Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Apr 09 2025

Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Apr 09 2025. Location: Village Council Chambers. Time: 02:00 PM. Agenda: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Apr 09 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 Clay Damon, Committee Member Jill Wenta, Committee Member Michelle Shearouse, Committee Member Wade Chance, Committee Member April 9, 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. Kenneth "Bud" Howard, Director of Information Services at the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District. "Loxahatchee River Environmental Monitoring Programs and Stormwater Discussion." Presenter: Jay Hubsch 2. Sue Panella, Co-founder and President at the Jupiter Narrows Conversation Alliance. "Update to Shoreline Restoration Efforts at the Jupiter Narrows." Presenter: Jay Hubsch 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. MINUTES: January Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Feb 12 2025 - Minutes - Pdf REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 4. Seabrook Rd. Tree Trimming. Presenter: Brad Freese Agenda 4.9.25 - Seabrook OLD BUSINESS 5. Post-Event Evaluation of VOT EAC Living Shorelines Presentations:  Recommendations for Improvements  Considerations for Proposed Future Evening Events Presenter: Brad Freese 6. Arbor/Earth Day Celebration 2025 Presenter: Brad Freese Agenda 4.9.25 - Arbor Day COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF ANY OTHER MATTERS Next EAC Meeting is Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 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) - Apr 09 2025 - Minutes - Html MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL APRIL 9, 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 Village of Tequesta Planner Meg Wyble. Present were: Michelle Shearouse, Brad Freese, Jill Wenta, and Thomas G. Bradford. Late were: Russ Redman arriving at 2:25. Absent were: Wade Chance, Clay Damon. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Thomas G. Bradford made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; Jill Wenta seconded the motion. Carried 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mrs. Linda Smithe, residing at 17976 Via Rio in Jupiter, Florida, addressed the Committee as a representative of the Sierra Club and the Loxahatchee Group. She began by expressing her appreciation for the Environmental Advisory Committee's, (EAC) ongoing efforts within the community. Mrs. Smithe then brought attention to a program involving trash incinerators in Palm Beach County, noting that it may present potential concerns for the area. She encouraged the EAC to remain informed and consider the implications of such developments. PRESENTATIONS 1. Kenneth "Bud" Howard, Director of Information Services at the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District. "Loxahatchee River Environmental Monitoring Programs and Stormwater Discussion." Mr. Bud Howard, Director of Information Services at the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District, addressed the Committee to discuss stormwater and its impact on local waterways. He emphasized the importance of public awareness, noting that water entering public storm drains flows directly into the waterways without any treatment—unlike the water drained from homes, which is processed. Mr. Howard encouraged the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) to help disseminate this information throughout the community. He thanked the Board for their time and efforts. In response, the EAC inquired if there were specific actions they could take to support this initiative. Mr. Howard recommended utilizing available communication channels—such as social media, newsletters, and bulletin boards—to educate the public about the significance of stormwater management. 2. Sue Panella, Co-founder and President at the Jupiter Narrows Conversation Alliance. "Update to Shoreline Restoration Efforts at the Jupiter Narrows." Ms. Sue Panella, Co-founder and President of the Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance, provided an update on the current status of the Narrows project. Her update included a proposed solution from Taylor Engineering aimed at enhancing seagrass growth within the area, as well as plans to incorporate informational buoys to support public awareness and environmental education. Ms. Panella concluded by thanking the Board for their continued support of the project. CONSENT AGENDA 3. EAC Meeting Minutes from February 12, 2025 MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, including EAC meeting minutes from February 12, 2025, as presented. EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon). REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 4. Seabrook Rd. Tree Trimming. The Environmental Advisory Committee, (EAC) reviewed options for trimming the oak trees along Seabrook. Due to the substantial size of the trees and their proximity to FPL utility lines, the EAC expressed concern regarding the aggressive trimming methods currently used and the resulting negative impact on the trees' appearance. Following discussion, the EAC agreed to explore the possibility of requiring FPL to submit a no-fee permit application prior to initiating work. This approach would allow the Village to assess proposed activities in advance and potentially minimize the collateral impact of such projects. MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion to make a recommendation to the Village Council to investigate the options of a no-fee permit for FPL work in the Village. EAC Member Wenta seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon). OLD BUSINESS 5. Post-Event Evaluation of VOT EAC Living Shorelines Presentations:  Recommendations for Improvements  Considerations for Proposed Future Evening Events 6. Arbor/Earth Day Celebration 2025 The Committee discussed plans for the upcoming Arbor Day Celebration, scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Village Green Park. Public Works will commemorate the occasion by planting a Lignum Vitae tree. The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) expressed interest in attending the event and speaking to attendees about the history and lasting legacy of the newly planted tree. COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vice-Chair Bradford seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: EAC Member Damon). Jay Hubsch, AICP