Brooksville public meetings in 2024

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's Code Enforcement Special Master will hold a hearing on December 31, 2024, to consider three code enforcement cases at 1163 S Broad St, 716 Stockton St, and 221 Alpine Circle. No details on specific violations or proposed actions are listed in the agenda.

• Case 20240084: 1163 S Broad St
• Case 20240101: 716 Stockton St
• Case 20240105: 221 Alpine Circle

The Special Magistrate found the property owner at 716 Stockton Street in violation of Section 38-92 (unsafe trees, grass and weeds over 18 inches). Fines of $100 per day will accrue starting from certification by the code clerk, plus $194.30 in administrative fees and filing costs. The owner was not present; notice will be sent by certified and regular mail.

• Found property owner at 716 Stockton Street in violation of Section 38-92 (5-0)
• Imposed $100/day fine effective on certification by code clerk
• Assessed $194.30 in administrative fees plus filing costs
• Ordered notice sent to property owner via certified and regular mail

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority holds a workshop focused on the redevelopment of Summit Villas. Presentations are scheduled from Fortis Development, TAG & Associates, and legal counsel. The meeting also includes citizen and board member comments.

• Workshop on redevelopment of Summit Villas
• Presentation by Joseph Chambers, Fortis Development
• Presentation by Jane Dixon, TAG & Associates
• Legal presentation by Ric Gilmore, Saxon Gilmore & Carraway, P.A.
• Citizen comments period

The Brooksville Housing Authority held a workshop to discuss the Summit Villas redevelopment project, which received state funding. No formal votes were taken; the board discussed a proposed partnership with Hernando County Housing Authority (HCHA) that would give HCHA a 5% developer fee share. The meeting was informational, with no decisions made.

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The board will discuss an ordinance update incorporating a new pension multiplier already adopted by the City Council, revise the Summary Plan Description, and elect a secretary to replace Brad Sufficool. They will also review an experience study and rate-of-return presentation, monitor fund performance from June 2023 onward, and approve expenses and invoices including payments to Mariner ($4,625), Agincourt ($1,360.98), legal fees, and a final audit payment ($7,000). A return of contributions to Michael Gruetzmacher ($2,208.11) is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance update to include new pension multiplier (already adopted by Council)
• Election of secretary to replace Brad Sufficool
• Experience study & discussion of rate of return (presentation by Foster and Foster)
• Performance monitoring as of June 30, 2023 to present
• Return of contributions: Michael Gruetzmacher $2,208.11

The board approved a proposed ordinance with changes to the multiplier and employee contributions, and adopted Option 10 of the Experience Study, lowering the rate of return from 7.55% to 7.25% effective with the 2024 valuation. It also approved a fee increase for Mariner from $18,500 to $21,250, approved expenses and invoices, and approved a return of contributions. The Summary Plan Description was tabled until the March meeting.

• Approved proposed ordinance with change in multiplier and employee contributions (motion carried)
• Adopted Option 10 of Experience Study, lowering rate of return to 7.25% (motion carried)
• Approved Mariner fee increase to $21,250 effective January, guaranteed for three years
• Approved 2024 expenses (unanimous)
• Approved invoices including Mariner $4,625, Agincourt $1,360.98, legal fees, administrator fees, and final audit $7,000
• Approved return of contributions to Michael Gruetzmacher of $2,208.11
• Tabled Summary Plan Description until March meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for December 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 08, 2025.

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board is meeting to decide the winners of the Holiday Light Contest. The board will review residential and commercial entries submitted via social media.

• Selection of winners for five residential holiday light categories
• Selection of winners for two commercial holiday light categories

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will consider approving a scope of services for a consultant-developed plan, adopting a 2025 meeting calendar, and authorizing the chairman to sign transmittal letters requesting up to $75,000 each from the city and county. The letters also seek an interlocal agreement and a piggyback contract with Inspire Placemaking Collaborative for the plan's development.

• Approval of items for the Scope of Services content list (Attachment 1)
• Authorize chairman to sign transmittal letters requesting up to $75,000 each from city and county
• Draft interlocal agreement on funding between city and county
• Piggyback contract with Inspire Placemaking Collaborative for plan development
• Adoption of 2025 meeting calendar

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee approved the Scope of Services content list and attachments for the proposed CRA plan, voting 7-0. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting and adopted a 2025 meeting calendar, with a note to revisit the July 3 date due to the holiday weekend. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Scope of Services content list (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting calendar, with July 3 date to be revisited

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to address a code enforcement case. The proceeding focuses on property maintenance violations at a specific residential address.

• Case 2024-00-509: Property maintenance violations at Sharon St. involving Tony Harris

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider updates on park projects, the Good Neighbor Trail land management plan, and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. New business includes a presentation from Good Neighbor Trail Chairman Vince Morris, an update on the Trail Go Grant, and discussion of proposed Parks and Recreation Fees.

• Park Projects Update
• Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee Request (Land Management Plan)
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan discussion
• Trail Go Grant update
• Proposed Parks and Recreation Fees

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will consider approving the September and October 2024 meeting minutes and the September 2024 financial statements. The executive director will provide an update on the Summit Villas redevelopment project. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Summit Villas redevelopment project update from Executive Director
• Approval of September and October 2024 minutes
• Approval of September 2024 financial statements (ending balance $3,241,327.26)
• Citizen comments and board member comments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a request to rezone a 462-acre tract to Planned Development Project-Mixed Use. The proposal would allow for up to 1,477 dwelling units and 50,000 square feet of commercial space. The project includes single-family homes, villas, bungalows, and townhomes.

• Ordinance Number 984: Rezoning request RZ 2024-01 for NVR, Inc./Ryan Homes
• Proposed 50,000 square feet of commercial floor space on U.S. Highway 41 (Broad Street)
• Proposed development of up to 1,477 dwelling units
• Requirement for a minimum of four parks on eight upland acres
• Project location: South side of Southern Hills Boulevard, north of Powell Road and east of Broad Street

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board will discuss old business including the Margaret R. Ghiotto residential and commercial improvement award nominations, the Christmas Light Contest, the Wreaths Across America presentation, and the Adopt-a-Spot program. Under new business, they will consider a date change for Christmas tree decorating to December 3, 2024 at 10:00 am, and discuss the Christmas Light Contest. No new Ghiotto award nominations were submitted.

• Christmas Tree Decorating – date change proposed to Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 10:00 am
• Christmas Light Contest – discussion and details
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential Improvement Award Nominations – old business, none new
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award Nominations – old business, none new
• Wreaths Across America Presentation – update on December 14 event

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee is discussing what items to include in the draft Scope of Services for a consultant to develop a redevelopment plan. The discussion focuses on four specific sections from the Finding of Necessity: unsanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of improvements, inadequate building density patterns, and title defects. The committee will review the compiled list at a future meeting.

• Discussion of scope items for consultant plan: unsanitary/unsafe conditions
• Discussion of scope items: deterioration of site or improvements
• Discussion of scope items: inadequate building density patterns
• Discussion of scope items: defective title conditions
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (August 29th)

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Brooksville Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board will discuss possibly lowering the rate of return on investments, with a presentation from actuary Patrick Donlan. They will also consider approving a retirement benefit for former trustee Brad Sufficool in the amount of $4,728.45, effective August 1, 2024. Other business includes reviewing invoices, a fiduciary insurance quote, and the 2024-25 budget.

• Discussion on possibly lowering rate of return (presentation by Patrick Donlan of Foster & Foster)
• Approval of retirement benefit for Brad Sufficool: $4,728.45 effective Aug 1, 2024
• Fiduciary insurance quote of $2,826 from Travelers
• Invoices totaling over $17,000 from consultants (Mariner, Agincourt, Foster & Foster, etc.)
• Revision of Summary Plan Description and legal updates by board attorney

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

This is a quarterly meeting of the Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees. The agenda includes approval of minutes, updates on trustee terms and new contract requirements, a quarterly investment report from Mariner Institutional, and ratification of payments. No major actions or dollar amounts are specified; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Update on Trustee Terms
• New Contract Requirements
• Quarterly investment report from Mariner Institutional as of September 30, 2024
• Ratification of Warrants #95 and #96
• Fund activity report for August 16 – October 22, 2024

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Brooksville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on October 29, 2024, to address one new case and three 90-day reviews of prior violations. The new case involves high grass and weeds at 451 Forest Ave. The review cases cover properties at 314 Hendricks Ave, 19410 Cortez Blvd, and 114 S Brooksville Ave. The magistrate will decide on compliance or further enforcement actions.

• New case 2024-0006: 451 Forest Ave – high grass and weeds (Sec. 38-92)
• 90-day review 2023-0064: 314 Hendricks Ave – MKT Properties LLC
• 90-day review 2021-0073: 19410 Cortez Blvd – Brooksville Square Plaza LLC
• 90-day review 2022-0161: 114 S Brooksville Ave – George Rodriguez

Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board

The Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to hear a report on the Florida Community Trust grant, discuss the Russell Street Management Plan, and consider whether to pursue 501c3 status for additional funding. The committee will also review stewardship reports and plan upcoming trail events. No binding votes are scheduled.

• Florida Community Trust Report — status update on grant and management plan
• Russell Street Management Plan — continued discussion on overseeing the nature area
• Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee becoming a 501c3 — potential change to seek grants
• Stewardship Reports — latest maintenance and monitoring updates
• Planning for upcoming events on the Good Neighbor Trail

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will consider approving its August 2024 financial statements, the 5-Year PHA Plan for 2025–2029, and the audit report for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 5-Year Plan includes a goal to redevelop the Summit Villas property into new affordable housing using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and State Apartment Incentive Loan funding. The meeting also allows for citizen and board member comments.

• Approval of 5-Year PHA Plan (2025–2029) with goal to redevelop Summit Villas into affordable housing
• Approval of audit report for the year ended December 31, 2023
• Approval of August 2024 financial statements showing ending balance of $3,251,156.49
• Executive director report on progress of LIHTC and SAIL applications for Summit Villas
• Citizen comments and board member comments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled October 9, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for November 13, 2024.

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The CRA Steering Committee will discuss which items to include in the scope of services for a consultant to develop a plan addressing blight conditions in the proposed South Brooksville CRA. The discussion covers unsanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration, inadequate building density, and title issues. No votes or decisions are expected at this working meeting.

• Discussion of scope items from the Finding of Necessity and Tables of Content
• Proposed sections: unsanitary/unsafe conditions, site deterioration, inadequate building density, and defective title conditions
• Future business: review completed draft scope at November meeting

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board will discuss possibly lowering the assumed rate of return from 7.55%, hear a performance review, and receive an attorney report on plan description revisions and non-union member voting rights. The board is also set to approve a retirement benefit for outgoing Fire Chief Brad Sufficool, return contributions to two former employees, and consider a fiduciary insurance quote. Invoices totaling over $20,000 and the 2024-25 budget are up for approval.

• Discussion on possibly lowering the rate of return from 7.55% (presentation by actuary Patrick Donlan)
• Approval of retirement benefit for Fire Chief Brad W. Sufficool – $4,728.45 effective August 1, 2024
• Return of contributions to two former employees: Victoria Dixon $3,090.68 and Christopher Deuter $4,484.23
• Fiduciary insurance quote from Travelers for $2,826
• Invoices for quarter ending June 30, 2024: Mariner $4,625, Agincourt $1,296.24, Foster & Foster $7,682, Sugarman & Susskind $644, S. McCrary $1,400, Fiduciary Trust $2,228.61, and Saltmarsh Cleavand & Gund final audit $6,650

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Committee will hold a work session with no votes scheduled. Discussion items include updates on Wreaths Across America, Volunteer Day, Founders Week, a damaged headstone, and a photography contest. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Wreaths Across America update
• Volunteer Day update
• Founders Week questions
• Damaged headstone update
• Photography contest discussion

Special Magistrate Hearing

This meeting of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled hearing is October 9, 2024.

• September 4 hearing cancelled
• Next hearing: October 9, 2024

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will review and possibly decide on two grant applications under the Property Improvement Matching Grant Program. The first is for 10 S. Main St. (The Bistro) seeking funding for a gas line and kitchen exhaust system. The second is for 31 S. Main St., submitted by Lowman Citrus Holdings, for renovation of a unit at 12 N. Broad Street into a retail boutique. Two or more city council members may attend.

• CRA grant application for 10 S. Main St. with quotes totaling $2,401 (plumbing) and $24,873 (kitchen hood installation)
• CRA grant application for 31 S. Main St. for interior renovation and fire code updates at 12 N. Broad Street
• Public input period included on the agenda
• Potential attendance of city council members

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will discuss its 5-Year PHA Plan for 2025-2029, which includes a goal to redevelop the Summit Villas property into affordable housing. The authority has had no tenants since 2012 after HUD approved a demolition and relocation plan. The board will also vote on minutes from the August 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of the 5-Year PHA Plan (2025-2029) with goals to redevelop Summit Villas
• Previous applications for LIHTC and SAIL funding were not awarded or are pending
• No tenants reside in BHA properties since 2012
• Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• VAWA policy attachment included in the plan

The Brooksville Housing Authority discussed the proposed 5-Year PHA Plan, which will be submitted to HUD by October 17, 2024. No formal action was taken on the plan; the board will consider recommendations at the October 15, 2024 meeting. The board also reviewed the attendance policy and noted members subject to removal for excessive absences.

• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Discussed 5-Year PHA Plan; no vote taken
• Adjourned at 5:47 pm (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on two rezoning requests. The larger request seeks to rezone a 462-acre tract from residential to mixed-use to allow up to 1,477 dwelling units and 50,000 square feet of commercial space. A separate request would rezone a 0.72-acre parcel on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from single-family residential to general commercial. The Commission will also vote on approving the August 14 meeting minutes.

• Rezoning of 462 acres (Ordinance 984) by NVR Inc./Ryan Homes for 1,477 units and 50,000 sq ft of commercial at Southern Hills Boulevard and Broad Street
• Rezoning of 0.72 acres at 805 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Ordinance 990) from R-1A to C-1 for up to 21,953 sq ft of commercial space
• Public hearings with quasi-judicial procedures for both rezoning items
• Approval of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of 0.72 acres at 805 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from R-1A to C-1 (General Commercial) by a 4-0 vote. The Commission also voted 4-0 to continue the request for a 462-acre rezoning to PDP-MU (mixed-use) to the November 13, 2024 meeting, requiring additional information on construction access, flooding, wildlife, and other concerns. The minutes were approved 4-0.

• Approved rezoning of 0.72 acres at 805 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd from R-1A to C-1 (4-0)
• Continued 462-acre rezoning to PDP-MU to November 13, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will review old business including Margaret R. Ghiotto residential and commercial improvement award nominations and an Adopt-A-Spot application. New business includes a commercial award nomination for Broad Street Brewery, a declined residential award that may be reconsidered later, and presentations on a Christmas Light Contest and Wreaths Across America.

• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nomination for Broad Street Brewery, 291 East Jefferson St.
• Residential award recipient at 259 Howell Avenue declined; wants to be considered later
• Christmas Light Contest and Tree Decorating discussion
• Wreaths Across America presentation
• Adopt-A-Spot application from Morris

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will discuss items to include in the Scope of Services for a consultant-developed redevelopment plan, based on the Finding of Necessity and sample Tables of Content. The discussion covers specific conditions such as fire hazards, defective street layouts, and unsanitary conditions. The committee will also continue reviewing the Finding of Necessity to determine which sections to include. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes
• Discussion of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or public transportation
• Discussion of faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness
• Discussion of unsanitary or unsafe conditions and deterioration of site or other improvements
• Continued review of Finding of Necessity to determine chapters from sample Tables of Content

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regularly scheduled Special Magistrate Hearing for August 27, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2024.

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Retired Police Officers’ Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss fund activity and investment performance. The board is reviewing a quarterly report from June 30, 2024, and addressing the renewal of fiduciary liability insurance.

• Fiduciary Liability Renewal
• June 30, 2024 quarterly report from Mariner Institutional
• Payment ratification for Warrant #93 & #94
• Fund activity report for April 23, 2024-August 15, 2024
• Proposed 2025 meeting dates

The Brooksville Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees approved several items at its quarterly meeting, including the April 27, 2024 minutes, the 2025 meeting dates, a fiduciary liability renewal, a $8,200 rebalancing of fund assets, the Mariner agreement, and the consent agenda. All votes were 3-0. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved April 27, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates: Feb 19, May 21, Aug 20, Nov 19 (consensus)
• Approved fiduciary liability renewal at $1,102.92 (3-0)
• Approved rebalancing $8,200 from Domestic Equity to Fixed Income (3-0)
• Approved Chairperson to execute Mariner Agreement (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payment ratification and fund activity report (3-0)

Brooksville Housing Authority

The board will meet to approve minutes and financial statements from June and July 2024. The agenda includes a presentation by Joseph Chambers of Fortis Development.

• Approval of June 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of June 2024 financial statements
• Approval of July 2024 financial statements
• Presentation by Joseph Chambers, Fortis Development

The Brooksville Housing Authority approved the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and the June and July 2024 financial statements, each by a 3-0 vote. Fortis Development reported that its tax credit application was unlikely to receive funding, though it had received funding from Hernando County and was pursuing an alternative funding route. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved June and July 2024 financial statements (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider old business including the Sun Safety program, Movie in the Park updates, and sponsorship packages for programs. New business items include an update on park projects, a Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee request for a land management plan, the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and a Trail Go Grant. The board will also receive public input.

• Update on Sun Safety Program
• Update on Movie in the Park
• Sponsorship Packages for Programs
• Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee Request (Land Management Plan)
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two rezoning ordinances and two variance requests. These include a request to change a parcel to light industrial use and a proposal to replace a car wash with a restaurant.

• Ordinance 982: Rezoning 0.68 acres on W. Jefferson Street from Hernando County C-2 to City of Brooksville I-2
• VR 2024-01: Variance for Waffle House Inc. at 832 S. Broad Street for side yard setback and buffer area
• Ordinance 984: Rezoning request by NVR, Inc./Ryan Homes on behalf of SHP 3, LLC/4468 Broad, LLC
• VR 2024-02: City of Brooksville variance request for a required sign setback

Executive Review Committee

The Brooksville CRA Executive Review Committee will review a property improvement matching grant application for 26 S. Broad St. (Mountaineer Coffee). The applicant seeks $11,757.82 in grant assistance toward $23,515.64 in estimated costs for exterior painting and roof replacement. The committee may vote to approve or deny the request.

• Grant request for painting ($3,200 quote) and roof replacement ($20,315.64 quote) at 26 S. Broad St.
• Applicant seeks $11,757.82 in CRA matching grant assistance (50% of estimated total $23,515.64)
• Owner consent letter from DMM Family Limited Partnership authorizes tenant to apply and includes roof repair as joint request
• Public input period before committee decision

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The CRA Steering Committee is discussing items to include in the Scope of Services for a consultant-developed plan. The discussion focuses on conditions endangering life or property, street and transportation facilities, and lot layout.

• Drafting Scope of Services for the South Brooksville CRA plan
• Review of conditions endangering life or property by fire or other causes
• Evaluation of street layout, parking, roadways, bridges, and public transportation
• Review of lot layout size, adequacy, accessibility, and usefulness

Executive Review Committee

The Brooksville CRA Executive Review Committee will consider a property improvement matching grant application for 211 S. Main St. The applicant is proposing a metal roof replacement with an estimated cost of $44,063. No decisions are recorded; the committee is reviewing the application and may approve, deny, or defer it.

• Grant application for 211 S. Main St. – roof replacement project – estimated $44,063

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville's Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold an administrative review hearing on July 30, 2024, to consider three outstanding code enforcement cases. The cases involve properties at 19410 Cortez Blvd, 114 S Brooksville Ave, and 314 Hendricks Ave. No additional details about the alleged violations are provided in the agenda.

• Case 2021-0074 - 19410 Cortez Blvd (Brooksville Square Plaza LLC)
• Case 2022-0161 - 114 S Brooksville Ave (George Rodriguez)
• Case 2023-0064 - 314 Hendricks Ave (MKT Properties LLC)

The Special Magistrate reviewed three code enforcement cases, all involving ongoing fines for property violations. No new decisions were made; each case was continued for 90 days with notices to be sent to property owners. The magistrate also directed staff to consult the City Attorney about foreclosure proceedings on two properties.

• Continued Case 2021-0074 (Cortez Blvd.) for 90 days; fines at $116,200
• Continued Case 2022-0161 (114 S. Brooksville Ave.) for 90 days; fines at $7,775
• Continued Case 2023-0064 (314 Hendricks Ave.) for 90 days; fines at $77,250
• Directed officer to send notice of hearing for all three cases
• Directed officer to consult City Attorney about foreclosure on Cortez Blvd. and Hendricks Ave. properties

Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board

The Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Russell Street Management Plan and a planning document for South Brooksville. The board is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting.

• Russell Street Management Plan
• South Brooksville planning document

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee will hear five-minute presentations from each of six nominees for the 2024 Great Brooksvillian award. After presentations, the committee will select the top three nominees to forward to the city council for final selection at an August 5 meeting.

• Presentations for nominees: Dr. Samuel Harvard, Charles Lee Wilson, Mabel Sims, Natalie Kahler, Joel Ward Smith, Martha Maner
• Committee to select top 3 nominees after presentations
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting
• Citizen input period with 2-minute limit per speaker

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee approved the June 20, 2024 minutes and selected Mabel Sims, Joel Ward Smith, and Martha Maner as the top three nominees to forward to City Council for the 2024 Great Brooksvillian award. The City Council will consider the nominees at its August 5, 2024 meeting. No citizen input was received, and the meeting adjourned at 5:29 pm.

• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Selected Mabel Sims, Joel Ward Smith, and Martha Maner as top three nominees for 2024 Great Brooksvillian (4-0)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will review selected sections of Florida redevelopment law and discuss items to include in a Scope of Services for a consultant to develop the community redevelopment plan. The committee will also review Section 5.1.1 of the Finding of Necessity report as a framework for the plan.

• Review of governing law sections 163.335–163.360 (handouts provided)
• Preliminary discussion of items to include in drafting Scope of Services for the plan consultant
• Extension of Scope of Services discussion to the August 1 meeting
• Review of Finding of Necessity report, specifically Section 5.1.1 as framework for the plan
• Public comments

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee met on July 18, 2024, and approved the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting by a 7-0 vote. Members reviewed the first eleven statutes in their binders, covering governing laws and local ordinances related to CRA districts, and were asked to prepare for discussing the next thirteen at the upcoming meeting. The committee adopted a meeting schedule for August through December 2024. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted meeting schedule: August, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request from PDP-MF to PDP-R for Liberty Cove Investors LLC. The commission will also review an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for Titan FRS, Inc.

• Rezoning from PDP-MF to PDP-R (Ordinance 983—RZ 2024-04)
• Amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (Ordinance 978—CPA 2024-S1)
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Board will meet on June 26, 2024, to review cemetery rules, regulations, and fees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding media communication training, Wreaths Across America, and septic leach field issues.

• Updates to cemetery rules and regulations
• Green Meadows special cremains memorial purchasing
• Discussion of septic leach field
• Media communication training
• Wreaths Across America

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The committee is reviewing current and previous nominations for the 2024 Great Brooksvillian award. The agenda also covers the schedule for upcoming presentations and the final council selection.

• Review of 2024 nominations including Dr. Samuel Harvard, Charles Lee Wilson, Mabel Sims, Natalie Kahler, Joel Ward Smith, and Martha Maner
• Consideration of previous nominees Sandra Knox and Roy Link
• Schedule for July 18, 2024 nominee presentations and top three selection
• Final Council selection scheduled for August 5, 2024

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Board is reviewing the Master Development Agreement for the Summit Villas development. They have also accepted Fortis Development as a qualified consultant to assist with housing tax credit applications. Financial reports were reviewed, including recent HUD deposits.

• Acceptance of Fortis Development as a qualified consultant for RFQ #2024-001
• Review of Master Development Agreement for Summit Villas development
• Approval of financial statements including a $264,375.00 HUD deposit
• Discussion of funding deadlines for 9% LIHTC and 4% SAIL loan applications

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will review grant applications for property improvements at 131 South Main Street and 12 North Broad Street. These requests are part of the Property Improvement Matching Grant Program.

• CRA grant application: 131 South Main Street
• CRA grant application: 12 North Broad Street

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

This meeting consists of procedural items including the selection of a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also approve May 10, 2024, minutes and adopt a meeting schedule for July through December 2024.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of meeting schedule for July, August, September, October, November, and December
• Approval of May 10, 2024, meeting minutes

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Board will review financial statements from September 30, 2023, and recent performance monitoring. The meeting includes a Sunshine Law presentation by the Board attorney. Trustees will also review various service invoices and correspondence regarding portfolio rebalancing.

• Financial statement presentation for period ending September 30, 2023
• Performance monitoring presentation from Mariner/AndCo
• Sunshine Law presentation by Board Attorney Pedro Herrera
• Review of invoices including $19,286 to Foster & Foster
• Correspondence regarding portfolio rebalancing with FTI

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville has issued a notice of cancellation for the May 28, 2024, and June 25, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearings. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 30, 2024.

• Cancellation of May 28, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing
• Cancellation of June 25, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will consider an application from SKE Adventure LLC for Community Redevelopment Agency grant funds. The applicant previously received $1,268.75 and is now requesting the maximum $25,000 to cover a new driveway, electrical rewire, and plumbing work at 403 E. Jefferson St. The committee will also take public input before deciding.

• Grant application for 403 E. Jefferson St. seeking $25,000
• Request includes $4,250 for a new driveway (total cost $8,500)
• Electrical rewire cost: $32,033
• Plumbing work cost: $13,133.80
• Public input period

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will discuss a staff recommendation for a co-developer regarding Request for Qualifications #2024-001. The board will also review financial statements from February, March, and April 2024.

• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #2024-001 for Co-Developer
• Staff recommendation for Joe Chambers-Fortis Development
• Approval of February, March, and April 2024 Financial Statements
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Board will receive updates on the splash pad construction, stadium rebuild, and Parks Master Plan. Members will also discuss a Sun Safety Program and sponsorship packages for programs.

• Good Neighbor Trail Ribbon Cutting on May 22, 2024, at Tom Varn Park
• Update on Splash Pad construction progress
• Update on Stadium rebuild progress
• Discussion of Sun Safety Program and sponsorship packages
• Update on Parks Master Plan

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board is meeting to discuss the Adopt-A-Spot program, including a presentation on developing a master list of spots for City Council approval, and to review nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Awards. The board will also consider an Adopt-A-Spot application from Lisa Morris and discuss promoting board meetings on social media. The agenda includes approval of the March 12, 2024 minutes.

• Adopt-A-Spot master list presentation by Jordan Metzel
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential Improvement Award nomination for 590 Bell Ave.
• Adopt-A-Spot application by Lisa Morris for a bed in the City Hall parking lot
• Discussion on social media promotion of board meetings
• Approval of March 12, 2024 minutes

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees is holding its quarterly meeting to review the investment consultant's Q1 2024 report, approve minutes and payments, and discuss the Q3 meeting date and trustee term updates. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of Mariner Institutional Q1 2024 investment performance report
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 quarterly meeting
• Payment ratification for Warrant #92
• Fund activity report for January 11-April 22, 2024
• Discussion of Q3 meeting date and trustee term update

Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board

The Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a media communications policy, and plan the May 22 'Complete the Gap' grand opening at Tom Varn Park. They will also discuss landscaping at the Duke Energy substation on Mondon Hill Road, review the draft Russell Street Park Management Plan, and continue talks on multi-jurisdictional trail maintenance.

• Grand opening celebration 'Complete the Gap' on May 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Tom Varn Park
• Update on landscaping and buffer at new Duke Energy substation on Mondon Hill Road (planting planned for fall 2024)
• Status of Russell Street Park Management Plan – board to submit comments on draft
• Continued discussion of trail maintenance owned by multi-jurisdictional entities
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to approve a final draft letter to the City Council containing recommended changes to the City Charter. The committee will also discuss future meeting schedules and attendance at the May 6 City Council meeting.

• Approval of final draft letter to City Council regarding Charter changes
• Proposed requirement for ordinances to include findings on business development impact
• Proposed updates to council member residency and disqualification procedures
• Proposal for a 'Blue Ribbon Committee' to recommend official compensation every four years

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review a draft letter to the City Council containing recommended changes to the City Charter. The committee will also address additional questions on the Charter and determine its next steps.

• Review of draft letter to City Council regarding recommended Charter changes
• Approval of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Determination of next steps for the Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for April 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024.

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee is meeting to consider a Community Redevelopment Agency grant application for the property at 403 E. Jefferson St. The agenda includes the application, public input, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of CRA grant application for 403 E. Jefferson St.
• Public input period
• Possible attendance by two or more City Council members

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Committee will review and update cemetery rules and regulations, discuss updates to the price list including new burial options, and hear updates on grounds maintenance and cleanup plans. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from prior meetings and citizen input.

• Review and update of current rules and regulations
• Updates to current price list, including researching new burial options
• Possibly planning ground penetrating radar for unknown 'vacant' areas
• Plans to clean up the scattering garden
• Update on the 605 Tree maintenance plan

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville will convene a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to review administrative cases for four properties. The magistrate will hear evidence and arguments regarding code compliance for each listed location. Residents may request case files from the Community Development Department or arrange court reporting if they intend to appeal any decisions.

• Case 2022-00032 at 20126 Cortez Blvd (South Square Center LLC)
• Case 2022-0161 at 114 S. Brooksville Ave (George Rodriguez)
• Case 2023-0064 at 314 Hendricks Ave (MKT Properties LLC)
• Case 2023-0099 at 820 Main Street (Land Trust Corporation Ttee)

Charter Review Committee

The Brooksville Charter Review Committee will discuss potential charter amendments, including council districting, the mayor’s powers under Section 2.03, and whether council member salaries should be written into the city charter. These changes would determine how residents are represented on City Council, define executive authority over city management, and establish compensation rules for elected officials. The committee will also review research from other cities on salary language and consider forming an ad hoc group to study districting before finalizing recommendations for City Council in May.

• Follow-up discussion on the mayor’s role under Section 2.03 and whether council salaries should be codified in the charter
• Presentation by Community Development Director David Hainley on salary language used by other Florida cities
• Discussion on adding the Charter Review Committee’s official role to the city charter
• Research into regulations for economic development policy and former council members serving on advisory boards
• Consideration of an ad hoc committee to further study single-member districting concepts

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review an actuarial valuation and performance monitoring. They will also discuss a proposed study of the Chapter 175 pension plan as part of collective bargaining negotiations with the firefighters' union.

• Proposed study of the Chapter 175 pension plan for collective bargaining
• AndCo invoice for $4,625
• Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund audit partial payment of $6,650
• Agincourt Capital Management invoice for $1,072.17
• 2024 COLA increases for six retirees totaling $607.78

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee of the Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider a grant application for 115 N. Main Street. The agenda includes a call to order, the application review, public input, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of CRA grant application for 115 N. Main Street
• Public input period

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for March 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2024.

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss preparations for Arbor Day on April 26, and consider nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Awards. The board will also review the Adopt-A-Spot program. This is an advisory meeting, so no binding decisions are expected.

• Residential award nominees: 242 N Lemon Ave, 259 Howell Ave
• Commercial award nominees: Lazy Maid Creperie (419 Howell Ave), Three Oaks Veterinary (7059 Broad St), Downtown Athletics (100 E Liberty St)
• Arbor Day preparation for April 26, 2024
• Adopt-A-Spot program review
• Approval of January 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee of the Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider a single grant application for the property at 100 E. Liberty St. The agenda includes call to order, application review, public input, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of CRA grant application for 100 E. Liberty St.

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will receive an overview of Articles V through VII of the City Charter. Members will also discuss the pros and cons of single districts and consider setting Council member salaries. The committee has decided not to explore a medium Mayor proposal.

• Overview of Charter Articles V - VII
• Discussion on single district pros and cons
• Consideration of setting Council member salaries
• Proposed addition of the CRC role to the Charter

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee is meeting to select its leadership and establish the process for the 2023 award. The body will discuss nomination instructions, advertising, and a schedule of meetings leading up to the final selection.

• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Nominations due by June 11, 2024
• Nominee presentations and top 3 selection scheduled for July 18, 2024
• City Council final selection scheduled for August 5, 2024

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will hear one code enforcement case involving a required permit at 820 Main Street. The matter involves Land Trust Corporation Ttee.

• Case 2023-00099: Permit violation (Sec. 1-3.7) at 820 Main Street

Charter Review Committee

The committee is establishing its meeting calendar and discussing the process for amending the City Charter. Members will review questions regarding Articles I through IV and hear an overview of Articles V through VII from the City Attorney. Any approved amendments would be presented to voters at the November 2024 general election.

• Review of proposed charter revisions from Chair Bloomquist and Vice Chair Licata
• Discussion of meeting calendar for March, April, and May
• Overview of Charter Articles V through VII by the City Attorney
• Discussion of meeting procedures and amendment processes

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will meet to discuss the Summit Villas project and a contract extension for TAG & Associates. The board will also review HUD audit results and January 2024 financial statements.

• Discussion of Summit Villas
• Contract extension for TAG & Associates of Florida, LLC through May 31, 2025
• Review of HUD audit results
• Approval of January 2024 Financial Statements
• Approval of January 16, 2024, minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed update to the Community Redevelopment Plan. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan.

• Review of proposed Community Redevelopment Plan update
• Public hearing for Ordinance 971 to amend the Comprehensive Plan
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of August 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair during this meeting. Members will also receive updates on the Splash Pad, the Parks Master Plan, and the Stadium Rebuild.

• Selection of Chair
• Selection of Vice Chair
• Update On The Splash Pad
• Update On The Parks Master Plan
• Update On The Stadium Rebuild

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee is meeting to introduce members and select a chair and vice-chair. The committee will discuss its tasks, timeline, and conduct an initial review of the city charter.

• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Initial review of the Brooksville Charter
• Establishment of tasks and timeline by the City Attorney and City Clerk
• Scheduling of future meetings for February, March, April, and May 2024

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regularly scheduled January 30, 2024, Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2024.

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board will hold an advisory meeting to select a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and discuss old and new business. They will review nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Awards, including two commercial properties, and prepare for Arbor Day. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Nomination and selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 12-18-2023 minutes
• Wrap-up discussion of 2023 Christmas events
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nominations: Green House on Main (500 S Main St) and Downtown Loser (202 S Broad St)
• Preparation for Arbor Day on April 26, 2024

Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board

The Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to nominate a chair and vice chair, approve the July 2019 minutes, and receive updates on the Coast to Coast trail completion dates and the Russell Street Park Management Plan. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2019 meeting
• Update on Coast to Coast trail projected completion dates
• Status of Russell Street Park Management Plan
• Sunshine Law training scheduled for January 31, 2024

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss digging and damages in the Historic Garden Sections. The agenda includes citizen input and board member comments, with the next meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024.

• Discussion of digging and damages in the Historic Garden Sections

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is reviewing updates regarding the transition to an electronic financial disclosure system and a new IRS standard mileage rate. The meeting also includes a review of investment reports and fund activity.

• New 2024 IRS mileage rate of 67 cents per mile
• Transition to Electronic Financial Disclosure Management System for Form 1 filings
• Ratification of Warrant #91 totaling $4,053.75
• Review of December 31, 2023 quarterly investment report from AndCo Consulting

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority is meeting to elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman and approve authorized signatures for all bank accounts. The board will also review financial statements from late 2023 and the draft budget for 2024.

• Resolution No. 2024-01 to approve authorized signatures for all bank accounts
• Approval of the draft budget for 2024
• Approval of November and December 2023 financial statements
• Discussion of a rate increase for legal counsel Saxon, Gilmore & Carraway
• Appointment of Kody Stein and Jerry Viet to full-time positions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024.

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board is meeting to select a chair and vice chair, approve prior minutes, and discuss old and new business. They will review nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential and Commercial Improvement Awards, including two commercial properties, and prepare for Arbor Day on April 26, 2024.

• Nomination and selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 12-18-2023 Beautification Board minutes
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nominations: Green House on Main (500 S Main St) and Downtown Loser (202 S Broad St)
• Preparation for Arbor Day on April 26, 2024
• Wrap-up discussion of 2023 Christmas events