Town Council Special/Workshop Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL/WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 16, 2025 – 5:30 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 Public Works Superintendent, 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 discussion on an item is desired, any Town Council Member, without a motion, may "pull" or remove the item to be Town of Loxahatchee Groves December 16, 2025 Town Council Special/Workshop Meeting Page No. 2 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 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 1. Presentation and Discussion on Council "One Way Communication" in Light of the Sunshine Law 2. Direction with respect to the PBC Sheriff’s Contract 3. Renaming Okeechobee Boulevard to Middle Road within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves 4. Report on Items for the Planning and Zoning Board 5. Report on Items for the ULDC 6. Report on Joint Meeting of the Town Council and Finance Advisory Audit Committee on January 19, 2026 7. Report on Town Council’s Directive for a 5% Operating Budget Reduction 8. Report on Tentatively Scheduled Items for the January 6, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA 9. Town Council Meeting Action Items - Manager Assignments and Status 10. Town Council's Strategic Items and Status Update COMMUNITY DISCUSSION & COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public Comments for the 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 Town of Loxahatchee Groves December 16, 2025 Town Council Special/Workshop Meeting Page No. 3 Council for informational purposes, however, they will not be read into the record. This portion of the meeting is intended to be interactive and public participation is welcomed. 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. DISCUSSION Town Council Open Discussion on General Matters Pertaining to Town Business 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.