Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · February 21, 2023
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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
Cub Scout Pack 125 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. Move Consent Item 6K, Discussion of Reappointment of Code
Compliance Special Magistrate Alan Zangen, Esq. to the Regular
Agenda as Item 8E.
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. 22-5671 PRESENTATION HONORING SWAG STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Paulette Edwards provided a brief overview of the SWAG (Students
Working to Achieve Greatness) program.
Principal Cara Hayden introduced the SWAG student honorees of
Wellington Community High School. Principal Edgecombe introduced
the SWAG student honoree of Palm Beach Central High School.
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The students thanked the Village Council, the Crowned Pearls, the Boys
& Girls Club, Ms. Edwards and her team.
The Crowed Pearls of Wellington presented the students with a token of
appreciation and the Village of Wellington presented the students with an
award.
Ms. Edwards acknowledged the Education Committee, the Boys & Girls
Club and everyone that was in the audience on behalf of the students.
The Village Council commended the students.
B. 23-5713 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY INVITATION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Cub Scout Pack 125 thanked Council for their support and extended an
invitation to Council to participate in the Pinewood Derby. The Derby will
be held at 12:30 p.m. on March 4, 2023 at the Wellington Promenade.
Members of the pack distributed the cars to Councilman Napoleone,
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County Fire
Rescue.
C. 23-5719 PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC AND
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS UPDATE
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mr. Reinsvold, Village Engineer, provided a report regarding school
traffic in Wellington, specifically at Binks Forest and Wellington
Elementary Schools and Wellington Community High School. He
reviewed four options and corresponding costs with the Village Council
to address the issue.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about Wellington Landings Middle School.
Councilman Napoleone commented about the parking on the swales.
PBSO Lieutenant Eli Shavitz spoke regarding a grant project.
It was Council consensus to try Option 4.
Lieutenant Shavitz briefly discussed the number of vehicles during drop
off and pick up.
Mayor Gerwig stated this is a dangerous situation.
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Lieutenant Shavitz mentioned suggestions that have been made to the
school.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards received for 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.
Public Comment:
Edward Singer spoke regarding small stop signs for golf carts and
Equestrian Trails. He also spoke regarding parking and safety at the
schools.
A. 23-5712 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 10, 2023 AND MINUTES OF THE ACME LANDOWNERS
MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2023
This item approved on Consent.
B. 22-5295 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE
VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF PUBLIC
WORKS CHEMICALS
This item approved on Consent.
C. 23-5695 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT
RISK (CMAR) AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
STORAGE BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT
This item approved on Consent.
D. 23-5721 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) UTILIZE VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR
ROADWAY WORK ON FOREST HILL BOULEVARD; AND 2)
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2023-09 AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO
ALLOCATE FUND BALANCE FOR THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD
TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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This item approved on Consent.
E. 22-5656 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL
CONTRACT AND OPEN MARKET EXEMPTION FOR RELOCATION
OF BIG BLUE PRESERVE PUMP STATION AND REPLACEMENT OF
THREE (3) CULVERT PIPES
This item approved on Consent.
F. 22-5496 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR UTILITY BILL
PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
G. 22-5552 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR BUS
RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
H. 22-5661 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-04 (ADOPTION OF PURCHASING MANUAL
FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
REPEALING RESOLUTIONS R2014-12 AND R2021-40 RELATING TO
PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND ADOPTING A
REVISED PURCHASING MANUAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
I. 23-5697 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-05 FOR FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP
PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS
GENERATOR PROJECT 4486-064-R AND RESOLUTION NO.
R2023-06 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID
GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU FOR
THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF
THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE
WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT; AND
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PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-06 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM
FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 UTILITY CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM)
MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AWARDED
FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
J. 23-5716 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-07 (FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD
AND GRANT AGREEMENT –HURRICANE IAN)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING HURRICANE IAN FEDERALLY
FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
K. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 8E
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-5698 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-31 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY
ANNEXATION)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL;
ANNEXING, PURSUANT TO A PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION, REAL PROPERTY COMPRISING 20 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7 IN PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, KNOWN AS PANTHER RUN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AS MORE PARTICULARELY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; DECLARING THAT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
PETITION BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF THE PROPERTY OWNER;
AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER BY
REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF WELLINGTON;
DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
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NECESSARY TO AFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE
WELLINGTON CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH
THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY,
THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS
AFTER ADOPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171.044,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He recommended that there be one
concurrent staff presentation since the items (Ordinances 2022-31,
2022-32 and 2022-33) are related; with a separate motion for each item.
Ms. Addie read Ordinances 2022-31, 2022-32 and 2022-33 by title.
Mr. Basehart presented the item and entered the files into the record.
Ms. Cohen stated this item is Quasi-Judicial and swore in the individuals
who wished to speak on this item.
The Village Council disclosed ex-parte communications.
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 Councilwoman Siskind,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2022-31 (Panther Run Elementary
Annexation) as presented on second reading.
B. 23-5699 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN (FLUM)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE WELLINGTON
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING AND DESIGNATING 20
ACRES, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS THE PANTHER RUN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS “COMMUNITY FACILITIES”; LOCATED
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ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY
0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE
AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7A.
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 Councilwoman Siskind,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2022-32 (Panther Run Elementary
School Future Land Use Map Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan (Flum)) as presented on first reading.
C. 23-5700 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-33 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY
REZONING)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A REZONING TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION
FOR A NEWLY ANNEXED 20 ACRE PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE
PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO THE WELLINGTON
“COMMUNITY FACILITIES” DESIGNATION FROM THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY “AR” DESIGNATION; LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE
ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7A.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the
public hearing.
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There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2022-33 (Panther Run Elementary
Rezoning) as presented on first reading.
D. 23-5702 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06 (SELF-STORAGE ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT (PETITION 2022-0001-ZTA) TO MODIFY ARTICLE 6,
SECTION 6.2.1, TABLE 6.2-1 - USE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE, TO
ALLOW SELF-STORAGE AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN
COMMERCIAL PODS OF THE MULTIPLE USE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION
6.2.2.E.9. TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR SELF-STORAGE
FACILITIES WITHIN AN MUPD; TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, SECTION
7.5.1, TABLE 7.5-1 - MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS,
TO MODIFY PARKING STANDARDS FOR SELF-STORAGE USES,
AS MORE SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He recommended that there be one
concurrent staff and corresponding presentation since the items
(Ordinances 2023-06 and 2023-07) are related; with a separate motion
for each item.
Ms. Addie read Ordinances 2023-06 and 2023-07 by title.
Ms. Cohen stated this item (Ordinance 2023-07) is Quasi-Judicial and
swore in the individuals who wished to speak on this item.
The Village Council disclosed ex-parte communications.
Mr. Stillings presented the item.
Mr. Gerard Ripo, representing the applicant, spoke regarding the
request.
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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 Councilwoman Siskind,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-06 (Self-Storage Zoning Text
Amendment To Wellington’s Land Development Regulations) as
presented on first reading.
E. 23-5703 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF
WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PETITION
2022-0001-CPA) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS IORIZZO,
TOTALING 5.45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD
ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7/U.S. 441, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO DELETE ALL
SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THAT WERE
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED AS PART OF FUTURE LAND USE MAP
DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7D.
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 Councilwoman Siskind,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by
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Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-07 (Iorizzo Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map Amendment) as presented on first
reading.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 22-5445 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO ENGENUITY
GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE C9 CANAL EXPANSION PROJECT
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Mayor Gerwig declared a Conflict of Interest, passed the gavel to Vice
Mayor Drahos and left the dais.
Mr. Reinsvold presented the item.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0; with
Mayor Gerwig recused) for Authorization to Award A Contract to
provide Engineering and Consulting Services for the C9 Canal
Expansion Project.
B. 23-5715 DISCUSSION REGARDING LETTER OF INTEREST FOR
WELLINGTON GREEN PARK
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mr. De La Vega presented the item and stated two letters of interests were
drafted. He said staff is asking for direction.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about the Project Lighthouse request.
There was Council discussion regarding the letters and options.
Public Comment:
1. Steve Traynor spoke regarding “Project Lighthouse” for the Wellington
Green Park site. He read a statement into record.
2. Vice Mayor Drahos read the cards into the record of those who did not
wish to speak but supports Project Lighthouse.
It was Council consensus to delay the letters for 90 days.
Mr. Barnes stated staff will provide information to Project Lighthouse.
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C. 23-5704 CODE COMPLIANCE LIEN REDUCTION FOR 12140 POLO CLUB RD
AND THE DOG PARK SUBDIVISION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mr. Stillings presented this item and referenced the history of the two code
compliance actions.
Ms. Cohen briefly mentioned the fines.
Mayor Gerwig asked if the corrections are in progress.
Ms. Cohen referenced the court approved habitat management plan.
Mr. Domb, representing the applicant, discussed compliance.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about Big Blue.
Mr. Domb discussed code compliance, appeals and fines. He responded
to Council’s questions.
There was discussion regarding Big Blue between Mr. Domb, Council and
staff.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and passed (4-1; with Mayor Gerwig
dissenting) to deny the Code Compliance Lien Reduction for
12140 Polo Club Rd and the Dog Park Subdivision.
D. 23-5708 NEW APPLICANTS FOR ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMITTEE
VACANCIES
Ms. Addie provided a summary regarding the appointments. She
indicated that a copy of the draft advertisement for the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) vacancies had been provided to
the Village Council.
Vice Mayor Drahos appointed Jeff Browning to the Architectural Review
Board.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the appointment of Maria Antuna as an At-Large
member of the Architectural Review Board.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
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Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
the appointment of Elizabeth Mariaca as an At-Large member of
the Senior Advisory Committee.
It was consensus of Council to advertise the vacancies for the AHAC.
E. 23-5722 DISCUSSION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CODE COMPLIANCE
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ALAN ZANGEN, ESQ
This item formerly Consent Agenda Item 8K.
Mr. Stillings presented this item.
Councilman McGovern stated he would like to speak with Mr. Zangen
and asked that this be moved to the March meeting.
It was Council consensus to move this item to the March 14, 2023
Village Council Meeting.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no comments cards submitted for public forum.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated there are hearings on February 27, 2023 and March 3,
2023. She stated she will report back to Council after the hearings.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at
7:00 p.m.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone stated he hopes to see everyone at the
Pinewood Derby on March 4, 2023.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
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Vice Mayor Drahos waived comment.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind waived comment.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern spoke regarding Pinewood Derby and stated he
will be out of town on that weekend.
Councilman McGovern stated the next boundary meeting at the school
district will be held on March 29, 2023 due to changes that need to be
advertised. He thanked Mr. Barnes for his work on this.
Councilman McGovern asked that the COVID screening be taken down
in the chambers.
Mr. Barnes asked that the Agenda Review meetings be returned to
Conference Rooms 1E/1F beginning with the March meetings.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig thanked Palm Beach County Fire Rescue for the Fire Ops
Class.
Mayor Gerwig stated Civics 101 has a group of great students.
Mr. Barnes stated he appreciated Council’s time coming out for the
baseball opening and Vice Mayor Drahos throwing the opening pitch. He
commented regarding Brew Fest.
Mayor Gerwig stated BrewFest was very well done.
Mayor Gerwig said she attended the Florida League of Cities Fast Fly-In
to Washington, D.C. and referenced the flood maps and bonds.
Mayor Gerwig stated the Wellington Cup/Great Charity Challenge was a
great event.
Mayor Gerwig stated Village Music’s 10-Year Anniversary event was
amazing.
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Mayor Gerwig asked if there are any issues with traffic at the
showgrounds.
Mr. Barnes responded regarding the traffic.
Mayor Gerwig asked about the Wellington Historical Society (WHS)
event.
Ms. Cohen provided the information regarding the WHS Photo
Scavenger Hunt. Persons can sign up for the event on the WHS website .
She stated the grand finale event will be held this Saturday, February 25,
2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the promenade. Ms. Cohen
spoke regarding the oral histories on the WHS website.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:20 P.M.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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 - Final February 21, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5671 PRESENTATION HONORING SWAG STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Presentation to honor the achievements of SWAG students Gaby Toledo, Alonza Lloyd and Victoria
Loredan.
B. 23-5713 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY INVITATION
Request from Pack 125 to address the Mayor and Council to extend an invitation to them to participate in
their Annual Pinewood Derby.
C. 23-5719 PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC AND
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS UPDATE
A presentation of the School Zone Traffic and Enforcement Operations Update.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 23-5712 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 10, 2023 AND MINUTES OF THE ACME LANDOWNERS
MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2023
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of January 10, 2023 and ACME
Landowners Meeting of January 10, 2023.
B. 22-5295 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS
FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF PUBLIC WORKS
CHEMICALS
Authorization to award a contract to multiple vendors for the purchase and delivery of Public Works
chemicals, in the amount of approximately $262,000 annually.
C. 23-5695 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT
RISK (CMAR) AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY STORAGE
BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT
Authorization to execute a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), pre-construction services agreement,
with Burkhardt Construction, Inc. for the Public Works Facility Storage Building and Site Improvement in
the amount of $105,675.
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D. 23-5721 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) UTILIZE VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR
ROADWAY WORK ON FOREST HILL BOULEVARD; AND 2)
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2023-09 AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023 GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO ALLOCATE
FUND BALANCE FOR THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD TURN LANE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Authorization to utilize various contracts for roadway work on Forest Hill Boulevard at a cost of
approximately $403,000; and 2) Approval of Resolution No. R2023-09 amending the fiscal year 2022-2023
gas tax capital fund budget to allocate fund balance for the Forest Hill Boulevard turn lane improvement
project; and providing an effective date.
E. 22-5656 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL
CONTRACT AND OPEN MARKET EXEMPTION FOR RELOCATION OF
BIG BLUE PRESERVE PUMP STATION AND REPLACEMENT OF
THREE (3) CULVERT PIPES
Authorization to utilize an existing public works annual contract and open market exemption with Ferreira
Construction Company, Inc. for the relocation of Big Blue Preserve pump station and replacement of
three (3) culvert pipes in the amount of $202,638.31.
F. 22-5496 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR UTILITY BILL
PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES
Authorization to continue utilizing a City of Baytown, Texas contract with Dataprose, LLC, as a basis for
pricing, to provide utility bill printing and mailing services to the Village in the amount of approximately
$139,287.00 annually.
G. 22-5552 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, $68,000 annually.
H. 22-5661 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-04 (ADOPTION OF PURCHASING MANUAL
FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS R2014-12 AND R2021-40 RELATING TO PURCHASING
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND ADOPTING A REVISED
PURCHASING MANUAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-04 Adopting the Village’s Purchasing Manual.
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I. 23-5697 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-05 FOR FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM
GRANT FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR
PROJECT 4486-064-R AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-06 FOR A
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT
STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-06 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM
FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 UTILITY CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM)
MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AWARDED
FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-05 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida
Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Fund
Wastewater Life Stations Generator Project and approval of Resolution No. R2023-06 for a budget
amendment to allocate the $537,232.50 in grant monies to the Utility Capital Fund revenue and
expenditures.
J. 23-5716 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-07 (FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND
GRANT AGREEMENT –HURRICANE IAN)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING HURRICANE IAN FEDERALLY
FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Acceptance of the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Federally Funded Subaward and
Agreement for Hurricane Ian (DR-4673).
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K. 23-5722 DISCUSSION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CODE COMPLIANCE
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ALAN ZANGEN, ESQ
Discussion of and authorization to reappoint Special Magistrate Zangen for a two-year term effective July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-5698 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-31 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY
ANNEXATION)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL; ANNEXING,
PURSUANT TO A PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION, REAL
PROPERTY COMPRISING 20 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF
STATE ROAD 7 IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, KNOWN AS
PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AS MORE PARTICULARELY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; DECLARING THAT THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PETITION BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF THE PROPERTY
OWNER; AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER BY
REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF WELLINGTON; DIRECTING
THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
AFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE WELLINGTON
CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF
THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER
ADOPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-31 to a voluntary Annexation (ANX) to amend Wellington’s municipal
boundary to include the subject 20-acre school property.
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B. 23-5699 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN (FLUM)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE WELLINGTON
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING AND DESIGNATING 20 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS THE PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, AS “COMMUNITY FACILITIES”; LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF
STATE ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING
A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-32 to amend Wellington’s Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
Plan to include the subject 20-acre school property and to assign a land use designation of Community
Facilities (CF).
C. 23-5700 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-33 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY REZONING)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A REZONING TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION
FOR A NEWLY ANNEXED 20 ACRE PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE
PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO THE WELLINGTON
“COMMUNITY FACILITIES” DESIGNATION FROM THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY “AR” DESIGNATION; LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE
ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING
A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-33 to amend Wellington’s Zoning Map to include the subject 20-acre
school property and to assign a Zoning designation of Community Facilities (CF).
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D. 23-5702 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06 (SELF-STORAGE ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE
SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PETITION
2022-0001-ZTA) TO MODIFY ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.2.1, TABLE 6.2-1 -
USE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE, TO ALLOW SELF-STORAGE AS A
CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN COMMERCIAL PODS OF THE MULTIPLE
USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT; TO
AMEND SECTION 6.2.2.E.9. TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR
SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN AN MUPD; TO AMEND ARTICLE
7, SECTION 7.5.1, TABLE 7.5-1 - MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING
STANDARDS, TO MODIFY PARKING STANDARDS FOR
SELF-STORAGE USES, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED
HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-06, Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Wellington’s Land
Development Regulations (LDR), Sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.2.E.9 to allow self-storage use within commercial
pods of the Multiple Use Planned Development (MUPD) zoning district and Section 7.5.1 to amend the
parking standard for self-storage uses.
E. 23-5703 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE
LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF
WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PETITION 2022-0001-CPA)
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS IORIZZO, TOTALING 5.45
ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE
NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD ON THE WEST SIDE OF
STATE ROAD 7/U.S. 441, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; TO DELETE ALL SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED AS PART OF
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-07, Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to delete all site-specific
conditions of approval adopted as part of the Iorizzo project Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
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A. 22-5445 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO ENGENUITY
GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE C9 CANAL EXPANSION PROJECT
Authorization to award a task order to Engenuity Group, Inc. to provide civil engineering consulting
services for the C9 Canal Expansion Project at a cost of $93,094.00.
B. 23-5715 DISCUSSION REGARDING LETTER OF INTEREST FOR WELLINGTON
GREEN PARK
Staff requests Council direction regarding the letter of interest (LOI) options for Wellington Green Park.
C. 23-5704 CODE COMPLIANCE LIEN REDUCTION FOR 12140 POLO CLUB RD
AND THE DOG PARK SUBDIVISION
Palm Beach Polo Inc. is seeking a reduction of the lien associated with code compliance action
NOH-14-3630 (Big Blue Preserve), 12140 Polo Club Rd., from $6,270,057.30 to $1,254,011.46 (20%).
Palm Beach Polo Inc. is also seeking a lien reduction associated with code compliance action
NOH-15-3902 (Dog Park Subdivision) from $446,608.67 to $89,808.67 (20%).
D. 23-5708 NEW APPLICANTS FOR ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMITTEE
VACANCIES
Council discussion and appointments to various advisory boards and committees.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
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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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