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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 01_3/10/2021Agenda Item #1. MINUTES 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 PlRggE5 bb40 Agenda Item #1. 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 PIRggE62)b40 Agenda Item #1. 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 PlRgge73bb40 Agenda Item #1. 4IF T MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL FEBRUARY 10, 2021 2:00 PM VIA ZOC 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 Page 8 of 40 Agenda Item #1. 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 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 Page 9 of 40 Agenda Item #1. 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. EA C 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 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 Page 10 of 40 Agenda Item #1. 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 Liston). Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 11 of 40 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL OCTOBER 14, 2020 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Thomas Bradford. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Chair Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Robert Shaw, Member Frank Harding, Member Lisa Krimsky, Member Resa Listort, Member Jessica Namath, and Member Maria Pearson. Late were: Chair Thomas Bradford Absent were: Committee Member Krimsky APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the minutes from 9/9/2020 EAC Meeting; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS W., =7ro: i I 7i 2 Z -*I j L9 - Agenda Item #1. 1. Review of Input Received on a Proposed Updated Tequesta Pesticide Ordinance Vice Chair Shaw reminded the Committee of the draft letter he had sent to them regarding the pesticide ordinance and stated he had received support from the Committee. He would like permission to forward it on to Manager Allen for his review. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to forward pesticide letter to Manager Allen; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair) . 2. Update on Village Council Consideration of an EAC Request for a Ban on Release of Balloons and Sky Lanterns Committee Member Namath informed the Committee that she had attended the last Council Meeting and asked for Council support in banning the release of balloons and sky lanterns. She reported that Council not only supported the ban but suggested signage be placed in stores selling balloons. Additionally, signage from Loggerhead Marine was welcomed at area beach parks and other recreational areas. 3. Review of Proposed Additional Changes to VOT Fertilizer Regulations in Ordinance Format Based on Outline Prepared by Robert Shaw Chair Bradford joined the meeting at 2:20 PM. He addressed several changes the Committee had recommended including: licensing, rainy season time frames, storms, and specific fertilizer ingredients. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the additional changes and reconfirm the ordinance wording in its entirety; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. NEW BUSINESS 4. Discussion on No Wake Zone for Jupiter Narrows Area from Cato's Bridge to Martin County Line Vice Chair Shaw announced that the topic would be coming back up for discussion in December at the Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) meeting. The Committee would be able to speak on behalf of the Village and could refer to the current resolution on the subject. Several agencies were involved in the discussion and could be contacted for support. Committee members were encouraged to sign the petition and contact the FWC. Committee Member Jessica Namath volunteered to attend the December FWC meeting in St. Augustine to show support. The Committee agreed to approach Council during an upcoming meeting, for support of the no wake zone topic. No motion was made for this item. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Agenda Item #1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Bradford reminded the Committee of the Comprehensive Plan item that was still pending a response from Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias. Village Clerk McWilliams would reach out to Ms. Zacarias and ask her to connect with the Committee. ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Pa@egl#3D640 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL OCTOBER 14, 2020 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Thomas Bradford. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Chair Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice -Chair Robert Shaw, Member Frank Harding, Member Lisa Krimsky, Member Resa Listort, Member Jessica Namath, and Member Maria Pearson. Late were: Chair Thomas Bradford Absent were: Committee Member Krimsky APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the minutes from 9/9/2020 EAC Meeting; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS Page 15 of 40 Agenda Item #1. 1. Review of Input Received on a Proposed Updated Tequesta Pesticide Ordinance Vice Chair Shaw reminded the Committee of the draft letter he had sent to them regarding the pesticide ordinance and stated he had received support from the Committee. He would like permission to forward it on to Manager Allen for his review. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to forward pesticide letter to Manager Allen; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair). 2. Update on Village Council Consideration of an EAC Request for a Ban on Release of Balloons and Sky Lanterns Committee Member Namath informed the Committee that she had attended the last Council Meeting and asked for Council support in banning the release of balloons and sky lanterns. She reported that Council not only supported the ban but suggested signage be placed in stores selling balloons. Additionally, signage from Loggerhead Marine was welcomed at area beach parks and other recreational areas. 3. Review of Proposed Additional Changes to VOT Fertilizer Regulations in Ordinance Format Based on Outline Prepared by Robert Shaw Chair Bradford joined the meeting at 2:20 PM. He addressed several changes the Committee had recommended including: licensing, rainy season time frames, storms, and specific fertilizer ingredients. MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the additional changes and reconfirm the ordinance wording in its entirety; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. NEW BUSINESS 4. Discussion on No Wake Zone for Jupiter Narrows Area from Cato's Bridge to Martin County Line Vice Chair Shaw announced that the topic would be coming back up for discussion in December at the Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) meeting. The Committee would be able to speak on behalf of the Village and could refer to the current resolution on the subject. Several agencies were involved in the discussion and could be contacted for support. Committee members were encouraged to sign the petition and contact the FWC. Committee Member Jessica Namath volunteered to attend the December FWC meeting in St. Augustine to show support. The Committee agreed to approach Council during an upcoming meeting, for support of the no wake zone topic. No motion was made for this item. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Page 16 of 40 Agenda Item #1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Bradford reminded the Committee of the Comprehensive Plan item that was still pending a response from Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias. Village Clerk McWilliams would reach out to Ms. Zacarias and ask her to connect with the Committee. ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 17 of 40