Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Dec 11 2024

Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Dec 11 2024. Location: Village Council Chambers. Time: 02:00 PM. Agenda: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Dec 11 2024 - 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 Clay Damon, Committee Member Jill Wenta, Committee Member Michelle Shearouse, Committee Member Wade Chance, Committee Member December 11, 2024 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 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. 1. MINUTES: November 13, 2024 Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Nov 13 2024 - Minutes - Pdf END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 2. Tequesta Community Grant Program For Living Shorelines Presenter: Brad Freese Agenda Memo #24-398 - Pdf NEW BUSINESS 3. VOT EAC Workshop (February 2025) Presenter: Brad Freese Agenda Memo #24-399 - Pdf 4. VOT EAC Strategic Planning & Goals for 2025 Presenter: Brad Freese Agenda Memo #24-400 - Pdf 5. Arbor Day/Earth Day/Water Conservation Proclamation Presenter: Jay Hubsch Agenda Memo #24-401 - Pdf 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) - Dec 11 2024 - Minutes - Html 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 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. VOT EAC 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 Day/Water 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