Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_3/26/2024 _ r M�. MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAYOR MOLLY YOUNG VICE-MAYOR LAURIE BRANDON COUNCIL MEMBER PATRICK PAINTER COUNCIL MEMBER RICK SARTORY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS G. BRADFORD MARCH 26, 2024 8:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 8:00 a.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were- Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon, Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, and Council Member Thomas G. Bradford. Council Member Sartory called in during the meeting and submitted his ranking sheets prior to the meeting. Council Member Elect Jayson French was also present. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Village of Tequesta Strategic Planning Workshop Facilitated by Herbert A. Marlowe, Jr., Ph.D. Village Manager Jeremy Allen provided history of the strategic planning workshop and introduced Dr. Herbet Marlowe. Dr. Marlowe explained how to prioritize items and how to score each item. Manager Allen also explained the color-coding system of each item. Council went through items from the 2024 strategic plan rating scale reviewing whether the goals were met, needed to be continued, and having detailed discussions on the priority of the items. Items discussed included mobility planning, the Business Liaison position, Tequesta Park funding, infrastructure, stormwater analysis and fees, undergrounding of utilities, bridge maintenance funding, a future facilities and staffing plan, Coastal Resiliency advocacy, continuation of sidewalk plans, establishment of quiet zones at railroad crossings, Remembrance Park phase two funding, phase two tree planting, purchasing of critical land areas, beautification of Old Dixie Highway and US1, carbon footprint reductions, continued education on golf carts and e-bikes, enhancement of community recreation events and programs, code enforcement and noise pollution, and vehicle funds for Fire Rescue and Police. Counci broke for lunch at 11 :40 am and scored their sheets which were provided to Dr. Marlow and Clerk McWilliams for scoring. Council returned from lunch at 12:43 p.m. Village Clerk McWilliams provided Council with the results of the scoring for review. Dr. Marlowe detailed the results line by line. The highest priorities for the strategic plan were pursuing State funding for Tequesta Park, continued replacement of the utilities infrastructure (water and stormwater) and fee analysis for stormwater funds, future master facilities plan, and consideration of Remembrance Park phase two. Dr. Marlow detailed how Manager Allen would be able to utilize this to reflect Council priorities in the FY 2025 budget planning and staff allocations. Manager Allen provided an example of the previous year's format and use. Council felt the workshop was very beneficial and appreciated the open dialogue. They were also pleased to be able to reference the recent Residents survey to help with the discussion and prioritization of each item. The meeting was opened for public comment, there was none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 :00 p.m. MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice-Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, �a.,a"-,;- 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.