Town Council Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JUNE 6, 2023 Community Discussion Meeting 6:00-6:30 PM (Non-Agenda Items Workshop) Laura Danowski, Mayor (Seat 2) Phillis Maniglia, Councilmember (Seat 1) Robert Shorr, Vice Mayor (Seat 4) Marianne Miles, Councilmember (Seat 3) Margaret Herzog, Councilmember (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney, Elizabeth Lenihan, Esq. Town Clerk, Lakisha Q. Burch Public Works Director, 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 is why we say "Character Counts" in the 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. An 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 June 6, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No.2 TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public Comments for all meetings may be received by email, or in writing to the Town Clerk’s Office until 6:00 PM on the 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 live- streamed and close-captioned for the general public via our website, instructions are posted there. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 1. Presentation of proclamation to Palm Beach State College recognizing 90 years. CONSENT AGENDA 2. Consideration of approval of Meeting Minutes. a. August 17, 2021 Community Resident Workshop Meeting Minutes b. August 16, 2022 Community Resident Workshop Meeting Minutes c. August 16, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes d. April 17, 2023 Attorney Client Closed Session Meeting Minutes e. April 18, 2023 Community Resident Workshop Meeting Minutes f. April 18, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes g. May 1, 2023 Town Council Agenda Review Meeting Minutes h. May 2, 2023 Community Resident Workshop Meeting Minutes i. May 2, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-45 approving first amendment to addendum for CivicEngage Town’s website host. 4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-47 authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Indian Trail Improvement District for Emergency Response. RECESS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER DEPENDENT WATER CONTROL DISTRICT 5. Consideration by District Board of Settlement of Litigation Pata et. al v. Town of Loxahatchee Groves. 6. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-DD03 establishing the district’s preliminary Road & Drainage non-ad valorem assessment rate for the fiscal year 2024 beginning October 1, 2023, proposed at $200/unit which is the same rate as for FY 2023, the current year. RECONVENE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Town of Loxahatchee Groves June 6, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No.3 REGULAR AGENDA 7. Consideration by Town Council of Settlement of Litigation Pata et. al v. Town of Loxahatchee Groves. 8. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-42 authorizing the rental of equipment through cooperative purchase with Sourcewell Contract #062320-URI; authorizing the issuance of purchase orders pursuant to the cooperative purchasing orders pursuant to the cooperative purchasing contract to implement the intent of this resolution. 9. Consideration of Resolution No.2023-40 establishing the Town’s preliminary non-ad valorem assessment rate for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services for the fiscal year 2024 beginning October 1, 2023, proposed at $400/unit for residential curbside service which is the same rate as for FY 2023, the current year. 10. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing the Town’s preliminary ad valorem millage rate of 3 mills for Truth-in-Millage (“TRIM”) purposes for the fiscal year 2024 beginning October 1, 2023, proposed at 3 mills which is the same rate as for FY 2023, the current year. DISCUSSION 11. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2023-01 regarding uniform requirements for Town Advisory Boards. 12. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2023-03 regarding amendments to the code enforcement lien reduction and release ordinance; consideration of Resolution No. 2023-43 adopting an interim code enforcement lien reduction and release policy and consideration of Resolution No. 2023-44 establishing petition fees. 13. Discussion of Council Properties. TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager Town Attorney Public Works Director Town Clerk TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Margaret Herzog (Seat 5) Councilmember Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1) Councilmember Marianne Miles (Seat 3) Vice Mayor Robert Shorr (Seat 4)  Town of Loxahatchee Groves June 6, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No.4 Mayor Laura Danowski (Seat 2) 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 it out completely with your full name and address so that your comments can be entered correctly in the minutes and given 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 comments. 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 accommodation in order to participate should contact the Town Clerk’s Office (561-793-2418), at least 48 hours in advance to request such accommodation.