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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03 13 Consent 305 Resolution 2017-01 Forrest Askew's RetirementCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 305 Informational Consent X Public Hearings Regular March 13, 2017 KS SM Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Utility Department requests that the City Commission approve Resolution Number 2017 -01 recognizing the retirement of Lead Wastewater Operator Forrest Askew. SYNOPSIS: The City Commission is very appreciative of all of the employees who faithfully serve the citizens and City Commission of Winter Springs. For long - serving employees, the City Commission has expressed their interest in presenting such employees with a Resolution at a City Commission meeting. In such cases, a Resolution is submitted to the City Commission on the Consent Agenda for approval. Upon approval by the City Commission, the applicable employee is either presented with the Resolution at the same City Commission meeting during "Awards and Presentations" or attends a future City Commission meeting to receive their Resolution. Resolution Number 2017 -01 is thus presented to recognize the retirement of Lead Wastewater Operator Forrest Askew. CONSIDERATIONS: Forrest Askew began his career with the City of Winter Springs on August 13th, 1987 as a maintenance worker. In 1996, Mr. Askew became the lead wastewater plant operator. Mr. Askew oversaw the daily operations at both the east and west wastewater treatment facilities. Mr. Askew's last day with the City will be March 31, 2017. Resolution Number 2017 -01 is being submitted as a Consent Agenda item for Commission approval. Then, during the Awards and Presentations section of the March 27th, 2017 regular meeting, Resolution 2017 -01 will be presented to Forrest Askew in honor of his 30 years of service to the City of Consent 305 PAGE 1 OF 2 - March 13, 2017 Winter Springs. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact if Resolution Number 2017 -01 is approved. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission approve Resolution Number 2017 -01 in honor of employee Forrest Askew and his 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Winter Springs. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 2017 -01 Consent 305 PAGE 2 OF 2 - March 13, 2017 13-114i latallUkUp A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FORREST ASKEW FOR HIS 30 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; AND EXPRESSING OUR APPRECIATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, FORREST ASKEW has provided the residents of Winter Springs with 30 years of dedicated and distinguished service in the Winter Springs Utility Department; and WHEREAS, FORREST ASKEW joined the City of Winter Springs on August 131h, 1987 as a maintenance worker after having relocated from the New York City to Central Florida; and WHEREAS, FORREST ASKEW became a wastewater plant operator in 1991 and continued to advance his knowledge and skills through his career by ultimately receiving a Class A Wastewater Operator License and served as the Lead Wastewater Operator at both the East and West plants; and WHEREAS, FORREST ASKEW has shown great commitment and pride in working for the City of Winter Springs for the past 30 years. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida as follows: SECTION I — That the Mayor and Commission, City Manager, and Staff of the City of Winter Springs upon the occasion of FORREST ASKEW'S retirement takes great pleasure to recognize and honor him for his uncommon level of distinguished service to the residents of Winter Springs through his employment in the Winter Springs Information Services Department. SECTION II — That this Resolution commending the services of FORREST ASKEW be recorded upon the official Public Records and Minutes of this City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida. SECTION III — That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to FORREST ASKEW with our sincerest thanks for his many contributions. PASSED AND DOPT ED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, IN A REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED ON THE DAY OF 72017. �n cc ff&e64 ff� J Name h"rm � bet my k"a "a cc"4a t/ 6eccGtd de d CHARLES LACEY, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: