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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 2:00 PM VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 PM by Chair Thomas Bradford. A roll call was taken by
Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Thomas Bradford, Vice -Chair Robert Shaw, Member Frank Harding, and Member Maria
Pearson.
Late were:
Member Jessica Namath.
Absent were:
Member Lisa Krimsky and Member Resa Listort.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Committee Member Maria Pearson made a motion to approve the agenda;
Committee Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the consent agenda noting a slight
correction to the October 2020 minutes; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member Krimsky, Member Listort, and Member Namath).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
Committee Member Jessica Namath joined the Zoom meeting at 2:06 PM
OLD BUSINESS
1. Update on Status of Proposed Additional Changes to VOT Fertilizer Regulations in
Ordinance Format Based on OUtline Prepared - (Verbal Update)
The Committee discussed the ordinance that had been presented to Council after it had
been approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. It was mentioned that it would again
be presented to Council at the upcoming February 11, 2021 Council Meeting.
Additionally, the Committee discussed the details, which included a ban on nitrogen and
phosphorus, as well as refraining from fertilizing during rainy season. Using a slow
release type of fertilizer was also one of the components of the ordinance.
2. Update on Slow Speed/ Minimum Wake Zone for Jupiter Narrows Area from Cato's
Bridge to Martin County Line. Multiple EAC Members - (Verbal Update)
The Committee discussed the upcoming Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) meeting
scheduled for this evening. In a prior meeting of the FWC, the Committee recalled that
the Marine Industry Association was strongly opposed to the reduced speed, and their
legal representation had refuted all points presented by the FWC. Presently, there was a
proposal to slow speed and maintain a minimum wake zone on limited holidays and
weekends. Committee Member Jessica Namath believed the FWC was focused solely
on public safety and further believed an incomplete study had been performed on the
Jupiter Narrows area.
3. Review of Village Responses to EAC Comments and Questions on The Future
Land Use and Transportation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan and Plan for
Moving Forward with these and Other Elements
The Committee discussed the Village's Comprehensive Plan as it related to future
transportation. They agreed to move forward with the elements they had discussed and
would reach out to Nilsa Zacarias, Community Development Director, for further updates.
Additionally, the Committee was interested in shortening the time frame.
NEW BUSINESS
4. EAC Accomplishments Review
The Committee discussed various accomplishments that had been achieved over the
years, including the recent balloon release ordinance. They hoped to submit an article to
Smoke Signals for publication in the spring.
5. Florida League of Cities 2021 Florida Municipal Achievement Awards for
Environmental Stewardship
Committee Member Maria Pearson volunteered to get the application packet started for
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consideration for the Florida Municipal Achievement Award for Environmental
Stewardship. The group asked that projects such as: Remembrance Park, public
awareness at events, the Dover Road ditch, Utility Department projects and the balloon
ban be included.
6. Prohibition of Use of Radioactive Phosphogypsum for Use in Road Building and
Maintenance Materials in the Village of Tequesta.
Committee Chair Tom Bradford lead the discussion on an article that had appeared in the
Palm Beach Post regarding the use of radioactive phosphogypsum in road construction
and maintenance. He would reach out to the author, Frank Cerrabino, to gather more
information on the topic. The ultimate goal would be to overturn any decision that
allowed the radioactive material to be used.
7. Discussion on Use of the Video "Where Have All the Songbirds Gone."
Vice Chair Robert Shaw reminded the Committee of the newly formed Facebook page
that was set up to bring awareness and protection to the local environment. He
encouraged the Committee to watch the 30-minute long video "Where Have all the
Songbirds Gone", and stressed the importance of regulating pesticides.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL_ LIAISON AND STAFF
There were none.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
There were none.
8. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:23 PM; Vice -Chair Shaw
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Listort).
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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