Maitland City Talk

Thank you, Maitland veterans, service men and women, and guests for your participation in the event honoring and celebrating veterans on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Venue on the Lake.

The event started at 3:30 p.m. with music from the Maitland Military Band under the direction of Gary Blalock, USN.

The formal program began at 4 p.m. Vice Mayor Ivan Valdes, USMC, presented a veterans proclamation and an American flag once flown above the U.S. Capitol to the audience. Copies of the proclamations were distributed to veterans during the reception.

The Orlando Devil Dogs Young Marines performed the “Presentation of the Colors” to the audience. The Pledge of Allegiance and “The Star-Spangled Banner” followed the colors presentation.

The Maitland Military Band performed a medley of the U.S. Navy’s “Anchors Aweigh,” the U.S. Marine Corps’ “Marines’ Hymn,” the U.S. Air Force’s “Wild Blue Yonder,” the U.S. Army’s “The Army Goes Rolling Along,” and the U.S. Coast Guard’s “Semper Paratus.” Audience members stood up when the song of their military branch was played.

Lt. Colonel William W. Yates, USMC, gave a talk about the importance of veterans in our community. He spoke about his personal interest in serving in the military. He knew he wanted to pursue a military career when he was an impressionable child during the United States Bicentennial in the mid-1970s.

Major Doug Ward, USAF – retired, delivered the invocation and the benediction.

After the program, veterans, service men and women, and their guests were treated to all-American fare in the east wing of the Maitland Civic Center: hamburgers, hot dogs, cake and ice cream.

Thank you, veterans and service men and women, for your tireless and selfless service to our country. We salute you. Happy Veterans Day!

City Council Meeting of Nov. 10, 2014

The Maitland City Council met on Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Below is a synopsis of that meeting.

The Old Business included a Feeder Bus update:

• Maitland Center NeighborLink pilot will begin operation on or around Dec. 15, 2014. The reservation-based NeighborLink pilot will operate Monday through Friday during SunRail peak periods in the morning and afternoon. It will depart the Maitland SunRail Station at 6:05 a.m., 7:05 a.m., and 8:05 a.m. each morning and take passengers to any destination within the designated Maitland Center service area. In the afternoon, passengers my reserve picks ups within the service area for scheduled arrival at Maitland SunRail Station at 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m., or 7 p.m.

Public Hearings:

• An ordinance, Petition No. 2014-01 (AZ) Chapter 21 Medical Marijuana, was adopted.

• An ordinance, 50-foot Lakefront Setback Revision Chapter, was adopted.

The Consent Agenda was approved as presented:

• The minutes of the Oct. 27, 2014, City Council meeting

• The Transportation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of Sept. 11, 2014

• The Purchase of a Mini Excavator

• FY14 Carry Forwards

• Received new QTI Project schedule

• Release drainage easements for 1830 and 1850 E. Adams Drive

Decision Items:

• Luis Hevia was appointed to the Transportation Advisory Board. At this time, no appointment was made to the Lakes Advisory Board.

• An ordinance, Petition 2014-01 (ANX) Maitland West, was introduced on the first reading. The public hearing is set for Dec. 8.

To listen to an audio recording of the meeting, please check our website at itsmymaitland.com