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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 2:00 PM VILLAGE HALL
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Brad Freese at 2:OOpm. A roll call was taken by
Planner Meg Wyble.
Present were:
Michelle Shearouse, Brad Freese, Clay Damon, Jill Wenta, Thomas G. Bradford, and Wade
Chance.
Absent were:
Russ Redman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Brad Freese made a motion to adjust the order of presentations to better suit the needs of
the Board. Proposed updated order:
1. "Green Incentives" Presenter: Meghan Wyble
2. "Village of Tequesta Tree Code, Prohibited Species List" - Steve Parker, Village of
Tequesta's Landscape Architect.
3. Reef Arches: Nature-based Engineering Structures Promoting Living Shorelines - Nick
Bourdon, Co-Founder and Director of Environmental Development of Reef Arches.
4. "MANG Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration: Improving Water Quality, Marine Habitat,
Resilient Shorelines, and Carbon Capture." - Keith Rossin, Co-Founder and Chief
Restoration Officer of MANG.
Vice Chair Tom Bradford made a motion to approve the agenda with modified order of
presentations, Member Jill Wenta second the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
No citizen comment.
PRESENTATIONS
1. "Green Incentives" Presenter. Meg Wyble
2. "Village of Tequesta Tree Code, Prohibited Species List"-Steve Parker, Village of
Tequesta's Landscape Architect
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MOTION: EAC Member Damon made a motion to incorporate the provided Invasive
Species Tree List from FISC, with the Village's current Prohibited Species List, including
specific tree recommendations from the Village Landscape Architect EAC Member
Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Regular Member
Seat 5 Redman).
3. Reef Arches: Nature-based Engineered Structures Promoting Living Shorelines.-
Nick Bourdon, Co-Founder and Director of Environmental Development of Reef
Arches.
4. "MANG Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration: Improving Water Quality, Marine
Habitat, Resilient Shorelines, and Carbon Capture."--Keith Rossin, Co-Founder and
Chief Restoration Officer of MANG
CONSENT AGENDA
5. MINUTES: September 11, 2024
MINUTES:August 14, 2024
MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, including
minutes from September 11, 2024 and August 14, 2024, as presented. EAC Member
Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Regular Member
Seat 5 Redman).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
6. EAC Discussion to Finalize Recommendations for Tequesta Tree Code
NEW BUSINESS
7. Update on Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance and Village of Tequesta Grant
Application
Community Development Director Jay Hubsch provided an update on the Jupiter
Narrows Conservation Alliance, he reports that the Alliance has agreed to complete the
Grant writing, maintenance, and funding for the project.
8. Mangrove Restoration Program: Early discussion/framework for program aimed to
motivate and incentivize Tequesta homeowners to plant Mangroves.
Chair Brad Freese requested that the Committee contemplate what the "Living Shoreline
Grant" program would look like and be ready to discuss next meeting.
9. Highlights of Florida Resiliency Conference
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Chair Brad Freese provided a synopsis of the Florida Resiliency Conference.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Tom Bradford made a motion to adjourn, Michelle Sherouse seconded the motion.
Motion unanimously approved (6-0). Meeting adjourned 3:58.
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Jay fiubsch, AICP
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