From City Manager
Larry D. Groth
The success of our organization is entirely dependent on the quality
of our employees. With the wide range of service demands, operations,
technical and professional expertise required, it is critical that
we not only have people who are qualified, but also are extremely
dedicated to the service they provide.
Thirty-five years ago, a young Joe Mayfield came to work for the
City of Waco as a Civil Engineer. He was later promoted to City
Engineer and then to Director of Engineering where he served for
28 years. In 2006, it was my pleasure to promote Joe to an Assistant
City Manager. Joe retired from the City at the end of January after
35 years of dedicated and faithful service.
During the past years, Joe has provided engineering expertise for
the design and construction of literally millions of dollars of
public works projects including streets, drainage, water, sewer,
bridges, parks and airport improvements. It is hard for me to identify
very many public facilities in Waco that Joe has not touched in
some way.
Joe has been one of those employees that has made this organization
successful. He is one of the most hard working, honest and decent
people I have ever known. While working with complicated and technical
city requirements over these many years, he has always been fair
and consistent with our citizens, contractors, engineers and developers.
But to me personally, Joe has been a mentor and a great friend.
He’s always been able to focus on the important things we do, keep
a balanced perspective and enjoy the personal interaction. He hired
me in 1980 to be City Engineer and then provided the opportunity
for me to grow and develop within the organization. For that, I
will forever be thankful.
Joe have fun in your retirement, we will miss you!
Pictured from left to right: Assistant City Manager Joe Mayfield
is joined by fellow Assistant City Managers George Johnson and Wiley
Stem as presenters at last year’s Employee Awards Ceremony.
Miracle Match Marathon
Scott & White and the Waco Firefighters Association will present
the annual Miracle Match Marathon at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March
1 at Indian Spring Park.
Recognized as one of the toughest marathons in Texas, the route
showcases areas of Waco such as Cameron Park, Lake Waco and downtown.
More than 700 people will participate in the event and traffic
throughout Waco will be affected until Sunday afternoon.
The marathon, along with a 5K and half-marathon, will impact areas
beginning at approximately 6 a.m. Sunday.
There will be limited access around Baylor University, Cameron
Park and McLennan Community College.
Various lanes along Austin Ave., Ridgewood Dr. and Lake Shore Dr.
will be closed.
Along with a full marathon, half-marathon and 5K, the event includes
a 1 mile run/walk and kids run.
Registration costs vary based on type of race/walk. Benefits go
to the Scott & White Marrow Donor Program.
For more information, contact Debbie Mabry at 254-760-9311 or e-mail
miraclematchmarathon@swmail.sw.org.
Equipment Rodeo Results
Congratulations to the Parks & Recreation employees who placed
at the regional level Equipment Rodeo in College Station.
The 1st and 2nd place winners will advance to the state competition
in Austin.
The results are 1st Place Backpack Blower Competition – Ken Nunley;
2nd Place Mower Obstacle Course – Rafael Rivera; 3rd Place Nail
Driving Contest – Shane Meeks; and 3rd Place Tug-o-War – John Scott,
Robert Seith, Aaron Byrd.
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New Employee Orientation
January 2009
First Row: Rebecca Maxey, Public Health District; LaShondra
Vaughn, Risk Management; Tiffani Johnson, Public Health District.
Second Row: Gerardo Ramirez, Parks and Recreation; Christopher
Hennesey, Parks and Recreation; and Troy Sandifer, Police Department.
Third Row: Keith Wittner, Fleet Services; Vinicio Salazar,
Water Utility Services; Glenn Cashaw, Water Utility Services.
City Staff Spotlight
New Employees
Solid Waste Services welcomes Margarito Perez, service
provider; Jeffrey Burgess, equipment operator; and Randall
Reed, equipment operator.
Promotions/Transfers
Betty Wilson, Police Department, has been promoted to
the position of administrative services coordinator for the Special
Crimes Unit/Criminal Investigations Division.
Retirement
Morris E. Evans, Fleet Services, retired on Jan. 16 after
26 years of service with the City of Waco.
Assistant City Manager Joe Mayfield, City Manager’s Office,
retired on Jan. 31 after 35 years of service with the City of
Waco. A reception was held in his honor on Jan. 27 at the Waco
Convention Center.
Linda Morcom, Police Department, retired at the end of
January after 35 years of service with the City of Waco. A reception
was held in her honor on Jan. 29 at the Texas Life Annex building.
Anne Moore, Police Department, retired at the end of January
after more than 26 years of service with the City of Waco. A reception
was held in her honor on Jan. 29 at the Waco Police training room.
Dorothy Daniel, Police Department, retired at the end
of January after more than 30 years of service with the City of
Waco.
If you know of someone who has an outstanding fine with any law
enforcement agency in the state of Texas, a warrant may be pending
for his or her arrest.
Beginning Saturday, March 7, the Waco Police Department along
with over 150 other law enforcement agencies throughout the state
of Texas will combine forces to actively search for persons who
have failed to pay their fines and will arrest the persons at
their homes, place of business or wherever they may be found.
To avoid being arrested and the loss of rights for renewal of
a Driver’s License or Identification Card, they must act immediately
and pay the fine before March 7.
For information regarding the State of Texas Warrant Round Up,
visit the City of Waco Web site at www.waco-texas.com and select
City Services, Municipal Court. If you know someone that has an
outstanding traffic warrant, they can call 750-5900 for information
on how and where to pay the fine.
They need to act now...before the law catches up with them.
John D. Roberts
Municipal Court Judge
Sweets and Sweethearts
Sweets and Sweethearts at the Texas Ranger Hall
of Fame and Museum returns this Valentine’s Day from 7 p.m. to
10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live classical music as you walk through
the exhibits.
There will be a tasting of handmade chocolates and
beverages. Guests can bid on the silent auction items. Come before
or after your Valentine’s dinner with your sweetheart or a group
of friends. Each guest receives a commemorative wine glass.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and
are available Jan. 15. For more information, contact the museum
staff at 750-8631.
Zoo Crew for Teens
Zoo Crew is the Cameron Park Zoo’s teen volunteer
program for 14-18 year olds. Volunteers must be 14 years old by
May 1. Applications are accepted once a year, and must be received
by April 17, 2009.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted
to determine acceptance into the program. Incomplete applications
will not be accepted.
A background check, interview and training is required;
along with a minimum of 50 volunteer hours during the summer.
Zoo Crew volunteers assist the Education Department
with Zoo Camp, classes and education animal care. Family support
is extremely important.
Go to
www.cameronparkzoo.com/zoovolunteer.html for an application.
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