1994-02-17 WorkshopCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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A. Call workshop to order on February 17, 1994 at 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Kirk called the workshop to order at 7:02 p.m. on February 17, 1994.
B. Mayor and Council attendance:
Clerk Thomas called the roll:
Mayor James E. Kirk
Present
X
Councilmember Danny P. Entry
Present
X
Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor
Present
X
Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Absent
X
Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Absent
X
Staff attendance:
Attorney John R. Cook
Absent
Administrator John J. Drago
Present
X
City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Present
X
Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea
Absent
X
X
C. View interview video's for the Director of Public Utilities.
The Council and those present viewed five interview videos of the eight finalists
for the position of Director of Public Utilities in the following order:
William Eubank's interview lasted twenty-nine minutes;
Wayne Jones' interview lasted thirty minutes;
Thomas Markham's interview lasted forty minutes;
Jack Payne's interview lasted thirty-five minutes;
Paul Swiech's interview lasted twenty-eight minutes.
Council discussed each applicant briefly following his video. No official action
was taken, the last three finalists video interviews are scheduled to be viewed
February 22, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kirk.
Notice Is hereby given that H 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 is based.
Mimes E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CC
City Clerk
FEBRUARY 17, 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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FROM: John Drago
City Administrator
At the February 1, 1994 City Council Meeting
the eight rinalists for the position the Direc,
scheduling problems, the mayor suggested
The dates for the workshops are February 1
On February 17, 1994 the following tapes w
William Eubank
Wayne Jones
Thomas Markham
Jack Payne
Paul Swiech
Total
On February 22, 1994 the following tapes
John Baker
John Lang
Gilbert Souders
Total
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DATE: February 8, 1994
SUBJECT: Reviewing Video Tapes
,e Council wanted to set dates to review
of Public Utilities. Because of various
dewing the eight finalists in two nights.
7d 22, 1994 at 7.00 p.m.
le reviewed. -
be reviewed:
29 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
35 minutes
28 minutes
2 hours, 42 minutes
58 minutes
50 minutes
60 minutes
2 hours, 48 minutes
After the tapes are reviewed, the short listing 00cess will be placed on a March agenda
for the City Council to select the top three f4r1interviews before the City Council.
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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
My present position as Direct
background in construction have p
of Director of Public Utilities.
Degree in Civil Engineering from
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 h(
buildings, and shopping centers.
Previously as a contractor an
projects from conception through i
management, and communication sk
I enjoy my current employment bu
warmer climate and hope that you
am enclosing my resume.
Sincerely yours,
William B. Eubank r.
WBE/ca
C UTILITIES
of Facilities and previous
red me fully for the position
addition, I have a Bachelor's
Virginia Military Institute.
operations for water treatment
ant and collection; landfill
o and ground maintenance for the
My supervision extends into all
ng 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
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W LLIAM B.
4415 t Willow
King George,
(703)
CAREER OBJECTIVE -
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
* Director of Facili
* Land Developer
* Construction Super
* Civil Engineer
WORK EXPERIENCE
BANK, JR.
ee Lane
ginia 22485
s-0670
POSITION IN PUBLIC WORKS
(Public Works and Utilities)
or for 27 Years
August 1991- King George Count
Present King George, VA 485 (703) 775-2746
Director of Facil' ies
* Responsible for ccmpliance
with state and federal
regulations for Ccunty
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 maintenance
of buildings and grounds of
Court House and library
* Assist in and review
planning of new wastewater
treatment plant and
collection system, and drinking
water system for rew
planning district.
* Review plans for
-grade to exiting wastewater
plant, landfill c
sure plans, transfer stations,
and Court House a
ansion.
1963-1990 P. E. Eubank & Co any
1518 High Street, Igichmond, Virginia 23220
Company proj ts: Roads, parking lots, curbs,
concrete fou ations, floors, sidewalks,
storm sewers nd catch basins.
1971-1990 President and Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for stpervision, estimating, pricing,
cost control, financing, and daily operations of
the entire company. Supervised up to 60 employees:
construction forem an and crews, operations officers,
laborers, bookkeeping and clerical staff.
.OW
William B. Eubank, Jr.
Resume, Page 3
REFERENCES: Eldon James
County Administrator
King George County
P. 0. Box 16
King George, IrA 22458
(703) 775-913.
Raymond Spen , Pastor
Second Bapti Church
River Road and Gaskins Road
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 740-71101
Dan Hutchinson
Richmond Red elopment and Housing Authority
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 359-69
Tim Davey
J. K. Timmons & Associates
711 N. Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 379-6136
James F. Mul n
James F. Mul en Contractor
Highway 206
Dahlgren, VA 22448
(703) 663-35
William B. Eubank, Jr.
Resume, page 4
LAND DEVELOPMENT:
Studied preliminary information for area growth trends and
feasibility of project.
Located and evaluated property for development.
Researched county records f title, ownership, and zoning
considerations.
Negotiated with owners or real estate agents to obtain
property.
Generated financing through various lenders.
Obtained necessary easementsl.
Insured community approval by meeting with local landowners.
Hired additional planners, architects, and engineers as,
needed to implement project design.
Approved final project plans.
Met with planning personnel and present projects for
necessary governmental approval.
Worked with highway departm t, public works, and various
utility companies for implementation and final approval.
Partiacipated in actual construction from site clearing
through completion.
Matched project results wit reliminary plats, plans, and
specifications to pinpoi t and correct defects.
Dealt with brokers, financialll institutions, attorneys,
and purchasers to compl a sales.
PLANNED AND COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING:
1. Rolling Hills, Buford Roid, Chesterfield County.
2. Stringtree Subdivision, ienrico County.
3. Church Run Subdivision, fenrico County.
4. Broad Run III, Hermitage County Club, Goochland County.
5." Broad Run IV, Hermitage ounty Club, Goochland County.
6. -Air Park East Industri,*11 Subdivision, Richmond
International Airport1,1 Henrico County.
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Wayne Eugene Jones
5402 Winter Garden Parkway
Fert Pierce, Florida 34951
(407) 466-1600 Ex-ension 223 - Work
(407) 465-1495 - Home
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1987 Bachelor Profession
Barry University, M
1985 Class A, Wastewater
PROFESSIONAL •
June 1981 to Present -
Superintendent of Wastewater Col
Pierce Utilities Authority, Fort Pi
Administrative and supervisc,:y work
directing the corstructlon and
collection system and wastewater
current 1991-1992 Fiscal Year
maintenance is $1,059,396, with a
Receives ccmpiairts from the
services; investigate or refer comp
and follow through to insure comp
directives. Responsibla for a
employees.
January 1979 through May 1981 -
C� I
Studies
i, Florida
ollecticn Technician
tions/Lift -Stations, Fort-
e, Florida
n planning, coordinating and
maintenance of wastewater
Aft stations. Department
;udget for operation and
:pitai budget of $2,327,500.
blic regarding was_ewate=
ints tc appropriate division
Lance with i_zstructicns and
ork force of twenty-four
Assistant Superintendent Water and stewater
City of Hallandale, Hallandale, Flo da
Established standards, plans an
operating procedures for extending,
operating water production and dis
facilities. To appraise adequacy o:
and priorities for modification
service complaints. Evaluate th
initiate training programs to impro
ordinate the various phases of the i
schedules and developed
aintaining and repairing and
ibution and sanitary sewage
facilities and develop plans
)f extensions. Investigate
performance of employees;
levels of oerfor:.iance; co-
ilities ocerations.
December 1976 through December 1978
Manager Water and Wastewater
City of Manchester, Manchester, Tenn 4see
Reported to five man water and wa ewater corm-iiission. oversaw
operation of a 1.5 MGD wastewater t atment plant with five lift
stations, one 1.5 MGD rapid sand fi er water plant. Supervision
of four office personnel, seventeen rLan maintenance crew and four
man construction crew.
Preparation of budget for water a
between Water and Wastewater Commi
Alderman.
April 1971 through November 1976 -
President, E.U.S., Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Senatobia, Mississippi 38668
i ajority stockholder of Company. S;
equipment. Owned and operated
collection and treatment systems. 9
$500,000.00. Worked with engineers
design of water and wastewater ec
Comprehensive Planners, Inc. Ove
Governr.ents of 201 Program. Con
study, writing reports concerning f
in the planning of adequate wastewi
facilities. Oversee constructio:
personnel in the proper operation i
then incorporated with wife as SE
December 1_n7E to relocate and exparc
sewer department. Liaison
)n and Board of Mayor and
,es of wale_ 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-infiltraticr.
idings. Assisting engineers
,er collection and treatment
of sa=e and train city
thods. Started company and
rotary -Treasurer. Sold in
in this field.
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FORT PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHO
"Committed to Quality'
206 South Sixth Street (34950)
Post Office Box 3191
Fort Pierce, Florida 34948-3191
Mr. Dan Willard, P.E.
Knepper & Willard, Inc.
3030 North Rocky Point Drive
Suite 570
Tampa, FL 33607-5905
Dear Dan:
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February 22, 1993
Phone 407-466-1600
Fax 407-489-0396
Attached is the resume Mr. Wayne Jones. As I
mentioned to you on the phone st Friday, Wayne's position
was eliminated as a result a recent reorganization.
Although he has been a loyal em oyee for over ten years, we
have been unable to place him w' hin the company.
If you can do anything f
anywhere, actually, I would
advance.
Y
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EJB/ee/93-21
Enc.
him in Okeechobee City, or
)preciate it. Thanks in
s truly,
PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY
j
J. Boudreaux III, P.E.
--tor of Customer Operations
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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, Fl 34974
Dear Mr. Drago:
I am applying for the position of ',
for the City of Okeechobee, Flor:
which will support my qualificatio
also listing four personal referee
more than thirty years. If ther
that you might need in your evaluat
please let me know.
References:
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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,
Sincere Y.
Thomas A. Markham Sr.
Frank Altobello -- Phone 763-3453
Okeechobee, F1
O.L. Raulerson Jr. -- Phone 763 450
Okeechobee, F1
Frank Williamson Jr. -- Phone 7 -4740
Okeechobee, Florida
John E. Burdeshaw -- Phone 763-5L58
Okeechobee, F1
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THOMAS A MAR%HAM SR.
1803 S. PARROTT AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Phone: (
3) 467-6275
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RESITIME
Thomas A. Markham was born in PT
He moved to Okeechobee, Florid
Okeechobee County Schools, and gr
School June 1953. Attended Univ
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 veg,
Southeastern United States at that
A. Markham was transferred to ]
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 operatic
Mr. Markham served on the Board o:
Canners Association and was ins
tomato breeding and improvement pi
Department of Agriculture and Thi
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 treats
production, treatment, and storage
systems, hydraulic powered filli
storage equipment, and many oth
at the Okeechobee, Florida Facili
Florida Vegetable Canners Associat:
Council on Water and Waste Water f(
Lceton, Florida January 28, 1935.
in the fall of 1937, attended
uated from Okeechobee County High
city of Florida 1953 thru 1956,
ried Linda Boyer of Bedford, Va.
iur children. Began his business
with Markham Bros. & Co., of
956. Markham Bros. & Co. owned
able canning facilities in the
time. In the fall of 1958, Thomas
iokalee, Florida, one of Markham
Facilities, as Processing Manager,
f 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 Manager. Some of
roducts lines, increased steam
it facilities, new increased water
.acilities, automatic can handling
equipment, automatic casing and
S. During Mr. Markham's tenure
he served as President of the
i, and was elected to the Advisory
the National Canners Association..
Pagel ;.
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 ve
grown for processing in the Eas
and this was the reason for the
started in Ft. Valley, Georgia
responsible for the development, i
of all the new equipment, and sM
new variety of peach and the in
about. Some of the systems th,
Mr. Markham`s supervision were:
System Required by EPA, High Car
Steam Generation Equipment, Vasi
Pressure Steam .Distribution SY
Collection System, Automatic (
Sugar Storage and Transfer System/.
New Concrete and Steel Buildings
many others. After the utilizat
System, at Ft. Valley, Georgia i
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 ii
Ft. Valley, Georgia Peach Operat
the most modern and largest peach
United- States. .
Peach 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
ionths for the Okeechobee, Florida
►lanned 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
1y 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 §a_. Ft., and
n of the Waste Water Treatment
two years, Markham Bros. & Co.
waste treatment systems at all
to the improved conditions that
e systems that were installed at
proved to be so advantageous,
any of the other facilities owned
rovement program had enabled the
ins by the year 1972, to become
rocessing facility in the Eastern
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In 1973, just prior to the pe<
Ft. Valley, Georgia suffered a t4
derailment, causing extensive 4
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 poi
such a large percentage of his
to sell the electric motor and
concentrate all of his efforts
utility portion, along with wast(
Mr. Markham's new company was nai
most of the new underground uti:
Florida Area, in the past few
expanded it's operations to the
now includes earth moving and
PIPELINES is in the business c
clearing, earth moving, excavatio:
water plant construction, was,
stations, force mains, and p<
developed the Round Tank Extent
now has many in the South T
operations of many of these systei
several water treatment plant
;
sand filter, and reverse osmosis
and maintenance of these plant;
the fields of waste water and
were perfected during Mr Markh
Z processing season, the plant at
rible loss, due to a massive train
rage to most of the processing
was so extensive,that no processing
z season. This loss of production,
ear, caused such financial strain
iecided, and it never opened again.
1. Markham decided to move back to
Lness of his own. Upon relocating
73, Mr. Markham Purchased an
sir business and incorporated the
i services, along with water well
Lnd in doing this, he started in
t time in his business career. By
Lon of his business had grown to
:otal operations, that he decided
lump portion of his business and
the expansion of the underground
water treatment plant construction.
i MARKHAM PIPELINES, and has done .
ty construction in the Okeechobee,
ears. In 1978 MARKHAM PIPELINES
est Palm Beach, Florida Area, and
11 in it's scope of work. MARKHAM
site development, consisting of
compaction, underground utilities,
water plant construction, lift
Lng. Mr. Markham designed and
i 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
is tenure in the Food Industry..
Thomas A. Markham's prior experi
of the food processing industj
experience in site development,
the underground utility, water
Mr. Markham has vast knowledg
management of labor, due to
industry, which operates on high
to cost of production vs. selli
in effective communications dui
industry service. Mr. Markham,
a successful working relationship
backgrounds. He has skillfully
competitive environment. This
completed with the highest d
conclusion. The food processii
of the most competitive busine
in this industry was directly
labor management and performanc
time as Manager for Markham Bros
profitable results, due to his
management and mechanical ingenui
When Mr. Markham entered the S
him the same high degree of skil
from the ordinary in the food p
skill and knowledge that he p
position of Director of Public U
Florida, is one for which Thomas
due to his extensive knowledge o
expertise and understanding of
this expertise and understandin
of this position, in an effec
benefit of all persons that li
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ice in the development and expansion
, along with over fourteen years
xplains the ability he now has in
and waste water treatment fields.
and expertise in the economical
_s tenure in the food processing
skilled procedures in relationship
prices. He is also highly skilled
to his many years of public and
or more than thirty years, has had
rith his employees of various ethnic
nanaged these employees in a very
illful management has always been
;ree of success, and profitable
industry was, and still is, one
;es that exists today. Success
-oportional to the degree of proper
Mr. Markham, during his entire
& Co., some fifteen years, produced
expertise in the areas of labor
e Development Field, he took with
ul knowledge that had set him aside
icessing industry. It is with this
sents himself to you today. The
lities for the City of Okeechobee,
,. Markham Sr. is highly qualified,
the geographical area, and complete
ie job to be done. It is with
that he will carry out the duties
ve and economical manner, to the
in the Okeechobee, Florida Area.
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Thomas A. Markham Sr. due to
on experience in both the f
industries, has become highly
1. Personnel Management (Industri
2. Design Engineering (Food Proc
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 (Cc
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, Cou
18. Heavy Construction Equipment (
19. Heavy Sub -Surface Construction
20. Fiber Optics Construction ( Di
21. Earthwork ( Laser Controlled E
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
engineering background and hands
processing and site development
Eicient in the following areas:
. and Construction)
;sing and Waste Water)
1,000,000.00)
:arthwork & Underground)
,ustrial & Construction)
.stillation)
Design & Instillation)
14 to 300 HP, AC & DC)
truction & Instillation)
ion (0-1000 HP/300 PSI)
ainage, Steam, & Waste)
raulic, Gear, Piston, & Vacuum)
, Wellpoint & Open Pump)
torn, 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.
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Thomas A. Markham holds the fo
Florida Waste Water Plant 0
Florida Potable Water Plant
Florida Water Well Construc
Florida Underground Utility
Florida Commercial Paving L.
Thomas A. Markham has served as
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 La
Kappa Alpha Order Beta Ze
Shriner Amara Temple
Order of the Elks
American Radio Relay League
Licenses:
ors License "B" (5 Million GPD)
ators License (Cert.in Progress)
License (Unlimited)
truction License (Unlimited)
e (Unlimited)
of:
Savior (Episcopal)
of Board
Community College
nners Association
anners Association
nagement, NCA
ciation
eders Program
al Canners Association
Association
Engineers of America
s & Service Association
s Association
of:
.1)
Master
Worth 320
Chapter
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John 3. Drago, City Administrator
Citv of Okeechobee
55 aE Third Ave.
Okeechobee, F1. 34.9174
Dear Mir. Dra,go:
I would like to tack to you about the
the Citv of- Okeechobee.
d is a copv of my resume. I look
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of Director of Public Utiliti= for
to your reply.
P.O. Box 141801
Gainesville, F1 32614
PH: (904) 335-2930
Bus.: (904) 375-1053
JACK PAYNE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Educational: B.S. in Chemistry, The Universi ty of Texas at Austin, 27 hours
graduate work in chemistry
Professional: "A" Wastewater Certificatlon,
"A" Water Certification, Flori
Aff111ation: Water Environment Federation
Florida Water Pollution Control
American Water Works Associai
Specialties Construction management
Water and Wastewater Plant Op
Water and Wastewater Plant Tr
Water and Wastewater Plant 0o
Dec. 1992 -Present
Sept. 1989 - Nov. 1992
Marc), 1989 - August, 1989
Independent Consultant
Resident inspector for c
process advanced wastew
University of Piorida at i
SCES: Environmenta 1 C
Followed construction,sl
manuai for 8/ 16 MGD III
treatment plant and terti
Bradenton, FL. Taught W;
FWPCOA. short course sc
4,S MGD extended air.piz
manual for Hernando Cou
staffing and maintenance
Uti IIties (for JMM Opera
troubles)ooting and oper;
Metro 40 MGD WWTP in C
observer during construc-
plants.
Metcalf & Eddy Services:
Star fina and O&M evaIuat
treatment gent plants in Puer
anaerobic digester gas co
Head WWTP in Brooklyn;
lead contaminated around,
R1.
Association
tions and maintenance Training;
leshooting; Laboratory;
:ions and Maintenance;
-uctlon of a 3.0 MGD Ruger
treatment plant for the
ksvilie.
Itant & Constnuction Mgmr-
:ed up plant, and prepared O&M
(soda ash softening surface water
wastewater treatment facj 1 i ty in
and Wastewater Lath at Regional
fl in Bradenton (1990). Started up
In Rockledge, FL. Preoared O&M
Extended Air WWTP. Two months
aluation for Charlotte County uDU
ial Services). Provided
training for one month at E03
imbia, SC. Assisted resident
)of Bradenton and Rockledge
for O&M Specialist
of all ninety (90) wastewater
ico. Preparation of SOP's for
tion facliity at the 120 MGD Owl's
Senior Consultant on cleanup of
er„at a :excavation. in Newoom,
1987 - March, 1989
EOS: Southern Region 0
Projects Manager
Responsibilities Included
coordination of project work
activities to produce optimum
work quality within the
allotted contractual bwuddeted
hours, review of all project
reports and documents,
raction with all client project
managers to maintain toum
client relations,
implementation of necey
policies or procedural
#y.
cl ranges to minimize oponal
overhead and technical
troubleshooting as nece
1987- 1988
EOS: Senior Operation arid
Training Specialist for
Melbourne, FL, Phase I arid
Phase I I Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion Progran
And Water Plant Expansion
Program
1966 - 1987
EOS: Senior Operation and
Maintenance Training Specialist
for the Bradenton, FL, Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Expansion Program
1985 - 1986
EOS: Operation and Mainter
ance Specialist for San Antonio,
TX, Wastewater Treatme
Plant Expansion � Program
1981 - 1985
City of San Marcos, TX: Plant
Manager for Operation and
Maintenance of Water an
astewater Treatment Plants
and Wastewater CoIlectio
3ystems. Assisted resident
observer during construe
i n of 4.5 MGD contact stabilization
wastewater treaatment plant.
1980 - 1981
Petro]ite Corp., New Orleans,
LA: Laboratory Manager for
support of sales of boiler
n d cooling tower treatment
chemicals
1976 - 1980 E-IVneering Account Exec it ive for several professional
personnel placement fi
1975 - 1976 Houston Research, Inc., HoLston, TX: Manacer of Technical
Services for water and w s ewater consultant firm
1969 - 1975 Senior Chemist in charge air and water pollution
abatement - Amoco Chemical Co., Texas City, rX
1966 - 1969 Supervisor of Fuels Comb tion fl%lr Pollution Research
Analytical Group, U.S. Bur -eau of dines, Bartlesville, OK
I . OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE XPERIENCE
1969 - 1975 Operated and maintained two conventional activated sludge plants for
Amoco Chemical Co., Texas City, TX.
1975 - 1976 Operated package plants for Houston, Texas based consultant firm.
1981 - 1985 Field Supervisor (Plant Manager) in 0arge of operation and maintenance
of water plant, wastewater plants arxl wastewater lift stations.
11. 08M MANUAL PREPARATION
Fernandina Beach, FL - (1988) Preparation of Wastewater Treatment Plant Manual (Activated
Sludge Process) and Sewer Distribution System Manual.
Fernandina Beach, FL - (1988) Preparation of Manual for n Interceptor Sewer System.
Neptune Beach, FL - (1988) Preparation of Wastewater Treatment Plant Manual (Activated
Sludge Process).
Melbourne, FL - (1988) Preparation of Manual for Melbourne Water Treatment Plant (20
MGD).
Melboune, FL - (1987 - 1988) Preparation of Phase 11 (01rant Street Plant) Wast."water
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 neh AWT facilities.
199" - Preparation of wastewater treatment manual for I-I&A extended air WWTP in Hernando
County, FL.
III. TRAINING MANUAL PREPARATION., ON -SITE TRAININ� LASSES AND CONSULTANT
SERVICES
Bradenton, FL - (1986 - 1987) One year on -site start-up, training and consultant work for
new carrousel extended air activated sludge system with dissc lved air flotation and belt press
sludge handling facilities. Operation and maintenance train in, manuals were prepared and
classes were given on the following systems: BIF Automatec E larscreen Lift Rake System, Pista
Grit System, Carrousel Extended Air System, Draft Tube Cl-r fiers, Return Sludge System,
Dissolved Air Flotation System, Aerobic Digesters, Chlorina i n System and Belt Presses (Von
Roll) including Polymer Blending/Feed Systems.
Computerized process control and maintenance management 4.Tystems were impiemented at the
plant site and a plant valve and equipment process oyerviewtvith assigned valve and equipment
numbers was prepared for wail mounting.
Melbourne, FL - (1907 - 198a) Fourteen months on -site start-up, training and consultant
work for expanded activated sludge facilities at David B. Lee Grant Street Wastewater
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Treatment Plants. Operation and maintenance training m;
given on the following systems: Infilco-Degremont Autoi
systems), Pista Grit Systems (2 systems), Contact Stabi
Clarifiers, Return Sludge Systems, Effluent Deep Well In
(3 systems), Laboratory Operation, Irrigation Pump Sta
Power Generatl on (2 systems), and Ashbrook Be It Pressi
Polymer Blending/Feed System.
)Is were prepared and classes were
?d Barscreen/Lift Rake System (2
tlon System, Carousel System,
ion System, Effluent Pump Station
i (Tertiary Treatment), Emergency
4 presses - 2 systems) including
Bradenton, FL - (1989 - 1990) Fourteen months on -site 31 art -up, training and consultant
work for new 8-16 MGD lime/soda ash alum treatment wa
preparation r treatment plant O&Mmanual
Computerized process control and maintenance management sistems were implemented at the
Plant site and a plant valve and equipment process overview with assigned valve and equipment
numbers was prepared for wall mounting.
Melbourne, FL - (1988) Two months water plant on -site rt-up and training. Training
classes and training manual preparation for Ashbrook Belt P esses (2 presses) including
Polymer Blend/Feed Systems. O&M manual preparation.
Bradenton, FL - (1989 - 1990) Fourteen months on -site s
work for new 8-16 MGD lime/soda ash water treatment pla
training manuals were prepared and classes given on the II
Water Chemistry and Process Overview, Raw Water Pump c
Influent Pressure Regulation and Flow Split, Raw Water Chi
Fiocculation, Filtration and Backwash Systems, Disinfectior
Pumping System, Distribution System, Plant Potable Water
Station, SCADA System, Sludge Hand] ing System and Emerge.
Computerized process control, maintenance management and
were implemented at the plant site and a plant valve and ew
assigned valve and equipment numbers was prepared for wal
-t-up, training and consultant
Operation and maintenance
;ing subjects and systems: Basic
tion and influent Flow Metering,
lcal Conditioning, Rapid "44X1r1g,
ystems, Finished Water Transfer
'stem, Plant Sanitary Sewer Lift
Power Generation.
:ory management systems
process overview with
Bradenton, FL - (1990 - 1991) Start-up and operator train;ng of AWT deep bed denitrifica-
tior, filters, Cechlorination and post-aeratlon facilities anarpuse pumping facilities at
Bradenton Wastewater Treatment Plant O&M manual preparation. Implementation of
laboratory analytical capability for nutrient analyses.
Rockledge, FL - ( 199 1 ) Nine months on -site start-up and t fining on carousels, clarifiers,
belt presses, chi orination/dechlorination, filtration and dee, ell injection.
Columbia, SC (1992) - One month troubleshooting and oper+t r training at-EOS Metro 40 MGD
WWTP.
I V. PROTECT MAMA 1ENT ACTT V ITl 5
1987 - 1988 - Sarasota, FL, Wastewater Treatment Plant. urteen months start jo,
training and training manual preparation for expanded contact stabilization facilities, dissolved
air flotation units, Parkson barscreen, Pista Grit system, ne vessel compost facility
including belt presses, irrigation transfer pump station (ter f treatment) ana irrigat=on
PUMP station.
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1987 - Jacksonville Beach, FL. Seven months start-up and fining for modification of contact
stabilization facility to step aeration capability and addition ot the following systems automated
barscr een/raise system, Plsta Grit system and effluent pum tation.
Computerized process control and maintenance managementstem were implemented at the
plant site and a process overview was prepared for wal i moij6tinq
1988 - Fernandina Beach, FL. Five month start-up and tra' ng services for an expanded
contact stabilization system, sludge drying beds and dechlor tlon facility. Treatment plant and
sewer system O&M manual preparation. �T
Computerized process control and maintenance management
plant site.
1988 - 1989 - Neptune Beach, FL Start-up and training
racilities, new headworks and Pista Grit system, influent
and sludge handling facilities. O&M manual preparation.
Computerized process control and maintenance management
plant site.
1989 - San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five week operation, mainter
ninety (90) treatment plants on the island.
1989 - Preparation of anaerobic digester gas col lectlon sys
'Wastewater Treatment Plant in Brooklyn, NY.
1989 - Cleanup of lead contaminated evacuation groundwater
combined sewer overflow system (CSO) in Newport, RI.
were implemented at the
;panded contact stabilization
station, effluent pump station
were implemented at the
and staffing evaluation of the
SOP's for 120 f , D Ow I's Head
the construction site of a
S iL.1/92
October ::8, 1993
Ms. Ruth Ellen Smith
City Of Okeechobee
55 S. E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL. 34974-2932
REa Positicrs available
Director - Utilities
Letter Of Interest
Dear Ms. Smith,
This is a letter of interest
corsf i rm our cOnversat i ors today t
above referenced position. pleas
dated 3/9/93 and my resume' for
My comparable amount of prof
ground, in the Civil/ Structural
+ water & wastewater treatmert pi
fcrr Over .21E years in a Tvi-Court
South 9 Certral Florida, in Land
Earthwcn^k, Utilities, Permitting
pec-ticns, in the public and priv
marsaging computers far six years
consi derat i ors.
My knowledge of engineering
state 9 local laws, codes, and r
design and C-Onstruc-t i on As diver
array of various prctjects and co -
the resume•.
I would like the opperrtursity
ition Of Director, after being a
Review with a municipality for o
Manager for carer 104- years.
To schedule an inter -view at
me a day in advance so that rrra
SirP2
Paul itch
t 407) 597-47*7
S. S. +1 292`44--57210
.ubmitted to the City, to
t I am available, for the
reactivate my application
view and consideration.
.signal experience and back-
Sarsitary/ UTILITIES/ Survey/
its 15 yrs.) Engineering field
area is On record. Working in
evelopmert, Design, Survey,
Roads, Construct ion, 9 Ins-
e sector, and utilizing and
should be great assets for
d construction, together with
u l at i ores governing overall
f i ed. My experience ccrves^s Mrs
l i ent s as listed in detail on
Co- art i rt env i ew, f ter the pos-
hief Engineer Design/ plans
r 7 years and Projectts)
r ccrreversi ersce, please call
arrangements may be made.
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January 31, 1993
Mr. Jahn 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
your review for the position of D
The City of Okeechobee is ex
experience in public utilities an
for 21 years is a great asset for
Currently I am employed by t
7 1/2 years, the past 4 years in
a 4 hour round trip daily.
In addition to my references
Vice Mayor Henry C. Schumann, may
for assistance.
To schedule a confidental in
please call me a day in advance s
may be made.
Sincerely
Paul Switch
�X
ne copy of my resume, for
ector of Public Utilities.
riding, my background and
or construction in Florida
onsideration.
City of Tamarac, for
ich I have been commuting
Mayor H. Larry Bender and
e called at (305) 7ii-590()
rview at your convenience.
that proper notification
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PAUL S
355 S. W. BUCK
OKEECHOBEE , FL
( 407) 59
Having considerable experience i
Utilities, Water & Wastewater tr
Construction Management & Inspec
Computer System Maintenance & Me
Public Works Projects. Knowledge:
planning and zoning codes, permi
together with Engineering, Surve
technology.
BUSINESS EXPER
1985 to Present: 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,
maps, forms and charts. Includi
zoning, land use, street section
all utility maps. Compiled and
Growth Management Plan. Prepare
descriptions of land parcels, ri
properties.
Plans review of developers proje+
conformance, and project inspect
Computer experience includes but
installation, connection, t rou b l i
hardware, software, and periphir,
Hewlett Packard Platters, Lazer
graphics digitizing tablet. Sof-
10, 11, 12, Symphony, Dbase and 6
Computer Work Completed: Over 20
made, I.E. Land use plans . U1
growth road projects, organizati<
animation and demostrations.
CH
N TRAIL
DA 34974
707
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,
rig, Computer standards and
TILITIES ENGINEERING DEPT.
DESIGNER/PLANTS REVIEW
AIDED DRAFTING SYSTEMS
OR 6+YRS to AUTUCAD 12
Itilities Engineering Drafting
imputer aided drafting and
her City Departments (Police,
quest work.
aintenance of all City plans,
but not limited to:
aerials, tax folio maps and
epared information for City
check and plat legal
t of ways and city
s of utilities for code
ns as deemed necessary.
at 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
lities maps, office layouts,
al charts, slide shows,
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1984 to 1985: ARVIDA SOUTHERN
MANAGER OF LAND
Overall arid direct responsibili
and sections, encompassing earth
grading, landscaping, and stree
communities, and none each in 8
schedule and coordinate all asp
with the construction division
liason with contractors.
Projects: Dade County- Country
Moors, and Cocopl urn.
Broward County- Coun
Orlando- Orange Tree
1979 to IS84: BISCAYNE ENGINEER
OFFICE AND PROJEC
Office and Projects Manager for
directly schedule and coordinate
and pricing same, together with
and drafting supervision for var
area. Coordinate all design and
various counties. Design and Pe
stations, together with site fea
for the Seminole Tribe of Florid
Director of Lake Worth Office, i
surveying.
T
e=_of land development department
rk, water, sewer, paving, drainage,
lighting for four Dade County
ward and Orlando. Directly
is of site development together
ong with budget preparation and
lk, Lakes of the Meadow,
Isles (Weston)
. Phillips)
COMPANY INC.
MANAGER, SUNRISE OFFICE
,erall operation of Sunrise ottice,
11 projects, marketing of services
intracts implementation. Design
us subdivisions in a tri-cou•r,ty
urvey field work for clients in
it water and sewer mains with pump
bility studies. Projects Manager
on four reservations. Management
complete charge of engineering and
Developments and or Clients's Prbliect:
Lake Worth Froward
Riverside Pines Seminole Indian
City of Pahokee Wellleby Projec
Sand Tree International V
Westchester Turtle Pay
1972 to 1979: BROOME AND FARINA,
PROJECT ENGINEER, M
UTILITIES ENGINEER
Responsible for design, supe;^vis
liason, contract administration
for water, sewer, paving and dra
wastewater treatment plant addit
studies and reports for: S_vst ems
for Public Service Commission Re
Stuart Miami
Poppieton Creek - Dorado Corp.
Pilot's Cave
NC.
AGER
COORDINATOR
govermental and municipal agent
r: many subdivision developments
age systecns; mar,; water aina
ns (public and private). Compiled
valuation; Fair Value Appr al_ai=-
rt s.
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Developments and/or C 1 i ent 7 s Prol4ct :
Pubiix Supermarkets Inc.
Broward County Schools
Holiday Inn North
Arista Park Villas
American Express
Marcano Estates
Nava Hills
Utility Clients- Water and/or Wa
Davie Utilities, Inc.
Broadview Utilities, Inc.
West Hollywood Estates, Inc.
Gulfstream Utilities, Inc.
City of Margate
West Broward Utilities, Inc,(
Pine 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 ir
for patent research as Lab Techni
Projects in air conveying and phy
materials. Models constructed an
shop on new construction and prin
Equipment Experience:
Rotary Process Equipment Design (
Conveyor Design (belt, slider, ap
Estimating of Equipment
Power Transmissions
Nomographs and Diagrams
Structural & Machinery Design
Automation Design
Foundry Design
Plant Layout
Clients for the Previous Equipme
Ford Motor Company
Atlant-ic Foundry Company
Nort-on :Chemical Companli
Dow Chemical Company
Mainline Industrial ►=+ark I tis: T T
Nava Industrial park I Li. II
Dayst ar Inc. Nursing iJorae
University Viliame
Kapok Tree
Arrowhead Developments
Nava Gardens
ewater 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. 3)
y of Sunrise system no. 2)
PUNTA CORP.
t and design of heavy
-ontrols in foundry/
ite investigationro;-,
new concepts and ideas
an for experimental
cal properties of
theories evaluated with
pals.
ers, coolers, calciners)
, mold, etc. )
Misc. Experience
Foundation Designs
Lab Technician,
Air Piping
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
General Motors Corporate,::;
Ctauffer Chemical Company
Dupont Chemical Company
EDUCAT
Cleveland Engineering Institute
Braward Community College - Var
Dale Carnegie Courses - Human r
CADD Centers -Seminars computer
PEFE
George Long - Fart Lauderdale -(
Tarn Meul ier-Bwd. Cty. Health Dept -
Larry Ferretti -St. Lucie County
Richard Neiman-CADD Centers of F
structural 1969 Graduate
s short courses
tions & Speaking
mapping, drafting, & design,
Police Captaij, - 15vr
05) 46 7 -4829-Env i roment a i D i r. -16yr
407)878-4898 - Personnel Dir.- Syr
rids-(305)772-73C►G-President - 6yr
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4435 Willow Tree Lane
Ring George, Virginia
October 22, 1993
22485
Mr. John J. Drago
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 S. E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932
Dear Mr. Drago:
Thank you for the opportunity to
your search to fill the position
You should have already received
and I am enclosing the original s
My management experience is e�
situational management skills
presented in your questionnaire.
candidate for this position.
If I can elaborate on any quest
don't hesitate to call. I look
Sincerely,
William B. Eubank, Jr.
tbmit answers to questions in
Director of Public Utilities.
answers which I faxed to you
ts.
;ive and my background offers
ted to many of the questions
is experience makes me an ideal
or clarify any points, please
and to hearing from you.
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William B. Eubank, Jr.
Response to questionnaire
Position of Director of Public Uti ties
1. Prepare a brief statement
perception of the Director's
Department.
your background and your
in the Public Utilities
My background includes a dec ree in civil engineering from
Virginia Military Institute and maiagement of a construction firm
specializing in roads, parking 1 s, storm sewers and related
services. I expanded my career into management of public utilities
when hired by King George County a3 Director of Facilities.
As Director, I oversee all tha operations of our county -wide
utility operations. Currently, I also act as manager for
construction of the county's new administration building and new
travel center. As background, I wish to discuss briefly the
situation in King George County whBn I arrived and my initiatives
for corrective action.
A new wastewater treatment p:
replacing outdated and inefficient
had been hired only one month earl
never had a full time mechanic and
was created and filled at that time
former Sanitary District lost over
in limited funds for operations.
it came on line in April 1991
Lgoons. The new plant manager
r than I was. The system had
s in disrepair. This position
Shortly after my arrival, the
00, 000 in a law suit resulting
To increase cash flow for operations, I cut expenses greatly
and constantly monitored each budget line, raised rates moderately
within practical and legal guidelines, switched from chemical mode
to biological mode at the wastewater treatment plant, and helped to
institute a quicker billing process.
In addition, I assisted in
Districts to a Public Service Au
easier and to create better fin
ging our system from Sanitary
ty in order to make operations
g options.
Other actions included writ' g and obtaining approval of
Backf low Cross Connection Plans an Coliform Site Sampling Plans
which had been non-existent. n addition, I have written
applications for discharge permits tor state approval.
2. What organizational structur
Department? Develop an organizat
enclosed. Outline any other posit
Below is my organizational cl
-listed for 1993-94. Of course,
duties, location of personnel, and
Personnel which I did not see li
garbage collection. I have includ
would you recommend for the
a chart based upon positions
as that you see necessary.
•t based on current positions
more in depth knowledge of
perations could modify this.
:d are those associated with
them.
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CITY OF OKEEC-ABEE, FLORIDA
Department of P Ilic utilities
Organizati al Chart
DIREC
o:
I PUBLIC U'
lAdministrativSecretary
I I
Customer
Service
Clerks
I
I �—
Water Plant __�reatment Plant
I Supervisor �^ upervisor
I I
I Water Plant Treatment Plant
Operators `Operators
:)R
:LITIES
Assistant
Director
I t
(utilities service Solid Waste
f
Supervisor Supervisor`
I _ I
utilities Drivers
Service Collectors
Mechanics
Meter
Readers
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3. Currently, the Public Utilitie
for the water sewer and garbage acc
be responsible for this activit
Department be responsible for this
Personally, I feel that biz
department responsible for the se
with computer connections between
hand, accounts should be collected
treasurer keeping the utilities i
develop cut out list for non-paymi
By being responsible for bill
monitoring its own service and fin
role in developing and managing t
have control over the billing,
controls over spending.
This process offers the
better financial records, and
My experience in King Georg
reading of water meters with e,
greater accuracy, less manpower in
faster billing cycle.
4. Recently, a task force was f4
City, the County, the Okeechobee
Business Council. The purpose of t
potential for the development of a
What would you see as the City's ri
How would you determine whether
formation of a Utility Authority?
The city should have particil
the new authority and should be al
insure optimum use of the author
citizens. The city has a respons
citizens. There is the financial:
taxpayers and users. This must be
greater service capacity and potei
supply for emergencies such as dre
As mentioned in answer to C
involved in the formation of a Ser,
sanitary districts and are curre
private water and sewer systems
found many advantages such as moi
from interconnection of adjoir
duplication of services, streamlir
staffing. All in all, the Servi
George County with more efficient
resources.
Department manages the billing
ants. Should Public Utilities
Should the City Finance
,ctivity? Why, or why not?
ng should be handled by the
ices (utilities in this case)
1 departments. On the other
► the finance department or the
)artment informed in order to
, the utilities department is
as. Employees can play a key
budget. When they feel that
an they can exercise other
Fes of cutting out one step,
financial management.
has been to replace manual
:conic reading which offers
:field and in the office, and
ad made up of members of the
ch Water Association and the
task force was to examine the
runty -wide utility authority.
if this authority is formed?
ie City should support the
:ory role in the management of
to exercise some controls to
:y and benef it to the city' s
ility to serve and protect its
sponsibility to not overburden
eighed against the benefits of
Lal additional available water
;ht or fire protection.
,stion Number 1, I have been
,-e Authority. We combined our
ly in the process of buying
roughout the county. I have
reliable service, efficiency
�g systems, elimination of
�g of management functions and
Authority has afforded King
3 effective utilization of all
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Further, my experience has
financial advantages. It is easi
and capital improvements. Also,
billing can be centralized for 1E
5. Explain you approach to 1
to employee concerns.
My approach to leadership is
direction and to give them the res
strive to treat each employee as a
emphasize that they are valued and
this respect and positive attitude
on customer relations and on the G
I feel I am very sensitive to
always available to listen and to
basis, if needed, on solutions 1
optimum functioning of a servic
utilities is dependant on the mor
6. Describe your management sty
My management style is offe
inform employees what needs to be
do it. I believe in giving someon
do it. This means that I prefer t
and corresponding responsibility
may explain what the problem is a
taken. Further, I may ask for
options and discuss the suggestioi
from staff. This promotes accoun
as ability to learn from mista
technical aspects require my i
determination.
I believe in education in
growth and self improvement, cri
principles.
Since becoming Director, I
customer service policy and imp:
conduct a weekly staff meeting for
any topic they select or with tr
selected. I have introduced topic
dealing with conflict, as well asp
sections for review. I have also
the American Water Works Associati(
County Administrator, at my reques
7. The Utilities Department, for
purchasing. The City has a purch
procedure to be used. What kind i
iwn that there are additional
to borrow money for operations
ite setting is simplified and
costly accounting procedures.
. Describe your sensitivity
o guide the staff in positive
ct that I expect in return. I
important part of our team and
.)preciated. In turn, I believe
as a resulting positive effect
:k place as a whole.
e concerns of employees. I am
rk with them on an individual
problems. I feel that the
organization such as public
of its workers.
guidance but not control; to
)ne but not necessarily how to
L job and then allowing them to
Zave decision making authority
the lowest level possible. I
consequences if action is not
rgestions to correct or offer
and options allowing for input
Ality and self-esteem as well
S. Of course, if legal or
:rvention, I will make that
1 areas: technical, personal
s management, and management
have instituted training in
wing employee relations. I
11 employees for discussion of
,ning on a topic which I have
such as stress evaluation and
,th in chucks and operator test
sed articles and examples from
Bulletin. Once a quarter, the
attends these staff meetings.
ie most part, handles their own
ing manual which outlines the
financial controls do you see
yourself implementing? The 1993-94 lBudget is balanced. How would
you formulate and prioritize a b get plan so as not to have a
budget deficit? 11
My first rule is to have a po:
financial constraints and then to
to insure compliance. I would re
purchase order to be approved by
for the budget (probably the Dire
possibly a department supervisor).
range would require 3 competitive
predetermined amount would require
As further control, all
purchase orders would have to
accuracy and approved prior to
To insure against a budget def
each line item for available balano
periodic basis depending upon v
necessary, a spending freeze for
implemented to free up funds for
were low.
8. If the Council makes a decisi
you deal with the situation?
I would request a meeting G
discuss the situation. The discus
diversion from policy, present coi
any effect on future operations
adherence to policy, however, I mu
superiors --the City Administrator
decision is firm, I must then pres
If the decision is one that affec
situation must be presented in sucl
were part of the decision process
action. I would have a difficult t
safety, health, or well-being of U
request that the decision be recon
9. How would you handle an ac
to see subject matter that was
reviewed by the Council?
I feel that the key to handli
front a good working relationship,
privy to enough good information,
until a release can be made. If t
then I would refer them to the Cit
:y that works within legal and
ucate everyone to that policy
.ire every purchase to have a
person directly responsible
.or or Assistant Director and
ost items within certain price
ids. Large purchases over a
ealed bids.
ces, receiving tickets, and
compared for completion and
zt .
:it, I would constantly monitor
.prior to purchase and/or on a
Lune and appropriation. If
non -emergency items would be
ssential purchases when funds
that breaks policy, how would
th the City Administrator to
ion would include reasons for
equences of the decision, and
Personally, I believe in
defer to the decisions of my
id the City Council. Once the
it the situation to the staff.
s the employees directly, the
a way that they feel that they
r a direct beneficiary of the
ie if this decision affects the
staff. I would then strongly
Ldered.
ive reporter who was demanding
volatile and had not yet been
I the press is to establish up
It is essential to make them
iat they will accept "not yet"
reporter will not accept no,
Administrator's Office.
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10. An aggressive preventative
established for the wastewater a:
establish this program?
I would establish a preventa
following steps:
A. Establish goals
1.
Short term -Ever
2.
Intermediate to
3.
Longer term -
a. Replacemen
b. Additions
B. Determine objectiv
1.
Obtain all O
2.
Inventory equ,
needed
3.
Train good, 1
4.
Schedule time
5.
Determine cos
6.
Examine budges
work done pro
7.
Establish reg
8.
Schedule peri
9.
Take advantag
by manufactur
10.
Use only f iz
filters, part
11.
Educate emplo
12.
Bring in expo
department's
11. The City of Okeechobee is sit
is subject to hurricanes. What
program should be developed?
The program must be divided
and after the storm.
Planning is very important ar
to fail. I would begin by checki
locations of recent storms would
planning and post storm operat
structures would require design a
sustaining a major storm. I wouR
with another locality to reque
assistance in the event of a store
line up emergency assistance organ
government agencies, National Guarc
contractors and construction organ:
the event of a hurricane.
Lntenance program needs to be
water systems. How would you
maintenance program with the
omponent is operational
make most needed repairs
to meet goals
manuals
ent needing repair and repairs
mechanics
routine and additional work
ist stay within budget but have
ly
r maintenance check format
for regular maintenance
f training programs offered
class products (lubricants,
on standards expected
assistance outside scope of
ities.
d in an area of Florida which
e of emergency preparedness
three parts -before, during
if you fail to plan, you plan
I existing programs. visiting
ffer valuable information for
)ns. Future facilities and
i construction consistent with
institute a cooperative effort
assistance and offer like
to either. It is essential to
:ations such as state and local
, local military sites, private
ations for anticipated needs in
For more direct operational eds I would train employees in
emergency procedures and follow up ith annual reviews during pre -
hurricane season. I would mainta' a list of available emergency
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personnel. Emergency supplies wou
stock. A temporary water source wi
obtain the water would be determi:
Guard, private contractors, or
emergency links to adjoining syst
I would modify existing facilities
of hurricanes. An emergency plan
operation using own personnel wou
hand emergency communications de
fueled and serviced especially em
During the storm I would b
personnel and try to insure th
eliminate fear and so that al
completing work necessary. I w
emergency electric available. Al
begin to determine amount and loc
central location to being plannin
Following the hurricane I woi
call for prearranged help. I wou
emergency efforts for the utilitie
efforts with other city departme
public of the status of water ar
would begin to make repairs and
emergency plan. All efforts wou:
soon as possible.
12. The City of Okeechobee req
treatment plant operators to becom
limit. The salaries for the tri
utilities service mechanics (water
are based upon the level of certif
certification and continuing educ
effort valuable? What do you fee
required for operators and serv:
Assistant Director and the office
I feel that continuing educai
to insure quality service, to
standards. The minimum education
high school or equivalency diplom
will be hired without it. Also,
would be required to comply with e,
regulatory agency. Again, I woulc
all employees. Operators must be
level of certification and those a
cross train for other positions.
small system.
The Assistant Director must
highest operator certification or
college. Preferably, the Assista
be purchased and maintained in
d be identified and methods to
. such has hauling by National
tive military or developing
which might remain unharmed.
required to withstand effects
get water and sewer back into
be devised. I would have on
:es. All equipment would be
'ency generators.
concerned with the safety of
safety of their families to
efforts can be directed to
ld have a safe location with
, during the hurricane I would
ion of damages and transmit to
for post -storm operations.
3 survey damage and immediately
, be in charge of directing the
department. I would coordinate
:s to reassure and notify the
sewer operations. The effort
ollow procedures according to
be made to restore service as
,res the water and wastewater
certified within a certain time
tment plant operators and the
nd sewer maintenance operators)
ration in an effort to encourage
:ion. In your opinion, is this
is the minimum education level
e mechanics? What about the
staff?
is the most effective method
:omplish goals and maintain
all newly hired persons is a
No new operators or trainees
isting operators or trainees
Ltional requirements as set by
ress continuing education for
ing to obtain the next higher
ie highest class must start to
is is very advantageous in a
either experienced with the
Tree or associates degree from
should be working on a degree
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from a 4 year college.
Service mechanics must be hi
with lowest operator certificati
Employees must have time 1
contract that states when t
requirements. The City should assi
education efforts. In addition, 1
included in the City government edi
service relations, computer s(
operations.
Office staff must be trai:
proficiency in computer skills su
and spreadsheet applications in
office equipment.
13. The City of Okeechobee p:
opportunity employer. If select
will the Utilities Department coi
Yes.
My experience in existin
superintendent of facilities is a
a Class III wastewater treatment
manager is a female who is a Class
III water operator. Of the thrf
wastewater plant, two are femal
American. Our neighboring count
their technical school for female
which has made available more qual
operators are graduates of that p
school or obtaining high school
or obtaining certificate.
is set in their employment
must meet certification
in financing these continuing
Utilities Department must be
:ion programs such as customer
vare programs and network
respective to position with
as word processing, data entry,
idition to knowledge of other
as itself on being an equal
for the position of Director,
iue to maintain this stand?
job is as follows. My
le African -American and is also
'3erator. The wastewater plant
wastewater operator and Class
operators or trainees at the
one of whom is an African -
offers a training program at
to become wastewater operators
ied applicants. The two female
My staff at the Court House ids African -American --one female
and one male.
14. The City of Okeechobee was
entire operation of Public Utiliti
feel about this concept?
I feel very positive about
financially beneficial and meets
water standards. The City must
testing to insure compliance of
During my time as Director c
just this type of situation. Un
charge of the King George County 4.
the operations were turned over t
operate the existing landfill and
to exceed 2900 tons per day. The c
contemplating contracting the
to a private firm. How do you
is concept providing if it is
exceeds discharge or drinking
Lintain control of independent
se standards.
Facilities I have experienced
1 September 2, 1993, I was in
dtary Landfill. At that time,
a private contractor who is to
)en a new regional landfill not
inty will receive approximately
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$5 per ton for the next 20 year
county residents to dispose of t
existing landfill was receiving
the commercial fees covered the
During the preliminary consb
operation, I was asked by the
evaluate the proposals and offe3
Waste Advisory Committee as the
Board. After considering financi
I, along with the Committee, rec
specifications outlined.
I am now managing the trap,
this operation to the contractor
arise until the process is coi
responsible for monitoring the tE
the new site.
and there will be no cost for
sh for the next 40 years. The
proximately 35 tons per day and
st of operations.
rations of proposals for such an
Runty Board of Supervisors to
advice. I met with the Solid
ounty's representative for the
. data and visiting other sites,
amended this contractor and the
,tional process of turning over
ind am handling situations that
lete. My department will be
ting of solid waste disposed at
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October 18, 1993
TO: City of Okeechobee
ATTN: City Administrator
Mr. John J. Drago
55 S.E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974-293
FROM: Mr. Wayne E. Jones
841 Egret Road
Cocoa, FL 32926
(407)-636-5829
Dear Mr. Drago:
Enclosed please find the answers
on September 28, 1993. I trust t
satisfactory.
o the questions mailed
at you shall find them
Also, I have recently sold my horiE in Fort Pierce, and am
now residing at the above address in Cocoa, Florida. If
you are unable to reach me at the above number, please
feel free to leave a message at rt3 daughter's house, the
number there is 407-461-0838.
Thank you in advance for your ti44 and consideration
look forward to hearing from youl400n.
Sincerely, -_
Wayne E. Jones
WEJ/ko
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1. Prepare a brief statement on yo
perception of the Director's ro
Department.
I have in excess of 30 years in
I started as an Operator / Mech
Then I moved to Paradise Island
Fran there I moved to Senatalia
EUS, Inc., as President and maj
private wastewater plants aroun
and related equipment as the Ma
companies. After selling the c
for the City of Manchester, Ten
as Assistant Superintendent of
Superintendent of Water Distrib
FL. After 18 months, the depar
tained as Superintendent of Was
A position which I held until M
As Director in a Public Utilit
operations, thus insuring comp
meets. The Director should al
stable financial operation and
existing budget is maintained.
is an absolute must, not only
make sure that the lowest rate
custaners. Last, but not leas
way to see that all employees
good employees, no operation c
background and your
in the Public Utilities
pater and wastewater operations.
.ic on Cape Canaveral in 1959.
Bahamas as the Utilities Manager.
Miss. While there I formed
stock holder. We owned four
oxford, Miss., we also sold plants
�facturer's Rep., for several
Lpany I was hired as Utilities Manager
I then moved to Hallandale, FL
;ilities. From there I was hired as
.ion for the City of Fort Pierce,
Lents were separated and I was re —
water Collection / Lift Stations.
•ch 5, 1993.
;he individual should oversee daily
ince with State and Federal require —
insure that the department has a
;e that strict compliance to the
Jong range planning in this position
help the utilities expand, but to
end best service are available to the
the Director should go out of his
treated fair and equal. Without
run efficiently.
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DIRECTOR
ASSISTANT DIRE
Water Plant Supervisor T eatmen
Supervise
Plant1�erator
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Administrative Secretary
Accounts Clerk
Customer Service Clerk
Meter Readers
lant Utilities Service
Supervisor
ment Plant Maintenwnce Foreman
for
Utilities Service
Mechanics
2. What organizational structure w ld you recommend for the depart—
ment? Develop an organizationa chart based upon the positions
enclosed. Outline any other po tions that you see as necessary.
Other positions might be requir
or as dictated through growth.
Electrical / Control repair. T
beneficial to the organization.
this position could possibly be
the other positions, with no in
s specialized equipment is obtained
o, I do not find any position for
type of person could prove very
ter I was working for some time,
led by the elimination of one of
se in overall staff.
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3. Currently, the Public Utilities Department manages the billing
for the water, sewer and garbage accounts. Should Public
Utilities be responsible for this activity? Should the City
Finance Department be responsible for this activity? Why,
or why not?
If the Utilities Department cai
without additional staff, it s',
should pay a fair share to the
the garbage collection. Most
Utilities related and by their
better customer service.
4. Recently, a task force was for
the County, the Okeechobee Bea
Council. The purpose of the t
tial for the development of a
would you see as the City's ro
would you determine whether th
of a Utility Authority?
A county -wide authority is goo
The City of Okeechobee should ,
can be done without raising ra
growth of the City. The City
provide this service, and I am
required. The City of Okeechol
wastewater service to the Coun
Okeechobee Beach Water Associa
5. Explain your approach to leade
to employee concerns.
I always try to provide leaderE
plays pride and a positive atti
same. Any supervisor should be
whether these be job or persons
employees to feel that they are
just another member.
6. Describe your management style.
I encourage each employee to u.,
their duties. Employees must t
believe in an open-door policy
ever be made concerning employe
being heard from. Employees mt
Director are private and shall
should be ready to explain his
necessary.
ntinue to handle the billing
d. However, the general fund
lities Department for handling
laints from customers are
dling the billing it insures
made up of members of the City,
Water Association and the Business
force was to examine the poten-
nty-wide utility authority. What
if this authority is formed? How
ity should support the formation
or both City and County residences.
port such an undertaking if this
to existing customers and limiting
Okeechobee already has the plants to
re that some expansion would be
could then provide both water and
Authority as it currently does the
ip. Describe your sensitivity
p through example. If a leader dis-
de, the employees will respond with the
ensitive to employees problems,
related. This will encourage all
art of the organization and not
their best judgement while performing
e confidence in their Supervisor. I
r all employees. No decision should
problems without all employees concerned
be aware that any discussions with the
main such when requested. The Director
asons and be willing to make changes when
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7. The Utilities Department for the
purchasing. The City has a purcl
the procedure to be used. What 1
do you see yourself implementing'
How would you formulate and prior
to have a budget deficit?
I am sure that the Director cui
set figure. Supervisors should
than that amount. To formulate
can prove to be difficult. The
strong input that year. He sho
submit a balanced budget to the
view of monthly expenses versus
the budget.
8. If the Council makes a decision
you deal with the situation?
The Council'is the ultimate aut
as to my opinion, and give opti
stated, the Council is the last
no laws are broken, I would abi
lost part, handles their own
sing manual which outlines
nd of financial controls
The 1993-94 Budget is balanced.
tize a Budget Plan so as not
ly approves all purchases over a
uthorized to purchase items less
prioritize a budget the first year
Director must depend on staff for
hen make the final recommendation and
Manager or Council. Also, a re -
me can insure no overexpenditures of
t breaks policy, how wouLd
ty as to policy. I would advise them
to changing policy. However, as
in all policy matters, as long as
v their decision.
9. How would you handle an aggressi reporter who was demanding to
see subject matter that was very olatile and had not yet been
reviewed by the Council.
I would try and explain that po
this information without prior
came under the State of Florida
public record. These can be ma,
provided. The Director must wo
relationship with the media. T
matters much easier.
does not permit me to desclose
Lcil approval. However, some items
tshine Law and are a matter of
difficult to obtain, but moist be
,ery hard to establish a trusting
makes the handling of these
10. An aggressive preventative maint ance program needs to be
established for the Wastewater a Water systems. How would
you establish this program? 11
An aggressive preventative mainte
Utility. While with the Fort Pie
established one for both Water Di
ments. The water department had
ance, main line flushing program.
customer complaints concerning lc
problems were then handled throug
water / Lift Stations also kept a
A line replacement was scheduled
after T.V. inspection and also in
Pierce paving program. All Lift
5-year Capital Improvement progra
applied to Plant Operations.
ance program is necessary in any
:e Utility Authority (FPUA), I
:ribution and Wastewater Depart-
:arted a yearly hydrant mainten-
Also, a detailed log was kept of
pressure, dirty water, etc., these
Capital Improvements. The Waste -
:ailed records of all problem areas.
i priority. This was established
:onjunction with the City of Fort
:ations were modernized using a
. These same :methods can be
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11. The City of Okeechobee is situ
is subject to hurricanes. Wha
program should be developed?
All utilities should prepare a
preparedness program. This sh
local law enforcement, fire de -
All these agencies should work
without duplicstion of service
went and materials should be d
season. All employees should
of them in the event of an eme�
12. The City of Okeechobee require
went operators to become certi
your opinion, is this effort v
minimum education level requir
mechanics. What about the Ass
Currently, Plant Operator certi
Florida. Also, for the last fen
by the FWPCOA to require the say
personnel. I strongly encourag
tion through certification and
salary range should be establis
be based solely on the length o
Service staff, the level of cer
consideration. Currently, the
service personnel is controlled
believe that their requirements
guideline.
The Assistant Director should hu
Director. He should be able to
ever necessary and insure the sz
office staff should. be required
school diploma or an approved ec
should be encouraged to continue
should be cross -trained to be at
ed in an area of Florida which
type of emergency preparedness
arly update a written emergency
be done taking into consideration all
sent, and civil defense programs.
ther to establish a workable plan,
ever possible. All utility equip-
d prior to the start of hurricane
iefed as to what will be expected
the water and wastewater treat-
ed within a certain time. In
uable? What do you feel is the
for operators and service
tant Director and staff?
ation is mandated by the State of
ears, there has been a strong effort
for Distribution and Collection
11 employees to continue their educa-
er means of study. A min./max.
.for all positions. This should not
ervice. In the Operations and
ication should also be taken into
el of education for operators and
the State of Florida DER. I
e good and should be used as a
the same requirements as the
p into the Director's position when -
level of service is provided. All
a minimum of qualification; a high
level of education. They too,
eir formal education. Also, each
to perform all office duties.
13. The City of Okeechobee prides self on being an equal -
opportunity employer. If sele ed for the position of
Director, will the Utilities D artment continue to main-
tain this stand?
I believe thal all employees shOILld be treated fair and equal. I
have always strived to hire and pranote the most qualified applicant.
I am very familiar with both the .E.O.C. and the American Disabil-
ities Act.
14. The City of Okeechobee was cont mplating contracting the
entire operation of Public Utilities to a private firm.
How do you feel about this con pt?
Private enterprise in many areas
in any business, the more contro
a lower cost is obtained. I bel
operated more efficiently and at
is provided through good service
many cases, public employees for
serve the public, not to be sery
any company, whether public or p
employees will, in most cases, s
with public or private employees
retain absolute control of their
as proven successful. However, as
an owner has, the better service at
ve that any public utility can be
ess cost by public employees. This
fair rates and flood management. In
t that their primary task is to
That type of attitude will ruin
vate. With fair and equal treatment,
•ive to do their best. This can be
I personally think all cities should
itilities operations.
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Mr. John J. Drago
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 S. E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974-2932
Dear Mr. Drago:
Enclosed are my answers to
you dated September 28, 1993.
as A. Markham
e 1, Box 68B
ord, VA 24523
ber 15, 1993
questionnaire I received from
Please let me know if you neeol any additional information.
'incerely,
Thomas A. Markham
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1. Prepare a brief statement
perception of the Director's
Department.
I entered the food processing
to general manager by 1970. During
forces in various areas with great
background, I was responsible for
many new and modern processes. I
leaning heavily toward underground
year 1976, I had incorporated the d
and waste water treatment plants.
installed much of the undergrou
shopping centers in Okeechobee. r
portion of thirteen schools in Palm
The everyday situations encountered
are those I have dealt with succes
depth description of my abilities
City Administrator's Office.
The Director of Public U1
influence, by promoting leader,
excellence of operations. He
productivity of this department,
requirements, preventative maint
education and advancement. He shi
a professional and diplomatic mann
as his goal. He should bring to
operational quality, using his exI
2. What organizational structur
Department? Develop an or
positions enclosed. Outline
as necessary.
your background and your
le in the Public Utilities
iustry in 1956, working my way
tenure, I managed large work
ccess. Due to my engineering
ie design and development of
rted my own business in 1972,
tility construction. By the
ign and construction of water
company, Markham Pipelines,
utilities serving the new
company constructed the site
:ach County from 1987 to 1991.
r Director of Public Utilities
illy in the past. A more in -
in my resume on file with the
Lities should be a guiding
Lp, pride, advancement, and
ould strive to increase the
ising strict, but fair, work
.ance programs, and employee
Ld represent his department in
, with the interest of the City
Is department a high level of
:tise and knowledge.
would you recommend for the
aizational chart based upon
other positions that you see
Administrative
Secretary
Accounts Meter
Clerk Readers
Customer Service
Director of
Public Utilities
Supervisor of
Operations & Maintenace
Utility Service
Supervisor
Utility Service
Mechanics
Maintenance
Foreman
Maintenance
Mechanics
Treatment Plant Water Plant
Supervisor Supervisor
Treaty lent Plant Water Plant
Operators Operators
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3. Currently, the Public Utilitie
for the water, sewer and gai
Utilities be responsible for
Finance Department be respons:
why not?
If the Public Utility Departmc
the billing of water, sewer, and ga
be changed, unless such change wou
4. Recently, a task force was fc
City, the County, the Okeecho
the Business Council. The pL
examine the potential for th
utility authority. What woul
this authority is formed? How
City should support the forma
If a county -wide utility authc
have representatives on the gove:
support the formation of this auth
that this will be of benefit to
serves. The City's existing syste
the new authority. The sale of th
to be fair and equitable to the Ci
5. Explain your approach to
sensitivity to employee conce
My approach to leadership ha
thirty-five years, managing personn
and levels of skill. The best app
requiring high and fair standards
praise, when warranted. I am
advancement in the work place, giv
better themselves. I favor an ope
air grievances.
6. Describe your management styl
My managerial style was deve
years of trial and error, to find
believe in a chain of command con(
would issue directives or require
would pass these down to various pe
be staff level meetings on a w4
operations. Communication is on
excellence in any job.
Department manages the billing
age accounts. Should Public
Lis activity? Should the City
le for this activity? Why, or
is presently responsible for
ige accounts, this should not
be more economical.
aed made up of members of the
e Beach Water Association and
Dose of the task force was to
development of a county -wide
you see as the City's role if
ould you determine whether the
on of a Utility Authority?
ity is formed, the City should
ping board. The City should
.ity; only if it is determined
he City and customers it now
a will have to be purchased by
,e existing systems would have
r.
eadership. Describe your
been developed over the last
of various ethnic backgrounds
ach is to set a good example,
and rewarding employees with
in advocate for educational
g employees an opportunity to
door policy, so employees may
)ed like my leadership, with
e best method. I, strongly,
t of employee management. I
its to department heads, who
)nnel. I believe there should
1y basis, to discuss daily
of the keys to success and
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7. The Utilities Department, for
purchasing. The City has a F
the procedure to be used. Wh;
you see yourself implement
balanced. How would you fo3
plan so as not to have a budc
I would try to improve or
unnecessary expenses and monitor I
choosing vendors with the best pr
control to keep down over-purche
repairmen with the best prices ant
a system of purchasing and develo
equipment breakdown.
8. If the Council makes a decisi
you deal with the situation?
e most part, handles their own
chasing manual which outlines
kind of financial controls do
I? The 1993-94 Budget is
late and prioritize a budget
deficit?
expenditures by cutting any
ices used in daily operations,
;es. I would use an inventory
ing and waste. I would use
guarantees. I would formulate
a budget for major, necessary
that breaks policy, how would
If I did not agree with the cision of the Council, I would
ask for a hearing. If, at the aring, the Council decided to
break with policy, it would be my ob to carry out this policy.
9. How would you handle an aggee ive reporter who was demanding
to see subject matter that w very volatile and had not yet
been reviewed by the Council
I would meet with this reporter and explain that the material
in question had not gone through proper channels, so it could be
made public. I would assure this reporter that when the material
was public, I would grant him an interview.
10. An aggressive preventative intenance program needs to be
established for the wastewat and water systems. How would
you establish this program?
A good preventative maintena
monitoring and allowances for modi
and equipment catalogued, in of
inspection and service. A progr
established, in order to minimize
parts. This standardization woul
allowed, and as equipment deterioi
be established with a foreman sl{
repair facilities should be chosen
and ability to cover emergencies,
educate workers, so they would be
e program requires continuous
cation. I would have all plant
:r to prepare a schedule of
of standardization should be
ie necessary stocking of spare
have to be done as the budget
,es. A maintenance crew should
led in repair work. Outside
or pricing, guarantee of work,
There should be a program to
Dle to do some of the work now
being done by outside contractors.
of all systems is necessary, in o
maintenance program.
routine inspection and repair
to have a good preventative
11. The City of Okeechobee is situ ed in an area of Florida which
is subject to hurricanes. Wha type of emergency preparedness
program should be developed? 11
There should be an emergency pr paredness program to work with
agencies in the County and State. This program should be guided
with an objective of plans for utility distribution to all
customers, during and after a hurri ne, in the absence of standard
electrical power. This program should be carried out with the
safety of all employees in mind.
12. The City of Okeechobee requ
treatment plant operators to b
time limit. The salaries fo:
and the utilities service
maintenance operators) are
certification in an effort
continuing education. In
valuable? What do you feel
required for operators and se:
Assistant Director and the of
I have always felt the encour
and higher certification is valuz
employees. It creates an equabl
operators and service mechanics she
or a G.E.D. I feel that a utility
need an Assistant Director.
Supervisor, with the required know
placed in this position. I fee]
education in their skills.
13. The City of Okeechobee pri
opportunity employer. If
Director, will the Utilities
this stand?
During my thirty-five years
employed persons of many ethnic
success. I would maintain that s
employer.
:es the water and wastewater
:ome certified within a certain
the treatment plant operators
mechanics (water and sewer
based upon the level of
encourage certification and
)ur opinion, is this effort
s the minimum education level
-ice mechanics? What about the
ice staff?
lement of continuing education
le to the department and the
scale for salaries. I feel
Ld have a high school education
apartment of this size does not
Maintenance and operations
:dge and experience, should be
the office staff should have
itself on being an equal-
cted for the position of
rtment continue to maintain
personnel management, I have
-igins and gender with much
.dard as an equal -opportunity
14. The City of Okeechobee was contemplating contracting the
entire operation of Public U 1ities to a private firm. How
do you feel about this conce ?
Although engineering and manoqement firms are being used, the
daily operations of this depart t should be under the City's
control.
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aty AduAd r-ow
City of Obwhobee
55 S.E. Third Ave.
0]�eechobee, Fi. 34974-2932
Dear Mr. D=go:
F.flcloeed are d , , , to the the qui
to hesrmg hom you.
November 23,1993
submitted to me. I look L , , J
APSWI= TOO
1Y My baakgsound r w u :: g.:. , 6, . the
a. I have been ewmlved for many
and mainumme of water and i
,,by, J, L.:: m ,, water dia bution
i in the hands-on operation and
Rater plants, sewer collection
and pump station:.
b. I have been involved for the past years intiter oubimboodng wa
and . , . ; : . tw plants, suer & plant staartup and,.
tmimng'plant ,ILIILV. rrr:ori lal ,. ,y setuQ and8,
O&M nunnail r�, : .. S. I. , plant actions & impieaamtati --of
pbmR
,y, .Am.
c. I have managed the operation &-.
colleen symem for a city of 409
d. I have nn=4 ed plant startup and to
congulma;tfiaam. My respoaosr'bility�
and Puerto Rico.
e. I have been involved in dmftiag pre
water& w=wwmwcoasuiting w,
The II;,.:. Wi H 1.1 sole in the Public Utilities 10
both the short range and loag wage woad ,v
the goals of aty Administration. He shone
wwk and worrk fincee such as to aaheaive op
Caty. He should direct the woadc ttaough tb
meaner that work w01 bo completed m a m
be should c 01 the of the wont
effective nanner within the ailoted time.
and effective r Y Y.. Y .. Y Y I..*. r. /.-an with city act
wentreview•andreevalmadonoff bu/.d/g
addition, the E,' ✓ r r'r should maroan ain a
oc&r to obtain the noel effective prodom
t6c people in bit work force should be coo
Lff6 rl „and direct r.:...:,�,.; ...:ti.,._,ia card
highest: possible level and this keep person
2. My argomizational chart for the
r V T%� • 5 =�C v� e 4 I t.,I $'f�1t Ft-1-fi-I
ItMegA
#== r r-•— r-- --�—
: r U of water, I N. u L: I .. i L.. &
.;r :wAw,,w :i i for anationd
&r the east coast
and negotiating r . for
artment should be one of pbmoing
hie the d . L A comet with
prioritize and organic., both the
armromdb atthe lowest owtto the
roper chain of command in such a
1y and cost eft nunmer, and
ich as to one the work in an
of three fuoctio® involve close
oistiatoats and the work fome,
goals, wo& critical path, etc. In
sang ednatic®al.}r... ;;�� .:, in
frown his people. The he r o. r L v. 6 i of
=11y evaluated and dealt with by
to keep unployee morale at the
jiVY �!': r,Y-.'IL. eta high level.
is as follows:
j z.
Cut,T,q i2 u&- i
ww PL-4-1— 114£.t 4CR�
1 1
a PIRA oR� (-".-) i
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3. I feel that the d6,r Willtment
pay" and all accaaots receil
ts7aiaiag not fiaaace-people and am tl
11l l r'. I matters as fronCe people.
4. Since the minty does not cua+arntty pr
and the city does, the cite should talus a l
evaluation, osgaai,,L L .% , . and
The situation that the city mmst avoid is i
is a sinati6n in which a power e i
city to LrYY7:1 . W..Yi�r the citpynnx
with the best water ds PA .. L al . l L„
mandaft issued by the DEP relative to v
imi+rove water ocwaseswater quality. A i
that developed in the aanthorr to w I
Maboaeni belong. The city of lldetboum
planned to buad a new reverse osmosis PI
the water plant co®sauction, which bus P
r W I W. i. Ie=wn of this balky.
s. I lairs always believed in laadaship b
of issues. In order to lead by ezamoople7 R
41 : , .I,+.,l .. r W 4 l iL i respect of the I . l ... Ne
be boost and have Iris best interest at hen
acsuainp seen in scant y...0 r., by the ea
has respect for you as his .. r Lr, .;. bot
wM receive his highest production. effort.
some manner with employee , ... , . L , . I E
..+.0 m: l u i llt, they are 'I .r j ♦'.A.l to the empk
pe+oducdon if not dealt with. In turn, deal
the an :.. W. i.l w, in the employees cuoai"idw
as an individual as well as an employee.
6. I Isaan toward the devel. r, ., ii.—, l type of
autocratic type of AbAb Ill W W .l 61: -I believe I
should be given I. r e . .. . . l : ty to develop as
accomplished through a devei . 4. J ... , .1 sty
a good listener and in effective
in ), ,. l ill , I cinication with key perso,
progress Id wort , . ,.. i.
7. There several good :. , -basing -. , I I. � , i.
m uket which will aaroomaaticaal ly tack in"
,: l l , . d ono of these so that the Direcs
itemfiords avaaffid le, if dewed. Flags can
whichfaalls belowa,, L , r , , J figae fort
iu= can then be . I w, l , , „Y I i in 1p umn de
accelerated >apendiag. " ..: I :laatuon of a bu
himmy of for each line item c
projected costs of nay cost i ... . W., such
P are by mound and
r not as efficient
u esther sewer o water mrvice:
ug role in the overaa jr lancing,
of waft do wassewaaar programs.
ag lodged into in such an aient
bops between the andwrity and the
Jo in older to supply ib residents
able and in order to satisfy any
or wastewater spseem change to
in pointrecon-dy in do vacation
and ooamtp and the city of
ededM=_ _tweed wa st capacity and
The county aeampmed to block
s city behind schedule far
rumple, and this involves a numl ..
mat have the auinoare personal and
n employee most believe you to
And finally, these tails mast be
yee. In most uses, if the e�miployee
ofessionaIIp and personally, you
ae W"..: L L. Will. most deal pwmptlp in
� if they don't appear valid to the
: and tend to magnily and honmper
with these r. , . r ,,: wM result in
Wait you are ;:. I , I ., J is bim of her
male, l . 6,: ,1 lather than the
the people �l for you
isionaoakers':.:. S tb6 can only be
f mmaaageme:st. I believe in being
i an a consiaawd basis. I believe
l in order to keep abreast of the
types of r r l l l L n— grams on the
e9 nand paar3iase seders. I wouid
ran gets daily repast of each line
placed on any hoe item account
dace of the buliaar. These
to d.telnine the cause of
R plan should be based yew,
•the �YIV., i- ill. b�t 1Y yi ,
over for the ,s, j L.L...,
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PWjCcIL
d. in"i .N.. •Y'lY I... Y.YII..�IYU Y
ch mge in lei .1 I J% I , Y . , etc. ErAtnotion
of ibes
i . . 1 .? ., 1 L� eozmemeive input fR m the Ut
Paau'�t=t�a' � d be givm first to r. I
S. I wodd ash council if there maze exanumtu
broken orbeat, dew upon the
been juetifud in sack a u' r. ; r thr—MYSIMP
alad
case. This will eiimioate , .: ttmmoaas and lad
Man, I Y YI Y IW V i 1 r 1.r• l co:t: for mow'
or
I r. rl r l r r 9 cist ww most of
ich ally -Am avatar or
set in soups. It am either be
e of each case. If council has
ar departar a norm policy in this
!fmithinthe PO37A!IIY ..Y:6
9. 1 mould tall him that ..:i j aguyinisto ofte Y , do not pet have all the
f2Css .. . .....,p to aasrdes the :haamlom and that ' be aafsir to the public to
haws access to nmterial which imynot be acm I mould OR binsiber that as
soon as citya five peesonoel boare hadi time to mviewthe
matter, the mafix will have m cores to the faces.
1O.Tbeadyeffecti4e r'... Y.r...: r-`-IYW.�- ,.� are dxm datam
r I . . . • 1. There use selveeal ez Ekut Y .. ;1k I. on the machet for 7-10
thomaad dollars. This cart also ;'1 6 WL.1 a cony d program which I
think shodd also be img1eaoeated_ I have put ' Y I . h I.. Of
and pmc m mul m r—SpW W" as a tact. Most bane about a
two year payout. Normally, setup of the ,Y . and operator 1 0 coum
with the padmage. If not, I can set up the pro— and nabs . do
h......:. ;,Y r .1. Ito use theca. In addtti r. l .: , . I I I.. W Y , J
syi $ is fir alUa<ble in Y u u , I. L a. badgEt fbr ar 1: I + : y 6. b ad in
deciding whether to replace ezistiag ;, I .. Y I....sedupon cost of repair of that
. rililuY ..u1i.
11. &hibit "A" is a 1.....:......:. dtiil I :..Y.Y.r Y.«t.. a into The City
mm of Bodeaa, F1 O&M n=ml.
12. In my maax*y contacts with operators in the of Florida, I bane
r.IYIMYY:I.I:u.g aadbigher
b4.a .A 1.r —is the only 1111.01 X 1 1, zMeam o n. .;O i.,.. l.n 01% r.wu.�:
farther err' tcadom I feel that the miai]be
m f y V11 r r Y � . I Y.1 level for
operators and service mechanics shouldigh graduation Isvd. I feel
tbat..r-..ZY„ L..;:,...IIshouldbegiver& two years to obtaina "D"
level Y:.t�Y.�L .I .. to resin with the citmw1mimiI. should not
ti, be . I,y.:.. J to acyleve ,..� ti:..� . The Assimuot Di actor
should hate a miaiamm "B" level and sd L . J11 .r be r.... ;t, 1 I to obtain
as "A" Ievsl'r..I,Y6LYw
13. 'Thu Utilities B .r. Y I .....11 should always ttftfi L I m equal . t stand.
Deviation from this policy w+ocid only invite prob 14 cm and in ataxy cases resalt
in a maple problem.
14. Il...:..le I ....k 11. J for twv mdonal r . I Y 11. LV. Y Y I who provide this service,
let we give both the pro and cons to this . Y r I �, . � - Consultant films are by
satire and organization prafst cenoar ope:atians this cam noraally rim a
dity mor+s oust effective than : cipadity. , since these firms are
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....r ., L.. I . at their diipO�iil to produce a better
mrrai..:JY.3ity. Con- Many times, the Caaotnu
YY.Li. 64tive that some fps will bid a ."M
upper management, in order to turn a profit,
affect the effluent or finished water quality.
middle maaa y, Lr..�/L ram. Ij s�m d , w Y . r based i
ill Y. ■ W N Y I .'Y'r waffisa the MWtm orrnzbdndw
year, I was bired by EOS, a mrtional conulta
the C.oiumbia, S C. ...., I � ..ter ant pia,
lag problem in this 40 MOD plant. After
obvious that the pull rY.:.. .o dadficadOn l»
dissolved air flotation systems were not fucw
xasult is .' ....,.:, ../J solids lo:ugag in the plaat.
maaagsraeat made a decision to shut down a
Wig ,r. A.,YY.. for repair. Admittedly, the iacsas
was cranny not the time to do it. The *=on
115 tons and clarifier etiluert TSS was in thr
Tire city was understandably, .. r 161� , , , J yand tho
Yp slam this , lw. "" NL W II641.6. r Y. of a {it�ty cm
contract is awarded to a firm with a good tra c
up front of bidding a ..,...L«..t with a comfort;
Wity product than would a
Operations must is so highly
so low that trey are forced by
> make deoaiots that adversely
to, in some cases, tipper or
m lack of knowledge of bow this
w quality. A arse in poi= Last
firm which has a .,,,...:.....t to run
to assist them in solving a solids
�oiriag at the situation, it became
xss, anaerobic digesters, and
Ming r , .1. L r L.O . This of itself will
o compHicata matter:, upper'
of the hearth
ears needed same wodc, but this
lids i . I I . I . I .y in the plant rose to
mge of 10-60 on good days.
we was vvia less happy. To
e a good thing pravidhng that the
I a MMM and who does a good job
a profit margin.
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Subject : 1iurr{ cane Procedure
Hurricane :v'atc-
:.II$ t�.7.s ti71e al I. S::per'j- Cr;a = :Canal 3.a0ui.- be taking `vu0
appropriate measures to -4 --S 1r a h-c afe'L7 0— i..�aCir f a.'II-li es dn4
proper r? a as `hey t.,-=eat 0- she s`.. _ inc= eases . iy'@ supervisors
i
will be considered to be on call a hitime
.
,.me.
Hurricane Warnine
awl supervisors should be an : e : ' a s_ a or en roc:-e. '_"he
'6irst licensed sspe vr_sor ai:_ cells a she oDesator on cut7. The
supervisors w:U-1 be:gia sec:�_:n® tli iaa� or a aqua_
hurricane.
Ru.rricane Imminent A.11 sups --visors r -
o s should be at the pl si Le at s :tee. nal
preparations should be com_ietec at
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NOV 23 '92 10:13 CITY OF BRADENTON
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Hurricane Watch:
All supervisors should be sect
this time. Each supervisor she
the operator on duty that they
and are.taking appropriate mea
their personal reaponsibilitie
superintendent or the assistan
the operator sometime (shortly
will instruct the operator on
yet checked in to call and rec
I: a Hurricane Watch is given
there is a very real possibili
are not aware of the situation
-first the superintendent and i
superintendent.
Hurricane Warning / Hurricane
Maintenance - Fill all vehicle
pick-up, Yard pick-up, and L<
diesel cans as back up. Top of
all non -operating equipment anc
not limited, to all dumpsters,
hoses, shovels, rakes, broom
Administration and Maintenance
equipment, material, and food ;
(Jim McClintock) and locate in
a list and purchase all needed
self-contained breathing appara
Park all personal vehicles in a
building. Park the maintenance
maintenance building (stagger v
pick-up by the laboratory exit.
hooked up under the sludge cony
press building, put the other t
Secure all doors and windows in
under full load. Ride out -he
mechanical aailures, and unusua,
and discuss any weaknesses is tl
the,clean-up.
DRIB
ing their families and proper ty • at
.d call -in to the plant to notify
ire aware of the Hurricane Watch
tres to go on duty as soon as
are taken care of. The
superintendent will check with
after the Watch is issued. He
.ty to notify all supervisors not
ve a status on their situation.
ring the early morung hours and
that the supervisory perscnnel
he operator on duty shout :otif y
his absence, to assistant
inent:
with fuel - Semi, Maintenance
pick-up. Fill all gas and
new generator fuel tank. Secure
material. This includes, but is
)lf carts, sampling equipment,
etc. Tape all windows in the
tildings. Take Hurricane gear,
?plies from City Central Stock
ie administration building. Crake
;uipment/supplies. Relocate
is 'Co administration building.
around the maintenance
and yard pick-up in front of the
�icles). Park the laboratory
Park the semi with a trailer
or on the west side of the belt
iler in the belt press building.
11 buildings. Dun generator
orm and dccumens all damages,
avents. After the storm, review
Hurricane procedure following
NOV 23 IT-3 i0: 14 CIT`t OF 3Ri=tC ! f I:N
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Operations - Shut down Sludge Th
Begin wasting into all Dlgestars
to reseed the plant if we get a
all supernating from digesters.
bypass (only when plant is not cj
incoming flow) to reduce f:.ow :A:
Chlorine contact Tank. Ma -rota
possible. Lower effluent valves
permit possible large volume or J
flooding tanks. Put both bar scs
manual. Ride out storm and doeun
upsets and unusual events. Af tat
any weaImesses in the Hurricane r
following the clean-up.
I
aboratory - Setup all sample cc
Prepare all bench sheets for .es
Hurricane warning and the actual
(automatic=ampiers) equipment a
every -4:.ur Incurs Tcza]. Su3^a
Chlorine residual and Fecal Col:
the superintendent or ;.he assist
storm aid document t all damages,
events. After the a torm. . : elriaw
the Hurricane procedure the s
up.
Administration - Open both gates
vehicles) . Purchase (4) four r o
set up television to monitor weati,'
employee families i= the zainten&
hurricane supplies. :i__ all ava.
;sate_ ( enough for 'A ive (5) peo+_eie
all needed food supplies from Cit:
McClintock) . Review all ongoi- a
needed. Ride out storm and log a
operational, mechanical or mcnito:
A te= the Storm, , photograph and do
discuss any weaknesses in .urr7.-_8r
meeting :allowing -the clean-up.
:kiner (DAF) and Belt Presses.
:ntil fug?. (This will be used.
�shcut during the storm.) Stop
'Pen Chlorine Contact Tank
able of hydraulically handling
xiction, do not dose 011
hlorine Residual as long as
n bo•ch aeration basins to
ow to pass through Without
ens in 'service at this time on
at all damages, operationa:l
the storm, review and discuss
ocedure in the staff meeting
._s and label as needed.
.g to be Core during the
Z=d . Check all sampling
supplies. Begin sampling
c Sol_ds, 30 ? DO'S,
:-r.. A3sis v here direct -ad by
s::. eri z tandent . Ride out
n i :Oring upsets and unusual ..:�,
_4iscu33 any weaknesses in
Meeting following the clean -
secure emaxgenc7
of film for 35mm camera, and
,.. Check on the secu_--ity of
e building. Check all
able containers vita dxi=ki_:g
or three ;rays). Requisition
s Central stock (,: i m
tiv ties and ass;=-��, where'
everts concerning damage or
ag upsetz and unusual event3.
ament all damages. Review and
as
rocedi:re vile 3 Vayi
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Hurricane Information
Preparedness
Fr
Procedures
The 1955 Isurjicane .season begins
•june 1 and ends November 30. During the
last • 100 y ears, more than 150 tropical ey-
clorles of varying intensity have struck
Florida. More than hair of these storms
have had sustained winds of hurricane
Velocity -- 75 miles per hour. Even at mini-
mum tltvse tfoplcal st P are ca a-
e or Inflicting major property damage to
coastal and inland regions of the state.
Because they are guardians of public
health, seater and wastewater plant oper-
ators need to be prepared for emergencies
associated witli this seasonal hazard. It is
Imperative that the citizens be protected
from the spread of waterborne disease both
routinely and during emergency conditions.
The following precautionary measures
are presented here for those persons'respon•
Bible for safeguarding public drinking water
and sastewater facilities.
1. CHECK throughly all auxiliary and
standby equipment. It is essential that this .
e i meat function ur ng emergent OW
- II...I Ins•
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2, ST CK adc uate fuel supplies to op-
era a (jguipment or a ��jr
pp��el- An accepts^bie-'a ternat ve is to
e
short term contracts with suppliers to hold
fuel in reserve during the hurricane season..•:•a
r.
3. STOCK parts which are critical to the
operation or the plant or the auxiliary
equipment.
4. MAINTAIN in good repair all mechan-
ical equipment at water and wastewater
plants, including pumping stations.
5. S.T-OCK-lu[ficigll Sippii Q o bJ-QtWe
or hygochiorite to car1y the Sy_steir tIi[ough
-a.t4-.day.pertod_. •
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
AREA OFFICES
Eh1ERGENCY OPERATIONS
G. there is a_rn t�to
feed chlorine other than electrically. power
outages are common during hurricanes and
many chtorinators depend on electrical
pumps and solenoids. , Huai b ass�a
be required. '
ra
sibl�� '. >< • f�,•_ Y���`�iUrr �arie:wirnrn�s;
City Area Officer ' Telephone
I
Ptniuola
(A)
Georje 1.1101tmn, If.
(904) 436.9300
.uvYl ,r,W • •
-Tamps
(D)
Craig 61cArthw
(611) 9113.7402
•alter* ! `
Fort l►lyurs
(c)
Laniky Adsir
14131331.2667
Welt ratio Duch
(D)
Rick Refs
(3051619.3100�
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"_ I!
Orlando •• •
(E)
Len Kuhn,
13031 a94.7S3S
;C~,
Jaeksonrille '
" IF)
Ed 8atbet
19011396.6939
bepartnrunt
or Emisonmental Rurriation Slate coordinator
;'
Jeff R. Tarior,,
�r
$. DRAIN sewage holding ponds as com- .. :- .. •
pletely as practical after receiving hurricane ' ' �1 1 1k.A llk—/
wxrntngs, Anticipate flooding from heavy ...' State of Florida
raihs Yikl: runoff. DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL. REGULATION Pik"Daredflum
I ,, A VAILABLE during emergency
Cortditr o�ns, i cs eciail Important u ' g
emerstencies to be u lY sta �e_d•„�r Al -We Bob Graham
p onij Governor
' i 1_;,--_NO r� I F
at ter
wr -s wten emerk
eneoe ea;tU n be made aware of how
h persons
S all damage and make sure
a ergP9491--ML! er_:,,ents are ro erly
d nct hurricane warn{ have een
were or aft normal services are re-
ed.
A few days after each hurricane or
oth di er DER field engineers
fe /wastewater treatment
submit to the epartment's headquarters in
'Tallahassee summaries of damages and on.
vironmental activities within their respec-
tive jurisdictions. Following the survey: of
your facility, report your findings to the
DER emergency operations officer in your
area. Let him know if assistance is needed
from DER,
e
Victoria J. Tschinkei
Secretary
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
00 �1viRON,yFNr
s?�rE OF fld0.�P
June 1985
This public document . was rotttulgated at
an annual cost of Ms or 1015 per copy
to disseminate Information about hdirkine
preparedness.
UProuc;dufle&
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IT EIS �' WASTEWATER {
FACILITIES
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November 22, 1993
Ph-. Johrs J. Dragc.
City Admirsistrstca^
City of Okeechobee
S S. E. Third Avenue
Okeachobea, FL. 34974-21332
REs Disectcrr of Public Utilitit
Candidate - Questicrrr,stre
Dear O r. Drsgo,
In resporsse of your latter d
to be a candidate selsrtad by thi
Director of Public Utilities for
f a l l owi rag commerst s per the prry i 4
QUESTION *1 REPLY My Drof ess i o
backgrourrd in the Civil/ Strurtu-
rseering field in Flca^ids over ii
reflected in ray resume• . My insvo
tr-eatmerst plants for over 1Z year
t i ng, construct i ors, operat i orss,
Is a synopsis:
The wastewater traatraerst plants
additions 20,000 gpd to 2 mgd; p
0' mgd; Oxygen process UNOX plant
tarns; bi o filters/ odca^ a bat araan
gear; ch 1 Geri na contact tarok., pre
to spray i rr i g at i on, ocesrs out f a
The water treatmarst plants have
.ts to 4 mgd; additions 1 to 4 sag
filters together with pressure f
flocu1ants, softening and fluceri;
.5 to 4 mgd; claarwells and high
The wastewater collectiors system
maims covering the local, bsckbo
range from: a" to 4,214" grsvity we
mersi bl e, f 1 ooded suction, and 1
to 121 di a. ; emrrgency pumpout c
rartry; together with infi ltrstio
and rehabi 1 itation of the above.
The water d i stri but i ce s/ t•rarosmi s
rnuni ci pa 1 i rat erconnert s; upgrade
prrogrsms; meter replacement prog-
ras t ras and services; leak det act i
,y
ad Nov. 9, 1933 1 are pleased
committee far the positiori of
he City. I do hereby offer the
sly received Questionnaire.
1 expes^iance, training arsd
1 / Utilities/ Sanitary/ Ersg i -
wn rs i rs a tri county aces is
rment irs water and wastewater
has included; designs, permit
d inspertione. The fo11cn4ing
a rsrsgad from: package arid
s"wrst planet/ additions .S to
mgd; sludge dewstering sys-
emergarscy genaratcrrs / switch
re filter; effluent discharge
or deep "ell i n j act i ors.
raged fv-vm a package/ additions
accelatoors; aerators, grsvity
tars; lima silos, cosgul ants,
systems; ground storage tank
arwv i ce/ trarssfer pumps
pumpi rag stations and farce
and master categories would
-1 4m to 16" force mairss; sub -
pump stations; wetwelis S*
ec^t i ons, cca,tres 1 parse 1 s, t a l e
oxfiltratiors studys, tests,
ors systems have rsrsged from2
ire ras i ras/ prat act i an/ hydrarst
ras; upgrade outdated system
/ i l l ega 1 corsrsart i co s programs.
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My Municipal ex pwri erfc& is irs the
sarvica for ovwr- 7 1/2 years togs
vi sco y axpari arrsce of cruarr 10 year
Larsd da�verlopraerrrt arxpwrriarsce irs Sc
•raroged frcews dersigrs, persaittirsg,
roads, cerrostruct i ears, arsd i •rospwct i
saajcr commursities ersccanpessirsg ze
My pwrrcapt i ors of the, d i rwct ors` r
are• as follows To mairstairs a hil
and quarstity for the public, thw
as marodatwd by the federal, state
mote the safety , aducat i ors erod w
amploywas arsd the ersvir-oreaeorst as
local guidelirars. To establish e
gram of all the fecilitias so the
irsto disrepair. To effectively ut
erred appropri stwd furods to accompl
withirs the approved budget.
CAJEST ION 02 REPLY The crgarsi z
reccwuwwrodwd is to p l ace a l l p l a
vice togather rwpertirog to the
may bar combirsed such as crow sup
oparatioros tagathwr with that p
The crgarsi z et i caoa 1 chart based c
a poet i ors of the sa 1 ary disperse
707L water 30% wastewater depwrodi
:iti 1 itiers/ wrogirsea►rirsg/ public
ier with the marsageri al / supwr
irs the private savtcer. Thee
�h arsd Cerstral Florida has
arwary, &arthwc rk, utilities,
,ss frown small subdivisicrrss to
&Querw sai 1 vs.
a irs the M i i i t i as departmerst
lovel of se!rvics, quality,
v i rcawnwrst , by its amp i cryeas
arsd local guidel irows. To pro-
m beirog of the public, its
rodetwd by federal, state, and
avant at i ve ma i rst anersca pro -
they will root degrades car fall
iza the employaws, rasourcws,
h the wi shws of coursci I arsd
rsal structure that would be
ursct i oros together, a 1 l Bar-
er supery i scr. Scans, posi t i case
scr for water and waste wetwrr
ro being a doubles "A" oparetcr
hw budget positioros may haves
rcdw tether accounts such as
or; thwir activity.
d i rac-t c
asst. die cr
Admi rs.
WTP Super
WWTP Super Ltil.
"A" Oper
"A" Opel, Me
"i{" Opar
"S" Oper Me
"C" Oper
"C" Oper Me
My out 1 i roe of other posi t i ores the
based errs a rev i atis of the ax i st i rog
t i oaf and ax par i eroew. Lather posit i
wxistirog staff cross trairom the d
of tither posi t i ores. This would be
wroharscirog arsd prroonotirsg the maplo
therw appaers to be a rsead for a
data arsd Fx. wparra morst h i y repcewt s
a assist irs the pf--wvwrstativw mat
Super 4FINA44CE DEBT.)
III Acct. Clerk
I I C. Sar. C 1 rk
I
sway be rowcwssary would ba
taff, thwir trai•rsirsg, aduca-
s would root be crweted if the
i es arsd or raspcaisi bi l i t i es
ha first strop In wrocouragirog,
e arsd thwir &ducat i ors. However
pi st C l wrk that would i rfput
a computer, and a I rsspactcrr
wrtarssie•• pt-ogrem.
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QUESTION *3 REPLY Public utili
resporssibla for the morsagine rrt 0
garbage accoursts, if it I% corstr
arod co- if it becomes large errooug
The F i wance dept . shou 1 d be rasp
arsd accourst i rsg under a d i v i si ors
coarsso 1 i d at i ors of reversues and or
safe guards it, alorog with the pr
corstralimed location of all fund
with the proper security measures
QUESTION *4 REPLY The task for
coursty wide ut i 1 i ty authcrri ty to
a favorable aspect to all corscar
ority Is formed is to part i ci pat
the territories, that the city m
withirs _. city limits or fu
support the format i crrs of a ut i l i
being a participant of the Husin
development. The City already he
where the other members do root.
own facilities arsd or purchase t
are situated irs the outermost re
served by the City. All of this
health= well beirsgr rseed, demersd
Legislative act i crrs may be rsaaded
twaers the members
QUESTION Ella REPLY My appr-oach
ability to use the positioro and
sty l e whers necessary arod t o i of 1
deci si on: when ri sk i s preserst. C
knowing wheys to exert f i rutness a
To create objectivity, optimism
way thirogs are dorse. To develop,
arsd to inspire teamwork. To snake
dent behavior withirs crrgarsimatio
My senaltivity to employee corsca
roorsi ous ersv i roroment In which oaf
wou i d be reviewed to ma i rst a i rs a
policies of the City would be ut
coramursi cat i crrss between the vari o
be established.
QUESTION *6 REPLY My raarsagemarl
opera door policy if supervisory
review parfor narsce with responsi
apprropr1 ate resporssi bi 1 it i es to
dirsata initiative. To mairotairs j
t i arr.' Ter "rseogrsi ma arod reward am
rs should root be direct l y
bi 1 l i rsg for water-, sewer off -
led by a goverrnrterst a l east i tys
by semVice f ursct i cuss.
,ible for- the direct billing
led oust oraer service. The
rids irs a cerstra l i m ed 1 ocat i cm
ter checks arsd ba 1 ances. The
reversues arsd d i sbursamersts
re basically self ampl arsetcrry
to easamina the potential of a
omota ecorsomic development is
. The city•s role if the auth
rs the formations to establish
want to ultimately serve,
w oranee at i ons. The city may
authority, on the basis of
Council to promote eccmomic
everoue gerserat i rog facilities
County should build their
sporadic w%istirsg plarsts that
nos that cannot feasibly be
based ors public safety arsd
d stress crro the aroviroromerrt.
i resolve the diff be -
leadership would bes the
mortality to change my own
ice others. Courage to make a
bility to motivate others by
whers to avoid the use of it.
i•rsterest irs improving the
urosal arsd help others irapo^cwa
cisiorss that support irsdopers-
1 imits.
would bes to provide a hay-
, work habits, productivity,
i ci erst office. The persorsrsal
mad as a guidel irse. Effective
levels and departmerst wou 1 d
tyle would be= to establish a
commrrodations are debated. To
intaracticrrs. To delegate the
ourage supervisor-y arsd subcr-
descariptioro arsd starsdardims-
yees, to give praise as well
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as criticism. To upgrade staff p
l a i nt s arsd boast i rig :nor a l e a i orog
cKznance and reso 1 v i rsg ccanp-
th increased productivity.
QUESTION *T REPLY Financial ccK �ls that I would irap1wwwrrt
would bee to review expersditures s a rncKrthly basis to maintairs
a balanced budget. To have purcha requisitions rerviewed and
signed by the super•v i sca- and the rector prior t o it being re-
ceived by the city admirsi stratcsr :d car finance departmwrt. To
agendize any items not in the bud for approval by council.
The fcKisu 1 at i ore and pri cr i t i z at i r of a budget pl ars wou 1 d be s
to establish a two year fcr-ecest items that need to be add-
r-essed far normal operations and irsterrance, together with
passible emfrgerscies, wants and n s of the department. To
project arid schedule arry funds al cated fco- capital improvement
projects.
In order rrcrt to have a budget deficit, scam funds may have to be
transferred within the particular budgets of the utilities dept.
This decision would be correlated with the City Administrator
arsd or F i rsance doper-tmerrt .
QUESTION *6 REPLY If council as
icy, it will be rooted ire the meet
resporisibi 1 ity of doing sc. Howev
dept. I would review the item and
Worm at i ors to the coursci l , prior t
fair and equitable solution may b
decisions, but mainly it would ken
s a decisicrs that breaks pol-
g minutes, and it is their
if it effects the utility
resent the supportive docu-
them makirog the decision. A
attained, prior to councils
them informed.
The way I would deal with the sit ticKr is: to acknowledge that
council also rerrx pvwwnts the tapa and their wishes. Ps^oper
ccanmurs i cat i ors is vital in any erg i z at i cres, to discuss pot a nt i a l
problems before they occur. The d cumaoritaticers of the situation
in mewo farm co- letter, to the ci administratcK• and council
would be in order.
QUESTION *9 REPLY The aggr-essiv
mattrr that had not been reviewed
arry releases or ccarnwrsts at this
st ra i ght f onward no would be st at e
not assent i al to give the reason.
be requested from theca through th
Staff would be briefed that canfi
by the directive of their supervi
required for time exceeding 1Z mi
will be implemented with visitor,
wcwld be held with the city admire
ately to discuss the issue.
repca ter that demands subject
ry council would bee told that
me would be inappropriate. A
arid it would be helpful, but
directive in writing would
City administratcK•v s office.
otislity is to be maintained
Prior appointmersts will be
t es. A sign i of out log book
sees if rsecesaery. A meeting
tratcn- and cn^ maycm, imrnedi-
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QUESTION *1* REPLY The aggreas:
ps^ograms that wou 1 d be eat abl i shy
systems will be documented irs thi
maetings and wca^k orders mcasitort
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTE"
The valve ex cars i z i rsg prc+grem wi
cat i chrsa, operat i s rsa i f ursct i egos,
regiorss or by safety hazards hav
work orders will be checked arid
first hydrerst program will be est
Fire Dept. to repair and cr- rep 1
and or valves. The meter calibre
tional aspects shall be cvA dude
date of i nst a l l at i ors. Meters she
where deemed necrssary after pre
WASTEWATER COLLECTION/ TRAMSMISS
To verify irstegrity of manholes,
repro-ts will be made. To study m
axfiltretiors. To verify all valti
verify mechanical, alartrical, a
st at i ems arid their oparat i orsa 1 ■
WATER/ WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLAN
Moathiy rmpca^ts shall be eatabi i
of the plarsts raflactirsg the mec
etc. deficiencies that era fourid
staff were applicable or- cctrstrac
CRJESTION *11 REPLY Sirsce all o,
the follcasirsg amargerscy prepared
ors a staged basis of strength ap.
landfall. Full basic praparatiors
seasors arriving such as supplies
verify all operat i ors aspects, fu..
arcd po 1 i c i es. This coord i rsat i ors
city deper^tment s ersd govarremarst a
STAC3E 1 Tropical storKn category
basic preparations such as charm
garsarratora, equipments and plarst
STAGE E Hurricarsa warrsing - shut
pump stations for storage, open■
check prach 1 ca^i nat i cn systems, a
down arcd rot at i rsg shifts.
STAEiE J Hurricarse watch - After
t i ons may be shut down to safagu
arsd persorsnel by high wirsds, dab
Recovery will occur after the do
during the first daylight hours
equipiawnt and facilities will be
preverst at i va ma i rst eorrarsc:
for the water and wastewater
orsthly repcerts, weekly status
by suparvisca^s are as follows
be established to verify lo-
ckers valves arcd or boxes by
g first priority. Irs house
nitca^ad by suparvisors. The
l i shad irs coopwrat i ors with the
a missing or brokers hydrants
ors, vari f i cat i ors, arcd cspaera-
upc rs review of readings arid
be repaired and or replaced
mi rsary i rsvest i gat i ono, are made
SYSTEM
ins, arcd cored i t i ors i respect ion
verify excessive irsfiltratiors
and exarcise isame as water}
structural cornporsarsts of pursp
ct s.
d ors the f urset i s na 1 oparat i ors
ical, structural, alectrical,
roblems will be c n-ractad by
issued if foreseeable.
Florida is prone to Hurriearsas
as program would be initiated
oachirsg withirs 46 hours of
hould be made prices- to the
emov-gerscy gersarators, and to
t i ores of equ i pmerrt, strut urns
it be made together with ether
agwrsci ea.
garsara 1 c 1 aarsup arcd necessary
Is, fuel for, vehicles
perat i ons, radio checks.
r installation, draw down all
plants maximum capacity,
ff moatirsg for potential shut
reful mcasitca^ing all opera-
d the equipment, facilities,
s, arsd sustained pcwar outage
rade of the passing storm
r-wwwabarirsg safety first. All
checked - , pri cr, to rest art arcd
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having there came on 1 irse. Opero
ad to i: r t life car" limb prob l i
b 1 eras, directly to the d i rest cre^
QUESTION * 1 i REPLY The ceri f i
pl arst operators are marsdated as
state for various capacities of
sa 1 ari es of than operators arsd roe
four coursty area surroursdirsg the
caticrrs, educations, trairsirsg, exp
Utility man -vice mac-harsics would
above, providing they have compl
repair and or obt a i rs equ i pmerst a
irs their respective fields.
The effort of all of the above
for the employee, the city and
It is recogrsized that the mirsimum
diffan-writ zcenes of Florida, let a
educat i ors requ i riernerst s may vary a
sa 1 ari es as much as Sty percerst. H
employees irs the immediate area u
together with the socioecorwAnic b
establishireg a starsdard. The mirsi
merits should a i so r-ef l act ; a comp
experiersce that may be substitute
Class "A" / Mech. 3/ Supervisor/
Class "R"' / Mach. 2/ Fceremars
class "C' / Mech. 1 / Secr wt ary/
Asst. Di•rectcrr - 1 year college
Office staff/ admire. sec - H.S. d
QUESTION *13 REPLY Peirsg a aqua
irsg the utilities dept. mairstairs
There are marry capable carsdidates
trairsirog that may be veterarss, he
shou 1 d be corssi dared arsd root disc
os^ creed. The A.D.A. requ i remerst s
descrri pt i orss to conform to faders
QUESTION # 14 REPLY The concept
has beers discussed by warty cities
five years. Fewer thars five perce
ties sec -tor- where ors1y are p_, -..-
of privatizatiors is as follows: i
oursicatiorss shall be mairetairs-
orr operat i oroa 1 rest ar-t prob-
N may issue boil watarr cerder.
iors of water, arsd wastewater
d raum req u i remerst s by the
rst s sery i rsg the public The
rsi cs shou 1 d be based cars a
ty can their specific certifi-
eroce arsd 1 wngth of service.
ar^nIIy be the same as the
,d a short course i rs t echroi ca 1
at i ors arsd cer dr i v i rag 1 i cersses
d be valuable arsd beneficial
public well beireg.
equireraersts will vary irs the
rse the base sa 1 ari es. The
much as two years, arsd
ever the available source of
ally sets a precedent,
e, should be utilized irs
m educat i ors level requ i re -
able amount of trairsirsg car
for mirsimum qualificatiorss
H. S. Dip. *- 2' year exper.
llth grade 4-1 year
ltrth grade t- 6 morsths
years exper.
clerics - lath grade
oppcer-tursity employer arsd hav-
i s st arsd is self ev i derst .
4 t h education, ex peri eroce,
icapped, or mirsorities that
minated because of sex, race
ill be i rs i at ed irs a l l job
1 aw.
F privitizaticers of arry city
:rr couroties dus^irog the past
have tried it irs the utili-
st i l l ma i •rot a i rs it. My carocept
will create a room rai dd 1 eper-
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scars betweers the city and the pub
complete corstrol of the uti 1 itie
itself, if a ccrrstractco- is hired
wnirsiwnuwn as required irs their curs
are rscet accourrted. Extras will c
repair co- replace items. The off
twos would be harnpared. The city
cause it would root have ccwnplete
ersci es that do occur irs utility
capital i=pv-ovewnersts or exparssio
I would like to thersk the cceen
ortursity of beirsg ccsrssidered for
resident at this address fcn^ ctve
local f ursct i cros, I Rape to hear
the rsear future= I will reflect i
diversificatiors irs the various pr
City to attains it's goals and ob,
9iz9beli'vah
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Okeechobee, FL. 34974
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c. The city would rscst have
The facilities will degrade
(cause they ►sill do the bare
act, especially if all items
e about frown thew ors rsor-wna i
t of arry upgrade irs the sys-
i 1 1 lose wna,jc r reversues be-
crrstrol over unfores nwrs ewnerg-
st awns. ferry existing or future
are reversue gersarators.
tee and the staff for the opp-
his positiors. I have beers a
=s+ years arsd part i ci pate irs
-can you sours. If appoirsted irs
part i cu 1 ar ex pert i se arsd
rscipals of working with the
Cct i vas.
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VIDE TAPE
INTEOVIEW
QUESONS
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CITY OF OKEECH EE, FLORIDA
Director of Pub ' Utilities
Mr. , what is your
Do we have your permission to videotape
Okeechobee?
Questions:
1. Why are you interested in a new politic
your current position?
2. What are your three (3) strongest abiliti
position?
3. In what areas do you feel you need imp.
4. Briefly describe the system you have fours
of a public utilities organization.
5. Give an example of when you were able
Give an example of how you involve yc
make a decision, or solve a problem.
6. Describe your most recent experience
subordinate.
7. What steps did you take to further enhan
8. Describe your experience with the use of ci
you are familiar with. In what ways are
present problems?
9. What experience do you have in preparing
selecting contractors?
10. Specifically, what accomplishments from
position?
interview and send it to the City of
this time; or why do you wish to leave
why are they a good match for this
effective for managing the workload
build motivation in your subordinates.
subordinates/coworkers in helping you
dealing with poor performance by a
the image of the your department
puters or any uses of computer drafting
iey beneficial? In what ways do they
specifications, obtaining bids and
background prepare you for this
11. How does this position fit into your long-4a�ge professional planning?
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To what extent are you involved with
To what extent are you involved with
Capital project development involves
What do you perceive as the role of th,
to the technical solutions developed b
Have you ever been in responsible
wastewater facility? If so, where and
What experience have you had with e.
fairest way to set up a reuse agreeme
What experience have you had with c
How would most regulatory agencies y
professionally?
Please indicate with which of the follo
"hands on" experience. Also indicate
design, or both, and if you consider t]
minimal. You may briefly discuss n
comfortable with.
a. Reverse Osmosis
b. Rapid Sand Filtration
C. Metal Salt Coagulation
d. Vertical Turbine Pumps
e. Declining Rate Filters
f. Manganese Greensand Filtratio
g. Taste & Odor Control
I Recarbonation
i. Lime -Soda Softening
J. Electrodialysis
k. Liquid Chemical Storage & Fee
i. Waster Plant Sludge Thickener:
In. Mechanical Screens
n. Extended Aeration
o. Variable speed Drives
P. Plate & Frame Presses
q. Vacuum Assist Beds
r. Nitrification
S. Travelling Bridge Filter
t. Deep Injection Well
U. Surface Water Treatment Plant
V. Hydrogen Peroxide
construction aspect of public utilities?
engineering aspect of public utilities?
from city staff and the City Council.
for when these inputs propose changes
;e of the operation of a water and/or
sizes?
reuse? What is the most common and
distribution lines with pigs?
dealt with describe you personally and
rig processes or equipment you have
the experience is based on operation or
experience to be extensive, moderate, or
greater detail the topics you are most
W.
Ion Exchange
X.
Rapid Mixing
Y.
Aeration
Z.
Submersible Pumps
aa.
THM Control
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Ammoniation
CC.
Chlorine Dioxide
dd.
Lime Softening
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Lime -Slakers
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Flow Pa®g Equipment
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Radio Based Telemetry
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Flooailation Equipment
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Contact Stabilization
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Marolf WWTP's
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Sludge Presses
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Sand Drying Beds
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Bardenpho Process
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Denitrification
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Lime Stabilization
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Gravel Pack Wells
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Carbon Scrubber
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What type of utility designs and conc 'on projects have you been involved with?
Do you feel confident in revewing and ac mmenting on plans designed by engineers?
Would you describe one of the most & f cult administrative problems you have had
to solve recently? Describe the problen nd the process you went through to resolve
it and the factors in your decision. ITIhk ould involve either a technical problem or
regulatory agency or something of that 13 ature.
This is a salaried management position. The incumbent is expected to get the job
done. Overtime and compensatory tim are not granted to this position. It will
involve meetings and substantial work, which are beyond normal working hours.
Would working extra hours present a problem. for you?
If the City Council decided to hire you w an assistant director of public utilities for
an indefinite period of time, and at a lower salary, would you accept the offer?
In conclusion, is there anything more you would like to say about yourself
in regard to this job position?
Candidates to be interviewed for the City of C
Department
Jack Payne
P.O. Box 141801
Gainesville, Fl., 32614
Home 904-335-2903
Bus. 904-375-1053
Gilbert Souders
1875 51st Terrace S.W.
Naples, Fl. 33999
813-455-1975
Paul Swiech
3355 S.W. Buckskin Trail
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974
407-597-4707
Wayne Jones
841 Egret Road
Cocoa, Fl. 32926
407-636-5829
r
bee's position in the Public Utilities'
John Lang
315 18th Avenue
Vero Beach, Fl. 32962
407-569-4416
John Baker
8736 Grassy Isle Trail
Lake Worth, Fl. 33476
Home 407-966-7638
Bus. 407-966-0269
William Eubank, Jr.
4435 Willow Tree Lane
King George, Va. 22485
703-663-0670
Thomas Markham
2201 S.W. 28th St.
Villa #13
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974
813-467-8294 -