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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_8/29/2022 °yOF4.Tt04� ; I i s O MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL AUGUST 29, 2022 5:00 PM VILLAGE HALL COUCIL CHAMBERS AND YOUTUBE LIVE CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 5:00 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 Ill, Council Member Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Aaron Johnson. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Review and Discuss the FY2022-2023 Proposed Annual Budget Manager Allen thanked the Village staff for their hard work in preparing the budget for this year. Finance Director Jeff Snyder presented the Council with a power point on the Proposed Annual Budget for 2022-2023. Mr. Snyder addressed the following components of the budget: millage rate history, overall increase of 15.48% in taxable values, budget changes from 2nd workshop, budget summary - all funds, general fund - proposed expenditures and revenues, general fund - 001, American Rescue Plan Funds, building fund, building fund 301, other governmental funds, 5 year capital improvement program, capital costs by department, capital improvement - surtax fund and utility tax, 301 fund, capital project - 303 fund, enterprise funds, water utility - 401 fund, refuse & recycling - 402 fund, and stormwater- 403 fund. Manager Allen spoke of the strategic plan which included: grants, charter updates, a street program, upcoming capital projects, building maintenance, the underground utility project, annexation plans, US 1 Bridge project, Tequesta Fest, Recreation Center policies, Remembrance Park plans, gateways, railroad crossing quiet zones, code change expenses, tree enhancements, low impact develop manual, environmentally friendly policies, and the carbon footprint initiative. Mayor Young addressed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as related to the new fire truck. The water replacement program, stormwater projects, the road program, and council chamber upgrades were also discussed by Council. Mr. Thomas Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, asked that a mixer be considered in the Council Chambers, for better sound. Mayor Young was not in agreement with the current budget and commented on the strategic initiative regarding transportation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 PM MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting Council Member Johnson 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.