Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

Sister Cities Conference Room - Coral Gables Museum

Agenda — 24 items

1. 1 The Merrick House Governing Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Monday, February 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 9:30 AM.
6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7. 6 Merrick House Meeting Minutes for January 12, 2026 26-1166 approved Pass
8. IV. NEW BUSINESS
9. V. OLD BUSINESS
10. VI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
11. 1. Blue Tooth Speaker - Chairperson Orr mentioned that the House could use a blue tooth speaker for events.
12. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. 2. October Event - This board has chosen October 11, 2026, to have a "Harvest" event at the Merrick House. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
14. VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
15. 3. Graphic Identity - Chairperson Orr has had discussions with Nicole DeLuque, Communications & Media Manager, regarding this issue.
16. IX. ADJOURNMENT
17. 4. Merchandise - Chairperson Orr would like to explore selling water bottles, tea towels, and general merchandise. Staff advised there may be an overlap with the Economic Development Department.
18. 13 NOTE
19. 5. Sensitivity Training - Chairperson Orr would like sensitivity training for all docents and board members.
20. 6. Visitors - Board members requested a tally of visitors to the House for the year.
21. 1. Junior League of Miami Event - This event was well attended. Chairperson Orr would like to close the second floor of the House to tours if there are more than 25 people attending any event at the House.
22. 2. Vintage Market - Scheduled for March 14, 2026, 11am - 5pm. Currently have 25 vendors signed up. Vendors pay $100 per table. Board member Seipp discussed needing items for the Merrick House table to sell.
23. 3. Spring Event - To be called, "Petals & Pastimes, An Ode to Althea Merrick." Scheduled for April 19, 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00pm with a rain date of April 25, 2026. Belle Fleur - Mario Hernandez, International Floral Designer Croquet going on throughout event O'Miami poetry craft event Food truck (gelato, coffee, sandwiches) Tea garden Vintage Lily Pulitzer runway show Music - Don Slesnick III's band Popcorn Honey vendor or ready to grow herbs Symphonettes volunteers Jams and Herb vendor Proposed Schedule: 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Music, Croquet, Poetry Crafts 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Belle Fleur, Floral Designs 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Vintage Lily Pulitzer Runway Show Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
24. 24 This meeting was Adjourned at 10:49 AM.