Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board

Sister Cities Conference Room - Coral Gables Museum

Agenda — 21 items

1. 1 The Merrick House Governing Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Monday, Novembr 10, 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. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
6. 1. Merrick House Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025 25-1045 approved Pass
7. IV. NEW BUSINESS
8. 1. Merrick House Activity Report - October 2025 25-1046
9. V. OLD BUSINESS
10. VI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
11. 1. April 2026 - End of centennial event with city hall employees. Chair Orr would like this to be a whole community event, open to all.
12. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. 2. Veteran's Day Concert - Chair Orr is grateful for the help from docents, board members, city employees and volunteers. Board members will be requesting help with the chairs for next years event. This year the band was positioned to the side of the front doors due to the sun.
14. VIII. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
15. 3. Merrick House Trust Fund - Staff advised this money can be used for special projects or acquisitions above and beyond what the city would pay for. The board must make a motion with specific details as to what the trust fund money would be used for. Fundraising efforts go into this account
16. IX. ADJOURNMENT
17. 4. Holiday Open House - Board members are requested to bring four dozen cookies. The Garden Club decorates the House on 12/03/2025 from 9 a.m. until noon. Board member Cason to confirm if the children carolers will perform. Staff will request a cooler filled with ice from Public Works. The quiller will be a vendor. Rita is interested in providing gingerbread cookies that children decorate in addition to a lunch concept like the Veteran's Day concert. The Board needs to contact the Symphonettes. 2 – 3 p.m. - Carolers 3:45 p.m. - Santa Arrives 4 – 5 p.m. - Pictures in the House
18. 14 NOTE
19. 5. Mermaid Movie - Chair Orr was speaking with an attendee at the Veteran's Day event and mentioned that the mermaid was from Australia. This event will now be sponsored by the consulate of Australia and food will be included. This person wants to make it a big event. Tickets will be $10. Scheduled for January 4. 2026.
20. 6. Althea's Garden Brigade - Chair Orr is interested in starting this event again. Volunteers are needed for once a month, on a Saturday morning, for one hour. A board member must be present to supervise and the volunteers must sign a waiver.
21. 7. Front Pond - Chair Orr received several comments about the condition of the front pond. This pond has no circulation and there is a tree root affecting it. Staff will look into how to correct.