Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · June 12, 2018
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, June 12, 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 Action Summary - Final June 12, 2018
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; and Michael Napoleone,
Councilman.
Advisors to the Council: Paul Schofield, Manager; Rachel Bausch,
Assistant Attorney; Jim Barnes, Assistant Manager; Tanya Quickel,
Director of Administrative and Financial Services; and Rachel Callovi,
Deputy Village Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Minister Geraldo Viera, The Pentecostals of the Palm Beaches
(Wellington Branch), delivered the invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1) Add a presentation regarding Relay for Life, as Item 5B under
Presentations and Proclamations.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 18-2156 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING ZACH BEATTY, WYATT BOSWELL AND
MICHAEL GAROFALO ON THEIR ADMITTANCE TO THE U.S. AIR
FORCE ACADEMY AND NICOLE WANTLIN ON HER ADMITTANCE
TO THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT
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Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Callovi read the proclamation.
Council presented the proclamation to Zach Beatty, Wyatt Boswell,
Michael Garofalo and Nicole Wantlin who provided brief comments and
thanked Council for their support.
B. PRESENTATION REGARDING RELAY FOR LIFE
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Lisa Noel, Community Manager for Relay for Life for the American
Cancer Society, introduced Andrew Ruiz who gave brief comments
thanking the Council for their support for Relay for Life. He stated the
Village of Wellington teams raised more than $12,000 for the American
Cancer Society and collectively the event raised $135,000. He thanked
staff from the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments and
Cindy Drake. Ms. Noel provided further comments and stated they really
appreciate the Village of Wellington.
Council thanked Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society for all
that they do.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
the Agenda as presented.
Mr. Schofield indicated there were no comment cards received for the
Consent Agenda.
A. 18-1917 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MULCH
This item approved on Consent.
B. 18-2087 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT
WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.,
FOR THE UTILITY VALVE CONCRETE COLLAR INSTALLATIONS
This item approved on Consent.
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C. 18-2120 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR GROUNDWATER
MODELING AND APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
(SFWMD) CONSUMPTIVE USE PERMIT
This item approved on Consent.
D. 18-2125 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AVOLVE
SOFTWARE FOR PROJECTDOX UPGRADES
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 18-2132 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05 (POST DISASTER DEBRIS RECOVERY)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
CREATING NEW ARTICLE IX, SECTIONS 2-362 THROUGH 2-363
PROVIDING FOR POST DISASTER DEBRIS RECOVERY; PROVIDING
FOR A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Barnes and Mr. De La Vega presented this item.
Ms. Bausch stated the agreement is a part of the ordinance.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice
Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public
Hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman
McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed
(5-0), to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Ordinance No. 2018-05 (Post Disaster Debris
Recovery).
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 18-2138 VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 92ND
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mr. Schofield introduced this item.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to nominate
Mayor Gerwig as the Voting Delegate for the Florida League of
Cities' 92nd Annual Conference.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
Sarah Willis, stated she is running for Circuit Judge Group 25 in the
countywide election, and provided background information regarding her
career.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. BAUSCH: Ms. Bausch presented the following report:
Ms. Bausch provided an update with respect to the Palm Beach Polo
litigation the Council inquired about yesterday. She stated regarding the
vegetation removal on Stribling Way the hearing on the Amended Motion
for Temporary Injunction has been continued, pursuant to court order, to
June 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Ms. Bausch stated with respect to the new
violations regarding Big Blue, she has spoken to Claudio Reidi who has
filed a new complaint and filed an Emergency Motion for Temporary
Injunction. Ms. Bausch stated the complaint has been served and Mr.
Reidi is working to get a hearing set on the earliest date available. She
stated she will speak with him tomorrow to see if the date has been
confirmed.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26,
2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mr. Schofield stated Board and Committee Training will be held on
Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on
Thursday, June 28, 2018, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
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Mr. Schofield stated the last part of his report is an update on the data
breach.
Mr. William Silliman provided a detailed status report regarding the data
breach.
Council asked questions and provided comments.
Councilman McGovern stated he has two questions: 1) is FPL doing the
fibernet night work at the end of this week. Mr. Schofield stated he will
find out. 2) He asked for an update on installation of the license plate
reading system at intersections. Mr. Schofield provided an update and
stated the contracts will come before Council.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone stated he does not have a report but has two
requests. He referenced the code rewrites and asked if planning staff
can have some roundtables with local contractors to make sure it is
working as smoothly as we hope it is. In addition, Councilman Napoleone
discussed the length of Council meetings and combining two agendas
into one for efficiency when there are no time sensitive issues coming up.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
combine the June 26, 2018 Council Meeting with the July 10,
2018 Council Meeting.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos stated he had no report.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern reminded the public that the Great
Neighborhoods grants are available in Community Services.
Councilman McGovern recognized Captain Silva in the audience and
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stated the Operation Open Doors Program has run in the last month and
has been successful in netting arrests regarding vehicle burglary issues
due to unlocked car doors.
Captain Silva spoke regarding Operation Open Doors.
Council gave comments on this issue.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated she has appointed Stacy Sommers to the
Architectural Review Board and Ms. Sommers will fill out her application.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned at approximately 8:22 p.m.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 12, 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 June 12, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Minister Geraldo Vieira, The Pentecostals of the Palm Beaches (Wellington Branch)
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 18-2156 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING ZACH BEATTY, WYATT BOSWELL AND
MICHAEL GAROFALO ON THEIR ADMITTANCE TO THE U.S. AIR
FORCE ACADEMY
To recognize and congratulate Zach Beatty, Wyatt Boswell and Michael Garofalo on their admission to
the U.S. Air Force Academy.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 18-1917 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MULCH
Authorization to award an annual contract to a primary and secondary vendor, for the purchase of mulch,
in the amount of approximately $85,000 annually.
B. 18-2087 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT
WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.,
FOR THE UTILITY VALVE CONCRETE COLLAR INSTALLATIONS
Authorization to utilize Palm Beach County contract #R2018-0012 with Wynn & Sons Environmental
Construction Co., Inc., as a basis for pricing, for the Utility Valve Concrete Collar Installations at a cost of
$45,900.00.
C. 18-2120 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR GROUNDWATER
MODELING AND APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
(SFWMD) CONSUMPTIVE USE PERMIT
Authorization to approve a task order to JLA Geosciences, Inc. to provide hydrogeologic consulting
services for a Groundwater Modeling and Application for Modification of Village of Wellington SFWMD
Consumptive Use Permit Modification at a cost of $81,240.00.
D. 18-2125 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AVOLVE
SOFTWARE FOR PROJECTDOX UPGRADES
Authorization to enter into an agreement with Avolve Software, for ProjectDox upgrades, at a cost of
$82,750.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 18-2132 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05 (POST DISASTER DEBRIS RECOVERY)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING NEW
ARTICLE IX, SECTIONS 2-362 THROUGH 2-363 PROVIDING FOR
POST DISASTER DEBRIS RECOVERY; PROVIDING FOR A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Consideration and adoption on second reading of Ordinance No. 2018-05 providing for post disaster
debris recovery as part of Wellington’s Disaster Debris Management Plan.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 18-2138 VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 92ND
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Nomination and Selection of a Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities’ 92nd Annual Conference
in Hollywood, Florida, from August 16th to 18th, 2018.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
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