Town Council Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 7, 2020 - 7:00 P.M. DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY, NO PRE-COUNCILMEETING WORKSHOP IS SCHEDULED. PUBLIC AUDIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCOMMODATED ONSITE, PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL OR WRITING TO THE CLERK IN ADVANCE. Robert Shorr, Mayor (Seat 4) Phillis Maniglia, Councilmember (Seat 1) Laura Danowski, Councilmember (Seat 2) Lisa El-Ramey, Councilmember (Seat 3) Dave DeMarois, Vice Mayor (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager, James S. Titcomb Assistant Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney, R. Brian Shutt, Esq. Town Clerk, Lakisha Q. Burch Director of Public Works, Larry A. Peters, P.E. 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's why we say "Character Counts" in Town of Loxahatchee Groves. 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. Consent Calendar: Those matters included under the Consent Calendar are typically self-explanatory, non- controversial, and are not expected to require review or discussion. All items will be enacted by a single motion. If discussion on an item is desired, any Town Council Member, without a motion, may "pull" or remove the item to be considered separately. If any item is quasi-judicial, it may be removed from the Consent Calendar to be heard separately, by a Town Council Member, or by any member of the public desiring it to be heard, without a motion. Town of Loxahatchee Groves April 7, 2020 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page No.2 TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Additions/Deletions/Modifications of Agenda SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCILMEMBER-ELECT MARGE HERZOG APPOINT SEAT OF MAYOR (Ballot Vote) APPOINT SEAT OF VICE MAYOR (Ballot Vote) Comments from The Public on Non-Agenda Items Under authority of the Governor’s E.O. 20-69 modifying rules for Public Meetings, along with COVID-19 Emergency Declarations by State and County agencies, all public comments for this council meeting will be received by email, or in writing, to the Town Clerk’s Office up until 6:30 PM the day of this meeting. All comments received in this manner will be received and filed, then acknowledged as part of the official public record for the meeting. Due to the current limitation of no more than 10-persons at a public gathering, the Town will not be accommodating members of the public in town hall, or any live audience, however the Town Council meeting will be live-streamed and captioned via the town website. A ceremonial changing of the council and seats will occur as soon as the emergency declarations in effect are lifted. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Approval of Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-01 Amending Chapter 34 “Planning and Development” Amending Chapter 34 “Planning and Development”, Article II Planning and Zoning Board”, Section 34-25 “Composition and Term of Office”. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Approval of purchase of a town Traffic Message Board. Town Councilmembers Comments Town Staff Comments Adjournment Comment Cards: Anyone from the public wishing to address the Town Council, it is requested that you complete a Comment Card before speaking. Please fill out completely with your full name and address so that your comments can be entered correctly in the minutes and give to the Town Clerk. During the agenda item portion of the meeting, you may only address the item on the agenda being discussed at the time of your comment. During public comments, you may address any item you desire. Please remember that there is a three (3) minute time limit on all public comment. Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Council 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 included testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate should contact the Town Clerk’s Office (561-793-2418), at least 48 hours in advance to request such accommodation.