Town Council Regular Meeting

Name: Town Council Regular Meeting — Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Start: 2026-02-03T18:00:00
End: 2026-02-03T20:00:00
Location: Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Regular Meeting

Loxahatchee Groves, FL · February 3, 2026

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Docusign Envelope ID: E1B35B3A-59B5-89EB-82E7-D79C81F17809 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 155 F. Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 Tuesday, February 03, 2026 TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Kane led the pledge of allegiance and moment of silence. ROLL CALL Mayor Anita Kane, Vice Mayor Margaret Herzog, Councilmember Paul Coleman, Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey, Councilmember Todd McLendon, Town Manager Francine Ramaglia, Town Attorney Jeff Kurtz, Community Standards Director Caryn Gardner – Young, Public Works Superintendent Craig Lower, and Assistant to the Town Clerk Gabriella Croasdaile. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS Councilmember McLendon asked to pull Items No.9 and Items No.10 from the agenda. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/ COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE DELETION OF ITEMS NO.9 AND NO.10. MOTION PASSES (4-0). Councilmember El-Ramey was not present at the beginning of the meeting. She joined the meeting during Item No.1. 1 Docusign Envelope ID: E1B35B3A-59B5-89EB-82E7-D79C81F17809 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Homeless Coalition Mayors’ Ball Award to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves by Alexandria Ayala, CEO of the Palm Beach County Homeless Coalition Melissa McKinlay president of the Board of Directors for the Palm Beach County Homeless Coalition presented the Mayors Ball award to Mayor Anita Kane. 2. Presentation regarding Commerce Grant for the Southern Blvd. Corridor and Interlocal Agreement as well as approval of Resolution No. 2026-07 and Resolution No. 2026-08 Kim Delaney and Jessica Seymour of Treasure Coast Regional Planning provided an overview of the proposed Strategic Southern Boulevard Corridor Study. Potential funding for the study would be the Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from Florida Commerce. The grant requires that all deliverables be transmitted to the State by June 19, 2026. Treasure Coast Regional Planning provided an anticipated schedule and scope of services for their approach to the study. It was clarified that this project is only a study and Council chooses whether to apply the findings. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ VICE MAYOR HERZOG MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07 AND RESOLUTION NO.2026-08. MOTION PASSED (5-0). 3. Presentation by Local Lobbyist on Current Updates Mary McNicholas provided an update regarding intraagency groups, other lobbying groups, grants, and Okeechobee Boulevard traffic management was presented. 4. Presentation on Okeechobee Blvd. Properties Evaluation Ramsey Bulkeley presented update on Okeechobee Boulevard properties that have code or zoning violations. Community Standards Director Gardner-Young also presented a memorandum regarding enforcement priorities on Okeechobee Boulevard along with a draft letter that will be sent to properties along the road. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMEN/ COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY MOVED TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM AND LETTER FOR ITEM NO.4. 2 Docusign Envelope ID: E1B35B3A-59B5-89EB-82E7-D79C81F17809 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Please see Exhibit A for receive and file items. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ VICE MAYOR HERZOG MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION PASSED (5-0). 5. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY BY THE TOWN INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTIONS SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPROVED ON CONSENT. 6. Approval of the Minutes APPROVED ON CONSENT. 7. Approval of Workshop Minutes/ Summaries APPROVED ON CONSENT. 8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING EASEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPROVED ON CONSENT. DISCUSSION 9. Direction with respect to the Sheriff’s Contract Item No.9 was pulled from the agenda. 10. Discussion and Direction Regarding Law Enforcement Obligations and Resulting Legal Risk Item No. 10 was pulled from the agenda. 11. Discussion of Strategic Prioritization Framework, Facilitation Proposal and Next Steps Item No.11 was presented by Town Manager Ramaglia. 3 Docusign Envelope ID: E1B35B3A-59B5-89EB-82E7-D79C81F17809 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Staff and Council discussed possible strategic prioritization methods and Council decided they would prioritize their list within a workshop meeting. Then those discussions from the workshop would later come back at a regular meeting to be voted on. The Council then read through the provided matrix and gave updates regarding previous discussion at workshop meetings. ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSMITTAL – INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO RECEIVE AND FILE 12. Quarter 1 Reports – Receive and File Council requested that the Grants quarterly reports be modified to include a grants award deadline as well and to have all grants on one page. Town Council discussion ensued regarding planning and zoning business tax receipts. Received and filed. Please see Exhibit B for receive and file items. 13. Cash Disbursement Report – Over $10k and Over $25k Received and filed. Please see Exhibit C for receive and file items. 14. Political Signs Town Council discussion regarding political signs ensued. Public Comment from Cassie Suchy. Received and filed. Please see Exhibit D for receive and file items. 15. Line of Sight Violations Community Standards Director Gardner- Young presented Item No.15, and presented line of sight triangles to Council. Received and filed. Please see Exhibit E for receive and file items. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/ COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY MOVED TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE DOCUMENT PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED (5-0). 4 Docusign Envelope ID: E1B35B3A-59B5-89EB-82E7-D79C81F17809 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Received and filed. Please see Exhibit F for receive and file items. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ EL-RAMEY MOVED TO NOT ENFORCE THE SIGHT TRIANGLE UNTIL IT GOES TO THE ULDC AND RETURNS TO COUNCIL TO BE VOTED ON. MOTION PASSES (5-0). Public comment received from Marianne Miles, and Karen Plante. 16. Village of Wellington’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Information Received and filed. Please see Exhibit G for receive and file items. 17. Paddock/Bove Petitions Received and filed. Please see Exhibit H for receive and file items. 18. Update on Palm Beach County Countywide Transportation Master Plan (CTMP) – Town Participation and Next Steps Received and filed. Please see Exhibit I for receive and file items. 19. IPARC Notice – Village of Wellington Comprehensive Plan Amendments ( Water Supply Plan and Artistry Lakes) Received and filed. Please see Exhibit J for receive and file items. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public comment from Brian McNeil concerning a tree branch which blocks a stop sign on B Road and Tangerine Drive. Mr. McNeil recounts a story from earlier in the day when he was nearly hit by a driver due to the obscured stop sign. TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia had no report. Town Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz, Esq. had no report. Town Clerk Assistant Croasdaile had no report. Community Standards Director Caryn Gardner Young had no report. Public Works Superintendent Craig Lower had no report. 5 Docusign Envelope ID: E1B35B3A-59B5-89EB-82E7-D79C81F17809 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Todd McLendon enjoyed the discussion regarding the grant in order to combat misinformation regarding the Southern Boulevard Corridor study. Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey commented that grading on North B Road was getting wider. She would also like to see documentation of phase 1 and phase 2 appropriations funding. As well as a possible new logo for the Town. Councilmember Paul Coleman discussed issues regarding electrical poles that have caused issues to the Town. Town Council discussion ensued and the Council discussed citing AT&T for the pole. Vice Mayor Herzog announced that the American Legion Auxiliary has been asking for members to submit artwork for their 250th anniversary of America event. Mayor Anita Kane announced reminders regarding Read for the Record by the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition which the Town will be participating in this year. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned with a motion from Councilmember El-Ramey and second by Councilmember Coleman, with all in favor meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. 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 Coleman II, Seat 4 6

Agenda

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 03, 2026 – 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 Public Works Superintendent, Craig Lower 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 February 03, 2026 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 PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Homeless Coalition Mayors’ Ball Award to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves by Alexandria Ayala, CEO of the Palm Beach County Homeless Coalition 2. Presentation regarding Commerce Grant for the Southern Blvd. Corridor and Interlocal Agreement as well as approval of Resolution No. 2026-07 and Resolution No. 2026-08 3. Presentation by Local Lobbyist on Current Updates 4. Presentation on Okeechobee Blvd. Properties Evaluation CONSENT AGENDA 5. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY BY THE TOWN INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTIONS SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Approval of the Minutes 7. Approval of Workshop Minutes/Summaries 8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution 2026-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING EASEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DISCUSSION 9. Direction with respect to the Sheriff's Contract Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 03, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 3 10. Discussion and Direction Regarding Law Enforcement Obligations and Resulting Legal Risk 11. Discussion of Strategic Prioritization Framework, Facilitation Proposal and Next Steps ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSIMITTAL - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO RECEIVE AND FILE 12. Quarter 1 Reports - Receive and File 13. Cash Disbursement Report - Over $10k and Over $25k 14. Political Signs 15. Line of Sight Violations 16. Village of Wellington's 30th Anniversary Celebration Information 17. Paddock/Bove Petitions 18. Update on Palm Beach County Countywide Transportation Master Plan (CTMP) – Town Participation and Next Steps 19. IPARC Notice – Village of Wellington Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Water Supply Plan and Artistry Lakes) COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 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. Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk Valerie Oakes Community Standards Director Caryn Gardner-Young Acting Public Works Director Craig Lower Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 03, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 4 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.

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