Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - May 14 2025

Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - May 14 2025. Location: Village Council Chambers. Time: 02:00 PM. Agenda: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - May 14 2025 - Agenda - Html AGENDA Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting Village of Tequesta 345 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 Brad Freese, Chair Thomas G. Bradford, Vice-Chair Russ Redman, Committee Member Jill Wenta, Committee Member Michelle Shearouse, Committee Member Wade Chance, Committee Member Vacant, Committee Member May 14, 2025 2:00 PM Village Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA ( additions, deletions & modifications) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter under the section entitled "Communications from Citizens," subject to the three-minute limitation. The public also has the opportunity to speak to any item listed on the agenda, including the consent agenda, at the time the agenda item comes up for discussion. Citizens desiring to address the Committee should proceed toward the public microphones or, if applicable, raise your hand when the applicable agenda item is being considered to enable the Chair to acknowledge you. PRESENTATIONS 1. "Village of Tequesta Vulnerability Assessment": Marjorie Craig, Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Director 2. "A Project to Promote and Improve Commercial Recycling in Tequesta": Thomas Gerring, Eagle Scout and Student at Jupiter High School CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion . There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. 3. Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Apr 09 2025 - Minutes - Pdf END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 4. Arbor Day Recap:  Recommendations and Improvements for Arbor Day 2026. Presenter: Brad Freese 5. B. Follow-up on action items from April meeting  Letter of support from Tequesta regarding the renaming of Jupiter Narrows.  No-fee permit for FPL tree trimming  Construction runoff mitigation strategies Presenter: Brad Freese NEW BUSINESS 6. EAC Annual Reorganization: Vote for Chair and Vice-Chair Presenter: Jay Hubsch 7. EAC Seat 6 Vacancy:  Recommendation to Council -Removing Seat 6 -Start time for meetings -Frequency of meetings Presenter: Brad Freese COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTE ADA ACCESSIBILITY: The Village of Tequesta strives to be an inclusive environment. As such, it is the Village’s policy to comply with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) by ensuring our records are accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, there are records we receive from outside entities (contractors, vendors, other state agencies, etc.) that are not ADA compliant. We take every measure possible to remediate those documents, however, some records may not be compliant. If there is a file that is not compliant that you wish to access, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office and we will make an accommodation. DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: Disabled persons who need an accommodation in order to participate in this Village Council Meeting are requested to contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 768-0440 at least three working days before this meeting. Hearing impaired persons please note wireless hearing system receivers are available by requesting the same from the Village Clerk. Note 1: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Committee with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Note 2: Items listed on the Consent Agenda will be approved by one motion of the Committee, unless an individual Committee Member requests that any item(s) be moved to the Regular Agenda and individually considered. PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Citizens desiring to address the Committee should proceed toward the public microphones or, if applicable, raise your hand when the applicable agenda item is being considered to enable the Chair to acknowledge you. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard on an official agenda item under the section entitled "Public Hearings," subject to the three-minute limitation. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter under the section entitled "Communications from Citizens," subject to the three-minute limitation. The public also has the opportunity to speak to any item listed on the agenda, including the consent agenda, at the time the agenda item comes up for discussion. OTHER AGENDA ITEMS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard on any official agenda item when the Committee Chair calls for public comments, subject to the three-minute limitation. Environmental Advisory Committee Meetings are public business meetings and, as such, the Committee and/or its Chair retain the right to limit discussion on any issue. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS 345 Tequesta Drive unless otherwise indicated August 28, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. - Council Chambers September 11, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. - Council Chambers Document: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - May 14 2025 - Minutes - Html MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 14, 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Thomas G. Bradford made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; Member Michelle Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS No communications from citizens. PRESENTATIONS 1. "Village of Tequesta Vulnerability Assessment": Marjorie Craig, Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Director Village of Tequesta Utilities Director Marjorie Craig addressed the Committee to share findings from the recent vulnerability study and to provide updates on the Dover Ditch project, which is now out to bid. The Committee thanked Director Craig for her informative presentation. 2. "A Project to Promote and Improve Commercial Recycling in Tequesta": Thomas Gerring, Eagle Scout and Student at Jupiter High School Jupiter High School student and Eagle Scout, Thomas Gerring, spoke to the Committee about a proposed commercial recycling program and sought feedback on the concept. The Committee supported the initiative and emphasized that making recycling convenient for commercial properties would be key to encouraging participation. Committee members asked how they could best support Thomas in his efforts. Thomas requested direct email contacts for Committee members and, if possible, for members of the Village Council. Community Development Director Jay Hubsch offered to connect Thomas with the Committee. CONSENT AGENDA 3. EAC Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2025 MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to approve EAC Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2025; EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 4. Arbor Day Recap:  Recommendations and Improvements for Arbor Day 2026. The Committee reviewed the recent Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the Village and expressed appreciation to Member Shearouse for speaking at the ceremony, as well as to Village staff for organizing the event. The Committee encourages the Village to continue this meaningful tradition in future years. 5. B. Follow-up on action items from April meeting  Letter of support from Tequesta regarding the renaming of Jupiter Narrows.  No-fee permit for FPL tree trimming  Construction runoff mitigation strategies MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to recommend that the Village Council provide a letter of support for the proposed renaming of the Jupiter Narrows in honor of Andrew “Red” Harris. EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. NEW BUSINESS 6. EAC Annual Reorganization: Vote for Chair and Vice-Chair The Committee discussed its reorganization for the upcoming year and unanimously agreed that Chair Brad Freese and Vice Chair Thomas Bradford have been performing their roles exemplary and should continue in their respective positions. MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to reappoint Chair Brad Freese in his duties for the upcoming year; EAC Member Shearouse seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. MOTION: EAC Member Wenta made a motion to reappoint Vice Chair Thomas Bradford in his continued duties for the upcoming year; EAC Member Chance seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. 7. EAC Seat 6 Vacancy:  Recommendation to Council -Removing Seat 6 -Start time for meetings -Frequency of meetings The Committee discussed recommending that Seat 6 remain vacant at this time. The Committee also revisited the topic of meeting frequency and timing, and unanimously agreed to maintain the current schedule of meeting monthly at 2:00 p.m. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion at 3:52 to adjourn the meeting; EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. Jay Hubsch, AICP