Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · March 14, 2023
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, March 14, 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
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Pete Del Valle, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church,
delivered the invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as presented.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5678 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
MIGHTY WOLVERINE SOUND MARCHING BAND FOR THEIR
REPRESENTATION OF WELLINGTON AT LONDON’S NEW YEAR’S
DAY PARADE 2023
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the proclamation.
Council was shown a video of the band’s performance at London’s New
Year’s Day Parade 2023.
Council commended WCHS Mighty Wolverine Sound Marching Band,
chaperones and band directors.
B. 23-5747 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT
PRESENTATION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Battalion Chief Pribyl of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue thanked
Council for the opportunity and presented the Village of Wellington FY 22
Annual Report.
Council gave comments and asked various questions in regards to the
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report. Battalion Chief Pribyl responded to Council's questions.
Council extended their thanks to Battalion Chief Pribyl, Fire Rescue and
commended him for the comprehensive report.
C. 23-5790 PRESENTATION BY WELLINGTON ATHLETICS
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mr. De La Vega presented the item. He stated S. Kaitlin Guerin, ESQ.,
Associate for Gunster Yoakley & Stewart P.A., representing Wellington
Athletics, LLC, was present to provide an update.
Ms. Guerin provided a brief overview regarding the project. She showed
Council a site plan of the Wellington Sports Academy as renderings of the
space. She stated they are targeting an August 2024 opening. Ms. Guerin
discussed the cost estimate from Verdex Construction.
Mayor Gerwig inquired about a tot lot.
Ms. Guerin responded to Mayor Gerwig’s question regarding open green
space and amenities on the site.
Mayor Gerwig asked about the concept of Palm Beach Central High
School using the baseball field. She asked if the public benefit compared
to the private use had been worked out.
Mr. De La Vega discussed the courts and stated Mr. Bostic has agreed to
allow the Village to utilize the courts when they are not in use. In addition,
he explained that the Village will also have use of the full sized synthetic
multiple purpose field.
Councilman Napoleone stated Council has heard comments/questions
from the public regarding traffic and parking.
Ms. Guerin stated they are working with traffic engineers regarding the
traffic.
Councilman McGovern inquired about the financing.
Ms. Quickel stated the financing team is present tonight and Mr. Raymond,
Bond Counsel, is available via Zoom. She stated they are working with the
Village, Mr. Bostic and team and will have meetings based on the timeline
going forward.
Mr. Jon Bostic, Founder and President of Wellington Athletics, LLC, spoke
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regarding the basketball and volleyball courts.
Councilwoman Siskind inquired about the court that is available now for
anyone to use for open play.
Mr. De La Vega responded regarding the court use.
Vice Mayor Drahos asked when they plan to break ground.
Ms. Guerin responded August 2023.
Rex B. Kirby, President of Verdex Construction, spoke regarding the
construction schedule.
George Linley, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, spoke
regarding the project. He discussed the possibilities for creating sport
tourism.
Mr. Barnes briefly referenced a tri-party agreement.
D. 23-5774 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Tanya Quickel introduced Ms. Racquel McIntosh, Partner with Grau &
Associates, who presented the Audit for the Village of Wellington for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
Ms. Quickel stated it was a Village wide effort and commended everyone
involved in providing information for the audit.
Council extended their thanks to Ms. McIntosh and her firm and Ms.
Quickel and team for their hard work.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnes stated there was one comment card received for the Consent
Agenda.
Public Comment:
1. John Fourney submitted a letter into record regarding Consent
Agenda Item 6E.
Vice Mayor Drahos read Mr. Fourney’s letter into record.
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Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Public Comment on Non-Agendaed Items:
1. Mark Hilton spoke regarding realtors and rent.
A. 23-5789 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
This item approved on Consent.
B. 22-4991 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MULTIPLE FIRMS
FOR: 1) HYDROGEOLOGIC ENGINEERING AND 2) ELECTRICAL,
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING AND; RELATED
CONSULTING SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
C. 22-5497 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF MOSQUITO CHEMICALS
This item approved on Consent.
D. 22-5543 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO ZAMBELLI
FIREWORKS MFG. CO. FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
This item approved on Consent.
E. 22-5546 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FACILITIES, PARKS,
PRIMARY ROADS, SECONDARY ROADS, UTILITY SITES,
EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, CANALS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
This item approved on Consent.
F. 23-5740 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CLAY COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE
STAIMFORD PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
G. 23-5763 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-13 (APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(FDEP) FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (FCT) PROGRAM GRANT
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AGREEMENT FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE EXPANSION PROJECT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RATIFYING
GRANT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE PROJECT PERIOD END
DATE TO MARCH 17, 2024, PURSUANT TO RULE 62-818.009(4),
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC) FOR THE FLORIDA
COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WELLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
H. 23-5775 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-14 (WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT
SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY POLICY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A POLICY FOR WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT
SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
PERMANENT, NON-ROADWAY SIGNS, TO SUPPORT SPORTS
TOURISM AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-5779 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN)
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.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He recommended that there be one
concurrent staff presentation since the items (Ordinances 2022-32 and
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2022-33) are related; with a separate motion for each item.
Ms. Addie read Ordinances 2022-32 and 2022-33 by title.
Ms. Cohen stated one of the items is Quasi-Judicial and swore in the
individuals who wished to speak on this item.
The Village Council disclosed their ex parte communications.
Mr. Basehart presented the item and entered the files into the record.
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 McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind,
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. 2022-32 (Panther Run Elementary
School Future Land Use Map Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan) as presented on second reading.
B. 23-5780 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
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open
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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
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve
Ordinance No. 2022-33 (Panther Run Elementary Rezoning) as
presented on second reading.
C. 23-5781 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
(Ordinance No. 2023-06, Ordinance No. 2023-07 and Resolution No.
2023-03) are related; with a separate motion for each item.
Ms. Addie read Ordinance Nos. 2023-06 and 2023-07, and Resolution
No. 2023-03 by title.
Ms. Cohen stated one of the items is Quasi-Judicial and swore in the
individuals who wished to speak on this item.
The Village Council disclosed their ex parte communications.
Mr. Stillings presented the item.
Mr. Gerard Ripo, representing the applicant, spoke regarding the
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request.
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 McGovern, 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. 2023-06 (Self-Storage Zoning Text Amendment
To Wellington’s Land Development Regulations) as amended
regarding Section 7 (Chart) on second reading.
D. 23-5782 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT (CPA FLUM)
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 7C.
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 McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind,
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 Ordinance No. 2023-07 {Iorizzo Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (CPA FLUM)} as presented on second reading.
E. 23-5783 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-03 (IORIZZO MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION 2022-0002-MPA) AND
CONDITIONAL USE (PETITION 2022-0001-CU) 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
MODIFY CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE IORIZZO MASTER PLAN ;
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A SELF-STORAGE WITHIN
A MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7C.
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 McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind,
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 Resolution No. 2023-03 (Iorizzo Master Plan and
Conditional Use) as amended.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 22-5500 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-08 (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
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APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. FOR PARTNERSHIP ON A
PROJECT-BY-PROJECT BASIS ON CERTAIN COMMUNITY
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE FOUNDATION’S
MISSION STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Mr. De La Vega stated it is time for the agreement to be renewed and
staff proposed a new five-year term.
Mr. Barry Manning, Wellington Community Foundation (WCF), spoke
regarding the agreement.
Ms. Cohen stated the change that was made to the agreement is that all
communication will be with the Chair of (WCF).
Council gave comments to members of WCF.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
Approve Resolution No. R2023-08 (Memorandum of
Understanding between the Village of Wellington and the
Wellington Community Foundation, Inc.).
B. 23-5714 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN AQUATICS FACILITY
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Mayor Gerwig declared a Conflict of Interest, passed the gavel to Vice
Mayor Drahos and left the dais.
Mr. De La Vega discussed the proposed locations for the Aquatics
facility. He stated based on Council’s discussion at agenda review
yesterday, the site for the Aquatics facility will be Village Park 120th
Avenue. He stated staff recommends amending the contract with Ohlson
Lavoie Corporation, LLC.
Public Comment:
1. Delores Bocian, resident of Mayfair, spoke regarding the pool and
stated they are in favor of the 120th site.
2. Eric Bell stated he uses the pool regularly. He is gratified that the
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120th location will be the site.
3. Jason Metts spoke regarding the site for the Aquatics facility. He
supports the 120th site.
4. Diane Souder submitted an email for the record. Vice Mayor Drahos
read the email into record.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0; with
Mayor Gerwig recused) for Authorization to Amend the Contract
for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction
of An Aquatics Facility at the Village Park 120th Site.
Council gave brief comments.
C. 23-5768 DISCUSSION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CODE COMPLIANCE
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ALAN ZANGEN, ESQ
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Mr. Stillings presented the item. He informed Council that there are
currently three other special magistrates in place. He stated Mr. Zangen’s
current term expires June 30, 2023. Mr. Zangen will serve until June 30,
2025 if he is reappointed.
There was discussion regarding the number of magistrates.
Mr. Drahos stated he is opposed to the reappointment of Mr. Zangen.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and passed (4-1; Vice Mayor Drahos
dissenting) to reappoint Mr. Zangen with the condition that next
year staff present a report regarding the format for the number of
magistrates.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
There was one comment card submitted for public forum.
1. Varisa Lall Dass, Port Commissioner for District 2, provided brief
updates to Council regarding tourism packages for the Margaritaville
Cruise and tax request.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
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Ms. Cohen stated they had the hearing regarding the Palm Beach Polo
case. She provided a brief update on the Palm Beach Polo foreclosure
action, Brefrank and PR Raintree matter.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:00
p.m.
Farrell East and West are postponed and are not on the March 15, 2023
PZAB agenda. Email notices went out to those the Village received
public comments from via the website. A-Frame notifications were
placed at the entrance to Palm Beach Polo at Forrest Hill Boulevard and
St. Andrews at South Shore Boulevard.
Project Lighthouse representatives were scheduled to meet with staff this
Thursday but have rescheduled to March 27, 2023.
The Village received a request from the Indian Trail Improvement District
for support of their incorporation effort. The request is for support of the
local bill residents submitted to the State Legislature to allow a vote for
incorporation of Palm Beach County’s 40th municipality. The bill title is
the Village of Loxahatchee. The Board is requesting that the Village
Council also support the request for voters to hold a Special Referendum
Election in November 2023.
Consensus of Council to provide letter of support.
Mr. Barnes stated he and Ms. Cohen will work together to draft the letter.
Mr. Barnes spoke regarding Lake Worth Professional Center (LWPC)
notice letter.
There was Council discussion regarding the notice letter.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone commented regarding the Pinewood Derby that
was held on March 4, 2023.
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COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern reminded everyone about the Easter Egg Hunt to
be held on April 8, 2023. In addition, he stated the Women’s History
Month Tea Talk would be held on March 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the
Wellington Community Center.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind congratulated Bruce Wagner and the Public
Works Department on achieving re-accreditation.
Councilwoman Siskind congratulated Ms. Quickel and team on a
successful audit process.
Councilwoman Siskind thanked Councilman Napoleone for the
Pinewood Derby car.
VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Drahos stated that last weekend the Village hosted the
Wellington Spring Classic in coordination with Perfect Game. He stated
the end result was fantastic and commended Mr. Kevin Reddoch, Mr.
Gasper Palmer, Mr. Barnes, Mr. De La Vega, Mr. Juckett and Mr.
Hagopian for all of their efforts.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig said she attended Relay for Life on Saturday and it was
well attended. She would like to recognize Terry Monahan for
coordinating the Wellington Team.
Mayor Gerwig spoke regarding the accident that happened the other day
in front of Wellington Community High School. She asked Mr. Barnes to
review that intersection.
Mr. Barnes stated he will follow up with the traffic engineers and PBSO.
Councilman McGovern inquired about the naming location for Former
Mayor Wenham.
Mr. Barnes stated staff is working on this.
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There was brief discussion regarding the naming location.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:32 P.M.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, March 14, 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
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Pete De Valle, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 22-5678 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
MIGHTY WOLVERINE SOUND MARCHING BAND FOR THEIR
REPRESENTATION OF WELLINGTON AT LONDON’S NEW YEAR’S
DAY PARADE 2023
A proclamation recognizing the Wellington High School Mighty Wolverine Sound Marching Band for their
representation of Wellington at London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2023.
B. 23-5747 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT
PRESENTATION
Battalion Chief Aaron Pribyl of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 2 will present the Village of
Wellington Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
C. 23-5790 PRESENTATION BY WELLINGTON ATHLETICS
Presentation by Wellington Athletics to Provide an Update on the Wellington Community Park Project.
D. 23-5774 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Presentation of the audit results for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2022.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 23-5789 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of February 21, 2023.
B. 22-4991 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MULTIPLE FIRMS
FOR: 1) HYDROGEOLOGIC ENGINEERING AND 2) ELECTRICAL,
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING AND; RELATED
CONSULTING SERVICES
Authorization to award contracts to multiple firms for: 1) Hydrogeologic engineering and 2) Electrical,
Instrumental and Control Engineering and; related consulting services.
C. 22-5497 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF MOSQUITO CHEMICALS
Authorization to award contracts to multiple vendors for the purchase and delivery of mosquito
chemicals in the amount of approximately $75,000 annually.
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D. 22-5543 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO ZAMBELLI
FIREWORKS MFG. CO. FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Authorization to award a contract to Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Co. for the Village’s annual Fourth of July
fireworks display, in the amount of approximately $55,000.00.
E. 22-5546 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FACILITIES, PARKS,
PRIMARY ROADS, SECONDARY ROADS, UTILITY SITES,
EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, CANALS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
Authorization to award contracts to provide landscape maintenance services for facilities to
GardenScapes of the Palm Beaches, in the amount of $143,220.00 annually, and BrightView
Landscape Services Inc. for parks, primary roads, secondary roads, utility sites, equestrian trails, canals
and specialty areas, in the amount of $902,564 annually.
F. 23-5740 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CLAY COUNTY CONTRACT FOR
THE STAIMFORD PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
Authorization to utilize a Clay County contract with REP Services, Inc., as a basis for pricing, to furnish,
deliver and install safety surfacing including the renovation of Staimford Park in the amount of
$243,693.05.
G. 23-5763 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-13 (APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(FDEP) FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (FCT) PROGRAM GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE EXPANSION PROJECT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
RATIFYING GRANT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FLORIDA
COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE
PROJECT PERIOD END DATE TO MARCH 17, 2024, PURSUANT TO
RULE 62-818.009(4), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC) FOR
THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE EXPANSION
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-13 ratifying the execution by the Mayor of Grant Agreement
Amendment No. 1 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Communities Trust
grant in order to extend the project period end date to March 17, 2024, pursuant to Rule 62-818.009(4),
Florida Administrative Code (FAC).
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H. 23-5775 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-14 (WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT
SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY POLICY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING A POLICY FOR WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT
SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
PERMANENT, NON-ROADWAY SIGNS, TO SUPPORT SPORTS
TOURISM AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-14, approving a policy for Wellington’s government speech program,
signs in public rights-of-way: permanent, non-roadway signs, to support sports tourism and community
partners.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-5779 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN)
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 (Final Adoption) to amend Wellington’s Future Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan to include the subject twenty (20) acre school property and to assign it a land use
designation of Community Facilities (CF).
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B. 23-5780 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 twenty
(20) acre school property and to assign it a Zoning designation of Community Facilities (CF).
C. 23-5781 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.
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D. 23-5782 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT (CPA FLUM)
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.
E. 23-5783 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-03 (IORIZZO MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION 2022-0002-MPA) AND
CONDITIONAL USE (PETITION 2022-0001-CU) 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
MODIFY CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE IORIZZO MASTER PLAN ;
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A SELF-STORAGE WITHIN
A MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-03, a Master Plan Amendment (MPA) and a Conditional Use (CU) to
allow development of the vacant portion of the Iorizzo site with a self-storage within a MUPD.
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 22-5500 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-08 (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. FOR PARTNERSHIP ON A
PROJECT-BY-PROJECT BASIS ON CERTAIN COMMUNITY
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE FOUNDATION’S
MISSION STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-08 and authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Wellington Community Foundation, Inc. (“WCF”) to partner on funding a percentage of the
budgeted amount for certain projects for youths, seniors, and veterans that fall within the mission of the
WCF.
B. 23-5714 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN AQUATICS FACILITY
Authorization to amend an existing agreement with Ohlson Lavoie Corporation (OLC) for Architectural
and Engineering Services for the Construction of an Aquatics Facility.
C. 23-5768 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.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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