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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 02_6/10/2020Agenda Item #2. Approved '� MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 13, 2020 2:00 PM ZOOM MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradford at 2:10 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Bradford, Vice -Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Krimsky, Member Listort, Member Namath, and Member Pearson. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no comments. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: February 12, 2020 and March 11, 2020. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA PlRgge7 bt)fl 0 agenda item #2. Approved'� OLD BUSINESS 2. Update on Reusable Bags, Printing and Costs Member Resa Listort updated the Committee with recent changes to the bag project, due to the Covid-19 impact on businesses. She suggested diversifying the sponsorships from only businesses to now include local families. The artwork would be the same and local companies would be listed on the front of the bag. The back of the bag would include the family sponsorship names. The Council would chose the artwork on the front based upon submissions. A smaller order of 1000 bags was proposed at a cost of $4245 without shipping. Businesses would be able to purchase and have their names printed on the bags at a cost of $250 for 50 bags. Families could purchase a sponsorship for $100 each and they would receive 5 bags. The Committee asked that Member Listort obtain approval and financial details regarding the project from the Village Manager. Member Listort would email Village Clerk McWilliams with details. 3. Update on Micro -Transportation System Committee Member Frank Harding brought several grants, programs and transportation companies to the Committee's attention. The Committee discussed applying for several programs and were open to hear presentations. The possibility of conducting a survey was discussed, but deemed premature at this point. The Committee would reach out to the two entities during the summer to schedule a presentation and then would seek advice from the Village on whether to move forward. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to authorize Member Harding to schedule a presentation with one or more of the entities during the summer; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. 4. Update of Streetscape Plans Chair Tom Bradford relayed to the Committee that he had searched for grants and assistance for the Village in regards to the streetscape project, with no success. In his opinion, canopy improvements on Country Club Drive should not occur until the sidewalk project was finished. He felt that the Committee should submit the cost numbers to the Village Manager in order for the project to be included in the Village's 5-year plan. The Committee discussed the possibility of modernizing and beautifying the stretch of road from Beach Road to Countyline Road along Dixie Highway. Several agencies and municipalities could be involved including; the Village of Tequesta, the Town of Jupiter, Martin County and Palm Beach County. Chair Bradford was willing to be the contact for the Environmental Advisory Committee. The Committee agreed the area was an eyesore and needed a good deal of work. The intersection of Dixie Highway and County Line PIRggE32)f:)fl 0 Agenda Item #2. Approved'� Road was a concern due to the antiquated and dangerous traffic control design. Consulting with Florida Power and Light (FPL) was discussed as it related to car charging areas. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to give Chair Bradford permission to submit financial figures for the canopy project to Village Manager Allen; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. NEW BUSINESS COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Review of Palm Beach Ordinance Phasing Out New Planting of Ficus Benjamina 6. Environmental Policy Making Process for Educational Purposes 7. Ways and Means of Encouraging Property Owner Usage of Solar Power 8. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations 9. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance 10. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants and Donations) 11. Other Items? 12. Next Meeting, June 10, 2020 at Village Hall; Speaker From? ANY OTHER MATTERS Member Lisa Krimsky reminded the group of the dry conditions in the area and asked if a reminder could be sent out to residents. Utility Director Matt Hammond, offered to help by adding a message to the Village water bills. Council Member Laurie Brandon updated the group on the recent tree giveaway for residents. Member Lisa Ristort offered her opinion that businesses should not resell the bags mentioned in the reusable bag project. Vice Chair Bob Shaw asked Committee Members to come up with ideas to assist residents during the Covid-19 crisis. Member Jessica Namath mentioned composting and felt it was an opportunity to spread awareness. Village Clerk McWilliams suggested a Committee Member write an article for the August edition of Smoke Signals. Additionally, she informed the group that the article could not promote any companies involved in composting. Chair Bradford asked the Committee if they would prefer a virtual or in person meeting with Ms. Nilsa Zacharias, Community Development Director. He asked about the progress on photographs and biographies for Smoke Signals. Member Namath would email the biographies to the Committee Members for approval. PlRggE93bt)fl0 Agenda Item #2. Approved'� Utility Director Matt Hammond mentioned the proposed landscaping along Village corridors and suggested consideration of incorporating bio-swale projects simultaneously. The next meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM. 13. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:08 PM MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Pa@eg&b6fl @