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CHARTER REVIEW BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
DECEMBER 8, 2021 6:00 PM CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Abby Brennan at 6.00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Chair Abby Brennan, Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft, Member David Hudson, Member Marcia
Nielson, Member Gary Vonk.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
MINUTES
1. Discussion on Legal's Charter Working Document from 1211121 Meeting
MOTION: Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft made a motion to approve Article One edits; Member
Gary Vonk seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
MOTION: Member Marcia Nielson made a motion to approve Article Four edits; Vice -
Chair Kimberly Kraft seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
MOTION: Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft made a motion to approve Article Five edits; Member
David Hudson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
MOTION: Member Marcia Nielson made a motion to approve Article Six edits; Member
David Hudson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
MOTION: Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft made a motion to approve Article Seven edits;
Member Gary Vonk seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
AGENDA ITEMS
2. Continue Process of Re -reviewing Suggested Changes to All Charter Articles
The Board discussed Article Two. They agreed the ballot should package the three year
term and two term limit as one ballot question. Chair Abby Brennan brought attention to
Article 2.06 and the need to have the Council re -organization meeting every year since
there would be an election gap with the new Council terms. The Board agreed to have
the reorganization at the March Council meeting during the non -election year.
The Board further discussed Article 2.05 and the absence of a qualifying candidate.
They agreed to add language addressing the topic. They also reviewed the oath of office
language with no changes made.
MOTION: Member David Hudson made a motion to approve Article Two with the edits to
2.05 and 2.06; Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
The Board reviewed Article Three and discussed Manager approval on employee
terminations. They also reviewed the role of the Village Clerk and did not make any
substantial changes. The Board agreed on the addition of a Police and Fire Rescue
section as one ballot question.
MOTION: Member Marcia Nielson made a motion to approve Article Three edits;
Member Gary Vonk seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Attorney Davis as working on the final edits and would send questions to the Board. The
Board would review all final edits at the January 5, 2022 Charter meeting and prepare for
the February 10, 2022 presentation to Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM.
MOTION: Member Nielson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Hudson seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.