General
Regular MeetingDeLand, FL · July 21, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF DELAND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
JULY 21, 2025 AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS
120 SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION-Pastor Mike Carroll
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Richard Paiva, Commissioner; Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner; Dan Reed,
Commissioner; Kevin Reid, Commissioner; Christopher M. Cloudman, Mayor-
Commissioner
Absent:
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Pleus, City Manager; Darren J. Elkind, City Attorney; Julie A.
Hennessy, City Clerk-Auditor; Jason Umberger, Police Chief; Todd Allen, Fire Chief; Michael
Grebosz, Assistant City Manager; Dan Stauffer, Finance Director; Rick Werbiskis, Community
Development Director; Jim Ailes, Deputy Public Service/Utilities Director; Ray Bahrami, City
Engineer; Rick Hall, Parks and Recreation Director; Ray Underwood, Public Works Director; Carol
Kuhn, Planning Director; Jeremy Wiggins, Human Resources Director; Alberto Cirelli, Information
Technology Director; Chris Graham, Community Information Manager; Debi Glick, Land
Development Manager; Kendall Story, Senior Planner; members of the public and press.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Resolution No. 2025-48, Honoring the 25 Years of Service and Retirement of Mark C. Hayward.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Dan Reed, Commissioner
SECONDER: Richard Paiva, Commissioner
AYES: Richard Paiva, Commissioner; Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner;
Dan Reed, Commissioner; Kevin Reid, Commissioner; Christopher M.
Cloudman, Mayor-Commissioner
NAYS: None
2. Introduction of New Police Officers-Zachery Whigham, Elyan Hernandez and James Holmes.
RESULT: PRESENTED
3. Presentation re DeLand Annual Community Development Report.
RESULT: PRESENTED
CONSENT AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVED, ITEMS 2-8
MOVER: Jessica Davis, Commissioner
SECONDER: Richard Paiva, Commissioner
AYES: Richard Paiva, Commissioner; Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner;
Dan Reed, Commissioner; Kevin Reid, Commissioner; Christopher M.
Cloudman, Mayor-Commissioner
NAYS: None
1. Consideration re Renewal of Agreement for Agent of Record with Brown and Brown for
Consultant Services for the City of DeLand Employee Benefits Programs for Fiscal Years 2025-
2030.
RESULT: APPROVED-THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM CONSENT
MOVER: Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner
SECONDER: Richard Paiva, Commissioner
AYES: Richard Paiva, Commissioner; Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner;
Dan Reed, Commissioner; Christopher M. Cloudman, Mayor-
Commissioner
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Kevin Reid, Commissioner
2. Consideration re State Revolving Fund Loan Program for Lead Service Line Loan Agreement
Amendment #1.
3. Consideration re Utility Service Agreement for Tactical Training Pavilion.
4. Consideration re County of Volusia Interlocal Agreement for Provision of Municipal Services
Agreement.
5. Consideration re Approval of Construction Administration Services - AVCON, Inc. for Airfield
Markings Project.
6. Consideration re Change Order No. 2, to Lift Station No.79 Rehabilitation Project.
7. Consideration re Approval for Sale and Consumption Alcoholic Beverages on City Property-Bark,
Bite and BBQ Event.
8. Consideration re Midyear Waiver Request for Rotary Club of DeLand - DeLand’s Got Talent
Event.
PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT
OLD BUSINESS
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-09, Amending Taylor Ridge PD, Located at 1298 South
Blue Lake Avenue.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Richard Paiva, Commissioner
SECONDER: Kevin Reid, Commissioner
VOTE: Yes-Richard Paiva, Commissioner
Yes-Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner
Yes-Dan Reed, Commissioner
Yes-Kevin Reid, Commissioner
Yes-Christopher M. Cloudman-Mayor-Commissioner
NAYS: None
2. Resolution Approving or Denying Parking Agreement Related to Off-Site Parking for 84
Affordable Housing Units, Located at 225 West New York Avenue.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Kevin Reid, Commissioner
SECONDER: Richard Paiva, Commissioner
AYES: Richard Paiva, Commissioner; Kevin Reid, Commissioner; Christopher M.
Cloudman, Mayor-Commissioner
NAYS: Dan Reed, Commissioner; Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request to Continue the First Reading of Ordinance Changing the Zoning for ±7.35 Acres of
Property, Located on South Woodland Boulevard from Mainstreet Townhomes PD to C-2 (General
Commercial).
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Dan Reed, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner
AYES: Richard Paiva, Commissioner; Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner;
Dan Reed, Commissioner; Kevin Reid, Commissioner; Christopher M.
Cloudman, Mayor-Commissioner
NAYS: None
2. Resolution Approving the Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Dan Reed, Commissioner
SECONDER: Kevin Reid, Commissioner
AYES: Richard Paiva, Commissioner; Jessica Davis, Vice Mayor-Commissioner;
Dan Reed, Commissioner; Kevin Reid, Commissioner; Christopher M.
Cloudman, Mayor-Commissioner
NAYS: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No Report
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No Report
CITY CLERK REPORT
No Report
CITY COMMISSION
Reports Given
ADJOURNMENT
9:18 P.M.
Agenda
CITY OF DELAND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
JULY 21, 2025 AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS
120 SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION-Pastor Terry Medlin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Resolution No. 2025-48, Honoring the 25 Years of Service and Retirement of Mark C. Hayward.
2. Introduction of New Police Officers-Zachery Whigham, Elyan Hernandez and James Holmes.
3. Presentation re DeLand Annual Community Development Report.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration re Renewal of Agreement for Agent of Record with Brown and Brown for
Consultant Services for the City of DeLand Employee Benefits Programs for Fiscal Years 2025-
2030.
Agreement for Agent of Record services for the City of DeLand.
2. Consideration re State Revolving Fund Loan Program for Lead Service Line Loan Agreement
Amendment #1.
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the State Revolving Fund Program Loan
Amendment #1 agreement for Lead Service Line for inventory, design, and planning document.
3. Consideration re Utility Service Agreement for Tactical Training Pavilion.
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the Utility Service Agreement for the Tactical
Training Pavilion commercial complex.
4. Consideration re County of Volusia Interlocal Agreement for Provision of Municipal Services
Agreement.
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the execution of the interlocal agreement
with Volusia County for municipal services.
5. Consideration re Approval of Construction Administration Services - AVCON, Inc. for Airfield
Markings Project.
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the proposal from AVCON, Inc. to provide
construction administration services to construct the Airfield Markings for a fee not to exceed
$34,000.
6. Consideration re Change Order No. 2, to Lift Station No.79 Rehabilitation Project.
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve Change Order No.2 in the amount of
$21,848.91, and the contract extension of 60 days.
7. Consideration re Approval for Sale and Consumption Alcoholic Beverages on City Property-Bark,
Bite and BBQ Event.
Approval for sale and consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on City property for Bark, Bite and
BBQ Event in Parking Lot #6.
8. Consideration re Midyear Waiver Request for Rotary Club of DeLand - DeLand’s Got Talent
Event.
DeLand’s Got Talent event is requesting to be considered for a midyear event waiver.
PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT
OLD BUSINESS
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-09, Amending Taylor Ridge PD, Located at 1298 South
Blue Lake Avenue.
This is a request to amend the Taylor Ridge PD Agreement.
2. Resolution Approving or Denying Parking Agreement Related to Off-Site Parking for 84
Affordable Housing Units, Located at 225 West New York Avenue.
The applicant, Blue Sky Communities, LLC, has submitted a draft parking agreement with Volusia
County to utilize parking at the Volusia County records building, adjacent to 225 West New York
for City Commission consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request to Continue the First Reading of Ordinance Changing the Zoning for ±7.35 Acres of
Property, Located on South Woodland Boulevard from Mainstreet Townhomes PD to C-2 (General
Commercial).
Request to continue to the August 18, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
2. Resolution Approving the Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the proposed millage rate at 6.2841 mills for
operating purposes. The proposed operating millage rate of 6.2841 is 4.11% above the rolled-back
millage rate of 6.0358.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT
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