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Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of February 13, 2023.
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SUMMARY OF MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Meagher at 8:40 am and attendance was stated for the record.
Opening Statement:
Chair Meagher read a piece about George Merrick naming George Fink as Coral Gables’ official architect and how George Fink came to include the Spanish (Mediterranean) style in his designs. Also mentioned were George Merrick’s trip to Spain, Italy, and Southern France and how his discoveries were reported in the different newspapers.
APPROVAL OF ABSENCES:
A motion was made by Ms. Lam and seconded by Ms. Burke to approve the absence of Ms. Cason.
The motion was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Ms. Lam and seconded by Ms. Seipp to approve the minutes of January 9, 2023, with the correction of the spelling of Ms. Hyland’s name.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Ms. Reese joined the meeting at 8:47 am.
HOUSE REPORT:
1. Coral Gables Merrick House Report for January 2023. (attached).
2. Merrick House Temporary Closure in February 2023.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Thank you letters for donations.
2. Faux Christmas Tree.
3. Maintenance Schedule.
4. Cell Phone.
5. “100 Voices”.
6. Acrylic Ice Bucket.
7. Garden Tea:
a) Teapots for Centerpieces.
b) Theme.
c) a) Speakers:
i) British Consulate.
ii) Japanese Tea.
b) Displays:
i) Russian.
ii) Great Britain.
iii) Oriental.
iv) Hand Painted Tea Set.
v) Place Settings.
vi) Monitors.
c) Limiting Attendance.
d) Music.
e) Caterer.
f) Vintage Sellers.
g) Ticket Costs.
h) Food.
1. “100 Voices” Lecture:
a) April Lecture.
b) May Lecture.
c) Event Space.
2. Dishwasher.
3. Vanity Set.
4. Christmas Open House.
NEW BUSINESS None
DISCUSSION ITEMS: None
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS: None
Items from the Secretary:
1. Coral Rock Wall.
2. Quote for Water Intrusion Repair.
3. DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).
4. St. Lucia Consulate.
5. Placement of Donated I...
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