Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · May 10, 2016
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
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 May 10, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Anne Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Luke Willhite led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Cummunity Church, delivered the Invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Village Manager, Paul Schofield, asked that the Authorization to Replace and
Execute the Amended Interlocal Agreement among Palm Beach County, the
School Board of Palm Beach County and Signatory Municipalities pertaining to
the shared distribution and use of the one cent local government infrastructure
sales tax, be added to the agenda as Item 8C.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 16-0143 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING JOHN GREENE FOR HIS DEDICATED
SERVICE AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VIILLAGE
OF WELLINGTON AND ITS RESIDENTS
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Rachel Callovi, Acting Village Clerk, read the proclamation recognizing former
Council Member, John Greene, for his service to the Village of Wellington.
Mr. Greene thanked his colleagues and expressed his gratitude for being able
to serve as a Council Member.
The Council thanked Mr. Greene for his service.
B. 15-1126 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Racquel McIntosh, Grau and Associates, presented the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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1. Victoria McCullough, 13801 40th Street: Ms. McCullough thanked the Council
for the renaming of a segment of 40th Street south to Gracida Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman
Siskind and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented.
A. 16-0145 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2016
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. 15-1142 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH
PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC (PFM) TO PROVIDE THE
VILLAGE WITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
C. 16-0057 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE
PIERSON ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. R2016-37 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THIS
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
D. 16-0096 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE FOREST
HILL BOULEVARD C-13 CANAL CULVERT AND APPROACH
PROJECT
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
E. 16-0139 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-38 (RENAMING A SEGMENT OF 40TH
STREET SOUTH TO GRACIDA STREET)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
RENAMING A SEGMENT OF 4OTH STREET SOUTH TO GRACIDA
STREET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
F. 16-0098 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-34 (EVERGLADES POLO PLAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE EVERGLADES POLO PLAT
FOR A 126.4824 ACRE PARCEL LYING IN PORTION OF THE
SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE
41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
G. 16-0130 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2016-35 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH
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BOND ISSUANCE)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$3,235,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE VILLAGE'S SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT BOND, SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH)
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SERIES 2016;
ESTABLISHING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, INTEREST RATES,
MATURITY SCHEDULE AND PREPAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR
SUCH SERIES 2016 BOND; AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGING OF
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. AS PLACEMENT AGENT;
AWARDING THE SALE OF SERIES 2016 BOND TO RAYMOND
JAMES CAPITAL FUNDING, INC. AND MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PLACEMENT AGREEMENT;
AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF
RESOLUTION NO. R2016-09; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO TAKE ALL ACTION
REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE
SERIES 2016 BOND; MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND
AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE
SERIES 2016 BOND; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2016-36 (BUDGET AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 FOR THE TOTAL PROJECT COST OF
$4,458,996; INCLUDING ISSUANCE OF $3,235,000 PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF THE VILLAGE’S SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BOND,
SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, SERIES 2016; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 16-0007 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HAWTHORNE
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Jim Barnes, Assistant Village Manager, provided information on the first phase
of the Hawthorne Park improvements. He noted that phase two will be included
in the upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor
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McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the authorization to
award a contract for the Hawthorne Park Improvements.
B. 15-1161 OUTSIDE LEGAL FEES AND COSTS
Laurie Cohen, Village Attorney, explained the request for approval of continued
use of outside professional legal services for the remainder of 2015/2016. She
also provided information on pending lawsuits.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the continued use of
outside legal services.
C. 16-0156 AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE AND EXECUTE THE AMENDED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE
SIGNATORY MUNICIPALITIES PERTAINING TO THE SHARED
DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE ONE CENT LOCAL
GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX WHICH WAS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COUNCIL WITH RESOLUTION NO.
R2016-30 ON APRIL 12, 2016
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He explained the request to replace and
execute the amended interlocal agreement among Palm Beach County, the
School Board of Palm Beach County and signatory municipalities pertaining to
the shared distribution and use of the one cent local government infrastructure
surtax.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and passed unanimously (5-0), to add the new agreement as an
exhibit to the prior resolution.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Ms. Cohen presented the ballot summary and provided information on the
proposed ballot questions for charter amendments having to do with Council
vacancies and terms of office.
There was consensus from the Council to notice all four ballot questions.
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
Mr. Schofield listed the dates for upcoming meetings and events.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Drahos commented on the upcoming Public Works Week.
Vice Mayor McGovern commended the Public Works staff; he spoke about the
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Wellington Wild girls fast pitch Mother's Day softball tournament; lastly, he
spoke about the upcoming Memorial Day festivities.
Mayor Gerwig spoke about the Memorial Day festivities; she spoke about a
polo match at Valiente Polo Farms; she mentioned attending the Florida
League of Mayors; and she inquired about work being done on Forest Hill
Boulevard.
Mr. Barnes advised that there is a stratford watermain project that is ongoing.
Mayor Gerwig spoke about a meeting she attended with regard to sober home
issues.
Ms. Cohen advised that Congresswoman Lois Frankel is active in helping with
the regulation of sober homes.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor
Michael Drahos, Councilman
Michael J. Napoleone, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Village Council Meeting Agenda May 10, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska, Wellington Presbyterian Church, will deliver the Invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 16-0143 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING JOHN GREENE FOR HIS DEDICATED
SERVICE AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VIILLAGE
OF WELLINGTON AND ITS RESIDENTS
Presentation of a Proclamation to former Vice Mayor John Greene recognizing him for his dedicated
service and significant contributions to the Village of Wellington and its residents.
B. 15-1126 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Council discussion of the Audit Results presented for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2015.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 16-0145 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2016
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of April 12, 2016.
B. 15-1142 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH
PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC (PFM) TO PROVIDE THE VILLAGE
WITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Authorization to renew an existing agreement with PFM Asset Management, LLC, to provide the Village
with investment management services in the amount of approximately $52,000 annually.
C. 16-0057 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PIERSON
ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. R2016-37 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THIS
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Authorization to award a contract to Community Asphalt Corp. for the Pierson Road Realignment
Project, in the amount $535,243.52 and approval of Resolution No. R2016-37,and associated budget
amendment 2016-027 in the amount of $190,015.
D. 16-0096 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD C-13 CANAL CULVERT AND APPROACH PROJECT
Authorization to award a contract to Intercounty Engineering, Inc. for the Forest Hill Boulevard C-13
Canal Culvert and Approach Project in the amount of $1,211,415.65.
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E. 16-0139 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-38 (RENAMING A SEGMENT OF 40TH
STREET SOUTH TO GRACIDA STREET)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
RENAMING A SEGMENT OF 4OTH STREET SOUTH TO GRACIDA
STREET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2016-38 Renaming the segment of 40th Street South between South
Shore Boulevard and South Road to Gracida Street.
F. 16-0098 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-34 (EVERGLADES POLO PLAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE EVERGLADES POLO PLAT FOR
A 126.4824 ACRE PARCEL LYING IN PORTION OF THE
SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41
EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
Approval of Resolution No. R2016-34 accepting and approving the Everglades Polo Plat.
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G. 16-0130 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2016-35 (SADDLE TRAIL PARK SOUTH
BOND ISSUANCE)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$3,235,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE VILLAGE'S SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT BOND, SADDLE TRAIL PARK (SOUTH)
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SERIES 2016;
ESTABLISHING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, INTEREST RATES,
MATURITY SCHEDULE AND PREPAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR
SUCH SERIES 2016 BOND; AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGING OF
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. AS PLACEMENT AGENT;
AWARDING THE SALE OF SERIES 2016 BOND TO RAYMOND
JAMES CAPITAL FUNDING, INC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A PLACEMENT AGREEMENT; AMENDING AND
SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO.
R2016-09; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF
THE VILLAGE TO TAKE ALL ACTION REQUIRED IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2016 BOND; MAKING
CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2016 BOND;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2016-36 (BUDGET AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2015/2016 FOR THE TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $4,458,996;
INCLUDING ISSUANCE OF $3,235,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE
VILLAGE’S SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BOND, SADDLE TRAIL PARK
(SOUTH) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SERIES
2016; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2016-35 authorizing the issuance of $3,235,000 principal amount of the
Village’s special assessment bond for the Saddle Trail Park (South) Improvement Project, and approval
of Resolution No. R2016-36 to amend the Saddle Trail Park Project Fund budget.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 16-0007 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HAWTHORNE
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Authorization to award a contract to JMW Construction Corporation for Hawthorne Park Improvements
in the amount of $85,210.17.
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B. 15-1161 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 $150,000 for the remainder of the 2015/2016
fiscal year.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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