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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Miscellaneous_1/17/2019 tOF tE ��0� OpfJ ttc COUMta MINUTES INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 17, 2019 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Janet Strand at 5:30 p.m. A roll call was taken by Community Development Planner, Lance Lilly. Present were: Board Chair, Janet Strand,Vice Chair Steven Eagen, Elizabeth Schauer, Leslee Dasher, and Theresa Maggio. Also present were Village Attorney Amity Barnard and Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias.Absent were: Michael Schmidt and Ashley Warren. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Board Member Schauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Board Alternate Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Board Member Schauer made a motion to approve the revised previous meeting minutes of January 18, 2018. Board Alternate Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion of the 2019 Village Surtax Expenditure Report Village Attorney Amity Barnard explained the Board must examine whether the funds from the penny tax were spent on Infrastructure related projects Ms. Zacarias introduced Mr. Christopher Quirk, Finance Director. Mr. Quirk explained the Village received approximately $282,000 and spent approximately$63,000. After the spending, there was a remainder of approximately $211,000. The following year the Village received $411,020.73. Lastly, year to date, the Village has received a total of$693,860.74. Mr. Quirk explained that the funds were spent on fixing manholes, a sidewalk project, and paving project. Board Member Dasher questioned whether the contractors must pay for permit fees. Mr. Quirk explained that the contractor pays for a permit fee and is reimbursed by the Village. Mr. Doug Chambers, Public Works Director, indicated that the areas that work was conducted desperately needed the work completed. MOTION: Board Member Schauer made a recommendation to approval of the Village Surtax Expenditure Report. Board Alternate Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. • , - Mr. Quirk explained to the Board, the Village Council does not intend on spending any of the upcoming surtax money and will plan to save it for future spending. Mr. Quirk requested that the memo and report reflect data/numbers based on the fiscal years rather than a calendar year. STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Zacarias wanted to wish the Board a Happy New Year. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. BOARD COMMENTS There were no comments from the Board. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Board Member Schauer made a motion to adjourn at 5:48 pm. Board Alternate Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.