Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · March 14, 2017
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, March 14, 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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Troop #208 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Rev. Emily Denmark-McGee, Associate Pastor, St. Peter's United
Methodist Church, Wellington, delivered the Invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda
with one amendment: Pull Consent item 6F, Resolution No. R2017-12
(Lake Okeechobee Regional Compact), and bring it back to Council
towards the end of the month.
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. 17-0999 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LUCY DAVIS, KENT FARRINGTON,
BEEZIE MADDEN, AND MCLAIN WARD ON THEIR 2016 OLYMPIC
TEAM SILVER MEDAL IN SHOW JUMPING AND ALLISON BROCK,
LAURA GRAVES, KASEY PERRY-GLASS, AND STEFFEN PETERS
ON THEIR 2016 OLYMPIC TEAM BRONZE MEDAL IN DRESSAGE
AT THE 2016 OLYMPICS IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the proclamation.
Ms. Kasey Perry-Glass thanked Council and the Village for the recognition.
Council presented the proclamation to the Ms. Madden and Ms. Perry-Glass
who were in attendance.
B. 17-0991 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT
PRESENTATION
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Council extended their thanks to Chief Arena and his staff.
Some additional information was requested by staff:
Councilman Napoleone: More details on medical calls
Mayor Gerwig: More information on Narcan use
Chief Arena indicated he would provide that information for Council.
C. 17-0948 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8
WELLINGTON FY16 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Captain Rolando Silva presented the FY 2016 Annual Report for Wellington
District 8 of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Council extended their thanks to Captain Silva and his staff.
In response to Council requests, Captain Silva indicated that he would
provide a report showing the "hot spots" for traffic crashes in 2016 as
well as a comparison of response times for 2015, 2016 and 2017
along with a comparison of comparable communities.
D. 17-0890 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Racquel McIntosh, partner with Grau & Associates, presetned the Audit
for the Village of Wellington for fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.
Ms. Tanya Quickel introduced the Finance staff that had worked with Grau &
Associates on the audit.
Council extended their thanks to Ms. McIntosh and her firm and to staff for
their hard work.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield stated staff recommended adoption of the Consent
Agenda as amended.
Mayor Gerwig indicated one comment card was received from the
public who wished to speak on a Consent item.
1. Bruce Tumin, 752, Lake Wellington Drive, Wellington. Mr. Tumin
addressed the Fire Rescue Report as well as Consent agenda item D :
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Acme Water Control Plan.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
A. 17-0765 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A U.S. COMMUNITIES’ CONTRACT
WITH CINTAS CORPORATION FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICE
OF EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS, MATS, MOPS, TOWELS AND OTHER
RELATED PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
This item was passed on Consent.
B. 17-0805 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A SOUTH EAST
LAKE WELLINGTON AREA WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
CONDITION ASSESSMENT
This item was passed on Consent.
C. 17-0920 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION
SPONSORSHIP
This item was passed on Consent.
D. 17-0926 RESOLUTION NO. AC2017-01 (MINOR AMENDMENT TO ACME
WATER CONTROL PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A MINOR
AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT’S WATER CONTROL PLAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was passed on Consent.
E. 17-0917 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-11 (MISSION FARMS EVERGLADES
PLAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE MISSION FARMS
EVERGLADES RE-PLAT FOR A 1.03 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN
SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE
OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A
PORTION OF TRACT “C”, MONTAUK VILLAGE NO. 1, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 43, PAGES 41 AND 42, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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This item was passed on Consent.
F. 17-0968 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-12 (LAKE OKEECHOBEE REGIONAL
COMPACT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION BY THE
VILLAGE IN THE LAKE OKEECHOBEE REGIONAL COMPACT;
SAID AGREEMENT BEING A JOINT EFFORT BY OFFICIALS IN A
NINETEEN COUNTY AREA ENCOMPASSING THE NORTHERN
EVERGLADES AND THE LAKE OKEECHOBEE WATERSHED TO
WORK TOGETHER ACROSS JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES TO
CREATE, SUPPORT, AND ADVANCE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
ASSOCIATED WITH DISCHARGES FROM LAKE OKEECHOBEE,
AND TO DEVELOP A JOINT STRATEGIC PLAN TO
SUCCESSFULLY MEET THOSE CHALLENGES; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Gerwig indicated one comment card was received from the
public:
1. Mark Hilton, 13904 Folestone Circle, Wellington. Mr. Hilton spoke
on traffic issues at South Shore and Pierson, bicyclists not observing
laws, and golf carts.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 17-0998 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-13 (POLO WEST GOLF CLUB SPECIAL
USE PERMIT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR POLO WEST GOLF
CLUB LOCATED AT 2470 GREENVIEW COVE DRIVE FOR AN
EQUESTRIAN SHOW USE FROM MARCH 15, 2017 TO JULY 1,
2017; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the resolution by
title.
Ms. Cohen indicated this was a quasi-judicial hearing. She swore in
those individuals who intended to testify or offer comment.
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Council disclosed their ex-parte communications.
Mr. Basehart presented the staff report. Ms. Jennifer Vail, agent for
the applicant presented their report. Mr. Gary Fellers, applicant,
presented a history of the application.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public
Hearing.
Members of the public spoke in support and in opposition of the
application.
There being no further 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 Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) approving
Resolution No. R2017-13 with amendments to the circulation pattern
and limitation of one event by the operator on Polo Field 1.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-0710 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODELING
Mr. Schofield introduced the agenda item.
At this time, Mayor Gerwig announced that she would be recusing
herself from the next two agenda items. She explained that her
business has other contracts with Mock Roos outside of this project,
although they have nothing to do with this project. Mayor Gerwig then
left the Council Chambers.
Mr. Ed De La Vega, Purchasing Director, and Ms. Shannon
LaRocque, Utilities Director, presented this item.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0) approving
File Number 17-0710: Authorization to approve a task order to
Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for water distribution system hydraulic model at a cost
of $145,000.00. Mayor Gerwig had recused herself from this item.
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B. 17-0940 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR VILLAGE ROYALE
PHASE 2
Mr. Schofield introduced this item. Mayor Gerwig had previously
recused herself from this item.
Ms. Shannon LaRocque presented this item.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0) approving
File Number: 17-0940: Authorization to approve a task order to
Mock, Roos, Inc. to provide engineering consulting services for
Village Royals Phase 2 at a cost of $28,675.00 as presented.
Mayor Gerwig had recused herself from this item.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
At this point, Mayor Gerwig returned to the Council Chambers.
There were no public comments for the Public Forum.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Ms. Cohen reported on her discussions with Palm Beach Polo. At
Councilman Napoleone's request, she gave a status update on the
Polo West Injunction.
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
Mr. Schofield reported on the date for the next Regular Council
Meeting; hours at the Acquatics Center for Spring Break; he wouold
be in Tallahassee the next week, and Mr. Barnes would serve as
Manager in his absence.
At Vice Mayor McGovern's request, Mr. Schofield explained a letter
dated March 8th from the South Florida Water Management District
that Council and the residents were receiving regarding work at the
West Palm Beach Canal.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Siskind reported on her trip to Tallahassee, Wellington's
Dance Marathon and the Relay for Life.
Vice Mayor McGovern reported on his trip to Tallahassee, Relay for
Life event, Wellington Idol's youngest winner, Palm Beach County
Teacher of the Year recipient, Dr. Evangeline Aguirre, and wished
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everyone a safe Spring Break.
Councilman Napoleone reported on his trip to Tallahassee, Relay for
Life event, one year anniversary of the election and appointment for
members of Council, and how proud he was to serve with Council.
Councilman Drahos: No Report.
Mayor Gerwig spoke on the finals for the American Equestrians Got
Talent on Sunday, Equestrian Olympians that were recognized,
recognition of Cindy Drake for her Relay for Life efforts, and Relay
Wrap-Up.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 14, 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 Meeting Agenda March 14, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Rev. Emily Denmark-McGee, Associate Pastor, St. Peter's United Methodist Church, Wellington
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 17-0999 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LUCY DAVIS, KENT FARRINGTON,
BEEZIE MADDEN, AND MCLAIN WARD ON THEIR 2016 OLYMPIC
TEAM SILVER MEDAL IN SHOW JUMPING AND ALLISON BROCK,
LAURA GRAVES, KASEY PERRY-GLASS, AND STEFFEN PETERS
ON THEIR 2016 OLYMPIC TEAM BRONZE MEDAL IN DRESSAGE AT
THE 2016 OLYMPICS IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Presentation of a Proclamation to the members of the United States Equestrian Olympic teams for
winning the team silver medal in jumping and the team bronze medal for dressage at the 2016 Olympics
in Rio de Janiero.
B. 17-0991 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT
PRESENTATION
Battalion Chief Michael Arena of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 2 will present the Village of
Wellington Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
C. 17-0948 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8
WELLINGTON FY16 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Captain Rolando Silva will present the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington FY16
Annual Report to Council.
D. 17-0890 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Presentation and discussion of Village of Wellington audit results for the fiscal year ended September
30, 2016.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 17-0765 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A U.S. COMMUNITIES’ CONTRACT
WITH CINTAS CORPORATION FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICE OF
EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS, MATS, MOPS, TOWELS AND OTHER
RELATED PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
Authorization to utilize U.S Communities’ contract #12JLH011, as a basis for pricing, with Cintas
Corporation, for the rental and service of employee uniforms, mats, mops, towels and other related
products and solutions, in the amount of approximately $60,000 annually.
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B. 17-0805 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A SOUTH EAST LAKE
WELLINGTON AREA WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CONDITION
ASSESSMENT
Authorization to approve a task order to Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for the South East Lake Wellington Area Water and Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment at a
cost of $197,205.00.
C. 17-0920 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION
SPONSORSHIP
Approval of Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington Community High School 2017 Project
Graduation Sponsorship.
D. 17-0926 RESOLUTION NO. AC2017-01 (MINOR AMENDMENT TO ACME
WATER CONTROL PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO
THE DISTRICT’S WATER CONTROL PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. AC2017-01 A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the ACME
Improvement District Approving a Minor Amendment to the District’s Water Control Plan; and providing
an effective date.
E. 17-0917 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-11 (MISSION FARMS EVERGLADES PLAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE MISSION FARMS EVERGLADES
RE-PLAT FOR A 1.03 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN SECTION 10,
TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A
PORTION OF TRACT “C”, MONTAUK VILLAGE NO. 1, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 43, PAGES 41 AND 42, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Approval of Resolution No. R2017-11 accepting and approving Mission Farms Everglades Plat.
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F. 17-0968 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-12 (LAKE OKEECHOBEE REGIONAL
COMPACT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION BY THE
VILLAGE IN THE LAKE OKEECHOBEE REGIONAL COMPACT; SAID
AGREEMENT BEING A JOINT EFFORT BY OFFICIALS IN A
NINETEEN COUNTY AREA ENCOMPASSING THE NORTHERN
EVERGLADES AND THE LAKE OKEECHOBEE WATERSHED TO
WORK TOGETHER ACROSS JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES TO
CREATE, SUPPORT, AND ADVANCE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
ASSOCIATED WITH DISCHARGES FROM LAKE OKEECHOBEE,
AND TO DEVELOP A JOINT STRATEGIC PLAN TO SUCCESSFULLY
MEET THOSE CHALLENGES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Council consideration and approval of Resolution No. R2017-12 authorizing and approving participation
by the Village of Wellington in the Lake Okeechobee Regional Compact.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 17-0998 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-13 (POLO WEST GOLF CLUB SPECIAL
USE PERMIT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR POLO WEST GOLF
CLUB LOCATED AT 2470 GREENVIEW COVE DRIVE FOR AN
EQUESTRIAN SHOW USE FROM MARCH 15, 2017 TO JULY 1, 2017;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2017-13 for a Special Use Permit for Polo West located at 2470 Greenview
Cove Drive from March 15, 2017 to July 1, 2017.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-0710 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODELING
Authorization to approve a task order to Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering
consulting services for water distribution hydraulic modeling at a cost of $145,000.00.
B. 17-0940 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR VILLAGE ROYALE
PHASE 2
Authorization to approve a task order to Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering
consulting services for Village Royale Phase 2, at a cost of $28,675.00.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
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10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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