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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, August 13, 2019 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor Michael J. Napoleone, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Michael Drahos, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor; John McGovern, Councilman; Michael Drahos, 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 Members of the Wellington Wolves Boys Basketball Team led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Deacon Pete Del Valle, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church, Wellington, delivered the Invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as presented. He indicated Ms. Valerie Zuloaga-Haines was running late and that he would like to postpone her item until she arrives if need be. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as presented. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 19-3155 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE WELLINGTON WOLVES BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2019 U14 “SUPER 60” NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND 2020 U15 HOOP SEEN “BEST OF THE SOUTH” NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the proclamation. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 Council gave comments and presented the proclamation to the Wellington Wolves Boys Basketball Team. B. 19-3143 PRESENTATION BY PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT VALERIE ZULOAGA-HAINES Mr. Schofield introduced Ms. Valerie Zuloaga-Haines, Palm Beach County School District Regional Superintendent. Ms. Haines provided introductions of Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board member-District 6; Keith Oswald, Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Schools; Vivian Greene, Instructional Superintendent (supporting elementary schools) and Karen Whetsell, Instructional Superintendent (supporting secondary schools). Ms. Haines conducted a presentation regarding school grades for the 2018/2019 school year. All of Wellington's schools are "A" schools. In addition, she spoke about the School District's Strategic 5-Year Plan. Ms. Greene stated the new principal at New Horizons Elementary is Dana Pallaria and the new assistant principal at Wellington Elementary is Donna Dekersky. Ms. Whetsell stated the new assistant prinicipal at Polo Park Middle School is Craig Corsentino and John Rejc is the new assistant principal at Wellington High School. Ms. Andrews gave comments regarding how well the schools in Wellington are doing and that there is an officer in every school, including the Charter Schools. In addition, mental health professionals are in every school and the District office. Council gave comments. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated one public comment card was received on the Consent Agenda. Comments on the Consent Agenda: 1. Bruce Tumin spoke regarding Item 6K and asked that all sections of Florida Statute 166.241 be addressed and not just item 4c. He discussed the County's explanation of the one penny sales tax and how other cities in the county and the school board are using taxes to improve the city's property. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Schofield indicated comment cards were received for Public Forum. Public Comment on Non-Agendaed Items: 1. Gina Levesque, Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics. Ms. Levesque indicated the Commission on Ethics sent out their newsletter a few weeks ago. She said the Village always submits their questions timely and thanked them for asking first before doing anything. She stated if they need anything or have any questions for the Commission on Ethics to contact her, as she is their liaison. Mayor Gerwig stated she called the Commission on Ethics last week for their assistance in valuing a gift and they ended up going to the State Commission on Ethics. She thanked the Commission on Ethics for being there each time the Village calls on them. 2. Bruce Tumin stated that he complained at a previous meeting about not receiving a response from a Public Information Request concerning the Public Water pamphlet. He stated discussed the number of fire hydrants the Village has and the cost for each safety device. He commented that the amount is more than Council approved. Mr. Tumin stated he took the Parks & Recreation survey and said this online survey, which is surveying less than 10% of their residents via e-mail, will not change the mind of “we the people.” He asked the Council to stop wasting time and residents’ money with staff’s grandiose projects. 3. Vice Mayor Napoleone indicated that Ms. Marion Frank did not wish to speak. He read her comments into the record regarding Councilwoman Siskind and the lawsuit that she and her husband are named in. Councilwoman Siskind asked Ms. Cohen to state why she will not be resigning or recusing herself from any votes. Mayor Gerwig offered brief comments pertaining to being a public official. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 A. 19-3140 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 25, 2019 AND JULY 9, 2019 This item approved on Consent. B. 19-2930 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL LAB ANALYSES SERVICES This item approved on Consent. C. 19-2934 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF BADGER WATER METERS AND COMPONENTS This item approved on Consent. D. 19-3144 1) RATIFICATION OF AN EMERGENCY CHANGE ORDER FOR WELLFIELD REHABILITATION PHASE 2; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2019-47 AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 BY ALLOCATING FUND BALANCE FOR WELLFIELD 24 RECONSTRUCTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE This item approved on Consent. E. 19-3006 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) AWARD A TASK ORDER, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR A RISK AND RESILIENCE ASSESSMENT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2019-41 AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 BY ALLOCATING FUND BALANCE FOR THE UTILITY RISK AND RESILIENCE ASSESSMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. F. 19-3008 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD MULTIPLE CONTRACTS FOR UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE This item approved on Consent. G. 19-3010 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) PROCESS, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DIAGRAMS FUNCTIONAL CONTROL This item approved on Consent. H. 19-3166 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE ADDITION OF PHASE III OF THE PEACEFUL WATERS BOARDWALK Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 PROJECT This item approved on Consent. I. 19-2933 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT TO PROVIDE COURT MAINTENANCE AT THE TENNIS FACILITY; AND 2) ENTER INTO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS WITH TENNIS PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE PRIVATE LESSONS, CONDUCT CLINICS, TENNIS SUMMER CAMPS, ETC This item approved on Consent. J. 19-3142 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC TEAM OFFICIATING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. K. 19-3148 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-45 (CAPITAL PROJECT AMENDMENT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE SALES SURTAX FUND CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 BY TRANSFERRING REMAINING BUDGET FROM THE GREENBRIAR PARK PROJECT TO THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SPORT COMPLEX PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. L. 19-3017 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR PAINTING THE EXTERIOR OF VILLAGE HALL AND THE INTERIOR OF VILLAGE PARK GYM This item approved on Consent. M. 19-3164 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF REFUSE CARTS This item approved on Consent. N. 19-3092 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-34 (AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY OPER A T I O N S INTEROPERABILITY) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 OPERATIONS INTEROPERABILITY THROUGH COUNTYWIDE COMMUNICATION AMONG PUBLIC SAFETY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. O. 19-3186 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-53 (HURRICANE IRMA REBUILD INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE HURRICANE IRMA REBUILD INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. P. 19-3110 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-36 (VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON ALCOHOL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE ALCOHOL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. Q. 19-3165 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-48 (PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI), INCLUDING FLOOD RESPONSE PREPARATIONS (FRP) AND FLOOD INSURANCE PROMOTION, FOR WELLINGTON’S COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS)) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING FORMAL PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION, INCLUDING FLOOD RESPONSE PREPARATIONS AND FLOOD INSURANCE PROMOTION, FOR INTEGRATION INTO WELLINGTON’S COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM, TO MEET THE NEW REQUIREMENTS OF FEMA’S COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. R. 19-3189 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-54 (AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND TLH-23 HILL, LLC) Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA APPROVING A QUIT CLAIM DEED BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND TLH-23 HILL, LLC; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 19-2964 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, WELLINGTON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS FOR THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE AND THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2019-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT BUDGET AND NON-ADVALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DISTRICT FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. II. RESOLUTION NO. AC2019-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2019, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. III. RESOLUTION NO. R2019-50: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AND LEVYING THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; PROVIDING FOR RATES AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON TO CERTIFY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2019-51: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LAKE WELLINGTON Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2019, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. V. RESOLUTION NO. R2019-52: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE AREA AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE AREA’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Quickel presented to Council the five resolutions adopting the budgets and rates for FY 2020 for Acme, Utilities, Solid Waste, Lake Wellington Professional Centre, and Saddle Trail. She also reviewed the proposed FY 2020 Non-Ad Valorem and Enterprise Budgets, Budget Objectives, and Rates & Assessments accordingly. Mr. Schofield and Ms. Quickel responded to Council's questions. Ms. Nubin read each of the five resolutions by title. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2019-03 as presented. A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2019-04 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2019-50 as presented. A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2019-51 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2019-52 as presented. B. 19-3139 RESOLUTION NO. R2019-44 (COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT BLOCK Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 GRANT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Nubin read the resolution by title. Ms. Edwards presented this item. Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2019-44 (Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan) as presented. 8. REGULAR AGENDA 9. PUBLIC FORUM There were no additional public comment cards received for Public Forum. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen indicated she had no report. Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report: The next Regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. He informed residents that the Utility Department will be conducting its annual disinfection August 26th through September 8th and that there will be a discernable chlorine smell in the water during that time. He stated anyone using home dialysis or who has tropical fish, etc., may want to check with their doctor or the aquarium professionals, respectively. He indicated that any questions can be directed to Laurie Hand, Compliance Manager, or Karla Berroteran at the Water Plant, 561-791-4149. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS VICE MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Vice Mayor Napoleone presented the following report: He congratulated everyone on going back to school. He asked that drivers be aware of the school zones and the additional cars on the road . He indicated that texting and driving is now a primary offense. He said everyone has to be completely hands-free in school and construction zones, which means no phones at all. He asked everyone to put their phone down and talk to their children when dropping them off at school. He indicated he has an open appointment on the Senior Advisory Committee, if anyone is interested in applying. He stated he has some suggestions from the dais as to who might fill that role. COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: He stated he had no report. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: He welcomed Danna Pallaria as the new principal at New Horizons Elementary School. He stated he thought she would do a great job. He asked that everyone in the community give her a hearty welcome and their support as the school year unfolds. Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 He explained that Council discusses the items placed on the Consent Agenda at Agenda Review. He stated Council passed two important Consent items today: 1) He said one item was to move the funds from the sales surtax fund to pay for the project at the Wellington High School. He noted the project was approved between their last Council Meeting and the School Board’s meeting, so the fields the community has called for and the Council has been working for will get underway. 2) He stated the other item is to expand from doing one phase to doing two phases of the Peaceful Waters Boardwalk project, so the Village can take advantage of a grant from the state and the project can be completed. He recognized Mr. Schofield and Ms. Quickel and their staff for getting this grant. He explained that Council asks questions, meets with staff, reviews the agenda items and pays attention to these matters outside of what has been discussed on the dais. He stated he looked forward to traveling with the other councilmembers to the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference. He said he hoped they will learn about some of the important topics they face, put together their legislative agenda, and get a chance to interact with and hear about other practices happening throughout the state. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: She congratulated Ms. Quickel, Ms. Wadleigh, Ms. Cabret, and Mr. Reyes on receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. She said the Village has received this award for 24 consecutive years. She stated she was glad to hear that everyone had a smooth start to the school year. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: She stated she thought the Facebook Live event regarding the budget was well received. She said it was posted so people could go back and watch it, as it broke down the budget process step-by-step. She stated she thought that was important, as it is part of the process in presenting a budget. She said she thought there was more action on Facebook this Village of Wellington Page 11 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 year. Mr. Schofield stated when they do Facebook, they get a limited number of viewers when it is actually live. He said it has to be taped, so they might as well take comments. He indicated it has up to a several hundred views now, but they usually get thousands of views by the time the budget is done. Mayor Gerwig stated everyone should watch it, as it is a very useful tool . Ms. Quickel indicated there have been 1,200 views on Facebook thus far. She asked if Marcia Andrews was invited to the SWAG graduation. Mr. Barnes indicated Ms. Andrews was invited. Mayor Gerwig stated she is really proud of the SWAG program and how unique it is. She said staff has intensely worked on it and built it into something that she is really happy to see happening. She thanked everyone who was able to make it to the graduation. She stated Michelle Garvey did a fantastic job on the request for a promotion ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial. She said Ms. Garvey really made a hometown moment for that serviceman, his friends, and the people he serves with. She recognized Ms. Garvey for bringing the Wellington touch to it. She said Ms. Garvey brought a tent in case it rained and helped facilitate the American Legion participation. Mayor Gerwig stated a really nice story was written up about it. She said that is the kind of thing that sets Wellington apart. She stated the Wellington Wolves sets Wellington apart as well. She said it is really nice to see a community that pours into their youth and their seniors. She stated the Senior Transportation and Ride (STAR) program enables people to stay in this community when they might not be able to get to the grocery store or the doctor’s office. She said she feels like the Village does a great job at reaching the people who really need their help. She stated she is very proud of the work done here. Mayor Gerwig asked if the track at Emerald Cove was open for public use. Mr. Schofield indicated that it is currently under construction and there are problems with the construction. He said the Village has not accepted it from the contractor and it will probably have to be resurfaced. Mayor Gerwig asked how the public would know this. Mr. Barnes stated the public can call the Parks & Recreation Department about the track schedule. He said staff can could post an update online. He stated there was a sign, stating there is no use of the track, before school started and Village of Wellington Page 12 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 the gates were locked. Mayor Gerwig stated she did not know what to tell the residents. Mr. Barnes explained, like any other field, it is not open for use 24/7. He said if a lacrosse game going is on, they probably do not want to be any place where they could get hit by a hard ball. He stated there are schedules and open track is three days a week during the normal course of the school year and even over the summer, when it is not under construction . He said other days the track fields are open play, when nothing is organized on the fields, but there may be people on the fields and on the track. He indicated the Runner’s Club uses the track as well. Mayor Gerwig stated the best way for a resident to know would be to contact the Parks & Recreation Department. Mr. Barnes said there are schedule updates, not just for the track but for different facilities, on the website. He suggested that everyone download the Rainout Line app, as it is for different facilities throughout the country. He stated if they enter Wellington Parks & Recreation, everything from tennis to sports provider programs are updated on there. He said Village in-house programs are provided on there, including special events and the amphitheater schedule. Mayor Gerwig stated she needs help using that app. Mayor Gerwig asked about the status of the track. Mr. Barnes stated it will not open for at least another month, depending on how quickly the construction crew can mobilize an installation crew. He said the repair crew has been there multiple times and at this point the Village has determined that it will need to be resurfaced. He stated the Village has not accepted any of the fixes that been tried. Mayor Gerwig asked if the delay has been interfering with the school ’s use of the track. Mr. Barnes stated it has not. He said they have been in constant contact with the school. He stated the field can still be used during the course of the school day for physical education. He said he thinks the school has elected to keep some programs in the gymnasium and not utilize the area. He stated they have had no problems working with athletic director Brian Tilley or the rest of the school staff. Mayor Gerwig stated she will enjoy seeing her fellow councilmembers in Orlando. She hoped they could help her campaign, as she is running for Second Vice President. She said the voting will be in Orlando this week . She stated she will have a pink table and her stickers say “Anne G. for Second VP.” She said it will be fun whether she is elected or not. She stated she has enjoyed her time serving with the Florida League of Cities. She said she is the only candidate that is on the Board of Directors. She stated both of the other gentlemen who are running are Village of Wellington Page 13 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 13, 2019 great people. She said it is a service organization, so it is all good however it comes out in the end. She stated it would be a great opportunity and she would enjoy it. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Village of Wellington Page 14