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  • $500,000 · RESOLUTION NO. R2022-34 (GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM REQUESTING $500,000 FOR THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AS THE VILLAGE’S REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS. (THIS ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA)

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    Commented on speeding throughout the Village.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022 7:00 PM Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Action Summary - Final

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final CALL TO ORDER1. Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor; John T. McGovern, Councilman; Michael Napoleone, Councilman and Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman. Advisors to the Council: Jim Barnes, Manager; Laurie Cohen, Attorney; Tanya Quickel, Deputy Village Manager; Ed De La Vega, Assistant Village Manager; and Chevelle D. Addie, Village Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. A little girl from the audience led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION3. Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, delivered the invocation. APPROVAL OF AGENDA4. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended. 1. Add Resolution No. R2022-34, Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Division of Arts & Culture Cultural Facilities Program for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Habitat Nature, Arts & Cultural Center to the Consent Agenda as Item 6M. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS5. A. 22-5269 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING SHANNON LAROCQUE ON HER RETIREMENT AND DEDICATION AS UTILITIES DIRECTOR OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the proclamation. Page 1Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Council commended and congratulated Ms. LaRocque on her retirement and gave various comments. Ms. LaRocque gave comments, thanked her team and Council. B. 22-5265 PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS PRESENTATION Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Gina Levesque spoke regarding the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics and handed out a pocket guide and her business card. She stated Wellington has done a fantastic job. Council thanked Ms. Levesque for attending. CONSENT AGENDA6. Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A. 22-5254 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2022 This item approved on Consent. B. 21-4777 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CC CONTROL CORP. FOR UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES This item approved on Consent. C. 21-4898 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC TEAM OFFICIATING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. D. 21-4899 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES This item approved on Consent. Page 2Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final E. 22-5242 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED AMOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL This item approved on Consent. F. 22-5243 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROVED AMOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, AND SERVICE OF FLYGT PUMPS This item approved on Consent. G. 22-5241 RATIFICATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED FOR ADDITIONAL REFUSE CARTS This item approved on Consent. H. 22-5239 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-15 (DESIGNATE WELLINGTON AS A “VISION ZERO CITY” AND CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, TO DESIGNATE WELLINGTON AS A “VISION ZERO CITY”, DIRECTING STAFF TO CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN, ESTABLISHING A GOAL OF NO SEVERE TRAFFIC INJURIES OR FATALITIES BY 2030; DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME; DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. I. 22-5240 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-16 (ADOPT A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR WELLINGTON) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY AND INITIATING THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING GUIDELINES, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING A COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM ADHERING TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WHO TRAVEL BY AUTOMOBILE, MOTORCYCLE, PUBLIC TRANSIT, BICYCLE, OR WALKING ARE EQUAL LEGITIMATE USERS OF ROADWAYS AND SHALL BE PROVIDED SAFE ACCESS TO ALL OF WELLINGTON’S PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. J. 22-5252 RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-03 (1907 PRIMROSE LANE VACATION ABANDONMENT) Page 3Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ABANDON A 15-FOOT WIDE PORTION OF A 25-FOOT WIDE MAINTENANCE EASEMENT, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1,479 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED WITHIN LOT 43, BLOCK 74, SUGAR POND MANOR OF WELLINGTON (1907 PRIMROSE LANE), MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. K. 22-5260 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-31 (DEBT POLICY UPDATE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING A REVISED DEBT POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. L. 22-5268 AUTHORIZATION TO (1) AMEND AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND (2) TO RATIFY A PURCHASE ORDER INCREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE This item approved on Consent. M. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-34 (GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM REQUESTING $500,000 FOR THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AS THE VILLAGE’S REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS. (THIS ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA) This item added to the Agenda and approved on Consent. PUBLIC HEARINGS7. A. 22-5256 APPROVAL BY THE WELLINGTON COUNCIL OF THE PAVING OF A PORTION OF 50TH STREET AND ADOPTION BY THE ACME BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-04 APPROVING CONTINUATION OF THE PROCESS FOR ADOPTION OF A PLAN OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR UNIT OF DEVELOPMENT 50th STREET Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Page 4Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title. Ms. Quickel presented the item. She stated this is the second part of the approval of the Plan of Improvements. Notice has been provided to the landowners, South Florida Water Management District and Palm Beach County as required. An advertisement was published for three consecutive weeks. This is for the approval of the Plan of Improvements and authorization for the Village Engineer to prepare the Report of Engineer to work on the methodology and assessment rates, which will come before Council at a future meeting. Mr. Barnes gave a brief overview of the process. Mayor Gerwig commented about the cost estimate. Ms. Quickel stated the cost estimate would be included in the Report of Engineer. Councilman McGovern stated this is before Council because it was resident driven. Ms. Quickel indicated this began with a petition from landowners. Councilman McGovern confirmed that this is the process. Ms. Quickel stated the Report of Engineer would be filed next and there will be two additional public hearings. Mayor Gerwig inquired about the methodology of the assessment process. Public Hearing: A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve the Paving of a Portion of 50th Street and Adoption of Page 5Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Resolution No. AC2022-04 (Approving Continuation of the Process for Adoption of A Plan of Improvements for Unit of Development 50th Street). B. 22-5167 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR WELLINGTON, THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: A. RESOLUTION NO. R2022-32 (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 2022-2023 BUDGET WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. RESOLUTION NO. AC2022-05 (ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR 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. R2022-33 (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. Ms. Addie read each of the three Resolutions by title. Page 6Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Ms. Quickel presented the preliminary proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget and TRIM overview to Council. She also responded to Council's questions. No comment cards were received from the public. Public Hearing: A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2022-32 (Adopting the Preliminary Ad Valorem Millage Rate for Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) Purposes within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of Wellington) setting the TRIM rate at 2.47 mils as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. AC2022-05 (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 Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2022-33 (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. C. 22-5231 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-20 (FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, FY 2022/2023 – FY 2026/2027 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND Page 7Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final FY 2022/2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO FORWARD THE PLANS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title. Mr. O’Dell presented an overview of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2022-20 (Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program). REGULAR AGENDA8. A. 22-5249 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE FINANCING TEAM AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Ms. Quickel introduced the Village’s Financial Advisors who were present: Steven Eaddy and Lourdes Abadin. Jaclyn Mesa was not present but is on the team. Ms. Quickel stated tonight staff is bringing forth the item for Council approval of the financial team. She then explained the next steps and process. Ms. Quickel, Mr. Eaddy and Ms. Abadin answered Council’s questions. Page 8Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Mayor Gerwig stated the Village has very little debt and because of this partnership, they are looking for the best rate for the bond. Vice Mayor Drahos stated Council will take this systematically and review every figure. He feels the firm is capable of representing the Village throughout this process. Councilman Napoleone stated the project is still in the vetting process to make sure the project is viable and this is just the first step in the process. Councilman McGovern stated the team is not paid if the debt is not issued. Ms. Quickel stated that is correct. The team is paid out of the bond closing costs out of the issuance of the debt. It is contingent on the debt actually being issued. Mayor Gerwig stated the Village has never participated in a Private/Public Partnership before and asked Ms. Abadin to explain what a Private/Public Partnership is and does. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Financing Team Agreements Related to the Wellington Community Park Improvement Project. PUBLIC FORUM9. Mr. Barnes indicated there were three comment cards received. Public Comment: 1. Jack Brownson spoke about the school bus stop on Montauk. Mr. Bronson commended PBSO and staff for what they do in the Village. Mr. Barnes stated staff would discuss the bus stop with the Palm Beach County School District. 2. Michael Costelle spoke regarding access to the athletic fields. 3. OJ Smith spoke regarding speeding in the Village. ATTORNEY'S REPORT10. MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Page 9Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Ms. Cohen stated in regards to the deposition for Big Blue, the Village had offered dates but had not heard back. At this point, Village Clerk Addie announced that this is Assistant Village Clerk Kelly Avery’s last meeting. She has accepted a position as the new Town Clerk for the Town of Ocean Ridge. MANAGER'S REPORT11. MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: Next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Private utility work continues throughout the Village. Specific areas the contractors are hitting hard include the Paddock Drive/Sugar Pond Manor area as well as Block Island community. To remedy this, the Village has a list of contacts that are supplied to the residents. If residents do not receive a response, the Village does what it can to assist them and provide additional information. Mayor Gerwig spoke regarding the utility contractors and their equipment. The Town Center project is ongoing with no issues to report. Scott's Place and the Amphitheatre closed as of July 5, 2022 until April/May 2023. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline three-digit dialing code 988 will be available to everyone in the United States starting July 16, 2022. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-278-8255) will always remain available, even after 988 is launched nationally. Benihana’s has withdrawn applications because the deal had not worked out with the owners of the property. In addition, the Palm Beach Polo development proposals for tennis property and south of Forrest Hill Boulevard has been submitted. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) monthly meeting was held on July 6, 2022. There was a vote on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2028 list of priority projects. After a staff presentation, Wellington made a motion to adopt the FY 24-28 project list. During the discussion period on the motion, Palm Beach County Traffic and Planning staff presented their case to delete $1 million dollars from the Okeechobee Boulevard/State Page 10Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Road 7 Corridor Study. The County did not support the preliminary work that had been performed. However, a substitute motion was passed. Councilman Napoleone suggested having the TPA present at the next Western Communities Meeting. Councilman McGovern stated the corridor study and other significant subject matters need to be discussed at the Western Communities Meeting. There is regular and routine maintenance that included striping on Forest Hill and Binks Forest/Greenview Shores intersection. Mill and overlay work is ongoing in Amesbury. On June 22, 2022, door hangers went out to let residents know of the impending milling and paving starting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. If weather permits, this project should be complete by Thursday afternoon. The Village continues to have strong numbers for summer camp at the Village Tennis Center and at the Tournament/High Performance camp at the high school. Artificial turf is being installed around the building at the high usage area. All Courts are now "smart courts" with mounts in place and calibrated for SWING Vision Technology. Our Annual Back to School Backpack event will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Wellington Community Center. Thanks to our partners at the Wellington Community Foundation, Back to Basics, Christopher Aguirre Foundation, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the Crowned Pearls and Wellington Rotary Club. Camps are exceeding pre-pandemic numbers. COUNCIL REPORTS12. VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following report: Vice Mayor Drahos stated the Fourth of July Celebration was fantastic as far as what the Village oversaw and could control. However, he commented that he was underwhelmed regarding the fireworks finale especially since Council increased the budget for the fireworks. Mr. Barnes stated staff spoke with the Village’s vendor, Zambelli, and staff went to evaluate the area and document as necessary. He stated the Village has not paid Zambelli at this time. In addition, he informed Council that this was the last year of that contract and staff will be going Page 11Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final out to bid. Mayor Gerwig commented on being able to see the fireworks and said the process should be evaluated. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone mentioned that the Vision Zero and Complete Streets policies were both passed on Consent Agenda tonight. He would like for staff to place information on social media to inform residents of what has been done and what the Village is doing. Mr. Barnes stated staff would continue to work with the TPA regarding information for social media and the website. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind asked about the vacant At-Large appointments. There was brief discussion regarding the At-Large appointments. Councilman McGovern asked for an update regarding the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). Councilman Napoleone asked that information be provided to the public regarding the AHAC’s specific requirements. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern stated regarding the Big Blue matter, he wants the Village’s staff to make sure they regularly monitor and document regarding the cypress wetland. Mr. Barnes indicated staff is out there regularly and documenting visually and with field reports. Ms. Cohen commented regarding an email sent to the Village regarding the matter. Mayor Gerwig asked if the Village has the ability to capture drone footage of the area. Page 12Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Ms. Cohen stated she would review this. Councilman McGovern asked for a report on where the Village is regarding cellular coverage. Councilman McGovern commented about housing challenges and finding affordable housing. He spoke about codifying protections for renters in regards to notice periods for evictions and using authority to cap rent increases. He asked that staff to review what other communities are doing and be vigilant to assist those who are renters in the Village ’s communities. There was further discussion on this topic. Mr. Barnes stated staff would review this. Ms. Cohen stated her team would research this. Councilman McGovern congratulated and thanked teachers, principals and administrators. He stated it has been quite a process and period of adjustment for students, parents, teachers and administrators to go through COVID and its impacts on learning and the schools. Councilman McGovern stated Wellington schools did very well once again in keeping Palm Beach County an “A” rated school district. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig asked about Village Manager and Village Attorney evaluations. She stated this is a communication tool and requested that if there is a better way to send out the form, for the Village to do so. Ms. Cohen provided an overview of the evaluation process. Mayor Gerwig stated there was great resident input tonight. She commented about the hedges on thoroughfares in the Village and asked that this be reviewed since school will be starting soon. Mayor Gerwig commented about open field play and stated there should be a plan for open play for parents to play with their children. Mayor Gerwig commented on speeding throughout the Village. Mayor Gerwig commented about childcare for the Council meetings and asked staff to review this. Page 13Village of Wellington

July 12, 2022Village Council Action Summary - Final Mayor Gerwig asked about the email from Mr. Lido. Mr. Barnes reiterated the information regarding the work in Amesbury. ADJOURNMENT13. There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:07 P.M. Page 14Village of Wellington

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    RESOLUTION NO. R2022-34 (GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM REQUESTING $500,000 FOR THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HABITAT NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AS THE VILLAGE’S REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS. (THIS ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA)

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