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Deadline for the November Town Of Jupiter News
Issue is Oct. 10
Mail or email to: By Jim Kuretski, Mayor, rate, to do its part to limit governmental cost increase burdens
to its residents and local businesses.
Town of Jupiter
Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive Fiscal Year 2023 Budget The second and final public hearing to adopt the Town Fiscal
billthompsonsoj@gmail.com The Town Council has Year 2023 budgets and ad valorem tax rate is planned for Sept. 22.
collaboratively worked with This date is after the copy deadline for this month’s newsletter,
our town manager and staff so the adopted ad valorem tax rate is not reported herein.
The Shores of Jupiter over the summer, to develop Brightline Train Service – Public Safety Improvements And
Application For Quiet Zone
and establish operating and
website: capital budgets and the Brightline passenger train service from South Florida to
Orlando is scheduled to begin in 2023 with speeds through
associated town operating
www.theshoresofjupiter.org ad valorem tax rate for the Jupiter of up to 110 mph. This was poorly planned without any
upcoming fiscal year which pedestrian safety fencing between roadway crossings.
begins on Oct. 1. This year’s budget planning efforts were I championed efforts to secure commitments from Brightline
particularly challenging due to the high rate of inflation (including FDOT and Federal Government RAISE grant
that local governments, businesses, and residents have been funding) to install pedestrian safety fencing along all sections
Disclaimer experiencing. of railway corridor through Jupiter where residents/pedestrians
Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint The town was fortunate to have its overall real estate tax have historically and frequently travelled across. This was an
of The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter editor. base increase by more than 13 percent, mostly attributable to imperative to save human lives.
Nor should responsibility be assigned for accuracy or property resales that occurred last year. The property resale Brightline is planning to begin construction of the pedestrian
validity or articles contributed by residents or other events, typically resulted in very significant increases in the safety fencing in the fourth quarter of 2022.
articles chosen by the publisher or the editor. taxable property valuations for those properties. Town staff will prepare an application for a Quiet Zone
I have been advocating to apply a portion of the increase in designation in first quarter of 2023. The application cannot be
tax base to enable a corresponding reduction in the town’s ad submitted until after Brightline has satisfactorily completed
Realtime Property Management valorem tax rate. This would help reduce the town operating operational testing of its high-speed passenger train service.
of South Florida LLC ad valorem tax assessment for every property in Jupiter versus Passport To Jupiter
that if the ad valorem tax millage rate remains unchanged. Lastly, Jupiter residents and visitors are invited to visit the
Beth White, RPA, LCAM, President/CEO Some Town Councilors have been reluctant to support any app store on your phone devices and download a copy of the
bwhite@realtimepm.com • (561) 763-0086 reduction in ad valorem tax rates based upon concerns about “Passport To Jupiter.” This new “Passport To Jupiter” app should
be used to learn about, explore and visit many of the uniquely
inflationary pressures continuing into 2023. While I share that
140 Intracoastal Drive, Ste. 403 concern, I believe that the town should lower its ad valorem tax Jupiter places and landmarks in our town.
Jupiter, FL 33477
Helping Unmotivated Teens
The Shores Of Jupiter Homeowners
Association Inc. By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Depression in teens is real and anxiety and depression
Board Of Directors, Committee Licensed School often co-occur. These are mental health issues that do
Psychologist not go away on their own and can appear as your teen
Board Of Directors: Unmotivated, lazy, being agitated, unmotivated, disinterested, flippant,
David Lindley, President ................................. 743-5522 not applying himself, argumentative, withdrawn, and experimenting to fill an
Art Cummings, Vice President........................ 743-0047 and not working to his unmet void. If you suspect your teen has depression or
Bill Thompson, Secretary ............................... 762-1832 potential were words a anxiety, seek treatment. We offer testing to rule out other
Barry Parker, Treasurer ............................785-320-1745 mom used to describe her problems and determine the true issue. Alternatively, you
Emily O’Mahoney, Director ........................... 747-9048 16-year-old son as we can talk to your medical provider.
Andrea Peralta, Director ................................. 748-3463 discussed her concerns. Counselors offer support to teens willing to participate
Brian Martin, Director .................................... 448-6998 This 1 1th grade in the process. A type of effective counseling is cognitive
Architectural Control Committee: adolescent seemed to be behavioral therapy. This goal oriented counseling helps
Andrea Paralta, Chair ...................................... 748-3463 a lost soul since he did not care about school grades, your teen reframe negative thinking and change thought
Emily O’Mahoney, Vice Chair ........................ 747-9048 was defiant at home, and was pushing others away. Mom processes which, in turn, change behavior. Counselors
Brian Martin ................................................... 448-6998 was concerned about him and as she put it, “He doesn’t are available at psychologytoday.com or sfacc.net. If your
Compliance Committee: even realize how much he’s messing up now and how teen is open to reading a self-help type of book check out
Art Cummings, Chair ...................................... 743-0047 much it will come back to haunt him later.” We decided the book, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change
Lakes And Parks Committee: to test him to help give her direction and determine if Your Life…And Maybe The World or Anxiety Relief for
David Lindley, Chair ....................................... 743-5522 his struggles were due to an underlying disorder or Teens by Regine Galanti.
Landscaping And Irrigation Committee: something else. Testing revealed no learning disabilities, If you have an unmotivated teen, call our office as
Emily O’Mahoney, Chair ................................ 747-9048 but the teen was depressed which was causing him not we test children ages 5.5 through college for dyslexia,
Crimewatch Committee: to care about now or later. Based on this information, ADHD/ADD, depression, anxiety, and other processing
Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832 mom obtained the right help for her son. disorders. Visit JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
Welcoming Committee:
Barry Parker, Co-Chair ............................785-320-1745
Kristi Parker, Co-Chair ...................................................
Sylke Lopez Commissioner’s Update from page 1 and your association or neighborhood group would like
Infrastructure a presentation on code enforcement and typical issues
David Lindley, Chair ....................................... 743-5522 inspections for a particular improvement. If the owner that arise, let me know, and I can arrange for a speaker.
Communications and Newsletter Editor: demonstrates they are making an effort to comply, the Since violations run with the land, when you are
Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832 division will allow reasonable time for completion of buying a property, it is important for you to work with
Events & Social Media Committee: the necessary steps. your realtor and the seller to verify that all structures
Barry Parker, Co-Chair ............................785-320-1745 If you live in a homeowners or property owners and improvements have the required permits and
Kristi Parker, Co-Chair ................................................... association, your management company will likely inspections. It may save you a lot of aggravation later.
Francesca Brown handle the process to correct problems on properties that As always, if there is any way I can assist you, please
Tracey Lavoll are out of compliance with your bylaws. Additionally, if contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@
Sylke Lopez your community is located in the unincorporated area pbcgov.org.
Anais Maristany-Diaz
Dena Martin
Realtime Property Management of South Florida LLC:
Beth White ...................................................... 763-0086
bwhite@realtimepm.com
747-PALM
747-7256