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MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:01 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, and Council
Member Jayson E. French.
Council Member Brandon was absent.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Painter
An invocation was offered followed by the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded
by Council Member French. Carried (4-0)
PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation Proclaiming March as Let's Move Palm Beach County Month
No one was in attendance, therefore the proclamation was not read into the record.
2. 1909 Foundation: Connecting Tequesta's Small Businesses to Entrepreneurial
Resources - Monique Fabio
Monique Fabio, Development Director for the 1909 Foundation provided an overview of
the organization. She explained there was an opportunity for Tequesta businesses to
hold a meet and greet event, and asked for the Village to promote the proposed event
through any available means. She additionally asked for food and beverage
contributions and a place to host. If successful, the foundation would like to explore future
endeavors with the Village.
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Council Member French noted the entity needed resources to get to the next level and
believed our local businesses also needed assistance. He asked Council to support the
pop up event and encouraged supporting the Foundation through promotion on social
media and in newsletters. Mr. French encouraged a partnership with the organization,
although not necessarily funding at the present time.
Council Member Painter agreed and was happy to support via social media and asked
about the next step beyond the meet and greet. Ms. Fabio noted the goal was to bring
more awareness to the small business community and the resources and opportunities
available; as well as host quarterly foundation workshops. She confirmed the Foundation
was located in West Palm Beach but noted that Village businesses could travel to the
southern location and offer support to those local entrepreneurs as well.
Vice-Mayor Sartory agreed and supported the partnership.
Mayor Young agreed and asked if the foundation could coordinate with the Chamber of
Commerce as she felt it was a better avenue for promotion. Ms. Fabio stated that it
could be a combined effort. Attorney Davis suggested meeting with Manager Allen to
fully understand the ask and then bring it back to Council for formal action.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented;
Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried - (4-0)
3. MINUTES: December 12, 2024 Regular
4. Consider Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village
Ordi-nance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments
and memo-randum of understanding to Council.) A. Wynn and Sons Environmental
Construction Co. LLC., $18,906.00 B. Mock Roos & Associates, Inc., $5,000.00 C.
Agreement with THEY improv LLC., $4,500.00
5. Consider approval for this Special Event application for an annual July 4, 2025
four-mile running race by Believe With Me, a registered Florida Not-For-Profit
Corporation, to take place at Constitution Park. The event is to be held on Friday
July 4, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. No alcohol will be served. The projected
number of attendees for the event is 1500. The purpose of the event is to honor
families of fallen soldiers and all proceeds will directly benefit families that have
lost a loved one in the line of service.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 07-25 OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND
DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VILLAGE'S ADOPTED PROCEDURES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 05-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2024
REVISED PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN;
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PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
8. Consider Approval of the Annual Report of the Village Infrastructure Surtax Citizen
Oversight Committee
9. Consider Approval of an Agreement for Mobility Plan Consulting Services from
Kittelson &Associates, Inc for the Amount of$50,098-00.
10. Consider Approval of Hinterland Group Inc. Proposal for FY25 Stormwater
Drainage Pipe Lining Repairs for$69,966
11. Consider Approval of Johnson-Davis, Inc. Proposal to Replace Three Broken Water
Distribution Main Valves for$74,857
12. Consider Approval of Big Fun Inc. Quote and Invoice for $69,.975-00 for Tequesta
Fest Rides, Games, and Associated Costs
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Harold Taylor of Chapel Court wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member French suggested a paddle board or kayak ramp be placed at Jackson Park in
unincorporated Palm Beach County, off of Riverside Drive. He had met with Palm Beach
County (PBC) representatives who advised it was a passive park with no intentions of changing.
He attended the Chamber Economic Meeting and watched a presentation by Discover Palm
Beaches. Council Member French tasked them with providing a more local to the Village event.
Vice-Mayor Sartory commented on Palm Beach County Legislative Days in March and advised
9% of the legislature was here in Palm Beach County. He felt collaborating with Dade and
Broward Counties could bring it to 40% , and stressed that advocating on behalf of the Village
was important.
STANDING REPORTS
Village Attorney
Attorney Davis provided an update on the Form 6 litigation and noted that there had been no
movement on the topic since November of 2024.
Village Manager
13. Village Manager Standing Report
Manager Allen reported the Village had just received approval for a $4.5 million dollar
drinking water State revolving loan fund for Beach Road Phase 2. Village Hall would be
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closed Monday, February 17th for Presidents Day. The Environmental Advisory
Committee (EAC) would host a public meeting on March 4th at the Village Recreation
Center regarding Living Shorelines. Upcoming meetings were the March 3rd Workshop
and the March 7th Strategic Planning Workshop.
Police Department
Police Chief Gus Medina reminded Council of the upcoming Firearms class, Explorers Meeting,
Explorer moving on to the Police Academy, American Legion Award for Corporal , Lieutenant
Smolen retirement event, mock assessment re-accreditation, and E-bike safety education via
social media and police engagement within the Village.
Fire Department
14. Fire Department Standing Report
Fire Chief McLoughlin thanked everyone for their engagement with the recent Transition
Ceremony, and reported on meeting with company officers,( working through rank and
file) as well as with department heads. He recently started attending the Palm Beach
County Fire Chief meetings and began working on the 4 Pillars of the Fire Department:
operational expertise, training and relevant training, community commitment
(unparalleled), and prevention and community risk reduction. Chief McLoughlin was
interested in starting up a SERT (Community Emergency Response ) Team that could
assist with emergency and special events.
UTILITIES
15. Utilities Department Update
Utility Director Marjorie Craig was happy to report that the Beach Road Phase 2 Project
had been funded and would be moving forward with an agreement for Council approval.
The Village Water Treatment Plant was planning to go out to bid on the filter media
replacement components. Additionally, the water plant efficiencies and safety
component was awaiting the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) agreement
signature. Also, the final paperwork for the vulnerability assessment reimbursement had
been submitted, and the Water Main #1 sign had been removed with the completion of
the project coming soon.
Director Craig was excited to introduce her Deputy Director, Allyson Felsburg, who had
already been a tremendous help. Ms. Felsburg thanked Council and noted she was
excited about the future and upcoming projects and added that Village staff had been
amazing during her onboarding.
REGULAR AGENDA
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OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
16. SEU 1-24: Application from Nate Albers for a Special Exception Use approval
pursuant to Section 78-178(d) of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances. The
Applicant is requesting Special Exception Use Approval for a 6,350 sf "private
museum" within the C-3 General Commercial Zoning District. The subject property
is located at 358 Cypress Drive.
Attorney Davis noted items numbered 17 and 18 were related and deemed them quasi
judicial; as such he swore in 8 meeting attendees. Council disclosed ex parte
communications as several had met with Mr. Hearing and Mr. Alvers to talk about the site
and had also been to the site individually.
Mr. Jay Hubsch, Community Director advised the presentations would be combined and
provided a history, mentioning former code violations, an approved zoning text
amendment, and proposed elevations. The project did not need to provide civic open
space as it did not expand the existing site greater than 20%. Additionally, the overlay
did not apply due to the submission date and lack of impact on the property.
He reviewed the criteria, presented the site plan and commented on the landscaping
buffer along the railroad. The Development Review Committee met and there were
proposed conditions including examples of Florida friendly landscaping.
Mr. Hubsch reviewed the conditions of approval and noted the Planning and Zoning
Board (P&Z) had met on December 16, 2024 and voted 5-0 to approve the plan with the
staff's nine proposed conditions.
Mr. Donaldson Hearing, of Cotleur and Hearing introduced his team. He reminded
Council that the site had been cleaned up from its former state of being a dilapidated
building with no maintenance performed in over 50 years. He was hopeful this would be
the beginning of corridor enhancement and redevelopment on Cypress Drive.
Mr. Hearing mentioned several improvements to the site/area included: remediated code
violations, landscaping, parking, lighting, building rehabilitation, special event space,
functional space for the community, exfiltration ditch maintenance, enhanced median
landscape, Linear Park enhancements, hurricane and security camera upgrades. All
aspects of the plan met the Village Code and the Village Comprehensive Plan.
Additionally, the site plan criteria and special exception use criteria had been met as well.
He believed the new site would only impact the Village in a positive manner in increasing
property values and beautifying the area.
Council Member Painter was pleased with all of the improvements and was hopeful more
improvement to the Cypress Drive area would be forthcoming.
Council Member French felt the indirect benefit would hold significant value to residents.
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Vice-Mayor Sartory noted the Village was losing commercial and industrial space and
noted another similar use was not allowed within 1000 feet. However, he understood
there was plenty of vacant space available for other potential businesses in the area.
Mayor Young thanked them for their investment in the Village and noted she was not
initially in favor due to taking away from limited commercial, however, with the current
criteria she supported the special exception use.
MOTION:Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve SEU 1-24; Council Member
Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member
Brandon).
17. SPM-5-24:Application from Nate Albers for a Site Plan Modification for renovations
to an existing 6,350 square foot building, and surrounding landscaping, in the C-3
General Commercial Zoning District
Mayor Young had concerns regarding front window privacy and possible fuel storage. It
was revealed that only the side doors, behind a security fence would have visibility to the
museum space. Screening (interior privacy screening) on the side doors could be added
for enhanced privacy into the back area of the building.
Fuel storage was addressed and it was clarified there would only be fuel in the cars
located on the property, and no fuel would be stored in containers.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve SPM 5-24 which included
9 staff conditions and interior privacy screening on side windows; Council Member
French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member
Brandon).
18. ORDINANCE 04-25, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-61.
PENSION TRUST FUNDS, EXHIBIT A, THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES' PENSION
TRUST FUND, SECTION 11, OPTIONAL FORMS OF BENEFITS; BY AMENDING
SYSSECION 1 TO PROVIDE FOR A 75% OPTIONAL FORM OF BENEFIT;
PROVIDING FOR A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Attorney David read the title of Ordinance 4-25 into the record. Manager Allen noted the
General Employee Pension Board supported the modification and there was no objection
from staff or legal.
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MOTION: Council Member French made a motion Motion to approve Ordinance 04-25
Amending the General Employees' Pension Trust Fund. Vice-Mayor Sartory seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member Brandon).
19. ORDINANCE NO. 01-25, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEQUESTA
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 30. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. ARTICLE
X. NOISE. SEC. 30-361. PROHIBITED NOISE GENERALLY. TO REVISE THE
PERMISSIBLE HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER NOISE GENERATING
ACTIVITY ON SATURDAYS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 30. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
ARTICLE X. NOISE. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILI TY
CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read the title of Ordinance 01-25 into the record. Mr. Wayne Cameron,
Building Director, reviewed the Saturday construction hours time change which would
allow work to be performed between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, along with vibration
monitoring.
MOTION:Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve Ordinance 01-25; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member
Brandon).
20. Consider Approval of Resolution 04-25 Village Of Tequesta Legislative Priorities.
ADD
Mr. Allen reviewed the legislative priorities as previously discussed at a prior Workshop
Meeting and asked Council if they would like to approve.
MOTION: Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve Resolution 04-25; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member
Brandon).
ANY OTHER MATTERS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 PM
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 PM; seconded
by Vice Mayor Sartory. Carried 4-0
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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
March 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 Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, and Council
Member Jayson E. French
Late were:
Council Member Brandon arrived at 6:10 PM.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Utilities Department Capital Project Update and Planning
Utility Director Marjory Craig, along with Deputy Utility Director Allyson Felsburg,
presented a powerpoint to Council outlining completed projects, planning approaches,
financial overviews and upcoming work.
Details included highlights from recent completed projects in the areas of water
distribution, stormwater and the Village water treatment system. Additionally, the water
treatment plant planned budget for fiscal year 2025 was presented to Council. Director
Craig revealed that the Village was in a good position financially because the unrestricted
net position was $3 million dollars better than expected. The Utility Department would
now be able to move forward with capital projects that had previously been deferred, due
to high costs. The minimum reserve coverage in unrestricted cash was noted to be $1.5
million dollars.
Director Craig offered an illustration of a chart showing timelines on projects both current
and projected, in a quarterly, calendar year format.
Council had questions regarding budget, projects moving forward, revenue, and long
term projections.
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2. Public Works Department Annual Update - Capital Roadway and Sidewalk
Improvement Projects
Public Works Director Doug Chambers offered a powerpoint on capital improvement
projects which encompassed roadways and sidewalks within fiscal year 2025.
Mr. Chambers displayed a color coded map indicating areas of completed and yet to be
completed road improvements and repairs. He also offered information on prioritized
improvements based on road condition assessments, utility work coordination, and public
safety. There would be a focus on milling and paving in Area 2 (Tequesta Country Club,
Bayview Terrace and Tequesta Pines). Additionally, upcoming sidewalk projects
included the Riverside Drive and Tequesta Drive areas. The Complete Street program
was a possibility on North Dover as the area fit the profile for qualifying for the program.
Mr Chambers also explained challenges with maintaining proper road drainage due to the
loss of swales over time but he believed re-development was slowly improving the issue.
Lastly, Mr. Chambers informed Council of recent updates to 2 major crosswalks within
the Village. He announced there would be traffic signal audible devices installed for the
visually impaired in the areas of Old Dixie Highway at Tequesta Drive as well as
Seabrook Road at Tequesta Drive.
Council discussion focused on swale maintenance, catch basins, sidewalk expansion,
and the effectiveness of current stormwater management.
Mrs. Julie Beaumont of 94 Fairview East addressed Council and believed educating
homeowners on the importance of maintaining the right of way could be beneficial. She
also saw an opportunity for the Building Department to advise residents of the right of
way responsibilities, when they applied for permits.
Mrs. Pat Watkins of 167 River Drive advised residents take responsibility in adjusting
sprinklers so as not to water the street area.
3. Discussion on Council Descretionary Funds
Council Member French asked Council to consider increasing Council discretionary funds
by an additional $2500 per Member, to allow for increased legislative event participation.
Council discussed necessity, fiscal responsibility and historical spending trends over the
past 10 years. They mentioned perspectives on prioritizing expenditures and budgeting
personal time for Village related travel and events.
Mrs. Marcia Nielson of 94 Beechwood Trail commented to Council on excessive
discretionary fund spending involving VIP tickets for a charity event. She felt it was
inappropriate to spend tax payer funds on non Village related events and added she
would like to see Council get rid of the discretionary fund all together.
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No consensus was reached to increase the funds, and the proposal did not move
forward.
4. Annual Legal Update to the Village Council
Village Attorney Keith Davis reminded Council of the upcoming re-organization that would
occur at the next Regular Council Meeting and gave an overview of how nominations
could be made. He also reviewed key legal topics, including the Council/Manager form of
government structure, Sunshine Law, public records, ethics and conflicts of interest.
Attorney Davis also clarified that the State was still only requiring "form one" for financial
disclosure documentation. Guidance on gift laws and appropriate interactions with
lobbyists during legislative sessions was also mentioned.
Council Members confirmed understanding, with emphasis on lobbying and public
records compliance.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 PM.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Rick Sartory made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 PM. Council
Member Jayson E. French seconded the motion. Carried 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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MINUTES
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
MARCH 7, 2025 9:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 9:04 AM. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, Council Member
Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Jayson E. French.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Patrick Painter made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by
Council Member Jayson French. 5-0
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
AGENDA ITEMS
Village of Tequesta Strategic Planning Workshop Presentation
1.
Village Manager Jeremy Allen provided a history of the strategic planning workshop and
explained the process of scoring and evaluating each item. Mr. Allen presented a slide
presentation to Council which included the mission and vision for the Village. Also
included were values that included excellence, ethics and transparency, quality of life,
employees, communication and compassion.
Four core pillars of the strategic plans were: fiscally responsible government, community
appearance, character and identity, municipal infrastructure and operational excellence.
Council explored all items listed on the strategic plan 2025-26 worksheet and discussed
the importance of each item. Detailed discussion on each goal ensued, with some items
clearly being more important to Council than others. Items discussed included: Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) funding, stormwater upgrades and funding, cross departmental
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innovation program, impact fee analysis and implementation, Remembrance Park Phase
2, tree planting, carbon footprint, land acquisitions and park improvements, beautification
of Old Dixie Highway, education on golf carts and e-bikes policy, developer/community
engagement, enhancing civic engagement and digital governance, improve cross
connection control compliance, provide match funding for Tequesta Park, develop future
master and facilites plan, develop Master Plan and Assessment Methodology for
Undergrounding, Establish Safe and Quiet Railroad Crossing, High-Level Transportation
Plan with Mobility Plan, Improve Safety Intersection Safety for Pedestrian and Cyclist,
Utility Project Timelines and Reporting, Improve Village Gateways, Road and Sidewalk
Improvements, Develop Strategies to Address the Anticipated Rise in Transient
Populations with the Community, and Employee Retention and Recruitment.
Council broke for lunch at 12:38 PM and the meeting reconvened at 1:37 PM.
The highest priorities and scores determined by Council were as follows:
1. Provide Additional Match Funding to State Appropriations -15
2. Identify Additional CI P Funding - 14
3. Enhance Resilience of Stormwater through Funding/Upgrades - 13
4. Employee Retention and Recruitment - 11
5. Consider Remembrance Park Phase 2 - 11
6. Develop Future Master Facilities Plan - 10
7. Road and Sidewalk Improvements - 9
8. Expand and Improve Critical Land Areas through Land Acquisition and
Improvements - 6
9. Continue Education of Policy on Golf Carts and E-Bikes - 6
10.Expand Tree Planting Efforts - 5
11.Impact Fee Analysis - 5
12.Improve Village Gateways - 4
13.Beautification of Old Dixie Hwy - 3
14.High Level Transportation and Mobility Plan - 3
The priorities would appear on the April Council Agenda for Council approval and would
then move through the budget (and other means ) process.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:46 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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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
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
MARCH 13, 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
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
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 French attended via Zoom.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Brandon. Carried 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. COUNCIL OATHS OF OFFICE
Seat 2 - Molly Young
Seat 4 - Patrick Painter
Mayor Young and Council Member Painter were sworn in by Village Clerk Lori
McWilliams.
2. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor
1. Call for Nominations
2. Election
Council Member Brandon nominated Mayor Molly Young for Mayor in the upcoming year.
Council Member French nominated Vice Mayor Sartory for Mayor. Both Mayor Young
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and Vice Mayor Sartory accepted the nomination as Mayor for the upcoming year. A roll
call was conducted for the nomination of Mayor Young for Mayor in the upcoming year.
• Mayor Young yes
• Vice Mayor Sartory no
• Council Member Brandon yes
• Council Member Painter yes
• Council Member French no
The nomination was approved with a vote of 3-2. Mayor Molly Young was elected by
Council to continue to serve as Mayor.
3. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Vice-Mayor
1. Call for Nominations
2. Election
Council Member Painter nominated Vice Mayor Sartory to continue to serve as Vice
Mayor in the upcoming year. Vice Mayor Sartory accepted the nomination. A roll call
was conducted for the nomination of Vice Mayor Sartory for Vice Mayor in the upcoming
year:
• Mayor Young yes
• Vice Mayor Sartory yes
• Council Member Brandon yes
• Council Member Painter yes
• Council Member French yes
The nomination was approved with a vote of 5-0. Mr. Rick Sartory was elected by Council
to continue to serve as Vice Mayor in the upcoming year.
4. COUNCIL REMARKS
- Mayor
- Vice-Mayor
Council Members
Council Members thanked the Mayor and Vice Mayor and were confident with the re-
organization. Both Mayor Young and Vice Mayor Sartory thanked Council for their
support and looked forward to working together again.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sartory made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Brandon
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seconded the motion. Carried 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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