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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
DECEMBER 14, 2022 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradford at 2:00 PM A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams
Present were:
Thomas Bradford EAC Chair, Robert Shaw Vice Chair, Member Brad Freese, Member Marguerite
Wilson, and Member Russ Redman.
Late were:
Member Jessica Namath arrived at 2:15 PM
Absent were:
Member Philip Stadelmann.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Redman seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Stadelmann, Member Namath).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Mark Sapire of Yacht Club Place thanked the Committee for their support of issues he felt
were important to residents.
Ms. Linda Smith of 17976 Vio Rio, Jupiter, Florida brought tumblers for the Committee Members
to replace single use plastic bottles.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: November 16,2022
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Postponed approving until the next meeting.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Coastal Management Element of the VOT
Comprehensive Plan, V2 for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff.
Chair Bradford went over the procedure in making changes to the Comprehensive Plan.
The Committee discussed stabilization and rehabilitation of dune areas, coastal control
line, Council decisions on R-3, the 5 foot coastal setback, the Village Comprehensive Plan
process, beach re-nourishment, and Council meeting representation. The Committee
would send Member Wilson their thoughts to be read during the next Council Meeting.
Village Clerk McWilliams reminded the group that two-way communication between
Members was a violation of the Sunshine Law. Section 3.2.1 would be emailed to Chair
Bradford for review.
Mr. Mark Sapire of Yacht Club Place addressed the Committee on the coastal setback,
variances, Council decisions, and legal discussions.
Section 5.4.1 of the Comprehensive Plan was discussed as it related to mitigation and
preservation and the vulnerability study was also mentioned as it related to Tequesta
assets. Section 6.1.8 would be re-written as well.
3. Next Steps for Tequesta Community and Organizational GHG Reductions
This topic was tabled until the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Cypress Drive Park Landscape Plan Development
The Committee believed the Village architect and the Parks and Recreation Department
should be involved in the process. Several Members had concerns regarding safety with
the property being next to the train tracks. Also, selling the parcel was debated. Fencing,
landscaping, safety features and attractive nuisances were pondered. Member Namath
would put together a list of volunteers and Chair Bradford would prepare an outline of the
steps needed.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
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5. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Robert Shaw, Vice Chair made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Namath
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Stadelmann).
4AIA
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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