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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