Maitland City Talk

On Thursday, Oct. 11, Maitland City Council member Phil Bonus resigned from office. This sad occurrence comes after years of dedication and hard work that Phil has given to our city and community. The resignation makes it possible for the city to move forward and begin a healing process following weeks of media attention and citizen concern. I want to thank Phil for doing what was best for his family and for the city of Maitland.

I also want to thank Councilman Bonus for his public service during the last four and a half years. While on Council, he dedicated himself to the pursuit of fiscal responsibility in all aspects of our city budget and to protecting our citizens from any tax increases during this difficult economy.

Over the years, Councilman Bonus and his family have contributed positively to our community in many capacities. He has joined numerous civic organizations and has worked tirelessly to make a difference by focusing on many worthwhile causes. Phil has served as a member and past president of the Maitland Men’s Club, an organization dedicated to community service with a special emphasis on helping children. The Men’s Club is instrumental in helping to provide pantries stocked with food for needy children in our schools.

Phil has also served as an active member of the Maitland Chamber of Commerce promoting business, jobs and special events in Maitland. In addition, Councilman Bonus and his family support the B.A.S.E. Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation’s art, music and theater education camp programs for special population children. I have been privileged to attend three of these camp presentations where the children put on a special play. It is magical what this camp has accomplished for these children!

I encourage all of our citizens to wish Councilman Bonus and his family well. As a city, we will continue to strive to make Maitland an even better place for our residents to call home.

City Council agenda of Oct. 22

City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 22 in the Council Chambers, 1776 Independence Lane. Below is the agenda for that meeting.

Special Presentations

Retirement Resolution –Battalion Chief Jeffrey Hite

Proclamation – Week of the Family

Update – Stormwater/Lakes Management Plan – Kimley Horn

GO Bonds

Consent Agenda

Approve Council Minutes of Sept. 24

Receive Parks & Recreation Minutes of Aug. 1 and Sept. 5

Receive Transportation Advisory Board Minutes of Nov. 10

Receive Fiscal Advisory Board Minutes of May 1

Orange County Water Atlas

Release of Easements – Dommerich Beach

Decision Items:

Appointment – South Seminole & North Orange County Wastewater Transmission Authority

Appointment – Pension Review Committee (1)

Charter Review Commission Report

Classification & Compensation Study

Ravaudage Project – Impact Fee Commoditization

Designation of Cultural Partners – Requested by Councilwoman Frosch

Filling vacancy on Council

Discussion Item:

Billboards

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