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Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board Meeting of May 9, 2022.
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SUMMARY OF MEETING:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Meagher at 8:40 am and attendance was stated for the record.
APPROVAL OF ABSENCES:
A motion was made by Ms. Lam and seconded by Ms. Reese to approve the absences of Ms. Ehrenhaft.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Opening Statement:
Chair Meager read an excerpt about George and Eunice Merrick.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Ms. Lam and seconded by Ms. Seipp to approve the minutes of April 20, 2022, with corrections.
The motion was unanimously approved.
HOUSE REPORT:
Chair Meagher gave an update on items in the house.
1. Rock Wall completion.
2. Garden Club Installation.
3. Docent Recruitment.
4. Sale of Donated Items.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Coral Rock Wall.
2. Garage Organization.
3. Garden Tea.
4. Donations.
5. “100 Voices Merrick House Lecture Series” Meeting.
6. Fee Ordinance.
7. Venetian Plaster Estimate.
NEW Business:
1. Board Terms.
2. Merrick House Account:
A motion was made by Ms. Burke and seconded by Ms. Seipp to restore the following items to working order in the following order of priority: 1. Piano, 2. Phonograph, 3. Sewing machine.
The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Cleaning of Linens.
4. Photograph.
5. Villagers Garden Books.
6. Kentucky Derby Party.
7. Summer Break.
A motion was made by Ms. Lam and seconded by Ms. Seipp to take a break for June and July and reconvene in August.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Discussion Items: None
City Commission Items: None.
Items from the Secretary: None.
ADjOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 am.
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