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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JUNE 14, 2023 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 2:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy
Village Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Tom Bradford, Member Brad Freese, Member Jill Wenta, Member Russ Redman, and
Member Michelle Shearouse.
Late were:
Vice Chair Jessica Namath at 2:16 PM and Member Clay Damon at 2:03 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Freese made a motion to approve the agenda; EAC Member Wenta seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: May 10, 2023
MOTION: Member Freese made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented;
Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Member Damon arrived at 2:03 PM
REGULAR AGENDA
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OLD BUSINESS
2. Green Buildings and Green Infrastructure
Chair Bradford referred to the memo attached within the agenda addressing data on green
buildings. Links to documents regarding green building incentives were contained within
the memo as well. EAC Members were encouraged to add to the data being gathered.
NEW BUSINESS
Vice Chair Namath arrived at 2:16 PM
3. Information on Beach Road Jupiter Narrows Mangrove Islands Stabilization
Chair Bradford informed the group of a recent meeting he had attended on Beach Road
regarding environmental concerns on Jupiter Island. Vice Chair Namath updated the
Committee regarding the Jupiter Narrows ongoing concerns with speed and wake. The
next FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) meeting would be in
October of 2023.
4. Further Information on New Proposed EAC Initiatives Articulated at the May 10, 2023,
EAC Meeting
Chair Bradford asked the Group for their preference on the initiatives to be brought forward
from the May meeting.
Member Wenta asked about the retention area at the water plant to possibly be used for
native plants and trees. Utility Director Marjorie Craig believed there were areas around
the retention pond that needed to be kept clear.
Greenhouse gasses, natural shoreline, solar, wind, and recycling were deemed important
topics with the other items to be discussed later. It was suggested that recycle bins be
placed outside at the Recreation Center, similar to the Whole Foods set up.
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) Event on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the
5.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
Chair Bradford asked if the EAC would like to operate a booth at the event, which would
run from 8am until noon. Vice Chair Namath volunteered to organize a booth with
volunteers on behalf of the EAC. A document would need to be filled out and sent soon,
as the deadline was approaching. Manager Allen could assist with tables and set up, etc.
but would wait to hear from Vice Chair Namath on what supplies she would need.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
ANY OTHER MATTERS
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The underground project was in the process of applying for a grant and the Village would have
further details by July.
6. Meeting Task Assignments
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) information would be prepared
for an upcoming Smoke Signals issue.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 PM
MOTION: Member Redman made a motion to adjourn the meeting Member Namath seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 7-0.
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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