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Home My WebLink AboutAprilCity of Sebastian Employee Newsletter ' � s April, 1999 _;:.; Happy Birthday 04/01 Gloria Brown-P/D Communications Tech. 04/02 Linda Kinchen-P/W Administrative Assistant 04/10 Debra Curry-P/D Administrative Assistant 04/12 Richard Schofield -B/D Building Inspector I 04/15 Joseph Dillon-P/D Police Investigator 04/19 Edward Huegel - P/D Volunteer 04/20 Eleanor Horvath-P/W Garage Clerical Asst. II 04/23 Kathleen Brauer-G/M Code Enforcement Officer 04/26 Paul Phillips -PID Police Officer 04/28 Alice Locke-G/C Cashier 04/29 Michelle Morris-P/D Police Sergeant 04/30 Richard Samolewicz - H/R Human Resource Dir. INSIDE CITY! IMIT,S' Longevity Employees with 10 or more years of service: Employees with 5-9 years of service: 04/10/89 Paul St. Pierre - P/W Maintenance Worker II 04/13/89 Bill Grimmich-P/D Police Officer 04/13/89 Barbara Quinn-P/D Police Records Clerk II 04/21/89 Timothy Zelinski-G/M Code Enforcement Ofr 04/19/90 Terry Hill-P/W Public Works Director MI4CEI I ANEOUS EMPLOYEE NEWS Condolences to Christine Cote, Police Department Clerical Assistant I, on the death of her father. Congratulations to John Tenerowicz, Public Works Maintenance Worker 11, on the birth of his first granddaughter. Congratulations to Michelle Morris. She has been promoted to Sergeant in the Police Department. Congratulations to William Reardin. He has been promoted to Lieutenant in the Police Department. Congratulations to Jody Bn�.— He has been promoted to Maintenance Worker III in the Public Works Road & Drainage Division. Congratulations to Pete Socci. He has been promoted to the Head Mechanic in the Public Works Garage. Congratulations to Thomas Blystone. He has been promoted to Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Road and Drainage Division. Congratulations to Steven Jennings. He has been promoted to Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Parks Division. Congratulations to Brian Grzesiak. He has been promoted to Maintenance Worker II in the Public Works Road and Drainage Division. Wayne Ellis, Maintenance Worker I for Public Works, has transferred from Road & Drainage to Building Maintenance. It's official. Jody and Cathy Bricker are expecting their first baby in early October. Jody works in Public Works as a Maintenance Worker III and Cathy works in the Finance Department as an Account Clerk II. SPECIAL DATES! 0 04/01 April Fool's Day * 04/01 Passover $ 04/02 Pay Day ,� 04/02 Good Friday e 04/04 Easter Sunday 04/04 Daylight Saving Begins (set ahead one hour) 4 04/11 Paskha (Orthodox Easter) $ 04/16 Pay Day 0 04/21 Secretaries Day * 04/22 Earth Day $ 04/30 Pay Day $ 04/30 Money Due for Cruise SPECIAL EVENTS Remember to reserve your passage on the Sterling Casino Line for May 15th. There will be free complimentary hors d'oeuvres, bus round trip transportation, live entertainment, a $5.00 match play coupon per passenger, and cocktails and beverages for gaming participants. You will receive everything you need to board the ship while aboard the bus without having to go through the gate. All guests and family are welcome to attend. We need a minimum of 23 people to have bus transportation. Dress comfortably and if you are prone to seasickness, take your Dramamine. Send your reservation in early to participate and expect to have a good time. SURVEY SAID!! The "pink" survey that was sent out to all employees requesting input on what special events employees would most like to participate in are as follows: Out of 28 responses 13 Mid -Night Cruise (scheduled for May 15th) 11 Same yearly holiday party 11 Bus to football game _ 10 Picnic 9 Golf Tournament (coming in June) 5 Fifties party 4 Halloween party & Hawaiian party Employees had additional suggestions for events; treasure hunt, boats to island for picnic, and hot dog cookouts. Employees had additional suggestions to raise money; ticket drawing giveaway, budget fund for employees recreation, and business donations. Employees had additional suggestions to involve employees to help with the setup and cleanup of the functions; till people should help cleanup, I would rather serve the rood but will help any way I can, and just ask. ANNUAL U.S. CANCER DEATHS Lung MEN 93,100 WOMEN 67,000 Breast 43,500 Prostate 39,200 Pancreas 14,000 14,900 Colon & Rectum 27,900 28,600 Non -Hodgkin's Lymphoma 13,000 11,900 SURVEY SAID!! The "pink" survey that was sent out to all employees requesting input on regarding health and dental insurance results are as follows: Out of 16 responses: The majority are attending preferred providers with Blue Cross. Dr. Netter was asked to participate as a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider but he declined their offer. Those who do not attend a doctor who is on the providers list are paying 30% of the bill plus the difference from the allowable amount. Example: Non -provider doctor's bill is $100.00, Blue Cross allows $60.00 and $40.00 is not allowed. The employee is paying 30% of $60.00 ($18.00) plus the $40.00 with a total out of pocket expense of $58.00. A provider doctor's bill is $100.00, Blue Cross allows $60.00 and $40.00 is not allowed. The employee is paying 20% of $60.00 ($12.00) for a total out of pocket expense of $12.00. The employee is paying $46.00 more to attend a non participating doctor. $58.00-$12.00= $46.00 Diabetic Supplies are covered under major medical. You can obtain the form from Margie Poole in Finance. The majority suggested insurance provide for physicals, preventative exams, and prescriptions to cover for regular health check-ups. Raise dental benefits. Reduce the deductible. Smoking cessation products covered. Cafeteria plan. We want to thank everyone who participated in both surveys. Your opinion does make a difference and we would like to continue hearing from you. Should you have a question about a medical problem, but do not want to contact an employee to handle this delicate matter, you can contact Connie Hall at the McCall Agency directly at 5624477. She can help you with any problems you need assistance with. No question is too small. CRIME IN SEBASTIAN By: Chief Randy White Crime, accident and drug abuse rates are below average. Most crimes that take place are property crimes. There have been only two homicides within the past 7 years; one a murder/suicide and the other was solved by the Sebastian Police Department by the arrest of Choya Hodges within 72 hours of the crime. Uniform Crime Reports, which go to both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Florida Department of Law Enforcement, had the following criminal offenses for the years shown: Offense Tvoe Im 1997 1998 Violent Crimes 58 51 35 (Murder, sex offenses, robberies) Non -Violent Crimes 641 561 499 (Burglaries, larcenies, motor vehicle thells) TOTAL CRIMES: 699 612 534 The total shows a 12.7% reduction in reported crimes in Sebastian for 1998. COMPLETED PROJECTS BYPUBLIC WORKS By Terry Hill • Main Street Drainage System - January 1999 • Riverview Park - Parking Area & Street Lights - February 1999 • Main Street Baffle Box - January 1999 • Underground Tank Removal - October 1999 SHRIMP BISQUE AMERICA New Year's Day Submitted By: Richie Schofield Time 30 minutes; serves it to 6 1 lb. Fresh shrimp 1/3 cup butter 4 cups milk 1/3 cup flour 2 slices onion 3/4 tsp. Salt 1 bay leaf 1/8 tsp. Pepper 1 cup celery, diced 3 tbs. Chopped parsley Wash shrimp thoroughly in cold running water; put into rapidly boiling salted water; cover; boil 15 minutes (no more, no less); drain. When cool enough to handle, remove from shells; take out black vain which runs down center back. Save 6 whole shrimp; chop balance into tiny pieces. Pour milk into saucepan; add bay leaf, onion slices, celery, and parsley; scald milk about 2 minutes; do not boil. Melt butter in deep saucepan over low flame; stir in flour, salt, pepper. When very smooth, gradually add scalded milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils; add chopped shrimp; cook 5 more minutes, stirring constantly. Garnish with a whole shrimp floating in each bowl on top of bisque. NOTE: I substitute Half & Half for milk. Yes, it really does mean "boil shrimp for 15 minutes." I leave out the parsley. "It's not the employer who pays the wages. Employers only handle the money. It's the customer who pays the wages." Henry Fwd "In life, change is inevitable. In business, change is vital." —Warren G. Bennis AIN . • . . •: :. .::: not,. ► ._•r .•C_. NOTE: All employees are responsible to notify management on: 1. Outside employment. 2. Changes of address & phone numbers. 3. Change in bcneficiary(s) 4. Change in emergency contacts. 5. Any change in having a valid Florida Drivers License. The City does random drug testing for Commercial Driving License holders per the guidelines of the U.S. Department of 1999 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE New Year's Day January I - Fridav President's Day Februaiy 15 - Mouday Memorial Day May 31 - Monday Independence Day July 5 - Monday Labor Day September 6 - Monday Veteran's Day November 1 I -'fhursday Thanksgiving November 24 -Thursday Day After November 25 - Friday Day Before Christmas December 23 -Thur. Christmas Day December 24 - Friday New Year's Day 2000 December 31 - Fridmv CITY OF SEBASTIAN POLICY • DRUG FREE .•