Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board
Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board · 2026-05-11 · meeting
The Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board met on May 11, 2026, to review several upcoming projects and proposals. Potential opportunities for local businesses include work on planned new construction near the Merrick House, restoration of historic wood trim, and repairs to an outside porch ceiling. The board is also reviewing proposals for a handicap ramp and obtaining a mold report, which could involve general contractors, concrete suppliers, and building assessment services.
Agenda items
- ADJOURNMENT
- Bunting - Chairperson Orr asks staff if Public Works can put up the bunting for the July 4th holiday. Can the house have a flag with the 250 on it?
- CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
- Chairperson Orr read a poem written for the Merrick House Board by a woman from O'Miami who she met at the Coral Gables Library and lives in Coral Gables.
- Coral Gables Museum - Chairperson Orr discussed the House loaned several items to the Museum for display for an exhibit. Ms. Orr wants the items back before they are forgotten. Some of the items are part of the tour.
- Coral Market Vintage Market - Carolina Castro appeared on Zoom and proposed expanding Coral Market from a biannual vintage market to four events per year, citing strong community demand and the market's success in connecting residents with the Merrick House while supporting local vintage and home ware vendors.
- Credit Cards - The Merrick House now has the ability to accept credit cards as payment.
- DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Docents - The House is down to 6 docents. Docent Coordinator Gay Bondurant, will be recruiting for more docents.
- Donation Jar - Board member Rodriguez suggests the House always have a donation jar out with a sign advising tourists they can make an extra donation.
- Handicap Ramp - Chairperson Orr mentions the stairs become slippery when leaves fall.
- ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
- Kitchen - Board member Burke would like to clean the kitchen. Staff will get back to Ms. Burke on what to do with the contents.
- Merrick House Activity Report - April 2026
- Merrick House Activity Report - March 2026
- Merrick House Meeting Minutes for April 13, 2026
- Merrick House Meeting Minutes for March 9, 2026
- Mold Report - Chairperson Orr suggests using the company "Allied Building" to obtain a mold report.
- NEW / OLD BUSINESS
- NOTE
- Outside Porch Ceiling - Has begun to cover over with mildew.
- Petals & Pastimes Event - Chairperson Orr thanks everyone who volunteered for this event.
- Pumpkin Palooza - The board discussed the proposal for this event brought forward by Lauren Kraus, resident of 1232 Coral Way.
- The Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board will be holding its Regular
- Wood Trim - Chairperson Orr requested the wood trim of the House be completed before the Christmas open house.
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