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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
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
2. VOT EAC 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
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).
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