Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · October 23, 2018
Minutes
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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