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Apr 2, 2025Planning Board
Planning and Development Review Board Regular Meeting
The Freeport Planning & Development Review Board met on April 2, 2025, to review two planned development projects and amendments to the Land Development Code. The board swore in a new member, elected William Rhodes as chairperson, and approved previous meeting minutes. The Crews PDP, a mixed-use development of 437.5 acres on the east side of 331 Business with 529 single-family units, 569 multifamily units, and 82,205 square feet of shopping center, was unanimously approved. The Hidden Bayou PDP, an 80.2-acre residential project with 98 single-family units located 1.25 miles south of Highway 20 on the west side of 83A, was approved with conditions after significant public comment and board discussion about traffic, setbacks, building height, and tree preservation. The board also approved proposed amendments to the Land Development Code.
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.
Mar 5, 2025Planning BoardMinutes not posted yetCancelled
CANCELLED Planning and Development Review Board Regular Meeting
The Planning and Development Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for March 5th, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda had listed approval of prior meeting minutes, review of a Crews Planned Development Project, and consideration of Land Development Code revisions, but none of these items were addressed because the meeting did not take place.
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.
Feb 5, 2025Planning Board
Planning and Development Review Board Regular Meeting
The Freeport Planning and Development Review Board held its regular meeting on February 5, 2025. The board approved the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes. It granted a variance request from Eight Root Holdings to place a 7-foot cooling equipment unit in the rear setback of their property, with the condition that an 8-foot privacy fence be added to shield the equipment from public view. The board also approved the Hammock Bay Planned Development Project 5, the final phase of the previously approved Hammock Bay development with 163 lots, after requiring a 25-foot natural vegetative buffer along Powerline Road, a disclosure about the neighboring bee farm in HOA documents, and a 6-foot privacy fence requirement along the rear of lots bordering the bee farm property.
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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