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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA009 - Memo from Mayor dated July 21, 2006 - recommendation for appointment r 3� MPM0 City Clerk's Office Caring People Quality Programs Exceptional Service TO: City Council �y i FROM: Ann Campbell Cti DATE: July 21, 2006 SUBJECT: 2"d Ward Representative Applications to fill the 2"a Ward Council seat were finalized on Thursday, July 20, with letters from the following candidates:Jim Gaunt,Scott Griffen,Mike Hamilton,James Romer,and Roy Young.The letters are attached. Earlier, I had publicly stated my desired criteria for this position to be: 1) Someone who has had recent city experience on the Planning and Zoning Commission,the Zoning Board of Adjustment, or the Parks and Recreation'Commission. 2) Someone who had not been actively involved in mall discussions. 3) Someone who would not be interested in running for the open seat in a special election. At the July 11 Council meeting, the directive was given for me to make a recommendation for filling this position following the same procedures as used in boards and commissions appointments.However,by law, this appointment is technically a Council appointment. Following the above criteria and the July 11 Council directive, I recommend Mike Hamilton for this seat. (For your information: my maiden name was Hamilton. However, Mike Hamilton is no relative.) AHC/dry Attachments James A. Gaunt 3423 Clinton Court Ames,Iowa 50010 JUL July 19, 2006 The Honorable Ann Campbell, Mayor, and the Ames City Council 515 Clark Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 RE: Application for City Council Vacancy Dear Mayor Campbell and City Council: I am a resident of the 2°d Ward and I hereby submit this letter of application for appointment to the vacancy that currently exists in the 2°d Ward seat on the Ames City Council. I have attached a biographical sketch and a history of my community service activities. I feel that my previous service in elective and appointive offices at the municipal and county levels makes me well qualified to fill this vacancy. I served as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, City Council member, and Mayor of the City of Gilbert, as well as a member of the Story County Zoning Board of Adjustment-- including two years as chair. I also served as a volunteer fire fighter in Gilbert. I believe that these activities plus my service on various advisory councils and other groups affiliated with the Ames Community School District have given me a broad range of experiences in public affairs at the local level. Some of my relevant work experiences are not reflected in my biographical sketch, which I use mainly for grant applications. I served for eight years as the Professional & Scientific Council's representative to the ISU Transportation Advisory Council and for an additional three years as Chair. This experience gave me a broad exposure to transportation planning and engineering and the ways in which the University interfaces with the City in those areas. While not formally trained as a civil engineer, my many years of employment in the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department have given me a broad exposure to most aspects of municipal engineering. I am well grounded in water quality, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste, and most environmental issues. I believe that the sum of the experiences I have described above makes me a good candidate for appointment to this vacancy. My learning curve should be short,mainly involving getting up to speed on the details of issues currently before the Council,rather than learning how municipal government works. I have hands-on experience with the Iowa Open Meetings Law, relations with the media,municipal budgeting, the Iowa Public Employment Relations Act, and human resources issues. Should I be appointed, I commit to serve until the seat is filled by election, whenever that should occur. I do not plan to run for election. My residence has been in Story County for the last 36 years. I lived in a dormitory as a student and in rental housing in Ames as a student and a non-student, including managing apartment buildings in Ames. I was a homeowner in Gilbert for 13 years and in Ames since 1988. I am married to Cynthia Gaunt and have two children. Our daughter, Sarah, will be a junior at ISU this fall and our son, Rich, will be a senior at Ames High School. Regards, James A. Gaunt IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY James A.Gaunt,Manager Department of Civil,Construction, Environmental Engineering aq= Ly'�"�lmental Engineering Research Laboratory 179 Town Engineering Building Ames,Iowa Soot 1-3z3z jagaunt@iastate.edu 515 294-8768 www.ccee.iastate.edu FAX 515 294-8216 h'o,. ; 0/-7-0 if�Lt BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Name James A. Gaunt Position/Title Manager Address Dept.of Civil,Construction and Environmental Engineering 179 Town Engineering Building Ames,IA 50011 Phone# 515 294 8768 Fax# 515 294 8216 Education Institution and Location Demme Year Field of Study University of Connecticut B.A. 1970 Chemistry Iowa State University M.S. 1971 Analytical Chemistry Des Moines Area Community College Certif. 1979 Small Business Management Specialist Des Moines Area Community College Certif. 1980 Personnel Management Specialist Research and Professional Experience Oct. '02—present Manager,Environmental Engineering Research Laboratory,Dept.of Civil,Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University,Ames,IA Mar. '76—Oct. '02 Manager,Analytical Services Laboratory,Dept.of Civil and Construction Engineering, Iowa State University,Ames,IA Sept. '78—Aug. '90 Consultant, Cerro Gordo County Area Solid Waste Agency,Mason City,IA Apr. '72—Feb. '76 Laboratory Technician,Analytical Services Laboratory, Dept.of Civil and Construction Engineering,Iowa State University,Ames,IA Jul. '70—Nov. '71 Teaching Assistant,Department of Chemistry Iowa State University,Ames,IA Jun. '70—Oct. '81 Chemical Officer United States Army Reserve Research Interests Mr. Gaunt is a Co-PI on a project entitled"Impact of Petroleum-Based Hydrocarbons on PE/PVC Pipes And Pipe Gaskets". This three-year project involves 1)surveying water utilities to determine their experiences with exposure of plastic pipes to gasoline,chlorinated solvents and other hydrocarbons;2)testing of the performance of plastic pipes and elastomeric gaskets under realistic levels of hydrocarbon contamination,based on information obtained from the survey;and 3)development of accelerated life cycle tests that will predict the performance of plastic pipes and elastomeric gaskets under commonly encountered levels of environmental contamination. Duration:2/15/04-2/14/07. The Principal Investigator is Say Kee Ong,Associate Professor of Civil,Construction and Environmental Engineering,Iowa State University. Mr. Gaunt has written research proposals concerning the microbiological hazards associated with stormwater, the contribution of water service lines and plumbing fixtures to lead and copper in drinking water,and high-rate clarification processes for water treatment residuals. Mr. Gaunt has also written proposals concerning ways in which wastes and surplus agricultural and industrial byproducts can be used as resources,or to remediate other wastes. Mr.Gaunt is interested in development,validation,and application of methods for chemical analysis of environmental samples and animal manure. Mr.Gaunt advocates collaborative inter-laboratory studies of the methods used for sampling and analysis of animal manure that will lead to AOAC Official Methods status for Gaunt Biographical Sketch 7/19/2006 Page 1 of 2 those methods. He has invented a device for splitting liquid and semi-solid manure into statistically identical laboratory samples for use in collaborative,inter-laboratory studies. Expertise Mr.Gaunt is currently engaged in research studying the impact of petroleum hydrocarbons on plastic pipes and rubber gaskets used in potable water distribution systems. He is knowledgeable about permeation issues in the water industry and utility responses to those issues. Mr. Gaunt has more than 25 years of experience managing a laboratory engaged in chemical,physical and biological analysis of water,waste water,animal manure,and a wide variety of other materials. He has used and/or supervised users of gas chromatography,atomic absorption spectrometry,automated wet chemical analysis,total carbon analysis, ion chromatography,x-ray fluorescence spectrometry,UV-VIS spectrophotometry,potentiometry,and a wide variety of wet chemical methods. Mr. Gaunt has taught laboratory courses in water and wastewater analysis methods. He implemented a laboratory quality system that complied with ISO Guide 25 and has taught workshops and seminars in laboratory quality assurance. Presentations Gaunt,James A.,Mao,F.,Joo,I.,and Ong, S.K.;Performance of Plastic Pipes and Pipe Gaskets In Hydro- carbon Contamination:Field Experience and Laboratory Studies;accepted for AWWA Annual Conference and Exhibition,Jun. '06,San Antonio,TX Mao,Feng,Gaunt,J.A.,Ong, S.K.;Permeation of Petroleum-Based Aromatic Compounds Through Polyethylene Pipes Under Simulated Field Conditions;accepted for AWWA Annual Conference and Exhibition,Jun. '06,San Antonio,TX Gaunt,James A.,Mao,F.,Joo,I.,and Ong, S.K.;Performance of PVC Pipe In Hydrocarbon Contamination; invited presentation,Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association 2006 Annual Meeting;April '06, Amelia Island,FL Gaunt,James A.,Mao,F.,Joo,I.,and Ong, S.K.;"The Impact of Petroleum-Based Hydrocarbons on Plastic Pipes and Pipe Gaskets:Water Utility Experiences and Current Research";invited presentation, AWWA-Iowa Section Annual Conference,Oct. '05,Des Moines,IA Mao,Feng,Gaunt,J.A.,and Ong,S.K.;"Permeation of BTEX Compounds through PVC and PE Pipes";poster presentation,AWWA-Iowa Section Annual Conference,Oct. '05,Des Moines,IA Joo,Insoo,Gaunt,J.A.,Ong, S.K.;"Effect of pressure on gasoline permeation through SBR gaskets used with DI pipes";poster presentation,AWWA-Iowa Section Annual Conference,Oct. '05, Des Moines,IA Gaunt,James A.,Ong,S.K.; "Water Utility Experiences With Plastic Pipes And Gaskets In Hydrocarbon- Contaminated Soils;AWWA Annual Conference and Exhibition,Jun. '05, San Francisco,CA Gaunt,James A.; "Analytical Methods for Manure—The Need For Standardization";invited presentation; North Central Region 18(Cooperative Extension)Annual Meeting,Jul. '98,Des Moines,IA Gaunt,James A.; "Analytical Methods for Manure-What Now?";invited presentation; Iowa Independent Crop Consultants Association,Mar. '98,Ames,IA Gaunt,James A.; "Manure As A Commodity: The Need For Official Methods Of Sampling And Analysis"; 107`h AOAC International Meeting,Jul. '93,Washington,D.C. Gaunt,James A.;"Waste or Resource? The Determination of Phosphorus in Manure"; Midwest Section Meeting,AOAC International,Jun. '93,West Des Moines,IA Refereed Publication Gaunt,J.A.and H.Diehl, Removal of graphite by oxidation with perchloric acid plus periodic acid,Talanta, 19(1):1-6(1972). Honors and Awards Dean's Staff Excellence Award;College of Engineering,Iowa State University;Aug.ust 2005. Memberships American Water Works Association Gaunt Biographical Sketch 7/19/2006 Page 2 of 2 James A. Gaunt History of Service to the Community 1970— 1981 United States Army Reserve, honorably discharged with rank of Captain 1975— 1977 Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Gilbert, IA 1977— 1979 City Council, City of Gilbert, IA 1977— 1988 Volunteer Firefighter, Westory Fire Agency, Gilbert, IA 1977— 1983 Zoning Board of Adjustment, Story County, IA; incl. 2 yrs. as Chair 1977— 1979 Gilbert Days, Inc., incorporator and treasurer; annual town celebration 1979— 1981 Mayor, City of Gilbert, IA 1990—2000 Story County Extension Master Gardener 1991 —2001 Edwards Elementary School PTO, Ames, IA; President, 1993-4 1992— 1999 Board of Directors, Emergency Residence Project, Ames, IA 1995— 1997 Principal's Advisory Council, Edwards Elementary School, Ames, IA 1996— 1997 Superintendent's Advisory Council,Ames (IA) Community School District 1998—2000 Principal's Advisory Committee,Ames (IA) Middle School 1999—2001 Coach, Ames Impact Track Club; USATF Level I Certified Coach; coached distance running,racewalk, and throws 2001 —2003 Timer and scorer, track and wrestling meets, Ames (IA) Middle School 2002 Governor's Volunteer Service Award(IA) 2005 - 2006 Ames Community Schools Budget Advisory Council -High School Group Service to Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America 1996— 1998 Pack Committee Chair, Cub Scout Pack 230, Ames, IA 1996— 1997 Tiger Cub Coach, Cub Scout Pack 230, Ames, IA 1998—2000 Assistant Webelos Den Leader, Cub Scout Pack 230, Ames, IA 2000—2002 Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 196, Ames, IA 2000 Wood Badge Training Award; highest level of Boy Scout adult leader training 2002 High-adventure trip leader; Flambeau River, WI 2002—2005 Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 196, Ames, IA 2004 High-adventure trip leader; Boundary Waters Canoe Area, MN 2005 -present Troop Committee, Boy Scout Troop 196, Ames, IA Service to First Christian Church, Ames, IA From 1984 to the present, I have held a variety of elected and appointed positions including: Stewardship Chair, 3 years Board Vice Chair&Personnel Chair, 4 years Board Chair, 2 years Deacon, 3 years Elder, 3 years Outreach Chair, 1 year Youth Sunday School teacher, 5 years Adult Sunday School teacher, 4 years Fellowship Committee, 7 years Thanksgiving Dinner Chair, 1996 Librarian, 2004 -present Trustee, 2006 -2008 Justice Ministry Chair, 2005 -present rJUL July 20, 2006 �2 0 To: Mayor Ann Campbell CITY CLERK CITY OF AMES, IOWA Subject: Second Ward City Council Position I write this letter as application for the Second Ward Council position recently vacated by Steve Goodhue. I have lived in Ames for 43 years, and obviously care a great deal about this city. I have worked in Downtown Ames for many years and have tried to make great improvements. Ames is a wonderful community that can make great strides forward. I would like to help in this process. I think I can bring a perspective to the Council that is both fresh and informed. Having worked with former Mayor Paul Goodland and my father on several city issues over the years, I believe,through this, I am fairly familiar with city government. Thank you for your consideration. ASincerel 1614 Pierce Circle Ames, Iowa � C July 16, 2006 0 Mayor Ann Campbell JUL 1 7 Ames, IA 50010 CITY CLERK CITY OF AMES,IOWA Subject: Second Ward City Council Position I write this letter as application for the City Council interim position for the City of Ames Second Ward, recently vacated by Steve Goodhue. I think you will find my experience and background qualifies me to fill this position. As a 26 year resident of Ames, I have chosen to become actively involved in my community as a volunteer and have a vested interest in making our city a better place not only for current residents but also for future generations. To that goal, I am a graduate of Leadership Ames XIII and was co-chair for the Leadership Ames class of XIV and XV in 2000 and 2001. I recently served a six year term on the Ames Parks and Recreation Commission with the duties of Commission Chair from 2003 to 2006. This opportunity allowed me the privilege of being involved in such projects as the City of Ames and ISU Ice Arena, the recently built skate park, the Bandshell renovation project and the most important project during my tenure, Ada Hayden Conservation Park which I feel is one the newest jewels in our city. I was also deeply involved in the 2003 bond issue for a Recreation and Aquatic Center and have since been working with the City and other groups to try and revive this issue which I continue to believe is one of the very critical quality of life decisions facing Ames that must be resolved in the near future. If selected to fill the City Council's interim position I would serve with no hidden agenda or so called"axe to grind". I am excited about the prospect of a possible partnership with Iowa State University and the Ames School District to work towards a "one community"venture in the building of a Recreation and Aquatic Complex. With my past experience on the Ames Parks and Recreation Commission, I believe I could bring some new and refreshing ideas to table regarding this project, some of which I had the privilege of sharing with Ex-officio ISU Student Council Representative Tony Borich while still on the council. While I realize the term of this appointment is relatively short, the Recreation and Aquatic Center project is one that I would like to stay involved with in some capacity once this appointment has ended. I think you will find my decisions are based on fact finding, talking and listening to constituents and a good dose of"common sense". I consider myself a bridge builder and feel it is a fundamental necessity for all of us to leave this place, including our fair city, better for those who come after us. I think you will find me as a sensitive person who is easy to get along with, a person who is a"quiet" leader that does not seek the spotlight or"toot my own horn", who does not shy away from responsibility or conflict, who has a good sense of humor and who tries to do the "right thing" in my actions and deeds. Thank you for considering me for this position. Enclosed you will find a short biography. If you would like additional information or need to contact me please call me at home, 515-233- 2733 or on my cell phone at 515-231-0781. Sincerely, Michael E. Hamilton 2941 Eisenhower Ave Ames, IA 50010 Mike Hamilton was appointed Information Technology Manager for Facilities Planning and Management's Computer Support Services in 1991. During his 24 years at Iowa State he has served as Information Systems Coordinator, Assistant Information Systems Analyst, Senior Programmer Analyst and Computer Security Officer at Ames Laboratory (USDOE). Prior to returning to school to pursue a career in the "computer business",Mike was a teacher, coach and athletic director at Willow Community Schools in Washta, Iowa. Serving in the capacity of IT Manager for Facilities Planning and Management, he has been responsible for several IT initiatives that have moved Facilities Planning and Management to becoming a world class organization. Some of these include serving as project manager for the implementation and operation of FP&M's Computerized Facilities Management System, establishing FP&M's presence on the World Wide Web and establishing a web technologist position within the FP&M Information Technology operation. He also has provided leadership consulting experience with Computerized Facilities Management systems, computer security and Y2K. Mike has also broadened his knowledge and experience as a certified Iowa Recognition for Performance Excellence (Malcom Baldrige) examiner for the past 4 years. He holds BA degree in teaching and coaching from Buena Vista University and is currently enrolled in the master program at Iowa State University. Mike is an active volunteer around the City of Ames serving as former Chair for the City of Ames Parks and Recreation Commission, Co-chair for the Ames Chamber of Commerce Leadership Ames program and coach for AAU basketball. Date: July 20, 2006 To: Mayor Ann Campbell From: James Romer RE: Second Ward Council Vacancy My name is James Romer and I am seeking to fill the vacated seat on the City Council for the Second Ward. I am seeking appointment because I posses a passion for making Ames even better than it is today. I realize that it will not be an easy task to make our great city more spectacular, but nothing worth doing is ever easy. I know that I am up to the challenge because of my ability to listen, my people skills, and enthusiasm. Ames is a part of me. I started at Iowa State University in August of 1992 and have been here ever since. My current position with I. S. U. is the coordination of the Master Gardener Program for Iowa. Some of my responsibilities include selecting training locations, organize the training site schedules, planning the transmission of lectures via Macromedia Breeze, coordinate other faculty to teach sections of the program, facilitating an on campus training day during the program, and teaching part of the program myself. I also have the honor of organizing the Upper Midwest Master Gardener Conference. Master Gardeners from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana have attended this conference. As well, from time to time, I write articles for the Horticulture and Home Pest News, Yard and Garden column, and am responsible for publishing a weekly Master Gardener e- newsletter sent to all counties across the state. If appointed, what can James Romer bring to the table? First, I bring energy and enthusiasm. Second a voice for the citizens in the second ward. Third, an ear and an open mind that is ready to listen to find the best ways to improve our great city. I won't tell you that I know everything there is to know about Ames. However, I am willing to learn and to do my best for the citizens of Ames. We can't become complacent about our unique city. If we step back to admire everything we've done, soon there is nothing to admire. We must continue to remain innovative with industry, events, and beautification. With your help and my enthusiasm, energy and sincere commitment, we will make Ames even better! I thank you for your time and honest consideration. Resp tfully submitt , a es Romer 1 JAMES ROMER 2119 Hunziker Dr. Ames, IA 50010 (515) 232-6620 Education Iowa State University B.S. in Horticulture/Agriculture Education Graduation Date: December 1997 M.S. in Horticulture Graduation Date: May 2002 Experience Student Teacher Sept. 23 - December 13, 1996 Teacher. Instructed high school students in horticulture, natural resources, aquaculture, agriculture mechanics, marketing and introduction to agriculture. Russian Exchange June 17 -July 17, 1995 Student. Participated in marketing exchange to Russia. Presented seminars on economics and marketing. Viewed agriculturally related businesses and industries in the Stavropol region and interacted with Russian families. Pioneer Hybrid Seeds July 1989 - July 1997 Plant Breeder. Assisted in the development of new hybrids by hand pollination of corn plants. Freelance Landscaping June 1992- Present Designer. Design, select and install plant materials for landscaping clients' homes. Romer's Dahlias 1986 - Present Owner and Manager. Manage and operate dahlia enterprise consisting of 400 tubers. Minnesota Dahlia Society January 2003 - Present Member(1989) Instructor for Judges. Provide instruction to those seeking to become an accredited American Dahlia Society judge. SMG Services Corporation September 1994 - Present Supervisor. Assist in crowd control and answer patrons' questions. Master Gardener Coordinator May 1998 - Present State Coordinator. Prepare training schedules, respond to consumer-related horticulture questions in one-on-one conversations, group presentations, mass media, and by general correspondence. Story County Youth Fair March 2000 - Present Director and Youth Committee Member. Assist in the planning and coordination of the annual event showcasing the talent from Story County youth. Iowa State Fair December 2001 - Present Director and Concessions and Exhibit Committee Chair. Oversee and advise the operations for Iowa's largest festival. 0 L LS July 19, 2006 J U L 19 The Honorable Ann Campbell 428 Pearson Avenue CITY CLERK Ames, IA 50014 CITY Of AMES,IOWA Re: Ames City Council Vacancy Dear Mayor Campbell: This letter is to introduce myself and ask you to consider me for the council position left vacant by the departure of 2nd ward council member Steve Goodhue. Although Mr. Goodhue's outstanding contribution to our city will be difficult to match, I do feel that my knowledge and experiences would make me a good substitute until a special election can be held. I have been an Ames resident for more than 40 years, residing(in the 2nd ward) at 1330 Northwestern Avenue since 1988. I am married and have three grown children. From 1974 through 19791 served in the United States Marine Corps achieving the rank of sergeant. In 1980 I returned to Ames where I owned and operated a business at Lincoln Way and Duff until 1994. Since then I have purchased and renovated several residential properties which I have rented or sold. I also still own and lease the commercial Lincoln Way property. My involvement in city government began more than 25 years ago. As a long-time resident and businessman, I was looking for a way to participate in community development. My subsequent years of service on Planning and Zoning and Zoning Board of Adjustment helped fill that desire. Thank you for considering me for this council position. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the Ames community again. Respectfully, William R. Young 515-232-6388 (home phone) 515-290-6309 (cell phone)