Budget Workshop - Jun 24 2024

Budget Workshop - Jun 24 2024. Location: Council Chambers. Time: 06:00 PM. Agenda: Budget Workshop - Jun 24 2024 - Agenda - Html AGENDA Workshop Meeting Village of Tequesta 345 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 Mayor Molly Young Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory Council Member Laurie Brandon Council Member Patrick Painter Council Member Jayson E. French June 24, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers and Youtube Live CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AGENDA ITEMS 1. Review and Discuss the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Proposed Budget Presenter: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager Agenda Memo #24-212 - Pdf ADJOURNMENT ADA ACCESSIBILITY: The Village of Tequesta strives to be an inclusive environment. As such, it is the Village’s policy to comply with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) by ensuring our records are accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, there are records we receive from outside entities (contractors, vendors, other state agencies, etc.) that are not ADA compliant. We take every measure possible to remediate those documents, however, some records may not be compliant. If there is a file that is not compliant that you wish to access, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office and we will make an accommodation. DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: Disabled persons who need an accommodation in order to participate in this Village Council Meeting are requested to contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 768-0440 at least three working days before this meeting. Hearing impaired persons please note wireless hearing system receivers are available by requesting the same from the Village Clerk. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by this Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing he /she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS: Public comments / communications from citizens are limited to 3 (three) minutes. Anyone wishing to address Council should complete a “Comments by the Public” card and present it to the Village Clerk prior to the Communications from Citizens. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium and state your name and address for the record prior to addressing Council. Council will not discuss this item this evening; however, Council may choose to have the item placed on a future agenda for discussion. Reference Resolution 25-18 regarding public participation. OTHER AGENDA ITEMS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard on any official agenda item when the Village Council calls for public comments subject to the three-minute limitation. Village Council Meetings are public business meetings, and as such, the Village Council retains the right to limit discussion on any issue. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS 345 Tequesta Drive unless otherwise indicated Workshop - July 1, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting - July 11, 2024- 6:00 p.m. Document: Budget Workshop - Jun 24 2024 - Minutes - Html MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JUNE 24, 2024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:02 p.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Administrative Specialist Diana Manali. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, and Council Member Laurie Brandon. Absent were: Council Member Jayson E. French AGENDA ITEMS 1. Review and Discuss the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Proposed Budget Village Manager, Jeremy Allen, provided Council with a detailed presentation. He informed Council the maximum tax rate needed to be set in July and that the rate could go down but, could not be increased. He noted items that were outstanding and would need to be solidified in the coming weeks. These included the ad valorem tax, health insurance rates, property and casualty insurance rates, Union contract negotiations, general employee salaries, and staff vacancies. Manager Allen highlighted aspects of the 2023-2024 budget including the El Portal project, sidewalk enhancements, road maintenances, Remembrance Park, phone system migration, tree canopies, dog park improvements, the purchase and delivery of a new pumper truck, cardiac training, and additional firefighter positions. The mileage rate was projected to stay the same which kept the Village in the middle of Palm Beach County's municipalities. He detailed each budgetary account and provided key highlights to Council. The next steps for the budget process included the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser to certify taxable values, Council to set the Stormwater and Solid Waste annual rates, and for Council to set the maximum Millage Rate. He advised Council to continue to consider the economy, job market, legislative mandates, and capital needs. He concluded by highlighting the comprehensive plan and strategic initiatives that were previously ranked by Council as priorities. He detailed how these priorities had been met throughout the previous budget year and would continue to be a focus for the next year. Council asked for clarification on Vans Clans, the Zoom Room, the vehicle replacement fund, electronic knox box replacements, fire rescue vehicles, and a fire rescue trailer. Council was very happy with the work done to achieve all budget goals and felt the FY 2024/2025 budget was very healthy. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 PM. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to adjourn the meeting Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member French). Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk’s office.