Maitland City Talk

Two individuals were recognized this month for their service on the city’s resident boards. Dr. Lewis Earle received the 2015 Volunteer of the Year Award for his service on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). He also serves as the PRAB’s liaison to the Lakes Advisory Board. He is on his second term since being appointed in June 2011. He also serves on the PRAB Master Plan Subcommittee.

Dr. Earle is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, former member of the Orange County Republican Executive Committee, and founding member of the Rotary Club of Orange County East. He has called Central Florida home for over 57 years. He is committed to preserving the beauty and quality of living in Maitland.

Mr. Frank Turner, the second recipient, was recognized for service on the Board of Zoning Adjustment. He is the current chairman of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. He has encouraged residents to participate on the BZA. He has recommended that two residents apply when there were vacancies. In both cases they applied and were selected by Council to serve on this board. He thoughtfully goes through the hardship criteria called in the city code and meticulously considers the request of the cases presented to the Board.

Feb. 22 City Council meeting recap

The City Council met at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the City Hall Chambers. Below is a synopsis of that meeting.

One public hearing was scheduled. It was approved with conditions:

Ordinance – Petition No. 2015-14 (AZ) (PD) 511 Maitland Blvd. (Maitland Concourse North) - Option 1

The Consent Agenda was approved as presented:

Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of Feb. 8, 2016

Receipt of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of Dec. 17, 2015

Receipt of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of Jan. 6, 2016

Receipt of 1st Quarter 2016 Financial Snapshot

Department of Health Grant - FD Extrication Gear

Professional Engineering Services (CPH Inc.) Water Main Improvements, U.S. Highway 17-92, Mayo Ave. to Monroe Ave.

Resolution – Local Agency Program Supplemental Agreement No. 1 FDOT – Bicycle Wayfinding Signing Project

The following decision item was approved:

Appointments – Lakes Advisory Board (one); Transportation Advisory Board (one)

The following item was discussed:

Federal Priority List

The remaining items were deferred to the next meeting on Monday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Council Chambers at 1776 Independence Lane.