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MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JUNE 28, 2021 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Frank D'Ambra at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Mayor Frank D'Ambra, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Laurie Brandon, Council Member
Molly Young
Absent were:
Council Member Bruce Prince
AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Linda Smith of Jupiter addressed Council concerning climate change and the environment.
She requested Council follow Jupiter Inlet Colony and pass a Resolution on Energy Innovation
and Carbon Dividend Act and provided Council with a proposal and sample Resolutions.
1. Discussion on the Local Business Forum
Manager Allen detailed the monthly business forum, the success of the SHOP VOT events,
sidewalk sales and the reduced participation from businesses as they have achieved the
desired outcomes. He requested Council suggestions on how to move forward with the
forum.
Council discussed the challenge businesses faced dedicating an employee to a monthly
meeting and the retail focus of the forum. They agreed a quarterly meeting along with
continued email communications would be beneficial.
2. Selection Process for the Charter Review Committee
Council discussed the timeframe for a Charter Review Committee. An open application
process was agreed upon with Council nominating committee members if there was not
enough interested applicants.
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Attorney Davis explained the process detailing how the committee would present
recommendations to Council. Council would then decide what charter amendments to put
forth through an Ordinance which would be adopted on the seconded reading by November
of 2022. This provided and adequate timeframe for inclusion on the March 2023 ballot. In
Attorney Davis' experience charter reviews had taken between nine to twelve months.
Mrs. Pat Watkins of 167 River Drive addressed Council to request the Village Attorney be
a part of the committee and for the Village to highlight the positives of a charter review.
Council agreed to move forward with a Resolution for the August 2021 Council meeting to
accept applicants for the committee. The goal was a committee made up of five to seven
residents and the committee would select a chair person. A Village Staff member and the
Village Attorney would be available to the committee, in an advisory role, to provide
guidance and answer questions.
3. Determine the Selection Process for the Corridor Steering Committee.
A discussion took place to pass a resolution for a Steering Committee compromised of
seven to nine members, or more depending on interest, which would work like the Auditor
Committee. Manager Allen explained an RFQ was created and ready to be distributed,
but advised Council discussions with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council would be
beneficial before an RFQ. He explained Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council could
not meet if an RFQ was distributed.
Mr. Tom Bradford explained the nomenclature was incorrect and this was a host committee
and shouldn't be subject to Sunshine Laws.
Council agreed not to move forward until there was a meeting with the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council.
4. Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
Manager Allen provided Council a presentation of updates on the strategic plan. Vice -
Mayor Stone questioned whether grant fund matching was included in the budget.
Manager Allen explained the budget was tight, but if Council requested it be added he
could. Council Member Young asked if the Florida League of Cities grant proposals were
reviewed and Manager Allen explained that they were researched and reviewed and was
a great resource for the grant writer.
Council wanted grants to be a main priority but understood budget restraints. A discussion
on block grants took place and the assistance being rendered by Kimley Horn to secure
them.
Mayor D'Ambra provided an update from his meeting with Representative John Snyder
who was looking for office space within the Village municipal complex. They discussed
grant applications, annexation and earmarks for Tequesta Parks. Representative Snyder
agreed to put forth a request for $8 million in earmarks for Tequesta Park during the next
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legislative session in September and was open to conversations with Martin County as
well.
Council discussed keeping communication very high level to generate interest, future Town
Hall meetings, micro -transit efforts for full funding, resident communication on bridge
closure, and reducing the Village Carbon footprint.
5. Discussion on 2021 Tequesta Fest
Parks and Recreation was working on a proposal for Tequesta Fest. A re -imagined festival
with less rides and potentially more vendors was discussed. Council liked a Friday and
Saturday event with Friday evening dedicated to residents only and Saturday opened to
the public.
Vice -Mayor Stone asked staff to review Wine Proxy.
Mayor D'Ambra summarized the North Palm Beach County Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee meeting and their focus on hurricane preparedness and the push for
municipalities to keep residents informed.
Council Member Brandon recognized the tragedy in the City of Surfside after the condo
collapse. She asked all residents and Council to keep the community in their thoughts and
prayers and acknowledged the situation was being monitored by all elected officials.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Young made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vice -Mayor Stone
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JULY 8, 2021 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Frank D'Ambra at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Intern Eli Kauffman.
Present were:
Mayor Frank D'Ambra, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Laurie Brandon, Council Member
Bruce Prince, Council Member Molly Young.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice -Mayor Stone
An invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Beresford followed by the pledge of allegiance led by
Vice -Mayor Stone.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve the agenda. Vice -Mayor Stone
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
PRESENTATION
1. Legislative Update - Senator Bobby Powell
Florida State Senator Bobby Powell presented a review on the 2021 Legislative. Before his
presentation he commented on the road work Council had discussed and recommended
the Village apply for State funding of infrastructure and road work as there was potential
money available.
Senator Powell highlighted the legislative process within the Florida House and Florida
Senate explaining the bill slots and sponsorships. He further explained his role as the
2021-2022 Chairman of the Florida Black Caucus, the Senate Democratic Leader Pro-
Tempore and his committee assignments.
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The major session issues were HB-1 to combat public disorder and rioting, SB-90 voter
restrictions, HB-7051 police reform and minimum standards for law enforcement, SB-54
motor vehicle no fault insurance which was vetoed by Governor Ron DeSantis, and local
government preemptions pertaining to code enforcement, fuel retailers, preemption of
occupational licenses and impact fees. Senator Powell also highlighted his legislative
initiatives and the 2021 budget which was $9.3 billion larger than the prior years.
He ended the presentation by encouraging the Village to place appropriation requests
immediately before the next session begins. Mayor D'Ambra briefly discussed
annexation, Tequesta Park appropriation requests and was looking forward to their
meeting. Council thanked Senator Powell and his staff for the presentation.
2. Letter of Endorsement Request for Loxa-Lucie Preservation Initiative - Geraldine
Genco Dube
Council agreed to have the request reviewed by the Environmental Advisory Committee
for recommendations on the endorsement.
3. Tequesta Country Club Community Association Petition for Road Milling and Paving
A statement from the Tequesta Country Club Homeowners Association was read into the
record by Mayor D'Ambra. The letter requested priority of road milling and paving. Copies
of the petition were distributed to Council. Mayor D'Ambra explained there was a plan to
address roadways over a set period of time.
CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION:
Council Member Young was presented with a Certificate for her completion of the Institute
for Elected Officials academic program by Clerk McWilliams. This program helped newly
elected officials meet the requirements of their role. The course provided an overview of
Florida municipal governments structure and function, council member techniques, taxes
and revenues, intergovernmental relations, and ethics and open government laws. Council
Member Young was thankful for the recognition.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Council
Member Young seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
4. MINUTES: May 13, 2021 Regular; May 24, 2021 Special; June 1, 2021 Workshop; June
10, 2021 Regular, and June 23, 2021 Workshop
5. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we
are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and
memorandum of understanding to Council.)
1. Capitol Carpet & Tile And Window Fashions Agreement -Public Works, $1,072.08
(The Capitol Carpet & Tile And Window Fashions Agreement is on file in the Public
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Works Department for review. Please contact Janet McCorkle at 561-768-0482 to
view the file).
2. Jupiter Plumbing Services Proposal 65188-Public Works, $1,338.93, (The Jupiter
Plumbing Services Proposal is on file in the Public Works Department for review.
Please contact Janet McCorkle at 561-768-0482 to view the file).
3. Jupiter Plumbing Services Proposal 65223-Public Works, $426.28, (The Jupiter
Plumbing Services Proposal is on file in the Public Works Department for review.
Please contact Janet McCorkle at 561-768-0482 to view the file).
4. Jupiter Plumbing Services Proposal 65228-Public Works, $297.71, (The Jupiter
Plumbing Services Proposal is on file in the Public Works Department for review.
Please contact Janet McCorkle at 561-768-0482 to view the file).
5. Palm Beach County Florida Department of Health Memorandum of Agreement for
Support Services for Emergency Distribution of Strategic National Stockpile; See
agreement for details. (The Palm Beach County Florida Department of Health
Memorandum of Agreement is on file in the Fire Department for review. Please
contact Tessa McKay at 561-768-0559 to view the file).
6. Palm Beach County EMS Grant Interlocal Agreement -Fire Department; See
agreement for details, (The Palm Beach County EMS Grant Interlocal Agreement is
on file in the Fire Department for review. Please contact Tessa McKay at 561-768-
0559 to view the file).
7. Steve Thompson Homes, Inc. and Village of Tequesta Donation Agreement -Police
Department; See agreement for details, (The Steve Thompson Homes, Inc. Donation
Agreement is on We in the Police Department for review. Please contact Amber
Krauss at 561-768-0505 to view the file).
8. Wolverine Roofing LLC Proposal -Public Works, $1,650.00, (The Wolverine Roofing
Proposal is on file in the Public Works Department for review. Please contact Janet
McCorkle at 561-768-0482 to view the file).
6. Approve Change Order #1 — Beach Road Water Main Replacement -Phase 1 —
Johnson -Davis
7. Approve Change Order #1— Beach Road Water Main Replacement -Phase 1— Kimley
Horn
8. Approve Change Order #1 — Stormwater Collection System Rehabilitation Services
— Hinterland Group
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
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Council Member Prince questioned why the Village Manager's annual review was removed from
the agenda. He wanted to confirm Council was not in violation of the contract by delaying the
review. Mayor D'Ambra explained the agenda was lengthy and it was decided to delay the review
until August. It was confirmed by the Village Attorney to not be in violation of the contract.
STANDING REPORTS
Village Attorney
No report.
Village Manager
Manager Allen and Public Works Director Doug Chambers addressed resident concerns with the
Tequesta Country Club roads. Manager Allen reviewed the twenty year road improvement
program and explained the Tequesta Country Club was a more intense project. Engineering
analysis of their roads was planned with roadwork starting after the analysis.
Mr. Chambers detailed the application of a Block Grant for two million dollars to address the wide
variety of issues in both the Tequesta Country Club and Tequesta Pines communities. He
highlighted how important it was to address all issues and not just the paving of roads.
Council Member Brandon questioned if the roads could be done in sections, wanted Council to
be involved to hold all entities working on the road to a high standard, and the yearly re-evaluation
of roads so those with the largest needs were addressed first. Mr. Chambers explained the grant
would allow the roads to be completed in their entirety otherwise it was scheduled in sections. He
also stated that the Village was managing the project to maintain high standards and confirmed
there would be a yearly re-evaluation of roads to address the ones with the highest needs first.
He also detailed the partnership with utilities to address underground needs as well.
Vice -Mayor Stone clarified the $150,000 cost per mile for the 23.5 miles of Village maintained
roads was only for milling and paving. Mr. Chambers confirmed and stated budgets would need
to be increased for additional work. Grant applications was an integral part to mitigate the
increased budget.
Council Member Prince inquired whether additional funding by the Village would help with the
grant process. Mr. Chambers confirmed it was beneficial. The max funding the Village was eligible
for was five million dollars and was awarded on a competitive scale.
Police Department
Chief Medina discussed department events and trainings. He recognized the Citizens on Patrol
(COP) volunteers for their continued support, as well as Detective Mike Loney and K9 Officer Erik
for their partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Fire Department
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Chief Trube discussed department events and trainings. He detailed the departments support
with the Champlain Tower South emergency response search and recovery efforts in Surfside,
FL. There were seven Tequesta Firefighters who volunteered to work the 12 hour shifts aiding in
the recovery efforts. Mental health and peer support was offered to all who had participated in
the response. Chief Trube also provided a letter, written by Lieutenant David McGovern, detailing
the condo collapse site.
UTILITIES
Mr. Hammond discussed the Loxahatchee Preservation Initiative meeting, the backflow device
testing letters that were mailed and the completion of the well water pigging project.
Vice -Mayor Stone questioned the chloride levels in the monitoring wells. Mr. Hammond explained
he had reviewed them and was not something to be alarmed with at this point. It was being
monitored on a continual basis.
Mayor D'Ambra asked for an update on the Dover Rd. ditch project. Mr. Hammond detailed
meetings with contractors and budgetary numbers were provided for staff to finalize a remediation
agreement.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor D'Ambra moved item number 15 of the agenda after item number 20.
OLD BUSINESS
9. ORDINANCE NO. 09-21, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS. DIVISION 1. GENERALLY. TO CREATE AN ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 78-308. ENTITLED "DOG -FRIENDLY DINING." IN ORDER TO ALLOW AND
REGULATE DOGS WITHIN CERTAIN OUTDOOR PORTIONS OF PUBLIC FOOD
SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
SECTION AND SUB -SECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE IX. DIVISION 1.
SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY
TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Amity Barnard read Ordinance No. 09-21 title into the record.
The hearing was opened up for public comments; no comments were made.
The hearing was opened to the Council; there being no comments the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 09-21;
Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 35-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL BOARDS AND
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS (GENERAL EMPLOYEE
PENSION BOARD AND PUBLIC SAFETY PENSION BOARD)
Clerk McWilliams detailed two openings on the public safety pension board. One was the
regular member seat and the other being a fifth seat appointed by the regular members.
She also detailed the general employee pension board opening. There were two applicants
for the general employee pension board; Mr. Rick Sartory, a new resident of the Village
with prior experience with the Tequesta Business Association and Palm Beach Sheriffs
office, and Ms. Julie Mitchell, also a new Village resident and employee of the Town of
Jupiter. Mayor D'Ambra asked if the applicants were open to serving on the public safety
board. Both were willing to serve in either capacity.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve Mr. Rick Sartory for the
public safety pension board and Ms. Julie Mitchell for the general employee pension
board; Council Member Young seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
11. ORDINANCE NO. 11-21, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE Xl. SIGNS. SEC. 78-
742. EXEMPTIONS. TO REVISE REGULATIONS FOR SANDWICH BOARD
PLACEMENT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Barnard read Ordinance No. 11-21 title into the record.
The hearing was opened up for public comments; no comments were made.
The hearing was opened to the Council. Council Member Young inquired about aesthetic
requirements for the sandwich board signs. Attorney Barnard and Community
Development Director Nilsa Zacarias explained the current code and requirements. They
also explained this ordinance dealt primarily with location. The hearing was closed to
Council.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Ordinance 11-21;
Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 12-21, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TE-QUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CHARTER AT ARTICLE II. SECTION 2.02. TO ADJUST THE DATES FOR QUALIFYING
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FOR MU-NICIPAL ELECTED OFFICE, AT THE REQUEST OF THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Attorney Barnard read Ordinance No. 12-21 title into the record.
Clerk McWilliams explained the Palm Beach County Municipal Clerks had been asked by
the Supervisor of Elections to change qualifying dates to meet statutory vote by mail
requirements. Clerk McWilliams recommended the qualifying period of noon on the first
Tuesday of November through noon on the third Tuesday of November.
The hearing was opened up for public comments; no comments were made.
The hearing was opened to the Council; there being no comments the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 12-21;
Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 13-21, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V.
ELECTIONS, SECTIONS 2-233 AND 2-271 TO ADJUST THE DATES FOR QUALIFYING
FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICE, AT THE REQUEST OF THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; FURTHER AMENDING THIS ARTICLE TO
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Attorney Barnard read Ordinance No. 13-21 title into the record.
Clerk McWilliams added the ordinance will clean up election dates to the third Tuesday of
March to coincide with Presidential Primary Elections avoiding back to back elections.
The hearing was opened for public comments; no comments were made.
The hearing was opened to the Council; there being no comments the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 13-21;
Council Member Young seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 32-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE REFUSE, RECYCLING AND
YARD WASTE COLLECTION RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2022
Finance Director Hugh Dunkley elaborated on the tax increase of 3.5%. The last increase
was in 2016.
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Council Member Prince questioned if adjustments were made for Waste Managements
inability to pickup trash on designated days. Manager Allen would review and discuss
issues with Waste Management.
Council further discussed rate increases and fund balances.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Resolution No. 32-21;
Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
15. RESOLUTION 33-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 202012021 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGETS BY INCREASING
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $196,000.00 TO RECOGNIZE
AN INTER -FUND TRANSFER FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO THE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
This item was moved after item number 20 on the agenda.
Mayor D'Ambra read the title into record.
Mr. Dunkley explained there was a capital improvement fund balance of $300,000 and the
transfer of $196,000 to the capital projects fund would offset and balance the approved
change orders from item number 20. The capital improvement funds were not earmarked
for a particular project and were able to be transferred.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve amending the Fiscal Year
2020/2021 Capital Improvement Fund and Capital Projects Fund Budgets by increasing
revenues and expenditures in the amount of $196,000.00 to recognize an inter -fund
transfer from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Capital Projects Fund; Vice -Mayor
Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
16. RESOLUTION 30-21, A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
STORMWATER FUND BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 TO RECOGNIZE A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hammond stated the resolution recognized revenue within the enterprise fund.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Resolution 30-21; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 31-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE STORMINATER UTILITY FEES
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE
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VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VILLAGE'S
ADOPTED PROCEDURES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Mr. Hammond detailed funding from the ad valorem taxes and grants. He provided a
presentation explaining expenses, revenue breakdown and rates. He further described the
capital needs including pipe lining and repairs, stormwater repairs and improvements, and
sidewalk projects which depleted fund reserves. A revised schedule of fees and increase
of 10% for fiscal year 2022 was presented to achieve goals and remain competitive to other
communities.
Council was concerned with rate increases as they strived to keep costs down. They also
wanted to avoid yearly increases. It was explained that grants were actively being
researched to avoid further increases and this was a surface tax and not a usage tax. A
lively discussion ensued.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve Resolution 31-21; Vice -
Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried 3-2 (opposed: Council Member Prince and
Council Member Young).
18. Approve Work Authorization HCE-UTL21.02 — State Revolving Fund Loan
Assistance — Holtz Consulting Engineers
Mr. Hammond explained the loan interest rate was less than one percent and was a
discounted rate, it was tied to an index and fluctuates.
MOTION: Council Member Young made a motion to approve Work Authorization HCE-
UTL21.02 with Holtz Consulting Engineers in the amount of $48,020.00; Council Member
Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
19. Approve Work Authorization with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction for
Stormwater Road Repairs
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve work authorization and
associated purchase requisition with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction for
stormwater road repair; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
20. Authorize Additional Change Orders in the Amount of $100,847.01 with Hedrick
Brothers Construction in Connection with Construction of the New Community
Center.
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Council Member Young questioned the contingencies of the contractors. Manager Allen
discussed the contingencies with Attorney Davis and it was concluded that the contractor
had ultimate authority on contingency usage.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve additional change orders
with Hedrick Brothers Construction; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously 5-0.
21. Approve Setting the Proposed Ad Valorem Millage Rate for the Village of Tequesta
for Fiscal Year 202112022 at a Rate of 6.6290 Mills per $1,000.00 of Assessed Value
and Setting the Budget Public Hearings as Follows: September 8, 2021— 5:30 p.m. -
Approve Tentative Budget; and September 16, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. - Approve Final
Budget
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve setting the Proposed Ad
Valorem Millage Rate for the Village of Tequesta for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; Council
Member Young seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Council Member Prince inquired on the rail road track property status. Manager Allen explained
landscaping would be done on that parcel of land when the Old Dixie landscape project was
approved.
Council Member Young asked for an update on the cell tower. Manager Allen, Public Works
Director Doug Chamber and Building Director Jose Rodriguez had met with the group and
discussed concerns. They were updating plans and were willing to work with the Village to meet
all code requirements, but were resolute on the location.
Mayor D'Ambra looked for an update on the Paradise Park appraisal. Manager Allen would follow
up on a date and announced a meeting with the Treasure Coast Planning Council on July 9, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member
Prince seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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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.
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WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JULY 15, 2021 6:00 PM CONFERENCE ROOM/ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Frank D'Ambra III at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken
by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Mayor Frank D'Ambra III, Council Member Bruce Prince, Council Member Laurie Brandon and
Council Member Molly Young.
Late were:
Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone (via ZOOM)
AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve the agenda; Council Member
Brandon seconded the motion; motion carried 4-0. (Absent: Vice Mayor Stone)
1. Discussion on Tequesta Park Master Plan
Mayor Frank D'Ambra III thanked Council for being available on short notice and
conveyed information from a recent meeting with Senator Bobby Powell.
The meeting between Mayor D'Ambra III and Senator Powell included topics regarding
annexation, letters of support and grant applications. He felt the conversation with the
Senator was positive and supportive towards the Village.
Vice Mayor Kyle Stone joined the meeting via ZOOM at 6:09 PM.
Tequesta Park was discussed and Senator Powell agreed to recommend the park
receive funding, although it was a multi -layered approval process. Senator Powell would
attempt to schedule a fifteen -minute meeting with Mayor D'Ambra and Governor
DeSantis. A design plan would be necessary to present to the State along with a cost
estimate. Additionally, there would need to be funds available in reserves for repair and
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upkeep of the park. He estimated that $2.2 million dollars had already been invested on
maintenance of the park.
Council Member Prince opined that the cost of $8 million dollars to build the new park
seemed high. He felt it could be created for approximately $4 million dollars, and
questioned if annexation of the park was possible.
Tequesta Park's current and possible future costs were discussed at length.
Kimley- Horn and Associates and CWA (Chris Wayne and Associates, Inc.) had been
contacted for costs on construction documents and probable cost estimates. The
information needed to be to the State by September 1, 2021.
Manager Allen felt that Council Members Prince and Young could possibly help with the
cost estimates as they both were in the construction business.
Mayor D'Ambra asked Council to consider giving $1000 each from their discretionary
funds, to begin the preliminary drawings. Vice Mayor Stone and Council Member Prince
agreed to donate funds from their discretionary account.
Council discussed gathering support from local governmental agencies.
Mr. Mark Sapire, of 79 Yacht Club Place, commented on the Tequesta Park Master
Plan. He felt that Tequesta Park was more of an entertainment space and would hurt
the environment thru irrigation, use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and flood risk. His
preference was to create a "natural park" and felt there were enough sports fields in
neighboring towns.
Mrs. Marcia Nielson, of 94 Beechwood Trail, commented on the costs associated with
the new plan for Tequesta Park. She urged Council to be fiscally responsible and to
make sure the park was able to support itself.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, opined it would be difficult to go back after
creating a high level facility.
Manager Allen would work on projections, local letters of support and a survey for
residents.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member
Young seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
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Respectfully submitted,
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.
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