Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 01, 2025 06:00 PM Town Hall Council Chambers

AMENDED
TOWN HALL - 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA 33470
Community Open Discussion Meeting Precedes Meeting from 6:00-6:30 PM (on Non-Agenda Items)

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, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
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 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 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

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PRESENTATIONS

• 1.Presentation and Update Regarding CSX/Northlake Blvd Closure by Mary McNicholas of Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates, Inc., Town's Local Lobbyist, and Tricia Barr of Simmons & White

• Presentation by Lobbyist 2 - Memo.pdf (0.04 MB)
• csx email string.pdf (0.85 MB)
• T4613 SR710 6-24-25 CSX Rail Replacement Logistics at Northlake Boulevard Crossing - Local Stakeholder Input Meeting Summary.pdf (0.30 MB)

• 2.Presentation on Final  Results of Legislative Session Including Appropriations by Ronald Book,  P.A., Town's State Lobbyist

• Presentation by Lobbyist - Memo.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 3.Recognition of Service and Appreciation to Former Councilmember Phillis Maniglia

• Recognition of Service and Appreciation to Former Councilmember Phillis Mangiliat - Memo.pdf (0.03 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

• 4.Approval of the Revised Town Council Meeting Schedule

• Approval of the Revised Town Council Meeting Schedule.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 5.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENSION TO ITS EMERGENCY LINE OF CREDIT REVOLVING NOTE, SERIES 2020; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT EXTENDING AND AMENDING LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH BANKUNITED, N.A.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• Resolution No. 2025-48 - Memo.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025-48 - Resolution - Credit Line.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025-48 - Agreement.pdf (0.75 MB)

• 6.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF CASSIE SUCHY AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE TOWN’S PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, ALSO SERVING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• MEMO - CS Ratification of Appointment.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2025-51 - Ratification of Appointment of Cassie Suchy.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Cassie Suchy Application.pdf (0.63 MB)

• 7.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER LOMUTO AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE FINANCE AUDIT AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FAAC) AS APPROVED AT THE MAY 6, 2025, REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• MEMO - PL Ratification of Appointment.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2025-52 - Ratification of Appointment - Peter Lumuto.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Peter Lomuto committee application.pdf (0.30 MB)

• 8.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF PIGGYBACK AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES AND ASHBRITT, INC., CROWDERGULF JOINT VENTURE, INC., PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INCORPORATED, AND DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC FOR HURRICANE/DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL BASED ON THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 22-201/DL; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• 2025-55 - Debris Removal Agenda Memo.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2025-55 - Debris Removal Agenda Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)
• reso 2025-55 - Piggyback Agreement Debris Removal DRC 22-201D FINAL 6.17.25.pdf (0.33 MB)
• Reso 2025-55 - Piggyback Agreement Debris Removal CrowderGulf 22-201B.pdf (0.29 MB)
• Reso 2025-55 - 1st amendmeent ashbritt.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Resso - 2025-55 - Piggyback Agreement Debris Removal Phillips and Jordan 22-201C.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 9.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES AND THOMPSON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES BASED ON THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 22-202/DL; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• 2025-57 - Debris Monitoring Agenda Memo.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Reso 2025-57 - Piggyback Thompson Debris Monitoring Contract.pdf (0.02 MB)
• resoo 2025-57 - 1st Amendment to Piggyback Purchasing Agreement partially executed and notarized.pdf (0.23 MB)

• 10.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JO SICILANO TO  THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• 2025-59 Reso Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025-59 - JS - ULDC.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 11.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING SAMUEL HANNITY TO THE FINANCE AUDIT AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• 2025-60 Reso Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025-60 - SH- FAAC.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 12.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING KATIE LAKEMAN TO THE ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND GREENWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING  FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• 2025-61 Reso Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025-61 - KL RETGAC.pdf (0.03 MB)

REGULAR AGENDA

• 13.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-49:  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, NOMINATING A TOWN COUNCILMEMBER FOR AND SUPPORTING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AS THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING DELEGATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• Resolution No. 2025-49 - FLC Voting Delegate - Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025-49 - FLC Voting Delegate - Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 2025 Voting Delegate Memo.pdf (0.27 MB)

• 14.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE DUE TO A VACANCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• MEMO - WY ULDC Appointment.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Reso 2025-53 ULDC Appointment - William Yahn.pdf (0.02 MB)
• William Yahn Committee Application.pdf (0.65 MB)

• 15.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE TOWN’S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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  Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR TOWN ATTORNEY WITH JEFFREY S. KURTZ, ESQ. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• Resolution No. 2025-50 - Budget Amendment - Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025-50 - Budget Amendment - Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)
• lox budget amendement.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Amended Budget Budget FY 26 51225.pdf (0.14 MB)
• RESO 2025-58 - RESOLTUION - Town Attorney Agreement 7012025.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 722025 Town Attorney Contract for Jeffrey Kurtz expires 9.30.28.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 16.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-56: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ADOPTING A PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF 4.000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET PURPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; RECOGNIZING THE ROLLED BACK MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE FORM DR-420 TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND SETTING FORTH THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• LG TRIM Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution No. 2025 -56 Preliminary Millage Resolution - ad valorem.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 17.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS ("SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES") IN THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED RATE FOR THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

• memo - reso 2025-54.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Res 2025-54 Preliminary Solid Waste.pdf (0.41 MB)

RECESS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING &
CALL TO ORDER DEPENDENT WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

• 18.Consideration of Approval on Resolution No. 2025-DD07: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOXAHATCHEE GROVES WATER CONTROL DISTRICT, A DEPENDENT DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF DISTRICT SERVICES, INCLUDING WATER CONTROL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF DRAINAGE AND ROADWAYS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

• 2025 - DD07 Trim - District Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• District Preliminary Assessment Rate - district resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

RECONVENE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

DISCUSSION

• 19.Discussion of Amendments to Capital Improvement Plan and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-XX repealing Ordinance No. 2024-11 and Adopting the Annual Update to the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

• CIP Memo.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 2025 Capital budget revision worksheet.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Ord 2025-XX - CIP.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Ordinance 2024-11 - CIP.pdf (0.57 MB)

• 20.Discussion of Approving and Implementing the Town’s Public Records Request Policy

• Discussion on Approving and Implementing the Town’s Public Records Request Policy - Memo.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Discussion on Approving and Implementing the Town’s Public Records Request Policy - Policy.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 21.Discussion of Lien Reduction and Release Policy and Establishing Petition Fees

• Code Enforcement Lien Reduction - Memo.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Code Enforcement Lien Reduction Policy 06.23.2025.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Res estab Lien Reduction Policy 06.10.2025.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Res Amend Fee Schedule Permit Fee Rates 06.23.2025.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Ord - Code Enf Lien Reductions 06.23.2025.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 22.Discussion of Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County Regarding Impact Fees

• County Interlocal Agreement on Transportation Impact Fees 6.25.2025 - Memo.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Memorandum_PBC allegedly 163.3180 Compliant Interlocal Agreements (ILAs)[90].pdf (1.51 MB)
• County Interlocal Agreements for Transportation Impact Fee.pdf (2.03 MB)

• 23.Discussion of Conservation Easements and Individual Offer Received

• Discussion of Conservation Easements and Individual Offer Received - memo.pdf (0.04 MB)

TOWN STAFF COMMENTS

Town Manager

Town Attorney

Town Clerk

TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

Councilmember Todd McLendon - Seat 1

Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey - Seat 2

Councilmember Paul T. Coleman II - Seat 4

Vice Mayor Marg 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.