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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
DECEMBER 4, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M
VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY |
CHARLENE F. KUHN
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
December 4, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER |
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Jack Dunn, Bread of Life Pentecostal Church, Brooksville |
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APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and City Manager) |
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SELECTION OF OFFICERS |
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Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor Click to View |
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PRESENTATION OF GAVEL PLAQUE
Honoring Blake Bell, Mayor, 2023 |
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CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS |
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Recognition of Retirement of Robert "Mike" Huard, City Building Official |
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Margaret Ghiotto Improvement Awards
1. Residential - 400 S Brooksville Ave. (Bobby and Andrea Read)
2. Commercial - 350 Ponce de Leon Blvd - Succulent City (Anastacia Alaimo)
Presented by: Beautification Board Click to View |
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Proclamation - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Click to View |
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PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS |
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Art In The Park Sponsorship Credit Approval and request to waive Park rules to allow alcohol in Park
Event: 38th Annual Art in the Park Festival - March 10th and 11th, 2024 - Tom Varn Park. Click to View |
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Hernando County Fine Arts Council |
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Approve the Sponsorship Credit for Art In The Park and request to waive Park rules to allow alcohol in Park |
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CITIZEN INPUT [about anything on agenda or any other matter. Limited to 3 minutes per speaker] |
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RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approval of Minutes:
October 16, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2023 Workshop Minutes
November 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Click to View |
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Declare sole source purchase of additional wired microphone and replacement wireless microphones for Council Chambers Click to View |
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None |
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City Manager recommends approval of BIS Digital as a Sole Source provider of microphones for the Council Chambers after the required public notice posting. |
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Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendments Click to View |
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None |
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Recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendments. |
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY) |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Resolution No. 2023-29 - Amending Park Fees for Chinsegut Hill Retreat Click to View |
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Christie Williams, Chinsegut Retreat Manager |
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Approval of Resolution No. 2023-29 upon roll call vote |
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Approval of the increased cost for the splash pad construction project and authorize Mayor to execute Change Order. Click to View |
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David Howard, Parks and Recreation Director |
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Approve the increased cost of the splash pad construction project |
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Consider repealing Policy 2-2007 and adopting Policy 1-2023 regarding speed humps. Click to View |
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David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Repeal Policy 2-2007 and adopt Policy 1-2023 |
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Consider lowering the speed limit on North Avenue to 15 MPH. Click to View |
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David Hainey, Community Development Director |
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Council direction is requested |
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Approval from Council to move forward with Task Order in the amount of $35,964.00 with Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. to provide a capacity analysis report for the William S. Smith Reclamation Facility. Click to View |
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Richard Weeks, Public Works Director |
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Approval of Task order with Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. |
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Approval of 2024 Meeting and Holiday Calendar Click to View |
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Kyle Martin, HR & Risk Management Director and Jennifer J. Battista, City Clerk |
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Approval |
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ADJOURN AS CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (see separate agenda) |
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ADJOURN AS CRA AND RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL |
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CITIZEN INPUT (Limited to 3 Minutes per Speaker) |
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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
a. Update on Stadium construction - David Howard - verbal only
b. Update on bricks/Russell Street repair - David Hainley - verbal only |
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ITEMS BY COUNCIL |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE |
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a. October, 2023 Code Enforcement Report
b. Release of lien - 307 Howell Ave.
c. Contract Extension - CivicHR (dated 11-15-23)
d. Executed Change Order No. 2 - Scorpio
e. Contract for AC repairs to City Hall Click to View |
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