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Council introduces Ramsey Buckley, to engage consultant for Okeechobee Boulevard code enforcement
Summary
Council introduced former Palm Beach County planning director Ramsey Buckley and said the town will engage him under the manager’s professional services authority for up to $25,000 to produce a plan to address long‑standing unpermitted uses along Okeechobee Boulevard; Buckley will return with a corridor‑wide enforcement plan.
The Town of Loxahatchee Groves introduced Ramsey Buckley, a former Palm Beach County planning/zoning/building director, and outlined a near‑term plan to use his experience to tackle decades‑old unpermitted uses along Okeechobee Boulevard.
Council discussed scope and pace: several members asked for a comprehensive plan for the entire corridor rather than a narrow set of six properties, and Buckley said he would produce a framework that balances consistent enforcement with property‑by‑property nuance. Staff told the council the manager will engage Buckley under existing purchasing authority for up to $25,000 to develop a strategy; staff also explained the consultant engagement is expected to transition to a cost‑recovery model for applicants once a formal code framework is in place.
Buckley, who worked for roughly a decade overseeing planning and difficult code cases at the county level, told council: "I do appreciate it and do look forward to sharing some of my knowledge and experiences in trying to get the...Corridor somewhat cleaned up." Council members directed staff to schedule Buckley to return with an Okeechobee‑wide timeline and recommended milestones for follow‑up at a February meeting.
