Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · June 14, 2022
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, June 14, 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
Village Council Action Summary - Final June 14, 2022
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 T. McGovern, 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
Father Mario Casteneda, St. Rita Catholic Church, delivered the
invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1 Move Item 6M, Approval by the Wellington Council of the Paving of a
Portion of 50th Street and Adoption by the ACME Board of
Supervisors of Resolution No. AC2022-01 Approving Consideration
of the Adoption of a Plan of Improvements for a Unit of Development
for 50th Street to the Regular Agenda as Item 8A; and the other
Public Hearing items will move accordingly (Item 8A becomes Item
8B, Item 8B becomes Item 8C, Item 8C becomes Item 8D and Item
8D becomes Item 8E).
2. Add Presentation from Senator Lori Berman to the Agenda as Item
5B. Correspondingly, Item 5B will become Item 5C and Item 5C will
become Item 5D.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5085 SENATOR TINA POLSKY: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Senator Polsky spoke regarding redistricting and the state and house
maps. She also mentioned the special session on the property
insurance. Senator Polsky informed Council of the preemption bills;
specifically Senate Bill 620. She stated legislation regarding smoking in
parks was passed. Senator Polsky stated the House has a grant
program similar to the appropriations program for projects. She said they
are happy to answer any questions the Council may have.
B. SENATOR LORI BERMAN: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (THIS ITEM ADDED TO THE
AGENDA)
Senator Berman spoke regarding the special session on property
insurance. She mentioned the 2% deductible and number of policies that
Citizens Insurance has with homeowners. She commented regarding
re-insurance. Senator Berman stated due to the incident that happened
in Surfside, legislation regarding buildings was passed unanimously.
Council thanked Senator Polsky and Senator Berman for their
attendance and gave brief comments.
C. 22-5092 PRESENTATION OF FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING COALITION (FGBC)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOLD CERTIFICATION AWARD
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
C.J. Davila provided an overview of the Florida Green Building Coalition
and thanked Branden Miller and other staff who worked on this. He
presented the Local Government Gold Certification Award to the Village
of Wellington.
Mr. De La Vega accepted the award on behalf of the Village.
D. 22-4935 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-19 (AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK
SITE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COMPREHENSIVE
AGREEMENT WITH WELLINGTON ATHLETICS, LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT. CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT THE
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK SITE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mr. Barnes introduced this item. He acknowledged those in the audience
present for the presentation.
Mr. De La Vega introduced Mr. Jonathan Bostic who provided brief
comments.
Mr. Barnes acknowledged Darren Edgecombe, Palm Beach Central
High School Principal, who was in the audience.
Mr. De La Vega referenced the 21-day notice period and explained the
agreement highlights to Council. He stated The Sports Facilities
Advisors are available via Zoom tonight. Mr. De La Vega discussed the
project schedule and stated the Village has retained consultant Don
Schumacher who is president of DSA Sports, LLC. and discussed the
scope.
Mr. Bostic discussed the project.
Mr. Arnold, The Sports Facilities Advisory (SFA), provided an overview
of the company and his background.
Council asked various questions regarding the risk to the Village,
business plan, reports, sports academies, trainers, space rental, who will
run the facility and financing.
Mr. Brian M. Seymour, ESQ., Shareholder for Gunster Yoakley & Stewart
P.A. spoke regarding the bond issuance and pro forma.
Mr. Schumacher spoke regarding his role and a situation analysis/report.
Mr. Barnes stated it is staff's recommendation that the Village moves
forward with this.
Ms. Cohen spoke regarding the terms of the agreement and stated there
are plenty of protections built into the agreement for both parties. It was
worked on very hard by both parties.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2022-19 (Comprehensive Agreement).
6. 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 amended.
Councilman McGovern commented regarding the memo on elections
signs.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
A. 22-5178 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 10, 2022
This item approved on Consent.
B. 21-4897 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF FILL MATERIALS
This item approved on Consent.
C. 22-5094 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AN IRRIGATION PUMP STATION
REPLACEMENT, FROM HOOVER PUMPING SYSTEMS
This item approved on Consent.
D. 22-5114 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO FLORIDA DESIGN
DRILLING CORPORATION FOR SURFICIAL AQUIFER WELL
REHABILITATION SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
E. 22-5115 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER
LIFT STATION NO. 65 REHABILITATION PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
F. 22-5116 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR THE
INTERSECTION MILLING AND RESURFACING PROJECT AT AERO
CLUB DRIVE, BINKS FOREST DRIVE AND GREENVIEW SHORES
BOULEVARD
This item approved on Consent.
G. 22-5118 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT
WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
FOR VARIOUS GOLF CART PATHWAYS
This item approved on Consent.
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H. 22-5215 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT FOR THE POOL FILTER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
I. 22-5104 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-09 (PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTORATE FOR
REFERENDUM AT THE AUGUST 23, 2022 ELECTION)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN ORDINANCES 2022-14 AND 2022-15
TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON FOR REFERENDUM AT THE
AUGUST 23, 2022 ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT ALL LOGIC
AND ACCURACY TESTS FOR THE 2022 WELLINGTON
REFERENDUM ELECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
J. 22-5158 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-10 (ELECTION SIGNS ON DESIGNATED
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY POLICY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A POLICY FOR ELECTION SIGNS ON DESIGNATED
PUBLIC PROPERTY OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
At 10:14 p.m., Council had separate discussion on this item regarding
the time that signs can be posted.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
reconsider Consent Item 6J and amend it as discussed.
K. 22-5160 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-11 (BOARD MEETING SCHEDULES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTIONS NO. R2010-46 AND
RESOLUTION NO. R2016-32 RELATING TO MEETING DATES AND
SCHEDULES OF VARIOUS BOARDS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
L. 22-5190 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-14 (POLO HOUSE AT PALM BEACH POLO
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& COUNTRY CLUB POA INC.)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF POLO HOUSE AT
PALM BEACH POLO & COUNTRY CLUB POA INC., A PARCEL OF
LAND LYING IN A PORTION OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH,
RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
This item approved on Consent.
M. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 8A
N. 22-5201 FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST (FMIT) TRUSTEE
NOMINATIONS
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 22-5164 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-17 (PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR
WELLINGTON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING
ASSESSMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICE FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title.
Ms. Quickel presented this item.
No comment cards were received from the public.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the
public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and
unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Resolution No. R2022-17 (Preliminary Trim Rates for
Wellington Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Assessment).
B. 22-5204 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTERS 17
THROUGH 24 OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the captions for Ordinance Nos. 2022-16, 2022-17,
2022-18, 2022-19, 2022-20, 2022-21, 2022-22, and 2022-23.
Mr. Basehart and Ms. Cohen presented the item highlighting the changes
and answered Council's questions regarding public assemblies.
Public Hearings
1) A motion was made by Councilman 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 McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and
unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2022-16 (Chapter 17) as presented on
first reading.
2) A motion was made by Councilman 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 Vice
Mayor Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and
unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve
Ordinance No. 2022-17 (Chapter 18) as presented on first
reading.
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3) A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, 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
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve
Ordinance No. 2022-18 (Chapter 19) as presented on first
reading.
4) A motion was made by Councilman 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 Vice Mayor Drahos, and
unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2022-19 (Chapter 20) as amended to
change the number of people for public assembly from 10 to 20.
5) A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open
the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and
unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve
Ordinance No. 2022-20 (Chapter 21) as presented.
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6) A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, 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 Councilwoman Siskind, 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. 2022-21 (Chapter 22) as presented on
first reading.
7) A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, 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 Councilwoman Siskind, 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. 2022-22 (Chapter 23) as presented on
first reading.
8) A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the
public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind,
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. 2022-23 (Chapter 24) as presented on
first reading.
Council thanked Mr. Basehart, Ms. Cohen and staff for the time spent on
the ordinances.
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C. 22-5207 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-24 REPEALING
CHAPTER 10, CHAPTER 34, AND ALL RESERVED CHAPTERS OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Cohen stated this is a cleanup ordinance to remove any extraneous
language and remove the reserved chapters.
Ms. Addie read the caption for Ordinance No. 2022-24.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open
the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind,
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. 2022-24 (Repealing Chapter 10, Chapter
34, and all Reserved Chapters of the Code of Ordinances) as
presented.
D. 22-5192 RESOLUTION NO. R2022–12 (LOTIS WELLINGTON DEVELOPMENT
ORDER AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER
2021-0001-DOA) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS
WELLINGTON, A MIXED-USE PROJECT, TOTALING 64.02 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD
7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
APPROVING MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF THE
APPROVED MASTER PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USES, INCLUDING
THE MODIFICATION OF USE SQUARE FEET LIMITATIONS,
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THRESHOLDS, AND DELETING
THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WITH DRIVE-THRU CONDITIONAL
USE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
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Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title.
Mr. Stillings presented the item.
At this time, Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those individuals who
wished to speak on the Items.
Council disclosed any ex-parte communications.
Mr. Brian Terry, Agent/Insite Studio, Inc. was present on behalf of the
applicant.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open
the Public Hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and
unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2022-12 (Lotis Wellington
Development Order Amendment) with modification to Condition
No. 5.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 22-5171 APPROVAL BY THE WELLINGTON COUNCIL OF THE PAVING OF A
PORTION OF 50TH STREET AND ADOPTION BY THE ACME BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-01 APPROVING
CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A PLAN OF
IMPROVEMENTS FOR A UNIT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR 50th
STREET
THIS ITEM FORMERLY ITEM 6M.
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Ms. Quickel presented the item. She stated this is a part of the steps for
the paving of the portion 50th street. She said letters would be issued to
landowners with a copy of the notice. The Report of Engineer for the
project would be presented to Council at the July meeting.
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Mr. Craig Galle, on behalf of Far Niente Stables, spoke regarding cost
and acreage.
Ms. Carolina Cuna (sp?) stated they are fine with this. She discussed
their concerns with dust, noise, safety and lack of connection with the
bridle path. She stated she is sure the Village will be able to address
these in the best way.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about the map.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve the Paving of a Portion of 50th Street and Adoption of
Resolution No. AC2022-01 (Adoption of a Plan of Improvements
for a Unit of Development for 50th Street).
B. 21-4784 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(PBSO) SUBSTATION
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 discussed what is included in the
task order, program confirmation, the site capacity analysis, and the cost
estimate.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0; Mayor
Gerwig recused) for Authorization to Award a Contract for
Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction of a
New Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Substation.
C. 22-5081 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Council made appointments for the 2022-2024 term to the Architectural
Review Board, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals,
Education Committee, Equestrian Preserve Committee, Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board,
Public Safety Committee, Senior Advisory Committee and Tree Board.
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D. 22-5172 VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 96TH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated the Florida League of Cities’
96th Annual Conference will be held August 11-13, 2022, in Hollywood,
FL.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
nominate Mayor Gerwig as the Voting Delegate for the Florida
League of Cities' 96th Annual Conference.
E. 22-5184 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-13 (AUTHORIZATION OF CONTINUED USE
OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET
AMENDMENT #2022-0056)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 GENERAL FUND LEGAL
DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET TO ALLOCATE UNASSIGNED
FUND BALANCE OF $100,000 FOR ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE LEGAL
SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Cohen presented the item and responded to Council's questions.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Resolution No. R2022-13 (Authorization of Continued
Use of Outside Legal Counsel and Approval of Budget
Amendment #2022-0056).
9. PUBLIC FORUM
Mr. Barnes indicated no comment cards were received.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated she had no report.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
Next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Village Offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance
of the Juneteenth Holiday.
Village Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of
Independence Day.
PBI Academy COVID site is now open after a short temporary closure
due to technical issues.
Cros Ministries Pantry has resumed operations, now at the Wellington
Community Center (WCC).
Town Center: Phase 1 of the redevelopment project continues and is on
schedule Scott’s place and the amphitheater will be closed beginning on
July 5, 2022. In addition, parking will be extremely limited once Phase 2
begins.
Summer camp is off to a robust start with 50 Kids at the Village Tennis
Center and 15 tournament level kids at the High School.
All Curative testing sites will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022 in
observance of Juneteenth. The drive through testing site will be open on
June 20, 2022 from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m.
He encouraged everyone to exit via Montauk due to paving at the
intersection of Forest Hill and Town Center Drive.
The Redteenth event will be held this Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the
Promenade beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Barnes indicated he would email the remainder of his comments.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone waived comment.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos waived comment.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
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following report:
Councilman McGovern stated he hopes all of the students are having a
wonderful summer. He wished all of the fathers a Happy Father’s Day.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind waived comment.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig thanked everyone for being timely in the discussions.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:53 P.M.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 14, 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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Village Council Meeting Agenda June 14, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Father Mario Castaneda of St. Rita Catholic Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5085 SENATOR TINA POLSKY: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legislative Session Update by Senator Tina Polsky, District 29.
B. 22-5092 PRESENTATION OF FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING COALITION (FGBC)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOLD CERTIFICATION AWARD
Presentation of the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Local Government Gold Certification Award to
the Village of Wellington.
C. 22-4935 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-19 (AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK
SITE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COMPREHENSIVE
AGREEMENT WITH WELLINGTON ATHLETICS, LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT. CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF A RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY
PARK SITE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Authorization to enter into an agreement with Wellington Athletics, LLC, for the development,
construction, operation and maintenance of the Wellington Community Park site, contingent on Council
approval of public financing.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 22-5178 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 10, 2022
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of May 10, 2022.
B. 21-4897 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF FILL MATERIALS
Authorization to award a contract to Florida Superior Sand, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of fill
materials in the amount of approximately $45,000 annually.
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C. 22-5094 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AN IRRIGATION PUMP STATION
REPLACEMENT, FROM HOOVER PUMPING SYSTEMS
Authorization to purchase an irrigation pump station replacement, from Hoover Pumping Systems,
including installation, at a cost of $67,936.26.
D. 22-5114 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO FLORIDA DESIGN
DRILLING CORPORATION FOR SURFICIAL AQUIFER WELL
REHABILITATION SERVICES
Authorization to award a task order to Florida Design Drilling Corporation for the rehabilitation of surficial
aquifer wells R4, R8, and R10, in the amount of $480,612.
E. 22-5115 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER
LIFT STATION NO. 65 REHABILITATION PROJECT
Authorization to approve a task order to Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for the Wastewater Lift Station 65 Rehabilitation project at a cost of $69,320.
F. 22-5116 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR THE
INTERSECTION MILLING AND RESURFACING PROJECT AT AERO
CLUB DRIVE, BINKS FOREST DRIVE AND GREENVIEW SHORES
BOULEVARD
Authorization to utilize existing contracts for the milling and resurfacing project at the intersection of Aero
Club Drive, Binks Forest Drive, and Greenview Shores Boulevard at a cost of $141,926.88.
G. 22-5118 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT
WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
FOR VARIOUS GOLF CART PATHWAYS
Authorization to utilize Palm Beach County contract #R2020-1641 with Wynn & Sons Environmental
Construction Co., Inc., as a basis for pricing, for various golf cart pathways at a cost of $148,809.00.
H. 22-5215 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT FOR THE POOL FILTER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
Authorization to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment with The Morganti Group, Inc.
for the Pool Filter Replacement project, at a cost of $263,426.84.
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I. 22-5104 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-09 (PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTORATE FOR
REFERENDUM AT THE AUGUST 23, 2022 ELECTION)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN ORDINANCES 2022-14 AND 2022-15 TO
THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON FOR REFERENDUM AT THE
AUGUST 23, 2022 ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT ALL LOGIC
AND ACCURACY TESTS FOR THE 2022 WELLINGTON
REFERENDUM ELECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-09 designating the date, time and place for submission to the
Wellington electors of the proposed amendments to Wellington’s Charter adopted in Ordinance Nos.
2022-14 and 2022-15 and authorizing the Supervisor of Elections to conduct all logic and accuracy tests
for the referendum questions.
J. 22-5158 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-10 (ELECTION SIGNS ON DESIGNATED
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY POLICY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
A POLICY FOR ELECTION SIGNS ON DESIGNATED PUBLIC
PROPERTY OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-10 approving a policy for election signs on designated public property
or rights-of-way.
K. 22-5160 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-11 (BOARD MEETING SCHEDULES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL REPEALING
AND REPLACING RESOLUTIONS NO. R2010-46 AND RESOLUTION
NO. R2016-32 RELATING TO MEETING DATES AND SCHEDULES OF
VARIOUS BOARDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-11 setting forth meeting dates and schedules for various board and
committees.
L. 22-5190 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-14 (POLO HOUSE AT PALM BEACH POLO &
COUNTRY CLUB POA INC.)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING
AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF POLO HOUSE AT PALM BEACH
POLO & COUNTRY CLUB POA INC., A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN A
PORTION OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST,
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-14 accepting and approving the Polo House at Palm Beach Polo &
Country Club POA Inc. Plat.
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M. 22-5171 APPROVAL BY THE WELLINGTON COUNCIL OF THE PAVING OF A
PORTION OF 50TH STREET AND ADOPTION BY THE ACME BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-01 APPROVING
CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A PLAN OF
IMPROVEMENTS FOR A UNIT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR 50th STREET
Approval by the Wellington Council of the paving of a portion of 50th Street and adoption by the Acme
Board of Supervisors of Acme Resolution No. AC2022-01 approving consideration of the adoption of a
Plan of Improvement for a Unit of Development for 50th Street.
N. 22-5201 FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST (FMIT) TRUSTEE
NOMINATIONS
Council is requested to endorse the nomination of Mayor Anne Gerwig to serve as a Trustee on the
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 22-5164 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-17 (PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR
WELLINGTON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING
ASSESSMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICE FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-17 setting the preliminary FY 2023 TRIM rates for solid waste collection
and recycling proposed at $220/unit for curbside service and $170/unit for containerized service.
B. 22-5204 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTERS 17
THROUGH 24 OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES
Approval on First Reading of Chapters 17 through 24 of Wellington’s Code of Ordinances.
C. 22-5207 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-24 REPEALING CHAPTER
10, CHAPTER 34, AND ALL RESERVED CHAPTERS OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-24 repealing Chapter 10, Chapter 34, and all reserved chapters of the
Code of Ordinances on first reading.
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D. 22-5192 RESOLUTION NO. R2022–12 (LOTIS WELLINGTON DEVELOPMENT
ORDER AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER
2021-0001-DOA) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS
WELLINGTON, A MIXED-USE PROJECT, TOTALING 64.02 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7,
APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
APPROVING MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF THE
APPROVED MASTER PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USES, INCLUDING
THE MODIFICATION OF USE SQUARE FEET LIMITATIONS,
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THRESHOLDS, AND DELETING THE
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WITH DRIVE-THRU CONDITIONAL USE;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-12, a Development Order Amendment (DOA) to modify conditions of
approval of Resolution No. R2020-48, approving the Master Plan and Conditional Uses for the 64-acre
mixed-use project known as Lotis Wellington.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 21-4784 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(PBSO) SUBSTATION
Authorization to award a contract to Leo A. Daly Company to provide architectural and engineering
services for the construction of a new PBSO Substation in the amount of $57.005.
B. 22-5081 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Council selection of new appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Architectural
Review Board, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Education Committee, Equestrian
Preserve Committee, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board, Public
Safety Committee, Senior Advisory Committee and Tree Board.
C. 22-5172 VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 96TH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Nomination and Selection of a Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities’ 96th Annual Conference in
Hollywood, Florida, from August 11, 2021 to August 13, 2022.
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D. 22-5184 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-13 (AUTHORIZATION OF CONTINUED USE
OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET
AMENDMENT #2022-0056)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 GENERAL FUND LEGAL DEPARTMENT
OPERATING BUDGET TO ALLOCATE UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE
OF $100,000 FOR ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Authorization of continued use of outside legal counsel and approval of Resolution No. R2022-13
amending the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 general fund budget to allocate unassigned fund balance in the
amount of $100,000 to increase the Legal Department Legal Services budget for litigation costs and legal
expenses through September 30, 2022.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings, and you may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. (The above notice is required by State Law. Anyone desiring a verbatim
transcript shall have the responsibility, at his own cost, to arrange for the transcript).
Pursuant to the provision of the Americans With Disabilities Act: any person requiring special
accommodations to participate in these meetings, because of a disability or physical impairment, should
contact the Village Manager’s Office (561) 791-4000 at least five calendar days prior to the Hearing.
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