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City of Brooksville
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601-2041
(352) 540-3810
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David Bailey
Vice Mayor
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Thomas Bronson
Council Member |
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Christa Tanner
Council Member |
Casey Thieryung
Council Member |
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Blake Bell
MAYOR |
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“The City of Brooksville's mission is to provide superior municipal services in a reliable, efficient, fiscal and
socially effective manner, making Brooksville a desirable City to live, work, and visit.” |
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AUGUST 7, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M
VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY |
RONALD SNOWBERGER
CITY MANAGER |
JENNIFER J. BATTISTA, CMC
CITY CLERK |
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Items listed in the "Consent Agenda" will be approved by Council in their entirety by a single motion, indicated by the (√) symbol, unless otherwise indicated by Council. Other agenda items are considered individually.
Consideration of the item identified on this agenda with an asterisk (**) is a quasi-judicial function of the Council involving land use, and the following procedures apply:
- Disclosure of any ex parte communications by Council members.
- Consideration of applications to intervene as a party, if any. “Request to Intervene/Expert Witness” forms and instructions may be obtained from the recording secretary prior to the scheduled time for consideration of the item.
- Qualification of sworn witnesses who wish to testify as an expert, based on statement of credentials made orally or set forth in application file.
- Swearing of witnesses who wish to give sworn testimony.
- Testimony of City staff witnesses, with cross-examination by applicant and party-interveners, if they request.
- Testimony of applicant and applicant’s witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and party-interveners, if they request.
- Testimony of party-interveners and their witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and applicant, if they request.
- Testimony by members of the public who wish to address application. Any individual, not requesting/designated as an intervening party or expert witness may, upon being recognized by the Mayor, present information to the Council, and may be questioned by the Council but is not required to be subject to cross-examination, and need not be sworn in.
- Close of public hearing.
- Council deliberation/vote.
Items identified with a double asterisk (**) are quasi-judicial functions of the City Council other than land use; the Council Members disclose any ex parté communications.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 352-540-3810 no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Meeting agendas and supporting documentation are available from the City Clerk’s office, and online at www.cityofbrooksville.us.
Any person desiring to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, may need a record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, and therefore must make arrangements for a court reporter to ensure that an admissible verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
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CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601
7:00 pm
August 7, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER |
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Clark McClain, First United Methodist Church, Brooksville |
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APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and City Manager) |
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CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS |
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Proclamation - Lorenzo Hamilton's Life and Legacy Day - August 26, 2023
Accepted by: Imani D. Asukile Click to View |
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CITIZEN INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker - about anything on agenda or any other matter] |
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RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS |
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Event: NAMI Walks Hernando - fundraiser in Tom Varn Park, October 14, 2023
Request Waiver of $131.25 for Park Facility Use Fees (50% of the requested $262.50)
Presentation by Tina Kinney and Jay Raynor, NAMI organization Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Tina Kinney and Jay Raynor, NAMI organization |
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Approval of waiving 50% of Park Facility Use Fees or portion thereof |
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Employee benefits annual renewal
Presentation: Athena Erchard, Gehring Group Click to View |
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"Art to Start" National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant – discussion of art installation at Russell St. Park (verbal only)
Presentation: Pedram Maghaddam, Art Gallery Coordinator, BMS and the Hernando County Fine Arts Council Click to View |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approval of June 5, 2023 Regular City Council minutes Click to View |
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Lien for non-payment of Utility Services for CTR Partnership L.P. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Paul Booth, Director of Public Works |
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Approval of lien on property for non-payment of Utility Services and authorize Finance Director to execute lien. |
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Design Standards for Brick Streets in the City of Brooksville. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Paul Booth, Director of Public Works |
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Recommend approval of Design Standard for Brick Streets in the City of Brooksville. |
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Change order to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (formerly Cardno) for continuing engineering services for Sewer Rehab Phase IV. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Paul Booth, Director of Public Works |
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City Manager recommends approval of change order # 1 for continuing engineering services for Sewer Rehab Phase IV. |
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY) |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
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Conduct a public hearing on the adoption of Resolution 2023-18 to rename the portion of Veterans Avenue from Broad Street to Benton Avenue to Kirshy Avenue. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Adoption of Resolution 2023-18 to rename a portion of Veterans Avenue to Kirshy Avenue |
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After public input, consideration of approving Resolution No. 2023-13 upon roll call vote for FY 22/23 Fire Assessment - imposition and collection of Special Assessments to fund Fire Protection Services.
Presentation: Peter Napoli, Stantec Consulting
Recommendation: Approval of Resolution No. 2023-13 upon roll call vote Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Selection of the 2023 Great Brooksvillian.
The nominees, in alphabetical order:
Sandra Knox
Roy Link
Barbara Manuel
Mabel Sims Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Richard Carlton, Vice Chairman, Great Brooksvillian Committee |
| Recommendation: |
Selection of Great Brooksvillian |
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Approval of Resolution No. 2023-17 Amending Park Fees
(tabled from 7/17/23 Council Meeting) Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Howard, Parks and Recreation Director |
| Recommendation: |
Approval of Resolution No. 2023-17 upon roll call vote |
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Discussion on 2024 Charter Review Click to View |
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Jennifer Battista, City Clerk |
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No action needed |
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Specimen Tree Removal Request-TR 2023-003
Presentation: David Hainley, Community Development Director
Recommendation: Approval
Click to View |
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Change Order #2 Superior Asphalt 2023 Road Repaving Project Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Paul M. Booth, Director of Public Works |
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City Manager recommends approval of Change Order # 2 for the 2003 Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program |
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RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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ITEMS BY CITY ATTORNEY |
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ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER |
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ITEMS BY COUNCIL |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE |
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Letter dated 7-20-23 to FDOT - Name change of State Road 50A to Rush Limbaugh Way
Click to View |
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