Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · January 13, 2015
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
7:00 PM
Village Hall
Village Council
Bob Margolis, Mayor
John Greene, Vice Mayor
Matt Willhite, Councilman
Anne Gerwig, Councilwoman
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Village Council Action Summary - Final January 13, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Margolis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Dan Sapp, The Pentecostals of the Palm Beaches, Wellington, delivered the
Invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield presented the Agenda recommending approval with one change:
The Young Professionals of Wellington had withdrawn their request to speak
for 15 minutes during the Public Forum
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) approving the Agenda as presented.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield presented the Consent Agenda recommending approval as
presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (5-0) approving the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. 14-1051 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 11, 2014
This item was approved on Consent.
B. 14-974 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN ANNUAL CANAL BANK AND
LAND CLEARING CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS
This item was approved on Consent.
C. 14-829 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE BLOCK ISLAND
NEIGHBORHOOD
This item was approved on Consent.
D. 14-1026 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-10 (GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO
PALM BEACH COUNTY THROUGH OLYMPIA PARK)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT TO PALM BEACH COUNTY
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THROUGH OLYMPIA PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This item was approved on Consent.
E. 14-887 RESOLUTION NO. R2014-67 (REVISED UNIFIED PALM BEACH
COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE REVISED
UNIFIED PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY
PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF
2000; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was approved on Consent.
F. 14-1028 A. RESOLUTION NO. AC2015-01 (FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
ORIGINAL TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND
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 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, THE BOYS AND
GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF
THE WELLINGTON FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION NO. R2015-11 (FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH COUNTY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING REVISION REQUESTED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND APPROVAL BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY TO THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF
THE WELLINGTON FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was approved on Consent.
G. 14-980 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-02 (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.
This item was approved on Consent.
H. 14-1018 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-07 (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
EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTION SERVICES WITH THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was approved on Consent.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Since Councilman Coates had formally resigned that day, Mayor Margolis
announced that he had asked him to be present at the meeting.
Councilman Coates expressed his thanks to Council and to those who
supported him during his time on Council.
Each member of Council expressed their thanks and appreciation to
Councilman Coates for his tenure on Council.
Councilman Coates was invited back at the January 27th meeting so that
Council could formally present him with a Proclamation recognizing him for
his service to the Village.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 14-1008 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-27 (SECTION 5.1.13 SUSPENSION OF
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEEDINGS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING ARTICLE 5 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEEDINGS,
SECTION 5.1.13 SUSPENSION OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; TO AUTHORIZE THE
SUSPENSION OF THE PROCESSING AND/OR CONSIDERATION
OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT(S) AND/OR USE APPROVAL
APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES WITH OPEN CODE
ENFORCEMENT CASES AND/OR OUTSTANDING CODE
ENFORCEMENT LIENS AND/OR FINES; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the ordinance
by title.
Mr. Stillings presented the staff report.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) to open the Public Hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene,
seconded by Councilman Willhite, and unanimously passed (4-0) to close the
Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (3-1) with Councilwoman Gerwig dissenting,
approving Ordinance No. 2014-27 on Second Reading as presented.
B. 14-808 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-26 (EQUESTRIAN BRIDLE PATH MAP CPA)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
ADOPTING THE BRIDLE TRAIL MAP IN THE EQUESTRIAN
ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO UPDATE THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the ordinance
by title.
Mr. O'Dell presented the staff report.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) to open Public Hearing.
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1. Mr. Michael Whitlow. Mr. Whitlow spoke in support of the ordinance.
There being no further public comments, a motion was made by Councilman
Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
close the Public Hearing.
Council consensus recommended two changes recommended by Mr.
Schofield to address Council concerns: (1) re-label the title of the map to:
Equestrian Trail Circulation Plan Existing and Currently Planned Elements, and
(2) designate commercial recreation areas on the map.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Councilwoman
Gerwig, and unanimously passed (4-0) approving Ordinance No. 2014-26 on
First Reading as presented with the following amendments: 1) re-label the title
of the map to: Equestrian Trail Circulation Plan Existing and Currently Planned
Elements, and (2) designate commercial recreation areas on the map.
C. 14-814 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-28 (AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 5.7
“SEASONAL EQUESTRIAN USES” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.7 SEASONAL EQUESTRIAN USES OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON; TO ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS FOR VARIOUS
EQUESTRIAN USES AND COMPETITIONS; REVISING THE
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE; MODIFYING
THE PERMITTED LOCATIONS FOR EQUESTRIAN SHOWS AND
COMPETITIONS AND TEMPORARY ANCILLARY EQUESTRIAN
USES; MODIFYING THE THRESHOLDS FOR SEASONAL
EQUESTRIAN USE PERMITS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the Agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the ordinance
by title.
Mr. Stillings addressed the item.
Since the Village was conducting an Equestrian Summit the following week,
Councilman Willhite requested that the item be postponed until after that
meeting since that group may provide more input on this item.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) to open the Public Hearing.
1. Mr. John Metzer. Mr. Metzer indicated that he was presenting Valiente Polo,
and was speaking on behalf of the polo community. He raised concerns
regarding how the polo industry was included in this ordinance, and supported
it being postponed to allow for more discussion.
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2. Mr. Michael Nelson, Effective Solutions, 11199 Polo Club Drive. Mr. Nelson
indicated that he was representing Polo West and spoke in support of the
ordinance.
There being no further public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor
Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite, and unanimously passed (4-0) to
close the Public Hearing.
At the request of Mayor Margolis, Mr. Mike O'Dell gave a brief overview of the
upcoming Equestrian Summit.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) to table Ordinance No. 2014-28.
D. 14-1007 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-04 (AMENDMENT TO THE FY2014/2015
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY
2014/2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO FORWARD THE AMENDMENT TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the ordinance
by title.
Mr. Poag presented the staff report.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) to open the Public Hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene,
seconded by Councilman Willhite, and unanimously passed (4-0) to close the
Public Hearing.
Councilman Willhite requested that Mr. Poag set some benchmarks on the
programs, and report back on their status prior to this being presented next
year.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilwoman
Gerwig, and unanimously passed (4-0) approving Resolution No. R2015-04 as
presented.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 14-913 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-01 (SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ST.
RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH FESTIVAL)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
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APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ST. RITA CATHOLIC
CHURCH PARISH FESTIVAL UTILIZING AMPLIFIED MUSIC
LOCATED AT 13645 PADDOCK DRIVE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the Agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution
by title.
Mr. Stillings presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) approving Resolution No. R2015-01 as
presented.
B. 14-1021 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-08 (SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
JUST WORLD INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE JUST WORLD INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
UTILIZING OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC TO BE HELD AT 3206
AND 3224 OLDE HAMPTON DRIVE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the Agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the ordinance
by title.
Mr. Stillings presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite,
and unanimously passed (4-0) approving Resolution No. R2015-08 as
presented.
C. 14-1014 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2015-05 (REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF
OBJECTION TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE STATE ROAD 7 EXTENSION (60TH TO NORTHLAKE)
PROJECT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
EXPRESSING ITS’ OBJECTION TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATE ROAD 7 EXTENSION PROJECT
(60TH TO NORTHLAKE) TO FISCAL YEAR 2020 AND
REQUESTING THAT THE STATE ROAD 7 SEGMENT FROM 60TH
TO NORTHLAKE BE CONSTRUCTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2016; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2015-06 (REQUEST FOR MONETARY
SUPPORT FROM THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL, INC.
TO ADVANCE SUPPORT OF THE SR7 EXTENSION PROJECT
THROUGH THE HIRING OF A LOBBYIST)
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RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THE
WESTERN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL, INC. TO ADVANCE
SUPPORT OF THE STATE ROAD 7 EXTENSION PROJECT (60TH
TO NORTHLAKE) THROUGH THE HIRING OF A LOBBYIST; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item noting that there were two separate
resolutions. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolutions by title.
Council discussed the request for monetary support, particularly concerning
the contributions by the surrounding communities.
RESOLUTION NO. R2015-05 (SUPPORT OF OBJECTION TO THE
POSTPONEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATE ROAD 7
EXTENSION (60TH TO NORTHLAKE) PROJECT
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (4-0) approving Resolution No. R2015-05 as
presented.
RESOLUTION NO. R2015-06 (REQUEST FOR MONETARY SUPPORT FROM
THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL, INC. TO ADVANCE SUPPORT OF
THE SR7 EXTENSION PROJECT THROUGH THE HIRING OF A LOBBYIST)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Mayor Margolis, and
failed (2-2) with Councilman Willhite and Councilwoman Gerwig dissenting,
approving Resolution No. R2015-06 approving up to $10,000 based on the full
support from the neighboring municipalities.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Councilman
Willhite, approving Resolution No. R2015-06 with the $10,000 commitment
towards hiring the lobbying.
Councilman Willhite indicated he would second the motion with the
amendment to include the caveat that the neighboring communities
substantially contribute. Councilwoman Gerwig accepted the amendment.
The amended motion was voted on and was unanimously passed (4-0).
D. 15-9 COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TO FILL THE VACANCY
CREATED BY THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN COATES TO
THE CIRCUIT COURT
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. He explained that Councilman
Coates had submitted his resignation that day and Council had 30 days
(February 11th) to name an appointment.
Council discussed the appointment process to fill the seat vacated by
Councilman Coates. Council agreed on the following process:
1. Village Clerk would prepare advertisement announcing the vacancy that
would be published on Friday in the local newspapers. The Notice will be
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posted on the Village's web site the next day.
3. Interested parties would submit a letter of intent and resume to the Village
Clerk by Noon, Friday, January 23, 2015.
4. On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:00 a Public Forum would be held for the
applicants. Each applicant would be given up to five minutes to make a
presentation. A random generation of the applicants would be done to
establish the order of the presentations. There would be no questions
addressed by Council to the applicants and no public comments would be
taken.
5. On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, Council would discuss and rank five
applicants which would then be converted to an ordinal score. The top ranked
person would then be named. Council would then vote and if there was
consensus, the appointment would be made.
6. If the appointment is made at the January 27, 2015 Council meeting, the new
Councilmember would be informally sworn in prior to the Agenda Review on
February 9, 2015 with the formal ceremony being held on February 10, 2015.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Margolis announced that the Young Professionals of Wellington had
withdrawn their request to speak.
1. Mr. Michael Whitlow. Mr. Whitlow spoke on the problems created in the
Equestrian Area from the fireworks set off on New Year's Eve.
At the request of the Mayor, Lt. Shaivitz spoke on the enforcement that is done
regarding fireworks on July 4th as well as New Year's Eve.
A. 15-6 PRESENTATION BY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF WELLINGTON
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda during the approval of the agenda.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Ms. Cohen: No Report
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
1. The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27,
2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
2. The American Youth Soccer Organization State Games will take place in
Village Park, Friday through Monday, January 16, 2015 to January 19, 2015
3. Councilman Coates was the Village's representative to the Western
Communities Council, and Councilman Willhite is the designated alternate. Mr.
Schofield said that it has been the Village's practice that when the
representative leaves that the Alternate steps into that position. He said that
Council needs to designate a new alternate to that Council.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Mayor Margolis, and
unanimously passed (4-0) nominating Councilman Willhite as the Village's
designee to the Western Communities Council.
A motion was made Councilman Willhite, seconded by Councilwoman Gerwig,
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and unanimously passed (4-0) nominating Vice Mayor Greene as the alternate
designee to the Western Communities Council.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Gerwig presented the following report.
1. Councilwoman Gerwig named Ruthann Retterbush to fill her open
appointment on the Education Committee.
2. Councilwoman Gerwig reported that Samantha Dumala, a local water skier,
recently won the Juniors Tournament in Lima, Peru and would be competing
as an adult next year.
3. She stated that Wellington resident, Emily Brooke, was competing on
American Idol.
4. Councilwoman Gerwig wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Vice Mayor Greene presented the following report.
1. Vice Mayor Greene wished everyone a Happy New Year.
2. He thanked former Councilman Coates for his service to the community.
3. Vice Mayor Greene noted that the Boys & Girls Club held a great event on
Friday night. He thanked everyone who attended for their support.
4. Vice Mayor Greene indicated that there have been a number of serious
accidents off of Fairlane Farms Road and Stribling Way that needs to be
brought up in the list of priorities.
5. Vice Mayor Greene congratulated Mayor Margolis on Ohio State’s win in
college football.
Councilman Willhite presented the following report.
1. Councilman Willhite wished everyone a Happy New Year.
2. He spoke about some of the big events that are being brought to the Village,
i.e., Wellington Wave Shootout, AYSO tournament, etc.
3. Councilman Willhite asked Mr. Schofield what "configure Village of
Wellington Council for Council MDF profile to automatically push Council Wi-Fi
to devices" meant. Mr. Schofield stated that the Village was basically trying to
make the Council’s mobile devices work better.
4. Councilman Willhite stated that the Council needed to keep Village projects
that benefit the Village of Wellington on the radar to ensure that projects move
forward.
5. Councilman Willhite requested the status of the RFP for waste collection.
6. Councilman Willhite asked that the Council give direction to the Education
Committee to start looking at some of safety issues at school zones, i.e.,
change in speed limit, lighting, other tools identifying school zones, etc..
Councilwoman Gerwig suggested sending it to the Public Safety Committee for
review as well.
Mayor Margolis presented the following report.
1. With regard to the Wellington Wave tournament, Mayor Margolis requested
that Mr. Schofield update him on the concession stand.
2. While the Village only provided the venue, Mayor Margolis commended
Commissioner McKinlay and Michelle Damone for the rally that they
coordinated to support the police officers which was a great event.
3. Mayor Margolis wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.
At this point Councilman Willhite added the following report.
1.He announced that a reception would be held the following night for the Art
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in Public Places program.
2.Councilman Willhite thanked Mayor Margolis and the Governor for
recognizing January 5th – 9th as Florida First Responders Appreciation Week.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
7:00 PM
Village Hall
Village Council
Bob Margolis, Mayor
John Greene, Vice Mayor
Matt Willhite, Councilman
Howard K. Coates Jr., Councilman
Anne Gerwig, Councilwoman
Village Council Meeting Agenda January 13, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Dan Sapp, Associate Pastor, The Pentecostals of The Palm Beaches
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 14-1051 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council meeting of November 11, 2014.
B. 14-974 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN ANNUAL CANAL BANK AND LAND
CLEARING CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS
Authorization to award an annual canal bank and land clearing contract to multiple vendors.
C. 14-829 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE BLOCK ISLAND
NEIGHBORHOOD
Authorization to award a contract in the amount of $1,405,000 to B & B Underground Contractors, Inc.
for the water main replacement project in the Block Island neighborhood.
D. 14-1026 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-10 (GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO
PALM BEACH COUNTY THROUGH OLYMPIA PARK)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT TO PALM BEACH COUNTY
THROUGH OLYMPIA PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-10 authorizing the Grant of Easement between the Village of
Wellington and Palm Beach County.
E. 14-887 RESOLUTION NO. R2014-67 (REVISED UNIFIED PALM BEACH
COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE REVISED
UNIFIED PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY
PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Authorization and approval to adopt the revised unified Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy
(LMS) Plan.
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F. 14-1028 A. RESOLUTION NO. AC2015-01 (FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
ORIGINAL TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND
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
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND PALM
BEACH COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF THE WELLINGTON FACILITY
CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION NO. R2015-11 (FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
AND PALM BEACH COUNTY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING REVISION REQUESTED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND APPROVAL BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY TO THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF THE
WELLINGTON FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the original Tri-Party Agreement amending the agreement to
include a revised Project Description, Conceptual Site Plan and Cost Estimate.
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G. 14-980 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-02 (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.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-02 for the Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County to provide
access to the County's Construction Contractor Enrollment Program database.
H. 14-1018 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-07 (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 EQUIPMENT
USE AND ELECTION SERVICES WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of the Agreement between the Supervisor of Elections Office and Wellington for Vote
Processing Equipment and Election Services for the March 2015 Election.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 14-1008 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-27 (SECTION 5.1.13 SUSPENSION OF
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEEDINGS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING ARTICLE 5 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEEDINGS,
SECTION 5.1.13 SUSPENSION OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; TO AUTHORIZE THE
SUSPENSION OF THE PROCESSING AND/OR CONSIDERATION OF
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT(S) AND/OR USE APPROVAL
APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES WITH OPEN CODE
ENFORCEMENT CASES AND/OR OUTSTANDING CODE
ENFORCEMENT LIENS AND/OR FINES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approve Ordinance 2014-27 on second reading.
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B. 14-808 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-26 (EQUESTRIAN BRIDLE PATH MAP CPA)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
ADOPTING THE BRIDLE TRAIL MAP IN THE EQUESTRIAN
ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2014-26 comprehensive plan map amendment adopting a bridle trail map in
the equestrian element.
C. 14-814 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-28 (AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 5.7
“SEASONAL EQUESTRIAN USES” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.7 SEASONAL EQUESTRIAN USES OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON; TO ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS FOR VARIOUS
EQUESTRIAN USES AND COMPETITIONS; REVISING THE
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE; MODIFYING THE
PERMITTED LOCATIONS FOR EQUESTRIAN SHOWS AND
COMPETITIONS AND TEMPORARY ANCILLARY EQUESTRIAN
USES; MODIFYING THE THRESHOLDS FOR SEASONAL
EQUESTRIAN USE PERMITS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2014-28 on first reading.
D. 14-1007 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-04 (AMENDMENT TO THE FY2014/2015
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY
2014/2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO FORWARD THE AMENDMENT TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval and adoption of Resolution No. R2015-04, an amendment to the Village of Wellington’s FY
2014/2015 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 14-913 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-01 (SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ST.
RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH FESTIVAL)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ST. RITA CATHOLIC
CHURCH PARISH FESTIVAL UTILIZING AMPLIFIED MUSIC
LOCATED AT 13645 PADDOCK DRIVE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-01 Special Use Permit for the St. Rita Catholic Church Parish
Festival for events utilizing outdoor amplified music to be held at 13645 Paddock Drive.
B. 14-1021 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-08 (SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE JUST
WORLD INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
JUST WORLD INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENT UTILIZING
OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC TO BE HELD AT 3206 AND 3224
OLDE HAMPTON DRIVE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-08 Special Use Permit for the Just World International Fundraising
Event at 3206 and 3224 Olde Hampton Drive.
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C. 14-1014 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2015-05 (REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF
OBJECTION TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE STATE ROAD 7 EXTENSION (60TH TO NORTHLAKE)
PROJECT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
EXPRESSING ITS’ OBJECTION TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATE ROAD 7 EXTENSION PROJECT
(60TH TO NORTHLAKE) TO FISCAL YEAR 2020 AND REQUESTING
THAT THE STATE ROAD 7 SEGMENT FROM 60TH TO NORTHLAKE
BE CONSTRUCTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2016; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2015-06 (REQUEST FOR MONETARY
SUPPORT FROM THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL, INC. TO
ADVANCE SUPPORT OF THE SR7 EXTENSION PROJECT
THROUGH THE HIRING OF A LOBBYIST)
RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THE WESTERN
COMMUNITIES COUNCIL, INC. TO ADVANCE SUPPORT OF THE
STATE ROAD 7 EXTENSION PROJECT (60TH TO NORTHLAKE)
THROUGH THE HIRING OF A LOBBYIST; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Consideration and approval of a request for support of the objection to the postponement of the
construction of the State Road 7 Extension project (60th to Northlake) to fiscal year 2020 and request
that the State Road 7 segment from 60th to Northlake be constructed in fiscal year 2016.
Approval and authorization of monetary support for the Western Communities Council, Inc. to advance
support of the SR7 Extension Project (60th to Northlake) through the hiring of a lobbyist.
D. 15-9 COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TO FILL THE VACANCY
CREATED BY THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN COATES TO
THE CIRCUIT COURT
Staff is seeking direction from Council regarding the procedure to be used for the appointment of a
councilmember to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Councilman Coates to the Circuit
Court.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
A. 15-6 PRESENTATION BY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF WELLINGTON
Request by Young Professionals of Wellington to speak for 15 minutes during the Public Forum at the
January 13, 2015 Wellington Council meeting.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
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11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
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a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. (The above notice is required by State Law. Anyone desiring a
verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his own cost, to arrange for the transcript).
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accommodations to participate in these meetings, because of a disability or physical impairment, should
contact the Village Manager’s Office (561) 791-4000 at least five calendar days prior to the Hearing.
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