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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 10_12/13/2007',~.. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM 1. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING: Meeting Date: 12/13/07 Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: N/A Consent Agenda: No Resolution #: 08-07/08 Originating Department: Clerk -Per Council Member Amero's request 2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report) Resolution 08-07/08, Encouraging the Extension of Col. Paul Grosskruger as Commander, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Beyond his Anticipated Normal Rotation Date of July 2009 3. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACT: Account #: Gii~k here to enter text. Amount of this item: r;iiCk mere to enter text. Current Budgeted Amount Available: Amount Remaining after item: A11Iri~ {r_1~ }~,3 ]Y;, i4 is k tf ,.. Y;~! ~ ~~~ Y~.,E~.. i~.~' i~ .;r . .... Budget Transfer Required: choose an Appropriate Fund Balance: choose an itet~. 61`-... 4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item) During the 11/8/07 Council Meeting, Council Member Amero asked that this Resolution be placed on the December for consideration by the Tequesta Village Council. 5. APPROVALS: Dept. Head: U 1 ~~~,(~i ~-- Finance Director: Attorney: (for legal sufficiencvl Village Manager: SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION: APPROVE ITEM: ^ Yes ^ No ^ DENY ITEM: ^ RESOLUTION 08-07/08 A RESOLUTION STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE EXTENSION OF COLONEL PAUL L. GROSSKRUGER AS COMMANDER, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BEYOND HIS ANTICIPATED NORMAL ROTATION DATE OF JULY 2009; ENCOURAGING OTHER CITIES IN THE JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT AFFECTED BY LAKE OKEECHOBEE WATER RELEASES TO PROVIDE SIMILAR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Colonel Paul L. Grosskruger, was appointed Commander, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in July 2006; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers normally rotates its District Commanders approximately every three years and Colonel Grosskruger's command assignment will most likely end in July 2009; and WHEREAS, Colonel Grosskruger has displayed a clear understanding and appreciation for the effects of Lake Okeechobee water releases on the rivers, estuaries and the communities receiving the released water; and WHEREAS, Colonel Grosskruger has shown impartiality with respect to the various stakeholders in his approach to understanding and resolving the Lake Okeechobee water release issues; and WHEREAS, Colonel Grosskruger has listened to the concerns of all parties and has kept all promises made; and WHEREAS, it would serve the best interests of the Village of Tequesta and other cities in the Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, affected by the Lake Okeechobee water releases to have the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extend the current tour of duty of Colonel Grosskruger as Commander, Jacksonville District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida: SECTION 1. The Tequesta Village Council respectfully requests and strongly encourages Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, Commander, South Atlantic Division (joseph.schroedel.bgCa~usace.army.mil - Fax: 404-562-5002), Lieutenant General Robert L. Van Antwerp, Commander and Chief of Engineers, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C. (robert.1.vanantwerp.ltgCa~usace.army.mil -Fax: 202-761-1683), and John Paul Woodley, Jr., Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, (c/o Kathleen.mcglynn _hgda.army.mil -Fax: 703-697-7401), to extend the appointment of Colonel Paul L. Grosskruger as Commander, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for an additional full three year term beyond his anticipated normal rotation date of July 2009. SECTION 2. The Village of Tequesta also encourages other cities affected by Lake Okeechobee water releases to provide similar affirmation of support for the extension of tour of duty for Colonel Grosskruger as Commander, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The foregoing Resolution was offered by ,who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: For Adoption Against Adoption Mayor Jim Humpage Vice-Mayor Pat Watkins Council Member Dan Amero Council Member Tom Paterno Council Member Calvin Turnquest The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this day of , 2007. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA ATTEST: Jim Humpage Lori McWilliams, CMC Village Clerk v~~b'1~r City of Sanibel 800 Dunlop Road Sanibel, Florida 33957-4096 www mysanibel.com AREA CODE - 239 CITY COUNCIL 472-4135 ADMINISTRATIVE 472-3700 BUILDING 472-4555 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 472-3111 FINANCE 472-9615 October 04, 2007 The Honorable Dan Amero Village of Tequesta 345 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469 Dear Councilmember Amero, Protecting water quality and quantity in the State of Florida has been difficult because of frequent turnover in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineer Commanders' position of the Jacksonville District office. Florida's economy ~.s our environment. Without wise water management, our way of life and economy will be destroyed. At this time it is critical to maintain stability at the helm of the Army Corps of Engineers. We are asking that your jurisdiction adopt a resolution as soon as possible encouraging the extension of Colonel Paul L. Grosskruger as Commander of aacksonville, District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers beyond his anticipated .normal rotation date of July, 2009. For the first time in this last year and one- half we have begun to make progress solving these complex water issues because of Colonel Grosskruger's inclusive leadership style. LEGAL 472-4359 Please transmit your resolution to each of the following: NATURAL RESOURCES 472-3700 PARKS & RECREATION 472-9075 • Assistant Secretary of the Army John Paul Wooley PLANNING 472-413s Kathleen.mcgl~~a h dq_a•armY.niil (703-697-7401 fax) POLICE 472-3111 PUBLIC WORKS 472-6397 • General R.L. VanAntwerp, Chief of Engineers UTILITIES 472-loos Robert.l.vanantwerp.ltg ,usace.army.mil (202-761-1683 fax) • Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, Commander, South Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ioseph.schroedel.bg_(cr~usace.army.mil (404-562-5002 fax) • Your Congressional delegation Please also ask members of your community to send letters as well. Thank yolyfgr your consideration. Mick I Mayor Attachment Recycled paper r0~ us~rco~ Colonel Paut L. Grosskruger of Engineers. Jaclcsanville District Commander BIOGRAPHY Colonel Paul L. Grosslcnsger assumed command of the Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District in July 2006. Born astd rtised its eastern Iowa, COL Grossknsger ayes commissioned into the Corps of Engineers upon 8radssation from the United Stags Military Academy in 1983. His assigtsmeats include platoon leader, ba#f$lian S2 °~' ~ ~P~Y ~ecntive officer in tln; 317x` Engineer Battalion, F.schbom, Germany; company commander and battalion S4 oi$cer its the 82d Engines the S3Sa" Battalion, Bamberg, Germany; company commander of Engineer Company (Combat Support Equipment), Grafenwoehr, Germany; Pm.1~ officer and deputy rasidem ~~' in five Omaha Cor'Ps of ~cers, Colorado S ~~~ U.S. Fasginoer Battalion, Fort pn~' Colorado; baitalian executive offiicer, 31 CmnnP, Fort Betmin ' tea' 8muP operatsons officer, 36'~ & Georgia; Instructor, U.S. Army Command and Generai~ CoIIege, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Chief of F.ngincer Operations and ,,~i~ ~', V Corps, Heidelberg, Germany; camamander of the 44~ ~~ Battalion, Vilseck, Germany, whet+e he planned and conducted ~ Combat Operation Iraqi Freedom. I3is most recent as ' °~tio~ in support of U.S. Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard sswgnment was as the Chief of Staff of the currents cod, Missouri. COL Grosskrtiger is y attending the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. COL Grosshvgec is a graduate of the U.S. Army Engineer Basic and Advance Courses, ~ Combined Arms and Serviced Staff School, and the U S. Army Command ~{ Coal Staff College. IJe possesses a Bachelor of Science de mechanics from the United States lbiili A - 8~ xn angsnecnng Master of Science do ~' c~mY, west Point, New York and a gree in civil engineering frees Iowa State Univ Antes, Iowa. He is a registered professional engineer in~ the Commonwealth of Virg, COL Grosskruger's awards inchsde the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (sixth award}; the Army Commendation Medal (three awards and "V" device}; the Joint won Medal; the Army Achievement Medal (fifth award); the NATO Medal; the Joint Meritorious Unit award; and the Humatsitarian Service Medal. Ha leas earned medals from Nicaragua sad Poland. He has the U.S. sad Gemnsa parachutist badge and the air assault badge. 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