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Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)
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Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) -Feb 10 2021
Staff Contact: Robert Shaw Department: Environmental Advisory
Committee
EAC Accomplishments Review
Backup Memo EAC Accomplishments
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Agenda Item #4.
Memo
To: Environmental Advisory Committee Members
From: Thomas G. Bradford, Chair, EAC rR
cc: NA
Date: February 1, 2021
Re: EAC Accomplishments to Date
Robert Shaw, Vice -Chair, has prepared an EAC accomplishments list which appears below. This
partial list includes public informational meetings organized and issues addressed at our EAC
meetings as well as some Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinance Revisions brought to Village
Council for their consideration. What we should do with this list open to discussion.
■ A Resolution to eliminate the use of Glyphosate (chemical in herbicides like RoundUp) on
Village property PASSED
■ A Resolution expressing support for a FL Senate bill that would allow local laws
prohibiting the use or sale of single -use plastics. PASSED
• Organized a public informational meeting at Village Council Chambers on 1/21/20 with
representatives of the Florida -Friendly Landscaping Program
■ An Ordinance prohibiting the release of certain balloons and sky lanterns in order to
prevent accidental fires & dangers to marine wildlife. PASSED
■ Revisions to the Fertilizer Use portion of the Landscaping Ordinance which would
implement a Rainy Season Fertilizer Ban and require all commercial applicators to be
properly educated and licensed. This is up for vote for passage by Village Council.
■ Research, and discussion of the production of re -usable bags to be used by Village residents,
paid for and sponsored by Village businesses.
■ Review and input on the Village's Comprehensive Plan
■ Research and discussion on extension of the Village's Tree Canopy along major roadways.
■ Input on the future design of Remembrance Park utilizing Florida Friendly Landscaping
methodologies and less turfgrass.
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Agenda Item #4.
Researched grants and discussion on implementing solar & energy efficiencies in Village
facilities.
held a meeting with a Micro -Transit fire exploring feasibility of implementation in and
around the Village of Tequesta.
Review and revision of the Village's Pesticide Use portion of the Landscaping Ordinance.
This has been readied and will be presented to the Village Council for consideration.
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