Town Council Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP February 7, 2023 Meeting audio available in Town Clerk 's Office CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shorr called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There was public comment made by Susan Clubb, Todd McLendon, Virginia Standish, and Cassie Suchy. Susan Clubb • Addressed the Council regarding manure dumping at the neighboring property. Town Manager Ramaglia gave an update on the status of the situation and informed Ms. Clubb to contact/take pictures if she continues to see activity at that property. There was discussion among Town Council, Town Staff, and Ms. Clubb. • Inquired about the paving of "E" Road. Cassie Suchy • Asked how many Special Magistrate meetings have been held this year. Town M anager Ramaglia responded. • Performance Evaluation • Thanked for having Code enforcement. Virginia Standish • Lobbyist • Governor's press release. • Safety issues on Okeechobee Blvd and "B" Road Canal (illegal ingress/egress). Th ere was discussion among Town Council, Town Staff, and Ms. Standish. Todd McLendon • Addressed the Town Council regarding the community of Roadway , Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee (RETGAC). There was discussion among Town Council, and Town Staff. ADJOURNMENT The workshop was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February 7, 2023 Town Council Community Workshop Meeting Minutes Page No. 2 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ~ / ,I\ ATTEST: / 17 0 // \ Mayo Robert Shorr ice Mayor L ra ~ h<~  TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 7, 2023 Meeting audio available in Town Clerk 's Office CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shorr called the meeting to order at 6:3 lp.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, Marge Herzog, and Marianne Miles, Town Manager Francine Ramaglia and Town Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan, Esq., and Public Works Director Larry Peters, Town Planning Consultant James Fleischman, and Town Clerk Lakisha Burch. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS Vice Mayor Danowski asked could the Palm Beach County Sheriff's comments could be moved before the Consent Agenda. Town Clerk Burch also stated that the meeting heading should be Regular Meeting and not Workshop/Special Meeting. Motion was made by Councilmember Maniglia seconded by Vice Mayor Danowski to approve the changes to the agenda; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia, and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS T he re were no public comments. Report Update Captain Turner from the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office (PBCSO) addressed the Town Counci l by giving an update report for the month of January. There was discussion among the Town Council and Captain Turner. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consideration of approval of Meeting Minutes. a. February 7, 2023, Community Workshop Meeting Minutes Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February 7, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.2 b. February 7, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Motion was made Vice Mayor Danowski seconded by Councilmember Miles to approve the Consent Agenda; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, and Miles. Nay: Councilmember Maniglia. Motion passed 4-1. 2. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-14 authorizing the entry by the Town agreements with vendors for goods and services utilizing the St. Lucie County Guardrail Maintenance and Installation Contract Bid No. 21-085. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Maniglia asked for clarification regarding the vendors. Town Attorney Lenihan responded. Motion was made by Councilmember Maniglia seconded by Councilmember Herzog to approve Resolution No. 2023-14 authorizing the entry by the Town agreements with vendors for goods and services utilizing the St. Lucie County Guardrail Maintenance and Installation Contract Bid No. 21-085; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia, and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-15 appointing Todd McLendon to the Planning and Zoning Board. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Herzog spoke regarding Mr. McLendon qualifications to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilmember Miles seconded by Vice Mayor Danowski to not approve Resolution No. 2023-15 appointing Todd McLendon to the Planning and Zoning Board; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, and Councilmember Miles. Nay: Councilmembers Herzog, and Maniglia. Motion passed 3-2. 4. Fiscal Year 2023 I st Quarter Financial Reports; Balance Sheets and Budget to Actual Revenue and Expenditures (Receive and File) PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Danowski asked the Town Manager to explain the highlights of the Financial Reports including Balance Sheet and Budget to Actual Revenue and Expenditures for all funds. Town Manager Ramaglia gave an overview of the Financial Reports. Motion was made by Vice Mayor Danowski seconded by Councilmember Miles to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023 1st Quarter Financial Reports; Balance Sheets and Budget to Actual Revenue and Expenditures; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia, and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL) 5. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-11 approving of the proposed Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute site plan for land owned by Loxahatchee Equestrian Partners, LLC. and Solar Sportsystems, Inc., consisting of 1.964 acres more or less located on the North side of Southern Blvd. East of " B" Road at the Intersection of Tangerine Drive and Mango Street, Loxahatchee Groves. (Quasi-Judicial) Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February 7, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes PageNo.3 Town Attorney Lenihan explained the Quasi-Judicial procedures. Town Attorney Lenihan also swore in all parties involved. Brian Cheguis, !Plan & Design, LLC presented the item by PowerPoint to the Town Council. There were also comments from James Fleischmann, the Town's Planning Consultant. There was discussion among the Town Council and Mr. Cheguis, Mr. Hare, and Dr. Wessler. There were public comments made by the following: Diane Jenkins, Virginia Standish, and Cassie Suchy. Motion was made by Vice Mayor Danowski seconded by Councilmember Maniglia to continue Resolution No. 2023-llapproving of the proposed Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute site plan for land owned by Loxahatchee Equestrian Partners, LLC. and Solar Sportsystems, Inc., consisting of 1.964 acres more or less located on the North side of Southern Blvd. East of "B" Road at the Intersection of Tangerine Drive and Mango Street, Loxahatchee Groves until February 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, and Maniglia. Nay: Councilmember Miles. Motion passed 4-1. 6. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-12 approving a Historical Legacy Designation for land owned by Tetro Land Development and Construction, LLC., consisting of 3.21 acres more or less, located at the Southwest Comer of "F" Road and Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee Groves. (Quasi-Judicial) (Request to Continue) Motion was made by Vice Mayor Danowski seconded by Councilmember Miles to continue Resolution No. 2023-12 approving a Historical Legacy Designation for land owned by Tetro Land Development and Construction, LLC., consisting of 3.21 acres more or less, located at the Southwest Corner of "F" Road and Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee Groves until May 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia, and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 7. Discussion and direction on paving plan. Town Manager Ramaglia presented the item to the Town Council stating that this is an update on the paving plan that was discussed at the January 17th meeting. Town Attorney Lenihan also addressed the Town Council with an update on purchasing on this type and then gave Town Council her recommendations. There was discussion among the Town Council and Town Staff. Motion was made by Mayor Shorr seconded by Vice Mayor Danowski to cancel the Rangers' purchase order, put the paving project out to bid by Monday, February 13 th with a mandatory pre-meeting; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, and Miles. Nay: Councilmember Maniglia. Motion passed 4-1. TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager • Apologize for her direct/forceful comments on the previous item. Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February 7, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.4 • Code Enforcement- there will be some pretty big code cases such as: un-permitted uses, livestock waste, etc.- waiving of fees. If you have an issue to go to code@loxahatcheegrovesfl.gov- tree trimming • CodeRed • Jobs being advertised. • Florida Municipal Insurance Trust is looking for a nomination for the board and will bring a resolution at the next meeting. • Coffee with the Mayor Town Attorney Lenihan spoke about the fee waiver.- would like for the Town Council to make a motion regarding fee waivers. There was discussion among the Town Council and Town Staff regarding the matter. Town Attorney Public Works Director • Mike Bream-working on a proposal (canal cleaning) • South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Town Clerk • Going to one meeting a month- spoke about agenda review- There was discussion among Town Council and Town Staff. TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Margaret Herzog (Seat 5) • Spotlight on comer at "D" Road-churches leaving lights on • Planning & Zoning nomination-What can be done? • Building project that has been approved-Town Manager Ramaglia responded. • Dates and time Motion was made by Councilmember Herzog seconded by Councilmember Miles to extend the meeting to 11:00 p.m.; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor Danowski, Councilmembers Herzog, Maniglia, and Miles. Motion passed unanimously. Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1) • Multi-purpose trails - ADA compliant • Driveways connecting to public roadways. • How many roads got paved last year- would like a list. Town Manager Ramaglia responded. • Quarter report-who is showing up for committee meetings. • Shared email from Keshavarz on "C" Bridge- Town Manager Ramaglia responded to Councilmember Maniglia' s concern. Marianne Miles (Seat 3) • Councilmembers reaching out to individual vendors- if Councilmembers have questions, they need to go through Town Staff. Town Manager Ramaglia responded to Councilmember Miles' concerns. • Tasks  Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February 7, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.5 • Canals • Naming of the trail. Vice Mayor Laura Danowski (Seat 2) • Proud to sit on and serve on this Council. Mayor Robert Shorr (Seat 4) • League of Cities luncheon • Canals inventory-Mr. Peter inventory of straws • Churches-job site • March 25-Coffee with Mayor- Mayor will send flyer/breakfast. • Task list-workshop ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:58 p.m. TOWN OF L9XAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORI ;I &-rf /~ ATTES:d; I ' • Mayor Robert Shorr ~ ch, Town Clerk