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Regular Meeting

Wellington, FL · October 23, 2018

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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, October 23, 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 23, 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 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) Add Video on the Palm Beach County School District's proposed 1 Mill referendum, to Presentations and Proclamations as Item 5B. 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. 18-2458 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AND PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2018 TO OCTOBER 28, 2018 AS “FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the proclamation. Council gave comments regarding Florida City Government week. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final October 23, 2018 Mr. Schofield provided information regarding Village activities for Florida City Government Week. B. Video on Palm Beach County School District proposed 1 Mill referendum 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, 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. 18-2071 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH KRONOS, INC. FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, LICENSES AND RENTAL OF THE VILLAGE’S TIMEKEEPING AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW SYSTEM This item approved on Consent. B. 18-2323 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE GREENBRIAR DOG PARK DOG WASH IMPROVEMENTS This item approved on Consent. C. 18-2441 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-54 (BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE REPLAT OF LOT 4 AND LOT 1A) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE REPLAT OF LOT 4 & LOT 1A LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 4, BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 91, PAGES 21 & 22, AND A REPLAT OF LOT 1A, BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 113, PAGES 99 THROUGH 101, BOTH OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. This item approved on Consent. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final October 23, 2018 D. 17-1682 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-58 (FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT – HURRICANE IRMA) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING HURRICANE IRMA FEDERALLY-FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. E. 18-2393 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-55 (EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO (1) AWARD A CONSUMER DRIVEN HEALTH PLAN (CDHP) AGREEMENT WITH CIGNA HEALTHCARE TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS, AND RETIREES, AND APPROVING HRA FUNDING FOR EACH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANNUAL OUT OF POCKET MAXIMUM COSTS, INCLUDING DEDUCTIBLES; (2) AWARD A CONTRACT TO CIGNA TO PROVIDE DENTAL INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS, AND RETIREES; (3) AWARD A CONTRACT TO HUMANA TO PROVIDE VISION INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS AND RETIREES; (4) RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS, AND RETIREES WITH AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 18-2341 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WAREHOUSE, GENERATOR STORAGE, FIELD SERVICES BUILDING MODIFICATIONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final October 23, 2018 Mayor Gerwig recused herself from the item and left the dais. Mr. De La Vega and Ms. LaRocque presented this item. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) for Authorization to Award a Contract to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Water Treatment Plant Warehouse, Generator Storage, Field Services Building Modifications, and Miscellaneous Site Improvements Project. B. 18-2466 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-59 (AMENDMENT 1) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL CONCERNING AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION WHICH, IF ADOPTED, WOULD CREATE ADDITIONAL INEQUITIES IN FLORIDA'S TAX SYSTEM BY GRANTING CERTAIN TAX BREAKS TO SOME TAXPAYERS AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER TAXPAYERS. Mr. Schofield introduced and presented the item. Council gave brief comments. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2018-59 (Amendment 1) as presented. 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, November 13, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Agenda Review meeting will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final October 23, 2018 Mr. Schofield stated Village Offices will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2018, in observation of the Veterans Day holiday. The Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony are scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 11, 2018, beginning at 8:15 a.m. Village Hall is changing its hours of operation to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., beginning October 29, 2018, ending the extended hours on Wednesdays. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone stated Mr. Bill Klein wants to know if he will be reappointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee. He stated he supports Mr. Klein's service because he attends the meetings and takes notes as well as provides feedback. He reiterated that Mr. Klein does a great job. It was the consensus of Council that Mr. Klein continues to serve. Councilman Napoleone stated the Senior Room at the Community Center opened this week. He stated it is a nice space and well set up. Councilman Napoleone stated Wellington High School (WHS) is having their Trunk or Treat on Halloween Night. He stated it is a good event and well done. VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following report: Vice Mayor Drahos thanked Mayor Gerwig for giving him the opportunity to participate in the Wellington High School Homecoming Parade. Vice Mayor Drahos stated the Young Professionals of Wellington are hosting "Wicked at the Wanderers" this weekend. He stated it is a Halloween Party, was invented about six years ago and the party raises money for charity. Vice Mayor Drahos asked Ms. Cohen to provide a status update on the code enforcement cases involving Polo West and Polo North. Councilman McGovern asked that Ms. Cohen also add an update on the Big Blue Foreclosure. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final October 23, 2018 Ms. Cohen provided the updates as requested. Mr. Schofield informed the Council of the governing Florida Statutes regarding code enforcement and compliance; and the Special Magistrate process. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern stated Money Magazine recognized Wellington as one of 8 cities in the United States as the best place to retire in America for golf. Councilman McGovern stated Early Voting has begun and persons can vote at the Wellington Library from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. Councilman McGovern thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for two great events: the Lakeside Family Fun Day and the Fall Festival. He stated both were spectacular and well attended events. He stated staff went above and beyond. Councilman McGovern encouraged everyone to participate in the Holiday Food Drive to help those who are less fortunate among us. Councilman McGovern stated he is looking forward to seeing everyone at Read for the Record on Thursday and at the WHS Trunk or Treat next week. Council gave comments regarding the book "Maybe Something Beautiful" which will be read for Read for the Record on Thursday. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind stated the Fall Festival and the Homecoming Parade were great. Councilwoman Siskind encouraged everyone to be careful while out on Halloween. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final October 23, 2018 Mayor Gerwig encouraged everyone to use glow sticks or glow bracelets for the children while out on Halloween and to be careful. Mayor Gerwig recognized the Interfaith Community that works with the Village on the Holiday Drive and the Toy Drive. She thanked everyone involved. Mayor Gerwig commented about Ms. Jenifer Brito, Community Services Specialist, and PBSO Corporal Ciuperger who saved the life of one of the local seniors by requesting and conducting a safety check. She asked that Ms. Brito be recognized. Mr. Schofield stated Jenifer has done an excellent job and the Community Services Department as a whole does great work. He commended Ms. Paulette Edwards and her staff. Regarding the earlier discussion of the Polo West and Polo North code enforcement cases, Mr. Schofield stated the item was not on the Special Magistrate agenda because the compliance date was for after the publication of the agenda. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:48 p.m. Village of Wellington Page 7

Agenda

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 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 23, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION Reverend Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, Wellington 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 18-2458 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AND PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2018 TO OCTOBER 28, 2018 AS “FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Presentation by the Village Council recognizing and proclaiming the week of October 22, 2018 to October 28, 2018 as “Florida City Government Week” In the Village of Wellington. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. 18-2071 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH KRONOS, INC. FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, LICENSES AND RENTAL OF THE VILLAGE’S TIMEKEEPING AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW SYSTEM Authorization to continue utilizing an existing agreement with Kronos, Inc. for support, maintenance, licenses and rental of the Village’s timekeeping and performance review system, in the amount of $35,880.00 annually. B. 18-2323 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE GREENBRIAR DOG PARK DOG WASH IMPROVEMENTS Authorization to award a contract to CJ Contracting, LLC, for the Greenbriar Dog Park Dog Wash Improvements in the amount of $68,900.00. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Meeting Agenda October 23, 2018 C. 18-2441 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-54 (BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE REPLAT OF LOT 4 AND LOT 1A) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE REPLAT OF LOT 4 & LOT 1A LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 4, BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 91, PAGES 21 & 22, AND A REPLAT OF LOT 1A, BINK’S COMMERCIAL CENTRE REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 113, PAGES 99 THROUGH 101, BOTH OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. Approval of Resolution No. R2018-54 accepting and approving the Bink’s Commercial Centre Replat of Lot 4 and Lot 1A. D. 17-1682 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-58 (FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT – HURRICANE IRMA) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING HURRICANE IRMA FEDERALLY-FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Acceptance of the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Federally Funded Subaward and Agreement for Hurricane Irma (DR-4337). Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Meeting Agenda October 23, 2018 E. 18-2393 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-55 (EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO (1) AWARD A CONSUMER DRIVEN HEALTH PLAN (CDHP) AGREEMENT WITH CIGNA HEALTHCARE TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS, AND RETIREES, AND APPROVING HRA FUNDING FOR EACH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANNUAL OUT OF POCKET MAXIMUM COSTS, INCLUDING DEDUCTIBLES; (2) AWARD A CONTRACT TO CIGNA TO PROVIDE DENTAL INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS, AND RETIREES; (3) AWARD A CONTRACT TO HUMANA TO PROVIDE VISION INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS AND RETIREES; (4) RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS, AND RETIREES WITH AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Authorization to approve Resolution No. R2018-55 to (1) Award a Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) agreement with CIGNA HealthCare to provide health insurance to eligible employees, dependents, and retirees, at a cost of approximately, $5,065,158, and approve HRA funding for each eligible employee at a total cost of approximately $944,000, to cover all associated annual out of pocket maximum costs, including deductibles; (2) Award a contract to CIGNA to provide dental insurance to eligible employees, dependents and retirees, at an annual cost of approximately $331,590; (3) Award a contract to Humana to provide vision insurance to eligible employees, dependents, and retirees, at a cost of approximately $34,544; (4) Renew a contract with Aetna Resources for Living to provide eligible employees, dependents and retirees with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a cost of approximately $11,363 annually. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 18-2341 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WAREHOUSE, GENERATOR STORAGE, FIELD SERVICES BUILDING MODIFICATIONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Authorization to award a contract to Colome and Associates, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Water Treatment Plant Warehouse, generator storage, field services building modifications, and miscellaneous site improvements project, in the amount of $37,410.00. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Meeting Agenda October 23, 2018 B. 18-2466 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-59 (AMENDMENT 1) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL CONCERNING AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION WHICH, IF ADOPTED, WOULD CREATE ADDITIONAL INEQUITIES IN FLORIDA'S TAX SYSTEM BY GRANTING CERTAIN TAX BREAKS TO SOME TAXPAYERS AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER TAXPAYERS. Council Consideration of a resolution proposed by the Florida League of Cities regarding the inequities in Florida’s tax system if Amendment 1 passes. 9. PUBLIC FORUM 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT 11. MANAGER'S REPORT 12. COUNCIL REPORTS 13. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings, and you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (The above notice is required by State Law. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his own cost, to arrange for the transcript). Pursuant to the provision of the Americans With Disabilities Act: any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings, because of a disability or physical impairment, should contact the Village Manager’s Office (561) 791-4000 at least five calendar days prior to the Hearing. Village of Wellington Page 5

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