Town Council Regular/Resident Workshop Meetings

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2020 Meeting audio available in Town Clerk’s Office CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shorr called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Shorr led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL Mayor Robert Shorr, Vice Mayor David DeMarios, Councilmembers Laura Danowski, Lisa El- Ramey and Phillis Maniglia, Town Manager James Titcomb, Town Attorney R. Brian Shutt and Town Clerk Lakisha Burch. ADDITONS/DELETIONS/MODIFICATIONS OF AGENDA Councilmember Danowski asked if item 6 could be moved and discussed ahead of item 4. Motion was made by Councilmember Danowski seconded by Councilmember Maniglia to approve the modifications of the agenda by moving item 6 to be discussed ahead of item 4; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor David DeMarios, Councilmembers Danowski, El-Ramey and Maniglia. Motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The public is encouraged to offer comments on any non-agenda item. Generally, remarks by an individual will be limited to one time, up to three minutes or less. The Mayor or presiding officer has discretion to adjust the amount of time allocated. There was public comment made by Ron Jarriel. Town Manager Titcomb mentioned that the revision of the Purchasing Policy is scheduled to go before the Finance Advisory & Audit Committee (FAAC) this month and should be before Town Council by the February’s meeting. Councilmember Maniglia stated that she asked for some information regarding the equipment that is in the yard and cost. She would like it all at one time and not in bits and pieces for the next meeting. Town of Loxahatchee Groves January 7. 2020 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.2 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of November Meeting Minutes a. August 6, 2019 Town Council Regular Meeting b. November 1, 2019 Town Council Special Meeting c. December 3, 2019 Resident Community Workshop d. December 3, 2019 Town Council Regular Meeting 2. Renewal Extension of the Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates Legislative Lobbyist & Consulting Contract Motion was made by Councilmember Danowski seconded by Councilmember Maniglia to approve the Consent Agenda; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor DeMarios, Councilmembers Danowski, El-Ramey and Maniglia. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING- QUASI JUDICAL 3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-08- Groves Town Center PUD/Site Plan Requested Modifications Town Attorney Shutt read Ordinance No. 2019-08 into the record. He also swore in all the participants that would be speaking on the item. Matt Burnes addressed the Town Council stating changes that were made at the suggestion of Town Council at the last meeting. Bradley Miller of Miller Land Planning presented a PowerPoint presentation also addressing the Town Council along with Randy Wertepny also addressed the Town Council. Councilmember Maniglia asked how accurate the overlay of your project over the map is. Mr. Miller responded as accurate as the Palm Beach County Property Appraisal. Councilmember Danowski asked about the lavender shading of the map. Mr. Miller explained the color code of the map. Mayor Shorr asked about missing documents and Town Clerk Burch responded. Councilmember El-Ramey asked Mr. Wertepny could he explained how it interacts with Collecting Canal. Mr. Wertepny responded to Councilmember El-Ramey’s question. There was discussion among Councilmember El-Ramey and Mr. Wertepny. Councilmember Danowski asked is having the water surface management area going to work in favor when EMNDS comes in and is this a good thing also who is going to widen the canal and pay for it. Mr. Wertepny responded to Councilmember Danowski’s questions. Vice Mayor DeMarios asked is it Town wide. There was discussion among Town Council and Mr. Wertepny. Councilmember Maniglia commented on leaving the wetlands in our Town and leaving the vegetation. She also stated about the widening of the canals. Mr. Wertepny responded to her concerns. Councilmember Maniglia also asked about hitching trails. There was more discussion among the Town Council and Mr. Miller. Mr. Barnes also addressed the Town Council on additions. Mary McNicholas lobbyist for the Town of Loxahatchee Groves also addressed the Town Council regarding this point. Town of Loxahatchee Groves January 7. 2020 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.3 Mr. James Fleishmann, Town Planning Consultant addressed the Town Council with the administration portion of this item. Motion was made by Councilmember Maniglia seconded by Councilmember Danowski to approve Ordinance No. 2019-08 on Second Reading Groves Town Center Conditions of Approval adding condition made by Town Council; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Vice Mayor DeMarios, Councilmembers Danowski, El-Ramey and Maniglia. Motion passed unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 4. Approval of Public Works Projects – B Road (moved to be heard before item 4) 5. Approval of Settlement with Underwood Management Services Group, LLC. (UMSG) Lora Donlon from Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Ansay, P.A. presented the item to the Town Council regarding the settlement with Underwood Management Services Group, LLC (UMSG). There were public comments made by the following: Ron Jarriel and John Ryan. Motion was made by Councilmember Danowski seconded by Councilmember Maniglia to approve the proposed Settlement Agreement and take action regarding same and, direct staff to make payment in accordance with the deadlines within the settlement agreement; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Shorr, Councilmembers Danowski, El-Ramey and Maniglia. Nay: Vice Mayor DeMarios. Motion passed 4-1. 6. Approval of the Town Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual (PPM) 2020 Town Manager Titcomb presented the item to the Town Council. Town Councilmembers Comments Town Staff Comments Adjournment There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 12:03 a.m. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ____________________________________ ATTEST: Mayor Robert Shorr _______________________________ ____________________________________ Lakisha Burch, Town Clerk Vice Mayor David DeMarios ____________________________________ Councilmember Laura Danowski ____________________________________ Town of Loxahatchee Groves January 7. 2020 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page No.4 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey ____________________________________ R. Brian Shutt, Town Attorney Councilmember Phillis Maniglia