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MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
OCTOBER 16, 2024 6:00 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, MMC.
Present were:
Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, Council Member
Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Jayson E. French.
Council Member Brandon attended via Zoom and experienced audio issues at 6:15 PM.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Vice-Mayor Sartory
An invocation was offered followed by the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the agenda; Vice-Mayor Sartory
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0.
PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation Proclaiming October 21 - 27, 2024 as Florida City Government Week
The proclamation was not read due to there not being anyone in attendance to accept it.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0.
2. MINUTES: 91312024 Workshop, 91512024 Special Meeting, 911212024 Special Meeting
and 911212024 Regular Council Meeting
3. Consider Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village
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Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments
and memorandum of understanding to Council.) A. All County National Pavement
Management Solutions, $1,736.00 B. Only Trees, LLC, $5,200.00 C. Florida Green
Finance Authority, $0.00 D. PBC Agreement for EMS Grant Funds for Training Kits
$5,081.26
4. Consider approval of Special Event application for a Family Fall Festival event on
1012612024 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for ~200 attendees by the Good Shepherd
Church to take place on its premises located at 402 Seabrook Rd. There will be
activities such as bounce house, pumpkin patch, etc. There also will be a food
truck and drinks available. Alcohol will be served. The applicant has provided
proof of insurance and alcohol license.
5. Consider approval of special event permit application for a Live Nativity for First
Presbyterian Church of Tequesta. The event will take place on 1211512024 from 5:00
P.M. - 6:00 PM at 482 Tequesta Dr.
6. Consider approval of special event permit application for an an outdoor Trunk or
Treat event on 1012612024 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for ~400 attendees by the
Family Church to take place on its
premises located at 423 Tequesta Drive. No alcohol will be served.
7. Consider Approval of Holtz Engineering Work Authorization 15 for State Revolving
Fund (SRF) Construction Administration Assistance for the Water Treatment Plant
(WTP) Upgrades in the Amount of$59,370
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Elizabeth Lalur, 104 Del Sol Circle, opposed re-zoning Villa Belagio should that ever come to
Council.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member French expressed his enthusiasm for the Florida League of Cities Municipal
Operations Committee and provided a brief recap of the items the committee planned to
advocate for this year.
Vice-Mayor Sartory detailed his involvement with the Florida League of Cities National
Resources Utilities and Public Works Committee and was happy to see the Village so well
represented at the State level.
Mayor Young highlighted her role as the Vice-Chair of the Finance and Taxation Committee with
the Florida League of Cities, providing a recap of their priorities for the up-coming State
Legislative session.
STANDING REPORTS
Village Attorney
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Village Manager
8. Village Manager Standing Report
Village Manager Jeremy Allen provided a recap of the City Government week event held
with local schools, announced early voting in the Council Chambers from October 21-Nov
3rd, the Country Club milling and paving was complete with the next phase starting in
January 2025, the certification received by the Village for not having copper lines, and his
gratitude to staff during the Hurricane Milton.
He concluded by explaining state level discussions with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) regarding damage in the area being Hurricane or Tornado
related and how that could impact Village reimbursements.
Police Department
9. Police Department's Monthly Standing Report
Chief Medina highlighted National Night, the Explorers program, the promotion of Kurt
Blanc to Lieutenant, and the $30,000 grant for traffic enforcement and safety that was
awarded to the department through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Fire Department
10. Fire Department Report
Chief Trube detailed the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) boot drive, the 9/11
ceremony, trainings, and the badge pinning ceremony of the last two department
members who were on probation. He announced upcoming fire trainings with Palm
Beach County, the November Chili Cook-Off, and a visit with Martin County to see their
Hurricane POD (points of distribution) operation.
UTILITIES
11. Utilities Department Update
Utilities Director Marjorie Craig announced the completion of inventories, all documents
were submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the vulnerability
assessment, reimbursements grants were submitted, the Dover ditch project was
pending the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) permit, the receival of the
State Revolving Funds loan for the Water Treatment Plant, and the completion of the
water main 4 project.
REGULAR AGENDA
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OLD BUSINESS
12. ORDINANCE NO. 01-24, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. TO ADOPT NEW OVERLAY
ZONING THAT IMPLEMENTS CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE
OCTOBER 2022 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR MASTER
PLAN AS PREPARED BY THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL AND ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 10, 2022;
SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: 78-4 DEFINITIONS. BY
ADOPTING NEW DEFINITIONS FOR "FORMULA BUSINESS.," "FORMULA
RESTAURANT," "FORMULA RETAIL," "OVERLAY DISTRICT," "FAPADE
TRANSPARENCY," AND "CIVIC OPEN SPACE;" 78-96 DISCONTINUANCE OF
NONCONFORMING USES. BY ADDING LANGUAGE TO EXPLAIN THE
CONTINUATION OF NON-CONFORMING USES IN AN OVERLAY ZONE; 78-176 C-1
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. BY ADDING PERMITTED AND
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO OVERLAY ZONING;
SEC. 78-177 C-2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. BY ADDING PERMITTED
AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO OVERLAY
ZONING; SEC. 78-178 C3 GENERAL COMMER CIA L DISTRICT. BY ADDING
PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
OVERLAY ZONING; SEC. 78-180 MU MIXED USE DISTRICT. BY ADDING
PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
OVERLAY ZONING, AND RESOLVING ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN MU ZONING AND
OVERLAY ZONING IN FAVOR OF OVERLAY ZONING; FURTHER CREATING AN
ENTIRELY NEW ARTICLE VI DIVISION 3 ENTITLED "OVERLAY DISTRICTS." WITH
NEW CODE SECTIONS 78-201 THROUGH 78-204; ADOPTING SEC. 78-201
"TEQUESTA DRIVE OVERLAY," CREATING AND DEFINING THIS OVERLAY
DISTRICT, PROVIDING PURPOSE AND INTENT, PROVIDING DESIGN, SETBACK,
FA FADE, PARKING, FORMULA BUSINESS AND RESTAURANT, OPEN SPACE,
AND LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF
CERTAIN OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR WAIVERS;
RESOLVING ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN GENERAL REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY
ZONING REGULATIONS IN FAVOR OF OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS; ALSO
ADOPTING SEC. 78-202 "US HIGHWAY 1 OVERLAY," CREATING AND DEFINING
THIS OVERLAY DISTRICT, PROVIDING PURPOSE AND INTENT, PROVIDING
DESIGN, SETBACK, FAPADE, PARKING, FORMULA BUSINESS AND
RESTAURANT, OPEN SPACE, AND LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF CERTAIN OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
WAIVERS; RESOLVING ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN GENERAL REGULATIONS AND
OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS IN FAVOR OF OVERLAY ZONING
REGULATIONS; ALSO ADOPTING SEC. 78-203 "VILLAGE CENTER OVERLAY,"
CREATING AND DEFINING THIS OVERLAY DISTRICT, PROVIDING PURPOSE AND
INTENT, PROVIDING DESIGN, SETBACK, FAPADE, PARKING, FORMULA
BUSINESS AND RESTAURANT, OPEN SPACE, AND LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES;
PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF CERTAIN OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR WAIVERS; RESOLVING ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN GENERAL
REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS IN FAVOR OF O VERLA Y
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ZONING REGULATIONS; AND ADOPTING SEC. 78-204 "WAIVERS" TO PROVIDE A
PROCESS FOR OBTAINING WAIVERS FROM THE VILLAGE COUNCIL FROM
CERTAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDING FOR AN
APPLICATION, AND PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR THE GRANTING OF A WAIVER;
PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF
CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Village Attorney Amity Barnard read the title into the record.
Community Development Director Jay Hubsch pointed out a strike out that was missed
regarding the dwelling unit in the waiver code and recommended striking the underlined
definition of dwelling unit on page 4 and 5 of the Ordinance.
Citizen Comments:
Anne Minor, 478 Dover Road, asked for clarification on payments in lieu of open space.
Mr. Hubsch provided more detail.
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Ordinance 01-24 with the
definition of dwelling unit stricken from the last sentence on the bottom of page 4, top of
page 5; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
13. ORDINANCE 02-24, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CREATING THREE NEW
OVERLAY ZONES WITHIN AND OVER THE VILLAGE OF TEQ UES TA'S
COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS: THE TEQUESTA DRIVE OVERLAY, THE US HIGHWAY
ONE OVERLAY, AND THE VILLAGE CENTER OVERLAY; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF SAID OVERLAY ZONES AND THEIR APPLICABILITY TO
PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE UNDERLYING PORTIONS OF THE C-1, C-2, C-3
AND MU ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING MAP OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION AND
APPLICABILITY OF EACH OVERLAY ZONE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE
AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Village Attorney Amity Barnard read the title into the record.
The ordinance codified the zoning overlays within the Village of Tequesta Zoning Maps.
MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion to approve Ordinance 02-24; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
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14. Consider Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Jupiter Inlet Narrows
Conservation Alliance, Inc to Partner on the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection's Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Program
Mr. Hubsch provided background information to Council detailing the request by Jupiter
Narrows to partner with the Village in their attempt to secure a DEP Coastal Partnership
Initiative Grant. The Village would partner in name only to help acquire the grant while
Jupiter Narrows would provide all funding and grant writing. Manager Allen detailed how
the grant funding donation process would be managed, if awarded.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the MOU with Jupiter Inlet
Narrows Conservation Alliance for the FDEP grant program; Council Member French
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
15. Approve the 2024-2027 VOT/IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement
Human Resources and Risk Management Director Merlene Reid provided a recap of the
negotiation process and highlighted the pay plan. She explained the increases for the
contract years of 2024-2027 and the 3% step increase annually over the 3 years brining
the increase to 14% the first year, 8% the second year, and 8% the third year. She
explained the changes to the career development plan which was linked to training and
how skills would be maintained without it. She concluded with announcing the two
reopeners for negotiation which were the pension reopener in 2026 and a substance
abuse reopener should recreational marijuana become legalized.
Manager Allen noted a $261,000 budget amendment would be needed and that the
agreement took effect retroactively on October 11, 2024.
Citizen Comments:
• Lieutenant Jason Fawcett thanked everyone for working together.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the 2024-2027 VOT/IAFF
collective bargaining agreement with the retro active date of October 11, 2024; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
16. ORDINANCE 08-24, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 76.
WATERWAY CONTROL. CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW ARTICLE IV. ENTITLED
"BULKHEADS AND SEAWALLS"; AND AN ENTIRELY NEW ARTICLE V. ENTITLED
"FILL PERMITS".- WHICH NEW ARTICLES ARE INTENDED TO LIMIT THE USE OF
BULKHEADS AND SEAWALLS IN FAVOR OF PROMOTING LIVING SHORELINES,
AND REGULATE THE USE OF FILL WA TER WA RD OF ADJACENT PR OPER T Y
LINES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION
OF CHAPTER 76. WATERWAY CONTROL SHALL REMAIN /N FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A
SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE,, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Village Attorney Amity Barnard read the title into the record, this was first reading.
Council Member Laurie Brandon left the meeting at 7:27 PM.
Mr. Hubsch provided Council with a power point presentation detailing the history of living
shorelines, codes, and benefits. He explained that the code would be needed for repairs,
rebuilds, or new bulkheads. The proposed code was similar to both Jupiter and North
Palm Beach. He further reviewed issues with hardening the shoreline, establishing
seawalls and bulkead setbacks, establishing heights, compatibility between properties,
creating living shorelines, revetments, and the fill permit process. Mr. Hubsch reviewed
the LPA recommendations including modifying the one year of monitoring to two 6 month
extensions, clarifying the definition of disturbed shoreline, ensuring the total cost of
repairs estimate for bulkeads was based on linear feet, and adding a provision in the fill
permit section for emergency fill in the event of a storm.
Council Comments:
• Council Member French was hesitant to involve more government restriction on
properties.
• Council was concerned with staff availability and work load if the one year
monitoring was split into two 6 month periods. Council agreed to leave the
monitoring at one year.
• Council discussed the details including industry standard costs for all materials
being considered, adding a third party opinion with cost to be covered by the
homeowners, and lengthy discussions on zoning, variances, and details of the
ordinance.
Citizen Comments:
• Jessica Namath, 20 Shady Lane, thought Council should be excited for this
ordinance and explained how living shorelines were more efficient.
• Anne Minor, 478 Dover Road, inquired on how old the data was. Mr. Hubsch
explained the sea level data was from 2019 and projected out to 2060 or 2070.
• Scott Tedford, 134 Chapel Lane, was a biologist with the Florida State Parks and
commended the Village as this was extremely important for storm resilience and it
was worthwhile to adopt.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 08-24 leaving
the monitoring period at one year, clarifying the definition of disturbed shoreline, clarifying
the third party opinion, including a variety of bulkead types in the repairs estimate charts,
and revising the fill permit section to default emergency repairs approvals to DEP and
Army Corps of Engineers; Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried 3-1
(opposed: Council Member French) (absent: Council Member Brandon).
17. ORDINANCE NO. 10-24: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA; AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER Z
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ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-61, PENSION TRUST FUND, EXHIBIT
B, THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' PENSION TRUST FUND, TO ADOPT AND
IMPLEMENT A SERVICE PURCHASE OPTION FOR POLICE OFFICERS TO
PURCHASE PRIOR VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA POLICE SERVICE IN SECTION 27 OF
THE FUND PLAN; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER Z ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED. PROVIDING FOR A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Village Attorney Amity Barnard read the title into record, this was first reading.
Council Member French left the room at 7:35 PM.
Finance Director Jeff Snyder explained the migration to new budget software brought
awareness to the lack of a defined benefits plan for Chiefs. This ordinance established
that and would provide a great retention tool for the Village.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 10-24; Council
Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council
Member Brandon and Council Member French).
18. Consider Approval of Odyssey Manufacturing Company Piggyback on Marion
County Renewal for Purchase of Bulk 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)
Budgeted for$128,700
Council Member French returned at 7:36 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the Odyssey
Manufacturing piggyback agreement for sodium hypochlorite; Council Member French
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member Brandon).
19. RESOLUTION NO. 20-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND
LOAN PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN APPLICATION;
AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING PLEDGED REVENUES;
DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING ASSURANCES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Resolution 20-24; Council
Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member
Brandon).
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20. RESOLUTION NO. 21-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
ADD VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING BY PROCLAMATION THE
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED ON OCTOBER 9, 2024 FOR THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON, ALL EMERGENCY
REGULATIONS ACTIVATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE FIRE CHIEF
AS THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR FOR THE VILLAGE FOR SO
LONG AS THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES IN EFFECT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Resolution 21-24; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member
Brandon).
21. ORDINANCE NO. 10-24, SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER Z DMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-61, PENSION TRUST
FUND, EXHIBIT B, THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' PENSION TRUST FUND, TO
ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A SERVICE PURCHASE OPTION FOR POLICE OFFICERS
TO PURCHASE PRIOR VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA POLICE SERVICE IN SECTION 27
OF THE FUND PLAN; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER Z ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED. PROVIDING FOR A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
This was a ministerial item for Hurricane Milton's Emergency Declaration.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 10-24; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member
Brandon).
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Vice-Mayor Sartory inquired on the workshop for open space waivers and building height
allowances for architectural features. Staff was working on these and would try to have it ready
for the November workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM.
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member
Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
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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.
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MINUTES
Workshop Meeting
Village of Tequesta, FL
Mayor Molly Young Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory
Council Member Laurie Brandon Council Member Patrick Painter
Council Member Jayson E. French
November 4, 2024 6:00 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
Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, and Council
Member Jayson E. French.
Late were:
Council Member Laurie Brandon.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Building Departments Update
Mr. Wayne Cameron, Village Building Director gave a presentation to Council on updates
within the Building Department. His presentation touched upon code compliance,
complaint and staff driven compliance issues, construction hours, working without
permits, voluntary compliance, notices of violation, construction sites, construction hours,
construction screening, vibration levels of heavy machinery, and sea turtle season.
Council had questions regarding construction hours and noise and felt making a change
to working hours ranging from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays, was reasonable.
Parking on construction sites was problematic and the building department worked with
police on the issue. Cooperation was key in order to avoid having the construction site
shut down.
Council had questions regarding silt fencing and it was determined that it was part of the
initial stage for demolition with a construction fence installed afterwards. Temporary
fencing was required for the front perimeter and a portion of the side perimeter of
construction sites.
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Building Director Cameron was looking for direction from Council on: noise, construction
hours, timing and activity.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail commented that noise from contractors may not
always be from actual work being performed. He recommended the 3 strike rule in order
to achieve compliance.
Council Member Brandon arrived to the meeting at 6:28 PM.
2. An Update of the Financial Position of the Refuse & Recycle Fund Reserves.
Village Manager Jeremy Allen offered Council a brief history of the Refuse and Recycle
Fund Reserves. He reminded them of the agreed upon new rate for Waste Management
in addition to the administration fee of 25 cents or 1.56%. This fund was collected
through the non ad valorem taxes, and those residents that paid early for a discount,
were causing a loss of 4% to the Village. In prior years, the Village collected more than
was needed and created a fund, which was now being used to cover the deficit.
Mr. Jeff Snyder, Village Finance Director explained that the Village had been using
reserves for the past 5 years, as was permitted. He reported that during fiscal year 2025-
2026, the fund would no longer be in the black. Mr. Snyder provided a spreadsheet of
reserves per year and projections.
Finance Director Snyder presented several different scenarios in order to cover costs,
and asked Council to be aware for next years' budget discussions.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail commented on the methodology of tax collection.
He believed charging 5% would alleviate the shortage scenario.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 24-24 DRAFT FOR WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING NEW RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM
AT PUBLIC MEETINGS IN CONFORMANCE WITH CURRENT STATE LAW AND
RECENTLY PUBLISHED OPINIONS FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF
APPEALS FOR THE 11 TH CIRCUIT; REPEALING ALL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM AT PUBLIC MEETINGS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Keith Davis informed Council of the state statute regarding public participation
and decorum during Council Meetings. The current Village Resolution complied with the
Sunshine Law Statute and the Village also had rules of decorum, which also aligned with
the current state of the law. Mr. Davis explained the difference between a traditional
public forum, limited public forum, non public forum, and designated forum. Attorney
Davis added there was currently no limit on the non agenda comments allowed at public
meetings.
Attorney Davis proposed a change that would shift the Village into a limited public forum
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category. As such, it would limit public comment on "non agenda" items to comments
deemed "relevant and pertinent" to the Village Council. Another proposed change would
be to objectify and define the prohibited behavior within the rules of decorum.
Council had questions and comments related to limited public forum, citizen comments,
name and address requirements, public comment during ministerial acts, "relevant and
pertinent" meaning and consistency , personal attacks, rules of decorum, a warning
procedure, and comments under presentations.
Attorney Davis reminded Council that consistency was key and this Resolution would
provide the guidance. Having the wording available at meetings was recommended, and
the Village was already implementing that practice.
Attorney Davis would make some updates to bring the Village current with state and
federal case law. The item would be brought back to the December 2024 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 PM. Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
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.
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