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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_2/3/2025 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 February 3, 2025 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 Young, Vice Mayor Sartory, and Council Member Painter. Late were: Council Member Brandon arrived at 6:09 PM Absent were: Council Member French was absent. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion On Proposed Village Of Tequesta Legislative Priorities. Village Manager Jeremy Allen reminded Council of the backup information included in their agenda packet, which included priorities/positions from the Florida League of Cities as well as the Palm Beach County League of Cities. Additionally, the Florida Association of City Clerks had asked municipalities to support the exemption of personal information for Clerk's within public records. Council agreed to add the Clerk's Association request to the upcoming resolution for adoption at the next Council meeting. This would enable the Village to support legislation that would provide additional protection to Clerks as part of the public records exemption. 2. Update Strategic Plan 2023-2024 Manager Allen reminded Council of the upcoming Strategic Plan Workshop scheduled for March 7, 2025. He presented a high level powerpoint review of priorities within the Strategic Plan which included four core values; operate a fiscally responsible government, protect community appearance, character and identity, build and maintain the municipal infrastructure, and to maintain a level of service at the intended level of operational excellence. Priorities from high to low level included: funds for Tequesta Park, Remembrance Park Phase 2, CIP funding sources, fee analysis stormwater fund, future master facilities plan, transportation and mobility plan, citizen led petition process for undergrounding electric utilities, continue funding for Tequesta Bridge, coastal resiliency advocacy and planning, expand tree planting, initiatives to reduce the Village's carbon footprint, determine the impact of proactive code enforcement, and to continue vehicle and other equipment replacement fund. Some other pre approved priorities were also mentioned, including sidewalk plan continuation, safe and quiet rail crossing, transportation/mobility plan, business liaison, and the water treatment plant and utilities improvements. Looking towards future challenges, Manager Allen mentioned updating the water infrastructure, stormwater infrastructure, enhancing the Village charm through continued work on design guidelines and master corridor plans, competitive wages and benefits, and recertifications. A worksheet would be distributed to Council for feedback and discussion prior to the strategic planning session in March. Budgeting priorities could then be set with the adopted strategic plan serving as a guide. Council had questions regarding the undergrounding of electrical lines, critical land areas, and coastal resiliency. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail asked Council to reach out to internet providers to bring all areas of the Village up to date by updating to fiber optic cable. Mr. Doug Chambers, Director of Public Works informed Council of the recent fibre optic upgrades AT&T was performing in the Village. 3. Discussion on Local Option Gas Tax Renewal Manager Allen gave an overview of the renewal of the gas sales tax. Council understood that this would be a continuation of the status quo from the past 30 years, and was in favor of the gas tax renewal. 4. Discussion On Support Of Collaborative Process For Purposes Of Developing And Adopting A County-Wide Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Village Attorney Keith Davis reminded Council that this resolution had come before them at a prior Workshop Meeting, and since that time language had been added at Council's direction. Mayor Young believed anything Council did on the current template would not stop the County from moving forward with their plan, but could possibly add a layer of protection for the Village in the future. Council agreed that the Village's mobility needs were very different from the needs of the county. However, Council was willing to offer support for the county plan, while keeping the Village's best interests in the forefront. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail asked Council to stay vigilant and to protect the Village's interests. He felt the county was not doing a good job maintaining the roads owned by the county. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM. MOTION: Vice Mayor Sartory made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member Brandon. Carried 4-0. 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.