https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/ecbbc356934996d6480823a888194d81.pdf 99aaaf5069b86e549a3ac7a722f9205f PDF Text Text ~ J,. ' t l!J ). ~11l,-1>(t (,~~'!! tt !,. t1c. .,,. M 1 1 .,1'¾ .<l~ l~ -Ot.;;~.;,v~ ~ ,;¥ ... I ;• 'THE VOICE OF THORNTON EMPLOYEES' Vol. 6 No. 6 June 301 1977 SALARY SURVEY The Salary Survey Committee received preliminary copies of the 1978 survey at a meeting on June 27. Copies were given to the Career Service Board members on June 28. The preliminary survey included projected adjustments for specific positions and recommended changes to the total pay plan. Benefit and cost information will be available from the Personnel office early next week. Employees are urged to see their committee representatives to review the recommended pay plan for 1978. Extra copies will also be available in the Personnel office for review. THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PAY PLAN rs SCHEDULED FOR 7:30 P.M. ON JULY 12 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. *********************************************************************** THANKS On June 3, at approximately a Mr. Doug Leigh, who resides in the 8900 block of Cypress Drive, called to express his thanks for the efficient service he received from the Sanitation Division. Apparently, his trash had been missed in the regular pickup that day. He called at approximately 2:45 P.M. to report it and called back at 3:30 P.M. to let the City know he appreciated their response. ·Thank you, Sanitation, for giving us all "a better name" and thank you, Mr. Leigh, .f<0.r taking the time to let us know we are appreciated -- sometimes. Linda 3:30 P.M., ~ \_ CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Tim Sandoval, who just received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Metropolitan State College. Congratulations to Dennis Elliott and his wife Marcia on the birth of their baby boy. ********************************** HELP!! Are there any amateur radio operators working for the City? If there are, please contact Wanda at Extension 258. She needs some help studying for her novice license and any advice would be deeply appreciated. *********************************************************************** �PG. 2 NEW EMPLOYEES We all welcome John Price to the City as of June 1. John was born March 18 and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1965. John was the Water Filtration Plant Na n a g e r for the Town of Erie, Colorado, prior to beginning work for Thornton as a treatment plant operator. He, his wife, Ellody, and their three children reside in Broomfield. Steve Rogers started the 6th of June as our new Chemist. Steve was born in New York City October 17, 1949, and graduated from Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in 1967. He attended Northeastern University in Boston from 1967 to 1969. In 1971 he was awarded a BS in Biological Sciences with highest honors from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Before coming to the City, Steve was employed in the Chemistry Department at Fort St. Vrain for two years. He and his wife, Francis, have been married for eight years. They have a daughter, Kimberly, age 6-1/2, and a dog, Floyd, age 1 year. Karren Werft is a welcome addition upstairs in City Hall. She is an aide to Penny Conlin and Sandra Kailey. She was born in Denver and graduated from NcAllen High School in McAllen, Texas, in 1970. Karren obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in August of 1974 from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcus, Texas. She was previously an office manager for Helzberg Jewelers. Karren and her husband, Richard, enjoy fishing and she likes to do needlepoint in her spare time. David Linquist was born in Denver December 4, 1950, and graduated from Na p Le t o n High School in 1969. He began working for the City the 1st of June as a Water/Sewer Maintenance Specialist. Dave is single and likes to play soccer. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to our new, fellow employees! Linda *********************************************************************** BITS & PIECES $SE!LLIMG SMORT---- Candy Radke will be visiting her grandmother in Ohio the first three weeks in July. We hope she has a good trip and a nice holiday. Nancy Mohar began working in the mailroom June 14. Nancy is a senior at Thornton High School. Linda Smith took the week of the 20th of June off to visit relatives in Steamboat Springs and to do some spring housecleaning. She reports that the first· part of her vacation was really great! lu..J...J.~ . r. ~,~: -m l '. ~- ********************************** CARPOOL ~ If anyone residing in Boulder who works for the City from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. would like to carpool, please call Toni at Ext. 270. . -,pp .- ' k~ , I Jr~ ,_,,,, s,-, ~ '"'~.J•/1 , ........ , .,.~.• ,-:_,. ( ' • !;~ ... - · ·7 i!,· only f"(''7Sflll why you shuuld led 1/k,· outsuier around tu-re i,; that ni;1 are all outsider stouud ht>r·e ... ,HI · *********************************************************************** �PG, 3 WORK REQUESTS a•void: to keep away from, shun ver-bal: spoken rather than written or•der: a commission to purchase, sell or supply goods form work. or to p e r > Mountains of memos have been written over the years stressing the importance of putting requests and orders in writing, but it is worth repeating. Probably every employee is guilty of making verbal requests of other employees. Coming into work, leaving work, at lunch, passing in the hall, or wherever, the familiar words: "While I'm thinking of it, why don't you" or "When you find time, will you" or 11When are you going to" or "We need." Promises are given to verbal requests with good intentions of getting the job done -- and sometimes it works. Unfortunately, most of the time verbal requests are never completed. Many things combine to make written requests and orders a must. Scheduling of work is based on priority of importance and need, knowledge of exactly what is being requested, good recordkeeping, etc. There will be times when a request or order must be given verbally due to an emergency or special situation, but for normal day-to-day routine, WRITE IT DOWN. This request (in writing) is being made by the Building & Fleet Maintenance Division in order to help us, but every department can benefit by remembering to AVOID VERBAL ORDERS. Forms are available for work being requested of the Building & Fleet Maintenance Division. Devere *********************************************************************** HUNKS & CHUNKS FROM STREETS June 20, 1977, was a very unfortunate day for Don Borquez and his family in the death of his mother. We of the Street Division would like W extend our deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow, and if we can help in any way, please feel free to call upon us. I would like to quote a paragraph from "The Prophet:" Only when you drink from the River of Silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the Earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. ,:. N A T I O N A L $A ( [ T Y C O U M C I :. ********************************** CREATIVE PEOPLE Tired of the T-square in green? Anyone interested in designing a new City seal, please submit entry to Barbara Green by July 15. *********************************************************************** �PG. 4 PROMOTIONS Competitive examinations were held last month for Maintenance Specialist I in Sanitation and Utilities Maintenance. Doyle Weeks was the only qualifier for Maintenance Specialist I in Sanitation and was promoted June 15. The eligibility list for Maintenance Specialist I in Utilities included Chuck Maypole, Mike Labadie and Tom Engle. Chuck Maypole was recommended fur a t empo r a r y promotion. C 01'\:,0Ta tu 1 at ions to Doy 1 e and Chu; k . JoVonne *********************************************************************** BITS & PIECES FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Cadet Dave Hayes has left us for a position as Police Officer with the Louisville Police Department. We will all miss him and'we wish him the best of luck in furthering his career. New employees aboard this month beginning ~ith the new Services Administrator, Marilyn Hoskins. Marilyn is originally from Long Beach, California. She holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and has done graduate work. Marilyn has traveled extensively and was in the Peace Corps in India. She has taught high school dropouts and is now in the process of restoring a house built in 1886. With her heavy background in business administration, we welcome Marilyn to a difficult position. In the newly created position of Word Processor are Mary Ogden and Judy Prudhomme. They are anxiously awaiting installment of their equipment so they can really get to their own job rather than redoing files. Mary is active in the charismatic renewal movement and has a happy home consisting of one husband, three daughters, one grandchild, two dogs, two cats and two beehives. Judy is single, loves outdoor sports and comes to us after working for the FBI in Washington D.C. Wes Clements is our newest Ordinance Officer. Wes is single. He spent four years in the Navy and now enjoys the hobby of riising dogs. Lucy Bridgewater, a former teacher, is now the newest dispatcher. Lucy has three children and is a new resident of Colorado, coming from Indiana last summer. Art Vermilye has been promoted to Sergeant and Charlie Long has been promoted to Detective. Both are enjoying their jobs. Congratulations! For the last month Jim Hogan a'1)J. Steve Nc Cl a y have been working traffic enforcement on the department's new motorcycles. Jim's Afro has suffered and Steve's nose is a permanent red, but they continue to enjoy their new capacity. (Rumor has it that the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys -- how convenient to receive them j o b+r e La t ed l) Are leg injuries contagious? Jim Smith has had a cast on one foot (which mysteriously disappeared just prior to a softball game long before it should have been off). Captain Baldwin, Catherine Edwards and Jaime McCullah have resembled "Hop-a-long Cassidy'; during the last week. Marjie *********************************************************************** �PG, 5 MOSQUITO CONTROL AREA REFERRAL The Vector Control Department is endeavoring to maintain control of the mosquito population in and around the heavily populated areas of Thornton. In order to accomplish this, we are attempting to control all areas supporting the growth of mosquito larvae. These areas are typically areas of standing water with some vegetation. We would appreciate your help in bringing to our attention any areas of this nature that you may be·aware of. Thank you for your cooperation. Location Description ---------------------------------- ~ Ownership, if known ------------------------------- Please forward to: CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO 8992 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET THORNTON, COLORADO 80229 OR 289-5801, EXT. 282 *********************************************************************** . ., I. J (0 ~ ~ ~(:) t~·r,,r,,-.,r~,---r--1-- ~ ~n 1 ~ 1 ' ,1 1 ~ PJ. f.11_ n, , ,, u__1 )_ 1~ n , "@ J_ ., ! . u....::- --- . . . .~~~- ..... -· _.. t .-- .,_ .,., .r-_,_,.,. ~= ~ ·- ·- j LH rl~~.@J ~... s_Y:'·r~ ~ _--\..,~ ...,_, *********************************************************************** �PG, 6 Time is a great healer, poor beautician. but a "The Old Philosopher" ********************************** FIRST AID 'TREATMENTS' According to the Edmonds (Wash.) School District No. 15 Staff News, fourth graders tested on their first aid knowledge came up with the following "treatments:" ... for fainting -- rub the person's chest or if it's a lady, rub her arm above her hand. ... for fractures -- to see if the limb is broken, wiggle it gently back and forth. ... for head colds -- use an agonizer (sic) to spray the nose until it drops into your throat. ... for nose bleeds -- put the nose lower than the body. ... for snake bites -- bleed the wound and rape (sic) the victim in a blanket for shock. ... for asphyxi~tion -- apply artificial respiration until patient is dead. PRESS RELATIONS TIPS ... Give accurate, honest and complete information ... Make yourself accessible to the press ... Make your employees accessible to the press ... Be·sensitive to press deadlines ... Make information available to the press as soon as possible ... On new issues, think about your position ahead of time ... Avoid Bureaucratic "gobbledygook." ********************************** - --- - -"----- -·-- l"l:;INn,:, lfj U.LL C>NATIOIQAL IAf[TY CCU~CIL *********************************************************************** BITS FROM WATER TREATMENT The Water Works would like to welcome a number of newcomers to the system. They are: Steve Rogers, our new water chemist, whom we have anticipated a long time; Paul McGee, our new, temporary well field and ditch rider who was sorely needed for the weekends; new operators are Jim Gindelburger, Gordon Leak and John Price. Both Jim Gindelburger and John Price are at the Western Hills Treatment Plant while Gordon is at the Thornton plant. We now have a lady in the Columbine plant whom I am sure most of you know -- she's Liz Miller and especially welcome with her administrative and phone answering talents. · We also have three fellows who are cleaning and hacking away at the deluge of weeds and dirt. They are Larry Simpson, Jr., Bradley Hartleben and Russ Armknecht. They will be here part of the summer. On the other side of the coin, we have lost two of our experienced operators: Jim Morrison has moved on to other pastures (hopefully greener) and John George. John finally got his wish -- he will begin working in water maintenance for Denver during the day. Imagine, no more rotating shifts. It must be heaven. We wish them good luck in their new endeavors. Want a cheap thrill? Try riding a motorcycle down the dirt road to the Co 1 umb ine plant. It's a real .h ear t - stopper! **~******************************************************************** �PG. 7 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to wish the following nice people "Happy Birthday!" _, :' Don Blender - - Sheri Hart - - Steve Partak - John Glendenning Cy Leiker - - - Jack Baldwin - Toni Morris - - John Fletcher - Dan Schaul ,.. - Cathy Diaz Ordaz Dennis Kuckelman Dennis Elliott Don Billstone - Don Wickman - - Bert Kaspar - - Michael Cutshaw Gary Brightenburg Gail Mccurley - Steve Neumeyer Karen Malone - Bob Kochevar - Mary Belle Clair Bob Thomas - - Allen Gerstner Mike Morehouse Vic May - - - - Bruce Dutton - Larry Jolley - Stephen Rollman Jim Keller - - Coralee Covert - - - Water Supply - - - - - Clerical - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Parks - - - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Personnel -· - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Streets - - - - - - - - Data Processing - - - - Eng. & Insp. - - - - - Municipal Court - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Clerical - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Recreation - - - - - - Street Eng. - - - - - - Clerical - - - - - - - Bldg. Insp. - - - - - - Bldg. & Plant - - - - - Police - - - - - - - - Meter Division - - - - Purchasing - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - - Community Development - - Police - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - July July July July July July - July - July - July - July - July -_July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July - July 1 2 2 5 5 7 9 9 10 12 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 17 19 20 21 23 23 25 26 27 29 31 31 *********************************************************************** TABLE OF EXCUSES Please give excuse by number in order to save time: \. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. That's the way we've always done it. I didn't know you were in a hurry for it. That's not in my department. No one told me to go ahead. I'm waiting for an o.k. How did I know this was different? That's her/his job, not mine. Wait 'til the Boss comes back and ask him/her. I forgot. I didn't think it was very important. I'm so busy I just can't get around to it. I thought I told you. I wasn't hired to do that. Submitted by Wanda Hartl~ben *********************************************************************** �PG, 8 $UGGE$TION$ As some of the "old hands" may recall, the initial set-up of a suggestion program was attempted a few years ago. Such i program offers potential benefits to both the City and the participating employees. In an effort to get the program on its feet to stay, a Suggestion Review Committee has recently been formed to review and process employee suggestions. The committee currently consists of the following individuals: Eric Pahlke, Public Works Steve Young, Public Works Ron Ewig, D~ilities John "Mac" MacBeth, Parks & Recreation Vince DeForrest, Police The committee has already held a preliminary meeting and has established operational procedures as follows: Suggestion Submitted by Employee Suggestion Revieted by Committee V 1 Suggestion Approved for Further Consideration ~ Suggestion Rejected V Suggestion Referred to Involved Department for Evaluation .+ Department Review and Response ' Committee Review of Department Response ~ Suggestion Approved for Submittal to City Manager for Implementation i Suggestion Implemented t Suggestion Rejected t Award to Employee by City Manager It is anticipated that the entire process should only take a couple of months from initial submittal to implementation. In order to meet such a time frame it is, however, imperative that the suggestion be supported by detailed explanations and cost figures. The suggestion form and any attachments should be either placed in the suggestion box or given to one of the members of the committee. Suggestion boxes will be located in City Hall, the City Shops, the Public Safety Building and the Columbine Treatment Plant. The City ~!anager has already reviewed the committee's proposals for operation of the program and has authorized awards based on the following schedule: Innovative ideas or cost savings up to $1,000 . $ 50 Savings Bond Cost savings in excess of $1,000 . . . . . .. $100 Savings Bond The only way for this program to work is for you to participate. If . you have a good idea, fill out a form and submit it. The Suggest ion Review Committee will take care of the rest! *********************************************************************** �PG, 9 City of Thornton EMPLOYE[:'5 SUGGEST:ON ~0Rt1;1 MISS} MR. ----------------- -------------FRINT NAME HERE POSITION MRS. \ DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE NUMBER .. ' I suggest-------------------------------------- I believe the above suggestion will result in -------------------------- , ATTACH ADDITIONAL INFORMATIQN, CHART OR SKETCH IF NECESSARY---------------- (NOTE: If joint suggestion, give all signatures.) Signed _ ~ Date---------------DO NOT WRliE BELOW THIS LINE FOR SUGGESTION COMMITTEE USE Date Collected _ Subject--------------------Number _ l Date Forwarded to Suggestion System Date Received No.------ THERE IS ALVVAYS A BETTER WAY! *********************************************************************** �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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