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Staff Town Hall Meeting
For Ballot Referendums
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Manager Jeremy Allen at 6:00 PM
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Staff and Charter Review Board Introductions
Manager Allen gave a brief history of the Charter Review Board and introduced Former
Mayor and Charter Review Chair Abby Brennan. Ms. Brennan explained the intent,
importance and process of the CRB (Charter Review Board) as it related to the following
recommendations:
1. Term limits changing from 2 years to 3 years, with a limit of 3 consecutive terms. Also,
after 3 consecutive terms, a full term wait (3 years) to run again for office.
2. Add candidate residency requirement of one continuous year in the Village of
Tequesta.
3. Drawing of lots in a tie vote, to determine the election result.
4. Temporary appointments for Council Member vacancies.
5. Referendum voter approval prior to dissolving the police or fire departments.
6. Amendment providing for non -substantive text edits, internal consistency, and general
clarification and organization.
2. Staff and Committee Review of the Proposed Charter Revisions
Staff and Committee agreed with proposed revisions.
3. Staff Review of the Proposed Bond Referendum
Manager Allen explained the process of issuing bonds for the acquisition of land or
capital improvements. Through the feedback of residents, the Village Council would
decide where to best utilize the funds. Additionally, Manager Allen provided different
borrowing scenarios on how the bonds would work.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail asked about bank loans vs. bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6.43 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.