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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JULY 14, 2021 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thomas Bradford at 2:00 PM. A roll call was taken by
Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Thomas Bradford, Vice -Chair Bob Shaw, Member Frank Harding, and Member Russ
Redman.
Late were:
Member Marguerite Wilson.
Absent were:
Member Jessica Namath, Member Maria Pearson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice Chair Robert Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Frank Harding
seconded the motion. Carried 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: June 9, 2021 EA Meeting
MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the
addition of an item addressing Race to Zero; Member Harding seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member Wilson).
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REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
Member Marguerite Wilson arrived at 2:03 PM
2. Update on Facilitation of Greater Recycling Participation, With Benefits of Doing the
Same
Member Maria Pearson had been working on this item and would offer an update at a later
date.
3. Trees for Tequesta Program Proposal
Chair Bradford offered a history on the tree canopy program, noting the Village had failed
to add to the program over the past 20 years. Benefits of the program were to: provide
shade, provide habitat, increase property values, increase value of the Village, and
facilitate alternative forms of transportation. Chair Bradford further indicated there had
been a lack of funding from the Village for this program. He noted the Village's
Comprehensive Plan called for the continuance of tree plantings in order to promote bicycle
and walking areas, thru the beautification of scenic corridors. The Village could either
create a "tree fund" thru the annual budget process or they could implement a non-profit
501 C Corporation for donations.
Member Wilson was in favor of having the program placed within the Village budget.
Additionally, she would like to begin the process with Remembrance Park, as there was
already a time -sensitive $50,000 dollar grant in place for that location. She believed fund-
raisers could be implemented after the grant was used. Member Wilson would meet with
Parks and Recreation Director Greg Corbitt to discuss focusing efforts on Remembrance
Park.
MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to authorize Marguerite Wilson as the point
person for the tree canopy program, with a focus on Remembrance Park; Member
Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
4. Modification of Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Utilities Element, Sub
Element Stormwater Management, of the Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of
the Village Council and Staff Per Request of EAC Members
The Committee discussed the draft recommendations and changes to the stormwater
element.
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MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the changes to the stormwater
element of the Comprehensive plan; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Letter of Endorsement Request for Loxa-Lucie Preservation Initiative by Geraldine
Genco Dube
Former Council Member Geraldine Genco Dube was looking for support in the form of a
letter for the Loxa-Lucie Preservation Initiative. Kitching Creek was an area of concern as
it flowed to the Loxahatchee River. The group believed Mr. Bud Howard of the Loxahatchee
River District would have more information on the subject and planned on reaching out to
him.
6. Minor Updates for the EAC Members
L Jupiter Environmental Committee
ii. Micro -Transit
iii. EV Charging Stations
iv. FLC Environmental Stewardship Award
Chair Bradford reported he tried to attend the July meeting of the Jupiter Environmental
Committee, but it had been cancelled.
Chair Bradford reported on the Micro Transit program and revealed it was possible to have
the DOT fund it at 100%. He was awaiting a response from Manager Allen on how to
proceed.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations would not be provided by FPL due to lack of traffic and
proximity to high speed chargers. However, the Village was planning on setting aside
several parking spaces dedicated to electric charging at Constitution Park.
The Florida League of Cities Environmental Stewardship Award may have been awarded
to Jacksonville Beach, although the official announcement had not been publicized.
The Race To Zero organization attended the last Regular Council Meeting and asked that
the Village be at net zero carbon footprint by 2050.
7. Meeting Task Assignments
There were none.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 PM;
MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Redman seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk