Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · March 12, 2019
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, March 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 March 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
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Al Payne, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church, Wellington,
delivered the invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1) Move Item 6B, Authorization to: 1) Award a Contract for the
Wastewater Treatment Facility Renewal and Rehabilitation Project; and
2) Approval of Resolution No. R2019-12 Amending the Utility Fund for
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 By Allocating Fund Balance for the Wastewater
Treatment Facility Renewal and Rehabilitation Project, to the Regular
Agenda as Item 8A.
2) Add a report by Councilman Napoleone regarding the Village's
Pinewood Derby car to Presentations and Proclamations as Item 5C.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 19-2760 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
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Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Ms. Ana Acevedo introduced Ms. Racquel McIntosh, partner with Grau &
Associates, who presented the Audit for the Village of Wellington for
fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.
Ms. Acevedo stated it was a Village wide effort and commended
everyone involved in providing information for the audit.
Council extended their thanks to Ms. McIntosh and her firm and to Ms.
Quickel and staff for their hard work.
B. 19-2682 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE FY18 ANNUAL REPORT
PRESENTATION
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue District Chief William Rowley and
Division Chief Rich Ellis presented the Annual Report.
Council gave comments and thanked Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
for their services.
C. REPORT BY COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE REGARDING THE VILLAGE'S
PINEWOOD DERBY CAR
Councilman Napoleone provided a report regarding the Village's car and
participation in the Pinewood Derby.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as amended.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Mr. Schofield indicated there were no public comments for the Consent
Agenda.
A. 19-2728 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAIMING MARCH 2019 AS “FLORIDA BICYCLE
MONTH” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
This item approved on Consent.
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B. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 8A.
C. 18-2321 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A U.S. COMMUNITIES’ CONTRACT
WITH CINTAS CORPORATION FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS (RENTAL AND SERVICE OF
EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS AND OTHER RELATED PRODUCTS)
This item approved on Consent.
D. 19-2733 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONTRACT FOR MITEL
(SHORETEL) PHONE SUPPORT SERVICES, UPGRADES AND
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
This item approved on Consent.
E. 19-2737 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-11 (BLUE CYPRESS REPLAT NO. 2 AT
PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BLUE CYPRESS REPLAT NO. 2
AT PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB LYING IN SECTION
15, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A REPLAT
OF LOTS 43 THROUGH 48 OF BLUE CYPRESS REPLAT AT PALM
BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 116, PAGES 163 THROUGH 165, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 19-2762 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10 (SMALL CELL WIRELESS ORDINANCE):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AMENDING
THE VILLAGE CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER
23, “COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES RIGHTS-OF-WAY ORDINANCE”,
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
AND OTHER STRUCTURES WITHIN THE VILLAGE’S PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the ordinance by title.
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Ms. Cohen presented this item.
Mr. Patrick Barthelemy, Senior Engineer, Village of Wellington, and
Elizabeth Herington-Smith, Government Relations/Marketing Manager,
CityScape Consultants, Inc., were present for 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.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor
Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, 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 Ordinance No. 2018-10 (Small Cell Wireless Ordinance).
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 17-1619 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY RENEWAL AND
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. R2019-12 AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018-2019 BY ALLOCATING FUND BALANCE FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY RENEWAL AND
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This item was formerly Consent Item 6B.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
Mr. Barnes and Ms. LaRocque presented this item.
Mr. Gregory Williams, Wharton Smith, Inc. representative, spoke
regarding the project.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) for
Authorization to: 1) Award a Contract for the Wastewater
Treatment Facility Renewal and Rehabilitation Project; and 2)
Approval of Resolution No. R2019-12 Amending the Utility Fund
for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 By Allocating Fund Balance for the
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Wastewater Treatment Facility Renewal and Rehabilitation
Project.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum:
Mr. Bruce Tumin spoke regarding an amendment to the minutes and the
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
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, April 9, 2019
at 7:00 p.m in the Council Chambers.
There is no second meeting this month.
The Village will host the Bacon & Bourbon Fest on Friday, March 22,
2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, 2019 from
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Joe DiMaggio Children's Health Specialty Center will hold a grand
opening on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at their new facility on State Road
7 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Schofield referenced the minutes and Action Summary and stated
staff will speak with Mr. Tumin.
Councilman Napoleone asked Mr. Schofield to provide an update on
Operation Wild Stallion II.
Mr. Schofield provided an update on Operation Wild Stallion II and
Operation SARA.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
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COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone congratulated staff for putting together the
Marchtoberfest. He stated it was a good turnout and a fun, family friendly
event.
Councilman Napoleone reminded everyone that Wellington Idol is this
weekend.
Councilman Napoleone stated Bacon & Bourbon Fest is the next
weekend on Friday and Saturday.
Councilman Napoleone stated the Council went toTallahassee for Palm
Beach County Days.
Councilman Napoleone wished everyone a safe Spring Break.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos commented regarding the golf cart incident that took
place on last week. He asked Mr. Schofield to discuss the laws that the
Village follows.
Mr. Schofield responded regarding the laws the Village follows regarding
Golf Carts.
Vice Mayor Drahos asked Mr. Schofield to provide potential dates next
week for visioning.
Vice Mayor Drahos asked that the item for the appointment of Vice
Mayor be placed on the April 9, 2019 agenda.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated it was a privilege to travel with Council to
Tallahassee. He stated Council participated in very important meetings
to set the groundwork on important issues that affect the community.
Councilman McGovern thanked Temple Beth Torah for inviting Council to
participate in the Purim Carnival this year and stated it was great event.
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Councilman McGovern congratulated the Wellington High School Boys
Basketball team for making it to the State Finals for the second year in a
row.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind stated Council had a very productive day in
Tallahassee.
Councilwoman Siskind reminded everyone that the Joe DiMaggio
Wellness Fair will take place on Saturday afternoon.
Councilwoman Siskind congratulated Wellington High School for raising
$105,000 and Palm Beach Central High School for raising $91,000 at
their dance marathons.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated the Wellington High School Boys Basketball team
going to the State Finals was a huge team effort and commended Coach
Matt Collin. Mayor Gerwig also commended the Wellington Wolves
Basketball Program.
Mayor Gerwig stated Relay for Life will take place on March 30, 2019
and she has started fundraising. She stated she hopes everyone can
come out for the day.
Mayor Gerwig stated Sunday night is American Equestrians Got Talent
and stated it supports the young equestrian U.S. Olympic teams.
Mayor Gerwig commented regarding Palm Beach County Day in
Tallahassee and stated she could not do alot of the appointments with
the Village Council because as President of the Palm Beach County
League of Cities she had to participate with its delegation. She thanked
everyone for their efforts.
Mayor Gerwig stated she is looking forward to more comment on the
budget.
Mayor Gerwig commented that the Village is not able to place alot of
things on the website at this point. However, the public can request the
information.
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Mayor Gerwig asked Mr. Schofield how the speed bump policy works.
Mr. Schofield responded.
Mayor Gerwig discussed speeding in neighborhoods.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 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 March 12, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Al Payne, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 19-2760 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
Presentation and discussion of audit results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
B. 19-2682 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE FY18 ANNUAL REPORT
PRESENTATION
District Chief William Rowley of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 2 will present the Village of
Wellington Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 19-2728 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA PROCLAIMING MARCH 2019 AS “FLORIDA BICYCLE
MONTH” IN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
A proclamation recognizing March 2019 as “Florida Bicycle Month” in Wellington.
B. 17-1619 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY RENEWAL AND
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
R2019-12 AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018-2019 BY ALLOCATING FUND BALANCE FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY RENEWAL AND
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Authorization to: 1) Award a contract to Wharton Smith, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
renewal and replacement project at a cost of $19,042,020.00; and 2) Approval of Resolution No. R2019-12
amending the Utility Fund or Fiscal Year 2018-2019 by allocating fund balance for the Wastewater
Treatment Facility renewal and replacement project; and providing an effective date.
C. 18-2321 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A U.S. COMMUNITIES’ CONTRACT WITH
CINTAS CORPORATION FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS
AND SOLUTIONS (RENTAL AND SERVICE OF EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS
AND OTHER RELATED PRODUCTS)
Authorization to utilize U.S. Communities contract #R-BB-19002, as a basis for pricing, with Cintas
Corporation, for facilities management products and solutions, in the amount of approximately, $65,000
annually.
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D. 19-2733 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONTRACT FOR MITEL
(SHORETEL) PHONE SUPPORT SERVICES, UPGRADES AND
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
Authorization to continue utilizing a contract with Inflow Communications, Inc. for Mitel (ShoreTel) phone
support services, upgrades and software maintenance, for three years in the amount of $78,120.00.
E. 19-2737 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-11 (BLUE CYPRESS REPLAT NO. 2 AT
PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING
AND APPROVING THE BLUE CYPRESS REPLAT NO. 2 AT PALM
BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB LYING IN SECTION 15,
TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A REPLAT OF LOTS 43
THROUGH 48 OF BLUE CYPRESS REPLAT AT PALM BEACH POLO
AND COUNTRY CLUB, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 116, PAGES
163 THROUGH 165, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Approval of Resolution No. R2019-11 accepting and approving the Blue Cypress Replat No. 2 at Palm
Beach Polo and Country Club.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 19-2762 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10 (SMALL CELL WIRELESS ORDINANCE):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AMENDING THE
VILLAGE CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 23,
“COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES RIGHTS-OF-WAY ORDINANCE”, TO
PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
OTHER STRUCTURES WITHIN THE VILLAGE’S PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-10 repealing and replacing Chapter 23 of the Village Code entitled
“Communications Facilities Rights-of-Way Ordinance.”
8. REGULAR AGENDA
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
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12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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