Commissioners approve multiple engineering work orders, maintenance contracts and future annexation hearings.
The room was filled as residents gathered to witness Commissioners John Haney and Karen Kerr’s first Commission meeting. During this meeting, Commissioner Mary Mathis led the invocation, and both Kerr and Haney took their oath of office to start the June commission meeting.
Following the oath of office was the presentation of a proclamation recognizing the 2026 candidates for Miss Florida.
Mayor Nate Kilton said this proclamation recognizes exemplary leadership and celebrates the achievements of nine women who embody community experience and pride.
There were no public comments, so the meeting moved on to agenda item 26-555, annual election of Mayor, Selection of Vice-Mayor, and appointments to the community.
For mayor, Commissioner Mathis nominated Vice Mayor Jason Jones, but the motion did not pass. Jones nominated Kilton, and it was seconded by Haney. The commissioners approved this motion, and Kilton retook his oath for another year. Jones will continue to serve as vice mayor.
Selection of CRA chair and Vice-Chair are Kilton and Jones. The council of government will be Kerr and Haney. Plant City Economic Development Corporation will stay with Kilton. Ridge League of Cities will have Mathis continuing with Haney as an alternate. Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will be Kerr with alternate Kilton. Tourist Development Council will now have Haney as a member. Lastly, the transportation planning organization will stay Kilton and Jones as the alternate.
Next was the consent agenda items 26-261- Resolution approving minutes of Regular meeting held May 27, 2026, 26-244- Resolution approving the Interlocal Agreement between Hillsborough County and City of Plant City for Traffic Control Signal Maintenance, 26-254- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Modification #2 to Architectural Work Order 22-011-01A-05 with ASD/SKY for design of the Ellis-Methvin Pedestrian Bridge and 26-256- Resolution to accept and approve the Off System Construction and Maintenance Agreement between State of Florida, Department of Transportation and the City of Plant City for the Marshall Middle School Sidewalks and the Tomlin Middle School Sidewalks projects.
All items were approved 5-0.
The City Manager report was next.
26-232- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with J&K Lawncare Specialist LLC for mowing and maintenance of the I-4 Interchanges and North Park Road medians.
Parks and Recreation Director Julie Garretson asked the commission to approve an agreement with J&K Lawncare Specialist LLC for $51,756.
This resolution was approved 5-0.
26-252- Resolution authorizing the purchase of sports field maintenance materials and services on an as-needed basis from World Sports Turf and Marketing, LLC, under Hillsborough County contract ITB-24197.
This resolution was approved 5-0.
26-251- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering Work Order with DRMP, Inc. for professional services for roadway improvement projects (Group 2).
Frank Coughenour, senior engineer, presented a slideshow outlining roads and sidewalks being resurfaced.
“Sidewalks and resurfacing in the areas around the schools is great,” Jones said. “I like the drainage projects, too.
Mathis also said she likes that the plan is helping to improve school areas for students walking and biking.
The resolution passed 5-0.
26-253- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering Work Order with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the N. Franklin Street – W. English Street Drainage Improvements.
Coughenour shared that Franklin St. and English St. were constructed in 1950 with no good drainage systems.
He asked for $248,826.69 to redesign the drainage area. The project is scheduled to be complete within 410 days.
This resolution was approved 5-0.
26-257- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering Work Order with CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. for the North Warnell Street Infrastructure Improvements design, permitting, specifications, and bid package preparation.
This project will be done in phases due to the nature of labor and contract availability. The project will address water main replacements, roadway replacement, and brick restoration.
Herby Jean, project manager, asked for the commission to approve $190,300 to fund the project.
Jones asked that they try to preserve as many trees as possible during the pipe replacements.
This resolution was approved 5-0.
26-260- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consultant Work Order Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the SCADA System Evaluation and Plan Project.
Lynn Spivey from the utilities department said SCADA is the interface used in the facility. This will take a look at the operator and see what new technology and upgrades are needed. She asked for the commission to approve $237,721.
This resolution passed 5-0.
Next was the commissioners’ agenda, where Kerr and Haney thanked the fellow commissioners, supporters, and loved ones at the meeting for supporting them to get this position and serve the next three years.
The last item was other resolutions and ordinances.
26-215- Resolution setting a legislative public hearing on an ordinance (12-2026) to annex 3 parcels totaling 25.40± acres – ANX-2025-06, ANX-2025-07.
This resolution is to set a public hearing date.
Haney abstained from voting due to his firm representing the owner.
This passed 4-0.
The June 8 meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
