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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, January 12, 2016 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 12, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Bob Margolis, Mayor; John Greene, Vice Mayor; Anne Gerwig, Councilwoman; and John T. McGovern, Councilman. Council Member Not in Attendance: Matt Willhite, Councilman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Margolis led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Deacon Al Payne, St. Therese de LisieuX Catholic Church, Wellington, delivered the IInvocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield presented the agenda recommending approval as amended: 1) Add to Presentations and Proclamations a Presentation by Mr. J.M. Millan of the Wellington Film Festival as item 5B. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 15-975 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING HOWARD TRAGER ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB AND FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Proclamation. Mr. Trager stated he was deeply honored and thanked everyone for their kind words, thoughts and deeds, but said he had to share this recognition with many people. Council expressed their appreciation for Mr. Trager. They thanked him for being a dedicated member of the community, for the impact he has made to make Wellington what it is today, for his passion for Wellington and the senior community and for his unwavering desire to get the Community Center built. B. PRESENTATION BY J.M. MILLIEN OF THE WELLIINGTON FILM FESTIVAL Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Mr. Jean-Michel Millien, Wellington school teacher and founder of Wellington Film Festival, explained the scope of the organization. He said he was not Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 12, 2016 asking for assistance but wanted the Village to make the festival their own. Ms. Candy Tan, the China Liaison for the Wellington Film Festival, spoke about explaining the festival internationally. Mayor Margolis asked Mr. Millien to meet with Mr. Schofield and staff to see if the Village’s Communication, Parks & Recreation and Community Services Departments could help create exposure and provide support. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schofield presented the agenda recommending approval as presented. Mayor Margolis indicated no comment cards were received from the public for the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0), approving the Agenda as presented. A. 15-945 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, 2015 AND THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2015 This item was approved on Consent. B. 15-485 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPE MATERIALS This item was approved on Consent. C. 15-487 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES This item was approved on Consent. D. 15-845 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CHILLER AT VILLAGE PARK GYM This item was approved on Consent. E. 15-846 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE POTABLE WATER STORAGE TANK #1 REPAIRS This item was approved on Consent. F. 15-902 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING ASPHALT, MILLING AND RESURFACING CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS AT GREENVIEW SHORES BOULEVARD This item was approved on Consent. G. 15-939 AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT AN ALTERNATE SELECTION Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 12, 2016 COMMITTEE FOR THE TENNIS CENTER MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SOLICITATION This item was approved on Consent. H. 15-922 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-04 (15855 BARNSTORMER COURT VACATION / ABANDONMENT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, VACATING A 12 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 2,720 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED BETWEEN THE UNIFIED PROPERTIES OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 19 OF WELLINGTON AERO CLUB OF THE LANDINGS AT WELLINGTON, PUD (15855 BARNSTROMER COURT); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was approved on Consent. I. 15-923 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-05 (14194 AND 14248 EQUESTRIAN WAY VACATION / ABANDONMENT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, VACATING A 12 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 2,789 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED BETWEEN THE UNIFIED PROPERTIES OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 81 OF SADDLE TRAIL PARK AT WELLINGTON, PUD (14194 AND 14248 EQUESTRIAN WAY); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE J. 15-966 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-09 (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 $5,820,000 BONDS OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING THAT SUCH BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED BY THE VILLAGE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R2015-89 ON CERTAIN PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED THEREIN, LAWFULLY AVAILABLE REVENUES OF THE VILLAGE NOT DERIVED FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION AND CERTAIN 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; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-88; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 12, 2016 This item was approved on Consent. K. 15-974 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-10 (AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY APPRAISER REGARDING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN GARY R. NIKOLTIS AS PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON FOR THE COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH NEIGHBOROOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. This item was approved on Consent. 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Margolis indicated public comment cards were received for the Public Forum. 1. Bruce Tumin, 752 Lake Wellington Drive, Wellington. Mr. Tumin spoke against the process of throwing candy from moving vehicles during the Holiday Parade. He requested this policy be changed for the safety of the children. He suggested that individuals walk alongside the cars to hand out the candy. 2. Judith Gordon, 14532 Belmont Trace, Wellington. Ms. Gordon spoke about the new Tennis Center. She suggested that the grass parking area be addressed, because on rainy days the cars sink when they are parked. She indicated LEED certified products are available that could be laid on top of the grass and allow the grass to grow so it could be mowed while providing a firm footing for the cars. She stated they also needed some tables and umbrellas right outside the tennis building where teams could meet and individuals could wait for a court. Mr. Schofield stated he would have staff address these issues. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 15-924 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-13 (FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT UPDATE) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, UPDATING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVISIONS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE 2015/2016 THROUGH 2020/2021 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE PROJECTS; AND UPDATING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 12, 2016 AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Basehart presented the staff report. Pulblic Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern, 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 McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) to close the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Gerwig noted she did not support all of the projects exactly the way they are, but this is their process so she supported the Ordinance. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2015-13 on Second Reading as presented. B. 15-937 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-02 (CHANGES TO CHAPTER 18 OF WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RELATING TO BUILDING CODES AND THE ADOPTION OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 5th EDITION (2014) AS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE; ADOPTING A LOCAL ADMINISTRATION SECTION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE BUILDING CODE BASED UPON THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY MODEL AND BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA MODEL; AMENDING SEC. 18.31 (1), (2) AND (3) REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE GROUP OF CODES KNOWN AS FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 5Th EDITION (2014), INCLUDING THE: BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, EXISTING BUILDING, ACCESSIBILITY, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FUEL GAS, ENERGY, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS AMENDED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; REPEALING AND READOPTING SEC. 18.32, WELLINGTON BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING SEC. 18.33 AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE TO REFERENCE THE CHANGED SECTION REFERENCES OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING WINDSPEED MAPS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION DATE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Tomasik presented the staff report. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 12, 2016 Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Gerwig, and unanimously passed (4-0) to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Greene, and unanimously passed (4-0) to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2016-02 on First Reading as presented. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 15-795 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING AS WELL AS WATER DISTRIBUTION, WASTEWATER COLLECTION, PAVING, GRADING AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING Mr. Schofield introduced the item Mr. De La Vega presented the staff report. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Greene, seconded by Councilwoman Gerwig , and unanimously passed (4-0) authorizing the Award of Negotiated Contracts for Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering as well as Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Paving, Grading and Drainage Engineering with the condition that the Village was operating within the allowance of the CCNA. 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Margolis indicated no public comment cards were received. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Ms. Cohen presented the following report: • Ms. Cohen stated that Aaron Dunlap has been with the Village for about a month and is doing a fantastic job. • She announced that Maria Pisz, her paralegal, earned an advanced certification in real estate through the National Association of Legal Assistants, which is quite an accomplishment. • She indicated she sent Council several memos on some pleadings that had been filed on some pending cases the Village has. She said once some decisions are made on these motions, they will discuss strategy which may require a shade session. • Councilman McGovern asked Ms. Cohen to keep Council apprised of the trial orders that come out and the dates set for pending matters. Ms. Cohen stated she would keep Council informed. 11. MANAGER'S REPORTS Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 12, 2016 Mr. Schofield presented the following report: • He stated the next regular Council Meeting would be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. • He announced Village Offices would be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. He said Village parks would be open with the exception of the gym. • He indicated Village Park will be hosting the American Youth Soccer State Tournament on Saturday through Monday, January 16th - 18th. • He stated the Father Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 6th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. He said tickets will be on sale at Village Park through February 4th or until the event is sold out. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Gerwig presented the following report: • Councilwoman Gerwig thanked staff for the fabulous breakfast and Anniversary Celebration. She said she was looking forward to staff comprising the memories of the community from the Councilmembers from the past twenty years. She indicated if residents wanted to submit any pictures or comments they could contact Liz Nunez, Public Information Officer for the Village. She mentioned the next event is March 19th and she wanted everyone to be included, especially those who have lived in the Village for twenty years. Vice Mayor Greene presented the following report: • Vice Mayor Greene welcomed Ms. Callovi to the dais. • He thanked Ms. Cohen for recognizing Ms. Pisz. He said it sounded like a fascinating real estate course and something he would thoroughly enjoy as well. He congratulated Ms. Pisz on her accomplishment. • He stated the Breakfast on the Green was a great success. He indicated it was one of many opportunities residents would have to come out and take a look back as well as look forward at some of the things taking place in the Village. He thanked the Communications Department for their hard work. • He indicated the toy drive and distribution at Palms West Hospital was incredible. He said everything was put into perspective when they talk to these kids, hear their stories and see how selfless they are. He said it made a huge impact on him like always and his kids got involved as well. He recognized the officers of the Shop With a Cop program and shared a great story that he witnessed between a young boy and Deputy Nunez. • He stated he had a chance to attend Winter Wonderland, which was a spectacular event. He said it was like a mini Broadway show and the kids felt like they were at Disney World. • He indicated on Monday, Martin Luther King Day, an event is being held at the Dog Park from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers will be there beautifying the park, painting the restrooms and spreading mulch. He thanked the kids for their involvement and for celebrating a very important holiday. • He stated the Boys and Girls Club is a tremendous facility. He spoke of a boy at a recent event who was an incredible speaker, super bright and felt like he was part of something special, and the Boys and Girls Club was making a difference in his life. He thanked Jeanne Miranda for what she is doing for Wellington, the Boys and Girls Club, Village staff, and Neil Hirsch who made the facility possible. He thought the Village needed to do more programming to help families in need. Councilman Willhite was not present at the meeting. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 12, 2016 Councilman McGovern presented the following report: • Councilman McGovern wished everyone a Happy New Year. • He thanked staff and all of the Wellington residents who came to the Breakfast on the Green. He stated it was a great event and a great chance for people to get together and reflect on the Village, what it has become and where it is going. He hoped everyone would return March 19th to celebrate twenty years as the Village of Wellington. • He reminded everyone the Green Market is happening every Saturday at the new location by the Amphitheater. He thinks it has been going pretty well but hopes it will gain momentum. • He stated the Father Daughter Dance is February 6th and tickets can be purchased daily at Village Park until they are sold out. Mayor Margolis presented the following report: • Mayor Margolis stated he had an opportunity to attend a soccer tournament this past weekend that included The Wellington Wave Soccer Club, under the direction of Dr. Sam Felzone and his staff. He said there were at least 300 teams there and their families who were from all over Florida. He indicated that despite weather issues, the soccer club and Village staff put on a great tournament. He stated this weekend the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) will be bringing in about 100 teams to Village Park. He said those coming from outside Wellington say the Village has the best facilities. He did mention there were some concerns with their concession stands. He stated he brings this up quite frequently and he would like to show Mr. Schofield and Mr. DeLaney the concession stands that need improvement. • He indicated he received a request from a gentleman who is looking to do a TV reality show in Wellington based on the horse equestrian life. He stated it would be like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous but be centered around equine events. He said they were looking for help from the Village in finding places to film this. He indicated the gentleman is not new to reality shows, as his reality TV partners produced a Disney Discovery Episode called Swamp Brothers. Mayor Margolis stated they were very serious about this. He said he was going to ask the Communications Department to get in touch with this gentleman to invite him and show him what Wellington has to offer. • He stated he had an opportunity to take a tour with the Village Manager of a new veterinary facility that is moving into Wellington called Rude & Riddle. He understand they were a premier veterinary facility based out of Lexington, KY. He said the facility was realizing what Wellington has to offer with regards to the amount of horses and the equestrian community. He indicated these folks had no idea that Wellington has an aero facility. He said they love it here and cannot wait to further open their establishment. He stated the Village was happy to have them as well. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned. Village of Wellington Page 8