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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 02_2/12/2025 Agenda Item #2. [Draft) MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 8, 2025 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Tom Bradford at 2:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Planner Meg Wyble. Present were: Michelle Shearouse, Jill Wenta, Thomas G. Bradford, and Wade Chance. Late were: Russ Redman, arriving at 2:20. Absent were: Brad Freese and Clay Damon. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion for the approval of the agenda. EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Chair Freese, EAC Member Damon, and Regular Member Seat 5 Redman). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: Date December 11, 2024 Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Dec 11 2024 - Minutes - Pdf MOTION: EAC Member Wenta made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. EAC Member Chance seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Chair Freese and EAC Member Damon). END OF CONSENT AGENDA PlRgge4'b625 Agenda Item #2. 01 Draft REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. VO TEA C Workshop The committee reviewed the evening workshop outline provided by Chair Brad Freeze. Jay Hubsch, Director of Community Development, provided the weekday date from the Recreation Center for Weeks 1 & 3 in March. These dates will be presented to Chair Freeze for confirmation and coordination with the planned speakers. Presentations are scheduled to take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with time for any questions after all presentations are complete. The Committee also discussed potential titles for the meeting and strategies for advertising. No final decisions were made on either, and further input will be sought at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS 3. Prohibited Species List: Non-Tree Invasive Species MOTION: EAC Member Wenta made a motion to adopt the Florida Invasive Species Council Invasive Tree Species List, allowing for Glossy Privet and Sapodilla to continue to be planted, maintaining the prohibition of the Lofty Fig, Banyan Tree, and Eucalyptus. To adopt the Florida Invasive Species Council Plant Species List in its entirety, allowing for exceptions to be proposed, reviewed and made on Category Two Species by the Village of Tequesta Landscape Architect. EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Chair Freese and EAC Member Damon). 4. Response to EAC Email Regarding Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance Mr. Powell addressed the Committee with his concerns of a smaller boating lane at Jupiter Narrows, if the future Mangrove restoration reduced space for boating. Thomas Heller with Jupiter Narrows Conservation also spoke to the Committee answering any questions regarding the Jupiter Narrows Restoration. Feedback is always appreciated and as more information becomes available the Committee will remain open to reevaluation. 5. State Park Preservation Act Committee aims to review Senate Bill 80 (2025), State Park Preservation Act proposal and provide comments in February with the goal of compiling their recommendations to Council. 6. Staff Updates: -Old Dixie Landscape Plan -Arbor/Earth Day Update Community Development Director Jay Hubsch, informed the Committee of an upcoming P1RggE52)t)25 Agenda Item #2. [Draft) mobility plan in the works. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Explore environmentally landscaped water catchment areas in Stuart and consider potential for integration. ANY OTHER MATTERS 7. Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT MOTION: EAC Member Chance made a motion to adjourn the meeting EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Chair Freese and EAC Member Damon). Jay Hubsch, AICP PlRggE63z)625 Agenda Item #2. [Draft) MINUTES 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 2:00p.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 PlRggd�bt)23 Agenda Item #2. 01 Draft 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. VO T EA C 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). Jay Hubsch, AICP P1RggE35b-b23