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.
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.
by JULIE B. MAGLIO
Dec. 18, 2018- George Zoettlein, Budget Director for the county, presented commissioners with a bleak outlook for the county’s general fund- which somewhat blindsided them. In June 2018, $7.9 million of funds had to be transferred into the General Fund in order to keep it afloat- preventing a roughly $3 million shortfall. Such a shortfall is likely to occur again, but in 2019 it is approximated to be around $9 million.
DEC. 11, 2018 HERNANDO BOCC MEEETING- Commissioner Jeff Holcomb began board comments congratulating those involved with the Christmas tree lighting service. Holcomb recalled interacting with area residents and how special the event was.
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.
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.
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.
by KATHRYN DENTATO
Hernando Sun Writer
