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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP
VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 5:34 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,
Finance Director Forsythe, and Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
New Business
1. Discussion on Water Rates
Council Member Arena suggested a percentage increase across the board as opposed to a
step increase. Mayor Watkins suggested a small increase for approximately six months and
then reassess the situation.
Council Member Paterno stated he wanted everyone to pay the same percentage. Council
Member Humpage stated he preferred to go with a 12% increase and then reassess after six
months and Council could lower or raise the rates at the time if necessary.
Council Member Paterno asked Council to request a special exemption from the South Florida
Water Management District for watering purposes.
Ms. Geraldine Genco Dube, 7 Country Club Circle, stated the resolution provided was the
same as the one not adopted during the May meeting.
Council Member Arena suggested applying for grants. Council Member Paterno
recommended an indexing to cover costs and the difference should be set aside for capital;
and remain at the same blocks with a percentage increase across the board, He stated if you
adjust one block then all blocks would need to be adjusted.
Ms. Genco Dube discussed in her opinion the easiest way to see how a 12% increase across
the board would affect the residents; stated a 12% increase would be a windfall to the Village
and residents using steps 1-3.
Consensus of Council (Humpage, Paterno, Arena, Turnquest) agreed to have the Village
Manager pull numbers with the original steps 0-12 with a 12% increase across the
board.
Mayor Watkins did not believe there was enough information available on the impact to the
utilities. She reserved the right to say she was not comfortable with the results.
Council Member Paterno voiced concern with the incorrect billing and refunds.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.; seconded
by Vice-Mayor Turnquest, motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk