Equestrian Preserve Committee

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary Wednesday, March 9, 2016 6:15 PM Village Hall Equestrian Preserve Committee Linda Elie Michael Whitlow Linda Smith Faver Richard Ellis Maryjo Shockley Dr. Kristy Lund Houston Meigs Equestrian Preserve Committee Action Summary March 9, 2016 I. Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance Vice chair Whitlow called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. Excused: 1 - Linda Elie II. Discussion The Equestrian Preserve Committee discussed items A-H related to the Equestrian Peserve Area. A Discussion of EPC Meeting Schedule, Agenda Formulation and Notice B Bridle Trail Update C Golf Carts D Flying Cow Road E Status of 40th and 120th and turn lanes for Dressage Center F Saddle Trail Update G Equestrian Master Plan H Gel Tech Solution Update III. Staff Comments There were no staff comments. IV. Board Comments Vice chair Whitlow stated he was disturbed to hear Mr. Schofield say more taxes are generated from Olympia than in the Equestrian Preserve Area due to agricultural classifications. He stated he has a feeling that there are people in Wellington who would like to see Olympia stretch from State Road 441 to the Loxahatchee Wildlife Preserve. Vice chair Whitlow said the Equestrian Preserve Committee needs to be mindful that it is their job to prevent that sort of thing from happening. Vice chair Whitlow also stated the North American Riders Group (NARG) dropped their rating of the Show Grounds from a 3 or 4 to a 15 and had very negative comments regarding overcrowding and traffic. Mr. Meigs commented on Village Attorney Laurie Cohen's memo regarding a legal opinion for Charter Question No. 3. He said he wanted the committee Village of Wellington Page 1 Equestrian Preserve Committee Action Summary March 9, 2016 members to have a copy because the memo was clear and self-explanatory and he is sure they have all been asked to explain Charter Question No. 3. V. Public Comments There were no public comments. VI. Adjournment Notice Village of Wellington Page 2