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Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of November 8, 2021.
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SUMMARY OF MEETING:
Opening Statement:
Chair Meager opened the meeting with the reading of a quote about the Coral Gables Riding Academy.
Approval of Absences:
A motion was made by Ms. Seipp and seconded by Ms. Cason to excuse the absences of
Barbara Reese.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Announcement of the resignation of Ms. Vanessa Torres.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Ms. Lam and seconded by Ms. Seipp to approve the minutes of
October 8, 2021, with the change of the spelling of the name of Christopher Harrell.
The motion was unanimously approved.
PERSONAL APPREARANCE - CORAL GABLES GARDEN CLUB.
Liz Parnes from the Coral Gables Garden Club discussed the rental of the Merrick House for their meeting of the installation of the club officers.
A motion was made by Ms. Seipp and seconded by Ms. Lam to approve the use of the
Merrick House for the Garden Club’s installation on May 4, 2022. The motion was
unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Cason and seconded by Ms. Lam to waive the fee and
the security deposit for the use of the Merrick House for the Garden Club’s installation
on May 4, 2022.
The motion was unanimously approved.
House Report:
Ms. Worm gave an update on Merrick House issues and items.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Doc Dammers Day Recap.
2. Continued use of the Auction Site.
3. Interest from potential new board member Mary Beth Burke.
NEW Business:
1. Holiday Open House.
2. Kara Kautz - 15 years of service.
Discussion Items: None.
City Commission Items: None.
Items from the Secretary: None.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 am.