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City Attorney (City Attorney) explained the change was prompted by state law adjustments that broadened who could be served at city facilities; the amendment centralizes receipt of legal papers with the attorney’s office so deadlines and responses can be tracked promptly. “These service of process comes with set deadlines to respond. We need to know about it as soon as it happens so we can start working to prepare those responses,” the City Attorney said.

Council members agreed the change made administrative sense. The ordinance was moved, seconded and advanced on first reading by roll call; the transcript reports a unanimous 5-0 vote.

Ending: The ordinance advances for its second reading per the city’s charter/ordinance process; no further public comment altered the measure at first reading.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - 02/04/2025","oneSentenceSummary","On first reading the Port Orange City Council approved an ordinance to designate the city attorney as the city's registered agent for service of original process, citing state law changes and an operational need to centralize legal service handling; the roll call vote was unanimous.","taxTitle","Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida","taxId",5659,"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},6353261,"Council approves waiver allowing two Nigerian dwarf goats on Herbert Street, 4-1",300,2607000,2907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221496-efe10f3ba5585709152c259d32a42aa3&start=2607&end=2907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221496-efe10f3ba5585709152c259d32a42aa3/thumbnail_2607000.jpg","/articles/6353261/Port-Orange/Volusia-County/Florida/Council-approves-waiver-allowing-two-Nigerian-dwarf-goats-on-Herbert-Street-4-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353261-95ec55d3f73d432a679b7fd9363a93ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1776206400&Signature=TzA50MfFOohGHl0lNg3xaZdrva3loT5jUNziEd~6e5TDMmAUBuIwOLu4ciK9liBQQiZWGK5fbkH64SY2808eWtchI55UodwRubA2aufvcQTMrZ6blNzyn8x4lwk8uAR2CelRPg0bBKfeg5vXRL~VdOJpDr4xbtHMvT~Y436cklO9UBH3On14pySLK-hVNjm~FS6mZ1sQO0zXuAc5tHE5kG1qqFDvASvccwefDB13Tbh0uzLR7xi~bkwQJ9JLynQagRBC1JwRnwgMKt2OX1g8DzGdaJyHZpvnGOHWLYk~9FsqBVAHAQluNyDMwsHRg3MZE8zDVqIVUpFl3ihuF16J1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Orange City Council on Tuesday approved a waiver permitting two Nigerian dwarf goats to live at a single-family property on Herbert Street, voting 4-1 to accept animal-control staff recommendations and conditions.

Officer Fox of Port Orange Animal Control presented the request, saying the applicant, Adrian Litzkowitz, had moved to the property in fall 2024 and that the two goats — identified as Miller and Dill — are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and kept in a 20-by-40-foot enclosure constructed of 5½-foot welded-steel panels. “There will be regular maintenance of the yard to ensure that the yard stays clear of feces,” Officer Fox told the council, and she reported that she had interviewed surrounding neighbors, who had no objections.

Councilmembers asked about enforcement and revocation. City Attorney advised that any waiver can be conditioned and later reconsidered if the animals become a nuisance; Officer Fox said the city would respond to complaints and could return to council to seek revocation. Councilmember Grubbs confirmed the approval applied only to the two named animals and would not automatically allow additional animals beyond the approved pair.

Councilman Foley moved to approve the waiver with the conditions presented by Animal Control; a second was recorded and the motion passed. The council recorded four aye votes and one nay; the transcript does not list individual recorded votes for each member on this item.

Ending: The goats were welcomed to Port Orange under the council’s conditional waiver; the city will respond to complaints and may revoke the permission if nuisance conditions develop.","Port Orange council voted 4-1 to grant an exception to the city’s species limit to permit two Nigerian dwarf goats at a single-family property on Herbert Street, with conditions and a revocation option if nuisance problems arise.",{"_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},6353267,"Port Orange residents press council on water fluoridation; city schedules March discussion",2767,613000,3380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221496-efe10f3ba5585709152c259d32a42aa3&start=613&end=3380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221496-efe10f3ba5585709152c259d32a42aa3/thumbnail_613000.jpg","/articles/6353267/Port-Orange/Volusia-County/Florida/Port-Orange-residents-press-council-on-water-fluoridation-city-schedules-March-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353267-6ca35d8c88885e2f4e95ee82ec64291b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776206400&Signature=FjcbqfKKMnNVhkGJG~JB24YzI2OVEdkEMgB6kaYk3Vn2aVSpN0TialnEzTxI6~VKqmm9OmPiXt7xv-e~W~H~cTyX2NxgY3umLGkv-Kq~NvbTC6TGcs7TBjWTD4pH~VwlxpUlUnT8n3eTu3axKXvSnxQCMGRWYU8J6uReJ8HL-nE8CUccsUSACnfCZDvojCSejv~3uv8S2cGj-mW32oQRWinwr0OM7Z6A~ctuCHD2frDeIiuPRNV1NH5ZJP2bAPs3j4YMrSXbHehX~MdrPQ1jZq5LzjUmB~D1v43bC4vfa8HzKysi7JraJ~1-5o9cIiGM6DVK~sjN6YgJv8hJrqmWVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A sizable group of residents urged the Port Orange City Council to remove fluoride — specifically hydrofluosilicic acid — from the municipal water supply and asked the council to pursue removal or at least to hold a robust public review.

Multiple speakers from Port Orange and neighboring cities described health concerns and urged the council to prioritize informed consent. One speaker explained she was “born and raised in Port Orange” and called fluoridation a “medicated treatment” for which residents receive no choice. Another speaker cited what she described as an NTP report and research compiled on children'shealthdefense.org to argue fluoride is neurotoxic and linked to cognitive deficits.

Council members acknowledged the volume of comments and set a formal council agenda item on the subject. At about 10:13 p.m. Mayor Stiltner directed staff to place “the topic of removing fluoride” on a future council agenda as a community forum item; Vice Mayor Grubbs later confirmed March 18 as the date the item will appear. “There is a ton of information out there from the department of health,” Vice Mayor Grubbs said, and he urged council and residents to review multiple sources and be prepared for a full discussion.

Speakers referenced a range of sources and claims. One speaker cited “Florida patient bill of rights, 381.026” and argued the city was not providing informed consent to residents. Several speakers also alleged a potential conflict of interest, saying the mayor has a business selling water filtration systems; one commenter said that raised questions about impartiality. The mayor and council refuted any implication of impropriety but agreed the item warranted formal vetting and public presentations.

Council members said they have received emails and documents and requested that residents submit studies or summaries to the city. Councilman Foley said the city's measured fluoride levels are significantly lower than the maximum allowed and emphasized he was open-minded and will review materials before March 18. Mayor Stiltner and other council members said they would review submitted studies and have one-on-one conversations with residents before the formal agenda discussion.

The council did not vote on fluoridation at this meeting; it scheduled a March agenda item for further presentations, public comment and deliberation.

Ending: The council asked residents to email studies and summaries ahead of the March meeting; staff and council said they will assemble presentations and materials for an extended discussion on March 18.","Multiple residents urged Port Orange officials to remove fluoride from the city water supply and cited recent reports and the Florida Surgeon General’s guidance; council set the topic for a March agenda item and encouraged residents to submit studies and comments ahead of that meeting.",{"_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},6353271,"Port Orange council hears residents’ complaints about Sugar Forest hoarding, flooding; city says legal action underway",2122,203000,2325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221496-efe10f3ba5585709152c259d32a42aa3&start=203&end=2325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221496-efe10f3ba5585709152c259d32a42aa3/thumbnail_203000.jpg","/articles/6353271/Port-Orange/Volusia-County/Florida/Port-Orange-council-hears-residents-complaints-about-Sugar-Forest-hoarding-flooding-city-says-legal-action-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353271-527b3f3f529ca62536238375e43e902c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776206400&Signature=MizfCqP-ymCeI2UHDM3Ik6lQZZATScNxULS9FxbpCEh9qx8KyfxR~U36SkifG4erhSeWRr4U2FRwyiEjDj1AyZ2o3E1lk3sTrlCD0fh0f7hDpZ5LDo5rJQF8ks2rTZAKaQ-Kh-neaCaErbxffBlfYKO6M8RHbw6mD5AdOvP9dsAefmjUT9oleyQI~iK8zIKBVNhQfS~ktMY3mQ99qdwksW8eG4Ofe0W2NFIvA2lRhxArWx~zPebwE8dV-axORqCF5CFnIEEq-~glsD1OSkYTr777vha2gu~m9etFcPs~Q0iG7Rxo-NAZRjUrvIy8qIxX5tKILPc9uTq6UYYEvqFREQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of the Sugar Forest subdivision urged the Port Orange City Council on multiple occasions to step up enforcement against a neighbor they say hoards materials and created unsafe conditions, and to address longstanding stormwater problems in the neighborhood.

The complaints began during public participation, when Chuck Hellman and Kathleen Tarnow described fire risk, odors and water problems they attribute to a nearby hoarder and to inadequate stormwater infrastructure. “There is not any part of my soul that this man didn't cause that fire,” Hellman said, describing the emotional and physical damage to neighbors. Tarnow, who gave her address as 791 Sugar Cane Lane, said the neighborhood is paying the price for “inadequate stormwater management decisions 30, 40 years ago” and warned that FEMA’s 50 percent rule for elevating homes could force owners to elevate or sell at large personal cost.

The matter moved into council discussion later in the meeting. City Attorney (City Attorney) told the council that the city had filed legal actions authorized in December to pursue foreclosure of liens in two cases linked to the problem properties and that those cases are being pursued “aggressively.” Council members said staff, code enforcement and the police had performed their duties and that legal timelines restrict how quickly property remedies can be completed.

Mayor Stiltner and other council members discussed possible engineering options should properties be acquired. “As the properties are being acquired … is there a possibility that those properties maybe with engineering can be helping with the drainage in that area,” Mayor Stiltner asked, proposing that bought parcels might be used to improve stormwater flow. The city manager (City Manager) and a staff speaker said staff would work with property owners and that owners could choose to rebuild or sell; any zoning amendments would be considered if owners wished to change use on their lots.

Council members repeatedly told Sugar Forest residents that staff had filed actions and were moving through the legal process. Vice Mayor Grubbs said code enforcement and police perform due diligence but that the legal process can be slow: “the wheels turn so slowly,” he said, urging patience while the city pursues court remedies. Councilman Green said the city is treating Sugar Forest as a priority and asked residents to work with staff to provide information the city will need to move projects forward.

Residents raised specific costs and process concerns: Tarnow said elevation costs could be “perhaps 50 to a hundred thousand dollars” out of pocket, and she questioned how a homeowner could duplicate their home and land for sale price if the city purchased a flood-damaged house.

The council and staff also discussed longer-term approaches. The environmental advisory board reported an Adopt-a-Storm-Drain pilot and a fall plant giveaway to promote neighborhood maintenance. Council members encouraged residents to provide studies and documentation ahead of a planned staff presentation on a stormwater master plan.

The council did not adopt new policy at the meeting; it reiterated that legal filings have been made and that staff and the city attorney will continue litigation and outreach. Residents were invited to follow up with city staff and to attend future meetings where stormwater projects and potential zoning or property-acquisition options could be discussed.

Ending: Council members asked residents to stay engaged and to send supporting documents to the city; staff said they will continue to pursue the filed legal actions and to evaluate engineering solutions if property acquisition occurs.","Residents of the Sugar Forest neighborhood pressed the Port Orange City Council to act on property maintenance and stormwater problems tied to a hoarder; city attorney and council said legal filings and possible property acquisitions are in progress and that engineering options may tie acquisitions to drainage improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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