Historic and Architectural Preservation Board re-elects Mark Beebe as chair; Jean Trammell named vice chair; member announces upcoming resignation

Mark Beebe was re-elected chair of the City of Venice Historic and Architectural Preservation Board on a voice vote during the board's regular meeting.

The board also elected Jean Trammell as vice chair. The board took the motions and voice votes during a brief new-business segment after roll call and approval of prior meeting minutes.

The votes were taken by voice: a motion to nominate Beebe as chair was moved and seconded and approved; a subsequent motion to elect Trammell as vice chair was seconded and approved. The board did not record a roll-call tally for those voice votes in the transcript; earlier procedural votes (excusing an absent member and approving minutes) were taken the same way and carried by voice vote.

During the same discussion period, board member Bruce Weaver told colleagues he will be moving to Pennsylvania and that his last active day will be in March. Weaver said he would provide a written resignation so the board can accept it formally. Chair Beebe and staff acknowledged the notice and asked that Weaver deliver the resignation in writing to the board secretary so recruitment for a replacement can begin.

The board opened its meeting with roll call, approved the minutes from the Oct. 24, 2024 meeting and proceeded into new business where the elections occurred. No public-comment items related to the elections were recorded in the transcript.

The board did not take additional formal action related to Weaver’s notice beyond requesting a written resignation; staff advised the board that a written resignation would be required for formal acceptance.

Looking ahead, board members discussed continuity for upcoming meetings and staff noted the next regular meeting dates on the board calendar.