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Environmental Committee Issues and Events - Since Summer of 2019:

• Operated an EAC table at VOT’s Food Truck Events in 2019 and 2020 (thru March) at Constitution Park promoting environmental issues, offering educational handouts and engaging children in interactive experiences and environmental-themed activities. 
• Organized a presentation and public informational meeting by representatives from the Univ. of Florida’s - Florida Friendly Landscape Program on 1/21/20 in Village Council Chambers.
• Provided recommendations and posed questions to VOT staff on various components of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan.
• Proposed a VOT Resolution to eliminate the use of Glyphosate (chemical in herbicides like Round-Up) on Village property – Village Council PASSED
• Proposed a VOT Resolution expressing support for a FL Senate bill that would allow local laws prohibiting the use or sale of single‐use plastics. Village Council PASSED
• Proposed VOT Ordinance Banning Release of Balloons and Sky Lanterns to prevent accidental fires and dangers to marine wildlife. Village Council PASSED
• Revised the Fertilizer Management portion of the Landscaping Ordinance which would implement a Rainy Season (6/1 - 9/30) Fertilizer Ban and require all commercial applicators to be properly educated and licensed. Village Council PASSED
• Proposed revisions to the Village's Pesticide management portion of the Landscaping Ordinance and presented to Village Council for consideration. Village Council and Manager agreed to inform residents of statewide pesticide regulations and to amend language in the Ordinance to mirror key portions of the State of Florida’s Structural Pest Control Act which address’ pesticide application to landscapes.
• Reviewed and provided input on a draft design proposal for the Village’s Remembrance Park suggesting the utilization of Florida Friendly Landscaping preferred methodologies.
• Provided information to VOT staff on FPL EVolution Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Infrastructure Pilot Program.
• Proposed a VOT Ban of Plastic Straws Ordinance to Village Council
• Researched the production of re-usable bags to be used by Village residents, paid for and sponsored by Village businesses.
• Proposed extension of the Village's Tree Canopy along major roadways. Forwarded to Village Manager.
• Researched grants and discussed implementation of solar & energy efficiencies in Village facilities.
• Held a meeting with a Micro‐Transit company exploring feasibility of implementation in and around the Village of Tequesta.
• Consulted with Village staff on storm drainage improvements to reduce environmental impact of water runoff.
• Created environmental-themed articles, which were published in VOT’s Smoke Signals Newsletter.