Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · May 8, 2018
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, 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; Michael Drahos, Vice
Mayor; John McGovern, 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
Reverend Peter Bartuska, of Christ Community Church, delivered the
invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1) Move Item 6I, Authorization to Amend Chapter 9, "Evaluation and
Selection" of the Village's Purchasing Manual, to 8B under the Regular
Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 18-1968 PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS BY
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA TO LOCAL AREA
SCHOOLS
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Dawn McCormick, Director of Communications and Community
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Relations, Waste Management, Inc., gave brief comments regarding the
scholarships which were presented to students at Wellington and Palm
Beach Central High Schools, and contributions for the purchase of books
for Equestrian Trails and Wellington Elementary Schools and Wellington
Landings Middle School.
The high school students discussed what they will study and what college
they will attend.
Council gave comments regarding the scholarships.
B. 18-2075 UPDATE BY THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Mr. Tom Wenham, Chair of the
Wellington Community Foundation, Inc. provided an update to Council
regarding the Foundation. WCF presented a check to the Village in the
amount of $5,800 as part of the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Village. He stated the check is for Wellington senior residents in need of
housing rehabilitation assistance.
Mr. Wenham invited everyone to attend the Foundation's 2018 Kick-Off
Campaign Fundraiser on Friday night, May 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Mr. Wenham thanked the
Village Council, Mr. Schofield, Mr. Barnes, Ms. Cohen, Ms. Quickel and
Ms. Edwards and their staffs for their cooperation, assistance and their
support.
Council gave comments regarding the foundation.
C. 18-2067 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAIMING MAY 2018 AS "AMERICAN STROKE
MONTH" IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Nubin read the proclamation.
Council presented the proclamation to Dr. Robbin Lee, Chair of the local
American Heart and American Stroke Association Board and CEO of
Wellington Regional Medical Center, who provided brief comments
regarding Stroke Month and thanked Council for their support.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
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Agenda as amended.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
the Consent Agenda as amended.
There were no comment cards received for the Consent Agenda.
A. 18-2079 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
FEBRUARY 27, 2018 AND MARCH 13, 2018
This item approved on Consent.
B. 18-1923 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAIMING MAY 6-12, 2018 AS “DRINKING WATER
WEEK” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
This item approved on Consent.
C. 18-2073 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAMING MAY 6-12, 2018 AS “MUNICIPAL CLERKS
WEEK” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
This item approved on Consent.
D. 17-1597 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY
OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE
This item approved on Consent.
E. 17-1605 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A REUSE MASTER
PLAN
This item approved on Consent.
F. 17-1614 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE 2018
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM
This item approved on Consent.
G. 18-1938 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT
WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.,
FOR THE SADDLE TRAIL SOUTH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
This item approved on Consent.
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H. 18-1990 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING PARKS AND
RECREATION REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACTS
This item approved on Consent.
I. 18-2017 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 “EVALUATION AND
SELECTION” OF THE VILLAGE’S PURCHASING MANUAL
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Mr. Barnes and Mr. De La Vega presented this item.
Council gave comments.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) for
Authorization to Amend Chapter 9, "Evaluation and Selection" of
the Village's Purchasing Manual as amended.
J. 18-2046 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TOWN SOUTHERN - VILLAGE
ROYALE PHASE I NORTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
K. 18-2072 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-20 (WATER AND WASTEWATER MUTUAL
AID AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA'S WATER/WASTEWATER
AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WATER AND
WASTEWATER MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA’S
WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
L. 18-2080 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A MARTIN COUNTY CONTRACT WITH
WHARTON SMITH, INC., AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR PROCESS
BASIN 3 EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT THE WATER RECLAMATION
FACILITY, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-22
AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND MAJOR MAINTENANCE BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FUNDING
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearings.
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-1589 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE BIG BLUE TRACE AND BARBERRY DRIVE TURN LANE
ADDITION AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT; 2) AWARD A
TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING
SERVICES; AND 3) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-19
REALLOCATING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS IN THE GAS TAX
CAPITAL FUND AND THE GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE BIG BLUE
TRACE & BARBERRY TURN LANE CAPITAL PROJECT
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Mr. Barnes and Mr. Lundeen presented this item.
Council gave comments.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) for
Authorization to:
1. Award a construction contract to Rio-Bak Corporation, for
the following projects:
A. Big Blue Trace and Barberry Drive turn lane and
drainage improvements.
B. Culvert replacement in the C-12 Canal under Big Blue
Trace.
C. Traffic and Circulation Improvements on Big Blue
Trace to provide better traffic movements in and around
Wellington Elementary School.
2. Authorization to award a task order to Kimley Horn &
Associates for permit support and construction phase
engineering services.
3. Approval of Resolution No. R2018-19 reallocating current
capital project budgets in the Gas Tax Capital Fund and the
Governmental Capital Fund to the Big Blue Trace
improvements enumerated above.
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9. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no comment cards received for Public Forum.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated she had no report tonight.
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22,
2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mr. Schofield stated Project Graduation for Wellington High School will
take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018 and Palm Beach Central High
School's Project Graduation will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 from
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at Village Park Gymnasium.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind congratulated the graduating seniors and
thanked the community partners of Project Graduation and stated it is
really great to see all of the support for Project Graduation to keep the
kids safe. She thanked everyone who is working and partnering with the
schools for Project Graduation.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern congratulated the graduating seniors.
Councilman McGovern informed everyone that it is Teacher Appreciation
Day and Week. He stated Wellington is blessed to have great teachers
at every level. He encouraged everyone to thank all of the teachers.
Councilman McGovern stated they had a chance to participate with
PBSO and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue in "Operation Heat Shield
2"; which was a countywide joint exercise for responding to a mass
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casualty event. Councilman McGovern stated PBSO and Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue are first class professionals who work to train and be
the best they can be.
Councilman McGovern thanked the members of the Wellington
Community Foundation and stated he hopes everyone can attend the
Foundation's 2018 Kick-Off Campaign Fundraiser on Friday, May 18,
2018 at the Wellington Community Center.
Councilman McGovern stated there will be a village wide HOA meeting
on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wellington Community
Center.
Councilman McGovern informed the public that the Great Neighborhoods
grants are out and there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday,
May 29, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Services Office.
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone reminded the public that Council is accepting
applications for board and committees and stated the appointments will
be made at the next Council meeting.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos stated the other Councilmembers covered everything
in their comments and stated great job.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated she enjoyed rolling the first pitch out for the Walk on
the Wild Side Tournament. She also commended staff for making the
fields playable on Saturday morning after the prior day of rain. She stated
there were 70 teams in attendance from all across South Florida who
praised the Village's fields.
Mayor Gerwig commented about her son's Capstone Project. She stated
he received the Kodak Scholarship.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned at approximately 8:14 p.m.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael J. Napoleone, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Village Council Meeting Agenda May 8, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 18-1968 PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS BY
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA TO LOCAL AREA
SCHOOLS
Waste Management, Inc., of Florida (WMI) will present sustainability scholarships to Wellington High
School and Palm Beach Central High School ($2,500 each), as well as provide contributions for the
purchase of books to Equestrian Trails and Wellington Elementary Schools ($1,800 each) and Wellington
Landings Middle School ($900).
B. 18-2075 UPDATE BY THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Annual update presentation by the Wellington Community Foundation.
C. 18-2067 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAIMING MAY 2018 AS "AMERICAN STROKE MONTH"
IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming May 2018 as “American Stroke Month” in the Village of
Wellington.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 18-2079 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
FEBRUARY 27, 2018 AND MARCH 13, 2018
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meetings of February 27, 2018 and
March 13, 2018.
B. 18-1923 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAIMING MAY 6-12, 2018 AS “DRINKING WATER
WEEK” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
Presentation of Proclamation to the Village of Wellington Utility Department.
C. 18-2073 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAMING MAY 6-12, 2018 AS “MUNICIPAL CLERKS
WEEK” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 6-12, 2018 as “Municipal Clerks Week”.
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D. 17-1597 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM
HYDROXIDE
Authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Co-Op contract with Allied Universal Corporation, as a basis
for pricing for the purchase and delivery of sodium hydroxide in the amount of approximately $72,300.00
annually.
E. 17-1605 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A REUSE MASTER
PLAN
Authorization to approve a task order to Hazen Sawyer, P.C. to provide engineering consulting services
for a Reuse Master Plan at a cost of $148,610.00.
F. 17-1614 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE 2018
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM
Authorization to approve a task order to Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for the 2018 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program - Project 1: Sanitary Sewer System
Rehabilitation at a cost of $270,502.00.
G. 18-1938 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT
WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.,
FOR THE SADDLE TRAIL SOUTH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Authorization to utilize Palm Beach County contract #R2018-0012 with Wynn & Sons Environmental
Construction Co., Inc., as a basis for pricing, for the Saddle Trail South Drainage Improvements at a cost
of $210,445.53.
H. 18-1990 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING PARKS AND RECREATION
REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACTS
Authorization to continue utilizing multiple Parks and Recreation revenue generating contracts.
I. 18-2017 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 “EVALUATION AND
SELECTION” OF THE VILLAGE’S PURCHASING MANUAL
Authorization to amend Chapter 9 “Evaluation and Selection” of the Village’s Purchasing Manual.
J. 18-2046 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TOWN SOUTHERN - VILLAGE
ROYALE PHASE I NORTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Approval of a Utility Services Agreement for Town Southern - Village Royale Phase I North development
project.
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K. 18-2072 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-20 (WATER AND WASTEWATER MUTUAL
AID AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA'S WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCY
RESPONSE NETWORK)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WATER AND
WASTEWATER MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA’S
WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of a Water and Wastewater Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida’s Water/Wastewater Agency
Response Network.
L. 18-2080 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A MARTIN COUNTY CONTRACT WITH
WHARTON SMITH, INC., AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR PROCESS
BASIN 3 EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT THE WATER RECLAMATION
FACILITY, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-22
AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND MAJOR MAINTENANCE BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FUNDING
Authorization to utilize Martin County Contract #RFB2015-2813 with Wharton- Smith, Inc., as a basis for
pricing, for the Process Basin No. 3 repairs at the Water Reclamation Facility in an amount not to exceed
$225,000 and approval of Resolution No. R2018-22.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. REGULAR AGENDA
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A. 17-1589 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE BIG BLUE TRACE AND BARBERRY DRIVE TURN LANE ADDITION
AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT; 2) AWARD A TASK
ORDER TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING
SERVICES; AND 3) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION R2018-19
REALLOCATING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS IN THE GAS TAX
CAPITAL FUND AND THE GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE BIG BLUE
TRACE & BARBERRY TURN LANE CAPITAL PROJECT.
Authorization to:
1. Award a construction contract to Rio-Bak Corporation, for the following projects:
A. Big Blue Trace and Barberry Drive turn lane and drainage improvements.
B. Culvert replacement in the C-12 Canal under Big Blue Trace.
C. Traffic and Circulation Improvements on Big Blue Trace to provide better traffic movements in and
around Wellington Elementary School.
2. Authorization to award a task order to Kimley Horn & Associates for permit support and construction
phase engineering services.
3. Approval of Resolution No. 2018-19 reallocating current capital project budgets in the Gas Tax Capital
Fund and the Governmental Capital Fund to the Big Blue Trace improvements enumerated above.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORTS
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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