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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
APRIL 13, 2022 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 Jessica Namath, Member Russ
Redman
Late were:
Member Marguerite Wilson arrived at 2:08 PM and Member Brad Freese arrived at 2:47 PM.
Absent were:
Member Maria Pearson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the agenda; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Richard Barube of 4 Country Club Circle, addressed the Committee and asked for assistance
in having the Village ensure bamboo was prohibited in the future, as he had recently experienced
a negative scenario with a neighbors planting. The Committee recommended Mr. Berube bring
his concerns to Council at an upcoming Regular Council meeting.
Mr. Turk Lewis of Rising Sea Institute addressed the Committee and offered a brief overview of
his organization. He mentioned flood protections and sea level rise along with other components
that were involved with rising sea levels. Tracking of CO2 levels, ocean temperature rise and
atmospheric temperatures rising was discussed. Currently there were no school age educational
programs available thru the Institute.
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Ms. Julie Beaumont of Fairview East, asked if the group would be interested in getting out in the
Community and listening to feedback and concerns.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Parks Master Plan
Mr. Lance Lily, Community Development Planner, offered a presentation on the Village
Park's Master Plan. Goals, needs, vision and future plans were part of the information
gathering process, which took place at various community events. Surveys were taken for
community feedback with various different modes of gathering data. These ideas were
brought forth and implemented into the conceptual plans of Remembrance Park and
Tequesta Park. The different illustrations and concepts of each park were displayed and
explained. The most favored elements were noted, as well as the least favored elements.
Mr. Lily noted the next step would be to gather information from the Committee and bring
it forward to Council at the May 2022 Council Meeting.
The Committee asked questions regarding the surveys, cost analysis, drawings,
landscape design, percentage of native plants, unique options in playground equipment,
pavilions at Remembrance Park, phasing in park features, and barriers around
Remembrance Park and educational signage.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. MINUTES: March, 2022
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented; Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent:
Member Pearson).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
3. Proposed Criteria for EAC Review of Environmental Issues Potentially Created by
Future Development Proposals Submitted to the Village for Approval
Chair Bradford gave some recommendations on how to move forward with the proposed
criteria. One of the concerns was a possible delay in the process should the EAC become
involved. Chair Bradford understood there was a time limit involved within the process. A
memo would go to Council with recommendations although he believed the Council may
be hesitant to make any changes. The group discussed how they would fit into the
process, and the memo to Council would be adjusted accordingly.
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4. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Conservation Element, v5 of the VOT
Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff
Chair Bradford asked for the Committee to email him with any changes.
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion Chair Bradford asked the group to email him
with any changes; Member Wilson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0
(absent: Member Pearson).
NEW BUSINESS
5. Variances
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
Member Namath inquired as to why construction parking was created along Al A where there was
once a lush, natural, hammock area leading to the beach. The Committee would like for Manager
Allen to inquire as to why this was allowed and Ms. Namath would email Manager Allen with her
concerns. Member Wilson believed the Village code was in need of some type of code
modification regarding staging for future development.
Member Wilson asked about the memo regarding the dune near Coral Cove and believed Council
had never responded to the group.
Vice Chair Shaw would speak with Council Member Brandon and ask to write an email to Mayor
Young (after May) summarizing some of the outstanding issues, such as the Trees for Tequesta
and the Dunes.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
6. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting Member Namath seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Pearson).
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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