Starke: City Commission Meeting for January 20, 2026 at Starke City Hall
Summary. The Starke City Commission held its regular meeting on January 20, 2026, with all commissioners present except one member who was noted as out for the evening. The meeting included presentations from State Attorney Brian Kramer who introduced himself and his executive director Rebecca Schimholster, and from Carrie Hammond, the new director of community relations at Santa Fe College. The commission approved a site plan for new construction and received updates on the charter review process and impact fee study. Key business included approval of a site plan for new construction with ingress/egress only on Weldon Street, and updates on the charter review board which selected Jeff Johnson as chair and Al Hunter as vice chair. The city manager provided updates on Memorial Day preparations at Bayers Park, including monument relocation scheduled for completion by February 1st. Electric utility matters were discussed extensively, including concerns about data center power demands affecting nationwide electricity availability and costs.
Agenda Items
6. Consent Agenda
Routine approval of bills and administrative items
- Bills reviewed and found in order
7. State Attorney Presentation
Brian Kramer introduced himself as State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit
- Covers 6 counties including Bradford
- Prosecutes 17,000 cases annually
- Emphasized public service commitment
- Provided contact information for assistance
9. Citizen Request - Santa Fe College
Carrie Hammond introduced herself as new director of community relations
- Started in September
- Serves entire college district
- Bradford ASN partnership mentioned
- No set schedule for Bradford campus visits
10. Site Plan Approval
Review and approval of site plan for new construction
- Meets all land development codes
- Ingress/egress only on Weldon Street
- Includes retention pond and drainage areas
11. Charter Review Update
Update on charter review board activities
- Board selected chair and vice chair
- Jeff Johnson as chair, Al Hunter as vice chair
- Meeting twice monthly on 1st and 3rd Mondays
13. Electric Utility Update
Comprehensive update on electricity costs and data center impacts
- Data centers driving up electricity demand nationwide
- Florida rates still competitive
- FPL rate increases to $153 per 1000 kWh
- FMPA needs 600 megawatts by 2032
Motions & Votes
Move approval of agenda as presented
Moved by Commissioner Milner, seconded by Commissioner Nugent
Passed 4-0
Move approval of consent agenda
Moved by Commissioner Milgord, seconded by Commissioner Overstreet
Passed 4-0
Move approval of site plan as submitted
Moved by Commissioner Milner, seconded by Commissioner Newton
Passed unanimously
Motion for adjournment
Moved by Not specified, seconded by Not specified
Passed
Action Items
Provide contact information to Carrie Hammond from Santa Fe College
Assigned to Miss Thompson, Mister Mullins, Miss Bradley
Complete monument relocation at Bayers Park
Assigned to Monument members/contractors · Due End of next week (by February 1)
Address surface leveling and shading/canopy at Bayers Park stage area
Assigned to Miss Thompson, Mister Mullins
Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided at this meeting?
The Starke City Commission held its regular meeting on January 20, 2026, with all commissioners present except one member who was noted as out for the evening. The meeting included presentations from State Attorney Brian Kramer who introduced himself and his executive director Rebecca Schimholster, and from Carrie Hammond, the new director of community relations at Santa Fe College. The commission approved a site plan for new construction and received updates on the charter review process and impact fee study. Key business included approval of a site plan for new construction with ingress/egress only on Weldon Street, and updates on the charter review board which selected Jeff Johnson as chair and Al Hunter as vice chair. The city manager provided updates on Memorial Day preparations at Bayers Park, including monument relocation scheduled for completion by February 1st. Electric utility matters were discussed extensively, including concerns about data center power demands affecting nationwide electricity availability and costs.
What was on the agenda?
This meeting covered 6 agenda items: Consent Agenda; State Attorney Presentation; Citizen Request - Santa Fe College; Site Plan Approval; Charter Review Update; Electric Utility Update.
How many motions were voted on?
4 motions were voted on during this meeting. See the Motions & Votes section above for each motion and its result.
What action items came out of this meeting?
3 action items were identified. See the Action Items section above for details and who they were assigned to.
Who attended this meeting?
12 members were recorded as present: Speaker 1 (Mayor), Commissioner Milner, Commissioner Newton, Commissioner Overstreet, Miss Thompson (City Manager), City Attorney, Mister Mullins, Captain Mueller, Chief (Fire), Brian Kramer (State Attorney), Rebecca Schimholster, Carrie Hammond.
Where can I watch the full recording?
The full video recording is available on YouTube or embedded at the top of this page.
What county is Starke in?
Starke is located in Bradford County, Florida. Browse other Bradford County meeting summaries to see what local governments across the county are working on.
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