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CITY OF TAMARAC
COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7625 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Patricia Atkins -Grad,
Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Diane Glasser, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Commissioner Dressler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Senator Jeremy Ring gave a legislative update and spoke about the State
budget, SB360, gaming, and Tri-Rail. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked Senator Ring
what he sees for the future, and Senator Ring said next year is an election year and the
Governor and many other legislators are running for office. All indications are that the
country will be coming out of the recession in the fourth quarter, but Florida could be
two to three quarters behind. Next year we will continue to see more cuts and taxes.
Commissioner Glasser questioned the possibility of taxing stadiums, big ships and
online purchases. Senator Ring said online taxes have to be streamlined and then
ratified by Washington. There needs to be a compact to set this up, and it would not
result in enough money to save our economy. Any significant tax reform must be done
constitutionally.
b. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming May
15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week of May 10 - 16, 2009 as "Police
Week". BSO Chief Duguay accepted.
C. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming the
week of May 17 - 23, 2009 as "EMS Week". Division Chief Moral accepted.
d. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation for the "Team"
Paramedic of the Year. Division Chief Moral and members of the team accepted.
e. Presentation by Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming
the month of May 2009 as "Mental Health Month". Anita Godfrey accepted.
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REPORTS
2. Commissioner Bushnell reported on her attendance along with Commissioner
Glasser at the SFWM Academy for newly elected officials. Commissioner Bushnell said
she enjoyed the employee Splash Party, and reported on her attendance at the Broward
County Board of Health Meeting. Commissioner Bushnell said she will suggest a
partnership with the City of Tamarac. Commissioner Bushnell said she and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco attended many association meetings over the past few weeks
and this morning she attended the Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast. Commissioner
Bushnell said she has been working for the past few months on instituting the Adapt -A -
Road program for Tamarac and the Mayor and City Commission gave an expression of
interest at Monday's workshop meeting to move forward with the program.
Commissioner Bushnell wished a happy birthday to both Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
and Commissioner Glasser.
Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad reported on her attendance at the Lime Bay Community's 35th
Anniversary Celebration, which coincided with the Mother's Day weekend.
Commissioner Glasser reported that she and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco met with
homeowner and condominium associations in District 3, and this is the epitome of
transparency in government. Commissioner Glasser said by becoming aware of the
needs of the community she was able to address many of the residents' concerns.
Commissioner Glasser said as an ARDC member (Area Agency on Aging) she toured
the Senior Center in Miramar and attended a conference at the North Broward
Community College, where she learned about foreclosures and reverse mortgages as
they apply to seniors. Commissioner Glasser reported on her attendance at the Senior
Hall of Fame Breakfast and the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
Commissioner Dressler thanked City Manager Miller and City Attorney Goren for the
resolution that will be brought forward tonight regarding the adverse Bills passed by the
legislature. The City of Tamarac hosted the statewide board meeting of FlaSafe, which
is a local government investment pool. People came from all over the state, and the
meeting has gotten Tamarac's name out into the greater community.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said it is terrific to be out and about in the community, and
thanked the Commissioners for accompanying her. The Earth Day celebration was
and brought about a partnership with the Kiwanis, the elementary and middle schools,
and seniors. The first community garden for Tamarac was planted at the Tamarac
Community Center and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco received many cards from the
students at the middle school. Olympic Day will be celebrated on June 23 and Tamarac
will put forth a proclamation that supports Chicago hosting the Olympics in 2016. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said the event at Sawgrass Lanes in partnership with the Kiwanis
was very enjoyable.
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3. City Attorney Goren said Temporary Resolution 11615 which will be added to the
consent agenda addresses the five Bills discussed at Monday's workshop meeting.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco congratulated newly elected Kiwanis President Joel
Davidson.
4. City Manager Miller said BSO reports Tamarac will again participate in Operation
Medicine Cabinet, which is a tri-county event. The Tamarac location will be the
Community Center on May 30 from 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Five Dollar gift cards will be
given each person who turns in old or unused prescription drugs. The City Manager's
office reports Tamarac will host the Health and Hurricane Expo on May 16 at the
Tamarac Community Center from 9:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. The Fire Department reports
May 4 — 11 is Arson Awareness Week. City Manager Miller congratulated the Tamarac
Fire Rescue Advanced Life Support Competition Team on achieving 4th place in the
Third Annual ALS Competition. Parks and Recreation reports 325 children siq�ned up
for summer camp. There are still some spaces available in the Pre-K and 6t Grade
groups. The Memorial Day ceremony will be held on May 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans
Park. Public Works reports in cooperation with Broward County Waste and Recycling
Services, the Hazardous Waste collection on Sunday, May 3 was a successful event.
City Manager Miller thanked Deputy City Manager Cernech for holding down the fort
last week while he and Assistant City Manager Phillips were in Charlottesville giving a
presentation on high performance government.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said there is now a canine unit in Tamarac. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco reported on a partnership with Walgreens with regard to
childhood obesity. A special program will be introduced during camp to teach campers
about better nutrition and parents will be included. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
thanked Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Probert for her work in bringing the
partnership to fruition. City Manager Miller added this is a program Mayor Flansbaum—
Talabisco feels strongly about and thanked her for her efforts. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco spoke of the first meeting of the Interfaith Leadership Council at Horizon Bay
and their discussion regarding the food drive. The next meeting will be held at Family
Central.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Joel Davidson, 4608 Norfolk Island Pine Drive said the Kiwanis Club would like to
be the first organization in Tamarac sponsor a road in the Adopt -A -Road program.
Edward C. Portner, 5810 NW 56 Place read a letter from City Manager Miller through
City Attorney Goren into the record (attached hereto and incorporated herein.) Former
Commissioner Portner read a statement into the record (attached hereto and
incorporated herein.)
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CONSENT AGENDA
6. Motion by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Bushnell to add
Temporary Resolution 11615 to the consent agenda as item 6(i). TR11615 A resolution
of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida urging Governor Charlie Crist to
veto Senate Bill 532, House Bill 227, Senate Bill 360, Senate Bill 1000, and Senate Bill
216; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
City Attorney Goren Read Temporary Resolution 11615 by title. On roll call
Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner
Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad to table Item
6(g) on the consent agenda to the May 26 workshop for discussion, and May 27 regular
commission meeting. On roll call Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner
Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad to approve all
items on the consent agenda, including 6(i) TR11615, with the exception of 6(g)
TR11607, which was tabled to the regular City Commission meeting of May 27, 2009 at
or after 9:00 a.m. On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Commissioner
Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. Approval of the Minutes of the April 22, 2009 Commission Meeting
APPROVED
b. TR11605 - FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT APPLICATION
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to submit a grant application to the Florida Communities Trust
for Florida Forever Program funds for the Tamarac Reclamation Park project in the
amount of $686,800; providing for a cash match of $2,000,000 in local funds for a total
project cost of $2,686,800; providing for acceptance of the award and execution of
documents upon approval of the application; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -55
C. TR 11597 BSO CARPET REPLACEMENT: A Resolution of the City Commission
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to purchase and
install new carpet at the BSO Building at 7515 NW 88th Avenue in an amount not to
exceed $22,781.75 from the appropriate accounts; authorizing budget amendments as
needed for proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -56
d. TR11598 INTERLOCAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH LAUDERDALE
LAKES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
authorizing the Mayor and City Commission to execute and attest, respectively, that
certain Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lauderdale Lakes for the maintenance of
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trafficway beautification along Northwest 31 st Avenue between Northwest 46th Street to
Commercial Boulevard, of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -57
e. TR11600 SUB -GRANT FUNDING FOR MARC UNIT: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute a Sub -Recipient Agreement for 2007-2010 State Homeland Security Grant
Program (SHSGP), expenditure of local government unit funding for sustainment funds
for annual maintenance contract for Mutual Aid Radio Communications (MARC) unit,
with the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire
Marshal; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -58
f. TR11606 NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT CLEARWELL: A Resolution of
the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to execute Task Authorization No. 09-04E with Eckler Engineering, Inc., to
provide professional services for the design, permitting and bidding of the New Water
Treatment Plant Clearwell, in accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering
Agreement as authorized by Resolution #R-2006-131, for an amount not to exceed
$139,000.00; approving funding from the appropriate budgeted Utilities Operational
accounts; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the contract; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -59
g. TR11607 THIRD AMEND TO AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the Third Amendment to the
Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward County for Public Transportation
Services, providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
TABLED TO THE MAY 27, 2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING AT OR AFTER
9:00 A.M.
h. TR11610 HAMPTON INN & SUITES SIDEWALK EASEMENT: A resolution of
the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute a sidewalk easement with Palmetto Hospitality of Tamarac I, LLC,
for the Hampton Inn & Suites project, located at 5701 Madison Avenue, authorizing and
directing the City Clerk to record said easement in the public records of Broward
County; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-60
I TR11615 URGING GOVERNOR CRIST'S VETO TO PROPOSED
LEGISLATION: (TR11615) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida urging Governor Charlie Crist to veto Senate Bill 532, House Bill 227,
Senate Bill 360, Senate Bill 1000, and Senate Bill 216; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-61
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE — FIRST READING
7. TO 2174 CODE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 24: (TO2174) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 24, Section 24-1 "Definitions", Article IV,
"Exceptions and Modifications" and Section 24-434 "Permitted Uses Master List" for
churches and places of worship providing for consistency with the Florida statutes;
providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing
for an effective date. (Tabled at the 04/22/09 meeting to 05/13/09 at or after 7:00 p.m.)
City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2174 on first reading by title. Vice
Mayor Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved adoption. Community
Development Director Bramley gave a presentation. Commissioner Glasser reiterated
the concerns she brought up at Monday's workshop. Commissioner Glasser spoke of
mom and pop shops acquiring business via traffic generated in the centers, and the fact
that churches generate traffic only on Sundays. Commissioner Glasser questioned the
status of a school that came before the Mayor and Commission several months ago and
Community Development Director Bramley explained the City is working with the
applicant and the property manager to move it forward. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said perhaps it would be in the interest of the smaller businesses to open on Sundays.
Commissioner Bushnell spoke of the burden on property owners who have vacant
properties. On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "no", Commissioner Bushnell
"yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 13, 2009
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 PM OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCE— SECOND READING
8. SMALL SCALE LUPA/CHEVRON SITE: (TO2177) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on second reading adopting an amendment to the City of Tamarac Comprehensive
Land Use Plan in accordance with Chapter 163, and specifically Section 163.3184
Florida Statutes, concerning a Small -Scale Land Use Plan Amendment proposal by the
City of Tamarac to change the designation of the subject use of land described as Lot
15, Block 8, Lyons Road Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 69, Page 42 B.C.R.
located east of Pine Island Road, north of Commercial Boulevard from Commercial to
Recreation and open space to accommodate the future development of a park (Case
No. 1-LUA-09); providing for amendment to the Land Use Plan to reflect such change;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2177 on second reading by title. Vice
Mayor Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved adoption. Community
Development Director Bramley gave a presentation. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said at the neighborhood meetings the purchase of the site
was brought up as a commission accomplishment and we have succeeded in getting
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the word out regarding the acquisition of the funding for the purchase. Commissioner
Dressler asked that moving forward we not refer to the property as the Chevron site any
more. Assistant City Manager Phillips explained the term Chevron was used to clarify
the site in question but we will not use that nomenclature again. The City has a process
for providing appropriate names for open spaces. On roll call Commissioner Bushnell
voted "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 22, 2009
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING MAY 13, 2009
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2009-04
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 8:45
P.M.
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
u
Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco,
Mayor
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May 1, 2009
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Mr. Ed Portner
5810 NW 56th Place
Tamarac, FL 33319
DAVID N. TOLCES
JAMILA V. ALEXANDER
JACOB G. HOROWITZ
SHANA H. BRIDGEMAN
ANNABELLABARBOZA
STEVEN L. JOSIAS. OF COUN$e4
Re: City of Tamarac ("City")' / Woodlands Country Club ("Country Club Account")
Dear Ed:
As you are aware, on April 15, 2009, the City Manager advised the Woodlands Country Club in
writing to terminate, immediately, any existing credit account between the City and the
Woodlands Country Club whereby certain City officials were, prior to that time, able to utilize
the Country Club's facilities and services and to charge such services to the City. This
termination ended access to the Country Club by City officials and most certainly all previous
City officials, including yourself,
Regrettably, our office has been advised that you recently attempted to utilize the Country Club's
facilities and services as a former City of Tamarac official, notwithstanding the termination of
the account as provided for in the April 15, 2009 letter.
Based upon the foregoing, unless you have made some independent contractual relationship with
the Club, please be advised that any actions or behavior on your part in which you promote
yourself as a former elected official in order to access the Country Club's facilities and services
using the City's previous account, are prohibited. The City cannot, and will not, serve as a
medium or source for you to engage in the use of the facilities and services at the Club. Due to
your conduct, we are compelled to advise others of your actions. This is again regrettable. By
your receipt of this letter, we trust that you will cease and desist from such improperly trading
upon your former relationship with the City of Tamarac.
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.
Sincerely,
Samuel S. oren
City Attorney
City of Tamarac
SSG: js
CC: Mayor Beth Talabisco
Members of the City Commission and Administration.
Steve M. Buck, Operations Manager, Woodlands Country Club
Marc Duguay, Chief of Police, City of Tamarac
HA2005\050164 TA.MARAOLetters 2009\1tr to Ed Portner 5.1.09.doo
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, CITY MANAGER,
CITY ATTORNEY AND MADAM CITY CLERK:
I CAME HERE TONIGHT BECAUSE OF A V ERY DISTURBING LETTER
I RECEIVED ON APRIL 16th 2009 SENT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
MR. SAM GOREN, AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY MANAGER, JEFFREY
MILLER, I SHALL NOW READ IT FOR THE RECORD:
AND
HAVING READ THIS LETTER TO YOU ALL, A FEW THINGS SHOULD
BE POINTED OUT. MANY YEARS AGO, I HAD PROPOSED TO THE
THEN COMMISSION THAT IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR THE CITY TO HAVE
A WORKING MEMBERSHIP AT THE WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB
AND THE WOODMONT COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF
AFFORDING THE CITY MANAGER A PLACE TO TAKE PROSPECTIVE
ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCUSS CITY MATTERS SUCH AS NEW CLIENTS
TO TAMARAC. WITH THE THEN COMMISSIONS APPROVAL, I
APPROACHED THE CLUBS THRU THEIR PRESIDENTS, AND AFTER A
SHORT TIME,
THE CITY WAS APPROVED. i AND OTHERS USED THIS PRIVILEGE
TO PUT THE CITY FORWARD TO USE THEIR DINING ROOM TO EXPLOIT
THE BENEFITS OF THE CITY. WHEN I USED IT FOR CITY BUSINESS, I
SUBMITTED MY EXPENSE TO THE CITY MANAGER. WHEN I USED
IT FOR PERSONAL REASONS, I PAID THE BILL MYSELF. I BELIEVE
AT NO TIME DID THE CITY EVER RECEIVE A STATEMENT FOR MY
PERSONAL USE OF THE DINING ROOM.
AFTER MY TERM ON THE COMMISSION EXPIRED, I INFORMED THE
WOODLANDS MANAGEMENT THAT I WAS NO LONGER AN ELECTED
OFFICIAL AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE ME
CONTINUE TO USE THE DINING ROOM. ONCE AGAIN, LET ME
REITERATE,
THAT I INFORMED THEM THAT I WAS NO LONGER AN ELECTED
OFFICIAL. AS YOU WELL KNOW, MR. MILLER, AS SOME OTHERS
ON THE COMMISSION KNOW, I WAS NOT THAT IMPRESSED WITH MY
TITLE AS COMMISSIONER. ALL I HAVE SAID TO YOU AND MANY
OTHER TAMARAC EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING YOUR ENTIRE STAFF,
THAT MY NAME IS ED . THIS CAN BE WELL DOCUMENTED BY JUST
ASKING. SO FOR YOU, MR. MILLER, TO THINK THAT I WOULD PASS
MYSELF OFF AS A COMMISSIONER, IS A FALSE PREMISE ON YOUR
PART. AT NO TIME HAVE I EVER DONE THIS. NOT ONLY DOES
THIS INSULT ME, BUT YOU BRING INTO QUESTION MY INTEGRITY.
SOMETIME AFTER THAT, I HAD LUNCH WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE
AND WAS INFORMED THAT AT THE DIRECTION OF MR. MILLER,
THE CITY HAD REQUESTED THAT THE MEMBERSHIP BE
TERMINATED. HOWEVER, THE CLUB INFORMED ME THAT IF
I WISHED TO DO SO, THEY WOULD HONOR MY PERSONAL
CREDIT CARD, WHICH I DID. SUBSEQUENTLY, AT A LATER DATE,
I HAD LUNCH WITH CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS, I ASSUME THAT ONE
OF THE ELECTED OFFICIALS SAW ME, WAS UNHAPPY WITH MY
BEING THERE, AND I SURMISE THAT A COMPLAINT WAS MADE,
WHEREUPON I RECEIVED THE LETTER SIGNED BY MR. GOREN
WHICH I JUST READ TO YOU AND WHICH WAS SENT AT MR. MILLER'S
DIRECTION. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I FOUND THIS LETTER MOST
INSULTING. IT HAS ALSO CAUSED MY WIFE A GREAT DEAL OF
MENTAL ANGUISH, SHE IS VERY STRESSED AND AS YOU ALL KNOW,
SHE HAS NOT BEEN IN THE BEST OF HEALTH FOR THE PAST YEAR.
SHE HAS SPENT MANY NIGHTS RECENTLY CRYING HERSELF TO SLEEP
DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LETTER WAS SENT NOT ONLY TO THE
COMMISSION, BUT TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS IF I WAS A CRIMINAL.
I KNOW THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS WHO SIT ON THIS DIAS ARE
INCLINED TO BE PREJUDICED AGAINST ME FOR REASONS
UNKNOWN TO ME, BUT THE HARM YOU HAVE DONE TO MY WIFE
IS INEXCUSABLE. THEREFORE, I REQUEST AND DEMAND A
LETTER OF APOLOGY. I AM SUBMITTING THIS LETTER TO THE
CITY CLERK FOR THE PERMANENT RECORD.
EDWARD C. PORTNER, FORMER COMMISSIONER OF
DISTRICT ONE OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC.