Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · August 8, 2023
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael Drahos, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Michael Napoleone,
Vice Mayor; John T. McGovern, Councilman; Michael Drahos,
Councilman; and Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman.
Advisors to the Council: Jim Barnes, Manager; Laurie Cohen,
Attorney; Tanya Quickel, Deputy Village Manager; Ed De La Vega,
Assistant Village Manager; and Chevelle D. Addie, Village Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Bob Rodriguez, 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 Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Agenda as presented.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 23-5882 PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING PALM BEACH STATE
COLLEGE FOR 90 YEARS OF SERVICE TO PALM BEACH
COUNTY
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the Proclamation into record.
Carolyn Williams, Palm Beach State College (PBSC) Board Chair,
gave comments and thanked the Village for their support.
PBSC President Ava Parker gave comments.
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Kimberly Lancaster, PBSC, provided statistics regarding Palm Beach
State College.
The Village Council commended Palm Beach State College and
thanked them for their service to the community and their partnership.
B. 23-5879 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENT
RATES FOR THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, WELLINGTON
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND SADDLE TRAIL PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE LAKE
WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE.
I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2023-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ADOPTING THE DISTRICT BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND
APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
DISTRICT FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT’S NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
II. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-42: A RESOLUTION OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM BUDGET AND NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AND LEVYING THE NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF
WELLINGTON; PROVIDING FOR RATES AND APPOINTING AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON TO CERTIFY
THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
III. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-43: A RESOLUTION OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LAKE
WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-44: A RESOLUTION OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SADDLE
TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING
OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE AREA AND
APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
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WELLINGTON FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE AREA’S NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the Resolutions by title.
Ms. Quickel presented to Council the four resolutions adopting the
budgets and rates for FY 2024 for Acme, Solid Waste, Lake
Wellington Professional Centre, and Saddle Trail. She also reviewed
the proposed FY 2024 Budgets, Budget Objectives, and Rates &
Assessments accordingly.
Council provided comments regarding the ACME assessment.
Ms. Quickel responded to Council’s questions.
Public Hearing:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor 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 Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-1; Mayor
Gerwig dissenting), to approve Resolution No. AC2023-04 as
presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
Resolution No. R2023-42 as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
Resolution No. R2022-43 as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2022-44 as presented.
Council commended Ms. Quickel and her team for developing a great
budget.
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C. 23-6000 PRESENTATION OF THE 2023 RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL
COMMUNITY SURVEY
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Brandon Barnett thanked Tim Stillings for his feedback and for his
assistance in the development of the survey and acknowledged his
colleague Kristen. He referenced the National Community Survey,
which was hosted on Polco. Mr. Barnett provided an overview of the
survey, highlighted benchmark comparisons and presented a
summary of the key findings and results. He referenced the six “E’s”.
Council provided comments regarding the survey report.
Mr. Barnett responded to Council’s questions and comments
regarding the survey.
Mr. Barnes provided follow up comments about the survey.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the Consent
Agenda.
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Public Comment on Non-Agendaed Items:
1. Carol Brody spoke regarding code compliance.
A. 23-6038 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING
OF JULY 11, 2023
This item approved on Consent.
B. 23-5850 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE TROPOS
SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE A TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
TROPOS SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
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C. 23-5962 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) RENEW AN EXISTING SOLE SOURCE
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (GIS) LICENSING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT; 2)
CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE GIS
SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION; AND 3)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR GIS
CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
D. 23-5725 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT
RISK CONTRACT FOR THE AQUATICS FACILITY
This item approved on Consent.
E. 23-5851 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE (SECTION 24)
BOARDWALK REFURBISHMENT PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
F. 23-6039 RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDERS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MAINGUY
LANDSCAPE SERVICES AND WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL
LAWN CARE FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
G. 23-5897 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-25 (QUERCUS LANE TRAFFIC
CONTROL ILA)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NEW INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO REPEAL AND
REPLACE THE PRIOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND QUERCUS
SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
UPDATING THE PARTIES’ TRAFFIC CONTROL FUNCTIONS,
DUTIES AND MAINTENANCE AUTHORITY OVER CERTAIN
ROADS, AND TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF CAMERAS, GOLF CART TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES, AND DECORATIVE ART WRAPS ON SIGNAL CONTROL
CABINETS LOCATED ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES MAINTAINED
BY PALM BEACH COUNTY WITHIN WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
BOUNDARIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
H. 23-6031 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-45 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022/2023 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE PROCEEDS OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
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REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2023, TO FUND FINANCING COSTS
AND THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
I. 23-6034 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST
SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
RATIFYING RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT
29922 WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 BUDGET FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST
SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT FUNDS
AWARDED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE TREE PLANTING;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
J. 23-6036 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-46 (HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDING)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER OR DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
K. 23-6045 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-47 (DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION
OF ARTS AND CULTURE GENERAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
GRANT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
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STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL
SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FOR AMPHITHEATER
PROGRAMMING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
L. 23-6046 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-49 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE
FACILITIES GRANT FOR THE MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS
NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-50 FOR THE BUDGET AMENDMENT
APPROPRIATING THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF
ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $500,000.
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND
CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT AWARDED FOR THE MARJORIE
STONEMAN DOUGLAS NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
M. 23-6053 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-51 (ANNUAL LISTING OF
PROCLAMATIONS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTAIN
PROCLAMATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
N. 23-6054 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-52 (REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
ADOPTING A SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
FOR 2023/2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-6015 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-12 (AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3,
9, 20, AND 22 OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES, MORE
SPECIFICALLY, TEXT AMENDMENTS TO MODIFY CERTAIN
PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER
2 (ADMINISTRATION), CHAPTER 3 (ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES),
CHAPTER 9 (ENVIRONMENT), CHAPTER 11 (MORTGAGED
PROPERTY REGISTRATION), CHAPTER 20 (STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PLACES), AND CHAPTER 22 (TRAFFIC
& VEHICLES) AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO FACILITATE
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY FOR THE CITATION METHOD OF CODE
COMPLIANCE; FOR CLARIFICATION OF PROVISIONS BY
ADDING, MODIFYING, OR ELIMINATING CONFUSING LANGUAGE,
INCLUDING DEFINITIONS; MODIFYING PROVISIONS TO BE
CONTEMPORARY OR TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN STATE
LAW ADOPTED DURING THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title.
Mr. Basehart stated this was initiated by comments from the Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) and staff also clarified
additional items in the Code regarding definitions and violations.
Ms. Cohen spoke regarding the provision for golf carts.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by
Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the
Public Hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilman Drahos, seconded by Vice Mayor Napoleone, and
unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice
Mayor Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
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Ordinance No. 2023-12 (Amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 9, 20,
and 22 of Wellington’s Code of Ordinances) as presented on first
reading.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 23-6003 PRESENTATION BY 10BY20 LLC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PADEL COURTS
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mr. De La Vega presented this item.
Carlos Lerena,10BY20 CFO/Entrepreneur, introduced Fernando
Fiksman, the Chairman of the Board, who briefly showed Council a
partner video of Ramon Ayala (Daddy Yankee). He then introduced
Daveed Navaro (sp) to discuss the project.
Mr. Guillermo spoke regarding the PADEL Ecosystem, partnerships
and clubs. In addition, he responded to the Village Council’s
questions.
Mr. De La Vega stated staff is looking for Council authorization, if
Council is interested in this, to advertise for 21 days to meet statutory
requirements to ascertain if there is anyone else who is interested in
submitting a proposal since this was an unsolicited proposal.
The Village Council gave comments.
Mr. Guillermo spoke regarding padel, the design/layout and tennis
courts.
Alba Galan, Padel School Director in Spain and retired professional
Padel player, gave comments.
The Village Council gave comments.
There was Council direction to move forward with the advertisement.
B. 23-6044 DIRECTION REGARDING PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF WELLINGTON GREEN PARK
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Mayor Gerwig recused herself, passed the gavel to Vice Mayor
Napoleone and left the dais.
Mr. De La Vega briefly reviewed the six proposals that were received for
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the development of Wellington Green Park.
Councilman Drahos asked what is the site currently being used for and
can that use be transferred to another location.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked that Mr. Barnes provide a history of the
site.
Councilman McGovern asked what had the site been used for
previously.
Mr. Barnes explained the history of the site.
Councilman Drahos inquired about whether or not developing the site
would prevent free/open play use of the site.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked what direction is staff looking for from
Council tonight regarding the site.
Mr. Barnes explained the potential process based on Council direction.
There was further discussion with staff and Council regarding the site
and proposals.
Public Comment:
1. Steve Traynor spoke regarding “Project Lighthouse” for the
Wellington Green Park site. He read a statement into record.
2. Dillon ? spoke regarding Wellington Green Park. He stated it is
priceless.
3. Roberto Rivera, Dan Enterprises, LLC., spoke regarding their
proposal for the Wellington Green Park site.
4. Howell Long spoke regarding Wellington Green Park and how it is
currently being used.
5. Robert Ryers spoke regarding the “Project Lighthouse” proposal for
the Wellington Green Park site. He read a statement into record.
Councilman Drahos read the cards into the record of those who did not
wish to speak.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked what could be done at Greenbriar park to
accommodate what is happening currently at the Wellington Green site.
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Mr. Barnes discussed Greenbriar and Olympia Parks and what could be
done at those parks regarding open play options.
Councilman McGovern asked when could Council expect to receive a
report regarding the parks. He said he is concerned by what he has
heard from the residents tonight regarding open play and fields.
Mr. Barnes discussed maintenance and planning for accommodations
for open play.
The Village Council spoke regarding open play and the proposals.
There was Council consensus (with Mayor Gerwig recused) to speak
with the six proposers who provided Letters of Interest, with clarification
and direction for them to come back within a specified timeframe (after
staff puts this back out to them) with a final and best offer with the
parameters that sets forth the code permitted 22 units per acre
(anything above that should be tied to community benefits), including
affordable/workforce housing, and a straight purchase not lease.
Mr. Barnes stated staff looks at the use of the park and showed Council
a graphic from 2023 Street Light data of the daily use of Wellington
Green Park.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no comment cards submitted for public forum.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated she had nothing to report.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023
at 7:00 p.m. The Agenda Review Meeting will be held on Thursday,
August 31, 2023.
Mr. Barnes informed Council about the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Recreational Development
Assistance program (FRDAP) grant the Village received.
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Councilman McGovern thanked staff for finding the grants.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
VICE MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Vice Mayor Napoleone presented the
following report:
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked about the September and November
Council meeting dates.
Mr. Barnes stated he would have the dates placed on Council
calendars.
Vice Mayor Napoleone reminded everyone that school starts on
Thursday and to be safe on the road.
COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the
following report:
Councilman Drahos waived comment.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated August 16, 2023 is the final PZAB
meeting for the Wellington North and South applications.
Councilman McGovern stated school starts on Thursday and asked
everyone to be cautious and safe on the roadways.
Councilman McGovern congratulated the S.W.A.G. program
graduates and thanked.
Councilman McGovern stated the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance
Ceremony would be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 11, 2023.
Councilman McGovern stated the Village’s Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the
amphitheater from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind wished everyone happy first day of school.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
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Mayor Gerwig stated she will attend the Florida League of Cities’
(FLC) conference.
Mayor Gerwig inquired what is done to recognize the employers
who participate in the SWAG program and how do we find those
partners. She asked that a letter be written to be signed on behalf of
the Village Council.
There was further discussion regarding S.W.A.G.
Mr. Barnes stated staff will do a concerted outreach with the business
community for next year.
Mayor Gerwig stated Mr. Juckett will meet with her at the amphitheater
in the morning and explained that Stacy Somers has been working on
a TV show and tomorrow she will highlight Scott’s Place and the
amphitheater.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council,
the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:40 P.M.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael Drahos, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Bob Rodriguez, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 23-5882 PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
FOR 90 YEARS OF SERVICE TO PALM BEACH COUNTY
A proclamation commemorating Palm Beach State College for 90 years of service to Palm Beach County.
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B. 23-5879 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENT
RATES FOR THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, WELLINGTON
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND SADDLE TRAIL PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE LAKE WELLINGTON
PROFESSIONAL CENTRE.
I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2023-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING
THE DISTRICT BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT
ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND APPOINTING AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DISTRICT FOR
CERTIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT’S NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
II. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-42: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL
AND LEVYING THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL
BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; PROVIDING FOR RATES AND
APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON
TO CERTIFY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
III. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-43: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LAKE WELLINGTON
PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-44: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON,
FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE AREA AND
APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON
FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE AREA’S NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution numbers AC2023-04, R2023-42, R2023-43 and R2023-44 as presented adopting
the FY 2023/2024 budgets and assessment rates, and appointing Mayor Anne Gerwig as the official
authorized representative to certify the non-ad valorem assessment rolls.
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C. 23-6000 PRESENTATION OF THE 2023 RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL
COMMUNITY SURVEY
Presentation of the 2023 Results of The National Community Survey.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 23-6038 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
JULY 11, 2023
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of July 11, 2023.
B. 23-5850 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE TROPOS
SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE A TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE TROPOS
SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT
Authorization to 1) Award a contract to Advanced Roofing Inc. dba Advanced Green Technologies for the
TropOs Solar Power Expansion Project, in the amount of $229,556.26 and 2) Execute a Task Order with
Hillers Electrical Engineering, Inc. for construction phase services for the TropOs Solar Power Expansion
Project, in the amount of $38,846.25.
C. 23-5962 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) RENEW AN EXISTING SOLE SOURCE
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(GIS) LICENSING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT; 2) CONTINUE
UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE GIS SUPPORT,
DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION; AND 3) AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR GIS CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES
Authorization to: 1) renew an existing sole source agreement with Environmental Systems Research
Institute (ESRI), to provide GIS licensing, maintenance, and support for three (3) additional years at a
cost of $170,100; 2) continue utilizing Flipside Geographics, LLC., to provide additional GIS support and
development, at a cost of approximately $80,000 for Fiscal Year 2024; and 3) continue utilizing ROK
Technologies, LLC to provide GIS cloud hosting support for three (3) additional years at a cost of
$102,606 annually.
D. 23-5725 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
CONTRACT FOR THE AQUATICS FACILITY
Authorization to award a construction manager at risk contract to Wharton-Smith, Inc. to provide
preconstruction services for the Aquatics Facility in the amount of $278,626.00.
E. 23-5851 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WELLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE (SECTION 24) BOARDWALK
REFURBISHMENT PROJECT
Authorization to award a contract for the Wellington Environmental Preserve (Section 24) Boardwalk
Refurbishment Project to J. Rawn Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $959,716.60.
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F. 23-6039 RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDERS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MAINGUY
LANDSCAPE SERVICES AND WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL LAWN
CARE FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES
1) Ratification of emergency purchase orders issued to Mainguy Landscape Services and Wellington
Professional Lawn Care for the remainder of the 2023 fiscal year in the amount of $289,697.04 and 2)
Authorization to award contracts to Mainguy Landscape Services and Wellington Professional Lawn Care
for Landscape Services in the amount of $1,497,224.46, annually.
G. 23-5897 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-25 (QUERCUS LANE TRAFFIC CONTROL
ILA)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NEW INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO REPEAL AND
REPLACE THE PRIOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND QUERCUS SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING
THE PARTIES’ TRAFFIC CONTROL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND
MAINTENANCE AUTHORITY OVER CERTAIN ROADS, AND TO ALLOW
FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMERAS, GOLF CART
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND DECORATIVE ART WRAPS ON
SIGNAL CONTROL CABINETS LOCATED ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL
POLES MAINTAINED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY WITHIN
WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-25 approving an Interlocal Agreement between Wellington and Palm
Beach County and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of Wellington.
H. 23-6031 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-45 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE
PROCEEDS OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2023, TO FUND FINANCING COSTS AND THE WELLINGTON
COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-45 for a Budget Amendment to appropriate the $33,300,000 in bond
proceeds for debt expense and Wellington Community Park Improvement project costs.
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I. 23-6034 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST
SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT
AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
ALLOCATE SAID GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RATIFYING
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT 29922 WITH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER
SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
BUDGET FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE TREE PLANTING; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ratification of Resolution No. R2023-34 authorizing the Deputy Village Manager to execute an Agreement
between Wellington and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Resolution No.
R2023-35 for a Budget Amendment to allocate the $7,500 in grant monies to the landscaping
maintenance operations budget.
J. 23-6036 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-46 (HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
FUNDING)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER OR DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-46 authorizing the Village Manager or the Deputy Village Manager to
apply with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau for Hazard Mitigation
Grant Fund Project funding.
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K. 23-6045 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-47 (DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF
ARTS AND CULTURE GENERAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION
OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A
GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL SUPPORT
PROGRAM GRANT FOR AMPHITHEATER PROGRAMMING; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-47 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the
Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture for the General Support Program Grant for Amphitheater
programming in the amount of $87,190.
L. 23-6046 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-49 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION
OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A
GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FACILITIES GRANT FOR THE
MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL
CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-50 FOR THE BUDGET AMENDMENT
APPROPRIATING THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS
AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$500,000.
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE
FACILITIES GRANT AWARDED FOR THE MARJORIE STONEMAN
DOUGLAS NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-49 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the
Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture for the Facilities Grant for the Marjorie Stoneman
Douglas Nature, Arts & Cultural Center and Resolution No. R2023-50 amending the Fiscal Year
2022/2023 Budget for said grant in the amount of $500,000.
M. 23-6053 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-51 (ANNUAL LISTING OF PROCLAMATIONS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-51 approving the Annual Listing of Proclamations for FY 2023/2024.
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N. 23-6054 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-52 (REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING A
SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2023/2024;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council approval of Resolution No. R2023-52 approving the Regular Council Meeting Schedule for
FY2023/2024.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 23-6015 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-12 (AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 9,
20, AND 22 OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES, MORE SPECIFICALLY,
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO MODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER
1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION),
CHAPTER 3 (ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES), CHAPTER 9 (ENVIRONMENT),
CHAPTER 11 (MORTGAGED PROPERTY REGISTRATION), CHAPTER
20 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PLACES), AND CHAPTER
22 (TRAFFIC & VEHICLES) AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO FACILITATE
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY FOR THE CITATION METHOD OF CODE
COMPLIANCE; FOR CLARIFICATION OF PROVISIONS BY ADDING,
MODIFYING, OR ELIMINATING CONFUSING LANGUAGE, INCLUDING
DEFINITIONS; MODIFYING PROVISIONS TO BE CONTEMPORARY OR
TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN STATE LAW ADOPTED DURING THE
2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-12 on First Reading.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 23-6003 PRESENTATION BY 10BY20 LLC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PADEL COURTS
Presentation by 10BY20, LLC., of an unsolicited proposal, for the construction, operation and
maintenance of padel courts at the existing Wellington Tennis Center; and Authorization to publish a
21-day notice, in the Florida Administrative Register and a newspaper of general circulation, pursuant to
Florida Statutes 255.065.
B. 23-6044 DIRECTION REGARDING PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF WELLINGTON GREEN PARK
Direction regarding proposals received for the development of Wellington Green Park.
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9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
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contact the Village Manager’s Office (561) 791-4000 at least five calendar days prior to the Hearing.
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