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Brooksville City Council Meeting
Monday, March 04, 2019, 7:00PM
Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Run Downs
Feb. 26, 2019 Hernando BOCC meeting run down
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Lucille Morano of Forest Oaks is still having difficulty with trash pickup. According to Morano, her trash was picked up at “the last commissioners meeting,” which was February 12, 2019.
Morano reported her weekly pick-up days to be Monday and Thursday. Morano reports an incident when she called Republic Services about a missed pick-up, and was told Republic had no available trucks in the area, yet soon after the call, Morano reported seeing a Republic vehicle nearby.
Feb. 26, 2019 Hernando School Board meeting run down
compiled by JULIE B. MAGLIO
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A. 3606 : Approval to Adopt the Agenda Dated February 26, 2019 Approved [Unanimous]
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD
B. 3607 : Student Representative, Ryan Bradley of Springstead High School, to Share an Update of School Related Activities and Events with the Board
Feb. 12, 2019 Hernando BOCC meeting run down
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
Lucille Morano addressed the Board of County Commissioners about garbage collection problems she’s been experiencing for the past six years. Republic’s new automated collection has not remedied Morano’s issues.
Mary Ellen Urban presented a safety map for Ft. Dade Ave and Citrus Way, thanking Scott Herring for his response to her earlier request. Urban also asked about red flags in the right-of-way along Ft. Dade Avenue.
Feb. 5, 2019 Hernando School Board meeting rundown
Compiled by Julie B. Maglio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A. 3574 : Approval to Adopt the Agenda Dated February 5, 2019 Approved [Unanimous]
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD
B. 3575 : Student Representative, Ryan Bradley of Springstead High School, shared an Update of School Related Activities and Events with the Board:
Student Delegate meetings to take place Feb 13th and March 28th.
Elementary Schools
Westside: Literacy Week Book Parade
Jan. 29, 2019 Hernando BOCC meeting rundown
Unfortunately we did not have the time to cover:
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES
Rundown begins with:
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Appointment of David Latscha and Reappointment of Samuel Freeman to Fine Arts Council Until December 31, 2022
Corporate Hangar Lease Agreement With Pem Air, LLC, for Property Located at 16316 Flight Path Drive at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
Jan. 15, 2019 Hernando BOCC meeting rundown
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Second Vice Chairman
Commissioner Wayne Dukes nominated Commissioner John Mitten for Chairman. “It is my distinct pleasure, based on his growth in his short time here, and the amount of effort he puts in to this job to nominate Commissioner John Mitten as our Chair.
BOCC Chairman Steve Champion asked for a second, for which there was none.
Jan. 8, 2019 Hernando School Board meeting run down
Student Representative to the Board
Ryan Bradley, student at Springstead High School, shared a slide show presentation of upcoming events. Upcoming events are included below.
Jan. 7, 2019 Brooksville City Council run down
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bill Kemerer introduced Pastor David Clevenger of Grace Tabernacle Independent Baptist Church, then invited him to offer a prayer and to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Approval
Vice Mayor Joe Bernardini asked for the Great Brooksvillian Screening Committee Advisory Appointment to be moved up. Council member Robert Battista moved to approve the modified agenda. Council member Pat Brayton seconded the motion. The agenda was approved with a 5-0 vote.
Dec. 18, 2018 BOCC run down
CITIZEN COMMENTS
On Shoal Line Blvd. Property Acquisition
Dec. 17, 2018 Brooksville City Council meeting run down
Invocation and Opening
Mayor Bill Kemerer invited Pastor Paul Meseke of Christ Lutheran Church to give the invocation before the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council members stated they had no changes to make. Robert Battista moved to approve the agenda and Vice-Mayor Joe Bernardini seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
The Dec. 3, 2018 Brooksville City Council meeting run down
Invocation and Opening
The Brooksville City Council held their first regular meeting after the election. To begin the meeting, outgoing Mayor Betty Erhard invited Associate Pastor Trent Icenogle from Brooksville Church of the Nazarene to give the invocation before the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dec. 11, 2018 Hernando County School Board meeting run down
The meeting opened with Vice-Chair Linda Prescott leading the invocation. Students from D.S. Parrott Middle School led the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was adopted with a 5-0 vote.
Student Represenative Ryan Bradley
Dec. 11, 2018 BOCC Run Down
WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE DISTRICT MANAGER
DAVID GONZALEZ
Presentation by Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., of 2018 Capital Credit Refund totalling $149,517.35
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
Requesting compensation
New members welcomed at organizational school board meeting
by KATHRYN DENTATO
Hernando Sun Writer
School Superintendent John Stratton called the meeting to order, explaining that because of the recent election, he was presiding over the meeting as the school board was being reorganized. He introduced each board member, the student representative and the school board attorney.
Nov. 27, 2018 Hernando BOCC Run Down
FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE
DANIEL B. MERRITT, JR.
Swearing In of Elected Commissioners
Judge Merritt read the Oath of Office, officially swearing in the incumbent Commissioners Wayne Dukes and Jeff Holcomb for another term serving Hernando County.
COUNTY ATTORNEY GARTH COLLER
Attorney/Client Executive Session to Discuss Proposed Settlement Related to Case of Christopher Soto vs. Hernando County (Docket No. 18-03-BCC)
Nov. 19, 2018 Brooksville City Council meeting run down
Mayor Erhard opened the meeting by introducing Father Paul Pecchie of St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Church in Brooksville. Father Pecchie gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
The Nov. 5 Brooksville City Council meeting run down
APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
The council unanimously approved the agenda without modification.
CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS
Vice Mayor Robert Battista read the proclamation designating November 24, 2018 as Small Business Saturday. Pat Crowley, CEO of the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce accepted the proclamation with several business leaders of the county.
Nov. 5, 2018 Hernando BOCC Run Down
CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE
1. Correspondence From Various Customers Expressing Appreciation for Services Provided by Utilities Department Staff
Several staff members of the Utilities Department received written or verbal commendations. The employees were recognized by Utilities Business Manager Nancy Stopps-Libengood, who entered her memorandum of recognition into each employee’s personnel file.
2. Notification From Southwest Florida Water Management District of Proposed 2019 Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program
Nov. 5, 2018 Hernando BOCC Run Down
Compiled by Lisa MacNeil, Hernando Sun Writer
Citizen’s Comments
Please not that this is an abbreviated list of citizens comments
Riverside Restaurant
Oct. 23, 2018 Hernando County Regular School Board Meeting Run Down
by KATHRYN DENTATO
HERNANDO SUN WRITER
The meeting opened honoring Mark Johnson and Beth Narverud for their service on the school board. It was the final meeting of their elected terms.
Students from Deltona Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced themselves to the school board afterward. Superintendent John Stratton thanked the students and told them to wave during his visit planned for Nov. 7, 2018.
Oct. 23, 2018 Hernando BOCC Meeting Run Down
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Resolution Proclaiming October 2018 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Brooksville Mayor Betty Erhard accepted
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Please note that this is an abbreviated list of citizen comments.
Frances Monzo brought to the BOCC's attention the erection of an 18-foot high shed in her neighbor's yard in back of her property.
Oct. 9, 2018 Hernando BOCC Meeting Run Down Part 2
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONSULTANT WILLIAM BURNHAM
Hernando County Commission Meeting Run Down (part 1)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
An agenda item was added proclaiming a State of Emergency in the county due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Michael’s track at the time of the meeting. Emergency Operations Director Cecilia Patella reminded the board that even a 5-foot storm surge (as Hurricane Hermine caused in 2016) resulted in significant flooding along costal Hernando County, from Bayport to Aripeka. The proclamation was also added to Correspondence to Note.
Sept. 25 County Commission Meeting Run Down Part 2
Change in Board of County Commissioners meeting format:
Starting with the October 9, 2018 meeting,
citizens comments will be heard immediately following Resolutions and Proclamations, except when citizens are commenting on specific items on the meeting agenda for that day.
PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR RONALD PIANTA
• Hernando County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Adoption Public Hearing
Sept. 25 County Commission Meeting Run Down- part 1
PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Recognition of Weeki Wachee River Rangers for Volunteer Cleanup Efforts Along Weeki Wachee River
RES-2018-129 : Resolution Proclaiming October 5, 2018 as Florida Manufacturing Day
RES-2018-130 : Resolution Recognizing Emilio "Sonny" Vergara for Years of Service on Fine Arts Council
RES-2018-131 : Resolution Recognizing Terlep Chiropractic for Significant Contributions to Hernando County
HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS