Town Council Special Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA August 18, 2020 - 6:00- 9:00 P.M. DUE TO COVID-19 & COUNTY PHASED REOPENINGS PROTOCOL IN EFFECT, PUBLIC AUDIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCOMMODATED ONSITE, PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL OR WRITING TO THE CLERK OFFICE. Lisa El-Ramey, Mayor (Seat 3) Phillis Maniglia, Councilmember (Seat 1) Laura Danowski, Councilmember (Seat 2) Robert Shorr, Councilmember (Seat 4) Marge Herzog, Vice Mayor (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager, James S. Titcomb Assistant Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney, R. Brian Shutt, Esq. Town Clerk, Lakisha Q. Burch Director of Public Works, Larry A. Peters, P.E. 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's why we say "Character Counts" in Town of Loxahatchee Groves. 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 August 18, 2020 Town Council Workshop/Special Meeting Agenda Page No.2 TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Additions/Deletions/Modifications of Agenda Comments from The Public on Non-Agenda Items Due to FL Governor Executive Order(s) modifying Public Meetings rules and Palm Beach County Declarations on social distancing for the COVID-19 pandemic - THIS MEETING IS CLOSED to in-person attendance above 10 persons, presenters, committee, council and staff included. Public Comment for this meeting may be received by email, or in writing to the Town Clerk’s Office up until 6:30 PM day of meeting. Comments received will be received/filed and acknowledged as part of the official public record for the meeting. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1. Approval of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Committee Members. (Tabled 07/07) WORKSHOP DISCUSSION 2. Town Attorney’s Opinion Memo- Regarding Dependent District Acreage Assessments. 3. Finance Advisory and Audit Committee a. Budget Workshop Priorities & Recommendations PowerPoint Update b. Comments from Finance Advisory and Audit Committee Meeting- August 10, 2020 4. Town Council 2nd Budget Workshop a. Reference Material - July 21st Budget PowerPoint Presentation Town Councilmembers Comments Town Staff Comments 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.