Brooksville public meetings in 2025

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for December 30, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026.

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will meet to approve minutes from November and decide winners for the Holiday Light Contest. The meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Joseph E. Johnston III Council Chambers.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 minutes
• Holiday Light Contest winners to be decided
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential Improvement Award nominations
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nominations
• Holiday Tree Decorating event at City Hall Lobby

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Brooksville Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 14, 2026.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to review minutes from November 25, 2025, and discuss Hernando County Facilities. The meeting also includes time for member discussion and development review meetings.

• Review of 11/25/2025 Minutes
• Discussion of Hernando County Facilities

A motion was made and seconded to approve the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes; the outcome was not recorded. The committee reviewed setback requirements, parking needs, building size (approximately 10,000 sq ft), and fire‑truck turning radius for the proposed maintenance building on Jefferson Street. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded for the building proposals.

• Motion to approve November 25, 2025 minutes (outcome not recorded)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will meet to review the status of projects and a summary of input gathered from workshops. The meeting includes time for committee member discussion and public comments.

• Review of project status
• Review of Summary of Input from Workshops

The CRA Steering Committee voted 7‑0 to approve the November 06, 2025 meeting minutes. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the session consisted of project updates, community input, and discussion of future fundraising ideas. The next meeting was scheduled for January 8, 2026, with a possible one‑week delay pending the strategic plan draft.

• Approved November 06, 2025 minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting by consent at 4:58 PM

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss performance monitoring and legal transitions regarding the Salem Agreement. The meeting includes the introduction of a new elected member and the selection of a fifth board member.

• Payment of Mariner invoice for $5,312
• Payment of Agincourt invoice for $1,322.25
• Payment of Sugarman legal fee for $3,451.67
• Payment of Susan McCrary fees for $900
• Amendment to operating rules regarding policy retirement calculations

The board certified the recent election results and selected Brad Sufficool as the new fifth member. It approved the Investment Policy statement, authorized payment of invoices and expenses, and directed the actuary to calculate each member's pension value and prepare an impact statement for the termination ordinance. The board also closed out real‑estate holdings and moved those assets into the Agincourt fund.

• Certified election results (carried)
• Selected Brad Sufficool as fifth member (unanimously carried)
• Approved Investment Policy statement (carried)
• Directed actuary to calculate member values and prepare impact statement (carried)
• Approved invoices totaling $13,086.92 (carried)
• Approved fiscal‑year expenses (carried)
• Closed out real‑estate holdings (carried)
• Moved real‑estate assets into Agincourt fund (carried)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to discuss a pre-application request for a Firestone Tire location. The body will also review minutes from the October 28, 2025, meeting.

• Pre-application meeting request for Firestone Tire Brooksville (Parcel R27 422 19 0000 0830 0000)

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting after a motion was made by Andrew Pepe and seconded by David Peters. No vote tally was recorded. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (motion made and seconded)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Master is reviewing code enforcement violations. The meeting includes one hearing for work performed without a permit and two cases for 90-day review.

• Case 25-0016: 6769 Longboat Dr regarding work without a permit for a gazebo
• Case 20240024: 509 Sharon St regarding an unsafe structure from a fire
• Case 20240101: 716 Stockton St regarding an unsafe tree and overgrowth

The Special Magistrate reviewed three code‑enforcement cases. Each case was ordered to pay daily fines of $100 plus $194.30 in administrative fees, with a follow‑up review scheduled in 90 days. The Stockton St. case was noted as in compliance but still accrued fines totaling $28,500.

• Case 2025-01-16-6769 Longboat Dr: Work without permit deemed non‑compliant; fines $100/day + $194.30 admin fees; 90‑day revisit scheduled
• Case 2024-0024-509 Sharons T.: Unsafe structure deemed non‑compliant; fines $100/day + $194.30 admin fees; 90‑day revisit scheduled
• Case 2024-0101-716 Stockton St.: Unsafe tree listed as in compliance; fines $100/day accruing to $28,500 + $194.30 admin fees; 90‑day revisit scheduled

Executive Review Committee

The Brooksville Executive Review Committee will review two Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications: one for 29 S Brooksville Ave. and an amendment for 2 N Broad St. The meeting agenda lists only these applications, public input, and standard procedural items. No decisions are recorded in the agenda beyond the review of the applications.

• CRA grant application for 29 S Brooksville Ave.
• CRA grant application amendment for 2 N Broad St.

The Executive Review Committee approved a Community Redevelopment Agency grant of $1,231.79 for Darryl Johnston's property at 29 S. Brooksville Ave. The motion was made by Public Works Director Richard Weeks, seconded by Finance Director Autumn Sullivan, and carried unanimously (5-0). The grant will fund landscape renovations and general cleanup.

• Approved $1,231.79 CRA grant for 29 S. Brooksville Ave (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the September 25 minutes and then review old business items, notably the park fee schedule that has been approved by City Council and includes a pavilion rental increase from $50 to $80 per day and modest $5‑$10 fee adjustments. The board will also hear an update on Hernando Park bathroom repairs, pending funding for pipe replacement and new automatic locks. New business will include announcements of upcoming community events such as movie nights, a Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, and the Breast Cancer walk.

• Review of park fee schedule, including pavilion rental rise to $80 per day
• Discussion of Hernando Park bathroom repairs and planned automatic locks
• Update on splash pad gate issues and consideration of a new gate system
• Announcement of upcoming events: movie nights, Pumpkin Patch, Breast Cancer walk
• Board request to receive fee proposals before they go to City Council

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Board approved the Merritt Monument proposal and discussed several operational items, including garden plot fees, upcoming clean‑up and decorations, the Wreaths Across America fundraiser, and a recent vault‑cave incident.

• Merritt Monument proposal approved; Board Chair Merritt confirmed no further City Council approval needed
• Garden Section fee concern addressed; research to be revisited at next board meeting
• Cemetery clean‑up and removal of unauthorized decorations to begin November 1
• Wreaths Across America fundraising events scheduled for November 21, 22 and December 6; donations to be deposited by December 1 for wreath purchase for the December 13 event
• Vault‑cave incident investigated; markers recovered, to be raised and researched for record‑keeping

Brooksville Housing Authority

The board will meet to approve minutes and financials from August and September 2025. The meeting includes an audit presentation by Malcolm Johnson & Company, P.A.

• Audit presentation by Malcolm Johnson & Company, P.A.
• Approval of August and September 2025 minutes
• Approval of September 2025 financials

The board approved the August and September 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the September 2025 financial statements and accepted the audit report into the record, each by a 4‑0 vote. A motion to recommend removing Board Member Cliff Manuel failed because it lacked a second, though members agreed to advise the City Council to consider his removal.

• Approved August & September 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 2025 financial statements (4-0)
• Accepted audit report into the record (4-0)
• Motion to recommend removal of Board Member Manuel failed (no second)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider two City‑initiated Land Development Code amendments, Ordinance No. 1008 and Ordinance No. 1009, which revise sign regulations in Article VII. A previously filed Liberty Cove preliminary plat request (PP 2025‑03) is noted as withdrawn.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0).
• Ordinance No. 1008 – LDC 2025‑03 amendment to sign regulations (staff recommends approval).
• Ordinance No. 1009 – LDC 2025‑04 amendment to sign regulations (staff recommends approval).
• Ordinance No. 1006 – Liberty Cove preliminary plat request withdrawn.
• Public input period (no speakers).

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Brooksville Retired Police Officers’ Substituted Trust Fund Board will meet on November 12, 2025. The agenda lists discussion of House Bill 3 as new business, a review of the September 30, 2025 quarterly report from Mariner Institutional, and approval of payment warrant #100. Staff will provide an annual report update and a fund activity report covering August 7‑November 5, 2025.

• New Business – discussion of House Bill 3
• Report – Mariner Institutional quarterly report (Sept 30, 2025)
• Consent agenda – payment ratification, Warrant #100
• Staff report – Annual Report update by Tiffany Fair
• Fund activity report for Aug 7‑Nov 5, 2025

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The committee will review a project status summary based on input from Workshop 2. A presentation from Inspire will cover a draft plan outline, vision statement, and goals and objectives for the proposed South Brooksville CRA.

• Review of input from Workshop 2
• Presentation of Draft Plan Outline by Inspire
• Presentation of Draft Vision Statement by Inspire
• Presentation of Draft Goals and Objectives by Inspire

The steering committee voted 7‑0 to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. New business was postponed because the presenter was absent. The meeting was then adjourned by consent at 4:38 PM.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Postponed new business (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting by consent (4:38 PM)

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board will review the actuarial impact statements presented by Patrick Donlan of Foster & Foster concerning the proposed closure of the pension plan. The board will discuss its statutory obligations for closure versus termination and consider a buyout request from T. LaChause. Invoices for services rendered will be considered for approval.

• Review of actuarial impact statements (plan closure) presented by Patrick Donlan – Foster & Foster
• Discussion of board's statutory obligations regarding closure versus termination
• Request from T. LaChause for a buyout
• Approval of invoices: S. McCrary $700 fee (Sept. 25, 2025) and Foster & Foster $8,603 fee
• Letter dated 9/26/25 from Autumn Sullivan regarding a $122,475 warrant premium tax

The board voted unanimously to obtain a post office box for its mailing address. It approved raising administrator Susan McCrary’s fee from $700 to $900, effective October 1, 2025, and approved the related invoices. Board member Joe Pecora announced his immediate resignation.

• Obtain a post office box for the Board’s address – motion carried unanimously
• Increase Susan McCrary’s fee from $700 to $900 effective Oct 1 2025 – motion carried
• Approve invoices, including the fee increase for Susan McCrary – motion carried
• Joe Pecora resigns from the Board, effective immediately

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will approve minutes from September, introduce a new member, and discuss the Holiday Light Contest and Adopt-A-Spot program. The board will also meet in December to judge the contest.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes
• Introduction of new Board Member Whitney Dinu
• Holiday Light Contest added to November utility bills
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nomination for Toner & Ramirez
• Adopt-A-Spot applications for Rebecca Duncan and others

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville Code Enforcement Special Master Hearing will consider two 90‑day review cases. One case involves an unsafe structure (structure fire) at 509 Sharon Street. The second case involves an unsafe, overgrown tree at 716 Stockton Street. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of case 20240024 – unsafe structure (structure fire) at 509 Sharon St
• Review of case 20240101 – unsafe, overgrown tree at 716 Stockton St

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to review the minutes from October 14, 2025. The committee is scheduled to review the site and tree removal plans for Summit Villas.

• Review of Summit Villas site and tree removal plans

The Development Review Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. A review of the Summit Villas site and tree‑removal plan was discussed, but no approvals, denials, or other actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will review two Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications, one for 11 South Broad Street and another for 18 South Main Street. The agenda also provides time for public input. No other matters are listed for discussion.

• CRA grant application – 11 S. Broad St.
• CRA grant application – 18 S. Main St.
• Public input session

The Executive Review Committee approved a $7,500 grant for renovations at 11 S. Broad St. and a $19,000 grant for renovations at 18 S. Main St. Both motions were seconded and carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The committee instructed that work begin immediately and be completed by a licensed contractor with required permits.

• Approved $7,500.00 CRA grant for 11 S. Broad St. (4-0)
• Approved $19,000.00 CRA grant for 18 S. Main St. (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Brooksville Planning and Zoning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for October 8, 2025 was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

Executive Review Committee

The Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will consider two grant applications submitted to the CRA. The applications pertain to properties at 210 West Jefferson Avenue and 18 South Main Street. The committee will also provide a public input period before adjourning.

• Review CRA Grant Application for 210 W Jefferson Ave.
• Review CRA Grant Application for 18 S. Main St.
• Public input session

The Executive Review Committee approved a $10,150 grant for 210 W Jefferson Ave and a $25,000 grant for 18 S. Main Street, both requested by Robert Buckner of Buckner Real Estate. Each motion passed with a 4-0 vote. The committee instructed that the work start immediately and be completed by a licensed contractor with all required permits.

• Approved $10,150 grant for 210 W Jefferson Ave (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant for 18 S. Main Street (4-0)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will review the status of the new business project and hear a presentation from Inspire covering workshop input, existing conditions, demographics, and brainstorming for community programming. The committee will also consider other items raised by members, approve the September 4th minutes, and take public comments before adjourning.

• Call to order
• Approval of September 4th minutes
• Project status review
• Presentation from Inspire (workshop summary, demographics update, brainstorming activity)
• Public comments and adjournment

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. A presentation from Inspire Placemaking reviewed project status and upcoming workshop details. Members expressed appreciation for the presentation. The meeting was adjourned by consent at 4:55 PM.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting by consent

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville’s Code Enforcement Special Master Hearing will consider case 20220161 concerning junk trash and debris at 114 S Brooksville Avenue. The Special Master, Kenneth L. Warnstadt, Esq., will review the matter and issue a decision. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Case 20220161 – junk trash and debris at 114 S Brooksville Ave

Special Magistrate Kenneth Warnstadt called the hearing to order at 10:00 a.m. He reviewed code‑enforcement case 202 2‑0161 for 114 S. Brooksville Ave. and determined the property was in compliance, so the case was closed with no fines due. With no further cases, the magistrate adjourned the hearing at 10:11 a.m.

• Closed case 202 2‑0161 (114 S. Brooksville Ave.) as in compliance, no fines due

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will consider three Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications for properties at 290 E Fort Dade Ave., 18 S. Main St., and 15 S. Main St. The meeting includes a public input period before adjourning. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• CRA grant application for 290 E Fort Dade Ave.
• CRA grant application for 18 S. Main St.
• CRA grant application for 15 S. Main St.

The Executive Review Committee approved three Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications. Each motion was carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The grants will fund renovations at 290 E. Fort Dade Ave., 18 S. Main Street, and 15 S. Main Street.

• Approved $10,00.00 grant for 290 E. Fort Dade Ave. (4-0)
• Approved $7 ,479.00 grant for 18 S. Main Street (4-0)
• Approved $25,000.00 grant for 15 S. Main Street (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss updates regarding the splash pad and bathrooms at Hernando Park. The agenda also includes a review of the park fee schedule and upcoming events.

• Park Fee Schedule review
• Hernando Park Bathroom update
• Splash Pad update
• Upcoming Events discussion
• Name Badges for board members

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is addressing pension compliance and member inquiries resulting from the consolidation of the Brooksville Fire Department with Hernando County. The meeting includes reviews of performance monitoring, the 2025-2026 budget, and specific benefit approvals.

• Consolidation of Brooksville Fire Department with Hernando County pension issues
• Request for City to pay for Impact Statement for Ordinance No. 1004 Share Plan
• Termination of custodial agreement with FTI effective February 1, 2026
• Approval of retirement benefits for Donald Nichols: $8,328.74 retroactive and $4,164.37 monthly
• Return of contributions to Erik Ortiz in the amount of $7,540.30

The trustees approved a study for the pension plan impact, authorized a portfolio rebalance, and assigned custodial duties to Salem Trust. They also adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, approved a $7,540.30 return of contributions, authorized retirement benefits for Donald Nichols, and approved several invoices and fiduciary insurance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Patrick to conduct the pension‑plan impact study (carried)
• Approved portfolio rebalance as advised by Jennifer Gainfort (carried)
• Assigned custodial responsibilities to Salem Trust (unanimously carried)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimously carried)
• Approved return of contributions totaling $7,540.30 (unanimously carried)
• Approved retirement benefits for Donald Nichols – retro $328.74, monthly $4,164.37 (unanimously carried)
• Approved invoices: Mariner $6,000; Agincourt $1,320.81; Saltmarsh $7,000; Sugarman & Susskind $3,632.80; S. McCrary $2,100 (carried)
• Approved fiduciary insurance premium $2,854.26 (carried)

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority board meeting on September 16 2025 will consider approval of the August 2025 financial statements and review a bank reconciliation for account 5678 showing an ending balance of $3,545,928.56. The agenda also includes an update from the Executive Director on the Summit Villas project, open discussion, citizen comments, and board member comments before adjournment.

• Approval of August 2025 financials
• Review of bank reconciliation (account 5678) with ending balance $3,545,928.56
• Executive Director Summit Villas update
• Open discussion and public comments
• Board member comments

The board voted to approve the August 2025 financial statements. The meeting included an update that City Council approved the first reading of the Summit Villas rezoning with a 45‑foot height limit. Commissioners discussed the attendance policy for members, noting that three absences in six meetings could trigger removal, and requested attendance records for Commissioner Manuel.

• Approved August 2025 financials (motion made and seconded, no vote tally recorded)

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board reviewed old business items such as the city sign ordinance, median landscaping, and bulb maintenance. It approved adding an alternate board member and accepted nominations for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Improvement Awards. The board adopted new Adopt‑A‑Spot applications for pollinator patches at several downtown locations. It also set a community cleanup event in Downtown Brooksville for September 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Review and discussion of the City Sign Ordinance, including enforcement responsibilities
• Motion to City Council to add an alternate member to the Beautification Board
• Approval of Margaret R. Ghiotto Improvement Award nominations for local businesses
• Adopt‑A‑Spot applications for pollinator patches at Broad & Main, Brooksville Main Street, and Pearl Porch Boutique
• Scheduling a Downtown cleanup day on September 20, 2025 (9:00‑12:00)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The committee will review the status of current projects and the results of a public input meeting held on August 27. The body will also discuss the process for replacing a resigned member.

• Project status review
• Review of August 27 public input meeting
• Process to replace resigned member Angelina Philanders

The steering committee approved the August 07, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved a motion allowing staff to change the day or location of regular South Brooksville meetings and to hold them the same day as the next public meeting. A separate motion to observe and label the Old DPW Building on project maps was approved. The next meeting was set for October 02, 2025.

• Approved August 07, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0)
• Approved staff flexibility to change day/location of South Brooksville meetings and hold them same day as next public meeting (vote 6-0)
• Approved observation and labeling of the Old DPW Building on maps (vote 6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 02, 2025

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Board will meet to discuss several operational and maintenance items. The agenda includes a proposal for the Merritt Monument and an update on a vault cave-in in C-Block.

• Merritt Monument Proposal
• Garden Ownership discussion
• Cemetery Clean-Up and Decorations
• Wreaths Across America update
• Vault Cave-In (C-Block) report

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regularly scheduled Special Magistrate Hearing for August 26, 2025 has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2025.

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority holds its annual meeting to approve minutes, financials, and an interlocal agreement with Hernando County Housing Authority. The board also receives an update on the Summit Villas project, including zoning progress and next steps for permitting and community outreach.

• Renewal of interlocal agreement with Hernando County Housing Authority for $85.00
• Summit Villas project update: zoning approval pending, site plan changes, and architectural phase next steps
• June and July 2025 financials approved with $3,554,419.03 ending balance in July

The Brooksville Housing Authority approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved the June and July 2025 financial statements, again unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June and July 2025 financials (unanimous)

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from May 14, 2025, and ratify a payment warrant. The agenda includes a review of quarterly reports from investment consultant Mariner Institutional and updates on the annual report and educational opportunities.

• Approval of May 14, 2025, quarterly meeting minutes
• Ratification of Payment Warrant #99
• Review of Mariner Institutional investment report
• Annual Report update
• Educational Opportunities: Division of Retirement 53rd Annual Conference

The board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting and set the 2026 quarterly meeting dates (Feb 10, May 12, Aug 11, Nov 10). It authorized binding renewal of the fiduciary liability insurance, limiting coverage to $2,000. The trustees also approved reallocating $14,000 from the Europacific fund into the DFA fund and adopted the consent agenda for payments and reports.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (consensus)
• Approved binding fiduciary liability coverage up to $2,000 (4-0)
• Approved reallocation of $14,000 from Europacific to DFA (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payment ratification (4-0)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will receive a project update from Inspire Placemaking Collaborative. The body will discuss the project scope, schedule, and survey questions for the project website. Members will also review plans for a public input meeting scheduled for August 27.

• Project update and scope of work from Inspire Placemaking Collaborative
• Review of survey questions for the project website
• Planning for public input meeting on August 27 at the Hernando Sheriff’s substation

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee met on August 7, 2025 at the Hernando County Public Works Fleet Facility. The committee approved the minutes from the March 06, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting also included a project update from Inspire Placemaking and a discussion of a proposed public input meeting on August 27, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved March 06, 2025 minutes (8-0)

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee is meeting to consider a grant application. The discussion focuses on a specific property location.

• CRA grant application for 11 S. Broad Street

The Executive Review Committee approved a $21,000 grant for Richard Lambright to replace the roof of Patricia’s Boutique at 11 S. Broad St. The motion was made by Dawn Triconi, seconded by Richard Weeks, and carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved $21,000 CRA grant for roof replacement at 11 S. Broad St. (5-0)

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee will meet to hear presentations for five nominees. The committee is reviewing individuals who have made significant positive contributions to the community's history, culture, or economy.

• Nomination presentation for Mabel Sims
• Nomination presentation for Arthur LeRoy Snow, Jr.
• Nomination presentation for Martha Maner
• Nomination presentation for Sandra Knox
• Nomination presentation for Roy Link

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will meet to consider a CRA grant application. The application pertains to the property located at 10 S. Main Street.

• CRA grant application for 10 S. Main Street

The Executive Review Committee approved a $25,000 grant for Howard Moore to replace the HVAC system at 10 S. Main Street. The committee also approved a $300 amendment to Robert Buckner's existing grant for additional painting costs at 161 E. Jefferson Street. Both motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $25,000 grant for HVAC replacement at 10 S. Main St (3-0)
• Approved $300 amendment to grant for painting at 161 E. Jefferson St (3-0)

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will meet to discuss the renewal of a management agreement with the Hernando County Housing Authority. The board will also receive an update on the Summit Villas project.

• Renewal of Interlocal Agreement between Brooksville Housing Authority and Hernando County Housing Authority
• Summit Villas project update
• Approval of May 2025 financials
• Legal counsel report from Ric Gilmore of Saxon, Gilmore and Carraway

The Brooksville Housing Authority Board approved the renewal of its interlocal agreement with Hernando County Housing Authority, correcting a fee typo to $85.00. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0. The board also unanimously approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the May 2025 financial statements.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved May 2025 financials (vote 4-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Hernando County Housing Authority, fee corrected to $85.00 (vote 4-0)

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will meet to consider a CRA grant application amendment. The item concerns the property located at 211 S. Main St.

• CRA grant application amendment for 211 S. Main St.

The Executive Review Committee approved an amendment to Jimmy Brown’s CRA grant, adding $962.75 for roof repairs to the previously approved $22,000 grant. The motion was made by Dawn Triconi, seconded by Richard Weeks, and passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 AM.

• Approved $962.75 grant amendment for 211 S. Main Street (5-0)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 03, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 07, 2025.

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will review two grant applications. The meeting includes a period for public input.

• CRA grant application for 161 E. Jefferson St.
• CRA grant application for 10 S. Main St.

The Executive Review Committee approved a $2,450 grant for exterior painting at 161 E Jefferson St. It also approved an $8,160.57 grant for kitchen renovations at 10 S Main St. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:07 AM.

• Approved $2,450 grant for exterior painting at 161 E Jefferson St (4-0)
• Approved $8,160.57 grant for kitchen renovations at 10 S Main St (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025.

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee will review current nominations and consider past candidates for an honorary title recognizing community contributions. The committee's review process leads to a final selection by the City Council.

• Review of 2025 nominations for Mabel Sims, Arthur LeRoy Snow, Jr., and Martha Maner
• Consideration of past candidates Sandra Knox and Roy Link
• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. A motion was made to include Sandra Knox and Roy Link for consideration as 2025 Great Brooksvillian, but the outcome was not recorded. The board reached consensus to change the application format and add language that late applications roll over to the next year. No citizen input was received.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (4-0 vote)
• Motion to include Sandra Knox and Roy Link for consideration (outcome not recorded)
• Board consensus to allow application format changes and add rollover clause

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the Share Account/Plan and propose amendments to operating rules regarding retirement calculation costs. The meeting includes a review of performance monitoring and the ratification of an audit agreement assignment to Saltmarsh CPAs, Inc.

• Assignment of audit agreement to Saltmarsh CPAs, Inc.
• Foster & Foster annual fee of $30,574
• Mariner invoice of $4,625
• Return of contributions to Kenneth Ward ($2,867.08) and David P. Hanson ($3,308.51)
• S. McCrary fees of $3,500

The trustees unanimously approved the audit agreement and the Management Representation Letter. They also approved the meeting minutes, the financial statements, the listed invoices, and the return of contributions. All motions were carried without dissent and the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements (carried)
• Approved audit agreement and Management Representation Letter (unanimous)
• Approved invoices (carried)
• Approved return of contributions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The regularly scheduled meetings for June 05, 2025, and July 03, 2025, have been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 07, 2025.

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed the responsibility for resetting approximately 20 displaced headstones and approved the printing of new cemetery brochures. The board also moved to proceed with a city photography contest running from March 27 to September 22, 2025.

• Determination that headstone resetting is the responsibility of the owner via a professional monument company
• Approval to order new professional cemetery brochures
• Motion to proceed with a photography contest with winners announced October 6, 2025
• Report of a new truck at the cemetery
• Discussion of CIMS software for locating family members and future map improvements

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Code Enforcement Special Master will hold a hearing to address a specific code violation. The body is reviewing a case involving junk, trash, and debris.

• Case 20240127: 0 Broad St regarding junk, trash, and debris

The Special Magistrate found the property at 0 Broad St. to be non‑compliant. A fine of $50 per day per violation, totaling $100 per day plus administrative fees, was ordered. The case will be revisited in 90 days.

• Found 0 Broad St. non‑compliant; fine $50 per violation per day, $100 total daily (no vote)

Executive Review Committee

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will meet to consider a grant application. The primary item for review concerns the property located at 11 N. Main Street.

• CRA grant application for 11 N. Main Street

The Executive Review Committee met on May 22, 2025 and considered a grant application from Robert A. Buckner for 100 Brooksville Ave. Buckner requested a $25,000 grant toward estimated work costing $63,495.00. The committee voted 5-0 to approve the grant. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 AM.

• Approved $25,000 CRA grant for 100 Brooksville Ave renovations (5-0)

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will hold its annual meeting to approve April 2025 minutes and financials. The board will also receive a project update from Joe Chambers of Fortis Development regarding Summit Villas.

• Update on Summit Villas project from Joe Chambers, Fortis Development
• Approval of April 2025 financials
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Brooksville Housing Authority board unanimously approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the April 2025 financial documents. The board then adjourned the May 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 2025 financial documents (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss maintenance and signage updates for city parks. Key agenda items include replacing mulch with sod at the Splash Pad and addressing restroom issues at Hernando Park.

• Replacing blue mulch with sod at the Splash Pad
• Installation of Smoke/Vape Free signs
• Restroom maintenance at Hernando Park
• Update on Trail Go Grant
• Parks & Recreation Board expansion with GNTAC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, has been canceled.

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Brooksville Retired Police Officers’ Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees meets to review quarterly finances, approve payments, and receive updates from staff and consultants. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• Review of financial disclosure memo and FRS Mortality Tables memo
• Quarterly report from Mariner Institutional, presented by Jennifer Gainfort
• Payment ratification for Warrant #98
• Annual Report update by Plan Administrator Tiffany Fair

The trustees approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). They decided not to request a funding impact analysis for the new Florida Retirement System mortality table. The board approved the Mariner Addendum as presented (4‑0) and ratified the consent agenda, including Warrant #98 (4‑0).

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Declined to conduct funding impact analysis for new FRS mortality table (consensus)
• Approved Mariner Addendum as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment ratification Warrant #98 (4-0)

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board will discuss a review of the city's sign ordinance, downtown bulb-out maintenance, and landscaping in the medians at Broad and Cortez. They will also consider adding an alternate board member, clean-up dates, and Margaret R. Ghiotto award nominations. Old business includes Arbor Day preparation.

• City sign ordinance review and discussion
• Downtown bulb out maintenance
• Landscaping maintenance in medians at intersection of Broad and Cortez (Truck Bypass)
• Adding an alternate Board member
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award Nominations: Boondoggle Eats The Hardware Store, Brooksville Unique Boutique, Pearl Porch Boutique

Executive Review Committee

The Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Review Committee will consider two CRA grant applications: one for a property at 115 N. Main St. and another at 7 S. Brooksville Ave. The meeting includes public input before adjournment.

• Review of CRA grant application for 115 N. Main St.
• Review of CRA grant application for 7 S. Brooksville Ave.
• Public input period before committee action

The Executive Review Committee approved a $1 16,972.00 grant for Nicole Bell to add exterior stairs at 115 N. Main St. The committee also approved a $5,220.00 grant for Susan and David Mills of Hungry Thyme Café LLC to update electrical wiring and install mini‑split air conditioning at 7 S. Brooksville Ave. Both motions carried a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $1 16,972.00 grant for Nicole Bell (5-0)
• Approved $5,220.00 grant for Susan and David Mills (5-0)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will hear updates on House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242, review draft May Day input posters, and approve previous meeting minutes. No binding decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Status update on House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242
• Review of draft May Day input posters
• Approval of March 6th minutes

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee met on May 1, 2025. After a roll call, the members approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with a 6‑0 vote. Other agenda items were informational updates with no decisions made.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 6‑0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regularly scheduled April 29, 2025 Special Magistrate Hearing for code enforcement has been canceled. The next hearing is scheduled for May 27, 2025.

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will hold its annual meeting to approve minutes from February 18, 2025, and financial reports for February and March 2025. The Executive Director will provide an update on the Summit Villas project, which previously involved a partial ownership transfer to Hernando County Housing Authority. New board members Robert B. Battista and Kelly Wooldridge (alternate) will be introduced.

• Introduction of new board members Robert B. Battista and Kelly Wooldridge (alternate)
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of February and March 2025 financial statements
• Update on Summit Villas project from Executive Director

The Brooksville Housing Authority board unanimously approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted the February and March 2025 financial reports. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved February and March 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The regularly scheduled meeting for the CRA Steering Committee for South Brooksville on April 03, 2025, has been canceled.

Special Magistrate Hearing

The regular March 25, 2025 Special Magistrate Hearing for code enforcement has been canceled. The next scheduled hearing is April 29, 2025.

Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee

The Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee is meeting to establish the 2025 award process. The committee will discuss nomination instructions, advertising, and a timeline for selecting a nominee to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Nominations due by 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 2025
• Nominee presentations and committee top 3 selection scheduled for July 17, 2025
• City Council final selection scheduled for August 4, 2025
• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The board voted 3‑0 to appoint Skip Samples as Chair of the Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee. A nomination of Rick Carlton for Vice‑Chair was not approved. The July 18, 2024 meeting minutes were approved by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote at 5:41 p.m.

• Chair appointment: Skip Samples elected (3‑0)
• Vice‑Chair nomination: Rick Carlton denied (motion failed)
• July 18, 2024 minutes approved (3‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (3‑0)

Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board will hear the 2024 actuarial valuation presentation by Foster and Foster and review investment performance as of Dec 31, 2024. Trustees will consider revising the Summary Plan Description, digitizing records, and approving invoices totaling over $8,000. The board will also vote on retirement benefits for Marcus Zopf ($485.07/month) and Timothy La Roche (DROP lump sum $9,044.17).

• Presentation of 2024 actuarial valuation by Foster and Foster
• Performance monitoring report as of Dec 31, 2024 by Mariner
• Revision of Summary Plan Description
• Invoices: Mariner $4,625, Agincourt $1,311.81, COLA charges, legal fees from Sugarman and Susskind ($669.20), and FTI fees ($1,185.95)
• Approval of retirement benefit for Marcus Zopf ($485.07/month) and Timothy La Roche (DROP $9,044.17 plus monthly benefit $194.45)

The Board approved the 2024 actuarial valuation and set the rate of return at 7.25%, then declared a 7.55% return for fiscal 2024. It also approved a revised Summary Plan Description, several expense invoices, and retirement benefits for two firefighters. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 2024 actuarial valuation (motion by Regina Martin, seconded by Steve Smith)
• Approved rate of return at 7.25% (motion by Steve Smith, seconded by Regina Martin)
• Declared fiscal 2024 rate of return at 7.55% (motion by Regina Martin, seconded by Steve Smith)
• Approved revised Summary Plan Description (motion by Steve Smith, seconded by Andy Pepe)
• Approved listed invoices (motion by Steve Smith, seconded by Andy Pepe)
• Approved retirement benefits for Marcus Zopf and Tim LaRoche (motion by Andy Pepe, seconded by Regina Martin, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Steve Smith, seconded by Andy Pepe, unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled March 12, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025.

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will nominate and select a chair and vice chair, after tabling the selection in January. They will also discuss Arbor Day preparation for April 25, 2025, Adopt-A-Spot signage, and consider a commercial improvement award nomination for Greenhouse on Main. No residential award nominations were received.

• Nomination and selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Arbor Day preparation – April 25, 2025
• Adopt-A-Spot signage – Streets Department to make signs
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award nomination: Greenhouse on Main
• Introduction of new Board Member Kelly Wooldridge and Parks Director Jared Marsden

Executive Review Committee

The Executive Review Committee will consider three grant applications submitted to the Community Redevelopment Agency: for properties at 12 N. Broad Street, 503 S. Main Street, and 2 N. Broad Street. The agenda includes call to order, public input, and adjournment.

• CRA grant application for 12 N. Broad Street
• CRA grant application for 503 S. Main Street
• CRA grant application for 2 N. Broad Street

The Executive Review Committee approved a $6,375.00 CRA grant to Sarah Vaughn, owner of Titan Foundation Repair, for foundation work (5 piers, 12 smart jacks, stabilization) on an estimated $12,750.00 project. The committee also approved a $7,850.00 CRA grant to Anne Cummings, owner of The Pearl Porch Boutique at 2 N. Broad Street, for new business signs and lighting on an estimated $15,700.00 project. Both motions carried 5-0, with the condition that work start immediately and be done by a licensed contractor with all necessary permits.

• Approved $6,375.00 CRA grant to Sarah Vaughn for foundation repair (5 piers, 12 smart jacks, stabilization) — motion carried 5-0
• Approved $7,850.00 CRA grant to Anne Cummings for new business signs and lighting at 2 N. Broad Street — motion carried 5-0
• Both grants require work to start immediately and be completed by a licensed contractor with all necessary permits

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will hear a status update on the contract with Inspire Placemaking Collaborative-City and review draft May Day input posters. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date. No votes on ordinances or funding changes are scheduled.

• Approval of February 6th meeting minutes
• Status update on contract with Inspire Placemaking Collaborative-City
• Review of draft May Day input posters
• Discussion of future business for April meeting

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0). They reviewed draft May Day input posters, agreed to fix errors and add more examples, and will bring updated posters for final approval at the April meeting. The contract with Inspire Placemaking Collaborative was reported as approved by the City Council, with a purchase order in process.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to update May Day posters and bring back for final approval in April

Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Brooksville Code Enforcement Special Master will hear two new cases for junk/debris at 1360 E Jefferson St and illegal signage/fowl at 1027 Howell Ave, and review compliance for a prior case at 314 Florida Ave. Decisions may result in fines or orders to correct violations.

• Case 20240002: 1360 E Jefferson St – junk, trash, and debris violation
• Case 20240017: 1027 Howell Ave – illegal signage and fowl in city limits
• Case 20240128: 314 Florida Ave – compliance review
• All cases are heard by Special Magistrate Kenneth L. Warnstadt

The Special Magistrate hearing reviewed two code enforcement cases. One case was closed with no fines due, and the other was found in compliance but with administration fees of $194.30 owed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Case 2024-0002 at 1360 E. Jefferson St. found in compliance, no fines due, case closed
• Case 2024-0128 at 314 Florida Ave. found in compliance, administration fees of $194.30 due

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will introduce new Parks and Recreation Director Jared Marsden and nominate a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will discuss the Trail Go Grant, recreation fees, and the expansion of the board to include members from the Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee.

• Introduction of new Director Jared Marsden
• Nomination and selection of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Parks & Recreation Board expansion with GNTAC
• Update on Trail Go Grant
• Kiwanis Splash Pad Grand Opening scheduled for March 1, 2025

Brooksville Housing Authority

The board will meet to formally affirm the selection of its chair and vice chair from the previous meeting, approve the January 2025 financial statements and meeting minutes, and receive updates from the executive director and public comments.

• Affirm Barry Meindl as Chair and Board Member Stein as Vice Chair
• Approve January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve January 2025 financials
• Executive Director's report
• Citizen comment period

The Brooksville Housing Authority affirmed the selection of Chair Meindl and Vice Chair Stein made at the January 21, 2025 meeting, with Board Member Pecora voting against. The board approved the January 21, 2025 minutes and the January 2025 financial statement, both with no discussion. The executive director noted that Hernando County Housing Authority accepted partial ownership of the Summit Villas project under the terms set by Brooksville.

• Affirmed selection of Chair Meindl and Vice Chair Stein (3-1)
• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 2025 financial statement (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:11 pm (3-0)

Police Officer's Substituted Trust Fund Pension Board of Trustees

The Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board will discuss a new IRS regulation requiring withholding on pension payments sent to recipients outside the U.S., effective January 2026. They will also review the fund's quarterly investment performance report from Mariner Institutional and address trustee term updates including a council-appointed vacancy. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, payment ratification (Warrants #97 & #98), and a fund activity report.

• New IRS withholding requirement for pension payments to non-U.S. addresses (effective Jan. 2026)
• Quarterly investment performance review for period ending Dec. 31, 2024, by Mariner Institutional consultant
• Update on trustee terms: council-appointed vacancy and reappointment of Lori Sowers
• Payment ratification for Warrants #97 and #98
• Fund activity report for Oct. 23, 2024 – Feb. 5, 2025

The Brooksville Retired Police Officers' Substituted Trust Fund Board of Trustees met quarterly and approved the October 29, 2024 meeting minutes and the consent agenda (including warrant #97 and fund activity report) unanimously. The board was informed of new trustee appointments and a 2026 tax withholding rule change affecting non-U.S. retirees, but no retirees in the plan are affected. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved October 29, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant #97 and fund activity report (5-0)

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a status update on the interlocal agreement with Hernando County, and review a draft contract proposal. No decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists largely of procedural items and staff updates.

• Status update on Interlocal Agreement with County
• Review of draft contract proposal

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee approved a motion to attend the upcoming Mayday event for community outreach, with the condition that Sunshine Laws are not violated. The committee also reviewed a draft contract proposal from Inspire for CRA planning services, which includes stakeholder interviews, community workshops, and vision refinement. No formal contract was approved at this meeting.

• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at Mayday event for community outreach, contingent on Sunshine Law compliance (unanimous)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Master will review five code enforcement cases. The meeting covers violations ranging from animal presence to property maintenance.

• Case 20240128: Fowl in City Limits at 314 Florida Ave
• Case 20220064: Work w/o Permits at 314 Hendricks Ave
• Case 20220161: Junk Trash and Debris at 114 S. Brooksville Ave
• Case 20240006: High Grass and Weeds at 451 Forest Ave
• Case 20240024: IPMC Housing Violations at 509 Sharon St

The Special Magistrate reviewed five code enforcement cases, finding one property in compliance and four non-compliant. Fines continue or were set for the non-compliant properties, with follow-up reviews scheduled in 90 days.

• 314 Florida Ave. found non-compliant; fines accrue at $25/day plus admin fees, revisit in 90 days
• 314 Hendricks Ave. found in compliance; accrued fines of $98,500 plus $197.55 admin fees
• 114 S. Brooksville Ave. non-compliant; fines continue at $50/day, revisit in 90 days
• 451 Forest Ave. assessed flat fine of $100 plus $198.05 admin fees
• 509 Sharon St. non-compliant; fines continue at $100/day plus $194.30 admin fees, revisit in 90 days

Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Board

The advisory board will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair and introduce the new Parks & Recreation Director, Jared Marsden. The body is also scheduled to discuss merging the Good Neighbor Trail Advisory Committee with the Parks & Recreation Board.

• Introduction of Parks & Recreation Director Jared Marsden
• Selection of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on merging with the Parks & Recreation Board
• Review of Stewardship Reports

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Committee will select a chair and vice chair at this meeting. The board will discuss several cemetery maintenance topics, including storm damage to headstones and fencing, a proposed new truck, and the approval of a cemetery flyer. Other discussion items include an update on Wreaths Across America, repaired historic headstones, a fixed historic marker, and a photo contest.

• Selection of chair and vice chair
• Discussion of storm damage – headstone and fencing
• Discussion of new truck purchase
• Cemetery flyer approval
• Update on Wreaths Across America

Brooksville Housing Authority

The Brooksville Housing Authority will hold its annual meeting to elect a chairman and vice chairman, discuss removal of a board member for non-attendance, approve minutes and financials, adopt a resolution for authorized signatures, and approve the 2025 draft budget. The board will also discuss and vote on a proposal to include Hernando County Housing Authority as a partner in the Summit Villas redevelopment project, with a developer fee split.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Discussion on removal of board member for non-attendance
• Resolution 2025-01 to approve authorized signatures for bank accounts
• Approval of draft budget for 2025
• Discussion and vote on adding Hernando County Housing Authority to Summit Villas project (including developer fee sharing)

The Brooksville Housing Authority held its annual officer election, reelecting Barry Meindl as Chair and Kody Stein as Vice Chair, both by 4-0 votes. The board voted 4-0 to recommend to City Council the removal of Alternate Board Member Raul Cornejo for violating the attendance policy, while allowing him to address Council to seek to remain. It also approved minutes, financials, Resolution 2025-01 on bank signatures, the 2025 budget, and a motion to offer Hernando County Housing Authority 5% ownership in the Summit Villas project without a developer fee.

• Reelected Barry Meindl as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Kody Stein as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Recommended removal of Alternate Board Member Cornejo for non-attendance (4-0)
• Approved November and December 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October, November, and December 2024 financial statements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 on authorized bank signatures (4-0)
• Approved 2025 budget (4-0)
• Offered Hernando County Housing Authority 5% ownership in Summit Villas without developer fee (4-0)

Beautification Board

The Brooksville Beautification Board will hold an advisory meeting to nominate and select a chair and vice chair. Members will also discuss wrapping up holiday events, adding an alternate board member, and preparing for Arbor Day on April 25, 2025. No nominations were submitted for the Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential or Commercial Improvement Awards.

• Nomination and selection of chair and vice chair
• Approval of minutes from November 12 and December 11, 2024
• Discussion of adding an alternate board member
• Arbor Day preparation set for April 25, 2025
• No award nominations received

CRA Steering Committee for Proposed South Brooksville CRA

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive status updates on the interlocal agreement from both the city and county. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items with no votes on new ordinances or funding.

• Approval of December 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Status update on Interlocal Agreement — City
• Status update on Interlocal Agreement — County

The South Brooksville CRA Steering Committee approved the December 5, 2024 minutes and discussed the status of the Interlocal Agreement. The city's agreement was passed and signed with a 5-0 vote, while the county's version is under legal review and will be presented to the Board on January 28. The committee also voted to cancel the July 3, 2025 meeting and reschedule it to June 26, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes (motion by Burnett, second by Philanders)
• Canceled July 3, 2025 meeting (motion by Burnett, second by Brunson)
• Rescheduled July 3, 2025 meeting to June 26, 2025 (motion by Cason, second by Burnett)