The City Council of DeBary, Florida, convened on May 9, 2025, to address various community issues and updates. The meeting began with Council Member Stevenson highlighting the recent concerns from residents regarding the local school situation, particularly in light of recent news coverage. Stevenson proposed organizing a town hall meeting to provide residents with more information about the ongoing issues, which received support from other council members.

Council Member Marcell mentioned a scheduled meeting with the Spring View Homeowners Association (HOA) to discuss the city's position on the matter, emphasizing the importance of direct communication with affected neighborhoods. The council discussed the legal implications surrounding the school board's actions, noting that the city had made a determination that was now final due to the lack of an appeal from the school board within the required timeframe. The city attorney is expected to provide further guidance on the next steps, including potential legal actions.

In a lighter segment of the meeting, Vice Mayor Butland reported on a successful tree giveaway event, which saw all available trees distributed within an hour. The council expressed interest in increasing the number of trees for future events to meet community demand.

Butland also shared insights from various engagements, including a visit with the CEO of the Central Florida Zoo to discuss potential collaborations and attendance at the League of Mayors meetings, where flooding concerns were a key topic of discussion.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to keep residents informed and engaged, particularly regarding the school situation and upcoming public meetings. The council plans to continue addressing community concerns while fostering collaboration with local organizations and residents.