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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_12/2/2024 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 December 2, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:08 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Molly Young and Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory. Late were: Council Member Laurie Brandon. Absent were: Council Member Patrick Painter and Council Member Jayson E. French. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discuss resolution to support "Slow Speed - Minimum Wake" zone within the Jupiter Narrows area. Mr. Thomas Riner, Regional Director of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) offered a brief history of FWC and updated Council on the recent ruling on speed zones that was challenged and deemed unsuccessful based on a "rule technicality". A new study was recently performed and a new proposal of slow speed had been brought forth. Mr. Riner believed the newly proposed shorter zone and modified time frame (to year round) was defensible, and would minimize regulation and confusion. There was a zoom meeting on the proposed new zone scheduled for December 17, 2024 at 5:30. The change would then be brought to FWC Commissioners in February, in Tallahassee. Additionally, the Mr. Riner informed Council that the FWC used the least restrictive means to achieve their goal. Mr. Powell, of the Beach Road Association, relayed to Council that his association was supportive of the changes to the zone and time frame. Ms. Jessica Namath of 20 Shady Lane, pointed out that public safety in the area was a key component and would help law enforcement manage the area. She was appreciative of Council's support. Attorney Davis would adjust the documentation to show the new zone location. He would have it ready for the December Council Meeting. 2. Council Discussion on Resolution 25-24, Supporting the Procurement and Oversight of Consultants for the Development of a Countywide Transportation Plan Manager Jeremy Allen gave a brief history on the subject of developing a countywide transportation plan, including a scope of services to provide a framework for a planning process. The Village was asked to support the idea of a regional transportation plan and the County planned on hiring a consultant to gather data. Council wished to wait on endorsing the plan, understanding the County would meet on December 10, 2024 to discuss the scope of services. Ms. Jessica Namath of 20 Shady Lane, spoke on behalf of her HOA and expressed concern over having more traffic in the Village. The item could possibly come back to a Workshop meeting in February of 2025. The Village would be able to give feedback to the county consultant in the form of data from our comprehensive, transportation, and park plans, as well as resident feedback. If the item came back to a Workshop Meeting, Council agreed there should be a statement protecting home rule, land use and the comprehensive plan. Attorney Davis recollected the discretionary transportation surtax would go to the County and it would have the discretion to distribute up to 25% of the tax collected to municipalities. The County could use the funds for light rail, high speed rail, and countywide transit programs but could not use funds for fixing or creating roads. However, if given to the municipalities, the funds could then be used for roads. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to adjourn the meeting Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Painter and Council Member French). Re&pectfully submitted, �g 0 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.