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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_2/28/20223o*Nas r'rq� yam: ,r ts. rou�r MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL FEBRUARY 28, 2022 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discuss Non -Resident Recreation Center Membership Fee Parks and Recreation Director Greg Corbitt explained the proposed fee schedule which illustrated a no fee set up for residents and a $5 a day fee per non resident. He had compared data from private clubs, city owned recreation centers and other clubs. Council discussed how the center would be utilized and what would be available to those paying a fee. Currently, basketball, pickleball and the game room would be available for use. The recreation department had a budget of $700,000 per year. Council discussed how the fees would be set as compared to Village number of households. Initially, residents were told that there would be no additional charge, other than within their taxes. Village residents were paying approximately $400 per household in taxes, which included the Recreation Center. Mr. Corbitt indicated the budget would go up for next year. He also had concerns regarding the lack of parking at the Recreation Center. The churches had been extremely gracious and he wanted to maintain a good relationship. Council Member Prince believed there could be a liability issue due to residents parking across the street and walking over the the center. Council discussed opening up the center to the 33469 zip code or to everyone/anyone. Council Member Brandon had concerns over charging a family $1000 a year to join. They also wanted to simplify the fee structure. 1/3 Mr. Corbitt reported that the staffing situation was still not settled and there had been no applicants within the past two weeks. Increasing the hourly rate was discussed. Manager Allen suggested offering daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually and annually. The family annual fee It would be suggested that membership holders would also be able to attend Village events. Mr. Tom Bradford of Chestnut Trail commented that decisions were being made without info. He felt strongly that non residents should pay a fee. Start out slow with memberships by offering daily or weekly passes. Non residents should pay 30% more in his experience. More data needed to be provided for numbers to be crunched. 2. Discuss Revised Village of Tequesta Investment Policy Mr. Hugh Dunkley, Finance Director explained that the State required how to invest funds. During the pandemic we had a chance to take a good look at our policy and rates were low. Now the Village would like to update the investment policy. The current policy was more postured in liquidity. He would like to split into 2 portfolios. Liquidity and Core. Core was medium to longer term. Council Member Stone asked about the ratings that the Village needed to adhere to. There was still a need for a custodian for the funds. The new policy would be presented to the Manager quarterly and to Council annually. Fixed income securities . 3. Review Proposed Ordinance Requiring Voluntary Annexation as a Condition to Utility Service & Allowing for Financing of Connection Fees Utility Director Matt Hammond proposed an ordinance requiring voluntary annexation as a condition to utility service and allowing for financing of connection fees. Council asked that this would be tied to a variable rate (CPI) and was set at 5%. There would be a maximum of five years. This would be about $3000. This was specific to new residential homes. This was applicable to unincorporated Palm Beach County areas. New connection or changing a connection. Harbor road north was an area that this could apply to. Change of ownership was asked of legal and would be provided to Council. Tom Bradford asked about change of ownership Council was in agreement of this ordinance. 4. Discussion on Upcoming Village Council Reorganization Council Members could be nominated or they could make a motion and do an instant vote. The mayor would be brought up first and then the vice mayor. 2/3 vvor,snor, ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM. MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Brandon 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. 3/3