Village Council Workshop
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · August 12, 2024
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Monday, August 12, 2024
4:00 PM
Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F
Village Council Workshop
Michael Napoleone, Mayor
John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Maria Antuña, Councilwoman
Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman
While this is a public meeting, there will be no opportunity for public comment at this
workshop. This workshop will be Iive streamed, recorded and posted to the Village
website for viewing.
Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final August 12, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Napoleone called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
Council Members in Attendance: Mayor Michael J. Napoleone, Vice
Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Maria Antuña, and Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Napoleone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA
Mr. Barnes introduced the agenda for the August 13, 2024 Regular
Council Meeting for review.
A. 24-6626 PRESENTATION OF WELLINGTON’S VISION ZERO HERO AWARD
TO DEPUTY SHERIFF JEFFREY TASCHNER
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Presentation
of Wellington's Vision Zero Hero Award to Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey
Taschner. He noted that Ms. Coates will conduct the presentation.
B. 24-6631 RECOGNITION OF THE WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
ALL-AMERICAN SWIM TEAM
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Recognition
of the Wellington High School Boys All-American Swim Team. He said
that Mr. Harris and Mr. Juckett will present the item.
C. 24-6519 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE FY 2024-2025 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 FY 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR THE
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2024-06: 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.
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II. RESOLUTION NO. AC2024-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ADOPTING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
III. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-39: 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.
IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-40: 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.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Resolutions
Adopting the FY 2024-2025 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 FY 2024-2025 Budget For The Water and Wastewater
Utility. He said that a detailed presentation is scheduled for tomorrow
evening.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked if this is the First Reading.
Ms. Quickel answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern. She noted
that the Millage Budgets for governmental will be heard at the September
3, 2024 and September 19, 2024 Village Council meetings.
Mayor Napoleone inquired about the budgeting documents for the
binder.
Ms. Quickel responded to Mayor Napoleone's inquiry.
D. 24-6661 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
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JUNE 11, 2024, JUNE 25, 2024 AND JULY 16, 2024
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Council
approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of
June 11, 2024, June 25, 2024 and July 16, 2024. He asked Council to
provide comments, if any, to the Clerk's Office.
E. 24-6633 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR
LOBBYING SERVICES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Renew an Existing Agreement for Lobbying Services.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item. He noted that the contract went from
$75,000 to $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2021.
Mayor Napoleone commented on the amount and the service.
Vice Mayor McGovern commented about the budgeted items approved
by the Council but were vetoed by the governor. He said that we need to
discuss this with our lobbyists to strategize what we could have done
differently. He commented on the importance for Mr. Coker and Mr.
Watson to meet Councilwoman Antuña and Councilwoman Silvestri.
Mr. Barnes responded to comments from Vice Mayor McGovern.
Mayor Napoleone said that the Village should set goals before the
session in advance.
There was discussion regarding having a legislative workshop agenda
and the introduction for Mr. Coker and Mr. Watson.
F. 24-6641 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONTRACT FOR THE FIELD OF
DREAMS PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Utilize A Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Contract for the Field of Dreams Park Renovation Project.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item. He noted that the amount is for
$312,755.67, which is partially funded by the Florida Recreational
Development Assistance Grant in the amount of $50,000.
Mayor Napoleone asked if this is a complete renovation of the park.
Mr. De La Vega answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
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Mayor Napoleone asked the reason why everything has to be taken out
of the park and start from scratch.
Mr. De La Vega answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
Councilwoman Silvestri asked if this is the park with the basketball
hoops.
Mr. Wagner answered a question from Councilwoman Silvestri.
G. 24-6653 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED CONTRACT
FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Amend the Annual Approved Contract for Planning, Zoning and
Building Inspection Services.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item. He said that the Building
Department's outside operation expenditures have recently increased
due to the retirement of two inspectors. He said that staff is
recommending an additional $228,940.00 with C.A.P. Government, Inc
for Planning, Zoning and Building Inspection Services.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked who have we have lost; the number of
people we lost and what is the timeline to replace them.
Mr. Stilling answered questions from Vice Mayor Napoleone.
There was discussion regarding the additional amount being requested,
cost effectiveness and all the disciplines covered.
Vice Mayor McGovern commented on the cost.
Mr. Barnes responded to Vice Mayor McGovern's comment.
Mayor Napoleone asked if this was an "up to" amount.
Mr. Barnes answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
H. 24-6606 BINKS ELEMENTARY SIGN – SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE
EASEMENT AGREEMENT
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Binks
Elementary Sign- Signage and Maintenance Easement Agreement.
Mr. Stillings explained the item. He noted that the policy was adopted by
the Council in 2023 regarding signs within public right-of-ways. He
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showed a rendering of the sign.
Mayor Napoleone commented on the three-year timeline. He said that he
is glad that we are finally getting the sign.
Vice Mayor McGovern commented on the School Board paying for the
sign and the Village giving them the approval to use it.
Mr. Stillings responded to Vice Mayor McGovern's comment.
Mr. Barnes commented on the timeline.
I. 24-6654 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CONTRACT, WITH HYDROMAX USA, LLC, AS A BASIS FOR
PRICING, FOR FIRE HYDRANT TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Utilize a Seminole County, Florida Contract, with Hydromax USA, LLC,
As a Basis for Pricing, for Fire Hydrant Testing and Maintenance
Services.
Ms. Panse explained the item. She said that there are 2,300 fire hydrants
in the system. She noted that the funds for this work are included in the
Operating Budget, the request is for $160,000 plus about $17,000 in
owner contingency.
Mayor Napoleone asked if all of the hydrants are being done in one year.
Ms. Panse answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked if hydrants are done one year on and one
year off.
Ms. Panse answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern.
J. 24-6655 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW MULTIPLE EXISTING CONTRACTS
FOR UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this is for the Authorization
to Renew Multiple Existing Contracts for Utility Process Control Annual
Maintenance.
Ms. Panse explained the item. She noted that a solicitation was done last
year for on-call contracts for three vendors. She noted that the $115,000
had been planned for in the operating budget.
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Mayor Napoleone commented that this falls into the one of those must do
categories.
Ms. Panse responded to Mayor Napoleone's comment.
K. 24-6676 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO
PROVIDE GIS SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Continue Utilizing a Consultant to Provide GIS Support, Development
and Integration.
Ms. Quickel explained the item. She said that this is included in the
annual budget for GIS.
Mayor Napoleone asked if the Village is happy with the company.
Ms. Quickel answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
L. 24-6625 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-37 (FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS INTEROPERABILITY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH
COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS INTEROPERABILITY
THROUGH COUNTYWIDE COMMUNICATION AMONG PUBLIC
SAFETY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Resolution
No. R2024-37 (First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Interlocal
Agreement between Wellington and Palm Beach County for Emergency
Operations Interoperability.
Ms. Coates explained the item. She noted that the Village has had this
agreement since 2002. She said that this agreement allows the Village
to direct connect to the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
M. 24-6665 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-19 (ORANGE POINT PUD MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT – CANTER PROJECT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER
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2023-0003-MPA) AMENDING THE ORANGE POINT PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) MASTER PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
KNOWN AS POD D (ALSO KNOWN AS THE 40-ACRE PRIVATE
CIVIC SITE), TOTALING 40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) MILES WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAKE WORTH ROAD AND 120TH
AVENUE SOUTH; TO DESIGNATE THE SOUTHERN 22.54 ACRES
OF THE ORANGE POINT PUD POD D AS SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND CREATE A NEW POD KNOWN AS POD I, TO
ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF THE CANTER PROJECT (POD I), A
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 42 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, AND TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AND ADOPT THE CANTER PROJECT STANDARDS
MANUAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Resolution
No. R2024-19 (Orange Point PUD Master Plan Amendment - Canter
Project). He noted that this is a Quasi-Judicial item, we generally save
the presentation for tomorrow.
Mayor Napoleone commented regarding hearing the presentation
tomorrow.
N. 24-6650 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06 (CELL TOWER ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
AMENDING ARTICLE 6 OF WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 6.2.2.G. TRANSPORTATION
COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS FOR
COMMERCIAL WIRELESS FACILITIES, ALLOWING PROPERTIES
THAT ARE ACQUIRED BY WELLINGTON OR ACME BE INCLUDED
AS PRELIMINARY APPROVED TOWER SITES, AND AMENDING THE
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWER MAP LOCATIONS FOR
PRELIMINARY APPROVED TOWERS WITHIN WELLINGTON, AS
MORE SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Ordinance
No. 2024-06 (Cell Tower Zoning Text Amendment).
Mr. Stillings explained the item. He said that there will be a full
presentation at tomorrow night's meeting.
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Mayor Napoleone commented on the goal to get the cell towers to
Wellington.
Mr. Stillings responded to Mayor Napoleone' s comment.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked what is the change.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern.
Vice Mayor McGovern commented on the site list.
Mr. Stillings responded to Vice Mayor McGovern's comment.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked how close is the Village to having a new
cell tower.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern.
There was discussion regarding the green poles.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked if any of the deadlines in the agreement,
previously entered into by the Council, had been extended.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern.
O. 24-6649 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-08 (PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
AMENDING WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY
SECTION 5.2.3 AND 5.2.4 RELATED TO PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN
TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS OF REQUIRED
NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS ON A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE
WEBSITE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH WELLINGTON’S CODE OF
ORDINANCES AND WITH SECTION 50.0311, FLORIDA STATUTES;
ESTABLISHING ANNUAL NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRY
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING NOTICES BY MAIL OR EMAIL;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Ordinance
No. 2024-08 (Public Notice Requirements Zoning Text Amendment). He
said that this was the Land Development Regulations (LDR) component
of the previous Code of Ordinances modification that the Council made
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to the Village notices and how we handle those requirements.
Mr. Stillings explained the item. He said that this is just a consistency
change to the LDR to incorporate the same provisions or reference the
provisions that were provided for in the Code of Ordinances.
Mayor Napoleone commented on the clean up of the LDR to make it
consistent to what the Council approved.
Ms. Bausch responded to Mayor Napoleone's comment.
P. 24-6491 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-43 (ADOPTION OF THE WELLINGTON
VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN TO
ELIMINATE TRAFFIC-RELATED FATALITIES AND SERIOUS
INJURIES WITH THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr.Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Resolution No.
R2024-43 (Adoption of the Wellington Vision Zero Action Plan).
Mr. Reinsvold explained the item. He noted that there will be a
presentation at tomorrow night's meeting.
Q. 24-6598 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-31 (INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE MUTUAL USE OF RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE
OF WELLINGTON AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY FOR THE MUTUAL USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Resolution
No. R2024-31 (Interlocal Agreement Between the Village of Wellington
and the School Board of Palm Beach County for the Mutual Use of
Recreational Facilities).
Mr. De La Vega explained the item. He noted that the Village initiated
discussions with the Palm Beach County School District to make
revisions that would be beneficial to the Village. He discussed the
changes listed on page 270 under Section 3E; page 277 under Section
3F; page 281 Section 28; and page 282 under Section 33 and 36.
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Vice Mayor McGovern inquired about the name listed on page 282.
Mr. De La Vega and Mr. Barnes responded to Vice Mayor McGovern's
inquiry.
Mr. De La Vega noted the list of independent contractors listed on page
285 that would be utilizing the recreation facilities and the usage by the
Palm Beach County School District.
There was discussion regarding the partnership and usage.
R. 24-6632 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION CONCERNING 80-FOOT DRAINAGE
AREA REFLECTED ON THE PALM BEACH LITTLE RANCHES EAST
OF WELLINGTON PLAT
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Discussion
and Direction Concerning 80-Foot Drainage Area Reflected on the Palm
Beach Little Ranches East of Wellington Plat.
Ms. Bausch explained the item. She noted that it was brought to Legal's
attention in connection with a Code Enforcement action that Acme has a
fee simple interest in the property as opposed to an easement. She
mentioned the extensive discussion during the workshop and the
direction given by the Council to have this placed on a agenda. She said
that Legal is looking for direction as to whether the Council would like
Acme to assert its ownership and interest in the property. She said that
Legal would notify the property owners and property appraiser. She said
if it is challenged, there is potential to have to bring a lawsuit to quiet title.
Mayor Naploeone asked how much discussion has been had by staff
with the property owners.
Ms. Bausch answered a question from Mayor Napoleone. She
mentioned the discussions Legal had with Ms. Katie Edwards-Walpole
on behalf of IDA Farm and Harry Knopp. She said that there are nine (9)
properties in the area and seven (7) of the properties have
encumbrances on them in the drainage area based on her understanding
with Code Enforcement today. Ms. Bausch said that she knows that
Code Enforcement has had conversations with the property owners. They
know that there are code actions coming, but that was placed on hold
and those are not actively being pursued because Legal is looking for
direction from the Council on how to proceed.
Vice Mayor McGovern asked if the Council would be hearing from
anyone else on this item tomorrow night other than Ms. Cohen.
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Ms. Bausch and Mr. Barnes answered a question from Vice Mayor
McGovern.
Mayor Napoleone asked if this is something that the Council needs to
address tomorrow. He asked if this would be more productive if staff and
Legal sat down and sought if the Village can work out a resolution, then
bring it back before the Council.
Vice Mayor McGovern commented how do you work out a resolution
between whether we own it or not.
There was discussion regarding the two issues and next steps.
Mayor Napoleone commented that we should keep this item on the
agenda for tomorrow.
Mr. Barnes and Ms. Bausch responded to Mayor Napoleone's comment.
4. WORKSHOP
A. 24-6678 DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES TOURISM UPDATE
Mr. Barnes stated that the Workshop Item 4A will be heard prior to the
review of the Regular Agenda. He said that Sergio Piedra, Director of
Community Engagement & Advocacy and Milton Segarra, President &
CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches along with their team were present
to provide an update.
Mr. Piedra provided a brief overview of Discover The Palm Beaches. He
presented a PowerPoint Presentation titled "What's Happening In
Tourism The Village of Wellington".
Gustav Weibull, Vice President of Research/Discover The Palm
Beaches, discussed the Visitation and Performance Data.
Mr. Segarra stated that it is a priority for him to connect with the Council
and Village residents. He discussed Building on Success, Strategic
Approach. He said that they need to hear from the Village and
stakeholders to charter what is going to be the future of this destination.
He thanked the Council for allowing the team to present and said that
they look forward to coming here frequently to share the updates.
Mayor Napoleone thanked Mr. Segarra and the team for being here. He
asked what is the best way for people to provide information.
Mr. Segarra answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
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Mayor Napoleone commented on the Sports Tourism component and the
economic impact.
Mr. Segarra responded to Mayor Napoleone's comment.
Councilwoman Antuña commented on the presentation. She asked what
countries are the visitors coming from.
Mr. Segarra responded to Councilwoman Antuña's question.
Vice Mayor McGovern thanked Mr. Segarra and the team for being here.
He asked Mr. Segarra to provide the benefit of his background and what
brought him here.
Mr. Segarra provided a brief overview of his background and what
brought him here.
Councilwoman Siskind asked about the abandoned projects listed on the
stats slide.
Mr. Segarra answered a question from Councilwoman Siskind.
Mayor Napoleone asked Mr. Segarra to provide a copy of the
presentation.
Mr. Segarra answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
Councilwoman Silvestri thanked Mr. Segarra and the team for the
presentation.
5. ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
Ms. Bausch reminded the Council about the Shade Session scheduled
for tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. regarding the PFAS matter.
6. MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Barnes said that there will be a presentation tomorrow for the
Citizens on Patrol (COP) beginning at 5:30 pm. He said that
representatives will be coming for Deputy Taschners's presentation as
Vision Zero Hero. He noted that the Village has an active and involved
COP group. Mr. Barnes noted that Major Eric Coleman would attend the
presentation. He said that the Council might potentially visit with the
candidate forum scheduled at the Wellington Community Center at 6:00
p.m.
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7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor McGovern asked for an update on the Village Walk meeting
held last Thursday regarding the sound wall issue.
Mr. Barnes provided a brief update of the meeting. He noted that he and
Representative Katherine Waldron attended the meeting where the folks
discussed their issues and concerns. He said the meeting that occurred
last Thursday was another Homeowners Association (HOA) sponsored
meeting with the residents and representatives of the Florida Turnpike
Enterprise, their Director of Transportation and Development, Manager
and Community Outreach Staff, Mr. Reinsvold, Representative Waldron,
Senator Lori Berman, and Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg
Weiss. He said that the noise study was presented by The Turnpike
Enterprise. He noted the request put forward by Representative Waldron
and Senator Berman and the letter transmitted on behalf of the Village
requesting a re-study of the area. He discussed the basis for the
re-study.
Vice Mayor McGovern inquired about the argument that decreases the
sound.
Mr. Barnes responded to Vice Mayor McGovern's inquiry.
Mayor Napoleone asked if any of the representatives were in favor of this
or opposed to this idea.
Mr. Barnes answered a question from Mayor Napoleone.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss with Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:17 pm.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 12, 2024
4:00 PM
Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F
Village Council Workshop
Michael Napoleone, Mayor
John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
Maria Antuña, Councilwoman
Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman
While this is a public meeting, there will be no opportunity for public comment at this
workshop. This workshop will be Iive streamed, recorded and posted to the Village
website for viewing.
Village Council Workshop Meeting Agenda August 12, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA
A. 24-6626 PRESENTATION OF WELLINGTON’S VISION ZERO HERO AWARD TO
DEPUTY SHERIFF JEFFREY TASCHNER
Presentation of Wellington’s Vision Zero Hero Award to Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Taschner.
B. 24-6631 RECOGNITION OF THE WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
ALL-AMERICAN SWIM TEAM
Recognition of the Wellington High School Boys All-American Swim Team’s 200 Freestyle Relay.
C. 24-6519 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE FY 2024-2025 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 FY 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR THE
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2024-06: 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. AC2024-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING
THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2025; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
III. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-39: 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.
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IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-40: 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 AC2024-06, AC2024-07, R2024-39, and R2024-40 as presented adopting
the FY 2024-2025 budgets and assessment rates, and appointing Mayor Michael J. Napoleone as the
official authorized representative to certify the non-ad valorem assessment rolls.
D. 24-6661 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
JUNE 11, 2024, JUNE 25, 2024 AND JULY 16, 2024
Council approval of the minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meetings of June 11, 2024, June 25,
2024 and July 16, 2024.
E. 24-6633 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR
LOBBYING SERVICES
Authorization to renew an existing agreement with Coker Consulting, LLC and Screven Watson &
Associates, LLC to provide lobbying services to the Village in the amount of $50,000 annually.
F. 24-6641 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONTRACT FOR THE FIELD OF DREAMS
PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
Authorization to utilize a Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners contract with Rep
Services, Inc., as a basis for pricing, to furnish, deliver and install park equipment for the renovation of
Field of Dreams Park in the amount of $312,755.67.
G. 24-6653 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED CONTRACT
FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Authorization to amend the annual approved contract with C.A.P. Government, Inc., for planning, zoning
and building inspection services for an additional $228,940.00.
H. 24-6606 BINKS ELEMENTARY SIGN – SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE
EASEMENT AGREEMENT
Approval of a Signage and Maintenance Easement Agreement between the Village of Wellington and the
School Board of Palm Beach County, for the installation of a marquee sign within the Bent Creek Road
right-of-way for Binks Forest Elementary School.
I. 24-6654 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CONTRACT, WITH HYDROMAX USA, LLC, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING,
FOR FIRE HYDRANT TESTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Authorization to utilize Seminole County, Florida Term Contract IFB-603974-20/CAR, with Hydromax USA,
LLC, as a basis for pricing, for fire hydrant testing and maintenance services, in the amount of $160,000.
J. 24-6655 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW MULTIPLE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR
UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
Authorization to renew existing contracts with 1) Infamation Technologies Group, LLC dba ITG
Technologies, 2) DNA Engineering LLC, and 3) Star Control Inc. for utility process control annual
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maintenance services, at a cost of approximately $115,000 annually.
K. 24-6676 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO
PROVIDE GIS SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION
Authorization to continue utilizing Flipside Geographics, LLC DBA Flipsidegeo, to provide additional GIS
support, development and integration, at an annual cost of approximately $80,000 for Fiscal Year 2025.
L. 24-6625 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-37 (FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS INTEROPERABILITY)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND PALM BEACH COUNTY
FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS INTEROPERABILITY THROUGH
COUNTYWIDE COMMUNICATION AMONG PUBLIC SAFETY AND
GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2024-37 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the First Amendment to
the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Wellington and Palm Beach County for
emergency operations interoperability.
M. 24-6665 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-19 (ORANGE POINT PUD MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT – CANTER PROJECT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING
A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER 2023-0003-MPA)
AMENDING THE ORANGE POINT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) MASTER PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS POD D
(ALSO KNOWN AS THE 40-ACRE PRIVATE CIVIC SITE), TOTALING 40
ACRES, MORE OR LESS; LOCATED APPROXIMATELY TWO (2)
MILES WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
LAKE WORTH ROAD AND 120TH AVENUE SOUTH; TO DESIGNATE
THE SOUTHERN 22.54 ACRES OF THE ORANGE POINT PUD POD D
AS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND CREATE A NEW POD KNOWN
AS POD I, TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF THE CANTER PROJECT
(POD I), A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 42 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, AND TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AND ADOPT THE CANTER PROJECT STANDARDS
MANUAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Approval of Resolution No. R2024-19 to amend the Orange Point PUD Master Plan to allow development
of 42 single-family residential homes/lots within the newly created Pod I of the Orange Point PUD for the
proposed Canter project.
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N. 24-6650 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06 (CELL TOWER ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
ARTICLE 6 OF WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
TO MODIFY SECTION 6.2.2.G. TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL WIRELESS
FACILITIES, ALLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ACQUIRED BY
WELLINGTON OR ACME BE INCLUDED AS PRELIMINARY
APPROVED TOWER SITES, AND AMENDING THE WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION TOWER MAP LOCATIONS FOR PRELIMINARY
APPROVED TOWERS WITHIN WELLINGTON, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-06 to amend Wellington’s LDR modifying regulations relating to
commercial wireless facilities within Wellington.
O. 24-6649 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08 (PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS ZONING
TEXT AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING
WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE
SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION
5.2.3 AND 5.2.4 RELATED TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, AS
MORE SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN TO PROVIDE FOR
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS OF REQUIRED NOTICES AND
ADVERTISEMENTS ON A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES AND
WITH SECTION 50.0311, FLORIDA STATUTES; ESTABLISHING
ANNUAL NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR
RECEIVING NOTICES BY MAIL OR EMAIL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-08 amending Article 5 related to public notice requirements and the use
of electronic notification as permitted by Florida Statute.
P. 24-6491 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-43 (ADOPTION OF THE WELLINGTON
VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE
TRAFFIC-RELATED FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES WITH THE
CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2024-43 approving and adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan.
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Q. 24-6598 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-31 (INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY FOR THE MUTUAL USE OF RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF
WELLINGTON AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
FOR THE MUTUAL USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Village of Wellington and the School Board of Palm
Beach County for the mutual use of recreational facilities.
R. 24-6632 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION CONCERNING 80-FOOT DRAINAGE
AREA REFLECTED ON THE PALM BEACH LITTLE RANCHES EAST
OF WELLINGTON PLAT
Provide Direction Concerning Whether to Assert Acme’s Fee Simple Interest in an 80-foot Drainage Area
Reflected on the Palm Beach Little Ranches East of Wellington Plat.
4. WORKSHOP
A. 24-6678 DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES TOURISM UPDATE
Presentation by Sergio Piedra, Director of Community Engagement & Advocacy, Discover The Palm
Beaches.
5. ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
6. MANAGER COMMENTS
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADJOURN
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