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WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
MARCH 22, 2021 6:00 PM EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
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
Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Bruce Prince, Council Member
Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Strategic Planning Workshop
Mayor Brennan welcomed Council Member Elect, Molly Young.
Manager Jeremy Allen presented the Village Strategy, which included the following
vision: We will preserve and enhance the unique character, community spirit, small town
values and superior quality of life for all who reside, visit and work in the Village of
Tequesta.
Manager Allen stated the intent was to come up with a plan that would be activated by
Staff. He looked forward to the plan being implemented and used, not remain on a shelf.
The pillars associated with the strategy included: organizational excellence,
infrastructure, economic development, safe, livable & family friendly, and sustainable and
environmental stewardship. Manager Allen offered a brief explanation on components,
which fell underneath the pillars.
Some areas of the strategy that had already been completed or decided upon were:
computer upgrades within the organization, term limits, updated sign code, golf cart
discussions, complete streets, promotion of Village Council seats, and the utility customer
service portal.
Manager Allen mentioned the items that would stay on the Strategic Plan (including
updated action items) were: a business plan, an operational policy, grants, environmental
policies, fund balance, parks and green space improvements, and system upgrades to
stormwater and wells.
To date, the strategic plan reflected the following items: grant funding, fund balance,
infrastructure, alternative transportation options, annexation plans, US Highway One
Bridge replacement, grant funding, advance Community Center project, advance parks
and green spaces, improved Village gateways, beautification, safe & quiet railroad
crossings, energy charging stations, swale policy and tree canopy enhancement.
Council discussed the affordability of adding additional items to the strategic plan and
realized the need to prioritize and to maintain those portions of the Village already in
existence. Underground utility lines, sidewalk improvements, utility upgrades, enhancing
current spaces, grant writing, and beautification of Old Dixie Highway were areas of
interest.
Mr. Thomas Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, reminded Council to embed the strategic
planning items into the Village Comprehensive Plan in order for the staff to maintain it, as
state statute dictated. He agreed that cost and energy were a factor to consider when
creating elements within the plan.
Manager Allen envisioned creating an initiative, followed by taking action steps and
ending with department heads placing the steps into action. An update could be offered
every 90 days if Council so desired.
Mr. Allen assured Council he would add a few more items to the plan and then reach out
to Council for comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vice -Mayor Stone
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk