Beautification Board Meeting Agenda (PDF)

BEAUTIFICATION BOARD ADVISORY MEETING Joseph E. Johnston III Council Chambers 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601 AGENDA January 13, 2026 5:00 P.M 1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Nomination of Chair Selection of Chair 4. Nomination of Vice Chair Selection of Vice Chair 5. Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2025 6. Old Business • Wrap up Holiday Events • Sign Ordinance 7. New Business • Arbor Day Preparation – April 24, 2026 • Discussion of Council Member Representation • Margaret R. Ghiotto Residential Improvement Award Nominations - None • Margaret R. Ghiotto Commercial Improvement Award Nominations – None

8. Next Meeting March 10, 2026- 5:00 pm 9. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (352) 540-3810. Meeting agendas and supporting documentation are available from the City Clerk’s office and on-line on the City’s website. Any person desiring to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, may need a record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, and therefore must make arrangements for a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.

BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES Joseph E. Johnston III Council Chambers 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601 December 16, 2025 5:00 PM The Beautification Board met with Chair Richard Ross, Vice-Chair Amanda Cunningham-Rud and Board Members Kelly Wooldridge and Whitney Dinu. Absent were Board Members Cindy Gandy, Deborah McCormick and Council Liaison Christa Tanner. Also, present were Recreation and Community Programs Manager Jordan Metzel and Recording Secretary Valerie Bryan. Call To Order Chair Ross called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm followed by a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: November 4, 2025 Minutes Motion: Motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham-Rud and seconded by Board Member Dinu to approve the November 4, 2025 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4 – 0 Holiday Light Contest After review and discussion, the Board Members selected the following as winners of the Holiday Light Contest. The winners will be given a Proclamation at the January 5, 2026 City Council meeting. The Board discussed and approved adding an Honorable Mention certificate. They also discussed the possibility of adding another category for next year’s contest. The Board decided to keep the current categories and instead award an Honorable Mention when appropriate. Chair Ross noted that for next year, the nomination process may be structured so that nominations are submitted by category. The Board further discussed the nomination process. Motion: Motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham-Rud and seconded by Board Member Wooldridge to approve the following as winners of the Holiday Light Contest. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4 – 0 December 16, 2025 Beautification Board Minutes 1 of 2

________________________________ _____________________________ Residential Categories Holly Jolly Christmas - The Dirkson Family, 205 Sunset Dr. Clark Griswold - The Araniecke Family, 251 Pryor St. Jingle Bell Best - The Conley Family, 469 Rogers Ave. Frosty’s Favorite - The Chown Family, 3052 Meetinghouse Ln. Christmas in Paradise - The Drake Family, 157 Mount Fair Ave. Honorable Mention - The Buff Family, 624 Erin Way Commercial Categories Merry and Bright Business – Mulligan & Associates, 140 S. Main St. Baby It’s Cold Outside, Come Inside - Brooksville Health Care, 1114 Chatman Blvd. Hometown Holiday – Lowman Law Firm, 31 S. Main St. Adjournment Motion: Motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham-Rud and seconded by Board Member Wooldridge to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm. Vote: 4 – 0 Attest: Richard Ross, Board Chairperson Valerie Bryan, Recording Clerk December 16, 2025 Beautification Board Minutes 2 of 2