https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/71271ba767ff9e9617ab43fd10d997c8.pdf a0956f3061fe157a72560e93d7380409 PDF Text Text r "" Vol. 6 No. 5 'THE VOICE OF THORNTON EMPLOYEES' Ma I_ _3_1_~ 1 9 7 7 EMPLOYEES' EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE (: We would like to recognize someone who we feel is one of the hardest working employees in the City. From watching this man work, it is evident to us that he is quite dedicated to his work and getting the job done right. This someone is Don Krugmire, our computer operator. In processing work for other departments, it seems as though Don knows their jobs as well as his own. Often we have seen people come back asking questions concerning their work and Don can always give them the answer that they need. His sense of humor makes him fun to work with and helps to keep the computer room cheery (in spite of the drab walls!). Don is always busy and his dedication works overtime. For all of these reasons we nominated Don Krugmire for Employees' Employee of the Month for June. And, besides -- he whistles while he works! Cathy & Wanda . *********************************************************************** ,'-' ~h,·s . /5 ~ow ~ f'ee\ a.bo\Jt tf\j jo'o -1-odQ.y •.. Circle or check the one that fits your feelings; cut or tear off and drop in the nearest "out" box right now, before you forget it! Thanks. *********************************************************************** �,\ . �PG. 2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to wish the following nice people "Happy Birthday!" .J \ Dale McMaster Linda MacDonald Rick Steele - Jamie Mccullah Curt Addison - Tom Sullivan - Dave Ruminer - Greg Sheehan - Tom Fahrenbruch Bev Lane - - - Julia Newell - Vivian Skinner Bonnie Simpson Dan Berens - - Jackie Crane - Jim Perry - - Jim Lease - - Pat Connell - Dick Gerbitz - Jack Wilcoxon Wesley Clements Chris McLellan Doug Scheffel Don Ter Avest Ken St. Onge - Brian Kelly - Lynn Hinshaw - Candy Radke - Elaine Stockton Jeff Ter Avest Dick Gerstberger .~ - - - - - - - Water Supply - - - - - Recreation - - - - - - Recreation - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Administration - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Shops - - - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Bldg. & Plant - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Recreation - - - - - - Recreation - - - - - - Parks - - - - - - - - - Water Supply - - - - - City Manager - - - - - Clerical - - - - - - - Ordinance Enforcement - Streets - - - - - - - - Water Supply - - - - - Ordinance Enforcement - Police - - - - - - - - Maintenance - - - - - - Bldg. & Plant - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Administration - - - - Finance - - - - - - - - Maintenance - - - - - - Utilities Administration - June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June 1 2 5 5 6 7 9 9 10 14 14 15 15 16 18 18 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 27 28 29 30 *********************************************************************** ... :~::;~}:❖ ·•=~ FOR SALE Moving and need to sell portable dishwasher, 1 year old, white with chopping block top; $100.00. 36" gas range with a thermostatic controlled burner, white, excellent condition; $50.00. See Charlie Stanford, City Shop or call 761-7731. 1976 Camaro LT 350 cu. 4 spd., spoilers, special suspension, AM/FM, white with black interior; $4,900.00. See Kevin Salmen, Street Department or call 451-0493. ...n:D IN U.s.A. •NATIONAL. sa,1:TY COUNCIL *********************************************************************** �PG. 3 A class reunion is when people get together to see who's falling apart. "The Old Philosopher" *********************************************************************** LET'S MEET OUR NEW CITY MANAGER I was really shocked when the idea came up that maybe some employees might not know our new City Manager -- everybody knows Jim Perry! But, for those of you who don't have the pleasure of working with Jim, I'll try to give you an introduction. The beginning is always the best place to start, so ... James C. Perry was born in Bellville, Kansas, June 18, 1943, and graduated from Herington High School in 1961. While attending Kansas State University, Jim met his wife, Karen, a fellow classmate. Jim obtained a degree in Physical Education in 1966 from Kansas State University; at the University of Arizona he earned a degree in Business Public Administration in 1973; and he finished off with a Masters in Public Administration at CU in 1974. Jim spent six years as an officer in the United States Air Force, stationed in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Viet Nam; Denver and Tucson. After his discharge he began working for the City of Boulder as an administrative intern. He then turned to the City of Thornton and started as our Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. Upon Jim Castrodale's resignation in December of 1976, Mr. Perry was appointed temporary City Manager and then was appointed City Manager effective February 1, 1977. Jim likes all kinds of sports and he likes to read in his spare time. The following are some comments from Mr. Perry to let us all know just where he stands on a few items of interest: Hiring Policy Generally, we have to look inside first or jointly inside and outside. If we have equally qualified people inside the City, we should promote first. This policy has worked well, as we have had 14 promotions this year to date. "We've got the talent, we must develop all of our personnel to their maximum efficiency. This policy will continue." Minorities and Women Women have the same opportuni,:ies here as anyone. As you all know, we have appointed the first wo~~n to the executive staff and that is JoVonne Fitzgerald, our new Pe~sonnel Director. Jim hopes that no one will be able to say that he < r the City discriminates against anybody. "The best qualified gets the -_,ob!" Unions Jim thinks that unions are unnecessary._ He stated that unions can be explained in one word and that word is "money." They are big business. He sees it as insulating the relationship that he wants and that relationship is a direct line with all employees. A union would come in with discipline and "who talks to who." Jim feels that that does not do him any good. The power behind the union is in groups and our group already has that power. In our case, it would just be a latent power. Unions prey on insecurity in the work force and they target on the dissident in the work force. On the union side, if you don't have good management, you have a union. Jim Perry thinks he will be a good manaQer. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.) *********************************************************************** )I �PG. 4 LET'S MEET OUR NEW CITY MANAGER (CONTINED FROM LAST PAGE) Jim Castrodale Investigation Mr. Perry has only read the summary that everyone else has read. What is going on now, he states, is between the Council and the previous City Manager and should not involve the Administration. ''We should be informed as to what is going on, but the ultimate test is between the Council and·Jim Castrodale. I am not letting the investigation effect my objectivity or my decisions." Finance Financially, the City is in excellent shape; however, we have discovered that for the first time since Thornton has been a city, expenditures are exceeding revenues. In the past, we have been able to exist on surpluses from prior years but with the inflation rate as it is now, certain fixed costs have been tripling while revenues have been climbing at a very slow rate. "I am concerned, but I don't see a panic situation. We will still be able to pay a fair wage, and hopefully, we won't have to reduce services to any extent. We are looking at a possible charge for trash collection; it is almost mandatory that we raise the utilities rates (which haven't been raised in three years); sales tax and property taxes will remain the same. These are my administrative viewpoints and really don't address any programs the elected officials may have in mind. One place that we have identified, as just a point of interest, is that approximately seventy percent of the City's budget is used for personnel services." . .... Personnel On the personnel side of the board, we are trying to get employees interested in a credit union, suggestion system and safety board, all of which would give employees a direct hand in the operation of the administrative organization. Jim also feels that the attitude of our organization is becoming one that allows employees to voice their quest ions freely. He stated, "In this realm, the thing that I have to watch is that questions or comments from one don't interfere with or hurt another. It is a total picture kind of approach instead of 'piecemeal'." Jim thinks the new Personnel rules have helped him and all of us, and he feels that the really outstanding people will get their just rewards. "I think we will be closer to a true merit system than we have ever been before. In my first few months, I have seen the grievance system work as it should, and also, I think that employees are not as reluctant now to use the grievance system as they were before. This is the way it should be." Mr. Perry said that he thinks we are looking at a year or two when the City of Thornton will either grow up or it will start its decline. He has stressed to the top management staff that "We, as administrators, have to face the responsibilities of our present actions and the effect that they will have on the future." As he has told the staff and reiterates to all the employees, "If you don't feel a responsibility for this community, then I think you should examine yourselves and question your motives for being here. Working for local government is not like working for industry where you put in time to get to the weekend. Local government takes a personal commitment. That is sort of philosophical, but that's the way I feel." Welcome to our new City Manager and I think I speak for almost everyone -- We're behind you all the way! Linda *********************************************************************** �PG, 5 NEW EMPLOYEES Let's meet some of our new teammates! Be sure and give them all a warm welcome when you get a chance. Pat Barnhardt began her duties here as Personnel Assistant on May 1. Pat was born in Rawlins, Wyoming, on October 6, 1939, and graduated from Holy Family High School in Denver in 1957. She has just acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Metro. Pat is single andhas five children; Lisa, 18; Laura, 17; Michael, 16; Stephen, 15; and Susan, 12. She likes to play racquetball and enjoys the mountains. On May 3, Jean Lephart started work as a Clerk II assisting Sandra Kailey and Penny Conlin upstairs. Jean was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 26, 1950, graduating from Highland High School in Albuquerque in 1968. Before coming to the City, she worked for the U.S. Government, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Jean and her husband, Ron, live in Thornton with their children; Russ, 8; Brandon, 6; and Jamey, 6-1/2 months. (Unfortunately, we had to say farewell to Jean when her husband was unexpectedly accepted for a new job in Indiana.) The treatment plant welcomes Jim Gindelberger to their staff effective May 16. Jim was born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1954, and graduated from Aurora Central High School in Aurora in 1972. He obtained his BS in chemical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in December of 1976. Jim is single and enjoys carpentry and bicycling. Rita Beauvais comes~ us after being employed with Colorado Lapidary Supply and the Denver School of Gymnastics. She started working in Accounts Payable on May 16. Rita was born in Conway, Arkansas, November 26, 1942, and graduated from Holland High School in Holland, Missouri, in 1960. She and h~r husband, Ken, met while he was in the Marines stationed in Memphis. They have three children; Kari, 15; Eric, 10; and Nikki, 4. Linda *********************************************************************** BITS FROM PARKS & RECREATION Summertime is upon us and all that fun in the sun! The Recreation Department has put together the summer program schedule, guaranteed to please. Class registration will begin June 4 at North Valley Shopping Center in the community booth from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. If you can't make that, registration will continue the week of June 6 from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the recreation center. Tennis, Karate, belly dance, trimnastics, arts and crafts and more!!! So, come on Indulge -- Now is the time to take those classes you've been waiting for! Call Ext. 265 for any questions. Swim lesson registration will begin June 6 at the community building (next to City pool) from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Classes will be offered both at City pool and Highland pool for all ages at all levels, Monday through Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. City pool has an adult swim, so come on down and swim a little on your lunch hour -- and then enjoy your lunch in the City Park pavilion. For further information, call Ext. 265. Summer brochures were delivered to all Thornton residents the last week in May. If you are not a resident of the City, but would like a brochure, they will be available at the recreation center after June 1. *********************************************************************** �PG, HUNKS • I I & 6 CHUNKS FROM THE STREET. DIVISION The month of May has been a busy one for the Street Division. With the weather so nice most of the time,. we've been able to get quite a bit done. I would like to say that the Street Division did an outstanding job on May 7 during the Thornton Cleanup Days, not only during the working hours, but after the work was done and the fun began, it was the Street Division that stayed and finished things up. On May 14 Larry Simpson from Sanitation and Dick Gerbitz from the Street Division received a call from the Thornton Police Department. It seems that they were instructed to remove a 55-gallon drum from Rocky Mountain Mini-Storage. So, hearing duty call, they hurried down to the Shop, got the special truck since it has the lift gate and beat feet over to the drum. Little did they know that the drum contained Methylamine solution, a very toxic material that ignites quite easily. No one had told them what was in the drum, so they were completely unprepared. But, they got the drum loaded and over to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal with no problems. We're glad to see them back safe. Thanks, Larry and Dick! Old Pal, alias Hank Clark, took a few days off and went to Antonito, Colorado, to see his nephew graduate, visit with friends and just relax for a few days. I took a week vacation and spent it at Valley View with my wife. We ran up and down the hallways while the doctors tried to find out what was the matter with Brenda. It seems that milk isn't meant for everyone and now she's out and off the moo juice. I spent some time with Jason and finished the work on my house so we could move during the Memorial Day weekend. Don Fields took a week off and went to Cancun, Mexico, which is on the Yucatan Peninsula, had a great time, visited the ruins and did some deep sea fishing. Les Adams · . *********************************************************************** SEJ.JJIIG· SHORT-:-._ .,._.--, .'- ~ .~ - .;;•. ...,., ·•J ~Jv¢~:roo over1.oi~,prpmoyon, McDtin4ell,, 1:ititwe a{so PflSsed you over for a . .,. ®!!l,OJiJW;_' -- IN CASE OF ..• I have been planning (on my own time, of course) a Bayou holiday. I am going to spend two glorious weeks in the swamps of Louisiana with time out for a few days in New Orleans .. For some reason, known only to herself, my wife has decided not to accompany me into the natural wonders of the South, but has chosen instead to stay home and read my life insurance policy. I just wanted to take this opportunity to express to all of my fellow employees how much I have enjoyed working with you all (not Southern spelling) in case I become the huntee instead of the hunter of a few trophy snakes. I will tell you more of my travels, if . . . Kim Wolf *********************************************************************** �r- PG, 7 BIORHYTHMS AND SAFETY Attached to your paychecks this month is a biorhythm chart. This chart is for the month of June. You have received two copies. One copy should be kept in your locker or work area and the second copy can be taken home. Your supervisor has been briefed on how to interpret the charts. During the 1976 calendar year, 103 City employees were injured on the job. This figure accounts for 45% of the total full time employees. A check of each accident date revealed that 53% of those employees who were injured on the job were experiencing a critical or double critical day. This can be found on the chart as a (0). Several major industries and governmental agencies around the world have switched to the Biorhythm Safety Program and are experiencing a reduction in accidents ranging from 30% to 55% lower as compared to the year before implementing the program. Injuries are a costly item to each person and his department. The lost time can never be replaced and the added burden placed on your fellow worker can eventually cause additional problems. Check your chart daily and watch for the critical days. Be extra safety conscious that day and the accidents will reduce themselves. ****~****************************************************************** safety is thekeytoa greatdayl ***********~*********************************************************** CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations are in store for the following people that have completed course work which will enhance their value to the City and their fellow employees: John Bales, Fire Engineer, will receive his AA in fire science in June. This is in addition to a four-year teaching degree. Bob Kammerzell just received his Bachelors in psychology. Chief Beary obtained an M.P.A. degree from C.U. at Denver and Pat Barnhardt received her BS in hi.!siness administration from Metro. · Jackie Crane, Jim Morrisor and Marvin Greiner passed the examination for certification as Class P treatment plant operators. Jackie Crane also recent .\.y obtained his Associate degree from Community College in water wast~water technology. Larry Simpson, Jerry Bender and Charlie Stanford completed a 20-hour supervisory skills course at Mountain States Employer's Council. Don DeRenzo, Bud Elliot, JoVonne Fitzgerald, Dick Gerbitz, Jim Lease, Howard McGee, Jim Minhas, Doug Scheffel, Rick Steele and Al Williams were awarded certificates for completion of an · effective .super-v i so ry practices course from the International City Management Association. Bud Elliot was recognized for earning the highest average score. If I have left anyone out, please tell me and I will include them in the next issue of the "Chatter." Linda *********************************************************************** �PG, & BITS ·,. 8 PIECES Congratulations to Candy Radke who graduated from Thornton High School May 26, 1977. We wish her good luck with h~r endeavors in the cold, cruel outside world! Also, congratulations to all the people who recently bought new cars-- Sharon and her new pickup; Corrine and Nancy and their new Monte Carlos; Chris and her long-awaited Camaro; Joe and Pat and their GMC Jimmy; Sherry Hart and her new/used Torino; Barbara and her new Cutlass; Candy and her new/used LTD; etc., etc., etc., ... Corrine had a shower for Pat Mirandy the 16th of May (which just happened to be Pat and Joe's one month anniversary!). She treated us all to a delicious spaghetti dinner and Pat received a lot of neat gifts which, needless to say, ought to go well in Pat and Joe's new house! We were all sorry to have to say farewell to Cel Eggers. She has been with us nine years and she has left a very large gap in the City staff. Sue Dean will be taking Cel's place upstairs, so that leaves Planning minus one secretary again. Penny Conlin, Sandra Kailey and Corrine Wilmot are attending a two~ week supervisory course in Denver. That leaves Sharon to handle all the phones upstairs -- if she gets sick, we're dead! John Arguello was awarded Employee of the Month for May. Congratulations, John! Linda *********************************************************************** SMILE A .6mile co.6t.6 nothing, ceive, but give~ much. t, It take.6 but without making poo4e4 tho.6e who give. but the memo4yon it home~ime.6 laht.6 no4eve4. • It en4iche.6 thohe who 4e- that he can get along without it, None i.6 ho 4ich o4 mighty and none ih ho poo4 but that he can A hmile c4eate.6 happine.6.6 in be made 4ich by it. a moment, the home, good will in buhine.6.6 and i.6 the counte4.6ign on n4iend.6hip. no.6te4.6 It b4ing.6. 4e.6t to the wea4y, enee»: to the dihcou4aged, sunsh.Lne: to the had and it ih natu4e'.6 be.6t antidote no4 t4ouble. bo44owed o4 htolen, Yetitcannot be bought, begged, no4 it i.6 .6omething that i-0 until it ih given away. on no value to anyone Some people a4e too ti4ed to give you a .6mile; give them ane. on you4h a.6 none need.6 a .6mile ho much ah he who ha.6 no mo4e to give. *********************************************************************** �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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