Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · July 12, 2022
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, July 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; 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
A little girl from the audience led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, delivered the
invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1. Add Resolution No. R2022-34, Authorizing the Submission of a Grant
Application to the Florida Division of Arts & Culture Cultural Facilities
Program for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Habitat Nature, Arts &
Cultural Center to the Consent Agenda as Item 6M.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5269 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING SHANNON LAROCQUE ON HER
RETIREMENT AND DEDICATION AS UTILITIES DIRECTOR OF THE
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the proclamation.
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Council commended and congratulated Ms. LaRocque on her retirement
and gave various comments.
Ms. LaRocque gave comments, thanked her team and Council.
B. 22-5265 PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS PRESENTATION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Gina Levesque spoke regarding the Palm Beach County Commission on
Ethics and handed out a pocket guide and her business card. She stated
Wellington has done a fantastic job.
Council thanked Ms. Levesque for attending.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the 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.
A. 22-5254 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
JUNE 14, 2022
This item approved on Consent.
B. 21-4777 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CC
CONTROL CORP. FOR UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
C. 21-4898 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC
TEAM OFFICIATING SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
D. 21-4899 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
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E. 22-5242 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED AMOUNT
FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL
FUEL
This item approved on Consent.
F. 22-5243 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED AMOUNT
FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, AND SERVICE OF FLYGT PUMPS
This item approved on Consent.
G. 22-5241 RATIFICATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED FOR ADDITIONAL
REFUSE CARTS
This item approved on Consent.
H. 22-5239 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-15 (DESIGNATE WELLINGTON AS A
“VISION ZERO CITY” AND CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, TO
DESIGNATE WELLINGTON AS A “VISION ZERO CITY”, DIRECTING
STAFF TO CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN, ESTABLISHING
A GOAL OF NO SEVERE TRAFFIC INJURIES OR FATALITIES BY
2030; DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME;
DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE
RECOMMENDATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
I. 22-5240 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-16 (ADOPT A COMPLETE STREETS
POLICY FOR WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, ADOPTING
A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY AND INITIATING THE PROCESS OF
DEVELOPING GUIDELINES, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES
FOR IMPLEMENTING A COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM
ADHERING TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL PERSONS OF ALL AGES
AND ABILITIES WHO TRAVEL BY AUTOMOBILE, MOTORCYCLE,
PUBLIC TRANSIT, BICYCLE, OR WALKING ARE EQUAL LEGITIMATE
USERS OF ROADWAYS AND SHALL BE PROVIDED SAFE ACCESS
TO ALL OF WELLINGTON’S PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
J. 22-5252 RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-03 (1907 PRIMROSE LANE VACATION
ABANDONMENT)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ABANDON A 15-FOOT WIDE PORTION
OF A 25-FOOT WIDE MAINTENANCE EASEMENT, TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 1,479 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED WITHIN LOT 43,
BLOCK 74, SUGAR POND MANOR OF WELLINGTON (1907
PRIMROSE LANE), MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
K. 22-5260 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-31 (DEBT POLICY UPDATE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
A REVISED DEBT POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
AND ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
L. 22-5268 AUTHORIZATION TO (1) AMEND AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND (2) TO RATIFY A PURCHASE
ORDER INCREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE
This item approved on Consent.
M. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-34 (GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MARJORY
STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ARTS &
CULTURE CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM REQUESTING $500,000 FOR THE
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AS THE VILLAGE’S
REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS. (THIS ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA)
This item added to the Agenda and approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 22-5256 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. AC2022-04 APPROVING
CONTINUATION OF THE PROCESS FOR ADOPTION OF A PLAN OF
IMPROVEMENTS FOR UNIT OF DEVELOPMENT 50th STREET
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
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Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title.
Ms. Quickel presented the item. She stated this is the second part of the
approval of the Plan of Improvements. Notice has been provided to the
landowners, South Florida Water Management District and Palm Beach
County as required. An advertisement was published for three
consecutive weeks. This is for the approval of the Plan of Improvements
and authorization for the Village Engineer to prepare the Report of
Engineer to work on the methodology and assessment rates, which will
come before Council at a future meeting.
Mr. Barnes gave a brief overview of the process.
Mayor Gerwig commented about the cost estimate.
Ms. Quickel stated the cost estimate would be included in the Report of
Engineer.
Councilman McGovern stated this is before Council because it was
resident driven.
Ms. Quickel indicated this began with a petition from landowners.
Councilman McGovern confirmed that this is the process.
Ms. Quickel stated the Report of Engineer would be filed next and there
will be two additional public hearings.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about the methodology of the assessment
process.
Public Hearing:
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the
Public Hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
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 the Paving of a Portion of 50th Street and Adoption of
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Resolution No. AC2022-04 (Approving Continuation of the
Process for Adoption of A Plan of Improvements for Unit of
Development 50th Street).
B. 22-5167 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR
WELLINGTON, THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE
SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AS FOLLOWS:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-32 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY AD
VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR
WELLINGTON FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES FOR
THE MUNICIPALITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WITHIN
THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-05 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT’S
PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-33 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE SADDLE
TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM
PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT 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 each of the three Resolutions by title.
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Ms. Quickel presented the preliminary proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023
budget and TRIM overview to Council. She also responded to Council's
questions.
No comment cards were received from the public.
Public Hearing:
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman 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 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. R2022-32 (Adopting the Preliminary Ad
Valorem Millage Rate for Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) Purposes within
the Jurisdictional Boundaries of Wellington) setting the TRIM
rate at 2.47 mils as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. AC2022-05 (Adopting the Preliminary
Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate for Acme Improvement
District for Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) Purposes) as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2022-33 (Adopting the Preliminary
Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rates for the Saddle Trail Park
Neighborhood Improvement District for Truth-in-Millage (TRIM)
Purposes within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of Wellington) as
presented.
C. 22-5231 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-20 (FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN
AND ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, FY
2022/2023 – FY 2026/2027 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND
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FY 2022/2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO FORWARD THE PLANS TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title.
Mr. O’Dell presented an overview of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan
and Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program.
Public Hearing
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 Vice Mayor Drahos, and
unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2022-20 (Five-Year Consolidated Plan
and Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
Program).
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 22-5249 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE FINANCING TEAM AGREEMENTS
RELATED TO THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Ms. Quickel introduced the Village’s Financial Advisors who were
present: Steven Eaddy and Lourdes Abadin. Jaclyn Mesa was not
present but is on the team. Ms. Quickel stated tonight staff is bringing
forth the item for Council approval of the financial team. She then
explained the next steps and process.
Ms. Quickel, Mr. Eaddy and Ms. Abadin answered Council’s questions.
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Mayor Gerwig stated the Village has very little debt and because of this
partnership, they are looking for the best rate for the bond.
Vice Mayor Drahos stated Council will take this systematically and
review every figure. He feels the firm is capable of representing the
Village throughout this process.
Councilman Napoleone stated the project is still in the vetting process to
make sure the project is viable and this is just the first step in the
process.
Councilman McGovern stated the team is not paid if the debt is not
issued.
Ms. Quickel stated that is correct. The team is paid out of the bond
closing costs out of the issuance of the debt. It is contingent on the debt
actually being issued.
Mayor Gerwig stated the Village has never participated in a
Private/Public Partnership before and asked Ms. Abadin to explain what
a Private/Public Partnership is and does.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Financing Team Agreements Related to the Wellington
Community Park Improvement Project.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
Mr. Barnes indicated there were three comment cards received.
Public Comment:
1. Jack Brownson spoke about the school bus stop on Montauk. Mr.
Bronson commended PBSO and staff for what they do in the Village.
Mr. Barnes stated staff would discuss the bus stop with the Palm Beach
County School District.
2. Michael Costelle spoke regarding access to the athletic fields.
3. OJ Smith spoke regarding speeding in the Village.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
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Ms. Cohen stated in regards to the deposition for Big Blue, the Village
had offered dates but had not heard back.
At this point, Village Clerk Addie announced that this is Assistant Village
Clerk Kelly Avery’s last meeting. She has accepted a position as the new
Town Clerk for the Town of Ocean Ridge.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
Next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 7:00
p.m.
Private utility work continues throughout the Village. Specific areas the
contractors are hitting hard include the Paddock Drive/Sugar Pond
Manor area as well as Block Island community. To remedy this, the
Village has a list of contacts that are supplied to the residents. If
residents do not receive a response, the Village does what it can to
assist them and provide additional information.
Mayor Gerwig spoke regarding the utility contractors and their
equipment.
The Town Center project is ongoing with no issues to report. Scott's
Place and the Amphitheatre closed as of July 5, 2022 until April/May
2023.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline three-digit dialing code 988 will
be available to everyone in the United States starting July 16, 2022. The
current Lifeline phone number (1-800-278-8255) will always remain
available, even after 988 is launched nationally.
Benihana’s has withdrawn applications because the deal had not worked
out with the owners of the property. In addition, the Palm Beach Polo
development proposals for tennis property and south of Forrest Hill
Boulevard has been submitted.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Palm Beach County
Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) monthly meeting was held on July
6, 2022. There was a vote on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2028
list of priority projects. After a staff presentation, Wellington made a
motion to adopt the FY 24-28 project list. During the discussion period on
the motion, Palm Beach County Traffic and Planning staff presented their
case to delete $1 million dollars from the Okeechobee Boulevard/State
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Road 7 Corridor Study. The County did not support the preliminary work
that had been performed. However, a substitute motion was passed.
Councilman Napoleone suggested having the TPA present at the next
Western Communities Meeting.
Councilman McGovern stated the corridor study and other significant
subject matters need to be discussed at the Western Communities
Meeting.
There is regular and routine maintenance that included striping on Forest
Hill and Binks Forest/Greenview Shores intersection.
Mill and overlay work is ongoing in Amesbury. On June 22, 2022, door
hangers went out to let residents know of the impending milling and
paving starting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. If weather permits, this
project should be complete by Thursday afternoon.
The Village continues to have strong numbers for summer camp at the
Village Tennis Center and at the Tournament/High Performance camp at
the high school. Artificial turf is being installed around the building at the
high usage area. All Courts are now "smart courts" with mounts in place
and calibrated for SWING Vision Technology.
Our Annual Back to School Backpack event will be held on Saturday, July
30, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Wellington Community Center.
Thanks to our partners at the Wellington Community Foundation, Back to
Basics, Christopher Aguirre Foundation, Joe DiMaggio Children’s
Hospital, the Crowned Pearls and Wellington Rotary Club.
Camps are exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos stated the Fourth of July Celebration was fantastic as
far as what the Village oversaw and could control. However, he
commented that he was underwhelmed regarding the fireworks finale
especially since Council increased the budget for the fireworks.
Mr. Barnes stated staff spoke with the Village’s vendor, Zambelli, and
staff went to evaluate the area and document as necessary. He stated
the Village has not paid Zambelli at this time. In addition, he informed
Council that this was the last year of that contract and staff will be going
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out to bid.
Mayor Gerwig commented on being able to see the fireworks and said
the process should be evaluated.
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone mentioned that the Vision Zero and Complete
Streets policies were both passed on Consent Agenda tonight. He would
like for staff to place information on social media to inform residents of
what has been done and what the Village is doing.
Mr. Barnes stated staff would continue to work with the TPA regarding
information for social media and the website.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind asked about the vacant At-Large appointments.
There was brief discussion regarding the At-Large appointments.
Councilman McGovern asked for an update regarding the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).
Councilman Napoleone asked that information be provided to the public
regarding the AHAC’s specific requirements.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated regarding the Big Blue matter, he wants
the Village’s staff to make sure they regularly monitor and document
regarding the cypress wetland.
Mr. Barnes indicated staff is out there regularly and documenting visually
and with field reports.
Ms. Cohen commented regarding an email sent to the Village regarding
the matter.
Mayor Gerwig asked if the Village has the ability to capture drone
footage of the area.
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Ms. Cohen stated she would review this.
Councilman McGovern asked for a report on where the Village is
regarding cellular coverage.
Councilman McGovern commented about housing challenges and finding
affordable housing. He spoke about codifying protections for renters in
regards to notice periods for evictions and using authority to cap rent
increases. He asked that staff to review what other communities are
doing and be vigilant to assist those who are renters in the Village ’s
communities.
There was further discussion on this topic.
Mr. Barnes stated staff would review this.
Ms. Cohen stated her team would research this.
Councilman McGovern congratulated and thanked teachers, principals
and administrators. He stated it has been quite a process and period of
adjustment for students, parents, teachers and administrators to go
through COVID and its impacts on learning and the schools. Councilman
McGovern stated Wellington schools did very well once again in keeping
Palm Beach County an “A” rated school district.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig asked about Village Manager and Village Attorney
evaluations. She stated this is a communication tool and requested that if
there is a better way to send out the form, for the Village to do so.
Ms. Cohen provided an overview of the evaluation process.
Mayor Gerwig stated there was great resident input tonight. She
commented about the hedges on thoroughfares in the Village and asked
that this be reviewed since school will be starting soon.
Mayor Gerwig commented about open field play and stated there should
be a plan for open play for parents to play with their children.
Mayor Gerwig commented on speeding throughout the Village.
Mayor Gerwig commented about childcare for the Council meetings and
asked staff to review this.
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Mayor Gerwig asked about the email from Mr. Lido.
Mr. Barnes reiterated the information regarding the work in Amesbury.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:07 P.M.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 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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Village Council Meeting Agenda July 12, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska of Christ Community Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5269 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING SHANNON LAROCQUE ON HER
RETIREMENT AND DEDICATION AS UTILITIES DIRECTOR OF THE
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
Proclamation of the Village Council of Wellington, Florida recognizing Shannon LaRocque on her
retirement and dedication as Utilities Director of the Village of Wellington.
B. 22-5265 PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS PRESENTATION
Request from Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics to address the Mayor and Council.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 22-5254 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
JUNE 14, 2022
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of June 14, 2022.
B. 21-4777 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CC
CONTROL CORP. FOR UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Authorization to renew an existing contract with CC Control Corp. for utility process control annual
maintenance services for approximately $104,000 annually.
C. 21-4898 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC
TEAM OFFICIATING SERVICES
Authorization to continue utilizing contracts with South Florida Officials Recreational, LLC and Florida
Elite Umpires, Inc. to provide athletic team officiating services.
D. 21-4899 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES
Authorization to renew an existing contract with The Gehring Group, Inc. to provide insurance brokerage
services, at an annual cost of approximately $272,773.71, based on current annual premiums.
E. 22-5242 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED AMOUNT FOR
THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
Authorization to amend the annual approved amount with Port Consolidated, Inc., for the purchase and
delivery of gasoline and diesel fuel for an additional $152,600.
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F. 22-5243 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED AMOUNT FOR
THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, AND SERVICE OF FLYGT PUMPS
Authorization to amend the annual approved amount with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for the
purchase, delivery, and service of Flygt pumps for an additional $75,000, due to price increases.
G. 22-5241 RATIFICATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED FOR ADDITIONAL
REFUSE CARTS
Ratification of a purchase order issued to Rehrig Pacific Company for additional refuse carts in the
amount of $76,500.00.
H. 22-5239 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-15 (DESIGNATE WELLINGTON AS A “VISION
ZERO CITY” AND CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, TO
DESIGNATE WELLINGTON AS A “VISION ZERO CITY”, DIRECTING
STAFF TO CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN, ESTABLISHING A
GOAL OF NO SEVERE TRAFFIC INJURIES OR FATALITIES BY 2030;
DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME; DESIGNATING
THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE
RECOMMENDATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-15 to designate Wellington as a “Vision Zero City” and directing staff to
create a Vision Zero Action Plan.
I. 22-5240 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-16 (ADOPT A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
FOR WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, ADOPTING
A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY AND INITIATING THE PROCESS OF
DEVELOPING GUIDELINES, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES FOR
IMPLEMENTING A COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM ADHERING TO
THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
WHO TRAVEL BY AUTOMOBILE, MOTORCYCLE, PUBLIC TRANSIT,
BICYCLE, OR WALKING ARE EQUAL LEGITIMATE USERS OF
ROADWAYS AND SHALL BE PROVIDED SAFE ACCESS TO ALL OF
WELLINGTON’S PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-16 to adopt a Complete Streets Policy for Wellington.
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J. 22-5252 RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-03 (1907 PRIMROSE LANE VACATION
ABANDONMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ABANDON A 15-FOOT WIDE PORTION
OF A 25-FOOT WIDE MAINTENANCE EASEMENT, TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 1,479 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED WITHIN LOT 43,
BLOCK 74, SUGAR POND MANOR OF WELLINGTON (1907
PRIMROSE LANE), MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. AC2022-03 to abandon a 15-foot wide portion of the 25-foot wide Maintenance
Easement, as dedicated on the Sugar Pond Manor of Wellington Plat, recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 20,
Public Records, Palm Beach County, Florida.
K. 22-5260 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-31 (DEBT POLICY UPDATE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING A
REVISED DEBT POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND
ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-31 to update the Debt Policy with an effective date of July 12, 2022.
L. 22-5268 AUTHORIZATION TO (1) AMEND AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND (2) TO RATIFY A PURCHASE
ORDER INCREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE
Authorization to (1) amend an existing contract for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Housing Rehabilitation Program; and (2) to ratify a Purchase Order increase, in the amount of $3,275.00.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 22-5256 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. AC2022-04 APPROVING
CONTINUATION OF THE PROCESS FOR ADOPTION OF A PLAN OF
IMPROVEMENTS FOR UNIT OF DEVELOPMENT 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. AC2022-04 determining to proceed with the adoption of the
proposed Plan of Improvement for Unit of Development for 50th Street and authorizing the Acme
Engineer’s preparation of a Report of Engineer for the Unit of Development.
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B. 22-5167 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR
WELLINGTON, THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE
SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS
FOLLOWS:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-32 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY AD
VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON
FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES FOR THE
MUNICIPALITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-05 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT’S PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE
(“TRIM”) PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-33 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE SADDLE TRAIL
PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM
PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the following resolutions setting TRIM rates for ad-valorem taxes and non-ad valorem
assessments for Wellington, Acme Improvement District and Saddle Trail Park South Neighborhood
Improvement District (NID) debt as required by law:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-32: The ad valorem millage rate proposed at 2.47 mills (no change from
the current year rate, and 12.02% above the rollback rate of 2.21 mills.
B. RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-05: Non-ad valorem assessments for the Acme Improvement District
proposed at $230.00 for all units except the Palm Beach Polo Units with the proposed assessment rate of
$249.00.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-33: Non-ad valorem assessment rates for the Saddle Trail Neighborhood
Improvement District for TRIM purposes according to the attached assessment roll.
C. 22-5231 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-20 (FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, FY 2022/2023 – FY
2026/2027 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND FY 2022/2023
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER
TO FORWARD THE PLANS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2022-20 adopting the FY 2022/2023-2026/2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan,
FY 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan and authorizing the Village Manager to
submit these items to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 22-5249 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE FINANCING TEAM AGREEMENTS
RELATED TO THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Authorization to approve Financing Team agreements related to the Wellington Community Park
Improvement Project.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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