Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · July 16, 2024
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor
John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Maria Antuña, Councilwoman
Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman
Village Council Action Summary - Final July 16, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Napoleone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor; John T.
McGovern, Vice Mayor, Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman; Maria Antuña,
Councilwoman; and Amanda Silvestri, 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. Hall, Village Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Napoleone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bryan Rosenbarger, Grace Chapel Church, delivered the
invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as
amended.
1. Move Item 6F, Authorization to Execute A Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP) Amendment for Wellington Community Park Facility
Renovation Project, to the Regular Agenda as Item 8B.
2. Add Resolution No. R2024-36, Approving Amendment No. 2 to Joint
Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation
(Contract No. AOQ62) Relating to SR7 Landscaping, Approving An
Agreement with Lotis Wellington 2, LLC and Lotis Wellington Property
Owners’ Association, Inc. Relating to Installation and Maintenance of
Landscaping in the Median of State Road 7 (US 441), to the Consent
Agenda as Item 6G.
3. Add Authorization to Award A Professional Design Services Task
Order to Simmons and White to the Regular Agenda as Item 8C.
4. Public Forum Request: Paty Gustafson-Bar and Ramon Trias, PHD.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Vice Mayor McGovern and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
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the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 24-6605 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY DISTRICT 6 PALM BEACH COUNTY
COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Sara Baxter, Palm Beach County District 6 Commissioner, introduced
Kasey L. Denny, Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Director, who
presented a legislative update which included Palm Beach County
requested projects that were funded, Annual Tax Package and bill
highlights.
Commissioner Sara Baxter, District 6, provided comments about county
actions regarding some of the bills.
The Village Council thanked Commissioner Baxter and Kasey Denny for
attending.
B. 24-6541 PRESENTATION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF MAYORS AND
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES “IF I WERE ELECTED MAYOR” ESSAY
CONTEST SECOND PLACE WINNER
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ian Williams, Cultural Programs and Facilities, provided an overview of
the contest and introduced Scott Dudley.
Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities, discussed the contest and read a
brief excerpt of second place winner Marialucia Hernandez’s essay. He
presented a plaque and $500 gift card to Marialucia Hernandez.
The Village Council congratulated Marialucia Hernandez who gave brief
comments.
C. 24-6593 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8
WELLINGTON FY24 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Captain Nichole Addazio, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO),
introduced Lieutenant Robert Humphrey, Vivian Fernandez, Criminal
Intelligence Analyst, and Deputy Harold Harper, Crime Prevention
Officer. She thanked Council for the opportunity and presented the
District 8 Wellington FY 23 Annual Report.
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Council gave comments and asked various questions in regards to the
report. Captain Addazio responded to Council's questions.
Council extended thanks to Captain Addazio and her team and
commended her for the comprehensive report.
D. 24-6518 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR
WELLINGTON, THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE
SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AS FOLLOWS:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-27 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY AD
VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR
WELLINGTON FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES FOR
THE MUNICIPALITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET WITHIN
THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. AC2024-05 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT’S
PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-28 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE SADDLE
TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM
PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
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Ms. Hall read each of the three Resolutions by title.
Ms. Quickel stated she was presenting the preliminary proposed Fiscal
Year 2025 Budget and TRIM overview. She said Wellington’s budget
process starts with the Five Fundamentals: Neighborhood Renaissance,
Economic Development, Protecting Our Investment, Responsive
Government, and Respecting the Environment. She stated staff then
developed the budget using insights and information from the 2024
Directions Workshop with the Village Council.
Ms. Quickel informed Council that staff focused on safety and security,
capital improvements, financial and strategic planning, economic
outreach, quality of life, community investment, and inclusionary
government.
Ms. Quickel indicated staff is proposing no change to the ad valorem
millage rate from this year and for it to remain at 2.47 mills. This is the
average rate for the last sixteen years. She said staff recommends no
change to the ACME non-ad valorem assessment of $255 per unit.
Ms. Quickel indicated the TRIM rates for the Solid Waste Assessments
were previously adopted on May 14, 2024 and were recommended at
$310.00 per curbside unit and $230.00 per containerized unit.
Ms. Quickel stated the Water & Wastewater average bill would increase
monthly by approximately $7.47.
Ms. Quickel stated the Saddle Trail Park Improvement District
assessment, only for those properties within Saddle Trail that received
these benefits, is $1,721 per acre. She said this is the ninth year of that
fifteen (15) year term for that assessment. Ms. Quickel stated the rate is
the same as last year.
Ms. Quickel stated the proposed budget is $147.9 million, which is $10
million more than the current year budget of $137.7 million She said this
$10 million increase is primarily due to two major utility projects. Detailed
information will be presented at the upcoming Capital Projects workshop
in August.
Ms. Quickel stated that out of the proposed FY 2025 budget of $147.9
million, tax revenues provide approximately $29 million in revenues using
the proposed 2.47 millage rate. This is the twelfth consecutive year of
increased property values since 2013. The revenue value of each tenth of
a mill is $1.2 million compared to $1.1 million for FY 2025. Ms. Quickel
mentioned budget influences in regards to revenues.
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Ms. Quickel highlighted governmental sources including transfers and
fund balance. She also referenced budget influences in regards to
expenditures. Ms. Quickel discussed the budget changes in the
Governmental Funds and Enterprise Funds. In addition, she stated Ad
Valorem Tax revenue of $29.4 million represents 44% of General Fund
revenues for FY 2025.
For Capital Projects, the FY 2025 budget includes One-Time
Governmental Projects at $4,250,000 million. The Ongoing Programs
are $5,856,833 million and the Utility Projects are $15,760,791 million.
Ms. Quickel explained what was included in each category.
Ms. Quickel commented regarding the millage rate and future funding
considerations. She said with the proposed 2.47 millage rate, the impact
for a homesteaded property valued at $450,000, would be a $33.00
increase. For a property that is non-homesteaded, it will be a $111.00
increase.
Ms. Quickel reviewed a sample tax bill and discussed what to expect in
the 2025 Budget. She concluded the presentation with the budget
calendar. She noted that staff is focused on public outreach to gain input
from residents and stakeholders with multiple engagement options: the
Budget Balancing Act and Taxpayer Receipt, Budget Challenge Online
Survey, Flash Vote, social media and Wellington’s website. The
simulation is active from July 8, 2024 to August 21, 2024. She stated the
budget and capital workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024.
Ms. Quickel indicated that staff would receive the Florida Department of
Revenue, Office of Tax Research, Municipal Revenue estimates in late
July and will make the necessary budget adjustments based on this
information. She acknowledged Christine Wadleigh and Rubi Cabret
who helped to put the budget together.
The Village Council gave comments and asked questions regarding the
millage rate and budget.
Ms. Quickel answered Council’s questions.
Public Hearing:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Antuña, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2024-27 (Adopting the Preliminary Ad
Valorem Millage Rate for Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) Purposes within
the Jurisdictional Boundaries of Wellington) setting the TRIM
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rate at 2.47 mils as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. AC2024-05 (Adopting the Preliminary
Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate for Acme Improvement
District for Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) Purposes) as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2024-28 (Adopting the Preliminary
Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rates for the Saddle Trail Park
Neighborhood Improvement District for Truth-in-Millage (TRIM)
Purposes within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of Wellington) as
presented.
Mayor Napoleone reiterated that there are opportunities for residents to
provide their input regarding the budget.
E. 24-6583 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-26 (FY 2023/2024 MID-YEAR BUDGET
AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 GENERAL FUND, ACME FUND,
PROFESSIONAL CENTRE FUND, AND ROAD IMPACT CAPITAL
FUND BUDGETS; REALLOCATING UTILITIES CAPITAL PROJECT
BUDGETS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Quickel stated there a group of items that require budget
amendments and discussed the specific items.
The Village Council asked questions.
Ms. Quickel answered Council’s questions.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2024-26 (FY 2023/2024 Mid-Year
Budget Amendment) as presented.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the Consent
Agenda.
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Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as amended.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Councilwoman Antuña, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
A. 24-6596 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 28, 2024
This item approved on Consent.
B. 24-6435 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) TRUCK CANOPY REHABILITATION
PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE A TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION
PHASE SERVICES FOR THE TRUCK CANOPY REHABILITATION
PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
C. 24-6588 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO KIMLEY-HORN
AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR THE BOOSTER PUMP STATION NO. 1
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
D. 24-6589 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PEACEFUL
WATERS WETLAND REHABILITATION PROJECT 2) EXECUTE A
TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
PEACEFUL WATERS WETLAND REHABILITATION PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
E. 24-6587 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
PAYMENTUS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC BILLING,
MULTI-CHANNEL PAYMENT PROCESSING, AND NOTIFICATION
SERVICES
This item approved on Consent.
F. 24-6563 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT FOR WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK
FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT
This Item moved to the Regular Agenda as Item 8B.
G. 24-6634 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-36, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
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JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTRACT NO. AOQ62)
RELATING TO SR7 LANDSCAPING, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH LOTIS WELLINGTON 2, LLC AND LOTIS WELLINGTON
PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. RELATING TO
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING IN THE
MEDIAN OF STATE ROAD 7 (US 441),
This Item added to the Agenda.
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 24-6608 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-32 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FY 2024/2025 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO FORWARD
THE FY 2024/2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-33 (ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO
FAIR HOUSING CHOICE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO
FAIR HOUSING CHOICE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
FORWARD THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING
CHOICE TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Ms. Hall read the Resolution by title.
Andrew Stoops, Community Grants Coordinator, presented this item.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Antuña, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open
the public hearing.
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There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and
unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2024-32 (Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan) as presented.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to
approve Resolution No. R2024-33 (Analysis Of Impediments To
Fair Housing Choice) as presented.
B. 24-6578 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 6.4.1.A.5. OF WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 6.4.1.A.5 OF ARTICLE 6, FOR
PURPOSES OF CLARIFYING FENCE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS,
MODIFYING HEDGE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDING
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS WITH CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS
FOR NON-COMFORMING HEDGES ALONG MAJOR
THOROUGHFARES IN EFFORTS TO ACHIEVING CONSISTENT
APPEARANCE FOR HEDGES AND FENCES ALONG
THOROUGHFARES, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Ms. Hall read the Ordinance by title.
Mr. Stillings presented this item.
The Village Council gave comments and asked questions.
Mr. Stillings responded to Council's questions.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open
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the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice
Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and
unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2024-02 (Zoning Text Amendment to
Section 6.4.1.A.5. of Wellington’s Land Development
Regulations Fences, Walls, and Hedges) as presented on
second reading.
C. 24-6601 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07 (AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF REQUIRED
NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
CREATE A NEW SECTION 1-13 OF CHAPTER 1, GENERAL
PROVISIONS, TO BE TITLED “PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS”,
PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF REQUIRED
NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS ON A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE
COUNTY WEBSITE, PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL NOTIFICATION TO
RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS TO RECEIVE NOTICES BY
MAIL OR E-MAIL, AND ESTABLISHING A REGISTRY FOR THIS
PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 50.0311, FLORIDA
STATUTES; AMENDING CHAPTER 20, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND
OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, SECTIONS 20-15, 20-16, AND 20-18 OF
WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REFERENCE THE
NEW SECTION 1-13, AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced this item.
Ms. Hall read the Ordinance by title.
Ms. Cohen presented this item.
The Village Council gave comments.
Public Hearing
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
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Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open
the public hearing.
There being no public comments, a motion was made by
Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri,
and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by
Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2024-07 (Amending the Code of
Ordinances to Provide For Electronic Publication of Required
Notices and Advertisements) as presented on second reading.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 24-6365 VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 98TH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated the Florida League of Cities’
98th Annual Conference would be held August 15, 2024 to August 17,
2024, in Hollywood, FL.
After discussion, Council directed the Village Manager to inquire about
whether Mr. Radcliffe can be designated since he is Chair of the Palm
Beach County League of Cities. Mr. Barnes will discuss this with Mr.
Radcliffe and email the response to Council.
B. 24-6563 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT FOR WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK
FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT
This Item formerly Item 6F.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item and provided an update regarding the
donation agreements. In addition, he explained what Council is
approving tonight.
Mr. De La Vega stated this is a two-step authorization. He discussed the
Burkhardt Construction and Wynn and Sons’ contracts. Mr. De La Vega
reviewed the project and showed Council the conceptual site plan.
Mayor Napoleone inquired about the committed funds from Southfields.
Mr. Barnes responded to Mayor Napoleone’s questions.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked who last spoke with Marc Ganzi, President
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of Southfields Homeowners Association, Inc.
Mr. Barnes summarized his last discussion with Mr. Ganzi.
There was further discussion between the Village Council, Mr. Barnes
and Ms. Cohen regarding the amendment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) for
Authorization to Execute A Guaranteed Maximum Price
Amendment For Wellington Community Park Facility Renovation
Project.
C. 24-6628 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
SERVICES TASK ORDER TO SIMMONS AND WHITE
This Item added to the Agenda.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item.
Jonathan Reinsvold, Village Engineer, presented this item.
There was discussion between the Village Council, Mr. Barnes, Mr. De
La Vega and Ms. Barr regarding the signal and the timeline for
construction.
Patricia M. Barr, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer/Simmons and White,
explained the process for the signal. She stated it would take
approximately 6 months from next month for the signal to be completed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by
Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) for
Authorization to Award A Professional Design Services Task
Order to Simmons and White.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
A. 24-6635 PUBLIC FORUM REQUEST: PATY GUSTAFSON-BAR AND RAMON
TRIAS PhD
This Item added to the Agenda.
Mr. Barnes stated there was a request for Public Forum.
Ms. Gustafson-Barr introduced Mr. Trias who conducted a presentation
regarding 120th Avenue South and Vision Zero.
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Mr. Reinsvold stated the final Vision Zero Action Plan will be brought to
Council next month for approval.
The Village Council and Mr. Barnes gave brief comments regarding
Vision Zero.
Ms. Gustafson-Barr commented that certain corridors need to be
reviewed prior to development.
Ms. Cohen reiterated that Council could not make any commitments
because they are in the middle of a Quasi-Judicial proceeding on a
development application for that area.
The Village Council provided comment regarding the corridor.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated she had no report.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report:
Mr. Barnes stated he attended a meeting at the VillageWalk HOA
regarding their concerns with an FDOT project.
Mr. Barnes provide a brief update regarding short term rentals. He stated
the Village is working with PBSO.
Mr. Barnes spoke regarding the Alternative Mobility Funding Systems Bill
passed in this recent legislative session.
Mr. Barnes clarified that the Village Council had not remanded the
Canter Project to the Equestrian Preserve Committee (EPC) for
consideration.
There was discussion regarding what the EPC or other advisory boards
and committees would review in the future.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the
following report:
Vice Mayor McGovern wished everyone a happy and enjoyable summer.
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Vice Mayor McGovern referenced the board applications received for the
Construction Board.
Councilwoman Siskind stated she would appoint Vijay Mishra to the
Construction Board.
Vice Mayor McGovern stated he hopes residents will attend the
Back-to-School “Party in the Park” event on Friday, August 2, 2024 from
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Wellington Amphitheater. He thanked Christ
Fellowship, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center and the
Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation for their sponsorship and
support of the event.
Vice Mayor McGovern thanked Mrs. De La Vega, Principal of Panther
Run, for her years of service to Panther Run Elementary and
congratulated her on her promotion.
COUNCILWOMAN ANTUÑA: Councilwoman Antuña presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Antuña thanked all of the staff at the Village for their work
on the budget.
Councilwoman Antuña asked to review the application for the
Construction Board referenced by Vice Mayor McGovern.
Councilwoman Antuña stated she would be happy to attend the Back to
School event and commented that date is her birthday.
COUNCILWOMAN SILVESTRI: Councilwoman Silvestri presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Silvestri waived comment.
COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the
following report:
Councilwoman Siskind stated she is on the Board of the Education
Foundation of Palm Beach County and extended an invitation to Council
to attend the “Toast to Teachers” event at 11:00 am on August 2, 2024 at
the Wellington Green Mall.
MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Mayor Napoleone presented the following
report:
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Mayor Napoleone waived comment.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:07 PM.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Village Council
Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor
John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Maria Antuña, Councilwoman
Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman
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Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final July 16, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bryan Rosenbarger, Grace Chapel
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 24-6605 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY DISTRICT 6 PALM BEACH COUNTY
COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
Legislative Update by District 6 Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter.
B. 24-6541 PRESENTATION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF MAYORS AND
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES “IF I WERE ELECTED MAYOR” ESSAY
CONTEST SECOND PLACE WINNER
Presentation and recognition of the second-place winner of the Florida League of Mayors and Florida
League of Cities “If I Were Elected Mayor” essay contest.
C. 24-6593 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON
FY24 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Captain Nichole Addazio will present the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington FY24
Annual Report to Council.
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D. 24-6518 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR
WELLINGTON, THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE
SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS
FOLLOWS:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-27 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY AD
VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR
TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON
FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES FOR THE
MUNICIPALITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. AC2024-05 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT’S PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE
(“TRIM”) PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-28 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE SADDLE TRAIL
PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR TRIM
PURPOSES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING
THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR
THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the following resolutions setting TRIM rates for ad-valorem taxes and non-ad valorem
assessments for Wellington, Acme Improvement District and Saddle Trail Park South Neighborhood
Improvement District (NID) debt as required by law:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-27: The ad valorem millage rate proposed at 2.47 mills (no change from
the current year rate), and 8.48% above the rollback rate of 2.28 mills.
B. RESOLUTION NO. AC2024-05: Non-ad valorem assessments for the Acme Improvement District
proposed at $255.00 for all units except Palm Beach Polo Units with the proposed assessment rate of
$283.00.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-28: Non-ad valorem assessment rates for the Saddle Trail Neighborhood
Improvement District for TRIM purposes according to the attached assessment roll.
E. 24-6583 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-26 (FY 2023/2024 MID-YEAR BUDGET
AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 GENERAL FUND, ACME FUND,
PROFESSIONAL CENTRE FUND, AND ROAD IMPACT CAPITAL FUND
BUDGETS; REALLOCATING UTILITIES CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2024-26 amending the FY 2023/2024 General Fund, Acme Fund,
Professional Centre Fund, Utilities, and Road Impact Fund budgets as presented.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 24-6596 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 28, 2024
Council approval of the minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of May 28, 2024.
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B. 24-6435 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) TRUCK CANOPY REHABILITATION
PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE A TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION
PHASE SERVICES FOR THE TRUCK CANOPY REHABILITATION
PROJECT
Authorization to 1) Award a Contract to FSV Construction Company, for the Truck Canopy Rehabilitation
Project and 2) Execute a Task Order with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for construction phase services for the
Truck Canopy Rehabilitation Project.
C. 24-6588 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR THE BOOSTER PUMP STATION NO. 1
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Authorization to award a task order to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consulting
services for the Booster Pump Station No. 1 Improvements Project in the amount of approximately
$298,681.00.
D. 24-6589 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PEACEFUL
WATERS WETLAND REHABILITATION PROJECT 2) EXECUTE A
TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
PEACEFUL WATERS WETLAND REHABILITATION PROJECT
Authorization to 1) Award a Contract to Sherlock Tree Company, Inc., for the Peaceful Waters Wetland
Rehabilitation Project and 2) Execute a Task Order with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for construction phase
services for the Peaceful Waters Wetland Rehabilitation Project.
E. 24-6587 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
PAYMENTUS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC BILLING,
MULTI-CHANNEL PAYMENT PROCESSING, AND NOTIFICATION
SERVICES
Authorization to enter into an agreement with Paymentus Corporation to provide electronic billing,
multi-channel payment processing, and notification services in the amount of approximately $177,026.00.
F. 24-6563 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT FOR WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK FACILITY
RENOVATION PROJECT
Authorization to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment, and to utilize an existing
Palm Beach County contract as a basis of pricing for Wellington Community Park Facility Renovation
project in the amount of $1,544,401.68.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. 24-6608 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-32 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE FY 2024/2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO FORWARD THE FY
2024/2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-33 (ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR
HOUSING CHOICE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING
CHOICE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO FORWARD THE
ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2024-32 approving and adopting a FY 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant Program, and approval of Resolution No. R2024-33 approving and
adopting the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
B. 24-6578 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION
6.4.1.A.5. OF WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE
SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION
6.4.1.A.5 OF ARTICLE 6, FOR PURPOSES OF CLARIFYING FENCE
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, MODIFYING HEDGE HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS
WITH CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-COMFORMING HEDGES
ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES IN EFFORTS TO ACHIEVING
CONSISTENT APPEARANCE FOR HEDGES AND FENCES ALONG
THOROUGHFARES, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-02 to amend Section 6.4.1.A.5 of Wellington’s LDR to modify the
regulations related to fences, walls, and hedges along thoroughfares and throughout Wellington.
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C. 24-6601 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07 (AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF REQUIRED
NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE A NEW
SECTION 1-13 OF CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, TO BE
TITLED “PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS”, PROVIDING FOR
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF REQUIRED NOTICES AND
ADVERTISEMENTS ON A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COUNTY
WEBSITE, PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL NOTIFICATION TO RESIDENTS
AND PROPERTY OWNERS TO RECEIVE NOTICES BY MAIL OR
E-MAIL, AND ESTABLISHING A REGISTRY FOR THIS PURPOSE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 50.0311, FLORIDA STATUTES;
AMENDING CHAPTER 20, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER
PUBLIC PLACES, SECTIONS 20-15, 20-16, AND 20-18 OF
WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REFERENCE THE NEW
SECTION 1-13, AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-07.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. 24-6365 VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 98TH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Nomination and Selection of a Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities’ 98th Annual Conference in
Hollywood, Florida, from August 15, 2024 to August 17, 2024.
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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