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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:00 PM Village Hall Village Council Bob Margolis, Mayor Howard K. Coates Jr., Vice Mayor Matt Willhite, Councilman Anne Gerwig, Councilwoman John Greene, Councilman Village Council Action Summary - Final November 26, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Troop #165 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Rabbi Norman Klein, Temple Beth Torah, delivered the Invocation. After the Invocation, each member of Cub Scout Troop #165 spoke about what they were thankful for. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield presented the Agenda with the following changes: (1) A request was received from the Central Palm Beach County Chamber to allow Ms. Gina Rascati to speak earlier than 7:30 p.m. because she had another meeting to attend. If that was acceptable to Council, the item would be heard after the approval of the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Vice Mayor Coates, and unanimously passed (5-0) aproving the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 13-0409 PRESENTATION OF IPADS TO TEAM AARON FOR AARON’S IPAD LENDING LIBRARY Mr. Schofield announced that the Village would be presenting iPads to Team Aaron for Aaron's IPad Lending Library. A short video was played highlighting Aaron's iPad Lending Library. Ms. Sara Clein addressed Council explaining how she started the community service project for her cousin Aaron who was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma. She thanked the Village Council for the donation of the iPads. Council expressed words of praise for the project initated by Sara Clein. Council presented the iPads to Ms. Clein and her family. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Vice Mayor Coates, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open Public Comment. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Vice Mayor Coates, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close Public Comment. Mr. Schofield presented the Consent Agenda recommending approval as Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 26, 2013 presented. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Vice Mayor Coates, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving the Consent Agenda as presented. A. 13-0365 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EXPAND A STORAGE BUILDING AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE Approved on Consent. B. 13-0378 RESOLUTION NO. R2013-69 (INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE COUNTY'S CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR ENROLLMENT PROGRAM DATABASE). A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO UTILIZE THE COUNTY’S CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR INFORMATION AS PART OF THE CONTRACTOR ENROLLMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approved on Consent. C. 13-0393 RESOLUTION NO. AC2013-06 (THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FLORIDA, APPROVING A REVISION REQUESTED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY AND APPROVAL BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. FOR FUNDING OF THE WELLINGTON FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approved on Consent. D. 13-0414 RESOLUTION NO. R2013-77 (HOMEOWNER FLOOD INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2013) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL SUPPORTING H.R. 3370 AND S. 1610, THE “HOMEOWNER FLOOD Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 26, 2013 INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2013”; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approved on Consent. E. 13-0391 WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL AND PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION SPONSORSHIP Approved on Consent. A. 13-0415 REQUEST FROM THE CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR WELLINGTON’S SUPPORT OF THE COORDINATED EFFORTS OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL TO ADVANCE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE SR7 EXTENSION Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Gina Rascati, Government Affairs Committee, Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, said she was there to speak to Council regarding the extension of SR7 initiative since Wellington is a member of the Western Communities Council. She said that her goal was to remind the Council about it and requested that the discussion of that item be placed on the Western Communities Council Agenda. She noted that all of the communities in the Western Communities have been working together on a unified effort. Vice Mayor Coates indicated that the Chamber had spoken at the last Western Communities Council meeting to advise them that this was still an issue, but there are other entities that are opposing it, and it should be placed on the Agenda. He noted that the Western Communities Council will discuss it at their next meeting. He asked Council for a reaffirmation of their support of the SR7 extension so that he could go back to the WCC and advise them of Wellington's support. At the WCC level, they will develop a budget or action plan which they will then have to bring back to their respective municipalities for further direction. Council direction was for Vice Mayor Coates', Wellington's representative on the Western Communities Council, to move forward under the authorization of the previous resolution with an idea to bring it back if necessary. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 13-0396 RESOLUTION NO. R2013-76 (GLOBAL DRESSAGE EQUESTRIAN-SPECIAL PERMIT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL MODIFYING AN EQUESTRIAN SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE GLOBAL DRESSGAE COMPLEX, A/K/A EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE, AT 13466 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2013 TO APRIL 30, 2014; TO PROVIDE ACCESS ON PIERSON ROAD AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-42; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 26, 2013 Mr. Schofield introudced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution title. Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those people who would be speaking on this item. Council disclosed their ex-parte communications. A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Coates, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Coates, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. An amended motion was made by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving Resolution No. R2013-76 with the condition that the applicant is required to have two additional PBSO deputies located at the Pierson Road access to monitor traffic during any equestrian events. The PBSO deputies are only required to monitor the Pierson Road access two hours before the event and two hours after the end of the event during event dates whenever the gate or barrier is open. This condition shall only be in effect until the applicant is in full compliance with the condition for the horse crossing and that it meets the Village Engineer’s satisfaction. If the applicant is not in compliance by January 10, 2014, the Village Engineer can then exercise his right to pull the bond. If the applicant chooses to not accept that, then the access point on Pierson Road is not to be utilized until they are in full compliance with the Land Development Permit and the Village Engineer allows the Special Use Permit to be in effect. 8. REGULAR AGENDA B. 13-0382 RESOLUTION NO. R2013-72 (NOTICE OF VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL ELECTION) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL DESIGNATING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR QUALIFYING FOR OFFICE, ESTABLISHING FILING FEES; AUTHORIZING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT ALL LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution by title. A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Councilwoman Gerwig, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving Resolution No. R2013-72 as presented. C. 13-0383 RESOLUTION NO. R2013-73 (VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR VOTE PROCESSING Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 26, 2013 EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTION SERVICES WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Councilman Greene, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving Resolution No. R2013-73 as presented. 9. PUBLIC FORUM 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Ms. Cohen presented the following report: 1. She noted that when the Medical Arts District was approved and property was de-annexed from the Lake Worth Drainage District into Acme, they provided to the legislative representatives a legal description of the property which had been approved. It was recently discovered that the surveyor had omitted an entire line as well as several scrivener's errors and what had been approved was incorrect. She indicated that a proposed amendment bill was drafted that would correct the error, and Representative Pafford agreed to sponsor the bill. She noted that the deadline for doing this was November 29th, and she asked for Council consensus to move forward. She indicated that a reolution would be presented at the next meeting ratifying that action. Council provided their consensus for Ms. Cohen to proceed as she had indicated. 11. MANAGER'S REPORTS Ms. Rodriguez presented the Manager's Report for Mr. Schofield: 1.The next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2.There will be no garbage collection this Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents’ garbage will be picked up on their next regularly scheduled day. 3.Food trucks will not be here on Thanksgiving and will be back on Thursday, December 5th . 4. The 30th annual Wellington parade will take place on Sunday, December 8th. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. with the holiday tree lighting ceremony occurring at approximately 5:45 p.m. at the Amphitheatre. To ensure a safe process, maintenance of traffic, requires the closure of Forest Hill Boulevard from its northern intersection at Wellington Trace to South Shore Boulevard between the hours of 1:30 P.M. to the conclusion of the parade. The roadway will be shut down to one lane in each direction beginning at 1:30 p.m. with a complete closure at 2:00 p.m. prior to the start of the parade. Signs have been placed along Forest Hill Boulevard and a Code Red call will be placed to all affected residents on Wednesday, December 4th. 5. Please see the Village's web site for events at the Amphitheatre. 6.Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Gerwig presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 26, 2013 1. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah. 2. She invited everyone to attend Winterfest on Saturday. 3. She advised Council that she would be unable to attend the Tree Lighting event due to her nephew's wedding. Councilman Greene presented the following report: 1.He thanked the families and children who demonstrated what could be accomplished when there is a passion for something. He also said that he was thankful for the opportunity to serve the community. 2.Councilman Greene noted two events that would be held in Wellington that weekend: the National Field Hockey Tournament, and the Chilean vs. USA Polo Match at the International Polo Club. 3.He wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Hanuka, and congratulatied Vice Mayor Coates on the upcoming marriage of his son. Councilman Willhite presented the following report: 1.He requested that Council receive the agendas for the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board and the Equestrian Preserve Committee prior to their meetings. 2.He thanked and recognized the Village employees noting that the Recognition Luncheon would be coming up. 3.He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah. 4.He indicated that he would like, with Council consensus, for staff to begin working proactively on decisions relative to the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District, i.e., undeveloped land. 5.Councilman Willhite recognized Village employees for the events that they put on, particularly the Thanksgiving food drive and the toys for children in the community. 6.He then addressed Administrative Transmittals which Council had received: (a)Tree Board Request: He noted that the Tree Board had requested to include brochures in the utility bills which would cost $1,800. He questioned why he was told it would cost $10,000 to include a letter about Acme Water assessment, and wanted staff to verify the cost. (b)K-Park proposals: He noted that requests were still coming in. Mr. Schofield said that a number of requests had been received; however, Council was under an exclusive agreement with the Horse Park people until December 15th. Once material is received from them, staff will need to review it, and Council would not make a decision until their January meeting. (c)Wellington Holiday Parade: He questioned if the Village was going to open the portion of Forest Hill Blvd. shortly after the parade passes the section of the road. Mr. Schofield said that they would be open one half hour after the parade passes that portion of the roadway. 7.He requested that Council provide direction to set up a workshop, apart from the Agenda Review, to discuss those items that have been noted that need more work, action, etc. Mr. Schofield said that staff will ask Council for a workshop for sometime in January to provide them with a sense of Council’s vision. Mayor Margolis presented the following report: 1.He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah. 2.He extended his congratulations to Vice Mayor Coates on the upcoming marriage of his son. 3.He thought it was a good idea to have a workshop and was looking forward to a visioning workshop. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 26, 2013 4.Mayor Margolis announced that Councilwoman Greene would be celebrating a birthday the next day. 13. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 7