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Lake Ozark has one contested race for Alderman in Tuesday’s municipal election.
Jeff Van Donsel
Occupation: My wife and I are owners of the Rockwood Resort Motel in Lake Ozark.
How long have you lived in Lake Ozark?
We retired in 2001 from the corporate world and moved to Lake Ozark and purchased the Rockwood at that time. I am a native of Camdenton, Mo., Education in K.C., Kan., public schools with continued studies in Hydraulic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Labor Management. Retired in 2001 as Manager of Finishing Operations at Fairbanks Morse Pump Corp. in Kansas City, Kansas after 30 years, and moved to Lake Ozark.
Do you have any prior political experience?
I have served on all City committees- Planning & Zoning Committee, Utility Commission, Finance Board, TIF Commission, Lake Ozark Betterment Committee and since 2006 I have had the honor of serving as Alderman of Ward 3. I am on the Board of Directors of the Bagnell Dam Strip Association, a member of the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Tri-County Lodging Association and the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
What inspired you to run for the Board of Aldermen?
The same reasons that I am seeking re-election now. The city has very serious issues concerning infrastructure, declining business revenues and not being in tune with what the citizens feel are important to our city. This city cannot seem to shake the good old boy politics that have caused duress for so many years. A city that is ran by consensus, and is sensitive to what the citizens feel are important is what I have worked for and is why I seek to continue to represent the citizens of Ward 3 to press on with those ideals.
If elected, what city issue do you feel is the most important to focus on?
Improvements to the infrastructure and streets in our neighborhoods. We seriously need to look at possible ways to incorporate all roads within city boundaries to city ownership and responsibility. There are too many unkempt small narrow roads, some no more than mere alleys, that are not suitable for safe passage, yet our citizens have to drive on them everyday.
We need to change policies to be more business friendly and promoting of development and investors, while protecting and enhancing the small business interests in Ward 3 and continue working to get our city focused in a cooperative, professional, fiscally responsible and positive direction.
What new initiatives and ideas do you bring to the table?
Even in tough economic times, we still need to look at ways to improve the quality of life in our city, especially for our youth. As I have stated many times before, this city needs to develop and put in action a parks and recreation commission to investigate plans and funding for the recreational needs of our community and our youth.
The mayor has recently drawn a lot of attention because of an alderman’s attempt to impeach him. How would you have voted if the motion was raised?
Did not answer question.
Where does the city go from here?
To move forward, the city needs stability and an end to the partisan political grip that again affects our city. The citizens want a clear and consistent plan for the future and want to be heard, be kept informed and know their opinions are listened to and considered relevant to the success of our community. The past three years the Board has been more scrutinizing of policy and proactive in its governance. It has taken a more active role as it should. There needs to be a more open and cooperative working relationship between the City Administrator the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen.
Bill Bolin
Occupation: Self-employed contractor
How long have you lived in Lake Ozark?
6 years
Do you have any prior political experience?
I was an alderman for Ward 3 for two years.
What inspired you to run for the Board of Aldermen?
I feel as an alderman, I can help bring stability back to the City of Lake Ozark.
If elected, what city issue do you feel is the most important to focus on?
Growth of the City through new jobs and new businesses.
What new initiatives and ideas do you bring to the table?
What I bring to the table is an open mind and a willingness to listen to all ideas and suggestions.
The mayor has recently drawn a lot of attention because of an alderman’s attempt to impeach him. How would you have voted if on the board when the motion was raised?
Since I was not on the Board and not privy to all the infornation to make a well inform decision, I feel this question can not be answered.
Where does the city go from here?
Hopefully only forward.
Sean P. Murphy
Occupation: Did not answer.
How long have you lived in Lake Ozark?
I have only lived in Lake Ozark for 2 years, but I have family that has lived here since 1985, which is how long I have been coming here.
Do you have any prior political experience?
No I do not, but it seems to me this city’s politics has become more of a circus than something to be proud of.
What inspired you to run for the Board of Aldermen?
Seeing that a change is needed. So much negative attention focused on the city because of the bickering and selfishness of some of our board members inspired me to take my chances and try to bring a fresh view to this city and its needs.
If elected, what city issue do you feel is the most important to focus on?
I feel the current issue that is most important to this city is the water/sewer situation. The citizens are under a burden of rising costs while the economy is less than ideal. We have land available to develop on in areas that do not need a lot of equipment to operate a sewer system. We need to work on getting these areas developed to help ease the citizen’s burden.
What new initiatives and ideas do you bring to the table?
This city needs to crack down on properties on the Strip that are not making efforts toward being usuable property. The Strip is becoming an eyesore. As a kid, I remember the Strip was full of life and businesses that were doing well; now, the Strip is full of ‘for sale’ and ‘for rent’ signs. This is not bringing sales tax revenue to our city and without that revenue the city will not move ahead.
The mayor has recently drawn a lot of attention because of an alderman’s attempt to impeach him. How would you have voted if on the board when the motion was raised?
I feel that when the issue was raised and the aldermen agreed to take it further, they should have followed through. I attended the meeting where the issue died and I listened as board members spoke about the problems with the mayor and what compelled them to raise the issue in the first place, but there was no follow through. If you feel there’s a problem, then don’t back down when it counts. Inconsistent leaders diminish the citizen’s faith in their future here.
Where does the city go from here?
We have a promising development brought to us by Gary Prewitt. Hopefully, with this project coming in, it will spur other developments and the HH extention that will give a new life to Lake Ozark.
Moran Rice
*Could not be reached for his profile. However, he did run for alderman last year. Using that information, here’s some background:
• Moved to Lake Ozark four years ago to start Our Place Deli.
• Has served on multiple city committees including Lake Ozark Downtown Revitalization Master Plan and Tax Increment Financing Commission as well as a number of community organizations.
• Was motivated to run for the alderman seat so he could help bring in a more positive image and change to the city. Change is a sign of growth, Rice answered in last year’s profile. Without change, things become stagnant and decay. Changing requires creating a business-friendly atmosphere (through professional, consistent information) to attract new development who will in turn create jobs for our community.
Those of you who are new to the real estate development business, need to understand what each Design professional contributes to the development team and the specific services they are capable of delivering for you.
Knowing what they do for you … what you are paying for is vital.
This is part of a series of articles I am writing for you to explain what each profession does in some detail.
Hydraulic Engineers
Most we know what an Architect does, or what a Structural Engineer does, but the hydraulic engineer is a bit of a puzzle.
When you hydraulic in the development business “think” pipes, “think” water, “think” gas.
In other words “think” of any material that has to be provided by pipes in a real estate development. Lock that into your brain and we’ll get to gripes with this service quickly.
If you are a resident of an apartment or a customer of a hotel, when you turn on a hot faucet (tap) you rightfully expect to feel hot water running into your sink soon.
Have you ever wondered how a person on the second floor or the sixtieth floor gets hot water on demand … or cold water for that matter.
Similarily, you can ask the same question about the liquid waste we humans produce in our residential accommodation.
You can add to that fire services and the sprinklers that keep us safe or the gas service if you want to cook on gas on the twentyfifth floor.
Do we want a swimming pool on the penthouse level or on the ground floor or do we want to recycle your waste water and use it to water the garden, then you’ll need an hydraulic engineer.
So the hydraulic engineer is pretty important to our health and lifestyle. If he did not exist, then high rise buildings would not exist.
So with that overview, let’s get into the detail.
On receiving the initial project brief, all aspects are examined in detail. The client’s brief is expanded, analysed and reports are written.
These reports allow the client the opportunity to evaluate all sections of the report, from a financial and technical point of view, in the full knowledge of the implications of all components of the hydraulic services.
Design co-ordination and control is maintained by regular in-house meetings, with the resultant elimination of site problems.
And the hydraulic engineer’s role can be summarised as:
Design documentation - services are drawn to scale.
Obtain all the necessary Authority Approvals.
Prepare the specification, schedules, quantities and estimates.
Complete the ‘As Constructed’ set of drawings.
Carry out all construction supervision and report.
,i>And the approach to their clients’ projects is:
* To be cost effective * To be efficient * To contain our latest design innovations
Professional Services
Not all of the scope of professional services set out below can be offered by all hydraulic engineering firms.
These services are offered by the firm I have used on almost all of my developments. They are leaders in their field and design for projects around the world.
Hydraulic Engineering
. Sewer drainage, gravitational, pumps. Vacuum systems. . Trade waste drainage and treatment plants. . Stormwater drainage. . Sub-soil drainage. . Rainwater downpipes & gutters. . Sanitary plumbing. . Trade waste plumbing. . Cold water supply, storage and pressurisation. . Hot water supply, boilers & calorifiers. . Natural Gas service. · LP gas service. . Sanitary ware. · Taps, outlets and controls. . Thermostatic mixing valve assemblies. . Landscape watering & irrigation water supply. . Grey water reuse. · Back flow prevention. . Water feature display fountains. . Swimming pool systems. . Steam service. . Compressed air service. . Bioremediation processes.
Civil Hydraulic Engineering
. Stormwater drainage detention systems. . Domestic water treatment plants & reticulation. . Water harvesting. . Bore pumping. . Soil management. . Nutrient management control. . Organic sewerage treatment plants. . Sewerage treatment plants. . Treated sewerage effluent spray irrigation.
Fire Engineering . Fire hydrant & fire hose reel systems. . Fire sprinkler service. . External fire sprinkler service. . Pre-action fire sprinkler systems for computer rooms. . Deluge fire suppression systems. . Fire alarm services. . Smoke detection services. . Emergency warning intercoms. . Vesda systems for computer rooms. . Fire extinguishers.
Medical Gases
. Medical oxygen. . Nitrous oxide. . Medical breathing air. . Surgical tools gas. . Suction.
Scope of Services
No fee advisory service. Design. Documentation. Specification. Construction quality control. Hydraulic Feasibility Studies. Estimating. Bills of Quantities. Due diligence. Professional witness.
Depending on the country in which you develop, you might expect your hydraulic engioneer to be a member of the following professional bodies:
American Society of Sanitary Engineers
American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Hydraulic Services Consultants of Australia
Australian Water Association
Institute of Plumbing Australia
Royal Society for the Promotion of Health (London)
If your country’s Institute of Hydraulic Engineers is not listed just go to : Google Search and type in the Search Box; “Institute of Hydraulic Engineers”
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Iâve recently become a signatory to SEMAT (Software Engineering Method and Theory). Theyâve been trying to get me to sign up for some time but I resisted so far. Why did I change my mind?
Originally, SEMAT was branded as âa revolution in software engineeringâ. I didnât like that: Iâm old enough to have seen plenty of ârevolutionsâ come and go. I did not want to go down the revolution road again. I decided to wait and see.
Now SEMAT has had its first workshop and seems to have made a good start. The revolutionary language has vanished. People that I greatly respect are involved. SEMAT now starts to look like an opportunity to make a difference.
Here is a quote from the workshop report that I really like, attributed to the late Robin Milner: “Language is the raw material of software engineering, rather as water is the raw material for hydraulic engineering“.
This week, Ivar asked me again: so this time I joined. Letâs see where it leads.
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