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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
STRATEGIC BUDGET PLANNING WORKSHOP
JUNE 12, 2008
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 6:10 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice Mayor Turnquest,
Council Member Arena, Council Member Humpage, and Council Member Paterno. Also in
attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., and Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
1. Council Discussion on Strategic Planning for the 2008-2009 Budget
Manager Couzzo opened the discussion commenting on issues affecting the Village.
Items discussed:
1. A 10% reduction in assessed evaluation equaling a $500,000 deduction in building
department revenues
2. Permit fees off approximately 60%
3. Refunding bonds
4. Intergovernmental Bond to be paid off
5. Healthcare Cost
6. Annexation
7. Jupiter Inlet Colony revenues
8. Resident vs. Non-resident event charges
9. Fire Station
The Manager suggested some cuts would affect the level of service that the Village offers and
felt Tequesta had made great decisions in the past. He suggested re-examining all areas of
the Village for savings to avoid dipping into the Village reserve money.
Consensus of Council agreed to request revisiting the Jupiter Inlet Colony contract with
consideration of a higher rate to the Colony to counter balance increased cost and expenses to
the Village.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m.; seconded
by Council Member Paterno, motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 17, 2008
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 9:08 a.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice Mayor Calvin
Turnquest, Council Member Tom Paterno, Council Member Vince Arena and Council Member
Jim Humpage. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., and Village
Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Council Member Jim Humpage moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Vice Mayor Calvin Turnquest seconded the motion; motion carried 5-0.
Old Business
1. Discussion and Action on Bridge Committee Recommendation
Council discussed the following:
• Engineering Technology available
• Expediting the Bridge permitting process
• Raising Bridge height in preference to the original height
• New bridge preferred over repair
• Emergency permit to help expedite permitting process- (only if prerequisites did
not push job into a more costly project)
• Combining Reserve Funds and Financing alternatives
• Investigate additional avenues to help with the expense of not only the bridge but
the Police/Fire placement for the residents safety while the bridge is undergoing
construction
Council Member Humpage left meeting at 9:36 a.m.
Council also discussed the opportunity for a covered bridge, its added maintenance, the
probability of blocking residents' views and graffiti.
Manager Couzzo stated he would set up a separate bridge budget.
Special Council Meeting
July 17, 2008
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MOTION: Council Member Patemo moved to release $50,000 to the Manager and give
authorization to move forward with engineering to replace the bridge; Council Member Arena
seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vice Mayor Calvin Tumquest moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 a.m.;
seconded by Council Member Patemo, motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk