The Wellington Village Council convened on April 21, 2025, for a workshop focused on several key infrastructure and operational issues affecting the community. The meeting addressed ongoing projects and necessary authorizations to enhance local services.

The first item on the agenda involved the authorization to continue using the Southeast Florida cooperative contract for sodium hydroxide, essential for odor control and water stabilization at the water and wastewater plants. The council approved a budget of $130,230 for the contract, which includes a nominal price increase from Unvar Solutions, the primary vendor, and a competitive rate from Brentag Mid South.

Next, the council discussed the ratification of emergency purchase orders for Well 8, which has been offline since February due to bacteriological contamination. Staff outlined the steps taken to address the issue, including disinfection and mechanical cleaning. A more aggressive remediation plan is set to be implemented, with expectations to have the well operational within six to eight weeks, pending successful testing.

The council then moved to authorize a task order with Hazen and Sawyer for updates to the 2021 risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan, required by the EPA every five years. The task order, valued at $72,335, aims to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Following this, the council approved a purchase order to Palm Beach County for the rebuild and upgrade of the traffic signal at Greenview Shores Boulevard and Binks Forest Drive. The project, costing $166,135, addresses ongoing malfunctions of the aging signal and includes enhancements for remote management and monitoring.

Lastly, the council discussed a resolution related to the C8 Canal multiuse pathway project, seeking approval for a local agency program agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and amendments to the transportation impact capital fund to accept grant funds for the project.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to maintaining and improving Wellington's infrastructure and services, with several projects aimed at enhancing public safety and operational efficiency. The council plans to continue monitoring these initiatives and will provide updates in future meetings.