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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
AUGUST 9, 2023 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thomas Bradford at 2 PM. A roll call was taken by
Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Bradford, Member Russ Redmond, Member Brad Freese, Member Jill Wenta, Member Clay
Damon and Member Michelle Shearouse.
Late were:
Vice Chair Jessica Namath arrived at 2:03 PM
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Damon made a motion to approve the agenda: Member Freese seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Namath).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
Vice Chair Namath arrived at 2:03 PM
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: July Meeting
MOTION: EAC Member Damon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, with short addition to minutes; Member Freese seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 7-0
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Next Steps for EAC New Initiatives
i. Assignment of GHG Reduction Actions
Chair Bradford went over the chart of "Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Options". The
adopted initiatives in approved priority ranking were: greenhouse gas reduction actions,
shoreline protection, perchlorates, and increased recycling.
Chair Bradford volunteered to meet with the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control
District to ask about wastewater energy efficiency, cost, and future renewable energy
projects.
Manager Allen explained that the Village would like to be able to purchase electric vehicles,
however there were not any available for municipal purchase currently.
Member Shearouse volunteered to concentrate on LEED and the Ecocenter.
Member Wenta volunteered to look into LEED residential and condominiums.
Member Damon would spearhead the recycling aspects of the initiatives.
Vice Chair Namath would be interested in reaching out to businesses about recycling.
Manager Allen would contact Ms. Namath with business liaison information.
Member Freese would be interested in looking into grants.
The group was encouraged to visit the Ecocenter in West Palm Beach, individually, and
report back their findings.
The Committee discussed mapping of the natural shoreline and was informed by Manager
Allen of the incoming Community Development Director, and his possible involvement with
the project.
Committee Member Damon reported there were trash receptacles in all Village parks, but
there were no recycling bins. Manager Allen informed the Committee that there was a high
school student that managed separating recyclables from the trash at Tequesta Park. The
Group would like to see recycle bins, clearly visible at Constitution Park and would contact
the County for information on Coral Cove.
Vice Chair Namath would attend the upcoming JILONA (Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Outstanding Natural Area) planning meeting and be the lead for the event on September
23rd. Manager Allen had sent an email to Chair Bradford asking for input on materials
needed for the event. Favors had been ordered and any other requests could be
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accommodated if the Village was given enough time. Ms. Namath would send an email
notating requests for the Group.
NEW BUSINESS
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Chair Namath asked about the missing, previously approved, signage on the outdoor release
of sky lanterns and balloons. She would gather more information and report to the Committee.
Additionally, waterfront bridges and Coral Cove were areas in need of fishing line receptacles. It
was a recommendation to reach out to the Palm Beach County Recreation Director.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
3. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
the meeting was adjourned at 3:42 PM
MOTION: Member Wenta made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Damon seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 7-0.
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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