Brooksville public meetings in 2023

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regularly scheduled Special Magistrate Hearing for December 26, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2024.

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet to certify an election for a pension member position and review fiduciary trust updates. The board will also consider several invoices for legal, consulting, and audit services.

• Certification of election for Firefighters position (Brad Sufficool re-elected unopposed)
• Invoice for And Co: $4,625
• Invoice for Agincourt: $1,015.27
• Partial audit payment to Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund: $8,000
• Legal fees for Sugarman and Susskind: $972.40

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial statements, and to receive an update on the Summit Villas Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application from Revolv Investment Group, LLC. The agenda also includes a presentation on affordable housing definitions and income limits, an environmental report on Summit Villas, and a report from legal counsel.

• Update on Summit Villas Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application by Revolv Investment Group, LLC
• Presentation by Zach Sorrentino on affordable housing definition and income limits
• Environmental report of Summit Villas
• Approval of September and October 2023 financial statements
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2023 meeting

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board met to review the list of residential and commercial entries for the Christmas Light Contest as of December 15, 2023. The board also reviewed the minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting.

• Review of 16 residential Christmas Light Contest entries
• Review of 5 commercial Christmas Light Contest entries
• Approval of November 14, 2023, Beautification Board minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled December 13, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 10, 2024. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• December 13, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The committee will appoint a chair and vice chair and review several operational updates. Discussions include equipment purchases, cemetery expansion, and cleanup events.

• Update regarding mower and furniture purchases
• Special Cremains Expansion update
• Discussion of Phase II of 605 Fund
• Review of cemetery cleanup events from July 15 and November 4, 2023
• Discussion of unusual religious practices occurring at the cemetery

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss an updated memo regarding House Bill 3 and the implementation of a new online pensioner portal for retirees. The meeting includes a review of the September 30, 2023, quarterly investment report and ratification of previous payments.

• Discussion of House Bill 3 regarding government and corporate activism
• Review of Salem Trust's new online Pensioner Portal for retirees
• Ratification of payments totaling $7,965.31 (Warrants #89 and #90)
• September 30, 2023, quarterly investment report from AndCo Consulting
• Fund activity report for August 10, 2023, through November 23, 2023

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regularly scheduled Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing for November 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 26, 2023.

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will review two Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) grant applications. The meeting includes provisions for public input and notes that City Council members may participate.

• CRA Grant Application: 12 N. Broad St.
• CRA Grant Application: 403 E. Jefferson St.

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial statements, and receive an update on the Summit Villas Low Income Housing Tax Credit application from Revolv Investment Group. The board will also hear a presentation on affordable housing definitions, income limits, and an environmental report for the property. The meeting includes citizen comments and board member comments.

• Approval of September 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2023 financial statements
• Update on Summit Villas Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application by Revolv Investment Group
• Presentation on affordable housing definition and income limits
• Environmental report of Summit Villas

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on several ongoing projects. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the September 21, 2023, meeting.

• Update on the Splash Pad
• Update on the Parks Master Plan
• Update on the Stadium Rebuild
• Approval of September 21, 2023, minutes

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will meet to consider applications regarding 131 South Main St. The agenda also includes a period for public input.

• Application review for 131 South Main St.

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will discuss Christmas light contest updates and upcoming maintenance for kids' Christmas tree decorating. The board will also consider several nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Awards.

• Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential Improvement Award nomination for 400 S Brooksville Ave
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nomination for Green House on Main at 500 S Main St
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nomination for Downtown Loser at 202 S Broad St
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nomination for Succulent City at 350 Ponce De Leon
• Discussion of Christmas Light Contest and Kids Christmas Tree Decorating

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled November 8, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 13, 2023. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for November 8, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023

Executive Review Committee

The Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will meet to consider applications for specific property locations. The agenda also includes a period for public input.

• Application for 131 South Main St.
• Application for 403 E. Jefferson St.
• Application for 15 N. Main St. Unit A

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regularly scheduled Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing for October 31, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2023.

Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board

The Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board will discuss the condition, maintenance, and work occurring at Russell Street Park. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Condition, maintenance, and work in Russell Street Park

Planning & Zoning Commission

The October 11, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 8, 2023. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• October 11, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees will review fund performance, discuss the 2024 budget, and consider paying multiple invoices, including a $4,625 fee to AndCo and a $289,614.84 drop payout. The board will also discuss FPPTA membership and receive updates from the board attorney.

• Performance monitoring presentation by Jennifer Gainfort (AndCo) as of June 30, 2022
• 2024 budget discussion
• Invoice payments: AndCo $4,625; Agincourt $1,103.33; Saltmarsh audit $4,100; Sugarman legal $530.40; S. McCrary fees $2,800; Foster & Foster $7,281; FTI fees; Commercial Insurance $2,827
• Dow monthly benefit $5,916 and drop payout $289,614.84
• FPPTA membership discussion

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's Special Magistrate will hear one code enforcement case regarding an internal/external remodel without permits at 314 Hendricks Ave, owned by MKT Properties LLC. The hearing is scheduled for September 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM.

• Case 2023-0064: 314 Hendricks Ave, MKT Properties LLC, violation of LDR Sec 10-1.4 (remodel without permits), Citation #1519

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several operational updates, including purchases of a mower and furniture, a special cremains expansion, and Phase II of the 605 Fund. They will also plan Founders Week tours, a cemetery cleanup, and a November 4th event, and address unusual religious practices at the cemetery. The meeting is largely discussion-based with no formal votes listed.

• Update on mower purchase
• Furniture purchase update
• Special cremains expansion update
• Discussion of Phase II of 605 Fund
• Cemetery cleanup and November 4th event (8 a.m.–12 p.m.)

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial statements, hear a presentation of the 2022 audit from Malcom Johnson & Company, and consider the 2024 board meeting schedule and management duties outline. The agenda also includes citizen and board member comments. The attached minutes from July 2023 show prior discussion of the Summit Villas Low Income Housing Tax Credit application and an interlocal agreement with Hernando County Housing Authority.

• Presentation of audit for year ending 12/31/2022 by Malcom Johnson & Company, P.A.
• Approval of June, July, and August 2023 financial statements
• Approval of 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of Management Duties Outline
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The September 13, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 11, 2023. No items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

• September 13, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will review nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Awards. The board will also discuss the Christmas Light Contest and a special meeting scheduled for December.

• Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential Improvement Award Nominations
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award Nominations (Brooksville Yoga Company)
• Christmas Light Contest discussion

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee met to review application documents regarding a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) grant for 115 N. Main St. The agenda also included provisions for public input and adjournment.

• CRA grant application for 115 N. Main St.

The Executive Review Committee approved a CRA grant application for Joseph C. Weeks, Jr. The funds will be used for an electrical upgrade project on the first and second floors of 115 N. Main St., which is being renovated as an event venue.

• Approved $20,000 grant application for 115 N. Main St. (5-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for August 29, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled hearing will take place on September 26, 2023, at the same location.

• August 29, 2023 Special Magistrate Hearing cancelled
• Next hearing scheduled for September 26, 2023
• Hearing location: 201 Howell Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooksville, FL

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Board approved an updated Investment Policy Statement to comply with House Bill 3 regarding investment factors. Trustees also approved a fiduciary liability insurance renewal and the June 23, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved June 23, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved updated Investment Policy Statement (3-0)
• Approved fiduciary liability policy renewal for 2023-2024 at $1,117.00 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payment ratification for Warrant #88 (3-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

This meeting agenda is a notice of cancellation. The City of Brooksville's Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for July 25, 2023, has been cancelled, and the next regularly scheduled hearing will be held on August 29, 2023. No items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.

• Special Magistrate Hearing for July 25, 2023 cancelled
• Next hearing scheduled for August 29, 2023

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee will review and hear presentations for four nominees for the 2023 Great Brooksvillian award. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting and take public input.

• Presentation of 2023 Great Brooksvillian nominees: Sandra Knox, Roy Link, Barbara Manuel, Mable Sims
• Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The committee reviewed nominations for the 2023 Great Brooksvillian award. Following a ballot vote, the committee decided to present all nominees to the City Council for consideration.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Voted to recommend all nominees (Sandra Knox, Roy Link, Barbara Manuel, and Mable Sims) to City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled July 12, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 9, 2023. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for July 12, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 9, 2023

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee is reviewing two Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) grant applications. The meeting includes a period for public input.

• CRA grant application for 410 E. Liberty St.
• CRA grant application for 29 S. Brooksville Ave.

The Executive Review Committee approved two CRA property improvement matching grants for roofing projects. Both grants included a 10% coverage or overage allowance.

• Approved $15,612.58 grant for The Tilted Teacup & Boutique at 410 E. Liberty St. (6-0)
• Approved 10% coverage allowance for The Tilted Teacup & Boutique roofing project (6-0)
• Approved $8,892.50 grant plus a 10% overage allowance for Johnston Law Group, P.A. at 29 S. Brooksville Ave. (6-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the June 27, 2023, Special Magistrate Hearing for code enforcement. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled hearing is set for July 25, 2023.

• June 27, 2023 Special Magistrate Hearing cancelled
• Next hearing scheduled for July 25, 2023

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet quarterly to consider a proposed increase in legal fees to $300 per hour from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson, approve minutes, ratify payments, and review the investment consultant's quarterly report. The board will also discuss financial disclosure forms and other administrative matters.

• Proposed legal fee increase to $300/hour from Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson
• Ratification of warrants #86 and #87 totaling $20,575.07 for actuarial, legal, plan administration, investment consulting, and custodial services
• Review of AndCo Consulting's March 31, 2023 quarterly investment report
• Approval of February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of financial disclosure forms

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items, including the 605 Fund purchase plan, a north expansion, CIMS status, a community cleanup, and Founders' Day tours. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and introduction of a new board member. No votes or final decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• 605 Fund purchases/future purchase plan
• North Expansion
• CIMS status
• Community Clean Up
• Founders' Day Tours

Brooksville Housing Authority

The board approved an extension of the Interlocal Agreement with the Hernando County Housing Authority. Members also approved financial statements for early 2023 and allocated funds for hardware upgrades.

• Approved extension of Interlocal Agreement with Hernando County (3-0)
• Approved up to $1,000.00 for hardware upgrades (3-0)
• Approved January, February, March, April, and May 2023 financial statements (3-0)
• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes with correction (3-0)

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will meet to review an application for the CRA Property Improvement Matching Grant Program. The application concerns a property located at 245 E Fort Dade Avenue, Brooksville, FL.

• Review of CRA Property Improvement Matching Grant Program Application for 245 E Fort Dade Avenue

The Executive Review Committee approved a $20,000 property improvement matching grant for Broad Street Brewing Company LLC. The funds will support interior and exterior projects at 291 E. Jefferson St, including ADA accessibility and general repairs.

• Approved $20,000 grant award for Broad Street Brewing Company LLC (6-0)

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee is meeting to review four nominations for the 2023 Great Brooksvillian award: Sandra Knox, Roy Link, Barbara Manuel, and Mabel Sims. They will also discuss whether to include the previous year's top three nominations. The meeting includes approval of the March 16, 2023 minutes and public input.

• Review of 2023 Great Brooksvillian nominations: Sandra Knox, Roy Link, Barbara Manuel, Mabel Sims
• Discussion on inclusion of previous year's top three nominations
• Approval of March 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee reviewed four submissions for the 2023 Great Brooksvillian award. Members decided that late submissions would be held for 2024 consideration and determined that previous top three nominations would not be included in the current cycle.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Determined late submissions will be considered for 2024
• Decided previous top three nominations would not be included in the current selection cycle

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial statements, investment performance, and a special report on new state law HB3, which restricts ESG factors in investing. The board will also consider approving several invoices for services. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen input.

• Special report on HB3, new state law restricting ESG factors in pension investing
• Financial statements as of September 30, 2022, presented by Saltmarsh Cleaveland and Gund
• Performance monitoring as of June 30, 2022, presented by AndCo
• Invoices: AndCo $4,625; Agincourt $1,109.85 and $1,128.27; Saltmarsh audit partial $8,000; Sugarman legal $972.40; S. McCrary fees $1,400; Foster & Foster $15,037
• Correspondence: letter to Keith Brinkman re: rate of return, dated March 28, 2023

The Board of Trustees approved the financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2022, which showed the plan was approximately 87% funded. The Board also approved several invoices for audit, legal, and administrative services. No action was required regarding the passage of HB 3.

• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2022 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved And Co invoice for $4,625 (unanimous)
• Approved Agincourt invoices for $1,109.85 and $1,128.27 (unanimous)
• Approved Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund partial audit payment of $8,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Sugarman and Susskind legal fees of $972.40 (unanimous)
• Approved S. McCrary fees of $1,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Foster & Foster invoice for $15,037 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled June 14, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 12, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled for June 14, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for July 12, 2023

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for May 30, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled hearing will take place on June 27, 2023. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Special Magistrate Hearing cancelled for May 30, 2023
• Next hearing scheduled for June 27, 2023

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will discuss the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and receive updates on several facilities. Discussion items include the splash pad, the stadium, and resurfacing for basketball and tennis courts.

• Parks & Recreation Master Plan update
• Splash Pad update
• Stadium update
• Basketball & Tennis Courts Resurfacing
• Reasonable Sponsorship Fees For Banners

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled May 10, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 14, 2023. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting June 14, 2023

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board is reviewing nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Awards. The board will also discuss the Arbor Day celebration and the need for a new Adopt-A-Spot location.

• Residential Improvement Award nomination for 105 Mt Fair Ave
• Commercial Improvement Award nomination for Orange Magnolia Boutique
• Discussion regarding chess board painting at City Hall
• Arbor Day celebration review
• Identification of a new Adopt-A-Spot location

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will meet to review an application for the CRA Property Improvement Matching Grant Program. The application concerns the property located at 104 S Main Street, Brooksville, FL.

• Review of CRA Property Improvement Matching Grant Program Application for 104 S Main Street

The Executive Review Committee approved a property improvement matching grant for Pronto Cleaners. The decision followed the submission of updated graphic descriptions and sign measurements for the property.

• Approved $20,000.00 grant award for 104 S Main Street (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for April 25, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled hearing will take place on May 30, 2023. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• April 25, 2023 Special Magistrate Hearing cancelled
• Next hearing scheduled for May 30, 2023

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will review applications for the CRA Property Improvement Matching Grant Program. The review focuses on properties located at 158 S Main Street and 104 S Main Street.

• Review of grant applications for 158 S Main Street
• Review of grant applications for 104 S Main Street

The Executive Review Committee approved one property improvement matching grant and deferred a second application pending additional information. The approved funds are designated for roof replacement at 158 S Main Street.

• Approved $20,000.00 grant award for 158 S Main Street (6-0)
• Deferred grant decision for 104 S Main Street until April 25, 2023

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on March 28, 2023, to consider one case. The case involves property at 114 S. Brooksville Ave owned by George Rodriguez, cited for junk, trash and debris and for nuisances injurious to health. The magistrate will hear the case and may decide on penalties or compliance orders.

• Case 2022-0161: 114 S. Brooksville Ave, George Rodriguez — junk, trash and debris (Citation #1515)
• Case 2022-0161: 114 S. Brooksville Ave — nuisances injurious to health (Citation #1516)

The Special Magistrate found George Rodriguez guilty of code violations involving junk, trash, and debris at 114 S Brooksville Avenue. The ruling imposes a flat fine and a daily fine until the debris is removed.

• Found owner of 114 S Brooksville Avenue guilty of code violations
• Imposed $50 fine for Citation #1516
• Imposed $25 daily fine for Citation #1515 starting after Clerk's Certificate of Service is filed

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review new business regarding banner sponsorship fees. The board will also receive a report on updated attendance policies following City Council approval.

• Discussion of reasonable sponsorship fees for banners
• Report on changes to the attendance policy regarding member removal

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Committee met on March 23, 2023, to conduct standard procedural business. The agenda lists only routine items such as the call to order, approval of minutes, and citizen input, with no specific decisions, contracts, or projects detailed. The document notes a tentative next meeting date of December 28, 2022, which precedes the current meeting date.

• Approval of minutes
• Citizen input session
• Tentative next meeting date listed as December 28, 2022

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee will meet to organize the 2023 Great Brooksvillian selection process, including reviewing nomination instructions, forms, and a press release. They will also discuss advertising and propose a timeline with nominations due June 9, 2023, and council selection on August 7, 2023. The meeting includes routine items like electing a chair and approving minutes.

• 2023 Great Brooksvillian nomination instructions and form review
• Discussion of advertising for the 2023 Great Brooksvillian
• Proposed timeline: nominations due June 9, 2023; review June 16; presentations July 20; council selection August 7
• Listing of past winners and nominees for reference

The committee established the 2023 selection process, including advertising via local radio and a city press release. The board scheduled meetings for June 15 and July 20, with the final selection to be made by City Council on August 7.

• Elected Skip Samples as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Richard Carlton as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved July 14, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Decided to use local radio and press releases for advertising
• Denied request to secure an information table at the Blueberry festival

Beautification Board

The board will review Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Award nominations. Discussion includes a chess board painting project at City Hall and the upcoming Arbor Day celebration on April 28th.

• Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential Improvement Award nomination for 105 MT FAIR AVE.
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nomination for ORANGE MAGNOLIA BOUTIQUE
• Chess Board Painting At City Hall
• Arbor Day Celebration - April 28th

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will meet to review a single Property Improvement Matching Grant Program application for a property at 11 N. Main Street, Brooksville. No other items are on the agenda.

• Review of CRA Property Improvement Matching Grant Program application for 11 N. Main Street

The Executive Review Committee approved a property improvement matching grant for Robert Buckner. The funds are designated for exterior renovations, including a new sign and replacing ceramic tiles under windows with bricks.

• Approved $3,604.20 grant award for 11 N Main Street (6-0)

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, review actuarial and investment performance reports, and consider legal updates. The board will also vote on several invoices for payment, including investment, legal, and administrative fees, and a return of contributions to a non-vested member. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of board officers
• Approval of December 7, 2022 minutes
• Actuarial presentation by Foster and Foster (Patrick Donlon)
• Investment performance review by AndCo (Jennifer Gainfort)
• Invoices: AndCo $4,625.00; Fiduciary Trust $1,276.40; Sugarman & Susskind $795.60; COLA payments totaling $421.57; McCrary fees $2,800

The Board of Trustees approved the actuarial valuation showing 97.7% funding and voted to keep the investment rate of return at 7.55%. The Board also approved several administrative invoices and a return of contributions.

• Retained current officers (unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Foster and Foster Actuarial Valuation (unanimous)
• Maintained rate of return at 7.55% for the next several years and long term (unanimous)
• Approved invoices for And Co ($4,625), FTI ($1,276.40), Sugarman and Susskind ($795), COLA payments, and S. McCrary fees (unanimous)
• Approved return of contributions to Nicole Troche in the amount of $4,649.23 (unanimous)

Special Magistrate Hearing

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the February 28, 2023 Special Magistrate Hearing for code enforcement. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled hearing is set for March 28, 2023.

• February 28, 2023 Special Magistrate Hearing cancelled
• Next hearing scheduled for March 28, 2023

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss setting reasonable sponsorship fees for banners and receive a report on changes to the attendance policy. Under the new policy approved by City Council on Jan 9, 2023, three absences in a six-meeting period may trigger removal, and the chairman can no longer approve excused absences. The board will also appoint a chair and vice chair and approve minutes from the November 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of reasonable sponsorship fees for banners
• Report on attendance policy changes: 3 absences in 6 meetings may lead to removal, no excused absences by chairman
• Appointment of chair and vice chair
• Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to review the October 1, 2022 actuarial valuation report and the December 31, 2022 investment performance report. They will also approve minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting and ratify payments. The agenda is largely routine, with no new business or old business listed.

• Review of October 1, 2022 actuarial valuation report by Foster & Foster
• Review of December 31, 2022 quarterly investment report by AndCo Consulting
• Ratification of Warrant #84 and #85 payments
• Approval of November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Fund activity report for November 8, 2022 - February 8, 2023

The Board approved the October 1, 2022 actuarial valuation report, which established a required City contribution of $24,360 annually. Trustees also set the plan's declaration of returns at 7.25% for the coming years. A standard rebalancing letter for Salem Trust was approved to facilitate fund raises for expenses and benefits.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved standard rebalancing letter for Salem Trust (4-0)
• Approved October 1, 2022 valuation report (4-0)
• Set declaration of returns at 7.25% for the next year and long-term (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants #84 and #85 (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's regularly scheduled Special Magistrate Hearing for code enforcement on January 31, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled hearing will take place on February 28, 2023. This notice contains no other agenda items or business to be discussed.

• Special Magistrate Hearing for January 31, 2023 cancelled
• Next hearing scheduled for February 28, 2023

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will review a single Property Improvement Matching Grant Program application for a property at 504 E Jefferson St. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of CRA Property Improvement Matching Grant Program application for 504 E Jefferson St

The Executive Review Committee approved a property improvement matching grant for a sign at 504 E Jefferson Street. The committee discussed setback requirements regarding the right of way and a utility pole. The contractor must pull a permit to verify property lines and setbacks.

• Approved $1,100 grant request for Harvest Time Hernando Church sign (4-0)

Beautification Board

The board will elect a chair and vice chair, approve December minutes, and discuss starting a chessboard painting at City Hall, a review of 2022 Christmas events, a possible meeting time change, and Arbor Day preparations.

• Nomination and selection of chair and vice chair
• Determining start date for painting chess board at City Hall
• Wrap-up discussion of 2022 Christmas events
• Discussion of possibly changing meeting time
• Preparation for Arbor Day in April 2023