Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · November 13, 2018
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, November 13, 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 November 13, 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
Pastor Josh Mauney, New Sound Church, Wellington, delivered the
invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1) Add proclamation honoring Bruce A. Delaney, Parks and Recreation
Director, to Presentations and Proclamations as Item 5A.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Proclamation honoring Bruce A. Delaney, Parks and Recreation Director, on
his retirement.
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
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the Consent Agenda as presented.
Mr. Schofield stated there were no comment cards received for the
Consent Agenda.
A. 18-2495 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 AND SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
This item approved on Consent.
B. 18-2296 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR
LOBBYING SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
C. 18-2299 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE
SERVICES; AND 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SURFICIAL AQUIFER WELLS
This item approved on Consent.
D. 18-2309 AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS TANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY
This item approved on Consent.
E. 18-2324 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE VILLAGE
PARK CONCESSION STAND DOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
F. 18-2326 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER, TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR UPDATING THE
UTILITY WATER SYSTEM GIS DATABASE
This item approved on Consent.
G. 18-2489 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT FOR THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD/C-8 CANAL
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
H. 18-2469 (1) AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE MULTIPLE CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT; AND (2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT TO REPLACE AN EXISTING AS400 SERVER
This item approved on Consent.
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I. 18-2473 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-62 (DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION
“BUCKS” CERTIFICATE PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DROWNING
PREVENTION COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE
FOR VOUCHERS FOR FREE SWIMMING LESSONS UNDER THE
“BUCK” PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
J. 18-2493 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-65 (WELLINGTON GREEN MUPD B
REPLAT OF TRACT 2 AND CIVIC TRACT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE WELLINGTON GREEN MUPD
REPLAT OF TRACT 2 AND CIVIC TRACT LYING IN SECTION 13,
TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A REPLAT
OF CIVIC TRACT, WELLINGTON GREEN, A MUPD/PUD,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 87, PAGES 81 THROUGH 90 AND TRACT 2 OF WELLINGTON
GREEN, A MUPD/PUD, A REPLAT OF TRACT B, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 110, PAGES 183
THROUGH 188 BOTH OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
This item approved on Consent.
K. 18-2494 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-66 (AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF
INMATE LABOR FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE WELLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN
DOUGLAS EVERGLADES HABITAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF INMATE LABOR IN
WORK PROGRAMS WITHIN THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS
EVERGLADES HABITAT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
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L. 18-2490 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-64 (FDOT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING THE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FINANCIAL PROJECT ID 436307-1,
A PORTION OF WHICH INCLUDES FOREST HILL BOULEVARD; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 18-2483 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-63 (EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE SEASONAL
EQUESTRIAN PERMIT 2018/2019)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A SEASONAL EQUESTRIAN USE PERMIT FOR THE
GLOBAL DRESSAGE COMPLEX, AKA EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE, AT
13466 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD FOR AN EQUESTRIAN SHOW
USE FROM DECEMBER 1, 2018 TO APRIL 30, 2019; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the resolution by title.
Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those who wished to speak on the
item.
Village Council disclosed any ex-parte communications.
Mr. Bob Basehart and Ms. Cory Cramer presented this item.
The applicant's agent and attorney were present on behalf of the
applicant.
Staff and the applicant's attorney and agent answered the Council's
questions.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice
Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public
Hearing.
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There being no 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 McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Resolution No. R2018-63 (Equestrian Village Seasonal
Equestrian Permit 2018/2019) as amended.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-1618 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH SHORE
FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT PHASE I
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
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
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0) for
Authorization to Approve a Task Order to Provide Engineering
Consulting Services for the South Shore Forcemain
Replacement Project Phase 1.
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 the Village received an affirmance of the Circuit
Court's final summary judgement in the enforcement case of Palm Beach
Polo, Inc. and Big Blue Preserve.
Ms. Cohen stated on Thursday (Special Magistrate meeting) there are
some code enforcement matters that are pending that are on the
agenda.
Ms. Cohen also provided an update regarding other litigation involving
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Palm Beach Polo and discussed the Flying Cow Ranch application.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2018
and there are no agenda items scheduled for the 27th. Mr. Schofield
suggested the November 27, 2018 meeting be canceled. It was the
consensus of Council to cancel the meeting.
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, December 11,
2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Village offices will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 21, 2018
in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday and will reopen on
Monday, November 26, 2018. Mr. Schofield stated certain Village
facilities will be closed and the information is listed on the website. He
stated the parks themselves will be open from sunrise to sunset.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone stated he apologizes for missing the Veterans'
Day parade due to his attending a college reunion in Gainesville. He
stated it looks like it was a great event and well attended as always.
Councilman Napoleone wished everyone a safe and Happy
Thanksgiving.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos thanked Ms. Cohen for her update regarding Palm
Beach Polo, Inc., etc.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated the Read for the Record effort was very
strong and enjoyable.
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Councilman McGovern thanked everyone for coming to the Veterans'
Day festivities.
Councilman McGovern thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for
the Lakeside Event and felt it was unique and a lot of fun.
Councilman McGovern thanked everyone who voted in the election and
at the Wellington Library. He stated it was one of the most voted at sites
for early voting.
Councilman McGovern wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind waived comments.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated she participated in early voting at the Wellington
Library and gave comments regarding the election process.
Mayor Gerwig asked about public input meetings for the waterfront
project.
Mr. Schofield stated the meetings will probably happen in December and
January. He stated there will be some community outreach prior to the
meetings.
Mayor Gerwig commented about the equestrian season and stated she
is looking forward to it being a very successful season.
Mayor Gerwig stated she is going to Orlando tomorrow to attend the
Florida League of Cities (FLC) legislative committee meetings and
thanked FLC and the voters regarding Amendment 1.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Tuesday, November 13, 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 - Final-revised November 13, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Josh Mauney, New Sound Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 18-2495 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 AND SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meetings of September 11, 2018 and
September 25, 2018.
B. 18-2296 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR
LOBBYING SERVICES
Authorization to renew an existing agreement with Coker Consulting to provide lobbying services to the
Village in the amount of $75,000.
C. 18-2299 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE
SERVICES; AND 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SURFICIAL AQUIFER WELLS
Authorization to: 1) Award a task order to JLA Geosciences, Inc., to provide hydrogeologic design and
construction phase services, for the rehabilitation of surficial aquifer wells in the amount of $55,287; and
2) Award a task order to Florida Design Drilling, Inc., for rehabilitation of surficial aquifer wells R2, R3 and
R9 in the amount of $450,000, including $59,275 of owner controlled contingencies.
D. 18-2309 AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS TANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY
Authorization to dispose of FY 2018 surplus tangible personal property.
E. 18-2324 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE VILLAGE PARK
CONCESSION STAND DOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Authorization to award a contract to E & F Enterprises Inc., D/B/A Creative Contracting Group, for the
Village Park Concession Stand Door Replacement project, in the amount of $87,700.00.
F. 18-2326 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER, TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR UPDATING THE UTILITY
WATER SYSTEM GIS DATABASE
Authorization to approve a task order to Keshavarz and Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services to update the Utility Water System GIS Database in the amount of $99,680.00.
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G. 18-2489 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT FOR THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD/C-8 CANAL
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Authorization to utilize a previously awarded contract with Shenandoah General Construction Company for
the Forest Hill Boulevard/C-8 Canal Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $134,865.00.
H. 18-2469 (1) AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE MULTIPLE CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT; AND (2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT TO REPLACE AN EXISTING AS400 SERVER
(1) Authorization to utilize multiple contracts (National Joint Powers Alliance - NJPA #100614, National
Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance - NIPA #130733, and State of Florida #43211500) for the purchase
of information technology systems equipment in the amount not to exceed $331,000 (annual budgeted
amount); and (2) Authorization to enter into a three year lease to replace an existing AS400 server with an
IBM server from SPSVAR, LLC, at an initial cost of $47,250.
I. 18-2473 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-62 (DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION
“BUCKS” CERTIFICATE PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DROWNING PREVENTION
COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR VOUCHERS
FOR FREE SWIMMING LESSONS UNDER THE “BUCK” PROGRAM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of the FY19 Drowning Prevention Coalition “Bucks” Program.
J. 18-2493 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-65 (WELLINGTON GREEN MUPD B REPLAT
OF TRACT 2 AND CIVIC TRACT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING
AND APPROVING THE WELLINGTON GREEN MUPD REPLAT OF
TRACT 2 AND CIVIC TRACT LYING IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 44
SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A REPLAT OF CIVIC TRACT, WELLINGTON
GREEN, A MUPD/PUD, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 87, PAGES 81 THROUGH 90 AND TRACT
2 OF WELLINGTON GREEN, A MUPD/PUD, A REPLAT OF TRACT B,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
110, PAGES 183 THROUGH 188 BOTH OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Approval of Resolution No. R2018-65 accepting and approving the Wellington Green MUPD B Replat of
Tract 2 and Civic Tract.
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K. 18-2494 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-66 (AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE
LABOR FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS EVERGLADES
HABITAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF INMATE LABOR IN WORK
PROGRAMS WITHIN THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS EVERGLADES
HABITAT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the Agreement between Wellington and the Florida Department of Corrections for the
provision of inmate labor for the maintenance of the Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory
Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat.
L. 18-2490 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-64 (FDOT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
THE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FINANCIAL PROJECT ID 436307-1, A PORTION OF WHICH INCLUDES
FOREST HILL BOULEVARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2018-64 authorizing the Mayor or Vice Mayor and Village Clerk to execute
the Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in the
form attached as Exhibit A.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 18-2483 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-63 (EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE SEASONAL
EQUESTRIAN PERMIT 2018/2019)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
A SEASONAL EQUESTRIAN USE PERMIT FOR THE GLOBAL
DRESSAGE COMPLEX, AKA EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE, AT 13466
SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD FOR AN EQUESTRIAN SHOW USE
FROM DECEMBER 1, 2018 TO APRIL 30, 2019; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2018-63 for a Seasonal Equestrian Permit for Global Dressage Complex,
AKA Equestrian Village, at 13466 South Shore Boulevard from December 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019.
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-1618 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH SHORE
FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT PHASE I
Authorization to approve a task order to Mock Roos and Associates, Inc. to provide engineering
consulting services for design and bid phase services for South Shore Forcemain Replacement Phase I
at a cost of $145,396.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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