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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
NOVEMBER 12, 2025 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Brad Freese at 2:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Planner, Meg Wyble
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 for approval of the agenda. EAC Member Wenta
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Regular Member Seat 5 Redman).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
No Citizen Communications.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from Tom Twyford, Director, The Palm Beach Fishing Association.
"Oyster Habitat Creation Program."
Director Twyford of the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation thanked the Committee
for the opportunity to present. He provided an overview of the Oyster Habitat Creation
Program, noting that it uses locally sourced oyster shells for local restoration efforts. The
program began in April 2025, and the Foundation is actively working to increase public
awareness. The Committee thanked Director Twyford for his presentation and asked how
the EAC could support the initiative. Director Twyford welcomed the offer and indicated
that assisting with outreach and information sharing would be greatly appreciated.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. MINUTES: October 8, 2025
MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
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presented, including approval of the meeting minutes from October 8, 2025. Vice-Chair
Bradford seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Regular Member Seat
5 Redman).
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
3. Discuss and Recommend Environmental Initiatives to be considered by the Village
Council for the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan
Village Manager Jeremy Allen briefed the Committee on the upcoming 2025-2026
Strategic Plan and outlined the process for preparing their proposal to Council. He noted
that all initiatives must be submitted to Community Development Director Jay Hubsch by
December 1, 2025, for inclusion in the Council's review during early 2026.
OLD BUSINESS
4. Tequesta Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day: Update
The Committee had no update at the time.
S. Stormwater Drain Signage
The Committee discussed options for marking stormwater drains and concluded that
refurbishing the existing "Drains to Ocean" markers would be the most cost-effective and
direct approach. The Committee agreed to forward this recommendation to the Village
Council for the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan review.
6. Single Stream v. Dual Stream Recycling: History and Data
The Committee reviewed previously provided information on dual-stream and single-
stream recycling and agreed that the Village's current dual-stream approach remains the
most effective. While single-stream recycling is conceptually appealing, the Committee
noted that its practical execution and material recovery rates have not advanced enough
to make the switch worthwhile.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Chair Freese reminded the Committee that recommendations for the Strategic Plan initiatives
are due by December 1, 2025. The next EAC meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
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Chair Freese adjourned the meeting at 3:30PM.
Jay Hubsch, AICP
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