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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 05_11/13/2024 Agenda Item #5. [Draft) MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL AUGUST 14, 2024 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Brad Freeze at 2:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Planner, Meg Wyble. Present were: Michelle Shearouse, Brad Freese, Jill Wenta, Thomas G. Bradford, and Wade Chance. Late were: Absent were: Clay Damon and Russ Redman. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to approve the agenda; EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon and Regular Member Seat 5 Redman). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS No communication from citizens. PRESENTATIONS 2. "Florida's Coral Reef, Coral Bleaching, Effects of Coral Bleaching on the Marine Ecosystem, and how FLDEP Works to Address the Issue." Taylor Tucker, Reef Resilience Coordinator, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection. Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Taylor Tucker presented to the EAC on the importance of our coral reefs, and the impacts of coral bleaching. The EAC thanked Taylor for her time and inquired about ways to help spread the message. Taylor encouraged the EAC to use the PowerPoint provided and appreciated the opportunity to share with the committee. PlRgge4'b-bfl 6 Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft 3. "Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project (CERP): Updates to the Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project." Michael Tompkins, Senior Project Manager, Ecosystem Restoration Planning & Project Management Section. South Florida Water Management District. Michael Tompkins from the South Florida Water Management District presented a PowerPoint update on the Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project. The Committee thanked Michael for his time and found the presentation insightful. 4. "History and updates to Jupiter Narrows Restoration Project." Susan Panella, President and Co-Founder. Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance. Susan Panella provided a thoughtful presentation highlighting the decrease of mangroves in the Jupiter Narrows, the impact on our ecosystem, and the efforts underway to restore them. The EAC was pleased to hear of the restoration and asked how they can best support the cause. Susan Panella responded that providing any useful direct contacts would be greatly appreciated. MOTION:Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to address topic #13 first and add a discussion on the topics that they would like to hear from the upcoming Loxahatchee presenter. EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon and Regular Member Seat 5 Redman). CONSENT AGENDA 5. To approve the consent agenda and EAC meeting minutes from June 12, 2024 & July 10, 2024. END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 6. A. EAC Discussion and action items to council addressing today's presentations. 1. Coral Reef Bleaching 2. CERP Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project 3. Jupiter Narrows Restoration Project 7. Blue Carbon: Mangrove Restoration Efforts for GHG Reduction, Shoreline Protection, and Healthy Habitats. 8. Follow Up Discussion on Waste Management Presentation P1RggE52)bfl 6 Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft 9. Discussion on EAC Meeting Times and Dates Community Development Director Jay Hubsch sought feedback from the EAC on the current meeting schedule. The EAC expressed openness to trying evening meetings but agreed that if community involvement did not increase, the schedule should remain unchanged. MOTION: EAC Member Wenta made a motion to explore the option of hosting a week night or weekend special event to encourage citizen participation. EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon and Regular Member Seat 5 Redman). 10. Discussion on the upcoming Loxahatchee River presenter. Chair Brad Freeze requested that any topics the EAC wishes to discuss regarding the upcoming Loxahatchee presentation be emailed to Community Development Director Jay Hubsch. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS MOTION:Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to move unresolved agenda items to future meeting. EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon and Regular Member Seat 5 Redman). ADJOURNMENT MOTION:Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to adjourn the meeting EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon and Regular Member Seat 5 Redman). Jay Hubsch, AICP PlRggE616fi 6 Agenda Item #5. [Draft) MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Brad Freese at 2:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Planner Meg Wyble. Present were: Brad Freese, Clay Damon, Jill Wenta, Russ Redman, Thomas G. Bradford, and Wade Chance. Late were: Absent were: Michelle Shearouse. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion approval of the agenda; with addition of EAC related question posed in the citizen survey. EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: EAC Member Shearouse). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS No communication from citizens. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation From Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District Executive Director Dr. Albrey Arrington. CONSENT AGENDA 2. MINUTES:August 14 Meeting MOTION:Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. EAC Member Damon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: EAC Member Shearouse). PlRgge7 b-bfl6 Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 3. Update on 711712024 ribbon cutting and trail tour at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (JILONA). Chair Brad Freese provided an update on the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Chair Freese indicated to the Committee that JILONA is looking for volunteers to help in the natural area. Vice Chair Bradford recommended using the Village's Smoke Signal Newsletter to broadcast that to the community. 4. Update on 712912024 Village Council workshop to review EAC activities from past year. Vice Chair Bradford reported that the Village Council was happy with the Environmental Action Committees performance this past year. Mayor Molly Young along with Council encouraged the EAC to explore evening meetings. S. Living Shoreline Code Update NEW BUSINESS 6. Discussion on State of Florida's Plan's To Put Golf Courses in Jonathan Dickinson State Park 7. EAC Discussion and action items to council addressing the August and September presentations. A. Coral Reef Bleaching B. CERP Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project C. Jupiter Narrows Restoration Project D. Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District Jupiter Narrows Presenter Sue Panella reached out requesting a signatory partnership from the Environmental Action Committee for the Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant. The Committee decided it would make a recommendation to Village Council to support the project. MOTION:Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion made a motion to recommend the Jupiter Narrows Signatory Partnership for the Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant. EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: EAC Member Shearouse). 8. Blue Carbon: Mangrove Restoration Efforts for GHG Reduction, Shoreline Protection, and Healthy Habitats. PIRggE32)-bfl 6 Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft Chair Brad Freese shared with the Committee the importance of the Mangroves and challenged the group to think of ways to encourage Mangrove plantings, by reaching out to local environmental groups and researching grant programs that could enhance the Villages impact. 9. Follow Up Discussion on Waste Management Presentation 10. 2024 Florida Resilience Conference Update Chair Freese sought recommendations from the Committee for the upcoming Conference. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS 11. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to adjourn the meeting EAC Member Chance seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: EAC Member Shearouse). Jay Hubsch, AICP PlRggE93b-bfl6