Jim Kuretski
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 34:51
- Avg per meeting
- 2:41
- Segments
- 679
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Top issues during term (20)
Aicher House Local Historic Designation
Negligible impact on municipal operating costs, primarily involving staff time and plaque installation.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Millage Rate
Generates approximately $70 million in ad valorem revenues, representing an estimated $10 million net savings to taxpayers compared to previous county assessments.
Proposed Suni Sands Marina Development
Involves an estimated $10.5 million land acquisition cost plus approximately $2 million in potential financing interest.
Opposition to Property Tax Reform Amendment 3
Potential loss of property tax revenue could force cuts to town services and capital projects.
Jupiter Fire Rescue Department Readiness
Earmarks $2 million in surtax funds for capital improvements.
Local Historic Designation for 358 Center Street
None directly affecting municipal taxes.
Palmwood Residential Annexation and Density
Unknown
Jupiter Inlet District Collaboration and Environmental Updates
Sperry Property Land Use and Shoreline Conservation
The developer offered to sell the property to the town at fair market value with owner financing; the council says it can't afford to buy it.
Beach Activities and Sea Turtle Protection
Minor administrative costs for ordinance drafting and enforcement.
North A1A Traffic Congestion and Trip Caps
Capital improvement projects for shower replacements involve ongoing multi-year funding through the Town's CIP.
Police Department Crime Trends and E-Bike Safety Campaign
The proposed county citation is $64, but any Jupiter ordinance would carry its own costs.
Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Compliance
Properties found in violation face administrative cost assessments ranging from $417 to $423, alongside potential daily fines of $100 for non-compliance.
Seagrass and marine habitat protection at the Inlet
Residents noted the town has spent roughly $1.5 million since 2024 restoring seagrass beds.
Public Art Utility Boxes and Beach Committee Collaboration
Allocated $400 for Common Threads opening and $500 for the February meeting hospitality.
Piatt Public Safety Marina and Park Development
No new local dollars — the $215,000 is reimbursed grant funding.
Town-Wide Flood Vulnerability and Stormwater Planning
The building is insured and an adjuster has assessed damage; repair costs were not quantified.
Shoppes at Jupiter Redevelopment and Traffic Mitigation
Private capital investment by RAM Development to revitalize a commercial shopping center.
Sawfish Bay Park Seawall Repair and Flushing Channel Study
State grant funding covers the feasibility study costs.
Beyel PUD Duplex Redevelopment in Inlet Village
Private residential investment in Inlet Village.
Decisions during term (284)
Recorded while Kuretski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 20, 2026 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda (Items 4-9)
Third Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with MISO Scale Diagnostics LLC
Ordinance 42-26, Second Reading, Approval to Amend Chapter 19, Article II of the Town Code; Stopping, Standing and Parking.
Approval of September 22, 2026 CRA Meeting Minutes
CRA Resolution 6-26, Amending the FY2026 Operating and CIP Budget
Authorization to Amend the FY2027-2031 CIP to Include the East Indiantown Road Elongated Roundabout
Work Order #9 with Culpepper and Terpening, Inc. for Roundabout Design Services
Ordinance 30-26 — Inlet Village Flex South zoning text amendment (first reading)
Ordinance 31-26 — Future Land Use Map amendment for Sperry parcel (first reading)
Ordinance 32-26 — Zoning map amendment for Sperry parcel (first reading)
Ordinance 33-26 — Sperry Parcel large-scale PUD (first reading)
October 6, 2026, Town Council Meeting Minutes Approval
Consent Agenda (Ordinances 15-26, 42-26, and Work Order #3)
Resolution 130-26 - Opposition to Florida Constitutional Amendment 3
Ordinance 42-26, First Reading, Approval to Amend Chapter 19, Article II of the Town Code; Stopping, Standing and Parking. (Second Reading 11/5/26)
Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes
Approval of Meeting Agenda
358 Center Street Local Historic Designation Recommendation
Adjournment
Voting record (165)
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approve the October 20, 2026, Town Council Meeting Minutes
approve the Consent Agenda
Approval of October 20, 2026 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda (Items 4-9)
approve Ordinance 31-26, First Reading, as amended
approve Ordinance 30-26, First Reading
approve Ordinance 33-26, First Reading, as amended
approve Ordinance 32-26, First Reading
Ordinance 30-26 — Inlet Village Flex South zoning text amendment (first reading)
Ordinance 31-26 — Future Land Use Map amendment for Sperry parcel (first reading)
Ordinance 32-26 — Zoning map amendment for Sperry parcel (first reading)
Ordinance 33-26 — Sperry Parcel large-scale PUD (first reading)
Councilor Sundstrom moved to approve Resolution 130-26
Vice-Mayor Choy moved to approve the October 6, 2026, Town Council Meeting Minutes
Councilor Delaney moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Resolution 130-26 - Opposition to Florida Constitutional Amendment 3
Viewed the amendment as a train wreck for local government and noted flaws in home protection disparities.
Approval of Minutes
Vice-Mayor Choy moved to approve the September 17, 2026, Town Council Workshop Minutes and the September 22, 2026, Town Council Meeting Minutes
Councilor Sundstrom moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Councilor Guisinger moved to approve Resolution 72-26, as amended
Approval of Consent Agenda
Resolution 72-26: Shoppes at Jupiter Site Plan Amendment
approve Resolution 109-26
approve Ordinance 40-26, Second Reading
approve the Consent Agenda
approve Ordinance 41-26, Second Reading
approve the September 8, 2026, Town Council Special Meeting Minutes, as amended
Ordinance 40-26, Millage Rate Approval
Ordinance 41-26, 2027-2031 Community Investment Program
Expressed disagreement with the state legislature's impact via Amendment 3 forcing the pause of community assets like the community center.
Resolution 109-26, Operating Budget and Pay Plan
Councilor Delaney moved to approve Ordinance 41-26, First Reading;
Councilor Guisinger moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended;
Vice-Mayor Choy moved to approve Resolution 89-26, as amended;
Ordinance 40-26, FY 2027 Millage Rate (First Reading)
Voted against the proposed millage rate due to widespread tax disparities caused by the non-ad valorem fire assessment.
Ordinance 41-26, FY 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (First Reading)
Voted against the CIP due to issues he was still pursuing with staff.