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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 9:00 AM
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
(EOC)
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradford at 9:00 AM. A roll call was taken by
Member Maria Pearson. Member Resa Listort left at 10:30 AM.
Present were:
Chair Bradford, Vice-Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Listort, Member Namath, and
Member Pearson. Member Lisa Krimsky was absent. Member Resa Listort left at 10:30 AM.
APPROVAL O F AGENDA
Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Listort seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Krimsky).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: None
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Village Manager Request for Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Comments
on Draft Environmental Goals and Objectives for Strategic Plan
Chair Bradford reviewed the need to give comments on Village Manager Jeremy Allen's
draft of his strategic plan.
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There was discussion amongst the Members regarding stewardship, protection of the
environment, proactivity, responsible planning and enforcement. As a result of the
discussion, the following was agreed upon:
• Member Pearson agreed to provide a written summary of the discussion via email
for review prior to the September 25, 2019 Meeting.
• Chair Bradford agreed to contact Manager Jeremy Allen to determine the
difference between item numbers 3 and 4 and update the members on September
25, 2019.
• Chair Bradford agreed to attend the September 11, 2019 Village Council Meeting
and encourage Council to implement environmental aspects to any future Village
construction including the pending Community Recreation Center proposal.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Landscape Maintenance Firm Registration and Proposed Letter to the Village
Manager
Chair Bradford introduced the draft of the letter prepared by Member Pearson and
requested input.
Vice-Chair Shaw advised that the draft was inadvertently sent to Village Manager Jeremy
Allen and that Building Director Jose Rodriguez already had provided responses for the
Village Manager.
Discussion occurred regarding Mr. Rodriguez' responses raising the following questions:
• Can Citizens on Patrol be asked to assist with identifying Ordinance issues?
• Does anyone follow up with businesses that become inactive, but are still doing
business within the Village?
• How does the Village verify that the businesses on the list are licensed, certified
and/or have the proper training?
• Are there other ways besides complaint driven calls to enforce Village
Ordianances?
• Can we invite Manager Allen to a future meeting?
MOTION: Member Harding made a motion to authorize Chair Bradford to send a
response to Manager Jeremy Allen, with additional questions and an invitation to attend a
future Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting; Member Pearson seconded
the motion; carried unanimously 6-0.
4. Mandatory Landscaper Placement of Filter Fabric Over Strom Drains During Work
Activities
Chair Bradford reviewed prior discussions regarding the need for mandatory drainage
coverage on storm drains while work was being conducted.
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After discussion, Agenda Item 4 was tabled until a full list of businesses that are licensed
and /or registered can be developed and an ordinance re-written.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
There were none.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
5. Update on Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Environmental Awareness
Activities at Village Recreation Events (Food Truck and Other)
Member Namath agreed to email information in advance to all for discussion at the
September 25, 2019 EAC Meeting.
6. Review of List of Agencies, Committees Thereof and NPOs with a Loxahatchee
River, Jupiter Inlet or Ocean Mission.
Member Namath agreed to email information in advance to all for discussion at the
September 25, 2019 EAC Meeting.
7. Framework for EAC Organization of Committee Activities
Member Pearson agreed to discuss at the September 25, 2019 EAC Meeting.
8. Request for Village Council to Assist Town of Palm Beach and Other Florida Local
Governments in Changing Florida Law to Allow Local Prohibition of Plastics.
Chair Bradford agreed to email the Resolution in advance to all for discussion at the
September 25, 2019 meeting.
9. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for Village of Tequesta Operations
This item was tabled to a future meeting.
10. Update of Tree Canopy Completion (Grants and Donations)
This item was tabled to a future meeting.
11. Other Items
Vice-Chair Shaw requested an update regarding the Village's approval of Public Works
Director, Mr. Doug Chambers pilot program utilizing chemicals without glyphosate. Chair
Bradford agreed to pursue at the Regular Village Council Meeting scheduled for
September 11, 2019.
12. Next Meeting, Date, Time and Place: Speaker From
The next meeting was scheduled for September 25, 2019 at 9:00-11:00 AM
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ANY OTHER MATTERS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 AM; Member Pearson seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Krimsky and Member Liston).
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 9:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradford at 9:09 A.M. . A roll call was taken by
Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser.
Present were:
Chair Bradford, Vice-Chair Shaw, Member Harding, Member Krimsky, and Member Liston.
Late were: Member Jessica Namath arrived at 9:10 AM and Member Maria Pearson arrived at
9:15 AM. Member Resa Listort left at 11:00 AM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda; Member Liston seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member Namath and Member Pearson).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Vince Arena of 463 Tequesta Drive addressed the Committee and asked them to be part
of the landscape plan for the proposed Community Center. He liked the idea of native plants
and heat tolerant vegetation. Additionally, he asked the Committee to look into solar lighting
around the building and parking lot for the proposed Recreation Center. Lastly, he felt
contractors should follow storm drain requirements on new builds and sea wall construction. Mr.
Arena believed Mr. Bud Howard was a great local resource and resident of the Village.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: 8/28/19 EAC Minutes
MOTION: Member Liston made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented;
Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Member
Namath and Member Pearson).
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Village Manager Request for EAC Comments on Draft Environmental Goals and
Objectives for Strategic Plan
After some discussion, Chair Bradford advised the Environmental Advisory Committee
(EAC) that he would communicate changes discussed to the Village Manager. No
motion was provided.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Update on EAC Environmental Awareness Activities at Village Recreation Events
(Food Truck & Other)
MOTION: Member Krimsky made a motion to approve Member Jessica Namath's Food
Truck Concept and have her take action on behalf of the Committee at the National Night
Out Event on October 4, 2019; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 7-0.
MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve having Member Listort research
and report specific findings regarding a place to acquire reusable bags as well as provide
a list of possible sponsorship opportunites; Member Listort seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 7-0.
4. Review List of Agencies, Committees and NPO's (Non-Profit Organizations) with a
Loxahatchee River, Jupiter Inlet, or Ocean Mission
MOTION: Member Listort made a motion to accept Member Namath's list of resources as
an EAC resource for future use as a working document; Member Krimsky seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 7-0.
5. Framework for EAC Organization of Committee Activities
MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to adopt the framework provided by Member
Pearson as a guideline to follow when discussing recommendations to the Village
Council with a modification of changing the word enforce to advise; Member Namath
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0.
6. EAC Resolution 1-2019 - Request for Village Council to Assist Town of Palm Beach
and Other Florida Local Governments in Changing Florida Law to Allow Local
Prohibition of Plastics
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to approve formally requesting the Village
Council to adopt a resolution directing the Village Manager to take any and all action
necessary to ban the use of herbicides containing glyphosate by the Village, including,
but not limited to, Village Employees and Village Contractors, in the performance of
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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; Member Harding seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 7-0.
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to have Chair Bradford email the Resolution
and sample letter to Mayor Brennan, Council and Village Manager Allen, as amended;
Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 7-0.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7. Request for Jeremy Allen, Village Manager to Speak to EAC in Regard to
Enforcement of Existing Code for Landscaping Firm Business Licensing and
Registration
8. Update on Energy Efficiency Assessment for VOT Operations
9. Review of Proposed VOT Fertilizer Regulation Ordinance
10. Update on Tree Canopy Completion (Grants & Donations)
11. Other Items
Chair Bradford updated the Committee regarding the demonstration project and advised
that business cards were approved.
Member Krimsky formally recused herself from conversations regarding glyphosphate
due to her position as a University of Florida employee.
12. Next Meeting: October 9, 2019 - Emergency Operations Center
ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Member Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 AM;
Member Krimsky seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Listort).
Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
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