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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 01_3/11/2020Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL FEBRUARY 12, 2020 3:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Bradford at 3.00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, and Member Pearson. Absent were: Member Krimsky and Member Namath. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS 1. Update on Activities of the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council and Tequesta's Role Therein. Utility Director, Matt Hammond gave a presentation on the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council. The Village played a role in curbing pollution on the river as there were 2 Water Body Identification Numbers (WBIDs) located within Village boundaries. CONSENT AGENDA 2. MINUTES: Corrected Minutes for EAC Meeting on October 9, 2019 November 13, 2019 December 11, 2019 MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PIRggE5 bi)6@1 Agenda Item #1. END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 3. Update on Reusable Bags, Printing and Costs Member Resa Listort shared a handout on projected costs, profits, sponsorships material and artwork for the reusable bag project. Using a local artist for the project was discussed, as well as various ways to have residents involved in the design process. Social media and communications were discussed as it related to the bag project. 4. Update on Environmental Information for Education Outreach This item was tabled to a later meeting date. NEW BUSINESS 5. Follow-up to the EAC's Special Meeting and presentation by the Florida Friendly Landscape Program on Jan. 21st, 2020. A discussion of how to coordinate with village staff in efforts to inform and educate Homeowners, Community Associations, and Green -Industries (Landscape & Pest Control Companies) on the programs, resources, and training available from the FFL Program. Vice Chair Shaw opened up discussion on how to reach residents and have them involved with the Florida Friendly Landscape Program. Reaching citizens thru flyers, email blasts, social media, businesses, HOAs and management companies was discussed. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to authorize Vice -Chair Shaw to reach out to Village Management for direction on distribution of information relating to Florida Friendly Landscaping; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to authorize Vice Chair Shaw to discuss outreach of Florida Friendly Landscaping with Village Clerk Lori McWilliams; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). MOTION: Member Listort made a motion to authorize Member Pearson to acquire a list of Palm Beach and Martin County registrants of pesticides and fertilizers; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). 6. Review of Tentative Plan to Fill -In the Country Club Drive Street -Tree Canopy and Potential Old Dixie Hwy and Bridge Road Streetscapes PlRggi262)i)6@1 Agenda Item #1. Chair Bradford proposed a tentative plan to add trees and landscaping to Country Club Drive, Old Dixie Highway and Bridge Road streetscapes. Grants were of major importance and sidewalks in the Country Club area needed to be coordinated. The Cemex wall on Dixie Highway needed to be beautified and redesigned as well. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Chair Bradford locate grants to enhance the areas of Country Club Drive, Old Dixie Highway and Bridge Road; Vice - Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Listort and Member Namath). MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Chair Bradford locate grants to enhance the areas of Country Club Drive, Old Dixie Highway and Bridge Road areas; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Listort and Member Namath). 7. Discussion on the Time of Day for all Meetings & Day for the EAC Meeting in November 2020 The Committee decided to meet every second Wednesday of the month at 2.00 PM until 4.30 PM. Tuesday, November 10th, was the new date chosen for the November 2020 meeting, as Veterans Day occurred within the same week. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Review of Palm Beach Ordinance Phasing Out New Planting of Ficus Benjamina 9. Environmental Policy Making Process for Educational Purposes 10. Other Items? 11. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance 12. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations 13. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations) 14. Ways and Means of Encouraging Property Owner Usage of Solar Power 15. Next Meeting, March 11, 2020 at Village Hall; Speaker From? ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). PlRgge73Di)69 Agenda Item #1. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk PlRgg EB4bf)691 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL FEBRUARY 12, 2020 3:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradford at 3.00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, and Member Pearson. Absent were: Member Krimsky and Member Namath. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS 1. Update on Activities of the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council and Tequesta's Role Therein. Utility Director, Matt Hammond gave a presentation on the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council. The Village played a role in curbing pollution on the river as there were 2 Water Body Identification Numbers (WBIDs) located within Village boundaries. CONSENT AGENDA 2. MINUTES: Corrected Minutes for EAC Meeting on October 9, 2019 November 13, 2019 December 11, 2019 MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Page 9 of 69 Agenda Item #1. END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 3. Update on Reusable Bags, Printing and Costs Member Resa Listort shared a handout on projected costs, profits, sponsorships material and artwork for the reusable bag project. Using a local artist for the project was discussed, as well as various ways to have residents involved in the design process. Social media and communications were discussed as it related to the bag project. 4. Update on Environmental Information for Education Outreach This item was tabled to a later meeting date. NEW BUSINESS 5. Follow-up to the EAC's Special Meeting and presentation by the Florida Friendly Landscape Program on Jan. 21st, 2020. A discussion of how to coordinate with village staff in efforts to inform and educate Homeowners, Community Associations, and Green -Industries (Landscape & Pest Control Companies) on the programs, resources, and training available from the FFL Program. Vice Chair Shaw opened up discussion on how to reach residents and have them involved with the Florida Friendly Landscape Program. Reaching citizens thru flyers, email blasts, social media, businesses, HOAs and management companies was discussed. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to authorize Vice -Chair Shaw to reach out to Village Management for direction on distribution of information relating to Florida Friendly Landscaping; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to authorize Vice Chair Shaw to discuss outreach of Florida Friendly Landscaping with Village Clerk Lori McWilliams; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). MOTION: Member Listort made a motion to authorize Member Pearson to acquire a list of Palm Beach and Martin County registrants of pesticides and fertilizers; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). 6. Review of Tentative Plan to Fill -In the Country Club Drive Street -Tree Canopy and Potential Old Dixie Hwy and Bridge Road Streetscapes Page 10 of 69 Agenda Item #1. Chair Bradford proposed a tentative plan to add trees and landscaping to Country Club Drive, Old Dixie Highway and Bridge Road streetscapes. Grants were of major importance and sidewalks in the Country Club area needed to be coordinated. The Cemex wall on Dixie Highway needed to be beautified and redesigned as well. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Chair Bradford locate grants to enhance the areas of Country Club Drive, Old Dixie Highway and Bridge Road; Vice - Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Listort and Member Namath). MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Chair Bradford locate grants to enhance the areas of Country Club Drive, Old Dixie Highway and Bridge Road areas; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Listort and Member Namath). 7. Discussion on the Time of Day for all Meetings & Day for the EAC Meeting in November 2020 The Committee decided to meet every second Wednesday of the month at 2.00 PM until 4.30 PM. Tuesday, November 10th, was the new date chosen for the November 2020 meeting, as Veterans Day occurred within the same week. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Review of Palm Beach Ordinance Phasing Out New Planting of Ficus Benjamina 9. Environmental Policy Making Process for Educational Purposes 10. Other Items? 11. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance 12. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations 13. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations) 14. Ways and Means of Encouraging Property Owner Usage of Solar Power 15. Next Meeting, March 11, 2020 at Village Hall; Speaker From? ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). Page 11 of 69 Agenda Item #1. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 12 of 69 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 8, 2020 9:00 AM VILLAGE 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 Administrative Assistant Kelley Bonneau. Present were: Chair Bradford, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, and Member Pearson. Late were: Member Namath arrived at 9.32 AM Absent were: Member Krimsky. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Resa Listort asked to have discussion on a "bags initiative" added to item number 6. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of "bags initiative discussion" added to item number 6; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: November 13, 2019 and December 11, 2019 The minutes would be modified and provided on the February 12, 2020 EAC agenda. MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Pal@eglES bf)64 Agenda Item #1. Member Krimsky and Member Namath). END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Florida Friendly Landscaping Program; Update on Contact with FDEP Vice Chair Shaw gave an overview of the progress associated with having the Florida Friendly Landscape Program attend a Special Meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee on January 21, 2020. The Committee would check on availability for having this meeting. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to ask the Village Manager for permission to hold a Special Meeting on January 21, 2020; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). 3. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element (FLUE) to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members Chair Bradford asked Members to email him their comments and questions, in order to present them to Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias. MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to have Members create questions and comments for Community Development and approve Chair Bradford's memo; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). NEW BUSINESS 4. Discussion on Time, Day of the Week, and Week of the Month for EAC Meetings The Committee proposed changing the time of day for the Environmental Advisory Committee Meetings to 3.00 to 5.00 PM. The availability of the Council Chambers would be discussed with Village management. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to change the scheduled meeting time to 3.00 to 5.00 PM starting February 12, 2020; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). 5. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members Pa@eg1342)f)6@ Agenda Item #1. The Committee was tasked with submitting comments to Chair Bradford by Friday, January 18, 2020. 6. Discussion of Working with Local Environmental School Groups to Forward our Vision Member Resa Listort handed out information to the Committee regarding various types of bags and their costs. Sponsors and donations were discussed as part of funding the cost of the bags. Member Listort proposed working together with local groups and schools within the community to share the vision of the Environmental Advisory Committee. Local high school students were currently working on initiatives to encourage restaurants to limit waste. Member Listort proposed inviting students to attend an EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee) meeting in order to also learn about the local government process as it applies to environmental issues. Additionally, Member Pearson volunteered to coach student groups on presentation and email skills. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Member Namath asked about the code on backwashing pools and other environmental code infractions. Member Pearson asked about the large FPL poles near the railroad tracks. Member Harding reported on the subsidized transportation information he had gathered. Chair Bradford asked for feedback regarding grants for energy conservation and/or adding trees to the Old Dixie Highway area. Member Listort asked the Committee to consider recommending trees such as the ones located at the northeast corner of Tequesta Drive and Seabrook Road. Vice Chair Shaw updated Member Namath on the first item she had missed earlier in the meeting. He also mentioned the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative and asked the Committee to recall it. Council Member Brandon asked the Committee to remember Earth Day and come up with a social activity to involve the community. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Environmental Policy Making Process for Educational Purposes 8. Next Meeting, February 12, 2020 at Village Hall; Speaker From? 9. Other Items? 10. Review of Palm Beach Ordinance Phasing Out New Planting of Ficus Benjamina 11. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance 12. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations) 13. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations 14. Ways and Means of Encouraging Property Owner Usage of Solar Power ANY OTHER MATTERS 15. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT P*eglfD3)fb69 Agenda Item #1. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11.16 AM; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 8, 2020 9:00 AM VILLAGE 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 Administrative Assistant Kelley Bonneau. Present were: Chair Bradford, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, and Member Pearson. Late were: Member Namath arrived at 9.32 AM Absent were: Member Krimsky. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Resa Listort asked to have discussion on a "bags initiative" added to item number 6. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of "bags initiative discussion" added to item number 6; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: November 13, 2019 and December 11, 2019 The minutes would be modified and provided on the February 12, 2020 EAC agenda. MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Page 17 of 69 Agenda Item #1. Member Krimsky and Member Namath). END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Florida Friendly Landscaping Program; Update on Contact with FDEP Vice Chair Shaw gave an overview of the progress associated with having the Florida Friendly Landscape Program attend a Special Meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee on January 21, 2020. The Committee would check on availability for having this meeting. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to ask the Village Manager for permission to hold a Special Meeting on January 21, 2020; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). 3. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element (FLUE) to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members Chair Bradford asked Members to email him their comments and questions, in order to present them to Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias. MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to have Members create questions and comments for Community Development and approve Chair Bradford's memo; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath). NEW BUSINESS 4. Discussion on Time, Day of the Week, and Week of the Month for EAC Meetings The Committee proposed changing the time of day for the Environmental Advisory Committee Meetings to 3.00 to 5.00 PM. The availability of the Council Chambers would be discussed with Village management. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to change the scheduled meeting time to 3.00 to 5.00 PM starting February 12, 2020; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). 5. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members Page 18 of 69 Agenda Item #1. The Committee was tasked with submitting comments to Chair Bradford by Friday, January 18, 2020. 6. Discussion of Working with Local Environmental School Groups to Forward our Vision Member Resa Listort handed out information to the Committee regarding various types of bags and their costs. Sponsors and donations were discussed as part of funding the cost of the bags. Member Listort proposed working together with local groups and schools within the community to share the vision of the Environmental Advisory Committee. Local high school students were currently working on initiatives to encourage restaurants to limit waste. Member Listort proposed inviting students to attend an EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee) meeting in order to also learn about the local government process as it applies to environmental issues. Additionally, Member Pearson volunteered to coach student groups on presentation and email skills. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Member Namath asked about the code on backwashing pools and other environmental code infractions. Member Pearson asked about the large FPL poles near the railroad tracks. Member Harding reported on the subsidized transportation information he had gathered. Chair Bradford asked for feedback regarding grants for energy conservation and/or adding trees to the Old Dixie Highway area. Member Listort asked the Committee to consider recommending trees such as the ones located at the northeast corner of Tequesta Drive and Seabrook Road. Vice Chair Shaw updated Member Namath on the first item she had missed earlier in the meeting. He also mentioned the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative and asked the Committee to recall it. Council Member Brandon asked the Committee to remember Earth Day and come up with a social activity to involve the community. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Environmental Policy Making Process for Educational Purposes 8. Next Meeting, February 12, 2020 at Village Hall; Speaker From? 9. Other Items? 10. Review of Palm Beach Ordinance Phasing Out New Planting of Ficus Benjamina 11. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance 12. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations) 13. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations 14. Ways and Means of Encouraging Property Owner Usage of Solar Power ANY OTHER MATTERS 15. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT Page 19 of 69 Agenda Item #1. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11.16 AM; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky). Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 20 of 69