Town Council Workshop Meeting
Regular MeetingLoxahatchee Groves, FL · June 21, 2022
Minutes
TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES
TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF COMMUNITY RESIDENT WORKSHOP
JUNE 21, 2022
Meeting audio available in Town Clerk 's Office
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Shorr called meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert Shorr, Vice Mayor Laura Danowski, Councilmembers Phillis Maniglia, Marianne
Miles, and Margaret Herzog, Interim Town Manager Francine L. Ramag lia, Town Attorney
Elizabeth Lenihan, Esq., Absent: Town C lerk Lakisha Burch.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Vice Mayor Danowski thanked staff for the Loxahatchee Groves Family Fun Day event.
• Shout to resident Karen Plant for promoting the even on social media
Councilmember Maniglia
• Palm Beach County Sheriff Office (PBSO) Helicopter in the area thi s weekend for an
accident that ended on South C Road and Southern Boulevard. She would like to find out
from PBSO if the storage facility hindered the search.
There were public comments from Virginia Standish.
Virginia Standish
• Correct meeti ng date
• Questions she is asked as a real estate agent.
o Potential buyers want to know w hy they cannot have trucks/waste facilities w hile
others do.
• Suggestions/ Incentives for bona fide agricultural people who keep trees on their property
• No Crossovers on Okeechobee
• No Walkways/bikes/horses
Stall mate- What are we doing to make the community accessible to walk/ride
• Land clearing/registration
o Penalty for clearers not just the owner. Town Manager Ramaglia advised
that the ordinance establi shes the hauler pe nnit requires a re port on the 5 th
of the subsequent month and provide a log with an affidavit and load ticket.
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She noted that all the reports are not received in a timely basis, and we have
to go out to scout them out.
Councilmember Maniglia mentioned that Code Enforcement was supposed attend meetings; she
has not seen them in meetings. She would like to see Code Enforcement management attend at
least (1) one of the (2) two meetings a month.
Town Manager Ramaglia said the company has been asked to attend the meetings; provide an
annual report and she noted that some of those reports are being reviewed now and can shared at
the next Council meeting. She noted that I 06 code cases were opened, 77 closed, 29 remain open;
and four (4) went before the magistrate this year. She noted the primary reasons for cases being
opened for Floodplain Development Applications (FDAs), Clearing, Building permits and
Business Tax Registration (BTRs).
Mayor Shorr commented a lot is happening and Council does not receive a report on it. Ms.
Ramaglia commented we will be posting on the website.
Councilmember Maniglia
• Permit Box
o Ms. Ramaglia advised that an ordinance is being worked on that is similar
to manure permitting for land clearing.
Mayor Shorr inquired about a Public Works update.
Mario Matos, Assistant Public Works Director
• Road condition complaints
o South C Road
• Clearing ditches for drainage
• Road Maintenance/Washouts
o North E Road - need to finish; pretty much done on D Road North of
Southern Boulevard close to Royal Palm; there was a big washout next to
Boonies; just need to add sod.
o A Road was done
o Manure showed up again on A Canal close to Okeechobee Boulevard;
trying to extract it from the canal. Vice Mayor Danowski inquired about
game cameras. Town Manager Ramaglia mentioned that we have talked to
PBSO about putting up cameras and we have to follow back up with them;
She mentioned that cameras were donated however PBSO said we cannot
use them we have to stay with their program. Councilmember Maniglia
inquired who the neighbors are in the area as they may have cameras. She
would like to talk with Mr. Matos later about it. Mr. Mato commented it
always shows up off North A.
There was discussion between Town Council and Mr. Matos on manure.
Mayor Shorr
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• Hw,-icane prep
Councilmember Miles
• Notifying residents on A Road about dumping
She asked Ms. Ramag lia if an alert can be sent out. Ms. Ramaglia advised it can be sent
out to A Road and the whole Town. She noted information was just sent out to nurseries
for registering. Councilmember Maniglia inquired if PBSO can park in the area and watch
if they are not on a call. Ms. Ramaglia noted that there are certain hours allowed for
dumping; there would be fines. Councilmember Maniglia inquired if PBSO has the
authority to pull over trucks and ask if they are a vendor in the Town. Ms. Ramag lia
m entioned that a number of conversations have been had with PBSO and their ability to
enforce our livestock waste ordinances and they are not able to; they believe it is a Code
Enforcement violation that we have to manage and address.
There was discussion between Town Council and Town Manager Ramaglia on hauling hours and
having another conversation with PBSO and Code Enforcement.
ADJOURNMENT
The workshop was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Marianne Miles, Counci l Member
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Agenda
TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES
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TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Community Open Discussion Meeting 6:00-6:30 PM (Non-Agenda Items Workshop)
AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2022 – 6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Robert Shorr, Mayor (Seat 4)
Phillis Maniglia, Councilmember (Seat 1) Laura Danowski, Vice Mayor (Seat 2)
Marianne Miles, Councilmember (Seat 3) Marge Herzog, Councilmember (Seat 5)
Administration
Interim 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 will be “received and filed” to be
acknowledged as part of the official public record of the meeting. Town Council meetings are live-
streamed and close-captioned for the general public via our website, instructions are posted there.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes.
a. February 1, 2022, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes
b. February 22, 2022, Town Council Special Meeting Minutes
c. March 1, 2022, Community Resident Workshop Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Resolution No. 2022-28 appointing the Finance Audit and Advisory Committee.
3. Approval of Resolution No. 2022-29 appointing the Planning and Zoning Board.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Town Manager Recruitment Interview and Selection.
TOWN STAFF COMMENTS
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Assistant Town Manager
Public Works Director
Town Clerk
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TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Marge Herzog (Seat 5)
Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1)
Marianne Miles (Seat 3)
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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