City of Orange City schedules July 8 council meeting; offices to close July 4, residents urged to monitor weather

Annie McAllister, public information officer for the City of Orange City, announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 201 North Holly Avenue and that the meeting will be live streamed on YouTube.

"Our next city council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8 at 06:30PM in the City Council Chambers located at 201 North Holly Avenue," McAllister said. "Can't make it in person? No problem. We'll be live streaming on YouTube." The announcement identified the livestream as an option for residents who cannot attend in person.

McAllister said city offices will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday and offered safety guidance for the holiday weekend: "As you celebrate, stay safe, never aim fireworks at pets or people, keep a bucket of water nearby, and be mindful of your neighbors." The statement presented the closure as an administrative announcement rather than a formal council action.

She also warned residents about changing weather conditions tied to tropical moisture, saying, "Rain and storm chances are on the rise as tropical moisture pushes through the region starting Thursday into the fourth of July weekend," and advised, "Orange County residents should continue to monitor the weather as current forecasts indicate widespread rainfall across our area through early next week." That advisory was presented as public-safety guidance to monitor forecasts and exercise caution during outdoor holiday activities.

McAllister closed by encouraging residents to stay informed and watch for future OC Minute updates: "Remember guys, stay safe this weekend, stay informed, connected, and we'll see you at the next OC minute."