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\"As of this weekend, our 501(c)(3) has been reinstated,\" McFadden said, noting the organization had worked for years to address issues from prior leadership. He asked the commission to note the organization’s appreciation for use of city fields during the busy tournament period.

Commissioners and staff discussed field conditions later in the meeting. Commissioner Morgan said the fields were in good shape at the end of the season but were damaged during a subsequent weekend when lightning and heavy water made them unusable, leaving clay and standing water that will require recovery work. Acting City Manager Will Watts and staff noted parking and maintenance needs and said staff will follow up.

The commission did not take formal action on scheduling or additional field funding during the meeting; McFadden’s remarks were received during the public-input period and recorded for the minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Longwood City Commission Regular Meeting May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Patrick McFadden, president of Longwood Babe Ruth, told the commission the league’s 501(c)(3) status was reinstated and tournaments begin this weekend; commissioners noted the city fields will be heavily used and staff later discussed field damage after a storm.","taxTitle","Longwood, Seminole County, Florida","taxId",56149,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6250922,"City reports $1.2 million allocation for Station 15 project; manager outlines utilities ordinance and Waste Pro contract review",171,3243000,3414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3197643-277f1db2a6df09cdead5d496e7d8d233&start=3243&end=3414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3197643-277f1db2a6df09cdead5d496e7d8d233/thumbnail_3243000.jpg","/articles/6250922/Longwood/Seminole-County/Florida/City-reports-12-million-allocation-for-Station-15-project-manager-outlines-utilities-ordinance-and-Waste-Pro-contract-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250922-0b02b35b76cb3b68478aabe5208c183c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166595&Signature=oOZ8M9hCXu36MibC1FWR8Sm7ezE3YBDMUMP8QfLGmqx-WkJWBqgBxxvDtjdKRWCIrpxd5WuL67sbteJnlLhNwjjbIIRm5nmkGaE7y71yaCRwMUnR29M31eJ7JGf2m8qLizzDNRJxyvhm-hy~37noYfqclBh8iF5QhkvVbNL0rK26kpEZhYb6fijreuO6yp3obDOLKHB~DGwf6n6MugM3DoaGN9fvyTdHe2V1AvfbUsqQIGJHKyMNE9vpzHWEqt-RVyZ~hubtB-c-qRID2TOpH1nrZwSRdCh0CDuK8hkP~yhXfeyLlSYi6F-wQmWUSswlnPWP~d7HecjcLiTj5K5iow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Acting City Manager Will Watts reported several administrative updates to the Longwood City Commission, including a $1,200,000 grant allocation for the Station 15 project, work on an undergrounding ordinance and next steps on the city’s solid-waste contract.

Watts said the city received notice of a $1,200,000 grant allocation for the Station 15 project but that final approval is not yet complete. \"Although we don't have a final approval of that, that is a positive sign that they've allocated additional money towards that project,\" Watts said.

Watts also said the city attorney and he are continuing to draft an undergrounding ordinance; staff plan to present the draft to the commission at a later meeting. On contractual services, Watts said the city’s contract with Waste Pro is expiring this year and staff are working with Waste Pro’s representative to determine next steps and will bring suggestions to the commission.

Finally, Watts announced the city will recruit and post for a building official to fill the vacancy created by Phil Kersey's move to Seminole County. The commission did not take immediate formal votes on the items; the statements were reported as staff updates and planned follow-ups.

No final award or ordinance was adopted at the meeting; staff identified next steps and follow-up reporting to the commission.","Acting City Manager Will Watts told the commission the city received a $1,200,000 grant allocation for Station 15 (not yet final), staff is drafting an undergrounding ordinance, and the Waste Pro contract is expiring with staff to bring options to the commission. The city will recruit a building official to fill a vacancy.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6250926,"Longwood police and fire personnel receive commendations after walker incident",256,1306000,1562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3197643-277f1db2a6df09cdead5d496e7d8d233&start=1306&end=1562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3197643-277f1db2a6df09cdead5d496e7d8d233/thumbnail_1306000.jpg","/articles/6250926/Longwood/Seminole-County/Florida/Longwood-police-and-fire-personnel-receive-commendations-after-walker-incident","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250926-243f78531e89a55a08bb8a0e70ec248d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166595&Signature=WkhxId1U-4so8ZI0bzhUhl8AsGQzc5wPXvFRYgZKWBrhJOR~oUulFzx6uQpu4ko18PDW8pZrNSAKZIgUpcZj1B2ze8TJGc3vi6s9fRZPTu3VW0Adi10A3W0mVNC3PEmmSJsYaA85OD8YjR5XsYFIWfcPci6r6BlDBHt-Mv4cbwylnMZ-feEs7c6NPDu0d63gvnBa8SFAGdtRczKnYY~TkKZr8HpFl~v0Yu-ndDNopYDhHj7CkCfAdvoOXJThDfICpx8Q62mJulgtgxb49S8e68Jxq3YrzaGu8jlp0c9AP5VW31w9Db5056uynuyddbLnX3Wg~nfikMvizaJCPQNJig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Longwood recognized several police officers and a fire marshal for their response to a mobility-equipment incident involving resident Sherry Scott.

David Dowd, chief of police, told the commission that on April 11, 2025, officers Michael Cameo and Corporal Akibo Pugh responded to a report that a medical walker had been removed from a bike rack at a local apartment complex. The officers determined the loss would affect the resident’s mobility and contributed money to replace the walker. Later, staff learned the walker had been removed by apartment management as a perceived fire hazard.

Sergeant Kevin Little contacted Fire Marshal Jared Robertson, who determined the walker did not pose a fire hazard and worked with apartment management to allow the resident to continue leaving the device at the bike rack. Chief Dowd announced a chief’s commendation for Corporal Cameo and Officer Pugh and a community service award for Sergeant Little, Officer Ricardo Sandoval and Fire Marshal Robertson. The resident, Sherry Scott, attended the meeting and spoke briefly to thank staff for resolving the matter.

The commission presented the recognitions at the meeting; no formal disciplinary or regulatory action resulted from the incident as described. The city said the response illustrated interdepartmental follow-up and community-oriented policing.","City leaders honored police officers and a fire marshal for resolving a mobility-equipment dispute for a resident; commanders awarded a chief’s commendation and a community service award.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6250931,"Commission elects Commissioner Sackett as Longwood mayor; Shoemaker named deputy mayor",137,999000,1136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3197643-277f1db2a6df09cdead5d496e7d8d233&start=999&end=1136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3197643-277f1db2a6df09cdead5d496e7d8d233/thumbnail_999000.jpg","/articles/6250931/Longwood/Seminole-County/Florida/Commission-elects-Commissioner-Sackett-as-Longwood-mayor-Shoemaker-named-deputy-mayor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250931-da5a564a618795bd67bc67616d911426/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166595&Signature=SADrxy3X7q4e6JtcPhDw9zb9iJVg7Mo3s-YQGPNPkOYX5OlvWBOmXti3dhFwAfZteWQ2q8QACBpYVA78xyYedUU2LcqA1ETaUtQ1V0TFk~XN9uSjTkFfhzhauLtfVoM2F2HG7ynOcVSZmQULLHUpyqDdgsH-~L0ONmEE8BxNXlj2feuDk40JMPBqUFWI7lgmbPS6acsPiw2PxCYfg0GRnEJE-UEfucF-iIOk3xxrfuweSmFQRxyhf2z-0IJMCd-1Ng~7rNv7Cv1RRm0NnYpeRovtOC7ATmI60VZbCasynTvlP5RHX1l9djW8hUTHV5Zs2AKGT~Zi6URbe3qTkAkSTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Longwood City Commission elected Commissioner Sackett as mayor in its annual internal election held in May 2025 and confirmed Commissioner Abby Shoemaker as deputy mayor by the commission’s rotation practice.

Under Charter Section 3.03, the commission selects the mayor from among its members at the first May meeting. Commissioner Sackett was nominated from the floor and then voted on in a roll call; each commissioner recorded an affirmative vote. The commission then recognized the new mayor at the dais and exchanged the gavel.

The election follows the commission’s customary procedure: nominations from the floor, a close of nominations, and a roll-call vote on nominees in the order received. Commission members present who participated in the roll call included Matt McMillan, Abby Shoemaker, Commissioner Boney, Commissioner Morgan and Commissioner Sackett.

No formal objections or alternative nominations were recorded during the meeting. The clerk administered the roll call and announced the outcome. The commission also noted that the deputy mayor position rotates; as a result of the rotation the commission identified Commissioner Abby Shoemaker as deputy mayor.

The commission did not take other formal personnel actions related to the mayoral transition during the meeting.","The Longwood City Commission held its annual internal election and selected Commissioner Sackett as mayor under Charter Section 3.03; Commissioner Abby Shoemaker was confirmed as deputy mayor by rotation. The vote was unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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Longwood Babe Ruth reinstated as 501(c)(3); tournaments to use city fields this month

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Longwood police and fire personnel receive commendations after walker incident

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