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STRATEGIC PLANNING
WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE
ROOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 8:37 AM by Mayor Molly Young.
Present were:
Mayor Molly Young, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra,
Late were:
Council Member Laurie Brandon arrived at 8:45 AM.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Village of Tequesta Strategic Planning Workshop Facilitated by Herbert A.
Marlowe, Jr., Ph.D.
Mr. Herbert Marlowe, Jr. addressed Council and asked for feedback on what made
Tequesta distinctive. Council Members gave a variety of answers, which included safety,
close-knit community, pride, natural resources, special vibe, and being hidden and tucked
away.
Mr. Marlowe, Jr. then asked Council for their thoughts on the vision and missions for the
Village moving forward. Council responded that agenda processes and communication
had gotten better over the past several years; although some felt, there was still room for
improvement. Mayor Young believed there was a pattern of things being dragged out
due to lack of due diligence from subject matter experts. It was recommended that
Council be clear in asking for the information needed. Additionally, Council should do
their homework and review the agenda ahead of time. Mr. Marlowe, Jr. recommended
maintaining a level of trust and keeping in mind that staff may not have the time needed
for all of the requests.
Council offered feedback on the subject of increasing communication with residents.
Overall, Council agreed that staff did an excellent job communicating with residents and
noted that residents had some responsibility as well.
The topic of "8 man shifts" for the fire department was discussed with financial impact
and safety being top priorities. Council would continue to monitor the situation.
Council commented on the Kimley Horn Study with concerns being the financial element,
resident vote, annexation and public safety.
Road maintenance and sidewalk conditions were discussed with cost and maintenance
being a priority.
Annexation was a topic of discussion with cost, analysis and milage rate being
considerations. Additionally, codes and ordinances within the Master Plan would
continue to move forward.
The Village Streetscape Plan was being discussed by the Environmental Advisory
Committee (EAC) and would be forwarded to Council in the near future. Entry points into
the Village were discussed with an emphasis on design and County participation. The
plan would be modified and discussion would continue.
The topic of purchasing critical land was discussed, and Council agreed on making it a
goal to put aside money for future land opportunities (with Paradise Park as a priority)
and the completion of Remembrance Park.
Council commented on communication, community, accountability, resident needs and
quality of life.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM
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.