure planning across county and municipal governments, which the council endorsed.
- Development & zoningRunnels Property Small-Scale Amendment and Rezoning
Aug 11, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Freeport council met on August 11, 2026, to address budget matters, infrastructure projects, and routine city business. The main focus was a discussion of turn lanes on Highway 20, which the city is considering funding itself because the state Department of Transportation cannot fit them into the current resurfacing project due to right-of-way constraints and design conflicts. The council approved the third budget workshop for August 18, set a tentative millage rate of 4.7302, switched disability insurance to Humana, approved several equipment and renovation purchases, and appointed a new planning board member. Two council members were absent.
- Development & zoningPlanning Board Appointee
Aug 5, 2026Planning BoardMinutes not posted yet
Planning and Development Review Board Regular Meeting
The Freeport Planning and Development Review Board held a regular meeting on August 5, 2026. The board approved the minutes from its May 6, 2026 meeting and considered a small-scale amendment and rezoning proposal for Runnels.
- Development & zoningRunnels Small Scale Amendment & Rezoning
Jul 14, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026. The council approved a clean 2025 audit report showing strong financial performance with increased property tax revenues. They voted to adopt a data center prohibition ordinance, approved an air conditioning unit replacement at the parks concession stand for $9,123, renewed a labor contract with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, approved events including a baseball tournament and high school homecoming parade, and tabled an air conditioning purchase for the wastewater treatment plant pending clarification of bids. The council also gave staff direction to reject expensive non-standard design elements like brick pavers for city infrastructure, directed staff to explore connecting sidewalks at the sports complex to an existing path, and instructed staff to contact the Florida Department of Transportation about adding turning lanes during the planned Highway 20 resurfacing project.
- Development & zoningData Center Prohibition Ordinance 2nd Reading and Adoption
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Jun 25, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Freeport held its regular council meeting on June 25, 2026, with four of five council members present. The council approved the consent agenda, which included bills, budget amendments, and financial reports. The city approved an SRF loan agreement for lead study work with loan payments of $54,060.00, a budget amendment and payment of $8,117.00 for Community Center insurance, insurance renewal forms, and scheduled two budget workshops for July 14 and August 3. The council held first reading of a Data Center Prohibition Ordinance to prevent large data centers from locating in the city. The Parks Department received approval for three fee waivers for community organizations using city facilities. The council also approved three general services agreements with engineering firms for infrastructure projects and approved a revision to the Alaqua Preserve development plan to increase unit density from 42 to 44 units and move utilities underground.
- Development & zoningData Center Prohibition Ordinance First Reading
- Development & zoningEnvironmental & Geotechnical Specialties General Services Agreement
- Development & zoningNorth Florida Professional Services General Services Agreement
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Jun 9, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on June 9, 2026, and approved several key items including a Bayview Planned Development Plan with conditions for a residential and commercial project on 27.75 acres, electrical repairs to a lift station at Freeport Elementary School costing $21,204.56, and Option 2 for the Marquis Way West Bridge design (a precast bridge with pedestrian facilities). The council also approved scope of services contracts with Anchor CEI for both a Pedestrian Master Plan ($206,180 total, funded by a $168,000 grant plus $38,180 in city funds) and a Comprehensive Plan Update ($76,570). The council denied an annexation request for the Dantin-Bruce property due to concerns about creating an enclave outside city boundaries, consistent with past decisions. Four council members were present; two were absent.
- Development & zoningBay View PDP Resolution
- Development & zoningDantin-Bruce Annexation Request
- Development & zoningComprehensive Plan Update Scope of Services - Anchor CEI
May 28, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on May 28, 2026, where it approved several items including a consent agenda covering bills and prior minutes, an $8,000 change order for pilot hole cuttings on a water tower and well project, a $640.70 change order for sewer expansion grommets, a $4,565.04 budget amendment for disposed security cameras, approval for Little League to build scorekeeper standards at parks, the 4th of July parade, adoption of a parks ordinance regulating commercial activities, rezoning 31 Azalea Drive from medium density residential to residential commercial for an office complex, travel expenses for planning staff to attend an APA conference, Phase 2 of the city grounds lighting project for $61,350, and directed staff to draft an ordinance banning data centers and facilities that consume excessive electricity and water. The council also amended ordinances to prohibit smoking or vaping except in designated areas and to ban vehicles from park greens, and authorized the city manager and mayor to sign submerged land easements with the state.
- Development & zoningCity Parks Ordinance 2nd Reading/Adoption
- Development & zoning31 Azalea Drive Rezoning 2nd Reading/Adoption
- Development & zoningData Centers Ordinance Direction
May 6, 2026Planning Board
Planning and Development Review Board Regular Meeting
The Freeport Planning and Development Review Board met on May 6, 2026, to review the Bayview Village Subdivision, a proposed 27.75-acre residential development with 96 lots, a 4,000 square foot family-style restaurant, parks, and associated infrastructure. The developer sought variances for reduced building setbacks and increased impervious surface ratio to allow clustering of homes away from wetlands. After staff presentation, detailed public comment addressing concerns about traffic, flooding, stormwater management, noise, lighting, density, and property values, and engineer responses to those comments, the board voted unanimously to recommend approval with no conditions.
- Development & zoningBayview Village Subdivision Planned Development Project
Apr 23, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 23, 2026, and approved several routine and substantive matters. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda containing bills and financial reports. In planning matters, the council advanced a new Park Ordinance for advertising to regulate commercial activities and fundraisers in city parks, approved first reading of a rezoning at 31 Azalea Drive from medium-density residential to residential commercial for an office complex, and authorized spending $10,400 for a blue songbird climbing sculpture with an annual $300 maintenance contract for the Children's Playground behind City Hall. The council also approved an $8,379.59 purchase of a root rake attachment for the skid steer tractor to remove debris from the RIB site and discussed e-bike regulation in parks, with the City Attorney agreeing to bring a draft ordinance based on county language to the May meeting. Mayor Barley presented a Key to the City to LaRae Smith, Miss National Peanut 2025.
- Development & zoning31 Azalea Drive Rezoning—First Reading
Apr 1, 2026Planning Board
Planning and Development Review Board Regular Meeting
The Freeport Planning and Development Review Board held a regular meeting on April 1, 2026, to review zoning and development matters. The board approved previous meeting minutes from November 2025 and voted unanimously to recommend approval of a re-zoning request for 31 Azalea Drive from medium-density residential to residential-commercial, intended for an office park development consistent with nearby commercial businesses. The board also received a training on Florida's Sunshine Law covering public meeting requirements, transparency in decision-making, notice and record-keeping obligations, and the consequences of violations.
- Development & zoning31 Azalea Drive Re-Zoning Request
Mar 10, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on March 10, 2026, and approved several routine and capital items. The council approved a yearly software subscription for document remediation, online registration for spring coed softball, a pickleball court ribbon cutting scheduled for March 30 at 4 p.m., and a required statutory update to the Comprehensive Plan. For wastewater infrastructure, the council approved a pump truck maintenance program, purchased a bypass pump for the Elementary School lift station, and authorized its installation by Martin Construction. The council also approved a letter to residents about the Bay Area Sewer Expansion project and budgeted $15,000 for lighting and staining of the pedestrian bridge over Four Mile Creek. Staff was directed to install locked gates at city playgrounds for parents of children with special needs.
- Development & zoningStatutory Update to Comprehensive Plan
Jan 13, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on January 13, 2026, to approve routine and substantive business items. The consent agenda passed unanimously, including three budget amendments for Dewberry Services on the wastewater treatment plant, decorative lighting at parks, and a pole barn reclassification. The council approved an air conditioning unit replacement for City Hall at $9,450, approved the LaGrange Road Sewer Utility Improvements using remaining ARPA funds, approved agreements with Ryper Water Analytics for water system services, and authorized the city manager and attorney to negotiate a settlement with Hathaway Investments regarding an expired development agreement. The council also approved a developer agreement for Ronnie Brannon Drive, accepted maintenance responsibility for a section of Marquis Way West, adopted ordinances updating the Land Development Code and establishing a code enforcement process, approved several change orders for the community center, approved multiple sewer department equipment purchases including a water jet, ladder rack, camper shell, dump truck, map scanner, and locator, and restricted community center fee waivers to government agencies only. Planning items included rezoning a Fidelity Trust property and approving the Westonwood Ranch Rodeo with a park fee waiver. The council also discussed the Community Center usage policy to address increasing demand and costs.
- Development & zoningDeveloper's Agreement - Ronnie Brannon Drive
- Development & zoningSB 180 LDC Revision Ordinance
- Development & zoningFidelity Trust SSA and Rezoning
Dec 9, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on December 9, 2025, and approved routine consent agenda items including bills and financial reports. The council then voted on several substantive matters: approving a revised Sewer Only Customer Policy, appointing Joe Ribaudo to the Library Advisory Board, authorizing up to $1,900 for a Mosquito Control training trip to Gainesville, and approving two park improvements—shades for Fields 4 and 5 at $60,480 and replacement spider netting for the sports complex at $35,088.68. The Planning Department presented updates to the Land Development Code and Code Enforcement ordinance, both of which passed first reading and will be advertised for second reading. The council also approved a lighting plan for government buildings in three phases totaling $203,700, starting with Phase 1 at $83,750 for the Veteran's Memorial, Casey Park, and Barrier Free Park. The Fidelity Trust property on Highway 331 South was approved for first reading as a small-scale amendment and rezoning from low-density residential to mixed-use/general commercial. Crystal Lake, a mixed-use development with 242 single-family homes and 158 townhomes on 165.33 acres along Black Creek Boulevard, was approved. The Owls Head South planned development revision was approved with a reduction in projected residential density from 2,400 to 2,100 units. A Local Mitigation Strategy resolution was adopted to support FEMA reimbursement eligibility. Kaycee Smith received the Employee of the Month award, and the Christmas Parade was rescheduled to December 13 at 5:15 pm.
- Development & zoningLand Development Code Revisions
- Development & zoningCode Enforcement Ordinance
- Development & zoningFidelity Trust Small-Scale Amendment and Rezoning
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