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Special Commission Meeting - Plastics Workshop #2

Monday, August 12, 2019 · Government meeting record

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The Stuart City Commission met to discuss Ordinance No. 2413-2019, which proposes regulating the use of expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) and single-use plastic straws. The commission reviewed potential exemptions for businesses, enforcement timelines, and educational requirements before finalizing the draft for future review.

Why it matters

This workshop shapes a proposed law that would restrict the use of Styrofoam on city property and limit the distribution of single-use plastic straws at businesses within Stuart city limits, potentially requiring restaurants to change their service practices and supply chains.

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Agenda textSpecial Commission Meeting - Plastics Workshop #2

MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION

HELD August 12, 2019

AT 3:30 PM Commission Chambers - PLASTICS WORKSHOP #2

121 SW FLAGLER AVE.

STUART, FLORIDA 34994

CITY COMMISSION

Mayor Rebecca S. Bruner

Vice Mayor Eula R. Clarke (LATE)

Commissioner Kelli Glass Leighton

Commissioner Merritt Matheson

Commissioner Mike Meier

ADMINISTRATIVE

City Manager, David Dyess

City Attorney, Michael J. Mortell

City Clerk, Mary R. Kindel

ROLL CALL

3:34 PM Roll Call.

Present: Mayor Bruner, Commissioner Glass Leighton, Commissioner Matheson, Commissioner Meier.

Late; arrived at 3:36 p.m. Vice Mayor Clarke

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3:34 PM Motion: Move approval of the Agenda.

Moved by: Commissioner Glass Leighton

Seconded by: Commissioner Meier

Motion passed unanimously.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (5 min. max)

No comments.

DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION

VOLUNTARY REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS.

ORDINANCE No. 2413-2019; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, CREATING A NEW ARTICLE IX IN CHAPTER 20 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED “EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE AND PLASTICS REGULATION”; PROVIDING FINDINGS, INTENT AND DEFINITIONS; CREATING DIVISION (A) RELATED TO REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY; CREATING DIVISION (B) RELATED TO REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A CONFLICT CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Commissioner Meier requested the Ordinance be split into separate Ordinances – Article 9, Division A and Division B.

Commissioners discussed Article 9 and City property vs. City limits.

Attorney Mortell read each “Whereas” in the Ordinance for the public’s information.

Commissioner Meier requested on page 1, line 29, to remove the word “Green”.

Attorney Mortell explained that all noted comments and updates to the Ordinance will be provided back to the Commission with a strike-through version for their review at the next meeting.

Public Comment:

Gerrie Biegner – Fox Brown Rd., Indiantown; demonstrated trash she collected in downtown just before the meeting. In favor of the banning of straws and Styrofoam and provided a handout for the Commissioners.

Katherine Biegner – Fox Brown Rd., Indiantown; 13 years old, in favor of banning Styrofoam

Julie Williams – NW 15th Street; In favor of banning Styrofoam and straws, would like it to be required that restaurants are to ask if straws are wanted instead of automatically handing them out.

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