Town Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingLoxahatchee Groves, FL · July 1, 2025
Minutes
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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 155 F. Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kane called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kane led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Anita Kane, Vice Mayor Margaret Herzog, Councilmember Paul Coleman,
Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey, Councilmember McLendon Town Manager Francine Ramaglia,
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia, Public Works Director Richard Gallant, Project Coordinator Jeff
Kurtz, and Town Clerk Valerie Oakes were present.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Mayor Kane called for any additions, deletions, modifications or approval of the agenda.
Mayor Kane stated Item No. 3 was requested to be removed by staff.
Councilmember El-Ramey requested to pull Consent Agenda item no. 8 and item no. 9 for
discussion.
Councilmember McLendon requested to pull Consent Agenda item no. 6 and item no.12 for
discussion.
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MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER
MCLENDON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH ITEM
NO. 3 REMOVED BY STAFF AND CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
NO. 6, NO. 8, NO. 9, AND NO. 12 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comment received from Mary McNicholas.
MOTION: MAYOR KANE/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN MOVED TO
RECEIVE AND FILE THE ARTWORK REPLICA FROM THE
ROYAL PALM BEACH ARTS AND PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER
MCLENDON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING UNTIL 6:30
PM. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
RECONVENE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:28 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation and Update Regarding CSX/Northlake Blvd Closure by Mary McNicholas of
Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc., Town's Local Lobbyist, and Tricia Barr of
Simmons & White
Mayor Kane introduced Presentation Item No. 1.
Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc.; the Town’s local lobbyist; representatives from
the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; Mary McNicholas, Senior Project Engineer; Mel
Pollock, County Engineer; David Ricks; and Tricia Barr of Simmons & White provided an
update regarding the CSX/Northlake Boulevard Closure. – Receive and File (attached as
Exhibit A).
2. Presentation on Final Results of Legislative Session Including Appropriations by Ronald
Book, P.A., Town's State Lobbyist
Town’s State Lobbyist Ronald Book presented on Final Results of Legislative Session
Including Appropriations. Additional representatives were present and contributed to the
discussion.
3. Recognition of Service and Appreciation to Former Councilmember Phillis Maniglia
Item No. 3 was removed from the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Following review of the updated agenda, it was noted that the item Councilmember
McLendon requested to pull for review was not Consent Agenda Item No. 12, but rather
Item No. 15.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER
MCLENDON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH ITEM
NO. 3 REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS NO. 6, NO. 8, AND NO. 9 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
4. Approval of the Revised Town Council Meeting Schedule
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
5. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORDIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENSION TO ITS EMERGENCY LINE
OF CREDIT REVOLVING NOTE, SERIES 2020; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT EXTENDING AND AMENDING LINE OF CREDIT
AGREEMENT WITH BANKUNITED, N.A.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
6. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF CASSIE SUCHY AS A REGULAR MEMBER
OF THE TOWN’S PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, ALSO SERVING AS THE
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item No. 6 was pulled for discussion and discussed on the July 8, 2025 continuation
meeting.
7. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER LOMUTO AS A VOTING MEMBER
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OF THE FINANCE AUDIT AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FAAC) AS APPROVED
AT THE MAY 6, 2025, REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF PIGGYBACK AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE
TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES AND ASHBRITT, INC., CROWDERGULF
JOINT VENTURE, INC., PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INCORPORATED, AND DRC
EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC FOR HURRICANE/DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL,
REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL BASED ON THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 22-201/DL;
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; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item No. 8 was pulled for discussion and discussed on the July 8, 2025, continuation
meeting.
9. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES AND THOMPSON CONSULTING
SERVICES, LLC, FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
SERVICES BASED ON THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 22-202/DL; 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; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item No. 9 was pulled for discussion and discussed on the July 8, 2025 continuation
meeting.
10. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING JO SICILANO TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
REVIEW COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
11. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING SAMUEL HARRITY TO THE FINANCE AUDIT AND ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
12. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING KATIE LAKEMAN TO THE ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS
AND GREENWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
REGULAR AGENDA
13. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
NOMINATING A TOWN COUNCILMEMBER FOR AND SUPPORTING HIS/HER
APPOINTMENT AS THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING DELEGATE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Clerk Oakes read the title of Resolution No. 2025-49 into the record.
MOTION: VICE MAYOR HERZOG/COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY
MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-49 TO
NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER TODD MCLENDON AS THE
TOWN’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
14. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
REVIEW COMMITTEE DUE TO A VACANCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICT, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Town Clerk Oakes read the title of Resolution No. 2025-53 into the record.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/COUNCILMEMBER
MCLENDON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF
DANIELLE HARRITY TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE (ULDC) COMMITTEE. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
(5–0).
15. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE TOWN’S BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2025; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR TOWN ATTORNEY WITH
JEFFREY S. KURTZ, ESQ. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Clerk Oakes read the title of Resolution No. 2025-50 and Resolution No. 2025-58
into the record.
Public comment received from Virginia Standish and Manish Sood. Town Council
discussion ensued.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/VICE MAYOR HERZOG
MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-50. MOTION
PASSED (4-1 with COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY DISSENTING.)
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOVED TO RECESS THE MEETING. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
RECONVENED TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:21 PM.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER
MCLENDON MOVED TO BEGIN ADVERTISING FOR LEGAL
SERVICES AS DISCUSSED PRIOR TO THE RECESS. MOTION
PASSED (4–1 with MAYOR KANE DISSENTING).
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/COUNCILMEMBER
COLEMAN MOVED EXTEND THE CURRENT TOWN
ATTORNEY’S CONTRACT FOR 60 DAYS. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
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16. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-56: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA
ADOPTING A PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF 4.000 FOR GENERAL
OPERATING BUDGET PURPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; RECOGNIZING
THE ROLLED BACK MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE FORM DR-420 TO THE PROPERTY
APPRAISER; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND SETTING FORTH
THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Clerk Oakes read the title of Resolution No. 2025-56 into the record.
Public comment received from Virginia Standish and Manish Sood. Town Council
discussion ensued.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY
MOVED TO LOWER THE RECOMMENDED MILLAGE RATE FROM
4.0 TO 3.0. MOTION FAILED (2-3 with MAYOR KANE,
COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN, AND VICE MAYOR HERZOG
DISSENTING).
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/VICE MAYOR HERZOG MOVED
TO SET THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AT 4.0, PROVIDING
FLEXIBILITY. MOTION FAILED (2-3 with MAYOR KANE,
COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON, AND COUNCILMEMBER EL-
RAMEY).
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/VICE MAYOR HERZOG
MOVED TO SET THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AT 3.5.
MOTION PASSED (3–2 with COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON
AND COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY DISSENTING.)
17. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS ("SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES") IN THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE
DETERMINATIONS; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED RATE FOR THE SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE
PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY
MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-54 AS WRITTEN.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
RECESS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING & CALL TO ORDER
DEPENDENT WATER CONTROL DISTRICT AT 10:00 PM.
18. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-DD07: A RESOLUTION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOXAHATCHEE GROVES WATER CONTROL
DISTRICT, A DEPENDENT DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE
GROVES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF DISTRICT SERVICES,
INCLUDING WATER CONTROL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF DRAINAGE
AND ROADWAYS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF THE
DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR
DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2025; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL;
AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF
NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Kane introduced Resolution No. 2025-DD07.
Public comment received from Cassie Suchy and Manish Sood. Town Council discussion
ensued.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/COUNCILMEMBER
HERZOGMOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-DD07. MOTION
PASSED (3–2 with COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON AND COUNCILMEMBER
EL-RAMEY DISSENTING.)
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/VICE MAYOR HERZOG
MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING AT 10:25 PM. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
By consensus, the Town Council directed the Finance Advisory and Audit Committee
(FAAC) to focus on budget review with an emphasis on identifying potential cost-
saving measures rather than income generation. The Committee is to prepare three
budget scenarios based on millage rates of 3.5, 3.0, and the rollback rate. Each
Councilmember will receive the budget individually for review prior to a joint
meeting with the Committee.
RECONVENED TOWN COUNCIL MEETING at 10:29 PM.
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DISCUSSION
19. Discussion of Amendments to Capital Improvement Plan and Adoption of Ordinance No.
2025-XX repealing Ordinance No. 2024-11 and Adopting the Annual Update to the Capital
Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Town Council discussion ensued.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY
MOVED TO RECESS THE MEETING UNTIL TUESDAY, JULY 8,
2025, AT 6:00 PM, TO CONTINUE WITH THE REMAINING
AGENDA ITEMS BEGINNING WITH ITEM NO. 19. MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5–0).
20. Discussion of Approving and Implementing the Town’s Public Records Request Policy
Item No. 20 moved to the continued July 8, 2025, meeting.
21. Discussion of Lien Reduction and Release Policy and Establishing Petition Fees
Item No. 21 moved to the continued July 8, 2025, meeting.
22. Discussion of Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County Regarding Impact Fees
Item No. 22 moved to the continued July 8, 2025, meeting.
23. Discussion of Conservation Easements and Individual Offer Received
Item No. 23 moved to the continued July 8, 2025, meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council meeting recessed at 10:54 PM and should reconvene Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at
6:00 PM to continue with the remaining agenda items starting with Item No. 19.
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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES,
FLORIDA
ATTEST:
Mayor Anita Kane, Seat 3
Town Clerk
Vice Mayor Margaret Herzog, Seat 5
Councilmember Todd McLendon, Seat 1
Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey, Seat 2
Councilmember Paul T. Coleman II, Seat 4
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Agenda
TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES
TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
JULY 01, 2025 – 6:00 PM
AMENDED
TOWN HALL - 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA 33470
Community Open Discussion Meeting Precedes Meeting from 6:00-6:30 PM (on Non-
Agenda Items)
Anita Kane, Mayor (Seat 3)
Todd McLendon, 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
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"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 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 and Update Regarding CSX/Northlake Blvd Closure by Mary McNicholas of
Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc., Town's Local Lobbyist, and Tricia Barr of Simmons
& White
2. Presentation on Final Results of Legislative Session Including Appropriations by Ronald
Book, P.A., Town's State Lobbyist
3. Recognition of Service and Appreciation to Former Councilmember Phillis Maniglia
CONSENT AGENDA
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4. Approval of the Revised Town Council Meeting Schedule
5. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDIA, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENSION TO ITS EMERGENCY LINE OF CREDIT
REVOLVING NOTE, SERIES 2020; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT EXTENDING AND AMENDING LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH
BANKUNITED, N.A.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
THE APPOINTMENT OF CASSIE SUCHY AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE
TOWN’S PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, ALSO SERVING AS THE LOCAL
PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER LOMUTO AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE
FINANCE AUDIT AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FAAC) AS APPROVED AT THE
MAY 6, 2025, REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE RENEWAL OF PIGGYBACK AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
LOXAHATCHEE GROVES AND ASHBRITT, INC., CROWDERGULF JOINT
VENTURE, INC., PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INCORPORATED, AND DRC
EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC FOR HURRICANE/DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL,
REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL BASED ON THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 22-201/DL;
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; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE RENEWAL OF PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
LOXAHATCHEE GROVES AND THOMPSON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, FOR
DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES BASED ON THE
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT PURSUANT
TO RFP NO. 22-202/DL; 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
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ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-59: A RESOLUTION
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JO
SICILANO TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING
SAMUEL HANNITY TO THE FINANCE AUDIT AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING
KATIE LAKEMAN TO THE ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND GREENWAY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
REGULAR AGENDA
13. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, NOMINATING
A TOWN COUNCILMEMBER FOR AND SUPPORTING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AS
THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING DELEGATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
14. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A
MEMBER TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DUE TO A VACANCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
15. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE TOWN’S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR TOWN ATTORNEY WITH JEFFREY S.
KURTZ, ESQ. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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16. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-56: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF 4.000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING
BUDGET PURPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; RECOGNIZING THE ROLLED
BACK MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE FORM DR-420 TO THE PROPERTY
APPRAISER; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND SETTING FORTH
THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
17. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES AND
FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS ("SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES") IN THE
TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND
DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS;
ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED RATE FOR THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024;
DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A
PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECESS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING &
CALL TO ORDER DEPENDENT WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
18. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-DD07: A RESOLUTION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOXAHATCHEE GROVES WATER CONTROL
DISTRICT, A DEPENDENT DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES,
FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF DISTRICT SERVICES, INCLUDING
WATER CONTROL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF DRAINAGE AND
ROADWAYS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT;
ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR DISTRICT SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025;
DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A
PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECONVENE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
DISCUSSION
19. Discussion of Amendments to Capital Improvement Plan and Adoption of Ordinance No.
2025-XX repealing Ordinance No. 2024-11 and Adopting the Annual Update to the Capital
Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
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20. Discussion of Approving and Implementing the Town’s Public Records Request Policy
21. Discussion of Lien Reduction and Release Policy and Establishing Petition Fees
22. Discussion of Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County Regarding Impact Fees
23. Discussion of Conservation Easements and Individual Offer Received
TOWN STAFF COMMENTS
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Todd McLendon - Seat 1
Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey - Seat 2
Councilmember Paul T. Coleman II - Seat 4
Vice Mayor Marg Herzog - Seat 5
Mayor Anita Kane - Seat 3
ADJOURNMENT
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