Loxahatchee Groves meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Loxahatchee Groves government roundup: Council workshops, code hearings, and a key PUD vote ahead

What happened this week

No meeting minutes have been published yet for the town's July sessions, so only the scheduled agendas are available. Here is what was on the table.

Town Council workshop and special meeting — July 21

The Town Council held a workshop covering three main topics: the RV program ordinance, the town's legal model, and council rules and procedures. Advisory boards were also scheduled to give presentations tied to the town's strategic pillars.

A separate special meeting the same day was set to discuss the investigation status of Town Manager Francine Ramaglia. The agenda included review of July 1, 2026 correspondence from the Palm Beach County Inspector General's Office regarding Audit Report 2024-A-0004.

Because minutes are not yet published, no outcomes, votes, or council directions from either meeting can be confirmed.

Special Magistrate hearing — July 22

The Special Magistrate was scheduled to hear four code-violation cases at 9:00 AM on July 22, 2026:

• **Case CE-26-06-134 — 3056 D RD:** Alleged violation of Code of Ordinances Sec. 18-121(a)(1-2) (vegetation removal permit) and Sec. 18-124(a) (mitigation).
• **Case CE-26-06-158 — 13659 24th CT N:** Alleged violation of Sec. 18-121(a)(1-2) (vegetation removal permit) and Sec. 18-124(a) (mitigation).
• **Case CE-26-3 — 13771 Okeechobee BLVD:** Alleged violation of FBC Sec. 105.1 (work without permit), ULDC Sec. 20-010(G)(1) (outdoor storage), and Sec. 20-017 (prohibited use).
• **Case CE-26-07-165 — 13390 Okeechobee BLVD:** Alleged violation of ULDC Sec. 90-070(A) (sign violation) and Sec. 90-015 (prohibited signs).

The agenda set the next hearing date for August 11, 2026. No rulings or fines are confirmed because minutes are not yet published.

Agenda review — July 29

The council held a virtual agenda review meeting to go over the August 4, 2026 council agenda with staff. No decisions are made at agenda review meetings.

Coming up

Town Council Regular Meeting — August 4, 2026

The most consequential item is a first reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-03, a master plan amendment for the Groves Town Center Planned Unit Development at Southern Blvd and "B" Road.

Other items on the agenda:

• **Proposed Resolution No. 2026-51:** Sign-related variance for 13475 Southern Blvd.
• **Proposed Resolution No. 2026-52:** Site plan amendment for the Groves Medical Plaza master sign plan at 13475 Southern Blvd.
• **Proposed Resolution No. 2026-65:** Continuing contract with CRI Advisors LLC for accounting and financial services.
• Discussion on funding for the Loxahatchee Groves Stormwater System Rehabilitation Phase III.

Special Magistrate Hearing — August 11, 2026

The next code-enforcement hearing is scheduled, as set at the July 22 meeting.

*Note: All recent meeting details above are drawn from published agendas only. Minutes have not yet been released, so no votes, rulings, or council directions are confirmed. Check the town's official website for minutes as they become available.*

Loxahatchee Groves boards weighed tax rate, development projects, and code cases; outcomes not yet public

Loxahatchee Groves residents saw a busy two weeks of meetings across the Town Council, Planning and Zoning Board, Special Magistrate, and two advisory committees. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, this roundup reports what was on each agenda; confirmed votes and outcomes are not available.

Town Council — July 7

The Council's regular meeting agenda included several financially significant items. Proposed Resolution No. 2026-62 would adopt an operating property tax millage rate of 3.2564 for FY 2026/2027. Also scheduled were a solid waste assessment rate and Proposed Resolution No. 2026-61, a grant-writing contract with Langton Associates not to exceed $10,000.

The Council was set to consider two ordinances on second reading with public hearings: Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01, which would repeal and reenact Article 92 on Recreational Vehicles, and Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-02, which would require site plan approval for residential development over 20 acres.

Proposed Resolutions 2026-55 through 2026-59 addressed code enforcement lien foreclosures at four properties: 16169 Southern Blvd, 1300 D Road, 3138 A Road, and 1032 Hyde Park Road. Discussions were also scheduled on a road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue and the Town Attorney's contract.

Planning and Zoning Board — July 14

The Board agenda included approval of June 9 minutes, appointment of a chair and vice chair, and two development reviews: Groves Medical Center (variance and site plan amendment) and a Panda Express restaurant (variance, master plan amendment, and site plan). The next meeting date was set for August 11, 2026.

Special Magistrate — July 14

The Special Magistrate, with Code Compliance Officer John Suarez listed on the agenda, was scheduled to hear violation cases at 13771 Okeechobee Boulevard (Case # CE-26-3) and 3330 C Rd (Case # CE-26-05-129, covering culvert maintenance and permits/swales). Fine assessment hearings were listed for 15347 Okeechobee Blvd (Case # CE-26-57) and 4332 145th Ave (Case # CE-26-06-136).

Advisory Committees

The Unified Land Development Code Review Committee met July 13 to approve June 8 minutes, take public comments, and discuss trails. Its next meeting was set for August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

The Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee met July 16 to discuss strategic planning pillars, potential names for the Town's trail system, and updates on the Loxahatchee Groves Park initiative and ongoing trail connectivity efforts.

Coming up

• **July 21, 4:00 PM — Town Council Special Meeting:** Discussion on the investigation status of Town Manager Francine Ramaglia, including review of July 1, 2026 correspondence from the Palm Beach County Inspector General's Office regarding Audit Report 2024-A-0004.
• **July 21 — Town Council Workshop:** Discussion and direction on the RV Program Ordinance, the Town's legal model, Council rules and procedures, and presentations from advisory boards on strategic pillars.
• **July 22, 9:00 AM — Special Magistrate Hearing:** Four violation cases, including alleged vegetation-removal permit violations at 3056 D Rd and 13659 24th Ct N, work-without-permit and outdoor storage allegations at 13771 Okeechobee Blvd, and sign violations at 13390 Okeechobee Blvd. Next hearing date set for August 11, 2026.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only; minutes have not been published. Residents should consult the official town records for confirmed outcomes, vote tallies, and any actions taken.

Loxahatchee Groves Roundup: Town Council Set to Vote on Millage Rate, RV Rules, and Lien Foreclosures

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council had a packed July 7 regular meeting agenda, including a proposed property tax millage rate of 3.2564 for FY 2026/2027, a $10,000 grant-writing contract, and code enforcement lien foreclosures on four properties. Minutes from that meeting and two other recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee — June 29

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee met June 29 to continue its discussion of the Town's Procurement Policy and develop recommendations for the Town Council. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the committee's June 1, 2026 meeting and member comments. No other substantive items were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Town Council Agenda Review — July 1

The Town Council held a virtual Agenda Review Meeting on July 1 to go over the July 7 regular meeting agenda. No public participation was scheduled, and no decisions or public hearings were on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Town Council Regular Meeting — July 7

The July 7 regular meeting agenda included public hearings on second readings of two ordinances and votes on several resolutions. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not yet confirmed which items passed.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01 would repeal and reenact Article 92 on Recreational Vehicles. Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-02 would require site plan approval for residential developments over 20 acres. Both were scheduled for public hearings on second reading.

On the regular agenda, the Council was set to vote on:

• **Proposed Resolution No. 2026-62**: adopt an operating millage rate of 3.2564 for FY 2026/2027.
• **Proposed Resolution No. 2026-61**: approve a 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.

Discussions were also scheduled regarding a road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue and the Town Attorney's contract.

Coming Up

• **July 13, 4:00 PM** — Unified Land Development Code Review Committee meets to approve June 8 minutes, hear public comments, and discuss trails. Next meeting set for August 10.
• **July 14** — Planning and Zoning Board meets to appoint a chair and vice chair and consider two projects: Groves Medical Center (variance and site plan amendment) and Panda Express (variance, master plan amendment, and site plan). Next meeting set for August 11.
• **July 14** — Special Magistrate Hearing covers code violation hearings at 13771 Okeechobee Boulevard (Case # CE-26-3) and 3330 C Rd (Case # CE-26-05-129), plus fine assessment hearings at 15347 Okeechobee Blvd (Case # CE-26-57) and 4332 145th Ave (Case # CE-26-06-136). Code Compliance Officer John Suarez oversees the hearings.
• **July 16** — Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee discusses strategic planning pillars, potential names for the Town's trail system, and updates on the Loxahatchee Groves Park initiative and trail connectivity efforts.

Town Council to vote on proposed 3.2564 millage rate July 7; recent committee meetings await minutes

Loxahatchee Groves residents will see several consequential items on the July 7 Town Council agenda, including a proposed property tax millage rate, a grant-writing contract, and code enforcement lien foreclosures on four properties. Meanwhile, four meetings held over the past two weeks remain without published minutes, so no outcomes from those sessions are available.

July 7 Town Council: Millage Rate, RV Rules, and Lien Foreclosures

The Town Council Regular Meeting on July 7, 2026 carries the heaviest agenda of the period. Council members are scheduled to vote on Proposed Resolution No. 2026-62, which would adopt an operating millage rate of 3.2564 for fiscal year 2026/2027. A solid waste assessment rate is also on the regular agenda for consideration.

Council will also vote on Proposed Resolution No. 2026-61, a grant-writing contract with Langton Associates not to exceed $10,000.

Four code enforcement lien foreclosure resolutions — Proposed Resolutions 2026-55 through 2026-59 — are scheduled for action, covering properties at 16169 Southern Blvd, 1300 D Road, 3138 A Road, and 1032 Hyde Park Road.

Two ordinances are up for second-reading public hearings:

• **Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01** — would repeal and reenact Article 92 on Recreational Vehicles.
• **Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-02** — would require site plan approval for residential development over 20 acres.

The council is also scheduled to discuss a road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue and the Town Attorney's contract. No vote tallies or outcomes are available because the meeting has not yet occurred.

Special Magistrate Hearing (June 24)

The Special Magistrate was scheduled to hear three code enforcement cases on June 24, 2026:

• **Case 1:** Steven Manos — alleged lack of a Business Tax Receipt at 4332 145th Ave N.
• **Case 2:** George and Atinka Berlovan Rev Trust — multiple alleged violations including outdoor storage, permits, prohibited uses, and manure at 14796 North Rd.
• **Case 3:** Selvi T Selvan and Sen T Selvan — alleged tree and vegetation removal without mitigation at 3056 D Rd.

Minutes have not been published, so no rulings or fines are on record. A next hearing was scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee (June 25)

This committee meeting was largely procedural. The agenda included swearing in Ashley Bruce as a committee member, appointing a chair and vice chair, discussing the pillars of strategic planning, approving minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting, and confirming a next meeting on July 16, 2026. No specific projects or contracts were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee (June 29)

The committee was scheduled to continue discussion on the Town's Procurement Policy and develop recommendations to the Town Council. The agenda also included approval of meeting minutes from June 1, 2026. No other substantive items were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Town Council Agenda Review Meeting (July 1)

The council held a virtual agenda review meeting with no public participation. The sole item was a review of the July 7, 2026 regular council agenda. No decisions or public hearings were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **July 7, 2026** — Town Council Regular Meeting: public hearings on RV regulations and site plan approval ordinance; votes on millage rate, solid waste assessment, $10,000 grant-writing contract, and four lien foreclosure resolutions.
• **July 14, 2026, 9:00 AM** — Special Magistrate Hearing (next scheduled session).
• **July 16, 2026** — Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee (next scheduled meeting).

Town Council to Consider Property Tax Rate, Grant Contract; Recent Meetings Focus on Procedure

In a week of largely procedural meetings, Loxahatchee Groves officials turn their attention to the July 7 Town Council meeting, where a proposed operating millage rate of 3.2564 for the 2026/2027 fiscal year and a $10,000 grant-writing contract with Langton Associates headline the agenda. Also scheduled are public hearings on two ordinances, lien foreclosure proceedings against four properties, and a discussion about a road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue.

Recent Meetings

Special Magistrate Hearing (June 24)

The Special Magistrate convened to hear three code enforcement cases. Alleged violations included a missing business tax receipt at 4332 145th Ave N (Steven Manos), multiple breaches—outdoor storage, permits, prohibited uses, and manure—at 14796 North Rd (George and Atinka Berlovan Rev Trust), and unauthorized tree/vegetation removal without mitigation at 3056 D Rd (Selvi T Selvan and Sen T Selvan). The next hearing is set for July 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee (June 25)

New member Ashley Bruce was sworn in, and the committee appointed a chair and vice chair. Members discussed the pillars of strategic planning and approved minutes from the May 21 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16.

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee (June 29)

The committee continued its discussion on the Town’s Procurement Policy and planned to develop recommendations for the Town Council. Approval of June 1 meeting minutes was also on the agenda.

Town Council Agenda Review Meeting (July 1)

Council members held a virtual meeting to review the July 7 regular agenda. No public participation or decisions occurred.

All recent meetings were conducted with only agendas published; minutes were not yet available at the time of this report.

Coming Up

Town Council Regular Meeting – July 7

The council will hold public hearings on:

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01: Repeal and reenact Article 92, revising regulations on recreational vehicles.
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-02: Require site plan approval for residential developments over 20 acres.

On the regular agenda, the council is expected to vote on:

• Proposed Resolution No. 2026-62, adopting an operating millage rate of 3.2564 for FY 2026/2027.
• Proposed Resolution No. 2026-61, approving a grant-writing contract with Langton Associates not to exceed $10,000.
• Proposed Solid Waste Assessment Rate (details not specified in the agenda).
• Proposed Resolutions 2026-55 through 2026-59, authorizing code enforcement lien foreclosures at 16169 Southern Blvd, 1300 D Road, 3138 A Road, and 1032 Hyde Park Road.

Additionally, the council will discuss a potential road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue and the Town Attorney’s contract.

The meeting is the only significant action item on the town’s calendar in the coming two weeks.