1994-02-22 Workshop300
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Call workshop to order on February 22, 1994 at 7:00 P.M.
B. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor James E. Kirk
Councilmember Danny P. Entry
Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor
Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Staff attendance:
Attorney John R. Cook
Administrator John J. Drago
City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea
C. View interview video's for the Director of Public Utilities
Mayor Kirk called the workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 1994.
Clerk Thomas called the roll:
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
The Council and those present viewed three interniew videos of the eight
finalists for the position of Director of Public Utilities in the following order:
John Baker's interview lasted fifty-eight minutes;
John Lang's interview lasted fifty minutes;
Gilbert Souders' interview lasted sixty minutes.
Council discussed each applicant briefly following his video. No official action
on the issue at this workshop.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kirk
Notice is hereby given that If any person should decide to appeal any decision made
at this meeting of the City Council, such person will need to insure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made which Includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal 1s based. _
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CIVIC
City Clerk
FEBRUARY 22, 1994 - WORKSHOP - PAGE 2 OF 2
There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the workshop
at 9:44 p.m.
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CITY OF OKiiCHOBEE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council
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FROM: John Drago
City Administrator
At the February 1, 1994 City Council Meeting,
the eight finalists for the position the Direct
scheduling problems, the mayor suggested
The dates for the workshops are February 17
��■-� following tapes wii
William Eubank
Wayne Jones
Thomas Markham
Jack Payne
Paul Swiech
Total
February 8, 1994
Reviewing Video Tapes
e Council wanted to set dates to review
of Public Utilities. Because of various
hewing the eight finalists in two nights.
nd 22, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
)e reviewed.
29 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
35 minutes
28 minutes
2 hours, 42 minutes
Ilowing tapes wilf be reviewed:
John Baker 58 minutes
John Lang 50 minutes
Gilbert Souders 60 minutes
Total
After the tapes are reviewed, the short listing
for the City Council to select the top three A
2 hours, 48 minutes
will be placed on a March agenda
ws before the City Council.
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APPLICo4TIONS
8/23/9'31
John W. Baker
3716 Grassy Isle Tr.
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Home- phone 407.966.7638
Bus. phone 407.966.0269
FAX 407.966.0130
City of Okeechobee
Mr. John Drago, City Manager .......
55 S. E. Third. St.
Okeechobee, FL 34976-2932
Dear Mr. -
-Drago: -.,
On a visit to your City. last %eek"I was informed t haou....
are currently without a"Ut 11 J t ies Director. I am interested
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in employment in that capacity where I can contribute,.'to the n
.- organization. You can find In the enclosed resume examples---,..-
of my experience and skills at could be of help to you. I
have enjoyed and prospered best in small organizations i4her'e'A-
fast growth and difficult prcklems abound.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the
opportunity that exists with Okeechobee with.-you'at your
convenience.
Sincerely yours,
John Baker
Arl
(2 9) 835-21570. D i -1. icu- J4reC4-or of Utilltles
D lti='S: P I a oo-7 ina`e Lli"1d add: ZLiS- ar a broad
r
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Lif orimaZ y/—zie,'o:a a w,"1tte'aa e %i";iczat en plant, c'1.
*a �+a,?'f_ -Z. 4- stat
=elated
_a:..._ __ :cs ��cr3� to L_.'e:seM,._c _ia_ :__s with ot:aer
ale-.c:e and Llie ic, yire:a, _ _ _.=o_ :s and
_cn '-3r sew
...'.1 it 1 `ilir' Gi ::l :.:1= ._ sir..- _ j yJr�� .. '_:n_' ufl.: JLdg@ t S .f
or
:+..�u�t:: _ I iJ: iL�S, i3i! :.Oni':Gr^ .•''. _a Tct�, appr^v �r Bat iOnS'
:sut;eervise the sell ion, tr<l nims and evaluation of
per:scnnel. Prepare a var_e':y c_ c rs_1 agenda
items, staff reypo:r' azd provide analysis as
directed. Give pr entations- to City Council,
California S-'at-a Water ?2esources Control Board and
Bureau of ReclamatUan leadership with great
frequency. Served as an expert witness in the
Bay/Delta 'y.wrings n 1988. Provide coordination and
leadership is water source development and resource
management. Provi• management for construction
projects for water facilities in production,
distr iOu`.ion and metering. Administer over $4 Xilliou
_:. a:unai al operating uiI'33e'ts and oversee a
de-oar+meat of 31 full-time employees. Administer
cunt. ac't wi tli Cent" _ Val' e7 ?rO ect for municipal
and industrial wate I
Facilitated the construction of
six municipal well producing more than 2,000 gpm
each.
1987
Teaching six. semes
rs of Water Technology I at Delta
;991
Community College c
a `.'e basic - into call of water
standards.
,Os; cn: Shift 5
yerviscr Duties: Assisted with
lima= pba-se`
of roast_ uc+ __a -as_ ection and
equipment evalual.-Ica
of a 168 YGD pure oxygen
activated sludge plant
expansion. Worked on. several
S-oec is i projects
C:1
as plans and spec'_ication:=
for o-erations and
Ma -a nc:a ID.3nua
�nra uatiun fr_.r ('_ec'•ilorinaticn
facilities; conds
�Zzd eatr-I level Operator
or .='_eaticn and t_
�a_ng, moor budget assistance
tut
.-N I. :i?V Lf1 a-'.L -f,
. at�� ` CL[P r' f •r^.'Gy.: 3-n i.y V:'�t �syst em
_ -
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a ad
Me_l Y`= .. _:r1 _
_ T _ ti t 3__ i _•! _ _.1 r C0
I
1/' LJf 75
1968-1969
IL966-1968
Responsible for st
,Ci l er plant; deve
_1_:C 0y)C? r a t i 0%i3 1 y`
ureLiz C.}, _ Ca' __orn
of a 23 IXGD+ activa
Operated vacuum `i
*=�quip ment; col lec'.:
equipment; chlorin
and analyses syste
power production a
City of San Leandr
and xentance mecha:
Caterpiller Trac
1962-' 966 U.S.A.F., Xinot Ai
•}
71a �Lr systems SpSpeca
/96a-1962 Pacif i c ish Schoo
-up of 8 XGD activated bio
ed maintenance. laboratory
s !+
.'ai Abo_ dl as Ve iti {..ile o e-rat-ion
d sludge treatment plant.
e_r and sludge incineration
n pumpiag and digestion
ion., disinfection, dispersal,
Also operated stand-by
pumping equipment.
CA Operator, Laboratory Tech
C.
Co. San Leandro CA. Xechinest.
Force Ease, Li :ot 7. Dakota,
lest.
San Leandro, CA
work
experience
January 1991
to
October 1993
July 1987
to
January 1991
May 1984
to
June 1987
November 1981
to
April 1987
John Frederi
315 18th A
Vero Beach, Flo
Home Phone 4
Public Works Director for the TOW
1993. Environmental Specialist fo
July 1987 through January 1991.
COMPANY, May 1984 through June 1987
COMPANY, INC., November 1981 th
Quality Assurance to TREESWEET P
September 1981. Water Analyst
February 1978 through December 1978
Public Works Director
Responsibilities: Management of
fiscal year 199
1.) Utilities
2.) Road and B
3.) Fleet Main
4.) Technical
5.) Planning a
6.) General Se
7.) Animal Con
Lang Lv �)Q i,-
ue /
a 32962 X �•
569-4416
F LADY LAKE, January 1991 through October
NDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES DEPARTMENT,
onsultant to AQUASOFT WATER CONDITIONING
lant Environmentalist to TREESWEET PRODUCTS
gh April 1987. Assistant Director of
UCTS COMPANY, INC., January 1979 through
BREVARD COUNTY WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT,
lowing departments with a budget of $2.9M
2. Those departments included:
r...._.....
dge department.
nance.
view Committee.
Zoning/Building Department (27 mos.).
ices/Parks.
ol.
Accomplishments:
1.)
Correction
f design problems in the sewage collection
transmissic
project.
2.)
Identificat
on and remediation of problems with the
constructio
of the wastewater treatment plant.
3.)
Implementam
on of a water and sewer ordinance, creation
of a sewer
tility, connection matrix and rate structure
4.)
Creation o
a water and wastewater master plan.
5.)
Rehabilita
on of both municipal wells.
6.)
Developmen
of a five year capital improvements plan and
editing o
the comprehensive plan which was found in
compliance
y DCA upon second submittal.
7.)
Developme
of the purchasing manual and bid documents.
8.)
Stormwater
and groundwater protection policies.
9.)
Constructio
of the library and expansion of the water
system by
o er 12,000 linear feet of pipe.
Environmental Specialist
Responsibilities:
1.)
Coordinat
s all permitting and monitoring for the
Utilities
D partment.
2.)
Reviews on
inpects franchise utilities and private
utilities
p .ior to purchase.
3.)
Creates
a acity tracking, public and private utility
construct'o
files on SMART spreadsheet software.
4.)
Prepares
cification and bids for utilities equipment
and mater
is and purchases same.
5.)
Creates a
manages repair projects.
6.)
Manages a
luent disposal, county grove and sod farm.
Accomplishments:
1.)
Conversio
of a 100 TGD extended aeration facility to a
septage h
dling plant at a cost of $15K.
2.)
Installat
n of a SCADA system to control the south
county R.O.
plant high service pumps from a water tower
seven mi
s away at a cost of $5K.
3.)
Installat
n of an effluent disposal system to and at
the county
sod farm at a cost of $55K.
Consultant
Responsibilities: Operation and design of commercial non -community water
plants.
Plant Environmentalist
Responsibilities: 1.) All Wate Wastewater, Noise and Air Monitoring and
reporting.,
2.) Molasses,. production from September 1983 through
October 1 5.'
3.) Essence oil production as of September 1984.
i
John Frederick Lang
Page 2
Plant Environmentalist (continued)
4.) Grove and e
5.) All mainter
i.e., boile
water tower
pipelines a
ayfield maintenance as of January 1985.
ce function involving water and wastewater,
, cooling towers, evaporative condensers,
onditioning equipment, wastewater screens,
treatment facilities.
Accomplishments% 1.) Accomplishcd significant reduction in fresh water usage
in favor o re -use of juice condensate.
2.) Identified ajor source of contamination of product and
implements( new clean-up procedures for blend areas.
3.) Conducted bacteriological assays of the nitrogen
headspace purger, pasteurization and hot air
sterilizat n systems that conclusively identified
problem ar as for the aseptic canline.
4.) Designed, ecified and took bids on a complete process,
drinking, iler feed and deionized water system.
5.) Converted a waster heat evaporator from a cost center
to a profi center selling molasses (approximately 150K
per season
6.) Initiated ercjy conservation measures at the feed mill
(projected avings of 500K for 83-84 season over 82-83
season).
7.) Improved m asses production efficiency 240% for 84-85
season.
8.) Worked out n agreement between management and local
Mosquito ntrol District to recontour our sprayfield
perimeter as to reduce mosquito breeding, establish
road berms nd improve water circulation 85-86 season.
October 1979 Assistant Director of Quality Assu
to
September 1981 Responsibilites: 1.) Quality o
products.
2.) Sanitatio
3.) Pest Cont
4.) Supervisi
Accomplishments: Reviewed the p
January 1979 Assistant Director of Quality Assu
to Foreman
September 1979
Supervised three shift crews consi
2 single -strength clean-up men and
Production to minimize personnel a
February 1978 Water Analyst
to
December 1978 Responsibilities:
Accomplishments:
1.) Upgrading
2.) Monitorin
3.) Shoreline
ines and bulk operations, packaging and
of three Laboratory workers.
-top can as a potential container for FCOJ.
ce and retained title of Clean-up Crew
g of 1 leadman plus 5 workers each, also
in clean-up man. Function delegated to
ant.
and County Well Data.
t wells.
lake bed surveys.
Aided in est fishing salinity maps in order to establish
the Osceola C my site for a well field to service the city
of Melbourne's eeds for fresh drinking water.
educational Class "B" Wastewater Certificat 4n Program, Indian River Community College,
background May 1989. FW and PCOA Annual R Tonal Short School on Wastewater Treatment,
June 1989 and Water Treatment, ly 1987. Di Giorgio Corporation Effective
Supervisory Skills Training P gram. Class "C" Water and Wastewater
Certification Program, IRCC, D ember 1981. Bachelor of Science Degree,
June 1977, University of Florida. Associate of Arts Degree, June 1975, Brevard
Community College.
background Restricted Pesticide License *2 11, September 1993. Obtained Class "B"
Wastewater License on August 22, 1989. Member of Indian RiverCounty Safety
Committee 1989-90. Served on ant Safety Committee 83-84 season. Obtained
Class "C" Water License 04383 n May 6, 1982. Obtained Class "C"
Wastewater License 05323 on Febru y 4, 1982. Participated in Dean's Advisory
Committee at Brevard Community Coll ge.
references Personal and professional referefi are available. They will be furnished upon
request, once mutual interest has en established.
Ref erO
John B. Lynch, Jr.
317 Woodland Trail
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(904) 753-0522
Harry Asher
Asst. Dir. of Utility Services
Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32980
(407) 567-8000 Ext. 458
Walter H. Kuhrt, P. E.
Dyer, Riddle, Mills,
& Precourt, Inc.
P. 0. Box 53805
Orlando, FL 32853-8505
(407) 896-0594
Greg Beliveau, Principal
The Land Planning Group
2001 O l d U.S. Hwy 441, Suite 1
Mount Dora, FL 32751
(904) 383-1444
Fred W. Trippensee III, Principa'
Trippensee and Co., Inc.
4906 U.S. 27 South
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 382-2101
William McCain
Capital Projects Engineer
Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(407) 567-8000 Ext. 308
Town Manager
Nov '91 June '93
Direct Supervisor
Municipal Consultant's
Project Manager
Municipal Consultant's
Project Manager
Professional Relationship
1982 - Present
Co-worker on Capital Projects
Z n�e��3�ed
2 Willow Tree Lane
King George, Virginia 22485
March 2, 1993
John J. Drago
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 S. E. 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Dear Mr. Drago:
SUBJECT: POSITION -DIRECTOR OF PUB C UTILITIES
My present position as Director of Facilities and previous
background in construction have prepared me fully for the position
of Director of Public Utilities. In addition, I have a Bachelor's
Degree in Civil Engineering from t e Virginia Military Institute.
As Facilities Director, I supervi
and distribution; sewer treat
operation; recycling; and buildin
County of King George, Virginia.
areas of daily operation incluc
personnel and monitoring of dep
prepare and present reports to cot
with other government agencies ani
include review and approval of
county public work and utilities
development projects such as hi
buildings, and shopping centers.
Previously as a contractor a
projects from conception through
management, and communication s
I enjoy my current employment bu
warmer climate and hope that you
am enclosing my resume.
Sincerely yours,
William B. Eubank r.
WBE/ca
:operations for water treatment
mt and collection; landfill
and ground maintenance for the
Ay supervision extends into all
ag selection and direction of
tment budget. In addition, I
ty officials and coordinate work
outside parties. My duties also
1 plans and specifications for
>rojects as well as for private
sing subdivisions, multifamily
land developer, I supervised
apletion demonstrating planning,
ls.
want to secure a position in a
,ill consider my application. I
W LLIAM B.
4435t Willow
King George, V
(703) f
CAREER OBJECTIVE -
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
* Director of Facili
* Land Developer
* Construction Super
* Civil Engineer
WORK EXPERIENCE
BANK, JR.
ee Lane
ginia 22485
3-0670
POSITION IN PUBLIC WORKS
es (Public Works and Utilities)
sor for 27 Years
August 1991- King George Count
Present King George, VA 485 (703) 775-2746
Director of Facil ies
* Responsible for compliance
with state and federal
regulations for C
my Facilities Department.
* Supervise two wastewater
treatment plants and two
sewerage lagoons.
* Supervise wastewater
collection system including
numerous pumping and
lift stations.
* Supervise water distribution
system including
numerous wells.
* Supervise solid waste
management plan including the
operations of sanitary
landfill, sludge management
plan and recycling
plans.
* Supervise mainten
ce of buildings and grounds of
Court House and 1
rary
* Assist in and revi
w planning of new wastewater
treatment plant a
collection system, and drinking
water system for
w planning district.
* Review plans for
-grade to exiting wastewater
plant, landfill c
sure plans, transfer stations,
and Court House expansion.
1963-1990 P. E. Eubank & Co any
1518 High Street, ichmond, Virginia 23220
Company p roj Its: Roads, parking lots, curbs,
concrete fou ations, floors, sidewalks,
storm sewers nd catch basins.
1971-1990 President and Chi Executive Officer
Responsible for supervision, estimating, pricing,
cost control, finkicing, and daily operations of
the entire company. Supervised up to 60 employees:
construction f oreii e n and crews, operations officers,
laborers, bookkee ng and clerical staff.
William B. Eubank, Jr.
Resume, page 2
* Contracted indi
and institute
* Coordinated wi
subcontractor
* Interpreted b
* Made take -off
* Worked closel
engineers, an
* Negotiated co
suppliers.
* Purchased and
materials for
* Supervised co
and excavatio
* Directed all
successful an
trial, commercial, governmental,
,al jobs.
z multiple trade contractors and
for successful job completion.
,eprints, plans, specifications.
of plans and estimated costs.
with architects, consultants,
owners.
.racts with subcontractors and
aintained equipment and
obs.
truction site lay-off, staking
ases of construction for
timely job completion.
1963-1971 Estimator and Ope�*tions Manager for Excavation
* Supervised 6 ading crews and pipe crew.
* Responsible f r equipment selection, project
lay -out, mate ial requistion, and coordination
of sub -contra tors.
1961-1963 Lieutenant, U. S.
EDUCATION
Thomas Jefferson High School,
Artillery
chmond, VA Graduated 1957
Virginia Military Institute, L ington, Virginia Graduated 1961
Bachelor of Science in Civi Engineering
CIVIC AND PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member, King George County Optim
Tuckahoe Lions Club, Board of Di
Past President, Richmond Area Mi
1974
Past President, Providence Forge
1982-88
Member, Board of Governors, Virg
Second Baptist Church, Board of
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Water Works Association
American Back Flow Prevention As
VITIES
t Club
ctors
Lcipal Contractors Association,
ting and Fishing Club,
a Home for Boys, 1974-1990
cons and Sunday School Teacher
iation
William B. Eubank, Jr.
Resume, Page 3
REFERENCES:
Eldon James
County Admin'
King George
P. 0. Box 16
King George,
(703) 775-9I
Raymond Spen
Second Bapti
River Road a
Richmond, VA
(804) 740-71
Dan Hutchins
Richmond Red
Richmond, V
(804) 359-696
Tim Davey
J. K. Timmons
711 N. Court
Richmond, V
(804) 379-612
James F. Mu 1
James F. Mu 1
Highway 206
Dahlgren, V
(703) 663-3 E
trator
unty
A 22458
Pastor
Church
Gaskins Road
23229
elopment and Housing Authority
23 219
& Associates
use Road
23 233
n Contractor
22448
William B. Eubank, Jr.
Resume, page 4
LAND DEVELOPMENT:
Studied preliminary informat
feasibility of project.
Located and evaluated prope
Researched county records f
considerations.
Negotiated with owners or r
property.
Generated financing through
Obtained necessary easement
Insured community approval
Hired additional planners,
needed to implement pr
Approved final project plan
Met with planning personnel
necessary governmental
Worked with highway departm
utility companies for 1
Partiacipated in actual con
through completion.
Matched project results wit
specifications to pinp
Dealt with brokers, financi
and purchasers to comp
PLANNED AND COMPLETED THE
1. Rolling Hills, Buford
2. Stringtree Subdivision
3. Church Run Subdivision
4. Broad Run III, Hermita
5. Broad Run IV, Hermitag
6. -Air Park East Industri
International Airpor
for area growth trends and
for development.
title, ownership, and zoning
estate agents to obtain
lenders.
meeting with local landowners.
itects, and engineers as,
t design.
present projects for
oval.
:, public works, and various
lementation and final approval.
tion from site clearing
reliminary plats, plans, and
t and correct defects.
institutions, attorneys,
e sales.
ad, Chesterfield County.
fienrico County.
fienrico County.
County Club, Goochland County.
County Club, Goochland County.
Subdivision, Richmond
Henrico County.
THOMAS A. MAR AM SR.
1803 S. Parrott Ave.
Apartment 6—D
Okeechobee, F1 34974
January 26, 1993
Mr. John J. Drago
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 SE Third Avenue
Okeechobee, F1 34974
Dear Mr. Drago:
I am applying for the position of
for the City of Okeechobee, Flor
which will support my qualificatii
also listing four personal refere
more than thirty years. If the:
that you might need in your evalua
please let me know.
References:
YA Add�e3�
ecJ 5i
.rector of Public Utilities,
a. Enclosed is my Resume
s for this position. I am
:es that have known me for
is additional information
on of me for this position,
Sincer ly,
Thomas A. Markham Sr.
Frank Altobello -- Phone 763-3,
Okeechobee, F1
O.L. Raulerson Jr. -- Phone 76$
Okeechobee, F1
Frank Williamson Jr. -- Phone
Okeechobee, Florida
John E. Burdeshaw -- Phone 76:
Okeechobee, F1
i3
-2450
i3-4740
5158
.��ill 1 ��ei'e�fecl�
RE$1
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THOMAS A MARKHAM SR.
1803 S. P&RROTT AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Phone: ( 3) 467-6275
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RESIUIME
Thomas A. Markham was born in Pr
He moved to Okeechobee, Florid,
Okeechobee County Schools, and gr
School June 1953. Attended Univi
course of study, Engineering. M,
on November 17, 1956, they have
career as Raw Products Manages
Okeechobee, Florida, in December
and operated seven fruit and vegi
Southeastern United States at that
A. Markham was transferred to 7
Bros. & Company's Tomato Processin
with a directive to form a program
background. During his stay al
equipment and systems were ad
of that facility. While operati;
Mr. Markham served on the Board o
Canners Association and was ins
tomato breeding and improvement p:
Department of Agriculture and Th
A. Markham was promoted to the
operations at Okeechobee, Florida,
facility at that time. From 1962
of new systems design and insti
facility, along with his regular
these new systems were: new
production, new waste water treat
production, treatment, and storage
systems, hydraulic powered fills
storage equipment, and many ott
at the Okeechobee, Florida Facil:
Florida Vegetable Canners Associat
Council on Water and Waste Water f
ceton, Florida January 28, 1935.
in the fall of 1937, attended
sated from Okeechobee County High
;ity of Florida 1953 thru 1956,
-ied Linda Boyer of Bedford, Va.
ur children. Began his business
with Markham Bros. & Co., of
956. Markham Bros. & Co. owned
able canning facilities in the
:ime. In the fall of 1958, Thomas
okalee, Florida, one of Markham
Facilities, as Processing Manager,
E expansion due to his engineering
this location (1958-1962), new
d, which tripled the production
the plant at Immokalee, Florida,
Directors of the Florida Vegetable
umental in the development of a
;ram in partnership with the State
USDA. In September 1962, Thomas
isition of Plant Manager for the
:he companies' largest processing
o 1969, Mr. Markham was in charge
ation at the Okeechobee, Florida
sties as Plant Manage . Some of
roducts lines, increased steam
it facilities, new increased water
Eacilities, automatic can handling
equipment, automatic casing and
S. During Mr. Markham's tenure
t, he served as President of the
n, and was elected to the Advisory
the National Canners Association.
Page 14.
Markham Bros. & Company owned a
at Ft. Valley, Georgia and had
that area since 1940. It was at
was Production Manager and De
new purchased equipment; during t;
of each year; which were the off
Operations. In 1969, due to a
Ft. Valley, Georgia Peach Prc
transferred to this location of
along 'with other members of t.
years developed special peach va
grown for processing in the Eas
and this was the reason for the
started in Ft. Valley, Georgia
responsible for the development,
of. all the new equipment, and sy
new variety of peach and the i>;
about. Some of the systems th
Mr. Markham's supervision were:
System Required by EPA, High Cat
Steam Generation Equipment, Vas -
Pressure Steam Distribution Sv
Collection System, Automatic
Sugar Storage and Transfer System/
New Concrete and Steel Buildings
many others. After the utilizat
System, at Ft. Valley, Georgia :
had Mr. Markham design and insta
of their other facilities, di
these systems created. The new t
the Ft. Valley, Georgia operatic
that they were incorporated into
by the principles. This vast i
Ft. Valley, Georgia Peach Operat
the most modern and largest peach
United States.
'each Processing Facility located
perated this processing plant in
is facility that Thomas A. Markham
gn Engineer, in charge of all
months of June, July, and August
,onths for the Okeechobee, Florida
fanned expansion program at the
ssing facility, Mr. Markham was
a full time basis. Mr. Markham
s firm, had during the preceding
.eties superior to any that were
rn United States, at that time;
major expansion program that was
1969. Mr. Markham was fully
sign, construction, and operations
:ems, that were required for this
eased production that it brought
were put into operations under
ew 1.2 MGD Waste Water Treatment
:ity Water Treatment System, New
Water Distribution System, High
em. New 20,000 Lin.Ft. Waste
sing and Storage System, Liquid
nks, Automatic Can Filling System,
onsisting of 240,000 So. Ft., and
n of the Waste Water Treatment
two years, Markham Bros. & Co.
waste treatment systems at all
to the imuroved conditions that
e systems that were installed at
s proved to be so advantageous,
any of the other facilities owned
rovement program had enabled the
)ns by the year 1972, to become
,rocessing facility in the Eastern
4 1
a
Pag
In 1973, just prior to the pei
Ft. Valley, Georgia suffered a ti
derailment, causing extensive
machinery in this plant. The los;
could be done in the upcoming pe,
for a period of at least one
that the closing of this plant wa:
It was at this time that Thomas
Okeechobee, Florida and open a bi
at Okeechobee, Florida in May
electric motor rewinding and re
additions of water pump sales
drilling and irrigation systems;
business for himself for the fi:
the year 1974, the pipeline po
such a large percentage of his
to sell the electric motor and
concentrate all of his efforts
utility portion, along with waste
Mr. Markham's new company was na
most of the new underground uti
Florida Area, in the past few
expanded it's operations to the
now includes earth moving and pa
PIPELINES is in the business i
clearing, earth moving, excavatio
water plant construction, was
stations, force mains, and p
developed the Round Tank Exten
now has many in the South F
operations of many of these syste
several water treatment plant.
sand filter, and reverse osmosiz
and maintenance of these plant
the fields of waste water and
were perfected during Mr. Mark]
i processing season, the plant at
-ible loss, due to a massive train
nage to most of the processing
eras so extensive,that no processing
i season. This loss of production,
ear, caused such financial strain
iecided, and it never opened again.
�. Markham decided to move back to
iness of his own. Upon relocating
73, Mr. Markham Purchased an
Lir business and incorporated the
d services, along with water well
and in doing this, he started in
t time in his business career. By
ion of his business had grown to
:otal operations, that he decided
)ump portion of his business and
the expansion of the underground
water treatment plant construction.
d MARKHAM PIPELINES, and has done
ty construction in the Okeechobee,
rears. In 1978 MARKHAM PIPELINES
est Palm Beach. Florida Area, and
ng in it's scope of work. MARKHAM
site development, consisting of
compaction, underground utilities,
water plant construction, lift
ing.. Mr. Markham designed and
A Air Waste Treatment Plant, and
,rida Area, along with the total
MARKHAM PIPELINES has constructed
in the South Florida area, both
together with the total operations
The knowledge required in both
)otable water treatment operations
n's tenure in the Food Industry.
Thomas A. Markham's prior experi
of the food processing indust
experience in site development,
the underground utility, water
Mr. Markham has vast knowled4
management of labor, due to
industry, which operates on higi
to cost of production vs. sells
in effective communications du
industry service. Mr. Markham,
a successful working relationshil
backgrounds. He has skillfulli
competitive environment. This
completed with the highest
conclusion. The food processi
of the most competitive busini
in this industry was directly
labor management and performanc
time as Manager for Markham Bro.,
profitable results, due to hi;
management and mechanical ingenu:
When Mr. Markham entered the
him the same high degree of ski
from the ordinary in the food
skill and knowledge that he
position of Director of Public
Florida, is one for which Thoma
due to his extensive knowledge
expertise and understanding of
this expertise and understands
of this position, in an effe
benefit of all persons that 1
29
ice in the development and expansion
, along with over fourteen years
explains the ability he now has in
and waste water treatment fields.
and expertise in the economical
is tenure in the food processing
r skilled procedures in relationship
; prices. He is also highly skilled
to his many years of public and
.or more than thirty years, has had
with his employees of various ethnic
managed these employees in a very
cillful management has always been
gree of success, and ,profitable
industry was, and still is, one
ses that exists today. Success
roportional to the degree of proper
Mr. Markham, during his entire
& Co., some fifteen years, produced
expertise in the areas of labor
to Development Field, he took with
ful knowledge that had set him aside
ocessing industry. It is with this
esents himself to you today. The
ilities for the City of Okeechobee,
A. Markham Sr. is highly qualified,
the geographical area, and complete
he job to be done. It is with
that he will carry out the duties
ive and economical manner, to the
e in the Okeechobee, Florida Area.
a
tta�-x ;t ;t-A x-x-x Wit- it x x x-x
Thomas A. Markham Sr. due to h:
on experience in both the foo
industries, has become highly I
1. Personnel Management (Industri
2. Design Engineering (Food Prod
3. Budget Management (Up To $
4. Estimating (Computer Takeoff,
5. Cost Control and Management (I.
6. Electronic Controls (Design &
7. Electrical Circuitry (Industri
8. Electric Motor Repair (Complet
9. Heavy Industrial Machinery (Con
10. Combustion Power & Steam Gener
11. Industrial Hydraulics (Water,
12. Pumps (Centrifugal, Turbine, H
13. De -Watering ( South Florida Ar
14. Underground Utilities ( Water,
15. Well Drilling ( 2"-14" - to 14
16. Waste Water Treatment (Design,
17. Road Construction ( State, Coun
18. Heavy Construction Equipment
19. Heavy Sub -Surface Construction
20. Fiber Optics Construction ( Di
21. Earthwork ( Laser Controlled Ex
22. Lift Stations (To 12ft. Dia.,
23. Waste Water Plant Operator ( F
24. Water Plant Operator (Industri
25. Contract Negotiations (Industr'
26. Industry Representative to EPA
27. Industry Representative to EPA
r-mt r-'T X H R
engineering background and hands
processing and site development
ficient in the following areas:
and Construction)
:sing and Waste Water)
11000,000.00)
earthwork & Underground)
ustrial & Construction)
,stillation)
Design & Instillation)
4 to 300 HP, AC & DC)
truction & Instillation)
ion (0-1000 HP/300 PSI)
ainage, Steam, & Waste)
raulic, Gear, Piston, & Vacuum)
, Wellpoint & Open Pump)
torm, Sanitary Sewer,& Fiber Optics)
ft. - Cable Tool )
anufacturing, & Instillation)
y, & Private.)
erations & Management).
Flood Gates, Dams, & Locks)
st Burial & Conduit, for MCI)
avation to 500 Acres/-10 MSL)
5 MSL, 75 Hp., Instillation)
Class "B", 5 MGD )
Potable) Cert.in Progress
1 & Underground Utilities)
earings, Athens, Georgia
earings, Washington D.C.
IN
Thomas A. Markham holds the f
Florida Waste Water Plant
Florida Potable Water Plan
Florida Water Well Constru
Florida Underground Utilit
Florida Commercial Paving
6.
Licenses:
ators License "B" (5 Million GPD)
erators License (Cert.in Progress)
n License (Unlimited)
nstruction License (Unlimited)
nse (Unlimited)
Thomas A. Markham has served as 41 member of:
Governing Board, Church of
Member, Okeechobee County S
Governing Board, Indian Riv
Director, Florida Vegetable
President, Florida Vegetabl
Advisory Board, Waste Water
Director, Georgia Canners A
Advisory Board, USDA Peach
Member of, Young Guard, Nat
Member of, Florida Water We
Member of, Waste Water Desi
Member of, Electrical Appar
Member of, American Water W
Scout Master, Boy Scouts of
Thomas A. Markham is presently a
Church of Our Savior (Episc
Masonic Lodge # 237 F&AM P
Scottish Rite Valley of U
Kappa Alpha Order Beta Ze
Shriner Amara Temple
Order of the Elks
American Radio Relay League
r Savior (Episcopal)
ool Board
Community College
anners Association
Canners Association
anagement, NCA
ociation
eeders Program
nal Canners Association
Association
Engineers of America
as & Service Association
ks Association
of:
q al)
i t Master
Worth 32°
Chapter
R E S U j
Wayne Eugene Jones
5402 Winter Garden Parkray
Fort Pierce, Florida 34951
(407) 466-i600 Extension. 223 - Wor
(407) 465-1495 - Home
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1967 Bachelor Profession
Barry University, M
1985 Class A, Wastewater
PROFESSIONAL:
June 1981 to Present -
Superintendert of Fias-ehater Col
Pierce Utilities Authority, Fort Pi
Administrative and supervisory wor}
directing the construction and
collection system and wastewater
current 1991-1992 Fiscal Year
maintenance is $1,059,396, with a
Receives complaints from the
services; investigate or refer coral
and fol' ow thrcug L t= insure com
directives. Responsible for a
employees.
January 1979 through May 1981 -
Assistant Superintendent Water and
City of Hallandale, Hallandale, F1
Established standards, plans a
operating proceduree for extending,
operating water production and di:
facilities. To appraise adequacy c
and priorities for modification
service comzlaints. Evaluate ti
initiate training programs to impr
ordinate the various chases of the
21
VE
Studies
1 , Florida
-rnfe/Fafe�l
ollecticn Technician
ions/Limit Stations, :out
Florida
Ln manning, coordinating and
maintenance of wastewater
lift stations. Department
5udge" for operation and
apitai budget of $2,327,500.
blic regarding wastewater
tints tc appropriate division
iarce with i:.sticticns .and
pork force of t:1e:.ty-four
sk-ewater
da
schedules _.^.3 developed
[a4ntainirg and rewiring and
-ibuti on and sanitary sewage
facilities and dsvelop plans
of extensions. Investigate
performance of employees;
s levels of oerfor-marce; co -
A lities o�sratiors.
e
December 1976 through December 1978
Manager Water and Wastewater
City of Manchester, :Manchester, T
ee
Reported to five man water and wastewater cormission. Oversaw
operation of a 1.5 MGD wastewater treatment plant with five lift
stations, one 1.5 MGD rapid sand fi er water plant. Supervision
of four office personnel, seventeen man maintenance crew and four
man construction crew.
Preparation of budget for water
between Water and Wastewater Con
Alderman.
April 1971 through November 1976 -
President, E.U.S., Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Senatobia, Mississippi 38668
V_ajority stockholder o-f Company. s
equipment. Owned and operated
collection and treatment systems. 7
$500, 000. 00. Worked with engineers
design of water and wastewater ec
Comprehensive Planners, Inc. Ove
Governments of 201 Program. Con
study, writing reports concerning f
in the planning of adequate wastewi
acilit es. oversee constrsctio
personnel in the proper operation i
then incorporated with wife as SE
December 1-= 7 F to relocate and expar_c
sewer department. Liaison
ion and Board of Mavor and
,es of Ovate_ and wastewater
four separate wastewater
tal value of systems exceeds
n the proper selections and
ipment . Sub -contracted to
saw all phases of Federal
.sts of inflow- infil::ratior.
idinas. Assisting engineers
er collection and treatment
of same and train city
thods. Started company and
rotary -Treasurer. Sold in
in this field.
FORT PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHO I
"Committed to Quality'
206 South Sixth Street (34950)
post office Box 3191
Fort Pierce, Florida 34948-3191 i
Mr. Dan Willard, P.E.
Knepper & Willard, Inc.
Drive
3030 North Rocky
Suite 570
Tampa, FL 33607-5905
Dear Dan:
Attached is the resume
mentioned to you on the phone
was eliminated as a result
em
Although he has been a loyal
have been unable to place him w
If you can do anything f c
anywhere, actually, I would
advance.
Yc
El
n i
EJBJee/93-21
Enc.
Phone 407-466-1600
Fox 407-489-0396
February 22, 1993
Mr. Wayne Jones. As I
t Friday, Wayne's position
a recent reorganization.
Yee for over ten years, we
in the company -
him in Okeechobee city, or
Thanks in
3nreciate it.
truly,
PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY
Vj
J. Boudreaux III, P.E.
ctor_ of ClIstomer Oj?eratiors
r
October 28, 19 3
Ms. Ruth Eller, Smith
City of Okeechobee
55 S. E. Third Pe venue
Okeechobee, FL. 34974-2332
RE: Position, available
Director - Utilities
Letter of Interest
Dear Ms. Smith,
This is a letter of interns
confirm Our conversat i cars today
above referenced position. Plea
dated 3/13/93 and my resume` for
My comparable amount of pro
ground, in the Civil/ Structure
4water & wastewater treatment p
for Over :2 years in a Tri-Cours
South & Central Florida, in Lars
Earthwork, Utilities, Permsei tt i n
pet-tions, in the public and pri
managing computers for six year
consideration.
My knowledge of er,gi•eseering
state & local laws, codes, and
design and construction, is dive
array of various projects and o
the resume`.
I would like the oppperrtunit
ition Of Director, after being
Review with a municipality for
Manager for over 104- years.
To schedule an inter -view at
me a day in advance so that prrcq
S3 r,
Paul itch
i 40 7 > 53 7 -4707
S. S. *412,38-44-572vu
`ubrnitted to the City, to
it I an avai cable, for the
reactivate my application
rview and consideration.
.signal experience and back -
Sanitary/ UTILITIES/ Survey/
its 15 yrs.) Er,girseering field
area is on record. Working in
eveiopment, Design, Survey,
Roads, Construction, & Ins-
e sector, and utilizing and
should be great assets for
rod construction:, together with
gulations governing Overall
ified. My experience covers ars
clients as listed in detail On
or ars interview, firs^ the pos-
hief Engineer Design/ Plans
r 7 years and Projectts?
r conversionce, please call
arrangements may be made.
�X
January✓ 31, 1993
Mr. John J. Drago
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 S. E. Third Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
RE: Position Available
Director of public Utilities
Dear Mr. Drago :
Attach here with please find one copy of my resume' for
your review for the position of Director of public Utilities.
The City of Okeechobee is exoanding, my background and
experience in public utilities anJ or construction in Florida
for 21 years is a great asset for zonsideration.
Currently I am employed by tile City of Tamarac, for
7 1/2 years, the past 4 years in Wlich I have been commuting
a 4 hour round trip daily.
In addition to ray references; Mayor H. Larry Bender arid
Vice Mayor Henry C. Schumann, may ze called at (305) 722-5900
for assistance.
To schedule a confider,tal interview at your convenience,
please call me a day in advance s , that proper •notification
may be made.
Sincerely
Paul Switch
PAUL SW
3355, S. W. BULKS
OKEECHOBEE , FLO
(4,,_)7) 597
Having considerable experience i
Utilities, Water & Wastewater tr
Construction Management & Inspec
Computer System Maintenance & Ma
Public Works Projects. Knowledge
planning and zoning codes, perrni
together with Engineering, Surve
technology.
1985 to Present:
BUSINESS EXPER
CITY OF TAMARAC
CHIEF ENGINEERI
MANAGER -COMPUTE
SENIOR CAD OPER
Responsible and in charge of the
and Design Department, with all
and design systems in which all
Building, ,Zoning, Public Works)
Engineering Design, preparation,
reaps, forms and charts. Includi
zoning, land use, street section
all utility reaps. Compiled and
Growth Management Plan. Prepare
descriptions of land parcels, ri
properties.
Plans review of developers pro.je
conformance, and project inspect
Computer experience includes but
installation, connection, troubl
hardware, software, and periphir
Hewlett Packard Plotters, Lazer
graphics digitizing tablet. Sof
iv, 11, 12, Symphony, Dbase and
Computer Work Completed: Over 2%:!
made, I. E. Land use plans . L
growth road projects, organizati
animation and derniostrat ions.
CH
N TRAIL
DA 34974
?G7
Civil Engineering, Surveying,
tment plants, Land Development,
on,Computor Drafting & Design,
gement, Permitting and Designing
le in City County, and State,
ing,related laws and ordinances,
ng, Computer standards and
TILITIES ENGINEERING DEPT.
DESIGNER/PLANS REVIEW
AIDED DRAFTING SYSTEMS
OR 6+YRS to AUTUCAD 12
tilities Engineering Drafting
mputer aided drafting and
her City Departments (Police,
quest work.
aintenance of all City plans,
but not limited to:
aerials, tax folio reaps and
epared information for City
check and plot legal
t of ways and city
s of utilities for code
ns as deemed necessary.
of limited to: assembly,
shooting, networking of
s such as: IBM, Compatibles,
t Printers, Calcomp and Summa
are: ACAD version 2.18, 9.
rd Perfect.
various computer drawings
l i t i es reaps, office 1 ayout s,
al charts, slide shows.
1984 to 1 ?85 : ARV I DA SOUTHERN
MANAGER OF LAND
Overall and direct responsibilit
and sect ions, encompassing earthw
grading, landscaping, and street
communities, and oone each in Sr
schedule and coordinate all aspe
with the construction division a
1 iason with contractors.
Projects: Dade County- Country
Moors, and Coca p 1 urn.
Broward County- Count
Orlando- Orange Tree
LAND
LOPMENI'
of land development department
k, water, sewer, paving, drainage,
ighting for four Dade County
and and Orlando. Directly
s of site development together
ng with budget preparation and
1 k, Lakes of the Meadow,
Isles (Weston)
. Phillips)
1979 to 1984: BISCAYNE ENGINEERI COMPANY INC.
OFFICE AND PROTECT MANAGER, SUNRISE OFFICE
Office and Projects Manager for
directly schedule and coordinate
and pricing same, together with
and drafting supervision for war
area. Coordinate all design and
various counties. Design and pie
stations, together with site fea
for the Seminole Tribe of Florid
Director of Lake Worth Office, i
surveying.
erall operation of Sunrise orrice,
11 projects, marketing of services
retracts implementation. Design
us subdivisions in a tri-county
urvey field work for clients in.
it water and sewer mains with pump
bility studies. Projects Manager
are four reservations. Management
complete charge of engineering and
Developments and or C 1 i ent s' s Pr�p ect :
Lake Worth Broward Stuart Miami
Riverside Pines Seminole Indians Poppleton Creek • Dorado Corp.
City of Pahokee Wellleby Project Pilot's Cove
Sand Tree International ►i .
Westchester Turtle Bay
1972 to 1979: BROOME AND FARINA,
PROJECT ENGINEER, h
UTILITIES ENGINEEF
Responsible for design, super^vi=_i
1 iason. contract admini=_t•r_.t ic-11" r
for water-, sewer, paving and d r - i
wastewater treatment plant additi
studies and reports for.- Systems
for Public Service Commission R p
NC.
AGER
COORDINATOR.
-,� povermental and municipal agent
r: many suodi•vi=icon developments
age systems; water ai na
ns .public and pri-•:ate). Lornp11ed
valuation; Fair Values ►-1cC�'y1=a1=
rt s.
Developments and/or Client's Proj
Publix Supermarkets Inc.
Froward County Schools
Holiday Inn North
Arista Park Villas
American Express
Marcano Estates
Nova Hills
Utility Clients- Water and/or Wa
Davie Utilities, Inc.
Broadview Utilities, Inc.
West Hollywood Estates, Inc.
Gulfstrearn Utilities, Inc.
City of Margate
West Broward Utilities, Inc,(
Rine Island Utilities, Inc. (
1966 to 1971: BARTLETT-SNOW BAN
LAYOUT & DESIGN D
Responsible for manufacturers lay
mechanical equipment, structures,
chemical plants. Field inspector
equipment installations. Draft i r
for patent research as Lab Techni
projects in air conveying and ph)
materials. Models constructed a•r
shop on new construction and pri•r
Equipment Experience:
Rotary Process Equipment Design
Conveyor Design (belt, slider, a
Estimating of Equipment
Rower Transmissions
Nomographs and Diagrams
Structural & Machinery Design
Automation Design
Foundry Design
Plant Layout
Clients for the Previous Equi
Ford Motor Company
Atlantic -'Foundry Company
Norton Chemical Company
Dow Chemical Company
:t .
Mainline Industrial Park I & li
Nova Industrial Park I 1i
Dayst ar Inc. Nursing Home
University Village
Kapok Tree
Arrowhead Development=
Nova Gardens
er Plant Additions:
Cooper City Utilities, Inc.
Seminole Industries, Inc.
Broadview park Water Company
City of Dania
City of Coral Springs
y of Sunrise system no. 35
y of Sunrise system no. 2)
PUNTA CORP.
ut and design of heavy
controls in foundry/
site investigation on
new concepts and ideas
ian for experimental
ical properties of
theories evaluated witn
ipals.
ryers, coolers, calciners)
on, mold, etc.)
Misc. Experience
Foundation Designs
Lab Technician
Air Piping
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
General Motors Coroc•*,-ati•_•:,
_tautfer Chemical C:ompan,
Dupont Chemical ►rccrnca•r,,,
EDUCATI
Cleveland Engineering Institute
8roward Community College - Var
Dale Carnegie Courses - Human r
CADD Centers -Seminars comput
REFE
George Long - Fart Lauderdale -
Tam Meuller-rwd.Cty.Health Dept
Larry Perretti -St. Lucie Count
Richard Neiman-CADD Centers of
tructural 1969 Graduate
pus short courses
ations & Speaking
mapping, drafting, & design
S
055 584-6148 - Police Captain - 15yr
305) 46 7 -4829-Env i roment a l D i r. -16yr
t407>878-48SS - Personnel Dir.- Jyr
or i d a- MM 772- 7 300-President - Syr
John I Dmgo, Citv Admiaist:asor
City of Okeechobee
45 SE Tbird Ave.
rJkeec'. be~, Fi. uc ra
Dear Mr. Dr -up:
I wouid Hie to tack to ;sou about the
the City or Okeechobee.
-- -c -------zm,e. I
Apri3 5,1°93
of Director of Public Utilities for
to your reply.
4
.J
JACK PAYNE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING &
Educational: B.S. in Chemistry, The Universit
graduate wWK In chemistry
Professional: "A" 14'astewater Certificatlon, T,,
'A" Water Certification, Florida
AffIIlatlon: Water Environment Federation
Florida Water Pollution Control
American Water Wor'KS Associa
SpeciaIt'll es: Construction Management
Water and Wastewater Plant
water and Wastewater Plant
water and Wastewater Plant
Dec. 1992 - Present
Sept. 1989 - Nov 1992
Marc); 1989 - Augusz, 1989
Independent Consultant
Resident inspector for c
process advanced wastew
University of Florida at
SCES. Environmentai C
Followed construction,;
manual for o! 1 6 MGD 1
treatment plant and tert
Bradenton, FL. Taught ',A
FWPCOA. short course s
4.5 f`1GD extended air pl
manual for Hernando Col
staffing and maintenanc
Uti IIt1es (for JMM Oper
troubleslooting and ope
Metro 40 MGD WWTP in
observer during constru
plants.
Metcal f & Eddy Services:
Staffing and0&`1 evaIuat
treat, lent plants in Puer
- anaerobic digester gas co
Head �4'4TP to BrooKly'n,
lead contaminated ground
RI.
P.O. Box 141801
Gainesville, Fl 32614
PH: (904) 335-2930
Bus.: (904) 375-1053
ION MANAGEMENT
Texas at Austin, 27 hours
Association
Lions and Maintenance Training;
leshooting; LaboratUry;
:ions and Maintenance;
HISTORY
7Jction of a 3.0 MGa Ruder
treatment plant for t; of
!soil le
Itant & Construct?on Mgmt.
,zed up plant, and .prepared 084"1
:'soda ash softenteninQ surface, water
r wastewater treatment fac;iit~j in
:r and Wastewater path at Regional
of in Bradenton (1 990). Started up
In Rockledge, FL. Prepared O&M
/ Extended Air INWTP Two months
ialuation for Charlotte County Si;U
)nal Services). provided
)r training for one month at E-03
umbia, SC. A.ssiszed resident
in of Bradenton and Rockledge
for O&M Specialist
of all ninety (90) `Naszewater
Rico. Preparation of 13-OP's for
ction facility at the 120 1-67 Owis
. Senior Consultant on cleanup of
iter at a CSO excavaron In Newco ,,
1987 - March, 1989
ECS: Southern Region 0
Projects Manager
Responsibilities flnicludedCoord1natIon
of project work
activities to produce optimum
work quality within the
allotted contractual bud
a ed hours, review of all project
reports and documents; int
enaction with all client project
managers to maintain op
1 um client relations,
implementation of necessary
policies or procedural
changes to minimize operational
overhead and technical
troubleshooting as necessary.
1987- 1988
ECS: Senior Operation arid
Training Specialist for
Melbourne, FL, Phase I arid
Phase I I Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion program
nd Water Plant Expansion
Program
1986 - 1987
EOS: Senior Operation arid
Maintenance Training Specialist
for the Bradenton, FL, Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Expansion Program
1985 - 1986
EOS: Operation and Maintenance
Specialist for San Antonio,
TX, Wastewater Treatm
n Plant Expansion Program
1 981 - 11985
Ct y of San Marcus, TXX:
1 a r �t "tanager for �7e. ,:v0n a n a
Maintenance of Water ani
I Wastewater Treatment Plants
and'4astewater Col lecti
n Systems. Assisted resident
observer during constru
t on of 45 MGO contact stabilization
wastewater treaat-nent
plant
1980 - 1981
Petrol it- Corp., New Orleans,
LA. Laboratory Manager for
support of sales of boiler
and cooling tower, treatment
them ica Is
1976 - 1980
ENIneerino Account Exe
L tive for several professionai
per sonnet piac-mment fi
1975 - t 976
Houston Research, 1nC., Rojston,
Tn: Manager of I ec"rnical
Services for water and wastewater
ccnsuitant firm
1969 - 1975 Senior Chemist in charge f air and water pollution
acateme: t - A�� moco Che ai Co., Texas C.
1966 - 1969 12 oervisor of Fuels Com L stlon A..ir P01lution Research
Analvticai Group: U.S. 8 au of ^lines, Bartlesvilie, CK
a
QU LA I FI CATIONS STATFMJJITS
i . OPERATIONS ANO MAINTENANCE ECPERIE iCL
1969 - 1975 Operated and maintained two conventional activated sludge plants for
Amoco Chemical Co., Texas City, TY.
1975 - 1976 Operated package plants for Houston, T exas based consultant firm.
1981 - 1985 Field Supervisor (Plant Manager) in clarge of operation and maintenance
of water plant, wastewater plants astewater lift stations
II. O&M MANUAL PREPARATION
Fernandina Beach, FL - (1988) Preparation of Wastewater
reatment Plant Manual (Activated
Sludge Process) and Sewer Distribution System Manual.
Fernandina Beach, FL - (1988) Preparation of Manual for
Interceptor Sewer System.
Nep,tune Beach, FL - (1988) Preparation of Wastewater Treatment
Plant Manual (Activated
Sludge Process).
Melbourne, FL - (1988) Preparation of Manual for Melboirne
Water Treatment Plant (20
MGD ).
Melbcure, FL - (1987 - 1988) Preparation of Phase 11 (-
nt 5t7eet Piant") Wastewater
Treatment Plant Manual (Carrousel System).
Bradenton, FL - (1989 - 1990) Preparation of water treatment
manual for new 8-16 MGD
lime/soda ash softening plant.
Modification of existing Bradenton O&M Manual to include nery
AUNT facilities.
1992- - Preparation of ;wastewater treatment manual for r
e v extended air WW-P in Herna^do
County, FL.
111. T RAINING MANUAL. PREPARATION, ON -SITE TRAINING
CLASSES AND CCNSuL T ANT
SMVICES
Bradenton, FL - (1906 - 1987) One year on -site start-uf
i. `u alning and consultant work for
new carousel extended air activated sludge system with di
oived air flotation and belt press
sludge Dandling facilities. Operation and maintenance training
manuals were prepared and
classes were. given on the following systems: BIF Automated
Barscreen Lift Rake System, Pista
Grit System, Carrousel EXtended Air System, Draft Tube C
a ifiers, Return Sludge System,
Dissolved Air Flotation System, Aerobic Digesters, Chlorination
System and Belt Presses (Von
Roll) 1ri,luding Polymer Blending/Feed Systems.
Computerized process control and maintenance management
ysterns were irriplernente�-5 at tree
plane site and a plant valve and equipment process overview
withassigned valve and eauipment
numbers was prepared for wall mounting.
1-elbourne, -L - 0 987 - 190"8) Fourteen months on -site
rt-up, training ana consultant
w6r`kf t exoa led activated sludge facilities at David B. Lei
nd Grant Street warewater
1i 2?iy
Treatment Plants. Operation and maintenance training man
given on the following systems lnfiico-Degremont Autom
systems), Pista Grit Systems (2 systems), Contact Stab111
Clarifiers, Return Sludge Systems, Effluent Deep Well Inj
(3 systems), Laboratory Operation, Irrigation Pump Star"
Power Generation (2 systems), and Ashbrook Belt Presses
Polymer Blending/Feed System.
Is were prepared and classes were
d Barscreen/Lift Rake System (2
:ion System, Carousel System,
on System, Effluent Pump Station
(Tertiary Treatment), ent), Emergency
i presses - 2 systems) including
Bradenton, FL - (1989 - 1990) Fourteen months on -site t t-up, training and consultant
work for new 8-16 MGD lime/soda ash alum treatment wale treatment plant O&M manual
preparation.
Computerized process control and maintenance management stems were implemented at the
plant site and a plant valve and equipment process overview Ith assigned valve and equipment
numbers was prepared for wall mounting.
Melbourne, FL - (1988) Two months water plant on -site
classes and training manual preparation for Ashbrook Belt
Polymer Blend/Feed Systems. OW manual preparation.
Bradenton, FL - (1989 - 1990) Fourteen months on -site
work for new 8-16 MGD lime/soda ash water treatment ply
training manuals were prepared and classes given on the fol
Water Cnemistry and Process Overview, Raw Water Pump
Influent Pressure Regulation and Flow Split, Raw Water Cr
Fiocculation, Filtration and Backwash Svstems, Disinfectio
Pumping System, Disti ibution System, plant Potable Water
Station, SCADA System, Sludge Handling System and Emerg(
Computerized process control, maintenance management
were implemented at u`te plant site and a plant valve and
assigned valve and equipment numbers was prepared for
-up and training. Training
ises (2 presses) including
t-up, training and consultant
Operation and maintenance
ping subjects aid system;: Basic
:ion and Influent Flow Meterina,
Ical Condltiontng, Rapid,"fixing,
ystems, Finished Water Transfer
stem, Plant Sanitary Sewer Lift
i Power Generation.
aboratory management systems
ment process overview with
mounting.
Bradenton, FL - (1990 - 1991) Start-up and operator training of AWT deep bed denitrifica-
tior� 'liters , deci'�lorination and post -aeration facIlttles and a pumping facilities at
Bradenton Wastewater Treatment Plant O&M manual prep tion. Implementation of
laboratory analytical capability for nutrient analyses.
Rockledge, FL - (1991) Nine months on -site start-up and
belt presses, chi orination/dechlorination, filtration and de+
Columbia, SC (1992) - One month troubleshooting and
WWTP.
IV. PR CTI 1`1 ANA Q&JINI T AC TIVIT1Fa
i 987 - i 988 - Sarasota. FL, Wastewater T r eats lent Plant.
training and trainina manual preparation for expanded contai
air 'Notation units, Par <son barscreen, Pista Grit system, ni
inducing belt presses, --r=aation transfer pump station (te
pump _cation.
ning on carousels, clariflers,
ell injection.
or training at-E,DS Metro 40 MGD
vurteen r iiontr is start Ju,
stabilization facilities, dissolved
in -verse l compost f ac i l I V/
Nary treatment) A -no ir-iga:,an
1987 - Jacksonvi ile Beach, FL. Seven months start-up and
stabilization facility to step aeration capability and addition
barer een/rake system, Pista Grit system and effluent pum
Computerized process control and maintenance management
plant site and a process overview was prepared for wall me
1988 - Fernandina Beach, FL Five month start-up and tra
contact stabilization system, sludge drying beds and dechior
sewer system 0&M manual preparation.
Computerized process control and maintenance management
plant site.
1988 - 1989 - Neptune Beach, FL Start-up and training
facilities, new headworks and Pista Grit system, influent
and sludge handling facilities. OW manual preparation.
Computerized process control and maintenance management
plant site.
1989 - San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five week operation, mainte
ninety (90) treatment plants on the island
, 989 - Preparat 1 on of ar aerobi c di gester gas co i 1 ec V ion sy
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Brooklyn, NY.
1989 - Cleanup of lead contaminated evacuation groundwatE
combined sewer overflow system (C50) In Newport, RI.
9lning for modification of contact
the following systems: automated
>tati on.
were implemented at the
services for an expanded
on facility. Treat,�ient plant and
were implemented at the
;paneled contact stabilization
station, effluent pump station
were implemented at the
and staffing evaluation of the
S43P's for 120 MG0 Ow i s Head
the construction site of a
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1c75 Sisr_ T,;,rr. i.W.
Naples, FL 33999
March `a , 1993
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 SE Third Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Attn: John J. Drago
Dear Mr. Drago ,
Please consider me for the position
as advertised in The Florida Water F
1993.
As you can see from my resume', I h�
field for more than twenty two years
f Director of Public Utilities
sources Journal dated March,
e been in the water/wastewater
Whenever possible I have attended c sses to improve my skills and
have tried to stay abreast of the 1 est developments in treatment
and any changes in the laws pertain g to my profession.
A'thou h I do not have a four year gree, I do have an AA in
business from Edison Community Coll e. I believe this degree,
coupled with my general knowledge, ills and abilities will surpass
your requi r�uient�z fr.�r _he position.
I would very much to put my ab
to war'; e,)r cr,e _it•/ of c-!<e.echobae.
myself available for a personal int_
Sincerely,
Gilbert M. Sowders
i:ies, experience and expertise
t,4il_ be more than happy to make
vi-Iw at your convenience.
RESUM -
GILBERT M. OWERS
PERMANENT ADDRESS
1875 51st Terr. . S _W .
Naples, FL 33999
(813) 455-1975
PERSONAL DATA
Health. - . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marital Status. . . . . . . . . . .
Date of Birth . . . . . . . . . . .
Availability. . . . . . . . . . . .
EDUCATION
Ft. Myers High School . . . . . . .
U.S. Army 1962-1965 .
FW&PCOA Regional Short School . .
FW&PCOA State Short School. . . .
Dale Carnegi Course . . . . . .
Water/Wastewater Math Course (Edis�)n
Water/Wastewater Chemistry course (E
Advanced Wastewater Operator Course
Management Course from MI .
Water Treatment Plant Design (TREED).
Handling Chlorine Emergencies (Nazar
Electrical Maintenance Seminar (Tamp_
AA Business !administration ( ECC) .
LICENSES
Florida Driver #S362-293-44-012
Florida Class "A" Water Treatment P1
Florida Class "C" Wastewater Treatme
MANAGEMENT/TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Operator
Envirotac` operating Services/Hydro
5500 Houchin St., Naples, FL 33942
. . . . . . . . . . . Excellent
. . . . . . . . . . . . Married
. .January 12, 1944
. . . Upon 14 days notification
. . . . . . . . .Graduated 1962
. _ . . . . Honorable Discharge
. . . . . . . . . . Attended 12
. . . . . . . . . . .Attended 1
.1967
:Omm . Col. (ECC) . . . . . .1971
. . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
.1982
inc.). . . . . . .1986
Armature Works) . . . . . . . 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
it Operator #697
: Plant Operator #2523
gic - April ?0. 1990 - Present
Operate package water and wastawatsy `eatment plants :n Collier and
Lee county araa . Maintain all plant =arameters to meet or exceed all
requirements as stated in individual Aant permits and as set down by
DER. as outlined in the Florida Stat es.
Retail :ales
Home Depot ;august 9, 1989 - April 2. =990
13300-1 S. Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers, FL 33902
Scotty's Inc. February 5, 1989 - A
1651 Airport Rd., Naples, FL 33942
Purchaser
Coach House Properties May 15, 1,98
3243 Horsecarriage Way, Naples, FL
Bob Dean Supply February 2, 1987 -
Hanson St., Ft, Myers FL 33902
Assistant Utilities Operations Dir
Collier County Utilities
Responsible for assisting in the d
system to include two (2) water t
wastewater treatment plants, count
systems with 175 lift stations, tw
disposal systems on four (4 ) golf
Manager
East Naples Water Systems Inc. Jun
3451 E. Tamiami Tr. Naples, FL 339
Responsible for operations and mai
system in East Naples, Florida. In
plant, one (1) wastewater treatmen
production wells, distribution and
disposal on three ( 3 ) golf courses
pond sites. I worked closely with
for the water and wastewater facil
budgeting. billing, collection
Superintendent
Lee County Utilities May, 1975 - J
MacGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 339
Responsible for operation and main
water treatment plant on the Caloo
Direct, schedule and supervise fou
purchasing, receiving and partial
Chief Operator
Lehigh Util::_rs Inc. September, 1
305 Coolidge Ave, Lehigh Acres, FL
Responsible f-Or the operas-- ion and r
-aatment plant with one ( 1 ) other -
filling in wa=tewat-ar=rc?3tiTlt.n)
1st 4, 1,989
November 26, 1988
942
bruary 26, 1988
r July, 1986 - January, 1987
ction of countywide utility
tment plants, four ( 4 )
de distribution and collection
2) repump stations, effluent
rses and one (1) plant nursery.
1976 - July, 1986
enance of franchise utility
.ide one ( 1 ) water treatment
plant, 17 lift stations, six (6)
ollection systems and effluent
one ( 1 ) plant nursery and two ( 2 )
e engineers on expansion projects
ias. I was also responsible for
purchasing and receiving.
1976
nance of the five million gallon
hatchee River in Olga, FL.
een (14) men. Responsible for
sponsibility for budgeting funds.
O - May, 1"75
3936
intenance or franchise water
Aerator . 01:he; Duties included
plant operator :an his absence.