Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · May 24, 2016
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, May 24, 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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Girl Scouts from Troop 20097 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Twig Morris, Chairman of the Wellington Garden Club, delivered the
Invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Village Manager, Paul Schofield, stated that staff recommended approval of the
agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the agenda as presented.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 16-0124 PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING CODY CLINE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING
SWIMMING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Rachel Callovi, Acting Village Clerk, read the Proclamation into the record.
The coach for Cody Cline provided comments on his character and swimming
talent.
The Council congratulated Cody and commended him for his
accomplishments.
B. 16-0159 PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING MEGHAN STRAND, AMBERLY
RODRIGUEZ, KAYLA DELLAMO AND HAYLIE WILES ON BEING
AWARDED THE GIRL SCOUT BRONZE AWARD
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Callovi read the Proclamation into the record.
A student representative from the Girl Scout Troop provided information about
their project.
The Council commended the Girl Scouts for their hard work and complimented
them on their example of giving back.
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C. 16-0158 PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAIMING JUNE 5, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2016
AS "NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK" IN THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Callovi read the Proclamation into the record.
Twig Morris spoke about the Garden Club's involvement in Wellington in
celebration of Garden Week.
The Council thanked the Garden Club members for their contribution to the
community.
D. 16-0172 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ZA'KIARA O'NEAL FOR HER
FOUR YEAR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Callovi read the Proclamation into the record.
Za'Kiara O'Neal thanked everyone that mentored, supported and assisted her
in getting this scholarship.
The Council congratulated Za'Kiara on her accomplishment.
E. 16-0136 PRESENTATION BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION
ON ETHICS
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He introduced Mark Bannon and Gina
Levesque from the Palm County Commission on Ethics (COE).
Mr. Bannon provided information as to the responsibilities of the COE and the
services offered. He also recognized Wellington's new captain.
Mayor Gerwig asked Mr. Bannon to speak as to when it is appropriate to
contact the IG and when it is appropriate to contact the COE.
Mr. Bannon explained that the IG advises on matters having to do with waste,
fraud mismanagement and contract issues. The COE handles matters
involving the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield stated that staff recommended adoption of the Consent Agenda
as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and passed unanimously (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented.
A. 16-0160 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 13,
2016 AND THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2016
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
B. 15-763 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR DISASTER
RECOVERY SERVICES
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
C. 15-1007 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE EXISTING ANNUAL AUDITING
SERVICES CONTRACT
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
D. 15-1008 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO VISUAL IMAGES
FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF TROPHIES, PLAQUES
AND MEDALS
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
E. 15-770 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND J. ALDERMAN FARMS, INC.
FOR THE K-PARK SITE
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
F. 16-0006 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-31 (LAKEFIELD NORTH HOMEOWNER’S
ASSOCIATION, INC. TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROL
AGREEMENTS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL
JURISDICTION AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT BETWEEN THE
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE LAKEFIELD NORTH
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 16-0148 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-07 (FLYING COW RANCH ANNEXATION)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
PROPOSING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION (PETITION
NUMBER 16-017/2016-007ANX) OF REAL PROPERTY
COMPRISING OF 2.8 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED WITHIN
SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 44 AND RANGE 40, APPROXIMATELY
4.5 MILES SOUTH OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD IN PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, KNOWN AS THE “FLYING COW RANCH,”
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DECLARING THAT
THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BEARS THE
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SIGNATURE OF THE PROPERTY OWNER; AMENDING SECTION
11 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER BY REDEFINING THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON;
DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING
THE VILLAGE CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE
WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH
COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER ADOPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CHAPTER 171 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Callovi read the ordinance by title.
Laurie Cohen, Village Attorney, swore in individuals wishing to give testimony.
Council had no exparte communications.
Robert Basehart, Planning & Zoning, explained the proposed voluntary
annexation of a parcel comprised of 2.8 acres located at the south end of
Flying Cow Road.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to open public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor
McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0) to
close public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2016-07 on
First Reading as presented.
B. 16-0041 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-12 (BED AND BREAKFAST ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING SECTION 6.4.4.20 OF THE WELLINGTON LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATED TO BED AND
BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 6.10.7.B.4
OF THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
RELATED TO BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE
EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Callovi read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Basehart provided information on the privately submitted application
submitted by the applicant. After discussion at the Village Council Workshop,
it was his understanding that the Council would like this item remanded back
to the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board (PZAB) for reconsideration and
changes.
The Council commented on this item going back to PZAB for involvement with
the applicant, recommendations and refinement.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0), to remand Ordinance No. 2016-12
back to the PZAB.
C. 16-0147 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-10 (REFERENDUM QUESTION NO. 1
AMENDING THE VILLAGE CHARTER RELATED TO THE FILLING
OF COUNCIL VACANCIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5 OF WELLINGTON’S
CHARTER RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES FOR MAYOR
AND COUNCILMEMBERS BY AMENDING SECTION G,
“VACANCIES; FORFEITURE OF OFFICE; SUSPENSION; FILLING
OF VACANCIES” OF WELLINGTON’S CHARTER TO ELIMINATE
THE POWER TO APPOINT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCIES AND
TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL ELECTION WHEN THE UNEXPIRED
TERM IS 180 DAYS OR MORE; PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF
THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF
WELLINGTON AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 30,
2016; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced Items No. 7C, 7D, 7E and 7F.
Discussion notated in Item 7F.
D. 16-0163 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-11 (APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM
QUESTION NO. 2 AMENDING THE VILLAGE CHARTER AND
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-11 PROPOSING
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5 OF WELLINGTON’S CHARTER)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5 OF WELLINGTON’S
CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE BY AMENDING
SECTION 5, SUBSECTION B, “TERM OF OFFICE” TO STATE THAT
COUNCILMEMBERS MAY NOT BE ELECTED TO MORE THAN
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TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS, INCLUDING THOSE TERMS
PARTIALLY SERVED; PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF THE
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF
WELLINGTON AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 30,
2016; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Discussion notated in Item 7F.
E. 16-0164 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 (REFERENDUM QUESTION NO. 3
AMENDING THE VILLAGE CHARTER SECTION 5 RELATING TO
ELIGIBILITY)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5 OF WELLINGTON’S
CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE BY AMENDING
SECTION 5, SUBSECTION B, “TERM OF OFFICE” BY ADDING A
SUBSECTON 2 PROVIDING THAT COUNCILMEMBERS SHALL
NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY THEIR OWN
RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR
SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 30, 2016; PROVIDING FOR
FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Discussion notated in Item 7F.
F. 16-0165 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-14 (REFERENDUM QUESTION NO 4
AMENDING THE VILLAGE CHARTER RELATED TO FILLING OF
VACANCIES AND ELIGIBILITY)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5 OF WELLINGTON’S
CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE BY AMENDING
SECTION 5, SUBSECTION G, “FILLING OF VACANCIES” BY
ELIMINATING THE ABILITY OF COUNCIL TO APPOINT
PERSON(S) TO FILL VACANCIES AND PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL
ELECTION WHERE THE REMAINING UNEXPIRED TERM IS 180
DAYS OR MORE AND BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (c)
PROVIDING THAT A FORMER MAYOR OR COUNCILMEMBER IS
INELIGIBLE TO RUN IN A SPECIAL ELECTION IF THEIR
RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE CUASED THE NEED
FOR SUCH SPECIAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION
OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS
OF WELLINGTON AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST
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30, 2016; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Callovi read the all ordinances pertaining to the charter amendments by
title.
Laurie Cohen, Village Attorney, presented five referendum questions amending
the Village's charter.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0), to open a public hearing.
There being no public commnets, a motion was made by Vice Mayor
McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone and unanimously passed
(5-0), to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and passed unanimously (4-1), to affirmatively vote down and not
adopt the language contained in Ordinance No. 2016-10. Mayor Gerwig
dissented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and passed unanimously (5-0), to vote down and not adopt or
present to the voters the language contained in Ordinance No. 2016-11.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and passed unanimously (5-0), to vote down and not adopt or
present to the voters the language contained in Ordinance No. 2016-13.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and passed unanimously (5-0), to vote down and not adopt or
present to the voters the language contained in Ordinance No. 2016-10.
2016-14.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and passed unanimously (5-0), to approve Ordinance No. 2016-15
as amended on First Reading and present to the voters.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 16-0150 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION RELATED TO A PROPOSED
PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE FLUORIDATION OF
WELLINGTON’S DRINKING
Mr. Schofield presented this item. He stated that staff recommends scheduling
the public hearing for June 28, 2016.
The Council directed staff to set the public hearing date for June 28, 2016 and
publish information concerning the fluoridation of Wellington's drinking water
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on the Village's website.
B. 16-0167 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
The Council made the following appointments:
PLANNING, ZONING & ADJUSTMENT BOARD
Mayor Gerwig - Kenneth Kopp
Councilman Napoleone - Stephen Levin
Councilwoman Siskind - Jeffrey Robbert
Councilman Drahos - Elizabeth Mariaca
Vice Mayor McGovern - Alan Shullman
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman
Siskind and unanimously passed (3-2), to appoint Carol Coleman as an At
Large Member. Mayor Gerwig and Councilman Drahos dissented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Tomas Bueno as an At
Large Member.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Mayor Gerwig - Kimberly Sundook
Councilman Drahos - Roger Grave de Peralta
Vice Mayor McGovern - Deidre Newton
Councilwoman Siskind - Ron Shamash
Councilman Napoleone - William Klein
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Damon Robling as an At
Large Member.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman
Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Thomas Wehnam as an At
Large Member.
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman
Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Miguel Alonso as an At Large
Member.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Bruce Tumin as an At
Large Member.
Vice Mayor McGovern - Terrence Bailey
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
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Mayor Gerwig - Ruthann Retterbush
Councilman Drahos - Francine Nelson
Vice Mayor McGovern - Marcia Hayden
Councilwoman Siskind - Shelly Albright
Councilman Napoleone - John Webber
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman
Siskind and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Beth Gillespie as an At Large
Member.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Donna Baxter as an At Large
Member.
EQUESTRIAN PRESERVE COMMITTEE
Mayor Gerwig - Dr. Kristy Lund
Councilman Drahos - Carol Cohen
Councilman Napoleone - Sergio Guerreiro
Vice Mayor McGovern - Doug Hundt
Councilwoman Siskind - Rachel Eidelman
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman
Siskind and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Robert Bushey as an At
Large Member.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Jane Cleveland as an At
Large Member.
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Mayor Gerwig withheld her appointment and will contact Dr. Samuel Falzone to
determine whether or not he would like to be considered for reappointment.
Vice Mayor McGovern - Jason Weiss
Councilman Drahos - William Flack
Councilman Napoleone - Brian Buckstein
Councilwoman Siskind - Maryjo Shockley
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Richard Christmas as an
At Large Member.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman
Siskind and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Anthony Forgione as an At
Large Member.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mayor Gerwig - Jacqueline Hutman
Councilman Drahos - Ron Herman
Councilman Napoleone - Matthew Kurit
Vice Mayor McGovern - Mohammad Junaid Akther
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Councilwoman Siskind - Steven Rosenblum
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and unanimously passed (4-1), to appoint Ernie Zimmerman as an
At Large Member. Mayor Gerwig dissented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Andrea DiFonte as an At
Large Member.
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Gerwig - Howard Trager
Vice Mayor McGovern - Sharon Lascola
Councilman Napoleone - Sally Schwartz
Councilman Drahos - Veronica McCue
Councilwoman Siskind - Mary Kastner
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Jose Soto as an At Large
Member.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Samuel Nebb as an At
Large Member.
TREE BOARD
Mayor Gerwig - Richard Cosola
Vice Mayor McGovern - William Gross
Councilman Napoleone - Stormi Bivin
Councilman Drahos - Kay Brown
Councilwoman Siskind - Debbie Evans
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0), to appoint Joan Kaplan
as an At Large Member.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor
McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0), to draft Dr. Charles Sandell as an At
Large Member.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Laurie Cohen, Village Attorney, informed Council of the lengthy special
magistrate hearing concerning an interpretation of Florida Statute 604.50.
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
Mr. Schofield provided a list of upcoming meetings and announced the
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Village's closing for the Memorial Day Holiday.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report:
• Councilwoman Siskind commented on the survey results and said that the
comments were helpful.
Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report:
• Vice Mayor McGovern thanked the board and committee members for their
service. He also thanked the applicants and congratulated the new members.
He said that he hopes the boards and committees are used more effectively.
• Vice Mayor McGovern inquired about a case between Polo West vs the Village
of Wellington where a temporary injunction order was denied. Ms. Cohen
explained that there was a hearing and the judge indicated that he would deny
the temporary injunction order at the hearing. She said that the declaratory
action is still pending. Vice Mayor McGovern asked if a trial has been set for
the declaratory action. Ms. Cohen stated that a hearing for summary judgment
has been scheduled in the month of June.
• Vice Mayor McGovern mentioned the upcoming Splash Water Safety event.
He commented on the importance of water safety. He congratulated Mayor
Gerwig on being appointed to the Palm Beach County League of Cities. He
commented on the Memorial Day festivities and congratulated all graduates.
Councilman Drahos presented the following report:
• Councilman Drahos said that he is pleased with the appointments. He
addressed the permitting issue and fluoride. He mentioned an email from a
resident having to do with traffic on Binks Forrest Drive. He asked that staff
takes a more active and aggressive approach for traffic calming. Mr. Schofield
stated that the traffic is a recurring problem. There are commercial
enforcement deputies in the area and staff will look into traffic calming
devices.
Councilman Napoleone presented the following report:
• Councilman Napoleone congratulated Mayor Gerwig on her appointment to
the Palm Beach County League of Cities. He spoke about the upcoming
Memorial Day festivities. He congratulated the newly appointed members. He
commented on the great work provided by Village staff.
Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
• Mayor Gerwig said that she is the regular member on the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) and would like an alternative representative.
Councilman Napoleone stated that he will be the alternate.
• Mayor Gerwig commented on attending upcoming graduation ceremonies.
She commented on the individuals that received proclamations. She
encouraged everyone to attend the League of Cities meetings.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, May 24, 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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Pete Del Valle, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church, Wellington
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 16-0124
Sponsors: Callovi
Attachments: 1. Proclamation - Cody Cline
Present proclamation to Cody Cline recognizing him on his outstanding swimming accomplishments.
B. 16-0159
Sponsors: Callovi
Attachments: 1. Proclamation - Girl Scout Bronze Award
Proclamation recognizing members of Girl Scout Troop 20097, Meghan Strand, Amberly Rodriguez,
Kayla Dellamo and Haylie Wiles on being awarded the Girl Scout Bronze Award.
C. 16-0158
Attachments: 1. National Garden Week Proclamation 2016 (2)
Proclamation proclaiming June 5, 2016 through June 11, 2016 as “National Garden Week” in the Village
of Wellington.
D. 16-0172
Attachments: Za'Kiara O'Neal Proclamation Final
Recognition of Za’Kiara O’Neal for completion of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship
Program and receipt of a four year prepaid scholarship
E. 16-0136
Sponsors: Callovi
Presentation by the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. 16-0160
Sponsors: Callovi
Attachments: 1. Council Meeting Minutes - 04 1316 (For Council Approval)
2. Council Meeting Minutes - 04 26 16 (For Council Approval)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of April 13, 2016 and the Regular Council
Meeting of April 26, 2016.
B. 15-763
Attachments: 1. RFP Opening Checklist and Pricing
2. Selection Committee Scoring
3. Notice of Intent
Authorization to award contracts to DRC Emergency Services, LLC as a primary awardee and Ashbritt,
Inc. and TAG Grinding Services, Inc. as secondary awardees, to provide disaster recovery services in
the event of an emergency.
C. 15-1007
Sponsors: Chief Financial Officer Quickel
Attachments: 1. Audit Services RFP 087-12 ED Final
2. Grau Agreement 2012
3. Grau Renewal
Authorization to renew the existing annual auditing services contract with Grau and Associates in the
amount of $76,000 for the audit of fiscal year 2016.
D. 15-1008
Sponsors: Delaney
Attachments: 1. Bid Document
2. Visual Images Proposal
3. Bid Tabulation
4. Notice of Intent
Authorization to award a contract to Visual Images for the purchase and delivery of trophies, plaques
and medals, for all recreational sports Village-wide, in the amount of approximately $27,000 annually.
E. 15-770
Sponsors: Chief Financial Officer Quickel
Attachments: 1. Alderman Agreement 2014
2. Alderman 1st Extension 2015
3. Alderman Extension 2016
Authorization to extend an existing lease agreement between Acme Improvement District and J.
Alderman Farms, Inc. for the K-Park site in the amount of $40,000 annually.
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F. 16-0006
Sponsors: Riebe
Attachments: 1. Resolution R2016-31 Lakefield North Traffic Enforcement
2. Exhibit A - Engineering Study and Agreements
3. Parking Enforcement Agreement Final May 2016
4. Traffic Control Agreement Moving Rev. 02.25.16
Approval of Resolution No. R2016-31 approving standard traffic and parking control agreements for the
Lakefield North Homeowner’s Association, Inc.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 16-0148
Sponsors: Basehart
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 2016-07
2. Staff Report
3. Application
4. Urban Service Report
5. Legal Ad
To approve Ordinance No. 2016-07 the voluntary annexation of a 2.8 acre vacant parcel into the
municipal boundary of the Village of Wellington.
B. 16-0041
Sponsors: Basehart
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2016-12
2. Staff Report
3. Bed and Breakfast ZTA Map
4. Bed and Breakfast ZTA Map (2)
5. Application
6. Legal Ad
PENDING - To approve Ordinance 2016-12, a zoning text amendment to Wellington’s Land
Development Regulations pertaining to bed and breakfasts Village-wide including the Equestrian
Overlay Zoning District.
C. 16-0147
Sponsors: Village Attorney Cohen
Attachments: 1. 2016-10 (Filling of Vacancies - Charter Amendment)
2. Ballot Summary - Filling of Vacancy
3. Alternate Charter Language - Question 1
Approval of Referendum Question No. 1 and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-10 proposing
amendments to Section 5 of Wellington’s Charter relating to filling of vacancies.
D. 16-0163
Sponsors: Village Attorney Cohen
Attachments: 1. 2016-11 (Term of Office)
2. Ballot Summary - Term of Office
Approval of Referendum Question No. 2 amending the Village Charter and Adoption of Ordinance No.
2016-11 proposing amendments to Section 5, Subsection B of Wellington’s Charter entitled “Term of
Office.”
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E. 16-0164
Attachments: 1. 2016-13 (Eligibility)
2. Ballot Summary - Eligibility
Approval of Referendum Question No. 3 amending the Village Charter and Adoption of Ordinance No.
2016-13 proposing amendments to Section 5 of Wellington’s Charter relating to eligibility.
F. 16-0165
Sponsors: Village Attorney Cohen
Attachments: 1. 2016-14 (Combined 1st and 3rd)
2. Ballot Summary - (Combined 1st and 3rd)
3. Alternate Charter Language - Question 4
Approval of referendum question no. 4 and adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-14 proposing amendments
to Section 5, Subsection G relating to filling of vacancies and by adding a new Subsection C of
Wellington’s Charter relating to Term of Office.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 16-0150
Sponsors: Riebe
Discussion and direction related to a proposed public meeting concerning the fluoridation of Wellington’s
drinking water.
B. 16-0167
Sponsors: Callovi
Attachments: 1. Listing of Board and Committee Applicants
Council selection of new appointments to the Architectural Review Board, Construction Board of
Adjustment and Appeals, Education Committee, Equestrian Preserve Committee, Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board, Public Safety Committee, Senior Advisory
Committee and Tree Board.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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