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CHARTER REVIEW BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
AUGUST 31, 2021 9:00 AM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE
ROOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Village Attorney Keith Davis at 9:02 a.m. A roll call was taken
by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Board Member Abby Brennan, Board Member David Hudson, Board Member Kimberly Kraft,
Board Member Marcia Nielson, Board Member D. Gary Vonk, Village Attorney Davis, Village
Manager Allen, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Sunshine Law Overview
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Village Attorney Davis provided a comprehensive overview of the Sunshine Law. All
member questions would go through the chair and Manager Allen to compile for the legal
team. Manager Allen would then be able share information to the Board.
Review Resolution Establishing the Charter Review Board and Committee
Guidelines
Village Attorney Davis reviewed the Resolution adopted by Council which created the
Charter Review Board. He highlighted the six months given to the Board to review the
Charter and announced more time could be granted if needed. The Board would
automatically dissolve at the point where Council created an Ordinance to adopt the
proposed changes for placement on the ballot or if Council decided not to accept the
proposed changes for placement on the ballot.
Appointment of Chair
Board Members introduced themselves.
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David Hudson was a 35 year residents of the Village who was recently retired and wanted
to serve the community.
Kimberly Kraft was a three year resident and military family.
Marcia Nielsen was a 35 year resident and historical volunteer for the Village.
Abby Brennan was Mayor of the Village for eight years and a Council Member for two
years.
Dr. Gary Vonk was a Village resident for the past year and a half and President of Keiser
University.
MOTION: Marcia Nielson made a motion to nominate Abby Brennan as Chair; Dr. Gary
Vonk seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Appointment of Vice -Chair
Kimberly Kraft nominated Marcia Nielson as Vice Chair; Mrs. Nielson declined.
MOTION: Marcia Nieslon made a motion to nominate Kimberly Kraft as Vice -Chair; Dr.
Gary Vonk second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Review Current Charter and Proposed Amendments Presented by Staff
Board Member Hudson Inquired on the Boards role. Village Attorney Davis explained the
need to review each section, how it exists and works and determine if it needed to be
adjusted or changed. Manager Allen explained a Charter review typically occurred every
10 years. The last review was 13 years ago. Staff would make recommendations to
Council based on their review and Council would decide whether or not to accept or reject
recommended actions.
Attorney Davis explained the seven Articles of the Charter and suggested an Article by
Article approach to review and provide recommendations. He also noted that Article Seven
was miscellaneous provisions and recommended properly identifying and categorizing its
contents.
6. Set Schedule of Meetings
Board Members discussed the process of motions, voting, and details of the review
process. They also discussed meeting notices and the need for resident input.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail expressed how time affects the Charter. He wanted
the Board to keep past and current trends in mind when reviewing the Articles since these
reviews happen every ten years.
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A decision of meeting every two weeks, on the first and third Wednesday of the month from
6-8 p.m. was agreed by Board Members. The next meeting would be September 15th at 6
p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
MOTION: Member Nielson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Vonk seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
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