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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_08/13/2013_Sandpointe Bay MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ANNEXATION WORKSHOP AUGUST 13, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Vice Mayor Vince Arena and Council Member Tom Paterno were absent. 1. Welcome and Council Introductions Mayor Brennan welcomed everyone and stated that the topic had been well covered. 2. Review Highlights and Benefits of Becoming a Tequesta Resident Mayor Brennan asked the Sandpointe Bay residents who attended for their opinions regarding annexation. Mr. Anthony Scolaro stated that entitlement to police and fire service appealed to him. Ms. Geraldine Scolaro expressed her appreciation for added security and presence of public safety personnel. Mr. Scolaro stated his support and noted the $40 difference on taxes was minimal. Council Member D'Ambra noted that the amount was tax deductible. Ms. Scolaro felt that negative rumors passed were incorrect and the added benefits to the area, from the annexation, would be a positive. 3. Questions and Answers Ms. Scolaro questioned if the Village had contemplated a tax increase and voiced her understanding that an increase had not occurred in approximately 20 years. Council Member D'ambra confirmed her understanding and questioned Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development about voluntary annexation, voter's participation and percentage dynamics necessary to achieve the annexation. Ms. Zacarias offered her expertise and stated she would research voting restrictions and rulings concerning seasonal residents. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member Okun, and unanimously carried 3 -0. Therefore the meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m. Village Council Annexation Workshop Minutes August 13, 2013 Page 2 Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, 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.