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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice. Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. Mayor Joe Schreiber led the pledge of allegiance. INTRODUCTION 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Redistricting Committee: Dr. Martin Bloomfield, Diane Glasser, Mervyn Levine, Bert Buckley and Floyd Bass. Ms. Glasser and Mr. Bass accepted. b. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation to George Katz, honoring Mr. Katz for his contributions and service to the City of Tamarac. Mr. Katz accepted. REPORTS 2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber had no report. Vice Mayor Sultanof said this is a lovely day and Tamarac is blossoming. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he traveled throughout the city yesterday and he is delighted with what he saw. It is a credit to this commission for all the work they have done for Tamarac. Vice Mayor Sultanof said it is a pleasure to be here and thanked everyone for coming. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco had no report. Commissioner Portner read a statement into the record, attached and incorporated as part of the minutes. Commissioner Roberts read a statement into the record, attached and incorporated as part of the minutes. 3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report. February 23, 2005 Page 1 of 9 4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that Broward County approved the City of Tamarac's request for reimbursement under the Safe Parks and and Preservation Program, for two parcels of land acquired for Parks and Recreation use. City Manager Miller thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their lobbying efforts downtown, and commended Assistant City Manager Phillips for the great work sh has done with regard to the grants. The Parks and Recreation Transportation Division reports that the average number of passengers per hour in January for each route exceeded the minimum necessary for Broward County funding. The se and Tamarac@Twilight Concert will be held on March 4th; the Senior Sweetheart Ball held on February 14th was sold out — 120 attendees participated in the event. The first Tamarac Teen Summit at the Tamarac Community Center was very successful; 60 teens participated along with many speakers and college recruiters. There was an 1 interactive presentation as well as a teen fair. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Odiel Feyers, 7421 NW 70 Avenue, Tamarac said the week of February 1st he called BSO because of the traffic and speeding on 70th Avenue. Within one hour 15 speeders were stopped. Mr. Feyers commended EISO. Mr. Feyers spoke in opposition to the Tamarac Theater of Performing Arts' presentation of "Steam Bath", which was advertised as being for mature audiences. Vice Ivayor Sultanof said the play showed on Broadway and there is no nudity on stage. Vice Mayor Sultanof said without theater, museums or libraries we would have a dead society. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved the additi n of Temporary Resolution 10651 to the consent agenda as item 6(i). Temporary Resol ition 10651, a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida encour aging Governor Jeb Bush to develop and implement a program that provides a mon tary military death lump -sum payment to the next of kin and/or families of Florida service members killed in combat during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq; directing the City Clerk to provide a copy to Governor Jeb Bush; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. On roll call Commissioner Flansb um- Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice ayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval of all items on the consent agenda, including 6(i). On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE meeting. APPROVED the minutes of the February 9, 2005 Regular City Commission February 23, 2005 Page 2 of 9 1 —�I b. DISCHARGING THE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE: (TR10608) Expressing appreciation to the Redistricting Committee for its outstanding contribution; discharging the Redistricting Committee in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Tamarac City Charter. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-17 C. WAIVER OF ROOM RENTAL FEES FOR USA NETBALL SQUAD'S USE OF MULTI -PURPOSE CENTER GYMNASIUM: (TR10644) Approving a request from the United States of America Netball Association, Inc., to waive room rental fees in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the USA Netball Squad's use of the Multi -Purpose Center gymnasium for training purposes on Saturday, February 26, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 6, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and any additional requests for court time during the event, if available, once they have confirmed a detailed match schedule. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-18 d. CHANGE ORDER — CENTRAL PUMP STATION CONSTRUCTION SITE: (TR10634) Executing Change Order Number 3 to the agreement between the City of Tamarac and Wharton -Smith, Inc. for the additional cost and time incurred pending the issuance of a Dewatering Permit from South Florida Water Management District for the excavation of the foundation slab at the Central Pump Station and the rental of a front- end loader during approach of Hurricane Frances; authorizing an additional expenditure in an amount not to exceed $44,279.00 for said purpose. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-19 e. WATER AND SEWER CIAC FEES REFUND — ARCH ALUMINUM PROJECT: (TR10612) Approving the refund of Water and Sewer CIAC Fees in the amount of $11,200.00, to be issued to Silverstein Enterprises, Inc., located at 10151 NW 67tn Street, Tamarac, FL 33321 for the Arch Aluminum Project. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-20 f. GRANT APPLICATION FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF TAMARAC SPORTS COMPLEX: (TR10627) Submitting an application to the Department of Environmental Protection for Land and Water Conservation Funds for the renovation and expansion of the Tamarac Sports Complex in the amount of $200,000 providing for a match of $200,000 in the event of approval of the application; providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon approval. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-21 g. AGREEMENT — FLORIDA TURNPIKE WIDENING PROJECT: (TR10630) Executing an agreement with State of Florida Department of Transportation for funding the relocation of underground utilities to eliminate conflicts at Florida's Turnpike south of Commercial Boulevard for a total contract amount of $329,507.69; approving funding for this project from the appropriate budgeted Utilities accounts. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-22 h. BROWARD COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION PLAN/LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY: (TR10643) Adopting the Broward County Local Mitigation Plan; agreeing to continue to participate with Broward County in formulating a Local Mitigation Strategy, RESOLUTION NO. R2005-23 February 23, 2005 Page 3 of 9 i. ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR JEB BUSH TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMEIS MONETARY MILITARY DEATH LUMP -SUM PAYMENT PROGRAM: (TR1 1 Encouraging Governor Jeb Bush to develop and implement a program that provi monetary military death lump -sum payment to the next of kin and/or families of FI service members killed in combat during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq; dir the City Clerk to provide a copy to Governor Jeb Bush. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-24 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER 7. AMENDMENT TO LANDt PORTION OF PARCEL "R" OF "WOODLAND LAKES" PLAT A/K/A CYPF WALK: (T02076) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading adopting an amend to the Land Use Element of the City Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Ch 163, Sections 163.3184 and 163.3187 of the Florida Statutes, concerning a Small-: Land Use Plan Amendment proposal by Prestige Homes of South Florida, In change the use of land described as a portion of Parcel "R" of the "Woodland L, Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 71, Page 18 of the F Records of Broward County, Florida, located at the south side of McNab F approximately 415 feet east of Pine Island Road, from Commercial to Low-Mediui 10 du/ac) Residential through the allocation of thirty-six (36) flexibility units to alloy future construction of thirty-six (36) residential townhouse units to be known as Cyl Walk, comprising approximately of 3.88 net acres and 4.43 gross acres (Case Nc LUA-04); providing for amendment to the Land Use Element to reflect such chc City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2076 on first reading by title. Vice N Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. Vice Mayor Sul asked if this is the property east of Walgreens and expressed concern with concurs entry to and exit from the community. Community Development Director King preliminary plans show that the access road will remain and the traffic analysis sl that the number of afternoon peak hour trips will be reduced from what currently ( be built on the property, which will reduce the impact to McNab road. The develop will have its own entry and egress off McNab Road. Attorney Knight introduced Me Bruce Chait and Sean Chait of Prestige Homes. Mayor Schreiber stated that he i happy with the other project Prestige Homes built because of the wood f surrounding the development, and before he approves this development he wan see what the development will look like and the type of barrier that will be created. Knight said the proposed site plan can be shown to the Mayor and City Commi: when the item comes back for second reading. Community Development Director added staff has made sure this project would have no wooden fences — there will landscape buffer. Commissioner Portner added that he spoke with Comm Development Director King about the wood fence and understands that there were 1 bushes to hide the fence. Additionally, it is his understanding that the developer February 23, 2005 Page 4 of 9 ►1) ;a da ng er le to 740 (5- r the Tress 08- nge. ayor anof . .vJ 1 said Id nt not is to Mr. ;sion King be a nity o be was 1 not able to build a concrete wall because of the infrastructure. Community Development Director King said the hedge will grow to the height of the fence. Vice Mayor Sultanof said the developer agreed to bushes, and where it is permissible, there will be concrete walls. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he encourages developers to come into Tamarac as we do not need vacant land; it does not produce anything for the city. Due to a malfunction with the recording system, Mayor Schreiber called for a short recess at 9:35 a.m. Mayor Schreiber reconvened the meeting at 9:45 a.m. with all present as before. Commissioner Roberts said she is disappointed in the Mayor and City Commission because they keep changing zoning from commercial to residential, and every time this is done it adds more of a burden to services, such as police, fire, roadways and schools. We need to take these things into consideration before changing zoning. Mayor Schreiber responded that rezoning the property also generates revenue. The problem is when the developer applies to the school board for student impact, normally 36 two and three -bedroom units will generate about 30 students, but the formula used by the school board only calculates four or five students, which becomes more of a concern than the impact on other services. Vice Mayor Sultanof said it always bothers him to see land lay vacant. Vice Mayor Sultanof said developing and making places for people to do business and supply money to the area keeps the services going. Vice Mayor Sultanof spoke of the MPO and blighted areas, in particular West Palm Beach where many vacant malls once stood. With the advent of the "Market Place" the city was revitalized. Vice Mayor Sultanof thanked the people who created the commerce park. Commissioner Roberts replied that Vice Mayor Sultanof talked about businesses coming into the city, and that is what she had previously pointed out; if the zoning keeps changing from commercial to residential there will not be enough services to accommodate the new residents. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Elayne Weisburd, 7997 Exeter Boulevard, Tamarac, spoke in favor of the Townhome community. Malcolm Butters, Butters Construction, spoke in favor of the Townhome community and said the Main Street project would change density in the city. Commissioner Portner said he would like to see the Butters' involved in the purchase of land so the city can move forward with mixed use projects. Commissioner Roberts said if Mr. Butters is interested in commercial property she does not understand why he sold land on Nob Hill Road and Commercial Blvd. to a religious organization which would not generate tax dollars. Mr. Butters replied it was an economic decision. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "no", and Commissioner Partner "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 23, 2005 ORDINANCE — SECOND READING 8, AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — SECTION 10-154 "ENGINEERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: (TO2075) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 10 entitled "Land Development February 23, 2005 Page 5 of 9 Regulations", Article V "Improvements", Division 1 "Generally", Section 1( "Engineering Plans and Specifications", adding the City Engineer to provide engineering plan review and approval for public and private water and waster improvements; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordin 2075 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commiss Portner moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with nc wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted " Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner " and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 0-2005-02 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS -154 final Eater Drier one /es" tes", 9. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — PARCEL 3 OF "UNIVERSITY HOSP TAL REPLAT": (T02077) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first 'reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property (aka: University Hospital Replat) from -4A (Planned Apartment Residential District) to B-6 (Business District), by means of the five percent (5%) residential -to -commercial flexibility rule, lands commonly known as P rcel 3 of the "University Hospital Replat", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 158, Page 46 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, located w st of North University Drive and east of NW 80t" Avenue (Case No. 8-Z-05); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to reflect such change. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2077 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Leigh R. Kerr, Leigh Robinson Kerr & Associates waived the quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the petitioner. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Commissioner Roberts asked if this is where the ALF was contemplated several years ago and Community Development Director King said yes. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, cl sed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "jes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried. APPROVED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 23, 2005 10. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLA AUTOZONE: (TR10629) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised Develop Order No. 319.2 and granting Major Revised Site Plan approval to allow construction of a 6,786 square foot AutoZone building, modification of parking adje to the building and the reconfiguration of the loading zone and trash enclosure, loc at 6091 North University Drive, specifically All of Parcels "A" and "B" of the "Wes' Plat", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 172, Page 63 of the P Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 37-SP-04); providing for conditioi approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10629 by title. Commissi Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Malcolm S. Butters, BL Construction & Development, waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community Developi February 23, 2005 Page 6 of 9 - ent the ent and iblic s of mer City ters 1 Director King gave a presentation. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he is happy with the conditions of approval in the Resolution and asked Building Official Jones to check Discount Auto Parts because people are working on their cars in the parking lot. Commissioner Roberts asked whether the dumpster and loading zone will be hidden and Community Development Director King said they will be behind a wall and landscape screen. Commissioner Roberts questioned the driveway coming out near the canal and Community Development Director King said University Drive is a state road and outside of our jurisdiction. FDOT has reviewed and approved the plans; there will be a deceleration lane coming into the site. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-25 11. SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PERMIT OPERATION OF RESTAURANT — CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE: (TR10632) Motion to approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to permit the operation of a restaurant within a B-2 (Community Business District) zoning category to Cheddar's Casual Cafe located at 7951 West Commercial Boulevard, specifically a Portion of Lot 2 and all Lots 3, 4, 5 & less the west 66 feet of Lot 6, Block 6 of the "Lyons Commercial Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 69, Page 42 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, subject to an easement in Official Records Book 6786, Page 938, Broward County, Records, along West Commercial Boulevard (Case No. 1-Z-05); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft said Item 11, Temporary Resolution 10632, Item 12, Temporary Resolution 10633 and Item 13, Temporary Resolution 10636 are companion items and could be heard together with separate motions on each item. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10632 by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10632. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10633 by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10633. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10636, Revision #1 by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10636, Revision #1. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi- judicial procedures and Erik Wilczek, Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc., waived the quasi- judicial rights for Items 11, 12 and 13. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he is delighted the restaurant is coming to Tamarac and questioned whether there would be an opening in the median on 571h Street leading from the Tuscany development to the restaurant and Community Development Director King responded Cheddars has asked for the median to be opened to give people the ability to turn into the site. Vice Mayor Sultanof asked whether there would be shops on the site and Community Development Director King said the original plan was for shops but the restaurant will take the entire site. Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned the sale and consumption of liquor and Mr. Wilczek said it February 23, 2005 Page 7 of 9 will be sold and consumed only on the premises. Commissioner Portner tha Community Development Director King and the Community Development stal bringing fine dining to Tamarac and thanked Cheddars for coming to Tam Commissioner Roberts asked if people would be able to cut across the median or Street exiting Cheddars and Community Development Director King said they w Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, cl the public hearing. On roll call for Item 11, Temporary Resolution 10632, Vice N Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber " Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-26 12. SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PERMIT SALE AND ON -SITE CONSUMPTIO? ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE: (TR10633) Motic approve Resolution granting of a Special Exception to permit the sale and or consumption of alcoholic beverages in a B-2 (Community Business District) zc category for Cheddar's Casual Cafe located at 7951 West Commercial Boule, specifically a Portion of Lot 2 and all Lots 3, 4, 5 & less the west 66 feet of Lot 6, Bic of the "Lyons Commercial Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as record, Plat Book 69, Page 42 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, subject I easement in Official Records Book 6786, Page 938, Broward County Records, E West Commercial Boulevard (Case No. 2-Z-05); providing for conditions of approva On roll call for Item 12, Temporary Resolution 10633, Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commi: Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-27 eked for 57tn uld. sed Ivor OF to Site ing .-, (6 in an ng 13. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN — CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE: (TR10636) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised Development Order No. 198.6 and granting New Development Site Plan approval for Cheddar's Casual Cafe to allow the construction of an 8,735 square foot restaurant with associated parking, landscaping and infrastructure improvem nts, located at 7951 West Commercial Boulevard, specifically a Portion of Lot 2 and all Lots 3, 4, 5 & less the west 66 feet of Lot 6, Block 6 of the "Lyons Commercial Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 69, Page 42 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, subject to an easement in Official Records Pook 6786, Page 938, Broward County Records, along West Commercial Boulevard ( ase No. 1-SP-05); providing for conditions of approval. On roll call for Item 13, Temporary Resolution 10636, Revision #1, Commiss Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber " Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2005-28 February 23, 2005 Page 8 of 9 ier s 1 1 1 END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 10:30 a.m. MARION SWENSO , CIVIC CITY CLERK 1 ,i 4 -A/ JOE SCHREIBER, MAYOR February 23, 2005 Page 9 of 9 1 (!**4 , . Pogr A,&e— IT PAINS ME TO SEE THAT THIS MAYOR FEELS HE MUST DRAW OUT HIS RUSTY POLITICAL SABER TO TRY AND SLASH AND BURN THE REPUTATION OF THE VICE MAYOR AND ME. I AM CONSTANTLY AMAZED BY THE DEPTHS THAT THIS MAYOR SINKS TO REGARDING POLITICAL AFFAIRS. ON THE OTHER HAND, PERHAPS I SHOULD NOT BE AMAZED SINCE I AM AWARE OF HIS LACK OF CHARACTER. HE IS NOTHING MORE THAN AN OLD POLITICAL HACK. AN ARTICLE IN THE SUN SENTINEL ON FEBRUARY ISTH SAID THAT HE HAS FEUDED WITH PORTNER AND SULTANOF SINCE THEY WERE J- ELECTED. HE IS QUOTED IN THAT ARTICLE BY SAYING `THEY HAVE XIJ M GIVEN ME NOTHING BUT GRIEF EVER SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN IN OFFICE. E. WE NEED NEW PAGPLE TO MAKE A CHANGE AND IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE. � o � ,A FOR ONCE, THE MAYOR IS RIGHT. THIS COMMISSION DOES NEED NEW BLOOD, STARTING WITH THE MAYOR WHO HAS THE MOST TIRED BLOOD, BUT WHO IS NOW CIRCULATING A PETITION TO ALLOW HIM — AND ONLY HIM — TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN FOR MAYOR. NOT THE COMMISSION — ONLY HIM. EVERY TIME THE MAYOR SPEAKS TO THE PUBLIC, HE ALWAYS SAYS THAT THIS COMMISSION HAS DONE WONDERS FOR THE CITY. THE MAYOR SPEAKS FROM BOTH SIDES OF HIS MOUTH. HE CLAIMS THAT THE VICE MAYOR AND I ARE HIS POLITICAL FOES. I WOULD LIKE -I- No Text HIM TO EXPLAIN THIS. THIS COMMISSION WORKS TO DO THE BEST THAT IT CAN FOR TAMARAC AS IS EVIDENCED BY OUR VOTES WHICH ARE 5-0 MOST OF THE TIME. THE MAYOR HAS PREVIOUSLY SAID THAT WE ALWAYS VOTE AGAINST HIM. THE RECORD SHOWS THIS IS NOT TRUE. YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY PARANOID, MR. MAYOR. IT SEEMS IRONIC THAT YOU HAVE SEEN FIT TO OPENLY FLIED WITH ONLY THE MALE OF THE COMMISSION -- BOTH DEAD AND ALIVE. DO THE MALE MEMBERS POSE A THREAT TO YOU? THOSE WHO ARE NOW GONE KNEW WHAT YOU ARE AND I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE - A DODDERING OLD MAN WHO SEES CONSPIRACY BEHIND EVERY DOOR. IT IS TIME YOU REALIZED THAT WE ARE HERE TO DO CITY WORK AND NOT PAMPER YOUR PERSONAL VENDETTAS. I HAVE BEEN ELECTED TWICE TO THIS COMMISSION AND I HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO MAKE TAMARRAC THE BEST IT CAN BE. I KNOW I HAVE SUCCEEDED IN MY EFFORTS. ALL ANYONE HAS TO DO IS LOOK AROUND AT ALL THAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THE OTHER COMMISSIONERS, THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. YOUR CONSTANT HARANGUEING OF THE VICE MAYOR AND MYSELF HAVE CREATED A DIVISIVENESS WITHIN THE COMMISSION. A TRUE LEADER WOULD NEVER DELIBERATELY PERPETUATE YOUR -2- No Text PERSONAL BITTERNESS. YOU SHOULD KNOW - - YOU ARE NOT HURTING ME OR THE VICE MAYOR - - YOU ARE HURTING OUR CITY. -3- No Text CORM• Roke'ris Citm Commission Meetin February 23 2005 We are all aware of the tension that City elections cause, especially in the final weeks, however, I personally will no longer tolerate the uncalled for crass and rude statements being made by the candidates to their fellow elected officials, as well as those being said in front of elected officials from other Cities, such as "you're a piece of garbage". No Text I would hope that everyone could be civil towards their challengers, as well as those of us who are not their opponents, and stop embarrassing the City by their words and actions. can tell you that I did not like being called a "Piece of Garbage', nor hearing about names other Members -4- of the Commission have been called, which 1 cannot repeat as they are obscene. It is embarrassing not only No Text to the person, but to the City that they represent. I would hope p that some members of this Commission could be civil or at least educate themselves on the Rules of Civilit y, No matter who wins this year's elections we are goingto have e to work together for the betterment of our City-- =Keep that in mind. 3 Y