Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · April 11, 2023
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, April 11, 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; and Michael Napoleone,
Councilman.
Council Members Absent: 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
Two girls from the audience led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Al Payne, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church, delivered the
invocation.
4. 23-5810 APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He indicated that Council, per Charter,
needed to appoint a Vice Mayor for the Village of Wellington.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (4-0), to approve
the appointment of Councilman Napoleone as Vice Mayor of the
Village of Wellington.
Council congratulated Vice Mayor Napoleone.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1. Add Introduction of New Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 2
District Chief Amanda Vomeron to Presentations And Proclamations as
Item 6B.
2. Move Consent Item 7B, National Donate Life Month Proclamation, to
Presentations And Proclamations as Item 6D.
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3. Remove Regular Agenda Item 9A from the agenda.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Napoleone, and unanimously passed (4-0), to
approve the Agenda as amended.
6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 23-5804 PRESENTATION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW PALM BEACH
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON CAPTAIN
NICHOLE ADDAZIO
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Captain Nichole Addazio provided comments regarding Captain Silva.
Captain Silva thanked Council and everyone for coming out to Lieutenant
Shavitz’ luncheon and commended Lieutenant Shavitz. He stated
Captain Addazio and Lieutenant Humphrey are fantastic and the Village
is in good hands. He thanked Council for all of the support for the last
seven years.
The Village Council commended Captain Silva for his service to the
Village of Wellington.
Ms. Cohen, Mr. Barnes and Ms. Addie commended Captain Silva and
Lieutenant Shavitz and welcomed Captain Addazio and Lieutenant
Humphrey.
Captain Addazio provided background information regarding her career;
and introduced Lieutenant Bobby Humphrey and provided an overview
regarding his career.
B. PRESENTATION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE
RESCUE BATTALION CHIEF AMANDA VOMERON (THIS ITEM ADDED TO THE
AGENDA)
This item added to the agenda.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Battalion Chief Olavarria of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue thanked
Council for the opportunity and introduced Battalion Chief Amanda
Vomeron who provided background information regarding her career.
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The Village Council welcomed Battalion Chief Vomeron.
Councilman McGovern noted that in regards to Women’s History Month
the Village now has two female captains.
C. 23-5797 PRESENTATION OF 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ART & ESSAY CONTEST
WINNERS
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Nicole Coates provided an overview of the Public Safety Essay
Contest and introduced members of the Public Safety and Education
Committees. She stated they reviewed 158 essay submissions and
selected winners from the elementary, middle and high school
categories. Ms. Coates also acknowledged the interim principal of
Wellington Elementary and the art director from Binks Forest Elementary
who were in the audience and thanked Jet Hauling for sponsoring the
contest.
Mr. Junaid Akther, Public Safety Committee Member, provided a
synopsis of the essay contest and acknowledged all of the students who
participated.
Ms. Coates recognized the winners of the contest and provided
certificates and gift cards from Jet Hauling, Inc.
Council provided comments regarding the contest and thanked the
committee members, teachers, students, parents and Jet Hauling, Inc.
D. 23-5798 NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH PROCLAMATION
This item formerly Consent Item 7B.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Maureen Budjinski, Life Alliance UM Ambassador for Donate Life,
stated she is a long time Wellington resident and has been an organ, eye
and tissue donor advocate for 50 years. She said she does this with love
and passion. She stated her job is to go around and speak about the
myths and facts of organ donation.
Ms. Budjinski thanked Council for letting her speak about organ donation.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnes stated there was one comment card received for the Consent
Agenda.
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Public Comment:
1. Joseph Goldstein, representing Verizon Wireless, spoke in
opposition of Consent Agenda Item 7I.
2. Sam Johnston, representing Arcadia Infrastructure I, LLC, spoke
regarding Consent Agenda Item 7I.
The Village Council pulled Item 7I from the Consent Agenda and moved it
to the Regular Agenda as Item 9B.
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as amended.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (4-0), to approve
the Consent Agenda as amended.
A. 23-5833 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 14, 2023
This item approved on Consent.
B. THIS ITEM MOVED TO PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS AS ITEM 6D.
C. 22-4990 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE MONCADA
(SECTION 24) LAND CLEARING PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
D. 22-5541 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE AQUATIC
VEGETATION CONTROL SERVICES TO WELLINGTON CANALS
AND LAKES
This item approved on Consent.
E. 22-5542 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS, AS A
BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF
WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES
This item approved on Consent.
F. 22-5545 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF PUNTA
GORDA, FLORIDA CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND
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DELIVERY OF ANTI-SCALANT
This item approved on Consent.
G. 22-5548 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY,
DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF SOD
This item approved on Consent.
H. 22-5551 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROLIME
CORPORATION FOR LIME SLUDGE HAULING AND DISPOSAL
SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
I. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 9C.
J. 23-5727 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR
PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF MULCH, PINE
STRAW, AND GROUND PREPARATION, VILLAGE-WIDE
This item approved on Consent.
K. 23-5732 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A NEW AGREEMENT WITH
AVOLVE SOFTWARE CORPORATION FOR PROJECTDOX
This item approved on Consent.
L. 23-5761 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON'S BIKE LANES ALONG GREENVIEW SHORES
BOULEVARD DESIGN
This item approved on Consent.
M. 23-5762 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON'S BIKE LANES ALONG GREENBRIAR BOULEVARD
DESIGN
This item approved on Consent.
N. 23-5818 RATIFICATION OF AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED
TO RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC FOR ROAD
REPAIRS
This item approved on Consent.
O. 23-5829 REFUNDING AGREEMENT FOR RAW WATER MAIN
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CONSTRUCTION WITH LOTIS WELLINGTON, LLC FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
This item approved on Consent.
P. 23-5824 APPROVAL OF AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT AUDITING
SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
Q. 23-5831 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-16 (PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING AGENCY – LOCAL INITIATIVES GRANT APPLICATION)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE PALM BEACH
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY (TPA) LOCAL INITIATIVES
PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,988,390.03 FOR A
PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT LOCATED AT
WELLINGTON TRACE, WEST OF GREENVIEW SHORES
BOULEVARD; AGREEING TO FUND THE LOCAL SHARE OF THE
PROJECT AND THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
R. 23-5817 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-17 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
OF SAFETY SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION
PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-18 FOR A BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-17 (SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR
ALL (SS4A) GRANT AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
OF SAFETY SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) FOR
THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF
THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PROGRAM FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFERY ACTION
PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2023-18 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET FOR SAFE
STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT FUNDS AWARDED
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION
PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
S. 23-5821 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-19 (PALM BEACH COUNTY SIGN
ORDINANCE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL OPTING IN
TO PALM BEACH COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2023-010 PROHIBITING
THE UNAUTHORIZED PROJECTIONS OF SIGNS ONTO BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES OR OTHER PLACES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
T. 23-5832 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-20 (FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS
OF THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION
OF THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT
NUMBER T22010)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT NUMBER
T22010; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-21 (AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT NUMBER
T22010)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT NUMBER
T22010; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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This item approved on Consent.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-5815 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08 (MONCADA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT [CPA])
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
(FLUM) OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, (PETITION
NUMBER 2023-0001-CPA), TO MODIFY THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS MONCADA
FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY RURAL RESIDENTIAL 10 (RR/10) TO
WELLINGTON’S CONSERVATION LAND USE DESIGNATION,
TOTALING 45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF FLYING COW ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 3.35 MILES SOUTH
OF THE SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He recommended that there be one
concurrent staff presentation since the items (Ordinance No. 2023-08
and Ordinance No. 2023-09) are related; with a separate motion for each
item.
Ms.
title. Addie read Ordinance No. 2023-08 and Ordinance No. 2023-09 by
Ms. Cohen stated the rezoning item 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 and responded to Council's questions.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) to open
the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice
Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and
unanimously passed (4-0) to close the public hearing.
The Village Council gave comments.
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A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Napoleone, and unanimously passed (4-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-08 (Moncada Comprehensive Plan
Amendment [CPA]) as presented on first reading.
Mr. Stillings thanked Christian Santa-Gonzalez and Cory Cramer for
help in preparing this.
B. 23-5819 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-09 (MONCADA REZONING)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A REZONING (PETITION NUMBER 2023-0001-REZ) TO
MODIFY THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF WELLINGTON FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS MONCADA, FROM PALM BEACH
COUNTY AGRICULTURE RESIDENTIAL (AR) TO WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY FACILITES (CF), TOTALING 45 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FLYING COW ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY 3.35 MILES SOUTH OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD,
AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 8A.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) to open
the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice
Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and
unanimously passed (4-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Napoleone, and unanimously passed (4-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-09 (Moncada Rezoning) as
presented on first reading.
C. 23-5823 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10 (RESTAURANT OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
- ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
AMENDING WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PETITION
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2023-0001-ZTA) TO MODIFY THE SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS
FOR RESTAURANTS IN ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.2.2.B.17, TO
PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AREAS, AND TO
ALLOW DOGS WITHIN DESIGNATED RESTAURANT OUTDOOR
AREAS WITH APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read Ordinance No. 2023-10 by title.
Mr. Newell presented the item and responded to Council's questions.
Mr. Taylor, on behalf of the Applicant, spoke regarding the project and
responded to Council's questions.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-0) to open
the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and
unanimously passed (4-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and passed (3-1; Councilman Drahos
dissenting) to approve Ordinance No. 2023-10 (Restaurant
Outdoor Dining Areas - Zoning Text Amendment) as presented
on first reading.
9. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 23-5843 PRESENTATION OF NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
PROPOSAL
This item removed from the agenda.
B. 23-5813 PALM BEACH COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING DELEGATE
AND ALTERNATE
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated the Palm Beach County
League of Cities sent a letter asking municipalities to appoint a voting
delegate and alternate.
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A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (4-0), to nominate
Vice Mayor Napoleone as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Gerwig
as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the Palm Beach County
League of Cities.
C. 23-5723 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO MASTER MARKETING
AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA INFRASTRUCTURE I, LLC
This item was formerly Consent Item 7I.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Public Comment:
1. Rick Christmas spoke regarding Consent Agenda Item 7I. He
stated the Village needs cell coverage.
2. Sam Johnston, Principal with Arcadia, spoke regarding the
company.
3. Joseph Goldstein spoke regarding the advertisement.
There was discussion between the Village Council and staff regarding
the advertisement and proposal.
Ms. Cohen spoke regarding the P3 process.
The Village Council asked questions regarding the contract, consultant
and Arcadia.
Ms. Cohen stated she could arrange for Council to hear from the
consultant.
John Rolander, Principal at Arcadia, spoke and stated they are speaking
with carriers and the five years in the contract is important.
There was brief discussion regarding the contract and consultant.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and passed (3-1; Mayor Gerwig
dissenting) to table this item until the May 9, 2023 Village
Council Meeting.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
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There were no comment cards submitted for public forum.
11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated she had no report.
12. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
Next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
April is National Fair Housing Month in Florida. Wellington will be hosting
a virtual Fair Housing Month Webinar on April 12th at 12pm. You will hear
from representatives from Palm Beach County's Office of Equal
Opportunity and Department of Housing and Economic Development.
Attendees will learn about a wide variety of programs and services
offered through these offices and gain more understanding on the Fair
Housing Laws in Florida. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/fairhousing
<http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/fairhousing> to register for this webinar.
The Village will participate in the National Prescription Take Back Day
event that will be held at Wellington Green Walgreen’s on April 22, 2023
from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.
The Village will host a Hurricane Expo on May 6, 2023 at the Community
Center from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Amphitheatre Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon Cutting is tentatively
scheduled for May 25, 2023.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
VICE MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Vice Mayor Napoleone presented the
following report:
Vice Mayor Napoleone congratulated staff on a great Egg Hunt.
Vice Mayor Napoleone stated there was a good turnout for the Gay Polo
Event.
COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following
report:
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Councilman Drahos stated that he had no report.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated regarding the Advisory Boundary
Committee Meeting, it was a significant victory for Wellington keeping all
high school students at Wellington Schools and thanked Mr. Barnes, Vice
Mayor Napoleone, Councilwoman Siskind and District 6 School Board
Member Marcia Andrews. He also thanked Mr. Levin, ABC appointee
and Ms. Donaldson.
Mayor Gerwig asked that a letter of appreciation be written to all who
assisted Wellington.
Mayor Gerwig commented regarding the opening of the grand plaza at
the Town Center.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig congratulated Vice Mayor Napoleone.
Mayor Gerwig stated the anniversary event for the Boys & Club is on
Saturday.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:31 P.M.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 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 Al Payne of St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church
4. 23-5810 APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
Appointment of Vice Mayor of the Village of Wellington.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 23-5804 PRESENTATION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW PALM BEACH
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON CAPTAIN
NICHOLE ADDAZIO
Presentation and introduction of new Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington Captain
Nichole Addazio.
B. 23-5797 PRESENTATION OF 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ART & ESSAY CONTEST
WINNERS
Presentation and recognition of the 2023 Public Safety Art and Essay Contest winners.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 23-5833 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 14, 2023
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of March 14, 2023.
B. 23-5798 NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation of Wellington, Florida’s Council declaring April as National Donate Life Month in
Wellington.
C. 22-4990 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE MONCADA
(SECTION 24) LAND CLEARING PROJECT
Authorization to award a contract for the Moncada (Section 24) Land Clearing Project to H & J
Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $500,930.00.
D. 22-5541 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE AQUATIC
VEGETATION CONTROL SERVICES TO WELLINGTON CANALS AND
LAKES
Authorization to award a contract to Kerner LLC DBA Kerner Environmental to provide aquatic vegetation
control services to Wellington canals and lakes, at an annual cost of $462,830.
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E. 22-5542 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS, AS A BASIS
FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER
METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES
Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract, with multiple vendors, as a
basis for pricing, for the purchase and delivery of water meter fittings and water line accessories, in the
amount of approximately $150,000 annually.
F. 22-5545 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF PUNTA GORDA,
FLORIDA CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF
ANTI-SCALANT
Authorization to utilize a City of Punta Gorda, Florida contract, as a basis for pricing, with Amaya
Solutions Inc. DBA American Water Chemicals, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of antiscalant, in the
amount of approximately $106,138.00.
G. 22-5548 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY,
DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF SOD
Authorization to award an annual sod contract to Odums Sod, Inc. in the amount of approximately
$450,000.00 annually.
H. 22-5551 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROLIME
CORPORATION FOR LIME SLUDGE HAULING AND DISPOSAL
SERVICES
Authorization to award a contract to Prolime Corporation for Lime Sludge Hauling and Disposal services,
in the amount of approximately $150,000.00.
I. 23-5723 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO MASTER MARKETING AGREEMENT
WITH ARCADIA INFRASTRUCTURE I, LLC
Authorization to enter into Master Marketing Agreement with Arcadia Infrastructure I, LLC for the
marketing and leasing of Wellington-owned (or Acme-owned) properties to wireless service providers for
developing, constructing, and operating wireless communication facilities.
J. 23-5727 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR
PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF MULCH, PINE
STRAW, AND GROUND PREPARATION, VILLAGE-WIDE
Authorization to renew existing contracts with Amerigrow Recycling-Delray, Limited Partnership and East
Coast Mulch Corp. for the purchase, delivery and installation of mulch, pine straw and ground preparation,
Village-wide, in the amount of approximately $154,000.
K. 23-5732 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A NEW AGREEMENT WITH AVOLVE
SOFTWARE CORPORATION FOR PROJECTDOX
Authorization to enter into a new Agreement with Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox in the
amount of $661,426.45.
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L. 23-5761 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON'S BIKE LANES ALONG GREENVIEW SHORES
BOULEVARD DESIGN
Authorization to award a task order to Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for the Village of Wellington’s bike lanes along Greenview Shores Boulevard Design for a cost of
$152,340.
M. 23-5762 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON'S BIKE LANES ALONG GREENBRIAR BOULEVARD
DESIGN
Authorization to award a task order to Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for the Village of Wellington’s bike lanes along Greenbriar Boulevard Design for a cost of
$131,860.
N. 23-5818 RATIFICATION OF AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED TO
RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC FOR ROAD REPAIRS
Ratification of an emergency purchase order issued to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for road
repairs caused by a watermain break on SR7 & Forest Hill Boulevard in the amount $97,508.10.
O. 23-5829 REFUNDING AGREEMENT FOR RAW WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
WITH LOTIS WELLINGTON, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Approval of a Refunding Agreement for reimbursement of construction costs for a raw water main on
Property Owned/Controlled by Lotis Wellington, LLC in Palm Beach County, Florida.
P. 23-5824 APPROVAL OF AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
DOCUMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES
Approval of Audit Committee and Request for Proposal documents for Independent Auditing Services.
Q. 23-5831 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-16 (PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING AGENCY – LOCAL INITIATIVES GRANT APPLICATION)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE PALM BEACH
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY (TPA) LOCAL INITIATIVES
PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,988,390.03 FOR A
PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT LOCATED AT
WELLINGTON TRACE, WEST OF GREENVIEW SHORES
BOULEVARD; AGREEING TO FUND THE LOCAL SHARE OF THE
PROJECT AND THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-16, authorizing the Village Manager or his designee to submit a grant
application to the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) requesting funds in the amount of
$2,988,390.03 to construct a traffic calming project on Wellington Trace, west of Greenview Shores Blvd.
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R. 23-5817 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-17 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
OF SAFETY SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION
PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-18 FOR A BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-17 (SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL
(SS4A) GRANT AGREEMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
OF SAFETY SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE
SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PROGRAM FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFERY ACTION PLAN;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-18 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET FOR SAFE
STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT FUNDS AWARDED
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION
PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-17 authorizing the Village Manager to enter into an agreement with the
U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety Safe Streets and
Roads for All (SS4A) grant for the development of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and approval of
Resolution No. R2023-18 for a budget amendment to allocate the $200,000 in grant monies to the
Governmental Operating Fund.
S. 23-5821 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-19 (PALM BEACH COUNTY SIGN
ORDINANCE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL OPTING IN
TO PALM BEACH COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2023-010 PROHIBITING
THE UNAUTHORIZED PROJECTIONS OF SIGNS ONTO BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES OR OTHER PLACES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-19 opting in to Palm Beach County Ordinance No. 2023-010 prohibiting
the unauthorized projection of signs onto buildings, structures or other places.
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T. 23-5832 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-20 (FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF
THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF
THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT
NUMBER T22010)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING
A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WELLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT NUMBER T22010; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-21 (AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-
2023 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WELLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT NUMBER T22010)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE PROJECT NUMBER
T22010; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-20 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Recreational Trails Program Grant for the expansion of the
Wellington Environmental Preserve Project (T22010); and approval of Resolution No. R2023-21 for the
Budget Amendment in the amount of $400,000 for said grant.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-5815 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08 (MONCADA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT [CPA])
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
(FLUM) OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, (PETITION
NUMBER 2023-0001-CPA), TO MODIFY THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS MONCADA FROM PALM
BEACH COUNTY RURAL RESIDENTIAL 10 (RR/10) TO WELLINGTON’S
CONSERVATION LAND USE DESIGNATION, TOTALING 45 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FLYING COW
ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 3.35 MILES SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-08, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Future Land Use
Map (FLUM) designation of Moncada from Palm Beach County Rural Residential 10 (RR/10) to Wellington
Conservation (CN).
B. 23-5819 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-09 (MONCADA REZONING)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A REZONING (PETITION NUMBER 2023-0001-REZ) TO
MODIFY THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF WELLINGTON FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY KNOWN AS MONCADA, FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY
AGRICULTURE RESIDENTIAL (AR) TO WELLINGTON COMMUNITY
FACILITES (CF), TOTALING 45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF FLYING COW ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 3.35
MILES SOUTH OF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-09, a rezoning request to modify Wellington’s Official Zoning Map
designation for Moncada from Palm Beach County Agriculture Residential (AR) to Wellington Community
Facilities (CF).
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C. 23-5823 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10 (RESTAURANT OUTDOOR DINING AREAS -
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING
WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE
SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PETITION
2023-0001-ZTA) TO MODIFY THE SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS
FOR RESTAURANTS IN ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.2.2.B.17, TO PROVIDE
STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AREAS, AND TO ALLOW DOGS
WITHIN DESIGNATED RESTAURANT OUTDOOR AREAS WITH
APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-10 to amend Wellington’s LDR modifying regulations relating to
restaurant outdoor dining areas, and to allow dogs within designated restaurant outdoor areas within
Wellington.
9. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 23-5843 PRESENTATION OF NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
PROPOSAL
Representatives for the North London Collegiate School will present a proposal for development of the
school on a portion of the KPark property.
B. 23-5813 PALM BEACH COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING DELEGATE AND
ALTERNATE
Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate to the Palm Beach County League of Cities.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
12. MANAGER'S REPORT
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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