Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · February 12, 2019
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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 February 12, 2019
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
Scout Pack 208 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Reverend Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, Wellington,
delivered the invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1) Move Item 6D, Authorization to Award a Contract to provide a Parks
and Recreation Master Plan, to the Regular Agenda as Item 8B.
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.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
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Mr. Schofield indicated there was a request for an amendment to the
minutes and staff will verify that. Otherwise, there were no public
comments for the Consent Agenda.
A. 19-2673 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
JANUARY 8, 2019 AND JANUARY 22, 2019 AND MINUTES OF THE
ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL LANDOWNERS MEETING
OF JANUARY 22, 2019
This item approved on Consent.
B. 19-2665 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION
SPONSORSHIP
This item approved on Consent.
C. 19-2667 1) RATIFICATION OF AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE TO REPLACE
AERATOR NO. 1 IMPELLERS; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. R2019-08 AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND MAINTENANCE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, BY ALLOCATING FUND
BALANCE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AERATOR NO. 1
IMPELLERS AT THE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
This item approved on Consent.
D. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 8B.
E. 19-2675 RESOLUTION NO. AC2019-01 (AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL
OF WARRANTY DEED BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AND W & W EQUESTRIAN CLUB LLC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A WARRANTY DEED
BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND W & W
EQUESTRIAN CLUB LLC FOR TRANSFER OF THE REMAINING
WATER MANAGEMENT TRACTS AND LAKE REMNANTS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 19-2628 ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02 (AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 72
ENTITLED “MORTGAGED REAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION” TO
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PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO ENTITIES IDENTIFIED IN 12 U.S.C.
§4617(a)(7))
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 72 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “MORTGAGED REAL PROPERTY
REGISTRATION” TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THOSE ENTITIES
IDENTIFIED IN 12 U.S.C. §4617(a)(7); PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Cohen presented this item.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice
Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public
Hearing.
There being no public comments, 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 Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Ordinance No. 2019-02 (Amendment to Chapter 72
Entitled "Mortgaged Real Property Registration" to Provide an
Exemption to Entities Identified in 12 U.S.C. §4617(a)(7)).
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 19-2638 COUNCIL DIRECTION ON (1) LOCATION OF THE APPROVED
MULTI-PURPOSE FIELDS; (2) RECONSTRUCTION OR RELOCATION
OF THE COMPETITION POOL; PENDING DIRECTION, (3)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD TASK ORDERS FOR
ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AT RISK SERVICES, FOR THE PROJECT
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Mr. Barnes presented this item.
Public Comment:
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Bruce Tumin and Richard Whalen spoke regarding this item.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) for
Authorization to Award Task Orders to Kimley-Horn &
Associates, Inc. and Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. to provide
Engineering/Architectural and Construction Manager At Risk
(CMAR) services; and to move forward with continued
negotiations with the Interlocal Agreement with the Palm Beach
County School District.
B. 18-2581 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE A PARKS
AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
This item was formerly Consent Item 6D.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Mr. Barnes and Mr. De La Vega presented this item.
Mr. Joe Webb, AECOM Technical Services, discussed the approach
and methodology to the project.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) for
Authorization to Award a Contract to AECOM Technical Services,
Inc. to provide a Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
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 complaint to foreclose the Village's municipal lien
that arose from the Big Blue/130 Violations case has been filed and the
summons was issued on Friday. She provided a handout to Council
regarding the parcels that were included in the foreclosure action.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 26,
2019 at 7:00 p.m.
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The Village will conduct a Town Hall Meeting regarding Town Center on
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington
Community Center.
The Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, in
observance of the Presidents' Day Holiday. However, the Village Park
gym and fields will be open for normal business hours.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind stated she attended the League of Yes Special
Needs Baseball Showcase on Saturday. She commended Kris Riedell,
who is the Executive Director, and stated it was another great event for
the parents and children.
Councilwoman Siskind stated there was great weather for the Lakeside
Event and the Green Market winded around the event on the sidewalk
and it was well attended. She commended staff for another great
Lakeside event and Green Market.
Councilwoman Siskind stated on Tuesday the Boy Scouts of America
added a Wellington Girls Troop 4125. Councilwoman Siskind welcomed
the Troop and stated Wellington is glad to have them. She stated she
and Councilman McGovern were there and talked to the girls and had a
chance to observe some of their meeting.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated the one year memorial of the Marjory
Stoneman Douglas Shooting in Parkland is this Thursday. He asked if
the tower can be lit in orange.
Councilman McGovern stated Council received an AT today and one at
the end of January regarding two applicants for at large appointments to
the Tree Board and the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals.
He asked if there was Council consensus to appoint the individuals to the
boards. There was Council consensus to appoint both applicants to the
boards for which they applied.
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Councilman McGovern stated he hopes everyone will attend the Town
Hall Meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
Councilman McGovern stated there has been alot of discussion on social
media regarding what is going to be done on Aero Club Drive and
encouraged residents to take the survey.
Mr. Schofield discussed the survey and the options included in the
survey.
Councilman McGovern stated two major equestrian events took place
over the weekend: the Great Charity Challenge and the Masters. He
congratulated the people at the Great Charity Challenge and stated they
did an amazing job. Councilman McGovern stated he is glad the events
were so successful.
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone commended Wellington Regional Hospital's
treatment of him during his stay.
Councilman Napoleone stated Sunday was the Day for Autism Event. He
stated it was great and had a bigger turnout than last year. Councilman
Napoleone commended and acknowledged PBSO Deputy Poritz, Alison
Bordeaux, FAU, and staff.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos stated it is good to have Councilman Napoleone
back.
Vice Mayor Drahos stated the Day for Autism Event was fantastic. He
recognized Councilman Napoleone for being instrumental in the visioning
and implementaion of the event and stated Councilman Napoleone
deserves credit for this. He also commended PBSO Deputy Poritz and
the other organizations involved in putting the event together.
Vice Mayor Drahos inquired about the Aero Club survey. He stated he
appreciates Mr. Schofield commenting regarding the survey. Vice Mayor
Drahos stated going forward things like this should come at the direction
of the Council and Council should be given the opportunity to comment
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on the content.
Mayor Gerwig also commented about the survey and discussed some of
the comments she heard from residents.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated she had the opportunity to visit with her
granddaughter this afternoon.
Mayor Gerwig stated she was able to present to SEU which is a
university that meets at the Christ Fellowship campus on Northlake.
Mayor Gerwig stated it was really fun and she discussed Home Rule with
the students.
Mayor Gerwig wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day this coming
Thursday and stated there will be food trucks and the tribute band music
festival. She also discussed the upcoming Classic Brew Fest that will
begin on Saturday.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned at approximately 8:41 p.m.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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 February 12, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, Wellington
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 19-2673 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
JANUARY 8, 2019 AND JANUARY 22, 2019 AND MINUTES OF THE
ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL LANDOWNERS MEETING
OF JANUARY 22, 2019
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meetings of January 8, 2019 and
January 22, 2019 and Minutes of the Acme Improvement District Annual Landowners Meeting of January
22, 2019.
B. 19-2665 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION SPONSORSHIP
Approval of Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington Community High School 2019 Project
Graduation Sponsorship.
C. 19-2667 1) RATIFICATION OF AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE TO REPLACE
AERATOR NO. 1 IMPELLERS; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. R2019-08 AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND MAINTENANCE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, BY ALLOCATING FUND
BALANCE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AERATOR NO. 1 IMPELLERS
AT THE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
1) Ratification of an emergency purchase to replace Aerator No. 1 impellers in an amount not to exceed
$150,000; and 2) Approval of Resolution No. R2019-08 amending the utility fund maintenance budget for
fiscal year 2018-2019, by allocating fund balance for the replacement of Aerator No. 1 impellers at the
Water Reclamation Plant; and providing an effective date.
D. 18-2581 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE A PARKS
AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Authorization to award a contract to provide a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, to AECOM Technical
Services, in the amount of $149,772.48.
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E. 19-2675 RESOLUTION NO. AC2019-01 (AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL OF
WARRANTY DEED BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND
W & W EQUESTRIAN CLUB LLC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A WARRANTY DEED
BETWEEN ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND W & W
EQUESTRIAN CLUB LLC FOR TRANSFER OF THE REMAINING
WATER MANAGEMENT TRACTS AND LAKE REMNANTS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the warranty deed between Acme Improvement District and W & W Equestrian Club LLC for
transfer of the remaining water management tract and lake remnants.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 19-2628 ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02 (AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 72 ENTITLED
“MORTGAGED REAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION” TO PROVIDE AN
EXEMPTION TO ENTITIES IDENTIFIED IN 12 U.S.C. §4617(a)(7))
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 72 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES ENTITLED “MORTGAGED REAL PROPERTY
REGISTRATION” TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THOSE ENTITIES
IDENTIFIED IN 12 U.S.C. §4617(a)(7); PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2019-02 amending Chapter 72 entitled Mortgaged Real Property Registration to
provide an exemption to entities identified in 12 U.S.C. §4617(a)(7).
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 19-2638 COUNCIL DIRECTION ON (1) LOCATION OF THE APPROVED
MULTI-PURPOSE FIELDS; (2) RECONSTRUCTION OR RELOCATION
OF THE COMPETITION POOL; PENDING DIRECTION, (3)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD TASK ORDERS FOR
ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AT RISK SERVICES, FOR THE PROJECT
Staff is seeking Council direction on (1) location of the approved multi-purpose fields; (2) reconstruction
or relocation of the competition pool; and pending direction, (3) authorization to award conceptual design
phase task orders to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $14,855, and Kaufman Lynn
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $9,805, to provide engineering/architectural and construction manager
at risk (CMAR) services, respectively, for the project.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
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10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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