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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-29 - City Commission BSO Swearing In Ceremony Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE SWEARING IN THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: Lieutenant Robert Freeman of the Broward Sheriff's Office, called this meeting to Order on Thursday, June 29, 1989 at 8:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Norman Abramowitz Vice Mayor Dr. H. Larry Bender Councilman Bruce Hoffman Councilman Henry Rohr Councilman Jack Stelzer John P. Kelly, City Manager Richard Doody, City Attorney Nick Navarro, Sheriff Pauline Walaszek, Special Services Secretary Lieutenant Freeman wished everyone a good morning and he said this was a very important day for the residents of the City and the law enforcement personnel who would be sworn --in as Deputy Sheriffs of Broward County. He said an added benefit was the dedication of the new District Office, Eleven, of the Broward Sheriff's Office in Tamarac, Florida, and the beautiful building across from the Chambers. He thanked everyone for attending and sharing in this memorable event. Lieutenant Freeman introduced the Broward Sheriff's Office Color Guard. At this time, the Color Guard came to the front of the Chambers and Mr. Freeman announced that the invocation would be performed by Rabbi Kurt Stone of the Tamarac Jewish Center. Rabbi Kurt Stone asked the audience to stand for prayer. Lieutenant Freeman asked the audience to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the National Anthem played by Deputy Michael Affanato of the Broward Sheriff's Office. At this time, the Color Guard retreated from the Chambers. Mr. Freeman said before the Ceremony began, there were some honored guests that should be acknowledged and thanked for taking the time to attend the event and showing their support. He asked the people to stand when he called their name as follows: Page 1 6/29/89 Senator Peter Weinstein Legislative Aide for Representative Peter Deutsch Aide for Ben Graber Judge Steven Shutter Mayor Norman Abramowitz Vice Mayor Larry Bender Councilman Bruce Hoffman Councilman Henry Rohr Councilman Jack Stelzer Steven Oxenhandler, Director of Development Services Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner Carol Evans, City Clerk John P. Kelly, City Manager Richard Doody, City Attorney Ray Briant, Fire Chief Mike Couzzo, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Dick Brickman and Mike Casey of the P.B.A of Broward County Sergeant Rick Moss, Fraternal Order of Police, District 32 Mayor Al Gereffi, City of Lauderdale Lakes Zeke Feldman, Chairman of the Charter Board Dr. Al Wald, Vice Chairman of the Charter Board Stan Bernard, Charter Board Ron Catronio, Charter Board Muriel Davis, Charter Board Dina McDermott, Assistant to the City Manager Peter Mack, Director of Personnel Mayor Ilene Leiberman, City of Lauderhill Mayor Richard Weisinger, City of Margate Shirley Blumfield Lieutenant Freeman announced that the opening remarks would be given by the Mayor of Tamarac, Norman Abramowitz. Mayor Abramowitz said before he began the meeting, he wanted to take a moment of personal privilege to have Senator Weinstein and the Aides to Representatives Graber and Deutsch join him at the front of the Chambers. Mayor Abramowitz said for the first time in several years, the City of Tamarac was fortunate to receive Grants for the Multi -Purpose Recreation Center. He said the City received the first portion of the Grants and it was with the efforts of Senator Weinstein and Representatives Graber and Deutsch that the Grants were obtained. At this time, Senator Weinstein handed Mayor Abramowitz a large check representing the recent Grant monies submitted to the City and Mayor Abramowitz thanked Senator Weinstein and Representatives Graber and Deutsch for representing the City of Tamarac. Senator Weinstein said the Multi --Purpose Recreation Center would be a great addition to the City of Tamarac as well as beneficial to the residents. Senator Weinstein said he was personally familiar with several of the Police Officers of Tamarac and, even though they would be wearing different shirts, they were still some of the finest Law Enforcement Officers that he had the pleasure to know as the former Assistant State Attorney. He said he knew that all of the Police Officers would do a wonderful job as Deputy Sheriff's in Page 2 1 1 r� 6/29/ 89 Mayor Abramowitz thanked the residents for their support and asked the residents who did not approve of the merger to ask themselves if this merger was good for the City. Lieutenant Freeman said he was privileged to introduce the quest speaker Sheriff Nick Navarro. Sheriff Navarro said he was privileged to be present at this ceremony. He said the Mayor and City Council of Tamarac would not lose their power over the City and, as the Sheriff of Broward County, he would like to officially welcome the Mayor, City Council and residents as part of the Broward Sheriff's Office. At this time, Sheriff Navarro presented Mayor Abramowitz with a cap from the Broward Sheriff's Office and he said there was a position for Mayor Abramowitz in the Broward PIG Bowl. He said a cap would be presented to each Councilmember who could choose their positions. Sheriff Navarro introduced his wife, Sharon Navarro. Sheriff Navarro said the residents that reside in the City were the first people that he would like to address. He asked the residents to give the Broward Sheriff's Office an opportunity to demonstrate that the Deputy Sheriffs were capable in delivering and improving Police service. He said this would be demonstrated in the months to come; however, he did not feel that Tamarac was a new area because the City has always been part of Broward County. He said he was the Sheriff for Broward County; therefore, he has been the Sheriff for Tamarac for the last 5 years. He said the Broward Sheriff's Office was not taking anything from the. City but giving themselves to the citizens of Tamarac. Sheriff Navarro said the Tamarac Officers' performance, professionalism, aptitude, knowledge of being public servants to protect and defend the people and deliverance of this service would make the difference. He said the Police Officers have become members of a very large organization and there were approximately 2,700 employees of the Broward Sheriff's Office. He said the Broward Sheriff's Office was one of the largest Law Enforcement Agencies in the State of Florida. He said there was a lot of opportunity for advancement with the organization and he wanted to see the Officers become high ranking Officers. He said to do this, it took a Law Enforcement Officer to understand what his or her role would be in the Community. He said the position should not be used for political or personal gains but by giving themselves to the people they were serving. He said being a cop was understanding that they were servants of the Community. Sheriff Navarro said several of the Officers would remain in the City, others would be transferred and there would be new Officers assigned to the City; however, every one of the Officers were public servants. He hoped that each Police Officer devoted themselves to the service they were sworn to do without holding back in assisting anyone at any time. He said crime and public safety were not affiliated with politics and the Broward Sheriff's Office served those people who needed help. Sheriff Navarro said the people should be assisted as fast and efficiently as possible and he would be the first one to do this. He said he believed in leading by example. He said anytime the Officers needed the rest of Page 4 6/29/89 the City of Tamarac and he congratulated them. He said the Legislators would do everything they could to make sure that Law Enforcement was honored, protected and treated with the respect it deserved. He wished everyone the best of luck. Senator Weinstein wished Sheriff Navarro good luck and stated that Sheriff Navarro would be personally patrolling the area of University Drive. Mayor Abramowitz said it would take him several minutes to personally thank everyone in the room for the confidence, help, guidance and good wishes they gave to the City within the past four months. He thanked the Councilmembers for their support in this merger and noted that this could not have been accomplished without the work and confidence of City Manager, John Kelly. He said City Attorney, Richard Doody, was very supportive during this time. Mayor Abramowitz said during the negotiations, City Manager Kelly's attention was on nothing but the merger and the City was blessed with a staff that was able to continue the various duties required to keep the City running appropriately. Mayor Abramowitz said the City Council agonized several weeks over this decision and he would be remiss if he did not mention how many sleepless nights there were before the decision was made. He said the facts were presented to the City Council precisely and accurately by the City Manager which was the important factor in the City Council making this decision. Mayor Abramowitz said contrary to the belief of many of the Police Officers, the City Manager and City Council were very conscious of the fact that every year after an election there was turmoil in the Police Department with concerns such as having enough money to do what was necessary to maintain the Police Department, etc. Mayor Abramowitz said he was sure that the Councilmembers took into consideration the concerns of the Police Department as well as the concerns of the Police Officers regarding advancement. He said the City has been so proud of what the Tamarac Police Department represented and he consistently received complimentary letters regarding the work of the Police Officers. He said a change of uniform was taking place and, as good as the Police Officers were before, he expected the Police Officers to be better. Mayor Abramowitz said he would be remiss if he did not mention those people that assisted the City Council in making the decision; namely, the Presidents of the various Condominiums and Homeowners Associations. He also commended the wives of the City Councilmembers for all of their support, Arlene Rohr, Mim Stelzer, Shirley Hoffman, Beverly Bender and Claire Abramowitz. Mayor Abramowitz said when he and Sheriff Navarro met at the formal signing of the Contract, last Friday, he asked Sheriff Navarro to take care of the City. He asked the residents to pray that the City was doing the correct thing and Sheriff Navarro informed the City Council that he would be taking care of the City as if it was the only City. 11 n I. Page 3 6/29/89 the Police Force, they would be there. He said Tamarac was part of Broward County, nothing has been lost and he hoped a lot has been gained. He said he loved the Police Officers because they were a part of his family and he would always be in touch with the City to find out what their, needs were. He said by contracting with the City of Tamarac, the Broward Sheriff's Office was the source of the service and he felt that contracting with the Municipalities was a step in the right direction because everyone gained as opposed to losing. Sheriff Navarro said the Mayors of the Cities that the Broward Sheriff's Office were presently contracted with were present at this Ceremony, which was one of the most beautiful testimonies anyone could give. He said he appreciated these people very much and they were aware of the closeness with the Broward Sheriff's Office. He thanked everyone for placing their confidence in the Broward Sheriff's Office and he said the Broward Sheriff's Office would be there for them. Sheriff Navarro asked the Police Officers to stand for their Oath of Office. He said the Colors were presented this morning and those Colors of the American Flag were a representation of the Country. He said he loved, respected and would never offend this Flag and he hoped that he never found anyone burning a Flag in front of him. At this time, Sheriff Navarro asked the Police Officers to raise their right hands and he recited the Oath of Office, which was repeated by the Police Officers. Sheriff Navarro welcomed Police Chief Joseph McIntosh to the Broward Sheriff's Office. Lieutenant Freeman asked that the following come to the front of the Chambers to assist in presenting the Badges: Colonel Ed Werder, Chief of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rohansky Lieutenant Robert O'Neill Major Frank Le Blanc Nick Navarro, Sheriff Lieutenant Freeman announced that the first person to receive his Badge would be Chief Joseph McIntosh. Lieutenant Freeman continued naming the Police Officers that were receiving their Badges (SEE ATTACHMENT). After the Badges were presented, Lieutenant Freeman introduced the new Deputy Sheriffs of the Broward Sheriff's Office, Tamarac, District Eleven, to the audience. TAPE 2 Lieutenant Freeman announced that the closing benediction would be performed by Pastor Joseph Kaiser of All Saints Lutheran Church in Tamarac. Pastor Kaiser performed the closing benediction. Lieutenant Freeman thanked everyone for attending the Ceremony and he announced that refreshments would be served outside of the Council Chambers. He asked Page 5 6/29/89 everyone to walk over to the Police Facility because there would be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony commemorating the new Broward Sheriff's Office. With no further business, this meeting was ADJOURNED at 10:00 A.M. 511 CAROL A. VANS, CITY CLERK "This public document was promulgated at a cost of $74.80 or $9.35 per copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of Tamarac. 1 L' Page 6 412- 9/ �• S FIRST, CHIEF JOSEPH MC INTOSH LARRY AKERS ' FLOYD BAKER GEORGE BRUDER BEVERLY BUSS GUY CABRERA BRIAN CAHIR BARBARA CHOVAN MICHAEL CONSIDINE RICHARD CORRAO PATRICK CUMMINGS RICHARD DECKER 6REGORY DONADIO PAMELA DOWLING JIMMIE DYE JOHN DYKIE JOHN ELLETT RICHARD FAIRBANKS ' MICHAEL FAZIO CARL FITZGERALD PHILIP FORSBERG CHARLES FOSTER JAMES FRAZEE PETER GIUTTARI SUSAN GOOBECK DAVID 6ROTJOHAN RICHARD HAGEN WALTER HARMUTH DAVID HARRIS ROBERT HELTON FRANCIS HILL RONALD HOLT FRANK ILARRAZA MICHAEL JANIEC ' SERGES JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER KAPISH BRIAN KLEMM ANDREW KOERICK DAVID KOFALK EDWARD LACEY ARTHUR LITVIN ROBERT LOGAN DAVID LOWE SHARON LUBORE THOMAS LYNCH MICHAEL McGRANE NICHOLAS MARAZO RICHARD MARCHESE CAROL MAYNARD JOHN MEIERS BRAD MILLER DAVID MOORE ALBERT MORTIMER STEWART MOSHER ERMA NAHI JOSEPH O'LOUGHLIN ROGER OPREA SYLVIA PECHULS BARRY PETERSON RON REID WILLIAM REINECK MICHAEL ROBERTO GARY ROSELLI SCOTT SILVERMAN DONALD SINKS PAUL SINRAM JANICE TRUJILLO WILLIAM VORISEK JEFFREY WILLETS WILLIAM WOERNER KENNETH WOODALL ALLEN WOOLLEN