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VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2007
VILLAGE MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
345 TEQUESTA DRIVE
1:45 P.M.
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Humpage at 1:48 p.m. A roll was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Jim Humpage, Vice Mayor Pat
Watkins, Council Member Tom Paterno, and Council Member Calvin Turnquest, Council
Member Daniel Amero was absent. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael
R. Couzzo and Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
II. Council Discussion and Approval to hold an Attorney Client Session to Address
Arena vs. Tequesta
Mayor Jim Humpage recalled at the June 14, 2007 meeting which addressed the Arena
vs. Tequesta issue; Mr. Vince Arena requested Council consider a waiver due to the fact
that there was pending litigation; Council could not discuss this matter unless at an
Attorney Client Meeting. He explained Mr. Arena was cited by Code Enforcement and
Council needed to schedule this. Village Clerk McWilliams explained that the meeting
must be scheduled as a special meeting. The meeting would be open to the public, and a
court reporter must be present. Vice Mayor Watkins asked if Council had a time frame.
Mayor Humpage responded Council was trying to get this done before having the
Attorney pursue this any further because of cost. Discussion ensued. Mayor Humpage
confirmed the meeting would be held on the ninth of August at 6:00 p.m. and an hour
would be allotted.
III. Discussion on Scheduling Pre-Agenda Council Meeting Budget Workshop and lsr
Tentative Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage and Budget and 2"d Public
Hearing to Adopt Millage and Budget
Mayor Humpage explained that Village Manager Couzzo had prepared a budget review.
Village Clerk McWilliams explained the advertising strategy. Discussion ensued. Council
Member Paterno suggested having the meeting earlier in the month so Council would not
run short on time if any last minute discussions were needed. Discussion ensued. Mayor
Humpage confirmed the meeting to Adopt the Tentative Millage and Budget would be
held on September 4, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. and the Public Hearing to Adopt the Millage and
Budget would be held on September 11, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. with an alternative date of
September 18t". Also, a Budget Workshop would be held on August 14, 2007 at 9:00
a.m. with a second date of August 30, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Discussion ensued. Village Clerk
McWilliams referred to scheduling the Pre Agenda Council Meeting Workshops.
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III. Discussion on Scheduling Pre-Agenda Council Meeting Budget Workshop and 1St
Tentative Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage and Budget and 2"d Public
Hearing to Adopt Millage and Budget (Con't)
Council Member Paterno expressed his opinion of Council Member's missing a meeting
and referred to Council Member Amero being absent today, then coming to the next
meeting not knowing what had taken place. He would like to see, in the future, a
highlight of the minutes available for reference. Vice Mayor Watkins suggested taking
August to catch up, since so many Council members were off, then in September begin
with emailed bulleted topics.
Council Member Paterno expressed his opinion on meeting's being set so the public
would be able to attend. Discussion ensued. Mayor Humpage confirmed the Pre Agenda
Council Meeting would be held on September 4, 2007 following the Public Budget
hearing, and on October 3, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
IV. Adjournment
MOTION: Vice-Mayor Watkins moved to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Turnquest
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. Therefore, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:12 p. m.
Village Manager Couzzo asked Council Member Paterno if he would like to have a copy of the
minutes since he will be out of town for the upcoming meetings. Council Member Paterno
replied no, he would be checking them on the Internet.
Respectfully Submitted
Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk
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