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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
MARCH 10, 2021 2:00 PM ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradford. A roll call was taken by Chair
Bradford.
Present were:
EAC Chair Thomas Bradford, Vice -Chair Robert Shaw, Member Frank Harding, Member Resa
Listort, and Member Maria Pearson.
Late were:
Member Jessica Namath.
Absent were:
Member Lisa Krimsky.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the amended agenda adding an
item on charging stations: Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0
(absent: Member Krimsky).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: October 2020 and February 2021
MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented; Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent:
Member Krimsky).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Update on Status and Review of Draft Florida League of Cities 2021 Florida
Municipal Achievement Awards for Environmental Stewardship Application.
Committee Member Maria Pearson went over some components and potential answers
on the application she had drafted for the Florida Municipal Achievement Award for
Environmental Stewardship .She included resolutions that had been passed and items
that were scheduled to be presented before Council, as well as Smoke Signal articles. A
tree canopy expansion was also mentioned as it was soon to be presented to Council.
Committee Member Jessica Namath would send pictures and information from the Food
Truck Pow Wow event that the Committee had attended in the past. In addition, Vice
Chair Shaw proposed adding environmentally sensitive design alternatives to pending
municipal projects, to the list of objectives. Committee Member Pearson would create a
revision and send it to all Committee Members. Council Member Brandon would ask
Mayor Brennan for a letter of recommendation on behalf of the EAC.
3. EAC Accomplishments Review Follow -Up Items - Discussion
a. Schools Educational Program & Re -Usable Bag Plan
b. Micro Transit Status
c. Tree Canopy Improvements Status
Vice Chair Shaw asked for direction on the above mentioned items.
Committee Member Listort reported that the school educational project, as well as the re-
usable bag plan had been placed on hold due to Covid-19. Additionally, the micro transit
plan was placed on hold. The tree canopy improvement project had been sent to
Manager Allen for consideration within the strategic planning session.
4. Continued Discussion on Use of the Video "Where Have All the Songbirds Gone"
for EAC Accomplishments List and Interest in Collaborating with Other
Environmental Groups for Conducting a Similar EAC Sponsored Program in
Tequesta - Discussion
Vice Chair Shaw suggested the group further convey the message contained within the
video "Where Have All the Songbirds Gone" by mentioning pesticides and native plants
and by sharing the link for the video. It would be beneficial to have a region wide event
once Covid-19 issues were further behind. Additionally, the Committee thought it would
be a good idea to have an article in Smoke Signals.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Review of Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Housing Element of the
Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff.
Chair Bradford referenced a memo, which highlighted the areas related to green design
within the housing element. Vice Chair Shaw suggested adding wording in policy 1.3.2 ,
emphasizing native plants and trees used to sustain an ecological habitat.
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the Committee's draft
recommendations to Council on the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan; Vice -
Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky).
6. Electric Charging Stations (added to agenda during meeting)
Chair Bradford revealed to the Committee that there was now a program offered by
Florida Power and Light (FPL), which would offer charging stations in the area. The
Village would pay for the electricity, but could be reimbursed. Several shopping plazas
were mentioned as possible candidates for charging stations. Council Member Laurie
Brandon would speak to Manager Allen on the subject. Chair Bradford would draft a
letter that could be sent to local plazas regarding the issue.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
7. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 PM.
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Listort seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky).
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Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk