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MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 5.48 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.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discuss Council Vacancy Left By Mr. D'Ambra Resignation
Mayor Young reminded Council of the process of replacing Council Member D'Ambra's
seat. There were three options up for discussion: Council could name and appoint, the
Village could take applications leading to Council appointment, or Council could leave the
seat vacant until the March 2024 election.
Council discussed all scenarios and ultimately decided to accept applications first, and
decide from there.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail opined on the application process and conditions
attached to it.
Mrs. Pat Watkins of River Drive believed no one should be discouraged to seek an
appointment by adding conditions to the application.
Ms. Luila Chevrez of Tequesta addressed Council and announced that she was running
for seat one.
Mayor Young believed an appointment should be made soon and if not, Council should
wait until March 2024.
Applications would be available on the Village website from September 25th through
October10th, and a Special Meeting was scheduled for October 16th at 5:30 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 PM.
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 PM; Council
Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Respe
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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.