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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.
May 12, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on May 12, 2026, to approve routine bills and minutes, establish a fee waiver process, authorize a point-of-sale system for the community pool, approve two wastewater expansion projects totaling over $283,000, authorize bidding for a $1.2 million sidewalk extension, adjust property insurance costs, approve recreational events, add engineering firms to the city's consultant roster, and discuss a future regional sports complex. The council also declined a request to change utility disconnection policy for a resident involved in a property dispute.
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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.
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.
Apr 14, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 14, 2026, and approved several infrastructure and operational matters. The council authorized the city manager to pursue a USDA loan for the wastewater treatment plant on Bulldog Road, which would offer favorable terms (4.5% interest, 40-year repayment) and help accelerate the project timeline. They also approved a $1.15 million change order for the Lagrange Road sewer extension, a budget amendment to pay the city's share of the Bear Creek Bridge replacement project that was completed in 2024, and funding for employee training and travel. The council set the community pool opening for May 23rd, approved plans for a special-needs playground and baseball field at a future park on the Carr property, scheduled a lighting ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park for April 23rd, and discussed placement of a beach traffic sign for the upcoming season.
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.
Mar 26, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on March 26, 2026, where members approved routine consent agenda items including bills and prior minutes. The council voted to move forward with an Engineering Request for Qualifications to evaluate additional engineering firms for city projects. Staff provided updates on several infrastructure initiatives, including the Marquis Way West road project, which the council agreed to pursue in phases to accelerate construction timelines. The council approved repairs to a wastewater bypass pump that was damaged by a car, with insurance covering most of the cost. Approval was also given for a waterline upgrade project involving driveway bores. In discussion items, the council addressed distribution of mosquito control fly balls to residents, approved a splash pad opening for April 1st, discussed playground gate installation with fire safety requirements, and received notice that the county board approved lighting and varnish work on a pedestrian bridge on Four Mile Road. The council directed staff to draft an ordinance regarding commercial use of city sports facilities.
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.
Mar 4, 2026Planning BoardMinutes not posted yetCancelled
CANCELLED: Planning and Development Review Board Regular Meeting
The Planning and Development Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for April 1st, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers will cover approval of prior meeting minutes from November 5, 2025, and a re-zoning request for 31 Azalea Drive. The board will also receive a Sunshine Law refresher training.
Feb 26, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on February 26, 2026, and approved several infrastructure and maintenance projects. The council authorized a $84,000 contract with Dewberry Engineers for redesign services on the SR-20 sewer extension, which will now route through city-owned property instead of requiring easements, saving an estimated $950,000 to $1 million in construction costs. They approved a $62,962.57 upgrade to the electrical line on Black Creek Lodge Road by CHELCO, funded by a DEP grant, and granted the associated right-of-way easement. A $2,500 increase was approved for site clearing work on Marquis Way East to prepare for soil testing. The council also approved a $8,450 bid from Odis Brown for an air conditioning unit replacement at the Water Department. Additionally, the council heard updates on the Memorial Park lighting project, the Carr Property road corridor proposal, and a parks pool repair completion.
Feb 10, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on February 10, 2026, to handle routine business and approve several infrastructure and administrative items. The council approved a contract to drill a new potable water well, hired an engineering firm to oversee the work, authorized commencement of the project, approved the annual Little League facility-use contract, and authorized a 25th anniversary fireworks celebration for the Hammock Bay community. The council also received updates on a Chelco utility kiosk request (tabled for further discussion), a Department of Transportation landscaping project at the park and ride, and an Insurance Trust Board nomination opportunity that generated no interest from council members. An employee of the month was recognized.
Jan 22, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on January 22, 2026, and approved several routine and substantive items. The consent agenda—covering bills, a budget amendment for heat pump and community center work at LaGrange Road, and financial reports—passed unanimously. The council then voted to remove the Chelco payment kiosk from City Hall and have Chelco provide a drop box instead, to move the Community Center to its own accounting line for better budget tracking, to approve a $191,053 change order for deep foundation support on a wagon wheel well project, and to approve a related $11,000 budget amendment. The council also approved lowering the Community Center's minimum rental duration from 4 hours to 2 hours to accommodate shorter events. A lengthy discussion ensued about hosting a Christmas Dinner for the Florida League of Cities, with legal guidance that the city can proceed with no formal vote. A pool repair project was reported to be nearing completion.
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.
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.
Nov 18, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on November 18, 2025, and approved several routine and capital items. The council approved paying the Florida League of Cities membership fee of $1,723, sponsored Heroes for Heroes with $1,000, and authorized the mayor and city manager to waive community center rental fees for short-notice events subject to later ratification. The council approved Grit and Grace's use of the Community Center for their 2026 production with rental fees waived but cleaning fees to be paid. Parks approved purchases including a pole barn for $7,200, a truck from Allen Turner for $38,105, a 20-foot trailer for $5,650, and LED lighting for the football/soccer field for $272,131. Engineering approved moving forward with second-phase design of the Bulldog Road Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council directed staff to present remaining ARPA funds (approximately $1.5 million from the original $6.5 million allocation) to the county for potential use on related projects. Planning approved a revised developer's agreement for Riverwalk North to accommodate the Marquis West Connector Road. A library advisory board position expiring in December requires the city to solicit applications, with appointment to occur by December 18.

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