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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:00 PM Village Hall Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor Michael Drahos, Councilman Michael J. Napoleone, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Village Council Action Summary - Final April 26, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The children in attendance at the Council meeting led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Mellissa Boix, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presented the Invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Mayor McGovern requested that Item No. 6C, the Parks and Recreation Facility Fee schedule, be moved from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda. The item became Item 8D. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the agenda as amended. OATH OF OFFICE The Oath of Office was given by Judge Jessica Ticktin of the 15th Judicial Circuit. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 16-0083 PRESENTATION BY SENATOR JOSEPH ABRUZZO ON THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Senator Abruzzo presented the 2016 Legislative Session. Council thanked Senator Abruzzo for the update and for his support throughout the year. B. 16-0060 PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS BY WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC., OF FLORIDA, TO LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ed De La Vega, Purchasing Manager, spoke about Waste Management of Florida and their support of local high schools. Don McCormick from Waste Management expressed the company's desire to give back to the community by supporting the schools. At this time the principals from selected Wellington schools expressed their gratitude to the Council for their support and for the contribution from Waste Management. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 26, 2016 Mr. De La Vega provided information with regard to the agreement between the Village and Waste Management and explained how the contributions will be allocated. C. 16-0106 STATUS REPORT ON TENNIS OPERATIONS Mr. Schofield introduced the item and presented an update on the tennis program. There was discussion with regard to the streamlining, continuity and efficiency of the permitting process. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Napoleone made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by Councilman Drahos. Motion passed unanimously. A. 15-769 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISITNG CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FILL MATERIALS This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. B. 15-771 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF SOD; AND 2) RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR MULCH, PINE STRAW AND GROUND PREPARATION MATERIAL This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. D. 16-0027 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-22 (WELLINGTON COUNTRY PLAZA - STARBUCKS VACATION/ABANDONMENT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, VACATING A 10 FOOT WATER LINE EASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 600 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED IN WELLINGTON COUNTRY PLAZA OF THE WELLINGTON PUD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. E. 16-0079 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. F. 16-0076 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 26, 2016 G. 16-0016 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION SPONSORSHIP This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 16-0099 RESOLUTION NO. R2016 – 26 (WELLINGTON PARC) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT ORDER (PETITION NUMBER 15-137 / 2015-69 DOA 4) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS WELLINGTON PARC, TOTALING 15.83 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE SOUTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING THE WELLINGTON PARC MASTER PLAN BUILDOUT DATE TO DECEMBER 31, 2020, AND AMEND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Callovi, Acting Village Clerk, read the resolution by title. Laurie Cohen, Village Attorney, swore individuals in who would be providing testimony on this matter. Council disclosed their Ex-Parte Communications. Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. 1. Vincent Weber, 2146 Wingate Bnd, Wellington: Mr. Weber inquired about eminent domain and increased costs. There being no further public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos and passed unanimously (5-0) approving Resolution No. R2016-26 as presented. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 16-0090 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-33 (ALCOHOL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY) Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 26, 2016 A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING A REVISED ALCOHOL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS NOS. R2005-146 AND R2006-37 ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Callovi read the resolution by title. Mr. Bruce Delaney, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the item and provided a list of the venues where alcohol may be served. He spoke about liability insurance and transportation services. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2016-33 as presented. B. 16-0082 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-32 (MEETING DATES AND SCHEDULES OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R2010-46, SECTIONS 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 AND 2.2, RELATING TO MEETING DATES AND SCHEDULES OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES OF WELLINGTON BY MODIFYING THE MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY MEETING DATES FOR THE EQUESTRIAN PRESERVE COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Callovi read the resolution by title. Mr. Basehart presented the item. He explained the requested changes in the meeting dates for the Equestrian Preserve Committee (EPC) and the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board (PZAB). A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2016-32 as presented. C. 16-0107 DISCUSSION OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S CONTRACT Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Vice Mayor McGovern said that after his discussion with Ms. Cohen, it was decided that it was fair to present a one year contract extension to allow for a true assessment of her work since the majority of Council were new members. Public Comment 1. Bill Flack, 9580 Phipps Lane, Wellington: Mr. Flack shared positive comments about Ms. Cohen. He said that her responses to him have always been well informed and immediate. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 26, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve the one year extension of the Village Attorney's Contract as presented. D.. 16-0046 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-25 (PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES FEE SCHEDULE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item. Ms. Callovi read the resolution by title. Mr. Delaney presented the item. He explained that there were no changes to any of the existing parks and explained a slight increase to the Sunday morning aquatic rental. He explained how the proposed fees to rent the new Community Center were derived. There was discussion with regard to the rental rates for residents, non-residents and for profit groups. There was also discussion with regard to liability insurance. Council expressed concern with regard to the disparity between the resident and non-resident rates. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2016-25 as amended: the resident rate for Downstairs Floor 1 reduced to $150 and the Upstairs Floor 2 rate reduced to $180. A 25% reduction applies if only half of the Downstairs Floor 1 is rented. 9. PUBLIC FORUM 1. Vincent Weber, 2146 Wingate Bnd, Wellington: Mr. Weber asked about the costs for various facilities and wanted to know if money was to be raised via a bond. Mr. Schofield suggested meeting with Mr. Webber to address his questions. 2. Bill Flack: 9580 Phipps Lane, Wellington: Mr. Flack expressed his concern with regard to facility rentals to non-residents. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Ms. Cohen: She spoke about a 1983 civil rights lawsuit filed in state court that was no longer pending. She also advised that she will be attending a Florida Bar Seminar next week in Orlando and will be away from Thursday until Monday. 11. MANAGER'S REPORTS Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 26, 2016 Mr. Schofield: Mr. Schofield provided a list of upcoming meetings and events. He also informed the Council of a request to participate in the upcoming Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Napoleone: Councilman Napoleone said that he was pleased with the Council appointment and the appointment process. He also thanked staff for organizing the Great American Cleanup. Councilman Drahos: Councilman Drahos commented on making boards and committees more effective. He also commented on the effectiveness of the Council appointment process. Vice Mayor McGovern: Vice Mayor McGovern commented on the success of the Great American Cleanup and the Relay for Life event. He mentioned a partnership with Wellington Landings Middle School. He offered congratulations to a local high school student and a science teacher for their accomplishments. He commented on the quality of the applicant pool and congratulated and welcomed Councilwoman Siskind. Councilwoman Siskind: Councilwoman Siskind said that she wants to be involved in the boards and committees process. She thanked everyone for being supportive. Mayor Gerwig: Mayor Gerwig spoke about the success of the Relay for Life. There was discussion with regard to the charter amendments and advertisement requirement. Mayor Gerwig spoke about meeting with the Village's lobbyists on Thursday. Mr. Schofield spoke about a project involving the removal of powerlines and having them buried. 13. ADJOURNMENT There beng no further meeting to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned. Village of Wellington Page 6