Charter Review Committee

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2025 – 4:00 PM Jodi Jansen (Seat 1), Committee Member VACANT (Seat 3), Committee Member Katie Kuss (Seat1), Committee Member Aly Daly (Seat 4), Committee Member Christine St. John (Seat 1),Committee Member Ashley Bruce (Seat 4), Committee Member Cassie Suchy (Seat 2), Committee Member VACANT (Seat 4), Committee Member Jennifer Stephens (Seat 2), Committee Member Jo Siciliano (Seat 5), Committee Member Karen Plante (Seat 2), Committee Member Virginia Standish (Seat 5), Committee Member Sam Harrity (Seat 3), Committee Member Katie Lakeman (Seat 5), Committee Member VACANT (Seat 3), Committee Member Administration Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia Board Liaison: Jeff Kurtz Town Attorney Board Clerk: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk Civility: Being "civil" is not a restraint on the First Amendment right to speak out, but it is more than just being polite. Civility is stating your opinions and beliefs, without degrading someone else in the process. Civility requires a person to respect other people's opinions and beliefs even if he or she strongly disagrees. It is finding a common ground for dialogue with others. It is being patient, graceful, and having a strong character. That is why we say "Character Counts" in Town of Loxahatchee. Civility is practiced at all Town meetings. Special Needs: In accordance with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall within three business days prior to any proceeding, contact the Town Clerk’s Office, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, (561) 793-2418. Quasi-Judicial Hearings: Some of the matters on the agenda may be "quasi-judicial" in nature. Town Council Members are required to disclose all ex-parte communications regarding these items and are subject to voir dire (a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or council) by any affected party regarding those communications. All witnesses testifying will be "sworn" prior to their testimony. However, the public is permitted to comment, without being sworn. Unsworn comment will be given its appropriate weight by the Town Council. Appeal of Decision: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceeding, and for that purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes any testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Town of Loxahatchee Groves October 22, 2025 Charter Review Committee MeetingPage No. 2 COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments for all meetings may be received by email, or in writing to the Town Clerk’s Office until 12:00 p.m. (noon) day of the meeting. Comments will be “received and filed” to be acknowledged as part of the official public record of the meeting. Town Council meetings are livestreamed and close-captioned for the general public via our website, instructions are posted there. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discussion of Terms of Office and Elections 2. Review and Approval of Language Amending the Supermajority Voting Requirement to Remove Charter Officers 3. Review and Approval of Language with Respect to the Town Attorney's Role in Approving Contracts COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING DATE 4. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 4:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Published and Posted on October 17, at 4:30 PM By: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk