Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

Sister Cities Conference Room - Coral Gables Museum

Agenda — 28 items

1. 1 The Merrick House Governing Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Monday, January 12, 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 9:28 AM.
6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7. 1. Merrick House Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025 25-1159 approved Pass
8. 2. Merrick House Meeting Minutes for December 8, 2025 26-1008 approved Pass
9. IV. NEW BUSINESS
10. V. OLD BUSINESS
11. VI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
12. 1. Centennial - Board members are looking for ideas to celebrate the centennial with the community.
13. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
14. 2. Spring Event - This board is exploring ideas for this event. Board member Rodriguez will explore food trucks. Spring event scheduled for Sunday April 19th, with a rain date of Sunday April 25th . Idea: tea sandwiches, flower demonstrations
15. VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
16. 3. May Event - The game of croquet was very popular in the1920s and 1930s. Chairperson Orr was able to find professional croquet players available for $150 to give lessons. Others ideas: Maypole, flower event.
17. IX. ADJOURNMENT
18. 4. Tasks - Chairperson Orr discussed the distribution of tasks for each event by the House. These tasks need to be spread among all board members.
19. 14 NOTE
20. 5. Junior League of Miami Event - Scheduled for January 24th. The tours will be abbreviated and there will be docents.
21. 6. Cheers to the Next 100 Years - Scheduled for April 20th. Ideas: band playing ragtime, dance floor with dance instructors doing the Charleston, champagne truck, Coral Gables marching band and cake.
22. 7. Mold - Chairperson Orr would like for the books at the House to be treated for mold. there are humidity issues at he house.
23. 8. December Open House - Board member Rodriguez is taking this task and may add a toy drop off.
24. 1. Million Dollar Mermaid - This event was sold out and a great success. The 8 foot banner will be donated to the Venetian Pool. Miami-Dade Library will add Annette Kellerman's book to a specialized children's section. Donald Selznick donated items aboriginal items for fundraising.
25. 2. Joanne's Appreciation Dinner - Chairperson Orr now has Venmo. Please forward the $50 payment if you have not done so.
26. 3. Vintage Market - Scheduled for March 14th. No tours will occur, the House will be open. Board members discussed needing new items to sell for this event.
27. 4. Veteran's Day Concert - Scheduled for Sunday, November 8th.
28. 5. Docents Pot Luck Dinner - Scheduled for October 18th