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Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

December 8, 2025 ·9:15 AM Final

Sister Cities Conference Room - Coral Gables Museum

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Agenda — 29 items

  1. 1 The Merrick House Governing Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, commencing at 9:15 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 9:19 am.
  6. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  7. 1. Merrick House Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025 25-1159
  8. IV. NEW BUSINESS
  9. 1. Merrick House Activity Report - November 2025 25-1160
  10. 8 Minutes for the November 10, 2025, meeting, will be approved at the January 12, 2026, meeting.
  11. V. OLD BUSINESS
  12. VI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  13. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  14. 2. Bellows Camera - Chairperson Orr showed a sample of a Bellows Camera used by William Fishbaugh. This and another types of cameras were used to photograph the construction of Coral Gables.
  15. VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
  16. 3. Bench Program - To date, two have been sold. This occurred before the restoration of the House and the vendor that constructed the benches is out of business.
  17. IX. ADJOURNMENT
  18. 5. Docent Coordinator - Gay Bondurant will be out recovering for a while. Board member Burke suggests the House should be closed (12/20/25 - 12/21/2025, 12/27/2025 - 12/28/2025, 01/03/2026 - 01/04/2026).
  19. 14 NOTE
  20. 1. Holiday Open House - The event on 12/7/2025 was deemed by all to be a success. Everyone worked together to make this a great event. Staff will need to re-order popcorn and popcorn bags. The Board discussed changing the time for this event. Vendors really just get one hour of selling opportunity. We should also print a poster of the agenda for the day. Board member Rodriguez offered to chair the 2026 Holiday Open House. 240 people toured the House. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  21. 2. Veteran's Day Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  22. 3. Joanne Meagher Appreciation Dinner – Board members note it was a good opportunity for board members and Docents to connect. To date, payment to Ms. Orr was received from one board member.
  23. 4. Mermaid Movie – The informational flyer is going out on Wednesday, 12/10/25. Coral Gables Cinema is helping with a speech to attendees before the movie. Board member O'Naghten is working on a reception with Mayor Don Slesnick. Books and Books is also participating with a selection of books on mermaids.
  24. - 10:00 am - Board member Seipp left the meeting.
  25. 5. 100 Voices - The Board discussed not having 100 Voices events due to numerous other events scheduled. Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  26. 6. Maintenance - Repair of the sunroom ceiling is starting today.
  27. 7. Junior League of Miami - Ms. Nguyen asked Board member Orr if she can use the House glassware for her event. Staff advised they are allowed to as stated in the rental application. We also have a security deposit form this organization.
  28. 8. Centennial Event - "Cheers to the Next 100 Years" 04/29/2026 is the date the city was incorporated. Board members will come up with ideas at the next board meeting suggestions included a band. parade, antique cars, mermaids, cake).
  29. 28 This meeting was adjourned at 10:17 am.