Town Council Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2022 Aleeting audio available in Town Clerk's Office CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shorr called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Shorr led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Shorr led a prayer. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert Shorr, Vice Mayor Laura Danowski, Councilmembers Phillis Maniglia, Marianne Miles, and Margaret Herzog, Town Manager James Titcomb, Town Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan, Esq., Town Planning Consultant James Fleishmann, Town Engineer Randy Wertepny and Town C lerk Lakisha Burch. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS Town Clerk Burch stated that item 4 on the agenda should be removed. Town Manager Titcomb backup for item four is for item 3. Motion was made by Vice Mayor Danowski seconded by Councilmember Maniglia to approve agenda as modified; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mavor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were public comments made by the fo llowing: Betty Argue and Joannie Hopkins. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes. a. March 2, 2021 , Town Council Regular Meeting b. March 16, 202 1, Town Council Regular Meeting c. January 4, 2022, Community Resident Workshop Meeting d. January 4, 2022, Town Counci l Regular Meeting Town ofLoxahatchee Groves Februa,y I, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.2 Motion was made by Vice Mayor Danowski seconded by Councilmember Herzog to approve the Consent Agenda; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Update on Legislative Matters by Mary McNicholas, Town Lobbyist. Mary McNicholas from Geoff Sluggett and Associates, Town Legislative Coordinator gave an update on Legislative Matters and presented a handout of Town of Loxahatchee Groves FY 2022- 23 Appropriation Request which was received and filed by Town Council. There was discussion among Town Council and Town Lobbyist. Mayor Shorr asked for a timeline. Ms. McNicholas responded by stating that Governor has until July 1st to sign which has to go through session which ends March 3151• 3. Update on Groves Town Center. Dan Zimmer, treasure of Solar Sport Systems who is the owner of the Groves Town Center. Mr. Zimmer asked if Mr. Case Bethel could speak, then he would present his presentation. Case Bethel owner of Culvers addressed Town Council. Mr. Zimmer stated that he had a hard copy of the PowerPoint Presentation. Motion was made by Vice Mayor Danowski seconded by Councilmember Maniglia to receive and file the hard copy PowerPoint Presentation; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Zimmer then preceded to state that he will be giving Town Council updates and introduce the following: Taylor Parker, P.E. of Bohler, Diane Jenkins, Realtor, Matt Barnes of WGI and Bradley Miller. There were public comments from the following: Paul Coleman, Nina Corning, Ken Johnson, and Kate Lakeman. James Fleischmann addressed Town Council by giving an update on Groves Town Center. There was discussion among Town Council, Groves Town Center, and Town staff. Town Council all gave Mr. Zimmer from Groves Town Center their concerns regarding Groves Town Center: such as tree removal and replacement, barbwire fencing (should be taken out), will like a timeline on the trail. Motion was made by Councilmember Maniglia seconded by Councilmember Herzog to approve the clearing of the Master phase 1 and Pod B and return within 30 days with an updating the footing of the trail, removing all debris and relocation of the bridge: Aye: Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia, and Miles. Nay: Mayor Shorr. 4. Update from Kim Delaney, Treasure Coast Planning Agency. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February /, 2022 Town Council Regular lvfeeting lvlinutes PageNo.3 Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1) Councilmember Maniglia spoke about the following: • Churches that are on Okeechobee Blvd. and the fairness of permits- Mr. Fleischmann responded to Councilmember Maniglia' s concerns. Mr. Paul Coleman also commented. • Millings- why are they being stocked piled- Mr. Peters, Director of Public Works responded. • Gave thanks to Mary McNichols • Supporting of Indian Trail Improvement District- there was discussion among Town Council. There was consensus from Town Council to have Town Manager Titcomb reach out the Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID) to inquire what support they seek from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. Laura Danowski (Seat 2) • Stop signs • Ingress/Egress from the City of Westlake- asked Town staff to do whatever can be done please do. • Alam1ed that an applicant can stand the podium and state they do not get a respond from Town's vendor. How do we fix our codes regarding this issue? Town Attorney Lenihan responded to Vice Mayor Danowski's question. There was discussion among Town Council and Town staff. • Stated she had a conversation with Everglades to have a lady's night at Everglades. This will be an event for ladies to learn the basics about working on the farm. How does Town Council feel about this being a Town event? There was discussion among Town Council. Marianne Miles (Seat 3) • Stated she will not post on the Facebook unofficial site. If residents have a question or concerns, please contact her, please don't bagger her. She continued to express her concerns. Please watch what you say about Town Council and if you have any concerns, please contact Town Council. It takes all the Town Council to a decision. She also spoke about roads. She thanked everyone and wished all a great evening. Marge Herzog (Seat 5) • Thankful for the conversation with Groves Town Center- knowing where the breakdown in communication has occurred. There was discussion among Public Director Peters and Town Council. Motion was made by Councilmember Miles seconded by Councilmember Maniglia to extend the meeting; it was voted as follows: Aye: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia, and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Robert Shorr (Seat 4) • Site triangle • Referred to the comments that were made by Ms. Betty Argue early in the meeting.  Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February 1, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.4 TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager • Gave Town Council notification of when he will be out of the office. Also, announced his wedding anniversary that will be tomorrow. Thanked Town Council who traveled to Tallahassee. Assistant Town Manager No comment Town Attorney • Asked for a Client/Attorney Session to be held on February 11 th at 8:30 a.m. Public Works Director No comment Town Clerk • Thanked everyone who donated to the Holiday Gratitude Baskets. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ATTEST: ~ ---- ~ -le-rk_ __ aC~3)a,vcaud Vice Mayor LauU Danowski