Agenda_Environmental Advisory Committee_11/13/2024 AGENDA
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Brad Freese, Chair
Thomas G. Bradford, Vice-Chair Russ Redman, Committee Member
Clay Damon, Committee Member Jill Wenta, Committee Member
Michelle Shearouse, Committee Member
Wade Chance, Committee Member
November 13, 2024 2:00 PM [Village Council Chambers]
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA J6.. 'r
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter
under the section
entitled "Communications from Citizens," subject to the three-minute limitation. The public also has
the opportunity to
speak to any item listed on the agenda, including the consent agenda, at the time the agenda item
comes up for
discussion. Citizens desiring to address the Committee should proceed toward the public
microphones or, if applicable, raise your
hand when the applicable agenda item is being considered to enable the Chair to acknowledge you.
PRESENTATIONS 1
1. "MANG Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration: Improving Water Quality, Marine
Habitat, Resilient Shorelines, and Carbon Capture."-Keith Rossin, Co-Founder
and Chief Restoration Officer of MANG
2. Reef Arches: Nature-based Engineered Structures Promoting Living
Shorelines.-Nick Bourdon, Co-Founder and Director of Environmental
Development of Reef Arches.
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3. "Village of Tequesta Tree Code, Prohibited Species List"-Steve Parker, Village
of Tequesta's Landscape Architect
4. "Green Incentives"
Presenter: Meghan Wyble
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion .
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee Member so requests, in
which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the Agenda.
5. MINUTES: September 11, 2024 4 - 9
MINUTES: August 14, 2024
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Aug 14 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Sep 11 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
END OF • AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
6. EAC Discussion to Finalize Recommendations for Tequesta Tree Code 10 - 14
Presenter: Thomas G. Bradford
Agenda Memo #24-263 - Pdf
NEW BUSINESS
7. Update on Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance and Village of Tequesta
Grant Application
Presenter: Jay Hubsch
8. Mangrove Restoration Program: Early discussion/framework for program
aimed to motivate and incentivize Tequesta homeowners to plant Mangroves.
Presenter: Brad Freese
9. Highlights of Florida Resiliency Conference 15 - 16
Presenter: Brad Freese
Agenda Memo #24-344 - Pdf
COMMENTSOF •MMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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ANY OTHER MATTERS
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
ADA ACCESSIBILITY: The Village of Tequesta strives to be an inclusive environment. As such, it is the Village's policy to
comply with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") by ensuring our records are
accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, there are records we receive from outside entities (contractors,
vendors, other state agencies, etc.) that are not ADA compliant. We take every measure possible to remediate those
documents, however, some records may not be compliant. If there is a file that is not compliant that you wish to access,
please contact the Village Clerk's Office and we will make an accommodation.
DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: Disabled persons who need an accommodation in order to participate in this Village
Council Meeting are requested to contact the Village Clerk's Office at 768-0440 at least three working days before this
meeting. Hearing impaired persons please note wireless hearing system receivers are available by requesting the same
from the Village Clerk.
Note 1: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Committee with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, he/she may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based.
Note 2: Items listed on the Consent Agenda will be approved by one motion of the Committee, unless an individual
Committee Member requests that any item(s) be moved to the Regular Agenda and individually considered.
PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Citizens desiring to address the Committee should proceed toward the public microphones or, if applicable, raise your
hand when the applicable agenda item is being considered to enable the Chair to acknowledge you.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard on an official agenda item under the section entitled "Public
Hearings,"subject to the three-minute limitation.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter under the section
entitled "Communications from Citizens," subject to the three-minute limitation. The public also has the opportunity to
speak to any item listed on the agenda, including the consent agenda, at the time the agenda item comes up for
discussion.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard on any official agenda item when the Committee Chair
calls for public comments, subject to the three-minute limitation.
Environmental Advisory Committee Meetings are public business meetings and, as such, the Committee and/or its Chair
retain the right to limit discussion on any issue.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS
345 Tequesta Drive unless otherwise indicated
August 28, 2019 -9:00 a.m. - Council Chambers
September 11, 2019 -9:00 a.m. - Council Chambers
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