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WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JULY 21, 2022 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE
ROOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Molly Young, Vice Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Frank D'Ambra, Council Member
Laurie Brandon and Council Member Aaron Johnson (via conference call).
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discussion on Fiscal Year (Fly 2022-23 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Jeffrey Snyder explained the values, vision and mission as it related to
the Village budget. He presented a PowerPoint for Council covering: governmental
activities, budget changes from the first Workshop, budget summary of all funds, general
funds (estimated and proposed revenues) budget by departments, budget highlights,
expenditure history, millage rate history, county/municipality tax rate and population,
general fund balance projection, building fund, capital projects, special law enforcement
fund, water utility fund, refuse and recycling fund, and the stormwater fund.
Manager Allen reminded Council of projects that had been completed around the Village
as well as several that were upcoming.
Mayor Young commented on reducing the millage rate and the savings associated for the
average home. She asked Council to weigh in on creating 3 months of reserves with the
extra revenue the Village was set to receive. Council agreed to make it a goal to have 3
months of reserve funds, over time.
Mayor Young had concerns with funding the fire trucks with American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds. Council had mixed thoughts on paying the trucks off vs financing them.
Tequesta Fest was still undecided and Council discussed price options for non-residents
and businesses.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, commented on the fund balance, the business
liaison position, and the building department. He felt financing the fire truck was
reasonable and he was in favor of reducing the millage rate.
Ms. Abby Brennan of Dover Road commented on the parking at Tequesta Park during
Tequesta Fest.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra 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.