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WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JUNE 15, 2020 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE
ROOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Brennan, Vice -Mayor Stone, Council Member Brandon, Council Member D'Ambra, and
Council Member Prince.
AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved to approve the agenda; Brandon seconded this
motion.
1. Review and Discuss FY 202012021 Annual Budget
Village Manager, Jeremy Allen gave an overview of the draft budget.
Council and Manager discussed the budget. There was uncertainty in this budget year
due to COVID pandemic. Property tax have gone up; the collection rate has been
lowered due to challenges. There was no plan to increase the millage rate. Manager and
Council discussed on how schedule projects would affect the budget.
There was Council discussion with Utility Director, Matthew Hammond on the asbestos
pipes replacement project. Council wanted to confirm the operating expenses and capital
needs were being addressed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Ms. Marcia Nelson of 94 Beechwood Trail addressed Council on necessary repairs needed to
her neighborhood in Tequesta Pines. She stated storm water infrastructure was collapsing and
the roads needed urgent repairs.
There was Council discussion on balancing the projects based on urgency within the Village.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting Council Member
Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
R pectfully submitted,
will W
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not
verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the
Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.