Maitland City Talk

With the youngsters back in school and the fall season just around the corner, the city of Maitland presents a series of events that you’re going to want to note on your calendar.

35th Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival — “Art Under The Stars” — Presented by the Maitland Rotary, this regional art festival will take place at Lake Lily Park daily from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. For more specific information on this spectacular event, visit www.maitlandrotaryartfestival.com

Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce — “14th Annual Taste of Maitland” — Monday, Oct. 24, will be a treat for one and all when “The Taste of Maitland” presents numerous restaurant booths around Lake Lily for a whirlwind tour of Maitland’s best in food and beverages. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., this event is clearly one of Maitland’s most popular events and one of the area’s best overall “foodie” events. For more information visit www.maitlandchamber.com

Senior Health Fair — The Maitland Fire/Rescue and the Winter Park Health Foundation are hosting a special free event for Seniors and Caregivers on Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church (220 W. Horatio Ave.). Featuring free screenings for footwear, balance, oxygen levels and blood glucose as well as diet and nutrition, medication, vision, and home assessments; and free flu shots for Medicare Part B participants, this program promises to be of great value to our senior residents. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 407-924-4576.

Maitland Leisure Services Movie in the Park presents Disney’s “Tangled.” — On Oct. 8 at 7:15 p.m., the city of Maitland Leisure Services Department will unveil its 2011 Movie in the Park with a special screening of Disney’s “Tangled.” Grab a blanket or lawn chair and visit us at Quinn Strong Park between Ventris and Packwood avenues for this special evening of great family entertainment. Also, mark on your calendar that the next event will be on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. when “Mr. Poppers Penguins” will be shown on our 40-foot digital screen.

Art & History Museums Maitland — “Evening in the Grove.” — This evening event scheduled for Oct. 16 will honor U.S. Rep. John Mica and will take place on the Maitland Art Center campus. Make plans to attend by calling 407-539-2181.

Flu Shots — Maitland Fire/Rescue will offer flu vaccinations to the general public (age 6 months and older) at the main station location at 501 E. Horatio Ave. (temporary Fire Station) daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Sundays at the Farmer’s Market. The following insurances are accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Medicare Part B, Medicare RR, United Health Care, UMWA, BCBS, and Humana. (Please bring your card) The price for those without the insurance listed is $25. For your convenience, we do accept cash, credit cards and checks. Take time out of your day to protect yourself and your family from the flu.

“Performing Arts of Maitland” Performances — Enjoy the music sponsored by Performing Arts of Maitland at the 35th Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival Sept. 30-Oct. 2 featuring a 16-piece stage band, 100-piece symphony orchestra and 21 other Maitland Market musicians. Look for other free PAM events at www.PAMaitland.org

Maitland Public Library to Launch the Learning Culture Center — On Oct. 14 at 6 p.m., the Maitland Public Library will premiere its new Learning Culture Center. This new addition to the Library promises to enhance the services provided by the library and augment the experience of its visitors. For more information please visit www.maitlandpubliclibrary.org

—Chuck Jordan, director, Leisure Services Department

City Council Meeting of Aug. 22, 2011

The Maitland City Council met on Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Below is a synopsis of that meeting. The next regular scheduled Council meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 12.

Special Presentation

Mayor Howard Schieferdecker presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. John Lowndes for 10 years of valuable and distinguished service to the City of Maitland.

Public Hearing:

Adopted on second reading, Ordinance #1215 amending City Code Chapter 5, Article VI, to define, allow and regulate “temporary banner signs” in the city’s commercially zoned districts, the CRA District and the Cultural Corridor, and to define and except from permitting and fee regulations and certain size limitations “City information signs.”

Consent Agenda:

The Council Minutes and the Budget Workshop Minutes of Aug. 8 were approved as presented.

Approved contracts with Miller Pipeline Corporation in the amount of $29,618 to line 1,138 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipeline, and with CCI/Spectra Shield Liner Systems for $27,300 to seal 28 manholes.

Adopted Resolution #15-2011 opposing an increase of 20,000 pounds in allowable weight for commercial trucks.

Decisions:

No action was taken to extend the expiration date of the North Bridge Development Agreement because the original request was withdrawn by the developer.

Council directed staff to develop the FY 2012 budget using Cultural Partners’ contributions as follows: $425,000 for the Maitland Art & History Association, $535,000 for the Maitland Public Library and $50,000 for the Performing Arts of Maitland for a total budget of $1,010,000.00.

To listen to a recording of the meeting, visit www.itsmymaitland.com