Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · April 12, 2022
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael Napoleone, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
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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
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, delivered the
invocation.
4. 22-4985 APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He indicated that Council, per Charter,
needed to appoint a Vice Mayor for the Village of Wellington.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the appointment of Councilman Drahos as Vice Mayor
of the Village of Wellington.
Council congratulated Vice Mayor Drahos.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
Move Public Hearing Item 8D, Resolution No. R2022-01 (Wellington
PUD Master Plan Amendment - Blue Cypress POD 65B), to Item 8A and
the other Public Hearing items will move accordingly (Item 8A becomes
Item 8B, Item 8B becomes Item 8C and Item 8C becomes Item 8D).
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
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approve the Agenda as amended.
6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5013 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE LOCAL
WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION’S
2022 “DROP SAVERS” WATER CONSERVATION POSTER
CONTEST
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the proclamation.
Ms. LaRocque stated this is the sixth year of the contest and recognized
Milena Meehan and Marlene Cheney from her department who
coordinate the contest. She acknowledged the first, second and third
place winners in attendance from Binks Forest Elementary, Panther Run
Elementary, Wellington Elementary and Wellington Landings Middle
schools. Ms. LaRocque thanked the principals, parents, students and
teachers. She presented the winners with certificates and backpacks
from the Village of Wellington. She thanked Council for allowing the
Utilities Department to participate in the contest.
Council thanked Ms. LaRocque, the schools, teachers and parents for
their participation and involvement.
B. 22-4944 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF LESSER,
LESSER, LANDY AND SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the proclamation.
Mr. Smith thanked Council for the proclamation and for all that the Village
Council does each day. He stated they look forward to working with
Council in the future on community projects and serving their Wellington
clients.
Council commended and congratulated the firm on their 95th Anniversary
and gave various comments regarding their commitment to community
involvement.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the Consent
Agenda.
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Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. 22-4984 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 AND MARCH 22, 2022
This item approved on Consent.
B. 22-4937 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION
SPONSORSHIP 2022
This item approved on Consent.
C. 21-4836 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS, AS A
BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF
WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES
This item approved on Consent.
D. 21-4838 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL
CORPORATION, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE
This item approved on Consent.
E. 21-4840 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR BUS
RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
F. 21-4895 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO STEFFEN AND
SONS STRIPING, LLC., FOR ROADWAY STRIPING AND PAVEMENT
MARKING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE
PROJECTS OVER $50,000
This item approved on Consent.
G. 22-4989 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT WITH WHARTON-SMITH, INC. FOR THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT RENEWAL AND REHABILITATION
COMPLETION PROJECT
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This item approved on Consent.
H. 22-5024 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLAKE G. HODESS AND
CAROL F. COHEN-HODESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
This item approved on Consent.
I. 22-5027 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOTIS WELLINGTON, LLC
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
This item approved on Consent.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 22-5003 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-01 (WELLINGTON PUD MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT – BLUE CYPRESS POD 65B)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER 2021-0001-MPA)
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) MASTER PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS
TRACT B OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND
COUNTRY CLUB, TOTALING 4.63 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BLUE CYPRESS
LANE AND BLUE CYPRESS BOULEVARD, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO MODIFY THE UNIT TYPE
OF POD 65B FROM ZERO LOT LINE (ZLL) TO SINGLE FAMILY
(SF)/ZLL; TO REDUCE THE DWELLING UNITS ASSIGNED TO POD
65B FROM 140 UNITS TO 136 UNITS; TO MODIFY THE DENSITY OF
POD 65B FROM 4.99 DWELLING UNITS (DU)/ACRE TO 4.82
DU/ACRE; TO TRANSFER THE EXCESS 56 DU FROM TRACT B TO
TRACT G-1 OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND
COUNTRY CLUB; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was formerly Item 8D.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the caption for Resolution No. R2022-01.
Mr. Stillings informed Council who the Applicant, Owner and Agent were
for the item. He discussed the request and presented an analysis.
Councilman McGovern asked what happens if Council does not approve
the transfer of units.
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Mr. Stillings clarified that Council is not approving the transfer of the units .
It is a reassignment to this tract. The overall POD is assigned 136 units.
He stated it is a common practice to bank units.
Mayor Gerwig asked if this is ministerial.
Ms. Cohen stated it is not ministerial and this item is Quasi-Judicial. She
offered a brief explanation. Then, Ms. Cohen swore in the individuals who
were going to speak on this item.
Council disclosed any ex parte communications.
Mr. Stillings resumed his presentation and responded to Council's
questions.
Mr. Liam Sargent, Agent on behalf of Kimley Horn, conducted a
PowerPoint presentation and explained the request to the PUD Master
Plan Amendment.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded 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 Councilwoman Siskind,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
There was further discussion regarding the number of units and the
proposed breakdown.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Resolution No. R2022-01 (Wellington PUD Master Plan
Amendment - Blue Cypress Pod 65B) as presented.
B. 22-5011 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS AND REMOVING UNNECESSARY LANGUAGE
RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN
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AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNCILMEMBER WHO HAS
SERVED PART OR ALL OF TWO TERMS MAY THEREAFTER
SERVE AS MAYOR, BUT NO MAYOR MAY THEREAFTER SERVE A
CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A COUNSELMEMBER UNTIL AT LEAST
ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE DATE UPON WHICH THEY VACATE
THEIR OFFICE, ELIMINATING LANGUAGE MADE UNNECESSARY BY
THE AMENDMENT AND REVISING SECTION (B)(1) TO REMOVE
LANGUAGE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY,
PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE
PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022;
PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was formerly Item 8A.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the caption for Ordinance No. 2022-15.
Ms. Cohen discussed the Ordinance and answered Council's questions.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded Vice
Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public
hearing.
Public Comment:
1. Mr. Bart Novak spoke regarding the proposed ordinance.
There being no further 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 Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and passed (4-1; Mayor Gerwig
dissenting) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-15 (Proposing
Referendum Question No. 1 to Amend Section 6(B) of
Wellington’s Municipal Charter Relating to Term of Office for
Mayor and Councilmembers and Removing Unnecessary
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Language Relating to Filling of Vacancies) as amended on first
reading.
C. 22-5002 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 2 TO AMEND SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER TO PERMIT WELLINGTON TO DESIGNATE THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD TO SERVE AS
WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD DURING UNIFORM
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, ELIMINATING THE APPOINTMENT OF A
COMMUNITY MEMBER AND ALTERNATE, PROVIDING FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE
ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was formerly Item 8B.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the caption for Ordinance No. 2022-14.
Ms. Cohen discussed the Ordinance.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open
the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman McGovern, 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. 2022-14 (Proposing Referendum
Question No. 2 to Amend Section 9(G) of Wellington’s Municipal
Charter Relating to Wellington’s Canvassing Board) as amended
on first reading.
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D. 22-5005 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 (SIGN CODE - ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS BY REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7, “SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” CHAPTER 9, "SIGN REGULATIONS”
TO ADDRESS CURRENT CASE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND TO
ESTABLISH SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED
TO SIGNS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was formerly Item 8C.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the caption for Ordinance No. 2022-13.
Mr. Stillings presented the proposed sign code changes.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded 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.
Mr. Stillings answered Council's questions.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and passed (4-1; Councilman McGovern
dissenting) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-13 (Sign Code -
Zoning Text Amendment to Wellington’s Land Development
Regulations) as presented on first reading.
9. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 21-4789 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(PBSO) SUBSTATION
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Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mayor Gerwig declared a conflict of interest, passed the gavel to Vice
Mayor Drahos and left the dais.
Mr. De La Vega presented the item. He stated any negotiated contract
will be brought back to Council for award and execution.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0; Mayor
Gerwig recused) for Authorization to negotiate a Contract for
Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction of a
New Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Substation.
After the vote, Mayor Gerwig returned to the dais.
B. 22-5025 DISCUSSION OF CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mr. Stillings presented the item.
Vice Mayor Drahos stated he would like to see a third magistrate added
and feels that Council should be informed when Special Magistrates are
up for renewal and it should be voted on publicly.
Mr. Stillings stated staff would bring forth language to Council for their
consideration at second reading regarding a change to the Code of
Ordinances.
Mayor Gerwig stated Council is in consensus to add a third magistrate to
the bench and renewing Mr. Posner.
Councilman McGovern inquired about Mr. Posner's and Mr. Zangen's
terms.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about the advertising process.
Ms. Cohen stated they would adhere to the advertising process.
C. 22-5039 APPROVAL OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY CONTRACT
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Councilman Napoleone stated he led the negotiations with Ms. Cohen to
discuss her contract. He said she originally wanted a five-year contract,
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but they agreed on a three-year term, and he commented regarding
severance pay. The compensation amount (salary) remains unchanged.
Councilman McGovern inquired about the severance pay section of the
contract and the merit increase. He suggested language regarding the
merit increase.
Vice Mayor Drahos commented regarding the merit increase.
Mayor Gerwig suggested that Councilman Napoleone meet with Ms.
Cohen again regarding the merit increase.
Public Comment:
1. Mr. Bart Novak spoke regarding the proposed contract.
There was further discussion of the contract.
Councilman Napoleone indicated Ms. Cohen asked that the Village
increase her deferred compensation from three percent to the max. He
said they agreed to five percent.
Councilman McGovern inquired about insurance.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve the Attorney’s contract as amended.
Ms. Cohen thanked Council.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
Mr. Barnes indicated one comment card was received.
Public Comment:
1. Mr. Bart Novak spoke regarding his trailer at his house. He stated he
feels there is selective enforcement.
11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated she sent a memo to Council today regarding the
Opioid settlement litigation.
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Ms. Cohen stated for the record, the Village does not engage in selective
enforcement. Mr. Novak has had code violations and has reported
others. She stated the department is acting on those within its discretion.
12. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26,
2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Village Offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of
Good Friday.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we invite all residents
to join staff and Sgt. DeJoy to discuss Distracted Driving at this week's
Neighborhood Watch meeting. Sgt. DeJoy is leading efforts on two traffic
enforcement operations in the Village: 1) Operation Bent Metal and 2)
Operation Broken Bottle. The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday,
April 13, 2022 and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Persons can register on the
Village’s Neighborhood Watch webpage at wellingtonfl.gov.
Residents are invited to attend the “Pizza with PBSO” Event at Piatto
Cucina on State Road 7 near Trader Joe's on Wednesday, May 4, 2022
from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Residents can engage with District 8
Deputies and discuss issues that matter to the community.
Enforcement of the Golf Cart Ordinance is under way and residents are
encouraged to go to wellingtonfl.gov/golfcarts to review the ordinance
and rules. The primary complaints received so far by residents pertains
to the Elementary schools and golf carts going beyond the 'No golf cart
beyond this point' signs. Golf cart signs have been fully installed. Minor
field modifications are in progress on a case-by-case basis. In addition
to PBSO enforcement, staff is evaluating the performance of the
ordinance and signage and is working on providing an update soon.
The Public Safety Committee and Education Committee will be holding a
joint meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Wellington Community Center Grande Ballroom.
Wellington COVID-19 Testing is available to all, including those
uninsured, for a fee, at the Wellington Green Park (10-acre) Drive-Thru
site, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and at the
Village Hall parking lot, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until
8:00 p.m. Fees for the uninsured range from $99 to $150 depending on
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the type of test requested.
The Curative testing site on South Shore & Greenview Shores is working
on accepting uninsured for a fee in the near future. The South Shore site
is open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Both Curative testing sites at Village Hall and South Shore & Greenview
Shores are replacing the NAAT testing and are switching back to offering
Rapid PCR tests effective this Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Most
residents preferred the Rapid PCR test and Curative was able to secure
an agreement with the Rapid PCR supplier to ensure adequate supply to
the sites.
Town Center Phase 2 construction is in progress. Consequently, Town
Center Drive has been closed between the community center and Village
Hall. Construction is projected to be completed in May 2023.
Staff has scheduled the Aero Club Drive Shoulder
Widening/Landscaping Construction Project to begin on May 1, 2022.
The project will take approximately 90-120 days to complete.
Councilman McGovern asked if staff is monitoring along with
Congresswoman Frankel’s office regarding allocation of funding for
testing. He stated as soon as federal or state funding becomes available
again, the Village will resume free testing.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about an accident that happened on Sunday on
Greenview Shores and Wellington Trace.
Mr. Barnes briefly spoke regarding the accident.
Mayor Gerwig stated she continues to receive complaints regarding the
flashing yellow lights. She asked that staff track this intersection.
Mr. Barnes stated staff will track the intersection.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos waived comment.
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
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Councilman Napoleone reminded everyone that the Annual Egg Hunt is
this Saturday (April 16, 2022) at 10:00 a.m. at Village Park
Councilman Napoleone stated that the Earth and Arbor Day Celebration
will be held on April 23, 2022 at the Promenade.
Councilman Napoleone stated the GoWellington App is now live.
Councilman Napoleone wished everyone a Happy Easter and a Happy
Passover.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated he hopes that many people will attend the
Annual Egg Hunt at Village Park on April 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Councilman McGovern stated the last Lakeside Green Market will be
held on April 22, 2022 and the Health and Wellness Fair will take place at
the same time. He said he wanted to give credit to the Village's staff for
the coordination of the events.
Mr. Barnes commended the Parks and Recreation staff for the events.
Councilman McGovern stated that they would like for everyone to join
them for the Earth/Arbor Day celebration and the Great American
Clean-Up.
Councilman McGovern congratulated Mr. Drahos on his appointment to
Vice Mayor.
Councilman McGovern congratulated Ms. Cohen on her contract
extension.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind stated there were two successful events this past
weekend. She congratulated the Crowned Pearls on their event at
Wellington International (the show grounds) and stated it was sold out
and a packed house.
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Councilwoman Siskind commented regarding the John Scollo Memorial
Softball Tournament and said the opening ceremony was very touching.
Councilwoman Siskind stated she attended the Community Roundtable
meeting today with all of the community partners and it was fantastic.
Councilman McGovern congratulated the friends at Gay Polo on Field 1.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig stated Wellington won the "Let’s Move" Campaign. She
stated it was a community effort and staff did a phenomenal job.
Mayor Gerwig commented regarding garbage being strewn around. She
commented regarding A-Frame signs about illegal dumping.
Mr. Barnes stated Mr. Stillings and his team have been coordinating with
Public Works.
Mayor Gerwig asked if there were difficulties with the broadcast on
Channel 18.
Mr. Barnes spoke regarding Channel 18.
Mayor Gerwig commented that Mr. Gangnes had been emailing
regarding horse safety.
Mr. Barnes stated he advised Mr. Gangnes to provide the information to
him and he has provided it.
Mayor Gerwig commented regarding golf carts and yielding. She feels it
is not getting through to the drivers.
Mr. Barnes stated PBSO is continuing to provide information to residents
via written and verbally.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:35 P.M.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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
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Village Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska of Christ Community Church
4. 22-4985 APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
Appointment of Vice Mayor of the Village of Wellington.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5013 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE LOCAL
WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION’S 2022
“DROP SAVERS” WATER CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST
Presentation of Proclamations to the local winners of the American Waterworks Association’s “Drop
Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest.
B. 22-4944 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF LESSER,
LESSER, LANDY AND SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
A proclamation recognizing the 95th Anniversary of the firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith,
Attorneys at Law.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 22-4984 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 AND MARCH 22, 2022
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meetings of February 22, 2022 and
March 22, 2022.
B. 22-4937 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION SPONSORSHIP
2022
Approval of Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington Community High School 2022 Project
Graduation Sponsorship.
C. 21-4836 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS, AS A BASIS
FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER
METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES
Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract, with multiple vendors, as a
basis for pricing, for the purchase and delivery of water meter fittings and water line accessories, in the
amount of approximately $150,000 annually.
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D. 21-4838 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL
CORPORATION, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative Contract with Allied Universal
Corporation, as a basis for pricing, for the purchase and delivery of sodium hydroxide in the amount of
approximately $120,000 annually.
E. 21-4840 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR BUS
RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES
Authorization to renew an existing contract with Bus One, LLC for bus rental and driver services in the
amount of approximately, $60,000 annually.
F. 21-4895 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO STEFFEN AND SONS
STRIPING, LLC., FOR ROADWAY STRIPING AND PAVEMENT
MARKING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE
PROJECTS OVER $50,000
Authorization to award an annual contract to Steffen and Sons Striping, LLC and authorization to approve
fiscal year 2022, roadway striping and pavement marking service projects, in the amount of approximately
$148,000.
G. 22-4989 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT WITH WHARTON-SMITH, INC. FOR THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT RENEWAL AND REHABILITATION COMPLETION
PROJECT
Authorization to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for
the Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Rehabilitation Completion project at a cost of $1,694,316.00.
H. 22-5024 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLAKE G. HODESS AND
CAROL F. COHEN-HODESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Approval of a developer agreement reserving potable water, wastewater and fire capacity for the property
owned/controlled by Blake G. Hodess and Carol F. Cohen-Hodess in Palm Beach County, Florida.
I. 22-5027 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOTIS WELLINGTON, LLC FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Approval of a developer agreement reserving potable water, wastewater and fire capacity for the property
owned/controlled by Lotis Wellington, LLC in Palm Beach County, Florida.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. 22-5011 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS AND REMOVING UNNECESSARY LANGUAGE
RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNCILMEMBER WHO HAS
SERVED PART OR ALL OF TWO TERMS MAY THEREAFTER SERVE
AS MAYOR, BUT NO MAYOR MAY THEREAFTER SERVE A
CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A COUNSELMEMBER UNTIL AT LEAST
ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE DATE UPON WHICH THEY VACATE
THEIR OFFICE, ELIMINATING LANGUAGE MADE UNNECESSARY BY
THE AMENDMENT AND REVISING SECTION (B)(1) TO REMOVE
LANGUAGE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY,
PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE
PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING
FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-15 Proposing Referendum Question No. 1 to amend Section 6(B) of
Wellington’s Municipal Charter relating to Term of Office for Mayor and Councilmembers and Removing
Unnecessary Language relating to Filling of Vacancies.
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B. 22-5002 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 2 TO AMEND SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER TO PERMIT WELLINGTON TO DESIGNATE THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD TO SERVE AS
WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD DURING UNIFORM MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS, ELIMINATING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMUNITY
MEMBER AND ALTERNATE, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF
THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF
WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST
23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-14 proposing Referendum Question No. 2 to amend section 9(G) of
Wellington’s Municipal Charter by permitting Council to designate the Palm Beach County Canvassing
Board as the Village Canvassing Board during Uniform Municipal Elections and eliminating the community
member and alternate.
C. 22-5005 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 (SIGN CODE - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY
REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7, “SITE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS,” CHAPTER 9, "SIGN REGULATIONS” TO ADDRESS
CURRENT CASE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH
SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO SIGNS;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-13 to amend Chapter 9, Sign Regulations, of Article 7, Site Development
Standards, of Wellington’s LDR to establish specific standards and regulations related to signs within
Wellington.
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D. 22-5003 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-01 (WELLINGTON PUD MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT – BLUE CYPRESS POD 65B)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER 2021-0001-MPA)
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) MASTER PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS TRACT
B OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB,
TOTALING 4.63 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
EAST CORNER OF BLUE CYPRESS LANE AND BLUE CYPRESS
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO
MODIFY THE UNIT TYPE OF POD 65B FROM ZERO LOT LINE (ZLL) TO
SINGLE FAMILY (SF)/ZLL; TO REDUCE THE DWELLING UNITS
ASSIGNED TO POD 65B FROM 140 UNITS TO 136 UNITS; TO MODIFY
THE DENSITY OF POD 65B FROM 4.99 DWELLING UNITS (DU)/ACRE
TO 4.82 DU/ACRE; TO TRANSFER THE EXCESS 56 DU FROM TRACT
B TO TRACT G-1 OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND
COUNTRY CLUB; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-01, a Master Plan Amendment (MPA) to amend the Wellington Planned
Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan by modifying Pod 65B, also known as Blue Cypress of Palm Beach
Polo and Country Club, to change the unit type from Zero Lot Line (ZLL) to Single Family (SF)/ZLL, to
reduce the dwelling units (du) assigned to Pod 65B from 140 units to 136 units, to modify the density of
Pod 65B from 4.99 to 4.82 du/ac, and to transfer the remaining 56 dwelling units from Tract B to Tract
G-1 of Blue Cypress of Palm Beach Polo and Country Club.
9. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 21-4789 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(PBSO) SUBSTATION
Authorization to negotiate a contract with Leo A. Daly Company for Architectural and Engineering
Services for the Construction of a New PBSO Substation.
B. 22-5025 DISCUSSION OF CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATES
Discuss Code Compliance Special Magistrates.
C. 22-5039 APPROVAL OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY CONTRACT
Approval of Village Attorney Contract.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
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12. MANAGER'S REPORT
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
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transcript shall have the responsibility, at his own cost, to arrange for the transcript).
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contact the Village Manager’s Office (561) 791-4000 at least five calendar days prior to the Hearing.
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