Town Council Special Shade Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES Town Hall Council Chambers 155 F. Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA The Town Council will convene meeting to recess, at 5:30 PM to hold a legal “Shade Meeting” (closed) to discuss pending litigation settlement(s). September 2, 2025 - 5:30 P.M. Anita Kane, Mayor (Seat 3) Todd McLendon, Councilmember (Seat 1) Lisa El-Ramey, Councilmember (Seat 2) Paul T. Coleman II, Councilmember (Seat 4) Marge Herzog, Vice Mayor (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney, Jeff Kurtz, Esq. Town Clerk, Valerie Oakes Public Works Director, Richard Gallant 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 September 2, 2025 Town Council Special Meeting Agenda Page No.2 TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND/OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA RECESS FOR SHADE MEETING At approximately 5:30 PM, the Town Council will move to the Town Hall Conference Room and Call to Order the Shade Meeting. In attendance, along with the Town Council, will be the following: Town Attorney Jeff Kurtz, Town Manager Francine Ramaglia, Christopher J. Stearns, Esq. and Hudson Gill of Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper & Hochman, P.A. and Court Reporter for a legal “Shade” Meeting to discuss litigation settlement options* *See separately attached Shade Meeting Notice & Agenda. RECONVENCE FROM SHADE MEETING ADJOURNMENT [THIS PORTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Town of Loxahatchee Groves September 2, 2025 Town Council Special Meeting Agenda Page No.3 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES Town Hall Council Chambers 155 F. Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 TOWN COUNCIL SHADE MEETING AGENDA The Town Council will convene meeting to recess, at 5:30 PM to hold a legal “Shade Meeting” (closed) to discuss pending litigation settlement(s). September 2, 2025 - 5:30 P.M. Anita Kane, Mayor (Seat 3) Todd McLendon, Councilmember (Seat 1) Lisa El-Ramey, Councilmember (Seat 2) Paul T. Coleman II, Councilmember (Seat 4) Marge Herzog, Vice Mayor (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney, Jeff Kurtz, Esq. Town Clerk, Valerie Oakes Public Works Director, Richard Gallant 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 September 2, 2025 Town Council Special Meeting Agenda Page No.4 TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TOWN ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT 1. Pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the Town Attorney desires advice concerning pending litigation in the case of 444 B Road LLC and 556 B Road LLC vs. Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, Case No. 2020-CA-000436 in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, in and for Palm Beach County, Florida. 2. The following individuals will be in attendance: Mayor Anita Kane, Vice Mayor Marg Herzog, Town Council Members Todd McLendon, Lisa El-Ramey, and Paul Coleman; Town Manager Francine Ramaglia; Town Attorney Jeff Kurtz; Attorneys Christopher J. Stearns, Esq. and Hudson Gill of Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper & Hochman, P.A.; and a Court Reporter. MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENT 1. Pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the Town Council is commencing a closed-door Attorney-Client session for the purpose of discussing the pending litigation aforementioned. 2. The estimated length of the session is approximately two hours. ADJOURNMENT