Town Council Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 02, 2025 – 6:00 PM Anita Kane, Mayor (Seat 3) Marge Herzog, Vice Mayor (Seat 5) Todd McLendon, Councilmember (Seat 1) Lisa El-Ramey, Councilmember (Seat 2) Paul T. Coleman II, Councilmember (Seat 4) Administration Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney, Jeffrey S. Kurtz, Esq. Town Clerk, Valerie Oakes Community Standards Director, Caryn Gardner-Young Chief Finance Officer, David DiLena of Projected Point 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 Town of Loxahatchee Groves December 02, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 2 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 PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Regarding Proposed Local Bill Affecting MSTU Municipalities and Consideration of Supporting Resolution No. 2025-88 by Palm Beach County Fire Chief Patrick Kennedy 2. Presentation on Legislative Update by Ronald L. Book, Town Lobbyist – Review of 2026 Legislative Issues, Town Priorities, and Council Direction CONSENT AGENDA 3. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-83: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING CONTINUING CONTRACTS WITH WGI, INC. AND J MORTON PLANNING & LANSCAPING ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES; TEW AND TAYLOR HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND C.A.P.GOVERNMENT INC. FOR BUILDING SERVICES; AND FLORIDA TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING REVIEW SERVICE; 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. 4. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-86: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE TOWN’S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND FOR THE TOWN’S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-87: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA APPROVING REMOVAL OF SPECIMEN TREES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town of Loxahatchee Groves December 02, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 3 6. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-88: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED LOCAL BILL RELATING TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE-RESCUE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (MSTU); PROVIDING THAT A MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT, THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, RESCUE, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY, SHALL REMAIN THE SERVICE PROVIDER TO REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED AFTER A SPECIFIED DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-89: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JENNIFER STEPHENS TO THE BOARD OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY (LPA)/ PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-90: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE MAYOR, OR THE MAYOR’S DESIGNATED ALTERNATE, AS THE PRIMARY SPOKESPERSON ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN RELATIVE TO PROPOSED AND PENDING LEGISLATION BEFORE COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING MATTERS OF APPROPRIATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNATED ALTERNATE TO CONVEY THE TOWN’S POSITION ON LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGETARY ISSUES IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND THE TOWN’S LOBBYISTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-91: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SCOPE AND PRICING FOR EMPLOYEE INSURANCE AND RELATED BENEFITS; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-92: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (SWA) RELATING TO PARTNERING TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SB 180 “EMERGENCIES” TO JOINTLY APPLY FOR AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF DEBRIS MANAGEMENT SITES ; 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. Town of Loxahatchee Groves December 02, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 4 11. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-93: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE UTILIZATION OF AN AGREEMENT BASED ON THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON’S COMPETITIVELY BID AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO K&K SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF RAPID FLASHING BEACONS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-94: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING A POLICY REQUIRING TWO COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SIGN BANK CHECKS AND APPROVE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS (EFT) TO VENDORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. REGULAR AGENDA 13. Consideration of Approval on Ordinance No. 2025-21 on First Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PLAT REVIEW PROCESSES; AMENDING PART V “DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS” OF THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA BY AMENDING ARTICLE 115 “PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES” SECTION 115 - 010 “TABLE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS” TO DELETE REFERENCE TO PLATS; AMENDING ARTICLE 120 “QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS” SECTION 120-115 “QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS” TO DELETE REFERENCE TO PLATS; AMENDING ARTICLE 140 “SUBDIVISION OF LAND” DIVISION 1 “PLATTING” TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINSTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PLATS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 177.071 FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING 14. Consideration of Approval on Ordinance No. 2025-18 on Second Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 2-111 “PAYMENT OF MONEY” OF ARTICLE IV “FINANCE” OF CHAPTER 2 “ADMINISTRATION” OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 15. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-85: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LOX HOLDINGS PLAT, FOR LAND OWNED BY LOX HOLDINGS, LLC, CONSISTING OF 6.55 ACRES MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 14331 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BEING APPROXIMATELY 6.55 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BETWEEN ORANGE AVENUE AND LOXAHATCHEE AVENUE AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY TANGERINE BLVD LOXAHATCHEE Town of Loxahatchee Groves December 02, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 5 GROVES, FLORIDA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 16. Consideration of Approval on Ordinance No. 2025-19 on Second Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TO BE HELD ON MARCH 10, 2026, AS TO WHETHER THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CHARTER SHALL BE AMENDED IN THE FOLLOWING RESPECT: AMEND PARAGRAPH (2) “APPOINTMENT; REMOVAL; COMPENSATION; FILLING OF VACANCIES” OF SECTION 4 “ADMINISTRATIVE” OF THE CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR CHARTER OFFICERS TO BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE BY A MAJORITY RATHER THAN A SUPER MAJORITY VOTE OF THE FULL COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 17. Consideration of Approval on Ordinance No. 2025-20 on Second Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TO BE HELD ON MARCH 10, 2026, AS TO WHETHER THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CHARTER SHALL BE AMENDED IN THE FOLLOWING RESPECT: AMEND PARAGRAPH (4) “TOWN ATTORNEY” OF SECTION 4 “ADMINISTRATIVE” OF THE CHARTER TO PROVIDE THE ATTORNEY’S REQUIRED REVIEW OF CONTRACTS, BONDS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS SHALL BE AS FURTHER DEFINED BY ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DISCUSSION 18. Discussion and Direction on Palm Beach County Sheriff's Contract 19. Discussion and Direction on Items from the Town Council Workshop Meeting on October 21, 2025. 20. Discussion and Direction on Items from the Town Council Workshop Meeting on November 18, 2025 regarding Town's Priority List ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSMITTALS - RECEIVE AND FILE 21. Discussion on Sign Code Amortization 22. Discussion on SWOT Analysis Report COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Town of Loxahatchee Groves December 02, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 6 Public Comments for the regular 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 forwarded to the Town Council for informational purposes, however, they will not be read into the record. Town Council meetings are livestreamed and close-captioned for the general public via our website, instructions are posted there. Town Council meetings are livestreamed and close-captioned for the general public via our website, instructions are posted there. TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz, Esq. Town Clerk Valerie Oakes Community Standards Director Caryn Gardner-Young TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Todd McLendon (Seat 1) Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey (Seat 2) Councilmember Paul T. Coleman II (Seat 4) Vice Mayor Marge 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.