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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
WORKSHOP JUNE 18, 2014
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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
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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.