Town Council Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MAY 06, 2025 – 6:00 PM Community Open Discussion Meeting Precedes Meeting from 6:00-6:30 PM (on Non-Agenda Items) Anita Kane, Mayor (Seat 3) Phillis Maniglia, Councilmember (Seat 1) Lisa El-Ramey, Councilmember (Seat 2) Paul T. Coleman II, Councilmember (Seat 4) Marge Herzog, Vice Mayor (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A. Town Clerk, Valerie Oakes Public Works Director, Richard Gallant 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. 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 May 06, 2025 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 12:00 PM (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. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on Resilient Florida Update by Randy Wertepny of Keshavarz & Associates 2. Presentation on the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue FY24 Annual Report by District Chief Amanda Vomero 3. Presentation from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office: - FY24 Annual Report by PBSO Captain Robert Sandt - Behavioral Services Program by PBSO Sergeant Bernardo Hernandez 4. Presentation on Draft FY 2024 Financial Audit Prepared by Andrew S. Fierman of Cabellero, Fierman, Llerena & Garcia - Receive and File. 5. Introduction of David DiLena, President/Principal, Project Point, Inc. and Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-32 to Approve the Contract with Projected Point, Inc. 6. Presentation on Code 101 by Caryn Gardner-Young, Community Standards Manager, and Glen Torcivia, Town Attorney 7. Presentation of Proclamations – Building Safety Month, Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and National Public Works Week CONSENT AGENDA 8. Approval of the Minutes Town of Loxahatchee Groves May 06, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 3 9. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ENTRY BY THE TOWN INTO A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH INDIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR EMERGENCY AID AND ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES UTILIZING THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONTRACT #4600004968; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM 1540 NORTH TREASURE DRIVE, LLC OVER A PORTION OF THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14563 NORTH ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA APPROVING REMOVAL OF 218 SPECIMEN TREES FROM TRACTS AE, SWM 6, SWM 7 and SWM 9 WITHIN THE GROVES TOWN CENTER PUD AMENDMENT NO. 1 PLAT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD AND “B”: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 13. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA APPROVING REMOVAL OF 4 CYPRESS SPECIMEN TREES AT 15171 WILLIAMS DRIVE ROAD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 14. Quarterly Reports - Receive and File REGULAR AGENDA 15. Consideration of Approval on Ordinance No. 2025-01 on First Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING CHAPTER 27 “FIREWORKS” TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF FIREWORKS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 16. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-02 on First Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I “IN GENERAL,” ARTICLE II “IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF Town of Loxahatchee Groves May 06, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 4 WASTE MATERIALS,” AND ARTICLE III “COLLECTION OF WASTE; FRANCHISES AND REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS AUTHORIZED,” ALL OF CHAPTER 38 “SOLID WASTE,” OF THE LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 17. Discussion on Livestock Waste Non-Exclusive Franchise Program to Replace Registration Program as Required by FS 163.3205 DISCUSSION 18. Discussion on Charter Review Amendments 19. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Updates to the Unified Land Development Code 20. Discussion of Scheduling Council and Community Strategic Planning A. Council Policy Action Plan B. Council Meeting Action Plan 21. Discussion of Rural Vista Guidelines TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager Ramaglia Town Attorney Torcivia Public Works Director Gallant Town Clerk Oakes TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1) Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey (Seat 2) Councilmember Paul Coleman II (Seat 4) Vice Mayor Marge Herzog (Seat 5) Mayor Anita Kane (Seat 3) ADJOURNMENT Comment Cards: Town of Loxahatchee Groves May 06, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 5 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.