Village Council Workshop
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · April 25, 2022
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Monday, April 25, 2022
4:00 PM
Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F
Village Council Workshop
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael Napoleone, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final April 25, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Council Members in Attendance: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Michael Drahos,
Vice Mayor; John McGovern, Councilman; Michael Napoleone,
Councilman; and Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA
Mr. Barnes introduced the agenda for the April 26, 2022, Regular Council
Meeting for review.
A. 22-5041 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY TROPHY PRESENTATION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Request
From Pack 125 to Address the Mayor and Council for a Trophy
Presentation.
B. 22-5043 RECOGNITION OF POLO PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS
TEAMS
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Recognition
of Polo Park Middle School Robotics Teams for Their 2022 First LEGO
League Regional Championship Wins.
C. 21-4720 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
(FSA) CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Utilize the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Contract, as a Basis for
Pricing for the Purchase and Delivery of Tires and Related services, in
the Amount of Approximately $68,000.00 Annually.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item.
D. 21-4887 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE EXTERIOR
PAINTING OF THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER AND
VILLAGE PARK GYMNASIUM
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
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to Award a Contract for the Exterior Painting of the Wellington
Community Center and Village Park Gymnasium, to All Counties
Painting LLC dba People's Choice Pressure Cleaning and Painting, in
the Amount of $98,042.50.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item.
Mr. Wagner and Mr. Barnes answered questions from Council.
E. 22-4981 AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS TANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Dispose of FY 2022 Surplus Tangible Property.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item.
Mr. De La Vega and Mr. Barnes answered questions from Council.
F. 22-5017 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN ANNUAL AUDITING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH GRAU AND ASSOCIATES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Renew an Annual Auditing Services Contract with Grau and
Associates, for One Year, in the Amount Not to Exceed $95,000.
Ms. Quickel explained the item.
Ms. Quickel and Mr. De La Vega answered questions from Council.
G. 22-5018 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS WITH TENNIS PROFESSIONALS TO
PROVIDE TENNIS INSTRUCTION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Continue Utilizing Independent Contractor Agreements with Tennis
Professionals to Provide Tennis Instruction.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item.
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Mr. De La Vega and Mr. Barnes answered questions from Council.
H. 22-5078 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS AND REMOVING UNNECESSARY LANAGUGE
RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING
REFERENDUM QUESITON NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF
WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER TO CLARIFY THAT A
COUNCILMEMBER WHO HAS SERVED PART OR ALL OF THEIR
TERM(S) MAY SERVE AS MAYOR, BUT NO MAYOR MAY
THEREAFTER SERVE A CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A
COUNCILMEMBER UNTIL AT LEAST ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE
DATE UPON WHICH THEY VACATE THEIR OFFICE, COUNTING TIME
SERVED AS MAYOR PRIOR TO THE AUGUST 23, 2022 ELECTION
TOWARD SUCH TERM LIMITS, ELIMINATING LANGUAGE MADE
UNNECESSARY BY THE AMENDMENT AND REVISING SECTION (B)
(1) TO REMOVE LANGUAGE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT TO FILL
A VACANCY, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF
WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Approval of
Ordinance No. 2022-15 Proposing Referendum Question No. 1 to
Amend Section 6(B) of Wellington's Charter to Clarify Term of Office for
Mayor and Councilmembers and to Remove Language Relating to
Appointments to Fill Vacancies.
Ms. Cohen explained the item.
Councilman Napoleone had a wording suggestion.
I. 22-5077 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 2 TO AMEND SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
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CHARTER TO PERMIT WELLINGTON TO DESIGNATE THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD TO SERVE AS
WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD DURING UNIFORM
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF
THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF
WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item and stated that this was the Approval of
Ordinance No. 2022-14 Proposing Referendum Question No. 2 to
Amend Section 9(G) of Wellington's Municipal Charter Relating to
Wellington's Canvassing Board.
Ms. Cohen explained the item. She answered questions from the
Council.
There was a discussion from Council regarding options for the
canvassing board.
Ms. Cohen answered a few more questions from Council.
J. 22-5082 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 (SIGN CODE - ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS BY REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7, “SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” CHAPTER 9, "SIGN REGULATIONS”
TO ADDRESS CURRENT CASE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND TO
ESTABLISH SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED
TO SIGNS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Approval of
Ordinance No. 2022-13 to Amend Chapter 9, Sign Regulations, of Article
7, Site Development Standards, of Wellington's LDR to Establish
Specific Standards and Regulations Related to Signs Within Wellington.
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Mr. Stillings explained the item. He reminded Council of the email he
sent to them. He presented a PowerPoint and discussed the changes
from second reading. He discussed examples of window signs. He
answered Council’s questions.
There was a discussion by Council regarding the Architectural Review
Board's (ARB) responsibility for deciding this item.
Mr. Stillings mentioned that he would have a full presentation at the next
meeting.
4. WORKSHOP
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was a Presentation
by the US Polo Association to Address the Polo World Championship.
He stated that the second item for the workshop would be a Presentation
Regarding an Update on the Impaired Waters.
Representatives from the USPA addressed the Council regarding the
FIP World Polo Championship and presented a PowerPoint. They
discussed what the XII FIP World Polo Championship was, the
qualification rounds, the match schedules, and promotions. They
answered questions from Council.
Mr. Barnes introduced Mr. Varn.
Mr. Varn addressed the Council and gave them an update on the status
of the Impaired Waters situation. He answered questions from Council.
Ms. Cohen and the rest of Council thanked Mr. Varn for his work on this
issue.
5. ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
Ms. Cohen informed Council that they received a ruling on the fine
reduction appeals. She explained the ruling and what it meant for the
Village.
Council asked questions regarding the ruling.
Ms. Cohen answered Council’s questions.
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6. MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
None.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss with Council, the meeting
adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 25, 2022
4:00 PM
Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F
Village Council Workshop
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael Napoleone, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Village Council Workshop Meeting Agenda April 25, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA
A. 22-5041 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY TROPHY PRESENTATION
Request from Pack 125 to address the Mayor and Council for a trophy presentation.
B. 22-5043 RECOGNITION OF POLO PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAMS
Recognition of Polo Park Middle School Robotics teams for their 2022 First LEGO League Regional
Championship Wins.
C. 21-4720 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
(FSA) CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES
Authorization to utilize the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) contract, as a basis for pricing for the
purchase and delivery of tires and related services, in the amount of approximately $68,000.00 annually.
D. 21-4887 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE EXTERIOR
PAINTING OF THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER AND
VILLAGE PARK GYMNASIUM
Authorization to award a contract for the exterior painting of the Wellington Community Center and Village
Park Gymnasium, to All Counties Painting LLC dba People’s Choice Pressure Cleaning and Painting, in
the amount of $98,042.50.
E. 22-4981 AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS TANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY
Authorization to dispose of FY 2022 surplus tangible property.
F. 22-5017 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN ANNUAL AUDITING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH GRAU AND ASSOCIATES
Authorization to renew an annual auditing services contract with Grau and Associates, for one year, in the
amount not to exceed $95,000.
G. 22-5018 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS WITH TENNIS PROFESSIONALS TO
PROVIDE TENNIS INSTRUCTION
Authorization to continue utilizing independent contractor agreements with tennis professionals to provide
tennis instruction.
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H. 22-5078 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS AND REMOVING UNNECESSARY LANAGUGE
RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING
REFERENDUM QUESITON NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF
WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER TO CLARIFY THAT A
COUNCILMEMBER WHO HAS SERVED PART OR ALL OF THEIR
TERM(S) MAY SERVE AS MAYOR, BUT NO MAYOR MAY
THEREAFTER SERVE A CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A
COUNCILMEMBER UNTIL AT LEAST ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE
DATE UPON WHICH THEY VACATE THEIR OFFICE, COUNTING TIME
SERVED AS MAYOR PRIOR TO THE AUGUST 23, 2022 ELECTION
TOWARD SUCH TERM LIMITS, ELIMINATING LANGUAGE MADE
UNNECESSARY BY THE AMENDMENT AND REVISING SECTION (B)
(1) TO REMOVE LANGUAGE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT TO FILL A
VACANCY, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED
CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT
THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022;
PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-15 proposing Referendum Question No. 1 to amend section 6(B) of
Wellington’s Charter to clarify term of office for mayor and councilmembers and to remove language
relating to appointments to fill vacancies.
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I. 22-5077 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION
NO. 2 TO AMEND SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER RELATING TO WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL
CHARTER TO PERMIT WELLINGTON TO DESIGNATE THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD TO SERVE AS
WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD DURING UNIFORM MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED
CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT
THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022;
PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-14 proposing Referendum Question No. 1 to amend section 9(G) of
wellington’s Municipal Charter relating to Wellington’s Canvassing Board.
J. 22-5082 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 (SIGN CODE - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY
REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7, “SITE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS,” CHAPTER 9, "SIGN REGULATIONS” TO ADDRESS
CURRENT CASE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH
SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO SIGNS;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-13 to amend Chapter 9, Sign Regulations, of Article 7, Site Development
Standards, of Wellington’s LDR to establish specific standards and regulations related to signs within
Wellington.
4. WORKSHOP
5. ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
6. MANAGER COMMENTS
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADJOURN
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