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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
Council Member
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Thomas Bronson
Council Member |
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Christa Tanner
Vice Mayor |
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
JANUARY 8, 2024
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
January 8, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER |
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Paul Meseke, Christ Lutheran 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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Recognition of Retirement of Joanne Uzzo, Assistant Finance Director |
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Recognition of continued efforts of Brooksville Main Street and introduction of new Executive Director |
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Recognizing the outstanding achievements of the Hernando Youth League's 8U Football team
Players
Jacob Baker
Dwaine Barclay
Clinton Duncan
Aiden Estrada
Keiron Garner
Ke'Shaun Garner
Jonathan Grooms
Mason Hanson
Terron Holland
Ryder Lastra
KenTreeeon Mason
Isaiah McKenzie
De'Aundra Roberts
Kayden Sallie
Santana Sanders
Trey Shugarts
Cameron Shuler
Kaiden Simmons
Qutayvion Simmons
Easton Thompson
Ta'Umani Warthen
Da'Trevon Washington
Dwayne Williams
Nico Williams
DeAndra Wright
Coaches
Mike Lastra
James Joyner
Jose Estrada
Ty Shugarts
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Proclamation - Declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Accepted by: Janine Kell, RN, S.A.N.E., Children’s Advocacy Center of Hernando County, Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.
Click to View |
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Proclamation - Declaring January 15, 2024 as a day of tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Accepted by: Leechelle Booker, HHS Principal and Dr. MLK, Jr. Parade Organizer Click to View |
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2023 Holiday Contest Winners - Residential and Commercial
Thank you to all who helped make the City of Brooksville festive and congratulations to the winners.
Residential category:
Holly Jolly Residence Winner: 122 S. Brooksville Avenue
Clark Griswold Winner: 205 Sunset Drive
Jingle Bell Best Winner (combo): 740 Fernwood Drive & 750 Fernwood Drive
Frosty’s Favorite Winner: 977 Coachlight Lane
Christmas in Paradise Winner: 4302 Andrew Lane
Commercial Category:
Merry & Bright Business Winner: Mulligan & Associates, 140 S. Main Street
Baby, it's Cold Outside Winner: The Bistro, 10 S. Main Street |
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CITIZEN INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker about any item on agenda or any other matter] |
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PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS |
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Dash for Dawn 5k walk/run Sponsorship Credit Approval
DATE OF EVENT: April 13, 2024 Click to View |
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Dash for Dawn event organizer |
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Approve the sponsorship credit for the Dash for Dawn 5k walk/run |
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Sponsorship Credit Request for MLK JR Day Parade
DATE OF EVENT: January 15, 2024 Click to View |
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Leechele Booker, HHS Principal |
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Approve a sponsorship credit in the amount of $127.50 |
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ARPA Quarterly Presentation
Presented by: Joseph Sheets, Senior Project Manager, GSG Click to View |
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Appointment or Reappointment of Advisory Board members Click to View |
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Jennifer J. Battista, City Clerk |
| Recommendation: |
Appointment of members - including 2024 Charter Review Committee |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approval of minutes:
October 23, 2023 Special Council Meeting
December 4, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
December 7, 2023 Special Council Meeting Click to View |
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Approval to apply jointly with Hernando County Fire Rescue for Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Grant Click to View |
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None |
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Approval to Apply Jointly with Hernando County Fire Rescue for the Florida Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Grant |
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Approval to apply for Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Grant Click to View |
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None |
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Approval to Apply for the Florida Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Grant |
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY) |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Resolution No. 2024-02 - Requesting FDOT closure of State Roads for Fancy Flea event
DATE OF EVENT: February 24, 2024
Presentation: Jennifer J. Battista, City Clerk
Recommendation: Approval of resolution upon roll call vote Click to View |
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Appointment of Council Members to Boards/Outside Agencies Click to View |
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Jennifer J. Battista, City Clerk |
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Appointment of Council Members to various boards |
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Approval from the Council for the Road Transfer Intergovernmental Agreement for US 98/N Mildred Ave from Jefferson St To Broad St; US 41/E Jefferson St from US 41/N Broad St to US 98/ Ponce De Leon Blvd; And US 41/Broad St from US 98/Ponce De Leon Blvd to US 41/Jefferson St. Click to View |
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Richard Weeks, Director of Public Works |
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Approval of Road Transfer Intergovernmental Agreement |
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Recommends review and approval of the maintenance memorandum of agreement for the Good Neighbor Trail Connector, West of SR 50 (Cortez Blvd.) to Good Neighbor Trail. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Richard Weeks, Director of Public Works |
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To recommend the approval of the Good Neighbor Trail Connector maintenance agreement. |
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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 |
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ITEMS BY COUNCIL |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE
a. November, 2023 Code Enforcement Report
b. Contracts with USG Water Solutions for Inspection Reports (Hope Hill, Hillside, Liberty Tank)
c. BMS executed agreement
d. Letter of appreciation to Tracy LeBlanc - Resignation from Brooksville Housing Authority
e. Letter of appreciation to Joanne Peck - Resignation from Brooksville Housing Authority and Beautification Board
f. Letter of appreciation to Gary Sutton - Resignation from Planning and Zoning Commission
g. Letter of appreciation to Clint Griffin - Resignation from Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
h. Contract with Witmer Public Safety Group Inc.
i. Contract with Veolia (Emergency Purchase agreed to by Council on 12/7/23) Click to View |
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