2020-R-20 - Environmental Advisory Board RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, CREATING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD, PROVIDING
FOR THE PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF SAID BOARD;
APPOINTING MEMBERSHIP AND DEFINING THE ROLE
OF CITY STAFF WITH RELATION TO THE BOARD;
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, during the June 1, 2020 City Council Meeting, Council made the
determination that they are interested in creating an Environmental Advisory Board for the
betterment of the City of Edgewater; and
WHEREAS, Section 187.201, Florida Statues, sets forth the State of Florida
Comprehensive Plan and provides for a wide array of goals, objectives and policies which relate
to natural resources and the environment and the maintenance of an aesthetically positive quality
of life; and
WHEREAS, likewise the City's Comprehensive Plan has been developed to ensure that
the natural resources of the City and its environs are protected and that a high quality of life is
provided to the citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the creation of an Environmental
Advisory Board would promote and protect public health, safety and welfare and further benefit
the citizens of the City of Edgewater; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Advisory Board shall serve in an informational and
advisory capacity for the City through the Environmental Services Department. This Board shall
also encourage and participate in education for our residents as to the benefits of protecting our
environment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. The City Council hereby establishes an Environmental Advisory Board, for
the express purpose of representing the interests of the city and its citizens by serving as an
information resource in matters relating to preservation and protection of the environment in the
city.
Section 2. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members; the majority (4) shall be
residents of the City of Edgewater and the remaining (3) may reside anywhere within the County
of Volusia. Four (4) members of the board shall of whieh have environmental work experience
and are professionals in this specialized area. Applicants who wish to apply for board
appointment shall submit a resume' indicating their experience and/or qualifications in
environmental management, comprehensive planning or development in an environmentally
friendly manner. These applicants shall be interviewed by the Mayor and City Council and shall
be appointed by Council with consensus of a quorum of Council.
Upon acceptance and taking oath of office, each member shall uphold the duties and
responsibilities of the position. A quorum of the Board shall constitute five (5) members.
Membership shall be for a two (2) year term; however, initially,
Two members shall be appointed for a one (1) year term.
Three members shall be appointed for a two (2) year term.
Two members shall be appointed for a three (3) year term.
Board members may be reappointed for any number of consecutive terms.
A member who fails to attend two of three consecutive meetings without good cause shall
forfeit their appointment. A member of the board may be removed from the board by the City
Council for cause upon written charges and after a public hearing before the City Council. City
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Council shall promptly fill the vacancy and such appointment shall be for the remainder of the
unexpired term of the former member.
The Board shall elect its Chairperson and Vice Chair at its initial meeting which shall be
chaired by the City Manager or designee until a Chairperson is elected by the Board.
Members of the Board shall file financial disclosure as required by the Supervisor of
Elections.
In addition thereto, the City will provide a staff person as Board Coordinator to the
Board. The City shall provide adequate assistance to the Board so that it may perform the duties
imposed by this Resolution.
City staff shall reasonably assist the Board in the conduct of its activities in accordance
with the direction provided by the City Manager.
City staff shall provide administrative and legal support to the Board as may be necessary
and as determined by the City Manager or designee.
All meetings of the Board shall be noticed in accordance with controlling law, open to the
public and the records thereof shall be open to inspection. All members of the Board shall be
subject to the provisions of Chapter 286 and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, relating to public
meetings and records; public inspections and penalties.
Section 3. The Board shall meet at least quarterly at such regular times as they may agree
or at the call of the Chairperson and shall review those matters within the purview of the Board
that may arise to benefit the City of Edgewater.
Section 4. An object of the Board may be to provide information to the Planning and
Zoning Board and City Council regarding issues and/or policies within the City relating to
environmental matters. The Board shall evaluate and consider activities, methods, projects and
programs that are feasible to be implemented within the City to address environmental
matters/suggestions that may come up from time to time.
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a. Specific Responsibilities -
1. To research and respond to requests for comments on subjects of environmental,
natural water resources and environmental sustainability and resiliency issues from the City
Council, City Manager or other appropriate city staff.
2. To research, review and provide comments to staff on legislative activities which
might impact the city.
3. To consider suggestions and concerns from citizens referred by the City Council,
City Manager or other appropriate staff in regards to environmental concerns and make
recommendations to the City Council
4. To assist in educating citizens in various aspects of environmental protection.
5. City Council reserves the right to determine the projects or issues to be reviewed
by the Environmental Advisory Board.
6. The failure of any project, item or issue to be reviewed by the Board will not void
any approvals issued by the City Council, Community Redevelopment Agency or the Planning
and Zoning Board.
7. The Chairperson of the Board shall report quarterly to the City Council the
activities of the Board.
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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Section 6. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After motion by Councilwoman Power and second by Vice Mayor Conroy to approve the
Resolution with the addition of 4 of the members need to be from the City of Edgewater and the
remaining 3 may reside within the County of Volusia, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas X
Councilwoman Christine Power X
Councilwoman Kimberly Yaney X
Councilwoman Megan O'Keefe X
Councilman Gary Conroy X
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2020.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDG A FLORIDA
Robin L. Matusick, CMC ik ho
City Clerk/Paralegal ayor --
For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater, Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater
Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: at a meeting held on this 3rd day of August,2020 under
Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire Agenda Item No 8c.
City Attorney
Doran, Sims, Wolfe,Ciocchetti&Yoon
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