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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JANUARY 11, 2023 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 2 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk
Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Thomas Bradford, Vice Chair Robert Shaw, Member Brad Freese, Member Russ Redman,
and Member Marguerite Wilson.
Member Jessica Namath arrived at 2:03 PM
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Freese made a motion to approve the agenda with addition of Member
Wilson's letter/document; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: Amended November 16, 2022
December 14, 2022
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented; Member Redman seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
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Agenda Item #1.
Draft
2. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Coastal Management Element of the VOT
Comprehensive Plan (motion needed)
This was discussed at the last meeting but was in need of a motion.
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve Version 1 of the Coastal
Management Element; Vice -Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0.
3. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Capital Improvements Element of the
VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff.
Vice Chair Shaw noted an area within section 1.1.7 regarding rising sea level (adaptation
action area). Chair Bradshaw was concerned with the amount of time it may take the
government to address such changes. Public education, funding, vulnerability, impact fees,
developer fees, redevelopment, per -and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), water pipes
and water pumping stations were part of the discussion. The Committee agreed to add a
resource link to the language.
Utility Director Marjory Craig commented on the asbestos within the water pipes and stated
there was a plan in place to replace the affected pipes and that impact fees had many rules
and regulations. Ms. Craig would email Chair Bradford any recommendations she had
after further review. Chair Bradford asked that any changes from the Committee, be
emailed to him.
MOTION: Member Wilson made a motion to make the changes and send to Chair
Bradford from the group and from Utility Director Craig; Member Freese seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 6-0.
4. Next Steps for Tequesta Community and Organizational GHG Reductions
Chair Bradford believed transportation and mobile sources were the main contributors to
greenhouse gasses (with other sources mentioned). The majority of the Committee
believed involving / educating the community and government at the same time was
preferred. Additionally, they would like Manager Allen and Lynne Britt to create a
presentation on ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) for Council. An email would
be sent to Manager Allen on the subject. In conclusion, the group would like to focus on
both community and government education, simultaneously. They believed Ms. Lynne
Britt, the group, or a combination of both would need to be involved in order to accomplish
their objective.
Utility Director Craig conveyed that the Village was always looking for grants and was
proactive in trying to obtain them. She also felt that the grants and/or funding was not easy
to obtain and she only had a small staff.
REGULAR AGENDA
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Agenda Item #1. Draft
NEW BUSINESS
5. Cypress Drive Park Landscape Plan Development
Member Namath provided information to the Group and believed "Keep Palm Beach
County Beautiful" was one of the best resources on the list. The Committee discussed
irrigation, FEC (Florida East Coast) railroad materials to be removed, the condition of the
site, the portion of property to be improved, cost, native plants, attractive nuisances,
signage, non -park designation, fencing, and redevelopment by adjacent property owners.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
There would be an ordinance going before Council tomorrow evening, in regards to attendance
requirements on Boards and Committees.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Member Philip Stadelmann had sent a resignation letter to the Committee and Village, prior to the
meeting.
Member Marguerite Wilson had an addition to the agenda in the form of a letter.
6. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 PM
MOTION: Vice -Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:41 PM; Member Namath
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0.
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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