With the City Council indicating an openness to moving on to the next phase for the unique Mayfield District, progress on a new District—which had been simmering on the back burner of Milton’s transformative agenda—is suddenly taking center stage. According to information received by the city’s official website, council members unanimously agreed during a recent meeting to investigate a more comprehensive plan for the area, which covers almost 19 acres, with an emphasis on “village feel” and fostering family-friendly public areas.
After being approved last year, the initiative now calls for cooperation from private partners. Bob Buscemi, director of special projects, emphasized advancements, such as the purchase of several parcels by one owner. Working with experts to prepare stormwater infrastructure, possible traffic enhancements like a new road, and site purchases required for the project is the next phase, according to Engineering Project Manager Rob Dell-Ross.
Mayor Peyton Jamison and other council members talked about road design at Monday’s meeting, emphasizing the community’s desire for smaller roads, lower speed limits, and a village-like appearance. The council supported a 25 mph speed limit, as recommended in the original design, but no votes were made. According to the City of Milton, there was a lot of support for employing a specialist to finish the concept design by the end of 2025, even though no choices were made.
Standardizing the police department’s uniform purchases, implementing DocuSign for digital signatures, and designating Neal Papevies to the Milton Trails Advisory Committee were among the swiftly approved issues by the council. Papevies was commended by councilmember Jan Jacobus for being a devoted father and outdoor lover who contributed insightful information to the committee. Surprisingly interesting for a meeting full of mundane municipal issues, City Engineer Scott Tkach also gave the annual update on stormwater management, emphasizing the significance of adhering to state and federal rules.
Residents in the Deerfield region strongly preferred “rural” and “modern farmhouse” aesthetics, and the project update aligned with Mayfield’s district development goals. The next public meeting is scheduled for December, which will provide interested parties another chance to voice their opinions. As Milton defines its future, one parcel at a time, the city council is expected to continue its deliberations at its next meeting on December 2.
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