Town Council Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JUNE 03, 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 June 03, 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 by Keith N. Alexander, RES, MAS, CFE Manager, Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office 2. Presentation of Final Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Prepared by Andrew S. Fierman of Caballero, Fierman, Llerena & Garcia - Receive and File. 3. Presentation on Extended Session Report for May / June 2025 by Ronald Book, P.A., Town's Lobbyist - Receive and File. 4. Presentation of Proclamation for Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week CONSENT AGENDA 5. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-36: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVIS & ASSOCIATES, P.A. FOR SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ROADWAY ADVISORY BOARDS THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASE THROUGH THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM CONTRACT FSA23-EQU21.0; AUTHORIZING THE Town of Loxahatchee Groves June 03, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 3 ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS PURSUANT TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-38: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH AGGREGATES, LLC TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ROCKS AND RELATED GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE TOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-39: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SIBONEY CONTRACTING CO. TO PROVIDE HAULING SERVICES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE TO THE TOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-40: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH E. GOMEZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR FENCE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES UTILIZING THE CITY OF GREENACRES BID NO. 23-003; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE UTILIZING SOURCEWELL CONTRACT #062320-CAT; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS PURSUANT TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-42: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SCHEDULE OF VIOLATIONS AND ASSOCIATED PENALTIES FOR CIVIL CITATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-43: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CABALLERO FIERMAN LLERENA GARCIA, LLP FOR ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE Town of Loxahatchee Groves June 03, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 4 SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 13. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GVI GARDEN CENTER, INC. AND ODUMS SOD, INC. FOR SOD SERVICES AND GOODS UTILIZING WELLINGTON ITB#202509—ANNUAL SOD CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 14. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING WORK ORDERS NO. 5 WITH HUURR HOMES, LLC PURSUANT TO THEIR CONTRACT FOR CONTINUING SERVICES FOR CULVERTS – CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS (INCLUDING THOSE OVER $300,000) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASINS AND CULVERTS ALONG A ROAD AND COLLECTING CANAL; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 15. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING WORK ORDERS NO. 6 WITH HUURR HOMES, LLC PURSUANT TO THEIR CONTRACT FOR CONTINUING SERVICES FOR CULVERTS – CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS (INCLUDING THOSE OVER $300,000) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASINS AND CULVERTS ALONG COLLECTING CANAL ROAD, G ROAD, AND E ROAD; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 16. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-47: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT WITH D.S. EAKINS CONSTRUCTION. CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. REGULAR AGENDA Town of Loxahatchee Groves June 03, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 5 17. Consideration of Engaging the Services of a Strategic Planning Consultant DISCUSSION 18. Discussion on Councilmember El-Ramey's List 19. Discussion on Town Attorney's Contract and Analysis of Legal Fees 20. Discussion on Production of Records 21. Discussion on A Road and Collecting Canal Project Update 22. Discussion on Rural Vista Design Standards 23. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Updates to the Unified Land Development Code PUBLIC HEARING 24. Consideration of Approval on Ordinance No. 2025-01 on Second 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. 25. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-02 on Second Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I “IN GENERAL,” ARTICLE II “IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF 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. 26. Consideration of Approval on Ordinance No. 2025-07 on First Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AMENDING section 20-040 “Height” of Article 20 “RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,” SECTION 25-045 “HEIGHT” of ARTICLE 25 “COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,” SECTION 30-050 “HEIGHT” of ARTICLE 30 “INSTITUTIONAL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONING DISTRICTS,” SECTION 35-040 “HEIGHT” of ARTICLE 35 “PARKS AND RECREATION ZONING DISTRICT,” AND SECTION 40-045 “HEIGHT” OF ARTICLE 40 “CONSERVATION DISTRICT,” WITHIN PART II “ZONING DISTRICTS” OF THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, to PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF HEIGHT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town of Loxahatchee Groves June 03, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 6 Town Manager Town Attorney Public Works Director Town Clerk TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1) Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey (Seat 2) Councilmember Paul T. Coleman II (Seat 3) Vice Mayor Marg Herzog (Seat 5) Mayor Anita Kane (Seat 3) 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.