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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 14A_04/08/1999 ~-~ o ~~ ~ M E o~ 0 M O R A N D U M To: Village Council From: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager ~~~ Date: March 31, 1999 Subject: Appointment of Tequesta Utility Director; Agenda Item As you know, in October, 1998, Tom Hall resigned his position as Water System Manager in order to relocate to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Since that time, Joann Manganiello, Assistant Village Manager/Village Clerk, has been the Acting Water System Manager. Subsequent to Mr. Hall's departure, the Village Council approved the merger of the Stormwater Utility with the Tequesta Water Department creating a new Tequesta Utilities Department. The new person to be hired would be the Utilities Director overseeing both water and Stormwater utility functions. The Village Council indicated a preference for an engineer to be hired to fill this important position. The Village advertised for the Utility Director in newspapers along the Treasure Coast and the west coast of F1o.rida. The deadline for submittal of resumes/applications was February 10, 1999. The Village received 26 resumes/applications for the position of Utility Director. The Personnel Specialist, Assistant Village Manger/Village Clerk and myself reviewed the applications and selected the top five candidates based upon our consensus opinions. After having interviewed the top five candidates, we ranked the top three candidates in order of preference. It is our opinion that the top candidate is Matthew Morrison, currently employed by the City of West Palm Beach Utilities Department. Mr. Morrison holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Engineering, in civil engineering from Florida Atlantic University. Mr. Morrison began his professional career as a Laboratory Technician with the City of West Palm Beach and worked his way through the ranks as Water Plant Operator.., Lead Water Plant MEMORANDUM Village Council March 31, 1999 Page Two Operator, Public Utilities Project Specialist and finally as Environmental Resources Program Coordinator. Mr. Morrison also possesses a State of Florida Class A Drinking Water Certification indicating that he possesses the highest certificate that the State of Florida offers in water treatment processes. Mr. Morrison has agreed to accept the position as Utility Director commencing on May 3, 1999 at an annual salary of $58,000 which falls within the range advertised by the Village. It is recommended that the Village Council confirm the appointment of Matthew Morrison as Tequesta's Utility Director, per Section 3.02(7) of the Village Charter. Should you have any questions relative to this recommendation, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. TGB/nmh \MyFile\Manager\VCMemo 3-31-99 ~ ~k ~.~ ~~ 1 { ~' i 4ry .._,.lai., i ~. ,5~~, 4;4 ; ~i ~,6 _ <<~ ~~ I February 2, 1999 Ms. Kun Bodinizzo Personnel Specialist Village of Tequesta 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, FL 33469-OZ73 Ms. Bodinizzo: l~ In response to yow advertisement for the position of Director of Utilities, I am enclosing my resume for yow review. As a recent post baccalaureate graduate in civil engineering with a GPA of 3.8, my major course work centered ~ water resource management. Core curriculum included; Hydraulics, Environmental Irr~ad Analysis, Environmental Regulation and Compliance, Environmental Resources Planning and Management, Hazardous Waste Management and Environmental Systems Analysis. The knowledge obtained from this course work would be greatly beneScial in directing the Utility Departmern for the Village of Tequesta. I have been employed by the City of West Palm Beach Utilities Department since 1991, and have received fow promotions during this time. 1n 1996, I began to work within areas of the Utilities Department which have greatly enhanced my supervisory capacity and allowed me to aPP1Y mY ~ potential and educational knowledge. Reporting to the Director of Public Utilities, I have been instrumental in planning, developing and managing several utility expansion and dov~mtown redevelopment projects. Working closely with the Mayor and other elected officials, I have become a leading point person in the efforts that ensure a total quality experience for the residents and visitors of West Palm Beach, Florida. My areas of expertise aze focused ~ public utilities and include capital itr~rovement projects, facility operations and infrastructure maintenance. My sttcegths lie in developing strong working relationships with regulatory agencies and public interest groups. In addition, my close atterrtion to detail and organizational skills will ensure that every Program becomes a practical and economical success. I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss how my experience and education could contribute to the growth and success of the Village of Tequesta. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, .r-t~~~ ~~~ Matth J. Morrison Enc~oswe: Resume VILL~IGE OF TEQTJESTA Po~sc afFice Baz 3273 ~ 357 Tequesta Drive . ~ 69-ozj3 - cs6u s75.6~ao APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT The ViRapt o~ Tequgb is an Egwl Oppora~ ts~ptoy~r ~ms~a~mld~e) MORRISON, MATTHEW, JONAS p~~ 2/2/99 ~~~~ 370-84-5017 • •~~~~ 12691 Windsong Way Cam' Ju iter b'fate: Florida ,Zips 33478 ~~ ~~ 1- 5 7 5- 2 9 0 9 ~ 't~1~Ss • P~ 561-659-8040 Are Y~ IsQagy e1Gp~le lF~r ampioyment in UMS United Std?- - t~Yes p~ Hie 1~ e'-~e~ gppNed liOt enlplpyrnant wifh ut? N O ~ If yes. w11dr? . F~~t.iOEflS~twlflltle~= M-625-55~=65-376_0 '~S~C~100~(1ltllld'CAySt~tB) Midland High School, Midland, Michigan - `s[itle~abion delec guineas Or tOf~bWCAI Schnat: iateS atte11d~1~ ~S • I>~as~(n~e. city. state) Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan ~feS atteede~ 1 9 8 5 t o 1 9 9 0 ~~ ma~ Biology/Chemistry B . S . 'aduate~'Cf1001(l1a1~18'Gty'State) Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Flori a Ite$ attfende~ 1 9 9 5 t o 1 9 9 R ~~.maja: Civil Engineerina M.E. (Please tum to the next page.) WiY y~DU wak oe s orMleekends N'called4' YES ~•~Y~ City of West Palm Beach ~rtesempioyed: 1991 to Prase Addf~ 200 Second Street West Palm Beach Florida ~ 33402 Tetsplroas: 561-659-8040 E11OU1~ $45,500.00 t,84itRYIlRalrlOSfldtft~ W. Erik Olson, Director of Public Utilities Rearonlforlerivirl~ currently employed LEmpbyer. Dihydro Analytical Services Dates 1988 to 1990 Address 40833 Brentwood Cih-: Wayne Michigan ~ 4831 0 TeflphOA~ 810-978-0425 t;.ist Ills riafrle ane ~ Re~OD br IeavTr~ ~ Dates ernptayed: State: 2ipc Telephone; Ending sairiry: tact mans'~er"s esnns and titles Reason br VIIQ ~ O011tiGt thO dn~Oyefs wed abOtie 1NilesS O K t o Contact t~ r/etbl~ t~retrCRnf~ I/ yr, wish t0 Bairn v rl~~, ple~e comrtetr llld aitaclre~3 /Q11N~ L~~r'~""'~~~~ Gtatc? of F1 nriAa C1aGa °A" Wate*- LicPnSe _ State of Florida Hazardous Materials Technician Have yon sewed in the U.S Armed Forres? N o f3rsnch of 5erviaa: Dates of act>,re duty: Fnxn: To : Rank at t~SCharQe: Have you ever been caivided of a pima in the past ten year, e~cdudirg nasdeme+trars and srnnrn8ry of tenses r have not teen anro~lled. expunged a: sealed by a court? N o ~ lien a or; bade of ttds sheet. (Please t~nrl to the next page.) Name: W. Erik Olson Work phone: 5 61- 6 5 9- 8 0 0 0 Home phone: ~~= ao~ C~~Y-' West Palm Beach State: ~~ Relationshi to P Yom= Supervisor 3 3 4 0 2 • NBrrle~ Patric~~ Walker Work phone: 5 6 1- 6 8 6- ~e . ~ 3301 Gun Club Road CdY West Palm Beach ~~~ Florida ~P= Relationship to you: Governmental Representative 33416 Name: Steve Gon VUbt1c piwne: 5 6 1- 7 3 7- 6 6 6 5 Horne ~~., Address 800 Fairwa Drive, Suite 350 City; Deerfield Beach ~~ Florida Zip: Relationship tO y~ ~! r i e n d 3 3 4 41 --~--_ The Vi118ge-of Tequesta is a 'Dn~-fPee 1AMricptaoe' amA ~ is a aondkion o/ enlployrrKnt to rsfra~ ~iom drugs on or olI ttre jots rc a conditional job oRer of employment is made. apro-esnptoymerK drug ~~ ~ dal ~~ physical'examination wit be given prior to peginn~ ~ nD test and The inFormation provided in this application is true. Domed and con~ete. Airy omission of facts ar misstatements on this appfcatfon may constitute grounds for dismissal . y employed 1 under That acceptance of an employnent olfsr does not aeate a ooritractuai obligation rrpen the Utlage to oont&we to employ ine in the fulrr~ . ~"0 ~PbY~s wip nsceive consideration without discrirninaNon because of race, creed. color, sex, age. religion. marital status. national orgin or disat~ility. Siflnature: ~~/ ~' -~ e~-+....-~- Oate: NOT APPLICABLE VET'ERAI+Y$ PREFERENCE ChaCk ~ bbdc ~ you arm Clii11i1g vNeran's pliNbfOflpa Goarnrltalion :ubslan~ig your dbiln must ba NrNstled t ~. bhna of appilcabion. '1. 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BRANCtt OF SERVICE -DiATE OF ENTRY W1TE~OF DISR3iARC3E tiM yon i~iilnsd and been anlployad tlllagir ~ sillai Ocbllar i. t9lt~ ' ~ u ~' Yes ~ Na Ryes; gin ranee o/ e111pbyer. Nols~ tbldrtr FbrWa later prrelii/erxn is appoirldr1s11t acid enlpbyrrlsalt Malt M d1l ~e slabs and 1Ts pollfcal su6disisiollR lust b sleets Qsrsons inc4ldsd it 1 and 2 abater; and aeca+d b Ihar pstsolls ilcMldsd 1111der 3 and ~ abOtra. It ~ appiCarlt f~lil~ Yrlsrsil's pfrbM~NlOr br i WCiNt p0i~1011 is nt~t aNaGdlt ~ b111r poai6altt bilay ~ rrgtlsst tin IrlYril~a60n {~ ~ a 1Nid1 ~ p~oa 06 `hMra~ AAfsi~. Piost Ollka mot 31003. St Pebsrsbur~ Florida 3373f. A oompisilt s11t1~ br Bled Z1 dhts atbstr r10fiCS of i 11i1ir1E deCisiolr: ~ •11060! 0/ 11iri16 dtlCi:i011 ~ 110t ~iYl11, a t~onlpyirlt lnar ~ ~d ~ arly IflrttR - . ~/~~/ ~ ' ~ ~ MATTHEW J. MORRISON 12691 Windsong Way, Jupiter, Florida, (561) 575-2909 EDUCATION Florida Atlantic Utiversity, Boca Raton, Florida Master of Engineering, 1998, Major: Civil Engineering Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan Bachelor of Science, 1990, Major: Biology, Minor: Biochemistry PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ------Cit}~-of~est-P Depar~ent,_West-Palm-Beach,-Fl~~~__ -- • Administration Environmental Resources Program Coordinator, December 1998 -Present Plan and direct program development ar~d policy for the Environmental Resources Division. Prepare and administer the Division's $2.2 million budget. Capital construction manager for AWT/wetlands based water reclamation, aquifer storage and recovery, surface water control structures and facilities. Oversee operations and maintenance function with a staff of eighteen. • Engineering Public Utilities Project Specialist, May 1996 -November, 1998 Planned and directed program development for the Utilities Department. Primary emphasis on potable, waste and storm water handling and tr. atment. Prepare and administer Division's $1.8 million budget. Bid procuremerrt, design review, contract management and construction administration for facility operations group. Environmental impact analysis and policy, permit applications and compliance, grant funding and watershed management. Federal, state and local governmental public affairs liaison. Conducted governing board and commission workshops and presentations, public meetings, special events and press releases. • Facility Operations Lead Water Plant Operator, July 1994 -May 1996 Directed facility operations staff. Water treatment plant process control and hazardous material management. Advanced wastewater treatment process optimization and environmental compliance. Water treatment plant capital construction project management, health and safety program coordinator, hazardous material response and site remediation cooperative. Regulatory agency reporting, permit renewals, and employee safety practices. Water Plant Operator II, October 1991 -July 1994 Water treatment plant procedure, compliance, residuals processing, and equipment maintenance. Project manager for regulatory agency related programs, report generation, and consumer education. Laborator~Technician, January 1991 -October 1991 Analysis of assays relative to water/wastewater treatment and plant operation. Adherence to operational guidelines and reporting requirements as established by regulatory agencies for microbiology and chemistry. ADDITIONAL INFORNL~TION • Department of Business and Professional Regulation Class A Drinking Water Certification (Florida) • Florida State Certified Hazardous Materials Technician • Florida Society of Environmental Analysts, Member since 1991 • Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association, Member since 1992 • American Water Works Association, Member since 1994 MATTHEW J. MORRISON 12691 Windsong Way, Jupiter, FL 33478 (561) 575-2909 References Mr. Robert Sanders City Administrator City of West Palm Beach 561-653-3401 Chief RiC Bradshaw Chief of Police City of West Palm Beach 561-659-8017 Mr. W. Erik Olson Director of Public Utilities City of West Palm Beach 561-659-8085 Dr. Satish Kastury Environmental Administrator FDEP Tallahassee 904-488-0300 Ms. Pat Walker Governmental Representative South Florida Water Management 561-687-6302 Steve Gong Project Manager CH2M ITII, Inc. 561-737-6665 Mr. Arlan Pankow Operations Division Director South Florida Water Management 561-687-6586 Dr. Pete Scarlatos Associate Professor Florida Atlantic University 561-367-3444 Mr. Jonathan Ash Capital Projects Administrator City of West Palm Beach 561-659-8040 Ji-Ang Song Vice President Gee & Jenson EAP, Inc. 561-683-3301 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive • Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fa~c (561) 575-6203 March 23, 1999 Mr. Matthew J. Morrison 12691 Windsong Way Jupiter, Florida 33478 RE: Conditional Offer of Employment Dear Mr. Morrison: r Congratulations! You have been selected for employment with the Village of Tequesta in the position of Utilities Director. This employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, background investigation, and is subject to Village Council approval of your appointment at the Village Council Meeting scheduled for April 8, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to attend this Meeting so that you may be formally introduced to the Village Council. Your pre-employment medical examination will be conducted at The Occupational Health Center, located at 3345 Burns Road, Suite 102, Palm Beach Gardens, on Monday, April 19, 1999, at 8:00 a.m. Your appointment to the position of Utilities Director will be on Monday, May 3, 1999, and your starting salary will be $58,000. According to Village Policy, your probationary period will be six (6} months. Upon the successful completion of your probationary period, you will receive regular employee status and commencement of certain benefits as outlined in the Village of Tequesta Employee Handbook. Additionally, you will receive an automatic 2.5o salary increase. Should you find the terms of this offer of employment acceptable, please execute below and return to me at the address appearing on this letterhead. Please feel free to contact me, should you have any questions. Sincerely, Thomas G. Bradford Village Manager Signat, e of Acceptance Date personnel \ empo f f er . s am Recycled Paper