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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, February 24, 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 February 24, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Margolis led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Greene delivered the Invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield presented the agenda recommendng approval as presented. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Councilman McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0) approving the Agenda as presented. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 15-74 A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 8TH THROUGH MARCH 14TH, 2015 AS WELLINGTON GARDEN WEEK A PROCLAMATION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL DESIGNATING MARCH 8TH THROUGH MARCH 14TH, 2015 AS “WELLINGTON GARDEN WEEK” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Mr. Schofield introduced the Agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the Proclamation. Ms. Kathy Siena, First Vice President of Wellington Garden Club, expressed her thanks to the Council for this recognition. She advised them that there would be several events being held within the Village during Wellington Garden Week and extended an invitation to the entire community. At this point the councilmembers presented the Garden Club members with the proclamation and group photos were taken. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Margolis explained that the public would have the opportunity to provide their comments at time as well as during the Public Forum portion of the agenda. There were no public comments at this time. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schofield presented the Consent Agenda recommending approval as presented. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 24, 2015 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving the Consent Agenda as presented. A. 15-132 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 9, 2014 AND JANUARY 13, 2015 This item was approved on Consent. B. 14-765 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR BUS RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES This item was approved on Consent. C. 14-652 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT AS A BASIS FOR PRICING FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS This item was approved on Consent. D. 15-34 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT AS A BASIS FOR PRICING FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SPORTS TURF EQUIPMENT This item was approved on Consent. E. 15-78 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AN IRRIGATION PUMP STATION This item was approved on Consent. F. 15-82 BUDGET TRANSFER – UTILITIES This item was approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 15-20 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-03 (ST. MICHAEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR PETITION NUMBER 2014-045CU1 TO ALLOW ST. MICHAEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH TO OPERATE AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY FOR ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS LOCATED AT 1925 BIRKDALE DRIVE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the Agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution by title. Ms. Cohen swore in those individuals who intended to give testimony. Ex-Parte Communications Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 24, 2015 Council each disclosed their ex-parte communications. Mr. Stillings presented the staff report. Council discussed this project. Mr. Stillings addressed Council’s questions and concerns regarding: revising the zoning text amendment; outdoor facilities; future on-going traffic studies; and presenting to the Senior Advisory Committee. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open Public Hearing. 1. Bart Novack, 15670 Cedar Grove Lane. Mr. Novack stated that he supported this issue and suggested having two people help transport the patients and install video cameras inside the bus in order to monitor the patients. There being no further public comments a motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Councilman McGovern and passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. 2015-03 as presented. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 15-83 (a) RESOLUTION NO. AC2015-02 (CO-OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADWAYS BY THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON) A RESOLUTION OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT’S BOARD APPROVING THE CO-OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADWAYS BY THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (b) RESOLUTION NO. R2015-20 (ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ROADWAYS BY THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH CO-OWNERSHIP WITH THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ROADWAYS BY THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH CO-OWNERSHIP WITH ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the Agenda item and stated that the item was divided into two sections: (1) RESOLUTION NO. AC2015-02 (CO-OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADWAYS BY THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 24, 2015 VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON); and (2) ) RESOLUTION NO. R2015-20 (ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ROADWAYS BY THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH CO-OWNERSHIP WITH THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON). Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution by title. Mr. Schofield provided history and background information regarding the incorporation of the Acme Improvement District to the Village of Wellington. Ms. Cohen addressed Council’s questions and concerns Regarding the use of Chapter 170 of the Florida Statutes including statutory provisions; and the limitations of taking another voted. Public Comments 1.Gary Charboneau, 14499 Laurel Trail. Mr. Charboneau spoke in support of all three agenda items regarding the project. 2 Houston Meigs, 16433 Deer Path Lane. Mr. Meigs spoke in opposition to the project. 3. Bart Novack, 15670 Cedar Grove Lane. Mr. Novack spoke in opposition to the project. 4 Richard Kirk Cannon, 2552 Appaloosa Trail. Mr. Cannon spoke in opposition to the project. 5.Margaret Newman-Biggs, 14858 Equestrian Way. Ms. Biggs spoke in opposition to the project. 6.Michael Whitlow, 2070 Appaloosa Trail. Mr. Whitlow spoke in opposition to the project. 7.Cynthia Gardner, 13268 Polo Club Road, Unit 105. Ms. Gardner spoke in opposition to the project. At this point Mayor Margolis asked for additional public comments. 8. Meryl Squire-Cannon, 2552 Appaloosa Trail. Ms. Cannon said that she had several questions to ask regarding: inability to pay assessments; prepayments; posting bonds; material gains; and revote by the community. Mayor Margolis stated that Ms. Squire-Cannon would be able to speak to the Village Attorney or Village staff in order to obtain answers to her questions. Ms. Cohen said that she would be glad to meet with Ms. Squire-Cannon. Vice Mayor Greene read the following cards into the record: 1. Diane Charboneau, 14499 Laurel Trail. Ms. Charboneau’s comments indicated she supported this project. 2. Sharon DiGioacchino, 2393 Appaloosa Trail. Ms. DiGioacchino’s comments indicated she supported this project. 3. Gino DiGioacchino, 2393 Appalossa Trail. Mr. DiGioacchino’s comments indicated he supported this project. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilwoman Gerwig and passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. AC2015-02 as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman Willhite and passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. 2015-20 as presented. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 24, 2015 B. 15-80 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-17 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF INTENT) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON DECLARING ITS INTENT TO IMPOSE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE HEREIN DESIGNATED REAL PROPERTY; INDICATING THE LOCATION, NATURE AND ESTIMATED COST OF THOSE IMPROVEMENTS WHICH COST IS TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING THE PORTION OF THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS MAY BE PREPAID; DESIGNATING LANDS UPON WHICH THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED; PROVIDING FOR AN ASSESSMENT PLAT; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADVISABILITY AND PROPRIETY OF SAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND THE RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution by title. Ms. Cohen explained that the current agenda item was the notice of intent to levy the assessments. The next agenda item would provide the notice of the public hearing. Public Comments 1.Richard Kirk Cannon, 2552 Appaloosa Trail. Mr. Cannon spoke in opposition to the project. He asked Council to review the super majority count of votes and take in consideration the votes of the residents on the opposite side of Greenbriar Boulevard. 2.Margaret Newman-Biggs, 14858 Equestrian Way. Ms. Biggs spoke in opposition to the project. 3.Bart Novack, 15670 Cedar Grove Lane. Mr. Novack said that all residents should be able to comment on the Saddle Trail project, whether or not the resident lived in the Saddle Trail neighborhood. 4.Bruce Travis, 14370 Laurel Trail. Mr. Travis spoke in opposition to the project. Vice Mayor Greene read the following comment cards onto the record: 1.Kim Travis, 14370 Laurel Trail, Wellington. Ms. Travis thanked the Board for their support and looked forward to April 14, 2015. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 24, 2015 2.Marcia Radosevich, 5121 Las Palmas Avenue, Wellington. Ms. Radosevich’s comments indicated she opposed the project. 3.Thomas Pagnotta, 14290, 14248, 14194, 14330 Equestrian Way. Mr. Pagnotta’ comments indicated he supported the project. He indicated he was the owner’s representative for Owls Nest and Frog Pond. 4.Edward Zieba, 14120 Equestrian Way. Mr. Zieba’s comments indicated he supported the project. 5.Robin Hummel-Johnson, 14596 Belmont Trace. Ms. Hummel-Johnson presented a letter which will be made part of the public record which indicated that she opposed the project. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern and passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2015-17 as presented. C. 15-136 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-18 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT WELLINGTON’S REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING STARTING AT 7 P.M. ON APRIL 14, 2015, AT ITS VILLAGE HALL BUILDING LOCATED AT 12300 FOREST HILL BLVD., WELLINGTON, FL 33414, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE LEVY OF NON AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN ASSESSABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON PURSUANT TO ITS CHARTER AND CHAPTER 170, F.S. Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution by title. Vice Mayor Greene read the following card into the record: 1. Thomas Pagnotta, 14290, 14248, 14194, 14330 Equestrian Way. Mr. Pagnotta supported the item. He indicated that he was the owners’ representative for Owls Nest and Frog Pond. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2015-18 as presemted. 9. PUBLIC FORUM 1. Meryl Squire-Cannon, 2552 Appaloosa Trail. Ms. Cannon spoke of Wellington’s identity as an equestrian community which she did not want the Village to lose sight of. 2. Bart Novack, 15670 Cedar Grove Lane. Mr. Novack spoke about the County’s Meeting Rules and Procedures that had been distributed the previous day, and asked if it would limit public comments. He also supported the continued use of Robert’s Rules of Order which had been used for many years. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 24, 2015 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Ms. Cohen: No report. 11. MANAGER'S REPORTS Mr. Schofield presented the following report: 1. Mr. Schofield announced that the next Regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. here in Council Chambers. 2. A Public Forum on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7:00 in the Greenview Room at the Wellington Community Center to discuss the pedestrian and bicycle pathway plan. 3. Spring Little League Baseball Opening Day Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Olympia Park. Mr. Schofield stated that a memorandum was provided to Council regarding 180 Forester Court regarding negotiating a lower fine He indicated that he was seeking Council direction to proceed. Council consensus was provided. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Gerwig presented the following report: 1. She announced that it was her daughter Jessica’s 24th birthday. 2. The Wellington Family Film Festival was being held the next three nights that she would be sponsoring. 3. The Kids Triathlon was scheduled for Sunday, March 1 2015. 4. She spoke about treating staff with civility and professionalism particularly relating to Vice Mayor Greene’s and Councilman Willhite’s comments during the Alzeimer’s application presentation by staff at the Agenda Review. Vice Mayor Greene responded stating that he did not feel he treated anyone unprofessionally or disrespectful. He said that he only questioned staff in terms of the process that had been followed, but had not made any allegations that staff did anything wrong. He was only trying to understand what had been communicated to him at meetings by the applicant. Vice Mayor Greene presented the following report: 1. He asked about the scheduling of the Town Hall meetings for K-Park. Mr. Schofield stated that due to a possible bid protest, the meetings would be held during the month of April. Vice Mayor Greene stated that recently many of the Village’s younger generation have asked be more involved with the Village and Councilman Willhite’s idea of a Youth Committee was worth exploring. Councilman Willhite presented the following report: 1. Councilman Willhite thought he had cut Mr. Stillings off because he knew the answer which he thought might not be the reasonable thing to do. He also was upset that the item had not gone to the Senior Committee and that he had only recently learned of the location of the facility. He said that there were times he gets frustrated with staff, but he did not believe he has ever reached the point of being disrespectful. He stated that he was happy that the traffic signal located at Palomino Drive and SR 7 was installed and would soon be operational soon. He felt that the traffic light would provide a safety factor to Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 24, 2015 the Village’s residents, visitors and the children attending the schools that Council approved. 2. He indicated that the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) announced that they were indorsing the proposed extension of SR 7 to North Lake Boulevard project. He explained that the Western Communities Committee has united in supporting the extension project and additional meetings would be held next month. Councilman McGovern presented the following report: 1. He stated that he found Village staff to be accommodating, well trained, very informed and appreciated all that they have done to bring him up to speed in the past several weeks. 2 He noted that the Wellington Wolverines boys basketball team has advanced to the state tournament for the first time in history and were scheduled to travel to Lakeland with Coach Matt Colin for the semi-finals the following next week and he wished them all the best. 3. He thought that the senior housing survey that Council recently received was very informative and useful as they move forward with senior housing and issues. 4. He felt that youth involvement was important and thought they should reach out to the high school class presidents along with and the student government association presidents of the local high schools. Mayor Margolis presented the following report: 1. Mayor Margolis addressed the K-Park meetings and clarified his position that he was opposed to voting for one applicant at the meeting. He felt if they did that, then the Town Hall meetings could be skewed particularly if one applicant advertised on social media. 2. He mentioned he had many conversations with Mr. Schofield regarding staff and Council interaction. He noted his respect for staff and their years of experience. He believed staff should be able to tell Council when they are wrong or off basis. Although the tendency was to give Council a certain amount of respect, he believed that respect should go both ways. 3. The opening day at Little League was this weekend and he would be throwing out the first pitch. 4.He stated that the Pine Wood Derby would be held on Saturday and the challenge was on between PBSO and PB Fire Rescue and the other members. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned. Village of Wellington Page 8