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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, November 8, 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 November 8, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor; Michael Drahos, Councilman; Michael Napoleone, Councilman; and Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman. Advisors to the Council: Paul Schofield, Manager; Laurie Cohen, Esq., Attorney; Jim Barnes, Assistant Manager; Tanya Quickel, Director of Administrative and Financial Services; and Rachel R. Callovi, Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Ms. Cohen delivered the invocation, as Pastor Jay Carrero, Blueprints Church, Wellington, was unable to attend the meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended, moving Consent Agenda items 6G and 6H to the Regular Agenda as items 8B and 8C, respectively. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 16-0644 2018 BACON AND BOURBON FEST REQUEST FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP/PARTNERSHIP Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Mr. Barnes indicated Delray Beach Arts, Inc. was seeking a partnership with the Village of Wellington for the 2018 Bacon and Bourbon Fest. Ms. Stewart-Franczak briefly reviewed the event and responded to Council's questions regarding the fundraising component for nonprofits, parking for the event, how much revenue goes to the charities, and security for the event. Council voiced their support of the proposed project. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. 16-0620 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2016, OCTOBER 13, 2016 AND OCTOBER 25, 2016 Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 8, 2016 This item was approved on consent. B. 15-1024 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL TO CANALS AND LAKES VILLAGE-WIDE This item was approved on consent. C. 16-0517 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPE MATERIALS This item was approved on consent. D. 16-0625 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS 2017 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS This item was approved on consent. E. 16-0605 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-76 (EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO (1) RENEW A MINIMUM PREMIUM ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CIGNA HEALTHCARE TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS AND RETIREES; (2) CONTINUE WITH SELF FUNDED DENTAL INSURANCE UTILIZING DENTAL DECISIONS ADMINISTERED BY ANCHOR BENEFIT CONSULTING, INC.; (3) RENEW AGREEMENT WITH HUMANA TO PROVIDE VISION INSURANCE; AND (4) APPROVE HRA FUNDING FOR EACH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was approved on consent. F. 16-0627 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-77 (ADOPTING A REVISED PUBLIC PURPOSE EXPENDITURE POLICY) AND REPEAL OF THE VILLAGE’S EXISTING PUBLIC PURPOSE EXPENDITURE POLICY - RESOLUTION NO. R2013-51. A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON. FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING A PUBLIC PURPOSE EXPENDITURE POLICY; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. R2013-51; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was approved on consent. Mr. Schofield stated staff recommended adoption of the Consent Agenda as amended. Mayor Gerwig indicated there were no public comments on the Consent Agenda. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 8, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mayor Gerwig indicated they received one comment card: 1. Giavonna Antonucci, 7105 Burgess Drive, Lake Worth. Ms. Antonucci is 10 years old and a student at Eagle Arts Academy. She is the founder of Kids4Seniors. She spoke about how her program could help seniors from being lonely and depressed as well as help the children who are volunteering and spending time with the seniors. Council loved the idea and offered their help. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 16-0633 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-71 (BINKS COMMERCIAL CENTER LOT 9 CONDITIONAL USE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE (PETITION NUMBER 16-87 / 2016-34 CU 1) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT 9 OF THE BINKS COMMERCIAL CENTER; CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.73 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BINKS FOREST DRIVE AND BENT CREEK ROAD ON PROFESSIONAL WAY, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO ALLOW A 3,600 SQUARE FOOT VETERINARY CLINIC IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Resolution by title. At this point, Councilman Napoleone recused himself from discussing this item, because his firm represents Wantman Group, who is the engineer on this project. Ms. Cohen indicated this hearing was quasi-judicial and swore in those individuals who would be giving testimony. Council disclosed their ex parte communications. Mr. Basehart and Ms. Cohen responded to Council's questions regarding condition #8, assessing other applicants or existing businesses, Ms. Troutman's traffic analysis, the expansion and construction of the daycare, the veterinary clinic, and the right turn lane and secondary access. Ms. Cohen explained Council was going to postpone the decision until they could address whether condition #8 could be removed or handled a different way. She said Dr. Russo would not be leaving here tonight with an approval or a denial, he would just be leaving with a postponement. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 8, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0) to postpone a decision on Resolution No. 2016-71 until the January 10, 2017 Council Meeting. B. 16-0583 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-22 (BOARDS AND COMMITTEES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, 2-292 ENTITLED “REMOVAL OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Ordinance by title. At this point, Councilman Napoleone returned to the Council Chambers. Ms. Cohen reviewed the language that was added to this ordinance. Mayor Gerwig stated Council agreed with the ordinance. Public Hearing: A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public comments, 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 Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2016 22 (Boards and Committees) as presented on second reading. C. 16-0584 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-19 (AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2-198 “HEARINGS” AND SECTION 2-201 “SERVICE OF NOTICE; METHODS”) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, AMENDING SECTION 2-198 ENTITLED “HEARINGS”; AMENDING SECTION 2-201 ENTITLED “SERVICE OF NOTICE; METHODS”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Ordinance by title. Ms. Cohen reviewed the revisions to the ordinance. Public Hearing: A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 8, 2016 McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2016 19 (Amendment to Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2 198 “Hearings” and Section 2 201 “Service of Notice; Methods”). 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 16-0639 DISCUSSION OF THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Mayor Gerwig indicated Council agreed to have the forms in by January 1st, so they could have a good discussion about the employment agreement. G. 16-0568 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE 40TH STREET WATERMAIN PROJECT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2016-74 WHICH AMENDS THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 BUDGET AND APPRORIATES THE FUNDS FOR PROJECT EXPENSE A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FUND MAJOR MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BY ALLOCATING FUND BALANCE TO THE 40th STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Resolution by title. Mr. Barnes and Mr. Schofield responded to Council's questions and explained the history of the project and how it evolved. A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to award the contract and approve Resolution No. R2016 74, which Amends the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and Appropriates the Funds for the Project Expense. H. 16-0645 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE 40TH STREET C-4/C-24 CULVERT PROJECT TO THE EDDIE HUGGINS LAND GRADING CO, LLC ASSOCIATED WITH THE 40TH STREET PROJECT, AND TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. R2016-79 WHICH AMENDS THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATES THE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT EXPENSE A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND MAJOR MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BY ALLOCATING FUND BALANCE TO THE 40th STREET CULVERT Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 8, 2016 PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Resolution by title. Mr. Schofield explained the culvert that connects the C-4 to the C-24 is a corrugated metal pipe over 40 years old that needs to be replaced. He said the proposal is to replace it with a concrete pipe with a useful life in excess of 70 years. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to award the contract and approve Resolution No. R2016 79, which Amends the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and Appropriates the Funds for the Project Expense. 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Schofield indicated no comment cards were received from the public. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Ms. Cohen indicated she had no report at this time. 11. MANAGER'S REPORTS Mr. Schofield presented the following report: • The next regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00 PM here in the Council Chambers. There will be no Council Meeting on November 22nd. • Wellington’s Annual Veterans Days Ceremony is on Friday, November 11th. The parade starts at Village Hall at 8:15 AM and will proceed to the Veterans Memorial. • The Village is collecting food through November 17th for the Annual Food Drive. Bins have been placed at eight locations in the community. Distribution will take place on Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 AM at Eagle Arts Academy. • Village offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 23rd, for the Thanksgiving holiday. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: • She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report: • He wished Councilwoman Siskind a Happy Birthday and congratulated her on a spectacular Binks carnival. Councilwoman Siskind said it was very successful, as they raised a little over $20,000 for the school. • He asked for the status of getting the lighting installed at the roundabout at Stribling and Fairlane Farms. Mr. Schofield stated the contract has been awarded and they have mobilized. He said he will get Council the exact date of completion. • He hoped everyone would join them at the Veterans Day parade on Friday, November 11th, as it is always a tremendous event. • He thanked all of the Wellington residents who voted early and today. He indicated the Wellington Library was one of the busiest and highest voting Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final November 8, 2016 sites in the county. He suggested, as they move forward, looking at alternate locations that are larger and can handle the long lines to make it easier to vote. He thought they may want to discuss this with the Supervisor of Elections. Mr. Schofield indicated Ms. Callovi was making a note of it. • He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilman Drahos presented the following report: • He stated he was looking forward to the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11th. He hoped for a good turnout. • He announced the Wellington Community Foundation is hosting a dinner to honor the veterans on Friday, November 11th at the Wanderers Club beginning at 6:30 PM. He said anyone interested in attending could visit the Wellington Community Foundation office located in the Wellington Mall. • He thanked everyone for the outpouring of support for the Young Professionals of Wellington at their recent Wicked at the Wanderers event. He indicated $10,000 was raised for the Kids Cancer Foundation. Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: • He stated he was excited about the opportunity to bring the Bacon & Bourbon fest to Wellington in eighteen months. He thought it was a great opportunity to engage a different and bigger part of their community in a way that has not been done before. • He explained the Boys and Girls Club of Wellington will no longer be receiving toys from the Toys for Tots program, so the Village is going to help supply toys to the hundreds of kids who participate in the Boys and Girls Club. He thought it was a great thing to do for the kids in the community. • He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He hoped to see many of them at the Veterans Day parade on Friday, November 11th. Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: • She asked if Councilman Napoleone could provide the age groups of the kids at the Boys and Girls Club. Councilman Napoleone indicated he had a detailed list that will be disseminated to everyone. • She invited everyone to Wellington High School’s theater on Thursday, November 19th, as there will be a tribute to veterans and a band concert from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. She said admission is free. She thought it would be a great time to come together and thank the veterans for their service. • She stated on Friday, November 11th, they will all come together for the Veterans Day parade. She said she appreciated the public input they get from that. She indicated people rearrange their schedules, as it is an impact to the roads and neighborhoods. She said everyone comes out and enjoys it, so she is thankful for that. • She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She also wished Councilwoman Siskind a Happy Birthday. • She thanked everyone for voting. She said it was not crazy today, because most people voted ahead of time. • She thanked the Girl Scouts for listening to her tonight for their pins. She said it was always fun when they come. She thanked Council for making them a part of their evening. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned. 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