Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · April 14, 2015
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, April 14, 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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A member of the public, Louis Chatoff, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Rev. Emily Denmark-McGee, Pastor, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church,
Wellington, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. He explained that Wellington's
Charter states that the Village Council, at its first regular meeting after the
fourth Tuesday of each March, shall elect from its membership a Vice Mayor.
The floor was opened for nominations. Councilman Willhite nominated Vice
Mayor Greene. There were no other nominations for Vice Mayor. The floor
was closed for nominations.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Councilman
McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) appointing Vice Mayor Greene to
serve as Vice Mayor.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield presented the agenda with the following changes:
(1) Move Consent Agenda item 7F: Resolution No. R2015-22 (Giovanettti
Vacation/Abandonment to the Regular Agenda as item 9G.
(2) Withdraw the following items:
(a) Regular Agenda item 9B: Council Approval of a Code Compliance fine
reduction for 970 Citrus Place to be forwarded to the Special Magistrate.
(b) Regular Agenda item 9C: Council Approval of a Code Compliance fine
reduction for 1333 Sailboat Circle to be forwarded to the Special Magistrate.
(c) Regular Agenda item 9F: Request for payment of legal expenses
incurred by Mayor Bob Margolis relating to ethics complaints.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (5-0) approving the agenda as amended.
6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 15-148 PRESENTATION OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS
ASSOCIATION (APWA) ACCREDITATION AWARD TO THE
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. He noted that members of the
Public Works Department were present to accept the presentation.
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Ms. Ann Daniels, Director of Accreditation for the American Public Works
Association. recognized the Public Works Department for the outstanding job
they have done regarding their Best Management Practices which earned them
their accreditation.
Council members each expressed their appreciation and recognition of the
hard work and accomplishments of the Public Work Department staff.
Ms. Daniels presented the plaque of recognition to the Council and staff
members of the Public Works Department.
B. 15-265 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-26 (FLORIDA ROWING CENTER
LICENSE AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
ROWING CENTERS, LLC, A GEORGIA CORPORATION, TO
OPERATE A ROWING SCHOOL ON THE WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY CENTER PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. He announced that Mr. Bob Wolfe
was in attendance on behalf of the Florida Rowing Center. He stated that the
Village was getting ready to renew their contract under Resolution No.
R2015-26.
Mr. Bob Wolfe, Managing Partner, Florida Rowing Center, said he wanted to
come before Council to speak on their Center. He noted that they had invested
heavily in their coaching staff this year, their attendance had increased, and
they are working on expanding their program which will include a summer
program.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Vice Mayor
Greene, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving Resolution No. R2015-26 as
presented.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield presented the Consent Agenda recommending approval as
amended.
There were no public comments on the Consent Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (5-0) approving the Consent Agenda as amended.
A. 15-263 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 16, 2015 AND THE REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2015
This item was approved on Consent.
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B. 14-763 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS
ASSOCIATION (FSA) CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR
THE PURCHASE OF TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES
This item was approved on Consent.
C. 15-38 AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO UTILIZE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS (LETF) TO PURCHASE GPS
TRACKING EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE (DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON)
This item was approved on Consent.
D. 15-235 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST
FUNDS (LETF) FOR THE PURCHASE OF IN-VEHICLE
SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE (DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON)
This item was approved on Consent.
E. 14-594 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-09 (OS DRESSAGE PLAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE OS DRESSAGE PLAT FOR A
8.853 ACRE PARCEL LYING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44
SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING THE EAST HALF OF THE
NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND THE WEST HALF OF THE
NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS THE NORTH AND EAST 50
FOOT CANAL RIGHTS-OF-WAYS.
This item was approved on Consent.
15-187 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-22 (GIOVANETTI
VACATION/ABANDONMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
VACATING A 16.83 FEET PORTION OF THE 25 FOOT WIDE
MAINTENANCE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE REAR OF LOT 25,
BLOCK 51, OF SUGAR POND MANOR OF WELLINGTON PUD
(14178 ASTER AVENUE); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.
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9. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Margolis announced that the Council would take public comments at
this time as well as at the end of the Regular Agenda on any non-agendered
item.
There were no public comments.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 15-272 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06 (WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION
2016)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL MOVING
THE DATE FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
CONCURRENT WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
PRIMARY; AMENDING THE CANDIDATE QUALIFYING PERIOD;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the ordinance
by title.
Ms. Rodriguez advised Council that they had been provided with revisions to
the Ordinance to reflect that the runoff election, if one is required, would be
held on March 29, 2016.
Council discussed this agenda item. Staff addressed questions and concerns
raised by Council regarding the Village's requirement to adhere to the date
change; the impact of the new date on ballot questions being proposed; and
the composition of the Canvassing Board.
Councilman Willhite hoped that either by the last meeting in June or last
meeting in July the Council would start receiving the Charter Review
questions, followed by some public forums in September, October and
November.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing.
1. Jody Young, 1245 Mystic Way, Wellington. Mr. Young encouraged the Village
to get the ballot questions on the March ballot since there would be more
voters due to it being held in conjunction with the Presidential Preference
Primary.
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.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Councilman
McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving Ordinance No. 2015-06 on
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First Reading as amended.
B. 15-266 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-27 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH
PROJECT ASSESSMENTS)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE
OF WELLINGTON AUTHORIZING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK
(SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
EQUALIZING, APPROVING, CONFIRMING, IMPOSING AND
LEVYING CERTAIN NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON THE REAL PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITTED BY SUCH
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO PAY THE COST THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCH
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BY THE METHODS PROVIDED FOR
HEREIN AND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER SECTION 3, AS
AMENDED, OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF
ORDINANCES AND APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS
170 AND 197, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution
by title.
Ms. Cohen advised Council that both items relative to Saddle Trail Park (South)
were legislative hearings and was not quasi-judicial.
At this time, Mr. Riebe, Village Engineer, introduced himself. The following
people who were present to address this matter with Mr. Riebe also introduced
themselves: Brian LaMotte – Wantman Group, Inc. (Engineer); Mark
Raymond, Village's Bond Counsel; Ken Edwards Special Assessment Counsel;
Natalie Sidor, Raymond James. and Tanya Quickel, Chief Financial Officer for
Wellington.
At this time, Ms. Cohen announced that this was a public hearing, and a
request had been received from Mr. Dan Rosenbaum on behalf of his clients to
speak for 30 minutes to address the Council. Since this was not a
quasi-judicial hearing, Council consensus was to give Mr. Rosenbaum ten (10)
minutes to make his presentation.
Mr. Riebe presented an overview of the proposed project explaining the special
assessment process, the purpose, the assessment plat, the overall plan, the
financing and cost to the residents of Saddle Trail South and the methodology
used for the project.
Council discussed the project. Staff responded to their questions and
concerns regarding: community-driven initiative, funding package and cost to
residents, Village's participation in the project and potential for cost sharing,
change of votes received,revoting, inconsistencies in people rescinding their
yes votes, assessment cost since first notice, inaccuracies being distributed
regarding assessment cost, the contents of the ballot and all residents
receiving notice.
Public Hearing
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A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing.
1. Mr. Dan Rosenbaum, Attorney for Brad and Margaret Biggs and Marrell
Jerkins, spoke in opposition to the project.
2. A combination of 27 comments were received from the public either spoken
or written and were either in support or opposition to the project. (Comment
cards are on file with the Village Clerk.)
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.
Councilwoman Gerwig believed that a re-vote should be taken among the
community.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and passed (4-1) with Councilwoman Gerwig dissenting, approving Resolution
No. R2015-27 as presented.
9. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 15-267 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-28 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH BOND
ISSUANCE)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA INITIALLY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OF NOT EXCEEDING $6,770,000
BONDS OF SUCH DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE COST OF
IMPROVEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK
(SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
PROVIDING THAT SUCH BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY
FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED BY THE VILLAGE
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R2015-27 ON CERTAIN
PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED THEREIN AND OTHER MONIES AS
PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITIES,
AND REMEDIES FOR THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS;
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF SPECIAL FUNDS AND
ACCOUNTS; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Mr. Rodriguez read the resolution
by title.
Mr. Mark Raymond explained that the assessment resolution, what it proposed
and what it authorized.
Mr. Raymond addressed a Council question regarding the waiver of the
contract administration fee.
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There were no publlic comments.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (5-0) approving Resolution No. R205-28 as presented.
B. 15-226 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CODE COMPLIANCE FINE
REDUCTION FOR 970 CITRUS PLACE TO BE FORWARDED TO
THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
This item was withdrawn.
C. 15-254 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CODE COMPLIANCE FINE
REDUCTION FOR 1333 SAILBOAT CIRCLE TO BE FORWARDED
TO THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
This item was withdrawn
D. 15-109 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. He announced that Mr. Barnes, Mr.
De La Vega and Mr. Wright were present to give the staff presentation.
Mr. De La Vega gave the staff presentation explaining the bids that were
received, the Selection Committee's recommendation, and advised Council
that a savings on the commercial side of the bid from Waste Management had
been found.
Public Comments
1. Jerry Wuhrman, 154 Commodore Drive, Jupiter. Mr. Wuhrman requested that
Council defer voting on this and encouraged them to consider a Central Waste
Disposal facility.
2. Ellen Smith, 2149 Ardley Court, North Palm Beach. Ms. Smith, Waste
Management, gave a short presentation highlighting that company. She asked
that the Village award the contract to Waste Management.
3. Eric Croft, 13707 Barberry Drive. Mr. Croft, 33 year resident of Wellington,
and Service Delivery Optimization Coordinator for Wase Management
addressed Council. He explained his position with the company and shared
comments from residents supporting Waste Management.
Vice Mayor Greene read the following comment card into the record:
1. Jaene Miranda, 272 Scarborough Terrace. Ms. Miranda supported Waste
Management and awarding the contract to them.
2. Cabot Twain Barnett, 14530, Laurel Trail. Mr. Barnett wrote: "Press Pause,
For waste/recycling station consideration."
Councilman Willhite spoke in support of awarding the contract to FCC which
would provide a bigger savings to the residents.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilwoman
Gerwig, and passed (4-1) with Councilman Willhite dissenting, authorizing the
award of the contract to provide Solid Waste and Recyclable Material to Waste
Management.
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E. 15-223 OUTSIDE LEGAL FEES AND COSTS
Mr. Schofield introduced the Agenda item.
Ms. Cohen explained that even though this was budgeted, once the POs reach
$24,999 they need to come back for authorization by Council. She noted that
about $400,000 was budgeted for Outside Legal Services due to ongoing
litigation, and they were well below that number.
A motion was made by Councilman Willhite, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene,
and unanimously passed (5-0) approving the continued use of outside
professional legal services with the firm of Lehtinen Schultz Riedi Catalano de
la Fuente, PLLC (LSRCF) in an amount up to an additional $100,000 for the
2014/2015 fiscal year.
F. 15-264 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF LEGAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY
MAYOR BOB MARGOLIS RELATING TO ETHICS COMPLAINTS
This item was withdrawn.
F. 15-187 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-22 (GIOVANETTI
VACATION/ABANDONMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
VACATING A 16.83 FEET PORTION OF THE 25 FOOT WIDE
MAINTENANCE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE REAR OF LOT 25,
BLOCK 51, OF SUGAR POND MANOR OF WELLINGTON PUD
(14178 ASTER AVENUE); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution
by title.
Mr. Riebe presented the staff report. Staff determined that there was enough
room between the edge of water and the proposed improvements allowing the
Village to do the maintenance of the canal.
Public Comments
1. Mr. Robert Jones, 12165 Stratford. Mr. Jones announced that he was
representing the petitioners, Mr. and Mrs. Giovanetti. He noted that the area
between the top of proposed pool deck and the edge of the water was 37.1 feet.
He said that they have been assured by Mr. Riebe that would provide the
Village with ample room to perform necessary maintenance activities. He said
if the petitioners were allowed to build the pool, their intent was to completely
remove the wire fence and build a barrier around the deck and there will then
be 37.1 feet.
Councilman Willhite asked that Mr. Riebe move forward to develop a witten
policy that can be provided to the residents outlining the Village's standards.
He said the residents will know how much feet will be allowed prior to their
expending any money on a project such as this. Councilwoman Gerwig
thought it would be difficult adopting a policy as outlined by Councilman
Willhite and was comfortable with the Village Engineer doing this is a
case-by-case basis.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Gerwig, seconded by Vice Mayor
Greene, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving Resolution No. R2015-22 as
presented.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
12. MANAGER'S REPORTS
Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
• The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Gerwig presented the following report:
• With regard to legal expenses pertaining to ethics complaints, Councilwoman
Gerwig thought there needed to be a policy in place addressing when it was
appropriate for Council to seek legal advice as well as a fee structure for the
attorneys that are retained. Councilwoman Gerwig also thought that perhaps
the Village needed to increase their coverage, and asked if it had been done.
Ms. Cohen said that they had discussed that, but it had not been done.
Councilwoman Gerwig thought that was something they needed to further
discuss.
• She said she had attended the Flavors event. She noted that it was
well-attended and the food was fantastic.
• The show Aida, a rock opera, will be opening on Thursday at Kings Academy.
She invited everyone to come and see the production. She noted that King’s
Academy Theatre Director, Mr. David Snyder, had been nominated for a Tony
Award.
• The Amphitheatre’s summer schedule is out which looks enjoyable.
Vice Mayor Greene presented the following report:
• He thanked his fellow Councilmembers for their support in re-appointing him
as Vice Mayor.
• Vice Mayor Greene addressed the County’s Rules of Procedure which Mayor
Margolis has requested be reviewed by Council. He said that it includes a lot
of good material, and based on the history of the meetings, it included some
good things that Council should consider implementing.
Mr. Schofield announced that the Palm Beach County’s Rules of Procedure
would be the topic of discussion at the next Agenda Review Workshop.
• Vice Mayor Greene encouraged people to attend the “Autism Speaks” event
that is scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Village Park,
Field #21.
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• Vice Mayor Greene asked if there were any updates on the Wellington
Community Foundation.
Ms. Cohen said that the Village was waiting for information from the IRS on
how they can separate the 501c3.
• Vice Mayor Greene announced that this Sunday, April 19th was the finals of
the U.S. Open Polo at the International Polo Club.
• He reported that he had attended an event at Valiente Polo on Thursday
evening. He noted how incredible the Valiente private polo facility is. He said
that people like Mr. Jornayvaz continue to invest in Wellington because of what
the Village is doing to protect and promote the sport itself. The Village’s ability
to find the proper balance between protecting the sport and allowing
responsible development to grow and prosper is validated by the tremendous
growth and investment.
Councilman Willhite presented the following report:
• He stated that he had a conversation the past Thursday with the incoming
President of the U.S. Polo Administration who asked how they balance
Wellington. Councilman Willhite said that since he has been on Council, they
realized that the balance is difficult because they are very passionate about
what is best for the entire community. He said that the difficult conversations
have been between balancing the amount of growth and how does Wellington
deal with it. He said their disagreements have been how fast and how much
growth should there be in Wellington, but he thought that those disagreements
have made Wellington a better place because they recognize the balance, and
that perhaps the community may not be ready for the speed of the growth.
• He noted that there was a construction sign at the Wellington Community
Center. He said he wanted to have a Council function at the time of the
demolition of the Center because it had served in so many different capacities
for the residents throughout the years.
• He commented on the Egg Hunt which is a phenomenal event and one which
attracted so many people to the community.
• Councilman Willhite requested to have the latest Wellington Idol winner come
to a Council meeting as they have done in the past.
• He asked that the Village publicize the meeting that the Florida Department of
Transportation will hold regard the SR80 expansion.
• On Saturday, April 18th, another Honor Flight will be arriving at Palm Beach
International Airport at 8:30 p.m. He encouraged everyone to go out and
welcome those WW II veterans as they return from their trip to Washington,
D.C.
• Councilman Willhite did not think they could write a specific policy identifying
when they should hire an attorney or how much it should cost. He thought they
should get an attorney when they individually feel they need legal
representation to protect themselves. Councilman Willhite thought that they
had already written a policy relative to financial costs and billable hours.
Ms. Cohen said that a policy was drafted; however, it had not yet been brought
forward to Council as they were waiting until all of the matters had been
cleared.
Councilman Willhite thought they could write a policy regarding the cost for
billable hours which he thought could be related to whatever the market
analysis indicated for that type of work. He felt if it was in the course of
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someone doing their job, he could understand the reimbursement. He asked
Ms. Cohen if the policy she was working on had been finalized. Ms. Cohen
said that she would check on it.
Councilman McGovern presented the following report;
• Councilman McGovern thanked Mr. Schofield for reporting at the Agenda
Review that staff had looked at properties that may be impacted by the Statute
regarding the 60 month abandonment or vacating of easements or
right-of-ways and there was only one small issue to address.
• Councilman McGovern reported that the Charter Review Task Force had met
since their last meeting, and it had been well attended. He said they were now
scheduled to meet on May 4th and June 17th. He encouraged not only the
members of the Village’s boards and committees, but all Wellington residents
to attend the meetings and be involved in what is happening because that is a
critical process that will come before the voters.
Mayor Margolis presented the following report:
• Mayor Margolis said that when he appeared before the Ethics Commission,
he was asked where his attorney was. He said that the feedback/opinion he
received was to always have an attorney. He believed that if he did not have
one for the ethics complaints filed against him, there were things that would
have come forward that had no merit. He said he would go by the adage to
always bring an attorney when there is an ethics complaint, although he did
not know if they could write a policy specific to that.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Tuesday, April 14, 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 Meeting Agenda - Final-revised April 14, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Rev. Emily Denmark-McGee, Pastor, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Wellington
4. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
The Wellington Charter states that the Village Council, at its first regular meeting after the fourth
Tuesday of each March, shall elect from its membership a Vice Mayor.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 15-148 PRESENTATION OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS
ASSOCIATION (APWA) ACCREDITATION AWARD TO THE VILLAGE
OF WELLINGTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Presentation of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation Award to the Village of
Wellington Public Works Department.
B. 15-265 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-26 (FLORIDA ROWING CENTER LICENSE
AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
ROWING CENTERS, LLC, A GEORGIA CORPORATION, TO
OPERATE A ROWING SCHOOL ON THE WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY CENTER PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-26 for a new license agreement with the Florida Rowing Center, LLC.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 15-263 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 16, 2015 AND THE REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
OF MARCH 24, 2015
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Village Council meeting of March 16, 2015 and the Regular
Village Council meeting of March 24, 2015.
B. 14-763 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
(FSA) CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE
OF TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES
Authorization to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) contract #15/17-07-0220, for the purchase of
tires and related services in the amount of approximately $58,000 annually.
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C. 15-38 AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO UTILIZE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS (LETF) TO PURCHASE GPS
TRACKING EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE (DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON)
Authorization and approval to utilize approximately $2,212.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
(LETF) for the purchase of burglary and surveillance equipment.
D. 15-235 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS
(LETF) FOR THE PURCHASE OF IN-VEHICLE SURVEILLANCE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON)
Authorization to utilize Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) for the purchase of in-vehicle surveillance
equipment.
E. 14-594 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-09 (OS DRESSAGE PLAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE OS DRESSAGE PLAT FOR A
8.853 ACRE PARCEL LYING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH,
RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST
ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44
SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA;
AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE
41 EAST, OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS THE NORTH
AND EAST 50 FOOT CANAL RIGHTS-OF-WAYS.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-09 accepting and approving the OS Dressage Plat.
F. 15-187 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-22 (GIOVANETTI
VACATION/ABANDONMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
VACATING A 16.83 FEET PORTION OF THE 25 FOOT WIDE
MAINTENANCE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE REAR OF LOT 25,
BLOCK 51, OF SUGAR POND MANOR OF WELLINGTON PUD (14178
ASTER AVENUE); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-22 to vacate/abandon a 16.83 feet portion of the 25 foot wide
Maintenance Easement located at the rear of Lot 25, Block 51, of Sugar Pond Manor of Wellington
PUD.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 15-272 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06 (WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION
2016)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL MOVING
THE DATE FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
CONCURRENT WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY;
AMENDING THE CANDIDATE QUALIFYING PERIOD; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2015-06 moving the dates for the qualifying period and the date for
Wellington’s 2016 Municipal Election.
B. 15-266 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-27 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH
PROJECT ASSESSMENTS)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON AUTHORIZING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH)
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; EQUALIZING,
APPROVING, CONFIRMING, IMPOSING AND LEVYING CERTAIN
NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON THE REAL
PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITTED BY SUCH IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO PAY THE COST THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
BY THE METHODS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN AND PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER SECTION 3, AS AMENDED, OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES AND APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 170 AND 197, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approve Resolution No. R2015-27 authorizing the Saddle Trail Park (South) Neighborhood
Improvement Project and the provisions for the Special Assessment.
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9. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 15-267 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-28 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH BOND
ISSUANCE)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA INITIALLY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OF NOT EXCEEDING $6,770,000 BONDS
OF SUCH DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS
WITH RESPECT TO THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH)
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING THAT
SUCH BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED BY THE VILLAGE PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. R2015-27 ON CERTAIN PROPERTY AS
DESCRIBED THEREIN AND OTHER MONIES AS PROVIDED
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITIES, AND
REMEDIES FOR THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR
THE CREATION OF SPECIAL FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; MAKING
CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2015-28 authorizing the issuance of bonds, not exceeding $6,770,000, for
the Saddle Trail Park (South) Improvement Project and providing the framework for the bond issuance.
B. 15-226 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CODE COMPLIANCE FINE REDUCTION
FOR 970 CITRUS PLACE TO BE FORWARDED TO THE SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE
Council approval of a code compliance fine reduction for 970 Citrus Place to be forwarded to the Special
Magistrate for consideration.
C. 15-254 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CODE COMPLIANCE FINE REDUCTION
FOR 1333 SAILBOAT CIRCLE TO BE FORWARDED TO THE
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
Council approval of a fine reduction for 1333 Sailboat Circle to be forwarded to the Special Magistrate
for consideration.
D. 15-109 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Authorization to award a contract (“Franchise Agreement”) to Waste Management Inc. of Florida
(“Waste Management”) for the collection of certain types of solid waste and recyclable materials in the
Village.
E. 15-223 OUTSIDE LEGAL FEES AND COSTS
Approval of continued use of outside professional legal services with the firm of Lehtinen Schultz Riedi
Catalano de la Fuente, PLLC (LSRCF) in an amount up to an additional $100,000 for the 2014/2015
fiscal year.
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F. 15-264 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF LEGAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY
MAYOR BOB MARGOLIS RELATING TO ETHICS COMPLAINTS
Provide direction regarding payment to Messer Caparello, P.A. in the amount of $7,142.13 relating to
defense of State of Florida Ethics Complaint 13-003.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
12. MANAGER'S REPORTS
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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