Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
Upcoming
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to revise RV regulations and require site plan approval for residential developments over 20 acres. On the regular agenda, they will vote on a proposed property tax millage rate of 3.2564, a solid waste assessment rate, a $10,000 grant-writing contract with Langton Associates, and code enforcement lien foreclosures on four properties. Discussions are also scheduled regarding a road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue and the Town Attorney's contract.
- Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01: repeal and reenact Article 92 on Recreational Vehicles
- Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-02: require site plan approval for residential development over 20 acres
- Proposed Resolution No. 2026-62: adopt operating millage rate of 3.2564 for FY 2026/2027
- Proposed Resolution No. 2026-61: approve grant-writing contract with Langton Associates, not to exceed $10,000
- Proposed Resolutions 2026-55 to 2026-59: code enforcement lien foreclosures at 16169 Southern Blvd, 1300 D Road, 3138 A Road, and 1032 Hyde Park Road
Town Council Regular Meeting
Recent meetings
Town Council Agenda Review Meeting
The Town Council holds an Agenda Review Meeting to discuss the upcoming July 7, 2026 regular council agenda. The meeting is virtual with no public participation, and the sole item is a review of the future agenda. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Review of the July 7, 2026 Town Council agenda
Finance Advisory and Audit Committee
The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee will meet to continue discussion and develop recommendations on the Town's Procurement Policy. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and committee member comments. No other substantive items are scheduled.
- Continuation of discussion on Procurement Policy and recommendation(s) to Town Council
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 1, 2026
Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee
The Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee will hold a largely procedural meeting including the swearing in of a new member, appointment of chair and vice chair, and a discussion on the pillars of strategic planning. No specific projects or contracts are on the agenda. Public comments are accepted.
- Swearing in of Ashley Bruce as committee member
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion regarding Pillars of Strategic Planning
- Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
- Confirmation of next meeting on July 16, 2026
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will hear three code enforcement cases concerning alleged violations of town ordinances. Cases involve a missing business tax receipt, outdoor storage and other code breaches, and unauthorized tree/vegetation removal. The hearing will also confirm the next hearing date.
- Case 1: Steven Manos – alleged lack of Business Tax Receipt at 4332 145th Ave N
- Case 2: George and Atinka Berlovan Rev Trust – multiple alleged violations (outdoor storage, permits, prohibited uses, manure) at 14796 North Rd
- Case 3: Selvi T Selvan and Sen T Selvan – alleged tree/vegetation removal without mitigation at 3056 D Rd
- Next hearing scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Town Council Special/Workshop Meeting
The Town Council will hold a special/workshop meeting featuring a presentation on the Southern Blvd Corridor Grant and consider several proposed resolutions, including carpet replacement at Town Hall, a MacGibbon Agreement, and a JW Cheatham Change Order. Additionally, advisory boards will present on strategic pillars, and the Council will discuss rules and procedures.
- Presentation by Treasure Coast Regional Council on Southern Blvd Corridor Grant
- Proposed Resolution No. 2026-46 – Carpet Replacement at Town Hall
- Proposed Resolution No. 2026-47 – MacGibbon Agreement
- Proposed Resolution No. 2026-48 – JW Cheatham Change Order
- Discussion and direction on Town Council Rules and Procedures
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will hear 14 code enforcement cases, including violations for lacking business tax receipts, signs, permits, and outdoor storage. A key item is a fine reduction for Tonyda Group LLC, where a $95,750 lien is being reduced to $4,000 after revised compliance. Several cases involve proposed daily fines for continued violations.
- Tonyda Group LLC fine reduction from $95,750 to $4,000 at 2379 B Rd
- Javier and Rosa Garcia case continued with $250/day fine for stockpiled material at 1470 A Rd
- SROK 136 LLC fine assessment hearing for outdoor storage violation at 13640 Okeechobee Blvd, $250/day
- Multiple business tax receipt violation cases at 3570 B Rd, 3700 B Rd, 1815 E Rd, and 14661 Flamingo Dr
- Prime Storage Loxahatchee LLC sign violation at 14711 Southern Blvd
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes, swearing-in of new members, and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair. The main business is consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-02, a site plan amendment. The board will also discuss pillars of strategic planning.
- Ordinance No. 2026-02 – Site Plan Amendment
- Discussion regarding pillars of strategic planning
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Swearing-in of new board members
- Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes
Unified Land Development Code Review Committee
The Unified Land Development Code Review Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 11, 2026, and discuss pillars of strategic planning. No votes on code changes or financial items are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2026 ULDC meeting
- Discussion regarding pillars of strategic planning
Town Council Special Meeting
This special meeting consists solely of a closed-door attorney-client session, known as a 'shade meeting' under Florida law, to discuss strategy and settlement options in two pending lawsuits against the town: 444 B Road LLC vs. Town and 556 B Road LLC vs. Town. No public votes or ordinances are scheduled. The meeting is expected to last about one hour.
- Closed attorney-client session to discuss litigation in 444 B Road LLC vs. Town of Loxahatchee Groves (Case No. 50-2025-CA-007119-XXXA-MB)
- Closed attorney-client session to discuss litigation in 556 B Road LLC vs. Town of Loxahatchee Groves (Case No. 50-2025-CA-007134-XXXA-MB)
- Attendance includes outside counsel from Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper & Hochman, P.A. and a court reporter
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one replacing the recreational vehicle regulations in the Unified Land Development Code, and another requiring site plan approval for residential developments over 20 acres. Resolutions include authorizing up to $10,000 for the town's 20th anniversary, rescinding a prior resolution to keep the name "Okeechobee Boulevard," and approving removal of specimen trees for the proposed Panda Express site plan and a property on Williams Drive. Discussions include funding for school crossing guards, the Loxahatchee Avenue road closure, and planning for the 20th Anniversary/Veteran's Day event.
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-01 repealing and replacing Article 92 "Recreational Vehicles" in the ULDC
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-02 requiring site plan approval for residential development over 20 acres
- Resolution 2026-39 authorizing up to $10,000 from General Fund contingency for 20th anniversary events
- Resolution 2026-42 approving removal of specimen trees for Panda Express site plan at Groves Town Center
- Discussion on funding for school crossing guards and Loxahatchee Avenue road closure
Finance Advisory and Audit Committee
The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee will discuss and make recommendations on the town's Procurement Policy and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) services agreement. The committee will also swear in new members, appoint a chair and vice chair, and discuss strategic planning pillars. No final decisions are made; recommendations go to the Town Council.
- Discussion and recommendation on the Procurement Policy
- Discussion and recommendation on the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Services Agreements
- Swearing-in of new committee members
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion on pillars of strategic planning
Town Council Special Meeting
This special meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council features a single agenda item: a follow-up to negotiations for the Town Manager contract. No other substantive items are scheduled. The meeting will include public comment on non-agenda items and councilmember remarks.
- Follow up to negotiations for Town Manager contract
Town Council Agenda Review Meeting
The Town Council will meet to review and discuss the agenda for the June 2, 2026 regular meeting. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; this is a procedural review session.
- Review of the June 2, 2026 Council Agenda with Town Council and Staff
Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee
The Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee will discuss connecting ALDI trails to the park system, including potential bridge additions at trail crossings along Folsom Road and G Road near Madison Green. They will also discuss roadway standards, equestrian trails, and naming of trails, as well as receive updates on the North Road Trail and Solar Sport Systems Trail projects. New committee members will be sworn in.
- Swearing in of new members Katie Lakeman and Jodi Jansen
- Discussion on roadway standards, equestrian trails, and greenway connectivity for presentation to Town Council
- Discussion on naming and designation of trails for presentation to Town Council
- Discussion on connectivity between ALDI trails and park system, including potential bridge additions at Folsom Road and G Road near Madison Green
- Update on North Road Trail project and Solar Sport Systems Trail improvements
Town Council Special Meeting
The Town Council will hold a special meeting with a single agenda item: a follow-up discussion on negotiations for the Town Manager contract. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and councilmember comments.
- Follow-up discussion on negotiations for the Town Manager contract
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will hear 12 new code enforcement cases and a fine assessment hearing. A lien reduction request for $95,750 from Tonyda Group LLC is scheduled, along with a continuance for Javier and Rosa Garcia. The agenda also includes a confidential case and multiple violations for outdoor storage, permits, and business tax receipts.
- Lien reduction hearing for Tonyda Group LLC at 2379 B Rd, lien amount $95,750
- Fine assessment hearing for Javier and Rosa Garcia at 1470 A Rd
- 12 new code enforcement cases including violations for outdoor storage, permits, and nuisance
- Confidential case (CE-26-67) at 1815 Kerry Ln
- Multiple cases involve BK Holdings Partnership LLC and Dustin Ertle and Jamie M Ertle
Town Council Special Meeting
The Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss follow-up negotiations for the Town Manager contract. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder is procedural business.
- Follow up to negotiations for Town Manager contract
Unified Land Development Code Review Committee
The Unified Land Development Code Review Committee will meet to swear in new members, appoint a chair and vice chair, and discuss line-of-sight regulations, sign code, and possible code amendments to be presented to the Town Council. The agenda consists entirely of discussion items; no votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Swearing in of new members Laura Danowski and Jo Siciliano
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of Line of Sight regulations
- Discussion of Sign Code
- Discussion of possible Code Amendments for Chair to present to Town Council
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will hear a financial snapshot from the CFO and consider a resolution modifying the fee schedule for the Planning and Zoning and Engineering Division. There will also be discussions on council rules and procedures and on conflicts between the Zoning Map and Land Use Map. Consent agenda includes appointments to the Unified Land Development Code Review Committee and approval of rock material purchase not to exceed $74,994.50.
- Proposed Resolution 2026-38 modifying fee schedule for Planning and Zoning and Engineering Division
- Proposed Resolution 2026-37 approving rock material purchase up to $74,994.50 from Palm Beach Aggregates, LLC
- Appointments of Jo Siciliano and Christine Betts to Unified Land Development Code Review Committee
- Discussion on zoning map and land use map conflicts
- Financial Summary Snapshot presentation by CFO David DiLena, ProjectedPoint
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will hear 16 code enforcement items, including new violation cases, reset hearings, fine assessments, a request to foreclose on a $30,500 lien against property at 15447 San Diego Dr, and a request to reduce a $95,750 lien on property at 2379 B Rd. Procedural items include approval of minutes from prior hearings.
- Request for foreclosure authorization on Safar Irrevocable Trust lien of $30,500 at 15447 San Diego Dr
- Request to reduce a $95,750 lien for Tonyda Group LLC at 2379 B Rd
- Fine assessment hearing for F Road Properties LLC ($200/day) for recreational vehicle violation at 1462 F Rd
- Fine assessment hearing for Jose Vilarino and Ramon A. Vilarino Jr. ($250/day) for tree/vegetation and permit violations at 2241 A Rd
- New business case for Enri Cardentey at 2345 E Rd for tree mitigation and general permit violations
Town Council Special Meeting
The Town Council will select a negotiator for the Town Manager's contract. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda; all other items are procedural.
- Selection of negotiator for the Town Manager's contract
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider approving a law enforcement service agreement with the Palm Beach County Sheriff, rescinding a prior resolution, and directing resumption of payments. They will also select a negotiator and vote on an employment agreement for Acting Town Manager Valerie Oakes. Consent agenda items include appointments to advisory committees and boards. A discussion is scheduled on releasing a conservation easement for the Sheltering Palms Foundation.
- Direction on Palm Beach County Sheriff's Contract and approval of Resolution 2026-34
- Selection of negotiator and approval of employment agreement for Acting Town Manager Valerie Oakes
- Budget amendment for 20th Anniversary Celebration and Veterans Day Event (November 2026)
- Discussion on Sheltering Palms Foundation's request for release of a conservation easement
- Consent agenda appointments: Jennifer Stephens, Laura Danowski, Lisa Murray, Lissette Vasquez, Robert Shorr, Samuel Harrity
The Council approved multiple committee appointments via consent agenda and passed a resolution for Acting Town Manager Valerie Oakes's employment. Discussions included the selection of special counsel for the Town Manager's contract and the resumption of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office service agreement.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved appointments for Jennifer Stephens, Laura Danowski, Lisa Murray, Lissette Vasquez, and Samuel Harrity on consent
- Approved appointment of Robert Shorr to the Planning and Zoning Board (4-1)
- Approved process for selecting special counsel via individual interviews (4-1)
- Received and filed the Town Manager's letter of retirement (5-0)
- Approved employment agreement for Acting Town Manager Valerie Oakes (5-0)
- Received and filed document from Frank Schiola (5-0)
Special Magistrate Hearing
This is a code enforcement hearing where the Special Magistrate will consider alleged violations of building codes, land development codes, and town ordinances at various properties. Cases involve unpermitted work, outdoor storage, tree removal, and business tax receipt issues. One case includes an order granting a continuance and resetting a violation hearing.
- 12823 Kazee Rd – alleged violation of permits required and tree/vegetation removal codes
- 15339 Okeechobee Blvd – alleged violations involving animals and livestock setbacks, equipment screening, and swimming pools
- 14523 Okeechobee Blvd – alleged property maintenance, overgrowth, and inoperable vehicles
- 13313 Bryan Rd – alleged building permit, business tax receipt, and outdoor storage violations
- 13538 Okeechobee Blvd – case continued; alleged building permit, outdoor storage, sign, and tree removal violations
The Special Magistrate hearing addressed 10 code enforcement cases. Approved joint settlement agreements for properties at 12823 Kazee Rd and 15346 San Diego Dr. Found Aida Hernandez in violation at 15347 Okeechobee Blvd, ordering compliance by June 30, 2026, with a fine assessment hearing on July 14, 2026, and administrative costs of $409.66. Continued cases for Gaye Hankla, Dustin & Jamie Ertle (13313 Bryan Rd), and PBP Investments LLC to May 4, 2026. Outcomes for four other cases were not recorded in the provided minutes.
- Approved joint settlement for 12823 Kazee Rd (Case CE-26-34)
- Approved joint settlement for 15346 San Diego Dr (Case CE-26-31)
- Found Aida Hernandez in violation at 15347 Okeechobee Blvd; compliance deadline June 30, 2026, fine hearing July 14, 2026, $409.66 costs
- Continued case of Gaye Hankla (14523 Okeechobee Blvd) to May 4, 2026
- Continued case of Dustin & Jamie Ertle (13313 Bryan Rd) to May 4, 2026
- Continued case of PBP Investments LLC (no address) to May 4, 2026