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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 02_2/12/2020Agenda Item #2. Draft MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 11, 2019 9:00 AM EMERGENCY OPERATION CTR. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Tom Bradford at 9.00 AM. A roll call was taken by Administrative Assistant, Kelley Bonneau. Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, and Member Pearson. Late were: Member Namath at 9.18 AM Absent were: Member Krimsky. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: none END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Additional Information on Reusable Bags, Printing and Costs Member Resa Listort advised the Committee that reusable bags would be addressed in Agenda Item #2. Draft the coming new year. 3. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members The Committee discussed several topics within the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Committee Members send Chair Bradford an email with comments or questions for him to then compile; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). NEW BUSINESS 4. Florida Friendly Landscaping Program The Committee discussed several ideas on how to motivate residents to embrace Florida Friendly Landscaping, which included awareness, contests, food truck events, website and literature. They agreed an article in Smoke Signals would be a good start. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve Vice Chair Shaw making investigate Florida Friendly Landscaping Program to determine how the State works with Municipalities, and bring data back to the next meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). 5. Banning Release of Balloons; Approval of Draft Tequesta Ordinance for Village Council Consideration MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to approve Chair Bradford bringing a draft Ordinance to Council; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). 6. Banning Plastic Straws; Approval of Draft Tequesta Ordinance for Village Council Consideration MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve a second draft Ordinance for Council consideration; Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS Chair Bradford informed the Committee of Council Member Arena's gift of one thousand dollars ($1000.00), from his discretionary fund. Receipts would need to be turned in to the Village for Agenda Item #2. Draft reimbursement. Chair Bradford announced that Kelley Bonneau, Administrative Assistant, would be taking the minutes for the Committee going forward, so long as there was no more than one meeting per month. Chair Bradford mentioned that a new micro -transit company, Via, was interested in possibly providing transportation services to the Village in support of the Village Comp Plan's ; thereby reducing vehicular traffic. 7. Meeting Task Assignments The Committee agreed to discuss the frequency of future meetings at the January 8, 2019 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11.02 AM; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Agenda Item #2. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 11, 2019 9:00 AM EMERGENCY OPERATION CTR. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Tom Bradford at 9.00 AM. A roll call was taken by Administrative Assistant, Kelley Bonneau. Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, and Member Pearson. Late were: Member Namath at 9.18 AM Absent were: Member Krimsky. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: none END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Additional Information on Reusable Bags, Printing and Costs Member Resa Listort advised the Committee that reusable bags would be addressed in Page 67 of 97 Agenda Item #2. the coming new year. 3. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members The Committee discussed several topics within the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Committee Members send Chair Bradford an email with comments or questions for him to then compile; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). NEW BUSINESS 4. Florida Friendly Landscaping Program The Committee discussed several ideas on how to motivate residents to embrace Florida Friendly Landscaping, which included awareness, contests, food truck events, website and literature. They agreed an article in Smoke Signals would be a good start. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve Vice Chair Shaw making investigate Florida Friendly Landscaping Program to determine how the State works with Municipalities, and bring data back to the next meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). 5. Banning Release of Balloons; Approval of Draft Tequesta Ordinance for Village Council Consideration MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to approve Chair Bradford bringing a draft Ordinance to Council; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). 6. Banning Plastic Straws; Approval of Draft Tequesta Ordinance for Village Council Consideration MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve a second draft Ordinance for Council consideration; Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS Chair Bradford informed the Committee of Council Member Arena's gift of one thousand dollars ($1000.00), from his discretionary fund. Receipts would need to be turned in to the Village for Page 68 of 97 Agenda Item #2. reimbursement. Chair Bradford announced that Kelley Bonneau, Administrative Assistant, would be taking the minutes for the Committee going forward, so long as there was no more than one meeting per month. Chair Bradford mentioned that a new micro -transit company, Via, was interested in possibly providing transportation services to the Village in support of the Village Comp Plan's ; thereby reducing vehicular traffic. 7. Meeting Task Assignments The Committee agreed to discuss the frequency of future meetings at the January 8, 2019 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11.02 AM; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 69 of 97 Agenda Item #2. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL OCTOBER 9, 2019 9:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 9.00 AM. A roll call was taken by Committee Member Maria Pearson. Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Listort, Member Namath, and Member Pearson 10.33 AM. Member Harding, Member Krimsky, Member Member Krimsky exited the room from 10:30- APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the Agenda; Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS - None CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: None END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Local Business Sponsored Reusable Bags MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to have Member Listort further investigate the viability of different natural or recycled bags for use by the EAC for advertisement and/or sale; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. Agenda Item #2. NEW BUSINESS 3. Consideration of Tequesta Recreation Department FRDAP Grants for Constitution Park and Remembrance Park: a) Discussion of 2020 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant application in the amount of $50,000 for the improvements to Constitution Park. b) Discussion of 2020 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant application in the amount of $50,000 for the improvements to Remembrance Park. Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks and Recreation, shared information about Constitution Park and a non -matching grant request that he would submit in the amount of $50,000 to the State of Florida. In addition, he shared an initial draft rendering of Rembrance Park and invited discussion and requested feedback from the EAC Members or individuals. The park was to be for passive usage. 4. Consideration of Formally Requesting the Village Council to Adopt a Resolution To Ban the Use of Herbicides Containing Glyphosate by Village of Tequesta Employees And Including, But Not Limited To, Village of Tequesta Contractors, in the Performance of Landscaping and Maintenance Work On All Properties Owned, Leased or Under the Custodial Care of the Village (i.e. Rights -of -Ways). Member Listort left the room during the discussion and was not available for the vote. MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to authorize Vice Chair Shaw to create a draft resolution to ban future glyphosate on public lands by employees and/or contractors; Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Listort). 5. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Elements for Commencement of a Process for EAC Addressing the Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies Therein. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to review one item in the Comprehensive Plan each month for thirty minutes, starting with EAC Meeting date of November 13, 2019. Members would review and provide feedback prior to the meeting via email, with discussion at the meeting; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7- 0. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF There were none. Agenda Item #2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Request for Village Manager Jeremy Allen to Speak to EAC in regard to enforcement of Existing Code for Landscaping Firm Business Licensing and Registration 7. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations 8. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance 9. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations) 10. Other Items There were none. 11. Next Meeting, October 23, 2019 at Village Hall; Speaker From? The next meeting of the Environmental Action Committee (EAC ) was scheduled for October 23,2019 at the Emergency Operations Center of the Public Safety Building. ANY OTHER MATTERS 12. Meeting Task Assignments There were none. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11.05 AM; Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Agenda Item #2. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL OCTOBER 9, 2019 9:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 9.00 AM. A roll call was taken by Committee Member Maria Pearson. Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Listort, Member Namath, and Member Pearson 10.33 AM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Harding, Member Krimsky, Member Member Krimsky exited the room from 10:30- MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the Agenda; Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS - None CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: None END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Local Business Sponsored Reusable Bags MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to have Member Listort further investigate the viability of different natural or recycled bags for use by the EAC for advertisement and/or sale; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. Page 73 of 97 Agenda Item #2. NEW BUSINESS 3. Consideration of Tequesta Recreation Department FRDAP Grants for Constitution Park and Remembrance Park: a) Discussion of 2020 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant application in the amount of $50,000 for the improvements to Constitution Park. b) Discussion of 2020 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant application in the amount of $50,000 for the improvements to Remembrance Park. Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks and Recreation, shared information about Constitution Park and a non -matching grant request that he would submit in the amount of $50,000 to the State of Florida. In addition, he shared an initial draft rendering of Rembrance Park and invited discussion and requested feedback from the EAC Members or individuals. The park was to be for passive usage. 4. Consideration of Formally Requesting the Village Council to Adopt a Resolution To Ban the Use of Herbicides Containing Glyphosate by Village of Tequesta Employees And Including, But Not Limited To, Village of Tequesta Contractors, in the Performance of Landscaping and Maintenance Work On All Properties Owned, Leased or Under the Custodial Care of the Village (i.e. Rights -of -Ways). Member Listort left the room during the discussion and was not available for the vote. MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to authorize Vice Chair Shaw to create a draft resolution to ban future glyphosate on public lands by employees and/or contractors; Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Listort). 5. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Elements for Commencement of a Process for EAC Addressing the Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies Therein. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to review one item in the Comprehensive Plan each month for thirty minutes, starting with EAC Meeting date of November 13, 2019. Members would review and provide feedback prior to the meeting via email, with discussion at the meeting; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7- 0. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF There were none. Page 74 of 97 Agenda Item #2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Request for Village Manager Jeremy Allen to Speak to EAC in regard to enforcement of Existing Code for Landscaping Firm Business Licensing and Registration 7. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations 8. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance 9. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations) 10. Other Items There were none. 11. Next Meeting, October 23, 2019 at Village Hall; Speaker From? The next meeting of the Environmental Action Committee (EAC ) was scheduled for October 23,2019 at the Emergency Operations Center of the Public Safety Building. ANY OTHER MATTERS 12. Meeting Task Assignments There were none. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11.05 AM; Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 75 of 97 Agenda Item #2. Draft MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL NOVEMBER 13, 2019 9:00 AM EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 9.03 AM. A roll call was taken by Member Pearson. Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, and Member Pearson. Absent were: Member Krimsky, Member Listort, and Member Namath. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member Krimsky, Member Listort, and Member Namath). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: none Member Pearson requested the minutes be changed to reflect that Member Resa Listort left the room during discussion on item 4 at the October 9, 2019 Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and vote should reflect 6-0 carried instead of 7-0. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with changes noted on previous minutes; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. Agenda Item #2.(-5r-aft END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA Item number 2 was moved to the end of the meeting for further discussion. The Meeting was stopped due to technical issues at 9.39 AM. The Meeting continued at 10.02 AM, after being moved to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). OLD BUSINESS 2. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to request that all EAC Members evaluate Chair Bradford's Comp Plan notes on the Future Land Use Element and be prepared to discuss at the December 11, 2019 meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 3. Banning Plastic Straws MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to request that Chair Bradford create an Ordinance using the Town of Palm Beach's Ordinance as a guideline for the Committee to review at the December 11, 2019 meeting; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 4. Banning Release of Balloons MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Chair Bradford create an Ordinance addressing the release of balloons for review of the Committee at the December 11, 2019 meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 5. Florida -Friendly Landscaping Program MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to table discussion until the December 11, 2019 meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF There were none. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS The next meeting was scheduled for December 11, 2019 in the Council Chambers, from 9.00 AM until 11.00 AM. 6. Meeting Task Assignments Agenda Item #2. Draft There were none. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting was adjourned at 10.57 AM. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Agenda Item #2. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL NOVEMBER 13, 2019 9:00 AM EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 9.03 AM. A roll call was taken by Member Pearson. Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, and Member Pearson. Absent were: Member Krimsky, Member Listort, and Member Namath. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member Krimsky, Member Listort, and Member Namath). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: none Member Pearson requested the minutes be changed to reflect that Member Resa Listort left the room during discussion on item 4 at the October 9, 2019 Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and vote should reflect 6-0 carried instead of 7-0. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with changes noted on previous minutes; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. Page 79 of 97 Agenda Item #2. END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA Item number 2 was moved to the end of the meeting for further discussion. The Meeting was stopped due to technical issues at 9.39 AM. The Meeting continued at 10.02 AM, after being moved to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). OLD BUSINESS 2. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to request that all EAC Members evaluate Chair Bradford's Comp Plan notes on the Future Land Use Element and be prepared to discuss at the December 11, 2019 meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 3. Banning Plastic Straws MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to request that Chair Bradford create an Ordinance using the Town of Palm Beach's Ordinance as a guideline for the Committee to review at the December 11, 2019 meeting; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 4. Banning Release of Balloons MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Chair Bradford create an Ordinance addressing the release of balloons for review of the Committee at the December 11, 2019 meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 5. Florida -Friendly Landscaping Program MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to table discussion until the December 11, 2019 meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF There were none. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS The next meeting was scheduled for December 11, 2019 in the Council Chambers, from 9.00 AM until 11.00 AM. 6. Meeting Task Assignments Page 80 of 97 Agenda Item #2. There were none. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting was adjourned at 10.57 AM. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 81 of 97