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HAAB Backup 06/14/2001 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Backup Documents June 14,2001 NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, JUNE 14,2001 7:00 P.M. Golden Gate Community Center Annex Rooms 1 & 2 4701 Golden Gate Parkway Naples, Florida * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NOTICES .. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless permission for additional time is granted by the Chairman. Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists sball, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * . * * * * * * * * * * * * AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting called to order and determination of quorum. II. Approval of minutes of the April 26, 2001 meeting. III. Consideration of application for appointment. IV. Determination of excusal of absences from May meeting. V. Discussions Regarding: (A) Outline of Conversation with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Thursday, May 23, 2001, about the farm workers' continuing struggles with wages, working conditions and housing in lmmokalee. (B) Additional allegations to be presented by Victor Valdes regarding the Collier County Sheriff s office. VI. New business and public comments. .. VII. Meeting adjourns. Donna Fiala District 1 James D. Carter, Ph.D. District 2 Tom Henning District 3 Pamela S. Mac'Kie District 4 Jim Coletta DistrictS Mr. Eugene Greener, Jr. 4021 Gulf Shore Boulevard, N" #1602 Naples, FL 34103 ~~c/~~~~~~ 3301 East Tamiami Trail- Naples, Florida 34112.4977 (941) 774.8097' Fax (941) 774-3602 June 27, 2001 .." .,~_J :'~:} "-,) o Qo \___._ ~n :-::.::---n -j(j ,-II ~~() .~~ (.,.) Subject: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Mr. Greener: While convened in regular session on June 26, 2001, the Board of County Commissioners voted to appoint you as a regular member on the above-referenced advisory committee. Your appointment will expire on June 25, 2005, or at such time as the Board re-appoints you or appoints your successor. As with any advisory group, the primary purpose is to assist and advise the Board of County Commissioners. By law, however, the ultimate. decisions rest with the Commission. At times, the Commission's decisions may not reflect the recommendation of the advisory group because many facts must be taken into consideration. By copy of this letter, we are requesting Rarniro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney, to provide you with any additional information you will need as a member of this committee, On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, 1 wish to extend our appreciation to you for your willingness to serve the residents of Collier County as a member of this advisory board. es D. Carter, Ph.D., Chairman Commissioner, District 2 JDC:sf cc: Ramiro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney Donna Fiala District 1 James O. Carter, Ph.D. District 2 Tom Henning District 3 Pamela S, Mac'Kie District 4 Jim Coletta DistrictS ~~c/~~~~~~ 3301 East Tamiami Trail- Naples, Florida 34112~4977 (941) 774-8097' Fax (941) 774-3602 June 27, 2001 Mr. Pete Cade, Jr. 1903 Leed Avenue lmmokalee, FL 34142 Subject: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Mr. Cade: While convened in regular session on June 26, 2001, the Board of County Commissioners regretfully accepted your resignation and appointed your replacement to the subject advisory committee. On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the fine work you have done as a member of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Enclosed is a Certificate of Appreciation to represent our gratitude for your valuable assistance. Best wishes for success in your future endeavors. V,ry~ . .. qD.C_'Ph~~ Commissioner, District 2 ,-:'I ,';':' (0') O( C:;-. L- -\ .-<'..:. \ en ').~ 0-\ -1 ,.-, , j ~c; rC~=j JDC:sf Enclosure c:~; f") cc: Rarniro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney <." , ,. f ~ ~..) '.' "~ ;( , ~ ~ ~ it. Ii ~ '. =ri '. :.. 2 III ~ ~ ~ ~ ttt '-i; ~ ~ tlb ~ ~ ~ ""l ~ B ~ ~ $lI ~ ... (:ij ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ :.. ~ ~ ~ ~ ;ll ~ ~ '-i; :.; f(j ~ ~ ~ it1 ~ a a as t ~ ~ d ~ ~ tti ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ IIiii ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ :.. ~ ~ I ~ ~ B ~ ~ :.. ~ I :i ~ ~ ~ ~ =- ~ ~ Sil :i. os; ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 11 ~ ,\I. ~ ~ ~ '-i; ~ " , ~ ~ LAS NACIONES NEWS VOICE OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY LAS NACIONES IS THE HISPANIC NEWSPAPER SERVING OUR HISPANIC COMMUNITY. Serving South Florida Since 1984 Pagina U no. com May 21, 2001 Governor Jeb Bush, Executive Office Of The Governor. The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 Honorable Gov. Bush Once again, I am contacting you regarding the coouptioo and violations ",ithin the Collier County Sheriff Office headed by Sheriff Don HWlter. This time I am enclosing an article from the Naples Daily News, dated Tuesday, May 151, 200 1 about the sentencing of the former Collier Counly Sheriff Office's captain Jim Sanders. Additionally, r am submitting the last issue of Las Naciones News, of which I am the Chief Editor. During the sentencing hearing, Mr. Sanders made statements that directly implicates Sheriff Don Hunter, pointing at him as responsible for the rollUJXion and violations I have bea1 denouncing to you fur more than two years. Jim Sanders' statements in fixIeral court, must not be ignored: "[ was one of 27 out there. "he said. "I certainly was not the only one not stopping the gambling. I was nothing but a deputy." Then, whcn Sanders addrcssed thc prosccution's claims that he stopped deputies under his supervision from making drug arrcsts, he said that he was told by Sheriff Don Hunter to stop the effort, Sanders clearly stated: "[ did so at the direction of the sheriff. " Honornble Gov. Bush, these statements by themselves, are sufficient grounds to initiale a new and Wlbiased investigation of Sheriff Don Hunter and the alleged 27 olher conupced elements in the furce. For years, this writer from the pages of Las Naciones News has bea1 playing the role of David against Goliath; fur many years I have bea1 subjected to the harassment and butality of men under the command of Sheriff Don Hunter, but 1 will continue my fight against all odds, because I speak ",ith the truth. RespectfuJIy, I demand that a new investigation be conducted by an independent inVPdlg;>tnr, since the rrevious investigatioos conducted by the F10rida Depwln.ent of Law Enforcement were not other than a flagrant rover up in favor of Sheriff Don HWlter. 0theIwise, how can they justi1Y not finding that there are P.O. Box 10503 - Naples, Florida 34101 - PbooeIFu (951) 417-5998 Message Line: (941) 264-4117 - e-mail: PaginaUno@aol.eom at Icast 27 otb.,. deputies involved It is time that die General Attorney of Florida designate an special prosecutor to investigate die allcgmions I have made to you, and supported now by statements made, in open fedcrnJ court, by Jim Sanders. The crimes committed by Jim Sanders and his associated, fonner Sergeant, Glcndcll Edison. were too big to be committed by these two elements alone. Sanders and Edison were very close to Sheriff Hunter and enjoyed his full support while in the force. The 27 elements Sanders said are still in the force, and ShcriffDon Hunter must be investigated. I am confident that you want to run a govennnent free of corruption. drug selling and shake downs under the color of the law, protected by a shield, imposed on them to sel>'e and protect dx: citizens, not to run an empire of crime, Governor Bush, the community is still waiting for justice! Thank you for your attention. -lt~ q. vW~ Victor. A .Valdes Civil Right Activist & Journalist. Cc. Attorney General Robert A. ButtelWorth .~ ~ . 91 ~ ~!.~~"" STATE OF Ft.ORIDA <l&ffice of the ~olJerllor THE CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA nl99.0001 JEll BUSII (,(l\TRNOR www.flgov.com MO.~BB.7146 850.~B7.0BOI fax May 31,2001 Victor Valdes 5349 Holland Street Naples, FL 34101 RE: CIG#200012200001 Dear Mr, Valdes: The Office of the Chief Inspector General received your complaint on May 25, 2001 in which you continue to allege corruption and violations within the Collier County Sheriff's Office, As you have previously been advised, our office does not have the authority to conduct criminal investigations. On December 21, 2000 our office referred your previous complaint to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for their review, As a resuh of our referral to FDLE, we were notified that two previous investigations concerning similar allegations against Sheriff Hunter were conducted and those investigations concluded that there were no criminal violations committed by Sheriff Hunter, Therefore, we are forwarding your complaint to the Collier County State Attorney's Office for whatever action they deem appropriate. In the event you have any further questions, please contact Michael Provost, Assistant State Attomey for Collier County at (941) 774-8470. Sincerely, q~~'0J.L Patrick J, Noble Director of Investigations Office of the Chief Inspector General PIN:sa S:\inspecl\whil1le\Valdes 200012200001.2 I) O Golenor's Mentoring Initiative 9 UAMENTOIt. IE A alG HELP. , AJr 1-800.825.3786 " .. ", --"..._,----, ,~......._._. '-"""~"-'~'-~"'--~ . JUN-14-2001 11:'iS EXEWII\)E INVESTIGATIONS 850 410 8338 P.02 FDLE FIotIda D'IlarlmBnt of. law E:nliorcern.mt P",,' Office aox 1489 TotI'ah_ee. Rorida 323Q2-1489 (850)410-7001 www.fdle....1tus Jtb llust1, l3ovemor fliIlIIllIInlI HsnirI, Sir """'T af SlIliIB RatIeIIA.~. ~G<ltwaI flab8lt F. MIigIrJ, CQ.~t1II;" TQQl- - J..", T__ CIIllIIII9 It. Bnlnson, ~tJ/~ Charlie Crillt, Cat.,........, d &U:sIion "- T. 'l1m'1oICore Commissioner June 11,2001 The Honorable Don Hunrer Sheriff, Collier County 3301 Tamiami TIllil East Building 1 Naples, PL 34112 HE: POLE File EI-73-3677 Dear Sheriff Hunter: We have received your letter and attachments, dated lWJe 8,2001, regarding recent comments on previous FDLE iDvestigations made by Mr. Victor Va/dezaod Mr. Gary Martin. Lei me reiterare FDLE's position on this matter. Iu all pllblic corruption investigations, FD1..E will inlenliew any witness who has personal, fil1lt hand information that a public officjal oommitted a criminal offel18/:. These inrAlrviews are sworn and recorded ill order to remove any doubt about exactly what was said duril\g the interview. We will also review and evaluate any physical evidence, docwnentation or other materials that are gerI1WIe to t:be investiglltion. Once Our iUVlllltigatioD it compIere, we submit our iuvesti8llfive fmdillglllo tbe appropriate prosecutor fur pro&eCmct'ia1 assessment. This is precisely the process that was fo1lowed in bom our previous investigations ofyoW" oK_. Rega.-cling the perjlll)' allegations nwle "!l1llnst you by Mr. Lag8D and Mr. Valdez in July 20M, while lhese gentlemen may have persoOlli opinions about this matter, they w....e not interviewed because they do not have personal, :first bond information regarding the allegations, SlNeral witnesses with personal, !tilt band infonnation were ilIlerviewcd and appropriate documentation was reviewed, Finally, Assistant U. S. Attorney Doug Molloy l'Cviewed our investigative findings and found yotIr restimony in the deposition did not constitute perjlll)', I hope this leneo- clarifies the posidon ofFDLE regarding this closed investigation. If I can answer any furtbeo- questions, plea.lle do not besllllte to contact me. ot'~ ... T. Moore Commissioner JTMfmo Commilled II> S6f111ce . Inlegrl/y . R8$pl/Ct . QualiTy TOTAL P. 02 ~ 8 ','!Iff '. ,~"" 'g:c -. .'. . --1bl :~ . r;l~t!~/e! \e.i::.i'P,/ ...<~~~~,~~~~\,'--_.. STATE OF FLORIDA <l&ffice of the ~o1Jernor THE CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE. FLORIDA 32399-0001 JEB BLSH GOVER!\OR www.f1gov.com 850,488.7146 850,487,0801 fax May 31,2001 Victor Valdes 5349 Holland Street Naples, FL 34101 RE: CIG#200012200001 Dear Mr. Valdes: The Office of the Chief Inspector General received your complaint on May 25, 2001 in which you continue to allege corruption and violations within the Collier County Sheriff's Office. As you have previously been advised, our office does not have the authority to conduct criminal investigations. On December 21, 2000 our office referred your previous complaint to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for their review, As a result of our referral to FDLE, we were notified that two previous investigations conceming similar allegations against Sheriff Hunter were conducted and those investigations concluded that there were no criminal violations committed by Sheriff Hunter. Therefore, we are forwarding your complaint to the Collier County State Attorney's Office for whatever action they deem appropriate. In the event you have any further questions, please contact Michael Provost, Assistant State Attorney for Collier County at (941) 774-8470. Sincerely, qobJ.~\JJL Patrick I. Noble Director of Investigations Office of the Chief Inspector General PIN:sa S;\inspect\whistle\Valdes 200012200001.2 o Glvemor's Mentoring Initiative t<r;0 BE A MENTOR. BE A BIG HELP. , (.f'o...Jr- 1-800.825-3786 , LAS NACIONES NEWS VOICE OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY LAS NACIONES IS THE HISPANIC NEWSPAPER SERVING OUR HISPANIC COMMUNITY. Serving South Florida Since 1984 PaginaUno.com May 21, 2001 Governor Jeb Bush. Executive Office Of The Governor. The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-000 I Honorable Gov. Bush Once again, I am contacting you regarding the corruption and violatioos within the Collier County Sheriff Office headed by Sheriff Don Hunter. This time I am enclosing an article fium the Naples Daily News, dated Tuesday, May I sl, 200 I about the sentencing of the bmer Collier County Sheriff Office's captain Jim Sandefs, Additionally, I' am submitting the last issue of Las Naciones News, ohi1ich I am the Chief Editor. During the sentencing hearing, Mr. Sanders made stItements that directly implicates Sheriff Don Hunter, pointing at him a'i responsible for the corruption and violations 1 have been denouncing to you for more than two )=. Jim Sanders' statements in fuderal court, must not be ignored: "/ was one of 27 out there, "he said. "/ certainly was not the only one not stopping the gambling. / was nothing but a deputy." Then, when Sanders addressed the prosecution's claims that he stopped deputies under his supervision from making drug arrests, he said that he Wa'i told by Sheriff Don Hunter to stop the effort. Sanders clearly stated: "/ did so at the direction of the I 'ff" s ler~ . Honorable Gov. Bush, these statements by themselves, are sufficient grounds to initiate a new and unbiased investigation of Sheriff Don Hunter and the alleged 27 other conupted elemalb in the force. For years, this writer fium the pages of Las Naciones News has been playing the role of David against Goliath; for many years I have been subjected to the harnssment and bro1ality of men under the command of Sheriff Don Hunter, but I will continue my fight against all odds, because I speak with the truth. Respectfully, 1 demand that a new investigation be conducted by an independent inv"""'gmnr, since the previous investigations conducted by the Florida Dt:p.ull....1l of Law Enfurcement wen: not other than a fiagTant cover up in fuvor of Sheriff Don Hunter. Otherwise, how can they justify not finding that there are P.O. Box 10503 - Naples, Florida 34101 - PbonelF'ax (951) 417-5998 Message Line: (941) 264-4117 - e-mail: PaginaUno@aol.com ""-'---'-'~'-'------'. at least 27 other deputies involved It is time that the Gctk.-raJ AUomt.j' of Florida designate an special prosecutor 10 investigate the allegations I have made to you, and supported now by statements made, in open federal court, by Jim Sanders. The crimes committed by Jim Sanders and his associated, former Sergeant, Glendell Edison, were too big to be committed by these two elements alone, Sanders and Edison were VCl)' close to Sheriff HWltcr and enjoyed his full support while in the force. The 27 elements Sanders said are still in the force, and Sheriff Don HlD1ler must be investigated I am confident dJat you want to run a govennnent free of COIfUption, drug selling and shake downs under the color of the law, protected by a shield, imposed on them to serve and protect the citizens, not to run an empire of crime. Governor Bush, the commWlity is still waiting for justice! Thank you for your attention. -l!c~ Q,v4I~ Victor, A .Valdes Civil Right Activist & Journalist. Cc. Attorney General Robert A. Butterworth _.~--"'"--'''~--, ---- -- - La~ \ aclOlles \ e"S -m'- -~. . . -. .- :.',. ...., . l- . ' . '" ....... ,'. . '., '-:::-: ...:..M.___~ Victor A. \al,k", t'hid- FdilOr "ark,. i'hur,da'_ June: i -+.21111 i LAS NACIONES NEWS IS SPONSORING ITS SECOND COMl\'lLJNITY F()RLJ!\1. The recc'nt unnecessary killing or \-jan'in Harris or Ri\er P,!rk. in the city pr "ark~. shouid he an d\\ak.l'nin!! call1tlr all or liS, Thl' pO\\l'r ~i\l.'n [\) thL' i.a\\ Lnlt)n.:l...'l1h.'nt n~ our ]<1\\0.; lh\c'~ not entitle th~nl to use t;xc~ssi\'~ anJ JLaJl:\ :()ri.:~. l.n:~)rtunalcly. Slime clei11~nt i.)( thl.' C,)lli~i Cuunl~. ~mJ the City or:\apks' Ll\\ EnJ'orc::m.:nt :-\:::('ncil.'~ il1krpn:r tilL' 1a\\s:J.~ th~,.'ir imnllmit\ tlJ comtl1it all k.ind ofc:\ccsscs and ci\'il right:-; \-iolati(\Ib under the ('(.jl)f I"ftht.:'la\\-. Lb 'aCi'JIK'S \:C\\S in\'itcs you {(J its C\,'I111111unity rl)nll11: at this t~)nI!11 \\,-' \\-ill pr\.':,~'nt th.: \?\-i.....-knc(' this ne\\spaper has coiiected through i 7) eCJrs of inwsligation into the comlption. abuse of Po\\~r. discrimination. as "ell a~ Ihe rallem and rraciic'e in (he C"llier Counl) "heri!r Omce. I-lispanic.... Hailians. Ai"rican Americans and DIller minorities ha\ t' nec'fl ~~ skmaticall~ su~j~Clt'J to pi.)lic~ anuses of all types l:1y bad cops \vithin the fore..: commanded h~ Sheriff Dun Hunter. Sheriff Hunkr '.\as Jlh iscu ufth~ '..:urruption ;ll1U yioblions \\ithin the' Offict:' he just had taJ...~ o\er in 1989 by a group of leadcrs Irom th,' Ili,panic community. including tb~ Edit.x and Publisher of this ne\\spaper. The communi!) ieaders raised complaints against Giendaie Edison arlll other ekrnents inllte Curet", ,,,hu ""'en: cunduciing iilegal nU:-iint'~:- in tht' lITIntl)kalee comn1unity protected by their deputy sh.;riff shield. I"SI '0" ,,' 'ou"'I':'," 0 t-I'" "" -'-'1' "a'I'.)" "1"-: t',- DOll l'l'n','r ll'rn'" ,I, , h"cJ. '" 'h' ")!"nlUI,!'h' 1I. ....dU UI lu HI". III ~ a HI 11l~"',''H::. l\..II..J 1....11 11 Jilt... 11 \,..u lJ,\", l" t\. t...l t .... \..l II I 1 I.~\ :lI1U r: his inertia alll''.\cd the." nu\\ Cl~n\ il'kd crimin:J.b. r;')rnler SC'rg:::'~~mt Glendale EJi~on and ('apit;1l1Iim S:ll1dt'f..;, rim i 11,,' 1 I" lTlllh' ;111.1 krn)r l'l1lpir,' in 11l1!lh)l..:ak>.' lnd it-.; l1l.'i!ihhtH"ing cnll111lunities. Edison and Sand~rs are no\\ sening their ~cnknces in tetler.li -,aib. hll\\e\ er. Junng the scntc'ndng hc:ariIlg. Jim Sunder:-, :-\taleJ that he \\<1.."1 !llIt tilt: (1111: UIle: rc':-.pl)lI:-,ibk It", \..Lai \\a..'" going 011 ill IJlllIh,)kalc'e~ J.1"jd h~ soia: nf \yus one of27 out th~rc." \\b~n disputing the d:.lin1 th~t he stopped deputies under r~s supef'.-i:,itl!1 !h:~m making drug ::UTe~b. S{.md~T~ 5~lid that h~ \Xl~ told by Sheriff Don Huntc-r to 5tl'P the ettort"-, t, 1111Ik~ml0rc. he: \.:learly <;;;Tnt,'ll: "I did ,<:;(1:1t the dirt~Lrjnn nftht.' ..;hl'ntrn For years rhls ne\\'SIX1Pcf has h,'~n in\'~sTig;]tmg and ctL'n()lInc1l1~ rhe ahust'<:; and comtptioll. Ho\\e\er. no (111e sector of the ClIl11l11unit\ alone can resul", the Cl'ITuption \\ithin the Cullier Count~ S;,(.(iff D(:p~tI11-r1('nt. ,-uh.l ih(' ihtgrant .. !\iI i ;~hb \ inhiii(ln~ ((.n,miu(.d b~ Iht:rn and eIther I".. ...' j' ,". ,..".....,~...j ." ..-",,'"; ..,,' ; " ,1..., "," "'''. ;~." ,-,ii, '_'-ll.._.... u.~...j....I'-.) j,. "I'.. ....'...1,,:. P.O. Bo.\, l\!:,t)-,. :\apks. n -'-1101- t'411-H -'.:"j":>: \oiCt' I a.\, {'ni"t'....ii.'H.~ I ;.l,,"\~\~:i.)nl.'..::.'r;\\"'.i.-'OIn ---- l,.;h 'a~:h.'n~...;'...\\.,.t.',m) \'\.\ -~--~-,._"._...~-~-"'_."~.,...,.__.,--_...__.._-"----,---------.---... B:- ioinin;.: fiT.\..':,,:n ...l...m~md:n;..: that p,dic~ hrutal:t:,. ,""""-"" , ... .\........, '.~, , .... 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Q'lII11 " !<.1:-:\ ;jell }!1L'~ '\.'_'\\ '"'.("\111. Sin('('rdy. VtirotL (), r#~ Victor A. Valdes 'hie'I' i.dilor 8:. ('i\ il RighI'-. AL11\j-.;J LETS OUR VOICES TO BE HEARD AS ONE! \ . Update: Livia A, Combs, Vice President, McDonald's A fler leading Ihe Soulh Florida region to the second largest sales incrc:'lsc in the U.S.. Livia A. Combs has been promoted 10 Vice President Regional Manager for McDonald's in South Florida. Combs' promotion from Assistant Vice President gives her corporate oflil'ef stalus and is a result of McDonald's board of directors' endorsement. II n:(.;og:ni/.cs her role in building regional s:.dcs to the 'l,.'l;onJ highest of Md)onuld's 36 U.S. regions in the year :!(XXJ. ('0 III 0.... the first lIispanil: wonHlIl to occOIm: a regional manager. o\'crSCl'S the n.'gion 's fL'statlm",s from Key Wcsllhrough Vero Bcal.:h on thl.' I.:asl I.:oasl, and Porr Charlotte to Naples on the west (,:oast. As a $-117 million business. Md)onald's South Floridtl operations Illl'Jude :!7:! rest<luraIHs opcralcu by thl'l:Ompany and -16 fra.nl'hisees. B~lscd at Ml,,:Donald\. BOl'i.i R':llon regional offil:c, Combs' responsihilities cm~ol1lp<lSS ;all ;ISpc:l.:ts of Mc[)on;lld's business in Iht' n:gion, including ft,.'sl~UlfaIH Of>l'fi.ltions, cnham:t'mcnt of customer and cmployet.' satisfi.K'tion, Dwncf/opaator and l.:ustomcr relations, .:uul site dc\C.'lopment. An .:u:tin: oU.\inl's.\ kader, ....he has served on a IlUlllOcf of hoards in..:luJing thl..' WnIllCI1's Food Ser\'ice Fomm since: 199.1, thc Gulf Coa\! Hisp.mic ('hamhl'f \)f CornmL'rce and tht' Hispanil' Chamber of Conunl'rl:l' of CCllln.d Flurida. In addition, she participates in ~11.:Donald's \\'\lllll'n's and Hispanil: Networks, Livia A. Com h., fl'sidl'S in Parkland with her husbilOU Carl .md son Carl RIl'hard. ~kDonaJd\ is thl..' wnrld's largest and best~known global food servin' fl..'lilikr, wllh Ilhlrl..' than ~S,OOO restaurants in 119 countries, Arpro\inHIII:ly Sol pl'n.:1..'1l1 of ~h:Dol1aJd's U.S. reslaurants are llwnt'd imd opt.'rall..'J hy indcpt'lulcnl frulll.:hist.'cs. ~ ~ ~ ~ t#.... r\~:__9~~, ~. <~J rn ~(~~~~I~'r ~~ ~~l irn~m w~llt~ ro ~~rej~1 ~~l t~(~~~ rtnt l~~rtir /.in'a A. Co",".\ wasfint I'n~fl't'il i" tht, Al'ril20(X)t'ditiofJ of Florida 8OI'1f'--eir- Hispanil.:. -"'~"_~;____....rt".,~ .,_,'___,_ .,^_. .~.._",_.___.",~_ Legislature: Senate panel approves creating racial profiling task force H",-,':s::lay. March 29, 2001 By MIKE BRANOM, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE - A task force would look into complaints that minority drivers are stopped by law enforcement authorities more often than whites under a bill approved by a Senate committee Wednesday. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, is a fierce advocate of investigating racial profiling, in which police use race as a key factor in deciding when to make a traffic stop. According to a 1999 federal survey, blacks and Hispanics are stopped more often than white drivers. Also, blacks and Hispanics are more than twice as likely as whites to be searched or have their vehicle searched after being pulled over. "This is not an indictment of law enforcement, but we're not turning our heads the other way," said Meek, who is black and former Florida Highway Patrol trooper. "The recent census has showed a growing minority population, and it's important that we address as many of these issues as possible." The 12-member Motorist Profiling Evaluation Task Force would include the Attorney General, leaders oflaw enforcement agencies, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and four legislators. The panel would present its findings and recommendations to the governor and Legislature hy Jan. 1,2002. The bill (CS-SB 0084) was met with unanimous approval in the Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Productivity. It now moves on to the Appropriations Committee. and Meek said the bill could hit the Senate floor by next week. Fred Dickinson, head of the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, told the committee he supports the bill. The Florida Highway Patrol has policies in place to address racial profiling, such as disciplining officers who engage in the practice. "We don't think we're (the FHP) part of the problem," Dickinson said. "But the perception out there is that law enforcement ha~ a problem, and that makes us part of the problem. And we're willing and able to do anything we can to get this rectified." Even if the department doesn't target minorities, some officers do, Meek said. 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Despite his tears and pleas to the judge that a long imprisonment would be a great financial strain on his family and his passionate statement that other deputies in lmmokalee didn't stop the illegal gambling either, Jim Sanders, 51, will spend 46 months in a federal prison. Sanders, the former head of the Collier sheriffs road patrol, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit extorti on after admitting to taking money from gambling tables at an Immokalee gaming house in return for not making arrests or shutting down the gambling business. ... ';':'-." 'k:::. liIIi:,'" Peggy S8nder. and her .on Hiegel walk out of the Fort Myer. Fed...., Courthouse after her hu..nd, former Collier County .heriff. Deputy Jim hnd...., w. ..ntenced Monday to 46 month. in feder.1 prieDn for stealing money from Immolullee gambling tables. RQmain BlanauatVStaff "Now we may not make it. My wife may be out of a place to live," Sanders told U.S. District Judge John E. Steele, adding that he still wanted to take responsibility for his actions. With his voice cracking, he said his family has gone through its savings, his lawn service business that he runs with his son is failing and his wife http://www.nap1esnews.com/01/05/naples/d614350a.htm Page 1 of7 -:--~~-.: r :~'-~..'.: ~.-c:.q ~:.'''f.'.:.:l;: ~,.,p "---..GO r----i . , "/ ' ISHO;yrAPLES; I "1',:: ".e:"-,, ""'. i ;:n; (':';;D :,~,:,,:':'J . LtiY~::.:,~ iiC.~.~_:~~t :J~I 7/26/2001 - Sanders sentenced to maximum 46 months in prison may need back surgery. Page 2 of7 "rm trying to take care of my family," sobbed Sanders, the former polished sheriff's deputy who appeared in court in a faded orange Lee County Jail jumpsuit and leg shackles. His family members sat behind him, most of them in tears. Sanders and his co-defendant, G1endell Edison, 43, of Lehigh Acres, a former sheriffs sergeant who was convicted of extortion and drug distribution of $500,000 worth of cocaine, were part of the biggest police corruption case in Collier County history. Edison's sentencing, scheduled for Monday, was delayed until 1 :30 p.m. Wednesday after Edison tried to fire his attorney and filed a motion for a new trial, saying witnesses lied and evidence was fabricated. A team of internal affairs investigators, who were in court Monday to watch Sanders' sentencing, worked for two years to piece together evidence of an elaborate shakedown system that had Sanders protecting Edison as he shook down Haitian immigrants and illegal enterprises in Immokalee, from drugs to gambling. They were indicted in April 2000 and on Monday, a Jim Sanders little more than a year later, they went to court to learn their fates. The day started with a hiccup when court officials said Sanders' attorney, Michael Hussey of Fort Myers, was late because he believed the sentencing was in the afternoon. About an hour later and after Sanders' family was notified of the time change and anived, the sentencing began. Hussey argued that Sanders took the money "under official color" - or using his uniform, not through violence. "That's not going in with your six-shooter and saying, 'rm taking a piece of the action.' There clearly wasn't any physical threat," Hussey said. The judge looked differently at that part of the law, saying it includes threats of putting someone out of business. Had Sanders not gotten the money, he would have shut down the business by making arrests, the judge said. Hussey countered that Sanders took money from the gamblers, not the proprietor of the gambling house. But Assistant U.S. Attorney Doug Molloy said Sanders didn't need "the gun up in the air." "You've got the uniform," he said. And because Sanders allowed the http://www.naplesnews.com/0Il05/naples/d614350a.htm 7/26/2001 . Sanders sentenced to maximum 46 months in prison Page 3 of7 illegal gambling to continue, the proprietor made money. "That's how he stayed in business," he said. After Steele said he believed the crime was violent, the attorneys moved on to the amount of money Sanders stole. Over $10,000 meant a stiffer sentence and with information from the case of the man he conspired with, Edison, the money Sanders and Edison stole together was over that amount. Hussey argued it was "well under $10,000" - only whatever money Sanders scooped up from the gaming tables. Molloy argued that it was more and his protection of Edison helped increase the total. "It was (Sanders) in his role as captain, that he could profit as well as his co-defendant," Molloy said. He then offered to put on a two- or three-day hearing to present evidence of the conspiracy. He rifled off names of possible witnesses that the government could be ready to call in a month at a new hearing. Hussey then changed tack and tried to ask the judge to sentence Sanders now so he could get out of the county lockup and into a federal prison and then amend the sentence later. The judge considered doing that, telling Sanders that he'd have to give him the heaviest sentence then and Sanders would have to hope that he'd get it amended by winning the next court hearing. If not, he'd be serving the longest sentence possible. Sanders decided to withdraw his objection to the amount of money that was taken and revert back to the original sentencing guidelines of between 37 and 46 months in prison. Sanders told the judge that he is "tired of sitting in the Lee County Jail" where he is locked down 24 hours a day, except for a 10-foot walk to a shower and a weekly visit by his family. So he said he wanted to move on to prison where he could have ajob and a little more freedom. "I've undergone quite a bit of punishment there," Sanders said. He said he was offered a plea agreement that included no prison time, but he refused it because he would have to testify to things that weren't true. Sanders said he knew the government probably "wanted to jack up the jail and bury me under it," but he wanted everyone to know that he wasn't the only one responsible for what was going on in Immokalee. "I was one of 27 out there," he said. "I certainly was not the only one not http://www.nap1esnews.comJ01/05/naples/d614350a.htm 7/26/2001 -------..-" '''''"'~'--~-'-'-~'~''''-- Sanders sentenced to maximum 46 months in prison Page 4 of7 stopping the gambling. I was nothing but a deputy." He addressed the prosecution's claims that he stopped deputies under his supervision from making drug arrests. He said when Collier County Circuit Judge Ted Brousseau questioned some of the deputies' tactics in making arrests, he was told by Sheriff Don Hunter to stop the efforts. "I did so at the direction of the sheriff," Sanders said. Sanders also said he didn't work with Edison to make money. "I didn't conspire with Glendell Edison in any shape, form or fashion," he said. Steele asked him one more time if he were guilty of the charge against him. "I'm guilty of taking the money off the tables," Sanders replied. "I'll accept responsibility for that. Yes, sir." Steele gave him the 46-month sentence, but waived fines that could have added up to $75,000. He will be on supervised release for three years after his release and will submit to drug tests. He also said he'd try to get Sanders imprisoned close to home. Sanders gave his family, including his wife, son, daughters and grandchildren, a forced smile as he was led away in shackles back to the jail where he's been held since January when he pleaded guilty. "I love you," Sanders mouthed to his family. Edison's case, at least for the day, wrapped up more quickly. He faces 40 years in prison. Steele denied Edison's motion for a new trial. His attorney, Howard Schumacher of Fort Lauderdale, said Edison's family notified him Sunday morning that they wanted to fire him. Steele ordered Schumacher to stay on the case and told Edison's other attorney, Nadege Elliott of Fort Myers, who is handling his civil rights case against Hunter, to work with him. She had told the judge that she had witnesses, who didn't want to be identified, to testify about new information, which included fabricated evidence, in a hearing for a new trial. Elliott later refused to say what new evidence she had. Steele was more focused on the sentencing than motions. " '^.. ''''1'"' II'.. ......1"1'\ t. """'/1",,,,,,, Sanders sentenced to maximum 46 months in prison Page 5 of7 "This is a serious case," the judge told the attorneys. "It is exceptionally seri ous. " He told the attorneys they had better be prepared Wednesday. "We're going to get this man sentenced," Steele said. 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Jj Also in today's Naples section: Board to brainstorm Ideas for Increasing HisDanic voter reaistration Brent Batten: Rains could have been much worse: be ready when they are Golden Gate man BeGuited of non-fatal shootina of ex~wife. her boYfriend Immokalee residents discuss area Droblems as Dart of CDer.tion Wl!!ed and~ More Collier students taking cassino AdvancBd Pl'ac.menll~ Photo: RaindroDs keeD fallino Police Beat Software allows DubUc to create own redistrictinG maDS SDortsmen rallv to demand access to DubUc lands State's new trustees receive dav-Iona orientation L......._.II_____~. ___1____..._ ___ /A1 lAC f___I__/.JL 1 A") CI"\_ ......_ '7/"~/"f'\f'\1 "'--------_.---_.._,~,-'" NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2001 7:00 P,M. Golden Gate Community Center Annex Rooms 1 & 2 4701 Golden Gate Parkway Naples, Florida * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NOTICES .. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless pennission for additional time is granted by the Chairman. Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting called to order and determination of quorum. II. Approval of minutes of the April 26, 2001 meeting. III. Consideration of application for appointment. IV. Determination of excusal of absences from May meeting. V. Discussions Regarding: (A) Outline of Conversation with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Thursday, May 23, 2001, about the farm workers' continuing struggles with wages, working conditions and housing in lmmokalee. (B) Additional allegations to be presented by Victor Valdes regarding the Collier County Sheriff s office. VI. New business and public comments. .. VII. Meeting adjourns. -" -..... ~ ,--,---_., COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY 3301 Tomiomi Troil Eost Noples, Florido 34112.4902 Telephone: (9411 774.8400 FAX: 1941) 774.0225 June 6, 2001 HeidiF.Ashlon Ellen T. Chadwell Romiro Moiialich William E.Mounlford Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. Pellit Jo(quelineHubbordRobinson Marjorie M. Student Patrick G. While RoberlN.Zochory Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Members Re: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 20001 Dear Members: The next meeting of the HAAB has been moved up to Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. at the Golden Gate Community Park. Enclosed is the agenda notice and backup for this meeting. If you are unable to attend, you must contact either me or my Assistant, Kay, before the meeting to explain your reason for not appearing. If you have any questions relating to the enclosures or the HAAB in general, please do not hesitate to contact me Sincerely, o Ramiro Maiialich Chief Assistant County Attorney and Staff Liaison to the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board RMIkn encl. cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney nell k To: Subject: barkin_e RE: June 14th ~ 6-14-01 Agenda,doc Hi Ellen. To confirm this meeting is taking place, attached is the Agenda Notice for the June 14th Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting. Please post as usual. Thank you. Call or e-mail me if you have any questions. Kay Nell 774-8400 -----Original Message--... From: barkin_e Sent: Friday, June 01,200111:35 AM To: nelLk Subject: June 14th Per our phone conversation, I have the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Scheduled for June 14th at 7:00pm in Annex Rooms 1 & 2, Please respond via Email to confirm or cancel the reservation. That way I don't have to make you fill out a new contract, but I still have everything in writing. Thanks! 1 nell k - To: Cc: Subject: wigh'-d pedone_b Agenda Notice - Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board ~ 6-14-01 Agenda.doc Attached is the agenda notice for the June meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Please post this notice as usual and alert the media. Thank you. Call me at X8400 if you have any questions. Kay 1 NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2001 7:00 P,M, Golden Gate Community Center Annex Rooms 1 & 2 4701 Golden Gate Parkway Naples, Florida * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NOTICES .. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless permission for additional time is granted by the Chairman. Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting called to order and determination of quorum. II. Approval of minutes of the April 26, 2001 meeting. III. Consideration of application for appointment. IV. Determination of excusal of absences from May meeting. V. Discussions Regarding: (A) Outline of Conversation with the Coalition of ImmokaJee Workers Thursday, May 23, 2001, about the farm workers' continuing struggles with wages, working conditions and housing in lmmokalee. (B) Additional allegations to be presented by Victor Valdes regarding the Collier County Sheriff s office. VI. New business and public comments. .. VII. Meeting adjourns. COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, flarida 34112-4902 Telephane: 1941) 774-8400 fAX: (9411 774-0225 June 6, 2001 Heidi F. Ashton Ellen I. Chadwell Romiro Monolith William E. Mountford Thomas C. Palmer Mi{hael W. Pelli! Jocqueline Hubbard Robinson Morjorie M. Student Patrick G. White RoberlN.Zochory Eugene Greener, Jr., Esquire 600 Fifth Avenue, South Suite 203 Naples, Florida 34102 Re: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Me Greener: At its next public meeting scheduled for June 14,2001, the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) will consider your application for appointment. The HAAB invites you to appear at this meeting and express your desire to be recommended for appointment, and I am enclosing the agenda for your consideration. If you have any questions or comments In the interim, feel free to contact me or my Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400. Sincerely, ~ ffk -a.O Ramiro Mafialich Chief Assistant County Attorney and Liaison to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board RMIkn enclosure cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney GOODMAN, GLAZER, GREENER & KREMER, P. C., OF MEMPHIS, TN., ATTORNEYS HIltRB€RT Cl.AZER EUGENE tJRE:ENER. JR. '-' n..,.,. RICHAltc H. IU'lEhlER Ill. PERCY WA,GNE.5S '--lARR1ETTE R. COLEMAN EUGENE GREENER. JR. RESIDENT PRINcfieCEIVEO ,;aWARD E. WOu...MAN. '.........1tS I'U OF COUNSEL lIIlORRIS.l.. STRAUCH RET1fIIED WII.l..lAM W. GOODMAN (l~la811 APR 2 6 2001 800 FlFTH AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 203 NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102 TELEPHoNE (941 l 43!5-9900 FAX (941) 43!5-9802 Board of County Commissioners AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT SUNTRUST BUILDING MAJlCO ISLAND, FLORIDA (ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO NAPLESJ April 25, 2001 Mrs. Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners 3301 Tamiami Trail East Nap1es,FL 341.12 Re: Advisory Committees Dear Mrs. Filson: I am interested Advisory Committee. professional biography. in the Please opening of the find enclosed Hispanic Affairs my personal and I am a practicing attorney in Naples, but I will have sufficient time to serve on this Committee. I have a background, having taken many years of Spanish, including two at college, and having spent a year in Brazil during World War II, which of course is Portuguese, but, nevertheless, very similar. I have great interest in Latin America. On April 11th, I graduated from Greater Naples Leadership Masters Class V. I feel that my experience, education and interest would be of value as a member of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee, although by birth and origin, I am not of hispanic descent. Please consider my application for this position_ :::l1e'~ Eugene Gree r. / EG/ds Enclosure _:~'!! NAME. -. ADDRESS: MARITAL STATUS: EDUCATION: MILITARY: PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY Eugene Greener, Jr. - Born May 17, 1921 Memphis, Tennessee HOME: 4021 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., #1602 Naples, FL 34103 (941) 649-7047 OFFICE: 600 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 203 Naples, FL 34102 (941) 435-9800 FAX: (941) 435-9802 E-mail: greener@naples.infi.net Partner and former president of Goodman, Glazer, Greener & Kremer, Attorneys, of Memphis, Tennessee Married - Suzanne Dockman Greener Children - Cynthia Greener Edelman Patrice Greener Marks Julie Greener Range Grandchildren - 6 Central High School - Memphis, Tennessee Graduated June, 1938 Vanderbilt University - Nashville, Tennessee B . A, Degree, 1942, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Law School - Cambridge, Massachusetts LLB Degree, 1948 JD Degree Harvard Business School - Cambridge, Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant, 1951 (non-practicing) Formerly in United States Navy, 4~ years Rank:: Lieutenant Commander Tennessee Bar - 1948 - .. .. -. U.S. Supreme Courc~- 1970 Florida Bar - 1989 U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th and 6th Circuit ATTORNEY: Partner at law firm of Buchignani, Greener & Eggleston, 1949-1980 Partner and former president of Goodman, Glazer, Greener & Kremer, PoC., formerly Goodman, Glazer, Greener, Schneider, McQuiston & Kremer, PoC., of Memphis, Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1981 to date Have been lead counsel in commercial and business litigation for over 25 years 0 Experienced in hospital and health care litigation; business and tax litigation; labor relations; arbitration and mediation; airport cases; estate planning, probate and trust law. Have participated in including commercial, arbitration. Have appeared before a panel of the New York Stock Exchange and presented successfully a securities matter. numerous arbitrations, construction and labor MEMBERSHIPS & HONORS Member, Various Bar Associations President, Health & Welfare Planning Council of Memphis (1964-1966) President, Estate Planning Council of Memphis (1976-1977) Member, Estate Planning Council, Naples, Florida Member and Vice Chairman, Tennessee Health Facilities Commission (April 1980 to July 1986) Board of Mid-South Medical Center Council Various Charitable and Civic Boards President, Marbelle Club, a 98-unit Condominium, Marco Island, Florida (1991) Certified by Supreme Court of Florida as Mediator (1991) Formerly, Board of Forum Club of Collier County Formerly, Board of Urgent Care Center of Marco Island Formerly, Treasurer, Temple Shalom, Naples, Florida Member, Greater Naples Leadership Masters Class V ACTIVITIES: Active in Various Professional Societies Have Written Various Articles and Addressed Numerous Seminars and Charitable Groups --~ -2- LEGAL SPECIALTIES SINCE 1989: Since 1989, I have specialized in estate planning, probate and trusts, I also have had wide experience representing companies in business matters, including organization, capitalization, buy-sell arrangements, succession planning and disposition through mergers and acquisitions. As a lawyer-CPA, I have also had experience in valuation situations. I am backed up by my Memphis, Tennessee law firm and "of counsel" with Attorney Edward Wollman in Naples, Florida. ~-~ -3- MEMORANDUM TO: Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board ~,:~~ssioners Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney FROM: DATE: June 15, 2001 RE: Applicant for the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board On Thursday, June 14, 2001, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners of the appointment of Applicant William Greener, Jr., to their Board. Please place this item on the Board of County Commissioners' agenda for consideration. Thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. RMIkn attachments cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney GoODMAN, GLAZER, GREENER & KREMER, P. C., OF MEMPHIS, TN., ATTORNEYS _au"", EUGEHl[ G1IUEHOt. JR. _ 1L. TN fIltCHARD H.lCI'tCMQ L ~ MAGNESS '4ARIllIETTER. COl...DfAN EUGENE GREENER. JR. RE:SIOENT PR1NcJtI:CEIVEo .:aWARD I!'. WOLUilAN. -.a ru Of" COUNSEL MORItlSL.S'TlU.IJQi ..,.,... WlL.1..lAM w. (JOcO.....,., lleoc>l..ll APR 2 6 2001 eoo FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 2.03 NAPLU. FLORIDA 34102 TELEPHONE l8411 43l5-1i800 FAX (9411 QJ5-aa02 Board of County Commissioners AVAIUBLE BV APPOINTMENT SUNTRUST BlJl~NG MAllCO IsLAND, FLORIDA CAu. COlltllti:.PONOI!HCE TO NAPLESI April 25, 2001 Mrs. Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, 'FL 34112 Re: Advisory Committees Dear Mrs. Filson: I am interested Advisory Committee. professional biography. I am a practicing attorney in Naples, but I will have sufficient time to serve on this Committee. I have a background, having taken many years of Spanish, including two at college, and having spent a year in Brazil during World War II, which of course is Portuguese, but, nevertheless, very similar. I have great interest in Latin America. in the Please opening of the find enclosed Hispanic Affairs my personal and On April 11th, I graduated from Greater Naples Leadership Masters Class V. I feel that my experience, education and interest would be of value as a member of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee, although by birth and origin, I am not of hispanic descent. Please consider my application for this position. ::lldost Eugene Gree r. / EG/ds Enclosure "-'!! ~: ADD:PR~S : MARITAL STATUS: EDUCATION: MILITARY: PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL AND PROFESS IONlI.T. BIOGRAPHY Eugene Greener, Jr. - Born May ~7, ~92~ Memphis, Tennessee HOME: 402~ Gulf Shore Blvd. N., #~602 Naples, FL 34~03 (94~) 649-7047 OFFICE: 600 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 203 Naples, FL 34~02 (94~) 435-9800 FAX: (941) 435-9802 E-mail: greener@naples.infi.net Partner and former president of Goodman, Glazer, Greener & Kremer, Attorneys, of Memphis, Tennessee Married - Suzanne Dockman Greener Children - Cynthia Greener Edelman Patrice Greener Marks Julie Greener Range Grandchildren - 6 Central High School - Memphis, Tennessee Graduated June, 1938 Vanderbilt University - Nashville, Tennessee B.A. Degree, 1942, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Law School - Cambridge, Massachusetts LLB Degree, 1948 JD Degree Harvard Business School - Cambridge, Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant, ~951 (non-practicing) Formerly in United States Navy, 4~ years Rank: Lieutenant Commander Tennessee Bar - ~948 - ~- ... U. S . Supreme Cour1::-- 1970 Florida Bar - 1989 U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th and 6th Circuit ATTORNEY : Partner at law firm of Buchignani, Greener & Eggleston, 1949-1980 Partner and former president of Goodman, Glazer, Greener & Kremer, P.C., formerly Goodman, Glazer, Greener, Schneider, McQuiston & Kremer, P.C., of Memphis, Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1981 to date Have been lead counsel in commercial and business litigation for over 25 years. Experienced in hospital and health care litigation; business and tax litigation; labor relations; arbitration and mediation; airport cases; estate planning, probate and trust law, Have participated in including commercial, arbitration. Have appeared before a panel of the New York Stock Exchange and presented successfully a securities matter. numerous arbitrations, construction and labor MEMBERSHIPS & HONORS Member, Various Bar Associations President, Health & Welfare Planning Council of Memphis (1964-1966) President, Estate Planning Council of Memphis (1976-1977) Member, Estate Planning Council, Naples, Florida Member and Vice Chairman, Tennessee Health Facilities Commission (April 1980 to July 1986) Board of Mid-South Medical Center Council Various Charitable and Civic Boards President, Marbelle Club, a 98-unit Condominium, Marco Island, Florida (1991) Certified by Supreme Court of Florida as Mediator (1991) Formerly, Board of Forum Club of Collier County Formerly, Board of Urgent Care Center of Marco Island Formerly, Treasurer, Temple Shalom, Naples, Florida Member, Greater Naples Leadership Masters Class V ACTIVITIES: Active in Various Professional Societies Have Written Various Articles and Addressed Numerous Seminars and Charitable Groups -_.~ -2- LEGAL SPECIALTIES SINCE 1989: Since 1989, I have specialized in estate planning, probate and trusts, I also have had wide experience representing companies in business matters, including organization, capitalization, buy-sell arrangements, Succession planning and disposition through mergers and acquisitions. As a lawyer-CPA, I have also had experience in valuation situations. I am backed up by my Memphis, Tennessee law finn and "of counsel" with Attorney Edward Wollman in Naples, Florida. -'~ -3 - --'~"____'_'_"_~_"__'__'~."'-"""__~_._""_m~.>.~,___,_~,,______..~____.___~_,.,_