Town Council Workshop Hearing
Regular MeetingLoxahatchee Groves, FL · October 18, 2022
Agenda
TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES
TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETING
Community Discussion Meeting 6:00-6:30 PM (Non-Agenda Items Workshop)
AGENDA
OCTOBER 18, 2022, 6:30 -9:30 P.M.
Robert Shorr, Mayor (Seat 4)
Phillis Maniglia, Council member (Seat 1) Laura Danowski, Vice Mayor (Seat 2)
Marianne Miles, Councilmember (Seat 3) Margaret Herzog, Councilmember (Seat 5)
Administration
Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia
Town Attorney, Elizabeth Lenihan, Esq.
Town Clerk, Lakisha Q. Burch
Public Works Director, 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 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 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.
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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments for all meetings may be received by email, or in writing to the Town Clerk’s
Office until 6:00 PM day of the meeting. Comments received will be “received and filed” to be
acknowledged as part of the official public record for the meeting. The Town Council meeting will
be live-streamed and close-captioned for the general public via our website, instructions are posted
there.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
1. Discussion of extending hours for Piquet Entertainment and Racetrack owned by Lantana
Holdings, LLC, currently known as “Paintball” is having a Halloween Party and would
like to extend hours 1:00 a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes.
a. 08 30 22 Initial Selection Audit Committee Meeting
b. 09 27 22 Special Final Budget Hearing
c. 10 03 22 Attorney Client Closed Session Meeting Minutes
3. Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-74 appointment of Cassie Suchy to the Finance
Audit and Advisory Committee (FAAC).
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-69 approving the Culvers Sign Variance, for land
owned by Solar Sport Systems, Inc. consisting of 1.397 acres more or less, located on the
north side of the north side of Southern Blvd. east of “B” Road, Loxahatchee Groves.
(Quasi-Judicial)
5. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2022-01 adopting on second reading the annual update to
the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan consistent with Chapter
163, Florida Statues.
6. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2202-02 adopting on second reading calling for a
referendum of the qualified electors of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to be held on
March 14, 2023, as to whether the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Charter shall be amended
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in the following respect: amend paragraph (12) of Section 5 “Legislative of the Charter to
provide for signature authority by the Mayor.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
7. Discussion on scope and timing of State required Evaluation and Appraisal Report of
Comprehensive Plan.
8. Discussion on sign code.
9. Discussion on the Veteran’s Day Ceremony.
TOWN STAFF COMMENTS
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Public Works Director
Town Clerk
TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1)
Marianne Miles (Seat 3)
Margaret Herzog (Seat 5)
Vice Mayor Laura Danowski (Seat 2)
Mayor Robert Shorr (Seat 4)
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.
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