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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
DECEMBER 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:OOp.m. A roll call was taken by
Planner Meg Wyble.
Present were:
Michelle Shearouse, Brad Freese, Russ Redman, Thomas G. Bradford, and Wade Chance.
Absent were:
Clay Damon and Jill Wenta.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion approval of the agenda as submitted. EAC Member
Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon and
EAC Member Wenta).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
No citizen communications.
PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES: November 13, 2024
MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, adjusting
the November 13 minutes to reflect the attendance of member Wade Chance. EAC
Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC
Member Damon and EAC Member Wenta).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. Tequesta Community Grant Program For Living Shorelines
Committee discussed possible locations for a pilot program for Living Shoreline
integration. Dover Ditch and Tequesta Drive Bridge were proposed as potential options.
NEW BUSINESS
3. VOT EAC Workshop (February 2025)
The Committee discussed hosting an evening workshop in late February or March,
focusing on the Living Shorelines and the impact it will have on our water ways.
Committee spoke about potentially using the Recreation Center at 395 Seabrook for a
more casual feel.
4. VOT EAC Strategic Planning & Goals for 2025
The Committee spoke about the upcoming year and maintaining focus on Green Building
Programs/Incentives and updating the invasive species list. Additionally, discussed was
the annual allocation for street scape plantings.
5. Arbor Day/Earth DayMater Conservation Proclamation
The Village of Tequesta is once again a Tree City and recognized by the Arbor Day
Foundation. The Environmental Advisory Committee will plan to discuss 2025 Arbor
Day/Earth Day Proclamation and celebration.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion to adjourn the meeting EAC Member Chance
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon and EAC Member
Wenta).
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