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Town Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Loxahatchee Groves, FL · March 3, 2026

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Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 155 F. Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 Tuesday, March 3, 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, Acting Public Works Director Craig Lower, and Town Clerk Valerie Oakes. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS On behalf of Staff, Town Clerk Oakes gave an update that: there would be a state of the Town address for Loxahatchee Groves from Mayor Kane; that on Item No. 5 there was a modification to the minutes; Item No. 7 supplemental information was provided to include the Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc. lobbying list; after No. 11 there will be a No. 11A regarding Hurr Homes work order No. 7; lastly Item No. 12 under discussion has a supplemental resolution. Councilmember El-Ramey requested that Items No. 15 and No. 16 be moved to Discussion. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/ COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF ADDITIONAL MINUTES, ADDING ITEM NO. 11A, ADDING A RESOLUTION TO ITEM NO. 12, AND MOVING ADMINISTRATIVE RECEIVE AND FILE TO DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED (5-0). 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 Town Council Budget Workshop Minutes March 3, 2026 MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/ COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA COMBINING ITEM NO.7 WITH NO.2 AND MOVING NO.8 AFTER NO.11A AND ADDING AMENDED MINUTES. MOTION PASSED 5-0. PRESENTATIONS 2025 State of the Town Address by Mayor Kane Mayor Kane delivered the 2025 State of the Town Address. 1. Presentation on Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness by Florida Forest Service Chris Wassall and Ed Aldridge from Florida Forest Service presented an update on current environmental conditions within the Town. 2. Legislative Updates from the Town's Lobbyist (combined with Item No. 7) Mary McNicholas of Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc. was present via Zoom. McNicholas stated that Rana Brown was unable to make it to the meeting and stated they would send updates in lieu of being at the meeting. Discussion regarding Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc. contract ensued. Public comment received from Marianne Miles. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ VICE MAYOR HERZOG MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10. MOTION PASSED (4-1). WITH COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY DISSENTING. 3. Presentation and Update on Okeechobee Blvd. Properties Evaluation by Ramsey Bulkeley Public comment received from Marianne Miles. 4. Presentation on Countywide Transportation Master Plan's Five-Year Road Program - Annual Update (FY2027) - Town of Loxahatchee Groves Randy Wertepny from Keshavarz and Associates provided the update on the Countywide Transportation Master Plan. There was also input on the item from Mary McNicholas of Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc. 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 Town Council Budget Workshop Minutes March 3, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA 5. Approval of Minutes APPROVED ON CONSENT. 6. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JODI JANSEN TO THE ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND GREENWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPROVED ON CONSENT. 7. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOFFREY B. SLUGGETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND LOBBYING SERVICES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Discussed in tandem with Item No.2. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ VICE MAYOR HERZOG MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10. MOTION PASSED (4-1), WITH COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY DISSENTING. 8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE UTILIZATION OF AN AGREEMENT BASED ON THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S (SWA) COMPETITIVELY BID AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO COASTAL WASTE AND RECYCLING OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, LLC (COASTAL) FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COASTAL FOR A TERM THAT IS CONCURRENT WITH THE SWA’S AWARD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item No.8 was moved to the discussion section after Item No. 11A. Bella Martinez from Coastal Waste and Recycling was present to clarify questions from Councilmembers. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY/COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11. MOTION PASSED (5-0). 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 Town Council Budget Workshop Minutes March 3, 2026 9. Proclamation on Recognition of National Surveyors Week APPROVED ON CONSENT. OLD BUSINESS There were no items under Old Business at this meeting. NEW BUSINESS 10. Nominating a Town Councilmember and Supporting their appointment to the Board of Trustee of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust and Approving Resolution No. 2026-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, NOMINATING A TOWN COUNCILMEMBER FOR AND SUPPORTING THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN MOVED TO NOMINATE MAYOR KANE AS THE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST. MOTION PASSED (5-0). 11. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH J.W. CHEATHAM LLC, FOR TOWN FY26 A ROAD AND COLLECTING CANAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; 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. Town Clerk Oakes read the resolution into the record. Acting Public Works Director Lower and Town Attorney Kurtz provided information over the item. Public comment received from Virginia Standish. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN/ COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13 WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT STAFF WILL FOLLOW UP WITH AN ANALYSIS AND COST ESTIMATE TO PAVE NORTH ROAD AT ITS 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 Town Council Budget Workshop Minutes March 3, 2026 CURRENT WIDTH AND RIGHT OF WAY. MOTION PASSED (4-0), VICE MAYOR HERZOG RECUSED HERSELF FROM THE MEETING FOR ITEM NO. 11. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. 11A. Hurr Homes Work Order No.7 Item No.11A was added during the approval of the agenda. Public comment received from Cassie Suchy. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2026-14. MOTION PASSED (3-1),WITH COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY DISSENTING. VICE MAYOR HERZOG RECUSED HERSELF FROM THE MEETING FOR ITEM NO. 11A. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. DISCUSSION 12. Discussion on Notice of Termination for the PBSO Contract Town Attorney Kurtz opened the discussion with updates regarding the current status on the item. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER MCLENDON/ VICE MAYOR HERZOG MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2026-15. MOTION PASSED (4-1). WITH COUNCILMEMBER EL-RAMEY DISSENTING. 13. Discussion and Direction on the RV Program Community Standards Director Gardner-Young provided a presentation on the RV Program. Council requested that at a following meeting there be example materials shown to create a simpler RV Program. 14. Discussion of Comprehensive Livestock Waste Program Town Manager Ramaglia stated that staff is looking for direction on how to move the program forward. 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 Town Council Budget Workshop Minutes March 3, 2026 ADMINISTRATIVE – RECEIVE AND FILE 15. February 17, 2026 Town Council Workshop – Summary and Administrative Notes Item No.15 was moved to the discussion section. Town Council discussion ensued. 16. Agritourism Adventure and Town’s 20th Anniversary The Council discussed the Town’s upcoming events. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public comment received from Virginia Standish. TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia thanked Council for the efficient meeting and gave her gratitude to Vice Mayor Herzog on her work for the Town. Town Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz, Esq. had no report. Town Clerk Valerie Oakes announced that the upcoming municipal election would be on March 10th, 2026 at Palms West Presbyterian Church from 7 AM to 7 PM. There are two open seats to vote for as well as two referendum questions. All information is available on the Town website. Public Works Superintendent Craig Lower provided an update on a previous nutrients report. He also notified Council that the program was defunded and that he was able to obtain all possible reports and will present it soon. TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Todd McLendon thanked the Council for working with him during his time in Council. Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey emphasized the importance of code enforcement and the goal of predictability for current and future residents. She mentioned that she met with the Town Clerk and discussed several possible communications u such as Asana updates, website upgrades, and a satisfaction survey. Lastly, she would like a presentation on FDA 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 Town Council Budget Workshop Minutes March 3, 2026 items. Councilmember Paul Coleman mentioned an anecdote that the property owner has the responsibility over their property. Concerns about the SB 180 window were also brought up, that the Town needs to gain access to County oversight to have their concerns heard. Vice Mayor Herzog said it has been a pleasure to serve on the Council and that she plans to continue to be active in the community. Mayor Anita Kane thanked the Council for participating in the Read for the Record challenge. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned with a motion from Councilmember Coleman and second by Councilmember McLendon at 9:53 P.M. Motion Passed (5-0). TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ATTEST: Mayor Lisa El-Ramey, Seat 2 Town Clerk Vice Mayor Manish Sood, Seat 5 Councilmember William “Joe” Stephens, Seat 1 Councilmember Anita Kane, Seat 3 Councilmember Paul Coleman II, Seat 4 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 EXHIBIT A :E—k/n NO. H FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME HRST NAME MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION AUTHORITY OR COMMITrEE ,/ r‘w ¢rwg /’) arqar&% 7% ,4 flyoz édfclu/c‘lggrye/‘C’j Can/I n CI " MAILING ADDRESSJ THE B‘oyARD, CaOUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON RC4 /¢ /€d‘ WHICH I SERVE ISAUNIT OF: aCITY a COUNTY CI OTHER LOCAL AGENCY CITY COUNTY OF SUBDIVISION) A 0&4./4q+@ Aeé £4, /Vv\ fedcg DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED wE ROLITICAL a xa/ I Cr 7L‘ r / 4<é Grw V€$ Wax/r POSITION IS {K/ M a wé 3a, M 2 a, i ELECTNE CI APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other Iocal level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay Close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and hling the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public ofhce MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local Officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or She is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and ofFIcers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a “relative" includes only the Offlcer’s father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-Iaw, mother-in-Iaw, son-in-Iaw, and daughter-in-Iaw. A "business associate” means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). * * * * ~k * ~k * ~k i: * * * * * at ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who Should incorporate the form In the minutes. i i: * * * at i ~k a: * * 4: * * x'r ~k APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to intiuence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: - You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to intiuence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes Ofthe meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM BB - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) - A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. o The form must be read publioly at the next meeting after the form is flled. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: - You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. - You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST i, mau’a‘qra‘li #er'z")? , hereby disclose that on Manalt 3 i) .202é J 4 (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) i inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of , by whom l am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of , which is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: r //‘§l/if d Vi lg Ka’. If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements ofthis section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. mam; 3', .z/Jgé 7/7;V%v//J//9I2/>W’ Date Filed Signature v” NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION lN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 8B ~ EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34—7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 j—k/H Ml // A FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME—FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD COUNCIL COMMlss10N AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE MW M rt—eIL 'l/44/‘c/76'c G‘my’af iv a n¢/T/ IL/e r 1&4 514/4 742% MAILING ADDREs’s I/ THE BOARDa, COUNCILIOOMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH I SERVE Is A UNIT OF: ?é é % /”</ CITY ECITY EI COUNTY a OTHER LOCALACENCY COUNTY NAME OI: POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Lack; I!I4, 2Lééa a M4 lbw fedéy; DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED fwwy a FL&KaAw/7! / CMCI: §fou€5 M arc ,4 3].. Mg; MY POSITION Is: w, ELECTNE EI APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local Ievel of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members Of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay Close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and nling the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local omcer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization Of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAS) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and omcers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a “relative" includes only the omcer’s father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in—law, and daughter-in-law. A ”business associate” means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). * * 3k * *- * * * * i: * i: a: * * 1r ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. i: i: * * it a: at at -k * it 4: *— * * a: APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: . You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. Docusign Envelope ID: 3D0A92E7-6535-8454-813A-7DCA806C98A0 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) t A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. - The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: ’ You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. - You must complete the form and me it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. 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If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. WazrC/g 3 ézggg mrmwd jéagggr Date Filed / Signature 5/. / r2 NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM BB - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1 )(f), F.A.C.

Agenda

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MARCH 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. Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk, Valerie Oakes Community Standards Director, Caryn Gardner-Young Acting Public Works Director, Craig Lower 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 Town of Loxahatchee Groves March 03, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 2 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 PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness by Florida Forest Service 2. Legislative Updates from the Town's Lobbyist 3. Presentation and Update on Okeechobee Blvd. Properties Evaluation by Ramsey Bulkeley 4. Presentation on Countywide Transportation Master Plan's Five-Year Road Program - Annual Update (FY2027) - Town of Loxahatchee Groves CONSENT AGENDA 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JODI JANSEN TO THE ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND GREENWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOFFREY B. SLUGGETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND LOBBYING SERVICES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE UTILIZATION OF AN AGREEMENT BASED ON THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S (SWA) COMPETITIVELY BID AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO COASTAL WASTE AND RECYCLING OF PALM Town of Loxahatchee Groves March 03, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 3 BEACH COUNTY, LLC (COASTAL) FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COASTAL FOR A TERM THAT IS CONCURRENT WITH THE SWA’S AWARD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. Proclamation on Recognition of National Surveyors Week OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 10. Nominating a Town Councilmember and Supporting their appointment to the Board of Trustee of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust and Approving Resolution No. 2026-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, NOMINATING A TOWN COUNCILMEMBER FOR AND SUPPORTING THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2026-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH J.W. CHEATHAM LLC, FOR TOWN FY26 A ROAD AND COLLECTING CANAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; 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. DISCUSSION 12. Discussion on Notice of Termination for the PBSO Contract 13. Discussion and Direction on the RV Program 14. Discussion of Comprehensive Livestock Waste Program ADMINISTRATIVE - RECEIVE AND FILE 15. February 17, 2026 Town Council Workshop – Summary and Administrative Notes 16. Agritourism Adventure and Town’s 20th Anniversary Town of Loxahatchee Groves March 03, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No. 4 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 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. 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