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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
August 18, 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, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, Council Member Laurie Brandon, and Council
Member Jayson E. French.
Absent were:
Council Member Patrick Painter.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discussion on Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Proposed Budget
Village Manager Allen presented a PowerPoint to Council, which highlighted several
areas of the budget.
There was an 8.4% overall budget increase for fiscal year 2025-2026 primarily from new
construction, with homestead properties capped at a 2.9% increase. An unchanged
millage rate continued to maintain current tax structure over multiple years. There was
$1.4 million removed from reserves, chiefly due to the cancellation of Remembrance Park
project ($1.3M) and Old Dixie improvements ($100K). Homeowners with homestead
protection would see a $109 annual increase based on a $600,000 property valuation.
The General Fund increased by 4.27%, mainly driven by public safety salaries and
personnel costs.
There was $250,000 earmarked for the nation's 250th-year celebration; which
represented a new item not previously budgeted.
Additionally, $854,000 was allocated for the five-year Tequesta Bridge improvement plan,
which would start in January/February of 2026.
Water treatment plant upgrades were estimated at $7.3 million, and included a $1.125
million membrane replacement program. A 3.5% water utility rate increase was reported
and a stormwater rate hike of 5% added 57 cents for 68% of single-family residents.
September 4th and September 11th were scheduled for first and second budget
hearings, respectively, with various voting thresholds discussed.
Council discussion included an expenditure allocation for Paradise Park in the amount of
$125,000, funding the Jupiter Narrows project ($5,000) and consideration of assigning
the $1.3 million from Remembrance Park Phase 2.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 PM
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 PM Vice-Mayor
Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member Painter).
Respectfully submitted,
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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.