HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_9/14/2023 f MINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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: Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon, Council Member Frank D'Ambra, Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, and Council Member Rick Sartory. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS AGENDA ITEMS 1. Budget Hearing: a. Announce the Proposed Millage Rate is 6.4595 Mills. b. Announce the Proposed Operating Millage Rate necessary to fund the Budget is 12.22% greater than the Rolled-Back Rate of 5.7560. c. Summary of Proposed Budget. d. Citizen Comments Finance Director Jeff Snyder presented a powerpoint to Council. He explained that the budget was a financial roadmap for the rest of the upcoming year. Recommendations included in the budget were based upon the strategic plan, priorities and vision. Insurance, revenues, capital funds, general fund expenses, fund balance, building fund, capital expenses, law enforcement funds, utility funds, stormwater fund, millage rate and the proposed budget of$42,579,751 were part of the presentation. Mayor Young asked Council for feedback on further discussion for the Old Dixie Highway beautification item. Council agreed to proceed without further discussion and Manager Allen would forward information to them. Council was in agreement to set the millage rate at 6.4595 mills and to adopt the budget. 2. Approval of Proposed Millage of 6.4595 Mills. Council was in agreement to set the proposed millage rate at 6.4595. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve the proposed millage rate of 6.4595: Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 3. Adopt Proposed FY 2023-24 Budget; Council was in agreement to set the proposed budget at $42,579,751. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adopt the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget of$42,579,751 Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 4. Announce Time and Place of Final Public Hearing on the FY 2023-24 Budget - September 21, 2023 - at 5:30 PM, in Village Council Chambers, 345 Tequesta Drive. Mayor Young announced the time and place of the final budget hearing for the 2023- 2024 Budget. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 PM. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 PM Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, �t 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.