Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

Sister Cities Conference Room - Coral Gables Museum

Agenda — 25 items

1. 1 The Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, commencing at 9:30 am EST. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83315833193. In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting. Meeting ID: 833 1583 3193 One tap mobile +17866351003,,83315833193# US (Miami) +19292056099,,83315833193# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/koHpBvqy7 305-461-6769 (Coral Gables local number) To speak to the Merrick House Governing Board on an Agenda Item, please “Raise your Hand” or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can “Raise your hand” by pressing *9. The public may also comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting.
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. I. CALL TO ORDER
4. II. ROLL CALL
5. 4 This meeting was Called To Order at 9:32 AM.
6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7. 6 Merrick House Meeting Minutes for February 9, 2026 26-1299 approved Pass
8. IV. NEW BUSINESS
9. V. OLD BUSINESS
10. VI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
11. 1. Activity Report February 2026 - Yvelisse Bonilla read from the activity report submitted by Gay Bondurant, Docent Coordinator.
12. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. 2. Museum Pass Program - Chairperson Orr expressed interest in participating in this program. The program allows a family of 4 free access to a list of museums. Staff to look into this program's details. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
14. VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
15. 3. Artifact for Display - Former Chairperson of the Merrick House board, Joanne Meagher, brought forward three items that are appropriate for display at the House. 1. needle point fire screen, 2. caned rocking chair, 3. tape dispenser/stamp licker. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
16. IX. ADJOURNMENT
17. 4. New Keys - The Docent Coordinator, Gay Bondurant, has a copy of the new keys for all Docents. She will distribute.
18. 13 NOTE
19. 5. Budget - Board members have requested monthly budget numbers for the House.
20. 1. Stag Painting - Artcare provided a restoration proposal for this painting. Restoration will cost $13,000 to complete. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
21. 2. Library Partnership - Chairperson Orr is proposing a program for the Merrick House lawn to increase community engagement. She will coordinate with the Library.
22. 3. Petals & Pastimes, An Ode to Althea - To date this board has spent approximately $3,600 on events and supplies for events. The board unanimously decided to eliminate the music for $500. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
23. 4. Vintage Coral Market - The next event is scheduled for March 15, 2026. Ms. Castro will need to reapply to continue this event. Ms. Bondurant will advise on first floor tours of the house on this day.
24. 21 Upcoming Events: Petals & Pastimes, An Ode to Althea Fall Pumpkin Event/Harvest Festival Veteran's Day Brass Concert Pot Luck Dinner for Volunteers Holiday Open House
25. 24 This meeting was Adjourned at 10:47 AM.