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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:30 PM Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor Tanya Siskind, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Maria Antuña, Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman Action Summary - Final

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final CALL TO ORDER1. Mayor Napoleone called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council Members present: Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor; Tanya Siskind, Vice Mayor, John T. McGovern, Councilman; 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. INVOCATION2. Father Steven Thomas, Retired Rector of St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3. Mayor Napoleone led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA4. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended. 1. Postpone Item 8B, Resolution No. R2026-04, (Lotis Amendment), to date certain of March 10, 2026. 2. Move Regular Agenda Item 9A, Sixth Amendment, to Consent Agenda as Item 7E. 3. Add Ordinance No. 2026-10 to the Regular Agenda as Item 9B. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDED TIME REQUESTS BY INTERESTED PARTIES FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS, IF ANY 5. At this time, the applicant requested for a team member to appear remotely for Public Hearing Item 8C and for additional time of 40 minutes for Items 8C and 8D. It was consensus of Council to allow the remote appearance and 40 minutes for the applicant presentation and Page 1Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final five minutes for each member of the public who wished to speak. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS6. A. 26-7614 PRESENTATION BY DOUG CRANE, PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. Douglas Crane conducted a presentation regarding the Library. The Village Council provided comments regarding the library. CONSENT AGENDA7. A. 26-7582 MINUTES OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2026 This Item approved on Consent. B. 25-7338 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PYROTECNICO FIREWORKS, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY This Item approved on Consent. C. 26-7612 RESOLUTION NO. AC2026-02 (LAND SWAP AGREEMENT WITH MH WELLINGTON 2023 LLC) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A LAND SWAP AGREEMENT WITH MH WELLINGTON 2023 LLC; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND BOARD SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL DEEDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CLOSE ON THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item approved on Consent. D. 26-7615 RESOLUTION NO. AC2026-01 (AUTHORIZING THE BOARD PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT, AND BOARD SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED IN FAVOR OF WELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNER LLC, TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CLOSE ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS “K-PARK) Page 2Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT, AND BOARD SECRETARY, TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED IN FAVOR OF WELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNER LLC, TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CLOSE ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS “K-PARK, HAVING PARCEL ID NUMBER 73-42-43-27-05-026-0011, TOGETHER WITH A 3.6+/- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND SOUTH OF K-PARK, HAVING PARCEL ID NUMBER 73-41-44-24-06-003-0000 AND REFERRED TO AS THE “RIGHT OF WAY PARCEL;” AND PROVIDNG AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item approved on Consent. E. 26-7616 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH WELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNER LLC AND APPROVAL OF TERMINATION OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH EIM This item formerly Item 9A. This Item approved on Consent. PUBLIC HEARINGS8. A. 26-7610 RESOLUTION NO. R2026-04 (WELLINGTON VILLAGE (FKA K PARK) CONDITIONAL USE FOR POD A SCHOOL) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE (PETITION 2025-0001-CU) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY FORMERLY KNOWN AS K PARK, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 71.27 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STRIBLING WAY AND US441/SR7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO ALLOW A 1,750-STUDENT PRIVATE SCHOOL WITH OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITHIN POD A OF THE WELLINGTON VILLAGE MUPD; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Hall read the Resolution No. R2026-04 by title. Ms. Cohen stated the item is Quasi-Judicial. She swore in the individuals who wished to speak on the item. The Village Council disclosed their Ex-parte Communications. Page 3Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final Kelly Ferraiolo, Senior Planner, entered the files into record and talked about the request. Lentzy Jean Louis, Planner/Urban Design Studio, introduced Jeff Clarke, CEO of ElevateED. Mr. Clarke presented the Wingrove Academy Wellington Community Scholarship Program: student eligibility criteria, award determination, continuing eligibility, timeframe, number of recipients, reporting, community use of facilities - policy. There was discussion regarding students and annual updates. Mr. Barnes stated staff recommends that this be added to the list of conditions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Public Comment: 1. Bruce Tumin spoke about property tax studies and other fees regarding the school and if Acme Improvement District voted at an official meeting to sell the property. There being no further public comments, a motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2026-04 (Wellington Village (FKA K Park) Conditional Use For Pod A School), with the caveat that the memorandum of understanding and condition will be finalized as agreed to. B. 26-7581 RESOLUTION NO. R2026-07 (LOTIS 2 MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION 2025-0001-MPA) FOR Page 4Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON 2, A MIXED-USE PROJECT, TOTALING 52.44 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; MODIFYING THE MASTER PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE APPROVALS BY ABANDONING THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE MINIATURE GOLF INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT USE, INCREASING THE CONDITIONAL DAYCARE USE FROM 210 TO 230 STUDENTS, ADDING A COMBINED RESTAURANT AND RETAIL USE AND A FREESTANDING RESTAURANT USE, AND TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item postponed to a date certain of March 10, 2026 Village Council Meeting. C. 26-7599 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-67 (ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES PUD MASTER PLAN) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR (PETITION 2025-0002-MP) ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,350 FEET SOUTH OF PIERSON ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF 120TH AVENUE SOUTH TOTALING 79.17 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO ADOPT THE ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES MASTER PLAN; TO DESIGNATE A 44.84-ACRE RESIDENTIAL POD WITH 27 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; TO DESIGNATE A 34.33-ACRE CLUB/AMENITY POD WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES; TO ADOPT A PROJECT STANDARDS MANUAL (PSM); PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D. 26-7598 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-29 (ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES REZONING) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A REZONING [PETITION NUMBER 2025-0004-REZ] FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES; LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,350 FEET SOUTH OF PIERSON ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF 120TH AVENUE SOUTH, TOTALING 79.17 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO AMEND THE ZONING Page 5Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final DESIGNATION FROM EQUESTRIAN RESIDENTIAL/EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT (ER/EOZD) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT/EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT (PUD/EOZD); PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item and stated the applicant will conduct one presentation for both items. Ms. Hall read Resolution No. R2025-67 and Ordinance No. 2025-29 by title. Ms. Cohen stated the item is Quasi-Judicial. She swore in the individuals who wished to speak on the item. The Village Council disclosed any Ex-parte Communications. Kelly Ferraiolo, Senior Planner, stated this is the final reading of the rezoning, entered the files into record and said the applicant ’s team will make their presentation first. Neil Schiller, Esq., Frank McCourt and his team, Bob McMurtry, Ed Divita, Stewart Armstrong, and Thomas Lucid conducted a presentation about the project. Taylor Pankonien, AICP, from Hart Howerton appeared remotely. Ms. Ferraiolo conducted staff's presentation. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Public Comment: Multiple members of the public spoke in opposition and in support of the project. Vice Mayor Siskind read the comment cards of those who oppose and who support, but did not wish to speak, into the record. There being no further public comments, a motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the public hearing. Page 6Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final As a part of Mr. Schiller’s rebuttal, Maria A. Fehretdinov, Esq., Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. gave comments regarding the project and provided a letter to Council. Discussion took place between the Village Council, Ms. Cohen, Mr. Stillings, the applicant and representatives from the applicant ’s team about the property and project. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to go past 11:00 pm by one hour. Mr. Schiller gave his closing statement regarding the project. There was further discussion regarding the project and conditions of approval. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and failed (4-1; Vice Mayor Siskind dissenting) to approve Ordinance No. 2025-29 (Isla Carroll Polo and Residences Rezoning) on second reading. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to extend the meeting for 35 minutes. E. 26-7578 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-08 (LAKE WORTH ROAD ANNEXATION) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING THE UNIFORM METHOD (“INVOLUNTARY”) ANNEXATION (PETITION NUMBER 2026-0001-ANX), OF A PORTION OF LAKE WORTH ROAD TOTALING 5.5+/- ACRES, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 0.6 MILES WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING SECTION 12 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER BY REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER ADOPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING Page 7Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Ms. Hall read Ordinance No. 2026-08 by title. Mr. Barnes discussed the item and stated staff will work with the county regarding the annexation. Mr. Stillings said there will be an Interlocal Agreement when the item comes back for second reading. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Antuña, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2026-08 (Lake Worth Road Annexation) on first reading. REGULAR AGENDA9. A. 26-7616 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH WELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNER LLC AND APPROVAL OF TERMINATION OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH EIM THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AS ITEM 7E. B. 26-7608 CONSIDERATION OF VILLAGE MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Councilman McGovern presented the item and said there was a memorandum providing the salaries of managers in the ten largest municipalities. He stated this extends the manager’s contract until December 31, 2030 and discussed the changes to the contract. There was Council discussion regarding the contract. Page 8Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final Public Comment: 1. Bruce Tumin spoke regarding the manager and employees. 2. Jim Mantrozos read an email he received from Mr. Barnes a yearago. Mr. Barnes responded regarding the email. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Antuña, and passed (5-0), to approve Contract with Mr. Barnes for the Village Manager position as amended. C. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10 (ORDINANCE INCREASING COUNCIL SALARY) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL INCREASING THE COUNCIL COMPENSATION, AS PERMITTED BY WELLINGTON’S CHARTER, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-16 (SALARY ADDITIVE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item added to the agenda. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Councilman McGovern presented this item regarding Council member salaries. Ms. Cohen stated this would not take effect until after the election. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilwoman Silvestri, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Public Comment: 1. Bruce Tumin spoke regarding the ordinance not being published for first reading. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Page 9Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final Councilwoman Silvestri, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Silvestri, seconded by Councilwoman Antuña, and unanimously passed (4-1; Vice Mayor Siskind dissenting) to approve Ordinance No. 2026-10 (Council Salaries) on first reading. PUBLIC COMMENT10. Mr. Barnes indicated there was one comment card submitted for Public Comment. Public Comment: 1. Bruce Tumin spoke about HOA and code enforcement. ATTORNEY'S REPORT11. MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT12. MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The Next Council Meeting will be held on March 10, 2026. Agenda Review will be held at 4:30 pm on March 9, 2026. COUNCIL REPORTS13. COUNCILWOMAN SILVESTRI: Councilwoman Silvestri presented the following report: Councilwoman Silvestri waived comment. VICE MAYOR SISKIND: Vice Mayor Siskind presented the following report: Vice Mayor Siskind waived comment. Page 10Village of Wellington

February 24, 2026Village Council Action Summary - Final COUNCILWOMAN ANTUÑA: Councilwoman Antuña presented the following report: Councilwoman Antuña waived comment. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern waived comment. MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Mayor Napoleone presented the following report: Mayor Napoleone waived comment. ADJOURNMENT14. There being no further business to come before the Village Council, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to adjourn the meeting at 12:40 a.m. Page 11Village of Wellington

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