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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
OCTOBER 14, 2020 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thomas Bradford. A roll call was taken by Village
Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Chair Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice-Chair Robert Shaw, Member Frank Harding, Member
Lisa Krimsky, Member Resa Listort, Member Jessica Namath, and Member Maria Pearson.
Late were:
Chair Thomas Bradford
Absent were:
Committee Member Krimsky
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the minutes from 9/9/2020 EAC Meeting;
Member Pearson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Chair Bradford, EAC
Chair).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
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1. Review of Input Received on a Proposed Updated Tequesta Pesticide Ordinance
Vice Chair Shaw reminded the Committee of the draft letter he had sent to them
regarding the pesticide ordinance and stated he had received support from the
Committee. He would like permission to forward it on to Manager Allen for his review.
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to forward pesticide letter to Manager Allen;
Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Chair Bradford,
EAC Chair).
2. Update on Village Council Consideration of an EAC Request for a Ban on Release
of Balloons and Sky Lanterns
Committee Member Namath informed the Committee that she had attended the last
Council Meeting and asked for Council support in banning the release of balloons and
sky lanterns. She reported that Council not only supported the ban but suggested
signage be placed in stores selling balloons. Additionally, signage from Loggerhead
Marine was welcomed at area beach parks and other recreational areas.
3. Review of Proposed Additional Changes to VOT Fertilizer Regulations in
Ordinance Format Based on Outline Prepared by Robert Shaw
Chair Bradford joined the meeting at 2:20 PM. He addressed several changes the
Committee had recommended including: licensing, rainy season time frames, storms,
and specific fertilizer ingredients.
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve the additional changes and
reconfirm the ordinance wording in its entirety; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Discussion on No Wake Zone for Jupiter Narrows Area from Cato's Bridge to
Martin County Line
Vice Chair Shaw announced that the topic would be coming back up for discussion in
December at the Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) meeting. The Committee would
be able to speak on behalf of the Village and could refer to the current resolution on the
subject. Several agencies were involved in the discussion and could be contacted for
support. Committee members were encouraged to sign the petition and contact the
FWC. Committee Member Jessica Namath volunteered to attend the December FWC
meeting in St. Augustine to show support. The Committee agreed to approach Council
during an upcoming meeting, for support of the no wake zone topic.
No motion was made for this item.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Bradford reminded the Committee of the Comprehensive Plan item that was still pending
a response from Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias. Village Clerk McWilliams
would reach out to Ms. Zacarias and ask her to connect with the Committee.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Pearson seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0.
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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