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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_3/4/2024 MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAYOR MOLLY YOUNG VICE-MAYOR LAURIE BRANDON COUNCIL MEMBER PATRICK PAINTER COUNCIL MEMBER RICK SARTORY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS G. BRADFORD MARCH 4, 2024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Rick Sartory, and Council Member Thomas G. Bradford. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Presentation from Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance on protecting and restoring the mangrove islands and surrounding seagrasses in the Jupiter Narrows. Ms. Sue Panella of 375 Beach Road and the Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance, addressed Council and spoke of the destruction of the marine environment, including the imminent danger of losing the mangrove islands in the Jupiter Narrows area. A powerpoint presentation included photos of the devastation throughout the decades, and demonstrated ways in which people could help. The group asked for a letter of support from Council. Ms. Jessica Namath of Shady Lane, commented that it would be at least 6 months down the road before FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) would revisit the speed limit issue. Council remarked on supporting the Alliance and agreed to draft a letter of support for the next Council Meeting. 2. Discussion on Coastal Resiliency Manager Allen presented a slide show on beach erosion and coastal resiliency. He offered slides which illustrated the coastline showing the mean high water line, private property lines, seawalls, 1979 line, 1997 line, flood plains, real estate disclosures, beach road guidelines, vulnerability assessments, turtle protection, grant funding for coastal issues, dune nourishment, living shorelines, milestone inspections, focus groups, partnerships with other municipalities, buyouts, and preservation associations. Council was pleased this was being addressed and offered feedback on beach re- nourishments, relationships with the County, incentives to bring back the dune system, sea wall height, state and county pressure, home rule, and buyouts. Mrs. Marie Sapire of Tequesta Country Club, commented on focus groups and studies, property rights, and litigation. Mr. Thomas Heller of 400 Beach Road, addressed Council and spoke of recent beach renourishment and contact information. Council would decide after hearing the other agenda items, whether to add to the strategic plan and which details to include. 3. Provide Update on 23-24 Strategic Plan Manager Allen reminded Council and residents that the strategic plan was more of a short term plan, but could still be anywhere from one to five years forward. Prioritized items, in order were: 8-man shifts for the fire department, Remembrance Park development, advance codes and ordinances, create and fund to purchase critical land areas, analysis for burying powerlines, fund balance, expand tree planting efforts, vehicle replacement fund, sidewalk project, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) mats on intersections, safe and quiet crossings, annex properties to "square off'Tequesta, enhance dog parks, advance discussion and planning of entry features, complete update of comprehensive plan, improve communication with public and development, develop voluntary design guidelines, development of Cypress property, consider traffic safety solutions to reduce speeds, seek initiatives to reduce the Village's carbon footprint, improve background house due diligence, mitigate the impact of the US One Bridge on Tequesta businesses, Old Dixie Highway beautification, stormwater, station 11, CIP funding, homestead exemption, business tax receipts, impact fees, and green space. Council offered feedback on the water surcharge tax, the homestead exemption, and comprehensive plan updates. 4. Environmental Advisory Committee Recommendations for the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan Ms. Jessica Namath, Chair of the EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee) asked Council if they had any questions on the EAC recommendations, which included living shorelines, commercial recycling education, fertilizer education, and pursuit of green building certifications through LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Council had feedback on the cost of recycling, the wording "inform" instead of "educate", the tree canopy program, tangible initiatives, the fertilizer ordinance, green building initiatives and EAC tasks. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice-Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Res ectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.