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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
MARCH 10, 2022 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 Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Frank D'Ambra, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Laurie Brandon, Council
Member Molly Young, and Council Member Aaron Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the agenda; Council Member Brandon
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Young
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Presentation of the Abby Brennan Mayor Award
Mayor Frank D'Ambra presented the Abby Brennan Mayor Award to Village resident
Vince Arena. He was a strong advocate for the new Recreation Center, a former Council
Member, and long time Village resident.
Mr. Arena thanked his family, the residents, and the employees of the Village of Tequesta
for their continued education and support.
2. COUNCIL OATHS OF OFFICE
- Seat 1 Frank D'Ambra
- Seat 3 Laurie Brandon
- Seat 5 Aaron Johnson
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams administered the Oath of Office for Council Members Frank
D'Ambra, Laurie Brandon and Aaron Johnson.
3. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor
1. Call for Nominations
2. Election
Vice -Mayor
1. Call for Nominations
2. Election
Village Attorney Keith Davis opened the floor to nominations for Mayor. Current Mayor
Frank D'Ambra nominated Council Member Molly Young, who accepted the nomination.
Council Member Laurie Brandon nominated Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone who declined the
nomination.
MOTION: Attorney Davis called for a vote on Mayor Frank D'Ambra's nomination of
Council Member Molly Young for Mayor during the 2022/2023 term. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
Attorney Davis opened the floor for Vice -Mayor nomination. Council Member Laurie
Brandon nominated Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone to retain his position as Vice -Mayor for the
2022/2023 term. Vice -Mayor Stone accepted the nomination.
MOTION: Attorney Davis called for a vote on Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone's nomination as
Vice -Mayor for the 2022/2023 term. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
4. COUNCIL REMARKS
- Mayor
- Vice -Mayor
- Council Members
Mayor Young was humbled by the nomination and thanked Council for their vote of
confidence.
Council Member D'Ambra was excited to see Mayor Young in the leadership role.
Vice -Mayor Stone thanked Council Member D'Ambra for his service as Mayor and looked
forward to assisting Mayor Young.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6.16 PM.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member D'Ambra
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.