Maitland City Talk

Toys for Tots

At the Nov. 10 City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Ivan Valdes introduced Corporal Jordan Gruskin, who presented the Toys for Tots box. They spoke of the history of the program and urged everyone to bring an unwrapped toy to City Hall.

Public Works pipeline

The Maitland Public Works Department continues its work for all Maitland residents. Here you will find a list of completed projects and projects in the pipeline:

Completed:

• Construction of the new Maitland Police Department boathouse is complete. The boathouse will streamline police response times to reported incidents.

• Maitland’s historic Thurston House and Waterhouse Residence received repairs and coats of new paint. The Thurston House was painted to a golden color reminiscent of the late 19th century.

• Traffic light mast arms have been installed at the Packwood Avenue and U.S. 17-92 intersection.

• The city completed its 2014 road resurfacing program. A total of 3.14 miles of road were milled and repaved. Preventive maintenance activities, such as milling and repaving roads, prolong the life of the pavement structure.

In the pipeline:

• Dommerich Drive baffle box installation: The baffle box will improve the lake’s water quality by removing stormwater pollution, leaf litter, and excess nutrients that currently flow untreated into Lake Minnehaha.

• Pedestrian and bicycle access to Maitland’s SunRail station: Engineering plans are underway for a boardwalk from the Greenwood Gardens Subdivision to the station.

• Old Horatio Covered Bridge roof replacement: Engineering plans have been finalized and the city has sought bids.

Reserve a Leisure Services facility

Planning a reception, shower, training session, or a get-together? The Leisure Services Department offers facility rentals at the Maitland Senior Center, Maitland Community Park, and numerous parks throughout the city.

The Maitland Senior Center, located at 345 S. Maitland Ave., includes a ballroom, a small meeting room, full kitchen, Wi-Fi, and restrooms. The fully equipped ballroom can accommodate up to 80 seated guests.

Maitland Community Park’s meeting room and pavilions also are available for rental. Two of the smaller pavilions will accommodate up to 32 people with four tables and a grill. The large pavilion will accommodate up to 80 people with ten tables and two grills.

You may rent facilities at other city parks. The gazebos at Lake Lily Park and Quinn Strong Park provide beautiful locations for wedding ceremonies. Pavilions and tables with grills are available for rental at Minnehaha Park, Bellamy Park, and Homer Hough Park at Lake Sybelia Point.

To view a fee schedule, please visit itsmymaitland.com or call today to reserve facilities at the Maitland Senior Center at 407-539-6251 or at any Maitland park at 407-539-0042.