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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP
VILLAGE MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2008
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 6:35 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice Mayor Calvin
Turnquest, Council Member Arena, Council Member Humpage, and Council Member Tom
Paterno. Also in attendance were: Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney White,
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams and Department Heads.
New Business
1. Discussion on Grant Funding Opportunities
Council Member Arena introduced- Ryan Ruskay of RMPK Funding who distributed grant
information and how grants could benefit the community. Council Member Arena reviewed the
"Florida Forever" grant and noted it was anon-matching grant and believed it could be used on
the old train station on Seabrook to acquire as a park. Additionally, he noted there was a
historical preservation grant available for the railroad station to help move and/or renovate the
depot if desired by Council. Mr. Ruskay explained funds used to renovate the station would
require a 50/50 match; however anything donated such as time from the past five years would
be included in the Village's portion.
Consensus of Council agreed to have Manager Couzzo submit a letter of intent to acquire the
property for the old train station and to provide $5,000 for the services of RMPK Funding to
write and coordinate the grant.
Old Business
2. Discussion on Annexation Issues: Funding and Planning
Mayor Watkins mentioned she supported voluntary annexation but not involuntary. Council
Member Humpage compared a house in Bermuda Terrace with his house and determined that
house would pay an additional $300 per year to be in the Village and suggested giving three to
five years for residents to comply. Council Member Arena commented non-residents would
save approximately $150 a year on Parks and Recreation events. Mayor Watkins commented
Bermuda resident's years ago were afraid the boat ramp would be made public. Council
Member Paterno commented on the boats that were stored at the boat ramp which would not
be allowed within the Village.
Consensus of Council agreed the Mayor would have lunch with Commissioner Marcus to
discuss potential annexation and then invite her to speak with Council.
Minutes -Village Council Workshop 4/20/08
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m.; seconded
by Council Member Arena, motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk