Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · October 9, 2018
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, October 9, 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 October 9, 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
Rabbi-Hazzan David Sislen, Temple B'nai Jacob of Wellington, delivered
the invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
presented.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as presented.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 18-2433 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-56 FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAND AND RECREATION GRANTS
SECTION FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2018-57 FOR
A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-56 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAND AND RECREATION GRANTS
SECTION FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP)
FOR THE SCOTT’S PLACE PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-57 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTT’S
PLACE PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Mr. David Dearth, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
briefly discussed the Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program and presented the Village with a $50,000 grant for Scott's
Place.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Resolution No. R2018-56 (Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Land and Recreation Grants Section
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)
Grant) as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Resolution No. R2018-57 (Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Grant Funds) as presented.
B. 18-1971 FISCAL YEAR 2019 KEELY SPINELLI GRANT AWARDS
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Paulette Edwards, Community Services Director, stated staff has a
video to show.
The video regarding the Keely Spinelli grant awards was shown.
Ms. Edwards thanked the Village's Communications team for putting the
video together. She also stated as part of the FY 2019 budget, the
Village Council once again approved funding for the Keely Spinelli Grant.
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She said this year’s budget includes a total of $330,000 with $30,000 for
each of the eleven public schools serving Wellington residents.
Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Palm Beach County School District Regional
Superintendent recognized and thanked the Village for their partnership.
He recognized Ms. Marcia Andrews, School Board Member, who
brought greetings from the entire School Board and Superintendent Dr.
Donald Fennoy, and gave brief comments. In addition, Mr. Rodriguez
also introduced Vivian Green, Instructional Superintendent and Ed
Tierney, Secondary Instructional Superintendent who were present. He
also recognized and thanked the Education Committee. Mr. Rodriguez
called the principals of the Wellington schools up to the front to receive
their checks.
Council distributed the grant checks to the school principals.
C. 18-2205 PRESENTATION OF 2018 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, Chair and Mr. Ernie
Zimmerman of the Public Safety Committee, as well as other committee
members who were in attendance and who helped to select the Top Cop
and Top Firefighter.
Ms. Edwards introduced Lieutenant Eli Shaivitz who provided
background information about Detective Dan Delia, who was selected as
the 2018 Wellington Top Cop.
Detective Dan Delia thanked Council for the recognition and thanked his
team and members of PBSO.
Council gave brief comments and congratulated Detective Delia.
Ms. Edwards, introduced Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battallion
Chief Ernie Muller who provided background information about Captain
Bob Dawson, who was selected as the 2018 Wellington Top Firefighter.
Captain Bob Dawson thanked Council for the recognition and thanked
his families.
Council gave brief comments and congratulated Captain Dawson.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval 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 as presented.
Mr. Schofield stated there were no comment cards received for the
Consent Agenda.
A. 18-2427 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2018
This item approved on Consent.
B. 18-2099 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF PLANTATION
CONTRACT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
This item approved on Consent.
C. 18-2289 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS
2019 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
This item approved on Consent.
D. 18-2313 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT
RISK (CMAR) CONTRACT TO KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION,
INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREENBRIAR PARK
This item approved on Consent.
E. 18-2350 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-51 (WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB
AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES
BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB,
INC.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
F. 18-2380 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-50 (WYCLIFFE VACATION)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, VACATING
A PORTION OF THE 12-FOOT WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
LOCATED AT 4650 WYCLIFFE COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD
(WYCLIFFE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB) AS RECORDED IN
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OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 6990, PAGE 198, PUBLIC RECORDS,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 18-2408 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-08 (ARTICLE 7 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ARTICLE 7, IN ITS
ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC
STANDARDS RELATED TO SITE DEVELOPMENT; 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 the item.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the
Public Hearing.
Public Comment:
Chris Levy asked about the percentage threshold for the removal of
vegetation.
There being no further public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, 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
as amended Ordinance No. 2018-08 (Article 7 of the Land
Development Regulations).
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
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.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 23,
2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Regional Superintendent of the School District, will
make a presentation at the next Agenda Review Meeting, Monday,
October 22, 2018, on the Referendum on the November 6, 2018 Ballot
on the plan to levy 1.00 Mill of Ad Valorem Millage for the School District.
The next Lakeside Family Fun Day on Lake Wellington will be held on
Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Green Market at Wellington will celebrate its season opening on
Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., next to the
Wellington Amphitheater. Admission and parking are free.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone stated tomorrow is International Walk to School
Day and stated some of them will be at Wellington Elementary to walk to
school with the kids and encouraged everyone to walk with the kids to
promote the International Walk to School day.
Councilman Napoleone also commended the work the Village's Boards
and Committees do. He stated the committees do things that benefit the
community and have an impact on what Council does.
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VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos waived his comments.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated he hopes to see everyone at the Lakeside
Event on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind stated she attended the Stroke for Strokes event
on Saturday and Wellington Regional did a great job. She stated was a
very nice event.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated she attended the Stroke for Strokes event on
Saturday at the Mall at Wellington Green and passed along information
that she learned that day.
Mayor Gerwig stated she handed out flyers to Ms. Edwards for the Palm
Beach Central High School students tonight at Civics 101 regarding
participation in the "Best Municipality Ever" Essay contest. She asked
that the information be provided to other schools and residents.
Mayor Gerwig stated at the end of each fiscal year Council evaluates the
manager's performance and gives feedback.
In response, Mr. Schofield stated he will distribute the forms this week.
Mayor Gerwig commented about International Walk to School Day.
Mayor Gerwig stated thoughts and prayers are with those in the
Panhandle//Big Bend area regarding Hurricane Michael.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 9, 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 October 9, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Rabbi-Hazzan David Sislen, Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 18-2433 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-56 FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAND AND RECREATION GRANTS
SECTION FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2018-57 FOR A
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-56 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAND AND RECREATION GRANTS
SECTION FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING
A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA RECREATION
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR THE
SCOTT’S PLACE PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-57 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS
AWARDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTT’S PLACE PARK
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2018-56 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
(FRDAP) grant and approval of Resolution No. R2018-57 for a budget amendment to allocate the $50,000
in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund.
B. 18-1971 FISCAL YEAR 2019 KEELY SPINELLI GRANT AWARDS
Presentation of the FY 2019 Keely Spinelli Grant Awards.
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C. 18-2205 PRESENTATION OF 2018 WELLINGTON TOP COP AND TOP
FIREFIGHTER AWARDS
Approval of the Public Safety Committee Recommendations for the 2018 Wellington Top Cop and Top
Firefighter.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 18-2427 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2018
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of August 28, 2018.
B. 18-2099 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF PLANTATION
CONTRACT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Authorization to continue utilizing a City of Plantation contract, as a basis for pricing, with Allied Universal
Corporation for the purchase and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite in the amount of approximately
$396,000.00.
C. 18-2289 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS
2019 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
Authorization to utilize previously awarded and competitively bid Village contracts and Palm Beach
County contracts, for 2019 Public Works projects with an approximate total of $3,035,000.
D. 18-2313 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
(CMAR) CONTRACT TO KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREENBRIAR PARK
Authorization to award a CMAR contract to Kaufman Lynn, Construction, Inc., for the construction of
Greenbriar Park, in the amount of $68,728.
E. 18-2350 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-51 (WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB
AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
A CONTRACT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES BETWEEN
WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB, INC.; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the Annual Agreement between Wellington and the Wellington Seniors Club, Inc. for FY
2018/2019.
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F. 18-2380 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-50 (WYCLIFFE VACATION)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, VACATING A
PORTION OF THE 12-FOOT WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
LOCATED AT 4650 WYCLIFFE COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD
(WYCLIFFE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB) AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL
RECORDS BOOK 6990, PAGE 198, PUBLIC RECORDS, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2018-50 to vacate/abandon a portion of the 12-foot wide sanitary sewer
easement within Wycliffe Golf and Country Club.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 18-2408 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-08 (ARTICLE 7 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE
SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO REPEAL AND
REPLACE ARTICLE 7, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO
ESTABLISH SPECIFIC STANDARDS RELATED TO SITE
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2018-08 to repeal and replace Articles 7 - Site Development Standards in its
entirety.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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