Town Council Workshop/Regular Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Community Open Discussion Meeting 6:00-6:55 PM (Non-Agenda Items Workshop) AGENDA OCTOBER 5, 2021 - 7:00 - 10:30 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 4) Administration Town Manager, James S. Titcomb Assistant 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. Town of Loxahatchee Groves October 5, 2021 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No.2 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. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Resolution No. 2021-51 852 “E” Road drainage project. 2. Approval Hardrives, Inc. to pave F Road from just south of Collecting Canal Road to Okeechobee Road from Okeechobee Road North to North Road, including 40' East and West on Collecting Canal Road and 40’ West of North Road. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Approval of Ordinance No.2021-08 Qualifying Dates for the March 2022 Election. 4. Approval of Ordinance No. 2021-09 Referendum to remove Election Qualifying Dates from Town’s Charter. 5. Approval of Ordinance No. 2021-10 adding Qualifying Dates in the Loxahatchee Groves’ Code. 6. Approval of Ordinance No. 2021-11 Referendum to amend Signature Requirements in the Town’s Charter. 7. Approval of Ordinance No. 2021-12 Referendum to amend Canvassing Board in Town’s Charter. TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Phillis Maniglia (Seat 1) Laura Danowski (Seat 2) Marianne Miles (Seat 3) Marge Herzog (Seat 5) Mayor Robert Shorr (Seat 4) TOWN STAFF COMMENTS Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town of Loxahatchee Groves October 5, 2021 Town Council Regular Meeting Page No.3 Public Works Director Town Clerk ADJOURNMENT Comment Cards: Note public comment rules may be modified during the COVID-19 pandemic, see above. 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.