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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Martin Jones, Retiring
Waterwastewater Supervisor
MEETING DATE: January 21,2009
PREPARED B Y Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present a Resolution of Appreciation to Martin Jones, retiring
Waterwastewater Supervisor.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Waterwastewater Supervisor Martin Jones retired on January 9, 2009.
Martin had been with the City since 1981, when he was hired as a
MaintenanceWorker for the Water Services Division of the City's
Public Works Department. In 1990, Martin was promoted to his current
position.
In his 27 -plus years with the Water Services Division, Martin Jones was an important and valued member
of the Public Works Department, performingwork with extraordinary loyalty, patience, care, and
compassion. During his career, Martin took great pride in working with staff and maintaining facilities in
the Water Services Division, which resulted in efficiently and exceptionally well maintained lift stations,
sewer mains, and water and wastewater customer services. He was instrumental in developing the City's
wastewater line maintenance, cleaning, and Tying programs. Martin was also a leader in professional
organizations representingthe City of Lodi.
During Martin Jones' tenure with the City of Lodi, he dedicated his career to the professional nature of
work performed by the Water Services Division and consistently addressed each with the best interests of
the City of Lodi, the Public Works Department, and the Lodi community at heart. Martin provided a
positive and supportive atmospherefor the Public Works Department and his coworkers, emphasizing
diligence, teamwork, training and communication.
Martin has made Lodi his home and adopted fellow MSC employees as family. We wish Martin the very
best on his retirement.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
F. Wally Splidelin
Public Wo s Director
Prepared by Frank Beeler, Waterwastewater Superintendent
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cc: Charles E. Swimley, Jr., Water Services Manager
Frank Eeeler. Waterwastewater Superintendent
APPROVED:
Blair King,Ci ager
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