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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
OCTOBER 8, 2025 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair at 2:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Community
Development Director Jay Hubsch.
Present were:
Michelle Shearouse, Brad Freese, Jill Wenta, Thomas G. Bradford, Wade Chance, and Drew
Henriques.
Absent were:
Russ Redman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of two
topics; Code section 78-395, and recent Right-of-way proposal, to Agenda Section - Comments of
Committee Members. EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0
(absent: Regular Member Seat 5 Redman).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mrs. Marie Sapirie, resident of Tequesta, addressed Council and spoke about the recent right of
way proposal, expressing concerns that the proposal homogenizes the Village. The Council
thanked Mrs. Sapirie for her time and presented follow up questions on the topic.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Catie Sprague, Education & Outreach Supervisor. Solid Waste Authority of Palm
Beach County.
"SWA Integrated Solid Waste Management System."
CONSENT AGENDA
2. MINUTES: EAC Meeting on September 10, 2025.
MOTION:Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, including the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. EAC Member Wenta
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seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Regular Member Seat 5
Redman).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
3. VOT Council Response to EAC Initiatives
The Committee reviewed the Council's recent feedback concerning the EAC 3s initiatives.
The comments were broadly favorable, and the Committee welcomed the Council's input.
OLD BUSINESS
4. Tequesta Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day: Update
Fire Chief McLoughlin of the Village of Tequesta addressed the Committee regarding the
proper disposal of hazardous wastes. The Committee expressed its gratitude to Chief
McLoughlin and approved the idea of leveraging the community newsletter Smoke
Signals to inform and educate residents about what constitutes hazardous waste and
how to dispose of it properly.
5. Stormwater Drainage Signs
The Committee reviewed the feedback received from the Council on stormwater drainage
signage and agreed that repairing the existing signs is the best course of action.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
The Committee continued their conversation regarding the added Right of Way Proposal item.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to adjourn the meeting; EAC Member Shearouse
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Regular Member Seat 5 Redman).
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Jay Hubsch, AICP
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