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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, August 14, 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 August 14, 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; 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 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) Move Item 6B, Authorization to Award a Contract for the Renewal, Replacement and Expansion of the Water Treatment Plant; and 2) Approval of Resolution No. R2018-33 to Allocate the Required Funding to complete the project to the Regular Agenda as Item 8.C. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS There were no Presentations or Proclamations. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 There were no comment cards received for the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A. 18-2239 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 12, 2018 AND JULY 10, 2018 This item approved on Consent. B. 17-1613 1) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE RENEWAL, REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-33 TO ALLOCATE THE REQUIRED FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT This item moved to Regular Agenda as Item 8.C. C. 18-1914 1) AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL CONTRACT TO RESTORE THE CANAL BANK LOCATED AT PUMP STATION 3; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-40 AMENDING THE FISCAL 2017-2018 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET, FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR PUMP STATION 3 CAPITAL PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE This item approved on Consent. D. 18-2237 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR GREENBRIAR PARK This item approved on Consent. E. 18-2246 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREENBRIAR PARK This item approved on Consent. F. 18-1817 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WAREHOUSE, GENERATOR STORAGE, FIELD SERVICES BUILDING MODIFICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 This item approved on Consent. G. 18-2245 1) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, WARRANTY AND HOSTING OF AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-34, AMENDING THE GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018, BY COMMITTING MONIES FROM PRIOR YEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS (LETF) TO CAPITAL EXPENSE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. H. 18-2253 RESOLUTION NO. AC2018-04 (AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISRICT AND W & W EQUESTRIAN CLUB LLC) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND W & W EQUESTRIAN CLUB LLC FOR TRANSFER OF THE WATER MANAGEMENT TRACTS KNOWN AS TRACTS L1 THROUGH L5 OF THE WINDING TRAILS PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 125, PAGES 56 THROUGH 69; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 18-2232 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, WELLINGTON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS FOR THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE AND THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY. I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2018-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DISTRICT FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 DATE. II. RESOLUTION NO. AC2018-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2018, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. III. RESOLUTION NO. R2018-37: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AND LEVYING THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; PROVIDING FOR RATES AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON TO CERTIFY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2018-38: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2018, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. V. RESOLUTION NO. R2018-39: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE AREA AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE AREA’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read each of the five resolutions by title. Ms. Quickel presented to Council the five resolutions adopting the budgets and rates for FY 2019 for Acme, Utilities, Solid Waste, Lake Wellington Professional Centre, and Saddle Trail. She also reviewed the proposed FY 2019 Non-Ad Valorem and Enterprise Budgets, Budget Objectives, and Rates & Assessments accordingly. Mr. Schofield and Ms. Quickel responded to Council's questions. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Schofield indicated there was one public comment card received. Public Comment: Stuart Hack, on behalf of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, read a statement into record requesting a public forum regarding the Lake Wellington Redevelopment Initiative. There being no further public comment, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2018-02 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2018-03 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2018-37 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2018-38 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2018-39 as presented. B. 18-2216 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-35 (UTILITY RATE STUDY) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ESTABLISHING RATES, FEES AND CHARGES WHICH THE VILLAGE MAY ASSESS ITS CUSTOMERS FOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE AND RELATED MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY SERVICES; THE MANNER IN WHICH THOSE AMOUNTS MAY Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 BE ASSESSED AND AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTED; THE MANNER AND AMOUNTS IN WHICH CUSTOMER DEPOSITS MAY BE ASSESSED FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the resolution by title. Ms. LaRocque presented this item and responded to Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing. No public comment cards were received. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2018-35 (Utility Rate Study) as presented. C. 18-2252 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-43 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Paulette Edwards, Community Services Director, presented this item and showed a video to Council. Public Hearing Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing. No public comment cards were received. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. Council thanked Ms. Edwards for the great work coming out of the Community Services Department. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2018-43 (Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Annual Action Plan) as presented. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 17-1611 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WAREHOUSE, GENERATOR STORAGE, FIELD SERVICES BUILDING MODIFICATIONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Mayor Gerwig recused herself and left the dais. Ms. LaRocque presented this item and responded to Council's questions. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) for Authorization to Negotiate a Contract to Provide Architectural Design Services for the Water Treatment Plant Warehouse, Generator Storage, Field Services Building Modifications, and Miscellaneous Site Improvements Project. B. 18-2243 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-42 (EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FY 2017 LOCAL SOLICITATION FUND ACCEPTANCE AND RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT #2018-065) Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS AND RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT #2018-065; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Quickel presented this item and responded to Council's questions. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2018-42 (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2017 Local Solicitation Fund Acceptance and Related Budget Amendment #2018-065) as presented. C. 17-1613 1) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE RENEWAL, REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-33 TO ALLOCATE THE REQUIRED FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Mr. Barnes, Mr. De La Vega and Ms. LaRocque presented this item. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Renewal, Replacement and Expansion of the Water Treatment Plant; and 2) Approval of Resolution No. 2018-33 to Allocate the Required Funding to complete the project (Formerly Consent Item 6B). 9. PUBLIC FORUM 1) Andy Hermida stated his neighbors expressed concerns with the proposed neighborhood park in Folkestone. 2) Jerry Legato spoke regarding tonight's presentations for the Water Treatment Plant and stated he is disappointed in the past decision that was made to put flouride in the Village's water. He stated he would like the decision to be reconsidered. A. 18-2249 PUBLIC FORUM REQUEST – A PRESENTATION BY MARY SUE JACOBS, REGARDING A PADDOCK PARK CODE ENFORCEMENT Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 ISSUE Ms. Mary Sue Jacobs provided comments cards and information for the record and spoke regarding properties in Paddock Park 1. Additional Public Comments: 1) Rick LeAndro stated he is a resident who lives in Paddock Park 1 and he is in favor of what Ms. Jacobs has discussed. He stated he does not understand when their property rights were taken away. 2) Tara Zimmerman stated she is a resident who lives in Paddock Park 1 and agrees with Ms. Jacobs. She stated she would like to have a horse in her backyard. Council and Mr. Schofield gave brief comments. Mayor Gerwig read email correspondence between her and Mr. Schofield regarding Paddock Park. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report tonight. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report: The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mr. Schofield stated due to the observance of the Rosh Hashanah Holiday, the time of the September 11, 2018 Village Council Meeting will be changed to 8:00 p.m. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind stated she hopes everyone had a smooth start to school and stated she knows traffic is tough right now and once we get the routines down it will get better. She encouraged everyone to take it slow and be careful. Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern cautioned everyone regarding Big Blue in the area to the south of Wellington Elementary due to construction as children are going back to school. He stated there will be buses, more cars, people riding bikes and children walking to school. He agreed with Councilwoman Siskind's comments about persons being cautious at all Wellington schools. Councilman McGovern stated all Wellington schools are "A" rated based on their performance last year; and mentioned that it is a significant accomplishment for New Horizons Elementary School, Welllington Elementary School and Palm Beach Central High School to have raised their school grades from "B" to "A". Councilman McGovern stated three very significant things happened tonight: 1) Reinvestment in the Water Treatment Plant; 2) Authorization to negotiate the construction contract to begin the process of building Greenbriar Park and 3) Utilizing Law Enforcement Trust Funds to bring license plate readers to the Village of Wellington to further increase safety. He stated all three of these things will make the Village a better place. VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following report: Vice Mayor Drahos stated his colleagues did a great job of summarizing everything he was thinking about. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone stated when he was dropping his son off to school he noticed parents in the car line texting and driving. He encourage everyone to wait until their child is dropped off and they are back in a parked place to text. Councilman Napoleone welcomed Alison Bowen to the Village staff. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 14, 2018 Mayor Gerwig recognized the latest PGA win of Brooks Koepka who is from Wellington. Mayor Gerwig stated she attended the "Legally Blonde" play at Wellington High School. She stated they were adorable. Mayor Gerwig stated she looks forward to celebrating 50 years of Home Rule this week. Ms. Cohen stated Vice Mayor Drahos has a birthday coming up. Council wished Vice Mayor Drahos a Happy Birthday. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:50 p.m. Village of Wellington Page 11