From service stations to fire stations, the DeLand City Commission will have a lot on its plate at it's meeting tonight. A longstanding disagreement between city commissioners and a local businessman over the height of his sign may be ironed out. For quite some time, Steve DeLuca, who owns a convenience store and service station on South Woodland Boulevard, has fought city hall over his Texaco sign.
City commissioners contend it runs afoul of local ordinances that limit a sign's permitted height.
So far, DeLuca has refused to replace it. An announcement regarding the case may be made when the commission reconvenes after this session. Following the special meeting, the commission will hold its regular Monday night meeting, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Commissioners will also review a purchase agreement for land on which a fire station could be built. The city's fire department's capitol improvement plan calls for building a fire station on DeLand's north end. U.S. 92 and State Road 15A and the DeLand Airport.