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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
OCTOBER 12, 2022 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 2:01 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy
Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Bradford, Vice Chair Shaw, Member Redman and Member Freese.
Late were:
Member Jessica Namath arrived at 2:11 PM
Absent were:
Member Marguerite Wilson and Member Philip Stadelmann.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Freese seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Wilson and Member Stadelmann).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda item number 4 (Artificial Turf) was moved to Old Business and was renumbered as item
number 2.
1. MINUTES: Date
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented; Member Freese seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent:
Member Wilson and Member Stadelmann).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Request of Village Manager for EAC to make Recommendations for Use or No Use
of Artificial Turf as Landscaping
Ms. Vivienne McClean-Bunz, Chair of the Jupiter Environmental Committee, was looking
forward to working with Tequesta on environmental issues. She commented that artificial
turf was toxic and did not support it for many reasons. She asked that the Committee
consider the disposal of this product that had a shelf life of about 15 years.
The majority of the Committee preferred to bring the topic back to the next meeting for
further consideration.
3. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Intergovernmental Coordination Element
of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff
Chair Bradford asked Committee Members to email him any other changes they
recommended.
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve draft recommendations; Member
Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Wilson and
Member Stadelmann).
4. Request for EAC to Recommend Formal Streetscape Plans for the Village of
Tequesta
The Committee spoke of the area of Bridge Road and Dixie Highway where the streets
often flooded. Countyline Road from US Highway One to Old Dixie Highway was another
area of concern. Dixie Highway from the southern border to Countyline Road was in need
of a streetscape. Additionally, streetlights were needed on Dixie Highway as well as Bridge
Road. Irrigation was another issue that could be improved by not having to use Tequesta
water. Vision impediments were problematic on Village Boulevard and Dixie Highway.
The Committee would wait to see how the Paradise Park item was received at tomorrow's
Regular Council meeting.
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to submit the proposal to Manager Allen
pending the absence of problems affecting Bridge Road; Member Freese seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Wilson and Member Stadelmann).
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NEW BUSINESS
5. Cigarette Ban at Parks and Beaches
Member Redmond explained that several municipalities were looking for ways to ban
cigarettes at area parks and beaches. Delray Beach had prohibited smoking (lighted)
tobacco products other than unfiltered cigars.
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to recommend to the Village Council that they
adopt an ordinance to mirror Delray Beach's ordinance; Member Redman seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Wilson and Member Stadelmann).
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
Does the new Paradise Park potential development affect the bio swale on Bridge Road?
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Vice Chair Shaw asked about the solar initiative and asked if the Village could weigh in on it. He
would send Jeremy and the Committee a copy of Jupiter's water utility monitoring policy.
Member Namath spoke about handouts and information for residents. She felt information on
native plants, butterfly gardens, native species, irrigation, balloons, etc. would be great for
handouts.
Laurie Brandon would provide a copy of the landscaping plan regarding the artificial turf.
6. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 PM
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Redman seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. (absent: Member Wilson and Member Stadelmann).
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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