Equestrian Preserve Committee

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:30 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Equestrian Preserve Committee Jane Cleveland, Chair Glen Fleischer, Vice Chair Carlos Arellano Robert Bushey Dr. Rachel Eidelman Dr. Kristy Lund Annabelle Garrett Equestrian Preserve Committee Action Summary November 7, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Cleveland called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm. Jane Cleveland, Glen Fleischer, Carlos Arellano, and Dr. Rachel Eidelman were present. Dr. Kristy Lund arrived late. Staff present: Laurie Cohen, Robert Basehart, Michael O'Dell, Tom Lundeen, Cory Lyn Cramer, and Ryan Harding. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen stated committee member Annabelle Garrett requested to attend by phone, and because there was a quorum present, the committee could vote to allow the call-in. Dr. Eidelman made a motion to allow the call-in and the motion passed unanimously (4-0). Annabelle Garrett joined the meeting by phone. II. REMARKS BY COMMITTEE CHAIR There were no remarks by the committee chair. III. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REORDERING OF AGENDA Chair Cleveland stated there were three items she wanted to discuss in addition to the agenda items. The first item being manure disposal, followed by equestrian trails, and lastly, committee members calling-in for meetings. IV. NEW BUSINESS EPC-189 Discussion of 2019 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application in the amount of $250,000 for the improvements to the Peaceful Waters Boardwalk Phase II Ms. Cramer explained the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Recreational Trails Program Grant, and stated Wellington will be applying for a grant in 2019 for the Peaceful Waters Boardwalk. EPC-185 RESOLUTION NO. AC2018-05 (STAYSAIL SOUTH LLC LAND SWAP) Village of Wellington Page 1 Equestrian Preserve Committee Action Summary November 7, 2018 Dr. Eidelman made a motion to recommend approval of Resolution No. AC2018-05 with the Conditions of Approval provided. Mr. Fleischer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (5-0). V. STAFF COMMENTS There were no staff comments. VI. BOARD COMMENTS Mr. Arellano and Ms. Cleveland asked Mr. O'Dell about the status of manure disposal sites in Wellington. Mr. O'Dell replied Wellington has been working with area organizations and municipalities such as Palm Beach County and Mayor McKinlay to find manure disposal solutions. He described methods such as burning, composting, and recycling shavings. He also stated Wellington is hoping to have a couple transshipment sites running this season. Ms. Cleveland asked Mr. O'Dell to keep the committee updated any new manure disposal information. The committee discussed changing procedure for call-in attendance at meetings. The committee decided to leave the policy as it is for now. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Peter Granata of 14337 Draft Horse Lane stated he does not like the asphalt millings for equestrian trails and would like all the trails to be grass. Barry Schimmel of 14803 Halter Road also stated he would like to have grass trails instead of the asphalt millings and stated that drivers speed through equestrian areas. He suggested a slower speed limit in equestrian areas. Cynthia Gardner of 13268 Polo Club Road stated the stantions are too narrow for the horses and are not necessary. She also suggested Wellington should have bridle trails where people could work their horses. She suggested galloping track-type material. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm. NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 2