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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, January 24, 2017 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 January 24, 2017 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 Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Deacon Pete Del Valle, St. Therese De Lisieux Catholic Church, Wellington, delivered the Invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda with the following amendment: 1. Move Consent item 6F, Authorization to Award a Task Order to Provide Engineering Services for the Wastewater Lift Station Evaluation, to the Regular Agenda as item 8E. 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 There were no presentations and proclamations. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schofield stated staff recommended adoption of the Consent Agenda as amended. He also indicated no comment cards were received from the public. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A. 17-0829 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 13, 2016 AND JANUARY 10, 2017 Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 24, 2017 This item was approved on consent. B. 17-0624 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING CO. FOR THE ANNUAL JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY This item was approved on consent. C. 17-0667 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CLAY COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SURFACING AND A SHELTER FOR HAWTHORNE PARK This item was approved on consent. D. 17-0766 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE AN AGREEMENT FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, LICENSES AND RENTAL OF THE VILLAGE'S TIMEKEEPING AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW SYSTEM This item was approved on consent. E. 17-0705 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER FOR DESIGN FINALIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2017 WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT This item was approved on consent. F. 17-0802 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATION EVALUATION Moved to Regular Agenda as item 8E. G. 17-0826 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE HYDROGEOLOGIC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A RAW WATER SUPPLY AND WELLFIELD EVALUATION This item was approved on consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Schofield indicated there were no Public Hearings. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 17-0816 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-04 (INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 24, 2017 CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL DESIGNATING THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AS THE VILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS AND OPERATIONS; ESTABLISHING A SUNSET DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Quickel explained this item was required as part of the referendum for the additional one cent surtax that was passed on November 8th in Palm Beach County. She stated the ballot language required the establishment of an infrastructure surtax Citizen Oversight Committee to review the expenditures as determined by Council when the funds are received. She said staff was recommending using the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board as the Citizen Oversight Committee. Council discussed this item and agreed with staff's recommendation. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2017-04 (Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee) as presented. B. 17-0849 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-05 (ESTABLISHING THE SALES SURTAX FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE SALES SURTAX FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2.47 MILLION; ALLOCATING THE FUNDS FOR REVENUE AND FUTURE PROJECT EXPENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He said this item establishes the accounting process for the approximately $2.5 million the Village would be collecting this year. He noted it does not allocate funds or approve projects. Ms. Quickel explained when Council originally approved the budget in September, this item was not included as it was not voted on until November 8th. She said when it passed, the budget had to be officially amended for the revenue and for expenditures. She indicated the Village will start receiving funds at the end of March and the money will be kept in an expenditure capital fund until Council designates projects. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 24, 2017 Resolution No. R2017-05 (Establishing the Sales Surtax Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2016/2017) as presented. C. 17-0834 COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMUNITY MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE CANVASSING BOARD Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Cohen indicated in the March election the voters voted to amend the Charter to require that a community member and an alternate be appointed to the Canvassing Board when there is an even number of members. She stated the Village has an election coming up in March 2018 and this requirement has to be met one year prior to the elections. She said she brought this item forward, so Council could provide direction on how they would like to appoint the community member and the alternate. Council discussed this item and agreed that the criteria and duties of a Canvassing Board member needed to be determined. Ms. Cohen stated she would bring forword a resolution outling those requirements that Council could adopt prior to nominating and selecting the members. Mayor Gerwig stated she would like to do that at the February 14th Council Meeting. D. 17-0839 DISCUSSION OF THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He stated, at this point, Council needed to select someone to negotiate the employment agreement, as Ms. Cohen’s current agreement expires on April 25, 2017. On behalf of Council, Councilman Drahos agreed to lead the negotiation process. E. 17-0802 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATION EVALUATION Mayor Gerwig indicated she needed to recuse herself, because of a contractual conflict on other projects. She exited the Council Chambers. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. LaRocque indicated this was a preliminary design report to look at nine lift stations that will result in a scope of work and a preliminary opinion of cost. She said they will use that to move forward with design services in the next six to seven months. She stated there were about 110 lift stations in the Village, so this would be an ongoing recurrence. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (4-0), giving staff the Authorization to Award a Task Order to Provide Engineering Services for the Wastewater Lift Station Evaluation. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 24, 2017 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Schofield indicated no public comment cards were received. At this point, Mayor Gerwig returned to the Council Chambers. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen indicated she had nothing to report. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report: · The next regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14th, at 7:00 PM here in the Council Chambers. He reminded everyone that the Annual Landowners Meeting of the Acme Improvement District will immediately follow this Council Meeting. · He stated the Village has had a significant increase in auto thefts and auto burglaries. He indicated Captain Silva was there to go through the details. Captain Silva explained Operation Vigilance and the good progess PBSO has made since implementing the operation. He also responded to Council’s questions and concerns. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: · She reported the League of Cities had a retreat today for the Board to discuss the direction of the League. She also encouraged her fellow Council members to attend the monthly League meetings as well as the District 2 and 3 luncheons at the Atlantis Country Club. · She indicated the Village and her "A Team" were getting ready for the Relay for Life. She spoke about how her team would be collecting donations and encouraging participation. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: · She stated the President of the Kiwanis Club of Wellington, Don Meyers, was visiting the local schools, so she expected to see some great things happening. · She encouraged all of the schools to form a team for the Relay for Life and have fun with the fundraising. · She hoped everyone would attend the Great Charity Challenge on February 4th. · She said she had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Avossa speak the prior evening at the Palm Beach County PTA Meeting. She encouraged everyone to check the School Board website to see what is happening in their school district. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 24, 2017 following report: · He reported that Nicole Hessen organized about 160 second graders from Binks Forest to tour the Courthouse He said the kids had a great time hearing from the lawyers and judges as well as seeing the bomb sniffing dogs. · He stated the Art Fest will be held this weekend on the Wellington green lawn. He said, in addition to art, it will have food and live music. · He announced the Community Center is now taking applications for Wellington Idol. COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: · He reported that American Equestrians Got Talent is held every Wednesday at the Community Center and open to the public if they want to watch it. He encouraged participation from those who are interested. · He stated the Young Professionals of Wellington were holding Accelerate Wellington at the Wanderers Club from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM the following evening. He indicated tickets were still available. VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report: · On behalf of himself and his family, he offered condolences to Tom Hollihan’s family. · He also sent condolences to former County Commissioner Ken Adams for the loss of his wife, Arle Adams. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned. NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 6