MEMORANDUM. Gary Knopp, Assembly President Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. David R. Carey, Mayor De ~ Iut sr.v~

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1 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 North Binkley Street. Soldotna, Alaska Toll-free within the Borough: PHONE: (907) FAX: (907) MEMORANDUM DAVID R. CAREY BOROUGH MAYOR TO: THRU: Gary Knopp, Assembly President Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly David R. Carey, Mayor De ~ Iut sr.v~ FROM: Mark Dixson, General Services Director ~ DATE: September 7, 2011 SUBJECT: Confirmation ofnew Department Head Pursuant to Chapter 2.20 ofthe Kenai Peninsula Borough Code, the name ofkevin Lyon is hereby submitted for confirmation as the Capital Projects Director for the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB states: The assembly shall examine the qualifications ofthe executive for the purpose of determine whether they comply with the requirements prescribed by statute or ordinance for the position occupied. Ifthey comply, the assembly shall so find and shall confirm the appointment. Ifthey shall find the executive is not qualified, they shall deny confirmation and the mayor shall thereafter hire a qualified person. No more than 31 days shall pass after the mayor has submitted the name ofthe new executive officer before the assembly shall determine by majority vote whether or not the qualifications set by statute and ordinance have been met. Failure to consider the matter within this time shall be deemed to constitute a finding that the officer possesses the requisite qualifications. Mr. Lyon's resume and job description are attached. Based upon his qualifications, past experience, accomplishments, and proven performance, I strongly recommend confirmation. 262

2 RESUME Kevin Lyon Chas Ross Road Sterling, AK (907) Date of Birth: Education: 1986 graduate oflindbergh High School, Renton, WA 3.37 GPA Montana Bible College GPA Experience: 11/10 to present CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER / ACTING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK POSITION: CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER / ACTING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Responsible for Managing the Public Works Department consisting of Streets, Street Lighting, Water, Sewer, Waste Water Treatment Facility, Harbor, and Building departments, Oversight of Airport Construction, perfonning duties of Safety Coordinator, ADA Compliance officer, and Harbor Master and providing oversight ofbuilding code enforcement officer. Capital Projects Managermanaging City capital projects from Request for Proposals and Invitations to Bid for projects ranging from Kenai Water Treatment Facility ($5.3M) to Street improvements, Water and Sewer line extensions, to park construction. These projects include grant applications, managing the design process, producing bid documents, pennitting, grant and funding compliance, resolution and ordinance writing, issuing and enforcing contract documents. CITY MANAGER: Rick Koch 11/09 to 11/10 CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK POSITION: CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER Generating Request for Proposals and Invitations to Bid for numerous projects ranging from Kenai Community Library Expansion to ARRA funded Bridge Access Water and Sewer line extension project. These projects included grant applications managing the design process, producing bid documents, pennitting, grant and funding compliance, resolution and ordinance writing, issuing and enforcing contract documents. CITY MANAGER: Rick Koch 263

3 ., I 07/06 to 11/09 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PUBLIC WORKS / MAJOR PROJECTS DIVISION 144 N Binkley Street Soldotna, AK POSITION: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Responsible for oversight of the borough project managers and support staff that handle between 30 and 60 projects per year on a continual basis, ranging in cost from $50,000 to $17 million. This position answers directly to the Borough Mayor, and is responsible to the governing body to assure that the projects are delivered as necessary. Position must assure that a project is planned for its completeness and integrity as well as establishing and maintaining the budget as depicted either through federal, private funding, or a combination of each. Responsible for the project to be both on time and within budget constraints, while still assuring that it meets the needs of the requesting agencies. The position demands constant monitoring of project's day-to-day activities through quality control inspection, site visits, in addition to conferences with both designers and contractors from inception through as-built phase. Types of projects range from hospitals, underground utilities, schools, community building, 911 dispatch centers, fire stations and multi agency public buildings. The capital projects program for the borough, through use of all funds from the multitude of sources, range from $15 to $30 million per year. Mayor: John Williams, David Carey 9/01 to 7/06 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PUBLIC WORKS / MAJOR PROJECTS DIVISION 144 N Binkley Street Soldotna, AK POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Generating Request for Proposals and Invitations to Bid for numerous projects ranging from major remodels (Nanwalek Teacherage / Classroom Conversion, Kenai High school re-insulation project); to major mechanical upgrades (Soldotna High School Boiler Replacement, Arsenic Removal Equipment); to. facility additions (Nikolaevsk Gym Addition, Sterling Water Treatment Facility); to fire alarm upgrades (Kenai Middle School Fire Alarm Upgrade, Soldotna Middle School Fire Alarm Upgrade, Redoubt Elementary & Soldotna High School Fire Alarm Upgrades) to complete facilities (Seward Middle School and the Emergency Response Center). These projects included grant applications, hiring the design team, managing the design process, producing bid documents, permitting, grant and funding compliance, resolution and ordinance writing, issuing and enforcing contract documents. DIRECTOR: Rob Robson Mayor: Dale Bagley, John Williams 2/89 to 8/01 PACIFIC COAST FEATHER Russell Road Kent, WA (253)

4 " PACIFIC COAST FEATHER PACIFIC COAST FEATHER TH AVE S TH AVE NE. Seattle, WA Marysville, WA (206) (360) POSITIONS: MAINTENANCE (three years), R&D (three years), CORPORATE MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR - CORPORATE SAFETY (four years), CORPORATE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (one year +). Machine fabrication and design,plc's, PC's, Scale Calibration & Repair, Panel Design & Building, Wiring, Welding, Plumbing, General trouble shooting, Plant design, Machine repair and installation for large feather production and sewing plants. I had direct responsibility for four corporate support technicians and 15 plants in North America including plant setups in both the United States and Canada. This responsibility included initial bidding ofnew projects and equipment, both repair and maintenance, development of operation and maintenance manuals as well as production budgets and loss management I have also done temporary on site relocation for new plant setups for up to 473,000-sq. ft. ofmanufacturing. To give a little perspective the first facility was hand drafted in 1990, future projects were designed using Generic CADD from 1992 to 1995, and in 1996 the conversion was AUTOCAD. AUTOCAD 2000, MS Office, SAP, MS Project, Direct soft. SUPERVISORS: Rod McDaniel, Jeff Scott, John Tomlinson, and Jim Harberg. 1/88-2/89 ROBINSON COMUNICATIONS 207 SW. 150 th ST. Seattle, WA POSITION: CAMERA OPERATOR: Copy camera for five local newspapers, maintenance and repair ofprocessors and various other machines. SUPERVISOR: Bill Bean Prior to 1/88 Various jobs in print shops operating and repairing printing presses and processing equipment. Also landscaping jobs including equipment repair and maintenance. 265

5 Position Description: Major Capital Projects Director Service Type: Administrative - Level 6 Definition: Under the general direction and supervision of the borough mayor and/or his designee, the major projects manager directs the activities of the staff of the major projects division with developing and implementing procedures for expediting procurement processes required for public facilities. Also performs project and construction contract management, inspection and administration; analyzes predesign and construction budget estimates and schedules to determine preliminary cash flow requirements; identifies the nature of design and construction services and develops scope of work for AlE proposals; prepares or directs staff in the request for proposals for solicitations of design consultants and construction of major buildings and capital projects as required. This person is responsible for coordination and administration of contracts between agencies and the borough from project conception through occupancy. This position is responsible for Roads, School District and Service Area major and minor projects and other special projects as assigned through the Administration. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering or a closely related field and at least ten years experience in design, planning or construction management. Graduate study in architecture, public administration, planning construction management or engineering may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Must have knowledge of program planning, public administration, project budgeting, reimbursable services agreements, professional service contracting methods, fundamentals of architectural design methods of construction, construction scheduling (particularly as required by conditions in rural Alaska and procedural requirements of construction regulatory agencies), basic principles of land use planning, principles and techniques of administration and supervision. Working knowledge of all related building code requirements and negotiating skills. Must have a valid Alaska driver's license to perform all job functions. Essential Functions: 1. Develops policy and procedures related to facility planning and procurement, provides guidelines for subordinate staff for coordinating and assisting client agencies in the facilities procurement process. 2. Reviews all facilities' capital improvement programs for mutual implication, particularly relating to project scheduling and feasibility. 3. Evaluates scope and content of data collection in relation to capital improvement planning, supervises and participates in collection, consolidation and evaluation of raw data and makes program proposals from findings. 4. Represents the borough in dealings with the contractor, the general public, local, state and federal entities on problems and contract changes

6 5. Supervises the division staff and plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates and consultants. 6. Participates in project development conferences, discusses project objectives with technical and administrative staff and confers with state and federal agency representatives to plan activities on a cooperative basis. 7. Directly assists client agencies in the program development and facility procurement processes, including development of project scope, schedule and budgeting, among borough administration, the client agency, and consultants. 8. Performs construction inspection and reviews the quality and quantity of materials and the methods of placement and removal of materials in accordance with plans and specifications. 9. Identifies compliance documents needed, establishes contact with regulatory authorities to assure timely review and documentation of necessary approval. 10. Prepares and maintains a variety of project records and reports. 11. Reviews and approves contractor pay estimates and invoices. 12. Reviews and approves testing services invoices. Other Functions: 1. Other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate orally; regularly required to sit and to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment and small tools; occasionally transport up to 50 pounds; reach with hands and arms, and stand and walk (at times on uneven ground). Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Revised 7/11/07 rc Reviewed 6/09 bjm