Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · September 26, 2017
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, September 26, 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.
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, Attorney;
Jim Barnes, Assistant Manager; Tanya Quickel, Director of Administrative and
Financial Services; and Chevelle D. Nubin, Village Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Mr. Mark Martinez, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wellington
Ward, delivered the invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as presented.
Mr. Schofield stated no comment cards were received from the Public.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
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A. 17-1398 PRESENTATION OF 2017 WELLINGTON TOP COP AND TOP
FIREFIGHTER AWARDS
Mr. Schofield presented this item.
Ms. Paulette Edwards, Community Services Director, gave brief
comments and acknowledged Mr. Ron Herman, Vice Chair of the Public
Safety Committee, who was in attendance and helped to select the Top
Cop and Top Firefighter.
Captain Rolando Silva provided background information about Deputy
Sheriff Sandra Horne, who was selected as the 2017 Wellington Top
Cop, regarding the time she spends in the community and with the
elderly.
Council gave brief comments and congratulated Ms. Horne.
Ms. Horne thanked everyone for the award.
The presentation for the 2017 Wellington Top Firefighter award was
moved to the October 10, 2017 Regular Village Council Meeting.
B. 17-1496 PRESENTATION OF FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING COALITION (FGBC)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOLD CERTIFICATION AWARD
Mr. Schofield introducted the item.
Mr. Barnes provided information regarding the process.
C.J. Davilla, Executive Director of the Florida Green Building Coalition
(FGBC), highlighted certain points of the application process and
presented the award.
Mr. Barnes acknowledged planner Branden Miller, who is the Village's
Employee of the Month for September 2017, for his role in the
application process.
Council stated how proud they were and thanked the FGBC for the
award.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. 17-1525 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 2017
This item was approved on consent.
B. 17-1242 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY
OF QUICKLIME
This item was approved on consent.
C. 17-1243 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
CO-OP CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF
WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES
This item was approved on consent.
D. 17-1488 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE
SERVICES; AND 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SURFICIAL AQUIFER WELLS
This item was approved on consent.
E. 17-1250 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
This item was approved on consent.
Mr. Schofield stated staff recommended adoption of the Consent
Agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Schofield indicated no comment cards were received for the Public
Forum or the Consent Agenda.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. 17-1536 SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE FY 2017/2018 MILLAGE
RATE AND ANNUAL BUDGET FOR WELLINGTON
I. RESOLUTION NO. R2017-50 (MILLAGE RATE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE TAX LEVY AND MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
II. RESOLUTION NO. R2017-51 (WELLINGTON BUDGET)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
A BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced this item. Ms. Nubin read both resolutions by
title.
Ms. Quickel presented this item.
Mr. Schofield provided comments regarding the budget.
There was Council discussion regarding the budget.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public Hearings.
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 Hearings.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution
R2017-50 (Millage Rate).
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution
R2017-51 (Wellington Budget).
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B. 17-1526 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-11 (ARTICLE 5– DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PROCEDURES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ARTICLE 5, IN ITS
ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC
STANDARDS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Bob Basehart and Ms. Cory Cramer presented this item.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice
Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public
Hearing.
Public Comment:
Janna Lhota, Holland & Knight, spoke on behalf of her client regarding
the Development Review Committee (DRC) being changed to one
person who will conduct the reviews and the public particpation
throughout the process.
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 Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve
Ordinance No. 2017-11 (Article 5- Development Review
Procedures).
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C. 17-1527 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-40 (DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MANUAL)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, ADOPTING
THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MANUAL, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO PROVIDE FORMS FOR PLANNING AND
ZONING APPLICATION TYPES, SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS,
REVIEW CRITERIA AND DETAIL THE PROCESS FOR
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AS REQUIRED IN ARTICLE 5 OF
WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND TO
COMPLY WITH FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the resolution by title.
Mr. Bob Basehart and Ms. Cory Cramer presented this item.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public
Hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman
Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed
(5-0), to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve
Resolution No. R2017-40 (Development Review Manual).
8. REGULAR AGENDA
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A. 17-1535 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-49 (URGING LEGISLATION MAKING
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING A PRIMARY OFFENSE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL URGING
THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT
WOULD MAKE TEXTING WHILE DRIVING A PRIMARY OFFENSE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the resolution by title.
Mr. Schofield presented this item.
There was Council discussion regarding the resolution.
Captain Rolando Silva and Deputy Scott Poritz provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve
Resolution No. R2017-49 (Urging Legislation Making Texting
While Driving a Primary Offense).
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
She stated the Palm Beach Polo and Polo West Applications information
is in the Spotlight on the website but suggested the name should be
changed to make it clear that they are both there.
She stated the settlement documents have been signed by the Village
regarding the FMIT (Florida Municipal Insurance Trust) case.
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11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 10,
2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
He discussed the rescheduling of the Agenda Review meeting. Council
decided to have the Agenda Review Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on October 6,
2017.
He also asked Mr. Barnes to provide a Hurricane Irma Recovery/Debris
Collection Schedule update.
He asked Mr. Basehart to provided an update on the Palm Beach Polo
Applications process and scheduling.
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12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind stated it was great having Palm Beach Central
High School here and it was great to see so many students interested in
government.
Mayor Gerwig and Councilwoman Siskind commented and stated the
new format is very good.
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the
following report:
Vice Mayor McGovern stated he has made appointments to the
Architectural Review Board (Ryan Mishkin) and Tree Board (Scott
Wortman) and will make an appointment to the Equestrian Preserve
Committee prior to the next meeting.
COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the
following report:
Councilman Drahos stated Ryan Mishkin is a good choice and he is glad
to see he is getting increasingly more involved.
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone stated he attended the Palm Beach County
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting as the alternate and
stated they discussed the SR 80 Corridor Action plan from US 27 to
Congress and provided a brief overview.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated she would like for the Village to recognize the
board and committee members.
Mr. Schofield stated in the past a reception was held for board and
committee members with the Council and Senior Management in
attendance. The Council agreed to having a reception for the board and
committee members.
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Mayor Gerwig also stated that the Florida League of Cities is requesting
stories from municipalities regarding Home Rule. Mr. Schofield stated
staff will put something together.
Mayor Gerwig spoke regarding the bus route near the old Wellington
Mall, specifically in front of Boston Market. She stated the driver is
parking the bus and blocking a lane. Mr. Schofield stated he and Mr.
Barnes will speak with Palm Tran.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 PM.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 26, 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
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wellington Ward
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 17-1398 PRESENTATION OF 2017 WELLINGTON TOP COP AND TOP
FIREFIGHTER AWARDS
Approval of the Public Safety Committee Recommendations for the 2017 Wellington Top Cop and Top
Firefighter.
B. 17-1496 PRESENTATION OF FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING COALITION (FGBC)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOLD CERTIFICATION AWARD
Presentation of the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Local Government Gold Certification Award to
the Village of Wellington.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 17-1525 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 2017
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Village Council Meeting of August 22, 2017.
B. 17-1242 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF QUICKLIME
Authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Lhoist North America for the
purchase and delivery of quicklime in the amount of approximately $310,000 annually.
C. 17-1243 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
CO-OP CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER
METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES
Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Co-Op contract, with multiple vendors, for the
purchase and delivery of water meter fittings and water line accessories in the amount of approximately
$150,000 annually.
D. 17-1488 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE
SERVICES; AND 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SURFICIAL AQUIFER WELLS
Authorization to: 1) Award a task order to JLA Geosciences, Inc. to provide hydrogeologic design and
construction phase services for the rehabilitation of surficial aquifer wells at a cost of $57,911.00; and 2)
Award a task order to Florida Design Drilling, Inc. for rehabilitation of surficial aquifer wells in the amount
of $320,000.
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E. 17-1250 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Authorization to award a contract to Public Trust Advisors, LLC, to provide investment management
services, in amount of $65,000 annually.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 17-1536 SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE FY 2017/2018 MILLAGE
RATE AND ANNUAL BUDGET FOR WELLINGTON
I. RESOLUTION NO. R2017-50 (MILLAGE RATE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE TAX LEVY AND MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
II. RESOLUTION NO. R2017-51 (WELLINGTON BUDGET)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2018; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2017/2018 millage rate, operating and capital budget including
balances brought forward. This is the second public hearing on the proposed budget and the
corresponding ad valorem millage rate in accordance with the Wellington Charter and F.S. Chapter
200.065.
B. 17-1526 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-11 (ARTICLE 5 – DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PROCEDURES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE
SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO REPEAL AND
REPLACE ARTICLE 5, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO
ESTABLISH SPECIFIC STANDARDS RELATED TO THE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2017-11 to repeal and replace Article 5 - Development Review Procedures of
the Land Development Regulations.
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C. 17-1527 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-40 (DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MANUAL)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, ADOPTING
THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MANUAL, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO PROVIDE FORMS FOR PLANNING AND
ZONING APPLICATION TYPES, SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, REVIEW
CRITERIA AND DETAIL THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS AS REQUIRED IN ARTICLE 5 OF WELLINGTON’S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND TO COMPLY WITH
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2017-40 to adopt the Development Review Manual.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-1535 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-49 (URGING LEGISLATION MAKING TEXTING
WHILE DRIVING A PRIMARY OFFENSE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL URGING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD
MAKE TEXTING WHILE DRIVING A PRIMARY OFFENSE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2017-49 urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation that would make
texting while driving a primary offense.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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