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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JANUARY 8, 2020 9:00 AM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Bradford at 9:00 AM. A roll call was taken by
Administrative Assistant Kelley Bonneau.
Present were:
Chair Bradford, Vice-Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, and Member Pearson.
Late were:
Member Namath arrived at 9:32 AM
Absent were:
Member Krimsky.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Resa Listort asked to have discussion on a "bags initiative" added to item number 6.
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of "bags
initiative discussion" added to item number 6; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: November 13, 2019 and December 11, 2019
The minutes would be modified and provided on the February 12, 2020 EAC agenda.
MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent:
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Member Krimsky and Member Namath).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Florida Friendly Landscaping Program; Update on Contact with FDEP
Vice Chair Shaw gave an overview of the progress associated with having the Florida
Friendly Landscape Program attend a Special Meeting of the Environmental Advisory
Committee on January 21, 2020. The Committee would check on availability for having
this meeting.
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to ask the Village Manager for permission to
hold a Special Meeting on January 21, 2020; Member Listort seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Namath).
3. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element (FLUE) to
Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC
Members
Chair Bradford asked Members to email him their comments and questions, in order to
present them to Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias.
MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to have Members create questions and
comments for Community Development and approve Chair Bradford's memo; Member
Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and
Member Namath).
NEW BUSINESS
4. Discussion on Time, Day of the Week, and Week of the Month for EAC Meetings
The Committee proposed changing the time of day for the Environmental Advisory
Committee Meetings to 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The availability of the Council Chambers would
be discussed with Village management.
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to change the scheduled meeting time to
3:00 to 5.00 PM starting February 12, 2020; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky).
5. Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element to Address
Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members
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The Committee was tasked with submitting comments to Chair Bradford by Friday,
January 18, 2020.
6. Discussion of Working with Local Environmental School Groups to Forward our
Vision
Member Resa Listort handed out information to the Committee regarding various types of
bags and their costs. Sponsors and donations were discussed as part of funding the cost
of the bags.
Member Listort proposed working together with local groups and schools within the
community to share the vision of the Environmental Advisory Committee. Local high
school students were currently working on initiatives to encourage restaurants to limit
waste. Member Listort proposed inviting students to attend an EAC (Environmental
Advisory Committee) meeting in order to also learn about the local government process
as it applies to environmental issues. Additionally, Member Pearson volunteered to
coach student groups on presentation and email skills.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
Member Namath asked about the code on backwashing pools and other environmental code
infractions. Member Pearson asked about the large FPL poles near the railroad tracks. Member
Harding reported on the subsidized transportation information he had gathered. Chair Bradford
asked for feedback regarding grants for energy conservation and/or adding trees to the Old
Dixie Highway area. Member Listort asked the Committee to consider recommending trees such
as the ones located at the northeast corner of Tequesta Drive and Seabrook Road. Vice Chair
Shaw updated Member Namath on the first item she had missed earlier in the meeting. He also
mentioned the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative and asked the Committee to recall it.
Council Member Brandon asked the Committee to remember Earth Day and come up with a
social activity to involve the community.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7. Environmental Policy Making Process for Educational Purposes
8. Next Meeting, February 12, 2020 at Village Hall; Speaker From?
9. Other Items?
10. Review of Palm Beach Ordinance Phasing Out New Planting of Ficus Benjamina
11. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance
12. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations)
13. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations
14. Ways and Means of Encouraging Property Owner Usage of Solar Power
ANY OTHER MATTERS
15. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:16 AM; Member Listort
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky).
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Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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