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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
OCTOBER 23, 2019 9:00 AM EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
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 Deputy
Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Bradford, Vice-Chair Shaw, Member Harding, and Member Listort.
Late were:
Member Namath who arrived at 9:39 AM. Member Resa Listort left at 10:26 AM
Absent were:
Member Krimsky and Member Pearson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Resa Listort asked to add an item addressing the monthly schedule of the
Environmental Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to approve the Agenda with the addition of discussion
of the schedule; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member
Krimsky, Member Namath, and Member Pearson).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS - None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: September 11, 2019 EA Minutes and September 25, 2019 EA Minutes
MOTION: Chair Bradford made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented;
Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member
Krimsky, Member Namath, and Member Pearson).
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Additional Information on Reusable Bags, Printing and Costs
Member Resa Listort brought forth information regarding size, color, material type and
cost of bags to the Committee.
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to direct Member Listort to revisit the cotton
bag option and report back design and cost options at a future meeting; Member Harding
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member Krimsky, Member
Namath, and Member Pearson).
3. Consideration of Formally Requesting the Village Council to Adopt a Resolution
Directing the Village Manager to Take Any and All Actions Necessary to Ban the
Use of Herbicides Containing Glyphosate by Village Including, But Not Limited To,
Village Employees and Village Contractors, in the Performance of Landscaping
and Maintenance Work On All Properties Owned, Leased or Under the Custodial
Care of the Village; Further Directing the Village Clerk to Transmit a Copy of this
Resolution to the Officials Stated Herein
Vice Chair Shaw spoke to the Committee regarding the creation of a new resolution
which would recommend the banning of glyphosate throughout the Village.
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve going forward with a draft
Resolution banning glyphosate throughout the Village, by forwarding a draft of such to
Village Manager Allen for review; Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Discussion with Village Manager Jeremy Allen on Matters Pertaining to
Enforcement and Any Other Environmental Related Items
Village Manager Jeremy Allen spoke to the Committee regarding the current status of
landscape companies being registered to work within the Village. He was interested in
enhancing communication and education for these companies regarding environmental
issues. Manager Allen assured the Committee he would look into the licensing
information at the County level.
5. Consideration of Cancellation or Re-Scheduling of the November 27 EAC Meeting
The Committee decided to have only one meeting per month in November and
December due to the holidays and the availability of Committee Members. The
meetings would be held on November 13, 2019 and December 11, 2019.
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COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
Mr. David Tinoco, Superintendent of Water Distribution addressed the Committee and spoke of
catch basins, storm water drainage cleanouts, specific drainage problem areas and the Dover
Ditch.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for Village of Tequesta Operations
7. Review of Proposed Village of Tequesta Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance
8. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations)
9. Other Items?
Vice Chair Shaw recommended the Committee submit an article for the next Smoke
Signals publication, to be released in early 2020. Member Jessica Namath offered to
write the article using Member biographies and backgrounds, a mission statement and a
photograph of the group.
10. Next Meeting, November 13, 2019 at Village Hall, Speaker?
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Member Listort asked that a Future Agenda Item include discussion on a youth group focused
on environmental issues and government policies and procedures.
Member Harding asked that a Future Agenda Item include a discussion on solar power.
The Committee discussed the proposed Community Center and the desire to be
environmentally sensitive in the architectural design of the building and grounds.
Member Namath would present information to the Committee at a future meeting regarding
groups available to attend upcoming Village events to inform and educate residents on
environmental issues.
11. Meeting Task Assignments
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 AM; Member Namath
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Member Krimsky, Member Listort, and
Member Pearson).
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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