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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 01_6/8/2022Agenda Item #1. vP6R OF T�QG�� r couat� MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 111 2022 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PM by Vice Chair Bob Shaw. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Thomas Bradford, Vice Chair Robert Shaw, Member Brad Freese, and Member Russ Redman, Late were: Member Marguerite Wilson at 2:02 PM and Member Jessica Namath at 2:04 PM Absent were: Member Maria Pearson APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approval of the agenda. Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Ms. Linda Smithe addressed the Committee and spoke of the Green Energy Program, balloon release penalty, water bottles, agendas and single use water bottles. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: April 13, 2022 MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Member Freese seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). END OF CONSENT AGENDA PlRgge4'bb24 Agenda Item #1. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Conservation Element, v6 of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff Vice Chair Shaw had concerns regarding sea level rise. Chair Bradford revealed the grant had been received and work would begin shortly. NEW BUSINESS 3. Overview of Village Council Workshop Meeting on May 2 Pertaining to EAC Subject Matters The group discussed the process on how to report to Council. Council Member Brandon stated that the group would be reporting to Council quarterly, with the ability to be placed on a workshop agenda if there was a pressing matter. The group asked if the April Council Meeting counted as the first month. Council Member Brandon asked that the Committee email Manager Allen and not the entire group. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF The group discussed beach nourishment and dune rehabilitation. The Committee further discussed the zoning in progress and how it tied into the dune nourishment. Chair Bradford believed the zoning in progress was too broad in its wording. He was concerned with the lack of design guidelines, and felt each zoning district area should be reviewed separately, beginning with the R-3 zone. Dune restoration and nourishment was emphasized as well. Member Wilson had concerns with redevelopment going forward, and felt an environmental professional should be involved in the DRC process. She felt the zoning in progress would be voted down by Council, due to it being too broad. Coastal Construction Control Line setbacks were discussed as well as how grandfathering would work or not. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS 4. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson). PlRggE52)b24 Agenda Item #1. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk PlRggE63bb24