CITY OF TITUSVILLE

TITUSVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

January 12, 2022

Fire Department Multi-Purpose Room 2nd Floor

550 S. Washington Avenue Titusville, Florida 32796

5:30 PM

Notice

All persons who anticipate speaking on any Public Hearing item must fill out an Oath Card to be heard on that agenda item and sign the oath contained thereon. These cards are located on the table near the entrance to the Council Chamber or may be obtained from the Recording Secretary. This meeting will be conducted in accordance to the procedures adopted in Resolution #24-1997

Those speaking in favor of a request will be heard first, those opposed will be heard second, and those who wish to make a public comment on the item will speak third. The applicant may make a brief rebuttal if necessary. A representative from either side, for or against, may cross-examine a witness.

Anyone who speaks is considered a witness. If you have photographs, sketches, or documents that you desire for the Commission to consider, they must be submitted into evidence and will be retained by the City. Please submit such exhibits to the Recording Secretary.

1.    CALL TO ORDER        

2.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE        

3.    ROLL CALL        

4.    DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM        

5.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES        

A.    November 10, 2021 Minutes        

6.    PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM PUBLIC PRESENT        

7.    OLD BUSINESS        

A.    TEC Bylaw Amendment        

Review the proposed bylaw amendment and recommend adoption consistent with the process outlined in  Article XV. Amendment of the TEC Bylaws.        

8.    NEW BUSINESS        

A.    Tree Survey Ordinance        

Review the ordinance and make a recommendation.

(The second reading and public hearing of this ordinance is scheduled to be heard by City Council on January 25, 2022 beginning at 6:30 PM.)

The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this ordinance on January 5, 2022 and tabled the item to allow for the TEC to make their recommendations.

B.    Urban Forestry and Tree City USA Growth Award        

Discuss the items and make a recommendation, as necessary.        

C.    Sustainability Metrics        

Explore the topic of sustainability metrics and send a recommendation to City Council if necessary.        

9.    PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM PUBLIC PRESENT        

10.    REPORTS        

11.    DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS        

12.    ADJOURNMENT        

Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Titusville Environmental Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, 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.

The City desires to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accordingly, any physically handicapped person, pursuant to Chapter 286.26 Florida Statutes, should at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, submit a written request to the chairperson of the meeting that the physically handicapped person desires to attend.