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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 02_4/13/2022Agenda Item #2. Draft MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MARCH 9, 2022 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 2:00 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Thomas Bradford, Vice -Chair Robert Shaw, Member Marguerite Wilson, Member Russ Redman, and Member Brad Freese. Late were: Member Jessica Namath. Absent were: Member Maria Pearson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Member Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: February 2022 MOTION: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). END OF CONSENT AGENDA Agenda Item #2. Draft REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Continued Discussion on Alternatives for EAC Review of Environmental Issues Potentially Created by Future Development Proposals Submitted to the Village for Approval The group discussed the possibility of being involved in the Village's Developmental Review Committee (DRC) for all applications (development and redevelopment) being submitted to the Village. Areas of the code were discussed, as well as how the feedback from the group would be brought forward. Chair Bradford was concerned that staff reports were missing in the DRC process within the Village. The Committee felt the Village should hire an environmental consultant to be part of the review process, or have the EAC become a formal part of the process. Member Wilson would create a document of recommendations and send it to Chair Bradford for review, with the goal of it being added to the April agenda. NEW BUSINESS 3. Palm Beach Push for Right to Regulate Pesticide Use and Seeks Municipal Support The group discussed and supported increased regulation at the local level and hoped to involve the Florida League of Cities and the Palm Beach County League of Cities. MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to have a resolution sent to the Village Council as amended, for approval: Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). 4. Florida Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area The Committee discussed the natural area and realized the acceptable time period had ended. They agreed to write to the State, as individuals, if they had any concerns. 5. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Conservation Element, v4 of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff Chair Bradford addressed the Committee and announced he was open to any questions on the conservation element. The group had comments regarding: the definition of air pollution/greenhouse gasses, specific pesticides, mangroves, wetlands, seagrass, floating docks, loopholes in the law, Agenda Item #2. Draft variances, setbacks, leasing public areas, and facilities and programs. Member Redman asked that 2.1.0 include "storage and disposal" wording. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF There were none. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none. ANY OTHER MATTERS The Committee asked questions regarding the footprint size on reconstructed homes. They asked if Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias, could offer information on the topic during her next presentation. Stormwater guidelines would be provided at the March 9th Regular Council Meeting. Chair Bradford asked if a Committee Member could attend in his absence. Sending Utility Director Matt Hammond an email was suggested. Chair Bradford announced "Bicycle Week" was coming up. 6. Meeting Task Assignments There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 PM. MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk PBgge 3)fJ80 Agenda Item #2. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MARCH 9, 2022 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 2:00 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Thomas Bradford, Vice -Chair Robert Shaw, Member Marguerite Wilson, Member Russ Redman, and Member Brad Freese. Late were: Member Jessica Namath. Absent were: Member Maria Pearson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Member Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: February 2022 MOTION: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). END OF CONSENT AGENDA Page 8 of 30 Agenda Item #2. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Continued Discussion on Alternatives for EAC Review of Environmental Issues Potentially Created by Future Development Proposals Submitted to the Village for Approval The group discussed the possibility of being involved in the Village's Developmental Review Committee (DRC) for all applications (development and redevelopment) being submitted to the Village. Areas of the code were discussed, as well as how the feedback from the group would be brought forward. Chair Bradford was concerned that staff reports were missing in the DRC process within the Village. The Committee felt the Village should hire an environmental consultant to be part of the review process, or have the EAC become a formal part of the process. Member Wilson would create a document of recommendations and send it to Chair Bradford for review, with the goal of it being added to the April agenda. NEW BUSINESS 3. Palm Beach Push for Right to Regulate Pesticide Use and Seeks Municipal Support The group discussed and supported increased regulation at the local level and hoped to involve the Florida League of Cities and the Palm Beach County League of Cities. MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to have a resolution sent to the Village Council as amended, for approval: Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). 4. Florida Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area The Committee discussed the natural area and realized the acceptable time period had ended. They agreed to write to the State, as individuals, if they had any concerns. 5. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Conservation Element, v4 of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff Chair Bradford addressed the Committee and announced he was open to any questions on the conservation element. The group had comments regarding: the definition of air pollution/greenhouse gasses, specific pesticides, mangroves, wetlands, seagrass, floating docks, loopholes in the law, variances, setbacks, leasing public areas, and facilities and programs. Member Redman Page 9 of 30 Agenda Item #2. asked that 2.1.0 include "storage and disposal" wording. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF There were none. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none. ANY OTHER MATTERS The Committee asked questions regarding the footprint size on reconstructed homes. They asked if Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias, could offer information on the topic during her next presentation. Stormwater guidelines would be provided at the March 9th Regular Council Meeting. Chair Bradford asked if a Committee Member could attend in his absence. Sending Utility Director Matt Hammond an email was suggested. Chair Bradford announced "Bicycle Week" was coming up. 6. Meeting Task Assignments There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 PM. MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 10 of 30