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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, August 10, 2021 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor Michael Drahos, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor; Michael Drahos, Councilman; Michael Napoleone, Councilman and Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman. Advisors to the Council: Jim Barnes, Manager; Laurie Cohen, Attorney; Tanya Quickel, Deputy Village Manager; Ed De La Vega, Assistant Village Manager; and Chevelle D. Addie, Village Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Little League All Star Teams led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Deacon Bob Rodriguez, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church, delivered the invocation. 4. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Gerwig conducted a Moment of Silence in honor of Neil Hirsch. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended. 1) Move Consent Item 7D, Resolution No. R2021-40 (Approving an Increase to the Village’s Purchasing Thresholds for Formal Solicitations and Council Approval) to the Regular Agenda as Item 9A. 2) Move Consent Item 7G, An Amendment to the Restrictive Covenant between W&W Equestrian Club, LLC and Wellington for Winding Trails, to the Regular Agenda as Item 9B. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 A. 21-4568 RECOGNITION OF WELLINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE 9/10 COMBINED AND 9 YEAR OLD ALL STAR TEAMS Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. Darryl Boyd, Parks & Recreation Department, provided a brief overview regarding the Little League All star Teams and read the names of the Little League players of the 9/10 combined and 9 year old All Star teams into the record and recognized the players who were in attendance. Council congratulated the teams. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Barnes 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. Barnes stated there was one comment card. Public Comment: Representative Matt Willhite thanked Council for their kind comments about Mr. Hirsch. He discussed the Fireworks Bill (HB 979) and presented Council with a copy of the bill signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. Representative Willhite stated Wellington is the first city in the state of Florida to pass an ordinance to accomplish this. He gave further comments regarding Parks & Recreation. He also indicated that other cities are looking to accomplish this and commended the Village’s lobbyists. Representative Willhite thanked Council and stated he appreciates the opportunity to represent Wellington. A. 21-4574 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 13, 2021 This item approved on Consent. B. 21-4408 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 C. 21-4410 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE This item approved on Consent. D. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 9D. E. 21-4516 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF A P-REX PAINT REMOVER This item approved on Consent. F. 21-4519 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A BROWARD COUNTY CONTRACT AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE REDUNDANT RADIO ANTENNA FOR VILLAGE RADIOS This item approved on Consent. G. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 9G. H. 21-4567 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF ONE SKID STEER LOADER; AND AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF EXISTING SURPLUS EQUIPMENT This item approved on Consent. I. 21-4557 RESOLUTION NO. R2021-37 (PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON FY2022 BUDGET AND CONTRACT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR FY 2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. J. 21-4573 RESOLUTION NO. R2021-38 (PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8 SEVENTH ADDENDUM TO FY 2021 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 EXECUTE THE SEVENTH ADDENDUM TO THE FY 2021 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. K. 21-4575 RESOLUTION NO. R2021-39 (FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. L. 21-4560 RESOLUTION NO. R2021-44 (PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PLAN (LESP) FOR FY22) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PLAN (LESP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. M. 21-4576 RESOLUTION NO. AC2021-08 (14318 BLACKBERRY DRIVE – ABANDONMENT OF MAINTENANCE EASEMENT) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ABANDONING A 5 FOOT PORTION OF A 25 FOOT WIDE MAINTENANCE EASEMENT, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 400 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED WITHIN LOT 2, BLOCK 13, SUGAR POND MANOR OF WELLINGTON (14318 BLACKBERRY DRIVE), MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 21-4430 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 WATER AND WASTEWATER Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 UTILITY AND THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE. I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2021-10: 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. AC2021-11: 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, 2021, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. III. RESOLUTION NO. R2021-41: 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 ANAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON TO CERTIFY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2021-42: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. R2021-43: 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. Barnes introduced the item. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 Ms. Addie read each of the Resolutions by title. Ms. Quickel presented to Council the five resolutions adopting the budgets and rates for FY 2022 for Acme, Utilities, Solid Waste, Lake Wellington Professional Centre, and Saddle Trail. She also reviewed the proposed FY 2022 Non-Ad Valorem and Enterprise Budgets, Budget Objectives, and Rates & Assessments accordingly. Mr. Barnes and Ms. Quickel responded to Council's questions. Mayor Gerwig asked if there were any more Council comments or questions. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2021-10 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2021-11 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2021-41 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2021-42 as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2021-43 as presented. Ms. Quickel thanked Christine Wadleigh and stated she appeared on Zoom and was present for questions. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 B. 21-4569 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-08 (AMENDING THE QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR WELLINGTON’S MARCH, 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE DATE FOR THE CANDIDATE QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR WELLINGTON’S 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Ms. Cohen presented this item and responded to Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, 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 McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2021-08 (Amending the Qualifying Period for Wellington’s March, 2022 Municipal Election) as presented on second reading. C. 21-4552 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-12 (ARTICLE 6 – ZONING DISTRICTS) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY ARTICLE 6, FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE UPDATES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Stillings presented this item and responded to Council's questions. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Ordinance No. 2021-12 (Article 6 - Zoning Districts). D. 21-4553 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-11 (LWDD-LOTIS (0.35-ACRE) ANNEXATION) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION (PETITION NUMBER 2021-0001-ANX) OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING 0.35 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT 25-FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY A HALF MILE NORTH OF THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD AND STATE ROAD 7 INTERSECTION, IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DECLARING THAT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF THE PROPERTY OWNER; AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER BY REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER ADOPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 171 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Stillings presented this item and responded to Council's questions. Public Hearing Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Ordinance No. 2021-11 (LWDD-Lotis (0.35-Acre) Annexation). E. 21-4578 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-14 (REPEAL AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (EXCLUDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, IN ITS ENTIRETY, EXCLUDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ELEMENT MAPS, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Stillings presented this item and responded to Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Public Comment: 1. Janna Lhota, attorney with Holland & Knight, speaking on behalf of her client, Victoria McCollough, referenced the Mobility and Equestrian Preserve Elements' provisions that are of concern to Ms. McCullough, who owns properties in the Equestrian Preserve. Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 2. Michael Whitlow spoke regarding the Equestrian Preserve Element, the widening of roads in the area and the intersection of Pierson Road and South Shore. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2021-14 (Repeal and Replace The Entire Comprehensive Plan (Excluding the Capital Improvements Element). 9. REGULAR AGENDA A. 21-4491 RESOLUTION NO. R2021-40 (APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE VILLAGE’S PURCHASING THRESHOLDS FOR FORMAL SOLICITATIONS AND COUNCIL APPROVAL) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE VILLAGE’S PURCHASING THRESHOLDS FOR FORMAL SOLICITATIONS AND COUNCIL APPROVAL FROM $25,000 TO $65,000; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was formerly Item 7D. Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Mr. De La Vega presented this item. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (4-1; with Mayor Gerwig dissenting), to approve Resolution No. 2021-40 (Approving an Increase to the Village’s Purchasing Thresholds for Formal Solicitations to $65,000 and Council Approval to $50,000) with the necessary modifications to the Resolution. B. 21-4556 AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT BETWEEN W&W EQUESTRIAN CLUB, LLC AND WELLINGTON FOR WINDING TRAILS This item was formerly Item 7G. Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 Mr. Stillings presented this item. Mr. Hearing, from Cotleur & Hearing, spoke on behalf of Ed Casas, the contract purchaser of the property. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-1; with Councilman Drahos dissenting), to approve Amendment to the Restrictive Covenant between W&W Equestrian Club, LLC and Wellington for Winding Trails specific to Lots 8 and 9 only; with the caveat that the Village receives signed approvals from other lot owners in Winding Trails. 10. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Barnes indicated one public comment card was received. Public Comment: John Dever spoke regarding the softball and baseball fields being locked. Mr. Barnes provided an overview regarding the fields. 11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report. 12. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The Equestrian Properties Workshop was scheduled to be held at the Wellington Community Center on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. with Agenda Review to follow immediately. He stated Mr. Bellissimo is asking to postpone the meeting to the following week. Mr. Barnes stated staff will reach out to Council for alternative dates. A COVID-19 Testing site will be provided here at the Village beginning August 23, 2021. Staff is reviewing an earlier start date. Village of Wellington Page 11 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 10, 2021 The President of the Pine Tree Board of Supervisors would like to meet with the Village Manager regarding establishing a relationship with the Village. Mr. Barnes stated the issue regarding the assessment will be discussed. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report: Vice Mayor McGovern spoke regarding COVID and children returning to school. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind commented regarding school and traffic. COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: Councilman Drahos stated he had no report. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone commented regarding school traffic. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig commented regarding schools and COVID Testing and asked if the Village's testing site will allow testing of children. Mayor Gerwig spoke regarding refuse on Paddock Drive. She said it is bulk trash. Mr. Barnes spoke briefly regarding service points and trash pickup. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:56 P.M. Village of Wellington Page 12