https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/52db83d804028ac909a56d82538d2e12.pdf e2adccce4b321636a54cf246da10384f PDF Text Text ~~_:@le Llty (:!jlatter MONTHLY NEWS FOR THORNTON CITY EMPLOYEES Vol. 10 No. 4 April 30, 1981 Prom tlz,e City<f!Jariager $ CJJesk._ As employees go through the Employee Eva_luation process once or twice a year, certain individual goals and objectives are agreed upon between the employee and his/her supervisor. Employees often wonder how their objectives fit into the overall scheme of things. Although only a smal I portion, each employee1s objectives are very important if the goals and obj~ctives of the entire organization are to be met. The City Council, which is responsible for pol icy setting, is now in the process of formalizing the goals of the City and the objective~ by 0hich these goals will be accomplished. The City Manager then estab1 ishes his goals based upon the goals set by Council. Each Department Head must estab1 ish goals for his department which wi 11 serve to carry out those goals and objectives which have been_ set by the City Manager. This process is carried down through each division of each department to ensure that the broad, over a 11 goa 1 s of the City a re met, The goa 1 s set for the City by the Courie i 1 are based upon the needs of the community and the input they recei~e from their constituants and staff. Not all goals can be accomplished immediately, or even during the current year, and some will take many years. Formally establishing goals is important because the City must be able to· show its citizens a 11p 1 an of action. 11 The taxpayers have a right to kno~ where the City is heading and wh~t problems are being addressed. They may not· always agree, and when enough of them don It agree, the qoa 1 s w i 11 be changed to incorporate actions required by the citizenry. Even though we, as individuals, think we have been doing a great job and that the City is moving right along with its various programs and projects, without specific goals and objectives, we have no way of measuring our accomplishments. These overall goals are important 1n setting-budgetary priorities for the coming year. We must be abli to judge what is most effective in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens of Thornton. EMI:>J_.OYEE COUNCIi, Several people who are on the Employee Council have recently been asked about-the Council--who is on it, how_ you get to be a member, the purpose of the group, etc. This is probably a good _time tb provide a brief historJ of the group and to explain its pur~ pose, function, and aims. The Employee Council idea was suggested by Howard Reedy, Personnel Director, to the first Wage Survey Committee he worked with after coming to the City. The concept was, and still is, this: A group of e~ployees, both certified and non-certified, working_ together for the betterment of aLL employees and the City of Thornton. This group provides a means of funneling information from management to employees and from employees to management. The discussions held have covered - many and varied topics, including input_ on how monies from the vending machines should be used, employee input on the Christmas Party, merit appraisal forms, pension plans (past and proposed), possible methods of improving the time lag on completion of merit appraisal forms, re-_ commendations on Charter changes, etc. The Employee Council is also the ~age Survey Committee when that time of the. year rolls around, since it ' is made up of oerContinued on Page 2 �.._,uu L.1.Hueu .1.. ro rn rage .1. sons who have worked together in the past, and in working together, have established a certain amount of trust and understanding of one another's problems. NEWS FROM: [p01Jmr10~ w@rn~@ These are not complaint s~ssions. It is not a place where any person, any division, or any department is criticized. It is not a place where employees can "make points" with the administration. The Employee Council IS a place where employees of many different ranks come together co work for better communication and understanding of the many and varied areas that concern all employees of the City of Thornton. We are going to try to have a brief summary of what takes place at each Employee Council meeting reported in the "City Chatter." Meetings are held.once a month,· or as needed. If you would like to be notified of the time and place of future meetings call Fran Miller (ext .. 236) or Beverly Lane (ext. 235). All Employee Council members welcome your comments and input. Beverly Lane Employee Council Member ~ First of all, congratulations go out to B:en Candelario for being selected as Public Works Employee of the Month for March. Ben is an outstanding employee in the Sanitation Divisi.on. He was honored at a luncheon. As everyone has probab ly heard by this time, Don Fields is in Fitzsimmoms Hospital after experiencing some heart problems. We all wish him a speedy recovery. Two other employees spent some time in the hospital these past few weeks. Wayne Armstrong, Traffic Operations Specialist in the Engineering Division twisted his knee while moving some paint barrels and spent a few days in the hospital. Kevin Salmen, Equipment Operator in the Streets Division, experienced some back prob.l ems, and his doctor put him in the hospital to be placed in traction. Wayne has since returned to work but Kevin is still off. Also, Jim Creekmore has been on light duty since he injured his back while lifting a grate. The. Department has· been very busy with the coming of Spring and all this nice weather. The Streets Crews are busy patch; ng, and I do be 1 i eve everyone in Thornton is cleaning out their garage and yard for special pickup by the Sanitation Divisidn. Just a reminder--please let us know if you come across any large potholes that need to be repaired, and please call ahead for a special pickup. S.B. Classified FOR SALE: HOUSE in southeast Denver (University Hills). 1580 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, ~ baths, large family room, fenced yard, wall-to-wall carpet, walking distance· to schdols, major shopping center, park with pool. All terms except owner will carry. Good assumption (7~% -loan). Call Miriam (ext, 285). -2- FOR SALE: COCKER SPANIELS, 5 AKC males, black/ gold. $125 each. Contact Tony Slifka (Police Dept. 287-5664) .. FOR SALE: CAR, 1978 Monte Carlo, 18,000 miles. Airconditioning, tinted glass, radials, Cloth interior, like new. $4,000. Call Yvonne (ext. 256 or eveningi, 452~3148): �•'' ETTEA WATER FOR PEOPLE WEE~ The natural foods center contains hundreds of items and is something seen in very few even large grocery stores. The gourmet cheese section will drive cheese lovers wild! Among the cheese selections are chocolate, mandarin orange, and peach cheeses which sell for over $5 per pound. Also for sale are 50 different varieties of pizza. The four million dollar investment by Safeway shows a strong committment to the City of Thornton. The store incorporates new refrigeration techniques, a heat reclaim system, and in-store recycling for aluminlL~ and cardboard. (They are anticipating that they will annually return the fiber equivalent of 5,000 trees for processing from this one store.) Other stores scheduled for Thornton Plaza are: Columbia Savings and Loan, a beauty shop, a drycleaners, a State Farm office, a dentist, an auto parts store, and a McDonalds. Other possibilities are a doctor's office and a major hardware store. In anticipating the opening of at least some of these stores during the early part of 1981, the City budgeted $250,000· in additional sales tax. This year's "Better Water for People Week" Open House wi11 be he 1 d May 6 th ru 9. Activities being planned and prepared by Dave Bata and the "Steering Committee" include Columbine Treatment Plant tours, free concessions, movies, w~ter conservation displays, science project displays from area schools, a band. performance, and otner related activities. The a n n u a 1 "Great Bucket Relay" race is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. The starting line is at City Hall and t t wi l l be run to the Thornton Treatment Plant and back. Teams are CABLE TV A report prepared by Tom Clouser o~ cable television indicates that there is interest by a company, Star West Communications, t.o b ui Ld cable systems Ln a number of mobile home parks in the Denver area. Friendly Village of the Rockies is one park. It has been determined that a cable operator need not obtain a Thornton CATV permit if the system is totally on private property. However, the operator would still be supject to building permits, zoning regulations, and sales and use taxes. A meeting is planned with mobile ho::-..e park owners and apartment owners to ask that they not make any commitments on private systems until the City has issued a permit to a cable company. Ac co r-d'i ng to the report, t.h i s request is being made of the park owners due to the fact that these systems will contain only 12 channels and be lacking many of the potential and existing features that are likely to be found in the Thornton-wic.e cable system. In addition, if the Lrrt e rna l systems are set up, it may be economical~y unfeasible for the City permit holder ~~ build in the same complex, and may make t~e construction - of a City-wide dab le sy s t ec; even more costly than anticipated. being fielded from the Utilities Department, the Fire and Po 1 i c e Departments, City Council , and fifteen area cities. Each team will carry a bucket of water, passing it to the next member of the relay team, trying not to spill a drop. A traveling trophy will be awarded. to the team that comes in first, and spills the least amount of water. All Utilities Department employees are we l come to take part in the "Open House." Items of Interest THORNTON PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER The new Thornton Plaza Shopping Center is going to be a great addition to Thornton. Safeway, the cornerstone of the center, opened its doors with a flurry on April 4. T'ne mayor was asked to do the ribbon-cutting honors during preview ceremonies on Friday, April 3. The Safeway store is one of-the five 2.argest in the metropolitan area. It has a:l the conveniences of a super store, such ,;;.,o a bakery, delicatessen, variety depart..:. ::·.ent, pharmacy, natural foods center, and :.-2w electronic scanners at the check-out .,tands. -4- Sandra Kailey �HAPPY NEWS FROM: BIRTHDAY rnrn~rnrn&lf□®~ Chris Tapparo 5/1 Elaine Tygart 5/1 David Eichorn 5/1 Donald Fie7..ds 5/2 John Hur t: 5/3 A7..berta Bird 5/3 Thomas Ries 5/5 John Argu.el,7,,o 5/5 Ji7..7,, Hansen 5/6 Leroy Cross 5/7 John Cianeo 5/8 De lbert: A Tlbee 5/9 John Bu:rgess 5/10 Todd Vanden Eul.I: 5/13 Iarry Ketelhut 5/14 Marjorie VeseZik 5/14 Maurice Van Soest 5/15 Joseph Derenzo 5/15 Roger Sampsel 5/16 Oliver Lea 5/17 Dale Caaa · 5/18 Chris s;hneider 5/21 Beck~ Sregory 5/21 HCP~ard McGee 5/22 Bob Presley 5/23 Pat Reff'el 5/24 Michael Labadie 5/26 Sharon Brooke 5/28 Michael E'h!"'nan 5/28 Beal<Jran McIntosh 5/28 Richard Reeser 5/29 NEW STAFF The Recreation Section would like towelcome new staff members--Mae Price is our new Clerk II. She's a local and will be the one who generally answers- the phone when you ca 11 the Center. Tammy· Carter, one of the new Recreation Leaders, started April 27th. She will be working in the outdoor sports area as Lar+y Lille's assistant, and Karen Smith, already on board in a part-time capacity, wi 11 become a full-time Recreation Lea~er on June 1st. She will 5e ·working with special events and public relations as Toddy Wobbema's assistant. In Parks and Recreqtion Administration, DeGina DeMott is the new Administrative Secretary (EDITOR'S NOTE: DeGina moved up from receptionist for the Annex to the Administrative Secretary for Parks and Recreation, and has been ably replaced at the Annex front desk by Katey June.) EMPLOYEE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES City of Thornton Employees have recently been enjoying open volleyball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to l p.m. at the Reccreation Center. The nets are set up, so come on down and play. The more, the merrier! Don't forget, no jeans or cut-offs. The new weight equip~ ment in the Recreation Center is for your use. Trained personnel are on hand during open ·hours to assist you ~ith your weight lifting program, which can be designed for both men and women. The hours are Monday thru Friday, 12 to l p.m., Monday thru Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from l to 3 p.m. Bring your employee card and dress appropriately. FREE SUNDAY CONCERTS Look forward_ to a seri"es of free Sunday Concerts at the Pecos Park Amphitheater this summer, sponsored by the Thornton Parks and Recreation Division and the Music Performance Trust Fund. Details in next issue .... 1: T.W. Art Pontxna Sharon Frederick Kevin SaZmen Shannon Genn"d James Allen Paul Nolte 5/29 5/30 5/30 5/31 5/31 5/31 Recreation Police Line Maintenance Public Works City Counci l: Recreation Tho=ton Pl.ant: Meter Maintenar.ce Recreation Pol ice Water Maintenance BU.g. Maintenance Parks Parks Fire Police Public Works Utility Engineerir.g Fire Line .'-1aintenan.ce Col.umiri ne Plant: Building Dept. Public Works Scmi-w.~ion Utility Enqi neetri.nq Fleet naintenance Line Nai.ritienance Public Works _ Sanitation Parks Ci~d Council Parks Utility Billing Public Works Utility Billing Police Colwrbir.e Plant NEWS FROM: ClOTI0(10TIOrnIB [g[x]@□[x]rnrnrno(x]@ 0 John Linabary is back to work, but with the help of crutches. He sustained some torn ligaments in a karate match. Bob Presley has been vacationing in New Orleans ahd Florida, and Steve Jones spent several days in the Utah desert this past month. Both Jeff Case and Bud Elliot celebrated birthdays this month. The department was all ready ·to present Bud s cake and found that Bud was in-the field--he made it back to the office just before closing time to cut the cake. karen Thelen, our Drafter, has resigned to take a position with the City of Arvada. We all miss Karen and wish her the very best!!!! 1 -3- L .L. � 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/. Title A name given to the resource City Chatter, the Voice of Thornton Employees Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain: <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1972-1982 Subject The topic of the resource Municipal officials and employees--Colorado--Thornton Newsletters Description An account of the resource Drafts and published volumes of City Chatter, a newsletter by and for city employees. It was published for roughly a decade from 1972 to 1982 and contains articles relating to local events, developments in city government, and other topics relevant to city employees. 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