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CHELCO 331 Business Lighting Plan
Planning staff will present the CHELCO 331 Business Lighting Plan for council review.Minutes pendingSep 24 · CouncilRunnels SSA and Rezoning Application 2nd Reading/Adoption
The council will conduct a second reading and vote on adoption of a rezoning application related to the Runnels property.Minutes pendingSep 24 · CouncilCR 3280 UFA Well – Change Order #1
Engineering staff will present a change order for the UFA well project for council consideration.Minutes pendingSep 24 · CouncilBusiness 331 Sidewalk Extension – Construction Bids
Engineering staff will present construction bids for a sidewalk extension at Business 331 for council review.Minutes pendingSep 24 · CouncilBusiness 331 Sidewalk Extension – CEI Proposal
Engineering staff will present a consultant engineering inspection (CEI) proposal for the Business 331 sidewalk extension project.Minutes pendingSep 24 · CouncilSR 20 Business 331 Intersection Improvements Proposal
Planning staff will present a proposal for intersection improvements at State Road 20 and Business 331 for council consideration.Minutes pendingSep 24 · Council
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Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Estuary Program
Planning staff will present information on the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Estuary Program for council consideration.Minutes pendingSep 24 · CouncilFLC Christmas Banquet
Mayor Barley will present information regarding the FLC Christmas Banquet for council discussion.Minutes pendingSep 24 · CouncilAcceptance of 2026-2027 Budget
City Attorney Adkinson requested approval of the 2026-2027 budget.ApprovedSep 15 · CouncilApproval of Tentative Millage Rate
City Attorney Adkinson announced the millage rate of 4.7302 mills, which exceeds the rollback rate of 4.5834 mills by 3.20%. Council voted to approve this rate.ApprovedSep 15 · CouncilTentative Budget for 2026–2027
The council approved the tentative budget of $114,239,860.00 by motion and roll call vote.ApprovedSep 9 · CouncilTentative Millage Rate for 2026–2027
City Attorney announced a tentative millage rate of 4.7302 mills, 3.20% above the rollback rate of 4.5834 mills.ApprovedSep 9 · CouncilFinal Budget Hearing Scheduled
The council approved setting the final budget hearing for September 15, 2026, at 5:01 PM at Freeport City Hall.ApprovedSep 9 · CouncilBlueberry Road and State Road 20 Intersection Improvements Scope of Services
Approved scope of services assigned to North Florida Professional Services for intersection improvements.ApprovedSep 8 · CouncilDraft Political Signage Language
Planning Director Hughes-Neel presented a complete section of political signage rules currently applicable.DiscussedSep 8 · CouncilLiving History Park SW Revision Scope of Services
Approved Dewberry scope of services for stormwater management revision due to alignment changes for Marquis Way West; stormwater pond will be moved and stormwater management plan revised due to new regulatory requirements.ApprovedSep 8 · CouncilFMIT Insurance Renewal
Approved insurance renewal for the city.ApprovedSep 8 · CouncilHVAC Certification Class for Employee
Approved sending William Canaday to obtain HVAC certification.ApprovedSep 8 · CouncilFlock Cameras Policy
Councilwoman Brannon requested that the city prohibit Flock cameras on city streets, consistent with the Governor of Florida's position on state highways and the Walton County Board of Commissioners' position on county highways.DiscussedSep 8 · CouncilDedicated Left-Turn Light at Business 331 and Highway 20
Councilwoman Brannon raised concerns about traffic delays at the Business 331 and Highway 20 intersection due to lack of a dedicated left-turn light.DiscussedSep 8 · Council2027 Meeting Schedule
Approved publication of the 2027 meeting schedule with one meeting in November and one meeting in December.ApprovedSep 8 · Council2027 Holiday Schedule
Approved 2027 holiday schedule with Thursday and Friday off for Christmas holiday as recommended by staff.ApprovedSep 8 · CouncilTrunk or Treat Event
Approved Trunk or Treat event to be held on October 24, 2026.ApprovedSep 8 · CouncilKickball League
Approved starting a kickball league in response to community requests.ApprovedSep 8 · Council
Development Watch
CHELCO 331 Business Lighting Plan
ProposedPlanning staff will present the CHELCO 331 Business Lighting Plan for council review.Sep 24 · CouncilBusiness 331Runnels SSA and Rezoning Application 2nd Reading/Adoption
HearingThe council will conduct a second reading and vote on adoption of a rezoning application related to the Runnels property.Sep 24 · CouncilDraft Political Signage Language
DiscussedPlanning Director Hughes-Neel presented a complete section of political signage rules currently applicable. Council requested time to review the language before it is added to the Land Development Code; item will be brought back at the next meeting.Sep 8 · CouncilRunnels Property Small-Scale Amendment and Rezoning
ApprovedCouncil approved first reading of a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and first reading of a rezoning ordinance for a property on US 331 South just north of Jones Drive. The property, containing approximately 1.43 acres and identified as reference number 22-1S-19-23030-000-0240, currently has 3 single family homes. It is proposed to change from Rural Village to Mixed Use future land use and from Rural Village to General Commercial zoning to allow for a design office. The property is consistent with nearby commercial uses on the highway corridor. Advertising for second reading and public hearing was authorized.Aug 27 · CouncilUS 331 South, east side just north of Jones DrivePlanning Board Appointee
ApprovedCouncilman Farris recommended and the council approved appointing Trinity Inabinet to the Planning Board. Planning Director Hughes-Neel will provide training.Aug 11 · CouncilData Center Prohibition Ordinance 2nd Reading and Adoption
ApprovedHeld second reading, conducted public hearing, and adopted Ordinance Number 2026-07 banning data centers in the city.Jul 14 · CouncilData Center Prohibition Ordinance First Reading
ApprovedHeld first reading of ordinance banning data centers from the city. The ordinance defines large-load customers as anything over 50 megawatts and specifically includes all data centers as separately defined by statute. Advertised for second reading and public hearing for adoption, scheduled for July after the July 1 effective date of Senate Bill 484.Jun 25 · CouncilEnvironmental & Geotechnical Specialties General Services Agreement
ApprovedApproved final contract for Environmental & Geotechnical Specialties as rotation engineer for infrastructure projects from RFQ.Jun 25 · Council
Where the council disagreed
Minutes are in for 52 of 53 Council meetings held so far, so the votes below are incomplete, not final.
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