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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
APRIL 13, 2026 9:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 9:06 A.M. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Molly Young, Vice Mayor Patrick Painter, Council Member Rick Sartory, Council Member
Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Kyle Stone.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice Mayor Painter made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. 2026-2027 Village of Tequesta Strategic Planning Workshop
Manager Allen presented a power point to Council on the 2026-2027 Strategic Plan. He
emphasized: excellence, ethics and transparency, quality of life, employees,
communication and compassion. The plan focused upon preserving and enhancing the
unique character, community spirit, small town values, and superior quality of life for all
who reside, visit and work within the Village of Tequesta.
Council discussed a non ad valorem study for fire and public services, a master facilities
plan, a mobility fee study, public education on property taxes, stormwater resilience,
Tequesta Park redevelopment costs, Remembrance Park expansion, Old Dixie Highway
beautification, environmental education and initiatives, Tree Planting Phase 2, water
infrastructure capital improvements, and a citizen budget oversight committee.
Council ranked their top priorities to be water infrastructure, Remembrance Park Phase
3, a master facilities plan, Tequesta Park redevelopment and Old Dixie Highway
beautification.
There were no public comments.
The prioritized plan would be presented to Council for approval at the May 2026 Regular
Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1 :33 P.M.
MOTION: Council Member Stone made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member
Brandon 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.