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.
Kathryn Dentato
School board to negotiate permanent Superintendent contract with Stratton
by KATHRYN DENTATO
Hernando Sun Writer
JAN. 8, 2019 Hernando School Board Meeting- For nearly 40 minutes, the school board heard comments from the public about interim Superintendent John Stratton and the process to hire a permanent Superintendent. Stratton has served as interim Superintendent since Dr. Romano was terminated in June 2018.
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.
Items by Council: 2018 accomplishments and 2019 goals
DEC. 17, 2018 BROOKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL-
Betty Erhard gets update on items of concern
Betty Erhard thanked those who attended the meeting. She congratulated the winners of the holiday lights beautification awards. Erhard thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the work on the parade float.
Erhard showed the pink fire helmet she received from Fire Chief Snowberger and the Fire Department.
Discussion continues: requiring new developments to use city’s reclaimed water
DEC. 17, 2018 BROOKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL- Public Works Director Richard Radacky and DPW Project Manager Jon Dowler were asked to discuss City Ordinance 875. Radacky began with a history of the use of reclaimed water in Brooksville beginning in 2013, describing the sources of funding.
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.
Bernardini: residents along Oak Park should understand road won’t be fixed until 2033.
DEC. 3, 2018 BROOKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL- Revisiting a discussion from a previous meeting, Bernardini asked for information regarding whether staff was to bring back a cost for the work needed on Park Avenue. Battista stated that was not discussed because Bernardini talked about resurfacing the road at Providence, followed by Oak Park. He said they could direct staff to do an estimate.
Brooksville council discusses bidding out a temporary staffing contract
by KATHRYN DENTATO
Hernando Sun Writer
DEC. 3, 2018 BROOKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING- During the Nov. 19, 2018 meeting, the City Council tabled the discussion on the People Ready contract, postponing it to Dec. 3, 2018. Department of Public Works Director Richard Radacky briefed the council on the use of the staffing agency to fill temporary vacancies in the event of an employee illness or injury, to cover scheduled leave time, or when there is an unfilled position.
Quarry parking issue, thoroughly discussed
DEC. 3, 2018- BROOKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING- City Manager Mark Kutney opened the staff discussion segment. He said that following the Nov. 19, 2018 meeting, there were several concerns identified by the city attorney. They held discussions with the Parks and Recreation Board and with the Enrichment Center (ECI) to get recommendations for solutions. Resident Ivy Cordell, who runs a fitness group, has been vocal about the gate hours to the parking lot at the Quarry. The Enrichment Center is responsibile for the gate and parking lot.
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.