City Council Regular Meeting (2025-08-19)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1000 CITY CENTER CIRCLE PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA AUGUST 19, 2025

THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING of the City of Port Orange was called to order by Mayor Scott Stiltner at 6:30 p.m.

OPENING

Mayor Scott Stiltner announced the passing of Mary Wittmeyer. Ms.Wittmeyer served as a Volunteer in Police Services (VIPS) for over forty years and had just recently retired. She is appreciated for her dedication and service to the City and will be greatly missed.

Invocation by Reverand Melissa Frantz of Daytona Beach Drive-in Christian Church

Pledge of Allegiance

\| Roll Call \| Present: \| Councilman Jonathan Foley Councilman Shawn Goepfert Councilman Lance Green Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs

Mayor Scott Stiltner \| \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \| Also Present: \| City Manager Wayne Clark City Attorney Matthew Jones Deputy City Clerk Amanda Bonin \| \|

4. Public Comments on Consent Agenda Items Only

CONSENT AGENDA

5. Approval of Minutes

a. August 5,2025 - Regular City Council Meeting

b. Award of ITB #25-13 to Masci General Contractor, Inc. for Construction of the St. John's River to Sea (SJR2C) Loop Shared-Use Nonmotorized (SUN) Trail (FDOT #439865)

6. Bid Awards and Contract Items

c. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Task Authorization No. 4 with Zev Cohen and Associates, Inc for the City Center Ballfield Rehabilitation

d. Approval of Task Authorization No. 11 with Mead & Hunt for Wellfield Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) and Reclaimed Lakes Monitoring

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Regular City Council Meeting

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7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA)

8. Resolution No. 25-38 - Approval of Grant Subcontract in the amount of $17,521.87 from University of North Florida Training and Services, Institute Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Management for Florida's Bicycle Pedestrian Focused Initiative: Communication and High Visibility and Enforcement Project

9. Resolution No. 25-39 - Approval of Contract #H1201 Project #4734-002-R Hurricane Idalia Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to Acquire and Demolish 3 Homes

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented was made by Councilman Shawn Goepfert and Seconded by Councilman Jonathan Foley. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda-20 minutes)

Cameron Vintson, Executive Director for ArtHaus, updated Council on their summer camp program and invited Council members to their art event this Friday, August 22.

Donna Kurtz, resident and President of Oakbrook HOA, commented on vandalism along Yorktown Boulevard and asked for the City's help in getting repairs completed in the right of way.

Robert Reinhagen, resident, expressed his concerns regarding Senate Bill 180. He urged Council members to advocate to the legislature for modifications to the bill, specifically requesting that properties damaged by the hurricane be exempted from inclusion in any moratorium or future changes to the land development code.

Derek LaMontane, resident, requested that the City support and ask the State for a pause or modification with the construction of the Pioneer Trail and I-95 interchange due to the impacts to the wetlands he believes will occur.

COMMENTS AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs also expressed his appreciation to Ms. Wittmeyer for her service and commented on Consent Agenda Item 6c, relating to the City Center Ballfield Rehabilitation, thanking the Engineering and Parks and Recreation staff for their collaboration that will result in savings on the projects. Vice Mayor Grubbs advised the City Center Sports Complex is nearing completion; a public input session will be held on September 20, offering residents an opportunity to share feedback with City staff about

10. Council Members desired improvements for White Place Park; an scheduled for August 22.

highlighted the upcoming Arthaus event,

Councilman Lance Green commented on Consent Agenda Item 6a, relating to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and suggested the properties be allowed to revert back to nature, proposing tree planting as a cost-saving and environmentally friendly alternative to ongoing maintenance and mowing. Councilman Green also expressed concern about the importance and need for the County's non-emergency phone line as there were issues with calls getting answered

Mayor Scott Stiltner shared support for Councilman Green's suggestion regarding Consent Agenda Item 6a, stating he is in favor of returning the lot to a more natural state. He also addressed Senate Bill 180, referencing a letter from Jeff Brower, County Council Chair. The City anticipates conceptual discussions with the state legislature regarding potential amendments to SB 180.

Additionally, Mayor Stiltner discussed recent litigation filed against the City, including two received last week, related to sidewalks and e-bike incidents. He raised concern about the increasing speed and safety risks associated with e-bikes, noting the need for Council to be proactive by collecting data and considering future safety regulations.

Mayor Stiltner also addressed the rise in vandalism throughout the City and County, citing social media challenges as a contributing factor. He emphasized the City's intent to hold individuals accountable for such actions. Lastly, he thanked both the City Council and the Police Department for their work on contract negotiations.

Following the Mayor's comments on e-bikes, Vice Mayor Grubbs requested that the Police Chief and department staff prepare and provide information to Council regarding existing regulations for e-bikes.

Councilman Foley commented on the City's email filters which may be potentially interfering with public communication. He encouraged residents to reach out through multiple channels if needed to ensure contact with Council members.

12. City Manager