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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_06/18/2014 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP JUNE 18, 2014 4 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Vice Mayor Vince Arena was absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Review of Police Department Budget Chief Elg referenced the department's current organization chart, details associated with the budget and a proposed plan he felt would bring a better flow to the department. He commented on the fleet replacement proposal, his feelings that a decrease in health insurance costs was forthcoming and summarized his three year vision for the department. Council discussed various details of the police budget, adjacent municipal interlocal services and tax revenue and offered their suggestions. Manager Couzzo presented clarification on budgetary history and future needs, along with staffing particulars. Council lacked quorum status between 7:25 p.m. and 7:28 p.m. 2. Discussion Traffic Axle Restrictions on Tequesta Drive Bridge Council agreed not to discuss item two since Vice Mayor Arena was not present, and move it to the June 23 workshop, to be discussed as the first item. ANY OTHER MATTERS Donald Ricciardi, Police Administrative Specialist, noted that the Village's new radio system was in full service. Chief Elg encouraged Council to join an officer for a portion of their shift to get to know them and the Village from a police perspective. Mayor Brennan suggested that finance and the Police Chief be given ample time to coordinate budget numbers and that Manager Couzzo be certain Chief Elg was aware of Council's desired numbers and vision. Village Council Workshop Minutes June 18, 2014 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brennan adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. 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.