Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · October 24, 2017
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, October 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 October 24, 2017
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 Napoleone, Councilman; and Tanya Siskind,
Councilwoman. Councilman Michael Drahos was absent.
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
Boy Scout Troop #208 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Peter Bartuska, Pastor, Christ Community Church, delivered the
invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended:
1) Add a Proclamation recognizing the Wellington Seniors Club, Inc. on their
25th Anniversary under Presentations and Proclamations as Item 5B.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman
Napoleone, and unanimously passed (4-0), to approve the Agenda as
amended.
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5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 17-1640 PRESENTATION OF 2017 WELLINGTON TOP FIREFIGHTER AWARD
Mr. Schofield presented this item. Ms. Nubin read the explanation.
Ms. Paulette Edwards, Community Services Director, gave brief
comments and introduced Palm Beach County Fire Rescue District
Chief William Rowley and Battallion Chief Kenneth Wooldridge who were
in attendance. Both provided background information about
Firefighter/Paramedic Bradlee Doerzbacher, who was selected as the
2017 Wellington Top Firefighter.
Firefighter/Paramedic Doerzbacher stated it was a reflection of the
organization as a whole and thanked everyone for the award.
Council gave brief comments and congratulated Mr. Doerzbacher.
B. A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WELLINGTON SENIOR'S CLUB, INC.
ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Nubin read the proclamation.
Council presented the proclamation to Mr. Tony Alfalla, President of the
Wellington Seniors Club, Inc. who provided brief comments. Mr. Howard
Trager provided comments as well and thanked Council for their support.
Council gave comments regarding the gala held on October 20, 2017.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 17-1652 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
This item was approved on Consent.
B. 17-1537 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR GROUNDWATER
MODELING SERVICES
This item was approved on Consent.
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C. 17-1622 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A MARTIN COUNTY CONTRACT WITH
WHARTON- SMITH, INC., FOR HEADWORKS REPAIRS AT THE
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
This item was approved on Consent.
D. 17-1624 APPROVE WELLINGTON WIZARDS RUGBY CLUB AS A
RECOGNIZED SPORTS PROVIDER
This item was approved on Consent.
E. 17-1657 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-54 (AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE
1ST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM
BEACH COUNTY - HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OR VICE MAYOR AND THE VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
PALM BEACH COUNTY TO REFER AND TRANSPORT HOMELESS
INDIVIDUALS TO THE HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 (4-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Mr. Schofield indicated one comment card was received from the public.
1. Michael Mishkin, 11472 Paradise Cove Lane, Wellington. Mr. Mishkin,
President of the Isles at Wellington Community Association, expressed
gratitude to the Village for the support given by Mr. Barnes, Bruce
Wagner, Shannon LaRocque and Village staff for the planning and
coordination of resources and dispatching those resources where
needed regarding Hurricane Irma recovery efforts.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 17-1547 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-20 (FY 2017/2018 ANNUAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT UPDATE OF WELLINGTON’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
UPDATING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVISIONS TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE 2017/2018
THROUGH 2022/2023 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE PROJECTS; AND UPDATING THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO UPDATE THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Bob Basehart presented this item.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice
Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0), 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 (4-0), to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-20 (FY 2017/2018 Annual Capital
Improvement Element Update of Wellington's Comprehensive
Plan).
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-1567 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER PUMP
STATION UPGRADES
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Mayor Gerwig recused herself from
this item, and then left the Chambers.
Ms. LaRocque explained the task order.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (3-0) to
approve the Authorization to Award a Task Order to Provide
Engineering Consulting Services for Wastewater Pump Station
Upgrades.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no additional comment cards received for public forum.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report.
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14,
2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mr. Schofield stated Village offices will be closed on Friday, November
10, 2017 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. The Veterans Day
Parade and Ceremony are scheduled to take place on Saturday,
November 11th beginning at 8:15 a.m.
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12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone thanked the Wellington Seniors Club, Inc. and
congratulated them on their 25 years.
Councilman Napoleone recognized the Wellington Wizards Rugby Club
and stated they were approved on the Consent Agenda as an official
sports provider for the Village.
Councilman Napoleone stated the Fall Festival was another well done,
first class, well run event and commented on the costume contest .
Councilman Napoleone wished everyone a safe and happy Halloween.
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the
following report:
Vice Mayor McGovern thanked everyone who attended the Fall Festival
and thanked the Parks and Recreation staff and the rest of Wellington
staff for making that a great event.
Vice Mayor McGovern also congratulated the Wellington Wizards Rugby
Club and the Palm Beach County Business Development Board. He
spoke regarding the video shown at the Business Development Board
gala that was well received. He congratulated Ben Boynton, President
and Kelly Smallridge, Executive Director and Wellington resident.
Vice Mayor McGovern commented regarding Read for the Record that
took place in Wellington schools and continued through the Fall Festival .
He stated Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay read at
the Fall Festival.
Vice Mayor McGovern wished everyone a great and safe Halloween.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind congratulated the Wellington Seniors Club, Inc.
on their 25 years and thanked them for inviting Council to their gala.
Councilwoman Siskind stated she is glad to see that Wellington High
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School was here tonight for their Civics 101. She announced that her
daughter is the new Civics 101 mayor. Councilwoman Siskind stated she
is glad to see so many young people in the community take an interest in
local government. She stated their mock meeting is November 14, 2017.
Vice Mayor McGovern reminded everyone that the Wellington Green
Market is ongoing every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He stated
Trunk or Treat will be held at the Boys and Girls Club at 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, October 27, 2017 and Community Services along with Wellington
High School DACA Club is having a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October
30, 2017 from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Vice Mayor McGovern also congratulated the Young Professionals of
Wellington on their upcoming Wicked event.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig apologized for missing the events this weekend and
stated she was on vacation.
Mayor Gerwig thanked staff and commended Mr. Schofield for the
organization of Read for the Record and stated she is proud of Council
for embracing this.
Vice Mayor McGovern thanked Deputy Scott Poritz as well.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:49 PM.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 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 Meeting Agenda October 24, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #208
3. INVOCATION
Peter Bartuska, Pastor, Christ Community Church, Wellington
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 17-1640 PRESENTATION OF 2017 WELLINGTON TOP FIREFIGHTER AWARD
Approval of the Public Safety Committee Recommendation for the 2017 Wellington Top Firefighter.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 17-1652 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Village Council Meeting of September 26, 2017.
B. 17-1537 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR GROUNDWATER
MODELING SERVICES
Authorization to approve a task order to JLA Geosciences, Inc. to provide hydrogeologic consulting
services for Groundwater Modeling Services at a cost of $43,320.00.
C. 17-1622 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A MARTIN COUNTY CONTRACT WITH
WHARTON- SMITH, INC., FOR HEADWORKS REPAIRS AT THE
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
Authorization to utilize Martin County Contract #RFB2015-2813 with Wharton- Smith, Inc., as a basis for
pricing, for the headworks repairs at the Water Reclamation Facility in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
D. 17-1624 APPROVE WELLINGTON WIZARDS RUGBY CLUB AS A RECOGNIZED
SPORTS PROVIDER
Approve Wellington Wizards Rugby Club as a Recognized Sports Provider.
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E. 17-1657 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-54 (AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 1ST
AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH
COUNTY - HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OR VICE MAYOR AND THE VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM
BEACH COUNTY TO REFER AND TRANSPORT HOMELESS
INDIVIDUALS TO THE HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2017-54 authorizing the Mayor or Vice Mayor to execute the 1st Amendment
to Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County (Homeless Resource Center) in the form attached as
Exhibit A.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 17-1547 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-20 (FY 2017/2018 ANNUAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT UPDATE OF WELLINGTON’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, UPDATING
THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY INCORPORATING
THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVISIONS TO THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE 2017/2018 THROUGH
2022/2023 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR LEVEL OF
SERVICE PROJECTS; AND UPDATING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AUTHORIZING THE
MANAGER TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2017-20 updating the Capital Improvement Element (CIE) Schedule for Level
of Service Improvements for Fiscal Years 2017/2018 to 2022/2023 (Table CIE 1) and the School District
of Palm Beach County Capital Improvement Schedule (Table CIE 2) located in the Capital Improvement
Element of Wellington's Comprehensive Plan.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-1567 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER PUMP
STATION UPGRADES
Authorization to approve a task order to Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for the wastewater pump station upgrades at a cost of $149,965.00.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
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10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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